After the Beatles stopped touring in 1966, George started writing more songs than could be fitted onto the albums so that by the time of the split he had built up a collection of songs, some used on his debut solo album, All Things Must Pass. The album, released in 1970, contains the two-time number one hit, "My Sweet Lord".
Harrison is also credited for creating music benefits, notably the 1971 Concert for Bangladesh. Harrison played beside Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Billy Preston, Ringo Starr, and Leon Russell to a crowd of 40,000 in Madison Square Garden, New York. The show raised over $240,000 benefiting the George Harrison Fund for Bangladesh relief.
Harrison went on to release several successful solo albums, and in the late 1980s collaborated with Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty, in a group called Traveling Wilburys. The group released two albums. Later, Harrison reunited with the other two surviving Beatles, after John Lennon's murder in 1980, to produce two final Beatles records, "Free As a Bird" and "Real Love" featuring the voice of Lennon, taken from home demos provided by Lennon's widow, Yoko Ono. The three Beatles also co-wrote a massive autobiography and television special, both titled "The Beatles Anthology."
Before his death, Harrison conceived of a Cirque du Soleil show, "Love," featuring remixes of Beatles music which were overseen by Beatles producer George Martin.
Harrison died on November 29, 2001 after a battle with cancer, leaving behind a wife and son, Olivia and Dhani Harrison. His last album, Brainwashed, was released posthumously and featured the single "Any Road".
A benefit concert in Harrison's memory was played on 29 November 2002 at the Royal Albert Hall. The star-studded event (featuring Eric Clapton and Monty Python, as well as former band mates Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr) was released on the DVD double-album, Concert for George.
The Pirate Song
George Harrison Lyrics
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A pirate's life for me
All my friends are pirates
And sail the b. b. sea
I've got a jolly roger
It's black and white and vast
Get out of your skull and crossbones
And I'll run it up your mast
With a yo-ho-ho
And a ya-ha-ha
And a ye-hee-hee-ho-hum
With a yo-ho-ho
And a ya-ha-ha
And a yum-yum-jum-jum
The Pirate Song by George Harrison is a lighthearted tune that expresses the desire to live a life of adventure and freedom as a pirate. The singer longs to be a part of a community where everyone is a pirate, and they sail the vast ocean together. He describes his imaginary life as a pirate by boasting about his jolly roger, which is black and white in color, and tells others to raise their skull and crossbones if they dare to compete with him.
The chorus of the song is an infectious and repetitive melody that underlines the buoyant spirit and jovial tone of the song. The playful use of words like "yo-ho-ho," "ya-ha-ha," and "yum-yum-jum-jum" adds to the whimsy and fun of the tune. It is clear that the singer is not speaking of being an actual pirate but is rather highlighting the sense of liberty and adventure that comes with that lifestyle.
Overall, The Pirate Song is a delightful song that celebrates the spirit of freedom, camaraderie, and adventure that is associated with the life of a pirate.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to be a pirate
I desire a life of piracy
A pirate's life for me
I yearn for the lifestyle and adventures of piracy
All my friends are pirates
My social circle consists of pirates
And sail the b. b. sea
They navigate the seven seas
I've got a jolly roger
I possess a flag with the skull and crossbones symbol
It's black and white and vast
The jolly roger is large and black-and-white in color
Get out of your skull and crossbones
Remove the flag with the skull and crossbones
And I'll run it up your mast
I'll hoist my own jolly roger onto your flagpole
With a yo-ho-ho
A traditional pirate chant expressing joy or excitement
And a ya-ha-ha
Another traditional pirate chant expressing joy or excitement
And a ye-hee-hee-ho-hum
Yet another traditional pirate chant expressing joy or excitement
With a yo-ho-ho
Repeating the traditional pirate chant
And a ya-ha-ha
Repeating the traditional pirate chant
And a yum-yum-jum-jum
A nonsensical chant that could represent the sound of enjoying food or drink
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Senor Studly
Now I understand all the people who say that George had the best solo career
MonotoneTim
And the purest soul.
Rum Rum
But his Beatles career was a memorable journey
FujiFilm
Who would win
Pirate song
Vs
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ᴄʀᴇsᴛᴇᴅ sᴀɢᴜᴀʀᴏ
@FujiFilm Pirate Song. ☠️🦜🏴☠️🪝🚢🌊
marcello the dingle
@FujiFilm 🏴☠️>>>>>>👩💼
BeanBag25
George took pirating songs to a whole new level.
Brad Bell
Which is even funnier due to this exact song (My Sweet Lord) being sued for plagiarism.
Abhro Bhattacharya
My pirate lord oh captain Jack Sparrow is my lord😂😂🤣🤣
McGannahan Skyjellyfetti
Hey, if Ringo can sing about octopuses, George is within his right to sing about pirates...