George Harrison MBE (25 February 1943 – 29 November 2001) born in Liverpool… Read Full Bio ↴George Harrison MBE (25 February 1943 – 29 November 2001) born in Liverpool, UK, was an English rock musician, singer-songwriter and film producer who achieved international fame as lead guitarist in The Beatles, along with mainstream success as a solo artist. George contributed to the songwriting talents of his Beatles band mates, John Lennon and Paul McCartney, firstly by adding ideas and guitar parts, and later with his distinctive style of music inspired by Eastern spirituality. Ten years after Harrison's death, and forty-two years after its first release, his classic "Here Comes the Sun" is the number one Beatles download on iTunes.

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.

Try Some Buy Some
George Harrison Lyrics

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Way back in time
Someone said try some
I tried some
Now buy some, I bought some
Oh Oh Oh
After a while
When I had tried them
Denied them

I opened my eyes and
I saw you

Not a thing did I have
Not a thing did I see
'Till I called on your love
And your love came to me

OH OH OH OH OH OH

Through my life
I've seen gray sky,
Met big fry,
Seen them die to get high
Oh Oh Oh
And when it seemed that I would
Always be lonely
I opened my eyes and I saw you

Not a thing did I feel
Not a thing did I know
'Till I called on your love
And your love sure did grow

OH OH OH OH OH OH

Won't you try some
Baby won't you buy some

Won't you try some
Baby won't you buy some

Overall Meaning

The song Try Some Buy Some by George Harrison is a poetic reflection of his experiences and observations about life. The song opens with the line "Way back in time, someone said, try some. I tried some. Now buy some, I bought some." Here, George Harrison seems to be exploring the idea of pushing boundaries and taking chances, perhaps referring to experimenting with drugs or other potentially harmful habits. However, the underlying theme of the song is that despite trying everything in life, nothing brings true fulfillment until love is found, which is highlighted in the chorus: "Not a thing did I feel, not a thing did I know 'till I called on your love, and your love sure did grow."

Throughout the song, George Harrison contrasts the emptiness of a life lived without love with the transformative power of finding true love. He references the "gray sky" and people who "die to get high" as examples of the meaningless and superficial distractions that can distract from true love. The verses are anchored by the simple but powerful refrain: "Oh, oh, oh," which emphasizes the joy and gratitude that comes from finding love.

One interesting interpretation of the song is that it may be autobiographical, as George Harrison was known for his experimentation with drugs in the 1960s and 1970s. However, he eventually found true love with his second wife, Olivia, and their relationship served as an inspiration for his later music. Another interesting aspect of the song is the musical arrangement, which features lush string arrangements and backing vocals from Ronettes singer, Ronnie Spector. The combination of these elements creates a dreamy, otherworldly quality that enhances the song's message of transcendence and transformation through love.

Overall, Try Some Buy Some is a moving exploration of the power of love to transform lives and provide meaning in the face of life's challenges and uncertainties. It is a testament to the enduring beauty of George Harrison's songwriting, which continues to inspire generations of listeners.

Line by Line Meaning

Way back in time
In the past

Someone said try some
Someone suggested I try something

I tried some
I tried what was suggested

Now buy some, I bought some
I bought more of what I tried

Oh Oh Oh
Expression of excitement or realization

After a while
Over time

When I had tried them
After experiencing what was suggested

Denied them
Didn't enjoy or reject what was suggested

I opened my eyes and
I became aware of something new

I saw you
I noticed you

Not a thing did I have
I had nothing