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Rating: 1970: the "quiet Beatle," who had already proven that he was not just the simple back-up to the Lennon-McCartney duo with tracks like "Something" or "While My Guitar Gently Weeps", raises his voice and makes himself heard—oh, he makes himself heard, indeed! "All Things Must Pass" is released, the debut work of solo Harrison, the first triple album to top the UK and US charts. Harrison's genius, overshadowed for years, bursts forth in all its beauty in an album that, thanks also to exceptional guests (it was produced by Phil Spector and featured, among others, his friend Eric Clapton and Ringo Starr), is undoubtedly a masterpiece.
After the very sweet "I'd Have You Anytime" we move to what is undoubtedly Harrison's most famous and controversial song: "My Sweet Lord" was the subject of a years-long legal battle initiated by the Chiffons, who claimed its resemblance (which indeed is not slight) to their "He's So Fine" from 1962. "What Is Life" begins with a fantastic electric guitar solo, over which bass, keyboard, and finally drums are layered. The best track on the album. The other tracks are very beautiful as well, among which "If Not For You" (co-written with Dylan) and "All Things Must Pass" stand out. The six-minute "Hear Me Lord" highlights George's spirituality ("Out and in, there’s no place that You’re not in"). The record closes with five instrumental jams, very much improvised and recorded during studio breaks, among which the striking "Thanks For The Pepperoni" stands out.
Overall, this substantial triple album allows Harrison to showcase his talent as a composer and solo guitarist, fully elevating him to the Olympus of the immortal gods of Rock.
Tracklist Lyrics and Videos
01 I'd Have You Anytime (02:56)
Let me in here, I know I've been here
Let me into your heart
Let me know you, let me show you
Let me roll it to you
All I have is yours
All you see is mine
And I'm glad to hold you in my arms
I'd have you anytime
Let me say it, let me play it
Let me lay it on you
Let me know you, let me show you
Let me grow upon you
All I have is yours
All you see is mine
And I'm glad to hold you in my arms
I'd have you anytime
Let me in here, I know I've been here
Let me into your heart
02 My Sweet Lord (04:38)
My sweet lord
Hm, my lord
Hm, my lord
I really want to see you
Really want to be with you
Really want to see you, lord
But it takes so long, my lord
My sweet lord
Hm, my lord
Hm, my lord
I really want to know you
Really want to go with you
Really want to show you lord
That it won't take long, my lord (hallelujah)
My sweet lord (hallelujah)
Hm, my lord (hallelujah)
My sweet lord (hallelujah)
I really want to see you
Really want to see you
Really want to see you, lord
Really want to see you, lord
But it takes so long, my lord (hallelujah)
My sweet lord (hallelujah)
Hm, my lord (hallelujah)
My, my, my lord (hallelujah)
I really want to know you (hallelujah)
Really want to go with you (hallelujah)
Really want to show you lord (ahhh...)
That it won't take long, my lord (hallelujah)
Hmmm... (hallelujah)
My sweet lord (hallelujah)
My, my lord (hallelujah)
Hm, my lord (hare krishna)
My, my, my lord (hare krishna)
Oh hm, my sweet lord (krishna, krishna)
Oh-uuh-uh (hare hare)
Now, I really want to see you (hare rama)
Really want to be with you (hare rama)
Really want to see you lord (aaah)
But it takes so long, my lord (hallelujah)
Hm, my lord (hallelujah)
My, my, my lord (hare krishna)
My sweet lord (hare krishna)
My sweet lord (krishna krishna)
My lord (hare hare)
Hm, hm (Gurur Brahma)
Hm, hm (Gurur Vishnu)
Hm, hm (Gurur Devo)
Hm, hm (Maheshwara)
My sweet lord (Gurur Sakshaat)
My sweet lord (Parabrahma)
My, my, my lord (Tasmayi Shree)
My, my, my, my lord (Guruve Namah)
My sweet lord (Hare Rama)
[fade:]
(hare krishna)
My sweet lord (hare krishna)
My sweet lord (krishna krishna)
My lord (hare hare)
03 Wah-Wah (05:35)
Wah-Wah - you've given me a wah-wah
And I'm thinking of you; and all the things
That we used to do wah-wah/wah-wah
Wah-wah - you made me such a big star
Being there at the right time - cheaper than
a dime wah-wah/wah-wah/wah-wah
You don't see me crying
You don't hear me sighing
Wah-wah - now I don't need no wah-wah's
And I know how sweet life can be
If I keep myself free of wah-wah
Wah-wah/wah-wah
05 What Is Life (04:22)
What I feel, I can't say
But my love is there for you anytime of day
But if it's not love that you need
Then I'll try my best to make everything succeed
Tell me, what is my life without your love
Tell me, who am I without you, by my side
What I know, I can do
If I give my love now to everyone like you
But if it's not love that you need
Then I'll try my best to make ev'rything succeed
Tell me, what is my life without your love
Tell me, who am I without you, by my side
Tell me, what is my life without your love
Tell me, who am I without you, by my side
What I feel, I can't say
But my love is there for you any time of day
But if it's not love that you need
Then I'll try my best to make everything succeed
Tell me, what is my life without your love
Tell me, who am I without you, by my side
Oh tell me, what is my life without your love
Tell me, who am I without you, by my side
What is my life without your love
Tell me, who am I without you, by my side
Oh tell me, what is my life without your love
Tell me who am I without you by my side
06 If Not for You (03:29)
If not for you
Babe, I couldn't even find the door
I couldn't even see the floor
I'd be sad and blue, if not for you
If not for you
Babe, the night would see me wide awake
The day would surely have to break
It would not be new, if not for you
If not for you, my sky would fall
Rain would gather, too
Without your love I'd be nowhere at all
I'd be lost, if not for you
If not for you
The winter would hold no spring
Couldn't hear a robin sing
I just wouldn't have a clue, if not for you
If not for you, my sky would fall
Rain would gather, too
Without your love I'd be nowhere at all
I'd be lost, if not for you
If not for you
The winter would hold no spring
Couldn't hear a robin sing
I just wouldn't have a clue, if not for you
If not for you
07 Behind That Locked Door (03:05)
Why are you still crying?
Your pain is now through
Please forget those teardrops
Let me take them from you
The love you are blessed with
This world's waiting for
So let out your heart please, please
From behind that locked door
It's time we start smiling
What else should we do?
With only this short time
I'm gonna be here with you
And the tales you have taught me
From the things that you saw
Makes me want out your heart, please, please
From behind that locked door
And if ever my love goes
If I'm rich or I'm poor
Come and let out my heart, please, please
From behind that locked door
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By Backdoor Man
At the end of 1969, he was convinced by his friend Eric Clapton to embark on his adventure of that moment.
'All Things Must Pass' surprised practically everyone who never expected a triple debut and all of excellent level from him, George, 'The Quiet One' of the Fab Four.
