For eight years, George Harrison hide in the shadows of John Lennon and Paul McCartney. But since making the spotlight on the Beatles second album in 1963, Harrison continued contributing originally penned songs until the band finally called it quit in 1970. In the 1963 album With the Beatles, Harrison penned his first song Don’t Bother Me. He followed it up with I Need You that was included in the album Help and then You Like Me Too Much that would start the trend for him making more love songs.
As part of the Beatles, George Harrison contributed 22 songs, quite an outstanding peat for this “quiet Beatle.” His songs include: Don’t Bother Me (1963), You Like Me Too Much (1965), Think for Yourself (1965), If I Needed Someone (1965), I Need You (1965), Love You To (1966), Taxman (1966), I Want to Tell You (1966), Blue Jay Way (1967), Within You Without You (1967), The Inner Light (1968), It’s All Too Much (1968), Long, Long, Long (1968), Only a Northern Song (1968), Piggies (1968), Savoy Truffle (1968), Old Brown Shoe (1969), Something (1969), Here Comes The Sun (1969), For You Blue (1970), I Me Mine (1970).
George Harrison died of cancer on 29 November 2001.
Here are some of George Harrison’s greatest songs:
“I Need You” – from the album Help! (1965)
This song is simple where Harrison first introduced a volume pedal to his guitar. Some thought that the lyrics was about George relationship with Pattie Boyd.
“Taxman” – from the album Revolver (1966)
George Harrison was inspired to write this song when he discovered how much he was earning. George did the vocals with John Lennon.
“While My Guitar Gently Weeps” - from the album The White Album (1968)
A rock ballad song where George did the lead guitar and Eric Clapton played lead guitar on the album version of the song.
“Here Comes The Sun” – from the album Abbey Road (1969)
One of Harrison’s best-known Beatles contributions alongside Something, he and close friend Eric Clapton collaborated to write this song. HE did the lead vocals and played lead with an acoustic guitar.
“Something” - from the album Abbey Road (1969)
It was George Harrison’s first song to appear on the A-side of a Beatles single. He did the lead vocals and played lead guitar. This song with more than 150 versions is the second most covered Beatles song after “Yesterday”
I super love "Something"! Beatles has always been my favorite since I was young <3
ReplyDeleteSi Paul, John and Ringo ang kilala ko sa Beatles. C George Harrison, not that much po. Luv the band though!! Swabeh!
ReplyDeleteGeorge Harrison actually is my favorite Beatle. John only comes second. Maybe because "Something" is one of my all-time favorite songs! RIP, George! You and the legacy you left will never be forgotten.
ReplyDeleteIt's good that the individual members of the beatles did make their as individual performers also.
ReplyDeleteI knew him by name only as member of Beatles, dunno much about him maybe 'coz he's not my generation, LOL. But listening to Beatles song, yeah they did good music.
ReplyDeleteNow I know. I am not into Beatles but when I heard their songs, I could just sing with it. :)
ReplyDeleteIt is always great to discover things like these. I mean, I really did not know that George Harrison has been one of the driving forces behind Beatles. He may have died but his great writings will surely remain in the hearts of many.
ReplyDeleteMy mother was a Beatles kid when she was growing up. Her favorite was Paul though, with that southpaw bass-playing of his. I feel sad that slowly but surely, the last of the Beatles will be gone as well - we only have their huge cultural music impact left, which we must then take care of.
ReplyDeleteLove the Beatles' songs. I grew up hearing their songs.Nice collections of Beatles' MTV papaleng!
ReplyDeleteIndeed... he was the silent beatle and without his contribution to the group... no fame and success would have achieved by them.
ReplyDeleteI love this band. They have the best songs ever.kaka in love
ReplyDeleteDad Loves the Beatles until now. Now I know why.
ReplyDeleteLove this! Kahit walapa akong malay ng mga panahong sikat na sikat sila, palage naman pinapatugtog ng Papa ko mga songs nila today kaya feeling ko, sikat pa din sila! :D
ReplyDeleteSilent beatle, he is! ♥
Thanks for the trivia! My bro loves Beatles and even has a collection of the LP albums! Their songs are classic na talaga.
ReplyDeleteI so love Here comes the Sun. Very popular Beatles masterpiece. Their music will always live on. George Harrison's extraordinary gift of penning songs for the group contributed hugely to its fame and glory.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your George Harrison info. He is indeed a music genius.
ReplyDeletei always hear their music from my parents. they will always be remembered, icon na sila...their music will always be around. :) thanks for sharing more about him...
ReplyDeleteSuch great trivia - I clicked on the vid of I need You and I liked it!
ReplyDeleteharrison is a music genius.. with his song.. it gives more depth to the sound of the beatles. that is why many adores his music and he is very much respected in the music industry
ReplyDeletethat's one of my husband's favourite band music and he has a huge collection of it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this info. I didn't know about him until now. The Beatles has been the greatest boy band of all time and I like to know them more.
ReplyDeletemy dad likes to sing their songs and so I am quite familiar with their songs...
ReplyDeleteMy mom used to tell me that she and her friends went gaga over the Beatles. Very phenomenal.
ReplyDeletedon't know about their full band and life history but i know one thing for sure they are amazing band
ReplyDeletewahay. Di ko sila kilala pero ang kanta lang nila ang kilala yung "And I Love her". Nagustuhan ko po yung kantang Here Comes the Sun.
ReplyDeleteWould you believed, I had these videos played last night while doing some of my online tasks? the good old music by the Beatles, love them..
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