4 of the Best George Harrison Songs That Were Passed on by the Beatles
Many of George Harrison‘s songs were famously denied by his fellow Beatles. Harrison felt their consistent denial of his songwriting caustic enough for him to consider leaving the band. In the end, he got the last word. He released many of the songs the Beatles passed on during his solo career. Find four of the best, below.
1. “All Things Must Pass”
The odd, warbly instrumentation in “All Things Must Pass” would’ve fit perfectly in the Beatles’ catalog. Nevertheless, it never ended up on a Beatles album. The song was too good to completely fall by the wayside. He ended up recording it for a 1970 album of the same name.
Sunrise doesn’t last all morning
A cloudburst doesn’t last all day
Seems my love is up
And has left you with no warning
It’s not always gonna be this grey
All things must pass
All things must pass away
2. “Isn’t It a Pity”
“Isn’t It a Pity” is a slow-burning ballad that erupts into an impressive trill of instrumentation. It’s one of Harrison’s most impressive bouts of songwriting. Harrison reminds the listener of the beauty all around them in this track about heartbreak and missed connections.
Isn’t it a pity?
Now isn’t it a shame
How we break each other’s hearts
And cause each other pain?
3. “Let It Down”
While the Beatles pleaded to their lover to not let them down, Harrison asks his lover to “Let It Down.” In this tale of all encompassing love, Harrison wants to be enveloped by his partner. Let it all down / Let your love flow and astound me, he sings.
Source: Alex Hopper/americansongwriter.com
