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  1. Pages in category "Songs written by George Harrison". The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 227 total. This list may not reflect recent changes . (previous page) ( next page)

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    • While My Guitar Gently Weeps (1968) This White Album epic started life as a gentle acoustic piece. In rocking it up, he called upon the services of the then Cream member Eric Clapton.
    • Something (1969) Built around the phrase ‘’Something in the way she moves’’ (borrowed from a song by Apple Records artist James Taylor), Harrison’s own maturing songwriting talent created one of the Beatles’ most-covered songs, with Frank Sinatra proclaiming it to be ‘’the greatest love song of the last 50 years’’.
    • Here Comes The Sun (1969) Written in Eric Clapton’s garden when Harrison sagged off from attending meetings at their Apple HQ, his increasing frustration of life as a fab one flowered into a truly uplifting composition.
    • Taxman (1966) Surprisingly, it was Paul McCartney who supplied the strident guitar solo of this vibrant opener to the Revolver album. Harrison meanwhile, offered a wry observation of the British tax system – ‘’and you’re working for nobody but me’’.
  3. Nov 29, 2001 · George Harrison originally did If Not for You, Got My Mind Set on You, My Back Pages, My Sweet Lord and other songs. George Harrison wrote Here Comes the Sun, Blue Jay Way and So Sad.

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    • Chains. “Chains” is a song originally by Gerry Goffin and Carole King, first made popular by The Cookies in 1962. When The Beatles decided to cover it for their “Please Please Me” album, George Harrison took the lead vocals, supported by John and Paul on backup vocals.
    • Do You Want to Know A Secret. Lending his vocals to this song written by John Lennon, this was the second time we got to witness George Harrison taking lead vocals on The Beatles’ debut album.
    • Don’t Bother Me. “Don’t Bother Me” holds a special place in Beatles history as it was the first of the numerous Beatles George Harrison songs. This was his first attempt at songwriting!
    • Roll Over Beethoven. Roll Over Beethoven” is a classic originally released by Chuck Berry in 1956. The Beatles, being huge Chuck Berry fans, couldn’t resist adding their own spin to it on their second album.
  4. From 1973, Harrison recorded the majority of his music at his Friar Park studio, while the property's inscriptions and gardens provided lyrical inspiration for songs such as "Ballad of Sir Frankie Crisp", "Ding Dong", "The Answer's at the End" and "Flying Hour".

    Song
    Writer (s)
    Original Release
    Year
    "Absolutely Sweet Marie" (live)
    1993
    1970
    George Harrison
    1981
    "Almost 12 Bar Honky Tonk" ‡
    George Harrison
    All Things Must Pass (50th anniversary ...
    2021
  5. Jul 5, 2021 · Between those LPs and his work on The Beatles later output, Harrison can boast some of the most beautiful songs ever written. Here are 20 of the best. George Harrison’s 20 best songs: 20. ‘Bangla Desh

  6. Feb 25, 2024 · From his solo efforts to his influential time with The Beatles, here are the best George Harrison songs throughout his career. Listen to the best George Harrison songs on Apple Music...

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