Long, Long, Long

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About Long, Long, Long

"Long, Long, Long" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles from their 1968 album The Beatles (also known as "the White Album"). It was written by George Harrison, the group's lead guitarist, while he and his bandmates were attending Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's Transcendental Meditation course in Rishikesh, India, in early 1968. Although Harrison later stated that he was addressing God in the lyrics, it is the first of his compositions that invites interpretation as both a standard love song and a paean to his deity. "Long, Long, Long" originated during a period in which Harrison emerged as a prolific songwriter, coinciding with his return to the guitar after two years of studying the Indian sitar. He based the chord pattern on "Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands" by Bob Dylan, while the song's understated arrangement partly reflects the influence of the Band's 1968 album Music from Big Pink. The Beatles recorded it in London towards the end of the White Album sessions, which were marked by acrimony among the band members in the fallout to their experiences in Rishikesh. An ambient and meditative ballad, it ends with a partly improvised segment that was inspired by the sound of a wine bottle vibrating on a speaker in the studio. 


Year:
1995
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It´s been a long long long time
How could I ever have lost you
When I loved you

It took a long long long time
Now I´m so happy I found you
How I love you

So many tears I was searching,
So many tears I was wasting, oh

Now I can see you, be you
How can I ever misplace you
How I want you
Oh I love you
You know that I need you
Ooh I love you

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The Beatles

The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. They became the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed act in the history of popular music. Their best-known lineup consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Rooted in skiffle and 1950s rock and roll, they later utilised several genres, ranging from pop ballads to psychedelic rock, often incorporating classical and other elements in innovative ways. In the early 1960s, their enormous popularity first emerged as "Beatlemania", but as their songwriting grew in sophistication, they came to be perceived by many fans and cultural observers as an embodiment of the ideals shared by the era's sociocultural revolutions. more »

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Written by: GEORGE HARRISON

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10 facts about this song

Song Production
"Long, Long, Long" is a song by the English rock band, The Beatles, from their 1968 album, "The White Album".
Songwriter
It was written by George Harrison, the lead guitarist of the band. This song is one of the few Beatles compositions featuring Harrison as the lead vocalist.
Spiritual Themes
Lyrics of the song reflect Harrison's growth in spiritual consciousness, making it one of the first that openly talk about his spirituality.
Use of Organ
This is one of the few Beatles' songs where an organ, played by Paul McCartney, is prominently used, giving it a haunting, eerie feeling.
Apparent Ghost Sound
Near the end of the song, a sound similar to a ghostly wail can be heard which was accidentally created when a bottle of Blue Nun wine vibrated from a sound check, adding an unplanned, strange effect to the track.
Album Placement
"Long, Long, Long" follows "Helter Skelter" on "The White Album", providing a soothing, calming effect after the heavy rock sound of the preceding song.
Bob Dylan Influence
The song is said to be influenced by Bob Dylan's "Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands", particularly in its hushed delivery and understated accompaniment.
Reception
Despite not being one of the band's more popular songs, Rolling Stone magazine ranked "Long, Long, Long" number 90 on its list of the "100 Greatest Beatles Songs".
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by a range of artists including indie rock band, Tame Impala, and American indie folk band, Low.
Song Meaning
Although the lyrics seem to encapsulate a love song, it's actually a song about George Harrison's relationship with God, showcasing his deepening interest in spirituality.

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