Soft Touch
George Harrison
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You're a soft touch baby Like a snowflake falling My whole heart is melting As a warm sun rises Into joy, I'm sailing To your soft touch baby Eyes that shine from depths of your soul Fixed by their charm, take my control Love so sweet as the ocean is wide Caught by your waves and drawn to your side As a cool wind blows me All the treetops whisper To your soft touch baby As a new moon rises Those ideas of Heaven Fall in your soft touch, baby Eyes that shine from depths of your soul Fixed by their charm, take my control Love so sweet as the ocean is wide Caught by your waves and drawn to your side You're a soft touch baby Like a snowflake falling My whole heart is melting As a warm sun rises Into joy I'm sailing To your soft touch baby You're a soft touch baby Yes, I love that soft touch Hmm, that soft touch You're a soft touch baby Yes, I love that soft touch
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Written by: GEORGE HARRISON
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Soft Touch" is a song from George Harrison, former lead guitarist of the renowned band The Beatles. The song is part of his self-titled album released in 1979.
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Producer and CollaboratorsGeorge Harrison himself produced the album. Known for his collaborative spirit, he worked with a range of notable musicians on the project, including Gary Wright, Neil Larsen, Willie Weeks, Andy Newmark, and Ray Cooper.
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Album ContextThe "George Harrison" album followed his massive hit album "33 and 1/3" and released at a time when he was eager to escape the limelight and enjoy a quieter life away from fame.
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Notable InstrumentsAs is characteristic of much of Harrison's solo work, "Soft Touch" features a blend of rock and pop with traces of his Indian music influences. The song showcases a wide array of instruments such as synthesizers, electric pianos, and slide guitars.
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Song Theme"Soft Touch" is a song that exhorts a more gentle and caring approach towards life and relationships. It comes across as a reflection of Harrison's spiritual beliefs, inspired by his long-standing interest in Eastern philosophies.
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Album Performance"George Harrison," the album including "Soft Touch," peaked at number 14 on the Billboard 200 chart reflecting the popularity of the album at the time.
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Critics opinionCritics generally found "Soft Touch" and the rest of the album to exhibit a warmer and more laid-back style compared to Harrison’s previous work. This shift was largely well received.
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Album ArtThe album cover features a picture of Harrison taken by a longtime collaborator, photographer Mike Salisbury. It shows Harrison at ease, dressed casually, and standing in a garden - reflecting the calm and serene theme of songs like "Soft Touch."
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Song UniquenessUnlike most of Harrison's works that were influenced by his Indian spirituality, "Soft Touch" incorporated pop elements, making it unique in his discography.
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Lack of SinglesAlthough "Soft Touch" was not released as a single, it remains a fan favorite due to its mellow tune and meaningful lyrics.
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