Don't Let Me Wait Too Long

George Harrison

About Don't Let Me Wait Too Long

"Don't Let Me Wait Too Long" is a song by English rock musician George Harrison, released on his 1973 album Living in the Material World. It was scheduled to be issued as a single in September that year, as the follow-up to "Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)", but the release was cancelled. Music critics have traditionally viewed "Don't Let Me Wait Too Long" as a highlight of the Material World album, praising its pop qualities and production, with some considering the song worthy of hit status. Harrison wrote and recorded "Don't Let Me Wait Too Long" during a period marked by his heightened devotion to Hindu spirituality, which coincided with marital problems with his first wife, Pattie Boyd, and the financial complications affecting his Bangladesh aid project. The track is an upbeat love song in the tradition of early 1960s Brill Building songwriters. Its lyrics have invited debate among commentators as to whether Harrison is addressing a lover such as Boyd or, like the majority of his lyrics on Material World, God. 


Year:
1973
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How I love you baby
So don't let me wait too long

How I love you baby
So don't let me wait too long

How I miss you baby
So don't let me wait too long

How I miss you baby
So don't let me wait too long

'Till you're here by my side
Now only you know how to dry up all
Of those tears that I've cried

Here, with our love
Now only you know how to lay it down
Like it came from above

You know it's you that I love

Now don't let me wait too long
Now don't let me wait too long
Now don't let me wait too long
Now don't let me wait too long

Till you're here by my side
Now only you know how to dry eye up
All of those tears that I've cried

Here with your love
Now only you know how to lay it there
Like it came from above

You know that it's you that I love

So don't let me wait too long
So don't let me wait too long

How I miss you baby
So don't let me wait too long

How I miss you baby
So don't let me wait,

Don't let me wait,
Don't let me wait too long

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George Harrison

George HarrisonMBE (25 February 1943 – 29 November 2001) was an English musician, singer and songwriter who achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of the Beatles. Often referred to as the "quiet Beatle", Harrison over time became an admirer of Indian culture and mysticism, introducing it to the other Beatles, as well as to their Western audience. Following the band's break-up, enjoyed a successful solo career, and in 1988 he co-founded the supergroup the Traveling Wilburys, with Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne and Roy Orbison. Rolling Stone magazine ranked Harrison number 11 in their list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time". more »

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"Don't Let Me Wait Too Long" is a track from George Harrison's highly acclaimed 1973 album "Living in the Material World."
Chart Rankings
While the song was not released as a standalone single, the album "Living in the Material World" topped both the UK Albums Chart and the US Billboard 200, indicating its popularity at the time.
Notable Collaborators
Alongside Harrison, renowned musicians such as Nicky Hopkins, Klaus Voormann, and Ringo Starr contributed to the track.
Phil Spector's Influence
The song is representative of the production style of Phil Spector, a major influence on Harrison's solo work.
Genre
"Don't Let Me Wait Too Long" is categorized into the genres of folk, rock, and world music, evidencing Harrison's incorporation of various musical styles into his work.
Spiritual Themes
Like many of Harrison's songs on "Living in the Material World," "Don't Let Me Wait Too Long" contains spiritual themes – a reflection of the artist's Hindu beliefs.
Live Performances
Despite its popularity, "Don't Let Me Wait Too Long" was never performed live by George Harrison.
Songwriting
This song perfectly combines George Harrison's gift of writing love songs with a heavy spiritual subtext, marking it as one of the key tracks of the album.
Usage in Media
While "Don't Let Me Wait Too Long" does not have a significant record of appearances in films, TV, or commercials, the album as a whole is recognized as one of Harrison's best works.
Reception
Critics gave mostly positive reviews for "Don't Let Me Wait Too Long" for its seamless blend of musical genres, transcendent lyrics, and enthralling instrumentation.

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