Dark Horse
George Harrison
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You thought that you knew where I was and when But it looks like they've been foolin' you again, You thought that you'd got me all steaked out But baby looks like I've been breaking out I'm a dark horse Running on a dark race course I'm a blue moon Since I stepped from out of the womb I've been a cool jerk Looking for the source I'm a dark horse. You thought you had got me in your grip Baby looks like you was not so smart And I became too slippery for you But let me say that was nothing new. I'm a dark horse Running on a dark race course I'm a blue moon Since I picked up my first spoon I've been a cool jerk Looking for the source I'm a dark horse I thought that you knew it all along Until you started getting me not right Seems as if you heard a little late But I warned you when We both were at the starting gate I'm a dark horse Running on a dark race course I'm a blue moon Since I stepped from out of the womb I've been a cool jerk Cooking at the source I'm a dark horse.
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Written by: George Harrison
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10 facts about this song
TRACK HISTORY"Dark Horse" is a song by British musician and former Beatle George Harrison. It was released in 1974 as the title track to his fifth studio album "Dark Horse".
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ALBUM TITLE PIECEGeorge Harrison used the term "Dark Horse" for both his record label (Dark Horse Records) and to title one of his albums. The single was released three days before the album, named after the song itself.
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MEANINGThe expression “Dark Horse” typically refers to an underestimated competitor in a race or contest, usually with little odds of winning. Through this song, Harrison essentially expressed his feelings about being overlooked or underrated in the context of his musical career, especially when compared to his more widely acclaimed former Beatles bandmates.
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CHART POSITION"Dark Horse" charted at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. However, it failed to make an impact in the United Kingdom top charts, attributable to Harrison's reduced popularity in the UK during the mid-1970s.
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INFLUENCEIndian classical motifs are prevalent in the "Dark Horse" song, illustrating the significant influence of Indian music on Harrison's songwriting style.
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UNIQUE VOCALSHarrison's voice sounds rough and strained on this track mainly because he had laryngitis during the recording of the song. Some critics, however, argued that this roughness added emotional depth to the song.
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PROMOTIONThe song's release was concurrent with Harrison's 'Dark Horse Tour' – his first tour as a solo artist and the first by a former Beatle after the band disbanded. The tour was a significant promotional stint for the song.
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CRITICAL RECEPTION"Dark Horse" received mixed reviews from music critics over the years. Some appreciated its unique arrangement and lyrical depth, while others felt that the overall production was lackluster compared to Harrison's previous works.
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UNIQUE PERFORMANCEIn live performances during his Dark Horse Tour, George Harrison would add a humorous introduction, dedicating the song to "a mascot of the 70s" – Patty Hearst.
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LEGACYDespite its divisive critical reception, "Dark Horse" remains one of Harrison's most intriguing works. Over the years it has been examined and re-evaluated and is respected for its daring stylistic approach, standing as a testament to Harrison's talent for integrating different musical genres and styles.
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