I Live For You

George Harrison

About I Live For You

"I Live for You" is a song by English musician George Harrison originally recorded during the sessions for his All Things Must Pass triple album in 1970. Long available on bootlegs, the song was finally released officially as a bonus track on the 30th anniversary reissue of All Things Must Pass in January 2001. The released recording features only Harrison's lead vocal and Pete Drake's prominent pedal-steel guitar from the 1970 album sessions, with all other instruments overdubbed by Harrison and his son Dhani in 2000. Despite the wealth of unreleased material recorded for All Things Must Pass, it was the only new song included with the album's 2001 reissue. Music critics recognise "I Live for You" as one of many George Harrison compositions that can be interpreted as both a traditional love song and a devotional song. 


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All alone in this world am I 
Not a care for this world have I 
Only you keep my eyes open wide 
Yes it's true 
I live for you 

Not a thing in this world do I own 
Only sadness from all that is grown 
In this darkness I wait for the day 
Yes it's true 
I live for you 

For many years I wait 
For many tears I wait 

All this time my thoughts return to you 
Give my love, that is all I can do 
Wait in line till I feel you inside 
Yes it's true 
I live for you 

For many years I wait 
For many tears I wait 

All this time my thoughts return to you 
Give my love, that is all I can do 
Wait in line till I feel you inside 
Yes it's true 
I live for you

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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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Written by: GEORGE HARRISON

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"I Live for You" is an outtake from George Harrison's triple album, "All Things Must Pass," which was initially released in 1970.
Posthumous Release
Although the song was recorded during the "All Things Must Pass" sessions in 1970, it was left unreleased until 30 years later, appearing on the 2001 reissue of the album, after Harrison's death in 2001.
Collaboration
The song was produced by George Harrison and Phil Spector, who utilized the famous Wall of Sound recording technique on the "All Things Must Pass" album.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "I live for You" are often interpreted as Harrison expressing his devotion to his spiritual beliefs. Being a devout follower of Hinduism, he incorporated spirituality into many of his compositions.
Genre
The song embodies a mix of rock and pop, infused with Indian musical elements which reflects Harrison's inclination towards Indian culture and his fusion style.
Contribution
Famous musicians like Peter Frampton, Pete Drake, and Billy Preston played on the track, contributing to its unique sound.
Critical Reception
Critics generally praise "I Live for You" for its sincere lyrics and quality production. The song is said to epitomize Harrison's unique songwriting ability, combining spiritual themes with pop music.
Slide Guitar
During the "I Live for You" recording sessions, there's a notable use of slide guitar, a signature of Harrison's playing style which he incorporated into many of his compositions.
Music Video
To accompany the song's release in 2001, a music video was made using archival footage, including clips of Harrison performing the song in the recording studio.
Unfinished Work
When it was included in the 2001 reissue of "All Things Must Pass," "I Live for You" was still in its unfinished form from the original 1970 sessions. The mix included for the reissue was a rough one, done by Phil McDonald in 1970.

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