My Sweet Lord
George Harrison
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My sweet Lord Mm, my Lord Mm, my Lord I really want to see you Really want to be with you Really want to see you, Lord But it takes so long, my Lord My sweet Lord Mm, my Lord Mm, my Lord I really want to know you I really want to go with you Really want to show you, Lord That it won't take long, my Lord (Hallelujah) My sweet Lord (Hallelujah) My Lord (Hallelujah) My sweet Lord (Hallelujah) I really wanna see you I really wanna see you I really wanna see you Lord I really wanna see you Lord But it takes so long, my Lord (Hallelujah) My sweet Lord (Hallelujah) Mm, my Lord (Hallelujah) My my my Lord (Hallelujah) I really wanna know you (Hallelujah) I really wanna go with you (Hallelujah) I really wanna show you, Lord That it won't take long, my Lord (Hallelujah) Mmm (Hallelujah) My sweet Lord (Hallelujah) My my Lord (Hallelujah) Mmm My Lord (Hare Krishna) My my my Lord (Hare Krishna) My sweet Lord (Krishna, Krishna) Oohh (Hare Hare) Now I really wanna see you (Hare Rama) I really wanna be with you (Hare Rama) I really wanna see you Lord But it takes so long, my Lord (Hallelujah) Mmmm My Lord (Hallelujah) My my my Lord (Hare Krishna) My sweet Lord (Hare Krishna) My sweet Lord (Krishna, Krishna) My Lord (Hare Hare) Mmmm (Gurur Brahma) Mmmm (Gurur Vishnu) Mmmm (Gurur Devo) Mmmm (Maheshwara) My sweet Lord (Gurur Sakshaat) My sweet Lord (Parabrahma) My, my my Lord (Tasmayi Shree) My, my my my Lord (Guruve Namah) My sweet Lord (Hare Rama) (Hare Krishna) My sweet Lord (Hare Krishna) My sweet Lord (Krishna Krishna)
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8 facts about this song
My Sweet Lord" Background"My Sweet Lord" is a song by English musician George Harrison, released in November 1970 on his multi-platinum triple album "All Things Must Pass".
- Harrison originally gave the song to his fellow Apple Records artist Billy Preston.
- The song is primarily known for being the first #1 hit by a solo Beatle.
- Besides Harrison and Preston, numerous artists have covered the song, including Jim James, Johnny Mathis, and Peggy Lee.
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Billy Preston's VersionPreston's version of "My Sweet Lord" was included in his 1970 album "Encouraging Words".
- Preston initially recorded the song during the late 1969 sessions for his and Harrison's joint album.
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George Harrison's VersionHarrison's version was released as the lead single from "All Things Must Pass", reaching #1 on charts worldwide.
- The song marked Harrison's first post-Beatles solo single.
- It's noted for its blending of religious themes, with its lyrics primarily having a Hindu focus, but incorporating Christian phrases.
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Jim James' VersionJim James, frontman of American rock band My Morning Jacket, covered "My Sweet Lord" on his 2009 solo EP "Tribute To", a tribute to George Harrison.
- James' cover was noted for its authenticity and faithfulness to the original.
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Johnny Mathis's VersionJohnny Mathis, noted for his smooth vocal style, covered the song for his 1971 album "You've Got a Friend".
- Mathis is known for his pop and soft rock take on the song.
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Peggy Lee's VersionPeggy Lee, a popular jazz singer, covered "My Sweet Lord" in 1970, emphasizing the song's spiritual qualities.
- Lee's version incorporated a slower tempo and a jazz-inflected arrangement.
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Copyright Infringement ControversyInteresting fact about "My Sweet Lord" was that its release was surrounded by a legal controversy. George Harrison was sued for copyright infringement by the copyright owners of the Chiffons' hit "He's So Fine".
- A US federal court ruled that Harrison had subconsciously plagiarized the earlier song.
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Awards and RecognitionDespite its legal controversy, "My Sweet Lord" has received numerous awards and recognition, including being ranked #460 on Rolling Stone's list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time".
- In 2004, it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
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