All Things Must Pass
George Harrison
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Sunrise doesn't last all morning A cloudburst doesn't last all day Seems my love is up And has left you with no warning But it's not always going To be this grey All things must pass All things must pass away Sunset doesn't last all evening A mind can blow those clouds away After all this my love is up And must be leaving But it's not always going To be this grey All things must pass All things must pass away All things must pass None of life's strings can last So I must be on my way And face another day Now the darkness only stays at night time In the morning it will fade away Daylight is good At arriving at the right time But it's not always going To be this grey All things must pass All things must pass away All things must pass All things must pass away
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Written by: George Harrison
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12 facts about this song
George Harrison's Creation"All Things Must Pass" is a song written by George Harrison who was a member of the world-famous band, The Beatles. He composed it initially while he was still a part of the band.
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Role in White AlbumThis song was first recorded during the sessions for The Beatles' White Album in 1968, but did not make it onto the final album.
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Harrison’s Solo ReleaseAfter The Beatles' break-up, Harrison included "All Things Must Pass" in his first solo album, with the same name. It was released on 27 November 1970.
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Inspiration SourceThe song's lyrics were inspired by Timothy Leary's poem, "All Things Pass". The theme of the song is about the transient nature of human life.
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First DemoThe first demo of the song was recorded at Abbey Road studios in 1969.
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Beatles' RejectionDespite Harrison's dedication, the song was vouched out twice during The Beatles recording sessions, once from their 'White Album' and later from the 'Abbey Road' album.
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Favorable ReviewsThe song, as part of Harrison's solo album, received positive reviews from critics and was admired for its philosophical lyrics and emotional depth.
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Impressive CollaborationsThe album version of the song featured several well-known musicians, including ex-Beatle Ringo Starr as well as Eric Clapton, Bobby Whitlock, Klaus Voormann, and drummer Alan White.
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Spiritual Aspect"All Things Must Pass" had spiritual perspectives influenced by Harrison’s belief in Hinduism and Eastern Philosophy.
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Unofficial Beatles VersionAn informal version of “All Things Must Pass” was heard in the Beatles' film "Let It Be" during their recording sessions; however, this version was never officially released.
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Harrison’s FavoriteIn many interviews, Harrison has stated that "All Things Must Pass" was one of his favorite songs.
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Notable CoversThe song has been covered by numerous artists including Nina Simone and Billy Preston, demonstrating its enduring appeal and influential status.
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