Any Road

George Harrison

About Any Road

"Any Road" is a song by George Harrison and is the opening track to his posthumous album Brainwashed. Harrison began writing the song in 1988, during the making of a video for his 1987 album Cloud Nine.


Year:
2002
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(Give me, uh, plenty of that guitar)

Oh I've been traveling on a boat and a plane
In a car on a bike with a bus and a train
Traveling there and traveling here
Everywhere in every gear

But oh Lord we pay the price with the
Spin of a wheel - with the roll of the dice
Ah yeah you pay your fare
And if you don't know where you're going
Any road will take you there

And I've been traveling through the dirt and the grime
From the past to the future through the space and the time
Traveling deep beneath the waves - in
Watery grottoes and mountainous caves

But oh Lord we've got to fight
With the thoughts in the head with the dark and the light
No use to stop and stare
And if you don't know where you're going
Any road will take you there

You may not known where you came from
May not know who you are
May not have even wondered how
You got this far

I've been traveling on a wing and a prayer
By the skin of my teeth by the breadth of a hair
Traveling where the four winds blow
With the sun on my face - in the ice
And the snow

But oooeeee it's a game
Sometimes you're cool, sometimes
You're lame
Ah yeah it's somewhere
And if you don't know where you're going
Any road will take you there

But oh Lord we pay the price
With the spin of the wheel with the roll of
The dice
Ah yeah, you pay your fare
And if you don't know where you're going
Any road will take you there

I keep traveling around the bend
There was no beginning, there is no end
It wasn't born and never dies
There are no edges, there is no size
Oh yeah, you just don't win
It's so far out - the way out is in
Bow to God and call him Sir
But if you don't know where you're going
Any road will take you there

But if you don't know where you're going
Any road will take you there

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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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12 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Any Road" was written by George Harrison, a former member of the iconic band, The Beatles.
Album Release
It was released as part of Harrison's final studio album, "Brainwashed," which was released posthumously in 2002.
Music Video
A music video of "Any Road" was released in 2003, featuring animation blended with images from Harrison's life.
Song Lyrics
The initial line, "If you don't know where you're going, any road will get you there," was inspired by Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland.
Posthumous Nomination
The song received a posthumous Grammy nomination for George Harrison in the Best Male Pop Vocal Performance category in 2004.
Live Performance
The song was never performed live by George Harrison himself but has been performed live by his son Dhani Harrison.
Unfinished Projects
The "Brainwashed" album, including this song, was completed by his son and friend Jeff Lynne posthumously, as George Harrison was unable to complete the sessions due to his suffering with cancer.
First Appearance
The song was first heard during Harrison's appearance in the 1997 VH1 special, George Harrison: Ravi Shankar, A Musical Journey.
Billboard Chart
"Any Road" was one of George Harrison's most successful songs as a solo artist, reaching number 37 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
Song Theme
The song's lyrics touch upon themes of life's journey and the importance of being aware of one's current position and not worrying excessively about the destination.
Tribute to Harrison
Moreover, the song has been covered by several musicians, including Jakob Dylan and Dhani Harrison, as a tribute to George Harrison’s talent and musical legacy.
Music Genre
"Any Road" is primarily a folk-rock song, also exhibiting Harrison's much admired slide guitar playing.

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