Wah-Wah
George Harrison
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Wah-wah You've given me a wah-wah And I'm thinking of you And all the things that we used to do Wah-wah, wah-wah Wah-wah You made me such a big star Being there at the right time Cheaper than a dime Wah-wah, you've given me your Wah-wah, wah-wah Oh, you don't see me crying Oh, you don't hear me sighing Wah-wah I don't need no wah-wah And I know how sweet life can be If I keep myself free, wah-wah I don't need no wah-wah Oh, you don't see me crying Hey baby, you don't hear me sighing Oh, no, no, no, no Wah-wah Now I don't need no wah-wahs And I know how sweet life can be If I keep myself free of wah-wah I don't need no wah-wah Wah-wah, wah-wah, wah-wah Wah-wah, wah-wah, wah-wah Wah-wah, wah-wah
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Written by: George Harrison
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10 facts about this song
Wah-Wah" Release Date"Wah-Wah" is a song originally released by George Harrison in 1970 as part of his triple album "All Things Must Pass."
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Wah-Wah" Cover VersionThe American alternative rock band Buffalo Tom recorded a cover of "Wah-Wah" which was included in their album "Asides From Buffalo Tom" in 2000. This was a collection of the band's hits from 1988-1999, plus two new songs and the cover of Wah-Wah.
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Song InspirationGeorge Harrison wrote the song "Wah-Wah" as an expression of his frustration with the tensions and challenges that emerged within the Beatles band during their final years.
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Unique Musical InstrumentThe name "Wah-Wah" refers to a unique type of guitar pedal which produces a distinctive sound, similar to a human voice saying "wah."
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The Beatles’ BreakupHarrison wrote "Wah-Wah" immediately after walking out of a stressful band meeting at Apple Corps headquarters on 6 January 1970. This marked his temporary departure from the Beatles, six months before the group officially disbanded.
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Wah-Wah" ProductionThis song was produced by Phil Spector, the creator of the Wall of Sound method, which is a style of music production that layers numerous tracks to create a dense orchestral sound.
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Song CollaborationDuring the recording of "Wah-Wah," Harrison collaborated with a few of music's best like Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, Billy Preston, and members of the band Badfinger.
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Buffalo Tom's StyleBuffalo Tom maintained their recognizably grungy sound in their cover of "Wah-Wah," but nevertheless captured the spirit of Harrison's original recording.
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Live Performance of "Wah-WahGeorge Harrison performed "Wah-Wah" during his Concert for Bangladesh in 1971, which was one of the first ever benefit concerts.
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Critical ReceptionDespite its traumatic inspiration, "Wah-Wah" is often regarded as a high point of the "All Things Must Pass" album, receiving positive reviews from music critics.
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