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From album
All Things Must Pass
George Harrison · 1970 · Track 13
Details
TonalidadB
Compás4/4
Tempo89 BPM
Duración2:48
ÁlbumAll Things Must Pass
Año1970
ISRCGB77R1400042
Fun facts
George Harrison wrote «Awaiting on You All» for his album *All Things Must Pass*, a record that blends rock, blues and spiritual elements. The song was recorded in London with a group of musicians who had already played together on other occasions, such as Eric Clapton or Klaus Voormann. The production was marked by the style of Phil Spector, with his techniques of reverb and the famous "wall of sound". The piece has an air of prayer, as if it were asking for something beyond the material.
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The story behind
George Harrison wrote Awaiting on You All in 1970, within the album All Things Must Pass. The song was recorded in London with musicians such as Eric Clapton and Klaus Voormann, some of whom had previously played with him on tours. It has a sound reminiscent of Phil Spector's style, with a dense and rich arrangement. In the lyrics, Harrison speaks of a direct connection with God, beyond established religions. He sings the name of God as a form of purification, rejecting both the church and materialism. He also criticizes a peace campaign by John Lennon, showing differences with his former Beatles bandmate. The song begins with a guitar riff that repeats in each part. It is a mix of gospel and rock, with a touch of meditation and mantra. The lyrics suggest that true freedom comes from within, by singing the name of the Lord, regardless of how it is called.
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