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From album
All Things Must Pass
George Harrison · 1970 · Track 5
Details
TonalidadE
Compás4/4
Tempo129 BPM
Duración4:24
ÁlbumAll Things Must Pass
Año1970
ISRCGB77R1400029
Fun facts
George Harrison wrote "What Is Life" for his album All Things Must Pass, released in 1970. The song was released as the second single in February 1971, and reached the top ten in the United States, Canada and other countries. In Australia and Switzerland it reached number one. In the United Kingdom, it appeared as the B-side of "My Sweet Lord", which was the best-selling single of that year.
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The story behind
George Harrison wrote What Is Life in 1969, while preparing for a project with Billy Preston. The song was recorded in London, with the support of Eric Clapton and the group Delaney & Bonnie and Friends. It was released as the second single from the album All Things Must Pass in February 1971. In the United States, Canada, and other countries it reached top ten, and in Australia and Switzerland it reached number one. In the United Kingdom, it appeared as the B-side of My Sweet Lord, which was the best-selling single of that year.
The song has a fast tempo, with a descending guitar riff, and is based on a structure that seems to mix love and devotion. Harrison considered it a good candidate for Preston, but changed his mind upon arriving at the studio. The original version was included in compilations and concerts, such as the album Live in Japan. It also appeared in films such as Goodfellas and Instant Family.
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