George Harrison - What is life (lyrics)

[@reeltalkwiththegyno]

I cannot believe this song was written in 1970!!!. I still listen to it today. It's the perfect love song!

[@jakybakey8473]

The guitar was recorded over 16 multilayered tracks, giving the depth of sound that you hear in the song.

[@davidrawzen8232]

The fact is that Harrison's first solo album after The Beatles broke up was a triple album (3 vinyl discs), including 2 full discs of the songs he wrote for years when he was in the band, but wasn't able to use them on their albums. So, the song could be written even some years before that...

[@jakybakey8473]

@@davidrawzen8232 And, I think, his LP Wonderwall was also the first record published by a member of the Beatles after they broke up... Not sure if that's the same you are referring to; not sure how many dics were in that LP.

[@davidrawzen8232]

@@jakybakey8473 . I'm talking only about this album, All Things Must Past...

[@pessimist131313]

BELIEVE IT SON

[@denislacombe4103]

George is still alive in our hearts and souls!!!Amen!

[@videomaniac108]

George Harrison was the cream in the Beatles that eventually rose to the top. Wish you could have stayed with us a little longer my friend.

[@doughh999]

THEY were all great....when the Beatles....piece man....oh ok...peace man!!

[@joaob.o.9828]

I would like it too!

[@sunny_days2489]

What I feel I can't say. What is life without a Georgeee?

[@milesfielding6584]

George was a great yogi and he would say to you that he is still here in everything, And he is...

[@Apollo1011]

George and John left the world far too soon...

[@christopherphillips8027]

Even after 50 years, this song still sounds great.

[@latinoamerica9669]

Si tienes razon.🤗

[@version736ha2]

I'll second that

[@VickySwindoll]

I'm 67 yr young and still love this song❤ this is one of my favorites by George!

[@VickySwindoll]

This is my favorite song by George ❤

[@re575817]

Thank you for showing me how you say thank you to God.

[@timpowers4449]

George had this treasure of songs Paul and John would not include on BEATLES’ records. Our and his gain, their loss!

[@ellenhilts-gossett4108]

George, the youngest, the shyest. What a sweet man he was and what a wonderful song this is!

[@michaelhunter2892]

A great musician!!!

[@mitchellcharney7216]

Paul McCartney is the youngest but it is a great song..

[@matt7224dpw]

George Harrison was the youngest Beatle. Not Paul.

[@prmayner]

and just think Lennon didn't want him in the band because he was so young, what a waste that would have been.

[@suebabe100]

Mitchell Charney- Wrong- George was 8 months younger than Paul

[@77Keith]

I was 14 years old when this song was released in Feb. 1971. George Harrison was an incredible song writer. This song really makes you think about life and where we fit in in relation to God

[@naztubes]

Totally!

[@kroakie4]

He was an amazing singer too. What pipes!

[@grandcrappy]

Such a moving song.

[@PeteRivers1]

Good song.....Alas God does not exist!

[@77Keith]

@@PeteRivers1 Merry Christmas Pete to you and family, to me God is very real.

[@davidtruegrit]

67 years old, and still love george harrison music.

[@merrybe3418]

67 and love his songs even more now

[@garyg1254]

I am 68 and I have to say that people in our age group have grown up with some of the greatest musicians playing some of the greatest music in history.

[@sharonbradshaw6433]

I’m 70, and listen to George everyday (and look at him….what a hunk!

[@artnouveau7633]

I'm 68 years younger

[@ronalddoolittle]

74 and proud to still be listening to great music like this 😁

[@tonymartinov4311]

As one of you very astute people already mentioned…if you are a true lover of talent…then you’ll understand this is not just a simple song…it’s an absolute masterpiece!!!!

[@lindahughes]

It sure is! He’s my favorite musician

[@luzlara1389]

It sure is one I treasure...I was 8 years old wĥen it came out

[@BigPoppa6924]

I love this song, perhaps his best song. To me one of the best guitarists of all time

[@Sonny-xx9us]

Think you are right on this one Paul.

[@Sonny-xx9us]

What about, It Don't Come Easy?

[@joaoluis7234]

@@Sonny-xx9us it's amazing too

[@stellalewis9855]

@@joaoluis7234 my solo Harrison favourite is Give Me Love, has the real Harrison feel

[@manueltubens535]

True

[@denisekato2963]

I always thought George was the most talented and certainly the best singer of the Beatles.

[@user-mn6fg6xt2u]

I agree, he seemed to me to be the most approachable and down-to earth Beatle.

[@scotnick59]

George put his heart and soul in his music & it sometimes makes me cry...

[@mrdavidurquhart]

It would take so much courage but I think it was naturally his mode.

[@DBEdwards]

Yes it does me

[@teresadbrownbrown3785]

Amen

[@VickySwindoll]

Me too ❤

[@tamaramorton8812]

My favorite Beatle from the very beginning. He was the quiet one that stayed in the background. He was more thoughtful and introspective, indicating a depth of character. I’m not a religious person, but I believe he was talking about God in this song and I appreciate that.

[@StrangeMusic2023]

So far ahead of his time, His song's are immortal ❤✌

[@Gamechangerforme]

Songs is not possessive

[@teresadbrownbrown3785]

Amen

[@BobbyArcturas]

That one man could write one song that says everything you ever wanted to say to anyone is an amazing achievement.

[@Simply_Gerlie22]

So true!

[@johngordon5295]

Exactly and so simply well said

[@ReneeGriego]

THIS SONG NEVER GETS OLD....

[@johnpolitis9060]

And Ringo Starr saw Bowie backstage in the Ziggy Stardust film.

[@Melinda8162]

I know! Only we do. 😕

[@robertmetzger6467]

5/30/2023 will go on Forever !?

[@jamesgee9738]

Me too.

[@65wiseman]

Easily my favorite Harrison song. He really seemed to come into his own after the BEATLES. His passing was a tragic loss. Seemed like a gentle soul.

[@oldiesrocker56]

I'm gonna have this song played at my funeral, I love my family so much, we are not rich financially, but we have love, and I have family, you can't ask for much more!! I have been blessed!! This song says it all!! I miss you George!!!

[@karenbaumann7751]

George, the soulful Beatle. His music has remained fresh even after 50+ years

[@vrkurosawa]

The world once had George Harrison in it, so it can't be too bad a place.

[@TheAnimeist]

You mean, the world has skateboarding, so it can't be too bad a place.

[@suzycreamcheesez4371]

@@TheAnimeist oh I get it! you think you're funny!

[@TheAnimeist]

​@@suzycreamcheesez4371 My post is not meant to be funny. What you got was a misinterpretation.🤣 I recently discovered skateboarding, and it has done more good to me than George Harrison. 🛹 What a time to be alive!

[@suzycreamcheesez4371]

@@TheAnimeist uh huh as Metallica says nothing else matters! aloha nui loa we're done!!

[@artnouveau7633]

And John Lennon

[@kwahyaj]

your comment moved me to tears...you are so right. george was the embodiment of love

[@pamandrobtrust7624]

Timeless song. As good now as ever was.

[@Oldbmwr100rs]

+Rob Trust The sign of true musical talent! Not a lot of musicians pull that off well, Paul and John always sound so dated to Me, but George and to an extent Ringo still sound great. I think for Ringo it's his sense of humor too.

[@pamandrobtrust7624]

+Oldbmwr100rs Great song I will agree 100%. Life hey!!

[@iknowit4001]

George is my favorite. Use to be John until I realized how many songs were made and have been sung by George. What an amazing band! Great time to grow up, 4th grade but still it was a great time to be alive.

[@mscoraline1998]

I Know it You've got great taste in music, kid. c: long live rock n' roll.

[@valeriemercer9463]

Exactly! What is life without love? An empty dark place, with no family or friends to love you. A cold and lonely world. So thank you George for giving us this message to give love and respect to others and especially to our selves! May you rest in peace and be loved forever, and forever is a long time.

[@justindeaton4726]

George, being the quiet one, had so much potential. With two souls like McCartney and Lennon in the band it would be hard to get a listen. That's why whenever he started his solo career he was truly amazing and brilliant, i guess once someone has something bottled up for a long time, you could expect a big explosion in the long run. And what an impact he made on music history.

[@ellenhilts-gossett4108]

Justin Deaton Ringo made a bit of an impact himself, but Paul and (particularly) John had the biggest personalities. John was just huge, because he wasn't the "pretty boy" Paul was. Together they made history, separately they did well also. Does it get any better than that?

[@gman7495]

Too great a talent to have been relegated to just 1 or 2 songs per album as he was getting with the Beatles. John and Paul witnessed how great a song writer George was becoming and he was stockpiling songs that needed life. Even if the Beatles had stayed together, I believe, George would have left so he could share all, not some, of what he was gifted with. In a way, I'm thankful the Beatles did break up.

[@doughh999]

THEY were all great....peace man!!

[@moriyoshisato5872]

@@doughh999 i agree, they were all great. Ringo's talent was great as the drummer of the Beatles

[@joannpolidori7379]

Amen

[@themaulers3953]

my fav harrison composition...dedicated to my late wife Sharon....

[@arankaszatmari2781]

Sharon really lucky woman !

[@vicpaski9831]

mister miami sorry for your loss but that's an awesome song to dedicate to your wife she would have loved it if I get mushy every time I hear that George Harrison song he was my favorite Beatle

[@sharonmacdonald3058]

my favorite song too...

[@jaynyvek3014]

His best. A joyous love song.

[@halimatussadiahilias3020]

dedicated to my late husband too..miss him every second though it's been 5 years (soul mate)

[@ellemeek3075]

I love all of the photos of George.. he's so handsome .

[@djbemt4]

What George Harrison song does NOT put you in a good mood. Love his music and always will. In a world of craziness there is still the centering spirit of George. We will always love you forever.

[@michaelclendenen4005]

What a tender dear soul and talent all mr George music was and is still great . I have a great .Memory of George

[@olivialennon5143]

George...you're magical. I've listened to this song about 17 times in a row...I'm still not tired of it.

[@spirycalabrese2565]

grazie di tuto george!!!.... suona da lassu'!!!...

[@rep8136]

you don't see talent like this anymore

[@dillon6428]

+rep Nope, you sure don't.

[@Au60schild]

Or hear it, too!

[@psychickitty1]

+Au60schild agreed. sigh

[@JB-bc9nm]

Well when you cut the budget so that schools don't have musical instruments or even music teachers, then of course we'd get a lot of the so-called music of today. But it's not really anyone's fault. This world isn't the same place it was 47 years ago . They have different social forces today than we did back then so of course Art and Music would be expressed differently. The music is only a reflection of the what's inside them based on our personal perspective of our experiences. I think George was immersed in peace and love and knew what they truly are. It seems that a lot of people's interpretation of love today certainly isn't his. Peace to them is silencing those they don't understand or agree with. There is music like this as well as love out there and in you, search for it, it will find you. Maybe you're the one we'll be listening to you. Peace.

[@ChrisHayworth100]

Exactly. It's not down to budget cuts either. If kids wanted to make music they'd get off their iPhone and play station and pick up an instrument.

[@hanitjagger]

A great song by George, his soul is in heaven ❤😢

[@cliffcarr3632]

Without a doubt, theirs only 1 George Harrison, and his legacy will last forever, RIP George, your singing and music still today is enjoyed by millions and always will be.

[@martinbradstreet5728]

Cliff Carr Thank you so much Cliff; your words are a great eulogy and tribute!!! To a great song and a great musician!!!

[@sallyweinreich5769]

Please use spell check!

[@ashutoshsharma9553]

Awesome video edit! Thanks for the video👏👏👏

[@latinodude85]

Best George Harrison song ever.

[@psychickitty1]

just about but for a laugh you can't beat the ding dong video!

[@shawnfoxfirth9684]

I think 'Something' was His apogee , Sinatra called 'Something' The Greatest Love song Ever Written . . .

[@subg8858]

I like Here Comes The Sun more than Something, but they're both top notch Beatles tracks

[@peacockblue8407]

j.j.: 🌺 this, & 'my sweet lord' 💟

[@geoffgane5582]

Don't forget "It's All Too Much". Absolute masterpiece.

[@davejenkins4992]

This is my favorite song by this Genius

[@mikefredrck1]

I seriously can't get enough of this song. A true masterpiece!

[@JeremyIlenin-mb3mk]

On my worst days I'll put this this tune on Keep on trucking

[@kyannos]

John/Paul made great pop hits, George created art!

[@msaijay1153]

Yeah! I never thought about it quite that way but you're so right!

[@George_D777]

+Frank M Naa. Listen to Lennon's solo material, the stuff he did while in the Plastic Ono Band. Not many liked Ono or the idea of listening to anything with her on it, but Lennon did some of his best work during this time, the last of his life btw. In Harrison's "All those years ago" how both were really great pals, who both offered something much more than mere music, is made plain. Overlooked to this day by some, both made their greatest contributions during their solo careers. Harrison was able to go much further, and likely had some musically game-changing ideas and plans in mind (possibly even for the industry) that never came to fruition seeing how fate had other plans.

[@StarHaven64]

id say yes, and no. Dream by john Lennon is a great song. Also no where man, dr Robert are cool songs by jojn! I love I want to tell you, its all to much by George a lot as well!

[@amysaderup1682]

@@George_D777 I agree with the latter part of your post; "Taxman" is a great example of this. It was written by George as a protest against the taxation of the Beatles' royalties on theis albums and songs, which at that time was over 90% of that income. And that taxation, btw, is part of the reason Lennon moved to the US permanently after Nixon resigned. As far as solo work, I think both John and George REALLY came into their own after the breakup

[@denislacombe4103]

What a wonderful.song!!! Isn't it?

[@Mostafa20268]

R.I.P Guitar hero George Harrison..we love you..

[@shaniacox7875]

Thank you George for the music your the greatest

[@lindasmith3978]

what a beautiful face ..... what a great gift of music ...

[@patriciakorbe5348]

What could anyone say about George Harrison that hasn't already been said!!! What and excellent musician,person,and inspiration to us all !!! RIP GEORGE HARRISON🙏✌

[@lollipop6934]

great song, lovely lovely george, , xxxxx

[@JosephMiller-nu4th]

My life was so influenced by the Beatles.Good times and memories come rushing back when I hear their music.All 4 were musical genius's in their own rite.I'm so glad to have lived in the era of truly great artist.

[@leemeakins2713]

You know what!!!!!....And It's True!!!!!....Paul and John said ( And both agreed!!!! George is starting to writing songs as good as us!! )Long Live George!

[@blackred0486]

Great song written and performed by that beautiful man, George Harrison! God love ya, George!

[@nja3224]

Black/Red048 Well, I was planning to write the same thing, nearly verbatim.

[@KathyThrasherWK66]

I grew up listening to the Beatles music. I am 65 years old now and I still listen to them and each individual who made music. I love them. They were all very talented and great musicians. Love this song because it’s how I feel about my fiancé. What is my life without you my love ❤❤

[@clendenenjames8804]

Great brother George Harrison.,I've had a lot of joy because of this song,you're great musician

[@2010metsfan]

Me and friends saw him in concert in the 70's. We were so stoned I don't remember much of it.

[@Psycho9263]

We played this song in marching band. I was on the snare line, but the trumpets were right on the money. The glockenspiels were doing the melody George was singing. We had triples and quads sets as well. It was very emotional for all of us to play.

[@johnherlihy4739]

I heard this video a week ago. It reminded me of 1971, when I was in love for the 1st time in my life! I had prayed for a Juliet and God blessed me with her! We just enjoyed each other, and this song depicts the the joy that we felt at that time! As I said, George is a popular name in my wife’s family! Tomorrow, we will be married for 47 years!

[@ed345]

George loved God so much. That's what this song is about.

[@LittleJo-]

Yes! That's what I think when I listen too.

[@RichardCobey]

Is it about patty boyd,?

[@ScottEtheShotE]

@@RichardCobey More likely about Patty than god. I mean just read the lyrics. Christians always try to interject their religion into everything.

[@hollyprincipato3287]

​@@ScottEtheShotE...I can understand your comment. But I have the lyric video up. I get a sense of either/or. It could be to either of his wives, or it could be an inspirational song too. I guess one would have to know the Beatles in order to really know what they were saying in their music. I grew up listening to them as a group as well as their solo works. Geniuses, all of them.

[@MrSkinnn]

BS. If you read the lyrics without your magic god filter you'll see it is about a woman. I get so tired of religions trying to co-opt everything. And no, people did not ride dinosaurs either (creation "science").

[@shoneywilliams4453]

I miss ol' George!!!! He was so talented!!!!

[@alejocmoralesjr.1057]

Goerge Harrison was Untouchable number one Beatle...!

[@smartalek180]

imLetha12, can't thank you enough for promoting this great song here... and in a real hifi bitrate. You made this world a little better place. Cheers

[@pennise]

The best songwriter and musician to come out of the Beatles, period. What an incredible talented man. Thank you for letting us enjoy him for awhile.

[@johnherlihy4739]

I heard this song over the weekend. It reminded me of the joy that I felt dating my first girlfriend, who is now my wife of 47 years! I was back in 1971, remembering how lucky I was! The lyrics are perfect and express that that I am nothing without my love and my wife by my side! George Harrison: RIP!

[@navigate101]

Thank you George for giving us this wonderful song! It certainly brings back some very fond memories from the 70s! RIP!

[@thatbeatlesgirl]

I'm young but I'm a HUGE fan of The Beatles, and George is my favorite Beatle. He might have not been the most popular, but I love him because he was so talented yet humble and spread messages of hope and peace in his songs. He was the glue that kept The Beatles together.

[@ISRAELITE.ZEBULUN]

I REMEMBERED LISTING TO THIS SONG ON THE RADIO WAY BACK WHEN IT CAME OUT, I WAS ONLY 5 YEARS OLD BUT LEFT AN IMPRESSION ON ME FOR ALL THESE YEARS, ITS THE OLDEST SONG I HAVE GREAT MEMORIES OF.

[@Kym-w9s]

This is an incredible song of love and spiritual awareness. I just love it so much, it means so much. Thank you George RIP❤❤

[@theonemodifier]

This song is a masterpiece! ❤ You think of that special someone, what is life, without you. Sad thought but not sad with such joyous music. You are just paying tribute that they are in your life

[@jasontodd8071]

Happy Birthday to you, George!!!! God and Goddess bless you, Dani and Olivia always!

[@1TEDSong]

What is my life without you. Yes we DO need people in our lives and we cannot exist without them. But to put out a great song like this to the person who he wrote it for and thinking about that woman is just indescribable. Man, I just wish I had his vision and ability to write songs like this.

[@jackjohnson4531]

Beautiful song, beautiful man.

[@ItsSoStevie]

Of course he changed the world. Him, along with other fabulous artists, have enriched the lives of countless people over the years, myself included. We're all part of this world and his excellence gave a little more enjoyment and love to the people. Everything has an impact, everything changes the world.

[@IsItEarthYet]

this song vividly reminds me of laying in the grass, summer/autumn of 1970 as a very happy & contented 6 y.o., about to turn 7 and very pleased to be hanging out with MUCH older siblings & their friends with all of this great music all around me. b/t/w did I mention it is a VERY HAPPY MEMORY!

[@monicaburgess9583]

"Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile". - Albert Einstein -

[@monicaburgess9583]

imo he & Ringo were the underrated Beatles, & I will take George's music over Paul's any day....

[@RageNrd]

jerry jah They were all great. Greatest rock band ever, but shortest lived

[@TOR1Hershman]

I sooooooooo hav-ta correct Albert when he ventures into Philosophy. "Only" is only an "Only." What is my life without MY love - tell me who am I without ME deep inside.

[@TOR1Hershman]

jerry jah Yeah, I'm from Norway...about 4,000 miles from Norway

[@gentleman2012]

monica burgess John Lennon was once asked if Ringo was the best drummer in the world - Lennon replied "Ringo's not even the best drummer in the Beatles"... How bad must poor Pete Best have been?

[@jeerapaul]

a forgotten song should be played on radio tonnes more,such a travesty fantastic song so good

[@butterflies191]

This is incredible. Love this song. Thank you for the superb pictures also. George Harrison is missed.

[@guyanagyal6099]

Thank you SO much for posting + sharing it with the planet

[@rickwilliamson9248]

This song is so amazing in so many ways. The lyrics are classic. The guitars are great. The horns are stunning in their richness and complexity. The strings at the end are so good. The vocals are wonderful. A classic song in every sense of the word.

[@Autopsy6]

George Harrison was and always will be a marvel.

[@vonlossberg]

His music always makes me tear up, beauty and love do that.

[@johngordon5295]

Well said ..thank you.

[@eliov6425]

Man the 70’s were great times 🙏🏼👍🏽

[@JuneLynn]

Hard to believe it's been 13 yrs that George has been gone...Rest In Peace George and thank you ~

[@rjc3208]

TY For All The Wonderful Memories George.:) **Sleep Well Old Friend**

[@severussnape1916]

June Lynn Hard to believe I was born on the day he died. :/

[@JuneLynn]

Severus Snape in a way it kinda connects you with George...nice but sad at the same time..

[@severussnape1916]

If it helps, my dad had the same birth date as John Lennon.

[@royerikson8382]

June Lynn

[@EricBlair-t3n]

Masterpiece

[@magneto7930]

One of the greatest George Harrison feel good songs of all time!

[@Psilanderfan1884]

My favorite song by my favorite Beatle! I love this video!

[@danilochamorro4889]

Está canción me hace sentir feliz !! Que grande George ... Nos dejaste en cada canción paz , amor , luz ,humildad ... Todo el reconocimiento a ti en algun lugar del astral ....

[@terridemaio2926]

WHAT A GREAT TIME THEASE SONGS JUST BRING ME BACK

[@MicroWorldLover]

He is here, forever, with us. I 'get' that. If he were here on Earth, I probably couldn't touch him, as he would have bodyguards all around him.. I never met him. Yet, here I am. Thank God he left his music behind, when he went on his final journey from us. That does not mean that I don't miss him, and it does not mean I will stop playing 'Here Comes The Sun', every spring of my life.

[@MicroWorldLover]

Yeah.

[@sallyweinreich5769]

Your god, not mine!!! I will just be HAPPY!!!

[@David-yw2lv]

My favorite solo song by George Harrison.

[@liveforband211]

this song=instant happiness

[@markstitz1]

Alaina Rhodes yes

[@ruthiekumar8770]

He tried to pass a message on.

[@MrGandharva108]

George's writing, music, art is on the spiritual platform.

[@everettemartin8887]

imagine if Goerge were still alive, making music, that would be AWESOME!!

[@geoffgane5582]

And the world would be a much better place. The music of the Sweet Lord is, and always, will be forever.

[@jodywilke4642]

It's too bad George Harrison had to get cancer--such a talented man. And such a great video. RIP, George.😔

[@terryward4679]

I really miss George and the rest of them,they all had a hand in making the best music ever,and im blessed to have been able to listen to the music back then,and ill continue to love this kind of music in that era.

[@KristalynJGlitter_Mafia_Don]

bravo!! as I sit here jammin in my chair! thanks....awesome!! I was born when this might have come out......even better!!

[@kevanbrown7620]

What a brilliant track by George,he wrote so many great, beautiful songs,I sometimes forget just how many,he was one of the great songwriters ✌️

[@michaelhayes67]

Just listened to this a half dozen times and have tears of joy for my bride Colleen...Thanks George...

[@michaelrogottie9197]

Remember one thing, For better or worse. Never get divorced.

[@artimdutton]

15 YEARS AGO TODAY, THE ANNIVERSARY OF HIS DEATH. REST IN PEACE, MY FAVORITE BEETLE. A SPIRITUAL MAN WHO GOT ME THROUGH HARD TIMES IN MY LIFE. MUCH LOVE AND APPRECIATION. GREAT JOB ON SOUND AND VIDEO. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND TAKE CARE!!

[@123juneau]

George was and still is a guiding light showing us all how to live and be.

[@RealScarlett33]

I read somewhere that George wrote this song during a 10 minute cab ride. He sat in the back and wrote the lyrics on a scratch piece of paper. That is talent! RIP, George. We miss you.

[@1solosovie]

George you are still here and we live longer thanks to you listening your music, thank you that's all all I can say, I hear your music 3 times a week your music has feelings and I know I feel very happy

[@larryb1879]

for me he was my favorite of all four 'he was not commercial , he was a great composer that left to soon rest in peace mr harrison and thank you so much for all that wonderful music .

[@Tribblejuice]

love those photo's of him with cats! I have never met a man who held a cat who was not a gentle man or a gentleman! Yes....a brilliant writer and musician with a smooth, unique voice. What a blessing he was to share his gift with us for the short time he was here...