Beautiful Girl

George Harrison

About Beautiful Girl

"Beautiful Girl" is a song by English musician George Harrison, released on his 1976 album Thirty Three & 1/3. Harrison began writing the song in 1969 and considered recording it for his 1970 triple album All Things Must Pass. In its finished, 1976 form, the lyrics of "Beautiful Girl" were inspired by Harrison's second wife, Olivia Arias. The recording features musical contributions from Billy Preston, Gary Wright and Willie Weeks. Some music critics have noted aspects of the Beatles' mid-'60s sound in "Beautiful Girl"; like much of Thirty Three & 1/3, the song is highly regarded for its melodic qualities. Author Nicholas Schaffner described the track as "a great lost Rubber Soul classic". 


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1976
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Never seen such a beautiful girl
Got me shaking inside
Calling on me from deep within her eyes
Not the kind you go handing around
Want to keep her right there
But this love it don't come as no surprise

And when I saw the way that she smiled at me
I knew it there and then that she was A 1
And then I felt the way she was touching me
Was something I had known I was waiting upon

Never seen such a beautiful girl
Had me quickly untied
Calling to me she made me realize
Not the kind that is lost or is found
She has always been there
A lover needed for this soul to survive

And when I saw the way that she smiled at me
I knew it there and then that she was A1
And when I felt the way she got through to me
Was something I had know I was waiting upon

Never seen such a beautiful girl
Got me shaking inside
Calling on me from deep within her eyes
Not the kind you go handing around
Want to keep her right there
But this love it don't come as no surprise

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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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13 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Beautiful Girl" by George Harrison was initially composed in 1970 and then eventually completed and recorded in 1976.
Album Inclusion
The song is included in Harrison's 1976 album titled "Thirty Three & 1/3". It is the seventh song on the album.
Song Inspiration
This song is believed to be inspired by Harrison’s wife Pattie Boyd.
Initial Recording
The original and incomplete version of the song was recorded during the sessions for "All Things Must Pass", Harrison's third studio album.
Song Theme
"Beautiful Girl" reflects Harrison's appreciation for the feminine divine and is considered to be one of the most straightforward love songs he ever wrote.
Cover Art
The cover art of the album features a black-and-white picture of Harrison that was taken in a set resembling the White House’s Oval Office.
Popularity
Even though "Beautiful Girl" wasn't released as a single, it still stands out as one of Harrison's most appreciated tracks from the album "Thirty Three & 1/3".
Collaborations
The song includes contributions from several famous musicians, such as Willie Weeks and Alvin Taylor.
George's Recognition
While the song didn't win any specific accolades or awards, the entire album, "Thirty Three & 1/3", was received with vast critical acclaim, helping establish George Harrison's place as a premier solo artist.
Musical Style
"Beautiful Girl" features a soft rock style, with a soulful melody, that is characteristic of many of Harrison's recordings from this period.
Album Success
The album "Thirty Three & 1/3" successfully reached number 11 on the UK Albums Chart and number 13 on the U.S. Billboard 200.
Uniqueness
Despite its title, the song "Beautiful Girl" does not contain the phrase “Beautiful Girl” in its lyrics, which is rather unusual for a song.
Initial Album Reviews
When the album was released, "Beautiful Girl" was mentioned in many album reviews as a standout track, due to its emotional depth and wonderful composition.

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