This Song

George Harrison

About This Song

"This Song" is the fourth track on George Harrison's 1976 album Thirty Three & 1/3. It was released as the first single from the album and reached number 25 on the American pop charts, although, like all three singles from the album, it failed to chart in the UK.


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1976
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This song has nothing tricky about it
This song ain't black or white and as far as I know
Don't infringe on anyone's copyright, so...

This song we'll let be
This song is in E
This song is for you and...

This tune has nothing Bright about it
This tune ain't bad or good and come ever what may
My expert tells me it's okay

As this song came to me
Quite unknowingly
This song could be you could be...

This riff ain't trying to win gold medals
This riff ain't hip or square
Well done or rare
May end up one more weight to bear

But this song could well be
A reason to see - that
Without you there's no point to... this song

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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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10 facts about this song

Song Background
"This Song" was released in 1976, a year after George Harrison, a former member of The Beatles, was involved in a copyright infringement suit over another of his songs, "My Sweet Lord".
Inspiration
The lyrics of "This Song" use humor to reference the legal battle, essentially asserting the originality of the melody despite the lawsuit.
Album Release
The song is included in George Harrison's album "Thirty Three & 1/3", released under his own label "Dark Horse Records".
Musical Arrangement
In "This Song", Harrison utilized a variety of musical instruments and celebrity backing vocals, including those of Eric Idle and Graham Chapman from Monty Python.
Chart Performance
"This Song" reached number 25 on the US Billboard Hot 100, further indicating Harrison's continued popularity as a solo artist after his Beatles tenure.
Music Video
The song's music video was one of the first to feature celebrity cameos, another innovation Harrison brought to the music industry.
Legal Humor
The song refers to the legal processes George Harrison went through directly, with the courtroom being a noticeable motif throughout the song, making a clear satirical commentary on his prior legal troubles.
Popular Reception
Although "This Song" was not one of Harrison's most commercially successful singles, it did receive positive reviews for its upbeat and joyful tone.
Noteworthy Lyrics
One particularly unique feature of the song is the use of legal terms in its lyrics such as 'expert textpert' and 'thingy-thingy', showcasing Harrison’s creativity and wit.
Public Figures in Music Video
In its music video, the courtroom was filled with celebrity mimics, with Monty Python’s Eric Idle appearing in drag and symbolically playing the role of a court stenographer.

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