This Song
George Harrison
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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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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".
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InspirationThe lyrics of "This Song" use humor to reference the legal battle, essentially asserting the originality of the melody despite the lawsuit.
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Album ReleaseThe song is included in George Harrison's album "Thirty Three & 1/3", released under his own label "Dark Horse Records".
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Musical ArrangementIn "This Song", Harrison utilized a variety of musical instruments and celebrity backing vocals, including those of Eric Idle and Graham Chapman from Monty Python.
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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.
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Music VideoThe song's music video was one of the first to feature celebrity cameos, another innovation Harrison brought to the music industry.
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Legal HumorThe 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.
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Popular ReceptionAlthough "This Song" was not one of Harrison's most commercially successful singles, it did receive positive reviews for its upbeat and joyful tone.
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Noteworthy LyricsOne 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.
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Public Figures in Music VideoIn 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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