That's the Way It Goes

About That's the Way It Goes

"That's the Way It Goes" is a song by English musician George Harrison from his 1982 album Gone Troppo. Harrison wrote the song during a period when he had become disinterested in contemporary music and was enjoying success as a film producer with his company HandMade Films. Partly influenced by his extended holidays in Hawaii and Australia, the lyrics convey his dismay at the world's preoccupation with money and status, although, unlike several of Harrison's previous musical statements on the subject, he expresses resignation and acceptance. Harrison recorded the song at his Friar Park studio in 1982. The track includes contributions from British musicians such as Henry Spinetti, Herbie Flowers and Ray Cooper, along with a deep-toned vocal part from American gospel singer Willie Greene. Indicating Harrison's enduring admiration for the song, it was one of the B-sides of the 12-inch single "When We Was Fab" in 1988, and he subsequently included it on his compilation album Best of Dark Horse 1976–1989. more »

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2004

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There's a man talking on the radio 
What he's saying I don't really know 
Seems he's lost some stocks and shares 
Stops and stares 
He's afraid I know 
That's the way it goes 

There's a man talking of the promised land 
He'll acquire it with some Krugerrand 
Subdivide and deal it out 
Feel his clout 
He can stoop so low 
And that's the way it goes 

There's an actor who hopes to fit the bill 
Sees a shining city on a hill 
Step up close and see he's blind 
Wined and dined 
All he has is pose 
And that's the way it goes 

There's a fire that burns away the lies 
Manifesting in the spiritual eye 
Though you won't understand the way I feel 
You conceal, all there is to know 
That's the way it goes

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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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