I'd Have You Anytime

George Harrison

About I'd Have You Anytime

"I'd Have You Anytime" is a song written by George Harrison and Bob Dylan, released in 1970 as the opening track of Harrison's first post-Beatles solo album, All Things Must Pass. The pair wrote the song at Dylan's home in Bearsville, near Woodstock in upstate New York, in November 1968. Its creation occurred during a period when Harrison had outgrown his role in the Beatles and Dylan had withdrawn from the pressures of fame to raise a family. "I'd Have You Anytime" is recognised as a statement of friendship between the two musicians, whose meetings from 1964 onwards resulted in changes in musical direction for both Dylan and the Beatles. The song reflects the environment in which it was written, as Harrison's verses urge the shy and elusive Dylan to let down his guard, and the Dylan-composed choruses respond with a message of welcome. As a gentle ballad, "I'd Have You Anytime" went against pop-music convention of the time for an album opener. The recording was co-produced by Phil Spector in London and features a much-admired lead guitar part by Eric Clapton. With the strong public association that existed between Harrison and Dylan by 1970, some music critics remarked on the American singer's presence on All Things Must Pass, even though he did not contribute to the album. Harrison and Dylan went on to enjoy further collaborations after writing the song, culminating in their recording together as members of the Traveling Wilburys in 1988–90. 


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1970
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Let me in here, I know I've been here
Let me into your heart
Let me know you, let me show you
Let me roll it to you

All I have is yours
All you see is mine
And I'm glad to hold you in my arms
I'd have you anytime

Let me say it, let me play it
Let me lay it on you
Let me know you, let me show you
Let me grow upon you

All I have is yours
All you see is mine
And I'm glad to hold you in my arms
I'd have you anytime

Let me in here, I know I've been here
Let me into your heart

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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: Robert Dylan, George Harrison

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15 facts about this song

Song creation
"I'd Have You Anytime" was co-written by George Harrison and Bob Dylan in November 1968. It was the first song written during a month-long stay by Harrison and his wife with Dylan and his family.
Album inclusion
This song was the opening track on Harrison's critically acclaimed 1970 triple album All Things Must Pass, which was co-produced with Phil Spector.
Record Label
The song was released by Apple Records, a label owned by the Beatles.
Collaboration
The song's co-author, Bob Dylan, is an iconic American singer-songwriter and one of the best lyricists of all time in the world of music.
Chart Performance
Although it did not chart as a single, All Things Must Pass topped the Billboard 200 in the United States for seven weeks.
Genre
"I'd Have You Anytime" blends the folk rock style of Bob Dylan with the spiritual and philosophical themes that became an integral part of George Harrison's work.
Musical Influence
The song was reportedly inspired by the Eastern spiritual concept of surrender to a greater power.
Reviews
The song was critically acclaimed and is often cited as one of Harrison's best works, and a standout track from All Things Must Pass.
Notable Instruments
The song features an intricate guitar solo played by Eric Clapton.
Recording
The track was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London, a venue famous for being The Beatles' main recording base.
Post Beatles era
This was Harrison's first album following the break-up of the Beatles in April 1970.
Notable Performances
The song was performed live by George Harrison during the Concert for Bangladesh, a charity concert organized by him and Ravi Shankar.
Poignant Meaning
The song, according to many fans and critiques is perceived to have a nostalgic essence, feeling like a goodbye to an era, as it came out during the time when Beatles were anything but together anymore.
Re-releases
"I'd Have You Anytime" was re-released in 2001 as a part of a remastered version of All Things Must Pass.
Legacy
The song, like much of All Things Must Pass, features heavy use of studio effects by producer Phil Spector, which became a defining element of Harrison's solo work.

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