My Sweet Lord

George Harrison

About My Sweet Lord

"My Sweet Lord" is a song by English musician George Harrison, released in November 1970 on his triple album All Things Must Pass. It was also released as a single, Harrison's first as a solo artist, and topped charts worldwide; it was the biggest-selling single of 1971 in the UK. In America and Britain, the song was the first number-one single by an ex-Beatle. Harrison originally gave the song to his fellow Apple Records artist Billy Preston to record; this version, which Harrison co-produced, appeared on Preston's Encouraging Words album in September 1970. Harrison wrote "My Sweet Lord" in praise of the Hindu god Krishna, while intending the lyrics as a call to abandon religious sectarianism through his blending of the Hebrew word hallelujah with chants of "Hare Krishna" and Vedic prayer. The recording features producer Phil Spector's Wall of Sound treatment and heralded the arrival of Harrison's slide guitar technique, which one biographer described as "musically as distinctive a signature as the mark of Zorro". Preston, Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, and the group Badfinger are among the other musicians on the recording. 


Year:
1970
4:41
19,065 
#30

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My sweet Lord
Mm, my Lord
Mm, my Lord

I really want to see you
Really want to be with you
Really want to see you, Lord
But it takes so long, my Lord

My sweet Lord
Mm, my Lord
Mm, my Lord

I really want to know you
I really want to go with you
Really want to show you, Lord
That it won't take long, my Lord
(Hallelujah)

My sweet Lord
(Hallelujah)
My Lord
(Hallelujah)
My sweet Lord
(Hallelujah)

I really wanna see you
I really wanna see you
I really wanna see you Lord
I really wanna see you Lord
But it takes so long, my Lord
(Hallelujah)

My sweet Lord
(Hallelujah)
Mm, my Lord
(Hallelujah)
My my my Lord
(Hallelujah)

I really wanna know you
(Hallelujah)
I really wanna go with you
(Hallelujah)
I really wanna show you, Lord
That it won't take long, my Lord
(Hallelujah)

Mmm
(Hallelujah)
My sweet Lord
(Hallelujah)
My my Lord
(Hallelujah)

Mmm
My Lord
(Hare Krishna)
My my my Lord
(Hare Krishna)
My sweet Lord
(Krishna, Krishna)
Oohh
(Hare Hare)
Now I really wanna see you
(Hare Rama)
I really wanna be with you
(Hare Rama)
I really wanna see you Lord
But it takes so long, my Lord
(Hallelujah)
Mmmm
My Lord
(Hallelujah)
My my my Lord
(Hare Krishna)
My sweet Lord
(Hare Krishna)
My sweet Lord
(Krishna, Krishna)
My Lord
(Hare Hare)
Mmmm
(Gurur Brahma)
Mmmm
(Gurur Vishnu)
Mmmm
(Gurur Devo)
Mmmm
(Maheshwara)
My sweet Lord
(Gurur Sakshaat)
My sweet Lord
(Parabrahma)
My, my my Lord
(Tasmayi Shree)
My, my my my Lord
(Guruve Namah)
My sweet Lord
(Hare Rama)
(Hare Krishna)
My sweet Lord
(Hare Krishna)
My sweet Lord
(Krishna Krishna)

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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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8 facts about this song

My Sweet Lord" Background
"My Sweet Lord" is a song by English musician George Harrison, released in November 1970 on his multi-platinum triple album "All Things Must Pass". - Harrison originally gave the song to his fellow Apple Records artist Billy Preston. - The song is primarily known for being the first #1 hit by a solo Beatle. - Besides Harrison and Preston, numerous artists have covered the song, including Jim James, Johnny Mathis, and Peggy Lee.
Billy Preston's Version
Preston's version of "My Sweet Lord" was included in his 1970 album "Encouraging Words". - Preston initially recorded the song during the late 1969 sessions for his and Harrison's joint album.
George Harrison's Version
Harrison's version was released as the lead single from "All Things Must Pass", reaching #1 on charts worldwide. - The song marked Harrison's first post-Beatles solo single. - It's noted for its blending of religious themes, with its lyrics primarily having a Hindu focus, but incorporating Christian phrases.
Jim James' Version
Jim James, frontman of American rock band My Morning Jacket, covered "My Sweet Lord" on his 2009 solo EP "Tribute To", a tribute to George Harrison. - James' cover was noted for its authenticity and faithfulness to the original.
Johnny Mathis's Version
Johnny Mathis, noted for his smooth vocal style, covered the song for his 1971 album "You've Got a Friend". - Mathis is known for his pop and soft rock take on the song.
Peggy Lee's Version
Peggy Lee, a popular jazz singer, covered "My Sweet Lord" in 1970, emphasizing the song's spiritual qualities. - Lee's version incorporated a slower tempo and a jazz-inflected arrangement.
Copyright Infringement Controversy
Interesting fact about "My Sweet Lord" was that its release was surrounded by a legal controversy. George Harrison was sued for copyright infringement by the copyright owners of the Chiffons' hit "He's So Fine". - A US federal court ruled that Harrison had subconsciously plagiarized the earlier song.
Awards and Recognition
Despite its legal controversy, "My Sweet Lord" has received numerous awards and recognition, including being ranked #460 on Rolling Stone's list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time". - In 2004, it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

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