The Lord Loves the One (That Loves the Lord)

George Harrison

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"The Lord Loves the One (That Loves the Lord)" is a song by English rock musician George Harrison, released on his 1973 album Living in the Material World. Like the album's title track, it was inspired by the teachings of A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, founder of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), more commonly known as the Hare Krishna movement. The song is an uptempo rock track with elements of blues and gospel. Some commentators have described it as the musical highpoint of Living in the Material World, with Harrison's slide guitar playing singled out as being among the finest performances of his career. The composition originated during a period marked by Harrison's devotion to a Hindu-aligned ascetic life and the height of his public association with the Hare Krishna movement, which included his donation of Bhaktivedanta Manor for use as an ISKCON temple. In his lyrics, Harrison sings of the falsehood of striving for wealth or power in the material world and advocates a direct relationship with one's deity as a genuine life goal. In doing so, he belittles the role of political leaders, as well as his own status as a celebrated rock musician. The song's Krishna Conscious message was also reflected in Harrison's choice of artwork for the Material World album, specifically the reproduction of a painting from a Prabhupada-published edition of the Bhagavad Gita. more »

Year:: 1973
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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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Album Classification "The Lord Loves the One (That Loves the Lord)" is a track from George Harrison's 1973 studio album, "Living in the Material World".
Genre Classification The song fits into the genre of Folk Rock, a fusion of folk music and rock music.
Theme Interpretation "The Lord Loves the One (That Loves the Lord)" has a strong spiritual theme, reflecting Harrison's devotion to Hindu religious practice.
Notable Collaboration The track features a harmonic chorus with Peter Frampton and Ron Wood, both known for their success in the rock music scene.
Social Context The song, like much of the album it is from, was released amidst the backdrop of the Vietnam War and reflects Harrison's philosophical outlook on the world at that time.
Lyrics Source The title of the song is derived from the Biblical scripture, specifically John 14:21.
Chart Ranking While the album "Living in the Material World" peaked at number 1 on Billboard 200, the individual song "The Lord Loves the One (That Loves the Lord)" was not released as a single and hence did not have an individual CHart ranking.
Music Style The music of the song, like much of Harrison’s later solo work, is characterized by complex melodies and a mix of Western and Indian musical influences, showcasing his virtuosity as a guitar player.
Critical Reception Critics have often praised the song for its powerful lyrics and spiritual message, even if it didn't receive significant radio play at the time.
Album Sales The album "Living in the Material World", featuring the song, sold over 3 million copies worldwide, hinting at the popularity of the song as part of the album.

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