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George Harrison — Art Of Dying
Album: All Things Must Pass
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Released: 1970
Length: 3:33
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There'll come a time when all of us must leave here
Then nothing sister Mary can do
Will keep me here with you
As nothing in this life that I've been trying
Could equal or surpass the art of dying
Do you believe me?

There'll come a time when all your hopes are fading
When things that seemed so very plain
Become an awful pain
Searching for the truth among the lying
And answered when you've learned the art of dying

But you're still with me
But if you want it
Then you must find it
But when you have it
There'll be no need for it

There'll come a time when most of us return here
Brought back by our desire to be
A perfect entity
Living through a million years of crying
Until you've realized the art of dying
Can you believe me?
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The 50th anniversary remix of this album just arrived today.  Haven't opened it yet.  Beside being remixed, Phil Spector's Wall of Sound properties are said to be minimized.  Looking forward to cracking the shrink giving the vinyl a spin in the morning, err, shortly as it is already Sunday morning here in the East.
Posted 3 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
 dmiklitz wrote:

I miss George.




We all do.
Posted 3 years ago by jasko    [ Reply ]
So many good cuts on this album. Most could have been included on a Beatles album but they had to save room for Octopus's Garden, Why Don't We do it in the Road, Ob-la-di Ob-la-da, Maxwell's Silver Hammer, Revolution 9 and other classics.
Posted 3 years ago by everettwa    [ Reply ]
Nice Clapton guitar work.
Posted 3 years ago by Queue    [ Reply ]
 dmiklitz wrote:

I miss George.



yes... i do as well but, GH was one of my best friends favorites and he recently passed suddenly... i miss him. RIP friend.
Posted 3 years ago by oklahope    [ Reply ]
Clapton!
Posted 3 years ago by 3Chords    [ Reply ]
 tinypriest wrote:
Anyone hear Chicago in the background (the horns, I mean)? Lol..
 
I hear the Mavericks!!
Posted 3 years ago by countyman    [ Reply ]
After all of the Beatles records (which I love) it was so refreshing to hear George just be himself....love, love, love this album (nd of course The Concert for Bangladesh).  What a beautiful soul.
Posted 3 years ago by chuck02    [ Reply ]
Anyone hear Chicago in the background (the horns, I mean)? Lol..
Posted 4 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]



    Tomasni wrote:
    My rating only 5 - Decent

BCarn wrote:

Do you think we should all make posts such as yours? No substance.
Didn't your mommy say to you "If you have nothing nice to say, then say nothing"?
 

Ouch. Ya burnt!
Posted 4 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
I feel like GH never got his proper recognition as a musician. This track is dang good.
Posted 4 years ago by PhoenixArtDj    [ Reply ]
I really want to like this album but I've always thought that the vocals get lost in the mix.
Posted 4 years ago by alexandersmcmillan    [ Reply ]
 dboseman wrote:
They kept this off of the Beatles albums for good reason.
 
Which would be?....
Posted 4 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
They kept this off of the Beatles albums for good reason.
Posted 4 years ago by dboseman    [ Reply ]
What?  No lyrics about unrequited love, which my Dharma teacher called Attachment Songs?  Just a meditation on the meaning of life and death.  Along with a perfect bass line, as expected.

10.
Posted 4 years ago by bruceandjenna    [ Reply ]
 lizardking wrote:

So very true!  And for me (a, brace for it, non-Beatles fan) I have to say George is by far my favorite.  Maybe that's why I don't care much for the Beatles....too much Paul & John running the show.  This is an 8 and the album is a 9.  PEACE and Long Live RP!!
 
I love The Beatles, and Paul and John, but George was always my favorite, and this is still an excellent album! 

Posted 5 years ago by scarletdancer    [ Reply ]
I agree, Bill.  This song contains just the right touch from Phil Spector.
Posted 5 years ago by scarletdancer    [ Reply ]
 dmiklitz wrote:
I miss George.
 

Me, too.  The world is somewhat poorer without him.
Posted 5 years ago by scarletdancer    [ Reply ]
 MJdub wrote:
Got damn I love that syncopation in the bass!
 
Yeah, Gary Thain style really!


Posted 5 years ago by Anatol    [ Reply ]
 Tomasni wrote:
My rating only  5 - Decent 
 
Do you think we should all make posts such as yours? No substance.
Didn't your mommy say to you "If you have nothing nice to say, then say nothing"?
Posted 5 years ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
My rating only  5 - Decent 
Posted 5 years ago by Tomasni    [ Reply ]
Ok Radio P- just who had the guts to play this following Butthole Surfers? Come on, get down and give me 50 push-ups RIGHT NOW.
Posted 6 years ago by PCHarter    [ Reply ]
Got damn I love that syncopation in the bass!
Posted 6 years ago by MJdub    [ Reply ]
 konakid wrote:
Love the meaning in this song. We all need to realize each day is either a gift or a curse and we decide which it is. But we need to prepare and be ready for the day it ends so we can do it with grace. 

 
So very true!  And for me (a, brace for it, non-Beatles fan) I have to say George is by far my favorite.  Maybe that's why I don't care much for the Beatles....too much Paul & John running the show.  This is an 8 and the album is a 9.  PEACE and Long Live RP!!
Posted 6 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
I miss George.
Posted 6 years ago by dmiklitz    [ Reply ]
Two or three years more and i'll take the place of John and Paul
Posted 6 years ago by Noé    [ Reply ]
sounds new
Posted 6 years ago by LaurieinTucson    [ Reply ]
Too much Phil Spector.
Posted 6 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
 BCarn wrote:
Amazing song. Perfect Harrison.

 
Totally agree!
 
Posted 7 years ago by konakid    [ Reply ]
Love the meaning in this song. We all need to realize each day is either a gift or a curse and we decide which it is. But we need to prepare and be ready for the day it ends so we can do it with grace. 
Posted 7 years ago by konakid    [ Reply ]
Thought for a second there that George might have borrowed another riff, but maybe it was Paul Simon this time. Kodachrome wasn't until '73.
Posted 7 years ago by haljordan    [ Reply ]
 ppopp wrote:
Love this song. The negative comments are entertaining enough though. Keep them coming -  if only to offend the over-sensitive clowns who think everyone else should agree with them.

 
Thank for that!  {#Cheesygrin}
Posted 7 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
Amazing song. Perfect Harrison.
Posted 8 years ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
 ChrisVIII wrote:

There is nothing disrespectful in rating this song with "1" . I also don't think it is that bad but i personally wouldn't give it more than 3. Are then going to insult me as well because you disagree ?! 
RP is coming in need of a moderator seeing how more and more often people are directly unfairly attacked for their comments.   

I think everyone should chill and enjoy the songs they like...in getting such a broad, eclectic selection one is not going to get an 8 every time...although I gotta say there are very few 'lemons' for me...so sit back and enjoy or find another medium I would sugest{#Bananajam}
 


Posted 8 years ago by tunehammer    [ Reply ]
1970?   This is prophetic.
Posted 8 years ago by LizK    [ Reply ]
Love this song. The negative comments are entertaining enough though. Keep them coming -  if only to offend the over-sensitive clowns who think everyone else should agree with them.
Posted 8 years ago by ppopp    [ Reply ]
It is my considered opinion that the comments section is overrun with neophytes.

Segue wrote:
Can't believe all the HATERS here!!!!! Love this song. Gotta listen to the whole epic album.

Guess you had to be there.

{#Bananajam} 

 


Posted 9 years ago by bstevens1951    [ Reply ]
Not one of George's best, perhaps. But one can see (hear) why Paul and John showed no interest in it.
Posted 9 years ago by zigzag    [ Reply ]
Can't believe all the HATERS here!!!!! Love this song. Gotta listen to the whole epic album.

Guess you had to be there.

{#Bananajam} 
Posted 9 years ago by Segue    [ Reply ]
Seriously George...you actually put this on an album? You must think we're really fucking gullible or something.
Posted 9 years ago by dragon1952    [ Reply ]
 masterhead wrote:

Not his best song, but be respectfull...you asswhite
 
There is nothing disrespectful in rating this song with "1" . I also don't think it is that bad but i personally wouldn't give it more than 3. Are then going to insult me as well because you disagree ?! 
RP is coming in need of a moderator seeing how more and more often people are directly unfairly attacked for their comments.   
Posted 9 years ago by ChrisVIII    [ Reply ]
In the end prophetic.
Posted 9 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
True not his best work, but by far, in my opinion, the most spiritual of the Beatles. Sad he's no longer with us....
Posted 12 years ago by SCTRANS    [ Reply ]
Sobient wrote:
suckobarfo!!
Just like yer mama!!
Posted 20 years ago by JokesandJokesandJokes    [ Reply ]
Sobient wrote:
suckobarfo!!
Not his best song, but be respectfull...you asswhite
Posted 20 years ago by masterhead    [ Reply ]
suckobarfo!!
Posted 20 years ago by Sobient    [ Reply ]
Roverfish wrote:
Squeeze channeled through George?
Um, this predates Squeeze by a couple of decades. I do hear some similarities, though.
Posted 21 years ago by William    [ Reply ]
Squeeze channeled through George?
Posted 21 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
This song is three Beatles away from actually being decent.
Posted 21 years ago by AJ_the_Voice    [ Reply ]
Still hard to believe he\'s gone...physically only...the spirit remains
Posted 21 years ago by GenJonesRadio    [ Reply ]
tnx for playing songs from this album.
Posted 22 years ago by red    [ Reply ]
Sadly appropriate.
Posted 23 years ago by Nikk0    [ Reply ]
:D :) :D :) :D Thank You, George !*!*!*!* :D :) :D :) :D
Posted 23 years ago by rolo    [ Reply ]