George Harrison - All Those Years Ago
George Harrison's song "All Those Years Ago" was released in 1981 and holds a unique place in music history as a heartfelt tribute to his former Beatles bandmate, John Lennon, who had been tragically murdered in December 1980. The song was originally conceived by Harrison with different lyrics and intended for Ringo Starr to sing. However, following Lennon's death, Harrison rewrote the lyrics to reflect his grief and memories of their time together.
The recording of "All Those Years Ago" became a poignant reunion of the surviving Beatles. Ringo Starr played drums on the track, and Paul McCartney, along with Linda McCartney, contributed backing vocals. This marked the first time Harrison, McCartney, and Starr had all appeared on a recording together since The Beatles' "I Me Mine" in 1970. The song was featured on Harrison's album "Somewhere in England" and was released as a single on May 11, 1981. It achieved significant chart success, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and becoming a top 10 hit in several other countries. "All Those Years Ago" stands as a powerful and emotional testament to the bond between the former bandmates and a lasting memorial to John Lennon.
George Harrison All Those Years Ago Lyrics
I'm shouting all about love
While they treated you like a dog
When you were the one who had made it so clear
All those years ago
I'm talking all about how to give
They don't act with much honesty
But you point the way to the truth when you say
All you need is love
Living with good and bad
I always looked up to you
Now we're left cold and sad
By someone the devil's best friend
Someone who offended all
We're living in a bad dream
They've forgotten all about mankind
And you were the one they backed up to the wall
All those years ago
You were the one who imagined it all
All those years ago
All those years ago
All those years ago
Deep in the darkest night
I send out a prayer to you
Now in the world of light
Where the spirit free of lies
And all else that we despised
They've forgotten all about God
He's the only reason we exist
Yet you were the one that they said was so weird
All those years ago
You said it all though not many had ears
All those years ago
You had control of our smiles and our tears
All those years ago
All those years ago
All those years ago
All those years ago