Cheer Down
George Harrison
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I can see by your grin That you're trembling within It's all over town, cheer down And the smile on your face Is sometimes out of place Don't mind, no frowns, cheer down. If your hair should fall If your shares should crash You'll get by even without getting a rash There's no tears to be shed I'm gonna love you instead I want you around, cheer down. When your teeth drop out You'll get by even without taking a bite If your dog should be dead I'm gonna love you instead The world loves a clown, cheer down. I want you around, cheer down
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Written by: George Harrison, Tom Petty
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12 facts about this song
Released Year and Album"Cheer Down" is a single by English rock musician George Harrison released in 1989 and it appeared on his album "Best of Dark Horse".
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Songwriter CollaboratorsThe song was written collaboratively by George Harrison and Tom Petty, showcasing a strong collaboration between two renowned artists.
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Movie Soundtrack"Cheer Down" is also noted for being part of the end credits soundtrack for the film "Lethal Weapon 2", enhancing the movie's emotional depth.
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Song InspirationThe title of the song, "Cheer Down", was inspired by a phrase used by Harrison's wife, Olivia, which she would say whenever he was getting too worked up about something.
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Unique SoundThe song exhibits the signature slide guitar sound associated with Harrison, a testament to his skill and style as a guitarist.
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Live PerformancesDespite its popularity, it's said that Harrison rarely performed "Cheer Down" live.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough not a huge commercial success in terms of chart performance, "Cheer Down" has been highly praised by fans and critics alike for its melodic strength and lyrical content.
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Music VideoThe song also had a music video that was released, which featured footage from the "Lethal Weapon 2" film.
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Critical ResponseThe song received positive reviews from music critics, acknowledged for its strong melody and clever lyrics.
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LegacyEven though it wasn’t one of Harrison’s best-known songs, “Cheer Down” remains a favorite among his fans for its distinct sound and memorable lyrics.
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Single Release"Cheer Down" was also released as a single in the US, featuring "That's What It Takes" and "Poor Little Girl" as the B-side songs.
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Tom Petty's InvolvementThis song marked one of the first collaborations between Harrison and Tom Petty, which later resulted in them forming the supergroup 'The Traveling Wilburys' together.
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