Simply Shady
George Harrison
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Somebody brought the juicer I thought I'd take a sip Came off the rails so crazy My senses took a dip Before the bottle hit the floor And I'd had time to think I was blinded by desire The elephant turned pink The rest is simply shady It's all been done before But it doesn't make life simple That's for sure You may think about a lady Cause yourself a minor war And your life won't be so easy anymore No sooner had I sown it When I began to reap I was torn from shallow water And plunged into the deep And as I started drowning I clung onto a straw That somehow kept me floating While my madness craved for more The rest is simply shady It's all been done and more But it doesn't make life easy That's for sure A pebble in the ocean Must cause some kind of stir And witnessed by the silence Will reach from here to there The action that I've started Sometime I'll have to face My influence in motion Rebounding back through space The rest is simply shady It's all been done before But it doesn't make life simple That's for sure You may think of Sexy Sadie Let her in through your front door And your life won't be so easy anymore
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11 facts about this song
Album Introduction"Simply Shady" is a song by British musician George Harrison from his 1974 album "Dark Horse."
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Song InspirationThe lyrics of "Simply Shady" were inspired by Harrison's personal life, reflecting a period of substance abuse and his struggling marriage to Pattie Boyd.
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Musical GenreThe song blends rock, pop, and Indian music elements, a trademark of Harrison's style.
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Commercial PerformanceDespite being the lead single, the song failed to achieve commercial success. It reflected the mixed critical and commercial response to the album “Dark Horse”.
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Song DurationThis track is 4 minutes and 38 seconds long.
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ContributionIts composition featured George Harrison on lead vocals and slide guitar, supported by a range of other musicians including Nicky Hopkins on piano and Billy Preston on organ.
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Reflective LyricsThe lyrics are soul-searching and speaks to Harrison’s struggle with fame and addiction, making it one of his most raw and personal songs.
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Album TourThe "Dark Horse Tour" by George Harrison which followed the album release became famous for its mixed reviews with critics sighting, Harrison's lost voice due to laryngitis, as a major downside.
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Noteworthy Fact"Dark Horse", including the song “Simply Shady”, demonstrated Harrison's commitment to his Indian-influenced style of music.
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Harrison's Personal StrugglesThe song depicts Harrison's darkest period when he was dealing with substance abuse, his failing marriage, and the death of his parents.
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Release DetailsThe song was released by Apple Records, a label that was formed by the Beatles.
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