I Live for You
George Harrison
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All alone in this world am I Not a care for this world have I Only you keep my eyes open wide Yes it's true I live for you Not a thing in this world do I own Only sadness from all that is grown In this darkness I wait for the day Yes it's true I live for you For many years I wait For many tears I wait All this time my thoughts return to you Give my love, that is all I can do Wait in line till I feel you inside Yes it's true I live for you For many years I wait For many tears I wait All this time my thoughts return to you Give my love, that is all I can do Wait in line till I feel you inside Yes it's true I live for you
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Written by: GEORGE HARRISON
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"I Live for You" is an outtake from George Harrison's triple album, "All Things Must Pass," which was initially released in 1970.
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Posthumous ReleaseAlthough the song was recorded during the "All Things Must Pass" sessions in 1970, it was left unreleased until 30 years later, appearing on the 2001 reissue of the album, after Harrison's death in 2001.
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CollaborationThe song was produced by George Harrison and Phil Spector, who utilized the famous Wall of Sound recording technique on the "All Things Must Pass" album.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "I live for You" are often interpreted as Harrison expressing his devotion to his spiritual beliefs. Being a devout follower of Hinduism, he incorporated spirituality into many of his compositions.
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GenreThe song embodies a mix of rock and pop, infused with Indian musical elements which reflects Harrison's inclination towards Indian culture and his fusion style.
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ContributionFamous musicians like Peter Frampton, Pete Drake, and Billy Preston played on the track, contributing to its unique sound.
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Critical ReceptionCritics generally praise "I Live for You" for its sincere lyrics and quality production. The song is said to epitomize Harrison's unique songwriting ability, combining spiritual themes with pop music.
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Slide GuitarDuring the "I Live for You" recording sessions, there's a notable use of slide guitar, a signature of Harrison's playing style which he incorporated into many of his compositions.
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Music VideoTo accompany the song's release in 2001, a music video was made using archival footage, including clips of Harrison performing the song in the recording studio.
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Unfinished WorkWhen it was included in the 2001 reissue of "All Things Must Pass," "I Live for You" was still in its unfinished form from the original 1970 sessions. The mix included for the reissue was a rough one, done by Phil McDonald in 1970.
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