Beware of Darkness
George Harrison, Susanna Hoffs, Matthew Sweet
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Watch out now, take care Beware of falling swingers Dropping all around you The pain that often mingles In your fingertips Beware of darkness Watch out now, take care Beware of the thoughts that linger Winding up inside your head The hopelessness around you In the dead of night Beware of sadness It can hit you It can hurt you Make you sore and what is more That is not what you are here for Watch out now, take care Beware of soft shoe shufflers Dancing down the sidewalks As each unconscious sufferer Wanders aimlessly Beware of Maya Watch out now, take care Beware of greedy leaders They take you where you should not go While Weeping Atlas Cedars They just want to grow, grow and grow Beware of darkness
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10 facts about this song
Artist Composition"Beware of Darkness" is a song by "George Harrison" from his 1970 solo album "All Things Must Pass." It was also covered by "Eric Clapton" in his live performances.
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Song ThemeThe song emphasizes the need for caution against different forms of negativity that could impact one's mental and spiritual health.
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Relationship between the ArtistsEric Clapton and George Harrison had a close relationship both personally and musically, often collaborating on various projects. This includes Clapton's performance of "Beware of Darkness" at George Harrison's Concert for Bangladesh in 1971.
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Album SuccessHarrison's album "All Things Must Pass" was a triple-disc album that became a huge success, gaining eight-time platinum certifications in the U.S.
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Song RecognitionThe song "Beware of Darkness" has been recognized as one of George Harrison's standout compositions from his post-Beatles career.
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Cover VersionsApart from Eric Clapton, "Beware of Darkness" has been covered by various other artists like Leon Russell, Marianne Faithfull, and Spock's Beard.
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Live PerformanceDuring Eric Clapton's rendition of the song at the Concert for Bangladesh, a benefit concert organized by Harrison, he changed the lyrics slightly to "Beware of ABKO", referencing Allen Klein's company that was causing disputes among the Beatles at the time.
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Song Inspirations"Beware of Darkness" reflects the influence of Harrison's interests in Eastern spirituality and philosophy, especially with its lyrics drawing upon concepts from Hinduism and Buddhism.
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Atypical Song StructureUnlike typical song structures, "Beware of Darkness" does not have a chorus. Rather, it switches between verses and bridges.
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Harrison's AcclaimGeorge Harrison, while often overshadowed by John Lennon and Paul McCartney during his time with the Beatles, received widespread critical acclaim for his solo work, including "Beware of Darkness", solidifying his position as an accomplished singer-songwriter.
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