Run of the Mill
George Harrison
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Everyone has choice When to or not to raise their voices It's you that decides Which way you will turn While feeling that our love's not your concern It's you that decides No one around you Will carry the blame for you No one around you Will love you today and throw it all away Tomorrow when you rise Another day for you to realize me Or send me down again As the days stand up on end You've got me wondering how I lost your friendship But I see it in your eyes Though I'm beside you I can't carry the lame for you I may decide to Get out with your blessing Where I'll carry on guessing How high will you leap Will you make enough for you to reap it? Only you'll arrive At your own made end With no one but yourself to be offended It's you that decides
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Written by: George Harrison
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11 facts about this song
Album Release"Run of the Mill" is a song from George Harrison's first solo album, "All Things Must Pass", which was released in 1970.
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Dispute InspirationIt's believed that the song was born out of the troubles and disputes Harrison had with the other members of The Beatles, which is considered one of the primary factors in the band's breakup.
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Track PositionThe track sits strategically between two other songs, "Art of Dying" and "Beware of Darkness", which also reflect Harrison's philosophical introspection at that time.
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Composition SignificanceIt is the last track on the third side of the original LP release, marking the end of the album's more pop-oriented songs.
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Phil Spector's RoleIt is part of the songs where Phil Spector, a famous writer and producer, contribued to George's album, giving birth to the unique textured 'Wall of Sound' production.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics reflect upon lost friendships, waste of potential, and the bitter feelings that arise when a 'run of the mill', or average, perspective is taken in life.
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GenreIt falls under the genre of Folk Rock, characterized by its melodic tunes and rhythmic guitar strumming.
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CollaborationThe song features several musicians, including Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr and Billy Preston.
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Live PerformanceGeorge Harrison performed "Run of the Mill" during his 1971 Concert for Bangladesh, although the performance wasn't included in the officially released album and film.
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Documentary FeatureThe song was prominently featured in the Martin Scorsese's documentary film "George Harrison: Living in the Material World" (2011), adding further prominence to its lyrical depth.
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Remastered VersionIn 2014, a stripped-down, early take of "Run of the Mill" was included in the Apple Jam disc on the reissue of "All Things Must Pass".
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