Long, Long, Long
The Beatles
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It´s been a long long long time How could I ever have lost you When I loved you It took a long long long time Now I´m so happy I found you How I love you So many tears I was searching, So many tears I was wasting, oh Now I can see you, be you How can I ever misplace you How I want you Oh I love you You know that I need you Ooh I love you
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Written by: GEORGE HARRISON
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10 facts about this song
Song Production"Long, Long, Long" is a song by the English rock band, The Beatles, from their 1968 album, "The White Album".
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SongwriterIt was written by George Harrison, the lead guitarist of the band. This song is one of the few Beatles compositions featuring Harrison as the lead vocalist.
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Spiritual ThemesLyrics of the song reflect Harrison's growth in spiritual consciousness, making it one of the first that openly talk about his spirituality.
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Use of OrganThis is one of the few Beatles' songs where an organ, played by Paul McCartney, is prominently used, giving it a haunting, eerie feeling.
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Apparent Ghost SoundNear the end of the song, a sound similar to a ghostly wail can be heard which was accidentally created when a bottle of Blue Nun wine vibrated from a sound check, adding an unplanned, strange effect to the track.
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Album Placement"Long, Long, Long" follows "Helter Skelter" on "The White Album", providing a soothing, calming effect after the heavy rock sound of the preceding song.
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Bob Dylan InfluenceThe song is said to be influenced by Bob Dylan's "Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands", particularly in its hushed delivery and understated accompaniment.
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ReceptionDespite not being one of the band's more popular songs, Rolling Stone magazine ranked "Long, Long, Long" number 90 on its list of the "100 Greatest Beatles Songs".
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by a range of artists including indie rock band, Tame Impala, and American indie folk band, Low.
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Song MeaningAlthough the lyrics seem to encapsulate a love song, it's actually a song about George Harrison's relationship with God, showcasing his deepening interest in spirituality.
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