Faster
George Harrison
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Chose a life in circuses Jumped into the deepest end Pushing himself to all extremes Made it, people became his friend Now they stood and noticed him Wanted to be a part of it Pulled out some poor machinery So he worked 'til the pieces fit The people were intrigued His wife held back her fears The headlines gave acclaim He'd realized their dreams Faster than a bullet from a gun He is faster than everyone Quicker than the blinking of an eye Like a flash you could miss him going by No one knows quite how he does it But it's true, they say "He's the master of going faster" Now he moved into the space That the special people share Right on the edge of do or die Where there is nothing left to spare Still the crowds came pouring in Some had hoped to see him fail Filling their hearts with jealousies Crazy people with love so frail The people were intrigued His wife held back her fears The headlines gave acclaim He'd realized their dreams Faster than a bullet from a gun He is faster than everyone Quicker than the blinking of an eye Like a flash you could miss him going by No one knows quite how he does it But it's true, they say "He's the master of going faster" No need to wonder why His wife held back her fears So few have even tried To realize their dreams Faster than a bullet from a gun He is faster than everyone Quicker than the blinking of an eye Like a flash you could miss him going by No one knows quite how he does it But it's true, they say "He's the master of going faster" No one knows quite how he does it But it's true, they say "He's the master of going faster"
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10 facts about this song
Album Involvement"Faster" is a song by George Harrison from his 1979 album, "George Harrison."
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Writing InspirationThe song was penned by Harrison as a tribute to the Formula 1 racing drivers, following a passion for the motorsport developed during the late 1970s.
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Influenced by Personal ExperiencesThe song encompasses Harrison's experiences attending the 1977 Formula One season and his relationships with several of the drivers.
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Supporting CauseThe single released in UK and the picture disc versions of the song had their profits donated to charity - the cancer fund of Swedish driver Gunnar Nilsson, who died in 1978.
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Driver's ContributionThe song features voice-over contributions from several drivers such as Jackie Stewart and Niki Lauda.
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Production Quality"Faster" was recorded at Harrison's Friar Park studio, known for its sophisticated and state-of-the-art recording equipment.
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Unusual PopularityEven though the song didn't fare well on the Billboard Charts in the US, it was warmly received by the racing community and sports fans in general.
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Single Release"Faster" was released as a promotional single in the U.S. and as a commercial single in the U.K. It was the third single from the "George Harrison" album.
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Unique PackagingThe single was released as a standard vinyl disc, a picture disc featuring Harrison in a racing car, and in a unique 'tyre' sleeve, all reflecting the motor racing theme.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its unique theme and cause, "Faster" did not perform remarkably well on the charts, peaking at number 47 on the UK charts. In the U.S., it didn't make it to the Billboard Hot 100.
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