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“Something” is a song released by The Beatles in 1969. It was featured on the album Abbey Road, and was also the first song written by George Harrison to appear on the A-side of a Beatles single. It was one of the first Beatles singles to contain tracks already available on a long playing (LP) album, with both “Something” and “Come Together” having appeared on Abbey Road. “Something” was the only Harrison composition to top the American charts while he was in The Beatles.
John Lennon and Paul McCartney—the two principal songwriting members of the band—both praised “Something” as among the best songs Harrison had written. As well as critical acclaim, the single achieved commercial success, topping the Billboard charts in the United States, and entering the top 10 in the United Kingdom. The song’s success continued after the breakup of The Beatles, when it was covered by over 150 artists including Elvis Presley, Shirley Bassey, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, James Brown, Julio Iglesias, Smokey Robinson and Joe Cocker becoming the second-most covered Beatles song after “Yesterday”.
Writing
During the 1968 recording sessions for The Beatles (also referred to as the White Album), Harrison began working on a song that eventually became known as “Something”. The song’s first lyrics (“Something in the way she moves/Attracts me like no other lover”) were adapted from an unrelated song by fellow Apple artist James Taylorcalled “Something In The Way She Moves” and used as filler while the melody was being developed.
John Lennon and Paul McCartney—the two principal songwriting members of the band—both praised “Something” as among the best songs Harrison had written. As well as critical acclaim, the single achieved commercial success, topping the Billboard charts in the United States, and entering the top 10 in the United Kingdom. The song’s success continued after the breakup of The Beatles, when it was covered by over 150 artists including Elvis Presley, Shirley Bassey, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, James Brown, Julio Iglesias, Smokey Robinson and Joe Cocker becoming the second-most covered Beatles song after “Yesterday”.
Writing
During the 1968 recording sessions for The Beatles (also referred to as the White Album), Harrison began working on a song that eventually became known as “Something”. The song’s first lyrics (“Something in the way she moves/Attracts me like no other lover”) were adapted from an unrelated song by fellow Apple artist James Taylorcalled “Something In The Way She Moves” and used as filler while the melody was being developed.
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Something by The Beatles
Released on October 31, 1969
Written by George Harrison
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Released on October 31, 1969
Written by George Harrison
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Ackibear wrote:
Beautiful.
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Hazeyville wrote:
Fav Beatle song..
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broadwaykoala wrote:
yup. still gives me shivers every time.
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Ziggy-Dust wrote:
This is one of the best songs ever written. Definitely the best love song.
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chuchinisac1969 wrote:
mmm que puedo decir de esta super rola que es una chingoneria
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rgwilder wrote:
George for the win!!!
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UnspokenHero wrote:
Beautiful song from my favorite beatle :). By the way.. The drumming goes perfect with the song, there's no point in adding a sick drum solo to this.
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Miss-Vaskina wrote:
<3
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serge_alex wrote:
Best love song ever status - Confirmed.
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bandfan76 wrote:
I would love a man to write this about me. It is so romantic.RIP George.
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Lilientiger wrote:
Love it! But the original music video is crap.
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cleverity wrote:
terrible drumming
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xxbrooke16xx wrote:
probably the most beautiful song ever [2]
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thewaysheposed wrote:
shivers everytime
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Halo07 wrote:
probably the most beautiful song ever.
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rippperling wrote:
great song
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lovethe60s wrote:
the best love song.
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muchaveer wrote:
so simple, yet so beautiful song. George surely knew how to do it.
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M_Mochi wrote:
ahh, it's so sweet that george wrote this for pattie :3 he's my favorite beatle... well i can't really pick a favorite. but i still love his music.
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MadMonk2 wrote:
Always been one of my favorite Beatles songs, it jus seems to touch you.
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