This Legend FOUGHT The Most Infamous Lawsuit In Rock History To SAVE His 70s Hit | Professor of Rock
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Beatles George Harrison grew up in a devout, Catholic home, but when he reached adulthood, he found that the Christian doctrine he was taught as a boy left him unfulfilled. At the height of Beatlemania, George began a quest for enlightenment, and he found it when he discovered the Hare Krishna Movement.
In ’69, with the breakup of the Beatles looming, George met Swami Prahhugpada, the founder of the movement, and that meeting changed his life.
George stated that the meeting with the Swami opened the door to his subconscious, and ignited a creative awakening that foreshadowed the making of “My Sweet Lord,” a manifesto of spiritual unity that was one of the biggest International pop hits of 1971: Overshadowed by the dominance of Lennon & McCartney, Harrison’s prowess as a lyricist & song composition was not widely known. It wasn’t until his songs “Something” and “Here Comes the Sun” were included on the Beatles album Abbey Road, that fans & music critics began to take notice of Harrison’s talents beyond his musicianship. During press interviews in ’69, Harrison proclaimed his desire to make his own recordings.
Preston recalled that Harrison asked him about how to write a gospel song during the Delaney & Bonnie tour. So... in the backstage area of one of the venues they performed in, Billy sat down at a piano, and played some gospel flavored chords, while the Bramletts (Delaney & Bonnie) & their backup singer Rita Coolidge sang “Oh My Lord” and “Hallelujah”. Harrison channeled into the soulfulness of that moment, and began to write the verses for “My Sweet Lord.” Harrison’s design was to write a mantra to eliminate dogmatism. (Dog-muh-tiz-em)
In his mind, religion should bring people together, not divide them.He imagined a song of unity, brotherhood, and reconciliation between the multitude of religious beliefs. Harrison thoughtfully blended the Hebrew word “Hallelujah” that was commonly used in Christianity, with chants of “Hare Krishna” from a Vedic prayer.
It was a chance for Harrison to share his mission to forge a direct relationship with his Lord, expressing himself in words that everyone could understand, regardless of their beliefs.