Something
"Something"
Experience the timeless beauty of The Beatles' "Something." Released in 1969, this exquisite Pop/Soft Rock ballad, penned by George Harrison, is hailed as one of the greatest love songs ever written. Its sophisticated melody, lush arrangement, and heartfelt lyrics create an unforgettable expression of deep affection.
- TITLE: Something
- CATEGORY: All Time Favorite Music
- BAND: The Beatles
- GENRE: Pop, Soft Rock
- OTHER: Love Song
- YEAR: 1969
Featured on the legendary Abbey Road album and released as a single in 1969, "Something" marked George Harrison's emergence as a primary songwriter within The Beatles, becoming his first A-side hit. This elegant Pop and Soft Rock masterpiece features a beautiful melody, tasteful orchestration arranged by George Martin, and showcased Harrison's maturing compositional sophistication near the end of the band's career.
"Something" achieved immense critical acclaim – famously lauded by Frank Sinatra – and worldwide chart success. Paul McCartney's melodic bassline and Harrison's fluid, lyrical guitar solo are iconic elements of the recording. Covered by countless artists across genres, it remains a cornerstone of popular music, revered for its masterful construction and universal theme of captivating love, solidifying its status as an all-time great love song.
SONG MEANING: "Something" expresses deep admiration and captivation for a lover. The singer describes being irresistibly drawn to their partner ("Something in the way she moves / Attracts me like no other lover"), acknowledging the powerful connection and desire to stay ("I don't want to leave her now / You know I believe and how"). While George Harrison initially linked it to his then-wife Pattie Boyd, he later suggested the opening line came first, leaving the lyrics as a universal ode to being profoundly moved by someone special.
"While My Guitar Gently Weeps"
- TITLE: While My Guitar Gently Weeps
- CATEGORY: All Time Favorite Music
- BAND: Eric Clapton, The Beatles
- GENRE: Rock
- YEAR: 1968
