Beatles Member George Harrison's Released Two of the Greatest Love Songs Ever Written
George Harrison was, without a doubt, one of the reasons the Beatles remain an unforgettable and remarkable band. While often overshadowed by the group’s primary songwriting duo, John Lennon and Paul McCartney, the guitarist proved he could write original songs just as well. In fact, he is the songwriter behind some of the band’s most beloved tracks, including “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” and the massive fan favorite — and currently the most-streamed Beatles song on Spotify — “Here Comes the Sun.” Although considerably underappreciated at first, Harrison emerged as the Fab Four’s greatest lyricist, even arguably surpassing the Lennon-McCartney partnership. Unsurprisingly, his solo career took off immediately after the band disbanded, thanks not only to his time with the Beatles but also to his exceptional talent for writing meaningful, introspective songs. And some of his most tender material was inspired by a far more personal source: his son, Dhani Harrison. "Soft Touch" Is a Tender Ode to Early Parenthood
Some of the best songs from our favorite artists are often inspired by their personal experiences. Some write about heartbreaks, relationships, loss, and even the pressures of fame. In Harrison’s case, it’s one written about early fatherhood. In the song, he sings about his unconditional love for his newborn son and the joy of welcoming his little one into the world. The lyrics read, “My whole heart is melting / As a warm sun rises into joy / I'm sailing / To your soft touch baby.” “Soft Touch” — from Harrison's self-titled eighth studio album — is perhaps one of the singer-songwriter's most emotional songs, though it wasn’t initially intended to be about Dhani. Eventually, however, he switched things up to reflect his experience as a new father.
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