The Beatles Had Many Legendary Hits — But This Song Was Their Greatest in Their Psychedelic Era
Some of our favorite rock bands have gone through their psychedelic eras. Having emerged during the 1960s, this subgenre of rock music, as we all know, was heavily influenced by psychedelic drugs and the countercultural movement of the time. Many of the most celebrated eras in music history are closely tied to this experimentation, including one of the most defining periods of The Beatles’ career. Some of their most celebrated psychedelic songs include “Tomorrow Never Knows,” “I Am the Walrus,” “Strawberry Fields Forever,” “I’m Only Sleeping,” “Only a Northern Song,” “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds,” “Within You Without You,” “A Day in the Life,” and “She Said, She Said.” These songs are iconic in their own right and undeniably great. But there’s one song that marked a crucial turning point in their psychedelic journey. And if we’re ranking the very best, one could easily take the top spot: “It’s All Too Much.”
“It’s All Too Much” Was Written by “The Quiet Beatle”
“It’s All Too Much” is arguably the greatest work the Beatles ever produced during their psychedelic era, written by none other than George Harrison himself. Although often overshadowed by the group’s primary songwriting duo, John Lennon and Paul McCartney, Harrison was still the mind behind some of the band’s most celebrated songs. In fact, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest songwriters in music history, having penned several Beatles classics, such as “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” “Here Comes the Sun,” “Within You Without You,” “Love You To,” “Don’t Bother Me,” “If I Needed Someone,” and “Think for Yourself,” among others. Beyond his time with the Beatles, Harrison proved he could thrive as a solo artist. His solo career took off quickly after the band’s breakup, fueled not only by his experience with the Beatles but also by his remarkable talent. It was no secret that Harrison was often overlooked — particularly when it came to his songwriting contributions — hence the “quiet Beatle” moniker. There were also songs he helped shape, but was not formally credited for. “It’s All Too Much,” meanwhile, was released far later than it should have been. This only further reinforces the idea that he truly deserved far more recognition during the band’s peak years.
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