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How George Harrison revolutionised The Beatles with one song

How George Harrison revolutionised The Beatles with one song

How George Harrison revolutionised The Beatles with one song
January 27
11:44 2025

Even as their career drew to a close and personal tensions pulled them in different directions, The Beatles continued to push boundaries and defy expectations. This spirit of innovation—so deeply embedded in their legacy of transforming music—was particularly evident in ‘Because’, a standout track from 1969’s Abbey Road. While the song is memorable for many reasons, it was George Harrison who gave it its most revolutionary feature.Opening with the atmospheric pattern of the harpsichord, played by producer George Martin, and featuring the exquisite, otherwordly vocal harmonies of John Lennon, Paul McCartney and Harrison, the song floats like smoke into the air and envelops the listener. While drummer Ringo Starr doesn’t even feature on the song, apart from providing hand claps as the guide track in the studio, there is no doubt that ‘Because’ is one of the finest and most affecting moments of the group’s last chapter.

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Martin Nethercutt

Martin Nethercutt

Martin A Nethercutt is a writer, singer, producer and loves music. Creative Director at McCartney Studios Editor-in-Chief at McCartney Times Creator-in-Chief at Geist Musik President (title) at McCartney Multimedia, Inc. Went to Albert-Schweitzer-Schule Kassel Lives in Playa del Rey From Kassel, Germany Married to Ruth McCartney

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