1970 was a turbulent time for the Beatles. This was the year the band released their last album, Let It Be, but also the year they broke up. After a year of anger, frustration, and a potential breakup, they finally went their separate ways.
Shortly thereafter, George Harrison released his third studio album, All Things Must Pass, which included some deep thoughts about his relationships with the rest of the Fab Four band members.
Harrison wrote about all things that must pass. In their autobiography – Me, Me, My King – the Quiet Beatles explained that the song’s title was in reference to “a headache plus [guitar] Foot “.
He also said that Wah-Wah was meant to deliver a brief message: “You’re giving me such a headache.”
Later in his memoirs, he revealed that it was addressed specifically to Paul McCartney.
During the Let It Be and Abbey Road recording sessions, Harrison was pushed to the side by McCartney, who was very adamant about his schedule and writing methods.
Harrison explained in an interview that the star had become selfish. He said, “At that time, Paul could not see beyond himself. He was rolling around, but…in his mind, all that was going on around him was there only to accompany him.”
Harrison went on to say that McCartney was not “sensitive to overcome other people’s vanity or feelings” during the creative process.
In the end, the quiet Beatles just couldn’t handle it anymore. Harrison said in 2001, “I was tired of the bad vibes. I didn’t care if it was the Beatles, I was going out.”
After having a particularly difficult day recording Let It Be, Harrison came home and wrote Wah-Wah. He later admitted that he felt the band was suffocating him.
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Harrison said of Wings’ music, “I think it’s harmless. I’ve always preferred Paul’s good tunes to his loud rock ‘n’ roll tunes.” He added that he wasn’t “in” all the “loud stuff” that was released.
The star continued, “But then, that’s not just with Paul’s music, which is all over the place. I’m not a fan of that kind of stuff that’s groovy, heavy, and petite. I love the gentle melody.”
Harrison then opened up about whether he would work with McCartney in a band again.
He did not bite his tongue about his feelings.
Harrison said, “Well now we have absolutely no issues with people, and it’s very good to see him. But I know nothing about being in a band with him, how that would work.”
With that, they were friends until the end. Harrison’s end came too early. He died of cancer on November 29, 2001.
McCartney described the star’s death as “very sad”. He went on to say:[I am devastated] I’ve known he was sick for a long time. I spoke to [his wife,] Olivia [Harrison] And it was very powerful, and I ask people to be kind to it.”
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