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MONDAY HARRISONG

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This week I’m doing something I never do: I’m not going to write any stories (unless a word or photo prompt seduces me, which is always a possibility). I needed a little break and thought I’d concentrate on my other great love: music.

November 29 is the 22nd anniversary of the death of George Harrison so this week is all about George and the songs he wrote while with the Beatles.

Let’s get the ball rolling with this little gem. Here’s some background info:

Between August 19 and 24, 1963, the Beatles were playing some concerts in Bournemouth, on the southern coast of England, along with Billy J. Kramer & the Dakotas and Tommy Quickly. Feeling sick and with orders from his doctor to rest, George had nothing to do in his room at the Palace Court Hotel. Bored, he began writing a song, recording himself on a portable tape recorder. The result was “Don’t Bother Me”, George’s first song to appear on a Beatles’ album.

From the band’s second album, “With The Beatles”, this is “Don’t Bother Me”. There’s not a single thing wrong with a George Harrisong!

Lyrics

Since she’s been gone I want no one to talk to me
It’s not the same, but I’m to blame, it’s plain to see
So go away and leave me alone
Don’t bother me

I can’t believe that she would leave me on my own
It’s just not right when every night I’m all alone
I’ve got no time for you right now
Don’t bother me

I know I’ll never be the same
If I don’t get her back again
Because I know she’ll always be
The only girl for me

But ’til she’s here, please, don’t come near, just stay away
I’ll let you know when she’s come home until that day
Don’t come around, leave me alone
Don’t bother me

I’ve got no time for you right now
Don’t bother me

I know I’ll never be the same
If I don’t get her back again
Because I know she’ll always be
The only girl for me

But ’til she’s here, please, don’t come near, just stay away
I’ll let you know when she’s come home until that day
Don’t come around, leave me alone
Don’t bother me
Don’t bother me
Don’t bother me
Don’t bother me
Don’t bother me

Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: George Harrison
Don’t Bother Me lyrics © Jaep Music Ltd. – Dick James Music Ltd.

“Don’t Bother Me”
Song by the Beatles
from the album With The Beatles
Released22 November 1963
Recorded12 September 1963
StudioEMI, London
GenreRock and Roll beat
Length2:29
LabelParlophone
Songwriter(s)George Harrison
Producer(s)George Martin

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30 thoughts on “MONDAY HARRISONG”

    1. If you’re anything like me, when I’m in my car listening to The Beatles Channel on SiriusXM, I get all excited when an oldie like this comes on!
      This is one of the tunes I grew up with; sometimes there’s nothing like good memories and getting back to basics.
      Thanks, D! I hope you enjoy my new series! 🪲 💛

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