The Story Of George Harrison Hit That’s Inspired From Beatles Split

George Harrison, often overshadowed by the geniuses of John Lennon and Paul McCartney, surprised critics and audiences with his ability to create masterful, introspective themes that delved into love, mysticism, and spirituality. These qualities were a testament to his humble personality.

During his tenure with the Beatles, Harrison frequently found himself in the shadows of the prominent Lennon/McCartney duo. His contributions were sometimes seen as superficial or even ignored. However, after the Beatles’ breakup, Harrison seized the opportunity to showcase his talent by compiling his material. The result was the seminal 1970s album All Things Must Pass, a testament to his undeniable compositional prowess.

The entire album exudes an exquisite quality, evident in tracks like “If Not For You,” a Bob Dylan cover, “Behind That Locked Door,” the infectious “Awaiting on You All,” “Let It Down,” and the beautiful ballad “Run of the Mill.” Critically acclaimed, All Things Must Pass was the best-selling and first album released by a solo Beatle, serving as Harrison’s long-awaited liberation following the Beatles’ breakup.

“Run of the Mill” narrates the conflict between George and Paul, as documented in the Let It Be documentary. After a heated argument, Harrison left the studio, sat down, and poured his frustrations into the lyrics, addressing the breakdown of Apple Corps, personal issues among the Beatles, and the overall disintegration of the band.

The business side of The Fab Four had a negative impact on Harrison, who struggled with the Apple Corps project. He revealed to Melody Maker in 1975:

“I was never really interested in Apple shops or anything else. During the whole Apple period, I was always mainly interested in working in the studio, recording… I couldn’t be bothered to follow through [with business ideas]. I suppose my attitude didn’t help.”

In a 1979 conversation with Derek Taylor, Harrison reflected on the song’s composition:

“It was when Apple was getting crazy… Paul was falling out with us all and going around Apple offices saying ‘You’re no good’ – everyone was just incompetent. It was that period – the problem of partnerships.”

“Run of the Mill” is a poignant ballad combined with its elegant production dominated by wind instruments. It serves as a fitting, melancholic end to the first album of this triple LP, encapsulating Harrison’s reflective and insightful artistry.