When We Was Fab - George Harrison

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"When We Was Fab" is a song by English musician George Harrison, which he released on his 1987 album Cloud Nine. It was also issued as the second single from the album, in January 1988. The lyrics serve as a nostalgic reflection by Harrison on the days of Beatlemania during the 1960s, when the Beatles were first referred to as "the Fab Four". Harrison co-wrote the song with Jeff Lynne, who also co-produced the track. The recording references the psychedelic sound that the Beatles had helped popularise in 1967, through its use of sitar, cello, and backwards-relayed effects. Harrison's former Beatles bandmate Ringo Starr is among the other musicians on the track. The single was accompanied by an innovative music video, directed by the partnership of Kevin Godley and Lol Creme. One of Harrison's most popular songs, "When We Was Fab" has appeared on the compilations Best of Dark Horse 1976–1989 (1989) and Let It Roll (2009). more »

Year: 1989 3:56 2,972 Views One! Two! Back then long time ago when grass was green Woke up in a daze Arrived like strangers in the night (Fab! Doot, doot, doot doo) Long time ago when we was fab (Fab!) Back when income tax was all we had Caressers fleeced you in the morning light Casualties at dawn And we did it all (Fab! Doot, doot, doot doo) Long time ago when we was fab (Fab) In my world you are my only love And while you're in this world The fuzz gonna come and claim you But you mo better wise When the buzz gonna come and take you away Take you away. Take you away The microscopes that magnified the tears Studied warts and all Still the life flowed on and on (Fab! Doot, doot, doot, Gear!) Long time ago when we was fab (Fab) But it's all over now, baby blue (Oo! doot, doot doot. Fab!) Long time ago when we was fab (Fab!) Like this pullover you sent me (Fab! Doot, doot, doot. Gear!) And you really got a hold on me (Fab! Doot, doot, doot, Gear!)

George Harrison

George HarrisonMBE (25 February 1943 – 29 November 2001) was an English musician, singer and songwriter who achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of the Beatles. Often referred to as the "quiet Beatle", Harrison over time became an admirer of Indian culture and mysticism, introducing it to the other Beatles, as well as to their Western audience. Following the band's break-up, enjoyed a successful solo career, and in 1988 he co-founded the supergroup the Traveling Wilburys, with Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne and Roy Orbison. Rolling Stone magazine ranked Harrison number 11 in their list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time". more »

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Written by: George Harrison, Jeff Lynne

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Release & Popularity "When We Was Fab" was released by George Harrison in 1988. It was on the album "Cloud Nine." This song reached number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. In the UK, it also reached the top 30 on the UK Singles chart.

Song Inspiration & Background The song is a nostalgic reflection by Harrison on the days of Beatlemania during the 1960s, when the Beatles were first formed and became globally popular. It was co-written by Jeff Lynne.

Music Video A music video was made for the song, featuring Harrison and other people dressed as walruses, which was a nod to the Beatles song, "I Am the Walrus." The music video also featured Ringo Starr and Jeff Lynne.

Album Success "When We Was Fab" was part of Harrison’s comeback album "Cloud Nine," a collaboration with Jeff Lynne, which proved to be a major success. The album also featured the number one single "Got My Mind Set on You."

Musical Style The song incorporates several musical elements associated with the Beatles' psychedelic period. It includes a string quartet and Indian instrumentation, a throwback to Harrison's incorporation of the sitar and other Indian musical elements in some of the Beatles' songs.

Collaborations The song features Elton John playing electric piano, and Ringo Starr – George’s former bandmate from the Beatles, plays drums on the track.

Song Reception "When We Was Fab" was well received by music critics, with many praising it for its whimsical remembrance of the Beatles era and Harrison's songwriting talent.

Song Title Meaning The word "Fab" in the song title "When We Was Fab," is a reference to a nickname given to the Beatles, the "Fab Four."

Artwork The cover art of the single "When We Was Fab" shows a drawing of Harrison in his later years, holding a picture of his younger self during the Beatles era.

Rotary Version There is a version known as the "reverse end" or "unilateral" version in which the song ends with a backwards, or reversed section, which is a nod to the Beatles’ use of backmasking in their recordings.

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