";s:4:"text";s:20407:"I just wouldn't have a clue, if not for you. [79] The concert was Harrison's last major live performance. #-----PLEASE NOTE-----# #This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the # #song. II,[33] a double album he compiled in late 1971 to placate Columbia in the absence of a new studio album. 6: Bob Dylan Live 1964, Concert at Philharmonic Hall, Vol. The album was released on the Pye International label in the UK as Olivia Newton-John, with a slightly different cover. The May re… This item: If Not for You by Bob Dylan Hardcover $10.99. [80][81] It also spent three weeks at number 1 on Billboard's Easy Listening chart. [83], The single enjoyed considerable international success, peaking at number 7 in the UK and number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US. [22][23] Reviewing for Rolling Stone, Ed Ward described "If Not for You" as "a kind of invocation to the muse, if you will", and said that in contrast to Dylan's 1966 love song "I Want You", "He's celebrating the fact that not only has he found her, but they know each other well, and get strength from each other, depend on each other. [8] Overdubs were added to one of these versions at Columbia's studio in Nashville on July 23. The first track on the album was " I'd Have You Anytime ," which Harrison wrote with Dylan in 1968. [72] A portion of their rehearsal of "If Not for You" appeared early in the 1972 documentary film The Concert for Bangladesh. If Not For You, Omega. [12], According to biographer Clinton Heylin, the May 1 session was "the true starting point" for Dylan's New Morning album. [50] He first taped a solo performance of the song when previewing potential material for his co-producer, Phil Spector, at Abbey Road Studios in London. Without your love Id be nowhere at all. It is pretty straightforward and a wonderful love song and doesn't have any parallels in Dylan's body of work that I can think of. If not for him, I never would have met the love of my life! [62][nb 4] According to Beatles biographer Nicholas Schaffner, Dylan therefore had a tangible presence on All Things Must Pass, "in spirit if not in person". if not for (someone or something) If someone or something hadn't helped, intervened, or affected the situation in some way. Any Dream Will Do: A Novel by Debbie Macomber Hardcover $12.26. [47], Dylan first played "If Not for You" in concert in April 1992, during a show in Sydney. However, I was less than happy with Sam's choice to break up with Beth just because she cared enough to let him see and hear his talented daughter. [76] Backed by Booker T. & the M.G. if it weren't for (someone or something) If someone or something hadn't helped, intervened, or affected the situation in some way. He recorded it several times in 1970; the session for the released version took place in New York in August. [26] Issued as a single A-side in Europe, the song peaked at number 30 on the Dutch Single Top 100 chart in April 1971. [17][nb 1], The August 1970 version of "If Not for You" was sequenced as the opening track of New Morning. Forever Young by Bob Dylan Hardcover $12.39. The other hit from later that same year, Banks Of The Ohio, a tale of passion and murder, is a more straightforward folk rendition. It would not be new, if not for you. FREE Shipping on orders over $25.00. If not for you Babe, I'd lay awake all night Wait for the mornin' light To shine in through But it would not be new If not for you (1971) Singles from New Morning. " "[68][nb 5] Music journalist Jack Whatley similarly views it as a document of "one of the more touching friendships to come out of the sixties", and comments on the "sense of care that Harrison affords his friend ... A few subtle glances, some shared moments and some body language cues show that their relationship went on far beyond their musical inclinations. [4] These include Rod Stewart,[98] Bryan Ferry,[99] Richie Havens,[100] Sarah Vaughan,[101] Glen Campbell,[102] Barb Jungr,[103] Katie Buckhaven,[104] Susan McKeown,[105] Phil Keaggy,[106] Ed Kuepper,[107] and the Flatmates. The lilting beauty If Not For You with its shimmering chiming guitars was one of the most memorable hits of 1971, a really intelligent interpretation that is about as far away from Dylan's original as you can get. Only 1 left in stock - … In Stock. Only 1 left in stock - order soon. (2012). If Not For You – by Frank Edwards. [68] The rehearsal took place on July 31, the day before the concerts;[69] for Harrison, it was the first indication that Dylan had committed to performing at the event after days of deliberation. [46][47] This take was from the Nashville overdubbing session[13] and features Lloyd Green on pedal steel guitar. 's and other musicians,[77] Harrison performed "startling versions" of "If Not for You" and "Absolutely Sweet Marie", according to Gilmore,[78] although only the latter was included on the 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration live album. [1] It was one of several songs he wrote in 1970 that conveyed his contentment with family life[1][2] and celebrated the simple pleasures of nature. Newton-John's version became her first hit single, peaking at number 7 on the UK Singles Chart, as well as the title track to her debut album, If Not for You. I would never explore all the possibilities of instrumentation in the studio, add parts and so forth, change the beat around, so it came off kind of folky. 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[59], Music historians Philippe Margotin and Jean-Michel Guesdon describe "If Not for You" as "one of Dylan's songs with the strongest connection to the Fab Four". Dylan had also grown disaffected with Johnston. II. 5: Bob Dylan Live 1975, The Rolling Thunder Revue, Vol. "[24] Geoffrey Cannon of The Guardian likened the song to "Let It Be Me" from Self Portrait, adding: "except that it's not lush. C G A7 without your love I'd be no-where at all, I'd be lost, D7 D C Bm D7 if not for you G D\C G D\C If not for you, the winter would hold no spring G D\C Am Couldn't hear a robin sing; I just wouldn't have a clue G D\C if not for you G D\C 3x Am G D\C 3x Am G D\C 3x C G If not for you my sky would fall, D7 G rain would gather too. "If Not for You" is a song by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan from his October 1970 album New Morning. The song was also covered by George Harrison for his 1970 solo album All Things Must Pass and by Bryan Ferry on his Dylan tribute album Dylanesque in 2007. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. [67], Dylan and Harrison duetted on "If Not for You" during the soundcheck for the 1971 Concert for Bangladesh shows at Madison Square Garden in New York. [56][nb 3] Leng also highlights the significance of Harrison's introduction to the Dobro, via guitarist David Bromberg, as another legacy of his 1970 visit to New York. The phrase is always accompanied by an explanation of how things would have turned out differently without someone or something. Connect your Spotify account to your Last.fm account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any Spotify app on any device or platform. Footage of this rehearsal appeared early in the 1972 documentary film The Concert for Bangladesh and the complete performance was included in the 2005 DVD release. # #-----## From: B51MC@aol.com Date: Sat, 30 Sep 1995 00:30:45 -0400 SONG: "If Not For You" COMPOSER: Bob Dylan FROM: "All Things Must Pass" Apple LP (1970) ARTIST: George Harrison "If Not For You… If not for you. Details. The song also appears on the compilation album Biograph as well as Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits Vol. If it weren't for those quick-thinking bystanders, I wouldn't be alive today. If not for you, my sky would fall. Some user-contributed text on this page is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. If not for you. If not for you. Translations In GREEN. It's clipped and sceptical ... his voice is harsher than it has been lately; and he plays a lacerating harmonica. Ships from and sold by whitelily. But it will not be new if not for you. [31][48] He has performed the song 89 times in total, with the last performance taking place in November 2004. If not with you, then for you, my love. [15] Guitarist Buzz Feiten was among the musicians at the session, which took place at Columbia's Studio E in New York. [21] It was viewed as a return to form by many music critics after the poorly received Self Portrait. That same year, Harrison and Dylan rehearsed the song for possible inclusion in the Concert for Bangladesh shows at Madison Square Garden in New York City. [55] The arrangement includes multiple acoustic guitars and a slide guitar motif that Harrison had played during the May 1 session with Dylan. This item: If Not for You: A Novel by Debbie Macomber Hardcover $8.79. [28] He relented only to appear at Harrison's Concert for Bangladesh benefit shows in August 1971. IF NOT FOR YOU - A beautiful cover of Bob Dylan's song, from the awesome ALL THINGS MUST PASS album by George Harrison in 1970. 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