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Eastern philosophy influence

Indian philosophy, Buddhism, Taoism, or other Eastern spiritual traditions shaping the lyrical worldview

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From 1966 to 1970, thirteen songs use it. It sits thickest on Revolver, three of its fourteen tracks. 'Tomorrow Never Knows' is the earliest, from 1966, and 'I Me Mine' the last, from 1970. Harrison wrote seven of the thirteen, including 'It's All Too Much' and 'Love You To', 28% of his songs against 5% of Lennon's. On 'Within You Without You' it is Vedanta and Hindu non-dualism via Ravi Shankar's circle. On 'I Want to Tell You', mind separated from self - Hindu/Vedantic framing. Among them, 'Love You To' is in C minor, one of only three of their recordings in that key.
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George Harrison's three most-cited musical influences in his Beatles songs: Indian music influence (9), Eastern philosophy influence (7), Bob Dylan influence (6).

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