1970Released
2:51

Did You Know?

Interesting facts and trivia about Run Of The Mill. By Songfacts®.

Mojo magazine February 2012 asked Olivia Harrison if there is one particular song of her late husband that always connects him with her. She replied citing this All Things Must Pass track, explaining, "It's a really beautiful song. It's lyrics are very inspiring - 'It's you that decides/Which way will you turn'- and always a lovely reminder of him."

The expression "run of the mill" dates from the beginning of the 20th century and used to describe someone or something that is ordinary in quality. The allusion was to materials or fabrics as they emerged from the production process in a mill and before they'd been inspected for quality.

Harrison wrote the song still feeling bitter about the breakup of the Beatles. The title, which doesn't appear in the lyrics, probably refers to the second class Beatle status that he felt he had: "Another day for you to realize me or send me down again."

Song Analysis

Key, BPM (tempo) and time signature of Run Of The Mill.
BKey
MinorMode
4/4Time Signature
137BPM

Album

The album Run Of The Mill is released on.

Released By

The record label that has released Run Of The Mill.
UMG-EMI
(C) 2014 G.H. Estate Limited under exclusive license to Calderstone Productions Limited (a division of Universal Music Group)
(P) 2014 G.H. Estate Limited under exclusive license to Calderstone Productions Limited (a division of Universal Music Group)

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