Faster (George Harrison song)

"Faster" is a song by English rock musician George Harrison from his self-titled 1979 studio album. The song was inspired by Harrison's year away from music-making in 1977, during which he travelled with the Formula 1 World Championship, and by his friendship with racing drivers such as Jackie Stewart and Niki Lauda. Although equally applicable to other professions, the lyrics address the difficulties of achieving and maintaining success in the field of motorsport, particularly Formula 1.

"Faster"
UK picture disc
Single by George Harrison
from the album George Harrison
B-side"Your Love Is Forever"
Released13 July 1979
GenrePop rock
Length4:46
LabelDark Horse
Songwriter(s)George Harrison
Producer(s)George Harrison, Russ Titelman
George Harrison singles chronology
"Love Comes to Everyone"
(1979)		 "Faster"
(1979)		 "All Those Years Ago"
(1981)
George Harrison track listing
10 tracks
Side one
  1. "Love Comes to Everyone"
  2. "Not Guilty"
  3. "Here Comes the Moon"
  4. "Soft-Hearted Hana"
  5. "Blow Away"
Side two
  1. "Faster"
  2. "Dark Sweet Lady"
  3. "Your Love Is Forever"
  4. "Soft Touch"
  5. "If You Believe"

In Britain, "Faster" was issued as the third single from George Harrison, and was available on a picture disc depicting the faces of several past world champion drivers. The single raised funds for a cancer research fund set up by Swedish driver Gunnar Nilsson in 1978. It also commemorated Nilsson's countryman Ronnie Peterson, who died as a result of injuries sustained during the 1978 Italian Grand Prix. Harrison made a video of the song, during which he performs the track in the back of a car chauffeured by Stewart.

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