From The Beatles to Green Day, Here is a List of Songs That Were Finally Released After a Long Time

Songs are a form of art that can be enjoyed by everyone. Every written lyric has a deep message that the creator wants to convey. However, the process of creating a song does not always go quickly. Some musicians even take years before finally releasing their work to the public.

There are various reasons behind the delay in releasing a song. These range from technical reasons, incompatibility with the album concept, to strategic decisions made by the musicians themselves. Nevertheless, these songs ultimately prove that a long wait can result in extraordinary works.

From The Beatles to Green Day, here is a list of songs that were just released after years of being kept away.

1. Eagles : 'How Long'

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Eagles announced their breakup in 1980 before eventually reuniting in 1990. Although they got back together, they did not immediately create new songs. However, there was one old song that had never been officially recorded, which is How Long, written by JD Souther.

Initially, this song was given to JD Souther to perform. However, years later, Eagles decided to record it themselves. The song was finally released in 2007 after a long production process. Interestingly, this song sounds like it comes straight from 1976, bringing nostalgia to fans.

2. Radiohead : 'True Love Waits'

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For Radiohead fans, True Love Waits is not an unfamiliar song. Thom Yorke has performed this song since the 1990s but never included it in an official album. This song was only played in live versions and became one of the most anticipated songs in studio format.

It took 20 years before this song finally appeared on the album A Moon Shaped Pool (2016). However, the final version of this song is very different from its live version. With a more melancholic arrangement and piano dominance, True Love Waits presents a more emotional and touching atmosphere.

3. Guns N' Roses : 'Shadow of Your Love'

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As one of the most influential rock bands, Guns N’ Roses also has a song that was long delayed in its release. Shadow of Your Love has actually existed since the early days of Guns N’ Roses, but only in the form of a rough demo.

This song was officially released in 2018 to celebrate the anniversary of the album Appetite for Destruction. With wild and fierce energy, this song reminds listeners of the musical influences from bands like New York Dolls and Aerosmith.

4. Green Day : 'When It’s Time'

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Green Day is known for their energetic punk songs, but they also have a song that was delayed in its release for years. When It’s Time was written by Billie Joe Armstrong during the Dookie era in the 1990s. However, this song was considered too soft and romantic compared to the punk image they were building at the time.

For that reason, this song was kept for over a decade before finally being officially released. After a long wait, When It’s Time was finally released and showed a more emotional side of Green Day.

5. The Beatles : 'Now and Then'

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As one of the legendary bands of all time, The Beatles also have a song whose release took a very long time. Now and Then became a sweet farewell song from this band to their fans.

Initially, this song was just a demo recording by John Lennon that was unfinished due to its poor audio quality. However, thanks to advances in technology, Paul McCartney and the team were finally able to bring John Lennon’s voice back to life and complete this song.

6. Why did the Eagles only release the song How Long in 2007?

The Eagles initially handed this song over to JD Souther to sing. However, after many years, they decided to record it themselves and finally released it on their album in 2007.

7. Why did Radiohead's True Love Waits take 20 years to be released?

This song has been performed by Thom Yorke since the 1990s, but it had not been included in an official album. It was only in 2016 that True Love Waits was finally released in a studio version with a different arrangement.

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