Concert For George (A Celebration Of The Life And Music Of George Harrison) - Various Artists

Advantages: Gentle and full of thoughtful lyrics and the odd catchy melody
Disadvantages: There are one ot two tracks that don't make the grade

...the backbreaking all night, every night schedule in Hamburg, on August the 12th 1960, they renamed themselves as 'The Beatles.' George Harrison lay in the shadow of the famous Lennon/McCartney legend for the next ten years, although it was the quiet, shy genius of Harrison on several occasions that The Beatles had owed some gratitude. As well as an accomplished, self taught guitarist, he was the perfect songwriter, but had sadly, only been allowed to stretch his talented wings so far once or twice on an album, when John and Paul jumped in front with around ten killer songs. Enough to lead George away back into the background, the unsung hero. Harrison didn't, as it has been said before about various artists, find true fame for his own sake til after he died. In 1970, he had experienced greatness with the release of his album 'All Things Must... Read review

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Advantages: Great value for money
Disadvantages: Some better material has been missed out

...it and recorded it and then George added his twist on the song. The final result is a dedication to George's mother. Toby plays the part of the grieving husband and George is of course, the son. This was a Top 10 hit in 1997. SIDE THREE 1) Outside Things get a little more fun this side of the album. "Outside" is the most Wham! like track George has ever recorded as a solo artiste. It's celebrating sex and fun in a blatant fashion. We all know what led to the making of "Outside" and the video which followed but what the press didn't seem to focus on was the fact that George has had many flings with women and had just as much fun outside with them. Talk about double standards... This is a great disco track as well. Brilliant. 2) As Mary J Blige has been around for about 14 years now and I still prefer her early music. I do love... Read review

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Advantages: Mind blowing musical masterpiece of one man's struggle to find himself
Disadvantages: weak 2nd disc

...later say that the Beatles were splitting up for years, and he was heard saying on the way back from their last live concert at Candle Stick Park to nobody in particular, 'That's it, then. I'm not a Beatle anymore.' as early as 1966. George Harrison, The Rebirth? In 1965, on the set for The Beatle's second movie 'Help', George met and talked with a group of Indian musicians who had a scene on the film. Instantly he was gripped by an odd instrument named a sitar, and sent somebody out to buy one for him. From then on, George would become fascinated with all things Indian. By this time George was no stranger to soft drugs, but when he took the mind altering chemical LSD he claimed; 'It just opened something up inside of me'. The drug became a part of life for George. What followed was intense mediation trips to India under... Read review

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