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| Track Listing 1. Something 2. If I Needed Someone 3. Here Comes the Sun 4. Taxman - (with The Beatles) 5. Think For Yourself 6. For You Blue 7. While My Guitar Gently Weeps 8. My Sweet Lord 9. Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth) 10. You 11. Bangla Desh 12. Dark Horse 13. What Is Life?
Album Notes Personnel includes: George Harrison, John Lennon (vocals, guitar); Paul McCartney (vocals, bass); Eric Clapton (guitar); Billy Preston (keyboards); Ringo Starr (drums). Producers: George Harrison, George Martin, Phil Spector. Personnel: George Harrison. Recording information: 1966 - 1976. As evidenced on THE BEST OF GEORGE HARRISON, the Quiet Beatle did well in his little corner of Fab Fourdom despite being in the considerable shadow of John Lennon and Paul McCartney. The first seven songs on this collection point to Harrison's substantial contributions to the band, with "Taxman," "Here Comes The Sun" and "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" being some of the more notable Harrison compositions. "Something" was the only song Harrison wrote for the Beatles that became a hit and ended up being covered by a number of artists including Frank Sinatra (who mistakenly credited it to Lennon/McCartney). Having been one of the first rock musicians to experiment with and embrace Eastern culture invariably bore a heavy influence on Harrison's music, most notably on his early solo work. "My Sweet Lord" and "Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)" with their messages of spiritual tranquility both topped the charts while "What Is Life" landed in the top 10. Harrison's commitment to the East resulted in a pair of 1972 charity concerts at Madison Square Garden for the people of Bangladesh from which the single "Bangla-Desh" peaked at 23 and earned more money for this personal crusade. | Find errors in the product description? Submit a catalog update request now. | ||||||||||||||
  George has Passed but His Music has NotReview created: 12/05/01 by: ensignbetsy -- a member of Epinions  Pros: It's George Harrison's finest. Cons: Doesn't include "All Things Must Pass" I have to let you know that although, I am only now reviewing this album, I am not one of those people who ran out and bought it just because the guy is dead. This CD has been a part of my collection for awhile. I chose to write about it now, because it is a record of the best stuff Harrison ever did, and if you don't know a lot about George Harrison, but want to now, this is a good CD to start with. The Best of George Harrison covers his songs with the Beatles, as well as in his solo career. The first 6 or 7 tracks are Beatles tunes, the best of which is "Something". This is a song that explains how every woman wants her man to think of her. "Taxman" is also a great cut. It seems that no matter where you live you can relate to this song. "My Sweet Lord" is probably the best know track. It is originally off of "All Things Must Pass", George's fist solo album, done in 1970 just after the Beatles breakup. Speaking of "All Things Must Pass", that is the one tune that I personally think should be on a greatest hits album. This is my personal favorite George Harrison tune, and I was a little disappointed that it was not included. Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth) is my favorite tune on the album. It is a glimpse into the eastern spiritually that Harrison brought to the west. "Bangla Desh" written for the Concert for Bangla Desh is an incite into the kind of person George Harrison was. His main purpose was to help make a better world. The album finishes up with "Dark Horse" which is an okay tune, but I don't think falls into the category of a greatest hit, and "What is Life. This is a highly insightful song. I have listened to this CD a lot over the past week, and just want to say, "Thanks George for the enlightenment you brought into my life. With the passing of George Harrison was the passing of one of my heros, and I will truly miss his music and messages that never had a chance to be sung. Review ID: 10000000000220989 Epinions.com ratings are not included in the item's average rating. Links in this review may have been removed. |
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