George Harrison would’ve been 67 today had lung cancer not taken him in 2001. I join millions of others in a love for the Beatles, but George has always been my favorite. Maybe because he was the “quiet Beatle,” but most definitely because of his collaborations with best friend and *ahem* my musical crush, Eric Clapton, as well as his guitar sound. In the early 70′s, Harrison had said that he was only allowed one or two songs per album, and that it would’ve taken many, many more Beatles albums before he could showcase all that he had written. So, when the band decided to break up (in his opinion, at no fault of Yoko Ono) he was ready to do his own thing.
I’ve put together a new playlist of some of my favorites that he either wrote, sang or was involved with somehow, so if you’re a fan, go take a listen. It is really very good stuff.
If drjay were here and not off yoga-ing in the “Rich Coast,” he could give me a lesson in George Harrison 101…which reminds me…today is drjay’s birthday, too!
Happy Birthday, guys.
Many thanks to W for the fine photo.
Grace
T
8noodles
justin
YogaforCynics
Happy Birthday, George and DrJay
GregoryJ´s last blog post ..Here’s Your Sign Thursday – Spammed again
Thanks for stopping by, GregoryJ. I hope drjay will be by soon…I’m sure he’ll see your birthday wishes. As for George, well… :o(
George Harrison was (is?) my mother’s favorite Beatle, too. I will have to listen to the playlist later today, maybe while I’m making dinner.
Jennifer´s last blog post ..Thanks for the memories
Hi Jennifer. Ooh, please listen is you have a chance. He has good stuff here, some that I haven’t heard in so long. I’m pretty certain he’s the Beatle to cook to!
I was checking out your play list. That song “while my guitar gently weeps” was just on the radio station this morning. My husband gave me the whole story behind that song. I really like it
ann´s last blog post ..Randomness with a little Duke in between
Hi ann and I’m glad you liked that one…it’s one of my favorites. However, I don’t think I know the story behind it, so I’ll have to go Google! “Badge” has a bit of story behind it, mainly pertaining to the title, and though sung by Eric Clapton, George (and Ringo to some extent) helped write it.
Twitter: craftybird
Happy birthday George! He was always sorely underrated, in some ways bad luck to be in a band with Lennon and McCartney.
And it’s Dr Jays birthday too? Happy birthday to you too Dr Jay, I know for sure you’ll see this here :)
Bird´s last blog post ..Sky in the water
Hi Bird, and I agree about George being underrated. As much as I love the others, George seemed a bit edgier, which I liked, and his guitar was fabulous. I love him and Eric Clapton together…
Show me that I’m everywhere and get me home for tea…all things must pass…and thus I’m back here in the cold…thanks for remembering…
…and it should be obvious to anybody listening to any Beatles album after Revolver that Yoko had nothing to do with the Beatles breaking up…with Paul and Ringo retreating into old timey pop while John and George went psychedelic, experimental, and spiritual…I could go on and on, but I’ve been up since 4:30 and on airplanes a good bit of the time since then…
YogaforCynics´s last blog post ..Pressure Drop (El Yogi Cynico en Costa Rica Parte Uno)
Was hoping you would “go on and on,” ’cause I’m a total loser when it comes to music history…but I understand.
Welcome back…am looking forward to recountings of your tropical yoga adventure…