'George Harrison / It Is "He" (Jai Sri George) - The Best Of George Harrison (November 29, 200
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Once again, to commemorate the life of George Harrison, seven years after his passing, this 2CD set - 'It Is "He" (Jai Sri George) - The Best Of George Harrison' was released simultaneously with 'The Complete 'Beatles' Recordings, '63-'70'! So, if there were ever any doubters as to the relevance of one, Mr. George Harrison's canon of work, then all of that doubt should evaporate into the hot, thin air that it is! Because, George truly was more than just the 'silent one' in the 'Beatles', the 'crazy, religious one', or, the worst that I have heard, 'nothing without Eric Clapton'! There aren't many musicians who could amass a best of collection that has more than ten great songs, and yet what YOU now hope to own has more than forty (40)! So, in the words of another immortal, Casey Kasem, one might call this George's Top 40! Yes, and there are still some great tunes like 'If Not For You', 'Faster', or some of those rarities that one just knows exists, missing, so one can only hope that Dhani and Olivia will open up the treasure chests some day soon. In any case, if YOU like this 'best of' be sure to go out and purchase the immaculate box, 'The Dark Horse Years, '76-'92' and the rest of the Harrison catalogue. - Rick Wilson, former Rock Radio Journalist for Radio Canale Grandé.
CD1
01) Cowboy Music (Wonderwall Music) 1968 **** Nice intro!
02) What Is Life? (All Things Must Pass) 1970 ***** Great thinking-man's Rocker!
03) Awaiting On You All (All Things Must Pass) 1970 ***** So, what are YOU waiting for?
04) My Sweet Lord (All Things Must Pass) 1970 ***** Yes, George is so fine, and this tune is classic!
05) Wah-Wah (All Things Must Pass) 1970 ***** Nice touch of ze wah-wah pedal!
06) Isn't It A Pity?: version one (All Things Must Pass) 1970 ***** Lennon-denied, but not forgotten!
07) Apple Scruffs (All Things Must Pass) 1970 ***** A tribute to the truest fans through sleet and snow!
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Behind That Locked Door (All Things Must Pass) 1970 ***** A touch of Country!
09) Beware Of Darkness: acoustic demo (All Things Must Pass) 1970 ***** Hands off, Phil Spector! This is how they should have been! Where was Rick Rubin in 1970?
10) Thanks For The Pepperoni (All Things Must Pass) 1970 ***** Nice jam with Eric Clapton and the gang!
11) It Don't Come Easy: demo (previously unreleased) 1971 ***** Sorry, Ringo! George's guide vocal for Mr. Starkey!
12) Bangla Desh (single; The Best Of George Harrison) 1971; 1976 ***** I hope it helped, Mr. Ravi Shankar!
13) Give Me Love - Give Me Peace On Earth (Living In The Material World) 1973 ***** Could the world use a more truer message now?
14) Sue Me, Sue You Blues (Living In The Material World) 1973 ***** Macca, you've been a naughty boy, indeed! lol
15) Ding Dong, Ding Dong (Dark Horse) 1974 ***** New Year's anthem! Enjoy, this year!
16) It Is "He" (Jai Sri Krishna) (Dark Horse) 1974 ***** Great hidden tune! What's in a name?
17) Far East Man (Dark Horse) 1974 ***** With Ronnie Wood, and written for Frank Sinatra!? 'Something' must have lingered!
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Dark Horse (Dark Horse) 1974 ***** Aka 'Dark Hoarse', but I actually think this was a great album!
19) You [Extra-Texture (Read All About It)] 1975 ***** Ronnie Spector, eat your heart out!
20) This Guitar (Can't Keep From Crying) [Extra-Texture (Read All About It)] 1975 ***** This may be similar to 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps', but this is all George Harrison, so read 'em and weep, Eric!
CD2
01) This Song (Thirty-Three & One/Third) 1976 ***** Another song about court cases, but an excellent video!
02) Crackerbox Palace (Thirty-Three & One/Third) 1976 ***** This one, too! 'Monty Python' heaven!
03) Love Comes To Everyone (George Harrison) 1979 ***** Yes, it does, in due time!
04) Blow Away (George Harrison) 1979 ***** I totally was engulfed in this one in 1979!
05) Here Comes The Moon (George Harrison) 1979 ***** The title aside, this is a really nice tune!
06) All Those Years Ago (Somewhere In England) 1981 ***** Written well before December 8, 1980, but after that fateful day George finished a lyric to a great friend! Excellent tribute!
07) Life Itself (Somewhere In England) 1981 ***** Moving one, indeed!
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Gone Troppo (Gone Troppo) 1982 ***** The title cut from this sleeper album that deserves more respect, and not just Down Under!
09) That's The Way It Goes (Gone Troppo) 1982 ***** Cé la Vie!
10) Wake Up, My Love (Gone Troppo) 1982 ***** Nice keyboard Rocker!
11) This Is Love (Cloud Nine) 1987 ***** Jeff Lynne was another Godsend to Mr. Harrison!
12) Got My Mind Set On You (Cloud Nine) 1987 ***** Excellent cover of this Rudy Clark tune that everyone thinks George wrote!
13) When We Was Fab (Cloud Nine) 1987 ***** Yes, ye was, still is, and always shall be!
14) Cloud Nine (Cloud Nine) 1987 ***** Great drum groove! 'Devil's Radio' would have been nice, as well!
15) Cheer Down (Lethal Weapon 2: soundtrack) 1989 ***** Subtle warning against being overhappy! Thanks Olivia!
16) Poor Little Girl (Best Of The Dark Horse Years, '76-'89) 1989 ***** Songs came so easy for George, at this point!
17) Cockamamie Business (Best Of The Dark Horse Years, '76-'89) 1989 ***** Another warning that no one heeded!
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Any Road (Brainwashed) 2002 ***** Yes, if YOU don't know where YOU are going, 'Any Road' will take YOU there!
19) Run So Far (Brainwashed) 2002 ***** 'A Flock Of Seagulls'? No way!
20) P2 Vatican Blues (Last Saturday Night) (Brainwashed) 2002 ***** Vatican? lol What was George thinking?
21) Stuck Inside A Cloud (Brainwashed) 2002 ***** No longer stuck, I should hope! God bless, George Harrison!
