In honour of George, post your fave Harrison song

I’ve alwys loved the sitar intro to “Love You To.” Ialso like “The Inner Light,” with its lyrics taken from the Tao Te Ching, played with tabla, sarod, and sarangi. George Harrison (along with Brian Jones)has to get the credit for introducing Indian raga to the West.

His solo work produced a lot of great songs, like “Wah Wah,” “All Things Must Pass,” “Wonderwall To See You” (a title later borrowed by Oasis), and “Crackerbox Palace.”

It’s a three-way tie!

Let it Roll

or

Beware of Darkness

or

All Things Must Pass

…funny thing, too; I’m listening to the ATMP album right now!

He also founded “Handmade Films,” which produced two Monty Python movies as well as the cult Brit comedy “Withnail & I” (which probably wouldn’t have been financed by anyone else).

Favorite movie-producer pick: tough choice, but for me it’s “Withnail & I”. :wink:

It’s interesting that people are saying “My Sweet Lord”. Does no-one remember the law suit? “He’s so Fine” was waaaay before the Beatles came along?

** I Me Mine **

:slight_smile:

“If I Needed Someone” or “Here Comes the Sun”

I’ll play them both tonight. :frowning:

Ah, so many to choose from! I have been listening to my Beatles 1 CD this morning, and just came from the “All Things Must Pass” 30-year re-release site, which is very nicely done btw, where I heard clips from the CD. I also visited a site for “Concert for Bangladesh,” to refresh my memory.

I’d have to say my very favorite Harrison tune is “What is Life?” - such a beautiful song! I’ve cried hearing it on ocasion, as I teared up this morning as well. I haven’t listened to “While my Guitar Gently Weeps” yet, for I know I’ll definitely cry over that. Yet I also love his nearly whimsical side, as in “Wah Wah” - that’s a fun song! Nearly every song on ATMP are wonderful, IMO: My Sweet Lord, All Things Must Pass, Beware of Darkness. It’s so hard to chose! But “What is Life?” is the one, followed closely by “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”

George has left a wonderful legacy, which will live on, through his music. Thanks, George; I know your spirit lives on.

tarragon

I always liked “Only a Northern Song,” with its digs on those who try to find meaning into Beatles’ lyrics.

Also, “Awaiting on you All.”

Oh, I feel like such a conformist. Still, SOMETHING.

“While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” “Blue Jay Way,” “Only a Northern Song,” “My Sweet Lord.”

His sitar playing on “Norwegian Wood” kicks ass.

“What Is Life” - I’ll play it when I get married. What a great song! Great lyrics, and so uplifting!

Something and WMGGW

One song I’ve always enjoyed that I haven’t seen mentioned is All Those Years Ago.

Add another vote for While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Something, My Sweet Lord, and What is Life?

For his solo efforts, George Harrison managed to assemble some amazing talent. Look at this amazing partial list of players on All Things Must Pass (which was produced by Phil Spector to boot):

Ginger Baker - Drums
Dave Mason - Guitar, Vocals
Billy Preston - Keyboards
Ringo Starr - Drums
Gary Wright - Keyboards
Alan White - Drums
Eric Clapton - Guitar

Here Comes the Sun can put me in a good mood anytime, except maybe today. Our only consolation is that he had time to make his peace and that he was with closest family when he passed. Goodbye George. You were a wonderful guy.

My Sweet Lord and Give Me Love have always been personal favorites.

Dark Horse and Blue Jay Way never cease to amaze me.

The radio was playing Blackbird on my way in. Maybe it’s then the one I’ll always remember him by. I’m sad for his loss but so happy we knew him. Goodbye friend. Your talent will always be an inspiration.

All of them.
slinks off to dry her tears and pull herself together before it’s time for school

:(—Here Comes The Sun!:slight_smile:

{i]While My Guitar Gently Weeps*

Not just the best George Harrison song, but the best Beatles song.

Something is my husband’s favorite song. I remember when life was going really well, and I heard “Here Comes the Sun” and I knew everything was going to be OK.

Lieu, “Blackbird” was a Paul song. I also love “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” with Eric Clapton doing the instumental solos. “Old Brown Shoe” is another unjustly overlooked George song.

I third ITS ALL TOO MUCH.
That song makes me jump up and down like an idiot.

So long, George.
Give John a hug from us all.