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George Harrison at Seventy-Seven: The Ultimatum Playlist
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IT is sad that we no longer have George Harrison…
IN THIS PHOTO: George Harrison - with The Beatles - performs Rain and Paperback Writer for Top of the Pops in London on 16th June, 1966/PHOTO CREDIT: Mark and Colleen Hayward/Redferns
in the world, because I think he could talk a lot of sense and write music that reflects on these hard times. The former Beatles died in 2001, and I think he is very underrated as a songwriter. When we think of The Beatles, a lot of the focus is on Paul McCartney and John Lennon. Harrison’s contributions cannot be ignored and, between his work with The Beatles, as a solo artist, and as part of the Traveling Wilburys, Harrison made an enormous impact on music. To celebrate what would have been his seventy-seventh birthday today (25th), I have put together a playlist of the best Harrison-fronted/written songs that showcases his talents as a singer and songwriter. I think it is important to give a nod to one of the most important and influential artists…
IN THIS PHOTO: George Harrison attends a press conference to launch the new book by Derek Taylor, Fifty Years Adrift, at the Sydney Opera House on 30th November, 1984/PHOTO CREDIT: Peter Carrette Archive/Getty Images
WHO has ever lived.