Today's Harrisong suggestion Volume 2

[FPSHOT]

Time to make a new topic after close to 2500 views.

I'm just listening to the one I would choose for today;

George's goes country again

What a fantastic song, I have about 5 different versions, so I don't know which is playing now, but Pete Drake's steel guitar is very much involved.

The backing vocals are fantastic.

Amazing this one did not make the original album.

I Live For You

ALL ALONE IN THIS WORLD OF MINE,
NOT A CARE FOR THIS WORLD HAVE I,
ONLY YOU KEEP MY EYES OPEN WIDE,
YES, IT'S TRUE, I LIVE FOR YOU.

NOT A THING IN THIS WORLD DO I OWN,
ONLY SADNESS AND MOURN THAT IS GROWN
IN THIS DARKNESS I WAIT FOR THE DAY,
YES, IT'S TRUE, I LIVE FOR YOU.

THROUGH MANY TEARS I'VE WAIT,
THROUGH MANY TEARS I'VE WEEPED.

ALL THIS TIME MY THOUGHTS RETURN TO YOU,
GIVE MY LOVE THAT IS ALL I CAN DO,
WAIT IN LINE TILL I FEEL YOU INSIDE,
YES, IT'S TRUE, I LIVE FOR YOU

THROUGH MANY YEARS I'VE WAIT,
THROUGH MANY TEARS I'VE WEEPED.

ALL THIS TIME MY THOUGHTS RETURN TO YOU,
GIVE MY LOVE THAT IS ALL I CAN DO,
WAIT IN LINE TILL I FEEL YOU INSIDE,
YES, IT'S TRUE, I LIVE FOR YOU.

[ Mar 01, 2003, 05:54 AM: Message Edited By: FPSHOT ]

[Hari's Chick]

Ooooh, great choice!!!! Amazing, wonderful song!!
Today, this is my fave Harisong...just reading the words again. images/icons/smile.gif

[taxgirl]

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Yes, it's true... graemlins/musicnotes.gif

[bearkat77]

A true gem that would have made ATMP an even better album. In fact, any album would have been better with this song on it.

[FPSHOT]

A little close to country is my next choice, for this Sunday;

If Not For You

Not Harrison written, but still very different than the Dylan original.

Nice ATMP combination of the mouth organ, acoustic guitar, Pete Drake's pedal steel guitar and keyboards.

This song really has what George calls the ATMP Echo sound.

If not for you
Babe, I couldn't even find the door
I couldn't even see the floor
I'd be sad and blue, if not for you

If not for you
Babe, the night would see me wide awake
The day would surely have to break
It would not be new, if not for you

If not for you, my sky would fall
Rain would gather, too
Without your love I'd be nowhere at all
I'd be lost, if not for you

If not for you
The winter would hold no spring
Couldn't hear a robin sing
I just wouldn't have a clue, if not for you

If not for you, my sky would fall
Rain would gather, too
Without your love I'd be nowhere at all
I'd be lost, if not for you

If not for you
The winter would hold no spring
Couldn't hear a robin sing
I just wouldn't have a clue, if not for you

If not for you

[Siobhan]

I love this song! George's voice is so sweet and sounds great on this one. He really did a great job on Bob's song!

[beatlebangs1964]

Faster! I plain love this song! It makes me feel good every time I listen to it!

[Savoy Truffle]

AWESOME cover version by George of If Not For You! I think I like it better than Dylan's version!

[Hari's Chick]

Yes, I prefer George's version, too...also great from the Bob tribute show~ George seems to be having a great time!
BTW, to hear George sining another Bob-type song..."If You Belonged to Me"~
http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Frontrow/8677/realaudio.html
George sings the vocals on this version. images/icons/smile.gif

[Hari's Chick]

...and at the same site, you can listen to Kermit! graemlins/heart3.gif

[Savoy Truffle]

Yeah, I taped the Bob tribute show, and thought George's performance there was great also. It was great to see George having such a good time performing!

[bearkat77]

George did an awesome job on covering "If Not For You". Bob's version is alright, but George really nailed it.

[FPSHOT]

Originally Posted By Hari's Chick:
BTW, to hear George sining another Bob-type song..."If You Belonged to Me"~
http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Frontrow/8677/realaudio.html
George sings the vocals on this version. images/icons/smile.gif <font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">He did that on the VH1 show, there are also video downloads of it at WinMX.

[FPSHOT]

Today my choise is

Here Comes The Sun

because of another sunny day in Rotterdam.

And because I played part of Abbey Road this morning and this one is also really that album sound, with George introducing the moog.

The fresh guitar chord picking was also pretty much made clear during the Bangla Desh concert.

I love the ending of the song, which is a real ending.

[Siobhan]

Great song. graemlins/thumbsup1.gif One of George's all time classics and the perfect song for a sunny day. Just wish it was sunny over here! graemlins/wink1.gif

[Hari's Chick]

Originally Posted By FPSHOT:
He did that on the VH1 show, there are also video downloads of it at WinMX.<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Thank you!!!! graemlins/rainbow1.gif 101 people qued ahead of me....at the Cosmic Empire graemlins/music1.gif

[ Mar 03, 2003, 03:27 AM: Message Edited By: Hari's Chick ]

[Lynner]

"Here Comes the sun" is one of my favorite George songs to play at a high volume on the stereo. images/icons/smile.gif The guitar work is so beautiful and the song is perfect for a springlike day. Hmmm...it's sunny out right now. Time to turn on the stereo???? images/icons/smile.gif

[Savoy Truffle]

Perfect song choice for me too, as it is a sunny day in my part of the world also! And the days will just get sunnier! graemlins/sun.gif

Here Comes the Sun, such a joyous song about the re-emergence of the sun after the long darkness of winter! It makes your soul sing! images/icons/smile.gif

And great guitar work too!

[ Mar 03, 2003, 09:23 AM: Message Edited By: Savoy Truffle ]

[IAN TATERSHALL]

Here Comes The Sun was the first song I heard on the radio after I heard that George had died. An excellent choice for so many reasons.

[bearkat77]

"Here Comes The Sun" is one of my favorites off of Abbey Road. Definitely a classic.

Here Comes The Sun

(Harrison)

Here comes the sun,
Here comes the sun,
And I say it's all right.

Little darling,
It's been a long cold lonely winter.
Little darling,
It feels like years since it's been here.

Here comes the sun,
Here comes the sun,
And I say it's all right.

Little darling,
The smiles returning to the faces.
Little darling,
It seems like years since it's been here.

Here comes the sun,
Here comes the sun,
And I say it's all right.

Sun, sun, sun, here it comes...
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes...
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes...
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes...
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes...

Little darling,
I feel that ice is slowly melting.
Little darling,
It seems like years since it's been clear.

Here comes the sun,
Here comes the sun,
And I say it's all right.
It's all right.

[FPSHOT]

Dedicated to a dedicated member and friend, today's song is

Savoy Truffle

In fact a combination of weird words, which turned in to a lovely song.

The sax section later would be a 'regular' on various songs, but at that time was still rather new. So we have a song about Eric and a song with Eric on the same album.

Creme Tangerine graemlins/scream3.gif

[taxgirl]

graemlins/scream3.gif *Arghhh!!
This one reminds me of my appointment with the dentist tomorrow...

[Siobhan]

I have always had a bit of a sweet tooth, so I can relate to this song quite a bit!

[Hari's Chick]

Originally Posted By taxgirl:
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This one reminds me of my appointment with the dentist tomorrow...<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Oh, no!!!! I hear Michael Hollingshead is pretty good...

[Savoy Truffle]

Cream Tangerine. Montelimat. Ginger sling with a pineapple heart. Very cool little song! I've always loved the guitar bit in it also.

And thanks for thinking of me FPSHOT! *It's much appreciated. images/icons/smile.gif

[FPSHOT]

Today's song is

The Inner Light

a lovely Indian tune, of which even John and Paul said it is a beautiful melody.

Inspring lyrics too.

[ABCKO]

Heck, even Paul likes it !
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[Siobhan]

This was one of the last Beatles songs I managed to get hold of when I started to collect their music. It was such a treat to finally hear this beautiful song.

[lennonluvr9]

I love the Inner Light! It's got sucha different feel compared to a lot of other songs. It's sooo cool! images/icons/grin.gif

[FPSHOT]

Without going out of my door
I can know all things on earth
Without looking out of my window
I could know the ways of heaven

The farther one travels
The less one knows
The less one really knows

Without going out of your door
You can know all things on earth
Without looking out of your window
You can know the ways of heaven

The farther one travels
The less one knows
The less one really knows

Arrive without travelling
See all without looking
Do all without doing

Instruments & additional info.:
The B-side of 'Lady Madonna', and the first George Harrison composition to appear on a Beatles single. The instrumental track was recorded in five takes by Indian musicians, under George's direction, at the EMI studio in Bombay on
12 January 1968. George's lead vocal and John and Paul's brief backing vocals were overdubbed at Abbey Road on 6 and 8 February.

Harrison: vocal
Lennon: backing vocal
McCartney: backing vocal
Sharad Gosh or Hanuman Jadex: shehnai
Hariprasad Chaurasia or S. R. Kenkare: flute
Ashish Khan: sarod
Mahapurush Misra: tabla, pakavaj
Rij Ram Desad: harmonium

[Magill]

I love the lyrics on Inner Light. They're so ethereal! graemlins/teleport.gif

[Savoy Truffle]

Magill pretty much said it all!

And it has a lovely "ethereal" melody also! images/icons/smile.gif

[FPSHOT]

Today's song is one he wrote for Olivia

Dark Sweet Lady

He used the theme of The Ballad Of Sir Frankie Crisp for the leading melody line.

A lovely love song.

My dark sweet lady
You really got to me
You gave me everything
I've really fallen.

You came and helped me through
When I'd let go
You came from out the blue
Never have known what I'd done without you.

My dark sweet lady
Your heart so close to mine
You shine so heavenly . . . and
I love you dearly.

[Siobhan]

A very lovely song, for a lovely lady.

[FPSHOT]

Today my suggestion is

Red Lady Too

which is an instrumental track from the Wonderwall Album.

Many forget this album and start with ATMP. Don't, there are some nice tunes on it.

I have always loved this Red Lady Too.

It is such a nice melody, piano leading, amazing George wrote this.

It's more a TV series tune. I always thought of the Theme of 'The Pursuaders' that show with Roger Moore and Tony Curtis, which sounds a little like it.

[ Mar 07, 2003, 03:56 AM: Message Edited By: FPSHOT ]

[Hari's Chick]

Yes, this is a wonderful sometimes forgotten song! Great choice!

[FPSHOT]

Today I choose a song which could have been written in this time, strange hardly anyone seems to do it.

George spoke some wize words which may be looked at in Washington, London, Paris and Bagdad, and maybe just around the corner.

The Day The World Gets Round

The day the world gets 'round
to understanding where it is,
Using all it's found,
to help each other, hand in hand

The day the world gets 'round
to understanding where it's gone
Losing so much ground
killing each other, hand in hand
Such foolishness in man
I want no part of their plan - OH NO

If you're the destructive kind
Now I'm working from day to day
As I don't want to be like you
I look for the pure of heart
And the ones that have made a start,

But Lord, there are just a few
who bow before you,
in silence they pray,

Oh how they pray for the day
the world gets 'round

Using all they've found
To help each other, hand in hand

The Day The World Gets 'Round

[Savoy Truffle]

Wow. It's great to be re-acquainted with the lyrics for this song! Definitely a good song choice for these times FPSHOT!

[FPSHOT]

Today I suggest

That Kind Of Woman

A rocking song, sometimes making we link to Vatican P2Blues, recorded by not just some guitarists; Gary Moore and Eric Clapton.

SHE'S THAT KIND OF WOMAN, NO DOUBT ABOUT HOW SHE FEELS.
SHE'S HOLDING PROMISES, HER EYES WON'T TELL,
HER LIPS ARE SEALED.
AND I LIKE HER LIKE THAT,
SHE'S KIND OF CRAZY.

I THINK I KNOW WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR, THAT KIND OF WOMAN.
I THINK I KNOW WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR, THAT KIND OF WOMAN.

STANDING IN THE DOORWAY WITH THE SUNLIGHT IN HER HAIR,
JUST WATCHING THE WIND BLOW, YOU KNOW,
SHE DON'T HAVE A CARE.
I LIKE HER LIKE THAT,
'CAUSE SHE'S KIND OF CRAZY.

I THINK I KNOW WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR, THAT KIND OF WOMAN.
I THINK I KNOW WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR, THAT KIND OF WOMAN.

SHE'S GOT TO LOOK SO COOL, YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN.
GOT THE WICKEDEST SMILE THAT I'VE EVER SEEN.
I CRASHED MY HEART ON THE SIDE OF THE STREET THAT SHE STOOD ON,
SHE'S THAT KIND OF WOMAN.

I LIKE HER LIKE THAT,
SHE'S PRETTY AMAZING.

I UNDERSTAND WHY I WANT SOME MORE, THAT KIND OF WOMAN.
ONE LOOK FROM HER KNOCKS ME ON THE FLOOR, THAT KIND OF WOMAN.

SHE'S THAT KIND OF LADY THAT YOU MEET IN A DREAM OF DREAMS.
SHE'S ALWAYS IN THE SHADOW, BUT YOU KNOW,
THIS WOMAN'S REAL.
AND I LIKE HER LIKE THAT,
'CAUSE SHE'S KIND OF CRAZY.

I THINK I KNOW WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR, THAT KIND OF WOMAN.
I THINK I KNOW WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR, THAT KIND OF WOMAN, MM.
I THINK I KNOW WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR, THAT KIND OF WOMAN.
I SAID, I KNOW WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR, THAT KIND OF WOMAN.
THAT KIND OF WOMAN,
THAT KIND OF WOMAN.

THAT KIND OF WOMAN.

THAT KIND OF WOMAN.

THAT KIND OF WOMAN.

THAT KIND OF WOMAN.

THAT KIND OF WOMAN.

THAT KIND OF WOMAN.

[bearkat77]

Nice choice for today's song, FPSHOT.

[FPSHOT]

Today I would say

Tired Of Midnight Blue

A wonderful song, not really Hari style, but pretty much influenced by Leon I think.

The sun came into view
As I sat with the tears in my eyes
The sun came up on you
And as you smiled, the teardrop, it dried

I don't know where I had been
But I know what I have seen
Made me chill right to the bone
Made me wish that I'd stayed home along with you

Tired of midnight blues

The sun came up so high
And as it shone, I realized your love
The sun shone in your eyes
And as you smiled, you realized it too

Don't know where I had been
But I know what I have seen
Made me chill right to the bone
Made me wish that I'd stayed home with you

Tired of midnight blues

Don't know where I had been
But I know what I have seen
Made me chill right to the bone
Made me wish that I'd stayed home with you

Tired of midnight blues

The sun went down the sky
Way up the clouds told me that they knew
The moon came up so high
And as you smiled, I knew that you knew too

Don't know where I had been
But I know what I have seen
Made me chill right to the bone
Made me wish that I'd stayed home with you

Tired of midnight blues

I don't know where I had been
But I know what I have seen
Made me chill right to the bone
Made me wish that I'd stayed home with you

Drums & Percussion Jim Keltner · Bass Paul Stallworth· Piano Leon Russell · Guitars & Vocals George Harrison

[Siobhan]

Great song! That was such a good thing about George, he didn't have a big vocal range, but he could still pull of lots of different styles of songs.

[Savoy Truffle]

I love the mood and melody of this song. Also the combination of George's guitar with Leon's piano. Kind of jazzy blues. Mmm...! images/icons/smile.gif

Another one of those songs that suited George's voice so perfectly.

[FPSHOT]

Today I suggest to listen to

It's What You Value

which is even a bit like George going Disco, with the drums doing a mid 70's disco beat in some parts and George going to a falsetto voice.

Nice one. I will bring forward the storytellers topic again.

Someone's driving a 450
And his friends are so wild
They're still in their stick shifties
But they feel they have much more style
But I've found . . .

It's all up to what you value
Down to where you are
It all swings on the pain you've gone through
Getting where you are

It's all up to what you value
In your motor car
It all rests on what it's cost you
Getting where you are
It's what you value

Someone's driving a 6-wheeler
Seems the world is all blurred
Knows he's in a show stealer
With a sound that's uncompared
And I've found

It's all up to what you value
Down to where you are
It all swings on the pain you're gone through
Getting where you are

It's all up to what you value
In your motor car
It all rests on what it cost's you
Getting where you are
It's what you value.

[Hari's Chick]

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I love this one!
graemlins/music1.gif "It all swings on the pain you've gone through, getting where you are..." graemlins/music1.gif
Great vocals!

[Savoy Truffle]

Yeah, I like this one too! images/icons/smile.gif

[FPSHOT]

We missed some days, but continue, at least I suggest,

Sunshine Life For Me

from one of the best solo albums, sort of cowboy song as it became, with vocals running through eachother and many guitars

UH-HOO!

IT'S A SUNSHINE LIFE FOR ME,
IF I COULD GET AWAY FROM THIS CLOUD OVER ME,
SEEMS TO JUST FOLLOW ME AROUND.

IT'S A SUNSHINE LIFE FOR ME,
IF I COULD GET AWAY FROM THIS CLOUD OVER ME,
SEEMS TO JUST FOLLOW ME AROUND.

THERE'S A GOOD LIFE HAD FOR FREE,
WHEN YOU'RE OUT IN THE COUNTRY.
THAT'S WHAT I COULD USE,
IF I COULD GET AWAY THERE SOON.

IT'S A SUNSHINE LIFE FOR ME,
IF I COULD GET AWAY FROM THIS CLOUD OVER ME,
SEEMS TO JUST FOLLOW ME AROUND.

THERE'S A GOOD LIFE HAD AT SEA,
IF YOU'RE NOT IN THE NAVY.
THAT'S THE LIFE FOR YOU,
SAIL AWAY, RAYMOND, SAIL AWAY.

HO!

AH!

NOW MOST FOLKS JUST BORE ME,
ALWAYS IMPOSING
AND I´D RATHER MEET A TREE
SOMEWHERE OUT IN THE CORNFIELD.

AND IT'S A SUNSHINE...

IT'S A SUNSHINE LIFE FOR ME,
IF I COULD GET AWAY FROM THIS CLOUD OVER ME,
SEEMS TO JUST FOLLOW ME AROUND.

IT'S A SUNSHINE LIFE FOR ME,
IF I COULD GET AWAY FROM THIS CLOUD OVER ME,
SEEMS TO JUST FOLLOW ME AROUND.

IT'S A SUNSHINE LIFE FOR ME,
IF I COULD GET AWAY FROM THIS CLOUD OVER ME,
SEEMS TO JUST FOLLOW ME AROUND.

AND IT'S A SUNSHINE,
I SAID, SUNSHINE,
IT'S A SUNSHINE.

HA! HA! HA! HOO!

[SingingOm]

I was listening to this one this morning. Great track, great album. graemlins/thumbsup2.gif

[ Mar 16, 2003, 09:03 AM: Message Edited By: SingingOm ]

[Hari's Chick]

How about "I Dig Love" as today's song? images/icons/smile.gif This is always one of my favorites.

[Savoy Truffle]

I think "I Dig Love" is a great choice for today HC! It's one of my favourites too and is an often overlooked song. I love the playfulness of it and the little guitar solo.

Also the way George sings "make love, take love"!

[friar-park]

Originally Posted By Savoy Truffle:

Also the way George sings "make love, take love"!<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">I wonder if that line is a bit of a comment on McCartney's line in "The End" :
"And in the end, the love you TAKE
is equal to the love you made."

I've always been a bit uneasy about the wording of this. The love you TAKE, the love you made.
At the very least I've always thought it should be 'and in the end the love you take is equal to the love you GAVE'. Reaping a great 'cosmic' reward for the amount of lovemaking you did seems to be a bit of scoreboard watching. Maybe I'm misinterpreting what Paul meant.

[Hari's Chick]

That's an interesting point about Paul's lyrics...I never thought about it like that, but that's true.

I've thought plenty about that George line, though, Savoy Truffle! graemlins/wink3.gif A good part to wear the ol' vinyl white from playing too much!! images/icons/smile.gif

[ Mar 17, 2003, 10:42 PM: Message Edited By: Hari's Chick ]

[bearkat77]

I Dig Love

I dig love,
I dig love,
I dig love.
Hm, I dig love in the morning,
I dig love in the evening,
I dig love and I want you to know I dig love.

I love dig,
I love dig,
I love dig.
Hm, I love dig in the morning,
I love dig every evening,
I dig love and I want you to know I dig love.

Small love, big love, I don't care,
Love's all good love to me.
Left love, right love, anywhere love,
There's a rare love, come on and get it, it's free.

I dig love,
I dig love,
I dig love.
Hm, I dig love in the morning,
I dig love in the evening,
I dig love and I want you to know I dig love.

Bought love, short love, in any port,
Love's always there to see.
Make love, take love, but you should give love
And try to live love, come on that's where you should be.

I dig love,
I dig love,
I dig love.
Hm, I dig love in the morning,
I dig love in the evening,
I dig love and I want you to know I dig love.

Yes, I want you to know I dig love,
Yes, I want you to know I dig love,
To know I dig love,
Yes, I do,
I dig love. (repeat and fade)

[Siobhan]

I really like I Dig Love. It's a nice fun song, and I love they way George sings it.

[Savoy Truffle]

Go, Kat, go! images/icons/grin.gif

[Hari's Chick]

For today, Learning How to Love You...a good anthem for the world these days.

[FPSHOT]

A lovely love song with one of the best ever guitar solo's by George on acoustic/Spanish guitar.

[FPSHOT]

A good one for today may be

Beware Of Darkness

[Savoy Truffle]

Yes, I would say that one is good for today since it seems the darkness is upon us. "Greedy leaders to take us where we should not go?"

Also one of George's most beautiful ballads too, I think.

[FPSHOT]

Today another ballad, with some very nice lyrics of a wise man, who now is looking at the world and probably doesn't like what's going on.

This is from an album which is hardly discussed but is different from other Hari albums whereas the combination of piano and the little amount of instruments used gives a very close feeling.

Scan not a friend with a microscopic glass
You know his faults, now let the foibles pass
Life is one long enigma, my friend
So read on, read on, the answer's at the end

Don't be so hard on the ones that you love
It's the ones that you love we think so little of
Don't be so hard on the ones that you need
It's the ones that you need we think so little of

The speech of flowers excels the flowers of speech
But what's often in your heart, is the hardest thing to reach
And life is one long mystery, my friend
So live on, live on, the answer's at the end

Don't be so hard on the ones that you love
It's the ones that you love we think so little of
Don't be so hard on the ones that you need
It's the ones that you need we think so little of

Don't be so hard on the ones that you love
It's the ones that you love we think so little of
Don't be so hard on the ones that you need
It's the ones that you need we think so little of

Oh, we think so little of the ones that we love, sometimes
Isn't it a pity how we hurt
The ones that we love the most of all
The ones we shouldn't hurt at all

You know my faults, now let the foibles pass
'Cause life is one long enigma, my friend
Live on, live on, the answer's at the end

Don't be so hard on the ones that you love
It's the ones that you love we think so little of
Don't be so hard on the ones that you need
It's the ones that you need we think so little of

Don't be so hard on the ones that you love
It's the ones that you love we think so little of
Don't be so hard on the ones that you need
It's the ones that you need we think so little of

The ones that we love
We hurt the most of all, sometimes
And isn't it a pity how
We hurt the ones that we love (fade)

Instruments & additional info.:
Drums Jim Keltner
Bass Paul Stallworth
Piano David Foster
Organ Gary Wright
Guitar & Vocals George Harrison
Percussion Norm Kinney
String Arrangement David Foster

[Hari's Chick]

Great, great choice. Extra Texture is such an awesome album, and too often overlooked. I think of that song so often, too.
George gave us great goals!

For today, The Day the World Gets Round. Great message...George uses his voice in a dramatic way here, too.

[taxgirl]

Good choice HC.
From the album that used to be on my record player all the time:

The day the world gets 'round
to understanding where it is,
Using all it's found,
to help each other, hand in hand

The day the world gets 'round
to understanding where it's gone
Losing so much ground
killing each other, hand in hand
Such foolishness in man
I want no part of their plan - OH NO

If you're the destructive kind
Now I'm working from day to day
As I don't want to be like you
I look for the pure of heart
And the ones that have made a start,

But Lord, there are just a few
who bow before you,
in silence they pray,

Oh how they pray for the day the
world gets 'round

Using all they've found
To help each other, hand in hand

The Day The World Gets 'Round

[Hari's Chick]

Let's do another off the same album then! images/icons/smile.gif
How about the title track, "Living in the Material World".
I love this one, with the break in tempo which also appears in the new Brainwashed title track. It is used to empahsize spirit in both.

[Savoy Truffle]

Great choice HC! I really love this song. I didn't realize the break in tempo represented spirit. Makes a meaningful comparison with Brainwashed. Love his slide and the ending of the song too. And "It's a comedy song with a few jokes in case you didn't notice!" graemlins/smile1.gif

[bearkat77]

Nice choice, HC. One of my favorites from his early solo career.

Living In The Material World

I'm living in the material world,
Living in the material world.
Can't say what I'm doing here
But I hope to see much clearer,
After living in the material world.

I got born into the material world.
Getting worn out in the material world.
Use my body like a car,
Taking me both near and far.
Met my friends all in the material world.

Met them all there in the material world.
John and Paul here in the material world.
Though we started out quite poor,
We got 'Richie' on a tour,
Got caught up in the material world.

From the Spiritual Sky,
Such sweet memories have I
To the Spiritual Sky
How I pray, yes I pray
That I won't get lost or go astray.

As I'm fated for the material world,
Get frustrated in the material world.
Senses never gratified,
Only swelling like a tide,
That could drown me in the material world.

From the Spiritual Sky,
Such sweet memories have I
To the Spiritual Sky
How I pray, yes I pray
That I won't get lost or go astray.

While I'm living in the material world,
Not much 'giving' in the material world.
Got a lot of work to do,
Try to get a message through
And get back out of this material world.

I'm living in the material world,
Living in the material world,
I hope to get out of this place
By the LORD SRI KRSNA'S GRACE,
My salvation from the material world.

[Hari's Chick]

Reading "I, Me, Mine", I came across this reference in the familiar "It's What You Value"...

"Someone's driving a six-wheeler

which is a reference to the six wheeled Elf Tyrrell Formula One recing car that appeared in 1976/77."

Here is a nice site with pictures of this car, which was 'new' at the time. You can see why George and others were so impressed, when you can compare it with others at the time.

http://www.zoompics.com/1977f1.htm

So, song of today, "It's What You Value". images/icons/smile.gif

[SingingOm]

Originally Posted By Hari's Chick:
Reading "I, Me, Mine", I came across this reference in the familiar "It's What You Value"...

"Someone's driving a six-wheeler

which is a reference to the six wheeled Elf Tyrrell Formula One recing car that appeared in 1976/77."

Here is a nice site with pictures of this car, which was 'new' at the time. You can see why George and others were so impressed, when you can compare it with others at the time.

http://www.zoompics.com/1977f1.htm

So, song of today, "It's What You Value". images/icons/smile.gif <font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Thanks HC, thats a really cool site. graemlins/thumbsup2.gif

[FPSHOT]

Amazing, that six wheeler.

It's What You Value can stay as song of the day.

Someone's driving a 450
And his friends are so wild
They're still in their stick shifties
But they feel they have much more style
But I've found . . .

It's all up to what you value
Down to where you are
It all swings on the pain you've gone through
Getting where you are

It's all up to what you value
In your motor car
It all rests on what it's cost you
Getting where you are
It's what you value

Someone's driving a 6-wheeler
Seems the world is all blurred
Knows he's in a show stealer
With a sound that's uncompared
And I've found

It's all up to what you value
Down to where you are
It all swings on the pain you're gone through
Getting where you are

It's all up to what you value
In your motor car
It all rests on what it cost's you
Getting where you are
It's what you value.

[Legs]

Unless you have the original Songs by George Harrison, you will only find this song on bootlegs, a shame really.
I do think that this is one of the better george songs from the 80's at least till Cloud Nine.

Yes great slide guitar throughout the song.The serene music, works well with the lyircs of finding Krishna and kissing it all goodbye, (the material world). But I admit I never really looked into the lyrics of the song to deeply. Shame on Warner for not giving this song a chance to be heard by a greater audience.

[taxgirl]

Sat Singing..., such a wonderful song! It comforts me when I'm down, it makes me even feel better when I feel good..
Can't just listen to it once. I always push the repeat button images/icons/smile.gif

graemlins/thumbsup2.gif *Great choice!

[FPSHOT]

SITTING AS THE NOONDAY SUN
SHINES HIGH UP IN A CLEAR BLUE SKY.
WHILE WARMING ME I DRIFT AWAY
NO MEM'RIES OF THE TIMES GONE BY.

OH, THE MOMENT THAT I LOSE MY MIND,
YOU COME INTO MY HEART AND SAY
I'M ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU TO LOVE,
SURRENDER TO ME, LET ME STAY-AY-AY.
OO-OO -

OO-OO, DU, DU, DU, DU, DU, DU, DU.

SINKING DEEPER STILL INSIDE,
I FEEL AWAKENED FROM MY DREAMS.
RESTING IN SOME GOLDEN FLOW,
BECOMING PART OF YOU IT SEEMS.

NOTHING SEPARATES MY LIFE
FROM THAT WHICH WE HAVE CALLED OUR GOAL,
IT'S ALL IN THIS EXTERNAL WORLD
AS RESULTS FROM DEEP WITHIN MY SOUL-OUL-OUL.
OO-OO -

OO-OO, DU, DU, DU, DU, DU, DU, DU.

OO-OO, DU, DU, DU, DU, DU, DU, DU.

AS I OPEN UP MY EYES,
THE SKY HAS CHANGED INTO A GLOW.
MY SENSE OF TIME HAD DISAPPEARED,
I SEE THE SUN HAS SUNKEN LOW.

I FEEL SUCH JOY AND CALL YOUR NAME,
YOU'RE EV'RYTHING MY EYES COULD SEE.
I'LL GLADLY KISS IT ALL GOODBYE,
STAY EVER IN YOUR COMPANY-NY-NY.
OO-OO -

OO-OO, DU, DU, DU, DU, DU, DU, DU.

OO-OO, SRI KRISHNA,
DU, DU, DU, DU, DU, DU, DU.

SAT SINGING.
SAT, SAT.

[Hari's Chick]

This is a wonderful choice, one of my very favorite Harrisongs. images/icons/smile.gif

Sat Sing is George's pun on the Hindu tradition of Satsang. Here is a good link talking about Satsang~
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acropolis/8891/

We have this at SRF. Amazing, some devotees who have occassionally even been at satsang with the president of SRF, and passed their notes along...just wonderful, loving, insightful and pointed information. In fact, in India, SRF is called YSS~ Yogoda Satsang Society. images/icons/smile.gif

[FPSHOT]

A Beautiful site and here

http://www.geocities.com/Athens/8107/sats.html

is a nice story about Satsang which I took of your link, it regards 'lotus feet' from a person who does not talk much but writes a lot.

[FPSHOT]

Today I say

Sat Singing

One of the 'rejected', and as I have said before, just those are considered by many Hari Fans as the best of George's eightees songs.

Lovely slide guitar and the company of Willie Weeks, Ray Cooper, Neil Larsen and Jim Keltner is a guarantee for musical quality.

Strange still that these fantastic recordings remain rather silent and seem to disappear to the bootleg audience.

[friar-park]

Sat Singing is the song that got me through the first few months after George died. I was hoping that it would show up on Brainwashed along with Flying Hour and Every Grain of Sand.

[bearkat77]

One of my favorites of George's is "You". Originally written for Ronnie Spector in 1971, George re-worked it for his Extra Texture LP. The words are relatively simple but the meaning of them is what gets me.

You

(one, two,
one, two, three, four)

I, I love, love,
And I, and I love you.
Oh you, you, yeah you.

And you, you, love, love,
And you, yes you, you love me.
Yeah you, you, yeah you.

And when I'm holding you
What a feeling.
Seems so good to be true,
That I'm telling you all
That I must be dreaming.

And I, and I, I love you,
Oh you, oh you, yeah you.

And when I'm holding you
What a feeling.
Seems so good to be true,
That I'm telling you all
That I must be dreaming.

Now I, oh I, I love, love,
And I, yeah I, I love you, I love you.
Oh you, you, oh you.

Oh, you know that I love you, oh oh oh,
Oh, you know that I love you, I love you,
I, I said I love you.

[Hari's Chick]

Oh, great choice! Yes, it is simple but profound. George's voice is so sweet here. And that smile on the picture single isn't bad either!!! images/icons/wink.gif

[beatlebangs1964]

You! I love that song! It is proof positive you don't need a lot of words to deliver a powerful message.

And yeah, the smile is great. So is that HAIR! I love the song!

[beatlebangs1964]

This is my personal favorite from the Beatle years, this one and "Here Comes the Sun."

I WANT TO TELL YOU

I want to tell you
my head is filled with things to say.
When you're here,
all those words, they seem to slip away.

When I get near you
The games begin to drag me down.
It's all right
I'll make you maybe next time around.

But if I seem to act unkind
It's only me, it's not my mind.
That is confusing things.

I want to tell you
I feel hung up and I don't know why
I don't mind, I can wait forever,
I've got time.

Sometimes I wish I knew you well
Then I could speak my mind and tell you
Maybe you'd understand.

I want to tell you
I feel hung up and I don't know why
I don't mind, I could wait forever,
I've got time, I've got time.

[beatlebangs1964]

I think this is a very intense, profound song.

SEE YOURSELF

It's easier to tell a lie than it is to tell the truth.
It's easier to kill a fly than it is to turn it loose.
It's easier to criticize somebody else
Than to see yourself.

It's easier to give a sigh and be like all the rest
Who stand around and crucify you while you do your best
It's easier to see the books upon the shelf
Than to see yourself.

It's easier to hurt someone and make them cry
Than it is to dry their eyes.
I got tired of fooling around with other people's lies
Rather I'd find someone that's true.

It's easier to say you won't than it is to feel you can
It's easier to drag your feet than it is to be a man
It's easier to look at someone else's wealth
Than to see yourself.

[FPSHOT]

Today I say

Life Itself

There are many real George songs, but this one really could be an advertisement on 'what is George Harrison'

Why?

I want to tell you; Describe George in a few words and you have like
- guitars
- religion
- quality composing
- love
- harmony

So - guitars, again the overwelming sound of the various guitars used in a song, the acoustics, the slide, the electric, it's all there

So - religion, it is directed to the 'you' and he sais it so well, which today's songwriter would come up with 'You are the breath of life itself, oh yes you are', or 'They call you Christ, Vsnu, Buddha, Jehovah, Our Lord. You are, Govindam, Bismillah, Creator of All.

Quality composing - the whole of the song, the combination of the instruments, the backing vocals, the simple but lovely oeh's, the slide guitar that leads through the song

Love - change a few words or leave a few out and it is wonderful love song you can sing to anyone you love. How many have heard this song in the beginning thinking the 'you' was Olivia, or Dhani.

Harmony - just listen and you will know what I mean.


You are the One
You are my love
You send the rain and bring the sun
You stand alone and speak the truth
You are the breath of life itself, oh yes you are
You are the One

You're in my dream
I hold you there in high esteem
I need you more each step I take
You are the love in life itself, oh yes you are
You are the One

You are the one that I'd die for
And you're all that is real
You are the essence of that which
We taste, touch and feel

You are the One
No matter what
You are the real love that I've got
You are my friend and when life's through
You are the light in death itself, oh yes are
You are the One

They call you Christ, Vsnu, Buddha, Jehovah,
Our Lord
You are, Govindam, Bismillah, Creator of All

You are the One
No matter what
You are the real love that I've got
You are my friend and when life's through
You are the light in death itself, oh yes are
You are the One
You are my love
You send the rain and bring the sun
You stand alone and speak the truth
You are the breath of life itself, oh yes you are
You are the breath of life itself, oh yes you are
You are the One

[bearkat77]

Nice choice, FPSHOT. The organ part definitely has that bluesy sound to it.

[Hari's Chick]

Beautiful choice on this sunny Sunday. images/icons/smile.gif

[FPSHOT]

Greece

is today's choice for me

A fresh instrumental with the tittle of a very nice country to spend a holiday.

[taxgirl]

Greece..., played it this morning on my way to work (before I read this images/icons/smile.gif ), the sun was shining and I was thinking about this very nice holiday I once had there images/icons/cool.gif

[FPSHOT]

Today

Deep Blue

a lovely acoustic song

[Hari's Chick]

A beautiful song and choice~

When the sunshine is not enough
To make me feel bright
It's got me suffering in the darkness
That's so easy come by on the road-side
Of one long life-time

It's got me deep blue
You know I'm deep blue

When you stand there, watch tired bodies
Full of sickness and pain
To show you just how helpless you really are
When you get down to the truth
It hurts me

It's got me deep blue
You know I'm deep blue

When I think of the life I'm living
Pray God help me; give me your light
So I can love you and understand
This repetition that keeps me here
Feeling deep blue

It's got me deep blue
You know I'm deep blue

[FPSHOT]

A Wilbury song is in a way always a Harrisong;

So, I would say

Inside Out

[taxgirl]

graemlins/clap2.gif *Great video!

[FPSHOT]

was just watching that. I just noticed Bob does the middle part finger picking guitar bits.

[taxgirl]

Yeah, that's funny, I think Bob is so happy because he remembers what to sing images/icons/smile.gif , I can't see the lyrics on the floor in front of him images/icons/wink.gif Though he does know the refrain by head...
As I told in another topic, I always have to laugh because his hat is singing in the microphone images/icons/smile.gif

[Legs]

Inside Out is very much a Harrisong, lyric wise and when it comes to the bridge, when George begins to sing "Be carefull where you walking.." That's my favourite part of the song. But the whole song is great.

[Savoy Truffle]

Yes. Great little song. I think the lyrics are also very much a Harrisong. The bridge is my favourite part of the song too.

And the video of course, also great. So many little funny things in it with George and Bob.

So I guess Bob is famous then, for forgetting lyrics! images/icons/wink.gif

[Hari's Chick]

Originally Posted By taxgirl:
graemlins/clap2.gif *Great video!<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Oh yeah...many nice shots of George in those soft looking blue jeans... graemlins/inlove1.gif

[Savoy Truffle]

Oh, yes! graemlins/heart1.gif

[FPSHOT]

Originally Posted By Savoy Truffle:
The bridge is my favourite part of the song too.
<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">The bridge graemlins/thinker.gif

Ah, you mean 'badge' graemlins/lightbulb.gif *

Yeah, specially in the video, the George badge. See he first says something to Bob (watch this Bob, showtime Bob, stay awake Bob, Bob it's Inside Out, not Twist and Shout) and then goes to the mike and does his little show.

[ Apr 04, 2003, 09:52 PM: Message Edited By: FPSHOT ]

[FPSHOT]

Yeah I read the hat bit. His mouth does move but does he really join in the 'harmony' vocals?

[taxgirl]

It looks like it. The others are looking/laughing at him like: hope Bob remembers.... graemlins/laugh2.gif

[bearkat77]

One of the best songs from Travelling Wilburys Vol. 3. The video does have its moments too.

Inside Out

Look out your window.
That grass ain't green,
It's kinda yellow.
See what I mean?
Look up your chimney.
The sky ain't blue,
It's kinda yellow.
You know it's true.
(It's so hard to figure what it's all about)

When your outsides in (inside out)
And your downsides up. (upside down)
Yeah, your upsides right. (rightside up)
Yeah, don't it make you wanna twist and shout
When you're inside out.

Look down your drain pipe.
What color do you see?
It's got to be yellow,
Don't try to fool me.
(And don't it make you wanna twist and shout)

When your outsides in (inside out)
And your downsides up. (upside down)
Yeah, your upsides right. (rightside up)
Yeah, don't it make you wanna twist and shout
When you're inside out.

Be careful where you're walking,
You might step in something rough.
Be careful where you're talking,
And saying all that stuff.
Take care when you are breathing
Something's funny in the air.
And somethings I'm not saying
'Bout what's happening out there.
It's inside out.

Look into the future
With your mystic crystal ball.
See if it ain't yellow.
See if it's there at all.
(Ain't no shadow or a doubt)
(Don't it make you wanna twist and shout)

When your outsides in (inside out)
And your downsides up. (upside down)
Yeah, your upsides right. (rightside up)
Yeah, don't it make you wanna twist and shout
When you're inside out.
(Inside out)
(Right side up)
Yeah, don't it make you wanna twist and shout
When you're inside out.
Inside out,
Inside out.

[Savoy Truffle]

Originally posted by FPSHOT:
Quote:
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Originally Posted By Savoy Truffle:
The bridge is my favourite part of the song too.

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The bridge graemlins/thinker.gif

Ah, you mean 'badge' graemlins/lightbulb.gif
<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Yes...whoops! I stand corrected! images/icons/smile.gif

I'd been reading Legs' post immediately before! images/icons/wink.gif (At least, that's my excuse, anyway!)

Yeah, and until you mentioned it, I didn't really notice George saying something to Bob! Any one or all of those things you said could apply to Bob! images/icons/grin.gif Ha, ha..

[ Apr 05, 2003, 11:55 AM: Message Edited By: Savoy Truffle ]

[Hari's Chick]

A nice song to begin the week with~ "It Is He (Jai Sri Krishna)"

It Is "He" (Jai Sri Krishna)

Jai krishna jai krishna krishna
Jai krishna jai sri krishna
Jai radhé jai radhé radhé
Jai radhé jai sri radhé
Jai krishna jai krishna krishna
Jai krishna jai sri krishna
Jai radhé jai radhé radhé
Jai radhé jai sri radhé

He whose eyes have seen
What our lives have been
And who we really are
It is 'He'
Jai sri krishna

He whose sweetness flows
To anyone of those
That cares to look His way
See His smile
Jai sri radhé

He who is complete
Three worlds at His feet
Cause of every star
It is 'He'
Jai sri krishna

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

When George sings "Three worlds at His feet" he is refering to this aspect of Hindu belief, regarding Lord Krishna...

"three worlds: The three worlds of existence, triloka, are the primary hierarchical divisions of the cosmos. 1) Bhuloka: "Earth world," the physical plane. 2) Antarloka: "Inner or in-between world," the subtle or astral plane. 3) Sivaloka: "World of Siva," and of the Gods and highly evolved souls; the causal plane, also called Karanaloka."

[FPSHOT]

Nice and cheerful song.

I love the chord changes, they - again - are not often done that way.

[FPSHOT]

How about

Love You To

A very up-tempo Indian recording from 1966

Each day just goes so fast
I turn around, it's past
You don't get time to hang a sign on me

Love me while you can
Before I'm a dead old man

A lifetime is so short
A new one can't be bought
But what you've got means such a lot to me

Make love all day long
Make love singing songs
Make love all day long
Make love singing songs

There's people standing 'round
Who'll screw you in the ground
They'll fill you in with all their sins, you'll see

I'll make love to you
If you want me to

[Hari's Chick]

Okay, how many of us vinyl era girls wore the lp white over those last two lines? images/icons/wink.gif Repeat, repeat, repeat....

Great choice images/icons/smile.gif

[Siobhan]

Great song. graemlins/thumbsup1.gif *Certainly conjures up some nice images for the ladies! graemlins/wink1.gif

[Savoy Truffle]

Well, I'll certainly second what you've both said, Siobhan and HC! images/icons/grin.gif

I've always liked this song and the last two lines have always been my favourite! graemlins/wink3.gif

[FPSHOT]

OK ladies, dreaming time is over and we move to another song for today, although one may have some fascinating thoughts on this one too.

I'd Have You Anytime

The opening song of thé album, with EC coming in with his guitar, lovely lyrics and such a nice melody.

Let me in here, I know I've been here
Let me into your heart
Let me know you, let me show you
Let me roll it to you
All I have is yours
All you see is mine
And I'm glad to hold you in my arms
I'd have you anytime

Let me say it, let me play it
Let me lay it on you
Let me know you, let me show you
Let me grow upon you
Let me in here, I know I've been here
Let me into your heart

[Siobhan]

The All Things Must Pass album is full of beautiful songs, this one especilly. Great choice!

[Hari's Chick]

Originally Posted By FPSHOT:
although one may have some fascinating thoughts on this one too.

<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">You know us so well... images/icons/wink.gif

I think this one is maybe George's most beautiful love song.

[Savoy Truffle]

Yes, you do know us so well FPSHOT! George's vocals on the first few opening lines get me everytime. His voice is just so...so...."sigh"

[FPSHOT]

Today the song that comes to mind is

What Is Life

it's been here before, but still

[motherTheresa]

Originally Posted By FPSHOT:
Today the song that comes to mind is

What Is Life

it's been here before, but still<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">oh, how i LOVE this song! graemlins/thumbsup1.gif *

i never tire of hearing it....and it's a nice

LONG song, too. you know how some songs you love

seem to end too quickly? love the guitar work...

one of my fave solo george songs.

[Magill]

Originally Posted By motherTheresa:
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Originally Posted By FPSHOT:
Today the song that comes to mind is

What Is Life

it's been here before, but still<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">oh, how i LOVE this song! graemlins/thumbsup1.gif *

i never tire of hearing it....and it's a nice

LONG song, too. you know how some songs you love

seem to end too quickly? love the guitar work...

one of my fave solo george songs.</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">*nail* graemlins/hammer2.gif *head*

For me, this song is right up there with "Something"...and that really says something! images/icons/grin.gif

[ Apr 09, 2003, 09:49 PM: Message Edited By: Magill ]

[FPSHOT]

A Spiritual day, so a spritual song

The Inner Light

There was some talk about Raga Marwa and a link to Blue Jay Way is mentioned. But, even though Ravi has done various Raga's, what I hear at the start of Raga Marwa directly reminds me of The Inner Light.

[lennonluvr9]

I love the Inner Light! It's got sucha different feel to it! When I first heard it, I was blown away by it images/icons/smile.gif I think it's great! images/icons/grin.gif

[Hari's Chick]

Originally Posted By motherTheresa:
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Originally Posted By FPSHOT:
Today the song that comes to mind is

What Is Life

it's been here before, but still<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">oh, how i LOVE this song! graemlins/thumbsup1.gif *

</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">me too images/icons/smile.gif

[Hari's Chick]

Originally Posted By FPSHOT:

The Inner Light

There was some talk about Raga Marwa and a link to Blue Jay Way is mentioned. But, even though Ravi has done various Raga's, what I hear at the start of Raga Marwa directly reminds me of The Inner Light.<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">I'm STILL awaiting on winmx!!

[Savoy Truffle]

Wow, What is Life, such a joyous and infectious song! I love it too!

And The Inner Light is a very lovely and calming song!

[Magill]

Ahhh, yes. The Inner Light. My belly dancing music. graemlins/wink3.gif

[friar-park]

[/qb][/QUOTE]I'm STILL awaiting on winmx!![/QB][/QUOTE]

If you're referring to Raga Marwa, I have it on Winmx now.

[Magill]

Whenever I play What Is Life on my pc, I put the headphones on and play it several times..over & over again. So my daughter doesn't think I'm nuts..or rather, more crazy than she thinks I am already. graemlins/wink3.gif

[Hari's Chick]

Originally Posted By friar-park:
[/qb]<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">I'm STILL awaiting on winmx!![/QUOTE]

If you're referring to Raga Marwa, I have it on Winmx now.[/QB][/QUOTE]

Aww, thanks!! I tried to d/l it, but it couldn't find you! Bad, bad winmx!! images/icons/wink.gif

Do you think you could send it to me in email as an attachment...that would be so cool! images/icons/smile.gif

[Hari's Chick]

Originally Posted By Magill:
Ahhh, yes. The Inner Light. My belly dancing music. graemlins/wink3.gif <font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Oh, that's so true!! Cool cuz I was just looking at How to Belly Dance videos graemlins/tut.gif graemlins/tut.gif &lt;---bad pun images/icons/wink.gif

[Hari's Chick]

For today's Harrisong...Brainwashed images/icons/smile.gif We haven't had too many songs of the day off the new cd, so this is a great start. images/icons/smile.gif

[FPSHOT]

Originally Posted By Magill:
Whenever I play What Is Life on my pc, I put the headphones on and play it several times..over & over again.<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">What I like so much about the recording as such, is the combination of the Harrison tambourine and the rest.

It gives such a 'fresh' sound to it all.

[taxgirl]

Originally Posted By Hari's Chick:
For today's Harrisong...Brainwashed images/icons/smile.gif <font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">graemlins/thumbsup2.gif You need one HC?? images/icons/wink.gif

[ Apr 11, 2003, 08:08 AM: Message Edited By: taxgirl ]

[motherTheresa]

Originally Posted By Magill:
Ahhh, yes. The Inner Light. My belly dancing music. graemlins/wink3.gif <font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">unfortunately, my belly dances even without
musical accompaniment! graemlins/bouncing3.gif

[motherTheresa]

Originally Posted By Hari's Chick:
For today's Harrisong...Brainwashed images/icons/smile.gif We haven't had too many songs of the day off the new cd, so this is a great start. images/icons/smile.gif <font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">great song, Hari's Chick! graemlins/clap2.gif * graemlins/clap2.gif *

i love the humor "even got my grandma when she
was working for the mob", the wisdom "you are
existence, knowledge, bliss", and how the tempo
changes to the indian music(lovely) to the
peaceful namah parvati close.

as you can see by my avatar & signature-i'm
quite the brainwashed fan! graemlins/inlove1.gif

[Hari's Chick]

Originally Posted By taxgirl:
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Originally Posted By Hari's Chick:
For today's Harrisong...Brainwashed images/icons/smile.gif <font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">graemlins/thumbsup2.gif You need one HC?? images/icons/wink.gif </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Yes, yes...to get my mind off those racey pics!! graemlins/laugh2.gif graemlins/laugh2.gif graemlins/laugh2.gif

[taxgirl]

Originally Posted By Hari's Chick:
Yes, yes...to get my mind off those racey pics!! graemlins/laugh2.gif graemlins/laugh2.gif graemlins/laugh2.gif <font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">hehehe you mean your "dirty mind" graemlins/wink2.gif

[FPSHOT]

Yes, Brainwashed is a good choice, because of the tittle and the way of producing, really Hari, many artists who try to play Harrisongs always have problems with the chords and the in-between tempo changes

[Magill]

Originally Posted By motherTheresa:
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Originally Posted By Magill:
Ahhh, yes. The Inner Light. My belly dancing music. graemlins/wink3.gif <font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">unfortunately, my belly dances even without
musical accompaniment! graemlins/bouncing3.gif </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">I hear ya, girlfriend! Actually, I should have said, "my bellies dancing" song. graemlins/laugh3.gif

[ Apr 11, 2003, 04:41 PM: Message Edited By: Magill ]

[friar-park]

Originally Posted By Hari's Chick:
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Originally Posted By friar-park:
<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">I'm STILL awaiting on winmx!!</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">If you're referring to Raga Marwa, I have it on Winmx now.[/QB][/QUOTE]

Aww, thanks!! I tried to d/l it, but it couldn't find you! Bad, bad winmx!! images/icons/wink.gif

Do you think you could send it to me in email as an attachment...that would be so cool! images/icons/smile.gif [/QB][/QUOTE]

I'm trying to send it to you via e-mail, but it is large and your mailbox keeps rejecting it. I converted it to a smaller file and sent it. If that doesn't work PM me when you see I'm here, and I'll get winmx running on my end. Or send me your address and I'll send ya a cd-r.

[FPSHOT]

For today, from a very sunny Rotterdam, my song is

Here Comes The Sun

share your views on this one.

It actually was the start of many acoustic based songs that George did. This one came through in the Abbey Road concept album with a lot of orchestra, but like Miss O'dell, Apple Scruffs and some others, he knew his way with the simple acoustic songs.

[Hari's Chick]

graemlins/clap3.gif Here Comes the Sun was my very first favorite song, when I was four, and didn't even know about the Beatles. Amazingly, years later, and through no soliciting on my part (honest) it became my son's favorite song when he was maybe around two and a half. So, it is very special to me. (It also got me through a lot of stormy weather as a teen.)

Oh, another thought...George looks really sexy at the Prince's Trust singing this, too!!

Doo ~n~ do doo graemlins/music1.gif

[FPSHOT]

Originally Posted By Hari's Chick:
Oh, another thought...George looks really sexy at the Prince's Trust singing this, too!!<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">yes he does graemlins/eyebrows.gif

[FPSHOT]

Today my suggestion is to get Gone Troppo album in the air again and because - again - a nice sunny day in Rotterdam, a song of good harmonies and sunny atmosphere is good for the B&B.

(Yeah) You, I really really love you
Nobody else will do
That's why I love you
That's why, why, why

(Yeah) You, I really really love you
Nobody else will do
That's why I love you
That's why, why, why

Well babe you know I love you so
I'd pay the world if you could know
And when I see, you're comin' down the street
My heart skips (a) beat

You, I really really need you
But yet you play me for a fool
Why do you do me like you do, do, do
(Yeah)

Well babe you know I love you so
I'd pay the world if you could know
And when I see, you're comin' down the street
My heart skips (a) beat

You, I really really need you
But yet you play me for a fool
Why do you do me like you do
Why do you do me like you do
Why, why

Instruments & additional info.:
Henry Spinetti Drums
Herbie Flowers Bass
Mike Moran Keyboards
Ray Cooper Feet, Fender Rhodes, Glockenspiel
George Harrison, Willie Greene, Bobby King and Pico Pena - Vocals and Backing Vocals

[SingingOm]

Yeah, I think I'll be playing Gone Troppo at some point today. images/icons/smile.gif * Is Henry Spinetti any relation to Victor?

[FPSHOT]

I don't believe there is a direct relation.

Here is some good info on Henry

http://www.procolharum.com/procolhs.htm

who worked with many artists. EC, Procal Harum, Paul Macca, Gerry Rafferty (on Baker Street)

Here is an overview

http://www3.justnet.ne.jp/~duka/rock/discography/henryspinetti.html

[ Apr 13, 2003, 02:55 AM: Message Edited By: FPSHOT ]

[Legs]

Just because it is the song of the day, I will get my Gone Tropo Lp out of the closet, and give I Really Love You yet another chance, but so far I can't really get into the song. Not a favourite of mine really.

[SingingOm]

Originally Posted By FPSHOT:
I don't believe there is a direct relation.

Here is some good info on Henry

http://www.procolharum.com/procolhs.htm

who worked with many artists. EC, Procal Harum, Paul Macca, Gerry Rafferty (on Baker Street)

Here is an overview

http://www3.justnet.ne.jp/~duka/rock/discography/henryspinetti.html<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Thanks for the links FPSHOT. Victor and Henry were born in the same town, so maybe...

[FPSHOT]

Now you mention that, it can very well be, because both have Italian papa and Welsh Mom.

Here is some on Victor

http://articles.absoluteelsewhere.net/Articles/victor_spinneti.html

by a Siobhan Roberts

See one of the parts about George;
"The Beatles had seen a show I was in, Oh! What a Lovely War -- it caused a bit of sensation -- and George Harrison said, 'Oh, Vic. You've got to be in our film. If you're not in our film, me Mom won't come because she fancies you.'

[Siobhan]

Originally Posted By FPSHOT:


by a Siobhan Roberts

<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">No relation! graemlins/wink1.gif *

I like I Really Love You. The harmonies are great, and I always like it when George does something a bit different. Not one of his greatest songs perhaps, but still kind of sweet.

[FPSHOT]

I agree, it was like a thingie they prably enjoyed doing in the studio.

Simon Leng writes;
At least 10 separate voices are recorded and mixed with great clarity. With no guitars, this is a unique item in Harrison's body of work, and it's a charming return trip to more innocent days.

[old_moon_shining]

Originally Posted By Siobhan:
I always like it when George does something a bit different. Not one of his greatest songs <font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Not one of my favourites either. But different. I have listened to Gone Troppo many many times back then and it has a lot to recommend it. Not as good as Cloud 9 and Brainwashed but good listening all the same.

[ Apr 13, 2003, 04:11 PM: Message Edited By: old_moon_shining ]

[Savoy Truffle]

Originally posted by FPSHOT:
this is a unique item in Harrison's body of work, and it's a charming return trip to more innocent days. <font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Yes it is! I really like I Really Love You. Maybe not a masterpiece but definitely a fun listen. Love the footsteps too!

[ Apr 13, 2003, 08:13 PM: Message Edited By: Savoy Truffle ]

[Hari's Chick]

I graemlins/heart2.gif this song!

[Savoy Truffle]

Originally posted by Magill:
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Originally Posted By motherTheresa:

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Originally Posted By Magill:
Ahhh, yes. The Inner Light. My belly dancing music. graemlins/wink3.gif
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unfortunately, my belly dances even without
musical accompaniment! graemlins/bouncing3.gif
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I hear ya, girlfriend! Actually, I should have said, "my bellies dancing" song. graemlins/laugh3.gif

<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Ahhh, but those belly dancing moves are supposed to be good at 'reducing' the bellies images/icons/wink.gif

[Hari's Chick]

a song 'just for today'...would be
graemlins/music1.gif If Not for You graemlins/music1.gif

[FPSHOT]

I support that.

From the magnificanto album which states that All Things Must Pass, well if he sais it, it probably must be.

In this one I do hope George did not think there was too much echo. There is, but it goes with the song. The mouth organ really belongs here as well.

A touch of Nature.

[Siobhan]

One of my favourite songs by George (although it was written by Bob Dylan). His voice on this is just beautiful.

[Savoy Truffle]

I absolutely adore George's version of If Not For You!

[taxgirl]

Imagine graemlins/thinker.gif

Great song, great lyrics...., heard them before images/icons/wink.gif

I want to tell you
My head is filled with things to say
When you're here
All those words they seem to slip away

[beatlebangs1964]

That is my favorite Harrison composition during the Beatle years. It is without a doubt my favorite song on Revolver and remains one of my all time favorite songs to this day.

I Want to Tell You is, in a manner of speaking the story of my life. I really, really, really, REALLY love that song!

[lennonluvr9]

I want to tell you is a sweet song! It's got such a good beat to it images/icons/smile.gif

[Hari's Chick]

Originally Posted By beatlebangs1964:
That is my favorite Harrison composition during the Beatle years. It is without a doubt my favorite song on Revolver and remains one of my all time favorite songs to this day.

I Want to Tell You is, in a manner of speaking the story of my life. I really, really, really, REALLY love that song!<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">I remember your mentioning this, BB, & now when I hear it I always think of you!!! My buddie at Links! images/icons/smile.gif

[Magill]

While that is a great song, I would have thought someone would request "Taxman" for today.

[old_moon_shining]

Very beautiful song FPSHOT. Nice choice.

[FPSHOT]

Today, I was thinking if

I Want To Tell You

whilst listening to parts of 'Revolver'

Imagine, this song dates from a 1966 album.

The harmony vocals,
The piano,
The bass
George's vocal
graemlins/clap2.gif

I want to tell you
My head is filled with things to say
When you're here
All those words they seem to slip away

When I get near you
The games begin to drag me down
It's all right
I'll make you maybe next time around

But if I seem to act unkind
It's only me, it's not my mind
That is confusing things

I want to tell you
I feel hung up and I don't know why
I don't mind
I could wait forever, I've got time

Sometimes I wish I knew you well
Then I could speak my mind and tell
Maybe you'd understand

I want to tell you
I feel hung up and I don't know why
I don't mind
I could wait forever, I've got time
I've got time
I've got time

[FPSHOT]

OK,

today it is

TAXMAN

a real rocker. I like the way George handled the lyrics throughout the years by changing some at Live performances.

We also have a new member with this nickname, so also a sot of Hello graemlins/wave1.gif to him.

[Rellevart]

I love this song! Great guitar work (and great bass work too if I'm allowed to mention that here images/icons/wink.gif ), interesting harmonies and you're right, FP, it ROCKS. images/icons/smile.gif

[Siobhan]

Great song. A bit of a benchmark for George, as it was the first time he had an opening track on an album, and it was a big step towards him being taken more seriously as a writer.

And I agree, the bass is played particularly well (I think Paul Weller and the Jam might agree with that too! graemlins/wink1.gif *)

[ Apr 16, 2003, 05:05 AM: Message Edited By: Siobhan ]

[Savoy Truffle]

Very good rocking song. Great opener for Revolver too! And George had 3 tracks on this one! images/icons/smile.gif

I also like how he updated the lyrics throughout the years.

[ Apr 16, 2003, 11:58 AM: Message Edited By: Savoy Truffle ]

[bearkat77]

An appropriate song for this time of the year in the US, with yesterday being Tax Day. images/icons/wink.gif

Taxman

© Northern Songs Ltd

One, two, three, four...
Hrmm!
One, two, (one, two, three, four!)

Let me tell you how it will be;
There's one for you, nineteen for me.
'Cause I'm the taxman,
Yeah, I'm the taxman.

Should five percent appear too small,
Be thankful I don't take it all.
'Cause I'm the taxman,
Yeah, I'm the taxman.

(If you drive a car, car;) - I'll tax the street;
(If you try to sit, sit;) - I'll tax your seat;
(If you get too cold, cold;) - I'll tax the heat;
(If you take a walk, walk;) - I'll tax your feet.

Taxman!

'Cause I'm the taxman,
Yeah, I'm the taxman.

Don't ask me what I want it for, (ah-ah, Mister Wilson)
If you don't want to pay some more. (ah-ah, Mister Heath)
'Cause I'm the taxman,
Yeah, I'm the taxman.

Now my advice for those who die, (Taxman)
Declare the p0ennies on your eyes. (Taxman)
'Cause I'm the taxman,
Yeah, I'm the taxman.

And you're working for no one but me.

Taxman!

[beatlebangs1964]

Very a propos and this 1966 classic is a damn good song! graemlins/thumbsup2.gif

[Savoy Truffle]

I will second that, BB! graemlins/yeah.gif

[taxman]

Originally Posted By FPSHOT:


We also have a new member with this nickname, so also a sot of Hello graemlins/wave1.gif to him.<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Well, thank you very much!

I have that nick, because I´ve always loved that song, and since 1999, I even love it more, because I became a taxman!
That´s right, I work for the government, in the taxes area. Please, don´t be too harsh on me graemlins/afraid2.gif

[taxgirl]

Hi taxman, I'm taxgirl, but for a different reason....
I was doing my taxes once and someone said to me: Hey you're the taxgirl! graemlins/yawn3.gif *and explained to me graemlins/sleep1.gif -&gt; taxman -&gt; taxgirl

[Hari's Chick]

For today, the song is Blue Jay Way, about wonderful L.A. images/icons/smile.gif

There is an extra little verse written out in George's own handwriting in "I, Me, Mine" which he didn't use. But it is sweet...

"When I see you at the door
I know your worth waiting for
for the moment that you speak
I know I'd wait here all week"
graemlins/heart2.gif

Our sweet George....

[FPSHOT]

That extra verse is very nice and a pity it did not make the album.

"Please Don't Be Long, Please Don't You Be Very Long"

[Siobhan]

Very nice song. George's vocals have a sort of dream like sound to them. Very relaxing!

[beatlebangs1964]

George Harrison was a gifted poet and a very profound thinker.

Once in an English class, I was asked which poet I most admired and I said George Harrison. That was a completely spontaneous answer. Boy, did the class graemlins/laugh5.gif and I was SO graemlins/blush2.gif graemlins/uh1.gif

[Rellevart]

Never one of my favorites, actually. I don't do "ethereal" very well. images/icons/wink.gif

[FPSHOT]

Move on to

Beware Of Darkness

such a beautiful song, coming from thé album.

I just see him standing there, in NYC, doing this song, the eyebrows so serious like only he can, the band so concentrated on performing, the backing vocals, so good, Leon, so unexpected coming in on vocals but look at him he is so 'inside' the song. And when you think you've seen it all, there comes that fantastic guitar solo, so full of harmony, almost like a violin.

Watch out now, take care
Beware of falling swingers
Dropping all around you
The pain that often mingles
In your fingertips
Beware of darkness

Watch out now, take care
Beware of the thoughts that linger
Winding up inside your head
The hopelessness around you
In the dead of night

Beware of sadness
It can hit you
It can hurt you
Make you sore and what is more
That is not what you are here for

Watch out now, take care
Beware of soft shoe shufflers
Dancing down the sidewalks
As each unconscious sufferer
Wanders aimlessly
Beware of Maya

Watch out now, take care
Beware of greedy leaders
They take you where you should not go
While Weeping Atlas Cedars
They just want to grow, grow and grow
Beware of darkness (beware of darkness)

[ Apr 18, 2003, 07:53 AM: Message Edited By: FPSHOT ]

[Savoy Truffle]

That is a beautiful picture your describe there FPSHOT.

Great song. My favourite version right now is the acoustic demo on the remastered ATMP.

[FPSHOT]

Originally Posted By beatlebangs1964:
....and I am so happy you are the moderator of Crackerbox Palace.
<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Hey, she's not the only one....

Love your words here BB graemlins/smile1.gif

[beatlebangs1964]

Originally Posted By Hari's Chick:
[QUOTE]I remember your mentioning this, BB, & now when I hear it I always think of you!!! My buddie at Links! images/icons/smile.gif <font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Thank you, HC! I feel so honored. That is my favorite song and I am so happy you are the moderator of Crackerbox Palace.

One reason I love this forum so much is I can always count on learning something every time I check it out. I just LOVE this place! graemlins/smile1.gif

[old_moon_shining]

Originally Posted By beatlebangs1964:
[QB].

I was asked which poet I most admired and I said George Harrison. [QB]<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">But you were right graemlins/images/icons/confused.gif * weren't you?
images/icons/wink.gif

[old_moon_shining]

Originally Posted By Savoy Truffle:
That is a beautiful picture your describe there FPSHOT.

Mmmmmm...Yes.

Great song. My favourite version right now is the acoustic demo on the remastered ATMP.

When I got the remastered ATMP and listened to that I just couldn't believe it. So moving.
<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">

[beatlebangs1964]

Moon,

As we all know, George Harrison was a poet and he set his poetry to music and expressed very profound thoughts in a brilliant way. People can relate to what he says. For years, I used to "let George do the talking for me."

Yeah, I still maintain that George Harrison was an outstanding poet. Too bad my then English teacher and classmates thought otherwise. (I just answered naturally and at the time I did not consider the fact that others might not view my answer favorably).

Boy, was I graemlins/blush2.gif graemlins/blush3.gif

And yeah, I agree. I just answered honestly and I maintain that answer to this day.

[beatlebangs1964]

One of my all time favorite songs is Faster. That song makes me feel good all over. I really love it.

[bearkat77]

"Faster" is a great song. George made a rare appearance on bass for this one. Released in the UK back in 1979, it failed to make the charts. If it had been released in the US as a single, I'm sure it would have been a Top 10 hit.

Faster

Chose a life in circuses,
Jumped into the deepest end.
Pushing himself to all extremes,
Made it - people became his friend.

Now they stood and noticed him,
Wanted to be part of it.
Pulled out some poor machinery,
So he worked 'til the pieces fit.

The people were intrigued,
His wife held back her fears.
The headlines gave acclaim,
He'd realized their dreams.

Faster than a bullet from a gun,
He is faster than everyone.
Quicker than the blinking of an eye,
Like a flash you could miss him going by.
No one knows quite how he does it
But it's true they say,
He's the master of going faster.

Now he moved into the space
That the special people share.
Right on the edge of do or die,
Where there is nothing left to spare.

Still the crowds came pouring in,
Some had hoped to see him fail.
Filling their hearts with jealousies,
Crazy people with love so frail.

The people were intrigued,
His wife held back her fears.
The headlines gave acclaim,
He'd realized their dreams.

Faster than a bullet from a gun,
He is faster than everyone.
Quicker than the blinking of an eye,
Like a flash you could miss him going by.
No one knows quite how he does it
But it's true they say,
He's the master of going faster.

No need to wonder why,
His wife held back her fears.
So few have even tried
To realize their dreams.

Faster than a bullet... (repeat chorus)

[Legs]

Great song, even for people not into the racing buisnis. Again some nice slide, very uplifting song. The lyrics could not just apply to racing but also to stardom, or anyone who became famous, has it made, and then gain "friends" just because they are famous, people becoming jealous.

[FPSHOT]

Well said Legs, the lyrics seemed to be about the racing, but when you read them there was so much personal greef in it.

Love the 12 string here too.

[Savoy Truffle]

I always felt this song was a bit autobiographical too. Kind of sad. Great song though.

[FPSHOT]

Today, time for

Heading For The Light

Co-written with Jeff, this one of the Wilbury contributions which is a little more than the acoustic guitars round the kitchen table.

Jim Horn is very present here, as also the backing vocals.

The lyrics refer to Hari's career (my hands were tied, Jokers and fools on either side,
But still I kept on till the worst had gone
Now I see the hole I was in)

I've wandered around with nothing more than time on my hands
I was lost in the night with no sight of you
And at times it was so blue and lonely
Heading for the light

Been close to the edge, hanging by my fingernails
I've rolled and I've tumbled through the roses and the thorns
And I couldn't see the sign that warned me, I'm
Heading for the light

Ooh - I didn't see that big black cloud hanging over me
And when the rain came down I was nearly drowned
I didn't know the mess I was in

My shoes are wearing out from walking down this same highway
I don't see nothing new but I feel a lot of change
And I get the strangest feeling, as I'm
Heading for the light

Ooh - my hands were tied
Jokers and fools on either side
But still I kept on till the worst had gone
Now I see the hole I was in

My shoes are wearing out from walking down this same highway
I don't see nothing new but I feel a lot of change
And I get the strangest feeling, as I'm
Heading for the light

I see the sun ahead, I ain't never looking back
All the dreams are coming true as I think of you
Now there's nothing in the way to stop me
Heading for the light

Now there's nothing in the way to stop me
Heading for the light

[Legs]

Nothing much can go wrong, if you take a Wilbury tune you're about to enjoy some great music. This song however is something more, almost a solo George song, the reason is it's lyrics, again a bit autobiographical.

[old_moon_shining]

Originally Posted By Legs:
almost a solo George song, the reason is it's lyrics, again a bit autobiographical.<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Yes ...

[old_moon_shining]

oops... graemlins/images/icons/blush.gif Double post.

[ Apr 21, 2003, 01:36 AM: Message Edited By: old_moon_shining ]

[old_moon_shining]

Originally Posted By Legs:
almost a solo George song, the reason is it's lyrics, again a bit autobiographical.<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Yes ... Legs I agree.

Does anyone else ever read his lyrics and feel the pain that he has suffered?

[FPSHOT]

Originally Posted By old_moon_shining:
Does anyone else ever read his lyrics and feel the pain that he has suffered?<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Oh yes I do, many examples in his songbook.

But I think he came out of it so strong, he maybe even was the strongest of them.

[Siobhan]

That's what I love about George so much, that his lyrics are so personal. He didn't write lyrics just to make them rhyme, they were written from the heart.

And I agree, he was very strong. He faced many obstacles in his life, and always with dignity.

[old_moon_shining]

From the heart and autobiographical. He even admits that. So strange when you think how private he was and then he just reveals 'all' in his songs.

[darkhorse]

"Heading For The Light" has always been my favorite track from Traveling Wilburys Vol.I besides "Handle With Care", of course, which has become somehow the Wilbury National Anthem or something like that... "Heading For The Light" features an interesting melodic line (in sort of a jumping beat, like "All Those Years Ago"), with all that biographic content that everyone has been mentioning before. I think the element that's present here and in many other George songs, expressed differently of course, is the main concern in George's life... the search for God, and with it, the Wisdom, the total Love and all the spiritual blessings that such a thing could mean. George "heads for the light", and possibly is whole life means a search for the total light, which is God, or the spiritual state that George wanted to reach. He did reach it, with his music, his heart and his soul, while living in this world... and now he is with God (whichever religion you may support), he's part of everything, and perhaps, he is the Light, too. images/icons/smile.gif

Very mystical, very powerful. Moving and trascendental. Great, GREAT song. images/icons/smile.gif

[Hari's Chick]

That is beautiful~~ and so very true...

Wonderful, wonderful to see you posting again. images/icons/smile.gif Missed you here!!

[FPSHOT]

Very well put to words Darkhorse and very very good to see you here again.

[FPSHOT]

Originally Posted By darkhorse:
"Heading For The Light" features an interesting melodic line (in sort of a jumping beat, like "All Those Years Ago")<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Her'es one more for you

Living In The Material World.

Also reflecting to his personal (Beatle) life a lot, but then at the badge where the tempo slows down he gets to his nice way of living, the spiritual way of life.

What I like so much here is the sort of 'duet' he does with his bottleneck guitar and the sax.

[ Apr 22, 2003, 09:12 AM: Message Edited By: FPSHOT ]

[Hari's Chick]

Originally Posted By FPSHOT:
[QBAlso reflecting to his personal (Beatle) life a lot, but then at the badge where the tempo slows down he gets to his nice way of living, the spiritual way of life.[/QB]<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Yes, beautiful how the music accentuates the importance of these words. A similar tempo shift toward the spiritual is in Brainwashed. I love that.

[darkhorse]

Originally Posted By FPSHOT:
Very well put to words Darkhorse and very very good to see you here again.<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Thank you and everybody in the other topic, too, for your welcoming words.

"Living In The Material World"... I think it was a way of putting it all out... everything that happened with The Beatles, the past life... leave it all behind, a way of chasing down the inner demons, taking them out, in a softer way than what John did in Plastic Ono Band for instance. And yes, I like the beat in this one. Quite different for a very soft album like this one. Good song. images/icons/smile.gif

[FPSHOT]

Today seems like a good one for getting rit of

GOSSIP, GOSSIP

so, what's better than getting the

Devil's Radio

[FPSHOT]

And today I would advise you George lovers to have a listen to

Apple Scruffs

another one of his acoustic beauties.

Simon Leng writes some interesting words on it and I copy
"It's part of the unique phenomenon of rock music that its fans are not content to be mere consumers, but need to be a part of the experience"
(reading this, I think he is right, in fact most of what we do here is about that)

"When Harrison sings 'How I Love You' to his fans, the reality of his feeling is not doubted"

You may have read the book written by real Apple Scruffs, I have it, well you will know what Simon means.

Enjoy this song.

I still remember, listening to the album, shortly after release, 1970, good year, sun shining, then this one comes along and you cheer up. Thinking hey where's all the 3 drums, bass, trumpets, echo, Spector, electric guitars. Fine with me, I hear you George loud and clear.

Then years later 'bootlegs' come across and you hear him speaking of the trouble he had playing the mouth organ, with all the hair in the way, moustache, beard.

[ Apr 24, 2003, 05:07 AM: Message Edited By: FPSHOT ]

[FPSHOT]

Now I've watched you sitting there
Seen the passers-by all stare
Like you have no place to go
But there's so much they don't know about Apple Scruffs

You've been stood around for years
Seen my smiles and touched my tears
How it's been a long, long time
And how you've been on my mind, my Apple Scruffs

Apple Scruffs, Apple Scruffs
How I love you, how I love you

In the fog and in the rain
Through the pleasures and the pain
On the step outside you stand
With your flowers in your hand, my Apple Scruffs

While the years they come and go
Now, your love must surely show me
That beyond all time and space
We're together face to face, my Apple Scruffs

Apple Scruffs, Apple Scruffs
How I love you, how I love you

[old_moon_shining]

I know it has all been said before, but this song reveals so much about the real George. How many in his position would even notice that it was the same individuals in the rain and cold nights. He took their presence as support not an invasion. Beautiful words from a man who was not naturally equipped to deal with this level of fame.

[Hari's Chick]

This is a perfect song on this sunny day today!!! images/icons/smile.gif images/icons/smile.gif images/icons/smile.gif

[darkhorse]

Indeed! How many singers/artists do you know that can appreciate the fans as much as that? Sure, there's the "thank you" in the stages, while touring... but there are really few chances for an artist to really thank his fans or followers... if he really feels that they deserve it for appreciating his job. George surely felt that, and that only makes one feel that he was a beautiful human being.

The lyrics to this song reflect the simplicty of the subject... but then they are so tender that you can still feel that tenderness all around, through the mouth organ (beard, moustache images/icons/wink.gif ) and the multi-layered guitars.

One of my faves from my fave album. images/icons/smile.gif

[Magill]

"mouth organ"..hee hee! I always thought that sounded so funny! graemlins/laugh2.gif

[ Apr 25, 2003, 02:37 PM: Message Edited By: Magill ]

[dav-here]

Originally Posted By Magill:
"mouth organ"..hee hee! I always thought that sounded so funny! graemlins/laugh2.gif <font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Oh, Magill...!! graemlins/nono.gif

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[Savoy Truffle]

Oh, Magill! graemlins/images/icons/rolleyes.gif *Did you mean to post that in "Survey For Females" perhaps? images/icons/wink.gif

You sure know how to add a bit of levity! graemlins/wink3.gif

[Magill]

Originally Posted By dav-here:
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Originally Posted By Magill:
"mouth organ"..hee hee! I always thought that sounded so funny! graemlins/laugh2.gif <font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Oh, Magill...!! graemlins/nono.gif </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">graemlins/angel2.gif

[dav-here]

Originally Posted By Magill:
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[dav-here]

Originally Posted By Savoy Truffle:
Oh, Magill! graemlins/images/icons/rolleyes.gif *Did you mean to post that in "Survey For Females" perhaps? images/icons/wink.gif <font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">"Welcome to Fab Forum After Dark..." graemlins/eyebrows.gif

[Savoy Truffle]

Yes, George certainly was a beautiful and caring man. And truly appreciative of his fans.

When he sings "Apple Scruffs how I love you" there is definitely no doubt how he feels.

And I'm glad he went through the hassle of playing the mouth organ. It adds the perfect touch to the song. images/icons/smile.gif

[FPSHOT]

Originally Posted By Magill:
"mouth organ"..hee hee! I always thought that sounded so funny! graemlins/laugh2.gif <font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">graemlins/laugh2.gif

you ladies have wicked minds graemlins/laugh2.gif

Actually I copied that description graemlins/laugh2.gif because it is used in books, and also by George when he speaks about it like on one of the Apple Scruffs (to name another nice word graemlins/wink1.gif ) demos.

[Hari's Chick]

For today, how about the song Mystical One? It is so beautiful, my favorite off Gone Troppo, too.

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[taxgirl]

Thanks for today's suggestion HC!
A beautiful song, which has a very special meaning to me images/icons/smile.gif

[Hari's Chick]

Originally Posted By taxgirl:
A beautiful song, which has a very special meaning to me images/icons/smile.gif <font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">I thought it might. images/icons/wink.gif

[FPSHOT]

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A fantasic song of George, the leading guitar just flowing around George's singing.

The multi-tracked mandolin seems to be coming right from Venice... which is nice.

One of the best from Gone Troppo.

[FPSHOT]

Today moving on to

Life Itself

which came to me because Hari's Chick showed me some pictures of a traditional Krishna parade and there were people demonstrating with signs like Krishna No / Jesus Yes and I told her how silly this is in fact.

You are the One
You are my love
You send the rain and bring the sun
You stand alone and speak the truth
You are the breath of life itself, oh yes you are
You are the One

You're in my dream
I hold you there in high esteem
I need you more each step I take
You are the love in life itself, oh yes you are
You are the One

You are the one that I'd die for
And you're all that is real
You are the essence of that which
We taste, touch and feel

You are the One
No matter what
You are the real love that I've got
You are my friend and when life's through
You are the light in death itself, oh yes are
You are the One

They call you Christ, Vsnu, Buddha, Jehovah,
Our Lord
You are, Govindam, Bismillah, Creator of All

You are the One
No matter what
You are the real love that I've got
You are my friend and when life's through
You are the light in death itself, oh yes are
You are the One
You are my love
You send the rain and bring the sun
You stand alone and speak the truth
You are the breath of life itself, oh yes you are
You are the breath of life itself, oh yes you are
You are the One

[old_moon_shining]

'Life Itself' - it made me love the Somewhere in England album and it is on Best of Darkhorse too. I wonder who made that decision. They must have thought it was a good song too.

Best of Darkhorse is sooo good. Probably that should be someone's favourite album.

[ Apr 27, 2003, 02:47 PM: Message Edited By: old_moon_shining ]

[Savoy Truffle]

Life Itself is a beautiful, beautiful song. One of my most favourite of George's devotional songs. So many truths there.

And I don't think he plays the "mouth organ" on that one! images/icons/wink.gif

[ Apr 27, 2003, 04:35 PM: Message Edited By: Savoy Truffle ]

[Magill]

Originally Posted By Savoy Truffle:
And I don't think he plays the "mouth organ" on that one! images/icons/wink.gif <font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">graemlins/laugh5.gif hee hee!

[Hari's Chick]

Life Itself is so beautiful. images/icons/smile.gif

Keeping on the spiritual track, how about "Mother Divine" for today? The words are simply amazing, and follow a pattern I recognize in the writing of Yoganandaji, in his devotional songs.

[FPSHOT]

Mother Devine sounds fine to me.

Have you got the lyrics? Please add them.

[Hari's Chick]

This story is from Yogananda's 'Autobiography of a Yogi'~~~

Descending the long stairway, I was overwhelmed by memories. This house at 50 Amherst Street, now the residence of Master Mahasaya, had once been my family home, scene of my mother's death. Here my human heart had broken for the vanished mother; and here today my spirit had been as though crucified by absence of the Divine Mother. Hallowed walls, silent witness of my grievous hurts and final healing!

My steps were eager as I returned to my Gurpar Road home. Seeking the seclusion of my small attic, I remained in meditation until ten o'clock. The darkness of the warm Indian night was suddenly lit with a wondrous vision.

Haloed in splendor, the Divine Mother stood before me. Her face, tenderly smiling, was beauty itself.

"Always have I loved thee! Ever shall I love thee!"

And these are the words of George's song~

Mother Divine

Mother Divine, Mother Divine, Mother Divine
Hallowed in splendor, oooh
Her face tenderly smiling too
Was beauty itself and I know that she loves me

Mother Divine, Mother Divine, Mother Divine
Circled in Sunlight
Her eyes joyfully shining through
Is beauty itself and I know that she loves me

Mother Divine, Mother Divine, Mother Divine

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[FPSHOT]

A beutiful description HC graemlins/thumbsup2.gif *

We seem to forget the songs from Brainwashed, so although I would love to do "Marwa Blues" it may be that a dear friend of whom I am so happy he is writing here again may say 'that is not a song'.

So, I go for

Stuck Inside A Cloud

which came to me whilst looking at some wonderful skies and thinking about what may be in there.

Also it reminds me of the first time I heard this song and I became so emotional because I still believe you can hear in the voice of George on this one, that his voice was losing strength.

The slide parts here are amazing, sometimes even sort of 'jumpy'.

And as for the lyrics, well conclude yourself.

Never slept so little
Never smoked so much
Lost my concentration I could
even lose my touch

Talking to myself
Crying out loud
Only I can hear me
I'm stuck inside a cloud

I made some exhibition
I lost my will to eat
The only thing that matters to me is to
touch your Lotus Feet

Talking to myself
Crying out loud
Only I can hear me
I'm stuck inside a cloud

Talking to myself
Crying out loud
Only I can hear me
I'm stuck inside a cloud

Never been so crazy
But I've never felt so sure
I wish I had the answer to give
Don't even have the cure

Just talking to myself,
Crying as we part
Knowing as you leave me
I also lose my heart

Talking to myself,
crying as we part
Knowing as you leave me
I also lose my heart

George: vocals, slide & acoustic guitar, backing vocals
Jeff: bass, electric guitar & piano
Dhani : Wührlitzer
Jim: drums

[Siobhan]

Wonderful choice. One of my favourites from Brainwashed. Dhani's favourite too! The guitar work on this is beautiful. I agree that George's voice does sound a little weak, but still beautifully tender.

[old_moon_shining]

Originally Posted By FPSHOT:
a dear friend of whom I am so happy he is writing here again may say 'that is not a song'.

<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">I 2nd that FPSHOT
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[Savoy Truffle]

I remember when I first heard Stuck Inside A Cloud on the internet before Brainwashed was released. It just totally blew me away. I kept playing it over and over.

And the verse:

Talking to myself
Crying as we part
Knowing as you leave me
I also lose my heart

I thought were some of the saddest lyrics I'd ever heard in a song.

I thought I detected a slight weakness in his voice also but he masked it so beautifully with his expressive and soft vocals.

[darkhorse]

Originally Posted By FPSHOT:
I would love to do "Marwa Blues" it may be that a dear friend of whom I am so happy he is writing here again may say 'that is not a song'.<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Hehehe... Let's not compare "Revolution #9" to "Marwa Blues", please... Two completely different worlds!

"Marwa Blues" sure is a song. And what a piece of a song. Personally, it was my song for the last year. Why is it a song? Well, it has a melodic pattern to follow, an instrumental arrangement and even a concept, which mixes beautifully, throughout the melody and the accompainment, an ambient of relaxing (beach, etc.) and spirituality. After George's death it became even more touching... as it represented a state of mind with solemnity and trascendence. Needless to say, when I first heard it, it almost drove me to tears. What a beautiful piece of music, orchestral preciousness, a hidden gem. If it doesn't win the Grammy Award for Best Instrumental this year, it will just prove another time that these critics don't know anything of anything.

The important thing is that, for us at least, it's such a fantastic song. I love it, and it's probably my favorite in Brainwashed. images/icons/smile.gif


So, I go for
Stuck Inside A Cloud<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">OK, OK, you changed the switch... images/icons/tongue.gif

"Stuck Inside A Cloud", to me, also represents an important emotional moment, since it was the first song we heard from Brainwashed. I remember vividly that first day when we could hear it with the guy saying "AOL MUSIC - FIRST LISTEN" and crappy sound quality. It was still powerful. George's vocal was, at the same time, powerful and extremely vulnerable, and the theme was definitely his illness. Someone tried to neglect this fact, but when you cut the lyrics with scissors (like I love to do sometimes images/icons/grin.gif ) you get that feeling... we did that with an italian friend who you all may remember ( images/icons/smile.gif ) a long ago, and we came to that conclusion. Some verses, like

Never been so crazy
But I've never felt so sure
Wish I had the answer to give,
Don't even have the cure

just confirm the fact that this is a wave-goodbye song, but at the same time another one that reafirms the spiritual stability that George reached through his passing, and the certainty that it gave to his life. Even though he was experiencing some inner troubles and doubts ("crying out loud") he still feels that this is what God wants. And prepares to that with dignity and a humble spirit.

OK, enough rambling. Isn't this one of the best George slide guitar solos ever? I put only "Leave A Light On For Me" and "This Is Love" over this. Precious, moving and perfectly fitting the mood of the song. images/icons/smile.gif

Thanks for the suggestion. Another Brainwashed session follows now. images/icons/smile.gif

[Apple Scruff]

Stuck Inside a Cloud is simply beautiful. When I first heard it, I cried. It seemed like George was saying so much about what he was going through, but he also had a bit of wit about it. I mean, how many people sing a song about their understanding of where they will be in a short time, how much it means to go there, and how they feel currently? Not a common subject at all. I agree that it showcased how strong George's spiritual resilience was. He seemed to have this unbelievable acceptance, and he seemed almost ready- and obviously these lyrics reflect what he always believed about "this world" and "that world."

The guitar playing is, as always, just beautiful.Its a gorgeous song. Its a bit disappointing that it never really got the kind of commercial attention I feel it deserved, but then...nowadays the kind of crap that gets to #1 is hardly worth listening to. I feel George's music on Brainwashed, and any album for that matter, is just too rich, beautiful, and deep for any Top 40 radio anyway.

Perhaps people will one day understand the beauty and depth in even one of his songs is far more prevalant than a handful of those other things they can't get enough of.

[ Apr 30, 2003, 09:35 PM: Message Edited By: Apple Scruff ]

[ghfan1965]

Today, (May day) will be Behind That Locked Door.

[FPSHOT]

Originally Posted By darkhorse:
Hehehe... Let's not compare "Revolution #9" to "Marwa Blues", please... Two completely different worlds! <font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">just to get your attention.

It has a melodic pattern to follow, an instrumental arrangement and even a concept, which mixes beautifully, throughout the melody and the accompainment, an ambient of relaxing (beach, etc.) and spirituality. <font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">these are words that go together well (sorry Legs)

Some verses, like

Never been so crazy
But I've never felt so sure
Wish I had the answer to give,
Don't even have the cure

just confirm the fact that this is a wave-goodbye song, but at the same time another one that reafirms the spiritual stability that George reached through his passing, and the certainty that it gave to his life. <font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">very true, also seen in

Just talking to myself,
Crying as we part
Knowing as you leave me
I also lose my heart

which is wave goodbye one.


Isn't this one of the best George slide guitar solos ever? I put only "Leave A Light On For Me" and "This Is Love" over this. <font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">HC and I are preparing a new topic on 'best solo' so stay on.

[FPSHOT]

Originally Posted By Apple Scruff:
Stuck Inside a Cloud is simply beautiful. When I first heard it, I cried. It seemed like George was saying so much about what he was going through, but he also had a bit of wit about it. I mean, how many people sing a song about their understanding of where they will be in a short time, how much it means to go there, and how they feel currently? <font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Absolutely, I had this same mix of happiness and sadness when I first heard it.

Its a gorgeous song. Its a bit disappointing that it never really got the kind of commercial attention I feel it deserved,
<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">One can argue. The album got a lot of attention I would say. There was no single, so the 'usual' media didn't pick it up but I believe then it would have faded away behind the Rappers Of Delight of today, like so many records do.
George did not release for the media, he released when he wanted and knew 'we' would be waiting and the 'we' crowd is BIG.

Look at all the message boards, forums, call 'em what you like, look at WinMX and try to download a Harrisong or Harriclip. It's busy out there.

It's a private communitee, Harrifans.

[darkhorse]

Originally Posted By Legs:
Yes I agree two different songs.<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Here we go again.... graemlins/images/icons/rolleyes.gif

On the tongues subject... I just don't like to use that many smilies, so I stay with the ones I knew from before... that tongue one was pretty useful at times like this... images/icons/wink.gif

"Behind That Locked Door", someone said? I love the guitar (is that hawaiian - I don't know the technical name) to that one. images/icons/smile.gif This one remembers me of a spanish-written poem about a father who asks his girl "why are you so sad? why did you get your bird out of its jail?" or something like that (I hate translations!) It's like talking to someone whose suffering you do know and recognize, and still try to comfort him.

Please forget those teardrops,
Let me take them for you

How beautiful. The comforting words are inforced for that high vocal "cryyyyyyyyy-ing", "teaaaaaaaaaaaaaar-drops". Trying to take the suffering out of the loved ones is something very humble, very human and very... George. I suppose this came from a personal experience, who knows. But it sounds very human.

[Hari's Chick]

That is so sweetly put...very true. images/icons/smile.gif

[taxgirl]

I've heard so much Paul last week, I really needed some George today images/icons/smile.gif
After reading al this I had to put Brainwashed in de cd player and listen to 'Stuck Inside a Cloud' again (but that's what this suggestion in all about.., isn't it).

George did not release for the media, I know. The more surprised I was when I found out that some of my friends (ha!, they never even admitted that they liked George images/icons/wink.gif ) bought this album and loved it too.

The lyrics combined with his (as Darkhorse said)powerful and extremely vulnerable voice just gives me shivers.

[Legs]

Originally Posted By darkhorse:
Hehehe... Let's not compare "Revolution #9" to "Marwa Blues", please... Two completely different worlds!

<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Yes I agree two different songs.

[Legs]

Originally Posted By darkhorse:
[ </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">
So, I go for
Stuck Inside A Cloud<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">OK, OK, you changed the switch... images/icons/tongue.gif

</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Ah there is that tongue again. images/icons/wink.gif

Would you mind, I can't stop now, there is some catching up to do, after all this time without this guy.

[FPSHOT]

I just heard this song on the radio, which is

That Kind Of Woman

recorded by both Eric Clapton and Gary Moore, even close after eachother, a song in the range of Cheer Down and Vatican P2Blues.

I prefer Gary's version, there's plenty of them guitars in there. Eric, as with Run So Far, seems to have a problem to get an optimal production out of Harrisongs. Somewhat soft I would say.

SHE'S THAT KIND OF WOMAN, NO DOUBT ABOUT HOW SHE FEELS.
SHE'S HOLDING PROMISES, HER EYES WON'T TELL,
HER LIPS ARE SEALED.
AND I LIKE HER LIKE THAT,
SHE'S KIND OF CRAZY.

I THINK I KNOW WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR, THAT KIND OF WOMAN.
I THINK I KNOW WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR, THAT KIND OF WOMAN.

STANDING IN THE DOORWAY WITH THE SUNLIGHT IN HER HAIR,
JUST WATCHING THE WIND BLOW, YOU KNOW,
SHE DON'T HAVE A CARE.
I LIKE HER LIKE THAT,
'CAUSE SHE'S KIND OF CRAZY.

I THINK I KNOW WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR, THAT KIND OF WOMAN.
I THINK I KNOW WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR, THAT KIND OF WOMAN.

SHE'S GOT TO LOOK SO COOL, YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN.
GOT THE WICKEDEST SMILE THAT I'VE EVER SEEN.
I CRASHED MY HEART ON THE SIDE OF THE STREET THAT SHE STOOD ON,
SHE'S THAT KIND OF WOMAN.

I LIKE HER LIKE THAT,
SHE'S PRETTY AMAZING.

I UNDERSTAND WHY I WANT SOME MORE, THAT KIND OF WOMAN.
ONE LOOK FROM HER KNOCKS ME ON THE FLOOR, THAT KIND OF WOMAN.

SHE'S THAT KIND OF LADY THAT YOU MEET IN A DREAM OF DREAMS.
SHE'S ALWAYS IN THE SHADOW, BUT YOU KNOW,
THIS WOMAN'S REAL.
AND I LIKE HER LIKE THAT,
'CAUSE SHE'S KIND OF CRAZY.

I THINK I KNOW WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR, THAT KIND OF WOMAN.
I THINK I KNOW WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR, THAT KIND OF WOMAN, MM.
I THINK I KNOW WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR, THAT KIND OF WOMAN.
I SAID, I KNOW WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR, THAT KIND OF WOMAN.
THAT KIND OF WOMAN, (a couple of times)

[taxgirl]

On the radio? In Holland?

I had never heard this song before until you mentioned it to me last year.

Great song and I also prefer Gary's version more then Eric's.

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[old_moon_shining]

Originally Posted By FPSHOT:
That Kind Of Woman

I prefer Gary's version, there's plenty of them guitars in there. Eric, as with Run So Far, seems to have a problem to get an optimal production out of Harrisongs. Somewhat soft I would say.

<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Well at least we can agree here. images/icons/wink.gif
Something about Eric's rendition of these two frustrates me, even though George is there.

[FPSHOT]

Originally Posted By old_moon_shining:
Well at least we can agree here. images/icons/wink.gif
Something about Eric's rendition of these two frustrates me, even though George is there.<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">I agree at least we can agree here. And I agree with what you say about EC.
So, I think we agree on both.

[FPSHOT]

Today is a very good day for a cheerful song, Chant And Be Happy is the motto,

This Is Love

George, Jeff, Jim and Ray here form the four in this track from Cloud 9.

The slide guitar is all over the song and also produces a solo which (yes Darkhorse) is high on the ladder of 'best solo solo ever'.

Us George addicts also will have some additional love for this song because of the video.

And even though when a non-Beatles person reads these lyrics he/she may say; yeah right, all the lalala's, to me at least it's just not bothering, because he slides it into the true word 'love'.

This Is Love 1987

Precious words drift away from their meaning
And the sun melts the chill from our lives
Helping us all to remember what we came here for
This is love, this is la la la-la love
This is love, this is la la la-la love

Little things that will change you forever
May appear from way out of the blue
Making fools of ev'rybody who don't understand
This is love, this is la la la-la love
This is love, this is la la la-la love

This is love, this is love
This is love, this is la la la-la love

Since our problems have been our own creation
They also can be overcome
When we use the power provided free to everyone
This is love, this is la la la-la love
This is love, this is la la la-la love

This is love, this is la la la-la love
This is love, this is la la la-la love
Oh, this is love, this is la la la-la love
This is love, this is la la la-la love (repeat and fade)

[darkhorse]

I also liked Gary's version of "That Kind Of Woman" better. It's like there's a whole breath of fresh air in that one, whilst Eric's is more "tired", for lack of a better word. I do believe that this is a very rare George song, and I would definitely kill for hearing a demo of him singing it. I imagine him doing a vocal similar like the one he used in "Absolutely Sweet Marie" or even "Got My Mind Set On You", with the horn arrangements that were provided to him in tracks like "Horse To The Water". Interesting, bluesy track...

"This Is Love" I really like. I'd say it's my favorite on Cloud Nine which is something really meaningful to me, since I love almost all of the songs in that album. Jeff shares songwriting credits and you can clearly note it: the song itself is a pop gem, with a catchy melody and chorus, but throughout all of this optimistic environment, George sends the message of the simplicity and complexity of love. And, moreover, he performs one of his best slide guitar solo's ever. Love it. images/icons/smile.gif

[FPSHOT]

That Kind Of Woman: I have not heard of a bootleg version by George (yet). I imagine it would have started on an acoustic guitar, then thinking who was gonna do it and changed guitars. The rythum is similar to e.g. Badge too. The chords are not really the usual 4, it does have the chords which Eric often uses. The middle break is really George, he does that in Living In The Material World, Brainwashed, Photograph, It don't Come Easy and more.

As to your comments Darkhorse on this is love, I would say George used a drum machine to get the song going on demo, like Jim Keltner said about Got My Mind ... that George just ticked a drum tempo on a table or so, to start a session. The music score has a lot of ELO/Jeff in it. The whole Cloud 9 album is full of the well known Jeff Lynne method of having the end of a lyric line followed by an up or downwards ticking of piano strings, 4 beats. (sorry don't have the right words for that). As also Simon Lang writes, the "from way out of the blue" including the echo is really an ELO album thing.
About the lyrics, he actually based this song on the following three sections;

Precious words drift away from their meaning
And the sun melts the chill from our lives
Helping us all to remember what we came here for

Little things that will change you forever
May appear from way out of the blue
Making fools of ev'rybody who don't understand

Since our problems have been our own creation
They also can be overcome
When we use the power provided free to everyone

Now;
"Precious words drift away from their meaning
And the sun melts the chill from our lives"

isn't this a perfect way to describe what happens to someone who comes to the conclusion that the thing he feels for a woman, or she for a man, is the real thing and not just another flame?

" May appear from way out of the blue
Making fools of ev'rybody who don't understand "

plenty of examples here, sudden divorces, man runs away with other woman, suddenly you meet someone and say YES, how many men/women find out they're gay/lesbian round their 40's (not me, but it is a proven thing)

"Since our problems have been our own creation
They also can be overcome"

so very true, but not often put to words. Each problem has a cause and maybe George refers to one of his own, just telling this in this song to someone who will understand when he/she reads it.

And all that, built around the word which George refers to as " making us all do remember what we came here for".

Yes my friends, we are on this planet in this life, to love and experience love.

Just some thoughts.

[old_moon_shining]

Originally Posted By darkhorse:
I would definitely kill for hearing a demo of him singing it. <font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">You and me both darkhorse.

[FPSHOT]

Oi, count me in.

[old_moon_shining]

Originally Posted By FPSHOT:


so very true, but not often put to words. <font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Isn't that so about George's lyrics. They really make you think. He tread lyrically where few others ever go.

[Hari's Chick]

For Cinco de Mayo the song of the day has to be...
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Arriba Arriba!!!

[FPSHOT]

So here we are talking about the way George writes lyrics and then I want to put a Today's Song on which I listened to from the Yin & Yang bootleg version, which is built with less poetic lyrics

You

Recordings of this song started during the All Things Must Pass sessions, but George only released it years later and even as a single.

Good Badfinger type of acoustic guitar basics and I sometimes wonder if it would have been better to have done it one key lower on the ladder. He better not had done this one on Dark Horse and the 1974 tour.

Hey, here's Gary again.

(one, two,
one, two, three, four)

I, I love, love
And I, and I love you
Oh you, you, yeah you

And you, you, love, love
And you, yes you, you love me
Yeah you, you, yeah you

And when I'm holding you
What a feeling
Seems so good to be true
That I'm telling you all
That I must be dreaming

And I, and I, I love you
Oh you, oh you, yeah you

And when I'm holding you
What a feeling
Seems so good to be true
That I'm telling you all
That I must be dreaming

Now I, oh I, I love, love
And I, yeah I, I love you, I love you
Oh you, you, oh you

Oh, you know that I love you, oh oh oh
Oh, you know that I love you, I love you, I, I said I love you

Instruments & additional info.:
Drums Jim Gordon/Jim Keltner · Bass Carl Radle · Piano
Leon Russell · Electric Piano Gary Wright · Organ & Arp
Strings David Foster · Sax Jim Horn · Guitars & Vocals
George Harrison