The Man (#4)
A week or so ago, I made a pretty long list of people who I consider to be the man. This morning, I realized a massive oversight on that list, and I decided it was time to rectify the situation. George Harrison... The man has written the majority of my favorite Beatles songs, and wrote love songs like no one else could. His poignant words and guitar work resonate with me always and he holds a very special place in my heart. I originally had another guitar player on the list as being the man, and although he still may make the final cut, no one does it for me like George. I only wish I would have had the chance to see him perform before his very untimely death...
In honor of Mr. Harrison, I would suggest listening to some Beatles today (I am currently listening to "Revolver") or some of his solo stuff-"All Things Must Pass" may just be one of the most beautiful albums of all time.
posted by Rook @ 9:59 AM
5 Comments:
At 10:52 AM,
Glenn Fink said…
Great call. Spiritually satisfying GH. How can you not like someone who writes:
Something in the way she moves attracts me like no other lover, something in the way she woos me...I don't want to leave her now, you know I believe, and how...
^^^ written from memory. that's how good it is.
At 11:13 AM,
Rook said…
The thing that bothers me most about the song "Something" (which is definitely one of my favorites) was that it was written for Pattie Boyd, who famously left Harrison for one of his best friends, Eric Clapton. It is a real shame that such a beautiful sentiment was written for a home-wrecker. I guess Pattie's love did grow, but unfortunately, it was for Clapton, and not her husband of the time. What a bummer...
At 11:16 AM,
Glenn Fink said…
Well, in that spirit, how about Galaxie 500's version of Isn't It A Pity (the only Harrison-related thing I have here...)
At 6:13 PM,
Anonymous said…
george is definitly hip-.
best pick yet roooook.
fdr impressed me but that must have been a smoke screen.
this shows potential please keep inpressing meeeeeeeeeeee
anonymous one
At 8:56 AM,
Rook said…
Ah, anonymous---you aren't all that good at being anonymous-POPS! Glad you approve of George Harrison, Dad. I'll try to continue to impress you (but I really can't make too many promises). Hope all is well in good ol' NY!
Love,
Your Daughter
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