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George Harrison - All Things Must Pass
- Of the four Beatles, George Harrison was the first to show his individual songwriting prowess on his solo album “All Things Must Pass.”
A standout number is the ethereal “My Sweet Lord,” a song about faith in the unknown and comforting hope in the afterlife. Another hit from the record was “What is Life.” Bob Dylan’s “If Not for You” is a beautiful version of the original. Also “Run of the Mill” is an awkward but fitting song arrangement that features a horn section. “Ballad of Sir Frankie Crisp” is a lamenting song about our limits of control in the world. “All Things Must Pass” also examines the power of natures control over time as well as the parting of the world’s most famous band.
An important part of getting the record made was with the help of producer Phil Spector. This record is grand in its painted musical canvass by the Delaney and Bonnie band, Jim Gordon, Carl Radle, Bobby Whitlock, Billy Preston, and Ringo Starr – all great musicians. Another important contributor featured on many songs, who wasn’t allowed to be mentioned by the record company, was Eric Clapton. You can hear Clapton’s work on “Thanks for the Pepperoni,” “Out of the Blue,” and “I Remember Jeep,” among other songs.
This was Harrison’s first solo album of songs, written largely while he was still with the Beatles. He would continue to produce countless solo albums but none with the free form sound of the early '70s and genre encompassing song quality. This album was a melting pot of musicians in the right place at the right time. It gave his songs a life of their own. They're songs that would also sound good with a voice and guitar.
Reviewer: Stefan Julian
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Reviewer's Rating: 9.5
Reader's Rating: 1.00
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Added: 1-Jul-2009
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