Synopses & Reviews
The Words and Music of George Harrison is an in-depth appreciation of this often underappreciated musician, following Harrison's development as a singer-songwriter from his earliest songs with The Beatles through his final album,
Brainwashed, released after his 2001 death from brain cancer.
The Words and Music of George Harrison sheds new light on Harrison's 40-year career, examining his music output in the context of the enormous personal and professional changes he underwent, from the early days in Liverpool and the global explosion of Beatlemania through a solo career marked by spiritual concerns, political activism, and high-profile collaborations. As the book shows, at every stage, George Harrison's songs posed questions, provided commentaries, and looked for solutions, with results that add up to a remarkable music legacy.
Review
"Recommended. Lower- and upper-division undergraduates, professionals, general readers." - Choice
Synopsis
This book offers a comprehensive assessment of the music of George Harrison, revealing him as one of the most gifted and authentic singer-songwriters of his generation.
The Words and Music of George Harrison is an in-depth appreciation of this often underappreciated musician, following Harrison's development as a singer-songwriter from his earliest songs with The Beatles through his final album, Brainwashed, released after his 2001 death from brain cancer.
The Words and Music of George Harrison sheds new light on Harrison's 40-year career, examining his music output in the context of the enormous personal and professional changes he underwent, from the early days in Liverpool and the global explosion of Beatlemania through a solo career marked by spiritual concerns, political activism, and high-profile collaborations. As the book shows, at every stage, George Harrison's songs posed questions, provided commentaries, and looked for solutions, with results that add up to a remarkable music legacy.
Synopsis
This book offers a comprehensive assessment of the music of George Harrison, revealing him as one of the most gifted and authentic singer-songwriters of his generation.
Synopsis
• Focuses on the work of an original and important singer-songwriter, often overshadowed by his colleagues in The Beatles
• Provides a detailed, song-by-song analysis of his entire musical catalogue
• Relates each of his songs to its personal inspiration and professional influences
Synopsis
• Includes a comprehensive discography of George Harrison's entire music career
• Offers a detailed index of people, places, and songs that together make up Harrison's musical life
Synopsis
He was the quiet Beatle, overshadowed by the other two singer/songwriters in the band, usually limited to two songs per album. But the man who wrote "Something," "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," "Taxman," and "My Sweet Lord" proved time and againin the Beatles and as a solo artistthat he was a superb musical craftsman, with a distinctive sensibility: emotional, sardonic, and spiritual.