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Thread #74905   Message #1310847
Posted By: PoppaGator
29-Oct-04 - 03:53 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: songs by The Beatles
Subject: RE: Examples of Beatles Lyrics
Yeah, well, I suppose I just have to contend that "My Sweet Lord" is just the exception that proves the rule.

Anmyone who loves George should make it a point to buy, rent, borrow, or steal a copy of the DVD "Concert for George." An all-star cast of George's musical friends convened at the Royal Albert Hall for a memorial concert on the one-year anniversary of his death.

There are two disks in the box, one of the entire concert exactly as it occurred live in "real time," beginning with a lengthy full-orchestral Indian music concert written by Ravi Shankar and conducted by his lovely daughter, followed by performances of Geroge's entire R&R catalog by Eric Clapton, various Travelling Wilburys, Paul & Ringo, and many more.

The second disk presents the same concert as edited for theatrical release. Songs appear in a different order, much of the Indian music is omitted, and the rock stuff is presented with intermittent interviews, rehearsal sequences, etc. Those who love George and his music should enjoy watching both disks over and over.

George's son Dani, by the way -- who plays rhythm on an oversized acoustic guitar throughout the concert -- looks *exactly* like his dad at age 19 or 20 or so.