The Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1 is the debut studio album by the English-American supergroup Traveling Wilburys, comprising George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison and Tom Petty. It was released in October 1988 to commercial success and critical acclaim. Although Harrison had long planned to start such a band, the project came about through…
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“I’d Have You Anytime,” by George Harrison
“I’d Have You Anytime” is a song written by George Harrison and Bob Dylan, released in 1970 as the opening track of Harrison’s first post-Beatles solo album, All Things Must Pass. The pair wrote the song at Dylan’s home in Bearsville, near Woodstock in upstate New York, in November 1968. Its creation occurred during a…
“Only a Northern Song,” by The Beatles, written by George Harrison — Coloring Club Plus — 9/4/19
I have to tell you what I learned today while researching for this song both shocks and saddens me. I really hope there was an agreement off the books where John and Paul were giving George and Ringo money. If they weren’t, a crime of ethics has been committed in my opinion. Yellow Submarine is…
The Beatles – The Inner Light — PowerPop… An Eclectic Collection of Pop Culture
Guess what I learned today? A very important song in The Beatles catalogue was written based upon my favorite Tao Te Ching verse, #47 (Witter Bynner’s rendering): There is no need to run outside For better seeing, Nor to peer from a window. Rather abide At the center of your being; For the more you…
“Blow Away,” by George Harrison
I watched the last half hour of the Scorcese documentary, “Living in the Material World,” last night. It was extremely tough to get through it, especially hearing Olivia talking about the attack by the maniac. Seeing Ringo cry was also tough to take. I admire Olivia and can see where George could draw strength from…
“Rising Sun,” by George Harrison –Coloring Club Plus — 8/17/19
Brainwashed is the twelfth and final studio album by English rock musician George Harrison. It was released posthumously on November 18, 2002, almost a year after his death at age 58. Recordings began over a decade before Harrison’s death but were repeatedly delayed. The album’s overdubs were completed by his son Dhani and longtime friend…
“Sam’s Town,” by The Killers — Coloring Club Plus — 8/10/19
Today’s Celtic letter “K” is dual-dedicated. First it is dedicated to the musical group, The Killers. Second, it is dedicated to Kerfe Roig, a blogger/artist/poet who inspires me with her creations. I first heard The Killers through my older son, who has introduced me to a lot of good music. It was their first album,…
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