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Capitol/EMI Announces Global Release of George Harrison's First Ever Career-Spanning Solo Hits Collection, 'Let It Roll: Songs By George Harrison,' on June 16
CD and Digital Collection Features Harrison's Solo Hits, Remastered, Plus Live Recordings from 1971 Concert For Bangladesh
George Harrison Honored Today with Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Presentation
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., April 14 /PRNewswire/ -- As music legend George Harrison is celebrated today with a new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, Capitol/EMI announces Harrison's first ever career-spanning solo hits collection, Let It Roll: Songs by George Harrison. To be released June 16, the new title will feature digitally remastered tracks in deluxe packaging, including an extensive booklet featuring previously unseen and rare photos. The collection will also be available for download from all major digital service providers.
Let It Roll: Songs by George Harrison is the first release that will span his entire solo recording career, including the #1 Billboard Pop singles "My Sweet Lord," "Isn't It A Pity," "Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)," and "Got My Mind Set On You." The new title will also feature live recordings of three Harrison-penned Beatles songs, "Something," "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," and "Here Comes The Sun" from his 1971 all-star Concert For Bangladesh benefit at Madison Square Garden. The complete track list will soon be announced.
George Harrison is a twice-inducted member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as a solo artist and as a member of The Beatles, and an 11-time Grammy Award winner for his recordings with The Beatles, Traveling Wilburys and as a solo artist.
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Yes, that was to be expected. By the way, I never knew that Isn't It A Pity was a Billboard #1.
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Wonder if there's going to be any lost tunes or jewels on this best of?
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I'm very pleased about this , long overdue (smile)
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Wonder if there's going to be any lost tunes or jewels on this best of?
If you go to the forum on George's site, there are links stating that the album will include a "rarity". Nothing specific though.
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Hmm, I'd be interested in the "rarity". I have George's complete oeuvre; but it's nice to see something new coming out.
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:) Pure excitment! That's what I'm feeling right now.
I can't wait to hear the rarity.
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Hmm, I'd be interested in the "rarity". I have George's complete oeuvre; but it's nice to see something new coming out.
The rarity might be the trigger for people to buy such a compilation. Like you said, most of the fans have the complete catalogue and a new 'best of' might add nothing songwise. I'm usually not very interested in 'best of' compilations for this reason.
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I'll still buy it, it has all those rare photos and maybe the rarity is something that hasn't been released.
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a George Best Of at last!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :)
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Search for the album on Amazon and check out the cover. I like it a lot,
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Search for the album on Amazon and check out the cover. I like it a lot,
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/515kdIrUpTL._SL500_AA240_.jpg)
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Fab cover!
I am looking forward to this CD.
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Fab cover!
I am looking forward to this CD.
Me too. That photo looks to be from the White Album era?
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I doubt i'll be buying this. I've got George pretty much covered as is.
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george was such a cool cool guy.he looked absolutely great-especially white-album era.even his signiture was better than the other beatles'...................
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And here is the tracklisting that is currently showing on Amazon.com...
1. Got My Mind Set On You
2. Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)
3. The Ballad Of Sir Frankie Crisp (Let It Roll)
4. My Sweet Lord
5. While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Live - Concert For Bangladesh Soundtrack)
6. All Things Must Pass
7. Any Road
8. This Is Love
9. All Those Years Ago
10. Marwa Blues
11. What Is Life
12. Rising Sun
13. When We Was Fab
14. Something (Live - Concert For Bangladesh Soundtrack)
15. Blow Away
16. Cheer Down
17. Here Comes The Sun (Live - Concert For Bangladesh Soundtrack)
18. I Don't Want To Do It
19. Isn't It A Pity
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I will definitely buy this album! I love every single song on it!
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No Crackerbox Palace i'm a bit disappointed at that , it been my favourite solo George song and it was an American hit(thumbsdown)
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This is supposed to be a "best of" album and there are just 19 songs? And no "Wah-Wah"? I'm disappointed, sorry. :(
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Wasn't there supposed to be a rare track or something as well?
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([url]http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/515kdIrUpTL._SL500_AA240_.jpg[/url])
AHHHH!!!! :)
This made me so happy.
There may be some people that are not excited for this, but I for one am.
*Maybe they won't release what the rarity is until the CD actually comes out.
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Upon finding this new info on Amazon, some fans are already expressing displeasure that the collection will only contain one disc, and that so many George Harrison songs have been left out.
^http://www.beatlesnews.com/blog/the-beatles/200904291344/some-fans-unhappy-that-new-harrison-collection-is-only-one-disc.html
People are already mad about this? I'm already excited over the cover alone!
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This is supposed to be a "best of" album and there are just 19 songs? And no "Wah-Wah"? I'm disappointed, sorry. :(
Update:
UPDATE: A spokesman for Capitol/EMI told us this is not the final track list and said the final version will be released soon.
From: http://www.examiner.com/x-2082-Beatles-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Track-list-revealed-for-new-George-Harrison-compilation
I think I feel better now. (For the record, I wasn't being whiny just to be a pain, it's just that I thought George deserved better treatment than just a one-CD compilation album.)
I don't really get why they would release only a partial track listing, though. It only makes fans grumpy and causes misunderstandings! :P
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Agree Penny Lane , whats the point seems silly to do it this way .
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I like the new cover better then the last best of
(http://www.beatlesclubmanchester.com/CD%20REV%20G%20BEST%20OFF.jpg)
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People are already mad about this? I'm already excited over the cover alone!
Not sure if you're aware of this, but some people are cheesed over the cover photo too. They don't think it's right to use a Beatle pic of George for a solo compilation.
Personally, I like it a lot. It's a great photograph.
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^Cheesed? =P
I really like the cover AND the song listing. I don't think it's right for the people to give half of the album listing, though. It's like saying, "You're half right," without an explaination. Either give out the entire listing, or don't give it out at all!
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Not sure if you're aware of this, but some people are cheesed over the cover photo too. They don't think it's right to use a Beatle pic of George for a solo compilation.
Personally, I like it a lot. It's a great photograph.
I agree with you Penny, it's a great photograph.
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Oh, good grief. People are altogether too grumpy, if they decide to become upset over George's cover pic coming from the Beatles era. He was only in the band for about 12 years-- hardly a blink in the pop world. /extreme sarcasm
So if these people get to complain, I do, too. What in the world are they thinking, starting off the compilation with "Got My Mind Set On You"? Couldn't they have picked one of George's excellent and classic originals for this place of honor? I'm so upset, I'm going to blow up that fabulous cover to be 3 x lifesize and post it on my wall, and stare at it utter frustration. Or something.
...I'm feeling mellower already....
Very glad they're including "Cheer Down". I suppose "I Don't Want To Do It" is the rarity.
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I agree with you whole heartdely HariHead.
People just need to calm down. I do see the reason in getting upset over this. If it sin't something you're interested in, don't buy it.
As far as the cover photo. Who cares if he's in The Beatles or not when that photo was taking, he's still George Harrison. And the photo, as mentioned before, is a GREAT photo. Its balance is amazing, dark and light but still mysterious. And it's George, whats not to like? ;)
Anyway, still can't wait for the release. Now I just need to find some money! :)
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I'll probably be a coward and let someone else buy the album and report. My experience with George albums is that the packaging is a delight. It looks like it was put together with love and appreciation, and includes lots of interesting extras. So if it turns out to be a beautiful CD (with that lovely cover as a start), I might buy it anyway, even though I have most of the songs! (Yes, I'm missing his non-album ones in CD form, of which "Cheer Down" is a particular favorite.)
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Well they released a statement that the album is going to be just like they originally posted.
GEORGE HARRISON
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Well, I would replace some songs with some others.
But this gives me an idea that there`s going to be another The Best. Maybe they keep it in mind?
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Found a link on GeorgeHarrison.com for a playlist of the new album. Dana ; )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_niy2ZM5Jo&feature=PlayList&p=1CB51BCBFEA5BEB2&index=0&playnext=1
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Well, I would replace some songs with some others.
But this gives me an idea that there`s going to be another The Best. Maybe they keep it in mind?
This will be his third already though. Its getting silly. Almost 'KISS' like.
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I'd be interested in buying it. I never was much a fan of George's solo music, so it will give a better insight to his songs and perhaps if I like them I shall look further to get more of his albums
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Okay, so I've seen the final list and I'm not very impressed. :( I don't mean to be grumpy but I just think George deserves a better collection. One disc is not enough. And his previous "best of" album was like, what, half Beatles songs? :-/
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It's a good track listing of solo material which is good as the last Best Of they released after his death was more Beatles songs
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I won't be buying it , George warranted a career spanning double cd .
I will spend my money on a couple more solo albums instead Brainwashed for one , and can someone tell me which album Blow Away is on ?
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I also think that Blow Away is an excellent song! Where does it come from?
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and can someone tell me which album Blow Away is on ?
George Harrison Dana ; )
(http://www.audiophileusa.com/covers50/36532.jpg)
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I won't be buying it , George warranted a career spanning double cd .
I will spend my money on a couple more solo albums instead Brainwashed for one , and can someone tell me which album Blow Away is on ?
'Brainwashed' is a fantastic album. You wont be dissapointed.
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I'd be interested in buying it. I never was much a fan of George's solo music, so it will give a better insight to his songs and perhaps if I like them I shall look further to get more of his albums
I think you're the target audience, K-E! I hope you enjoy it!
DaveRam, Brainwashed is excellent. I also enjoy George's eponymous album. "Soft-Hearted Hana" is one of my favorites! I personally love the dark, slinky version of "Not Guilty" and "Faster" has captured my heart.
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What a lovely link, Dana! I had fun paging through the track list. When I got to "I Don't Want to Do It", I admit I teared up. It's a very appropriate song to include on this stellar collection. Thanks for posting this.
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Thank you tkitna , Dana and harihead (smile)
I was listening to tracks from Brainwashed on youtube and i very much liked what i heard , especially the title track . It's going to be my next purches .
I watched the video to Blow Away it's a song i rememberd , but had completley forgotten about , it was lovely to hear it again after all these years and the video is such fun, it made me smile (smile)
ddnRtFd7Hps (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddnRtFd7Hps)
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I remember watching a movie that had 'Blow Away' playing and I cant remember what movie it was though. All I can remember is somebody walking on the beach when it was playing and for some reason I think Dudely Moore was in it, but maybe i'm just sleep deprived right now.
Must find out.
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i think georges' self titled album is brilliant.'love comes to everyone','not guilty','blow away','faster',crikey!!what more could any george fan want?this was also from a time he hadn't been writing or recording for a while.hare krishna!!
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Was it the movie "10 " tkitna with Dudley Moore and Bo Derek ?
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Makes me think of all the John "Greatest Hits"
Shaved Fish
John Lennon Collection
Lennon Legend
I read some comments recently that Dhani is not happy about this. This was an EMI decision.
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I read some comments recently that Dhani is not happy about this. This was an EMI decision.
Where did you hear this? :-/
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Where did you hear this? :-/
http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=180760
It seems he wants to release other stuff. Read the thread on the Steve Hoffman forum, see if you agree.
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Thanks so much for that link, Gary910! It was fun to hear some passionate George fans trading speculations. I'm going to hope for a new release after the Scorsese movie-- that would be good timing.
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Was it the movie "10 " tkitna with Dudley Moore and Bo Derek ?
You know, it very well could be, but I cant swear to it. I looked at the soundtrack for '10' and nothing though. I havent found anything on the net as for a movie the song is listed, but I know for a fact that I heard it. It was the first time I ever heard it if that tells you how long ago it may have been, but I knew it was George and I loved it. They played the song two different times actually on the movie, but I have no idea what it might be.
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I remember watching a movie that had 'Blow Away' playing and I cant remember what movie it was though. All I can remember is somebody walking on the beach when it was playing and for some reason I think Dudely Moore was in it, but maybe i'm just sleep deprived right now.
Must find out.
Maybe you thought of the song Dream Away, which was in Time Bandits.
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Ooh, good guess.
Does this ring a bell? (give the intro about 30 seconds...)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2wrte1ijlY
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My Brainwashed and George Harrison CD should be here in the next few days .
Got quite a good deal at Amazon both for under 20 pounds , which includes postage and packaging , would have cost me nearer 30 quid from HMV .
Can't wait been promising myself George's Brainwashed for quite a while now (thumbsup)
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My Brainwashed and George Harrison CD should be here in the next few days .
Got quite a good deal at Amazon both for under 20 pounds , which includes postage and packaging , would have cost me nearer 30 quid from HMV .
Can't wait been promising myself George's Brainwashed for quite a while now (thumbsup)
You will enjoy it. I think it is almost as good as Cloud Nine.
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Brainwashed is a very special album for me as it got me though a terrible time in my life. thanks George! :)
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Brainwashed is a very special album for me as it got me though a terrible time in my life. thanks George! :)
It is great the way an album can help you. I feel the same way about Ringo Rama. I feel very special about it.
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(http://www.beatlesfanclub.nl/images/stories/CD_LetItRoll-hs-vak.JPG)
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thanks for that Bobber, looking forward to hearing it..although i think the tracklisting could have been better.
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Nice packaging!
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yay!!!! I'm more than excited to get it!!!
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I now have this album. Let me say, this is one of the best, if not the best, packaged cd I have ever seen. The booklet is glossy and contains beautiful artwork. The digipak is also glossy and appears to be very sturdy. Even if you don't agree with the song selection, everything else will surely be a treat. I consider it a bargain (I paid $9 for it).
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Just ordered mine. It's #3 on Amazon...what does that mean? Thanks! Dana ; )
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Am downloading it now (complete with the bonus track)
Here's the EPK
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=59094445
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I think it's pretty good
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George at # 4 on the UK album chart with his new best of album .
It's his highest placing on the UK chart since , Living In The Material World reached # 2 in 1973 (thumbsup)
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George at # 4 on the UK album chart with his new best of album .
It's his highest placing on the UK chart since , Living In The Material World reached # 2 in 1973 (thumbsup)
That's great! I'm really getting into George's solo stuff so I want this and ATMP really badly! There is so much cool Beatles stuff coming out this year and I have no money! (cry4) Anyway, great picture of George on the front, one of my favorites!!!
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I have just bought the album. It is really very beautiful! I like the songs and the order. The only question is why they put WMGGW, Something and Here Comes The Sun LIVE. Maybe studio version would have been better? What do you think?
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I have just bought the album. It is really very beautiful! I like the songs and the order. The only question is why they put WMGGW, Something and Here Comes The Sun LIVE. Maybe studio version would have been better? What do you think?
Because they were recorded AFTER George's time with the Beatles and got on George's solo-album The Concert For Bangladesh.
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So, the album must include only solo stuff? I see. No Beatles stuff. :)
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iTunes' top 10 selling singles and albums of the week ending June 22, 2009! Dana ; )
http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2009/06/23/ap6576227.html
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He's doing well at home. I really like the remastered songs, especially theWMGGW guitar jam at 3:16. Dana ; )
http://www.theofficialcharts.com/top40_albums.php
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DoBotherMe, I've merged both of your threads into this one. Three threads about the same album is a little bit over the top methinks. ;)
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Three threads about the same album is a little bit over the top methinks. ;)
I figured a dead Beatle charting deserved a headline, and I found 5 threads on Fireman so I thought it was okay. But you're the boss methinks. Dana ; )
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Ridiculously exclusive tracklisting. I'm wondering who this compilation is aimed at. The small selection of tunes suggests it's for casual listeners, but the lush packaging is something that the fans would enjoy more.
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Ridiculously exclusive tracklisting. I'm wondering who this compilation is aimed at. The small selection of tunes suggests it's for casual listeners, but the lush packaging is something that the fans would enjoy more.
i totally agree with you Mairi!
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Ridiculously exclusive tracklisting. I'm wondering who this compilation is aimed at. The small selection of tunes suggests it's for casual listeners, but the lush packaging is something that the fans would enjoy more.
I really don't get the need for compilations in these days anymore. Most people can make a playlist just like that on their iPod. It's probably the package that makes the difference.
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I just got this the other day and I love it!
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The "rarity" I don't want to do it was a semi-official George release. Appear on the soundtrack of the Porky's Revenge movie. There's another studio version of the 80's and a demo version in the All things must pa** era.
I pick this last version and use only the George's voice to record the rest of instruments and vocals, in the same way that Paul, George and Ringo works on the John's Real Love and Free as a bird, and created a version on the George Harrison style
George Harrison - I don't wanna do it (Bootleg) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tghdC3TQB00#lq-hq)
Hare Krishna
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THAT'S THE RARITY TRACK?!!?
I've been trying to get that song for years! I love it! I have to get this CD now, even though I have every other song...I don't care! It's George Harrison.
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THAT'S THE RARITY TRACK?!!?
I've been trying to get that song for years! I love it! I have to get this CD now, even though I have every other song...I don't care! It's George Harrison.
Did you manage to get the cd? :)
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Ya I got it! Thanks for asking! :)
I love all the photos in the booklet, I showed my cousin and said, "Tell me that's not the best looking guy you ever saw." She begged to differ! Haha!
But I love the CD! I mean it's nice to just put in and listen to because it's hit after hit.
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Honestly the book is one of the best parts of that CD! :) George was truly handsome!
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Yes, yes it is. And...Yes, yes he was!
:)