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George Harrison reissues officially announced for U.S.

Capitol Record today (Thursday) officially announced the forthcoming release in the U.S. market of the George Harrison reissues we've been talking about on the site. The release date for both the individual albums and "The Dark Horse Years" boxed set is Feb. 24.

Here's Capitol's announcement:

GEORGE HARRISON
THE DARK HORSE YEARS – INDIVIDUAL ALBUMS REISSUED
DELUXE BOX SET WITH EXCLUSIVE DVD

ORIGINAL ALBUMS DIGITALLY REMASTERED, WITH BONUS TRACKS AND EXPANDED BOOKLETS

On February 24, 2004, Capitol Records will release the newly acquired George Harrison “Dark Horse” catalogue, making available six albums which have been unavailable for years. A brand new deluxe box set, with an exclusive DVD, will also be available.

Each of the original 6 albums, spanning the ‘70’s, ‘80’s and ‘90’s, has been digitally re-mastered and now contain previously unavailable bonus tracks, with 12-page booklets, including lyrics and unseen photographs (bonus tracks were not available for the “Live In Japan” double album so this will be issued as a double SACD hybrid in both stereo and 5.1 surround sound).

The albums are;

Thirty Three & 1/3
George Harrison
Somewhere in England
Gone Troppo
Cloud Nine
Live in Japan


Each of the above albums is available individually and as part of the very special boxed set, “The Dark Horse Years, 1976 – 1992”.

THE DARK HORSE YEARS, 1976 – 1992


Comprising all the above 6 CDs plus a DVD, the box also includes a casebound,
36-page booklet with extensive liner notes by David Fricke, accompanied by unseen photographs, illustrations and press cuttings. Olivia Harrison has contributed a short history of Dark Horse records, and further notes about the Dark Horse logo.

The DVD runs in excess of 75 minutes, and is in four sections; highlights are archive footage of George talking about his solo career, seven promo videos with George discussing each track, four live songs from George’s 1991 Japanese tour with Eric Clapton( all footage previously unreleased), and excerpts from “Shanghai Surprise” featuring George in performance.

The sound throughout the DVD is stereo, except the concert pieces which are 5.1 surround sound.





DVD TRACKLISTING



DARK HORSE FEATURE
THIS SONG
CRACKERBOX PALACE
FASTER
GOT MY MIND SET ON YOU – VERSION 1
GOT MY MIND SET ON YOU – VERSION 2
WHEN WE WAS FAB
THIS IS LOVE
SELECTIONS FROM ‘LIVE IN JAPAN’:
TAXMAN
CLOUD 9
DEVIL’S RADIO
CHEER DOWN
SELECTIONS FROM THE MOVIE ‘SHANGHAI SURPRISE’:
SHANGHAI SURPRISE
SOMEPLACE ELSE
HOTTEST GONG IN TOWN


The individual albums are;

Thirty Three & 1/3

George’s first Dark Horse album was the self-produced ‘Thirty Three & 1/3’.

The album features contributions from Billy Preston, David Foster, Gary Wright, Richard Tee, Tom Scott and Willie Weeks, and now includes notes by George himself, taken from extracts of his own book ‘I Me Mine’.

Includes the singles ‘This Song’, ‘True Love’, ‘It’s What You Value’ and ‘Crackerbox Palace’.

Woman Don’t You Cry For Me
Dear One
Beautiful Girl
This Song
See Yourself
It’s What You Value
True Love
Pure Smokey
Crackerbox Palace
Learning How To Love You
Bonus track: Tears Of The World


George Harrison

This self-titled album was first released in 1979 and includes the singles ‘Blow Away’, ‘Love Comes To Everyone’ and ‘Faster’ along with the track ‘Not Guilty’ which George had originally written in 1968 for The Beatles ‘White Album’.

George is joined on this album by Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Ray Cooper, Andy Newmark and Willie Weeks amongst others.

Now includes notes by George himself, taken from extracts of his own book ‘I Me Mine’.


Love Comes To Everyone
Not Guilty
Here Comes The Moon
Soft Hearted Hana
Blow Away
Faster
Dark Sweet Lady
Your Love Is Forever
Soft Touch
If You Believe
Bonus track: Here Comes The Moon (Demo Version)



Somewhere In England

With different cover artwork (originally intended by not used) this 1981 album includes the hit single ‘All Those Years Ago’ – a song written about and dedicated to John Lennon and performed with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. It also includes the single ‘Teardrops’

Other musicians include Gary Brooker, Al Kooper, Herbie Flowers and Jim Keltner.

Blood From A Clone
Unconsciousness Rules
Life Itself
All Those Years Ago
Baltimore Oriole
Teardrops
That Which I Have Lost
Writing’s On The Wall
Hong Kong Blues
Save The World
Bonus track: Save The World (Demo Version)


Gone Troppo

First released in 1982 this album contains the singles ‘Wake Up My Love’ and ‘I Really Love You’. Also features the track ‘Dream Away’ from the movie ‘Time Bandits’.

George was joined on the sessions by Billy Preston, Gary Brooker, Joe Brown, Jon Lord and Jim Keltner among others

Wake Up My Love
That’s The Way It Goes
I Really Love You
Greece
Gone Troppo
Mystical One
Unknown Delight
Baby Don’t Run Away
Dream Away
Circles
Bonus track: Mystical One (Demo Version)


Cloud Nine

Released in 1987, this was George’s most successful solo album since ‘All Things Must Pass’.

It featured three singles: ‘Got My Mind Set On You’, ‘When We Was Fab’ and ‘This Is Love’.

The album includes performances by co-producer Jeff Lynne, Eric Clapton, Elton John, Ringo Starr, Gary Wright etc.

Now features notes by George himself, taken from extracts of his own book ‘I Me Mine’.

Cloud 9
That’s What It Takes
Fish On The Sand
Just For Today
This Is Love
When We Was Fab
Devil’s Radio
Someplace Else
Wreck Of The Hesperus
Breath Away From Heaven
Got My Mind Set On You
Bonus tracks: Shanghai Surprise
Zig Zag





Live In Japan

Recorded during George’s Japanese concerts in 1991, this double set features many classic songs from both his time with The Beatles and as a solo artist.

Supported by a great band including Eric Clapton, Andy Fairweather Low and Chuck Leavell, this double album is presented in both stereo and 5.1 surround sound on SACD hybrid discs.

Now features notes by George himself, taken from extracts of his own book ‘I Me Mine’.


Disc One: Disc Two:
I Want To Tell You Cloud Nine
Old Brown Shoe Here Comes The Sun
Taxman My Sweet Lord
Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth) All Those Years Ago
If I Needed Someone Cheer Down
Something Devil’s Radio
What Is Life Isn’t It A Pity
Dark Horse While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Piggies Roll Over Beethoven
Got My Mind Set On You

George reissue info updated ... includes box set details...

We have all the info about the upcoming George Harrison reissues, including details we didn't have previously about the limited edition boxed set DVD. You'll find it at http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net/news/georgereissues.html.

Breaking news: George Harrison nominated for three Grammys!

George Harrison has been nominated for three Grammys in the nominations released Thursday morning. One is for best Pop Vocal Album for "Brainwashed," another is for best Male Pop Vocal Performance for "Any Road" and the third is for Pop Instrumental Performance for "Marwa Blues." No nominations of any other Beatles were announced. This is an incredible and well-deserved honor for such an incredible album.

Here are the three categories George is nominated in, along with his competition for the awards:

6. Male Pop Vocal Performance: "Any Road," George Harrison ; "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," Michael McDonald ; "Send Your Love," Sting; "Cry Me a River," Justin Timberlake; "Keep Me in Your Heart," Warren Zevon.

9. Pop Instrumental Performance: "Patricia," Ry Cooder and Manuel Galban; "Marwa Blues," George Harrison; "Honey-Dipped," Dave Koz; "Seabiscuit," Randy Newman ; "The Nutcracker Suite," The Brian Setzer Orchestra.

11. Pop Vocal Album: "Stripped," Christina Aguilera; "Brainwashed," George Harrison; "Bare," Annie Lennox ; "Motown," Michael McDonald; "Justified," Justin Timberlake.

"Pop" seems to be a catch-all category for the Grammys when you consider the assortment of artists who are nominated here. George belongs in the rock category, rather than pop. He has some interesting competition in Sting, Ry Cooder and Randy Newman, to name a couple. We'll cross our fingers that George goes three for three.

(Note: Earlier in the day, we had George listed for a nomination for Pop Collaboration With Vocals. That was incorrect and we apologize for the error. The above nominations are correct.)

George admitted to Rock Hall of Fame

Update (11/21/03) George Harrison is among the artists to be inducted in the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, reports Reuters, the Associated Press and Billboard.com. Also to be inducted: Prince, Traffic, ZZ Top, Jackson Browne, the Dells and Bob Seger. Here's the press release issued by the Hall:

THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME FOUNDATION

ANNOUNCES THE INDUCTEES

FOR THE NINETEENTH ANNUAL INDUCTION CEREMONY



CEREMONY WILL BE HELD MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2004IN NEW YORK



New York, New York, November 20, 2003-The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Foundation is proud to announce the 2004 Inductees in the “Performer”
category. The announcement was made today by Suzan Evans, Executive
Director of the Foundation.



The following artists will be inducted at the Nineteenth Annual Induction
Ceremony, which will be held Monday, March 15th in New Yorkat the Waldorf
Astoria Hotel:



Jackson Browne -- For more than three decades, Jackson Browne has been one
of rock’s consummate singer-songwriters. Writing intricately crafted,
deeply personal songs, he made his mark as a master chronicler of the
affairs of the heart.


The Dells -- The Dells began recording in 1953 and still perform today with
virtually all original members. They have performed and charted in every
decade since the Fifties, making them one of the most influential vocal
groups of all time.


George Harrison -- Post-Beatles, George Harrison’s career spanned three
decades during which he not only furthered his artistry as a musician,
songwriter, and producer (of music and numerous films), but as a
humanitarian on the world stage.



Prince – Self-produced since his debut at age 20, Prince is one of the most
unpredictable as well as one of the most magnificently charismatic figures
in the entire pop landscape. His fusion of rock, funk, soul, metal and
punk has defied all stereotypes.


Bob Seger – Detroit’s standard-bearer of rock and soul began his
multi-platinum streak in 1975, followed by a decade of nearly 20
consecutive top 40 singles, all of which celebrated Bob Seger’s allegiance
to and love affair with the music that provided his escape from an
impoverished childhood.

Traffic -- Nurtured in the communal flush of the British Invasion, Traffic
outgrew its
psychedelic pop roots to become a true fusion group – melding a
folk-inspired simplicity with bluesy jazz improv that was given plenty of
space on its extended compositions.


ZZ Top -- With the Texas soul, outlaw boogie, and souped-up hot rod funk
served up by the durable power trio of Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank
Beard – ZZ Top – is literally the last word in rock. Three-plus decades on,
these Funky Kings might just go on forever.



In commenting on this year’s inductees, Evans said, “These inductees
represent many influential genres of rock and roll, including pop, funk,
soul, boogie and psychedelia. We expect this year’s show to be unique and
exciting with highly anticipated moments.”



Artists become eligible for induction 25 years after the release of their
first record. Criteria considered includes the influence and significance
of the artist's contribution to the development and perpetuation of rock
and roll.



The Foundation's nominating committee, composed of rock and roll
historians, selects nominees each year in the "artist" category. Ballots
are then sent to an international voting body of about 700 rock experts.



The honoree in the Lifetime Achievement Award in the Non-Performer Category
will be announced shortly.



The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation was formed in 1983 and the first
induction ceremony was held in 1986. All inductees are represented in the
"Hall of Fame", a permanent exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame &
Museum, in ClevelandOhio.

Concert for George CD cover

Here's the cover:
Thanks to Patti Murawski of the Harrison Alliance.)

More theaters showing "Concert For George" film

(10/13/03)

In the UK:


Now playing:
BIRMINGHAM, UGC 181 Broad Street 08709 070 723

COVENT GARDEN Odeon Cinema 135 Shaftsbury Avenue 0870 505 0007
GLASGOW Odeon Cinema 56 Renfield Street 0870 505 0007
LIVERPOOL Odeon Cinema London Road 0870 505 0007
MANCHESTER Odeon Cinema Oxford Street 0870 505 0007 Opening 17th October:

CARDIFF UGC Mary Ann Street 0870 907 0739
EDINBURGH UGC Fountain Park 0870 902 0417
NOTTINGHAM The Cornerhouse Warner Village Cinemas 0870 240 6020
From 24 October:


Bristol Warner Village Longwell Green
Sheffield Odeon
Newcastle Odeon
In Germany:

Berlin: Cinemaxx-Postdamerplatz,
Kulturbrauerei-Cinestar und UCI-Zoopalast
Hamburg: Cinemaxx
Hannover: Cinemaxx Essen Cinemaxx
München: Mathäser-Kinopalast
Sulzbach/Frankfurt: Kinopolis
Köln: Cinedom
Nürnberg: Cinecitta
Bonn: Kinopolis Saarbrücken Cinestar
Stuttgart: Ufa-Center
Dresden: UFA-Cinestar
Leipzig: Cinestar

(Thanks to Lynn Hoskins of the ELO Showdown mailing list, Trini Schultz and Alexander.)