For my thirteenth Film Friday, I am going to write about a film that I love to watch. I am going to write about Martin Scorese's biopic of George Harrison, in the honor of the late Beatle's 73rd birthday.
The film is a documentary about the life of George Harrison, as told by his closest friends. Some of the people that show up in the film are Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Olivia Harrison, Julian Lennon, Sean Lennon, Yoko Ono Lennon, Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty, Eric Clapton, Dhani Harrison, George Martin, Geoff Martin, the late John Lennon, and George Harrison himself.
This film documents his early life in Liverpool, his early friendship with Paul McCartney, his encouragement to join The Quarrymen, (who later turned into The Beatles), then his life throughout Beatlemania, then the 1967 India trip, to life after the Beatles, with the Concert for Bangladesh, the death of John Lennon, the Traveling Wilbury's, his role in Monty Python, The Beatles reunion in 1996, and so many more facets of his life, until his passing in late November of 2001, from brain cancer.
As a Beatles fan, and as a fan of rock and roll music, this documentary is one that I highly recommend. This is such a great movie, and I hope you all go out and watch it!
Have you seen this movie before? Would you go and see this movie? Why would you go and see it?
(Also since there really aren't any exciting clips to link down below, I am going to link the trailer for the film, and then I am going to link a few of my favorite songs by George, with the reason why below it, in celebration of one of the greatest guitarists in history!)
The film is a documentary about the life of George Harrison, as told by his closest friends. Some of the people that show up in the film are Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Olivia Harrison, Julian Lennon, Sean Lennon, Yoko Ono Lennon, Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty, Eric Clapton, Dhani Harrison, George Martin, Geoff Martin, the late John Lennon, and George Harrison himself.
This film documents his early life in Liverpool, his early friendship with Paul McCartney, his encouragement to join The Quarrymen, (who later turned into The Beatles), then his life throughout Beatlemania, then the 1967 India trip, to life after the Beatles, with the Concert for Bangladesh, the death of John Lennon, the Traveling Wilbury's, his role in Monty Python, The Beatles reunion in 1996, and so many more facets of his life, until his passing in late November of 2001, from brain cancer.
As a Beatles fan, and as a fan of rock and roll music, this documentary is one that I highly recommend. This is such a great movie, and I hope you all go out and watch it!
Have you seen this movie before? Would you go and see this movie? Why would you go and see it?
(Also since there really aren't any exciting clips to link down below, I am going to link the trailer for the film, and then I am going to link a few of my favorite songs by George, with the reason why below it, in celebration of one of the greatest guitarists in history!)
Do You Want To Know A Secret - First song ever sung by George Harrison on a Beatles record
Taxman - One of my favorite George songs. Off of Revolver in 1966.
While My Guitar Gently Weeps - My second favorite Beatles George song. White Album in 1968.
Something - What can I say that hasn't been said already. Favorite Beatles George song. If you want more, this is the subject of this weeks Tune Tuesday, (XV). Off of Abbey Road in 1969.
Here Comes The Sun - Third favorite Beatles song by George Harrison right here. Off of Abbey Road in 1969.
I Me Mine - Last song he sung as a member of The Beatles. Off of Let It Be in 1970.
My Sweet Lord - Possibly George's biggest solo hit. One of my all-time favorites.
Got My Mind Set On You - Everyone knows this song. Again one of my all-time favorites.
All Those Years Ago - George Harrison's tribute song to John Lennon, in 1981. Also was the first time all three Beatles were on a recorded song since 1970.
Cloud Nine - One of my favorite solo songs by George Harrison, from his 1987 album of the same name.
When We Was Fab - Also from 1987's Cloud Nine. Tribute song to the Beatles days. Ringo Starr, Jeff Lynne, Elton John, and John Lennon's Imagine Album make appearances.
Peace and Love,
DGS
Quotes of the Day: "Just living is not enough... one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower." - Hans Christian Andersen
"He has achieved success who has worked well, laughed often, and loved much." - Elbert Hubbard
"Love is blind" - Geoffrey Chaucer
Peace and Love,
DGS
Quotes of the Day: "Just living is not enough... one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower." - Hans Christian Andersen
"He has achieved success who has worked well, laughed often, and loved much." - Elbert Hubbard
"Love is blind" - Geoffrey Chaucer