cwsox Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 anyone see this on PBS on Wednesday night it was awesome for me - I asked they turn it on and the whole bar, workers and patrons, fell silent and watched entranced for the whole two hours - singing along - no one left - every sang along all things must pass but I sure do miss George and I miss the magic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 First of all u had me thinkin George Michael, then George W. Bush. And I hav absolutely no idea why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 And I was thinking it was for Jeff George. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastime Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 I thought it was a benefit for George Steinbrenner. After all, he can barely make ends meet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 I thought George W and saw it was cw posting and thought WTF? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkiconk Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 god bless john paul george and ringo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bones Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 Boy George? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 god bless john paul george and ringo RIP George and John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 Do you have the CD, cw? It's a great double-CD, with Indian/sitar-oriented stuff on disc one and the rock and roll portion of the concert on disc 2. Leff Lynne, Eric Clapton. Paul. Billy Preston, Tom Petty, Joe Brown and Gary Brooker all appear. The CD has been getting a lot of airplay at work since I picked it up a copuple months ago. Another great album is the George Tribute "Songs from the Material World" that came out last year. Definitely worth checking out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwsox Posted March 4, 2004 Author Share Posted March 4, 2004 Do you have the CD, cw? It's a great double-CD, with Indian/sitar-oriented stuff on disc one and the rock and roll portion of the concert on disc 2. Leff Lynne, Eric Clapton. Paul. Billy Preston, Tom Petty, Joe Brown and Gary Brooker all appear. The CD has been getting a lot of airplay at work since I picked it up a copuple months ago. Another great album is the George Tribute "Songs from the Material World" that came out last year. Definitely worth checking out. I got the cd and the dvd on the way home last night (both were in stock at the 24 hour superstore) of course I watched/listened to neither when I got home at midnoight - just played All Things Must Pass about 18 times from the Anthology cd while I was buying ATMP and Best of GH from Amazon watching the PBS show I was stunned by how much Dhani looks and moves exactly like his father did all those years ago (and I count on you to get the musical reference there...) the one shot in the dvd of Paul, Ringo and Dhani in the same shot was heartbreaking to me I am unaware of the tribute album of which you speak - tell me about it have you seen Monterey Pop? Watching the PBS show was a huge head trip and memory rush anyway but Monterey Pop the movie ended with a 20 minute plus segment of Ravi Shankar and the original 67 concert audience and every movie audience I was ever in to see MPop (4? 5? 6? times) ended with the audience on its feet cheering this was the question at the bar last night and I haven't looked it up, but you would know - who were the Traveling Wilburys? My answer is George, Dylan, Roy Orbison and Tom Petty. But where does Jeff Lynn come in? And who was the last guy at the tribute who sang whatever it was he sang? He was the only person I did not recognise at all. and who originally did Wah Wah? I think I know but I am not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 I got the 2CD set for the Mrs. for Christmas and was underwhelmed. Maybe it comes off better on DVD, but the performances were rather bland, IMO. I think I'd have preferred studio renditions of the songs instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwsox Posted March 4, 2004 Author Share Posted March 4, 2004 I got the 2CD set for the Mrs. for Christmas and was underwhelmed. Maybe it comes off better on DVD, but the performances were rather bland, IMO. I think I'd have preferred studio renditions of the songs instead. without you having seen the dvd I bet they do across the way you felt them I will never be able to listen without the visual in my mind it wasn't so much hearing Paul play Something on the uke that is moving, itr was seeing it knowing the long history there - I think this was perhaps far more visual and cognitive content related than it is musical - the entire time watching it was "look there is...." and that was the memory rush that gave content to what was heard I appreciate your insight - withoiut the visual I am sure you are right - and I too would like to have a cd of every song by George played in the order they played them - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 Freaks. All of you.. freaks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastime Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 Don't laugh, but since I'm going to Las Vegas next week, I have done some research on "betting lines" and all that crap. There is actually a "line" you can bet on which Beatle will die next - Paul or Ringo. Sick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 Don't laugh, but since I'm going to Las Vegas next week, I have done some research on "betting lines" and all that crap. There is actually a "line" you can bet on which Beatle will die next - Paul or Ringo. Sick. I'd go with Ringo, what's the line? While we are on the sick subject, I use to participate in a death pool. Scoring was simple 100 less the persons age. Pick any 25 celebrities. We had a couple definitions on celebrity and you couldn't be famous because you were going to die, (death row inmates, etc.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 I'd go with Ringo, what's the line? While we are on the sick subject, I use to participate in a death pool. Scoring was simple 100 less the persons age. Pick any 25 celebrities. We had a couple definitions on celebrity and you couldn't be famous because you were going to die, (death row inmates, etc.) I done those before, I'm not very good though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 I got the cd and the dvd on the way home last night (both were in stock at the 24 hour superstore) of course I watched/listened to neither when I got home at midnoight - just played All Things Must Pass about 18 times from the Anthology cd while I was buying ATMP and Best of GH from Amazon watching the PBS show I was stunned by how much Dhani looks and moves exactly like his father did all those years ago (and I count on you to get the musical reference there...) the one shot in the dvd of Paul, Ringo and Dhani in the same shot was heartbreaking to me I am unaware of the tribute album of which you speak - tell me about it have you seen Monterey Pop? Watching the PBS show was a huge head trip and memory rush anyway but Monterey Pop the movie ended with a 20 minute plus segment of Ravi Shankar and the original 67 concert audience and every movie audience I was ever in to see MPop (4? 5? 6? times) ended with the audience on its feet cheering this was the question at the bar last night and I haven't looked it up, but you would know - who were the Traveling Wilburys? My answer is George, Dylan, Roy Orbison and Tom Petty. But where does Jeff Lynn come in? And who was the last guy at the tribute who sang whatever it was he sang? He was the only person I did not recognise at all. and who originally did Wah Wah? I think I know but I am not sure. Dhani does look and act a lot like his dad. I bet you choked back a tear when he told the audience he was sure his dad was there with them right then. I did not see the special, and I have yet to pick up the DVD - but it's my anniversary weekend so I am hopeful my wife got the hints. I don't know the performer you are referring to, but assume it is either Joe Brown or gary Brooker? I appreciate the 'underwhelmed' feeling the Critic describes, and I got that feeling for some of George's own studio releases (quick, name ONE song from Gone Tropo... I can't). I did not get that feeling at all on the second disk of the George concert, and it grows on me each time I listen to it. When I heard the first parts of Paul's uke version of "Something" I thought I was going to go into a rage (I thought he was making a George showcase piece very campy...). But then when the rest of the band kicked in and gave the song the tratment it deserves I did an aboyt face, and now I love that track - uke and all. The George tribute came out in 2003 (on Koch Records nonetheless). I like it because there are some tracks you might not expect (Devil's Radio, Savoy Truffle, It's All Too Much, Isn't it a Pity?). And it's an ecclectic mix of artists - from Rundgren to Masters of Reality to the late John Entwistle, Smithereens, They Might Be Giants (one of my faves), Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings... It's worth a listen. I'm sure you own George's last release, the posthumous and wonderful 'Brainwashed.' A really strong album, and haunting in much the same way Zevon's 'The Wind' is now. I have seen Monterrey Pop - great stuff. For years all I had on vinyl from that concert was Jimi's set and Otis Redding on the flipside. I never saw the entire concert video until around 5 years ago. Wilburrys: Jeff Lynne is the only one you missed - he produced and performed on both albums, and also produced George's 'Cloud 9.' I have always hated his heavy-handed production and I think Cloud 9 would be aging much more gracefully if it didn't have that Jeff Lynne sound. Wah Wah (my current favorite cut from the Concert for George) is a George song from side 1 of All Things Must Pass - between My Sweet (He's So Fine) Lord and Isn't it A Pitty version 1. The only songs from ATMP that aren't 100% George credits (besides for the largely improvised Apple Jam stuff on sides 5 and 6 - all players credited) are If Not For You (Dylan) and I'd Have You Anytime (Dylan/Harrison). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwsox Posted March 5, 2004 Author Share Posted March 5, 2004 I have seen Monterrey Pop - great stuff. For years all I had on vinyl from that concert was Jimi's set and Otis Redding on the flipside. I never saw the entire concert video until around 5 years ago. this is too much we both own Wonderwall and we both own the only two copies ever sold of the Jimi on the one side Otis on the side Monterrey lp? I am you and you are me... wow no one has been able to buy those in like 30 years wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSteve Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 Just thought I'd add a lil something... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 I am you and you are me... and we are all together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwsox Posted March 5, 2004 Author Share Posted March 5, 2004 FlaSoxxJim, I NNEEEEDDDD the album Hey Jude and can't find it for sale anywhere - can you - if you trust me buy it and I will pay you for it - I can't locate a copy for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 FlaSoxxJim, I NNEEEEDDDD the album Hey Jude and can't find it for sale anywhere - can you - if you trust me buy it and I will pay you for it - I can't locate a copy for sale Are you looking for vinyl (I assume) or CD? If vinyl, is an Apple label important or will the Capital rerelease work? That's actually one of the US releases that I still only have in as purple Capital label rerelease from the late 70s to early 80s. I think there was also a black/rainbow original release of that but I'm not sure. I have a really good used vinyl shop here, so I can probably find a copy of whatever you're looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwsox Posted March 5, 2004 Author Share Posted March 5, 2004 I think I fiound it on cd - I have vinyl but can't play it - why of all the albums is that the hard one to find on cd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkiconk Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 anyone figure out why tom hanks was in the monty skit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 I think I fiound it on cd - I have vinyl but can't play it - why of all the albums is that the hard one to find on cd? It's because the originally authorized and still most universally available Beatles catalog on VD follows the British Parlaphone releases and not the US VeeJay/Capital releases. The 13 Parlaphone LP releases were: Please Please Me With the Beatles Hard Day's Night For Sale Help! Rubber Soul Revolver Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Magical Mystery Tour The Beatles Yellow Submarine Abbey Road Let It Be So no Introducing the Beatles, Beatles vs. Four Seasons (VeeJay), Meet the Beatles, Something New, '65, IV, The Beatles Story, Yesterday... And Today, or Hey Jude (The Beatles Again) in that catalog. It's really neat to talk turkey with older US fans that experienced Beatlemania first-hand, because usually those US releases, track sequences, etc., are so imprinted as the way you experienced it. By contrast, I came along when both complete catalogs were out there and I had to wade through the different track sequences and title releases to figure out how things differed on both sides of the Pond. I much prefer the Parlaphone catalog but I regret not having a catalog to truly call my own as far as experiencing the excitement and anticipation of each new release as it happened. Then again, I'm that many more years away from needing that walker, so I'm not complaining... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.