Taxman

GEORGE HARRISON

So this maybe a pretty boring subject, but because sixties rock ( and especially The Beatles) is probably the only genre I know something about, though I'm looking for a change. My music taste is too narrow, and I know it. I should do something for it and I will. Maybe I'll write something about my journeys to the undiscovered world of unknown music later. I hope so.

However, I just relistened George Harrison's first (Electric Sound and Wonderwall Music don't count) solo album All Things Must Pass. And it reminded me why George Harrison has always been my favourite Beatle.

I admit that Paul and John were musically more talented. I would be a fool if I did not admit that. But as a person, I have always found George to be the most interesting.
Oh maybe that was a wrong word. You know, rather I have found him to be the most unpretentious and lovely.

You know, John changed his opinions as usually as most of us change our boxers, you know, once or twice in a year, or so. (When the smell gets annoying, that is a sign.)
John was a paradox that ended all the other paradox. And that was what made him so interesting, both as a musician and as a person.

Paul, on the other hand, has always been Paul. Always wanting to be popular, always on the spotlight, always lurking around and trying to find whatever is going on. But to me, this is hardly a crime. I admit that his ego is too big, and he probably watches his mirror image every night and masturbates, but that is not illegal, after all. He believes in his highly melodic silly love songs and so do I. I admit that I secretly love most of his most sappy stuff, but my taste is bad, I know.

Ringo, well, pretty average as a songwriter, but on the other hand, he has penned one timeless classic and not everyone can do it. Not Phil Collins, at least. Ringo is always drunk, telling ****ty jokes and fooling around and singing out of tune (which he, actually, seldom did on the Beatles records, contrary to rumors.) I guess Paul did not allow him to, Paul would have crucified him and filled his mouth with poison apples, so luckily he stayed in tune.

So, lets discuss the original topic. George was boring. He liked dump Indian religion, he was just a gardener and loved trees. He never smiled. Such a bore.

That is not true. Of course he was not a lost genius either, like some people might say, oh no, as it usually is when it comes to things like these (and also things unlike these ), the truth lies somewhere in between.

Actually, George was cool. He was religious, of course, but I won't accuse him for that. Being a religious ain't a crime, as long as you don't **** choir boys or something. Also he never changed his religious beliefs which is something I respect.
Those people who believe that he was a bore, are wrong. He was actually the funniest among them. It is just that you might not realize it. He wrote a song like It's Only A Northern Song which I find to be perfectly hilarious. Also his sense of humor was pretty great. You just have to get it.
Oh, I forgot. He also produced the most hilarious film ever: LIFE OF BRIAN BY THE MAGNIFICENT MONTY PYTHON. That's something special, ain't it?

When it comes to his person, it is hard to believe anyone could do any harm to a man like him. John was provocative and occasionally annoying, Paul is, you know, PAUL MCCARTNEY, and Ringo was (and is) too drunk to notice anything but George...he was...well, himself. Pretty humble, pretty lovely, pretty funny.
Also it seems like everyone in the business was his friend. And why not? Ukuleles are something everyone needs.

When it comes to his musical talents, I admit I'm not as much fan. But let's concentrate on the good sides, shall we?

He created three absolute masterpieces on his own. First, All Things Must Pass is maybe the best Beatle solo album ever. Period. I love it. Those jams are boring, though. But it is equal to other Beatles solo album and I love it more than most of the Beatles albums, I guess.

Second, Cloud Nine is the best Beatles solo album from the eighties. (Paul fooled around with crappy electronic, John was dead and Ringo was drunken, as usual.)

Third, his last solo album, Brainwashed, is one of the greatest farewell records ever. It is not even sad. It is a record by a dying man, who still enjoyed everyday of his life and was ready go. No sadness, bp desperation. Pure joy of playing and pure fun instead. And great songs with his trademark sense of humor.

Also as a huge Bob Dylan fan, as a huge Electric Light Orchestra fan (I know...it is kind of guilty pleasure...), as a huge Roy Orbison Fan, and as a average Tom Petty fan, I pretty much love Travelling Wellbores. It is funny how even Bob seemed to have fun, and he wasn't as introverted and shy as he usually is. Especially Volume 1 is one of the most relaxed records ever.

So, nobody cannot live without hearing those four abovementioned records.

Also he organized the first charity concert ever. How cool is that?

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