And The Year Is:
1971 - Part 2: Harrison’s Year of Living Dangerously
In the year's since The Beatles breakup, George Harrison emerged as one of Rock music's finest songwriters. During his Beatles career he was eclipsed by the dynamic duo of Lennon and McCartney. But his really songwriting mentors were across the pond.
Tune in and find out how George rose to the very heights of the songwriters world while fighting off frivolous lawsuits and underhanded enemies. One lawsuit tied up his royalties from "My Sweet Lord" for years.
Here's some of the music interwoven with the many stories we tell in this episode. As you cans, it's a humdinger :
“I Want To Hold Your Hand” - The Beatles
“San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flower in Your Hair)” - Scott McKenzie
“Don’t Leave Me This Way” - Thelma Houston
“When Doves Cry” - Prince
“Kids Of The Baby Boom” - Bellamy Brothers
“A Day In The Life” - The Beatles
“While My Guitar Gently Weeps” - The Beatles
“Maybe I’m Amazed” - Paul McCartney
“All Things Must Pass” - George Harrison
“Here Comes The Sun” - George Harrison
“My Sweet Lord” - George Harrison
“Isn’t It A Pity” - George Harrison
“It’s Too Late” - Carole King
“I Feel the Earth Move” - Carole King
“You’ve Got A Friend” - Carol King
“Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow” - The Shirelles
“A Natural Woman” - Carol King
“Your Song” - Elton John