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Wednesday marks the fifth anniversary of former Beatle George Harrison's death from cancer. Producer Paul Ingles solicits remarks from fans of the late George Harrison, the so-called "Quiet Beatle."
()Almost a year since former Beatles guitarist George Harrison died of cancer, his final studio album, Brainwashed, hits the record stores Tuesday. NPR's Bob Boilen talks to longtime collaborator Jeff Lynne and Harrison's only son, Dhani Harrison, about putting the finishing touches on George Harrison's swan song.
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Mark Mobley, Music Producer with NPR's Performance Today, offers his appreciation of ex-Beatle George Harrison, who died Thursday at the age of 58.
()Scott reflects on the deaths of Beatles guitarist George Harrison and John Knowles, author of A Separate Peace.
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Thirty-one years after the release of George Harrison's first solo album, amidst the latest spate of Beatlemania, Capitol records has remastered and re-released All Things Must Pass. NPR's Mark Mobley has this appreciation of the quiet Beatle's landmark recording.
()Live Earth founder Kevin Wall, Paste magazine editor Josh Jackson and musician Alejandro Escovedo talk about music's role in bringing about change. They join host Bob Boilen in examining the ways rock music has helped solve problems on both a global and personal level. Below are just a few of the countless songs that have helped make a difference.
()A new CD of Beatles music is out and it isn't simply a reissue of the same songs. It's a mashup of sorts. Imagine the guitar solo from "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" mixed onto "Lady Madonna." Or tablas from "Tomorrow Never Knows" mixed under the sitar of "Within You Without You." That's what Beatles producer George Martin and his son, Giles have done. All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen talks with Giles Martin about these stunning new remixes. Note: Due to legal restrictions we are unable to offer individual tracks from this album for play.
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The Beatles', Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band was released June 1, 1967, in Britain, and on June 2 in the United States. The album became a phenomenon, and its sound was perfect for the then-new frequencies of FM.
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