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The Quiet Beatle's Long Shadow: Dhani Harrison On Sharing His Dad With The World

Dhani Harrison (second from right) joins Weird Al Yankovic, Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips, Brandon Flowers of The Killers and Jonathan Bates of Mellowdrone on stage at George Fest. Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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The Quiet Beatle's Long Shadow: Dhani Harrison On Sharing His Dad With The World

"The studio was directly below my bedroom, so my floor has rattled my whole life." Dhani Harrison speaks with Eric Westervelt about George Fest, an all-star tribute to his father's music.

The Quiet Beatle's Long Shadow: Dhani Harrison On Sharing His Dad With The World

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Song Premiere: George Harrison 'This Guitar'
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Song Premiere: George Harrison 'This Guitar'

George Harrison's first six solo albums are being reissued as a box set and we have this new version of a Harrison classic with his son Dhani on guitar and Ringo Starr on drums.

George Harrison, 'This Guitar (Can't Keep From Crying)'

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Songs About Change

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Songs About Change

When it came time to pack up our things and head to the new NPR headquarters, we asked you to help us reflect on the move with your picks for the best songs about dealing with change. On this week's All Songs Considered we share some of our favorites.

New Building, New Mix: Songs About Change

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'Sgt. Pepper,' an Album That Shaped an Era

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.

'Sgt. Pepper,' an Album That Shaped an Era

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Fans Mark Anniversary of George Harrison's Death

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."

Fans Mark Anniversary of George Harrison's Death

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All Things Must Pass

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.

All Things Must Pass

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George Harrison's Final Album

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.

George Harrison's Parting Gift

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