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Summary: Anything George Harrison Is A Must Have
Review: All though I have only known the Beatles and they're music for a very short while, this book is phenominal. I have read other books on the Beatles and their solo careers, George's is the best so far. Although it's very light on the Beatles aspect of his career, the handwritten lyrics for the songs is the most interesting part of the book, and must know for all George Harrison and Beatle fanatics! I would recommend this book to anyone!
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Summary: i love everyhing He does - books included =)
Review: Although we almost get no info on Hari's private life, the book is a real treasure: the rotaprint songlyrics, the pictures, THE TEXT, for Heaven's sake! George is Georege, as always =)
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Summary: My Sweet George
Review: An excellent "autobiography" about an excellent man. The casual writing of Derek Taylor emphasizes how simple George was. Since I am a long time fan of his, all I can say is this is a must-have for any Beatles' fan.
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Summary: I WANT TO TELL YOU
Review: As an inveterate Beatles' fan, it comes as no surprise that I would heartily endorse this book. Long dubbed the Quiet Beatle and other similar cliches, George Harrison does indeed offer his voice and reflections in this work. Always a private man, George's wordings here can be described as almost cryptic.This work provides readers with a "glimpse" of George growing up; the former Beatle describes his working class roots in Liverpool, his musical muse and later, his work as a gifted composer, guitarist and lyricist. Indeed, George Harrison has expanded musical horizons; in 1965 he became enamored of the sitar and included it on several songs on "Rubber Soul" and later collections. His lifelong quest for spiritual knowledge and core belief system are explored; indeed, it is in his own words he explains that he does not follow an "organized" or "traditional" religion, but rather bases his spiritual feelings around his internal beliefs. I like the input the artist's wife Olivia offered; her words are a welcome and added treat to this work. Indeed, it is Olivia's contribution that make the reissue of this work even better and more effective in touching readers.
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Summary: A Real Gem
Review: Be warned that this is not an autobiography in its entirety. However, it contains the most true biographical content you will find in print about George Harrison. This book is made up of three parts. The first is a short biographical section written by George himself, and by a man by the name of Derek Taylor, a very close friend of George's. While that section is far shorter than any curious fan of George's would like, it is none the less very entertaining, and funny. A true "Must Read", if you will. The second section is the words to nearly all of his songs that were written prior to 1980, when the book first came out. Along with the words are a comment from George about each song. Many of the comments are quite amusing and insightful. The third section is made up of photographs. This edition also comes with an introduction to the writing of this book by George's wife, Olivia, that is truely endearing. If you want to begin to get an idea of George Harrison's sense of humor and personal views on a wide variety of subjects, and if you just plain love George Harrison, GET THIS BOOK! Amen.
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Summary: Personal insights from " the quiet and spriritual Beatle "
Review: Being a Beatle fanatic and even more a George Harrison fan, this work pleases the soul. With the introduction and notes from George's close friend, writer Derek Taylor, the book gives the reader a glimpse in to life of a very humble man who gained an inordinate amount of wealth and fame. An overall look at his life before, with and beyond the Beatles, it doesn't offer many new insights or points of gossip. The Beatles and his relationships with the other three are given the proverbial nod.
What is brought to the surface is of the essence of the man himself, his loves, his loses and what is more important in HIS life. His family, his friends, his music, interests and spirituality are given more attention. The gold mine that is here for the reader and fan is the summary and background given each, if not all, of Harrison's songs. How and why they were written, and what the inspiration was behind them. The lyrics of each song are supplemented along with reproductions of the original handwritten lyric sheets collected by George over the years. Along with photos documenting the stages of Harrison's life the reader is brought closer to a man whose life and work has affected us all for the better, I believe!
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Summary: The essence of Harrison....
Review: can be found in this book. The handwritten lyrics and crossed-out verses are pictured and each song is explained by George. For those who thought he was quiet because he had nothing to say, this book will come as a complete surprise. As a young and aspiring Beatle fan I can honestly say this book made me feel closer to what was such a huge phenomenon before I was born. George Harrison is definitely a legend, and not just because he is now dead. His gentle, colloquial speech and amazingly remarkable memory make this book a must for any music fan.
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Review: different from a typical biography, i me mine doesn't merely retrace history, it is a constant flow of random memories straight from George Harrison's mind, that no other biography can lend. i me mine will make you laugh, it'll make you ponder, feel, dream, and hope. buy a biography if you want the facts, but read this book if you want stories.
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Summary: All the songs and insights - a beautiful volume
Review: George and his wife, Olivia, with Derek Taylor, have compiled a beautiful volume that provides a quick life story and a tribute in the form of the original hand-written lyrics, also typset, of all George's songs. There are insights here that bring a whole new meaning to the Beatles songs George wrote, as well as his solo material. George's life was anything but "I, Me, Mine" and in this book he explains why.
As my brother-in-law was dying from a brain tumor and could no longer talk, he just loved to listen to George's "Cloud Nine" album and in a very special sort of way, George's passing soon after gave us hope that they are making music together. This book is a wonderful legacy.
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Summary: Him He His
Review: George Harrison was always looked over in the Beatles, with John and Paul being the biggest songwriters. However, after you read this book, you'll see that George was arguable the most important author of the group. The first part is a lovely introduction by Harrison's widow Olivia, who was with him for more than 20 years. The second part is George and Derek Taylor collaborating on a small biography of the former character. Next are a selection of humorous and nice pictures, including some rarely-seen classics. Then the heart of the book: George tells us the stories behind all of his released songs up to the 1979 George Harrison album (with the exception of the two songs he wrote for the Beatles' "Help!" album).
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