Paul McCartney’s favorite song from George Harrison’s solo career

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After The Beatles ended, each member went their own way. George Harrison started his solo career and Paul McCartney loved this song.

summary:

• The Beatles introduced us to the talents of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison;
• After 10 years, the band ended after several moments of tension between the members.
• Despite the controversy, Paul McCartney lists the George Harrison song among his favorites.

Founded by notables John Lennon, Paul McCartney, English drummer Ringo Starr that it George HarrisonThe Beatles appeared in 1960, in the creative city of Liverpool, England. Together they created some of the most important songs in music history, such as “yesterday“,”Come together“,”Lucy in the sky with diamonds“,”Day in the life“,”Hey Jude“,”Let it be” that it “Here comes the sun“.

Wherever the British band went, they sold out stadiums, arenas and concert halls. However, 10 years after the founding, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, English drummer Ringo Starr that it George Harrison They broke up and both continued with their solo lives and careers.

The band’s final years were very tense with several conflicts between the members. Hey documentary which was supposed to follow the band’s final album ended up being a sample of the conflict that arose within the quartet. However, Paul McCartney knew how to appreciate this wonderful song by George Harrison.

Paul McCartney’s choice

After the band broke up, both of them One of the members went to his side, and George Harrison wasted no time and in the same year he was released.”All things must pass“, one of the best solo albums of the former Beatle. In this way he showed the world that he is an excellent composer and also to his former comrades.

Later Paul McCartney, in an interview with uncutHe chose his favorite songs of all time. Now we remember that there is a song by George Harrison in the list. From Frank Sinatra to Fred Astaire, including your favorite song of all time, “God Only Knows,” by the Beach Boys, there’s a George Harrison song.

Coming from his posthumous album, “Brainwashed“, which collects new songs produced between 1980 and 2000,”Marwa Blues“It was Paul McCartney’s choice. Why this song? “Marwa Blues” is a perfect example of George Harrison’s incredible genius, every verse is pure talent on the part of the former Beatle.

Have you heard the song yet? For you, what is the best George Harrison song? And Paul McCartney?

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David Passos

Graduation in Anthropology, MA in Cultural Management from ISCTE-IUL, and Postgraduate in Visual Studies: Photography and Post-Cinema at FCSH. He is a photographer and filmmaker, and premiered his second short film “Traz Chuva” at São Jorge Cinema in Lisbon. He has been part of MHD since 2022, and is currently a writer and DJ. He is interested in a wide range of topics, from music, games, film, literature and television. LEGO and Lord of the Rings expert.