Last week, Jim (NewEpicAuthor over at A Unique Title For Me) set a theme of superlatives (my selection). This week, he gives us the theme of the the old elements of air, earth, fire and water.
I came up with a few this week, two of which were by former Beatles, but George got the nod over Paul – because his music was far and away my favourite.
So the track I will present today goes way back to 1973, the opening track on George’s album Living in the Material World. It was also released as a single, and topped Billboard’s Hot 100, although it only reached #8 in the UK. Unsurprisingly, it also appeared when George released his greatest hits album, and was performed by Jeff Lynne at the Concert for George, which commemorated George’s legacy, a year after his death. This is Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth).
Give me love
Give me love
Give me peace on earth
Give me light
Give me life
Keep me free from birth
Give me hope
Help me cope, with this heavy load
Trying to, touch and reach you with,
heart and soulOM M M M M M M M M M M M M M
M M M My Lord . . .PLEASE take hold of my hand, that
I might understand youWon’t you please
Oh won’t youGive me love
Give me love
Give me peace on earth
Give me light
Give me life
Keep me free from birth
Give me hope
Help me cope, with this heavy load
Trying to, touch and reach you with,
heart and soulOM M M M M M M M M M M M M M
M M M My Lord . . .PLEASE take hold of my hand, that
George Harrison
I might understand you
This one makes me smile. I’m part of the crowd that preferred the music of the Beatles after they went their separate ways… and I thought George was golden. 🙂
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I always thought he was stifled in the Beatles and his genius came pouring out afterwards. He was the one who really flourished after the split.
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Agreed!
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George Harrison was the best
Beatle and this is one of my favourite tracks.💜
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That slide guitar is so awesome. Great pick Pete and we could all use some peace on Earth.
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Yeah, the slide guitar gets me too. I suppose once you’ve mastered one, the others must be easier, but all the same, you must be at some pretty decent level to feel confident enough to use it in a recording.
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George never got the credit he deserved for his talent. Great choice today! 🙂
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Thanks Lisa. Yes I think the others peaked in the Beatles, but George peaked afterwards.
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Good pick!
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Nice choice. I am not too familiar with George’s songs as he wasn’t my favorite Beatle, but Give Me Peace on Earth is a good song.
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Good, I’m glad you liked it. After they split I thought George’s work was the best of the bunch, but that’s just me. Certainly right after the split he was prolific, I think he must have been storing them up.
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My favorite Beatle and my favorite song from him. Sing along goodness <3.
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I love The Beatles together and I love both George and Paul post-Beatles. Wonderful selection for the prompt.
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