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Concert for George

Concert for George

Concert For George Gets A Major Make-Over

by Paul Cashmere on January 19, 2018

in News

The 2002 George Harrison tribute concert ‘Concert For George’ will undergo a major for a limited edition release.

1000 copies will be produced of the new box set featuring the DVD and Blu-rays from the concert plus vinyl and CD audio versions, a 60 page hardcover book, fabric from the stage and an explanation from George’s widow Olivia.

The box will be pricey. It is listed at $350 US.

Concert for George will be released on 23 February 2018.

Concert for George

EXCLUSIVE DELUXE EDITION INCLUDES:
60 page 12 x 12 booklet
Hinged gold fabric box with a clear window showing unique hand-painted stage fabric from the actual concert. The stage fabric can be removed from an envelope and will be uniquely numbered in a gold frame stating that it is “Original Concert For George hand-painted stage dressing, Royal Albert Hall November 29, 2002, x/1000”, and is suitable for framing.

CD TRACK LISTING:

Disc 1:
1. Sarve Shaam – Traditional Prayer
2. Your Eyes (Sitar Solo) – Anoushka Shankar
3. The Inner Light – Jeff Lynne & Anoushka Shankar
4. Arpan – Conducted by Anoushka Shankar

Disc 2:
1. I Want To Tell You – Jeff Lynne
2. If I Needed Someone – Eric Clapton
3. Old Brown Shoe – Gary Brooker
4. Give Me love (Give Me Peace On Earth) – Jeff Lynne
5. Beware Of Darkness – Eric Clapton
6. Here Comes The Sun – Joe Brown
7. That’s The Way It Goes – Joe Brown
8. Taxman – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
9. I Need You – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
10. Handle With Care – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers with Jeff Lynne & Dhani Harrison
11. Isn’t It A Pity – Billy Preston
12. Photograph – Ringo Starr
13. Honey Don’t – Ringo Starr
14. For You Blue – Paul McCartney
15. Something – Paul McCartney & Eric Clapton
16. All Things Must Pass – Paul McCartney
17. While My Guitar Gently Weeps – Paul McCartney & Eric Clapton
18. My Sweet Lord – Billy Preston
19. Wah Wah – Eric Clapton and Band
20. I’ll See You In My Dreams – Joe Brown

DVD & BLU-RAY TRACK LISTING

Disc 1 (Complete Concert)
1. Your Eyes – Anoushka Shankar
2. The Inner Light – Jeff Lynne & Anoushka Shankar
3. Arpan – Conducted by Anoushka Shankar
4. Sit On My Face – Monty Python
5. The Lumberjack Song – Monty Python with Tom Hanks
6. I Want To Tell You – Jeff Lynne
7. If I Needed Someone – Eric Clapton
8. Old Brown Shoe – Gary Brooker
9. Give Me Love – Jeff Lynne
10. Beware Of Darkness – Eric Clapton
11. Here Comes The Sun – Joe Brown
12. That’s The Way It Goes – Joe Brown
13. Horse To The Water – Jools Holland & Sam Brown
14. Taxman – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
15. I Need You – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
16. Handle With Care – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers with Jeff Lynne & Dhani Harrison
17. Isn’t It A Pity – Billy Preston
18. Photograph – Ringo Starr
19. Honey Don’t – Ringo Starr
20. For You Blue – Paul McCartney
21. Something – Paul McCartney & Eric Clapton
22. All Things Must Pass – Paul McCartney
23. While My Guitar Gently Weeps – Paul McCartney & Eric Clapton
24. My Sweet Lord – Billy Preston
25. Wah Wah – Eric Clapton & Band
26. I’ll See You In My Dreams – Joe Brown

Disc 2 (Theatrical Version)
1. I Want To Tell You – Jeff Lynne
2. If I Needed Someone – Eric Clapton
3. Old Brown Shoe – Gary Brooker
4. Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)- Jeff Lynne
5. Beware Of Darkness – Eric Clapton
6. Here Comes The Sun – Joe Brown
7. That’s The Way It Goes – Joe Brown
8. Taxman – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
9. I Need You – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
10. Handle With Care – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers with Jeff Lynne & Dhani Harrison
11. Isn’t It A Pity – Billy Preston
12. Photograph – Ringo Starr
13. Honey Don’t – Ringo Starr
14. For You Blue – Paul McCartney
15. Something – Paul McCartney & Eric Clapton
16. All Things Must Pass – Paul McCartney
17. White My Guitar Gently Weeps – Paul McCartney & Eric Clapton
18. My Sweet Lord – Billy Preston
19. Wah Wah – Eric Clapton & Band
20. I’ll See You In My Dreams – Joe Brown

Plus interviews, rehearsals and behind the scenes footage, including:
· Ravi’s orchestra rehearsals
· Monty Python backstage
· George’s band rehearsals
· Interviews with musicians
· Photo gallery
· “Drummers” featurette (on the Blu-ray only, not included on the DVD)

4-LP VINYL TRACK LISTING

Side 1
1. Sarve Shaam – Traditional Prayer
2. Your Eyes – Anoushka Shankar
3. The Inner Light – Jeff Lynne & Anoushka Shankar

Side 2
1. Arpan – Conducted by Anoushka Shankar

Side 3
1. Sit On My Face – Monty Python
2. The Lumberjack Song – Monty Python with Tom Hanks
3. I Want To Tell You – Jeff Lynne
4. If I Needed Someone – Eric Clapton
5. Old Brown Shoe – Gary Brooker
6. Give Me Love – Jeff Lynne

Side 4
1. Beware Of Darkness – Eric Clapton
2. Here Comes The Sun – Joe Brown
3. That’s The Way It Goes – Joe Brown
4. Horse To The Water – Jools Holland & Sam Brown
5. Taxman – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

Side 5
1. I Need You – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
2. Handle With Care – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers with Jeff Lynne & Dhani Harrison
3. Isn’t It A Pity – Billy Preston
4. Photograph – Ringo Starr

Side 6
1. Honey Don’t – Ringo Starr
2. For You Blue – Paul McCartney
3. Something – Paul McCartney & Eric Clapton
4. All Things Must Pass – Paul McCartney
5. While My Guitar Gently Weeps – Paul McCartney & Eric Clapton

Side 7
1. My Sweet Lord – Billy Preston
2. Wah Wah – Eric Clapton & Band
3. I’ll See You In My Dreams – Joe Brown

Side 8
Etched vinyl with mandala design

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