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Gone Troppo - CD Music

by George Harrison
label: Parlophone, March of 2004 ‧
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Disco 1
01 - Wake Up My Love
02 - That's the Way It Goes
03 - I Really Love You
04 - Greece
05 - Gone Troppo
06 - Mystical One
07 - Unknown Delight
08 - Baby Don't Run Away
09 - Dream Away
10 - Circles
11 - Mystical One

Gone Troppo - CD

by George Harrison

Property Description
label: Parlophone
Release Date: March of 2004
Dimensions: 125 x 140 x 8 mm
Format: Music
Categories: Pop-Rock > Rock
EAN: 0724359408927
Duration (m): 45.00
Number of disks: 1
Format: CD / Album

ABOUT THE ARTIST

George Harrison

George Harrison (25 February 1943 – 29 November 2001) was an English musician, songwriter and producer, widely known as the lead guitarist of The Beatles. Although often referred to as "the quiet Beatle", Harrison stood out for his innovative contribution to the band and his role in introducing influences from Indian music and Eastern spirituality to the Western world. His solo career consolidated him as one of the most influential artists in twentieth-century music.

Harrison joined the Beatles in 1958, completing the group led by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, alongside Ringo Starr. During the band's heyday, although Lennon and McCartney were the main songwriters, George contributed memorable tracks such as "While My Guitar Gently Weeps", "Here Comes the Sun" and "Something". The latter became one of the most beloved songs in the Beatles catalog, being described by Frank Sinatra as "the greatest love song ever".

His curiosity for Indian culture led to the introduction of the sitar into Beatles music, as heard in "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)" from the album Rubber Soul (1965). This influence expanded on albums such as Revolver (1966) and Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967), becoming a central element in the band's sound during this period. Her connection with Indian musician Ravi Shankar deepened her interest in spirituality, something that shaped the rest of her life and career.

After the Beatles' breakup in 1970, Harrison released the triple album All Things Must Pass, which was hailed as a milestone in rock music. The album included hits such as "My Sweet Lord" and "What Is Life", and was one of the most successful works by a solo Beatle. Harrison also organized the Concert for Bangladesh in 1971, one of the first large-scale charity events, marking him as a pioneer in combining music and social activism.

During his solo career, George released several notable albums, including Living in the Material World (1973), Cloud Nine (1987), and Brainwashed (2002), the latter released posthumously. In addition, he was a member of the supergroup The Traveling Wilburys, alongside Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne and Roy Orbison, which had great success in the late 80s.

George Harrison passed away in 2001 after a long battle with cancer. His legacy endures not only as a musician, but also as a visionary who transcended rock barriers and explored new cultural and spiritual frontiers. His influence continues to be celebrated by Beatles fans and subsequent generations alike, who find timeless inspiration in his music and message.

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