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AKA · 10-11-2003, 05:29 PM

"Let It Be... Naked," the "Lennon Legend" DVD, and "The Concert For George," all released the same day. On November 18, we Beatle fans will be broke, but very happy.

The Concert For George
November 29th 2002
Royal Albert Hall - London

Featuring:
Eric Clapton (Musical Director)
Joe Brown, Jools Holland and Sam Brown, Jeff Lynne, Paul McCartney, Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers, Billy Preston and Ringo Starr.

On the 29th November 2002, one year to the day that George left us, his closest friends gathered to celebrate his life in the only way they knew how - by playing his music. This amazing and historic event was captured on film and will have a limited theatrical release, opening in Los Angeles, September 24th.

The first half of the show provided an insight into George's spiritual self as Anoushka Shankar and a 16-piece orchestra of Indian musicians performed a special composition by her father and George's mentor, Ravi Shankar. The piece was entitled "Arpan," which means offering. Within the piece Ravi expresses aspects of George's moods and spiritual aspirations. "Arpan" includes Eric Clapton playing a haunting acoustic solo.

The second half gave the audience a rare sighting of members of the Monty Python team performing some of George's favorite skits, including participation from a surprise guest. This was a tribute to George's well-known sense of humor.

The night then moved to Eric and friends giving the performance of their lives singing George's songs. All the musicians that George worked with over the years, from the Beatles to the Traveling Wilburys, dedicated their time to learn the songs and perform them as a tribute to their dear friend.

Eric Clapton led the band with Jeff Lynne singing "I Want To Tell You," "The Inner Light," and "Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)." Jools Holland and Sam Brown gave "Horse To The Water" its first live outing. Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers gave a particularly resounding performance of "Taxman" as well as "I Need You" and the Wilburys number, "Handle With Care." Ringo Starr caught everyone with a tear in their eye with a rendition of "Photograph," a composition he wrote with George, which seemed to sum up how everyone felt. Paul McCartney, fresh from his world tour, treated everyone to a little bit of ukelele - one of George's favorite instruments and joined Eric and band for "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" and "For You Blue." Billy Preston had everyone out of their seats and singing along with "My Sweet Lord." The band then came together to give a rousing version of "Wah-Wah."

Joe Brown closed the evening with the old standard, "I'll See You In My Dreams," a loving and appropriate sentiment. It was a great show for one of the most loved men of our generation. We will remember George and this evening forever and hopefully we will see him in our dreams.

A limited theatrical release will begin with premieres in Los Angeles, New York, London and Tokyo, followed by the release of a two-disc DVD (the complete concert and theatrical version plus extras in late November 2003). The film was directed by David Leland and produced by Ray Cooper, Olivia Harrison and Jon Kamen.

All profits from the evening, the theatrical release and DVD will go to The Material World Charitable Foundation, founded by George in 1973.

http://www.concertforgeorge.com

Penny Lane · 10-11-2003, 06:53 PM

Crimson and Clover · 10-11-2003, 10:31 PM

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Originally posted by Penny Lane

My thoughts exactly.

10-11-2003, 05:29 PM	#1
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	The Concert For George - November 18, 2003 DVD release date "Let It Be... Naked," the "Lennon Legend" DVD, and "The Concert For George," all released the same day. On November 18, we Beatle fans will be broke, but very happy. The Concert For George November 29th 2002 Royal Albert Hall - London Featuring: Eric Clapton (Musical Director) Joe Brown, Jools Holland and Sam Brown, Jeff Lynne, Paul McCartney, Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers, Billy Preston and Ringo Starr. On the 29th November 2002, one year to the day that George left us, his closest friends gathered to celebrate his life in the only way they knew how - by playing his music. This amazing and historic event was captured on film and will have a limited theatrical release, opening in Los Angeles, September 24th. The first half of the show provided an insight into George's spiritual self as Anoushka Shankar and a 16-piece orchestra of Indian musicians performed a special composition by her father and George's mentor, Ravi Shankar. The piece was entitled "Arpan," which means offering. Within the piece Ravi expresses aspects of George's moods and spiritual aspirations. "Arpan" includes Eric Clapton playing a haunting acoustic solo. The second half gave the audience a rare sighting of members of the Monty Python team performing some of George's favorite skits, including participation from a surprise guest. This was a tribute to George's well-known sense of humor. The night then moved to Eric and friends giving the performance of their lives singing George's songs. All the musicians that George worked with over the years, from the Beatles to the Traveling Wilburys, dedicated their time to learn the songs and perform them as a tribute to their dear friend. Eric Clapton led the band with Jeff Lynne singing "I Want To Tell You," "The Inner Light," and "Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)." Jools Holland and Sam Brown gave "Horse To The Water" its first live outing. Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers gave a particularly resounding performance of "Taxman" as well as "I Need You" and the Wilburys number, "Handle With Care." Ringo Starr caught everyone with a tear in their eye with a rendition of "Photograph," a composition he wrote with George, which seemed to sum up how everyone felt. Paul McCartney, fresh from his world tour, treated everyone to a little bit of ukelele - one of George's favorite instruments and joined Eric and band for "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" and "For You Blue." Billy Preston had everyone out of their seats and singing along with "My Sweet Lord." The band then came together to give a rousing version of "Wah-Wah." Joe Brown closed the evening with the old standard, "I'll See You In My Dreams," a loving and appropriate sentiment. It was a great show for one of the most loved men of our generation. We will remember George and this evening forever and hopefully we will see him in our dreams. A limited theatrical release will begin with premieres in Los Angeles, New York, London and Tokyo, followed by the release of a two-disc DVD (the complete concert and theatrical version plus extras in late November 2003). The film was directed by David Leland and produced by Ray Cooper, Olivia Harrison and Jon Kamen. All profits from the evening, the theatrical release and DVD will go to The Material World Charitable Foundation, founded by George in 1973. http://www.concertforgeorge.com Attached Images

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