29 November 2013
7.00 a.m: AARTI FOR GEORGE : Listen to "Govinda" in the place that George gave to the Hare Krishnas. Chant as he chanted and afterwards enjoy a breakfast that he would have enjoyed on this 12th anniversary of his passing. Temple Room, Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hillfield Lane, Aldenham, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 8DT
7.00 p.m : EVENING FOR GEORGE ~ The Hare Krishnas remember their old friend and benefactor in words, music and film. Darshan Room, Bhaktivedanta Manor (as above)
"My Sweet George"
10 am ~ 6 pm: 25 August: The Story of George : Beatles Convention, The Empire Suite, Adelphi Hotel, Liverpool. A celebration of the 70th anniversary of the year of George's birth thru' original artwork in the company of his friends the Hare Krishnas. Exclusive merch
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO DROPPED BY AND SAID HELLO ~ IT WAS GOOD TO MEET YOU ALL
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO DROPPED BY AND SAID HELLO ~ IT WAS GOOD TO MEET YOU ALL
"My Sweet George"
24 August : An evening dedicated to the Music of George Harrison at The Philharmonic Hall, Liverpoolhttp://www.cavernclub.org/whats-on/event/12298-my-sweet-george
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO MADE THIS EVENING SO BEAUTIFUL
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO MADE THIS EVENING SO BEAUTIFUL
EXHIBITION FOR GEORGE ~ A CELEBRATION OF THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF GEORGE'S BIRTHDAY
26 February ~ 8 March
Liverpool Academy of Arts
32 Seel Street
Liverpool, Merseyside L1 4 BE
Gallery times from 00 44 (0)151 709 0735.
"George Harrison loved to draw. As a boy he drew endless guitars in his school books. The Beatles whiled away hours in hotel rooms painting together ~ notably during their time in Japan in 1965 and again when they were in Rishikesh. He painted his own sleeve for Electronic Sounds and to the end of his life loved to write notes in coloured pens and even special drawings for close friends. He used to look forward to the art lessons he was given by Legs Larry Smith at home in Friar Park and he was a patron of the Arts. As late as 2001 George commissioned a painting "Let It Be". (Telling that the title was of a tune by a friend and not one of his own...)
For this reason 5 Artists are will be exhibiting work to illustrate his life, music and philosophy in Liverpool to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of George's Birthday in the City of his Birth.
Also on display will be the "HandMade" cards (named for George's HandMade Films) which have been sent in especially by fans from all over the world. These cards will be sent on to Friar Park after the Exhibition by For George.
Liverpool Academy of Arts
32 Seel Street
Liverpool, Merseyside L1 4 BE
Gallery times from 00 44 (0)151 709 0735.
"George Harrison loved to draw. As a boy he drew endless guitars in his school books. The Beatles whiled away hours in hotel rooms painting together ~ notably during their time in Japan in 1965 and again when they were in Rishikesh. He painted his own sleeve for Electronic Sounds and to the end of his life loved to write notes in coloured pens and even special drawings for close friends. He used to look forward to the art lessons he was given by Legs Larry Smith at home in Friar Park and he was a patron of the Arts. As late as 2001 George commissioned a painting "Let It Be". (Telling that the title was of a tune by a friend and not one of his own...)
For this reason 5 Artists are will be exhibiting work to illustrate his life, music and philosophy in Liverpool to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of George's Birthday in the City of his Birth.
Also on display will be the "HandMade" cards (named for George's HandMade Films) which have been sent in especially by fans from all over the world. These cards will be sent on to Friar Park after the Exhibition by For George.
The Hare Krishnas and For George at Bhaktivedanta Manor
7.00 a.m Temple Room Bhaktivedanta Manor Aarti For George ~ for George's 70th Appearance Day.
Paul is an Honorary Member of For George - he had no hesitation in lending us his beautiful photo of George for the Tenth Anniversary Tributes in Liverpool. He shares his recollections with great generosity and we think this is just going to be the most wonderful journey...
Dear George Admirers,
Spending time with George at the ashram in India, in 1968, changed my life. Many people have asked "What's India like?" and
"Tell me what the Beatles were like when you met them?" India is a place I love, and in honour of George's 70th birthday, I invite
you to join me on an intimate, and small-group tour I'll be leading to some of the most beautiful places in India--including Rishikesh
and several other important George-related locations. For information please see the attached link and for questions just email
me directly: [email protected]
Best wishes,
Paul
http://www.bestway.com/itineraries/paul_india_2013.php
Dear George Admirers,
Spending time with George at the ashram in India, in 1968, changed my life. Many people have asked "What's India like?" and
"Tell me what the Beatles were like when you met them?" India is a place I love, and in honour of George's 70th birthday, I invite
you to join me on an intimate, and small-group tour I'll be leading to some of the most beautiful places in India--including Rishikesh
and several other important George-related locations. For information please see the attached link and for questions just email
me directly: [email protected]
Best wishes,
Paul
http://www.bestway.com/itineraries/paul_india_2013.php
Bangladesh honours George
On 27 October 2012 The Government of Bangladesh will bestow its highest honour on George for bringing the plight of 10 million refugees and the War in Bangladesh to the notice of the world with his 2 Concerts for Bangladesh on 1st August 1971. Approx $250,000 was raised by ticket sales and further monies were raised with the LP of Concert For Bangladesh, the single "Bangladesh" and the Film tickets sales and the royalties. In total over $50 million has been raised. George wrote a $1 million cheque out of his own funds to cover the tax charged by the British Government so that the money could be released .
Living in The Material World wins 2 Emmies
and The Critics Choice Award 2012 for the best Documentary
George's Son Dhani weds Solveig
We wish Dhani and Solveig every happiness in their life together.
George's Guitar Collection
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5x04ndR_Rw
Exhilbition at The Grammy Museum LA
George's Aston Martin under the hammer again...
George's Amp turns up...
http://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/8910365.Wincham_man_finds_amp_owned_by_the_Beatles/
amazing how these things turn up out of the blue...Now up for sale in Bonhams London! 15 december (Unsold - so you still have a chance!!!)
amazing how these things turn up out of the blue...Now up for sale in Bonhams London! 15 december (Unsold - so you still have a chance!!!)
7.00 pm Friday, December 9th 2011 Bhaktivedanta Manor
Evening of Rememberance for George.
It was a lovely evening with a lot of love for George
http://www.krishnatemple.com/home/?page_id=9
It was a lovely evening with a lot of love for George
http://www.krishnatemple.com/home/?page_id=9
Living in The Material World ~ The Book
With many previously unseen photos of George...
Liverpool premiere of 'George Harrison: Living in the Material World' by For George on Monday, October 3, 2011 at 11:34am
The cinema at FACT was full to bursting at the Premiere of "Living in the Material World" in Liverpool and FACT had done a brilliant job in putting out leaflets and posters for For George.THANK YOU.
At 3 1/2 hours the time flew past (and a fan was heard to murmur hopefully on the way out "I wonder if there will be more on the dvd!!!" Hope so!).
There were superb unseen photos of George and some new footage too - visually a complete treat and there was a brilliant cameo from Jackie Stewart that really says it all.
Although the songs were not played in their entirety, George's music never sounded better with his sweet voice and guitar filling the theatre.
We all have our own ideas, possibly, of what we would want from a film which will be THE definitive biopic on George, and that ofcourse is only natural from hardcore fans as opposed to the many people who will see this film and probably only have a marginal knowledge of the Life and Times of the one and only George Harrison. But these people, who didn't know the history as do we, will come away with the certain knowledge that George was really an incredible human being - so job done and the sincerity of the Director Martin Scorsese cannot be doubted.
For George cannot wait to see all those wonderful images of George again and urge you to go to the Cinema if you possibly can to see them in all their overwhelming beauty on the big screen and to hear that music, like no other, surround you and remind you why George occupies the place he does in our hearts.
For George are guessing "Living in the Material World" will be an Academy Award Winner!
THANK YOU FACT FOR HELPING THE LITTLE GUY AND PUTTING UP POSTERS AND HAVING LEAFLETS OUT FOR TEN YEARS ON.
At 3 1/2 hours the time flew past (and a fan was heard to murmur hopefully on the way out "I wonder if there will be more on the dvd!!!" Hope so!).
There were superb unseen photos of George and some new footage too - visually a complete treat and there was a brilliant cameo from Jackie Stewart that really says it all.
Although the songs were not played in their entirety, George's music never sounded better with his sweet voice and guitar filling the theatre.
We all have our own ideas, possibly, of what we would want from a film which will be THE definitive biopic on George, and that ofcourse is only natural from hardcore fans as opposed to the many people who will see this film and probably only have a marginal knowledge of the Life and Times of the one and only George Harrison. But these people, who didn't know the history as do we, will come away with the certain knowledge that George was really an incredible human being - so job done and the sincerity of the Director Martin Scorsese cannot be doubted.
For George cannot wait to see all those wonderful images of George again and urge you to go to the Cinema if you possibly can to see them in all their overwhelming beauty on the big screen and to hear that music, like no other, surround you and remind you why George occupies the place he does in our hearts.
For George are guessing "Living in the Material World" will be an Academy Award Winner!
THANK YOU FACT FOR HELPING THE LITTLE GUY AND PUTTING UP POSTERS AND HAVING LEAFLETS OUT FOR TEN YEARS ON.
George's Swiss Mansion up for sale
25 August 8.00 pm The Cavern
Special evening Remembering George with Gavin Pring , Nube 9 and Legs Larry Smith
Gavin Pring needs no introduction to George fans and being a Liverpool lad like Rick will be given a warm welcome home from Las Vegas.
Nube 9 (Cloud 9) from Argentina are voted the favourite Beatle Cover Band year after year at the Mathew Street Festival in Liverpool.
Legs Larry Smith knew George very well for a number of years andhad the honour of being immortalised in song "His name is Legs!"
So all in all, this is not to be missed.
This was a blast - there was even a surprise appearance by Jackie Lomax who sang the song he wrote for his friend, about whom he still talks with such affection.
Gavin Pring needs no introduction to George fans and being a Liverpool lad like Rick will be given a warm welcome home from Las Vegas.
Nube 9 (Cloud 9) from Argentina are voted the favourite Beatle Cover Band year after year at the Mathew Street Festival in Liverpool.
Legs Larry Smith knew George very well for a number of years andhad the honour of being immortalised in song "His name is Legs!"
So all in all, this is not to be missed.
This was a blast - there was even a surprise appearance by Jackie Lomax who sang the song he wrote for his friend, about whom he still talks with such affection.
IT WAS 40 YEARS AGO TODAY SGT GEORGE TAUGHT THE WORLD HOW TO PLAY- AND LOVE. THANK YOU GEORGE. August 1st 2011.
1st August 2011 40th Anniversary of Concerts for Bangladesh THE MONTH OF GIVING.
GRAMMY-Winning Concert for Bangladesh Album Makes its Digital Debut on iTunes for the 40th Anniversary of Legendary Show; Sales Benefit the George Harrison Fund for UNICEF
August has been declared the Month of Giving by UNICEF in tribute of George's fantastic humanitarian contribution on 1st August 1971.
As part of the Month of Giving, musicians and performing artists across the world will engage with fans at their concerts, and by tweeting and posting content to their websites and Facebook pages. These artists include the original Concert for Bangladesh performers Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, and Leon Russell, as well as Arcade Fire, Monty Python, Elvis Costello, Crosby, Stills and Nash, The Doors, Selena Gomez, The Go-Go's, Brian Wilson, My Morning Jacket, Nas, Jackson Browne, and more. To see a full list of participating artists, visit theconcertforbangladesh.com
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/legendary-musicians-join-forces-to-help-unicef-save-children-affected-by-drought-and-famine-in-horn-of-africa-during-month-of-giving-126190838.html
August has been declared the Month of Giving by UNICEF in tribute of George's fantastic humanitarian contribution on 1st August 1971.
As part of the Month of Giving, musicians and performing artists across the world will engage with fans at their concerts, and by tweeting and posting content to their websites and Facebook pages. These artists include the original Concert for Bangladesh performers Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, and Leon Russell, as well as Arcade Fire, Monty Python, Elvis Costello, Crosby, Stills and Nash, The Doors, Selena Gomez, The Go-Go's, Brian Wilson, My Morning Jacket, Nas, Jackson Browne, and more. To see a full list of participating artists, visit theconcertforbangladesh.com
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/legendary-musicians-join-forces-to-help-unicef-save-children-affected-by-drought-and-famine-in-horn-of-africa-during-month-of-giving-126190838.html
Church where George was Christened closes...
Sunday 3rd April 11 am was the last service in the Church's 124 year history. George was christened here and accompanied his Mum and siblings to Mass on Sunday till he was 12 years old.
The Church was packed to the rafters with not even standing room. There were many tears. The hymns were sung with more feeling than ever and the last Blessing took on a special significance.
The Church was packed to the rafters with not even standing room. There were many tears. The hymns were sung with more feeling than ever and the last Blessing took on a special significance.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GEORGE 25 FEBRUARY 2011
HERE COMES THE SUN and MY SWEET LORD
27 .02.11 THANK YOU to the Our Lady of Good Helpers for their fabulous rendition of not just one but two of George's most uplifting "tunes". Little boys about the age he would have been when he went to Our Lady of Good Help in Chestnut Grove, Wavertree (Liverpool) were nodding their heads in time. And on a horrid grey day the sun did come out in all its glory flooding the Church with light through the magnificent stained glass windows.
11.15 am 25th February Our Lady of Good Help, Chestnut Grove Liverpool MASS FOR GEORGE
George was christened in this Church which is situated just around the corner from the house in which he was born. We have asked the "Band" to sing "My Sweet Lord" for him. We have been trying for a couple of years now and hopefully it will happen this time! Its their last chance as
the Church will be closed by Easter of this year. Fingers crossed and hope some of you can make it to this most beautiful of Beatle spots in Liverpool
Free streaming event from 8 am GMT for 24 hours 25 february www.GeorgeHarrison.com
Special 2 hour Programme dedicated to George on www.beatlesandbeyond.com
11.15 am 25th February Our Lady of Good Help, Chestnut Grove Liverpool MASS FOR GEORGE
George was christened in this Church which is situated just around the corner from the house in which he was born. We have asked the "Band" to sing "My Sweet Lord" for him. We have been trying for a couple of years now and hopefully it will happen this time! Its their last chance as
the Church will be closed by Easter of this year. Fingers crossed and hope some of you can make it to this most beautiful of Beatle spots in Liverpool
Free streaming event from 8 am GMT for 24 hours 25 february www.GeorgeHarrison.com
Special 2 hour Programme dedicated to George on www.beatlesandbeyond.com
Gretsch re~issue...
Gretsch Guitars announce the re-issue of the iconic Duo Jet in honour of George...
http://www.gretschguitars.com/products/index.php?partno=2400415806
http://www.gretschguitars.com/products/index.php?partno=2400415806
Re-issue of "All Things Must Pass" 26 november 2010
26th november through independent record shops
only a numbered limited edition re-issue - will they satisfy the demand -
will the record shops answer their telephones - will they raffle
them? Who knows - and how much will they sell for on Ebay after and in
specialist Beatle Auctions? All these and many more questions to be
pondered on. SO GOOD TO SEE THIS AT THE TOP OF THE DISPLAY IN PROBE RECORDS IN LIVERPOOL - AND STILL THE TOP SELLING SOLO BEATLE ALBUM EVER.
George and Ravi Shankar Collaboration Box Set
Out on 19 October 2010 a 3 cd/1 dvd numbered boxed
set from Dark Horse Records/Rhino Entertainment is due for release
which features the rare concert performance of the Ravi Shankar's Music
Festival From India recorded at London's Royal Albert Hall in 1974. WOW
- they don't say if it will have little clippets of George... hope
so...
(YES - it has and in our opinion this is worth getting for the 1.59 minutes of footage of George introducing the Concert and the amazing photo of him with Ravi on page 13 of the accompanying Book alone... The quality of everything in this package is absolutely superb and gives Genesis a run for their money!)
(YES - it has and in our opinion this is worth getting for the 1.59 minutes of footage of George introducing the Concert and the amazing photo of him with Ravi on page 13 of the accompanying Book alone... The quality of everything in this package is absolutely superb and gives Genesis a run for their money!)
Out of 21 Tracks George plays on, produces or has written 9 of them - this one is a must...
5 King Of Fuh / Brute Force
Brute Force is a New York songwriter and this single was championed by John Lennon and George Harrison, but ‘Fuh’ rhymes with ‘Uh’, and ‘the Fuh king’ was therefore banned back in 1969.
6 Sour Milk Sea / Jackie Lomax
Jackie Lomax has a great blue-eyed soul voice that more than does justice to this otherwise unavailable ‘White Album’-era song by George Harrison. Paul and Ringo provide rhythm and Eric Clapton plays lead guitar.
8 That's The Way God Planned It / Billy Preston
Billy Preston’s breakthrough UK hit, reaching No. 11, features the stellar line-up of Billy on keyboards, George Harrison on guitar, Keith Richards on bass, Ginger Baker on drums and Eric Clapton on lead guitar.
13 Ain't That Cute / Doris Troy
Soul singer-songwriter Doris Troy had scored hits before coming to Apple in 1969, and she and George Harrison wrote ‘Ain’t That Cute’ from scratch in the studio — the first time George had ever written a song that way.
14 My Sweet Lord / Billy Preston
George Harrison produced this soulful, gospel version of his most famous solo song, which he gave to Billy Preston before he had recorded it and released it himself.
15 Try Some Buy Some / Ronnie Spector
Ronnie Spector, one-time Ronette and former wife of legendary producer Phil, recorded this George Harrison original in 1971. George later re-cut it himself for Living In The Material World, using the exact same backing as Ronnie’s single.
16 Govinda / Radha Krishna Temple
‘Govinda’ is a Sanskrit hymn to Krishna, and was a UK Top 30 hit for the Radha Krishna Temple in 1970. Produced by George Harrison, who also plays bass and accordion.
20 Sweet Music / Lon & Derrek van Eaton
New Jersey’s Lon & Derrek van Eaton were one of the last acts to sign to Apple in 1971 and the first to make use of Apple’s then state-of-the-art recording studio. George Harrison produced ‘Sweet Music’ and Ringo played drums.
21 Day After Day / Badfinger
The band’s third single for Apple was produced by George Harrison, who duetted with the band’s Pete Ham on the slide guitar solo. It went UK Top 10 in 1972, and peaked at No. 4 Billboard in the US, in the same week that Nilsson’s cover of Badfinger’s ‘Without You’ was at No. 1.
5 King Of Fuh / Brute Force
Brute Force is a New York songwriter and this single was championed by John Lennon and George Harrison, but ‘Fuh’ rhymes with ‘Uh’, and ‘the Fuh king’ was therefore banned back in 1969.
6 Sour Milk Sea / Jackie Lomax
Jackie Lomax has a great blue-eyed soul voice that more than does justice to this otherwise unavailable ‘White Album’-era song by George Harrison. Paul and Ringo provide rhythm and Eric Clapton plays lead guitar.
8 That's The Way God Planned It / Billy Preston
Billy Preston’s breakthrough UK hit, reaching No. 11, features the stellar line-up of Billy on keyboards, George Harrison on guitar, Keith Richards on bass, Ginger Baker on drums and Eric Clapton on lead guitar.
13 Ain't That Cute / Doris Troy
Soul singer-songwriter Doris Troy had scored hits before coming to Apple in 1969, and she and George Harrison wrote ‘Ain’t That Cute’ from scratch in the studio — the first time George had ever written a song that way.
14 My Sweet Lord / Billy Preston
George Harrison produced this soulful, gospel version of his most famous solo song, which he gave to Billy Preston before he had recorded it and released it himself.
15 Try Some Buy Some / Ronnie Spector
Ronnie Spector, one-time Ronette and former wife of legendary producer Phil, recorded this George Harrison original in 1971. George later re-cut it himself for Living In The Material World, using the exact same backing as Ronnie’s single.
16 Govinda / Radha Krishna Temple
‘Govinda’ is a Sanskrit hymn to Krishna, and was a UK Top 30 hit for the Radha Krishna Temple in 1970. Produced by George Harrison, who also plays bass and accordion.
20 Sweet Music / Lon & Derrek van Eaton
New Jersey’s Lon & Derrek van Eaton were one of the last acts to sign to Apple in 1971 and the first to make use of Apple’s then state-of-the-art recording studio. George Harrison produced ‘Sweet Music’ and Ringo played drums.
21 Day After Day / Badfinger
The band’s third single for Apple was produced by George Harrison, who duetted with the band’s Pete Ham on the slide guitar solo. It went UK Top 10 in 1972, and peaked at No. 4 Billboard in the US, in the same week that Nilsson’s cover of Badfinger’s ‘Without You’ was at No. 1.
LOVE ONE ANOTHER DAY 29 november 2009
A Day to remember our beloved George for the sweetness he brought into our lives.
7.00 a.m Sundar Aarti at Hare Krishna Temple
Bhaktivedanta Manor, Dharam Marg, Hilfield Lane, Watford
Herts WD25 8EZ. Tel 01923 851000
Be on time because this morning (as every morning in every Hare Krishna Temple around the world) you can listen to Govinda. George played on and produced this for the Hare Krishnas in 1969 and to hear this in these surrounding is a sublime experience.
Spend time after the delicious breakfast, open to all, walking around the gardens and lake that he loved so much and in audience with his revered Prabhupad, whose suite of rooms is maintained as it always was.
11.15 a.m Sunday Mass at Our Lady of Good Help
Chestnut Grove, Wavertree L15 8HS Tel 0151 722 2231
This beautiful old Church set around the corner from 12 Arnold Grove, where George was born, is where he was Baptised. The same marble font still exists and not much has changed. Sit in one of the venerable old pews and send out your thoughts and prayers.
Once upon a time a very small boy came here every Sunday with his Mum and sister and brothers and Granny and Grandad, like families still do in this Parish.
3.00 p.m Divine Service at Psychic Truth Society (Christian Spiritualist Church)
44 Parkfield Road, Aigburth, Liverpool L17 4LH
Tel 0151 727 5500
A Service with Clairvoyance. Spiritualism brings untold comfort to the bereaved and this Service will be no exception. George was a Great Soul and of huge inspiration to all of us who are taking this journey.
6.30 p.m A Remembrance Evening for George Harrison at
St. James Church House, High St., Bushey. (next to duck pond and opposite Barclays Bank. Car Park in Kemp Place opp. Red Lion Pub).
If you would like to read, speak or sing a song at this please let us know and we will pass your details on to Sakshi Gopal Das who organises it.
Every year the Hare Krishnas remember George in song and film with memories from the lucky ones whose paths crossed George's.
