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Conference napalm::guitar

Title:GUITARnotes - Where Every Note has Emotion
Notice:Discussion of the finer stringed instruments
Moderator:KDX200::COOPER
Created:Thu Aug 14 1986
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:3280
Total number of notes:61432

367.0. "George Harrisn in Guitar Player" by MORRIS::JACQUES () Wed Oct 14 1987 16:06

    	This month's Guitar Player has an interview with George Harrison.
    They also have a pictorial on the various guitars used by the Beatles
    over the years. George's guitar collection (what they showed of
    it) was rather small when you consider this man is mega rich. Most
    of the guitars are somewhat obscure. He showed one Les Paul (cherry
    finish) and one Strat (painted flourescent colors, from the Magical
    Mystery days), but the rest were things like Epiphones, Gretch,
    Gibson Folk-electric, Rick 12 string (he owns the second Rick 12
    string ever made). The author stressed that George and John had
    a preference towards American Made instruments. They also talk about 
    the various amplifiers that the Beatles used including the BeatleVOX amps.
    George talks about his association with Eric Clapton and Bob Dylan.
    I have only had a chance to skim the article, but plan to read it
    closely tonight. I would not be surprised to see some new material
    being released from George in the near future.
    
    	Pick up a copy of Guitar Player if you like the Beatles.
    
    	
    							Mark Jacques
    
    	                         
    
    
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367.1New album due out yesterday!TARKIN::TTESTATommy B. Goode, but wants to get better!Thu Oct 15 1987 10:115
    	Haven't you heard? He's coming out with a new album due out
    yesterday, but it has been delayed 2 weeks. WAAF has been playing
    the single from it and it was #2 on the "Top 5 at 5". Pretty good
    song, though it's not the one George wanted for a single.
    					Tom T
367.2boy, am I going to in this mood all week? TGIF!CIMNET::JNELSONRemember what the doormouse said....Fri Oct 16 1987 10:428
    it's called "(I've got my mind) Set On You" or something like that.
    If you understand the difference between "musical pudding" and "musical
    whipped cream", this tune definitely approaches whipped cream. 
    Light, airy, not much taste or substance.  I'm sure it will sell
    millions.  BTW, its GRETSCH.
    
    Jon
    
367.3But, its a good business move...TARKIN::TTESTATommy B. Goode...like to B. Better!Fri Oct 16 1987 13:4025
    	The first time I heard it, I said "Very commercial sounding",
    but I still like the song. Remember, this single was picked by the
    RECORD EXEC for a single. I Believe that an album should not be
    judged by a single but for the contents of the album as a whole.
    (And by the way, singles *USED* to have a B side TOO!) 
        	I think that Warner is proceeding cautiously, and opting for
    commercial success. They have delayed release for 2 weeks, & I
    think I know why.
    1) Bruce Springsteen is riding high on the crest of his new album.
    They are letting the "Brand new release"" effect wear off.
    2) There are 2 cover stories out so far...I believe there will be
    a third.
    3) They are giving this single a chance to "test the waters", I
    believe that a second single will be released if this one fades
    too fast, or just to get twice the amount of airplay.
    4) 2 weeks closer to Christmas means bigger sales.
    
    I personally want to hear the other songs that were described in
    the article. This one is geared towards the younger, "popish"
    consumer, and I believe the others will be a varied assortment
    of style, with something for everyone.
    				Tom T.
    	Who_already_has_the_four_songs_that_were_taken_off_of_"Somewhere_
    In_England"_that_will_be_released_with_his_new_book.
    	They're real good, BTW!
367.4Leverpule lives onAYOU14::SHIELDSMon Oct 19 1987 09:4023
                                                     
    	Words from the Beatle homeland.
    
    	He has recorded the album with the usual line-up of 
    mega session players,Ringo,Dave Edmonds etc. However it
    is a joint venture with Jeff Lynne of E.L.O. fame.The
    album sounds as if it has all the usual hallmarks of
    Lynne's work and the combination of these talents should
    be good. John Lennon was reputed to have said that if the
    Beatles were around today they would sound like E.L.O..
    	On a radio interview over here in Britain he has also
    suggested setting up a band with Lynne for touring. I have 
    always been a  big fan of Lynne and would like to see such
    an interesting idea come off.
                
    				Nicholas
    
    P.S.
    		Did anyone in the states see the Carl Perkins
    25th anniversary show. It was a studio concert recorded
    in Britain. Playing along with him was Harrison, Clapton etc.
    Perkins was moved to tears with the warmth of the reception
    he received from the British legends and audience.
367.5Hmmm...CIMNET::GRIFFITHWed Oct 28 1987 16:198
    
    re: .3
    
    According to what one record store was told here, his album was
    delayed for a last minute re-mix.
    I personally think it was to wait until the Beatles CD's had sold