February 10, 2008

Prince at the R’NR Hall of Fame

Does anyone out there have a copy of Prince’s performance of “While My Guitar Gently Weeps?” I’ve heard so much about it, but haven’t heard it.

Re: the original–how cool is it to say “we can’t get it right, lemme just call Clapton?” Of course, Lennon was, at one point, ready to replace Harrison with Clapton, so maybe there’s another edge to that sword.

FYI–The White Album finishes third on my Beatles list, behind Abbey Road and Rubber Soul, but ahead of Sgt. Pepper.

<i>EDIT–FOUND IT</i>

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1. you found it? post it!!

   Comment by dc — February 11, 2008 #

2. Towards the end, George was taking over quite a bit more of the Beatles’ musical direction. There’s a famous quote just before the break up by John telling Paul how George’s songs were just as good, if not better, than theirs were at that point. This is evident in the post-Beatles release of George’s “All Things Must Pass.” Many critics agree that it was the best solo release of any ex-Beatle. It was all full of songs he wrote for the next Beatles album.

   Comment by Rex — February 26, 2008 #

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