Teaming with legendary Beatles obsessive Jeff Lynne, George Harrison crafted a remarkably consistent and polished comeback effort with Cloud Nine. Lynne adds a glossy production, reminiscent of ELO, but what is even more noticeable is that he's reined in Harrison's indulgences, keeping the focus on a set of 11 snappy pop/rock numbers. The consistency of the songs remains uneven, but the best moments -- "Devil's Radio," "Cloud 9," "Just for Today," "Got My Mind Set on You," and the tongue-in-cheek Beatles pastiche "When We Was Fab" -- make Cloud Nine one of his very best albums.
Although I love each of the Beatles, I can't deny that I have a favorite. In honor of what would be his 64th birthday,* I will spend the entire day listening exclusively to my favorite Beatle - George Harrison’s – catalog.While I don’t expect you to commemorate George’s birthday with the same fervor, I’d like to ask you to take a moment to remember an often underrated legend. Listen to y
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