The one line that defined The Beatles’ breakup: “Poor state of affairs”
The ending of a golden age.
George Harrison
The 1989 George Harrison song he tried to give to Eric Clapton: “He didn’t use it”
The duo were close friends and occasional collaborators.
The Motown songs that George Harrison adored: “All my favourite records on the jukebox”
Music for togetherness.
The 2002 song George Harrison always wanted to be his last: “A prayer”
Seeing off this world perfectly.
The 1965 song that made Stevie Nicks love George Harrison: “A serious romantic”
Falling in love with only a few words.
The one musician who “100% improved” The Beatles: “Everybody was happier”
Feeling like a band again.
The 1967 song that finally earned George Harrison’s respect from John Lennon
“His mind and his music are clear.”
The 1971 concert Paul McCartney was offended by: “I’m not going to do that”
Forgiving but not forgetting.
