Song For George

When people talk about The Beatles they often initially refer to the songwriting prowess of John Lennon and Paul McCartney. This is despite the fact not only did George Harrison pen the band's second most covered track of all-time, Something, but also wrote the epic hits While My Guitar Gently Weeps and Here Comes The Sun. Not only did he more than prove his songwriting credentials in the band, but he also more than proved his worth as an experimental songwriter within his solo career.

Although Harrison lost his battle to cancer in 2001 at the age of 58, this year a special release has been compiled to celebrate what would have been his 75th birthday on February 25. A reissue of Concert For George, the performance at Royal Albert Hall that celebrated his life and his diverse body of work.

As a tribute the collection is a moving one, however it focuses less on the experimental side of his creativity and more on the mainstream Beatle sound that he is best remembered for. With contributions from his bandmates Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, and Travelling Wilburys collaborators Jeff Lynne and Tom Petty, this is as poignant today as it was when first performed.

As with all good tributes, it takes you through all sides of his personality, from the serious and reflective through to the playful and humorous. While the Eric Clapton and Paul McCartney collaboration on While My Guitar Gently Weeps is the most moving, the appearance of Dhani Harrison on the Tom Petty led Handle With Care is also very powerful.