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“I was 15 or 16 and he was 18 or 19, and he definitely looked after me,” Winwood recounts of his blossoming friendship with Clapton, at the top of the telecast. “[We] played records and talked about music. From very early on, he took on a brotherly [role].” As their friendship solidified, Clapton and Winwood – with drummer Ginger Baker and bassist Ric Grech – formed Blind Faith. They disbanded in 1969 after releasing only one chart-topping, self-titled album.

The spotlight, however, hasn’t dimmed on either Clapton or Winwood’s careers – Clapton has won 18 Grammy Awards and honored with 3 different inductions into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame; Winwood has won Grammy Awards for record of the year and best male vocal performance for his work on “Higher Love.” As for the decision to play a reunion concert, Clapton wanted to recreate “the romance and beauty of [the music] played in the past” The pair take viewers back to rock’s glory days as they perform songs by Jimi Hendrix (Little Wing), Clapton’s catalogue (Forever Man), and tracks from Winwood’s band Traffic (Pearly Queen) – rounding off the performance with hits from their Blind Faith album– which, for fans old and new, is an evening not to be forgotten.

Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood: Live From Madison Square Garden also features Willie Weeks on bass, Chris Stainton on keyboard, and Ian Thomas on drums.

A production of Parallel 28 Equipe Inc., Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood: Live From Madison Square Garden is directed by Martyn Atkins and produced by John McDermott, James Pluta and Scooter Weintraub; John Beug, Michael Eaton, Peter Jackson and Tom Whalley are executive producers. The special was recorded live in performance at Madison Square Garden in February 2008. For Great Performances, Bill O’Donnell is series producer; David Horn is executive producer.

The telecast marks Clapton’s most recent appearance on Great Performances. In 2004, Great Performances broadcast highlights from Clapton’s three-day guitar festival from Dallas in Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival, as well as a follow-up Crossroads Festival concert from Chicago in 2006. Clapton also appeared in the series’ presentation of Cream Reunion Concert (2005) and Concert for George (2003).

The DVD of Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood: Live From Madison Square Garden is distributed by Warner Strategic Marketing.

Great Performances is funded by the Irene Diamond Fund, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, public television viewers, and PBS.

• Viewing Guide

Time Allotment: 20 minutes

1. Ask the students to define the term “the blues” by brainstorming ideas as a group and recording them on the board/overhead.

2. After all ideas have been listed, share some specific information about blues music by reading and distributing the essay “What Is the Blues?” available at http://www.pbs.org/theblues/classroom/essaysblues.html, and the essay “Chicago Blues,” available at http://www.pbs.org/gperf/shows/crossroads2/essay1.html. Discuss the characteristics of blues music and its origins as well as why Chicago is known as the blues capital. Take time to list some of the key people associated with the blues described in each essay.

LEARNING ACTIVITIES:

Time Allotment: 30-45 minutes

1. Introduce ERIC CLAPTON CROSSROADS GUITAR FESTIVAL CHICAGO by explaining to the students that they will be viewing a program that showcases some of the world’s best guitarists performing classic blues selections. Refer them to the essay “Guitar Evolution,” available at http://www.pbs.org/gperf/shows/guitargods/essay1.html to learn more about the history of the guitar and the role it played in blues music and rock ‘n’ roll.

2. Distribute the Viewing Guide and have the students read the directions before they watch the film excerpts. Explain that the goal is for them to see how the blues can be performed in a variety of ways and to compare and contrast the varying styles. (Note to teachers: On the Viewing Guide, performers are listed in order of their appearance in the program. As you preview the program, make notes about the approximate start and end times of each performance to make locating them easier when you play the excerpts.)

3. After the students have watched the program excerpts and completed the Viewing Guide, discuss each of the performances included in it. The students should be able to note specific ways that the performances are alike and different.

CULMINATING ACTIVITIES:

Time Allotment: 20 minutes

1. Based on what they have learned from reading the essays in Step 2 of the Introductory Activities and by watching the program, have the students participate in a final class discussion or generate a short written response to topics such as:

• You have seen examples of traditional blues music as well as the way the blues have been interpreted by modern artists. Discuss the role of the blues in today’s popular music.
• You have learned that the blues is an uniquely American art form and that in the 1960s, it was embraced by European bands and experienced a revival through new sounds brought here by British performers like Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones. Discuss how the electric guitar and guitarists such as Clapton and Jeff Beck helped change the blues.

EXTENSION ACTIVITIES:

1. Encourage the students to learn more about the history of the blues and to create a multimedia project based on their research, such as an illustrated timeline. They can include pictures of important blues artists and audio clips of their signature songs as part of their presentation.

2. Have the students work in small groups to learn a traditional blues song or write their own blues song using traditional characteristics of the genre, which they can then perform for the class.

ERIC CLAPTON CROSSROADS GUITAR FESTIVAL CHICAGO brings together guitar legends from blues, country, rock, and pop music in the blues capital, Chicago, in a salute to this American musical tradition.

Time Allotment:
Approximately two 45-minute class periods

Subject Matter:
Music, History, and Language Arts

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Students will:

1. Brainstorm as a group and record what they know about blues music.

2. Research information about the blues and its origins.

3. View excerpts of various blues performances and compare and contrast them in
terms of style and artistry.

4. Discuss or write about how the blues has influenced modern music and how
the electric guitar and guitarists have changed the sound of the blues over time.

Materials:
A copy of GREAT PERFORMANCES’ ERIC CLAPTON CROSSROADS GUITAR FESTIVAL CHICAGO

Prep for Teachers:
Prior to teaching the lesson, record the broadcast of ERIC CLAPTON CROSSROADS GUITAR FESTIVAL CHICAGO (check local listings to determine if and when the program will air in your state), review the program for content, bookmark the Web sites used in the lesson on each computer, and download the necessary plug-ins. Print out and make copies of the related handouts: “What Is the Blues?” essay, “Chicago Blues” essay, “Guitar Evolution” essay, and the Viewing Guide.

Bookmark the following sites:

PBS.org: THE BLUES: Blues Classroom: Background Essays: What Is the Blues?
http://www.pbs.org/theblues/classroom/essaysblues.html

PBS.org: THE BLUES: Blues Road Trip: Chicago and Detroit: History and Highlights
http://www.pbs.org/theblues/roadtrip/chi-dethist.html

Grove Music Online
http://www.grovemusic.com

STANDARDS:

Art Connections

http://www.mcrel.org/compendium/standardDetails.asp?subjectID=9&standardID=1

Understands connections among the various art forms and other disciplines.

Music

http://www.mcrel.org/compendium/standardDetails.asp?subjectID=11&standardID=7

Understands the relationship between music and history and culture.

Historical Understanding

http://www.mcrel.org/compendium/standardDetails.asp?subjectID=3&standardID=2

Understands the historical perspective.

Language Arts

http://www.mcrel.org/compendium/SubjectTopics.asp?SubjectID=7

Writing
Uses the general skills and strategies of the writing process.

Reading
Uses the general skills and strategies of the reading process.
Uses reading skills and strategies to understand and interpret a variety of informational texts.

Listening and Speaking
Uses listening and speaking strategies for different purposes.

Viewing
Uses viewing skills and strategies to understand and interpret visual media.

Working with Others

http://www.mcrel.org/compendium/standardDetails.asp?subjectID=22&standardID=4
Displays effective interpersonal communication skills.

Thinking and Reasoning

http://www.mcrel.org/compendium/standardDetails.asp?subjectID=21&standardID=3
Effectively uses mental processes that are based on identifying similarities and differences.

This lesson was prepared by Lisa Prososki, an independent educational consultant and instructional design specialist who taught middle school and high school social studies, English, reading, and technology courses for 12 years.

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Art Director: Sabina Daley
Graphic Art: Ruiyan Xu
Technical Director: Brian Lee
PHP Scripting: Ben Chappel
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Copy Editor: Leslie Kriesel
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About the Writer

Ed Ward started writing about music in 1965, and has been on the staff of CRAWDADDY!, ROLLING STONE, and CREEM magazines, among others. He was music writer for the Austin (Texas) AMERICAN-STATESMAN from 1979-84, and is co-author (with the late Geoffrey Stokes and Ken Tucker) of ROCK OF AGES: THE ROLLING STONE HISTORY OF ROCK & ROLL. Since 1986, he has been rock historian for NPR’s FRESH AIR with Terry Gross. He currently lives in Berlin, and comments on it at http://www.berlinbites.com.

Television Credits

Executive Producers
John Beug
David Horn

Directed by
Ron de Moraes

Produced by
Mona Niemiec
Mitch Owgang

Supervising Audio Engineer
Elliot Scheiner

Lighting Director
Stan Crocker

Editor
Gary Bradley

Associate Producers
Cara Cosentino
Kathy Rivkin

Production Manager
Matt Uzzle

Associate Director
Laura Lyons

Stage Manager
Peter Margolis

Engineer-in-Charge
Mark Schubin

Technical Director
Keith Winikoff

Mixing for Eric Clapton
Simon Climie
Mick Guzauski

Mix Assistant
Tom Bender

Audio Engineers
Ed Cherney
Kooster McAlister
Greg Ondo

Audio Coordinators
David Hewitt
Karen Brinton

Audio
Bob Aldridge
Jackie Brooks
Stan Dacus
Robert Drews
Marshall Fawcett
Peter Gary
Phil Gitomer
Gary Hampton
Denise Houchin
Greg Lankford
Gaff Michael
Robert McLeod
Freddie Robertson
Matt Scheiner
Paul Special

Video Operators
Billy Steinberg
Matty Randazzo

Video Tape
Alan Buchner
Dave Degelia

Lighting Programmer
Rob Smith

Cameras
Miguel Armstrong
Timm Bland
Barbara Drago
Freddy Frederick
Ed Fussell
Pat Gleason
Manny Gutierrez
Ray Hoover
Lyn Noland
Chad Smith
Ron Smith

Key Utility
Anthony Defonzo

Utilities
Frank Bourassa
Aaron Bradshaw
John Heneghan
Mike Joyce
Pat Miller
Paul Patelmo
Brandy Sanders

Video Maintenance
Tom Curran
Jimmy Goldsmith
Andy Lindberg
Nava Tabkum
Greg Vincent
Ian Vysick

Dolly Grip
Billy Broker

Jib Techs
Manny Gutierrez Jr.
Eric Johnson

STEADI Assistant
Mike Gilbert

Additional Editing by
Laura Young

On-Line Editor
Stephen Hoppe

Production Coordinator
Kirsten J. Taylor

Production Secretary
Adam Fels

Production Assistants
James Anglin
Taylor Barber
Joanna McCue Carson
Scott Cox
Brock Cravy
Mark Fisher
Jennifer Ford
David Glynn
Heather Laraine Harris
Shawn Lafferty
Joanne Morris
Adrian Neely
Ryan Smith
Nathan Threadgill

Documentary Unit
Director of Photography
Martin Atkins

Produced by
James Pluta

Artist Interviews
Larry Yelen

Cameras
Juerg Walther
Greg Smith
Norm Johnston

Camera Tech
Michele de Lorimer

Sound Recordist
Michael Hanes
Chris Neely
Michael Thomason

Production Coordinator
Niki Breazeale

Production Assistants
Lauren Mayer Beug
Lindsay Mayer Beug
Michael Ryan
Will Schmidt

Audio Mixing
Engineer
Neil Dorfsman

Audio Post-Production Mixer
Sue Pelino

Audio Mastering
Darcy Proper

Concert
Producers
Eric Clapton
Peter Jackson
Scooter Weintraub

Music Director
Scooter Weintraub

Production Director
Mick Double

Concert Production
David Stallbaumer

Promoters
Clayton Faught
Rick Babb

For GREAT PERFORMANCES
Director of Program Development
Bill O’Donnell

Executive Producer
Jac Venza

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“Layla”
Eric Clapton

“Love in Vain Blues”
Robert Lockwood, Jr.

“Killing Floor”
Eric Clapton, Robert Cray, Hubert Sumlin, Jimmie Vaughan

“Sweet Home Chicago”
Eric Clapton, Robert Cray, Buddy Guy, Hubert Sumlin, Jimmie Vaughan

“Six Strings Down”
Eric Clapton, Robert Cray, Robert Randolph, Jimmie Vaughan

“I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow”
Dan Tyminski with Ron Block

“Steamroller”
James Taylor with Joe Walsh

“Oklahoma Borderline”
Vince Gill with Jerry Douglas

“After Midnight”
J.J. Cale with Eric Clapton

“City Love”
John Mayer

“Rock Me Baby”
Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, B.B. King, Jimmie Vaughan

“Funk 49″
Joe Walsh

“The March”
Robert Randolph & the Family Band

“Jingo”
Carlos Santana with Eric Clapton

“Going Down Slow”
Honeyboy Edwards

“If I Had Possession Over Judgement Day”
Eric Clapton with Doyle Bramhall II and Nathan East

“Time Makes Two”
Robert Cray

“La Grange”
ZZ Top

“Tush”
ZZ Top

“Cocaine”
Eric Clapton

Performers

Eric Clapton

Ron Block

Doyle Bramhall II

J.J. Cale

Robert Cray

Jerry Douglas

Nathan East

Honeyboy Edwards

Vince Gill

Buddy Guy

B.B. King

Robert Lockwood, Jr.

John Mayer

Robert Randolph

Carlos Santana

Hubert Sumlin

James Taylor

Dan Tyminski

Jimmie Vaughan

Joe Walsh

ZZ Top

Proceeds from the extraordinary guitarfest went to support the Crossroads Centre in Antigua, a nonprofit drug and alcohol rehabilitation center founded by Eric Clapton in 1997. The festival also offered guitar clinics, exhibits by leading manufacturers, and displays of guitars from the private collections of Clapton and his friends, which were auctioned by Christie’s in June 2004 and garnered more than $7 million to aid the Crossroads Centre.

Visit the Web companions of two other shows that featured Eric Clapton, CREAM REUNION CONCERT (2005) and CONCERT FOR GEORGE (2003).

Special funding for ERIC CLAPTON’S CROSSROADS GUITAR FESTIVAL was provided by SBC.

Related Web Sites

• Eric Clapton
• Crossroads Centre
• Radio Smithsonian: Guitar: Electrified, Amplified and Deified
• The Lemelson Center: The Electric Guitar
• NPR.org: Present at the Creation: The Electric Guitar
• PBS.org: The Blues
• PBS.org: American Roots Music

Producer: Anu Krishnan
Art Director: Sabina Daley
Designer & Flash Programmer: Karen Mattson
Graphic Art: Karen Mattson
Technical Director: Brian Lee
PHP Scripting: Ben Chappel
Production Assistant: Diana Cofresí-Terrero
Copy Editor: Leslie Kriesel
HTML Implementation Assistance: Brian Santalone

GREAT PERFORMANCES Web pages copyright © 2004 Educational Broadcasting Corporation.

Thirteen Online is a production of Thirteen/WNET New York’s Kravis Multimedia Education Center in New York City. Anthony Chapman, Director of Interactive & Broadband. Bob Adleman, Business Manager. Carmen DiRienzo, Vice President and Managing Director, Corporate Affairs.

About the Writer

John Uhl is a staff writer at Thirteen Online. He has written about music for the ALL MUSIC GUIDE and DOWN BEAT magazine.

Television Credits

In aid of the Material World Charitable Foundation

Presented by
Warner Music Group

Associate Producers
Craig Fruin
Frank Scherma

Edited by
Claire Ferguson

Director of Photography
Chris Menges

Concert Audio Produced by
Jeff Lynne

Featuring
Joe Brown
Eric Clapton
Jools Holland and Sam Brown
Jeff Lynne
Paul McCartney
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Billy Preston
Ringo Starr

Dave Bronze: Bass Guitar
Gary Brooker: Keyboards
Jim Capaldi: Drums
Ray Cooper: Percussion
Dhani Harrison: Guitar
Jim Horn: Tenor Sax
Jim Keltner: Drums
Katie Kissoon: Backing Vocals
Albert Lee: Guitar
Andy Fairweather: Low Guitar
Marc Mann: Guitar
Tessa Niles: Backing Vocals
Tom Scott: Alto Sax
Henry Spinetti: Drums
Chris Stainton: Keyboards
Klaus Voormann: Bass

The Heartbreakers
Ron Blair: Bass Guitar
Mike Campbell: Guitar
Steve Ferrone: Drums
Benmont Tench: Keyboards
Scott Thurston: Guitar/Harmonica

Joe Brown’s Band
Phil Capaldi: Drums
Neil Gauntlett: Guitar
Dave “Rico” Niles: Bass

“Arpan”
Composed by
Ravi Shankar
Conducted by
Anoushka Shankar
Performed by
Anoushka Shankar: Sitar
Sukanya Shankar: Vocal-Shloka
M Balanchandar: Mridangam
Vishwa Mohan Bhatt: Slide Guitar
Tanmoy Bose: Tabla & Dholak
Chandrasekhar: Violin
Eric Clapton: Guitar
Pedro Eustache: Wind Instruments
Sunil Gupta: Flute
Anuradha Krishamurthi: Female Vocalist
Jane Lister: Harp
Gaurav Mazumdar: Sitar
Snehashish Mazumdar: Mandolin
Ramesh Mishra: Sarangi
Prasanna: Percussion
Kenji Ota: Tanpura
Barry Phillips: Cello
Rajendara Prasanna: Shahnai
Emil Richards: Marimba
Balu Raghuraman: Violin
Partho Sarathy: Sarod
O S Arun: Male Vocalist
Hari Sivanesan: Veena
Sivaskti Sivanesan: Veena
Boys and Girls Choir courtesy of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
English Chamber Choir

The Monty Pythons
Terry Gilliam
Eric Idle
Neil Innes
Terry Jones
Michael Palin
Carol Cleveland

The Mounties
Malcolm Abbs
Mark Brown
Michael Clarke
Tom Hanks
Bob Hunter
David Porter Thomas
Fred Tomlinson

London Metropolitan Orchestra
Andrew Brown
Roger Chase
Chris Fish
Helen Hathorn
Lynda Houghton
Ian Humphries
Zoe Martlew
Stella Page
Debbie Widdup

Strings Conducted and Arranged by
Michael Kamen

Production Design by
Eve Stewart

Concert Recording Supervisor
Ryan Ulyate

Cameramen
Barry Ackroyd
Pete Arias
Jeff Baynes
Joan Churchill
Barrie Dodd
Nic Knowland
Casper Leaver
Chloë Leland
John Lynch
Chris Morphet
Roger Pratt
Kate Robinson
Nick Roylance
Philip Sindall

Film Production

Line Producer
James Bradley

Unit Production Manager
Elizabeth Flowers

For Material World Charitable Foundation
Caroline Eddington
Jasmine Jaisinghani

Assistants to Ray Cooper
Rachel Sunshine Cooper
Ella von Schreitter

Assistants to Jon Kamen
India Hammer
Chris Kim

Assistant to the Shankar Family
Terry Golindo

Assistant to Craig Fruin
Suzana Haugh

1st Assistant Director
Mark Sinton

2nd Assistant Director
Henry Sheldon

Production Coordinators
Luke Beauchamp
Kate Fenhalls
Denise Larkin
Harriet Evans Lombe

Production Accountant
Irene Nash

Technical Consultant
Alan Barker

Script Supervisor
Jane Darby

Art Directors
Tanya Clarke
Ed Walsh

Production Buyer
Claire Grainger

Dresser
Gary Davies

Gaffers
Roy Branch
John “Biggles” Higgins
Michael McDermott

Electricians
Reg Boddy
Vernon Connolly
Steve Foster
Eugene Grobler
John King
Steve Kitchen

Electrical Rigger
Paul Tattersfield

Focus Pullers
Stuart Barrell
Barney Broomfield
Theo Garland
Guy Hazel
Simon Hume
Graham Norton
Jeff Vine
Tiffany Walker

Camera Assistants
Matt Ball
Tim Barnes
Matt Clyde
Ryan Hardacre
Gareth Hoskins
Ben Liddell
Darren Pearcey
Matthew Sunderland

Documentary Sound Recordists
Alan Barker
Leigh Crisp
Jon Hose
Garth Marshall
Andrew Morris

Concert Recording
Paul Nickson
Will Shapland

Sound Assistants
Alex Goodison
Sven Hertens
Paul Strudwick
Tom Webster

Sound Design for Monty Pythons
André Jacquemin

Technical Consultant
Evan Schechtman
Outpost Digital

Unit Managers
Mark Cox
Barry Noakes
Andy Wild

Vision Engineers
Mike Bloomfield
Andrew Worden

Senior HD Assistants
Mark Cowley
Jelena Lakic
Matt Nicolson

Technical Support
Tom Filin
Neil Thompson

Communications
Sam Diamond
Tim Fraser
Matthew Harmer
Tibor Kuo

Camera Rigging
Angus Brock
Dave Dearlove
Tony Hennessy
Barry Humphries

Wardrobe
Elsa Acton Bond
Sallyann Dicksee
Sophie Lambe
Bryan Lomax-Lear

Hair & Makeup
Louise Fisher
Maureen Hetherington

Scenic Painters
Mark Baldwin
David Green

Art Department Rigging
Andrew Grant
Dean Howe
William Howe
Dave Lawrence
Richard Mills
Andy Moore
Ian Norgate
Steve Pollecutt
Terry Richards
Don Santos
Ivar Wigan

Stage Hand
Andy Ormesher

Prop Vehicle Driver
Linton Small

Production Assistants
Harry Amies
Violet Astor
Raife Burchell
Chris Coote
Will Edridge
Tom Grady
James Graley
Cally Haycox
Olly Hill
Dan Hughes
Jo Illman
Ben Kyne
Paul Loram
Katie Nash
Tony Payne
Jacqui Pringle
Ian Shepherd
Helen Turner

Catering
Bombay Brasserie, Eat Your Heart Out, Mobile Mouthful

Dining Bus Driver
Bill Stevenson

Paramedics Supplied by
Location Medical Services

Stills Photographers
Jill Furmanovsky
Oliver Hecks
Richard Young

Photographs of George
Clive Arrowsmith
Sean O’Mahony Collection

Concert Production

Concert Proudction Manager
Mick Double

Artist Liaison
Linda Arias

Artist Coordinator
Peter Jackson

Concert Production Coordinator
Chris Adamson

Assistants
John Collins
Kip Trevor

Concert Production Assistant
Debbie Bray

Concert Lighting Designer
Dave Maxwell

Lighting Coordinator
Yvonne Donnelly Smith

Show Programmer
Peter Barnes

Lighting Crew Chief
Scottie Duhig

Lighting Technicians
Del Bailey
Richard Crawshaw
Andrew Hurst
Tim Probert

Concert Promoters
Dennis Arnold
Jeanne White

Guitar Technicians
Lee Dickson
Daniel Dearnley
Alan Rogan
Keith Smith
Alan “Bugs” Weidel
Steve Winstead

Drum Technician
Yard Gavrilovic

Keyboard Technicians
Laurence Adams
Andrew Field

Percussion Technician
Bill Harrison

Stage Technician
Ravi Sharman

Front of House Engineers
Robert Collins
Paul “Pab” Boothroyd

Sound Coordinator
Dave Catlin

Monitor Engineer
Kerry Lewis

Orchestra Engineer
Jeff Hooper

Head of Stage Crew
Adrian Fitzpatrick

Stage Crew
Andrew Davis
Tim Patterson
Dave Ryan
Paul Swann

LMO Contracted by
Andy Brown

Orchestral Manager
Helen Sims

Concert Recording

Music Mixed by
Jeff Lynne
Ryan Ulyate

Additional Music Editing & Mix
Marc Mann

Surround Music Mix
Mixed by: Ryan Ulyate
Assistant Engineer: Jason Wormer at Village Recorder
Surround Mix Consultant: John Kurlander

Music Mastering
Steve Hall at Future Disc

Concert Audio Transfer
FX Copy Room
Adam Brown
Brian Cunningham

Filmed at the Royal Albert Hall

Chief Executive for RAH
David Elliot

Event Manager for RAH
Alan Pope

Technical Show Manager for RAH
Ges Edwards-Webb

Post-Production

Sound Editor
Alastair Sirkett

Dubbing Mixer
Mike Prestwood Smith at De Lane Lea

Co-Dubbing Mixer
Sven Taits at De Lane Lea

Assistant Editors
Jo Dale
Guy Ducker
Mark Neale
Juliet Yashar

Sound Consultants
André Jacquemin
Ryan Ulyate

Visual Effects
The Mill
Katherine Granger
Dave Houghton

VFX Producers
Daniel Roberts
Dave Throssell

Colorist
Kai van Beers

Online
Jay Bandlish

Additional Effects
Nexus Visual Effects
Angus Bickerton
Barrie Hemsley
Jeff North

Post-Production Research
Genevieve Harrison

Cutting Room Assistant
Gary Tobyn

Rostrum Camera
FRAMELINE

Title Designer
Wendy Wen

Title Animators
Jay Miolla
Tim Wilder

Title Producer
Angela Fung

Vendors

HD Cameras Supplied by
Broadcast Video Rentals
The Cruet Company
Metro Broadcast

Film Lighting Supplied by
Lee Lighting
LSD

Concert PA System
Concert-Sound

Concert Lighting
Light & Sound Design/Fourth Phase

Editing Equipment Hire
Midnight Transfer

Special Thanks to
Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman and Playtone
Altour Travel
Mark Carpenter
Tony Dimitriades at East End Management
Robert Earl & Planet Hollywood
Michael Eaton at Marshbrook Limited
Richard Fernandez
Laura Gross
Paul Loasby
George Kangis & Nick Valner at Eversheds
Roger Saunders
John Taylor
Wherefore Art?

Gary Brooker appears courtesy of Eagle Records
Eric Clapton appears courtesy of Reprise Records
Jools Holland appears courtesy of Warner Music (UK) Ltd.
Jim Horn appears courtesy of Jim Horn Records
Jim Keltner appears courtesy of Cynthia
Albert Lee appears courtesy of Sugar Hill Records
Tom Petty appears courtesy of Warner Bros. Records
Billy Preston appears courtesy of Preston Music Group, Inc.
Tom Scott appears courtesy of Higher Octave Records
Anoushka Shankar appears courtesy of Angel-EMI Records
Ringo Starr appears courtesy of Koch Records

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To see an excerpt of a performance from the concert, click on the Watch the Video links below.

“I Want to Tell You”
Written by George Harrison
Jeff Lynne

“If I Needed Someone”
Written by George Harrison
Eric Clapton
Watch The Video

“Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)”
Written by George Harrison
Jeff Lynne

“Taxman”
Written by George Harrison
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
Watch The Video

“I Need You”
Written by George Harrison
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers

“Handle with Care”
Music and Lyrics by George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers with Jeff Lynne and Dhani Harrison

“Photograph”
Written by George Harrison, Ringo Starr
Ringo Starr

“Honey Don’t”
Written by Carl Perkins
Ringo Starr

“The Lumberjack Song”
Music and Lyrics by Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Fred Tomlinson
Monty Python

“Here Comes the Sun”
Written by George Harrison
Joe Brown

“That’s the Way It Goes”
Written by George Harrison
Joe Brown

“Horse to the Water”
Written by George and Dhani Harrison
Jools Holland, Sam Brown

“Old Brown Shoe”
Written by George Harrison
Gary Brooker

“Beware of Darkness”
Written by George Harrison
Eric Clapton

“Isn’t It a Pity”
Written by George Harrison
Billy Preston

“For You Blue”
Written by George Harrison
Paul McCartney

“Something”
Written by George Harrison
Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton

“Arpan”
Music by Ravi Shankar
Conducted by Anoushka Shankar

“The Inner Light”
Written by George Harrison
Jeff Lynne, Anoushka Shankar
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“My Sweet Lord”
Written by George Harrison
Billy Preston

“All Things Must Pass”
Written by George Harrison
Paul McCartney

“Wah Wah”
Written by George Harrison
Eric Clapton, Jeff Jynne

“While My Guitar Gently Weeps”
Written by George Harrison
Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton

“I’ll See You in My Dreams”
Music and Lyrics by Isham Jones, Gus Kahn
Joe Brown

Richard Young – Oops Publishing Ltd. 2002

We want to thank everyone who shared their recollections and comments about George Harrison as well as the program. Please leave your tributes to George Harrison in the comments field below.

Jean King
“Concert for George” was the most touching concert I’d ever seen. As I watched and listened, I experienced tremendous grief, but oddly, alongside the grief I also felt joy — tears either way. I was awed by the beautiful performances given by his extremely talented group of friends.

Tanna
Thank you for your spirituality, truthfulness, and beautiful music. You will be truly missed. Our spiritual world is in for a treat with you entering it. Thanks for “little George,” Dhani.

Lily Gale Chalker
Dearest gorgeous George,

You were always my favorite Beatle and I knew, even from the age of eight, way back in the early ’60s, that you were a truly unique and special human being. Even amongst the world of the talented and famous you shone out like a gem.

Your words resonate in the same key as the ones that sing in my soul. Your guitar work was always sublime. What a beautiful being to have graced this tired and tarnished world of ours. Your music will carry us on until we, too, are freed and will join you in paradise. All my love and blessings go also to you forever for so deeply touching my heart.

Sara H.
I fell in love with you at 13 years old. At 53, I find you more lovely than ever. Thank you for your music and your spirit, which are both an enduring love song.

Vicky
Part of my youth, you symbolized innocence and hope and spiritual peace. Thank you for reminding me through your music of the importance of all three. Bless you, George, and your family. I shall not forget you.

Anne Waters
George was by far my favorite Beatle, and it is uncanny that Dhani looks so much like him. Long live his wonderful music!

Kevin Sio
I taped the show last week [and] just got thru it yesterday. It took me so long because I kept weeping.

Robin Puchala
George influenced me to be more spiritual. I am now a very happy, very committed born-again Christian — who speaks the truth, not the lies. God’s Peace.

Rob Peters
As a 12-year-old in 1963, I heard this group from England. Four of us formed the “Whitman (Junior High) Beatles” and sang their songs in the back of the classroom. I went on to play in a band until the end of high school. George and the Beatles, with their music and lyrics, shaped my life. I saw the CONCERT FOR GEORGE tribute and spent many a moment tearing up with pride of his accomplishments. This, in a way, gave credence to what I feel are things that are still important in my life — music and love.

David C. Martzolff
Absolutely phenomenal. This man was a great musician. And all the great musicians paying tribute to him only happens once every 10 or 15 years. You don’t come across the Gods of music on one stage very often. Thanks for airing such a great concert dedicated to a great person. Keep it up.

Bob
Your songs of love taught me so much, your songs of life taught me to live in a new direction. Thank you. May peace come to you all.

Ramanya Dasa (Hector Guzman)
Hare Krishna George, thank you for helping our Gurudevi Shrila Prabhupada, the acarya of the Hare Krishna movement. You became very important and very dear to our guru for your devotion and your contributions. You make many people very happy all over the world, your mansion [Bhaktivedanta Manor] in England became a Hare Krishna temple, and you help to print a Krishna book, so you are a very special personality and a great devotee of Lord Krishna. Thank you for all your contributions to humanity in so many different ways. You will be eternally spiritually happy, and you are part of history for your great dedication to help humanity.

Bill Ferrell
A great influence on my spiritual life.

Sichek
Last night the CONCERT FOR GEORGE was outstanding — one of the greatest musical tributes I’ve ever seen!! Awesome!! Still had a few tears to shed. Beautiful!!

Sarah
George touched so many lives with his incredible talent. He will live on in his music.

P. Scott Klimek
He will be deeply missed by us all. I am honestly speechless when it comes to describing the effect his music has played in my life. God bless!

Lenore Hubal
I think George Harrison is perhaps the most underappreciated Beatle. George was unique in his sound, his writing, and his gentle spirit. He always seemed so genuine in his love for music, never seeming to be swayed by the amount of fame and adulation received by the Beatles. “My Sweet Lord” is maybe the most beautiful song I’ve ever listened to, and I don’t just mean in a religious sense. He is a singularly talented person the world will miss.

Dave Rinehart
I will always love George’s music. I have [been] following George all my life and it was GREAT to see George get the credit he deserves and his friends and son all playing on stage. It was the greatest live concert I have ever seen. George proved after the Beatle split that he was the most talented Beatle.

Lydia Chotiswatdi
I miss you so much.

Denise M.
My first love … such a spiritual man whose words promise to enlighten those who truly listen.

Luc
Last night’s CONCERT FOR GEORGE on PBS moved me to tears. All these great performers who played his music, which he had crafted with body, mind, and soul. Like so many others, George was the driving influence that inspired me to learn and play guitar. His legacy of beautiful songs will endure the test of time. George, you are dearly missed!

Tom Vanderstoop
After watching the tribute concert last night, which incidentally I ordered, it was scary to see how George was cloned. His son Dhani being a spitting image. I was really impressed by the warmth all musicians showed, especially Eric Clapton. George, the least “flashy” Beatle, turned out to be the most endearing.

Emily Waymire
George touched our humanity and spirituality in ways no other artist has. George’s compositions resonate in an inspired realm within us to strive to seek humankind’s greater good.

Cathy Schiel
I always thought the Quiet Beatle was the “cute Beatle,” and I loved listening to his songs when I would spend the night at my sister’s, as I was only five when the Beatles broke up. Everything I ever read made me admire such a great soul/humanitarian.

Terri Zimmerman
I so enjoyed watching the CONCERT FOR GEORGE. I could actually feel the love and the energy. It was almost as if I were there! I am eternally grateful for the music and love that was George. His spirit and his music will live on. Love and peace, George.

Steve K
How sad to lose someone as inspiring as George at such a young age. Through the years, your lyrics echoed your philosophy of life. These were not empty words — you demonstrated your commitment to them each day. And how true those words ring each and every day. Sadder than losing someone like George is that not more people in this world live their own lives the way George lived his.

David Lewis Basso
The film was enormously moving and impressive. I didn’t at first realize that, like the A-list friends who knew him personally who were on that stage, I needed to grieve for this man who has impacted my life (as have all the Beatles for multitudes). One would have liked for something like this with John, but that of course was quite different. Here is the youngest Beatle, who retained his lower-class accent more and emerged to, arguably, communicate the reality and veracity of mysticism to more people (in terms of sheer numbers) than any other single person in history! The beguiling quality hidden in his work was revealed, too, of course. Thanks to PBS and its supporters for this beautiful experience!

David Granger
I was never so moved by the music of George Harrison as tonight. CONCERT FOR GEORGE was historic both in its cast and its content. The performances truly evoked the soul of George Harrison. The performance of Harrison’s “Isn’t It a Pity” by Eric Clapton and Billy Preston was — IS — an instant classic. Truly, George Harrison’s music conveys a talent and depth not often seen in today’s musicians.

Thom
Thank you GP for last night’s assemblage of unbelievable talent on one stage paying tribute to George. The world has benefited from HIS talent and contributions. HIS spirit lives on through all of us that keep HIS music alive.

Joy Sansone
I was so moved with the wonderful show that Eric Clapton and friends put on for one of the sweetest people in the universe. Thank you for sharing it with us. I’m still singing “I’ll See You in My Dreams.”

Cynthia Taylor
It is early morning 3/8/04, I just finished watching the tribute to George Harrison. It was beyond words. In the end all there is is LOVE, and with this gathering of friends and loved ones, that statement is more evident than ever. Peace be with you, George Harrison.

Jorge
The Beatles meant a lot to me, if it were not for them I would not have been a musician. Without a doubt they have been the biggest influence on me. John and George, we miss you and will love you forever and ever! God Bless you George and John!

Karen Grubb
You gave something to the world that will live forever. Thank you for expanding the musical horizons of millions of people.

Joanne Hamon Johnson
George was my favorite. I liked him because not only was he very talented, but he was a great songwriter/singer. To me being very quiet was so sexy! I met his sister Louise (Lou) at a Beatlemania tribute when George was very sick. I told her that I loved George out of the Fab Four. She was very kind to me, and said she would tell George. She also said, if George was my favorite, I must be very spiritual. I thought that was probably the closest I will ever become being near George, was meeting his sister.

John V. Forma
George has brought a spiritual richness that was, is, and will be refreshing to anyone interested in the truth and in touching the cosmic force that unites us and brings us fulfillment. Thanks to George for his humility, his talent, his wisdom, his clarity, and his life.

James Rogers
I’m always annoyed at the criticism over George’s solo tour. He played what he wanted and stayed the course. He had little interest in turning into an oldies act. I was there and will never forget the night. Perhaps people now know that George was his own man. I [feel] as if I have lost a good friend.

Betty
When I was a young girl I dreamed of you so often. It filled my days and nights with joy. In later years you were still an inspiration to me to forever press on and just be yourself.

Rama
Dear George, You are immortal.

Mary Nadine Crichton
Mahatma, you have given us so much beauty, love, and soul. I am honored to have known and loved your music. You are a hero to me. You touched my soul. You made life better. You will always be with us. We love you.

Tim
A beautiful person with beautiful music … really enjoyed CONCERT FOR GEORGE DVD.

Kathleen Doherty
I was 14 when the Beatles hit America, especially New York City. I was glued to our TV set when they were on ED SULLIVAN. Although they were all cute, as seen through my eyes then, I was very attracted to George and he was my favorite. I was broken in half when the Beatles split, and even more broken when John was killed. When you live, eat, sleep, breathe, and love the Beatles, as I did, and do, then you feel a tremendous loss. When it was known that George was ill, the rest of my heart broke. Such a tremendous loss when he passed. But, thankfully, for TV, video, and all [the] recordings, we can listen and see him forever. Such a wonderful spirit he was and so gentle a soul, and how blessed we are to have had him. His music touches my soul still and if you truly believe, then he lives with us all the days of our lives. The gentleness of this man will always grace us. I got to see him and his band mates at Shea Stadium in 1965. How lucky I was!! Your music will always be with us, and so shall you. God bless.

Kevin O’Connell
I love George and his music inspired me and continues to inspire the deepest parts of my soul. It is so good to see his son on stage with George’s friends, and it is clear that George’s heart and soul lives on.

Marianne
Watching CONCERT FOR GEORGE brought back the peace and joy I felt through your music.

Margaret Oliveri
A beautiful spirit who is always with us.

Jorge
My favorite Beatle, he was the spiritual force of the group. He certainly was able to let other members showed their talents, until he was able to show his own, proving himself to be at their same level. The Quiet One, [I] miss him a lot.

Tom
I saw the Harrison tribute concert on PBS and it sent chills up my back. He may have been overshadowed by John and Paul, but after the breakup, he showed his bottled-up great music and talent as a true musician and artist.

Anakoni Ako Anjo
God’s gift to us is life; our gift to God is the goodness we share with others in life. Keoki (George) has shared that goodness on how to live and how to die because all things must pass in the end. Aloha ke akua. Aloha oe, Keoki.

Kirby Elam
What else can I say, but to say that George was a wonderful man, in so many ways. And his music will play on forever. Thank you, George!

Debbie
Just saw CONCERT FOR GEORGE last night and can’t put in words how moving it was. So many talented, inspiring musicians that I have so admired musically and been so inspired by through the years (and always will be) all giving tribute and respect to a man who was so understated in a phenomenal era and a phenomenal band. Such was the personality of George Harrison. But what moving, introspective, and clear vision along with beautifully orchestrated chords he gave us to get his message across in such examples as “Isn’t It a Pity” and many more. Many thanks to George and to all of you that gave tribute as well as the greats that came and went before.

Viju
George, something about your songs went a little deeper into the human spirit. Every time I hear one, I discover that I experience a new emotion too complex to describe in simple English. Thank you for this wonderful gift.

Tarun
I loved “My Sweet Lord,” and Billy Preston did such a superb job last night.

Don Mitchell
George, you are missed even though you are always here. So many of us love you and so many of us cried and smiled.

David Richeson
In December of 1973 George and others were going to play in Cleveland. Tickets for this great event were only $8.00. The night before the concert a blizzard moved in and the show was canceled. I’ll never forget the excitement leading up to and the great disappointment following the cancellation. George will always be a huge influence in my life.

Diana
“My Sweet Lord,” that was a very inspiring song. Made me stop and think about life. Life is short and sweet and sometimes bittersweet. It is one of my favorite songs. Rest George’s soul. Amen.

Zach Jensen
I’m only 12, but I think his music meant a lot to me and my family. One of my favorite songs is “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.”

David Richeson
George was truly a prince among men.

Sarah B.
I have been comforted through the harshest times in my life with George’s wise and beautiful songs. I recently started playing the ukulele, George being my inspiration. I love sitting down with a glass of wine and playing “Something.” George’s kindness, compassion, spirituality, sense of humor, and music will continue to carry me through what days I am blessed to have.

Virginia Lee
George, you made the world a better place. God bless you and your family of friends.

Becky Ann Bledsoe
I have always loved George. [The] first song I learned to play on the guitar was “My Sweet Lord.” I too am quiet unless it is something I have great interest in. Looking at Dhani Harrison was like looking at George. God bless you, George. You have influenced me to play the guitar and other instruments. You are missed and loved by all.

Mark Campbell
George, the almost forgotten Beatle, what great music during and after the Beatles’ breakup. Just listening to his music makes me realize just how talented he truly was, and to remain in the background for all those years. Truly the Quiet Beatle, we all miss him so much!

Caroline
I loved George, he was always my favorite. I really enjoyed the pbs tribute. What a wonderful job everyone did honoring him! He truly was a talented, loving man and it totally came through in that special. Thank You!

Robert MacNaughton
In 1970 and 1971, George produced the RADHA-KRISHNA TEMPLE album. On that album the Hare Krishna mantra and Govindam prayers caused me to seriously contemplate and take up bhakti-yoga and dedicate my life to self-realization. He has been of immeasurable benefit to millions. I miss him intensely.

Julie Draper Holloway
Thank you one and all for the life I shared with you in that era. In some ways, it will always remain.

Andres Alamillo
I feel so blessed to have been born in the ’50s and lived during George’s career. I really love his music. God bless.

Rashel Jeffrey
The first time I saw the Beatles live was at Shea Stadium. The next year, I had the privilege of interviewing the Beatles in Detroit. George was always my favorite. Though I am a professional psychotherapist, his poster is on the wall by my computer. His music meant so much to me growing up. It was great to see the concert last night and to see Dhani.

Miguel Ramos
Thank you, George, for your music.

Carla
Thank you, George.

Nancy Huhmann
I am only “one grain of sand” who truly LOVES George Harrison’s music, guitar playing, humor, and of course, him! My heart goes out to his family and friends. I imagine to have had George H. in their lives was a blessing! And, of course, George Harrison is my favorite Beatle.

Dan Keller
To the one and only. I am a big fan of all the Beatles crew, but what I wanted to say was that my family and I will always remember you in our hearts and souls. Thanks for all the great music, George. You are a true role model for all humans. We love you.

Jay Lewis
I was deeply touched by the love I heard and saw portrayed on the PBS presentation of CONCERT FOR GEORGE. I know the world is a better place for having George Harrison, [his] family, and [his] friends in it.

Dennis Capuano
Learned to play the guitar because of George, loved to play his songs. His album ALL THINGS MUST PASS will always be my favorite. He had so many songs that were not included when he was with the Beatles and he let it all out on his first solo album. I will sorely miss him, but alas, his music lives on within me and all of us.

Cecil Stark
Since I first saw the Beatles in the early ’60s, he was my favorite. It’s a shame that only now after his death he’s seen as a superb musician and person. Great tribute to him with this concert. His son should be proud.

Bill Ripple
George was a musical genius, during a time of much musical genius in a hard-to-define genre. His influence on music, however, goes beyond music into the realm of philosophy and peace.

Ruo-Tze Shih
George added his touch on every Beatles song, on vocals or on guitar; without him it wasn’t the Beatles!

Whitni Jones
George was a wonderful man, and a very talented musician. He will be sorely missed. My husband I and watched the CONCERT FOR GEORGE on our local PBS station, and were hugely amazed and touched by the amount of love that was shown in that one evening. While watching the show, we noticed how his son is the spitting image of George. It made us feel like not only was George there in spirit, but he was also there through his son. What a magical night. George Harrison will be missed by all who knew him, in person and through his music.

Rita
I will always remember George Harrison as being so gentle in his music. When I was 16, THE CONCERT FOR BANGLADESH was released in the movies and my friends and I went to see it, and we were so moved by George’s generosity towards others. He will always have a great impact in this world and the world after.

Marcia
I was so moved by the tribute concert. I, too, “grew up with George,” in a sense. He was a simple man with a clear sense of the universe and his role in it. He will live forever in our hearts and in his music.

Victor I. Gallegos
I grew up in the ’60s and was fortunate to have witnessed the amazing cultural and musical revolution that the Beatles were at the forefront of. George was always my favorite, along with John. George’s spirituality and consciousness were apparent in his music and beyond that, his life. He is very much missed in this troubled world and in my life, but his music and spirit live on.

J. Sevic
George’s absolute love of music and the arts, along with his sensitive lyrical playing and singing, have always inspired me as a musician and a fellow human being. I am still deeply saddened by his loss and am hopeful that future generations will continue to see and feel the extreme creativity and musicality of both his and the Beatles’ music. Rock on, George!

Terry Garey
Ta, George for the music, the love, the joy, the good sense and charity. And ta, Eric and Olivia and everyone who worked on the wonderful concert. It was good, good, good music.

Henry Bradford
Just saw the CONCERT FOR GEORGE last night and was utterly blown away. The level of talent and musicianship on that stage was of the highest caliber possible, but what struck me most was how much I wished it was George himself standing there, singing those amazing songs of his. To us Beatles fanatics, George’s contributions to the band and to music were every bit as vital as the celebrated twin geniuses of the band, Mssrs. Lennon and McCartney. Thank you, George, for a lifetime of music to enjoy and to learn how to play and perform!

Gil Duarte
George: simply the guitar most heard in world; simply author of [the] best melodies.

Vivian Steiner
My favorite Beatle that I fell madly in love with the night you appeared on THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW. We will miss you for now, but I have no doubt I shall see you again in God’s kingdom. Your music lives in my heart forever.

Robin La Rocca
He was the best Beatle of them all. I am a very big Eric Clapton fan, and it still amazes me that they were the best of friends. It was a very touching tribute to him. Eric organized it beautifully.

George Cosmas
We shared a name, and he shared his vision and his peace. What an exceptional soul. As a child listening to the Beatles, I was drawn to his style, and I still get chills listening to his music. If only sharing a name would bestow on me a fraction of his talent. The CONCERT FOR GEORGE was exceptional not only for the talent displayed and the love shared, but for the memories invoked. Seeing his son at center stage was like seeing an incarnation of the man himself. Long live George’s memory!

Laura Terry
Your life influenced most of my life. I wish you had never left us, but we can still share what you were and the love you shared through your music. Thank you very much.

No Name Given
This was one of the greatest shows that I have seen on TV. Thanks so much.

Fay Salkus
Whenever I see a picture of George or hear his music, it reminds me of how lucky I have been to have grown up during such a great time. The music always moves me, and the memories make me smile. I wish to thank his family for sharing him with the rest of us.

Fred and Jodi Camilli
A great man gone too soon.

John Albanese
Thanks a lot, mate. So much!

Rita Wickliffe
Just watched last night; you were definitely there, George, in your everlasting spirit and also in your son.

Steve Indich
The Dark Horse will always shine in my mind and heart. A man who transcended both thought and kindness, remember the Concert for Bangladesh? May the gods treat him kindly.

Ellen Costa
CONCERT FOR GEORGE was the best show I have ever seen in my life. He is smiling down from Heaven on his friends and his son.

Scarlet Brubaker-Longfeather
George’s music truly touches the spirit. I’ll miss him always, but at least we still have his inspiration through song. Thanks, George!

John McKenna
You gave me the impulse to learn how to play the guitar in 1964. By ABBEY ROAD and LET IT BE, I had mastered it, learning to play by ear. Some 40 years later, I still play your songs and know all the lyrics by heart, thanks George.

Sandi Aker
Thank you for beautiful music. I am so thankful to have been able to experience the music while growing up with him.

Julio Luzquinos
The first thing I’d like to say is that I owe and thank George Harrison for the magic moments his music has and still makes me experience, all throughout my youth and now in my adult years. This wonderful man turned out to be a dreamer and a hopeful soul for us all.

Beverley
I loved this man. When I was a young girl and the Beatles first became popular here (U.S.), George was my favorite Beatle. I loved his seemingly reserved demeanor, and his musicianship. I agreed wholeheartedly tonight when Ravi Shankar spoke of George being present at this wonderful, emotional tribute. Of course he was there, enjoying every note. It was also great to see Ringo and Paul join Eric and Tom, and all the others. Thank you for this evening for George.

Dave Jewell
How wonderfully you blessed us and opened our minds, hearts, and souls with your music of love, hope, and truth of another way, a better way, for all who would listen. Your music will live long after our generation is gone.

Villi
George was a great man, my favorite of the four.

Claris
I saw his face and fell in love with the big brown eyes when I was six in Iran. Mom had brought home a tin tray with the Fab Four’s images with their autographs! CONCERT FOR GEORGE — a beautiful tribute! Thank you for your music and wisdom, George. Shine on the truth!

Torre
I am so amazed and grateful for George’s music. He always held a special place in my heart. I thought I was seeing things when I saw Dhani on stage, so much like his father.

Walt Hileman
Turned my life from just a boy to an individual of the world. These music ministers had a great but simple message — LOVE [that] enriched my life to no end. Farewell, George.

David Neffew
George was a huge influence on my life as a musician. He always seemed to be a bit independent from the others, yet always seemed to be having so much fun.

Patrick Grogan & Trish English
Really liked who he was!

Joseph A. Graci
He was a true musical genius.

Ben Gottlieb
I just want to say that George was the biggest influence on me. I know he probably got this a lot, but he is my hero. He inspired me to start playing guitar and has always been one of my top five favorite guitarists. The Beatles and George will always been in my CD player. George, I’ll miss you.

Jim Healey
After watching and listening to the remembering George special, I realize the talent that will be missed, but I will always enjoy the sounds he created.

Richard Graves
From an everlasting fan of yours George, I toast to your legacy and your spirit.

Don Sutton
I had the privilege of seeing and listening to George, John, Paul, and Ringo at the old Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, in the mid-1960s. I will forever be grateful to all four of these men for singing me thru life! Thank you, all.

John Owen
I’ll never be the same since I first heard “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” Thank you, George.

Sharon Lyons
George Harrison is greatly missed.

Tim Baxter
He will always be a part of my life.

Sheila Walthall
Dear George, Thank you for changing my life with your words and music. You taught many people how to be loving and compassionate and spiritual. May you be in the Pure Land and still teaching. You touched my heart and soul. Thank you. Peace always.

Pat McCoy
Seeing the CONCERT FOR GEORGE brought back a lot of memories! I’ve been a fan for 40 years, and I still miss My Sweet George!

Jeanene Petrone
What a rare treasure George was. My generation remains forever changed after listening to his beautiful music. The world seems somehow paler at his leaving us.

Lillian & Hugh Driver
We do remember you. Thanks for your music and you. God be with you, Dhani and Olivia, and thanks for sharing your sweet George.

Ronnie Joy
Thanks, George. We remember you when we dance our journey.

Steve Gates
I was eight years old and lived just outside London, England, when the Beatles had their first #1 hit, I have never been the same since!

Michael Rich
George, I am a fan of your music and I loved the calm and modest way you went about your life despite the fame and craziness of the Beatle years and beyond.

Linda Martin
The CONCERT FOR GEORGE was truly a tribute to him and his music.

Don Smith
George, thank you.

Patricia A. Trevino, O.P.
George Harrison was my favorite among the Beatles. I was drawn to him by his humility, his quietness, and his very spiritual songs. He knew where the truth was to be found, in God. Like he is quoted, “Once you know the truth, life is so simple.” I am sure he encountered God and is now with Him forever and also with us.

Lindsey Martin-Bowen, JD
Even if life goes on “within you and without you,” you are missed.

Terryl Greene
Thank you, George, for all the beautiful things you did for all the people of our world. Your actions have enlightened the minds of so many. Your music has warmed our hearts, while that slide guitar made us weep with joy!

Zach Duys
George helped me appreciate all types of music including the classics. For this music will always make me feel young. George will live forever.

Julie
What can I say, he was my favorite Beatle, not just because of his great music, but because of his depth and spirituality. Thank you to those who made the concert possible. The ending was truly magical.

Kara
Tears down my cheek as if I’ve lost a member of my own family … very sad, until I think again and realize I really have. Thank you, George. You are one Dark Horse we will always remember.

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Genovese
One of the finest musicians I’ve ever had the pleasure to experience. We’ve grown up with George and his life was an inspiration to us. Peace.

Don Freda
My favorite memory of George (that comes to mind at this moment anyway) is a picture of him in San Francisco back in the ’70s, with his Lolita glasses. He wrote wonderfully, played wonderfully, sung wonderfully — the secret weapon of the Beatles and a guru par excellence.

Darrell Keith
George was my favorite Beatle from the beginning. His work was so meaningful and enjoyable, like his personality. The CONCERT FOR GEORGE was a pleasant emotional memory. Seeing Dhani playing in it was almost like seeing George again. Good-bye, dear George.

C. Malouf
His beautiful melodies and wonderful lyrics and gentle guitar playing is ingrained in my mind and soul forever.

Richard Nekus
George, can’t really say enough, but from around nine years old, I’ve listened to them, and you, and “All Things Must Pass,” and know every song after that. What tribute could I possibly give a mentoring soul [such] as yourself, a voice in the darkness and light, that helped me grow through my own troubled plights. My tribute is only my memory, and I thank you so much for being a part of it.

Simone
George was always my mother’s favorite Beatle, and she passed that along to me (I am a senior in high school.). I’ve always thought that he was quite witty and very sincere and have enjoyed both his Beatles and solo songs. However, his songs now have a very deep resonance for me. Last year, my boyfriend died in a car accident. We used to both like the songs “All Things Must Pass” and “Here Comes the Sun.” In the weeks after his death the two songs were one of the few things that helped bring a sense of comfort. And I know those two songs of George’s will always have special meaning to me forever. So, thank you, George, for being the person who you were and writing such lovely songs.

Patsy Williams
I watched the tribute to George tonight. It was very moving to see George’s son standing next to Paul on stage and Ringo on the drums. It brought back memories of how much George is missed, but what wonderful music he left us to remember him [by]. We love you, George.

E. Bruce Wojtasek
My favorite Beatle; as a musician, brilliant. Only through time and due diligence will more of us realize the true musical genius behind the complex man.

Joe Stachelski
Thanks for the program! It was fantastic to see all of those fabled musicians on one stage.

Ferryn Maxwell
Like George said, “sunshine doesn’t last all morning.” He, too, had to pass.

Dobrila Stancevic
George, you have been such an important presence in my life from the first time I saw you on TV. I have been a devoted fan ever since. Your songs and lyrics are so poignant, like you know how we feel. You lived your life with dignity and never disappointed. The tribute your beloved family and friends produced was a gift. Thank you for sharing your life with us. You will never be forgotten.

Melissa Cline Munsterman
Thank you, George, for all the wonderful nights and memories of my youth.

Linda
My friend Darlene truly turned me on to the Beatles, even though my sis was way into them before. They all loved John and Paul. I liked him [George]. He opened my eyes, my heart, my spirit.

Dwight James
I sincerely feel he was a very nice, gentle man of peace, [an] underrated musician, and I consider [him] the most talented artist of the Fab Four. Lyrically and musically he was a near-genius. Very sad he is gone. I will always remember and cherish his music and love him dearly. God bless and may peace prosper on this earth.

Neil McGlothin
Such a wonderful writer, singer, musician, and person. Such a loss. He is so missed. Thank you for the broadcast!

Vicki McCarl
George was my favorite Beatle since the 1960s. He will live on in his music. I will remember George with a smile.

Bill Payne
What a wonderful human being George was! He had a wonderful gift for music and an undying hunger for fun and life. His quotes at the time when I was growing up never sank home until later in my life, many of them break life down in simplistic fashion. They always seemed to me to be very close to the window of our souls, and his music always reflected that. I truly miss him; although we never met, I feel close to him through his music! Play on Mr. Harrison!

Joe Garrett
Being a fan of the Beatles since that first appearance on THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW in 1964 and seeing one of the last live performances of the Beatles in August of 1966 at Crosley Field in Cincinnati, [I believe] George Harrison was one of the most underrated musicians and performers of the last 40 years. His contributions musically and in humanitarian ventures have been astounding, let alone the advancements in recording techniques that revolutionized the industry. Thank you for your contributions and many great memories.

Judith Furedi
A simply beautiful tribute to a simply beautiful human being. You will be missed, and you will remain forever in our hearts, together with John.

Victoria Tierney
I will be who I am. If I’m not certain of who I am, I will affirm the right to that exciting discovery. That is what George teaches.

Jeffrey Schultz
I truly loved everything George did and stood for. He was a beacon of hope and love in a troubled world. He was the epitome of love and integrity. One of my favorite of his many solo albums was the classic LIVING IN THE MATERIAL WORLD with the hauntingly beautiful, “Day the World Gets ‘Round,” with a message which is critically needed in our troubled world. He also is memorable for his embrace of the philosophies of the East and his friendship with the great Ravi Shankar of India. George’s spirituality and love for his fellow man is going to resonate throughout history, and his music, both as a member of the legendary band the Beatles and his solo efforts, will live for eternity.

Pete Raine
I wouldn’t be the guitarist/music appreciator I am today without having listened to and admired George. As awe-inspiring and understated a man as he was a musician. Thank you, George Harrison, for all you gave to all of us.

De Edel
At 14, I sensed even then, the depth and mystery of this one. Yes, the others, Paul and John, were “cute,” and Ringo, in his simplicity and rhythm, stole my heart, but it was George that intrigued me, fascinated me, and I wanted to know more [about him]. I watched them all grow from one album to the next and change styles just as often, experiment, illuminate, and fall as well, but always kept an eye on George. Shanti.

Randy Becker
George Harrison’s music has always been a big part of my life. [I] still remember watching THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW in 1964 when the Beatles made their first public appearance in the USA. I was 11 years old then, but the music and the memories live on indefinitely. Thank you, George and to all of the Beatles. Thanks for all the great music and memories.

Santosh Risal
A beautiful thing remains as a beauty forever — so do you.

Michael D. Valletto
I’m 45 years old now and think back when George and the Beatles came to America. George, your music will never age! Thanks.

Dr. Steven Lazar
I happen to have been born on Feb. 25, as was George. My life’s been deeply affected by music and spirituality, much like George’s. I thank George for his gentle strength, his humor, his humility, and his deep love of life and his fellow living beings. Namaste.

Lorri
George lives not only in his music, but in the smile and being of his son, Dhani. What a tribute! Thank you, George. Peace, dear, quiet soul.

Margaret Vazquez
George was to me not only a talented man, but also one who I believe achieved spiritual enlightenment. He will always be my favorite Beatle. His son looks so much like him. It was wonderful to see him on stage with Eric Clapton, who lost his son, and the rest of George’s friends. I’m sure George was there in spirit, along with John. George will be missed.

Russell Fries
If only it were possible to let him know how much his music added to my life, and what he brought to us all. He will live on through both his friends and his music.

Ray Hathaway
Sad, happy, and wonderful moments throughout — a beautiful tribute. Gone, never to be forgotten. I’m glad I had the opportunity to grow and live with George and “the gang.” RIP, George.

Anne Grant Pellegrino
I first saw George when I was a 12-year-old girl. I was so crazy about him that I wrote him a fan letter. Unfortunately, I told my brother George about it, and he had his friend call me and use an English accent pretending to be George. I fell for it, hook, line, and sinker. At least for a short while, I felt I had spoken to George. I know that the sweet man, Mr. George Harrison, is with the angels now and they are making beautiful music.

Raymond Vargas
Thanks for sharing all your music with us.

Mike
George found the good in everybody and everything. He also spoke out about the ills of the world and about his distaste for the power of individuals and countries. What a better and more peaceful world we would live in if we could be like him.

Lorie Gibson
We miss you dearly and the world is not the same without you.

Thomas Reilly
All my life I’ve been a Beatles fan, and this show was a moving tribute to George Harrison and his music by his family and friends for the fans who wanted to be family or friends. It was absolutely stunning. Thanks to pbs for showing it and to all the participants for making it.

Robert C. Mathews
No music consistently sends me to a spiritual place as much as George Harrison’s. It is our sad loss that he left us so soon. But he will always be remembered for his matchless musical contribution to our lives.

Judy A. Clark
George’s songs inspired me so deeply in 1968 that I started writing poetry, and now at 54, that is how I deal with stress.

Robert Steffen
George has brought me great joy and peace of mind. I miss him.

Louis Toro
He was a great man of music. I will miss him very much.

Ellen
Loved the music he made.

Karen
George Harrison’s music and life has been inspirational. He was an amazing man. He is very missed.

Richard Baker
We all weep for you.

Debbie Steinberg
George, you gave so much to the world. Thank you. We love you. We will never forget you.

Mark A. Rittner
Just thank you, George.

Ann Jackson
His spirit lives on through his music, which is a gift for us all.

David
[I] miss George dearly. Sure could use talent like his in the world we live in.

Joe Florio
To be inspired by the likes of Lennon and McCartney, Harrison was like the icing on the cake. It is good to be alive and well and closer to God; thanks, George (and John, Paul, and Ringo).

Lauren
George’s music has touched my life enormously and he means so much to me. George, I love you and I miss you! Olivia and Dhani, thank you so much for all you’ve done for George’s fans! We really appreciate everything!

Emma
George, you are so awesome. I am so mad I wasn’t alive to ever see you in concert!

David Zamora
Musically, his guitar, whether solos or background rhythms, was the fifth “Beatle voice” in nearly all their songs. His notes were the equivalent to Lennon and McCartney’s lyrics and gave a distinctive and identifying character to each song that is seldom heard on today’s new material. This quality of his IS STILL NOT appreciated, making him very underrated.

John Thul
My son looks like George. He is 20. When the boys [Beatles] started in the U.S., I was 12 yrs. old. They all have a place in my heart and George and John are at the top of the list, as people and entertainers.

Olivia Gable
The Beatles are sort of a part of everyone’s life. Sometimes it takes 10 years to realize how great something really is, but then you appreciate it all the more when you do realize. When I began to really get into the Beatles, I couldn’t help but be drawn to George. He seemed the most like me, and often it seemed that we had thought alike. His music stirred in me something that none of the other Beatles’ did, not to put them down at all. For someone under the age of 20, it can be hard to connect to the characters and legends of the past, but George was different. He is timeless. He wanted more out of life and was very spiritual, always seeking the truth and seemingly finding it. From what little I know of him from biographies and such, he was an amazing man. I think he “got it right.” I hope that he got what he wanted from life, and that wherever he is now, he is happy. I was saddened when I realized that I had not really appreciated George until he was gone, but I am somewhat honored to have shared the same planet with him, if only for 16 years.

Esmeralda Galvao
George has always been with me. His songs have helped me in the bad moments and have highlighted the good ones. His spiritual beliefs have been a source of strength and hope. There’s no way we’ll ever be able to thank him, but I’m sure he’s aware of it all.

Martin Moy
Your still waters ran very deep. You were true to yourself and to your music. You helped me live my life. The truth is within, God bless.

Joe Gallian
Rather than being called the “The Quiet Beatle,” George should be remembered as “The Thoughtful Beatle.” His honesty, spirituality, and music were inspiring to millions.

Harold Wilcox
George was a super composer, and of all his songs, the one that haunts me and will continue to do so forever is “Something”!

Michelle Larson Mundell
I think that George was a beautiful human being. He also was probably the most intellectual of the Fab Four. John said a lot that was intelligent, but sometimes people who don’t say a lot really know a lot more than they let on. His musicianship was brilliant. I listen to “Something,” “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” “Here Comes the Sun,” and “My Sweet Lord,” and it is amazing, the guitar playing. However, my favorite George song from Beatles times is “Don’t Bother Me.” I think that is a really good song, though I believe he once said it was a “throwaway” song. When it was announced that George was dying, I suddenly felt very old at the age of 38. His time here, providing us the great gift of his talent and humanity, makes the time fans have left to appreciate Paul and Ringo even more precious. God bless George.

Mark
John was considered the leader in the Beatles, but George was the spiritual leader and his devotion to God is a lasting inspiration to the world.

Edward M. Muñoz
He found the truth, and the truth set him free! His was no ordinary life, yet he lived as a citizen of the world and accepted what life offered, good or bad. His love of this life carried him through to the next. We shall long remember and miss him. Thank you, George.

Ramon Guadarrama
As we say in Spanish, Maestro de Maestros (master’s master). God bless him!

Robert Grimes
George has been one of the most influential people in my life! His spiritual nature was God sent, and what a blessing this concert is!

Pete M. Perez
Thank you, George, for all the songs that live with me forever. I hope your spirit is still seeking, learning, and understanding. Peace.

Shannon
George has always intrigued me, because I always knew there was a lot of potential in him that wasn’t seen all the time. I can safely say now, 40 years later, that he was a brilliant musician and a true Beatle. Thank you, George Harrison! You will never be forgotten.

Rick Sepulvado
He may have been the silent Beatle in persona, but not in actions. His humanity still lights the world.

Emily Horonowitsch
George Harrison was, to me, one of the greatest singers/composers there ever was. He wrote many wonderful songs such as “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” “Something,” “Piggies,” and many more great songs. I thank you George, for without you, I would have never known what great music is.

Juan Quevedo
The quieter you are, the louder they hear you in their hearts.

Judy Hoover
A gentle, quiet soul who lifted the spirits of others just by his presence, even from afar. Mindful of the holiness of life even until his passing.

Angela Madden
George is an inspiration to me. He was such a beautiful soul. I feel lucky that I have been able to hear his music. I love you George! Hare Krishna!

Michael Weil
From the first — Feb. 9, 1964 on THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW — George Harrison stood out for me. At the risk of sounding like a 1960s teenybopper rather than the middle-aged man I am, George was always my “favorite Beatle.” Having just received the DARK HORSE boxed set of CDs, along with the CONCERT FOR GEORGE DVD and CD a couple of months ago, it’s bittersweet that he’s getting so much recognition now. I miss him as much as one can someone who has only been known from a great distance, but was brought closer through his music and persona.

Mark Dillman
I drove 350 miles to see George Harrison in concert in 1974 during his one and only North American concert tour. This was the only time I ever saw him in person. I am so glad I made the effort.

Britt Krebs
I am a product of the ’50s and ’60s, and George’s music (and the Beatles’) has been the soundtrack of my life. As it turns out, however, what’s more significant is the impact on my life of the example set by George in living his life. He was a remarkable human being, and his spirit lives on in all of us.