George Harrison - Concert for George: Isn’t It A Pity - Happy Birthday George!

Happy 75th Birthday George! Join us in celebrating what would have been George’s 75th Birthday today by watching this special performance of one of George’s loveliest songs, Isn’t It A Pity, here performed by his friends Eric Clapton, Billy Preston, Jeff Lynne and many more, at the Concert for George in 2002. CONCERT FOR GEORGE is available now on Vinyl, CD/DVD, CD/Blu-ray, 2-CD and Digital: On November 29, 2002, one year after the passing of George Harrison, Olivia Harrison and longtime friend Eric Clapton organized a performance tribute in his honor. Held at London’s Royal Albert Hall, the momentous evening featured George’s songs, and music he loved, performed by a lineup that included Clapton, Joe Brown, Dhani Harrison, Jools Holland, Jeff Lynne, Paul McCartney, Monty Python, Tom Petty, Billy Preston, Ravi and Anoushka Shankar, Ringo Starr and many more. Jeff Lynne, Harrison’s longtime friend and collaborator, produced the audio elements of the concert, while Eric Clapton oversaw the entire proceedings as Musical Director. CONCERT FOR GEORGE captures stunning renditions of some of the most significant music of the 20th century, including “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” (featuring Clapton on guitar, McCartney on piano and Starr on drums), “Taxman” (performed by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers) and “The Inner Light” (covered by Jeff Lynne and Anoushka Shankar). This 4-LP box set includes the complete sound recordings from CONCERT FOR GEORGE, on 180-gram audiophile vinyl, featuring a special, mandala-design etched on side-8. This is the first time that all songs from the performance have been available on an audio configuration. The set also features a 12” x 12” booklet with documenting the event, as well as liner notes by Paul Theroux. The vinyl set and other formats, are available to order now: 4-LP Box Set: 2-CD / 2-DVD Combo Pack: 2-CD / 2-Blu-ray Combo Pack: 2-CD: Digital: Deluxe Edition: SOLD OUT Learn more about Concert For George: