November 29, 2001 – The day we lost George Harrison to cancer. If there ever was a day for any Beatles fans who still smokes to give them up, today is the day. Listen to his music and think about the music he could still be giving us if it hadn’t been for those damn ciggies that they didn’t know better about. We do, so do “Something” about it. When you think about The Beatles, it is a given that they had the two greatest songwriters in history – John Lennon and Paul McCartney. But it is equally amazing that they also had another one, way up there, in George Harrison. His body of work is a mountain in the world of music. His is greatly missed and our thoughts are with Olivia and Dhani on this day.
Give Me Love, Give Me Peace on Earth.
Between all The Beatles, secretly, George has always been my favorite. So today is the day im giving up cigs and throwing on my beatles records. its such a shame we had to lose someone as great as George so early, as well as john. may he rest in peace and be forever in out hearts especially today. :[
my heart goes out to Dhani and Olivia…
with all my heart…..
love
-Kaylee Day
In 1963, I was in the 6th grade and a friend came running up to me with the Beatles first 45 out in the U.S. Look at them, she said, what do you think? To be honest, I made a face because as you know, that picture was not flattering AT ALL!! It did however pique my curiousness and so began my love affair with those 4 mop tops from Liverpool! I saw them perform on the Ed Sullivan Show and haven’t been the same since! As a young girl, don’t laugh too hard, I played “him” as my cousin and I imitated the Beatles for our family & friends. What fun they brought so many young people!! I loved them all, but my fondness was always for George for some reason; I couldn’t fathomed why exactly until much later in life. His spiritual beliefs are what we had in common. His maturity in his later years just endeared him to me more than I could have ever imagined. My love and blessings to his beautiful/giving wife, Olivia, and his handsome/generous son. Thank you for allowing us into a little piece of his life. As you have said, I will miss him until my dying day……to that all I can say is, ” ditto.” Pam
George, there are so many millions of people who still today love you and John.With all that love and all the energy that goes with it, I am sure we are pulling your Spirits towards us. I can feel you around everyday. I have loved you for 45 years and will continue to do so forever.I am looking foreward to meeting you someday. The world misses the music that could have been,but is so thankful for the music that was left here by you for us and future generations. Thankyou
I’m not defending smoking, but George’s mother (like him) died of a brain tumor, so we can’t really blame it completely on smoking. Yes, he had pharyngeal cancer, but some people just seem to have it in their genes.
Either way, I miss him.
2001 was a wretched year, for me…in one month I lost my Dad and we all lost George. But I was able to use music – largely Beatles music – to get me through both of those losses, which only makes those songs mean more to me now. So thanks, Beatles, for all you’ve done so far and will do in the future.
I watched my ‘Concert for George’ DVD today to celebrate and honor the life of a great musican, and a person I’ve adored since I was a kid. I have always been a big George Harrsion fangirl, and always will be. Thank you George for all the great music! We sure miss you!
I still remember where I was when I heard that George passed away.
I drove my daughter to a party and the radio was on. My mouth dropped when I heard the news! (Oh boy)Interestingly, of all the Beatles, I always thought that George had the sweetest voice of them all and the most intraspective lyrics. He is sorely missed and always will be!!!
My sincerest condolences to Olivia and Danhi
I remeber seeing George for the first time on the Ed Sullivan show with the rest of the Beatles and I knew there was something special about them. I loved all of Georges solo works and have all his CD’s. It really hurt to hear that George had past away at a young age. When I want to hear him I just play his music and it seems he’s there with me. Thank you George for the memories.
George Harrison died from brain cancer on the morning that I had my last MRI preceding my crainiotomy to remove a tumor which went down and angle, a megaglioma which was too big for comfort.
He was one of the things who helped me along with a lot of faith in God to make it through my surgery and conquer all of my fears before. The outcome wasn’t expected to be good and I thought to myself when I heard the news being wheeled out of the room, I didn’t even have a chance to cry, that at least I would be in a place with good company!
That faith, fortitude,and comfort has brought me through with very minimal damage so I was truly blessed. and very sad that there is only two left of the Fab Four. I remember watching them on Ed Sullivan and my father jokingly saying “There’s the Bug Band.” But, as a professional musician, he played a many of their compositions before he died! And with respect for these four great musicians. GIVE ME PEACE ON EARTH. We truly need it.
What is it about George Harrison that evokes such fondness, such passionate allegiance? I was hooked on George as a 10 year old, and now I appreciate him and his contributions from the vantage point of maturity.
“If onlys” won’t make it better, but the wealth of material does ease the loss. I’m grateful to be among his fans, or, more accurately, admiring audience. His voice will continue on…
I’m always so depressed this time of year , it makes me so sad to still realize that George is gone. This world has been through so much this year that it just knocks the wind out of me!!!!!! John , George , and now even Michael Jackson have been taken from us!!!!! What is this world commign too. It makes you realize how much we need eachother. That’s a lesson that they all tried to tell us. Love one another , help one another , cherish one another, be kind to those who have never felt kindness. Their passing has made me change the way I look at the world and that’s the way I know George would have wanted it. I pray that God may bless everyone that George, John and yes even Michael knew and hopefully learn from the message that they tought thruogh their music. God Bless.
I will feel the loss of George and John for the rest of my life. I cried and cried when John was killed. Now I can’t stand the thought of reading about it or seeing anything on it on TV.
I was so heart broken about George that I spend a year looking at stuff on e-bay about him. Mooning about him. George was always my favorite. When I watch the Beatles I can’t keep my eyes off of him!
Thank you George and John for everything. For the wonderful music, for the humor and the love.
George was a very talented musician and will always be remembered as we listen to his music. He will always remain in our hearts!
Remembering the moment and place in my life when I learned of George’s is never easy, for I was in the Hospital eleven days after buring my Dad. I remember George every single day of my life. Remembering John and George and siluetting your life after them in PEACE and Harmony is the ONLY tribute anyone cangive to two very Special people. I’m 56 and about to be a Grandmothe and I CAN”T wait to turn my grandchild on the
George I miss you let me count the ways. As my main man you meant and mean so much to me. Your music has provided me with joy and ideas.
” All Things Must Pass ” not yet.
George was always my favorite. I didn’t understand the connection at age 16 when I saw them on Ed Sullivan, but knew it was real. As I got older I realized we shared the same spirituality. Funny, the actual day he died (the day before the world was told) I spent hours just listening to his music. Even though George is my fave, I didn’t really listen to his music on any regular basis, but that evening it was all I wanted to listen to. Time stood still for a moment the next morning when “I heard the news today oh boy.” His music is a common thread of spirituality and truth through us and will forever be connected.
God bless you Olivia and Dhani for continuing his light.