My Sweet Lord

GEORGE HARRISON'S 'ALL THINGS MUST PASS: 50th ANNIVERSARY EDITION' WINS GRAMMY AWARD FOR BEST BOXED OR SPECIAL LIMITED EDITION PACKAGE AT 64TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS

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Monday, April 4, 2022

LOS ANGELES, April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --George Harrison's All Things Must Pass: 50th Anniversary Edition (Capitol/UMe), released in celebration of five decades of the legendary songwriter and musician's transformational and timeless masterpiece, won the Grammy Award for Best Boxed Or Special Limited Edition Package at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, Sunday, April 3, 2022.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --George Harrison's All Things Must Pass: 50th Anniversary Edition (Capitol/UMe), released in celebration of five decades of the legendary songwriter and musician's transformational and timeless masterpiece, won the Grammy Award for Best Boxed Or Special Limited Edition Package at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, Sunday, April 3, 2022.
  • "This is the 50th anniversary of this record and I guess it's here to stay.
  • It's here for you, this music is filled with hope and compassion and healing and rock and roll," said Olivia Harrison.
  • The Harrison's put their heart and soul into creating this extraordinary 50th anniversary release and have truly created the most immersive way to experience George's masterwork.

GEORGE HARRISON'S ICONIC "MY SWEET LORD" RECEIVES FIRST-EVER OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --An all-star cast from the worlds of music, TV, film and comedy have come together to honor George Harrison in the first-ever official music video for his iconic hit song, "My Sweet Lord."

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  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --An all-star cast from the worlds of music, TV, film and comedy have come together to honor George Harrison in the first-ever official music video for his iconic hit song, "My Sweet Lord."
  • The video also features Harrison's wife Olivia Harrison and theirson Dhani Harrison, who appear in scenes with actress Aimee Mullins and actor Rupert Friend, respectively.
  • This music video pays tribute to Harrison's sense of humor and his indelible impact on both music and comedy.
  • "The approach was to represent the song visually while these agents and inspectors kept missing the metaphysical wonder around them.

Billy Preston's 'Encouraging Words' Vinyl Album Release On October 29 Celebrates Legendary Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer

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Friday, October 8, 2021

Showcasing the songwriting, singing and musicianship honored with his induction this year into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for musical excellence, Encouraging Words is set for release as a vinyl reissue on October 29 via Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/UMe.

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  • Showcasing the songwriting, singing and musicianship honored with his induction this year into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for musical excellence, Encouraging Words is set for release as a vinyl reissue on October 29 via Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/UMe.
  • First released in the UK on September 11, 1970, Encouraging Words was co-produced by Billy Preston and George Harrison.
  • Preston recorded two of Harrison's songs, "All Things Must Pass" and "My Sweet Lord," for Encouraging Words.
  • Both of Preston's album cuts were available two months before the versions recorded by George Harrison appeared on his own triple album masterpiece All Things Must Pass, which was recently reissued.