George Harrison - It's What You Value

Track Nº 6
George Harrison's 33 & 1/3 is the most melodic solo Beatles album. Even more so than Band on The Run, Ram, Imagine or Mind Games, Thirty-three and a Third is pure melody. Each tune is crafted with exquisite elegance & melodic sophistication, and George's vocals & guitar playing are at their very best.
There simply isn't a weak tune to be found here. "Woman Don't You Cry For Me" features some of Harrison's best slide work. "Dear One" is haunting in the great Harrisong tradition of "Long, Long, Long" and "Who Can See It." "Beautiful Girl" is an absolutely gorgeous song, with fantastic singing.

"This Song" is a driving tune full of acerbic comment & great guitar solos. "See Yourself" is an elegant, melodic song that effortlessly jumps through different time signatures. "It's What You Value" has a great R & B groove, while Harrison's version of "True Love" is, in my opinion, definitive.

"Pure Smokey" is a beautiful song with some absolutely sublime guitar solos; this is Harrison's most underrated song. "Crackerbox Palace" was a major U.S. hit, and deservedly so. With a catchy Reggae groove and fantastic guitar work, it's a classic. And as far as underrated love songs go, "Learning How To Love You" may be the ultimate example. This is truly an incredible song, and had it been released by the Beatles it would now be a standard.

The bonus "Tears Of The World" is actually from the Somewhere In England era. With it's serious social comment & a memorable melody, it's still a very welcome addition to 33 & 1/3. Enjoy!

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[UTOPIANSNIPER]

John went Yoko, Paul went Linda & Ringo went Hollywood but George was always George. Great Post. Thans.

[dljone9]

if steely dan were british, this is what they would sound like (though i bet george nailed his stuff in fewer takes than SD).a select few songwriters can blend so many styles - that to slap a label on it would seem to sell it short. obviously, george was a rock & roll player/writer - but that almost seems to simple a term for what he did. soulful, jazzy, hinting at broadway show tunes, rhythmic - a gifted guitar player who did not simply see songs as vehicles for solos. thanks for posting this!

[steve58502]

Great song by a great artist.

[viken51]

Who's the genius telling people ON AN OPINION page, to STFU? Probably goes to the track and tells people not to gamble. Dumber than dirt.....What a great talent GH was. Tough to not be outshined by the likes of Lennon and McCartney, but I think he held his own.

[ZumMeme]

Amo esta rola me enloquece el comienzo <3

[stracepipe]

You've made my day. This is my favourite George Harrison number. I still miss him.

[thebellymob]

George always made the best of his musicality, not the greatest singer technically but his passion and yearning always made up for it, Great guy

[BigRiverAce7]

@Pugmak Its not going to chg-just friggin enjoy it. Some of you people think your just such great critics-just STFU

[dljone9]

@LiveCrueltyFreeNow don't you agree? similar instrument and production choices (keyboard and horn heavy) - same bluesy song structure...good stuff :)

[LiveCrueltyFreeNow]

@dljone9

I'm a major Steely Dan fan... is that why I can't get enough of this album then ? :)

[SandSpock33]

This guy knows what he's talking about. "33 & 1/3" is George's 'Best' in many ways.