Comments on: George Harrison – Beatle Hari’s Nod To Ravi (Godfather Records GR643/644)

By: gsparaco

gsparaco — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:17:49 +0000

Stu wrote a great review. I do agree the title is a bit daft, but the recording is great and the performance is wonderful. This is the definitive silver edition of Fort Worth.

By: BootBoySlim

BootBoySlim — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:00:39 +0000

I’d recommend ‘Seattle Express’ from that same tour, on the misterclaudel label (mccd-227/228). As same tour releases go, it’s very close to the Ft. Worth performance as far as songs covered, but overall has a slightly different vibe and is at least equally enjoyable. However, I think Ravi’s set on Seattle is certainly better. Having both, I personally prefer the Seattle release, but think either is a personal preference. Though, mistelclaudel wins hands down for packaging, with fat box case, glossy & real cool inserts and obi strip, and includes a 22-page miniature tour booklet too!

By: LedMan

LedMan — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 20:44:57 +0000

I have a few Harrison titles in my collection including a couple from 74 and I prefer the main performance for this one. I believe this was taped by the same taper who taped The Doors in Dallas 1970. I believe some of his other sources circulate and are also decent quality. Back to this release, this is the first time I’ve really listened to Ravi and I found his performance interesting and glad that Godfather decided to include it with this release. Once my ears were able to adjust to Harrison’s vocals, then I was able to really enjoy his performances. I enjoyed Preston too. If you only want 1 title from Harrison’s 74 tour, this may be the one and if anyone recommends any others, please post here if you would? Personally I don’t allow the titles of some of these releases to bother me and I mostly focus on the music instead. No offense erikbt.

By: erikbt

erikbt — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 10:06:57 +0000

What a vulgar title ! Not that George Harrison wasn’t inspired by Ravi Shankar – but there’s something about saying something the right way. “Beatle Hari’s nod to Ravi”……spit. I would love to have this on silver, but I’ll stay clear simply because of the childish title. That’s the first time I’ve let a title made me avoid a bootleg.