HT Giveaway: Concert For George Prize Pack

Back in 2002 a number of George Harrison’s favorite collaborators gathered at the behest of Eric Clapton and Harrison’s widow Olivia to pay tribute to “The Quiet One” and the resulting concert featured one memorable performance after another. Concert For George took place at Royal Albert Hall in London on November 29, 2002 – the first anniversary of the former Beatle’s passing. Last month Concert For George finally came out on a Blu-Ray release that includes the entire show plus interviews with the performers, rehearsals and behind-the-scenes footage.

Following performances by Anoushka Shankar that opened Concert For George, the show offered a light-hearted note George would’ve been proud of when members of Monty Python performed Sit On Your Face along with The Lumberjack Song. A house band made up of legendary musicians such as Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Clapton, Jeff Lynne and Jools Holland played a selection of Harrison-written songs for the rest of the show with different performers taking turns leading them. Highlights from Concert For George included Eric Clapton’s soaring solo in While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ version of Taxman and Macca’s vocals on All Things Must Pass.

As part of our Everybody Wins When We Plug Something And In Return They Offer Us Free Shit To Give Away program, we’ve got a special Concert For George prize pack for one lucky reader. Simply leave a comment below telling us about your favorite Harrison-penned tune and you’ll be entered to win the new Blu-Ray release, a t-shirt, the original concert program and a 2-CD set. Bear in mind, those found entering more than once will be tarred and feathered. All entries must be received by Monday, May 9th, at 11:59PM EDT. We’ll pick the winner randomly shortly thereafter. Good luck!