Day 5 - 56 -- Singer-Songwriter Remembered

Today's focus centred on cooking. A large pot of chili found its way to the freezer (and supper tonight). Spiced apple sauce sits cooling and will be put into jars in a day or two. Apple crisp for weekday desserts resides in the fridge. By then, I'd run out of steam. Even at the end of Reading Week, I still feel overly weary physically. Mentally, I am in a slightly better place but not as on top of things I'd like to be. The next 8 weeks will be interesting, intense, and sure to bring emotions of all sorts. <smile>

Seventy-five years ago today, George Harrison was born. As the 'quiet' Beatle and later in a solo career, he wrote many introspective and thought provoking songs  -- a true deep thinker, certainly in touch with his spiritual nature. Later in his career, he was integral to the founding of the Travelling Willburys, comprised of Harrison, Petty, Dylan, Orbison and Lynne. Something truly amazing occurred when their jam sessions turned into recording sessions, sharing that sound with us all.

Choosing just one song was impossible for today, so there will be two. The first was a melody that George had written without lyrics -- those came after the murder of John Lennon. The second is a  song he wrote during the Beatles era. The beautiful melody and thoughtful lyrics always give me pause. The video for this one is from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction of Harrison in 2004. Enjoy!

All Those Years Ago -- George Harrison

While My Guitar Gently Weeps -- Tom Petty, Prince, Steve Winwood, Jeff Lynne, Dhani Harrison (and others)