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After a five-year hiatus from recording, during which time he worked with his film production company, George Harrision returned to the studio in 1987 and cut the Jeff Lynne-produced CLOUD NINE. Harrison and Lynne made for a perfect match, as this album proved to be a comeback for the reclusive ex-Beatle. Joined by an all-star band that included Eric Clapton, Elton John, and Ringo Starr, Harrison put together a collection that includes sitar-tinged reminiscences of his former musical life ("When We Were Fab"), slinky psychedelia (the title track), and an obscure R&B tune that Harrison took to the top of the charts ("Got My Mind Set on You"). Although Harrison used the twangy irresistibility of "Devil's Radio" to take a swipe at gossip, he contrasted it with the bright-eyed optimism of "This Is Love." After deciding not to tour, George Harrison joined Jeff Lynne, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and Roy Orbison in the Traveling Wilburys the following year.
Teaming with legendary Beatles obsessive Jeff Lynne, George Harrison crafted a remarkably consistent and polished comeback effort with Cloud Nine. Lynne adds a glossy production, reminiscent of ELO, but what is even more noticeable is that he has reined in Harrison's indulgences, keeping the focus on a set of 11 snappy pop/rock numbers. The consistency of the songs remains uneven, but the best moments -- "Devil's Radio," "Cloud 9," "Just for Today," "Got My Mind Set on You," and the tongue-in-cheek Beatles pastiche "When We Was Fab" -- make Cloud Nine one of his very best albums. [Cloud Nine was reissued in 2004 with two bonus tracks from the Shanghai Surprise soundtrack: the title song and "Zig Zag."] ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Recorded in England. Includes liner notes by George Harrison.
1987 Remastered + 2 Bonus Tracks.
Personnel: George Harrison (guitar, keyboards); Jeff Lynne (guitar, keyboards); Eric Clapton (guitar); Bobby Kok (cello); Jim Horn (tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone); Elton John, Gary Wright (piano); Ray Cooper (drums, percussion); Jim Keltner, Ringo Starr (drums).
Recording information: F.P.S.H.O.T., England.
Photographer: Gered Mankowitz.
Personnel: George Harrison (vocals, guitar, keyboards); Jeff Lynne (guitar, keyboards, bass); Eric Clapton (guitar); Bobby Kok (cello); Jim Horn (tenor & baritone saxophone); Elton John, Gary Wright (piano); Ray Cooper (drums, percussion); Ringo Starr, Jim Keltner (drums).
Rolling Stone (3/4/04, p.68) - 4 stars out of 5 - "[A] late-career masterwork..."
Uncut (4/04, p.118) - 4 stars out of 5 - "[F]abulous..."
Mojo (Publisher) (4/04, p.120) - 4 stars out of 5 - "[E]ndowed with undeniable charm." Cloud Nine Music | List Price | $18.98 (You save $3.59) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Pop CDs, Psychedelic, Rock | | Label | Capitol / EMI | | Orig Year | 1987 | | All Time Sales Rank |  7791  | | CD Universe Part number | 6666772 | | Catalog number | 94090 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Feb 24, 2004 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Jeff Lynne; George Harrison | | Engineer | John Etchells; Richard Dodd | | Personnel | George Harrison - guitar, keyboards
George Harrison - guitar, keyboards
Bobby Kok - cello
Also: Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, Jim Keltner, Jim Horn, Elton John, Ray Cooper, Jeff Lynne, Gary Wright | | Additional Info | Bonus Tracks; Remastered |
George Harrison Cloud Nine Songs Cloud Nine Music Review Average Rating: (4.7 out of 5 stars)   A perfect combination!
the soft style of Jeff Lynne and the superb George Harrison made a perfect combination. The cd sounds great and it`s very nice to hear.
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IT WAS AWESOME I WANT TO BUY LIKE,8 MILLION COPYS OF IT. WITH IT I FINALLY CONVINCED MY 205th WIFE TO BUY A SUROUND SOUND STEREO SYSTEM!! I GOT 50 OF THEM TO GIVE AS CHRISTMAS PRESENTS!! I LOVE THAT CD!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Submitted by ladysman (UCLA, Beats, USC Every Time)
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Without question Cloud Nine could have used less Jeff Lynne influence. However these recording sessions brought the Traveling Wilburys together. Lynne corrupts a few tracks but is less evident on Just For Today, Cloud 9 and Someplace Else. Clapton, Sir Elton, Ringo and the rest make for a solid backing team on this classically over produced late 80s CD (At least Phil Collins is absent). Listen at least twice before giving up on it and avoid comparing this with his early stuff...It's not the same kinda thing. (This was my first CD)
Submitted by Craig P. (New York, NY, USA)
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