Forsaking the introspective, spiritual themes of many of his earlier recordings, THIRTY THREE & 1/3 was perhaps Harrison's finest album since his landmark debut, ALL THINGS MUST PASS. Released in 1976, THIRTY THREE & 1/3 spawned several hit singles, including "This Song" (an upbeat rocker featuring some jaunty organ playing by Billy Preston and a spoken word cameo from Monty Python's Eric Idle) and "Crackerbox Palace," a tuneful, mid-tempo pop song that offers a playful blend of mysticism and humor. The real highlights on THIRTY THREE & 1/3, however, are two lesser-known songs that could have come straight off of The Beatles' ABBEY ROAD album. "Beautiful Girl" (which was actually written in 1969 as a potential Beatles song) is a gorgeous love song that's driven by Harrison's shimmering 12-string electric guitar, while "Dear One" weaves a haunting, Indian-influenced melody with a big pop chorus to create an intensely moving song of devotion.
Additional Tracks
Recorded in 1976. Includes liner notes by George Harrison.
Personnel: George Harrison (vocals, guitar, synthesizer, percussion); Tom Scott (flute, saxophone, lyricon); Richard Tee (piano, Fender Rhodes piano, organ); Billy Preston (piano, organ, synthesizer); David Foster (Fender Rhodes piano, Clavinet); Gary Wright (keyboards); Emil Richards (marimba); Alvin Taylor (drums).
Audio Remasterers: John Etchells; Simon Heyworth.
Audio Remixer: Phil McDonald.
Recording information: F.P.S.H.O.T.
Photographer: Bob Cato.
Personnel: George Harrison (vocals, guitar, synthesizer, percussion); Tom Scott (flute, saxophone, lyricon); Richard Tee (piano, organ Fender Rhodes piano); Billy Preston (piano, organ, synthesizer); David Foster (Fender Rhodes piano, Clavinet); Gary Wright (keyboards); Emil Richards (marimba); Willie Weeks (bass); Alvin Taylor (drums).
Rolling Stone (3/4/04, p.68) - 3 stars out of 5 - "Harrison sounds audibly re-energized..."
excellent It's an excellent cd.. I like the songs and yhe ex-Beatle very very much... Submitted by dypedra (Brasil) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Great re-invention of a master A typical George Harrison collection. This Song was a minor hit but thoroughly enjoyable together with Cracker Box Palace. My favourite would be Beautiful Girl. A wonderfully crafted song. Submitted by Peter (Perth, Western Australia.) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
great album this is one of my favorite Harrison albums. i love "What you value" and "Pure Smokey" Submitted by endymion65 (savannah, GA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
A solid album Following the uneven "Dark Horse" album this was a sort of come back from George. "This Song" (George's humerous comment to the "My Sweet Lord" plagiarism trial) was a minor hit single and the highlight of teh album. Other strongs songs are the up-tempo "Crackerbox Palace" and "Woman Don't You Cry For Me" as well as the ballad "Beautiful Girl". Submitted by Frank (Copenhagen) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
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