Cloud Nine [Bonus Tracks] [Remaster] by George Harrison

Tracks:
Cloud Nine
That's What It Takes
Fish On the Sand
Just for Today
This Is Love
When We Was Fab
Devil's Radio
Someplace Else
Wreck of the Hesperus
Breath Away from Heaven
Got My Mind Set On You
Shanghai Surprise
Zig Zag Performer Notes
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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).

Recorded in England. Includes liner notes by George Harrison.

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.

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.

Professional Reviews
: 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." Producer
: Jeff Lynne, George Harrison Format
: CD (1 Disc); Stereo Country
: USA Studio/Live
: Studio Guest Artist
: Jeff Lynne; Gary Wright; Eric Clapton; Elton John; Ringo Starr; Jim Keltner; Ray Cooper; Jim Horn Release Date
: 24 February, 2004 Label
: Capitol Dimensions
: 12.7 x 14 x 1.3 centimeters (0.06 kg)

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