Randy Bachman pays tribute to George Harrisonon his new album.
By George – By Bachman is a collection of Harrison compositions along with one original song. Randy says, "I figured I would take George’s songs and give them new grooves. I wanted the tempos and arrangements to be different but still recognizable by the lyrics. I took the major keys and turned them into minors. It was a whole new interpretation of a familiar song. I was quite excited about the prospect of re-imagining George Harrison’s songs.”
The album opens and closes with “Between Two Mountains,” an original song written to tie the various elements together. In between are 11 Harrison compositions, but you will also hear bits of other songs. "Throughout the album, I put in little signature licks that are associated with George’s songs, like the slide part from ‘My Sweet Lord’ or the opening chord from ‘A Hard Day’s Night,’ for the fans to notice. Kind of like Easter eggs.”
Bachman will play tracks off the album at B.B. King's in New York City on February 24th, the day before Harrison would have turned 75.
By George - By Bachman will be released on March 2nd. Here's the track listing.
- Between Two Mountains
- If I Needed Someone
- You Like Me Too Much
- While My Guitar Gently Weeps
- Handle With Care
- Taxman
- I Need You
- Something
- Think for Yourself
- Here Comes the Sun
- Don't Bother Me
- Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)
- Between Two Mountains (Reprise)