Track Listing

Disc 1:

1. I'd Have You Anytime
2. My Sweet Lord
3. Wah-Wah
4. Isn't It A Pity
5. What Is Life
6. If Not for You
7. Behind That Locked Door
8. Let It Down
9. Run Of The Mill
10. I Live For You (Bonus Track)
11. Beware Of Darkness (Bonus Track)
12. Let It Down (Bonus Track)
13. What Is Life (Bonus Track)
14. My Sweet Lord (2000) (Bonus Track)

Disc 2:

1. Beware of Darkness
2. Apple Scruffs
3. Ballad Of Sir Frankie Crisp (Let It Roll)
4. Awaiting On You All
5. All Things Must Pass
6. I Dig Love
7. Art Of Dying
8. Isn't It A Pity (Version Two)
9. Hear Me Lord
10. It's Johnny's Birthday
11. Plug Me In
12. I Remember Jeep
13. Thanks For The Pepperoni
14. Out Of The Blue

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #913 in Music
• Released on: 2001-01-29
• Number of discs: 2
• Formats: Box set, Double CD, Extra tracks, Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
• Dimensions: .26 pounds

Amazon.co.uk Review
All Things Must Pass was George Harrison's first release following the acrimonious falling apart of the Beatles. Co-produced by the unhinged genius that was Phil Spector, it features his biggest solo hit in the "He's So Fine"-soundalike, "My Sweet Lord". Alongside a laid-back strum through Bob Dylan's "If Not For You", this remastered two-CD set also has the gentle "Isn't It A Pity" and "What is Life"--songs that show a writer enjoying true creative freedom for the first time and exploring his growing devotion to Krishna, outside of Lennon and McCartney's shadow. Ably supported by celebrity mates like Eric Clapton and the redoubtable Ringo Starr, All Things Must Pass is the sound of Harrison breathing out for the first time in 10 years. Moreover, it's conclusive proof that the Beatles were blessed with not just two, but three truly great songwriters. --Billie Swift

CD Description
Though George Harrison's solo albums for most of the 1970s and early '80s were uneven, often slapdash affairs, 1970's ALL THINGS MUST PASS is a brilliant piece of work. Produced by Phil Spector, whose expansive, majestic arrangements and sonic flourishes suit Harrison's songs perfectly, ALL THINGS MUST PASS eclipses everything the other Beatles recorded at the time (excepting John Lennon's PLASTIC ONO BAND). This sprawling double record gives the impression of Harrison beinguncorked and pouring forth all of the songs and ideas edgedout by Lennon and McCartney during the Beatles years.
The title and the melancholic black and white cover photo match the mood of the music, which brims with an armchair wisdom, and the weary, disillusioned air that permeated the early '70s in the counter-cultural wake. Yet the album also boastsan abiding sense of spirituality and tenacious optimism, ason the lullaby-like hit single "My Sweet Lord" and "Isn't It a Pity", a compassionate study of human suffering. "What Is Life" and "Awaiting on You All" continue these themes, butSpector's bright pop polish lends a counterweight, making the record feel light and deeply personal at once. Despite some lengthy, formless jams, as on the 11-minute-plus "Out of the Blue", ALL THINGS MUST PASS stands among the great records of the early '70s.

Customer Reviews

A showcase for a talent previously overshadowed
Most of the material that appears on this album was written by George Harrison whilst The Beatles were still together, but was recorded after their demise, at a time where George found himself uniquely placed to express himself to the utmost, and boy did he do it brilliantly.

With the production skills of the legendary Phil Spector and the likes of Eric Clapton (and even a very young Phil Collins) on hand to lend expert assistance, this album could have ranked alongside the multitude of other worthy albums of the time... however, what set this particular album apart from the rest is the sheer quantity and variety of tracks that George had accumulated over the years, and unleashed in one epic volume which rivals even the best Beatles albums.

This remastered and extended anniversary edition of the album is a much needed and welcome update of a bona fide classic release and is far better than the previous incarnation on CD. The extra tracks are not particularly 'essential', especially the new version of 'My Sweet Lord', which was probably better left alone, and like the original, the 'jam session' tracks are still very much extraneous and pretty pointless. This would count against the album if it wasn't for the fact that the album stands as a monumental achievement without them, and contains multiple tracks that are infinitely listenable. Ranging from the raging rock of the 'Derek and the Dominoes-esque' "Wah-Wah" to the plaintive "Let It Roll" and the amazing "Beware of Darkness", it is hard to fault throughout.

I strongly recommend to anyone whose opinion of George Harrison's solo recordings is based entirely upon 'My Sweet Lord' or even the 'Cloud Nine' album to have a listen to this album and be prepared to be impressed. Harrison's talent as a songwriter became evident in the latter days of the Beatles era, but even then he was overshadowed (and squandered) by Lennon and MacCartney... this album is testimony to and proof of the fact that, in his own right, George Harrison was truly one of the greats in rock history.

The Ex-Beatles Most Classic Effort!
In 1970, after the break-up of the Beatles, George Harrison released an unprecedented three album collection. This contains all the songs that were not used by the Beatles and represents not just Harrisons' own great songwriting skills but the collective talents of many others; such as Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, Jim Gordon, Klaus Voorman, Billy Preston, Dave Mason, Badfinger and legendary producer Phil Spector who had a great time managing this project. This collection contains 23 original and unique, varied-styled songs along with five great bonus tracks. Standing out among these 'additional tracks' are the demo/instrumentals of "My Sweet Lord" and the great "What Is Life" (a song Harrison refers to as "novelty", but one that contains a magic mood that begs re-listening). The double CD set rounds off with five jam sessions with all the above mentioned artists. The entire repetoire carries forth a mood of tranquility, excitement, moodiness and a solemn atmosphere that transcends most Beatles songs. It is pure George Harrison and perhaps his best piece of work. Not being a 'jewel box' this package may collapse after a few years, as it is boxed exactly like the original three albums were...only smaller. God bless George and Phil for lasting this long to remind us what great music is all about.

Only January, and already it's the reissue of the year
Poor old George Harrison, often cruelly overlooked in the inevitable millenium polls of songwriters and songs of the century. Well, everyone should sit up and pay attention now, because All Things Must Pass is not just the best Beatle solo album. Track for track, it arguably surpasses any Beatle album as well, and features some of Harrison's finest moments, including My Sweet Lord, Isn't It A Pity (later covered by Galaxie 500) plus a great version of Bob Dylan's If Not For You. Predominantly pastoral in tone, in keeping with the garden gnome cover, George and his army of guest musicians (the studio personnel includes members of Badfinger, as well as Ringo Starr and Eric Clapton) also get to freak out on the mighty Wah-Wah and on the Original Jam tracks, which made up the third disc of the original three-vinyl album. Although it has available on CD before, the album is now the subject of a well-deserved, high-profile re-release, including new liner notes by Harrison and embellished artwork based on the original sleeve design. It's ironic that some of the material here was written around the time of the ill-fated Get Back sessions and rejected in favour of Lennon-McCartney songs. Just as well, because now, thirty years on, we've got this remarkable collection of songs all in one little box. All Things Must Pass is absolutely essential for any casual Beatle fan who has taken a shine to the sublime contributions that he made in their twilight years (The Inner Light, Something, Here Comes The Sun... you get the picture). As for those of us who had it on vinyl for years, well... we knew that it was a masterpiece all along, didn't we?