Co-produced by Russ Titelman, George Harrison (1979) reflected Harrison's contentment after a period spent travelling. Marked also by a more subtle approach to religious pronouncements, the album typified Harrison's move towards love songs seemingly addressed to his deity as much as to a romantic partner. Thirty Three & 1/3 (1976) furthered the American soul influence and, with its singles " This Song" and " Crackerbox Palace", was a more buoyant collection than its predecessors. Largely recorded in Los Angeles, the album included " This Guitar (Can't Keep from Crying)", a sequel to "While My Guitar Gently Weeps". Extra Texture (Read All About It) (1975) contained several songs in a downbeat soul style, reflecting his despondency following the mixed reception afforded his 1974 North American tour with Ravi Shankar. Dark Horse (1974) included songs inspired by the end of his marriage to Pattie Boyd and, particularly in the title track, vocal performances marred by Harrison contracting laryngitis – a result of overexertion as he prepared to launch his Dark Horse record label. It included the single " Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)" and a title track in which contrasting sections of Indian music and Western rock mirrored Harrison's struggle to attain his spiritual goals. Living in the Material World (1973) featured a pared-down sound and increasingly devout lyrics. The Concert for Bangladesh live album included three of Harrison's best-known Beatles songs: " While My Guitar Gently Weeps", " Here Comes the Sun" and " Something". While organising the Concert for Bangladesh in 1971, Harrison recorded the charity single " Bangla Desh". The album featured musical contributions from Eric Clapton and Ringo Starr, both of whom collaborated regularly with Harrison throughout his solo career, and two signature elements of Harrison's work: his slide guitar playing and spiritually themed songwriting. Co-produced by Phil Spector, it included the hit singles " My Sweet Lord" and " What Is Life". Following the Beatles' break-up in 1970, Harrison released the triple album All Things Must Pass. Wonderwall Music (1968), a mostly instrumental soundtrack album combining Western and Indian sounds, was followed by Electronic Sound (1969), an experimental album containing two lengthy pieces performed on Moog synthesizer.
With his songwriting contributions limited by the dominance of John Lennon and Paul McCartney, Harrison was the first member of the Beatles to release a solo album.
George Harrison (1943–2001) was an English musician who gained international fame as the lead guitarist of the Beatles.
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