ALBUMS

• GEORGE HARRISON: ALL THINGS MUST PASS: 1970: 5 STARS OUT OF 5 STARS: George’s first album after the break up of The Beatles. In the late 60’s with The Beatles George really grew as a songwriter- but was still being limited to a couple songs an album in general- so he had a double albums worth to release- 18 songs- I don’t count the third album of jams as a part of it- My Sweet Lord was the huge #1 hit and George’s biggest hit- but it is far from being the best song on this strong album. For sure on the Mount Rushmore of Beatles solo albums-  I would go as far as saying it is the greatest  Beatles solo album ever released.

• QUEEN: A NIGHT AT THE OPERA: 1975: 5 STARS OUT OF 5 STARS: Their best album- went to #1 in the UK and #4 in the US- Queen had arrived. Bohemian Rhapsody is their signature song- it is hard to believe it reached only #9 on the Billboard Hot 100. The other hit was “You’re My Best Friend #16. Other favorites-Love Of My Life, The Prophet’s Song,  and Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon. Their first album named after a Marx Brother movie.

• QUEEN: A DAY AT THE RACES: 1976: 4 STARS OUT OF 5 STARS: The second album in a row named for a Marx Brothers movie. Somebody To Love was the only hit #13. Other favorites- Tie Your Mother Down, You Take My Breath Away, Good Old Fashioned Lover Boy. The album received mixed reviews- while I don’t think it matches the previous album- I think its pretty good but not without its weak songs.

• QUEEN: NEWS OF THE WORLD: 1977: 4 STARS OUT OF 5 STARS: Rock  critics were mixed on the album at the time of release- they weren’t 1970’s rock critic favorites- We Will Rock You/ We Are The Champions- was all over the radio and in every sports arena in the late 70’s. Spread Your Wings, Fight From The Inside, Sheer Heart Attack other favorites.