Concert for George

[xpitt]

+ 1 Andrew ! Does anyone know the Leon Russell version of Beware Of Darkness ?

[shamustwin]

I've had the "Concert for George" DVD for some time now, and enjoying watching it off and on. I became a big fan of "Beware of Darkness" as a result (I didn't buy "All Things Must Pass" till after I watched "Concert for George"). I almost like it better than the original.

The studio version of Beware of Darkness is one of my favorite tracks of George's career, Beatles or Solo. He has never sung better than on this song, IMO. In fact, one of my favorite vocal parts of any song, ever, is when he sings on the second verse.... Beware of sadness.....It can hit you---lead in starts at about 1:18. His vocal is incredible in its strength and conviction during the "It can hit you" part. Breathtaking. This small, 4 word section has a Dylanesque quality to it. His true feelings come out throughout this song, which you can feel in his vocals. T .

Agreed! BOD, flawless. Great, slide solo as well. Pretty much defines his style.

[kiramdear]

+ 1 Andrew ! Does anyone know the Leon Russell version of Beware Of Darkness ?

Yes, his studio version was great, and he played it on the Leon Live album too. Just killer!

[einar]

He also sings a verse on the Bangla Desh concert, IIRC.