Horse To The Water
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"Horse To The Water" is a song written by George Harrison
and his son Dhani
. It was originally performed by Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
, featuring Harrison, on the album Small World, Big Band (also known as Jools Holland's Big Band Rhythm & Blues). Recorded on 2 October 2001, the song is Harrison's last performance on a record. Harrison only performed vocals on the track, as he was too weak from battling cancer to play guitar, and he died less than two months later on 29 November. He listed the song's publisher as "R.I.P
Music Ltd" instead of his usual music company Harrisongs
, which Holland said showed "Harrison's dark sense of humour." (In the liner notes of some versions of the CD, the credit is "Umlaut Corporation.")
, with Sam Brown on lead vocals.
George Harrison
George Harrison, MBE was an English musician, guitarist, singer-songwriter, actor and film producer who achieved international fame as lead guitarist of The Beatles. Often referred to as "the quiet Beatle", Harrison became over time an admirer of Indian mysticism, and introduced it to the other...
and his son Dhani
Dhani Harrison
Dhani Harrison is an English musician and the son of George Harrison of The Beatles and Olivia Harrison. Harrison debuted as a professional musician when completing his father's final album Brainwashed after George Harrison's death in November 2001...
. It was originally performed by Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
Jools Holland
Julian Miles "Jools" Holland OBE, DL is an English pianist, bandleader, singer, composer, and television presenter. He was a founder of the band Squeeze and his work has involved him with many artists including Sting, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, The Who, David Gilmour and Bono.Holland is a...
, featuring Harrison, on the album Small World, Big Band (also known as Jools Holland's Big Band Rhythm & Blues). Recorded on 2 October 2001, the song is Harrison's last performance on a record. Harrison only performed vocals on the track, as he was too weak from battling cancer to play guitar, and he died less than two months later on 29 November. He listed the song's publisher as "R.I.P
Rest in peace
"Rest in peace" is a short epitaph or idiomatic expression wishing eternal rest and peace to someone who has died. The expression typically appears on headstones, often abbreviated as "RIP"...
Music Ltd" instead of his usual music company Harrisongs
Harrisongs
Harrisongs Ltd is a music publishing company, founded in 1964 by English musician and songwriter George Harrison, then a member of The Beatles. On September 11th, 1964, Harrison created Mornyork Ltd. By December 7th, 1964, this company had changed names to Harrisongs Ltd...
, which Holland said showed "Harrison's dark sense of humour." (In the liner notes of some versions of the CD, the credit is "Umlaut Corporation.")
Other versions
Holland played the song in tribute to Harrison at 2002's Concert for GeorgeConcert for George
The Concert for George was held at the Royal Albert Hall in London on 29 November 2002 as a memorial to George Harrison on the first anniversary of his death. The event was organized by Harrison's widow, Olivia, and son, Dhani, and arranged under the musical direction of Eric Clapton and Jeff Lynne...
, with Sam Brown on lead vocals.