Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Glasses by Paul McCartney – ***

First released: 1970

Another instrumental from McCartney, couple with "Hot As Sun". A little snippet of Paul's unreleased "Suicide" appears at the end of the song.

Glass Onion by The Beatles – ****

First released: 1968

For those disappointed that The Beatles discarded their psychedelia after the triumphs of "Sgt. Pepper" and "Magical Mystery Tour" need look no further than this “White Album” track. Filled with swirling violins and lyrical imagery, my only complaint is that the track is at 2:17 a bit too short. Outtakes abound with different sound effects and if one could edit all those together, maybe I could get what I want. Two different demo versions are included on "Anthology 3" in 1996. It is also used for 2006's "Love".

Glass Box by George Harrison – ***

First released: 1968

Another track from George’s "Wonderwall Music".

Glamorous Life, The by Shiela E. – ****

First released: 2002

Different live versions by Sheila E. appear on 2002’s "Ringo & His New All-Starr Band", 2003’s "Extended Versions", 2004’s "Tour 2003" and the "Live 2006" album from 2008.

Glad All Over by The Beatles - ***

First released: 1994

Not the Dave Clark Five number, but rather a 1957 Carl Perkins song performed by The Beatles in 1963 radio version that appears on 1994's "Live at the BBC". And, hot dog dilly, George played it live with Perkins in 1985 on "Blue Suede Shoes: A Rockabilly Session".

Givin’ Grease a Ride by Paul McCartney – **

Unreleased.

Paul McCartney song given to his brother Mike in 1974. It is unknown whether there is a Paul version. I haven't heard it.

Give Us a Chord Roy by Paul McCartney – (NC)

Unreleased.

Song demoed by Paul in 1978 and 1980. I haven’t heard it.