This week, hear a look back at the UK charts exactly 50 years ago! Tune in to hear Cantrell celebrate George's 78th with his songs, as well as songs by others, including covers of his songs, songs he covered, and rarely heard material.
Laura Cantrell's weekly show, Dark Horse Radio, is dedicated to the music that George Harrison wrote, produced, sang, and loved. Hear Dhani Harrison, Norah Jones, Ben Harper, Brandon Flowers from The Killers, Wayne Coyne From The Flaming Lips, and many more playing their favorite George songs live! Dark Horse Radio Starting February 25 and throughout the weekend, The Beatles Channel will feature songs from George Fest - a live concert tribute to George Harrison held at the Fonda Theater in Los Angeles in 2014. Experience the concert when it airs on February 28 at 12am. As the first-ever benefit event of this magnitude, The Concert for Bangladesh featured an all-star lineup - including Eric Clapton, Ravi Shankar, Billy Preston, Leon Russell, Bob Dylan, Ringo Starr, and George himself - straight from the heart of Manhattan in New York's Madison Square Garden on August 1, 1971. To remember George's philanthropy and mark on humanitarian aid efforts, SiriusXM is presenting the concert that inspired countless others. Relive these moments and hear the aforementioned artists performing George's music on February 26 at 11pm. Featuring Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, Dhani Harrison, Jeff Lynne, and many more, the Concert for George was a historic meeting of musical talent, comedy, and spirituality in memory of the man who embodied all three (and more). In 2002, a stellar group of musicians gathered to pay tribute to their great friend George Harrison one year after his untimely passing. This special will be available on the SiriusXM app after its premiere.
Tune in on February 25 at 11am, February 26 at 9pm, February 27 at 1pm, February 28 at 8pm, March 3 at 12am, and March 4 at 1pm. Dhani will be honoring his father, George, by spotlighting some of their favorite songs they used to listen to together, along with personal favorites from his dad's catalog. Don't miss a special birthday show from Dhani Harrison.