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Iconic Albums - George Harrison - Gone Troppo

by Richard Ward
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9798288187063
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Independently Published
  • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published
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  • Pages: 114
  • Original Price: GBP 12.99
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 164 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): History & Criticism

Discover the most overlooked gem in George Harrison's solo career - and why it matters now more than ever.

When Gone Troppo was quietly released in 1982, even George Harrison didn't seem to notice. There was no tour, no press, and no effort to chase the charts. Critics barely blinked. The public shrugged. Yet beneath its colorful, whimsical surface lies one of Harrison's most personal, playful, and misunderstood works-an album that signaled the end of an era and the beginning of a quiet revolution in his artistry.

In this fully detailed deep dive, author Richard Ward reclaims Gone Troppo from obscurity, exploring every track, every lyric, and every nuance in context with George's life, the cultural shifts of the early '80s, and the spiritual threads woven through his post-Beatles journey. From the quirky synth-driven "Wake Up My Love" to the tender ode "Unknown Delight," this book offers a track-by-track breakdown, behind-the-scenes insight, and a powerful reassessment of a record that was never meant to compete-only to be true.

Inside, you'll uncover:

  • The real story behind Harrison's disillusionment with the music industry

  • The artistic freedom found in Friar Park's private recording sessions

  • Why Gone Troppo was more a spiritual exhale than a commercial push

  • A song-by-song exploration revealing the album's hidden depth and emotional resonance

  • How Gone Troppo quietly closed the book on George's classic '70s era-and why it still resonates today

Whether you're a lifelong Harrison fan, a Beatles scholar, or simply curious about the lost corners of rock history, Iconic Albums: Gone Troppo reframes the album not as a forgotten oddity, but as a brave, honest, and essential piece of George's legacy.

Oddball, authentic, and utterly Harrison-this is the Gone Troppo story you've never heard.

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