the Reluctant Beatle page 42 by ric gustafson
On December 19 1974, the Beatles business partnership was terminated. Only Paul and George were there to sign. After the tour ended, George and Olivia went to Hawaii. Patti moved into Eric Clapton's mansion in December 1974. George's next album turned out to be Apple's last album. The album was called ' Extra Texture Read All About It'. ' You' was a love song to Olivia. ' You' made it to number 20 on the Billboard singles chart.
George loved the silly comedy of the British troupe Monty Python. One of the troupe was Eric Idle. George and Idle became fast friends. In Feb 1976, the ' My Sweet Lord' lawsuit played out in Manhattan District Court. Because of Allen Klein's involvement in the case it was put on hold for another 5 years.
In May of 1976, George was diagnosed with hepatitis B. This was a liver disorder caused by excessive alcohol use. George's next album was called ' 33 1/3'. George missed the deadline to turn in the album.
CEO of Warner Brothers Records Mo Astin saved George by giving him a great deal. George had to give A and M Records 4 million. George was able to keep Dark Horse going. And he gave ' 33 1'3' to Mo Ostin. From the new album ' This Song' became a top 25 hit. Sales for the album did better than George's previous two albums.
research help: ' George Harrison the Reluctant Beatle' by Philip Norman
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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