The Show has been on PBS all this week and the sadness doesn't diminish with the passage of time. It is an almost religious tribute to a man who was blessed with the rare gifts of talent and modesty. Always my favourite , I remember playing his LP " Living in the Material World" until the needle wore out and then, strangely , putting it aside and not playing it again for years. Hard to believe that Tom Petty and Billy Preston have since joined George in the Great Beyond, adding more poignancy to this latest viewing. This is just an experience for the soul of anyone who grew up in the sixties and I could never get tired of watching it , listening to those special notes and having my heart broken over and over with the memory of those carefree times.

Fuelled by the twin engines of the love for George felt by everyone on stage and the man's music, this all-star concert is a celebration flavoured through by the poignant absence of the man it celebrates.It is the little touches I like:The Inner Light performed live for the first (and only) time; The Python offerings, including Carol Cleveland and Neil Innes (and Tom Hanks!); Ringo fronting two songs MILES better than he ever did as a Beatle; The look which passes between Paul and Ringo in For You Blue as they recall "and that's the 12 bar blues" in the studio; The moment when Something goes from Paul's solo ukulele version to the Abbey Road group and orchestra arrangement; Paul's high backing vocals in Something and While My Guitar Gently Weeps - something I never thought I would hear; Joe Brown's simple and touching rendition of I'll See You In My Dreams being the perfect closing number; Rose petals, Dhani and Olivia.A concert film which succeeds on all levels.

We've had a Beatle Fest for the past few weeks at our house - watched much of the Anthology, Ed Sullivan, A Hard Day's Night, Help!, Let It Be, and saved the Concert for George for the finale.With all that in recent memory, I think George would have really enjoyed the concert. The Indian music was wonderful and a good start to the evening. Set the right tone.The choices did showcase George's talent and his optimism, faith, and humor.A few things in response to what I've read/not read here: Understanding why the Lennon sons were not invited - makes sense when limiting the stage to collaborators.With that in mind, Dylan being 'on tour' is just not an OK reason for him not to have attended. He was a Wilbury, the Beatles always gave him a lot of credit for influencing them, the concert was planned nearly from the time George died the year before. No tour date could have been more important. Dylan's still being Howard Hughes.Ringo's words at the beginning of his set were just right. Good attitude of I Loved George and George Loved Me. Thanks for the jelly babies was especially poignant after watching 1964 footage. His choice of 'Honey Don't' got slammed a bit in the reviews - can't understand why. George used the stage name 'Carl Harrison' in the early 60's because he liked Carl Perkins so much. It's just that touch of an old friend knowing what George liked. Added to the diversity - Indian music, country music, his criticism of high taxes, profession of faith. I thought that was a brilliant touch.McCartney can't seem to be forgiven for some non-specific slight. According to the reviews he either tries to hog the limelight or doesn't join in enough. Something was either great or horrible. That kind of thing. I thought he was just right - a hug and a kiss for Dhani and a funny quote from Olivia. He seemed to be very emotional, but controlled. The uke is always a nod to John Lennon, whose mother taught them a few chords on it. George loved it and Paul played that for George when he and Ringo visited him right before his death. Crowd reaction is a guide of how people felt when they saw these two pay their tribute to their friend.Clapton looks a bit irritated and frazzled during some of the show, especially at the beginning - maybe having him as a performer, rather than with the additional duty of musical director would have helped.Everyone was top flight and the production values were astounding. Great class and dignity - both of which Harrison deserved. Still, I can't second-guess any of the choices made by Paul and Ringo. They knew him the best, the longest, through thick and thin. Makes me sad - there will have to be tributes to them. None of us, no one, shares that story from the inside out and I thank them all for giving us moments like this.

I can't even count any more, the times I've watched this concert, first in the theater, then at home on DVD. What touches me most about it is how joyful it was, and that all involved, performed at the top of their game -- as if they wanted to do right by George, and give him the highest tribute. Then there's Dhani, George's son. His uncanny resemblance to his father is startling at first, but then becomes comforting. I believe Olivia, George's wife commented that "while watching everyone on stage, she felt that they had all gotten old, but George stayed young".My respect for Eric Clapton,increased ten-fold as well. A very private man, he spoke so candidly about his love for George, and how he missed him.The stage/setting was warmly lit, and the 2 shots they displayed of George throughout the concert were beautiful - the young, playful Beatle, then the more mature, serene wise man.I loved the mix of eastern and western cultures/music as well, and highly recommend this lovely concert to anyone who loved George/loved his music and the spiritual wisdom he conveyed. I also want to take this opportunity to thank Olivia, Dhani, and Eric for sharing it with the world.