“Dark Horse” is the title track to George Harrison’s 1974 album Dark Horse, and later the name of his record label. CREDITS: Andy Newmark: Drums Willie Weeks: Bass Billy Preston: Electric Piano Jim Keltner: Hi Hats George Harrison: Guitar And Voice While “dark horse” is usually a reference to an unlikely or surprise winner, Harrison explained in his autobiography, I Me Mine, that he actually didn’t know that meaning of the term, at the time. His lyrics instead referred to a man who carried on one or more clandestine sexual relationships with women; a “dark horse” in Liverpudlian terms. The song drew on his feelings toward his disintegrating marriage to Pattie Boyd, who had left him for guitarist (and mutual friend) Eric Clapton. Harrison had begun the recording of the song at Friar Park, but it remained unfinished when it came time to mount his 1974 American tour. With the album’s release date pending, and Harrison’s throat wracked by laryngitis, the track was re-recorded quickly in an American studio, with his tour band. A single was issued on November 18, 1974, reaching #15 in the US pop singles chart. The single’s B-side was a non-album track, “I Don’t Care Anymore.” Copies of the 45rpm single contained a manufacturing defect, causing the B-side to play abnormally unless re-centred on turntables. Whether this was accidental or deliberate is not known. Dark Horse is an album by George Harrison, released as the follow-up to Living in the Material World in 1974. Dark …
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This is a tribute to the members and families of the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, AKA Darkhorse, currently fighting in Afghanistan. The 3/5 are on the frontlines of the war and have taken heavy losses from Taliban fighters. 24 lost in combat as of as of date with more than 150 wounded. This presentation is the result of a volunteer effort by a group of people who want to show their appreciation and raise awareness of the struggles the members of our armed services continue to face in this ongoing battle that seems to have lost the public’s attention. It is our way of saying thank you and letting you know that we appreciate the sacrifices you and your families make every day. There are people who care. GET SOME 3/5!! With our Respect -Semper Fi To the best of our knowledge all images and audio quotes are all from Darkhorse 3/5 members. Original song “Away” Provided by NEMESYS from Denver, CO. Thank you for allowing us to use your song! www.nemesysband.com Complimentary and proudly produced by Paul Darden at OC Soundwerks Audio and Video Productions. Huntington Beach, CA. A Utopia Sales and Media Company. http www.youtube.com Music Direction by Nudge Savage at The Savage Side Magazine. Thanks for your help and patience! www.thesavageside.com Darkhorse logo courtesy of Resolution Gear, LLC. Thank you for allowing us to use your drawing! http Special thanks to The Boys of 3/5 page on FB for their support and advice! www.facebook.com Also see their fundraising effort for …
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