A Nice Pair: George Harrison

It’s Sunday which means it’s time for A Nice Pair – book and music pairings that go together like four guys from Liverpool. Today we’re pairing the book George Harrison: The Reluctant Beatle by Philip Norman with the George Harrison album Gone Troppo.

This biography dives into the soul behind the “quiet Beatle,” revealing someone who was anything but simple. The author portrays Harrison as deeply spiritual yet materially involved, introspective yet sharply funny, and often conflicted about fame. The book shows how Harrison’s music, beliefs and relationships shaped a unique path that extended far beyond his time with the Beatles.

Gone Troppo is George Harrison’s tenth studio album, released in 1982. The title comes from an Australian slang phrase meaning “gone mad due to tropical heat,” which perfectly captures the album’s breezy, offbeat vibe.