Gary Wright was famous for his song “Dreamweaver”. Though the primary purpose of this blog is to highlight books about the Beatles specifically, a secondary purpose is to highlight the accomplishments of many of the musical associates that they chose to play with on their solo recordings. One such artist is musician Gary Wright!
Musician Gary Wright passed away in 2023 at the age of 80. He certainly had a very distinguished musical career during those 80 years. He was a child actor, and as a musician was member of the blues/rock band, Spooky Tooth, was in a group called Wonderwheel, made numerous solo recordings, and for people interested in this blog, backed both George Harrison and Ringo Starr during their solo careers.
He will be forever known as the composer of the song Dream Weaver, which he decided to use as the title of his autobiography spotlighted below. Not only did he play on George’s All Things Must Pass album, he also co-wrote a song with George and he was a member of RIngo’s All Star group as well
Gary Malcolm Wright (April 26, 1943 – September 4, 2023)
Dream Weaver: A Memoir; Music, Meditation, and My Friendship with George Harrison Hardcover – October 2, 2014
by Gary Wright (Author)-Publisher-TarcherPerigee
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Back cover of the book:
Gary Wright’s signature on my copy of the book:
Front and back dustjacket flaps with info about the book and some of Gary Wright’s stellar achievements:
A few samples from YouTube of the work and philosophy of Gary Wright:
A Cameo by George Harrison on this track:
Gary Wright “Don’t Try To Own Me”
A song that Gary Wright co-wrote with George Harrison:
Gary Wright & George Harrison – To Discover Yourself
For a short time Gary fronted a group called Wonderwheel and appeared with a special guest doing a song called Two-Faced Man on the Dick Cavett show!
GARY WRIGHT feat. GEORGE HARRISON – Two Faced Man
Gary was entranced with Eastern philosophy and spriritual beliefs like his friend, George Harrison:
Dream Weaver; Gary Wright on Music, Meditation and George Harrison
In the early days Spooky Tooth, with Gary Wright even did a Beatles cover:
Spooky Tooth – I Am the Walrus (Remastered) [Progressive Rock – Hard Rock] (1970)
Gary performs his classic song with Ringo’s All Stars:
YouTube – ‘Dream Weaver’ Live w- Gary Wright & Ringo Starr and His All starr Band.flv
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Our Book of The Week – Cunard Yanks by John Winter
Cunard Yanks
CUNARD YANKS – AND HOW THE MERSEY GOT ITS BEAT
A fascinating prequel to “Blame It On the Beatles …. and Bill Shankly”
It is 1954. Steve and Dave are looking for adventure. Their hometown of Liverpool is scarred by war. New York is the future and it will soon be the richest city in the world. They need to see it and feel the excitement. They need to be there. They need to become Cunard Yanks.
You do know that every time I open your e-mail I’m buying a book!! My wallet is hurting.heheh!!!
Keep up the great work and be safe out there.-Joe
Joseph-Unfortunately I now have come to the stage in my life that i have to push away many of the newer titles and decide not to purchase them either because of the expense side of things or the books cover too much familiar territory. When one is on a fixed income, that is the end result!