320: "Our Guitarist George" with Sam Popkin

This month George Harrison would've turned 83. The "quiet Beatle" holds the record for THE most streamed Beatles song, his 1969 composition, "Here Comes The Sun," but to the general public (and not the hardcores), he may remain in the shadow of Lennon and McCartney, despite his key contributions to songs bearing their names. Musician/podcaster Sam Popkin (Gear, There and Everywhere) joins the conversation for an examination/appreciation of what George brought to The Beatles, as well as his singular solo work. Sam also details the guitars and gear that facilitated George's evolution from a young rockabilly to a pioneer of world music and unique slide guitarist. This episode is brought to you by DistroKid and Magical Mystery Camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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320: "Our Guitarist George" with Sam Popkin is an episode from Something About the Beatles by Parading Press.

This episode is 78:21 long.

This episode was published on Feb 8, 2026.

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