However, Apple was bound to Capitol as their distributors until 1975, and both the Beatles and Harrison were actually EMI/Capitol artists until January 1976. In meeting with Peter Brown, Harrison floated the idea of establishing a US branch of Apple to distribute and promote recordings. Harrison, in an interview, suspected that Capitol (Apple’s US distributor) was failing to promote Apple’s artists in the US, likening it to the similar lack of promotion of EMI acts by Capitol before the Beatles’ success in 1964. The only new signing of the year was of London-based duo Splinter, signed by George Harrison. However, neither had much of an impact on the US market. Queen II, on the other hand was a great success in the UK, as was its single. Razamanaz did not improve much upon the success of Nazareth’s second album in the UK, and performed dismally in the US, producing no hit singles in either country. Billy Preston also continued the success he had in 1972.Īpple’s newest artists, Nazareth and Queen had differing fortunes. On the other hand, Badfinger experienced a resurgence with their album The Winner. James Taylor, despite his monumental success, took the year off. Jackie Lomax did not record in 1973, instead touring clubs of the UK and Europe. Mary Hopkin, one of Apple’s first successes had several failed singles throughout 1972. Several of the original Apple stable were faltering, while new artists began to have hits but still struggled to find their footing. They were also extremely well received, and the Tokyo show was taped.įollowing the tour, on 16 October, “Don’t Let Me Wait Too Long” was released as the second single from Give Me Love, reaching #3 in the US, #6 in the UK, and #1 in Australia and Japan.ġ973 was the start of a transitional period for Apple. The Beatles had not toured Australia since 1964, and Japan since 1966, so Harrison’s shows were in high demand. The guitar interplay between Harrison and Clapton was praised, especially on the encore songs.įollowing a brief sojourn, the band when flew to Australia to begin the Far East Leg. The shows were almost universally sold out and phenomenally well-received. Perhaps following the example of his old band, the LA show of the tour was professionally recorded for future use. Returning to play with Harrison after his comeback concert earlier that year, Eric Clapton agreed to play guitar. For his supporting band, Harrison hired Jim Keltner, Klaus Voorman, and Jim Horn returning from the previous tour, as well as Nicky Hopkins on keyboards. George Harrison went out on tour again in 1973 in support of Give Me Love, following up on his blockbuster ’72 tour.
North American Leg (US, Canada): 24 Shows, 15 July – 17 Augustįar East Leg (Australia, New Zealand, Japan): 19 Shows, 1 – 27 SeptemberĮncore: While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Badge George Harrison - “Give Me Love Tour” (1973)