When was the song When We Was Fab released by George Harrison?
George Harrison released the song When We Was Fab on his 1987 album Cloud Nine. The music video for the track was filmed at Greenford Studios in London on the 18th of December 1987.
Questions about When We Was Fab
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Who co-wrote and produced the song When We Was Fab with George Harrison?
Harrison co-wrote the song When We Was Fab with Jeff Lynne who also co-produced the track alongside Ringo Starr. Gary Wright played piano while Bobby Kok handled cello parts during the session.
What chart positions did the single When We Was Fab achieve internationally?
In the United States the song peaked at number 23 on Billboard magazine's Hot 100 chart where it became Harrison's last top 40 hit. It reached number 25 on the UK Singles Chart and climbed to position 35 in Australia.
How does the music video for When We Was Fab reference Beatles history visually?
The video features a many-armed Harrison busking in front of a brick wall while wearing an outfit from Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band cover. Visual metaphors include a green apple representing Apple Records logo and letters ER visible on the single cover.
Which psychedelic instruments are used in the recording of When We Was Fab?
The recording references the psychedelic sound that the Beatles had helped popularise in 1967 through its use of sitar cello and backwards-relayed effects. A string quartet adds texture similar to many Beatles songs from that period.