The George Harrison Lyric About the Evils of Gossip
Considering he was one of the most famous people on the planet, George Harrison probably didn’t need too much urging to sing about the damage that can be done by unfounded gossip. When he stumbled upon a clever phrase to represent this phenomenon, he was off and running.
“Devil’s Radio” turned out to be one of the high-energy highlights of Cloud Nine, the 1987 album that rocketed Harrison back to the top of the rock and roll world. His sharp wit is ever-present on the song, although it can’t quite hide his obvious disgust for loose talk.
To Beat the “Devil”
The credits list for “Devil’s Radio” gives you an idea of how many big names were itching to work with George Harrison as he reentered the pop music arena after years away. Eric Clapton plays lead guitar, Elton John adds piano, producer Jeff Lynne handles the bass, and Harrison’s Beatle buddy Ringo Starr lays down the beat on drums.
They combined to make a formidable noise on the song. But it’s Harrison at center stage, as he was throughout the Cloud Nine album, writing, singing, and playing with renewed vigor.
Source: americansongwriter.com/Jim Beviglia
