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HARRISON'S WIDOW 'TORN' OVER DECISION TO RELEASE TRACK
SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY's plan to put out an unheard BEATLES' track has been dealt a setback - his former bandmate GEORGE HARRISON's widow OLIVIA is reportedly undecided about agreeing to its release.
MCCartney announced earlier this week (17Nov08) he wanted fans to finally hear the Fab Four's 1967 experimental tune Carnival of Light.
The singer allegedly attempted to include the 14-minute song on previous Beatles Anthology albums but was blocked by Harrison - who disliked the composition because he felt it was too avant-garde.
Now MCCartney is reportedly set to face opposition from the late guitarist's wife, who - along with John Lennon's widow Yoko Ono - must give permission for the song to be released under the Beatles' name.
A source tells Britain's Daily Express newspaper, "Olivia is well aware George didn't like Carnival of Light. It's inevitably going to be difficult for her to give the go-ahead."
18 November 2008 12:17
Tags: Sir Paul McCartney - Beatles - George Harrison - Olivia
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dennypain 
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posted on 19/11/2008 15:32
I don't think Olivia Harrison has any business obstructing the release of
"Carnival".
Unless she is in communication with George,how can she know that he might still
disapprove of it's release?
We fans are what made the Beatles and therefore have a say in this,too.
I would guess that the majority of Beatle fans worldwide would want to hear
this legendary piece.
Let It Be,Olivia!
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USRN 
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posted on 18/11/2008 15:43
Maybe Cynthia is continuing to look out for George, knowing how he disapproved
of the type of music Paul is seeking. I will never turn my back on them, they
all did things like we did. They were unique and their music will forever go
down in history of greatness and originality. This is something Paul, Ringo,
and the two widows must agree on.
