George Harrison - Mo (also known as "Mo's Song") [Rare Unreleased Track]

"Mo's Songs" was a compliation album released in 1994 as a tribute to former Warner Bros Records chairman Mo Ostin. It features a variety of rock and roll classics but the only exclusive track from the set was an unreleased George Harrison song written for "Mo" that's titled well- “Mo.” This is a 5 minute, fully produced track that Harrison specifically gave to Ostin, and was only used on this tribute release. It was supposedly written in 1977, NOT during the "Somewhere In England" sessions, as I previously thought. I used that cover here but it's actually written between Thirty Three & 1/3 and the self titled album. Enjoy!

[@BailesSauce2]

Great song. In regards to the description, it was written in 1977, but that was not during the Somewhere In England sessions (which happened in 1980 and some songs in early 1981). Mo's Song was instead written between Thirty Three & 1/3 and the self titled album. Thought I'd just clarify some things. :)

[@joshsmusiclibrary]

I realized shortly after that it was before the "Made In England" sessions but couldn't change it after as it gained attraction but thank you for the insight!

[@Tom-el5cq]

It does have the production style of his self-titled album, interesting. I wonder if Russ Titleman had a hand in it.

[@linknowhereman]

I think it was recorded for SIE tho

[@BailesSauce2]

@@linknowhereman It wasn't. SIE began recording around 1980, excluding "Flying Hour" which was recorded in 1978.

[@normansimpson5637]

Just my 2 cents. But the productions sound is dead center in between 33 1/3 and self titled. I’m sure he would have released a song like this(as he sang lots of songs that had obscure meanings like this) but the sound of it is very similar to crackerbox palace. Which is why I think he didn’t release it. Obviously it was written for the WB exec. But meaning unbeknownst to the public had never stopped him from releasing it to the public before. Again just my 2. I wish this would be officially released so I could add it to my George Harrison playlist on I tunes

[@captaineasychord1]

RIP Mo Ostin. This was written and recorded for Mo’s 50th birthday circa 1977, but remained unreleased until 1994, when it appeared on a promotional only release upon Mo’s retirement as CEO of Warner Brothers (parent label of George’s Dark Horse record label).

[@gregorallnight371]

One of the great songwriters,musicians and human beings
to ever come along...gave to many worthy causes and was
also a help to many people in need...a very cool,smart,fine,
giving,humble,spiritual and humorous man with heart of gold

[@rickyschultz5434]

George Harrison’s contributions to mankind stand heads and shoulders above any other rock or pop artists IMHO. More than a Beatle and great solo artist, he introduced Transcendental Mediation to the West, opened the door to World Music and leveraged the power of rock for good creating the Benefit Concert as a major fundraising and consciousness-raising event. What a life!

[@mikepurslow3145]

Great tune guitar work unmistakable George Harrison’s

[@samanthastephens7325]

Wow! I can hear the resemblance to "crackerbox Palace" even some nuances, makes me wonder if this was a sort of demo or just inspired by the chord progression because of its endearing tone, Thank you for sharing!

[@nightlife6899]

Rest in eternal peace, Mo..

[@adhemargambone5099]

Beautiful Song.
George Harrison Forever.

[@themastroiannis]

here comes the mo, mo, mo.....moon!

[@daddykornflakes]

Love this. The riff is similar to the one he uses for Faster.

[@tinasantos3368]

Such a beautiful song!!💙

[@jamespopeko9557]

Thank you for posting this fantastic song by George.

[@mustlovepretzels]

Josh's Music Library: thanks for posting.

[@gringo557]

One of my favorites . . .

[@dennisearly9862]

Great music, by a great man, your music will live on

[@willemvanfrankenhuysen4281]

R.I.P. Mo

[@itman75]

Birthday song for Mo Ostin, his producer.

[@rickyschultz5434]

Mo Ostin was the Chairman of Warner Bros. Records who made the deal with George’s Dark Horse label. An icon of the industry but not GH’s producer.

[@yannfernandes1]

Mo
Mo
Mo...

[@brendanbarry9878]

Jesus on guitar
Happy birthday George

[@CarlosBeatle]

Yes!

[@victorgomezmarin8055]

hi, olivia...hi guitar player ( your fortuned son), respecfully , a freind from venezuela..smilling whit him because george,every november.you know hi always like rainbow.

[@meenaraman1034]

My sincere thanks to Dearest friend(🧡🧡🧡🧡)

[@osvaldomenezes9042]

❤❤❤

[@CruzFabianCastellanos]

Que precioso tocaba la guitarra george harrison

[@keavo5368]

Thanx

[@ricardo_miguel13]

Sounds like "Faster"

[@BilisNegra]

So, apparently Mo himself did not want this one published. Does anybody know why?

[@user-ez05ob0WqQ]

this song is for him only, probably I guess

[@ultimospettacolo]

It looks like I'd better follow you.

[@ryandyer3466]

That title made me cringe very hard due that I thought it was referring to Maureen.

[@Procrastinacion_]

it probably was

[@ryandyer3466]

@@Procrastinacion_ it’s about WB Records chairman Mo Ostin not Maureen.

[@Procrastinacion_]

@@ryandyer3466 that's the convenience. George and Maureen had an affair, it's obvious she was in his mind

[@ryandyer3466]

​@@Procrastinacion_ great point, but the lyrics don’t really make applying them to Maureen. Although perhaps the origins of the song date back to their affair but with mostly different lyrics.

[@thomascraymer8712]

Never thought of it that way actually till you just mentioned it... I never knew who it was actually written for, but just loved the tune and didn't really think about who it was written for... I always just associated it with this guy Mohammed from my hichschool (Mo for short)