I don't know about that. To hear Donovan tell it, he was single-handedly responsible for everything the Beatles did. Okay, that's an exaggeration, but a few years ago, in long interview with Howard Stern, Donovan made all sorta claims about how much he taught them. A lot of it sounded like baloney to me; some of it was downright outrageous.
The story is that Lennon asked Donavan to teach him how he fingerpicked the guitar, and that he complied. Paul was watching the lesson and started using something like it in his music. "Blackbird," I believe. He also suggested a chord progression that neither Lennon or McCartney ever used, but which was used by Harrison in "Something." Needless to say, chords are a big part of writing a song, but not the only part.
@@Kermit_T_Frog Paul's technique is nothing like what Donovan showed John and Blackbird has zero Donovan influence. That goes for "Something" as well, it has zero Donovan influence. Where do you get these weird ideas?
Totally agree - but I hate the song as a finished piece nevertheless. Just never hit the spot with me. Which only goes to show what a wonderful and mysterious thing music is - and I wouldn't have it any other way. Only two songs that Harrison sang on with The Beatles (off the top of my head) that I love: Here Comes the Sun, and I'm Happy Just to Dance With You (which McCartney hates). Tip: Don't like ANY music for any other reason other than YOU like it. If you don't follow this rule, then you're cheating and betraying yourself. Don't jump on any bandwagon just because all your friends have. Your ears are the _only_ ones that matter.
You hate the song as a finished piece that's totally crazy 🤪 would you like it better unfinished 😮and to use the word hate pretty harsh thing to say about one of the greatest love songs in the twentieth century, get some hearing aids and go get evaluated by a shrink 😮you definitely have a problem and by the way what songs have you written to judge Something as a song never heard of you and never want to hear your comments again you haven't a clue 😅 😊 pud
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Wonderful analysis. Enjoyed it thoroughly! Cheers.
Donavan taught Harrison the chord progression for "Something."
I don't know about that. To hear Donovan tell it, he was single-handedly responsible for everything the Beatles did. Okay, that's an exaggeration, but a few years ago, in long interview with Howard Stern, Donovan made all sorta claims about how much he taught them. A lot of it sounded like baloney to me; some of it was downright outrageous.
Donovan not only taught the Beatles how to play their instruments he also wrote all their songs. Bernard Purdie told me.
The story is that Lennon asked Donavan to teach him how he fingerpicked the guitar, and that he complied. Paul was watching the lesson and started using something like it in his music. "Blackbird," I believe. He also suggested a chord progression that neither Lennon or McCartney ever used, but which was used by Harrison in "Something." Needless to say, chords are a big part of writing a song, but not the only part.
@@Kermit_T_Frog Paul's technique is nothing like what Donovan showed John and Blackbird has zero Donovan influence. That goes for "Something" as well, it has zero Donovan influence. Where do you get these weird ideas?
@@marcusphelan57 Now you are just making stuff up.
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A favorite for sure, sounds great. Thank you.
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very nice analysis.
Thanks buddy. Keep up the good work!
My favourite Beatles. Great piece Will 🙏
Great job covering a really complex song on such a simple instrument 🙂
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Great take on a classic song
Thanks very much :)
That judgement is up to a given person. That's the thing about taste - it remains personal.
Everyone raves about this song but it never grabbed me.
Probably, He's George.
Totally agree - but I hate the song as a finished piece nevertheless. Just never hit the spot with me. Which only goes to show what a wonderful and mysterious thing music is - and I wouldn't have it any other way. Only two songs that Harrison sang on with The Beatles (off the top of my head) that I love: Here Comes the Sun, and I'm Happy Just to Dance With You (which McCartney hates). Tip: Don't like ANY music for any other reason other than YOU like it. If you don't follow this rule, then you're cheating and betraying yourself. Don't jump on any bandwagon just because all your friends have. Your ears are the _only_ ones that matter.
While my guitar gently weeps...one of the reasons why the white album is my fave beatles album
You hate the song as a finished piece that's totally crazy 🤪 would you like it better unfinished 😮and to use the word hate pretty harsh thing to say about one of the greatest love songs in the twentieth century, get some hearing aids and go get evaluated by a shrink 😮you definitely have a problem and by the way what songs have you written to judge Something as a song never heard of you and never want to hear your comments again you haven't a clue 😅 😊 pud
4:25 - GEOGRE - that is an insult, calling GE an OGRE!
He stole it from James Taylor who played while seeing if APPLE would sign him.
Click bait nonsense
Is this being film in a prison cell?
Haha no … I was working on a cruise ship .. that was my cabin .. thanks for watching