Would've loved to have seen him keep going in the Abbey Road direction if the band had stayed together. Feel by 69 he'd made his peace with just being the lead guitarist in the Beatles and there was going to be other stuff outside it
I’ve listened to the Abbey Road album nearly 15,000 times since 1970. I’ve listened as well to many covers of this particular medley. Yours is by far the best.
Abbey Rd side 2 is the greatest music ever produced by mankind. At least 15,000 times for me too. The Dolby Atmos version on my killer stereo is a religious experience for me.
Many of these solos are by Paul... Watch the recently released videos about the recording of Beatles albums: it happened several times that Georges Martin ended up giving Paul a solo because Georges couldn't do it. So, for example, the Taxman solo! But you are absolutely right, the solos heard in this video serve the music, and that alone. No technical displays, just music.
@@bertrandcarel9511, the way that I understand the taxman solo story is that George couldn’t get the right feel and after several tries Paul asked if he could give it a go. He nailed it and George Harrison said to go with it. Don’t think George Martin made the decision.
Congrats on 20k subscribers, well deserved : you're definitely one of the most on point Beatles covers channels out there, and this video is no exception!
I played in a Beatle tribute band and we did Abbey Road live. I played all the lead electric parts plus acoustic on here comes the sun. It was the most fun musical project I’ve ever done. I probably put in 100 hours practicing to memorize it. Great job on this video, it brought back good memories.
The musicianship was on a whole other level with Abbey Road. The album is intricate and complex musically. It's a masterpiece. You played this really well. This stuff is not easy.
Busqué cada letra de cada canción y la canté mientras sonaba sus guitarras y bajo de fondo. No hay nada más precioso que esto. Psdt: Golden Slumbers - Carry That Weight - The End es la segunda mejor cosa que ha hecho McCartney en los Beatles, amo ese trío, lo considero una sola canción y es mi tercera favorita de la banda.
George was such an amazing and creative guitarist. So many of his parts were all over the neck, elaborate and always perfect for the song. A lot of it you don’t appreciate since they are buried in the mix but especially the white album and abbey road he was truly at his most creative. Thank you for your videos which highlight these magnificent parts.
Man just absolutely superb! You got a new sub for sure. My dad died about 5 years ago, and was the biggest Beatles fan. He was also a guitarist and had the most beautiful voice I'd ever heard. He would have loved your channel and I can see him watching this video in particular a thousand times. Now I'm crying! Miss you dad. Thank you so much for this.
Im knocked out. Im not going to even try and pick holes in this. It's as close to the real thing as you can get. I have to take my hat off to you on this. Beautiful playing. Im afraid to say much more. I have nothing but admiration for your guitar skills. Great job and well done. Yes of course you passed the audition.!!
Your not only an inspiration for fellow Beatles lovers but up and coming guitar players such as myself. This being your greatest tribute of them all! Truly appreciate all your hard work Sam keep it up😁
OMG this was just AMAZING! Really brought a smile to my face. Terrific from start to finish - perfect musicianship, the right instruments, everything. BRAVO!
I didn't think I could be more amazed and impressed by the Beatles until I saw this. Seeing the visual of what they were doing makes me appreciate their genius even more, which I didn't think was possible. Their choices of where to go are so unique. The parts are so complementary. Truly amazing. Thanks for all the effort you took to make this and for sharing it!
True what someone said here.Harrison was only hitting his peak on their last album! So he was 26years old during the Beatles last recording.They all play great on Abbey Road and Lennon,s playing is a revelation.
This is brilliant, yet it evokes the same aching sadness that I always feel when I see the final photos and hear the final chords of the Abbey Road album
Wow Sam, what an awesome video. You deserve 20k subs, so glad I stumbled across your channel at the start of the year! You are a gifted musician of the highest quality. 20k is only the start! 👏 Keep doing what you do Sam 👏 And can I just say the sound of your Les Paul in particular throughout the medley is gorgeous, I can see why she's your baby! 😂😍 Loved the video Sam thanks for uploading! And congrats on 20k subs!
Wonderful job as usual! You're the first to get John's part on the rhythm track of 'The End' right, with the capo on the 5th fret, just like the photos from that session! Also the Bass VI on 'Golden Slumbers' / 'Carry That Weight'. You're the best Congratulations
I have always wondered about the guitar parts in this section, and have attempted to figure some of it out, but YOU have really done it! Kudos on spending so much time to do this right. I hear now the crystal clear parts that were played on those Epiphones, and "Lucy" the Gibson Les Paul is very well brought back to life here with your Paul, and to see you holding the notes and even sliding down from "C" to "B" as the phrase ends shows the subtle, gentle touch of George. Amazing!
Congratulations on 20k subs, Sam! I've been looking forward to seeing you cover the Medley, especially The End! I absolutely loved all of the guitar solos by Paul, George, and John!
Man!! Thank your for putting so much care and effort into this video, this is my favorite piece of music of all time. I always wondered who cool would be watching the beatles playing this masterpiece live and you made it possible!! The guitar tones and parts sounds so close to the original, seriously thanks for it! 👏🏼👏🏼
That was a tour de force of guitar playing! Mesmerizing. Harrison really got to showcase on this medley…his guitar playing really is historically good through this.. LENNON too but George finally got to play a lot of fills! Great job.
I absolutely love side 2 of abbey Road, a true classic. Side 1 is pretty damn good but side 2 is something else. This is so well played, very authentic.
I am nothing short of AMAZED! Your understanding of all the parts that were played shows an incredible ear, and the chops to play them! Much thanks ❤ Bob from Spokane Valley WA USA
Yes. This is a great channel. Sam does a fantastic job, and his duplication seems to be spot on as to how a phrase is actually played. I figure a Beatles tune out (for my education and improving my ear) and then I come here to see if I've got it right. And many times... I didn't. Thanks Sam and keep it going!
I wish I could like this video a million times, absolutely fantastic, the playing is exact and i'm obsessed with Beatles' guitar tones, so this is heaven
Amazing work! I was a kid when the 1st Beatles album came out and literally grew up with them. I'm so happy to see they still reach young people like you.
@sampopkin - I’m an awestruck 70 yr old fan. Not only can you play these songs note-for-note (which I cannot fathom) but each note/chord/passage has the correct tone/timbre/effect. I really cannot grasp how one can do that - particularly one so young. I’ve heard scores of isolated instruments through the years but hearing the songs as if they were lifted from the recordings without all the weird sonic effects - well, it’s just on a completely different level of accomplishment. If I wore a hat I’d be tipping it to you. Bravo, Sir!
@ - I’ve been playing guitar for 51 years; before that I’d been a drummer. During the summer of ‘73 I went to visit a friend who was playing an old beat up Gibson trying to play Beatle songs - and not very well. I thought I could do better so he loaned me both his guitar and Beatle songbook. I went home and quickly realized how difficult playing guitar was! My dad came home that evening and saw/heard me attempting to play. He picked it up and played a few chords (he’d played as a kid and once owned a pre-war Gibson that had been destroyed by one of my cousins who’d inadvertently sat on it - destroying the neck-joint). The next day he brought me a brand new Yamaha. I bought a really bad Beatle chord book and that started my renewed interest in The Beatles - whom I hadn’t listened to in years. I bought the White Album, the red LP (‘62-‘65 hits), Hey Jude LP, and several Beatle solo LPs. Still LOVE LOVE LOVE The Beatles!! Thanks for helping me - and others - appreciate them on a very deep, visceral level!
Well done man, you are truly amazing. Seeing all your work and managing to get it all completely perfect, it's almost superhuman. You deserve way more than this.
That is some absolutely wonderful playing, and a remarkably accurate reconstruction of the tracks on the original album. The Beatles hold a special place in the heart of thousands of fans, and I'm sure this brought immense joy to so many of us. Keep rocking and much love from Pakistan! Zabardast!
That's a lot of work you've put in here--it would be interesting to hear you talk about the challenges you faced and the insights you gained while putting the medley together.
Sincere congratulations Sam. I learn so much from your channel (and I'm probably about three times your age -- oh God). Love the stuff that you do, including Gear, Here and Everywhere. Can't wait to hear you branch out with the Squier "Brownie" (hint, hint). It would also be great to hear you to cover some Bad Finger. In any event, I look forward to any of your videos.
Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight is 100% Bass VI. There is one part in Golden Slumbers where George jumps three octaves quickly so that was easier on bass vi. Probs would have been for a non-bass player like George. Also he has an open G ringing out for it. On a Jazz Bass you wouldn’t have time to let a note ring out and jump.
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George really improved so much as a guitarist from ‘68-69’
Improved? Not at all. He just tried new styles of playing/creating. He was an amazing guitarist all along.
Would've loved to have seen him keep going in the Abbey Road direction if the band had stayed together. Feel by 69 he'd made his peace with just being the lead guitarist in the Beatles and there was going to be other stuff outside it
His lead works during this period are so delicate and tasteful. Stuffs like Don't Let Me Down and Two Of Us are so blissful to listen to.
Wish he was as proficient on slide as he became in the 70s, it added a whole new dimension to his style.
@@BeatlesCentricUniverse How's that not improving?
1:22 is like the entire inspiration behind "the Britpop sound" right there.
I’ve listened to the Abbey Road album nearly 15,000 times since 1970. I’ve listened as well to many covers of this particular medley. Yours is by far the best.
Abbey Rd side 2 is the greatest music ever produced by mankind. At least 15,000 times for me too. The Dolby Atmos version on my killer stereo is a religious experience for me.
Think your math is off, there’s only 19,000 days total since 1970 so you would have had to listen to the entire album almost once a day for 54 years.
@@thefonzkiss Hahaha, 20,000 times! And about 1000 times just since I got my killer stereo and the Abbey Road Dolby Atmos remix!
@@thefonzkiss That's less than once per day. How is the math off?
@@strikerbowls791 Because no one on planet earth has listened to the same album every day for five decades, you goon.
I can't get over how great that Les Paul sounds!
Gibson makes great pickups 👍
@@dogpd3I actually put OX4 low wind PAF’s in there 😎
@@sampopkin amazing pickups.
Did you record LP with silver face twin? What amps/speakers did you use? Sounds killer!
I see you posted answer in notes. Thanks.
George played for the song and not for himself. Sublime.
Many of these solos are by Paul... Watch the recently released videos about the recording of Beatles albums: it happened several times that Georges Martin ended up giving Paul a solo because Georges couldn't do it. So, for example, the Taxman solo! But you are absolutely right, the solos heard in this video serve the music, and that alone. No technical displays, just music.
@@bertrandcarel9511, the way that I understand the taxman solo story is that George couldn’t get the right feel and after several tries Paul asked if he could give it a go. He nailed it and George Harrison said to go with it. Don’t think George Martin made the decision.
Sure you're right. Thanks ! @@davidmanzo9981
@@bertrandcarel9511Paul only plays lead on The End from this album
Those last 12 seconds of the end mark possibly the most beautiful guitar parts of the entire Beatles catalog. Perfect arpeggios
Congrats on 20k subscribers, well deserved : you're definitely one of the most on point Beatles covers channels out there, and this video is no exception!
Thanks! Coming from you that means a lot
@@sampopkinnice reference.
So I guess Sam P. Is the Sun King? Okay, he's got my vote 🥂
Two of my favorite Beatles channels in one place???? Whaaaaaaaaat.
he did it.. the madman.. He did the whole damn thing!
No one does it better than you, Sam. Out of all the Beatle cover channels, you are the best!! You are the king!!
I played in a Beatle tribute band and we did Abbey Road live. I played all the lead electric parts plus acoustic on here comes the sun. It was the most fun musical project I’ve ever done. I probably put in 100 hours practicing to memorize it. Great job on this video, it brought back good memories.
I just sat frozen (at work) for 20 minutes listening to your fabulous re-creation. Bravo!!
The musicianship was on a whole other level with Abbey Road. The album is intricate and complex musically. It's a masterpiece. You played this really well. This stuff is not easy.
No one noticed he’s wearing each guy’s album cover colours for the end solos.
Only for connoisseurs…
And people say they weren’t great musicians. They did some great guitar work on this album
They were GREAT musicians
WOW! This obviosly was a lot of hard work. Great work as always, Sam. I'm very impressed how good it sounds. Road to 50k now!
5:38 John here is literally singing "Here comes the Sun..." while playing the chords of Something. Genius.
I never caught that! No clue if that was intentional, but man that is genius.
Absolutely the best pop rock opera
congrats on 20K to the best guitarist on youtube. much deserved. here's to many more!
It’s all just filler until you release your next covers
@@sampopkin Sam, you are a freaking beast! Btw your Old Brown Shoe discussion left me scratching my head.
You're both fantastic.
Busqué cada letra de cada canción y la canté mientras sonaba sus guitarras y bajo de fondo. No hay nada más precioso que esto.
Psdt: Golden Slumbers - Carry That Weight - The End es la segunda mejor cosa que ha hecho McCartney en los Beatles, amo ese trío, lo considero una sola canción y es mi tercera favorita de la banda.
George was such an amazing and creative guitarist. So many of his parts were all over the neck, elaborate and always perfect for the song. A lot of it you don’t appreciate since they are buried in the mix but especially the white album and abbey road he was truly at his most creative. Thank you for your videos which highlight these magnificent parts.
Absolutely. George Martin FAILED, in my opinion, in burying so many subtle yet important guitar and drum parts.
that tone for George is perfect I love the little solo on carry that weight and it sounded spot on !
george harrison was very detail to choose the sound of his guitar 😍😍😍
I would swear that this was the actual record if I didn’t see it with my own eyes. The tone on that Les Paul 😮
Phenomenal Sam! You even have the switch from right to left channel on Her Majesty! 🤩
FUAH CONGRATULATIONS DUDE!!
The work you did is incredible, I still remember when you were a channel that commented on my videos to correct me haha!
😂
14:45 love the outfit changers for each player
I like how at 14:46- there's one casino with a bigsby and pickguard, and one's a hardtail. Indicating which is Paul and John
Man just absolutely superb! You got a new sub for sure. My dad died about 5 years ago, and was the biggest Beatles fan. He was also a guitarist and had the most beautiful voice I'd ever heard. He would have loved your channel and I can see him watching this video in particular a thousand times. Now I'm crying! Miss you dad. Thank you so much for this.
Now I’m tearing up! Thanks for the kind words. Your dad sounded like a legend
@@sampopkin yes he definitely was! Thank you.
God bless you for your talent! Simply spectacular!
Im knocked out. Im not going to even try and pick holes in this. It's as close to the real thing as you can get. I have to take my hat off to you on this. Beautiful playing. Im afraid to say much more. I have nothing but admiration for your guitar skills. Great job and well done. Yes of course you passed the audition.!!
That 6 string bass is beyond amazing!
Shows how musical George was.....funky long before it became a thing, Paul must have been impressed.......
Abbey Road had the most tasteful and exquisite guitar parts of all the Beatle albums and you just masterfully recreated it.
Super Superior Sam!
"and in the end the MUSIC you take is equal to the MUSIC you make!!!!"
Your not only an inspiration for fellow Beatles lovers but up and coming guitar players such as myself. This being your greatest tribute of them all! Truly appreciate all your hard work Sam keep it up😁
Thanks so much
I love it all but especially the “flubs” … the Bass VI stuff makes me smile the whole way through. Superb attention to detail! Thanks so much!
OMG this was just AMAZING! Really brought a smile to my face. Terrific from start to finish - perfect musicianship, the right instruments, everything. BRAVO!
Nice!. I'm a Gretsch Country Gent guy but that Les Paul sounds particularly great on Polythene Pam and She Came In Through The Bathroom Window.
I didn't think I could be more amazed and impressed by the Beatles until I saw this. Seeing the visual of what they were doing makes me appreciate their genius even more, which I didn't think was possible. Their choices of where to go are so unique. The parts are so complementary. Truly amazing. Thanks for all the effort you took to make this and for sharing it!
True what someone said here.Harrison was only hitting his peak on their last album! So he was 26years old during the Beatles last recording.They all play great on Abbey Road and Lennon,s playing is a revelation.
This is brilliant, yet it evokes the same aching sadness that I always feel when I see the final photos and hear the final chords of the Abbey Road album
Wow....Excellent job Sam!
Congratulations on 20K Sam! Along with Mike Pachelli i hold you in the highest regard when it comes to Beatle covers, and Beatle music in general. 😎👌🎸
Wow Sam, what an awesome video. You deserve 20k subs, so glad I stumbled across your channel at the start of the year! You are a gifted musician of the highest quality. 20k is only the start! 👏 Keep doing what you do Sam 👏
And can I just say the sound of your Les Paul in particular throughout the medley is gorgeous, I can see why she's your baby! 😂😍
Loved the video Sam thanks for uploading! And congrats on 20k subs!
Thank you!!!
Sublime. This medley is one of the best recorded music ever.
Wonderful job as usual!
You're the first to get John's part on the rhythm track of 'The End' right, with the capo on the 5th fret, just like the photos from that session!
Also the Bass VI on 'Golden Slumbers' / 'Carry That Weight'.
You're the best
Congratulations
Best rock album ever. Great cover! Lot of work dude.
So phenomenal and accurate I can’t type it out. So glad you included the Bass VI. You are the best! That’s all I’m gonna say rn
I have always wondered about the guitar parts in this section, and have attempted to figure some of it out, but YOU have really done it! Kudos on spending so much time to do this right. I hear now the crystal clear parts that were played on those Epiphones, and "Lucy" the Gibson Les Paul is very well brought back to life here with your Paul, and to see you holding the notes and even sliding down from "C" to "B" as the phrase ends shows the subtle, gentle touch of George. Amazing!
In Italy we would say "Impressionante!".
Totally mesmerizing, Sam.
Thank you
The attention to detail on this video is appreciated. Sounds great! Abbey Road is my favorite album and you nailed it.
Congratulations on 20k subs, Sam! I've been looking forward to seeing you cover the Medley, especially The End! I absolutely loved all of the guitar solos by Paul, George, and John!
Especially LOVE how perfectly you nailed those Les Paul tones! Awesome job , Sam!
Man!! Thank your for putting so much care and effort into this video, this is my favorite piece of music of all time. I always wondered who cool would be watching the beatles playing this masterpiece live and you made it possible!! The guitar tones and parts sounds so close to the original, seriously thanks for it! 👏🏼👏🏼
Thanks!
Sam! Your passion and dedication continue to TOTALLY amaze me! Absolutely fantastic! …. B
Absolutely Utterly and passionately entertaining!!
That was a tour de force of guitar playing! Mesmerizing. Harrison really got to showcase on this medley…his guitar playing really is historically good through this.. LENNON too but George finally got to play a lot of fills! Great job.
13:53 NEVER in my ever-loving Beatles guitar-playing dreams did I expect that! Sounds 100% correct to my ears! THANK YOU!
Literally speechless dude. This is just crazy insane. Honestly what a time to be alive for Beatles fan. I gotta take it all in while I can
And the panning on Her Majesty to top it off! Bravo! Bravo!
I absolutely love side 2 of abbey Road, a true classic. Side 1 is pretty damn good but side 2 is something else. This is so well played, very authentic.
Way to go! Your masterpiece! And wow, George was amazing. So many tasteful cool licks
Congrats on 20k subs! U were totally knocking it out of the park in this video.
Congrats on 20k, may it be 200k soon! I haven't watched this yet but I am sure it is sublime, as always.
I am nothing short of AMAZED! Your understanding of all the parts that were played shows an incredible ear, and the chops to play them! Much thanks ❤ Bob from Spokane Valley WA USA
Yes. This is a great channel. Sam does a fantastic job, and his duplication seems to be spot on as to how a phrase is actually played. I figure a Beatles tune out (for my education and improving my ear) and then I come here to see if I've got it right. And many times... I didn't. Thanks Sam and keep it going!
I wish I could like this video a million times, absolutely fantastic, the playing is exact and i'm obsessed with Beatles' guitar tones, so this is heaven
Sent this to some friends, this deserves more views
Extraordinary!!
Wow man, the level of attention to details to each John and George's playing is really brilliant! Great work, congratulations on this amazing video!
Truly magnificent, Sam. Love your work, but this in particular is special. Keep on posting......we need to see and hear as much as you can manage!!
Finally 20k guys!!!!
Congrats Sam!!
it's complete!! appreciate all the content you've given us, awesome guitar player. happy 2k!
It's wonderful to hear these well-known guitars, but now deciphered down to the smallest details! Thanks for sharing.
yeah, this video really highlights how gorgeous George's playing was on that album (and before as we all know).
This feels like the culmination of a long but worhtwhile effort. As a guitarist I strive for and admire your precision
Это волшебство. Просто волшебство. Теперь наверное, послушаю ещё раз этот альбом
Amazing work! I was a kid when the 1st Beatles album came out and literally grew up with them. I'm so happy to see they still reach young people like you.
Best Beatles era. All were at the peak of their musical gifts in 1969. You did a great job
Congrats on 20k! Everything sounds exactly like the record! Fantastic job!
Thanks David!
george's guitar sound was sooooooo clean! loved it
@sampopkin - I’m an awestruck 70 yr old fan. Not only can you play these songs note-for-note (which I cannot fathom) but each note/chord/passage has the correct tone/timbre/effect. I really cannot grasp how one can do that - particularly one so young. I’ve heard scores of isolated instruments through the years but hearing the songs as if they were lifted from the recordings without all the weird sonic effects - well, it’s just on a completely different level of accomplishment. If I wore a hat I’d be tipping it to you. Bravo, Sir!
I really appreciate your kind words. Thanks!
@ - thank YOU, my young friend! Hoping for your continued success!
@ I’m starting to feel old at 31, it’s my 20th anniversary of playing guitar now. Thanks again
@ - I’ve been playing guitar for 51 years; before that I’d been a drummer. During the summer of ‘73 I went to visit a friend who was playing an old beat up Gibson trying to play Beatle songs - and not very well. I thought I could do better so he loaned me both his guitar and Beatle songbook. I went home and quickly realized how difficult playing guitar was! My dad came home that evening and saw/heard me attempting to play. He picked it up and played a few chords (he’d played as a kid and once owned a pre-war Gibson that had been destroyed by one of my cousins who’d inadvertently sat on it - destroying the neck-joint). The next day he brought me a brand new Yamaha. I bought a really bad Beatle chord book and that started my renewed interest in The Beatles - whom I hadn’t listened to in years. I bought the White Album, the red LP (‘62-‘65 hits), Hey Jude LP, and several Beatle solo LPs. Still LOVE LOVE LOVE The Beatles!! Thanks for helping me - and others - appreciate them on a very deep, visceral level!
I literally looked on Sunday to see if anyone did this. Thank you so much for posting this
I will just say it is a wonderful job. Thank you.
that epiphone sounds heavenly
Say no words. Super🫶👍✌️greetings from Poland 👋
Great.
Very, very good.
Congrats.
Absolutely brillant, a perfect moment of pleasure .
Thank you
Awesome job. Even the slightly out of tune guitar string on the end. Good work. You got all the details down 👍
Well done man, you are truly amazing. Seeing all your work and managing to get it all completely perfect, it's almost superhuman. You deserve way more than this.
Brilliant stuff and a couple of very groovy shirts.
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good job！
That is some absolutely wonderful playing, and a remarkably accurate reconstruction of the tracks on the original album. The Beatles hold a special place in the heart of thousands of fans, and I'm sure this brought immense joy to so many of us.
Keep rocking and much love from Pakistan! Zabardast!
Millions of fans!
Saw this drop the other day and knew I had to wait for the weekend to listen and soak it in. Fantastic job!
Perfekt, alles gut, ich liebe es
That's a lot of work you've put in here--it would be interesting to hear you talk about the challenges you faced and the insights you gained while putting the medley together.
Great idea!
Great 20k special. Her Majesty is probably my favorite track on this medley, although wish the song was longer.
Sincere congratulations Sam. I learn so much from your channel (and I'm probably about three times your age -- oh God). Love the stuff that you do, including Gear, Here and Everywhere. Can't wait to hear you branch out with the Squier "Brownie" (hint, hint). It would also be great to hear you to cover some Bad Finger. In any event, I look forward to any of your videos.
No matter what I will be covering those anyday anyway ;)
Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight is 100% Bass VI. There is one part in Golden Slumbers where George jumps three octaves quickly so that was easier on bass vi. Probs would have been for a non-bass player like George. Also he has an open G ringing out for it. On a Jazz Bass you wouldn’t have time to let a note ring out and jump.
Bravo!
Awesome job! Great guitar tones, especially on Sun King!
Are you now a man with an expression?