If anyone other than George Harrison himself were playing this, the comments would be awash with idiots clucking their disapproval at how much the sacred original had been deviated from. The truth of the matter is that Harrison's approach to compositional, pre- planned soloing still leaves plenty of breadth for self-expression as the original recorded version is only a map from which one can stray. Both Joe Walsh and Marc Mann have been heavily admonished for their supposed ineptitude/lack of reverence when playing their versions of this beautifully yet George strays a lot further from the blueprint than either of them here. And why not? This is the first time I've seen/heard him playing it live. 11/10 Georgie boy!
I saw one lady extremely upset with the way Prince performed while my guitar gently weeps (yeah, THAT solo) complaining about " desecrating "on clapton's legacy. Total idiot.
@@codetech5598 Not even by the man who wrote it? There are two reasons as to why Harrison's solo on the original is so special. One is that it is essentially a composition in itself; beautifully conceived by a master tunesmith. But secondly, it's because it was played by a master guitarist with great powers of self-expression. I'd feel very confident in suggesting that some of what he played in the studio was in the moment and that a following take would have been less than identical.
@@Maltloaflegrande No, even if he is the original author, he cannot change it because it has become a cultural icon, a brand, a recipe, and to deviate from the expected product defrauds the customer. (It's not like jazz wherein the musician is allowed and even expected to improvise.)
@@BrokenCloudsUKthat’s a bit of an understatement isn’t it? He’s not playing the triangle. See him at Elton John last year and he was his usual belligerent best
When Paul changes his beatles songs, people praise him. When George doing the same with his songs, and mind you, this solo is the way harder to play than original one, people says shit about him. And no, Clapton did not played on the record, it was Harrison himself, enough with this shit.
it blew my mind to hear him play it that way cause I was always under the impression from interviews and things that he basically didn't practice guitar for a decade or so before this and started playing slide guitar cause he thought he couldn't play lead well anymore.
The people complaining that this doesnt sound exactly the same as the 'original' are wrong ! George wrote this song and this was his orginal instrumental which he had his friend Eric Clapton play on the recording, but Georges playing is the 'original'. In any case when bands play their compositions live they are rarely ever the same as the recording, sometimes they are even better, but rarely identical.
a good solo doesn't have to be complex jittery thrashing like claptop or hendrix, this solo is simple, sweet, and perfectly fitting for the song its on.
If anyone other than George Harrison himself were playing this, the comments would be awash with idiots clucking their disapproval at how much the sacred original had been deviated from. The truth of the matter is that Harrison's approach to compositional, pre- planned soloing still leaves plenty of breadth for self-expression as the original recorded version is only a map from which one can stray. Both Joe Walsh and Marc Mann have been heavily admonished for their supposed ineptitude/lack of reverence when playing their versions of this beautifully yet George strays a lot further from the blueprint than either of them here. And why not? This is the first time I've seen/heard him playing it live. 11/10 Georgie boy!
I saw one lady extremely upset with the way Prince performed while my guitar gently weeps (yeah, THAT solo) complaining about " desecrating "on clapton's legacy. Total idiot.
Realmente en el disco no toco Harrison, toco Eric Clapton. Lo hizo con mucho mas sentimiento, como sugiere la canción.
Well, the original *is* better and shouldn't be tampered with.
@@codetech5598 Not even by the man who wrote it? There are two reasons as to why Harrison's solo on the original is so special. One is that it is essentially a composition in itself; beautifully conceived by a master tunesmith. But secondly, it's because it was played by a master guitarist with great powers of self-expression. I'd feel very confident in suggesting that some of what he played in the studio was in the moment and that a following take would have been less than identical.
@@Maltloaflegrande No, even if he is the original author, he cannot change it because it has become a cultural icon, a brand, a recipe, and to deviate from the expected product defrauds the customer.
(It's not like jazz wherein the musician is allowed and even expected to improvise.)
Beautifully played of classic rock era's most beautiful guitar solo. It's George, of course.
It's nearly impossible to play correctly and get the pitch right on those bends. I've tried many times.
This was a very pleasant surprise; I really loved the slightly different take on the same classic solo. George was great
Ray Cooper hasn’t changed. He’s always fun to watch.
He was born that way!
Easiest job in show business
@@BrokenCloudsUKthat’s a bit of an understatement isn’t it? He’s not playing the triangle.
See him at Elton John last year and he was his usual belligerent best
The song and the solo - masterpieces.
My favorite Beatle song. 'Nuff said.
Favourite*
渋いね～
何回見ても感動するわ！
The best solo from the best song ever. I never get tired of it.
George had a voice in his guitar, when he played you knew it was him. I miss him ..
Sweet, short, and melodic
Happy birthday george 🥰
Thanks George 👍❤️❤️❤️❤️
0:03 At this moment, a shiver went through my whole body. Turn up the volume.
same here
Nice solo from George!
Fantastic!
Grande george
Que elegância ❤👏👏👏👏
Wonderful
George um gênio solitário,
lovely
Amazing. That's all.
When Paul changes his beatles songs, people praise him. When George doing the same with his songs, and mind you, this solo is the way harder to play than original one, people says shit about him. And no, Clapton did not played on the record, it was Harrison himself, enough with this shit.
it blew my mind to hear him play it that way cause I was always under the impression from interviews and things that he basically didn't practice guitar for a decade or so before this and started playing slide guitar cause he thought he couldn't play lead well anymore.
@@shinzontheta it is great. btw this version is the way harder to play than the 1969 version.
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who can argue with that?
Clapton always improvises solos. No big deal if George does. It's his song. I do the same.
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Who wrote this solo, if it was Harrison then he is a genius.
🗣️🔥 so I say: Harrison is
Where was this performance? I saw him with Clapton in ‘92.
sounds a bit claptony here. Miss you George!
Clapton often sounded Harrisony.
I found it very much in Clapton's style.
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The people complaining that this doesnt sound exactly the same as the 'original' are wrong !
George wrote this song and this was his orginal instrumental which he had his friend Eric Clapton play on the recording, but Georges playing is the 'original'. In any case when bands play their compositions live they are rarely ever the same as the recording, sometimes they are even better, but rarely identical.
Eric Clapton didn’t play the solo on this song that was while my guitar gently weeps. That is George on the recording.
@@McGarveymusic210
Yes, you are right, Clapton featured on While My Guitar Gentle Weeps, not Something.
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Bryan May behind ???? 😂
Or Jeff Lynn
You’re all wrong. That’s Mike Campbell from Tom Petty and the Heattbreakers
That it was ❤
@@Redhotshawntexas Bingo
GEE. Love George. But he couldn't even play his world-acclaimed solo like the record? I just don't get that.
Tonetwister. why should he? this one is just as good.
Cause that's boring
Listen to the record then. Whats the point of playing the solo the same way? This is actually very close
He sounds terrible?
My god that was terrible
Beatles fans love any crap produced by the Beatles. This solo is second rate, great song though.
"crap", "second rate"? Nah.
me when i'm a delusional idiot
a good solo doesn't have to be complex jittery thrashing like claptop or hendrix, this solo is simple, sweet, and perfectly fitting for the song its on.
Nah I love George but he fumbles some of the bends in the first section. Not a big deal tho but let’s not pretend he never ever messed up
@@seanwade8188George Harrison often said he felt uncomfortable as a lead soloist despite his obvious talents
Perhaps he was having an off night
Such tasteful playing. You can hear the Django influence