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Hollyhobs, you haven't mentioned the significance of the lyrics as they related to the Beatles at that time. Around the White Album stage, the drive had started to fade and each was going off to focus on his own thing including, with John, his new love Yoko. The result was a pretty discordant atmosphere. Thus, reflecting on what they had become "see the love there that's sleeping", and his own boredom with the minor role he was always assigned ("look at the floor and I see it needs sweeping"). Although not part of the White Album version, George's attitude may well have been summed up in his ultimately scrapped third verse, included on the Anthology/Love versions, which refers to him looking "from the wings at the play you are staging, as I'm sitting here doing nothing but ageing". Pretty significant and a pointer to his later walk-out during the "Let it Be" sessions. I rarely hear this aspect of this song discussed.
Hey, I love your Beatles videos and love how you approach this subject. You are in awe of the band but vitally you understand why their music is so outstanding and so beautiful also. You make me feel relaxed as I listen to you describing and getting right in there revealing the gift they gave us which was always positive and sometimes too wonderful to believe. Thank U for doing this because to me it is so important that young people today have the attention to listen to this legendary band and then understand something has gone terribly wrong in the quality of popular music today vrs 50+ ago. I was born after several yrs later after the split but my dad who passed away 4 months ago made sure I was exposed to Beatle music almost every day. For me these days I quite emotional when I see young teens freaking out over The Beatles. This always makes my day because they should be into the bands that they grew up with but they are not. The only thing that matters is the music and your videos do a great service in bringing people together:)
George was influenced by the Latin American trios like Paul and John, but to a greater degree. That's why the early Beatles were writing Bolero style , and Son or Chachacha tunes and sounding like an Anglicized Cuban trio.They also incorporated Bossa Nova as in "No Reply". Regards
I always thought there were some duds on that disc. It might have been a better album if some of the fat was trimmed off. But that’s just my opinion. I have some real favorites from that double album.
@Jose Haldray the song is not only about who sings it, without paul taxman would have been an average song (he played bass and guitar and amazing guitar solo which made "taxman" one of the best song of beatles)
He’s the perfect example of quality over quantity. He might’ve not wrote as many songs as Paul and John, but George’s songs stand over theirs with its simplicity and beautiful lyricism.
I think he would've been the most interesting one to hang out with. The perfect combination of serious-witty. Most important, he was not a bullsh!tter.
Of course, of course. But they are different. If John and Paul could have given themselves a break, go get married and relax, come play the instruments when we call you, George could have written his All Things Must Pass as a Beatles album, then they would all have gotten back together and there would never ever have been a filler-song again in a Beatles album. Like there isn't one song on Abbey Road that should not be there. The perfect album. Here Comes The Sun. It sounded like the problems were melting away, good days are ahead, be patient, days of warm friendship will be back.. so sad.
most of the lennon/ mccartney songs were written by only each of them not together. ie yesterday hey jude let it be and many more were written by only paul but they are called as lennon mccartney songs.
Hakan Çevikel As a huge Beatles fan for about 40 years (was just a kid) i of course know that, but they collaborated on many songs as well, i think thats a big reason why songs made by The Beatles in general are so much better than any of them could really create outside of The Beatles. For me The Beatles was like "the perfect storm", the sum were even better than the components (members).
that is a very funny line - given he knew that half the world knows the story it is testament to the man's humility as well as his natural and warm sense of humour that he came up with that one. Also a natural creative in his own way and very witty with the one-liners - though John is often credited more with that skill. Worthy of a Python!
Bruce Alan They both treated her like shit. Clapton was a heroin addict and a drunk when she was with him. I hope she’s happy now with her current husband.
Same, Ringo was my original favorite Beatle, and when I was shown George when I was 5 (I was introduced to the Beatles at 5) and I turned him down, simply because I thought he was/looked too stern, took himself too seriously, but now that I’m an adult, I adore George❤️
the quiet beatle came about when george had strep throat when they came to america 1964...he was told to not speak and to save his voice for the ed sullivan show performance that week...a reporter mentioned that george wasn't speaking...thus the quiet beatle name
I have been playing it a lot in the past year. Goes well with this song, actually. So much love and compassion -- deepen into them. Love you, George & all
I agree, I very much like "Isn't It a Pity" also. and another one of my favorite songs from the same album "All Things Must Pass". is "Beware of Darkness" if you listen carefully to the lyrics of that song. it was a truly amazing thing that George Harrison was doing with that song. trying to warn his listeners that there are bad people out there. I don't think there's any other musician that would have such concern for people, to do that for them. that is what made George Harrison an exceptional musician.
@Bruce Alan Of course it doesn't "mean" that, but I'd say that they correlate in the vast majority of instances. Unless you think it's prudent to have your best guitar player on bass, your best bass player on drums and your most gifted vocalist on saxophone, and never singing? I mean, Paul McCartney recently said in an interview that even from the beginning, George was always "a bit better than the rest of them on guitar". Which makes sense, seeing as he was their soloist. But what would he know, eh?
@Bruce Alan I'm sorry. I nearly fall asleep every time I try to read your pretentious as fuck, nonsensical question - so I'll treat it as rhetorical. Feel free to post a follow up; I can come back to it if I ever have trouble sleeping.
Young man, I've been listening to the Beatles since I saw them on Ed Sullivan as a kid. I'm an original Beatlemaniac... along with millions of others. There's so much useless "noise" and nonsense when it comes to these guys that it makes me crazy when I hear it and now with the internet the bullshit about them has increased exponentially. Your little post here regarding George and this masterpiece is certainly not "noise". You pretty much hit the nail on the head with everything you said here and I tip my hat to you. It really says something that you were able to be heard above the din to add something meaningful. Well said. Peace & Love!
Thank you so much. Your comment means so much to me. When I was a child; I had to take the subway from The Bronx to Manhattan for school and despite all the weird things that occurred The Beatles songs got me through it. I mean, I listened to the same mix of songs my father put together for me even though every bump on the rails made the CD skip annoyingly. I can't tell you how much their music meant to me but I can say how much your comment does. When you are 28, it's weird to like a band from the 60's so much. But, some of us know how important their work was and how influential it is on my own music. It's people like you that make me keep doing this kind of thing and I'll never forget the compliment you gave me today.
It's not weird at all to like the Beatles. In fact, it seems to be the most natural thing in the world to like their music. What's weird is when someone doesn't like their music which I've run into 3 or 4 times in my life. Like countless others the music grabs you and it's only after that happens that you figure out all the reasons why it grabs you. Funny, I was born in the Bronx 30 years before you were born.
I was brought up on Beatles, Queen, Rick Wakeman and some amazing music of the time. I have my mother's first day release copies of all the Beatles albums, and my daughter, currently 15, will inherit them when she is able to respect and take care of them. I was never allowed to touch them growing up, mum would always put them on herself. They were recorded onto tapes and played in the car. My daughter has grown up listening to all sorts of music. I have always encouraged her to listen to different genres and tastes. From a very young age she was demanding Beatles be played on car journeys. The day she learned the word again was interesting! Being a musician myself and having studied recording techniques etc to A level, the Beatles captivate me from both sides of the same story. They pushed the boundaries so far on the techniques they were using, never afraid to experiment. Lastly, for my 40th birthday last year, I asked that instead of a party, I wanted to go to Liverpool and experience it all. There was an exhibition of photos of Lennon and Ono that was very candid and personal. We went to the Beatles story museum, went on the Magical Mystery Tour Bus, went to the Cavern and Matthew Street. I sat in the cafe at the Beatles story drinking iced coffee, trying to take in everything that we as a family of 3 had experienced. There is something about Liverpool, there is a sensation of the culture coming up through the soles of your feet from the first time your soles hit the floor. It was the perfect way for me to celebrate that special birthday and immerse myself into music I have loved since my childhood.
George knew if he brought Eric with him to the Studio that day, that they (the rest of the Beatles) would play nice, and record the song, George did the same thing when the Get Back / Let it Be Album made it to Abbey Road Studio by bring in Billy Preston, so, the rest of the Boy's would play nice in front of Billy like they did in front of Eric.
Yes, that's my understanding, based on what I've derived over the years. George brought those guys in, and the overall tone and temperament vastly improved. For their part, Clapton and Preston were superb and sounded made- to -order, for those brilliant Beatle tunes.
Hakan Çevikel Hakan Çevikel We have a conflict of opinions it would seem,but Something was the best love song the Beatles ever wrote … and it was written by George Harrison. Frank Sinatra famously loved it and for good reason.
He is my favorite, but only later in life when I started to realize some of my favorite songs were from him, like the ones mentioned in this video, watching interviews and seeing how he was in his life. Recently I've been looking at Myers Briggs personality types, and I'm not certain, but think he might be an INFJ.
Not being a huge Beatles nerd, but liking the music, It's interesting to learn about the stories behind songs in another way than just reading Wikipedia.
George was the spiritual one. Gently weeps is not only the best Beatles song it’s one of the top rock songs of all time. It has staying power beyond generations. In terms of rock it’s beyond imagine.
Thank you for such a wonderful explanation about one of the most perfect songs of that era - "While My Guitar Gently Weeps'. George was too often underrated and his personality wasn't as strong McCarthy's or Lennon's. But George had a deep, gentle strength that never waived, no matter what life presented him. I think though, that his was a man who constantly struggled between delighting in earthly pleasures and longing and striving for spiritual bliss. No one though, could ever fault him for the depth of his love and compassion for humanity. The Concert for Bangladesh was the first concert of its kind -- Bringing together so many incredible musicians. Egos were set aside, self promotion was too --- It was a concert for the people of Bangladesh, to raise funds but also to bring their plight and their great need, to the awareness of the world. For that alone, I think George will always be much loved.
George Harrison is my favorite Beatle. I always thought he was a great guitarist and the most talented of the Beatles. While my guitar gently weeps is my all time favorite Beatle song. It was so sad when he passed away. The world lost a talented musician.
One of the greatest songs every written. George Harrison was brilliant. He had amazing discipline and talent. Grateful that he invited Eric to join him in the studio. Glad that John and Paul missed their chance because Eric was perfect.
George, like Ringo, was a very necessary component of the band. He was the most refined guitarist and musician in the band. He also did very necessary support vocals on songs. Ringo is just as important but we're talking George here. Initially that was his contribution. But like all great musicians George grew. And he gave us great music as well. RIP George. RIP John.
...that’s the point. It *wasnt* just Paul and John. Of course George and Ringo helped. But they didn’t get as much limelight. George is taking the piss, saying “yea we just sat back and played games”
Hey man, I love this video. Thanks! I'm a music teacher of 50 years and during this pandemic I've been going through my bucket list and learning how to play all the Beatles' parts on all instruments, even keyboards and harmonica. George was a beautiful human being. Nobody's perfect, but he was pretty darn close!
I thought this video was going to be about what the lyrics in the song were about. My take is that Harrison was clearly talking about the plight that humanity is up against regarding the dark power that controls this planet. He had fully awakened spiritually and stated seeing the way things really were. It is a great song.
Thank you for this video! I had a Beatles fan club in the early 60’s..even wrote to George’s mum for almost 5 years..at 70 years old, I am still a Beatles fan with George still being my favorite! The wonderful memories of having met them, seeing all their concerts in San Francisco have indeed stayed with me all these years!🙂❤️🎶🎼
The meaning of George's song is the true hidden treasure. "I look at you all 'see the Love' there that's 'sleeping', as my guitar gently 'weeps'.. I look at the floor and I see it 'needs' sweeping 'STILL' my guitar gently 'weeps'... George emphasizes "still" (weeps) nobody's doing anything about it Ie. 'waking up' to the rememberance of our Spiritual origin (love there that's sleeping) & why we're all here. Complete song lyrics resemble the tragic fall of man. Wake up people!!!! "Look at you all !!!!!" Thank you George Harrison for generous reminder we so desperately needed!! I originally thought "it needs sweeping" was just to rhyme lyrics, but add "still" gave song intended & unlocked his more profound meaning. After seeing all that the Beatles were exposed to, George (states he wasn't impressed anymore with what this world 'system' has to offer) & grew Spiritually knowing there's much more to this life than we realize...he loved nature too.
Wow man, I am honored! I can't thank you enough for that little shoutout, it made my day. Thank you kind sir, I am very grateful! :) On another note, great video, George is my favorite Beatle and he is very underrated I feel. He played such a crucial role in the evolution of the band but is always put behind John and Paul. I think they really regretted the little attention they gave him after he released All Things Must Pass, his first solo album and most likely the best Beatles solo album.
Lance I highly agree, Think For Yourself and If I Needed Someone were great pieces and he really brought some great stuff to all the other songs such as the sitar!
George is the Beatle who has consistently kept my attention the most throughout all the years that I've been digging on (and, at some points, flat-out obsessing about) the band's music. You (and HollyHobs) are absolutely right about how vital a role George played in the unbelievably rapid evolution that the Beatles' music underwent in such a relatively short span of time. And he did, I agree, end up putting out the best solo album of all four of them in All Things Must Pass. Speaking of underrated George tunes, one of my favorites of his is I Need You, from the Help! album. It's a really fun one to pick up the acoustic and play through, and IMHO for an early-ish Beatles song it's got a damned slick lyric and melody. Keep having fun with it all! ;^)
In my opinion, George Harrison demonstrated his song writing abilities with the wonderful, Within You Without You, from the iconic Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band. He also co wrote the classic Badge, with Eric Clapton for Clapton band Cream. Fantastically gifted song writer, easily the match to Lennon and McCartney.
Honestly, I just found this channel like a month ago and it is already becoming one of my favorites. I grew up to the sound of the Beatles from my dad and I love them so much. What is even better is how genuine you are and that is what makes this channel different from a lot of other ones. Keep up the great work mate!
While my guitar weeps is my all Time favorite, while im not a huge Beatle fan but while my guitar weeps was a huge hit and one of my favorite songs, its just full of haunting emotions ,, that line “someone bought and sold you” says a-lot bout the message of the song, its a once in a generation hit song
Thank you for the explanation. I'm not a big Beatles fan, but I've always loved "While My Guitar Gently Weeps." Now I know why it doesn't "sound" like a Beatles song.
Yes, George was a genius and a brilliant musician. Now that he is gone - we still gently weep in his sweet memory. Crispin Fernandes New York, Nov. 20, 2018
George was my favorite Beatle from the beginning. I even named my parakeet after him. I was 9 at the time. Going on 64 now. I think there’s a song there. Will always love George, and more and more people are discovering what a phenom he was. I always loved every one of his songs. Enjoyed your song Borrower borrower. Keep up the good work.
George Harrison's early stuff fit right in with what the Beatles were doing in the early years. George's later stuff is more from his heart and soul then the earlier songs, and it resonates with people more.
I got really into the Beatles this year and I'm now 13! George Harrison is my favorite beatle because of how he is so down to earth. There's just something magical about him. Here comes the sun is my favorite song and my favorite album is All things must pass. I also have 7 Beatles vinyl records and four solo albums with John and George
I think so too. I have always thought that since I was introduced to them, I read their story I was 13, then 14. And I felt that when I heard that song.
George, my favourite Beatle, so underrated and so sadly missed. I cry every time I hear Something. But I went to Abbey Road and my engineer let me into Studio Two. I knelt and kissed the parquetry floor, and guess what? *They* were still there. I could feel them, I could almost physically see them. Shivers even now!
Since the first time I heard While my guitar gently weeps, I knew I was going to love it forever. 30 years latter I'm still feeling the same exitement as I felt back in the day when I heard it. Just for the record, my second favorite song is All things must pass.
This story is amazing. I keep finding so many stuff about them and how deeply spiritual they were. This song is so relevant today and the current context, it just blows my mind how ahead of their time they were❤️
Steve DeLaunay....hello there...I left a comment trying to find the right words to say what I was thinking. I've always been that way throughout my life...stumbling to find the words. I came across what you wrote and you hit the nail on the head. Your wording was what I was trying to say...so thank you. Good day to you.
I’m just old enough to become a huge Beatles fan in 1969. I can listening to the radio for hours to hear “Come Together” played for the 1st time. After “All Things Must Pass” George became my favorite Beatle
Thank you again for this video. You love The Beatles as I love them... for 54 years ! I think it's difficult to understand but for peoples of my generation The Beatles made us as we are today.
"Everything happens for a reason . Nothing is coincidental ." I whole heartedly agree . Accepting everything happens for a reason can be the tough part at times . Good video I like it 🙂
You know, it's no coincidence that you wrote that 6 months ago for me to read today... I like this idea. can you imagine seeing the infinite ballet of EVERYTHING? inconceivable!
@@beckyrockwell7964 there's an old story about death, and it takes place in the form of a leaf on a tree. Ever hear of it? There was one leaf among the others, that seem to know more about their existence. They talked about how they provided shade and food, Most other leaves just thought they talked crazy. One day it started getting colder in the wind picked up.. the leaves to the big one and asked what was going on when the leaves said "winter is coming and it's time for us to die" well the one leave said I'm not going to die! But one by one, the leaves were blown off the tree and went away. Finally the breeze came that took the leaf off the tree. And as it floated away, for the first time it could see what a big majestic beautiful thing it was part of, and it was glorious beyond comprehension. I like to think about that story. Im not looking to die, but im not afraid of it.
@@beckyrockwell7964 you got it, hon. Best wishes and positive healing vibes to you. You ever want to converse, write farflung69@gmail.com . Take care and have a great day! 🙂
Thank you! After 50 years of full-time working and raising my children, to explore music... so I stumbled upon your very lucid, thoughtful videos. And am much the better for it. And yes, I will pass along the goodness.
I entirely agree with you. I think John & Paul were like brothers but George & Eric were so close their friendship survived Pattie Boyd’s leaving George for Eric.
I was born in 1966 and i was stil in time to listen to the radio back then..That influenced me liking a lot of songs from the late sixties up until today..As a kid in the seventies, i saw an impressive recordbox in a recordstore about a concert with a lot of musicstars on the cover back then ..Looking closer i saw George Harrison amongst them...It was the Bangladesh Concert of august the 1 st in 1971...Eric Clapton, despite his desiscion to use a semi acoustic guitar, made fame again on " While my guitar gently wheeps "...
I read somewhere this song is about John and Yoko, bringing a bed into the studio, Yoko always hanging out (floor needs sweeping) and the changes in John once she came into the picture. Makes sense to me.
George is an enigma. He had a passion for music and wanted to develop the craft of songwriting. John and Paul had it too and were able to feed and inspire each other. All of them had talent but only the two who would finish each other's ideas, were in a bubble of their own songwriting machine. It generated brilliance and George was left to fend for himself picking up whatever he could get. I believe George ultimately found his catalyst in Clapton. His own 'other' that he could bounce ideas off of, get feedback, inspiration and maybe an idea or two. That's when George came into his own and started crafting songs in a way that the other two would never have done. It was George's own sound. He began writing almost a second wave of hits for the band. If they had gone another 3-4 years I believe George would have had an equal role with the others collaborating more. Instead we got 'All Things Must Pass'. Brilliant in it's own right but those songs, done with the Beatles, may have become something else. What, can only be speculated on.
George Martin was also guilty of neglecting George Harrison and considered him a third rate writer and musician. Martin felt so guilty 40 years later, that he orchestrated the demo to make amends. Too little too late. No wonder Harrison hated McCartney and it's so evident in the later life interviews. It's also evident in the anthology video series. Harrison was a pure genius like John and Paul but these two had huge egos whereas George was a true simple genuine human being.
Adolescent power games between adolescent boys. On the Beatles first American Album [“Meet the Beatles”], George’s “Don’t Bother Me” is a pop classic, with unique chord changes and a compelling production. Watch the simmering conflict boil over for a bit in the movie “Let It Be.” George says to Paul with evident sarcasm something like “Well if you don’t want me to play it then you’re welcome to shut me out.” Not an exact quote, but a memory from a cranky old man who’s a diehard fan.
Hating someone and having different opinions with them are two different things. After the Beatles broke up, during their solo career, George enlisted Paul [and Ringo] to play and sing on some of his solo songs. It’s an interesting idea to declare anyone in the Beatles as “a good human being” and thereby imply that the other three were not. I guess I am just surprised at hearing that from posters like yourself. The tune, the chords and the arrangement of Harrison’s “Don’t Bother Me” on their first American album [which was produced by George Martin] is a testament to to Harrison’s talent.
Because of George's recording of My Sweet Lord, I became a mystic transcendentalist. All glories to the mystic man himself, a great Master and Transcendent Teacher who never gets enough credit, either in the music world or among his fellow Krishna Devotees. I bow down however to his genius....and have even had dreams in his company.
I could not be happier , that Paul and John ignored George on this song .... 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 BECAUSE DOING IT WITH ERIC IS HAUNTING the words to this song and the music itself , is George’s best . And ERIC omg The man is a genius with his 🎸. Once you have heard this song you will never forget it . Even after all these years . It’s fantastic . 🥀🥀 RIP GEORGE ❤️
I feel that the lyrics of this song are some of the most profound that I have heard. That is what sets this song apart for me. George was conveying a very important message. He definitely had a connection to a higher place.
That is 'funny'. J/k, George was very talented and essential to the band. John Lennon was the 'best', artistically. I realize this is all subjective, so that's my pick. But all four were very talented.
I always thought the lyrics referred to the state of the band at the time ‘I look at you all see the love there that’s sleeping.....’ Thanks interesting post
@@chipgaasche4933 I wouldn't go that far. George evolved into a fine songwriter. I'd match him up there, with McCartney anyway, by White Album-Abbey Road period.
The Best of Dark Horse is one of my favorite collections of George's music. The man had so much reflective soul and it came through in his voice and songs. Brilliant humourist too.
Georges musical contributions to the Beatles songs was the backbone of their hits, listen to the riffs he plays they where ground breaking and had a massive influence on the guitar sounds we hear today, and to think he did this as a kid, he was 15 when he met the others, lied about his age to go to Berlin. He is my guitar hero, a great player and a great writer.
George wasn't shy, he just never got a chance to say much because John and Paul talked TOO much sometimes. Besides George is just laid back. Watch some of the old interviews and you will understand. Also I don't think the Beatles were shocked to have Eric Clapton in the studio with them, they were probably more surprised and excited than shocked. They probably enjoyed the fresh atmosphere of having a friend play along. As George said in the anthology when another musician they liked showed up in the studio they all changed their attitude and become good little school boys for a while. And the recording was probably a very pleasant one. Sure turned out some great results. If you really listen to the white album you will hear that the recordings are still superb quality. They always did an superior quality job even when the song wasn't that good.
Thank you; Let's get "My Guitar Gently Weeps" out there to millions of daily listeners. The world is in a state of DIVINE perfection for actually HEARING it's message right now✨
George became a great writer, equal in the later years, to John and Paul. His guitar leads were a major part of their work. He was the best musician in the band. His influence in terms of Eastern music affected the world and their music.
Great story, certainly no 'void' here..Glad Eric wasn't busy that day :0) George seemed angry,sulky and stand-offish in their last photo shoot at Tittenhurst Park... maybe he was pissed because of all the legal and financial bickering in the group at that stage, wish he could have seen the bigger picture and stood up with and close to his brothers in life and love just one more time. RIP George. RIP John. Hard act to follow are the venerable Lennon-McCartney. Thank you for sharing.. (Chinese pronounce I Ching as E-Ching)
The Beatles set the bar. Any group that came after.... Either copied or stole from the template that they made. And the Beatles themselves copied and stole from the centuries of music that were before them. But they were pioneers of taking everything that they heard and making an eclectic mix of it. They brought instruments into rock and roll that nobody had done before them. In the Beatles were a bunch of guys that broke their teeth in the dirty Las Vegas Style city of Hamburg. They were the house band for the Cavern in their hometown. And all it took was one comment from Bob Dylan..., To send their creative forces down the rabbit hole. We can't forget George Martin here. George Martin is every bit of the Beatles as the four of them were. He was a mentor and he made everything cohesive. But every group that exists today.,... Owes something to The Fab Four whether they want to admit it or not. And anybody that has any kind of ear for music cannot deny the Brilliance that was there. Love them or hate them they were pioneers.
George was my favorite Beatle. Every time I listen to what I think is one of the greatest songs George ever wrote, "Your Love is Forever", there's no way I can hold back the tears.
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Hollyhobs, you haven't mentioned the significance of the lyrics as they related to the Beatles at that time. Around the White Album stage, the drive had started to fade and each was going off to focus on his own thing including, with John, his new love Yoko. The result was a pretty discordant atmosphere. Thus, reflecting on what they had become "see the love there that's sleeping", and his own boredom with the minor role he was always assigned ("look at the floor and I see it needs sweeping"). Although not part of the White Album version, George's attitude may well have been summed up in his ultimately scrapped third verse, included on the Anthology/Love versions, which refers to him looking "from the wings at the play you are staging, as I'm sitting here doing nothing but ageing". Pretty significant and a pointer to his later walk-out during the "Let it Be" sessions. I rarely hear this aspect of this song discussed.
Hey, I love your Beatles videos and love how you approach this subject. You are in awe of the band but vitally you understand why their music is so outstanding and so beautiful also. You make me feel relaxed as I listen to you describing and getting right in there revealing the gift they gave us which was always positive and sometimes too wonderful to believe. Thank U for doing this because to me it is so important that young people today have the attention to listen to this legendary band and then understand something has gone terribly wrong in the quality of popular music today vrs 50+ ago. I was born after several yrs later after the split but my dad who passed away 4 months ago made sure I was exposed to Beatle music almost every day. For me these days I quite emotional when I see young teens freaking out over The Beatles. This always makes my day because they should be into the bands that they grew up with but they are not. The only thing that matters is the music and your videos do a great service in bringing people together:)
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I feel it was the best song on the White Album
I seriously think that While my guitar gently weeps, here comes the sun and something is some of the best songs to come out of the beatles
MrTDS more like some of the best songs to EVER come out
MrTDS if you haven’t heard it; check out the “rock n roll hall of fame - Prince - while my guitar gently weeps” ..... wow 💜
George was influenced by the Latin American trios like Paul and John, but to a greater degree. That's why the early Beatles were writing Bolero style , and Son or Chachacha tunes and sounding like an Anglicized Cuban trio.They also incorporated Bossa Nova as in "No Reply".
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MrTDS 🙏 Amen
@@bodhi9464: It took a Master, like Prince, to give a great interpretation to George's work.
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George had the best Beatles solo album of all time. No question.
Expand Donk All things must pass is considered his best so probably thst one
I always thought there were some duds on that disc. It might have been a better album if some of the fat was trimmed off.
But that’s just my opinion.
I have some real favorites from that double album.
He also had the most beautiful and talented wife - Pattie Boyd.
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George, "the cerebral one".
George is the most underrated song writer.
@Jose Haldray taxman is literally 80% paul and 20% george
@Jose Haldray the song is not only about who sings it, without paul taxman would have been an average song (he played bass and guitar and amazing guitar solo which made "taxman" one of the best song of beatles)
@Bruce Alan just google it lmao paul plays the solo
@Bruce Alan From wikipedia and genius-- Paul McCartney - Lead guitar, Bass guitar, Backing vocals.
Oh he's rated alright! He's a great song writer.
He’s the perfect example of quality over quantity. He might’ve not wrote as many songs as Paul and John, but George’s songs stand over theirs with its simplicity and beautiful lyricism.
That's an opinion shared by many.They helped him a lot tho.I love his hits,the others,filler material.
George was the most kind hearted soul of all the Beatles
I think he would've been the most interesting one to hang out with. The perfect combination of serious-witty. Most important, he was not a bullsh!tter.
"What would you call that hairstyle your wearing?"
"Arthur" 😂😆😆😆
@keefie80 George- I think he's(Paul) number one in Sweden.'
My favorite line from A Hards Days Night.
I don’t get it
@@humanchannel7825: You don't get it? Arthur was an artistic movement in NYC
@@humanchannel7825
Maybe it's an English thing.
The best Harrison songs are equally great as the best Lennon/McCartney songs.
Of course, of course. But they are different. If John and Paul could have given themselves a break, go get married and relax, come play the instruments when we call you, George could have written his All Things Must Pass as a Beatles album, then they would all have gotten back together and there would never ever have been a filler-song again in a Beatles album. Like there isn't one song on Abbey Road that should not be there. The perfect album. Here Comes The Sun. It sounded like the problems were melting away, good days are ahead, be patient, days of warm friendship will be back.. so sad.
most of the lennon/ mccartney songs were written by only each of them not together. ie yesterday hey jude let it be and many more were written by only paul but they are called as lennon mccartney songs.
Hakan Çevikel As a huge Beatles fan for about 40 years (was just a kid) i of course know that, but they collaborated on many songs as well, i think thats a big reason why songs made by The Beatles in general are so much better than any of them could really create outside of The Beatles. For me The Beatles was like "the perfect storm", the sum were even better than the components (members).
no they're not
@@joseelarose7738 Maxwell's Silver Hammer and Octopus' Garden are terrible songs.
George on how he met Eric Clapton "We shared the same wife!" LOL!
that is a very funny line - given he knew that half the world knows the story it is testament to the man's humility as well as his natural and warm sense of humour that he came up with that one. Also a natural creative in his own way and very witty with the one-liners - though John is often credited more with that skill. Worthy of a Python!
yea i laughed at that too. loved his hunor. rip sir george harrison.
Husbands could come and go but best friends are forever.
Bruce Alan George treated her terribly, too. Cheated on her with lots of women and told Clapton he could have her.
Bruce Alan They both treated her like shit. Clapton was a heroin addict and a drunk when she was with him. I hope she’s happy now with her current husband.
While My Guitar Gently Weeps is my favorite Beatles song of all time! George Harrison truly is a musical genius!
i must agree. His `All Things Must Pass' album is still tremendous.
Could not agree more, fantastic album!
I agree! George is underrated. One of my favorite songs of all time is My Sweet Lord.
Yes!!!!!
Some say its a copy.
Like, 42! :)
I hate "My Sweet Lord". George was pushing his religious views on us. As an Atheists I find that obnoxious.
@@josephblue4135 Well he did say "My" Sweet Lord not "your" sweet lord. Odd interpretation there.
I'm the youngest child, and always identified with
George. His songs are my favorites by far. He didn't have many, but the ones he made were perfect!
Same, Ringo was my original favorite Beatle, and when I was shown George when I was 5 (I was introduced to the Beatles at 5) and I turned him down, simply because I thought he was/looked too stern, took himself too seriously, but now that I’m an adult, I adore George❤️
the quiet beatle came about when george had strep throat when they came to america 1964...he was told to not speak and to save his voice for the ed sullivan show performance that week...a reporter mentioned that george wasn't speaking...thus the quiet beatle name
But even as the quiet one, he'd not uttered a word, since 1966.
Wayne J really not since 1966?
Thats a lie but he was the best. Beatle
I still think "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" is up there with Stairway and Freebird as one of the greatest rock songs of all times
I think that,Machine Gun by Hendrix,and I'm Your Captain by Grand Funk would all have to be in my top 5 songs of all time from any genre.
Well said
Freebird😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
My favorite of Harrison’s songs was “Isn’t It a Pity”. Very revealing and introspective song. More relevant even today then when it was created.
I like either 'Don't bother me' or 'Taxman'
I have been playing it a lot in the past year. Goes well with this song, actually. So much love and compassion -- deepen into them. Love you, George & all
I agree, I very much like "Isn't It a Pity" also. and another one of my favorite songs from the same album "All Things Must Pass". is "Beware of Darkness" if you listen carefully to the lyrics of that song. it was a truly amazing thing that George Harrison was doing with that song. trying to warn his listeners that there are bad people out there. I don't think there's any other musician that would have such concern for people, to do that for them. that is what made George Harrison an exceptional musician.
Thanks. Always remember George was the lead guitarist for the Beatles.
Microbyte VAX11/780 Correct. He certainly wasn't the drummer for the Rolling Stones, and I for one, will never forget that
@Bruce Alan Of course it doesn't "mean" that, but I'd say that they correlate in the vast majority of instances.
Unless you think it's prudent to have your best guitar player on bass, your best bass player on drums and your most gifted vocalist on saxophone, and never singing?
I mean, Paul McCartney recently said in an interview that even from the beginning, George was always "a bit better than the rest of them on guitar".
Which makes sense, seeing as he was their soloist.
But what would he know, eh?
@Bruce Alan Not sacrosanct, just obvious to all but the terminally numb
@Bruce Alan I'm sorry. I nearly fall asleep every time I try to read your pretentious as fuck, nonsensical question - so I'll treat it as rhetorical.
Feel free to post a follow up; I can come back to it if I ever have trouble sleeping.
@Bruce Alan even though he clearly was
Young man, I've been listening to the Beatles since I saw them on Ed Sullivan as a kid. I'm an original Beatlemaniac... along with millions of others. There's so much useless "noise" and nonsense when it comes to these guys that it makes me crazy when I hear it and now with the internet the bullshit about them has increased exponentially.
Your little post here regarding George and this masterpiece is certainly not "noise". You pretty much hit the nail on the head with everything you said here and I tip my hat to you. It really says something that you were able to be heard above the din to add something meaningful. Well said.
Peace & Love!
Thank you so much. Your comment means so much to me. When I was a child; I had to take the subway from The Bronx to Manhattan for school and despite all the weird things that occurred The Beatles songs got me through it. I mean, I listened to the same mix of songs my father put together for me even though every bump on the rails made the CD skip annoyingly. I can't tell you how much their music meant to me but I can say how much your comment does. When you are 28, it's weird to like a band from the 60's so much. But, some of us know how important their work was and how influential it is on my own music. It's people like you that make me keep doing this kind of thing and I'll never forget the compliment you gave me today.
It's not weird at all to like the Beatles. In fact, it seems to be the most natural thing in the world to like their music. What's weird is when someone doesn't like their music which I've run into 3 or 4 times in my life. Like countless others the music grabs you and it's only after that happens that you figure out all the reasons why it grabs you.
Funny, I was born in the Bronx 30 years before you were born.
Oh no way! I was born at Einstein Hospital and lived really close to westchester square on Zeraga ave.
I was brought up on Beatles, Queen, Rick Wakeman and some amazing music of the time. I have my mother's first day release copies of all the Beatles albums, and my daughter, currently 15, will inherit them when she is able to respect and take care of them. I was never allowed to touch them growing up, mum would always put them on herself. They were recorded onto tapes and played in the car.
My daughter has grown up listening to all sorts of music. I have always encouraged her to listen to different genres and tastes. From a very young age she was demanding Beatles be played on car journeys. The day she learned the word again was interesting!
Being a musician myself and having studied recording techniques etc to A level, the Beatles captivate me from both sides of the same story. They pushed the boundaries so far on the techniques they were using, never afraid to experiment.
Lastly, for my 40th birthday last year, I asked that instead of a party, I wanted to go to Liverpool and experience it all. There was an exhibition of photos of Lennon and Ono that was very candid and personal. We went to the Beatles story museum, went on the Magical Mystery Tour Bus, went to the Cavern and Matthew Street. I sat in the cafe at the Beatles story drinking iced coffee, trying to take in everything that we as a family of 3 had experienced. There is something about Liverpool, there is a sensation of the culture coming up through the soles of your feet from the first time your soles hit the floor. It was the perfect way for me to celebrate that special birthday and immerse myself into music I have loved since my childhood.
mrfester42. Your so right Mr Fester. I am happy to say I came through the best time in rock n roll .You never tire of this music
George knew if he brought Eric with him to the Studio that day, that they (the rest of the Beatles) would play nice, and record the song, George did the same thing when the Get Back / Let it Be Album made it to Abbey Road Studio by bring in Billy Preston, so, the rest of the Boy's would play nice in front of Billy like they did in front of Eric.
No that is not what happened, but thanks for your cute moronic story !
WOW
Dr. Evil
Ok how did it happen Dr Evil 👿
Here's one version of the story: www.rockhall.com/how-billy-preston-helped-beatles-get-back
Yes, that's my understanding, based on what I've derived over the years. George brought those guys in, and the overall tone and temperament vastly improved. For their part, Clapton and Preston were superb and sounded made- to -order, for those brilliant Beatle tunes.
While my guitar gently weeps . Wow this song is so beautiful . Once you have found this song , it’s one that you won’t forget . ONE OF THE BEST .
"What would you call your hairstyle?"
"Arthur"
Great answer, George!
Arthur, the Brrriton, from Moptown.
Honestly, George Harrison was the best Beatle IMO
Pete Bensen certainly George didn’twrite the most Beatles songs, but he wrote the best !
@@Allen-eq5uf the best beatles' song was "yesterday" and it was written by paul mccartney.
Hakan Çevikel Hakan Çevikel We have a conflict of opinions it would seem,but Something was the best love song the Beatles ever wrote … and it was written by George Harrison. Frank Sinatra famously loved it and for good reason.
why do you have to pick one? Do you have a favourite family member too?
He is my favorite, but only later in life when I started to realize some of my favorite songs were from him, like the ones mentioned in this video, watching interviews and seeing how he was in his life. Recently I've been looking at Myers Briggs personality types, and I'm not certain, but think he might be an INFJ.
Frank Sinatra once commented that 'Something' was the greatest love song ever written.
He also commented/thought that Lennon and McCartney wrote it too.
Not being a huge Beatles nerd, but liking the music, It's interesting to learn about the stories behind songs in another way than just reading Wikipedia.
Damn, I appreciate that man.
George was the spiritual one. Gently weeps is not only the best Beatles song it’s one of the top rock songs of all time. It has staying power beyond generations. In terms of rock it’s beyond imagine.
Thank you for such a wonderful explanation about one of the most perfect songs of that era - "While My Guitar Gently Weeps'. George was too often underrated and his personality wasn't as strong McCarthy's or Lennon's. But George had a deep, gentle strength that never waived, no matter what life presented him.
I think though, that his was a man who constantly struggled between delighting in earthly pleasures and longing and striving for spiritual bliss. No one though, could ever fault him for the depth of his love and compassion for humanity.
The Concert for Bangladesh was the first concert of its kind -- Bringing together so many incredible musicians. Egos were set aside, self promotion was too --- It was a concert for the people of Bangladesh, to raise funds but also to bring their plight and their great need, to the awareness of the world. For that alone, I think George will always be much loved.
George Harrison is my favorite Beatle. I always thought he was a great guitarist and the most talented of the Beatles. While my guitar gently weeps is my all time favorite Beatle song. It was so sad when he passed away. The world lost a talented musician.
One of the greatest songs every written. George Harrison was brilliant. He had amazing discipline and talent. Grateful that he invited Eric to join him in the studio. Glad that John and Paul missed their chance because Eric was perfect.
George, like Ringo, was a very necessary component of the band. He was the most refined guitarist and musician in the band. He also did very necessary support vocals on songs. Ringo is just as important but we're talking George here. Initially that was his contribution. But like all great musicians George grew. And he gave us great music as well. RIP George. RIP John.
“What do you and Ringo do while John and Paul write songs?”
“We play marbles.”
God I hope that is true that sounds hilarious
...that’s the point. It *wasnt* just Paul and John. Of course George and Ringo helped. But they didn’t get as much limelight. George is taking the piss, saying “yea we just sat back and played games”
They played WITH their marbles.
@@midi510 way to ruin the mood 😂
@@the___dude
It's just a play on words. If you write songs or poetry, you're probably always playing with words you hear and read. At least I do.
@@midi510 I thought you were implying they were playing with their balls 😂
Hey man, I love this video. Thanks! I'm a music teacher of 50 years and during this pandemic I've been going through my bucket list and learning how to play all the Beatles' parts on all instruments, even keyboards and harmonica. George was a beautiful human being. Nobody's perfect, but he was pretty darn close!
I thought this video was going to be about what the lyrics in the song were about. My take is that Harrison was clearly talking about the plight that humanity is up against regarding the dark power that controls this planet. He had fully awakened spiritually and stated seeing the way things really were. It is a great song.
I watched this video just to look through the comments to see if anyone else heard the song this way.
I never heard of him saying anything about a dark power. He's saying we can wake up, it's in us. Love. The song is sad because we haven't (all) yet.
Thank you for this video! I had a Beatles fan club in the early 60’s..even wrote to
George’s mum for almost 5 years..at 70 years old, I am still a Beatles fan with George
still being my favorite! The wonderful memories of having met them, seeing all their concerts in San Francisco have indeed stayed with me all these years!🙂❤️🎶🎼
The meaning of George's song is the true hidden treasure. "I look at you all 'see the Love' there that's 'sleeping', as my guitar gently 'weeps'..
I look at the floor and I see it 'needs' sweeping 'STILL' my guitar gently 'weeps'...
George emphasizes "still" (weeps) nobody's doing anything about it Ie. 'waking up' to the rememberance of our Spiritual origin (love there that's sleeping) & why we're all here. Complete song lyrics resemble the tragic fall of man. Wake up people!!!!
"Look at you all !!!!!" Thank you George Harrison for generous reminder we so desperately needed!!
I originally thought "it needs sweeping" was just to rhyme lyrics, but add "still" gave song intended & unlocked his more profound meaning. After seeing all that the Beatles were exposed to, George (states he wasn't impressed anymore with what this world 'system' has to offer) & grew Spiritually knowing there's much more to this life than we realize...he loved nature too.
What a wonderful anecdote. Thank you for sharing.
George songs are amazing and his lyrics are so deep!!! 👏👏👏🌷✨💖
Wow man, I am honored! I can't thank you enough for that little shoutout, it made my day. Thank you kind sir, I am very grateful! :)
On another note, great video, George is my favorite Beatle and he is very underrated I feel. He played such a crucial role in the evolution of the band but is always put behind John and Paul. I think they really regretted the little attention they gave him after he released All Things Must Pass, his first solo album and most likely the best Beatles solo album.
You're welcome bro!
There would be no Rubber Soul without George's influence.
Lance I highly agree, Think For Yourself and If I Needed Someone were great pieces and he really brought some great stuff to all the other songs such as the sitar!
George is the Beatle who has consistently kept my attention the most throughout all the years that I've been digging on (and, at some points, flat-out obsessing about) the band's music. You (and HollyHobs) are absolutely right about how vital a role George played in the unbelievably rapid evolution that the Beatles' music underwent in such a relatively short span of time. And he did, I agree, end up putting out the best solo album of all four of them in All Things Must Pass.
Speaking of underrated George tunes, one of my favorites of his is I Need You, from the Help! album. It's a really fun one to pick up the acoustic and play through, and IMHO for an early-ish Beatles song it's got a damned slick lyric and melody.
Keep having fun with it all! ;^)
no beatle is underrated
In my opinion, George Harrison demonstrated his song writing abilities with the wonderful, Within You Without You, from the iconic Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band. He also co wrote the classic Badge, with Eric Clapton for Clapton band Cream. Fantastically gifted song writer, easily the match to Lennon and McCartney.
Honestly, I just found this channel like a month ago and it is already becoming one of my favorites. I grew up to the sound of the Beatles from my dad and I love them so much. What is even better is how genuine you are and that is what makes this channel different from a lot of other ones. Keep up the great work mate!
The wonderful guy who is the narrator of this video has the warm, kind, loving spirit that is so akin to George and what George gave us.
WHY did G Harrison write "While My Guitar Gently Weeps?"
BECAUSE he's a songwriter and musician.
That's what they do.
As in the inspiration.
While my guitar weeps is my all
Time favorite, while im not a huge Beatle fan but while my guitar weeps was a huge hit and one of my favorite songs, its just full of haunting emotions ,, that line “someone bought and sold you” says a-lot bout the message of the song, its a once in a generation hit song
George's mom came up with the line 'what they needs a damn good whacking' on Piggies not a lot of people know that 😀👍 thank you Mrs Harrison
Thank you for posting this history. George was always my favorite and a great guitarist! Maybe quiet, but brilliant and a genuine, kind person.
Thank you for the explanation. I'm not a big Beatles fan, but I've always loved "While My Guitar Gently Weeps." Now I know why it doesn't "sound" like a Beatles song.
Yes, George was a genius and a brilliant musician. Now that he is gone - we still gently weep in his sweet memory.
Crispin Fernandes
New York, Nov. 20, 2018
George was a Maestro of melody and incredible hooks. His middle eights were fantastic.
George was my favorite Beatle from the beginning. I even named my parakeet after him.
I was 9 at the time.
Going on 64 now. I think there’s a song there.
Will always love George, and more and more people are discovering what a phenom he was.
I always loved every one of his songs.
Enjoyed your song Borrower borrower.
Keep up the good work.
George Harrison's early stuff fit right in with what the Beatles were doing in the early years. George's later stuff is more from his heart and soul then the earlier songs, and it resonates with people more.
I got really into the Beatles this year and I'm now 13! George Harrison is my favorite beatle because of how he is so down to earth. There's just something magical about him. Here comes the sun is my favorite song and my favorite album is All things must pass. I also have 7 Beatles vinyl records and four solo albums with John and George
I think the lyrics itself are directed at John and Paul . Beautiful song love George
I think so too. I have always thought that since I was introduced to them, I read their story I was 13, then 14. And I felt that when I heard that song.
What, that John and Paul should grab a broom, and sweep up the place!? 🙃
This is my favorite Beatles song! Surprised George Harrison was also exploring the I-Ching!
George, my favourite Beatle, so underrated and so sadly missed. I cry every time I hear Something.
But I went to Abbey Road and my engineer let me into Studio Two. I knelt and kissed the parquetry floor, and guess what? *They* were still there. I could feel them, I could almost physically see them. Shivers even now!
He didn't deserve to pass ☹
Wtf that’s weird dude
Harriet Thompson All Things Must Pass!
I cry everytime I hear My Sweet Lord! George has simply passed away too soon! I still miss him.
Ummmm maybe dont kiss the floor?
Since the first time I heard While my guitar gently weeps, I knew I was going to love it forever. 30 years latter I'm still feeling the same exitement as I felt back in the day when I heard it. Just for the record, my second favorite song is All things must pass.
This story is amazing. I keep finding so many stuff about them and how deeply spiritual they were. This song is so relevant today and the current context, it just blows my mind how ahead of their time they were❤️
Not only a great songwriter, but also a really solid, but very underrated guitarist.
George's genius was a slownburn, but boy, did he bring it to the world! A fabulous musician and a magnificent artist.
I really enjoy it when someone tells a wonderful story that I already know in such a heartfelt, flowing narrative that it becomes new again.
Steve DeLaunay....hello there...I left a comment trying to find the right words to say what I was thinking. I've always been that way throughout my life...stumbling to find the words. I came across what you wrote and you hit the nail on the head. Your wording was what I was trying to say...so thank you. Good day to you.
I’m just old enough to become a huge Beatles fan in 1969. I can listening to the radio for hours to hear “Come Together” played for the 1st time. After “All Things Must Pass” George became my favorite Beatle
Thank you again for this video. You love The Beatles as I love them... for 54 years ! I think it's difficult to understand but for peoples of my generation The Beatles made us as we are today.
"Everything happens for a reason . Nothing is coincidental ." I whole heartedly agree . Accepting everything happens for a reason can be the tough part at times . Good video I like it 🙂
You know, it's no coincidence that you wrote that 6 months ago for me to read today... I like this idea. can you imagine seeing the infinite ballet of EVERYTHING? inconceivable!
I sure hope we all someday will know why.
@@beckyrockwell7964 there's an old story about death, and it takes place in the form of a leaf on a tree. Ever hear of it?
There was one leaf among the others, that seem to know more about their existence. They talked about how they provided shade and food, Most other leaves just thought they talked crazy.
One day it started getting colder in the wind picked up.. the leaves to the big one and asked what was going on when the leaves said "winter is coming and it's time for us to die" well the one leave said I'm not going to die! But one by one, the leaves were blown off the tree and went away.
Finally the breeze came that took the leaf off the tree. And as it floated away, for the first time it could see what a big majestic beautiful thing it was part of, and it was glorious beyond comprehension.
I like to think about that story. Im not looking to die, but im not afraid of it.
@@dvinemisfortune Hi Steven, thank you for sharing that story. It comes at a time when I'm facing a few medical issues. It makes me feel hopeful.
@@beckyrockwell7964 you got it, hon. Best wishes and positive healing vibes to you. You ever want to converse, write farflung69@gmail.com . Take care and have a great day! 🙂
Thanks for the marvelous backstory on a brilliant song - and I have to say, I admire your passion and enthusiasm! Well done!
Dude I don't even remember subscribing to you or how I found you but... please don't stop
Haha They'll have to kill me. Thanks brother.
Thank you! After 50 years of full-time working and raising my children, to explore music... so I stumbled upon your very lucid, thoughtful videos. And am much the better for it. And yes, I will pass along the goodness.
Stumbled onto your channel. It’s refreshing to see an unpretentious , non-hyper opinionated ,and easy to listen to narrator with a good story.
I entirely agree with you. I think John & Paul were like brothers but George & Eric were so close their friendship survived Pattie Boyd’s leaving George for Eric.
My sister who is 8 is really enthusiastic and intrigued by the Beatles. It's really nice. I myself am only 15.
Aren’t you like 17 now ?
I never knew how brilliant he was. I will listen to his playing in the future.
I was born in 1966 and i was stil in time to listen to the radio back then..That influenced me liking a lot of songs from the late sixties up until today..As a kid in the seventies, i saw an impressive recordbox in a recordstore about a concert with a lot of musicstars on the cover back then ..Looking closer i saw George Harrison amongst them...It was the Bangladesh Concert of august the 1 st in 1971...Eric Clapton, despite his desiscion to use a semi acoustic guitar, made fame again on " While my guitar gently wheeps "...
I read somewhere this song is about John and Yoko, bringing a bed into the studio, Yoko always hanging out (floor needs sweeping) and the changes in John once she came into the picture. Makes sense to me.
George is an enigma. He had a passion for music and wanted to develop the craft of songwriting. John and Paul had it too and were able to feed and inspire each other. All of them had talent but only the two who would finish each other's ideas, were in a bubble of their own songwriting machine. It generated brilliance and George was left to fend for himself picking up whatever he could get.
I believe George ultimately found his catalyst in Clapton. His own 'other' that he could bounce ideas off of, get feedback, inspiration and maybe an idea or two. That's when George came into his own and started crafting songs in a way that the other two would never have done. It was George's own sound. He began writing almost a second wave of hits for the band.
If they had gone another 3-4 years I believe George would have had an equal role with the others collaborating more. Instead we got 'All Things Must Pass'. Brilliant in it's own right but those songs, done with the Beatles, may have become something else. What, can only be speculated on.
George Martin was also guilty of neglecting George Harrison and considered him a third rate writer and musician. Martin felt so guilty 40 years later, that he orchestrated the demo to make amends. Too little too late. No wonder Harrison hated McCartney and it's so evident in the later life interviews. It's also evident in the anthology video series. Harrison was a pure genius like John and Paul but these two had huge egos whereas George was a true simple genuine human being.
He didn't hate Paul. Where do get off saying that.
Adolescent power games between adolescent boys.
On the Beatles first American Album [“Meet the Beatles”], George’s “Don’t Bother Me” is a pop classic, with unique chord changes and a compelling production.
Watch the simmering conflict boil over for a bit in the movie “Let It Be.”
George says to Paul with evident sarcasm something like “Well if you don’t want me to play it then you’re welcome to shut me out.”
Not an exact quote, but a memory from a cranky old man who’s a diehard fan.
Louis Hone not hate.
Hating someone and having different opinions with them are two different things.
After the Beatles broke up, during their solo career, George enlisted Paul [and Ringo] to play and sing on some of his solo songs.
It’s an interesting idea to declare anyone in the Beatles as “a good human being” and thereby imply that the other three were not. I guess I am just surprised at hearing that from posters like yourself.
The tune, the chords and the arrangement of Harrison’s “Don’t Bother Me” on their first American album [which was produced by George Martin] is a testament to to Harrison’s talent.
james warren Absolutely! Hates not even in his vocabulary
Because of George's recording of My Sweet Lord, I became a mystic transcendentalist.
All glories to the mystic man himself, a great Master and Transcendent Teacher who never
gets enough credit, either in the music world or among his fellow Krishna Devotees. I bow
down however to his genius....and have even had dreams in his company.
Just making sure you know that all Glory goes to God alone, George knew this.
Good video, no ego, just sensitivity and intelligence. George would be proud of you.
While my Guitar gently weeps, punctuates the greatness of George Harrison. I love the song and adore the man...still.
I could not be happier , that Paul and John ignored George on this song .... 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 BECAUSE DOING IT WITH ERIC IS HAUNTING the words to this song and the music itself , is George’s best . And ERIC omg The man is a genius with his 🎸. Once you have heard this song you will never forget it . Even after all these years . It’s fantastic . 🥀🥀 RIP GEORGE ❤️
Amazing. Stick with this exact style and I can only see your channel growing. Keep them coming...
I will man thank you so much
You're love for the Beatles and their music is very apparent and appreciated young man. Great job as usual my good man .👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I feel that the lyrics of this song are some of the most profound that I have heard. That is what sets this song apart for me. George was conveying a very important message. He definitely had a connection to a higher place.
George Harrison is my favorite Beatle .."While My Guitar Gently Weeps" one of my all-time favs ..RIPGeorge 🙏🎶
Funny because George is the best of them all.
i don't agree with you. . paul is the most successful songwriter ever in populer music history.
@@hakancevikel7368it's personal choice. GH was the best period.
George only put our one good solo album after the Beatles
if you think of any of the most memorable Beatles songs it all George @@hakancevikel7368
That is 'funny'. J/k, George was very talented and essential to the band. John Lennon was the 'best', artistically. I realize this is all subjective, so that's my pick. But all four were very talented.
I always thought the lyrics referred to the state of the band at the time
‘I look at you all see the love there that’s sleeping.....’
Thanks interesting post
I agree. I've often interpreted the lyrics to this song as being an "accusation" to what was happening to the band ...
State of the world at the time. (And this time, of course.)
now now George, we have to do rocky raccoon
Vito Andolini from Corleone
Lol
Hey! I love Rocky Raccoon!
@@chipgaasche4933 i agree with you. john also has much more great songs than george.
@@chipgaasche4933 I wouldn't go that far. George evolved into a fine songwriter. I'd match him up there, with McCartney anyway, by White Album-Abbey Road period.
Piggies....
Great history on this amazing song. Thank you. 👍🇨🇦❤️
The Best of Dark Horse is one of my favorite collections of George's music. The man had so much reflective soul and it came through in his voice and songs. Brilliant humourist too.
Georges musical contributions to the Beatles songs was the backbone of their hits, listen to the riffs he plays they where ground breaking and had a massive influence on the guitar sounds we hear today, and to think he did this as a kid, he was 15 when he met the others, lied about his age to go to Berlin.
He is my guitar hero, a great player and a great writer.
That means, they wanted „Wild Honey Pie“ more than „While my guitar gently weeps“ at the begin? Wow
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George wasn't shy, he just never got a chance to say much because John and Paul talked TOO much sometimes. Besides George is just laid back. Watch some of the old interviews and you will understand. Also I don't think the Beatles were shocked to have Eric Clapton in the studio with them, they were probably more surprised and excited than shocked. They probably enjoyed the fresh atmosphere of having a friend play along. As George said in the anthology when another musician they liked showed up in the studio they all changed their attitude and become good little school boys for a while. And the recording was probably a very pleasant one. Sure turned out some great results. If you really listen to the white album you will hear that the recordings are still superb quality. They always did an superior quality job even when the song wasn't that good.
Thank you; Let's get "My Guitar Gently Weeps" out there to millions of daily listeners. The world is in a state of DIVINE perfection for actually HEARING it's message right now✨
I loved the video but I subbed for the stuff you said after talking about George. Keep living the dream and thanks for sharing part of it with us!
Very nice production on your videos ~ George Harrison & The Beatles FOREVER!
George became a great writer, equal in the later years, to John and Paul. His guitar leads were a major part of their work. He was the best musician in the band. His influence in terms of Eastern music affected the world and their music.
Eric and George also recorded Badge together at the same time.
And George made the song decent.
What a nice guy. Like to hear more about your take on George and Guitar thanks.
Well done! I love the way you tell a good story, your quiet clear voice and your enthousiasm not to mention the decoration and wallpaper.
Great story, certainly no 'void' here..Glad Eric wasn't busy that day :0)
George seemed angry,sulky and stand-offish in their last photo shoot at Tittenhurst Park... maybe he was pissed because of all
the legal and financial bickering in the group at that stage, wish he could have seen the bigger picture and stood up with and close to his
brothers in life and love just one more time. RIP George. RIP John.
Hard act to follow are the venerable Lennon-McCartney.
Thank you for sharing..
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George was the heart of the Beatles, Quiet, introspective, Gentle, Genius. may he rest in peace...
The Beatles set the bar. Any group that came after.... Either copied or stole from the template that they made.
And the Beatles themselves copied and stole from the centuries of music that were before them. But they were pioneers of taking everything that they heard and making an eclectic mix of it. They brought instruments into rock and roll that nobody had done before them. In the Beatles were a bunch of guys that broke their teeth in the dirty Las Vegas Style city of Hamburg. They were the house band for the Cavern in their hometown. And all it took was one comment from Bob Dylan..., To send their creative forces down the rabbit hole. We can't forget George Martin here. George Martin is every bit of the Beatles as the four of them were. He was a mentor and he made everything cohesive.
But every group that exists today.,... Owes something to The Fab Four whether they want to admit it or not. And anybody that has any kind of ear for music cannot deny the Brilliance that was there.
Love them or hate them they were pioneers.
Very well put dear brother. And such a great tune/ song ❤️
George was my favorite Beatle. Every time I listen to what I think is one of the greatest songs George ever wrote, "Your Love is Forever", there's no way I can hold back the tears.