Ringo Starr is on drums on this one. 1/2 of The Beatles is better than no Beatles at all.

George has such an incredibly unique guitar style. His riffs are immediately recognizable. I'm not sure he gets enough credit for that.

@newms69

Жыл бұрын

He doesn't, SADLY

@debbiechang5781

Жыл бұрын

I couldn’t agree more! I also love that very distinctive sound he brought from his guitar.

@ericanderson8886

Жыл бұрын

Indeed his slide is instantly recognizable. "Give Me Love" is a great example

@montymason1647

Жыл бұрын

Ronald J: Oh, I'm not sure that he's all that underrated, not among real musicians, anyway: every serious guitarist, from Jeff Beck to Prince, have all noted Harrison's sophisticated melodicism. And his bottleneck slide guitar playing, uncannily wedding Elmore James, Ravi Shankar, African-American R&B and Jazz (those chord tones and diminished scales!) with Indian Classicisms, is simply jaw-dropping in its beauty. Oh, Harrison wrote amazing, world-reorienting songs with that little band of his, what were they called, "The Beatles?" and penned not a few blockbuster hits in his Own Write. But his guitar playing remains just uncanny and sublime.

@RonD108

Жыл бұрын

@@montymason1647 Thank-you for your insightful post.

I have been enthralled with this magical album since it came out. This is one of the gems. And that's George Harrison on the very distinctive and wonderful slide guitar.

@anthonyhigginbotham5276

Жыл бұрын

Trying to change your gang bangerter you know

@caroleann_2142

Жыл бұрын

What a SHOCK to the System it was to hear this MASTERPIECE of an Album the very first time. George was always my favorite, from the beginning. The songs he sang were always the ones I loved the most... Do you want to know a secret, Shes got The Devil in her heart...I was 6 yrs old, my Mom sang it with me 😊❤ Let's not forget Billy Preston, Phil Collins, Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, Ringo & The late Great Alan White of ..YES Thanks Harri.

When they performed the song at memorial concert for Harrison', you can hear them singing "Nah-nah-nah-Nah-nah-nah-nah!" as the song winds down.

One of his very finest. Fantastic song...fantastic album! Another great one from this LP is ‘Beware of Darkness’

@buckleymordecai9605

Жыл бұрын

Yeeesssss.

@glass2467

Жыл бұрын

Yes please!

Ringo Starr holds the bottom like nobody else. An unmistakable genius performance.

The great Eric Clapton said that George was one of the greatest slide guitar players.

@mariocostantini7192

Жыл бұрын

Not only that

You should listen to the Concert for George version, sang by Eric Clapton and the late and great Billy Preston.

@patticrichton1135

Жыл бұрын

Plus George's son DHANI playing guitar and singing back up

@debratroeak77

Жыл бұрын

Concert for George is a Must!

@1011moz

Жыл бұрын

Yes. Definitely..

@margaretmcbride1950

Жыл бұрын

That performance and in fact the whole concert is an incredible tribute to George - so much love poured out to him

@ianmathie5337

8 ай бұрын

The slide guitar in the Concert for George all songs is beautifully played by Marc Mann, not Clapton!! He is more than a great guitarist, if you have the concert video then Mark is the guy in the black flat cap.

George Harrison was/is/had everything. His Spirit just sparkled. I am so grateful he walked this planet during a time he could be recorded and filmed. Watching him overwhelms me. Thanks for this, Harri! ❤️‍🔥🇨🇦

@ocheltree1

Жыл бұрын

Katherine Bosse, I know what you mean. I'm sure you've seen it but there's a particular picture of George, hair very long, mustache and beard (very Jesus like), solemnly looking into the camera. When I look into those eye's, I feel like I'm looking into divine eternity. His soul just kinda grabs you.

@buckleymordecai9605

Жыл бұрын

Yeeeesssss!

@artbagley1406

Жыл бұрын

This song is one of my musical weaknesses; cannot listen to the tune and lyrics without tears welling up. There! One just now rolled down my right cheek!

@katherinebosse5706

Жыл бұрын

@@ocheltree1 YESS… I know that picture…I feel the same way. He was such a Quiet, gentle giant..so kind, even in his later years. I really miss him

@ocheltree1

Жыл бұрын

@@katherinebosse5706 , in total agreement🤗

Good instincts @Harri. George had this beauty ready in 1969. It could have gone on either Abbey Road or Let it Be but was rejected by John, Paul and George M. But George had the last laugh when it went on this incredible solo album instead, which went platinum many times over - with all the credit and royalties his to keep. Truly amazing song!

This song is EVERYTHING.

Honestly contender for my favourite all round Beatles tracks. The layering of it is fantastic, he used more than one drummer. I’m sure it was three but I could be wrong. George man! The fabbest of the four in my opinion. Great videos by the way

Beautiful song by a beautiful man

George wanted his guitar answering each line of Hey Jude, but Paul did not allow it. Feels like George saying: So Paul, this it what you could have had! I myself cannot decide which Song I Love more. Both are awesome!

Such a wonderful song from George. George had written this song 4 years before it was finally produced. Some say it was about The Beatles, some about Patti Boyd, and others just say it's about human beings in general. The orchestral beauty is so captivating. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and JKClare for a sensational song by George. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

@JK_Clarke

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Mary! Cheers from Motown, that American city North of Canada.

@marybaillie8907

Жыл бұрын

@@JK_Clarke I'm sorry I had your name wrong. Sometimes Harri's accent is thick. Detroit? North of Canada?

@JK_Clarke

Жыл бұрын

@@marybaillie8907 It’s quite ok! Clark is now my official group name, hehheh. Yes, Detroit is due north of Windsor ON on the map. Quirky, huh?

@marybaillie8907

Жыл бұрын

@@JK_Clarke Okay I got you now. I'm gonna be 70 in a few weeks, the brain is not what it used to be. Lol. Take care.👍✌️🇨🇦

@pammickle3935

Жыл бұрын

George says it was about Pattie in his book I, Me Mine and in an interview in Japan in 1991.

George didn't always get the same amount of credit as Paul McCartney or John Lennon when he was with the Beatles, but George was just as talented a musician and this song is proof of that!

@tbeau6663

Ай бұрын

George deserved so many writer's credits to Lennon-McCartney songs for his guitar intros, solos as well as his many lyrical contributions. Notably And I Love Her (guitar intro and solo), Eleanor Rigby lyrics (that many also contributed to, even though Paul claims he wrote them)......and so many more.

This album went 6 times platinum so it was a very successful album.

@loadedorygun

Жыл бұрын

first platinum triple album right?

This whole album is so good.

A really beautiful song with lyrics to ponder upon. Like "While My Guitar Gently Weeps", George notes our weakness in loving our fellow man/woman. Both of these songs always challenged me to check my selfishness and remember to live each day with compassion towards others to the best of my ability. Harri, you're the best. I enjoy watching you enjoy a song. You would exemplify what the hippie movement was at it's best.

@ocheltree1

Жыл бұрын

Andy Thrush, what a beautiful comment. My sentiments mirror your own, couldn't have stated it better, though. Blessings, Andy. Namaste.

@kathleenkarsten5739

Жыл бұрын

Well put Andy! ❤️

My favorite Harrison song! Words so true! Loved the man!

Everyone wants to have their own Sgt Pepper's, and George had his with this beautiful album. I have loved it since I heard it for the first time back in 1970. Love you, George.

The Beatles did a run-through of this on Jan 26th, 1969, during the Get Back Sessions. Apparently, according to Beatles' expert Mark Lewisohn, George had this for the Revolver sessions in '66.

This song always gave me goosebumps and I cried when they played it on the radio after he passed away. The sentiments are so touching. In my opinion a much better tune than My Sweet Lord.

You are correct. Harrison wrote the song in 66, but it was rejected by the others.

I feel his brokenness…😢

Na na na ..na na na ..isn't it a Pity! ..it's George winking at the break up. Brilliant!...I be noticed you've reacted to the concert for George..please react to this song..Eric Clapton and Billy Preston take the lead..Dahni Harrison and Jeff Lynne provide the rhyhm guitars.. three drummers..Anton Fig, Max Weinberg from E Street and and Ringo..Paul McCartney on piano...the Hey Jude part comes out at end and one of Clapton's best solos ever!

@nathanbell6962

Жыл бұрын

Good comment

Maybe John and Paul did George a favor rejecting fabulous songs like this on Beatles' albums because it set the stage for George to release the best post Beatles album, All Things Must Pass. George was always an afterthought as a songwriter with the Beatles, but he created some of their greatest masterpieces.

This is such a great song. Good choice and great reaction Harri.

So many great songs on "All Things Must Pass" but this one was so good they did two versions lol

Finally a reactor who has done this beautiful song. Such a sentiment with the thoughtful lyrics and tasteful music. My favorite of his and that says a lot.

What a great song. George always has clever and meaningful lyrics.

George wrote this back in 1966. It was during the time of the Revolver album.

George Harrison a n° 1

"Hear Me Lord", the closing track from ATMP, is stunning. My fave on the album.

@jxchamb

Жыл бұрын

Simply stunning. You can feel ever ounce of his spiritual passion coming through on that track.

@titusho2

Жыл бұрын

Hear me Lord' is beautiful absolutely!

@teresagaskins9212

Жыл бұрын

My favorite too. I especially love the sessions/outakes jam. The piano is hypnotizing.

That is one great song. I always loved it. I played it to death when it came out. It was almost exactly like 'Hey Jude" melody wise at the end but that's okay. I'm sure Paul and John didn't care. Always liked George's guitar playing. Kind of soothing. The song puts you in a trance. 🙂

@sergiohenriquez2379

Жыл бұрын

He made that song before hey jude was made 2 years before for the album revolver b😢

My favourite track of all time, Mr Harrisons genius. R.I.P Brother

I've always thought George Harrison's solo work sounded more like the Beatles than any of the others, even John Lennon.

I think this is his best song

Whole album is a masterpiece.

Great selection and reaction. Kudos to both of you! I can't believe that this had not been posted before since it is a Harrison classic. This came out as a double album, if I recall correctly. Excellent writing and performance by George. 👋

@Yooper2024

Жыл бұрын

Triple album.

@Cynthia...

Жыл бұрын

I know I’m surprised it wasn’t posted before either.

@davebzen795

Жыл бұрын

@@Yooper2024 You are correct, thanks! I haven't seen my 300+ album collection in nearly 25 years.

Isn't a pity was written in 1966, long before Hey Jude.

Check out All things must pass. One of the most beautiful and peaceful songs you could listen to The album all things must pass is more or less the songs George had brewing near the End of the Beatles.

Not sure if full album reviews are in your future Harri but the classic live Concert for Bangladesh would really leave its mark on your consiousness. Any track off it with all the guest stars is brilliant. Landmark benifit concert by Mr. Harrison set the tone for many others that followed.

I'm a george girl who would love for more of his songs to get reactions especially from fans like you! crackerbox palace is an amazing and underated George song.

My favorit harrison song great music

This was on George's solo album which was the first post-Beatles album any of them released. He had years' worth of material because Lennon and McCartney usually limited George to one song per album. So he released this triple-LP album and blew everyone away with how much his talent had been suppressed by his being a great songwriter competing against TWO great songwriters.

My favorite Harrison song

Such a beautiful song! I actually learned to play this on the guitar. It was one of a handful of songs that was slow enough for my terrible chord changing skills 😂. I love the unique sound of Harrison’s guitar. Great request J. K. 🌺✌️

@JK_Clarke

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Debbie. Like others have mentioned, I was surprised it hadn't been reacted to yet. A_U_T_O_ M_A_T_I_C_!

Harrison wrote the song in 1966, but it was rejected for inclusion on releases by the Beatles.

Love the barely perceptible vocals in the background in the last half; they become more pronounced toward the very end. Fills out the structure of the song in a strong yet melodic manner.

With beautiful Ringo on drums of course its a Beatles Harrison song a giant of a song ... I'd say The Beatles last gem!

The guitar was played by Eric Clapton, it´s amazing.

This would've been a Beatles song if they had stayed together. In the Anthology series you can hear them working on the song in those last days. I've been a fan of The Beatles my whole life. I was 8 in 1964 when they came to America, and 15 when they broke up.

Thank you for this beatiful reading of this beatiful song.

A bigger response if it had been on a Beatles album? I don't know about that. This album was #1 for a long time. And really established George as a solo artist.

When I first heard this song way back when, it was stuck in my head for weeks. So beautiful.

For a completely different, fun side to George give a listen to "It's Johnny's Birthday".

@pammickle3935

Жыл бұрын

Also, Going Down to Golders Green, PT Vatican Blues, Cosmic Empire.

Harri, thank you I love this. Ringo is on drums I believe. It is gorgeous. You ok guy? Happy to see your channel doing so very well.

To say that it's one of his best is a compliment that can be applied to every song on this record.

Nina Simone liked this too and did a very beautiful job of covering this song

He does all the back up vocal harmonies...all George.

Another song to rock muse number one - Pattie Boyd. Harrisons Something and Isn't it a pity. Claptons Layla, Bell Bottom Blues, Beautiful Tonight and maybe more -

Paul McCartney acknowledged that the entire latter half of Hey Jude was one of George's compositions that he just played around with but hadn't used it in a song. George gave the chord progression to Paul as a gift. Happy to be a new subscriber.

@tbeau6663

Ай бұрын

Isn't it a pity that Paul didn't give George his rightful writer's credit on Hey Jude?

This actually WAS half of the Beatles. That's Ringo on the drums.

Thank you, thank you , thank you!!!!! Where did you find such a gem? Simply amazing both for the music and for the lyrics.

🥰🥰🥰 Such a beautiful song... Great reaction! Try "Someplace Else" 😉 ¡Saludos, desde Argentina!

This album is a treasure.

One last thing, I'll take this over Hey Jude anyday of the week.

@bethcrumpton476

Жыл бұрын

Me too!!!

@williams.4913

Жыл бұрын

Me three

George is my favorite Beatle

It wasn't rejected. The group broke up before it came to fruition.

The melody/chord progression was made back in 1966, two years before Hey Jude (only the na na na na's at the end is inspired by/stolen from that song).

@HarriBest Reactions - all the musicians/singers on this track alone are : (Wiki entry) An anthemic ballad and one of Harrison's most celebrated compositions, "Isn't It a Pity" has been described as the emotional and musical centrepiece of All Things Must Pass[1] and "a poignant reflection on The Beatles' coarse ending".[2] Co-produced by Phil Spector, the recording employs multiple keyboard players, rhythm guitarists and percussionists, as well as orchestral and choral arrangements by John Barham. The track also serves as a showcase for Harrison's slide guitar playing, a technique he introduced with All Things Must Pass. In its long fadeout, the song references the closing refrain of the Beatles' 1968 hit "Hey Jude". Other musicians on the recording include Ringo Starr, Billy Preston, Gary Wright and the band Badfinger, while the reprise version features Eric Clapton on lead guitar.

This three album set was mostly songs that Paul vetoed being on Beatles albums. This song was written in 1966 and soundly rejected ... Eventually it was co produced by Phil Spector on the All Things Must Pass three album box set. It was during the time Spector was producing the Beatles Let It Be album,(they had already broken up) from unused , unpublished Beatle masters..

I had two George Harrison singles when I was in grammar school. This was the B side of one of them.

Up next should be "Blow Away" by George Harrison!!

George Harrison was a gem

If we’re gonna do this album, Dark Horse is a must. Hope you pick a song that a FEMALE suggests to you!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

Although John Lennon and Paul McCartney have wonderful voices, George Harrison’s voice was my favorite. I’ve heard the saying that John sang to your head, Paul sang to your heart, and that George sang to your soul. I tend to agree with that. Oh God I miss George.

All right what a great reaction my man I listen you know it's funny this one reminds me of another song it was on the last cream album I think it was called what a bring down and being that Eric and George were really close there might have been something about the fact that you know there's a song called isn't it a pity after the breakup of The Beatles and then cream broke up and here's the song called what a bring down but it's pretty as well all right super ultra dude I'll check you on the next drop

Not suprisingly, that is Ringo on the drums on this one.

I wonder if George contributed the na na na naa part of Hey Jude to Paul and then decided to steal it back for this song? Or maybe Paul just took it from George without asking?

My favorite solo George song. George wrote it in ‘66, but it was rejected for Beatles album.

Nina Simone as she covered many songs made this song her own. If you haven't heard hers you really haven't heard the true love of these lyrics.

Love those mournful Hey Jude "La La La's" during the fade out.

Love, love this ❤️❤️❤️ Very long time since I heard this 👍🥰😇❤️

Harry, please listen to Billy Preston sing this song in "The Concert for George". Fabulous!

Let us give due avowal to the WALL OF SOUND !

Its Ringo! 💙

I hate people saying reactors should listen to this or that alternative version of a song. Shaddup and do you own reactions!

The Beatles supposed to make this album but John and Paul even as great they become individually never admitted that George was on the rise and he made the best post split album .I still listen to it is been more then 45 year's i got copy of this album..

This song is a thousand times better than Hey Jude

OMG As a fellow Scouser this is probably the best song by any Beatle. Respect. ❤️

I think this song is about Patti.

You have the picture of the record "ALL things must pass " where these songs are. Imagine "My sweet Lord "" Isn't it a petty" and others on a Beatles record. After Abbey Road "something" & "Here comes the Sun ". How would Paul McCartney do the bass guitar? And John & Ringo? With the Master Sir George Martin incharge of production ☯️✌take care

Check out the Billy Preston version on the convert for George Also!

This song is about the Beatles breakup

❤️🇮🇹🤘

Hermosa cancion❤

If you have a chance listen to Nina Simone's cover. It will send chills down your spine.

Hinder- What ya gonna do