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  • @paulcash8160
    @paulcash8160 3 роки тому +66

    You should have pulled up the official video. It's amusing and features Ringo prominently

  • @dimedraweriv258
    @dimedraweriv258 3 роки тому +19

    George was such a beautiful soul. My favorite Beatle.

  • @DJBilodeau
    @DJBilodeau Рік тому +3

    Right. I was just going to tell Hari, you do realize that’s Ringo on the drums? Despite the early bitterness of the breakup of the Beatles, all of them would at one point or another always feature Ringo on the drums. And, if you look at all of the ex-Beatles solo albums, their best ones had Ringo on them. Of course!

  • @ceroth5625
    @ceroth5625 2 роки тому +8

    The chord progression is bittersweet deliciousness

  • @danielcerda1907
    @danielcerda1907 3 роки тому +14

    Ringo on drums!, just an amazing track

  • @sourisvoleur4854
    @sourisvoleur4854 3 роки тому +42

    The song definitely references the Beatles many times in many ways (both lyrically and musically) but also shows the influence of of Jeff Lynne. Fabulous collaboration.

  • @unrulyjulie4382
    @unrulyjulie4382 3 роки тому +58

    You can hear Jeff Lynne's unmistakable fingerprint all over this song, through background vocals, production, arrangement and lyrics. I can just hear the fun they must have had doing this and the video is super fun too.

    • @Fatty.D.McButterpants
      @Fatty.D.McButterpants 3 роки тому +9

      Couldn't agree more, @unrulyjulie This collaboration was also the birthplace of the "Wilbury" name. Jeff would find a mistake in a track, and George would say, "we'll bury it in the mix". we'll bury = wilbury.

    • @gratefuldead2379
      @gratefuldead2379 2 роки тому +1

      Beautifully said my friend. 👁✌🏼👁

    • @macisback9059
      @macisback9059 2 роки тому +5

      Absolutely.. This has more Jeff than George in it.. Just imagine if Jeff was born earlier & had become a Beatle.. What great songs would we have from that.. Then again we wouldnt have all those great ELO's songs.. Yeh i'm glad Jeff was never a Beatle 🤣🤣🤣

    • @sampono1962
      @sampono1962 7 місяців тому

      indeed and love it

  • @LeChaunce
    @LeChaunce 3 роки тому +28

    Jeff Lynne -- who produced this album -- had to convince George to bring out the sitar and play it on this track. George didn't want to do it initially since he hadn't played one in decades!

  • @ricknbacker5626
    @ricknbacker5626 3 роки тому +37

    George's 1987 LP Cloud 9 was critically acclaimed and Beatles fans loved the return of George to the airwaves. George worked with ELO's Jeff Lynne as co producer on Cloud 9. The seeds of the Travelling Wilbury's were sown with this LP's release. Take care Hari, RNB

  • @bluesrock1
    @bluesrock1 3 роки тому +15

    There's a fantastic video that goes with this song. Jeff Lynn produced this song. As you can clearly hear, he went to great lengths to give the song a "Beatles" sound. Great song!

  • @newcastlerabbit
    @newcastlerabbit 2 роки тому +3

    "you really got a hold of me" that's George's nod of approval to Smokey Robinson

  • @bletheringfool
    @bletheringfool 2 роки тому +3

    And we have Ringo on the drums and backing vocals here. This is Beatles meets ELO.

  • @quikmart1
    @quikmart1 3 роки тому +30

    Yes, Harrison wrote Taxman. They were getting taxed at a 95% rate - "should 5% appear to small/be thankful I dont take it all." The song is a reflection on the Beatles years, but it's not only about the Beatles.

    • @docbearmb
      @docbearmb 3 роки тому +2

      They had to move from England to avoid those taxes.
      Throughout the song your hear little motifs from songs of theirs, especially ones from the Magical Mystery Tour era.

  • @kevinstarr516
    @kevinstarr516 3 роки тому +14

    I love Ringo's drums on this track!! He definitely brought back the classic sound of his drums on "A Day In The Life" and "Strawberry Fields Forever".

  • @YN97WA
    @YN97WA 3 роки тому +13

    This song has a special meaning to those of us who can remember the 60's. My favorite Harrison song is "Beware of Darkness" on All Things Must Pass. I know you'd love it. Great reaction, Harri.

  • @The5thGen
    @The5thGen 3 роки тому +4

    Ringo was playing on this song. The video is very cool.

    • @The5thGen
      @The5thGen 3 роки тому +2

      I can detect Ringo's voice in some background vocals near the end.

  • @dsusan17
    @dsusan17 3 роки тому +9

    It sounds like a fun song but the message is deep.

  • @KevinM2732
    @KevinM2732 3 роки тому +13

    This song has "I Am The Walrus" vibes. Always loved the sitar ending on this

    • @abc456f
      @abc456f 3 роки тому +6

      It's very Lennon-esque. Love it!

  • @B.R.0101
    @B.R.0101 3 роки тому +17

    The "When the bus (or buzz) gonna come and take you away" is certainly about Magical Mystery Tour period and concept... The rest of lyrics is so mystical and so related to how The Beatles shocked the world like "Like strangers in the night". I really love this song!!
    6:00 Lol :)) And random voices

  • @xtiants
    @xtiants 3 роки тому +10

    For another great song by George Harrison looking back, check out "All Those Years Ago". This was George's tribute to John Lennon, after his assassination. It is tuneful and heartfelt. A must listen!

  • @stp1649
    @stp1649 2 роки тому +1

    You HAVE TO SEE THE VIDEO FOR THIS FANTASTIC

  • @ftorres73
    @ftorres73 3 роки тому +5

    That's Ringo on the drums.

  • @bethcrumpton476
    @bethcrumpton476 3 роки тому +8

    Please consider George's "Blow Away" and "Crackerbox Palace."

  • @andreasfasterding2309
    @andreasfasterding2309 Рік тому

    The Piano is so Beautiful prägnant great 👍 i love the End wonderful

  • @eileenegger1466
    @eileenegger1466 2 роки тому

    He’s just reminiscing throwing in a lot of references to old hits done in a humorous way.

  • @danduntz9112
    @danduntz9112 3 роки тому +5

    Oh man, you really need the video version of this. Never miss the chance to see George being awkward and funny.

  • @Marlenefanclubsimone
    @Marlenefanclubsimone 10 місяців тому

    Masterpiece ❤😢

  • @debjorgo
    @debjorgo 3 роки тому +3

    Some people get away with watching the great video for this. The I Am the Walrus sound is all over this. The video too.

  • @woedan48
    @woedan48 3 роки тому +5

    There be GEMS in this field laddie! Keep scratchin’. No fool’s gold here !

  • @dilandilanjoao4310
    @dilandilanjoao4310 2 роки тому

    Jeff Lyne from) ELO and the Traveling Wilburys )in the back vocals and production . ✌☯️peace

  • @dana_brooke_27
    @dana_brooke_27 3 роки тому +5

    Check out Ringo's song for George "Never Without You" It's the Best! It's got a great reference to George in it. So personal and well written.

  • @kelleysweat6516
    @kelleysweat6516 3 роки тому +1

    It's even better to see he music video UA-camGeorgeHarrisonVEVO

  • @An_Cat_Dubh
    @An_Cat_Dubh 3 роки тому +2

    Yes, Harrison wrote "Taxman".

  • @aslehovda4661
    @aslehovda4661 Рік тому

    So cool...

  • @bowtangey6830
    @bowtangey6830 2 роки тому +1

    Produced by George and Jeff Lynne (from ELO). You can also hear Jeff in backing vocals.

  • @PeterBuwen
    @PeterBuwen 3 роки тому +2

    You are right: Taxman was also a Beatles song - written by George Harrison in 1966. But the references are also in a musical way by using 'Beatles features' in the song.
    Thank you for your reaction.

  • @juanita6479
    @juanita6479 Рік тому

    Yep, 'Taxman' was one of his creations with the group. The video of this song is hilarious, Ringo and Jeff Lynne are also part of it.

  • @felixmidas2020
    @felixmidas2020 3 роки тому +2

    "Strangers in the night", "It's all over now, Baby Blue" and "You've really got a hold on me" are some of the songs mentioned here.

  • @joexpoe
    @joexpoe 7 місяців тому

    Hi Harry! Yes you are very close! Everything in the song is a throwback to the Fab 4. Including obscure lyrics as John would have had it. : )

  • @dalem8332
    @dalem8332 3 роки тому +2

    Fab Song! Love it! Reached the Top Ten here in Canada ♥️🎼🎵🎶🇨🇦

  • @famat161
    @famat161 3 роки тому +3

    He incorporated some of the dissident key changes developed by John Lennon. I thought this was Harrison's tribute to John.

    • @hw343434
      @hw343434 2 роки тому +1

      Yep, definitely a reference to “I am the Walrus” in the arrangements and overall progression

  • @DJBilodeau
    @DJBilodeau Рік тому

    You know I love your show! Fantastically entertaining to watch your reaction. I’m going to ask you to step out on faith. Please do a show for me on Nico and Vinz’s “Imaa Imaa”. They are another whole new world! You’d never run out of material working with the Beatles, but this universe is about limitless abundance! And Nico and Vinz are springing forth from that universe!

  • @The5thGen
    @The5thGen 3 роки тому +2

    This Guitar Can't Keep From Crying - George Harrison. Great song.

    • @IllumeEltanin
      @IllumeEltanin 3 роки тому

      While My Guitar Gently Weeps, with the Eric Clapton solo?

    • @insomnibruh
      @insomnibruh 3 роки тому +1

      @@IllumeEltanin he’s referencing a track that was on George’s album Extra Texture. very underrated

    • @IllumeEltanin
      @IllumeEltanin 3 роки тому

      @@insomnibruh
      Thank you!

  • @happymethehappyone8300
    @happymethehappyone8300 3 роки тому +1

    This Classic Highlights George's Sense Of Humor,, GEORGE HARRISON "CRACKERBOX PALACE" (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

  • @lightowler111
    @lightowler111 Рік тому

    The Fab Four

  • @rodneygriffin7666
    @rodneygriffin7666 3 роки тому +1

    All things must pass.

  • @Fool3SufferingFools
    @Fool3SufferingFools 3 роки тому +3

    This was one of his best albums. A great song from an earlier album of his is “Blow Away.”

  • @shanenolan8252
    @shanenolan8252 3 роки тому +2

    Tax rate was crazy then around 70 percent tax . Remember the kinks had a similar song sunny afternoon. On the same subject. All iv gots this sunny afternoon. The tax mans taken all i got

  • @gong63
    @gong63 3 роки тому +5

    I loved this album, but this was the song that got me to buy it. Crammed full of Beatle-isms, it's supposed to evoke his time with the Fab Four (Though not the Pre-Fab Four - Maybe someday you'll take a look at The Rutles). The video for this song is fun, too.

    • @cameronmccaskell5024
      @cameronmccaskell5024 3 роки тому

      When George sings "but it's all over now baby blue" he sounds just like Neil Innes

  • @sallysharp3845
    @sallysharp3845 3 роки тому +1

    Fab was 60's slang for fabulous. Hence The Beatles were referred to as the "Fab Four".

  • @famat161
    @famat161 3 роки тому

    I strongly suggest Harrison's song "Beautiful Girl".

  • @dixgun
    @dixgun 3 роки тому +2

    There are references to the crazy vocals laid down by The Mike Sammes Singers on ‘I Am The Walrus’ in this song. It’s so beautifully written, sung, presented and produced, methinks.
    Great analysis and insights from you, Harri. The line “Now it’s all over baby blue” brings some of us to Bob Dylan grinning whilst singing that line in the documentary called ‘Don’t Look Back.’
    I’d forgotten how the listener gets a sense of both Ringo Starr and Jeff Lynne in the track. I like that line about microscopes to magnify the tears and the hello to The Kinks and their big hit ‘You Really Got Me.’

  • @UncleQue
    @UncleQue 3 роки тому +2

    You should definitely watch the official video for the song. It has many visual references of the Beatles and that will help you understand the lyrics.

  • @robbiezee5256
    @robbiezee5256 3 роки тому

    Watch the official video for this song..it's amusing and interesting.

  • @TheCosmicGenius
    @TheCosmicGenius 2 роки тому

    You should watch the video for this track. Both Paul & Ringo appear in it, though Paul's dressed as a walrus.

  • @stp1649
    @stp1649 2 роки тому +1

    SEE THE VIDEO MAN IT WILL CLEAR UP SOME OF YOUR THOUGHTS AND IT'S FUNNY

  • @Tijuanabill
    @Tijuanabill Рік тому

    The song title references "The Fab Four", aka The Beatles.

  • @carlday3538
    @carlday3538 Рік тому

    Ringo is in the video and played the drums for this track

  • @frankvizzi4617
    @frankvizzi4617 2 роки тому +2

    To me George Harrison had the Beatles sound.

    • @chingon1760
      @chingon1760 6 місяців тому

      Harrison is the Beatle Sound

  • @Pugiron
    @Pugiron 3 роки тому +1

    This has a great video with Ringo

  • @andyallan2909
    @andyallan2909 3 роки тому +1

    Line up: George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr and Gary Wright (Spooky Tooth).

  • @bethcrumpton476
    @bethcrumpton476 3 роки тому +4

    In light of today's news about Charlie Watts, I'd like to respectfully request the Stones "Wild Horses, Ruby Tuesday, and Mixed Emotions. Peace to you, Harri.

  • @williamwarlick3497
    @williamwarlick3497 2 роки тому

    Harri I certainly wish you to critique the Beatles, Hey Bulldog Promo Video. Absolutely incredible!

  • @Racingbro1986
    @Racingbro1986 3 роки тому +1

    There’s of little Easter eggs in this song, like “ it’s all over now baby blue” a reference to his first wife pattie Boyd whom left Harrison for Eric Clapton.

  • @williamcapp448
    @williamcapp448 3 роки тому +3

    Jeff Lynne's presence is very prominent on this one. Besides co-writing and production duties, Jeff adds a lot of background vocals. He also plays bass.

  • @Cosmo-Kramer
    @Cosmo-Kramer 3 роки тому +3

    For those of you wishing Harri had reacted to the awesome music video of this song instead of just the audio-only version, Peter did request the music video, and I'm certain Harri tried that, because I just tried uploading the music video to UA-cam myself, and just as I figured, it said, "Blocked in all territories.", by UMG. Bummer. Harri, please watch it on your own time, if you haven't already. It's fab! lol Chock-a-block full of visual Beatles references that are not in the audio-only version, it's really fun to try to find them all--it's like a moving puzzle! Of course, my main man, Jeff Lynne has a couple of cameos in the video, as he co-wrote and co-produced the song. Jeff also plays bass, keys, and sings backup on the track. Great stuff! The song, and album, resurrected George's career and, to borrow a line from Bogie in Casablanca, marked the beginning of a beautiful friendship between Jeff and George.

  • @shanenolan8252
    @shanenolan8252 3 роки тому +1

    Imy favourite George Harrison solo song is without you . Its amazing

    • @debjorgo
      @debjorgo 3 роки тому

      George didn't have a solo song called Without You, unless you're talking about the Beatle's song Within You Without You. George was the only Beatle on it.

    • @DavidGigg
      @DavidGigg 3 роки тому

      That is a tribute song for George written and performed by Ringo

    • @debjorgo
      @debjorgo 3 роки тому

      @@DavidGigg That song is Never Without You.

  • @damonhines8187
    @damonhines8187 3 роки тому +1

    If only for yourself, check out the video of this, Harri...sooo fun. ✌😘🎶🎸🎹💞
    Oh, btw, how about reacting to 'Beware of Darkness' from the Concert for George...Eric Clapton is so clearly deeply moved throughout the concert to be paying loving musical tribute to his late friend, and this one feels truly special. 👍😉💖

  • @shanenolan8252
    @shanenolan8252 3 роки тому

    Thanks

  • @jnagarya519
    @jnagarya519 3 роки тому

    It isnt amgibuous; it includes the negatives. And not only taxation.

  • @christinerobinson9372
    @christinerobinson9372 Рік тому

    Yes, he's referring to when they were called The Fab Four. Yes, he's referring to his song "Taxman". Too bad you didn't find the video.

  • @jimbrown868
    @jimbrown868 3 роки тому +1

    The video has Ringo Starr in it as well. They were the "Fab Foursome"

  • @tedregal7574
    @tedregal7574 2 роки тому

    React to I'd Have You Anytime.

  • @Music_is_Breathing
    @Music_is_Breathing 2 роки тому

    They were always called the Fab Four. They were also called Gear. That was 1960's slang for anything that was great, cool...

  • @cspringer333
    @cspringer333 3 роки тому +2

    Jeff Lynn played on this.

  • @JayKFilmz
    @JayKFilmz 3 роки тому

    All references to the past.
    But it's all over now, baby blue (Badfinger Baby Blue maybe )
    (Oo! doot, doot doot. Fab!)
    Long time ago when we was fab
    (Fab!) Like this pullover you sent me (Fab we all know from fab four)
    (Fab! Doot, doot, doot. Gear!) (Gear a common beatle phrase meaning like cool)
    And you really got a hold on me (Smokey Robinson song they did)
    (Fab! Doot, doot, doot, Gear!)

    • @kenchristie9214
      @kenchristie9214 3 роки тому

      Bob Dylan song "It's All Over Now Baby Blue". The best version is by Them.

    • @JayKFilmz
      @JayKFilmz 3 роки тому

      @@kenchristie9214 Best version of what? Baby Blue was a Badfinger song . George was most likely referencing the fact that Ham from Badfinger was dead.

  • @sampono1962
    @sampono1962 4 місяці тому

    mix of ELO and Beatles

  • @RobertSmith-iw2kb
    @RobertSmith-iw2kb Рік тому

    Baby blue was a reference from a song beatles wrote for another group. The 1 or 2 singers from that trio actually committed suicide, therefore it's all over..

  • @oakhillfound847
    @oakhillfound847 3 роки тому

    Every song on this album will be a diamond to your ears.

  • @User_ginny_aikensc_92753
    @User_ginny_aikensc_92753 3 роки тому

    Loved it !!

  • @leighadams1380
    @leighadams1380 3 роки тому +1

    May I suggest one of my favorite George Harrison songs. Try listening to the title track to the Living in the Material World album. It also has some Beatles references. Also it has a good rocking sound to it with Billy Preston on keyboards, and George has a great slide guitar solo in it.

  • @christophersimons128
    @christophersimons128 3 роки тому +3

    There's a lot of gems on this album, also please checkout his posthumous release Brainwashed, particularly Rising Sun and Marwa Blues. Much respect, my soulbrother. There are many Lennon/McCartney/Harrison, and even a couple more Starr gems waiting for you to discover them!!!

  • @barbarabrafford7102
    @barbarabrafford7102 3 роки тому +1

    The official video to this is really FAB! Ringo is in it as well. The whole Cloud Nine album is really good. Its my favorite.

  • @garyarnett1220
    @garyarnett1220 3 роки тому

    Shows George and Jeff together at their best. Wait ! That's Ringo !

  • @somethingyousaid5059
    @somethingyousaid5059 3 роки тому +1

    Too bad you couldn't have watched the official video that they put out for the song as you listened to it. I think it would have added to your appreciation of it. Good ol' Ringo was in it. Even so, thank you very much for reacting to it.

  • @sandrotavini8838
    @sandrotavini8838 3 роки тому

    you need to watch the video clip.....a lot of reference ,ringo on drums , the apple reference , a cameo of elton john, i m the walrus reference , a tribute to the plastic ono band ect ect ..... the full album cloud 9 is harrison on the top .....please react to cloud 9 song with Clapton on guitar

  • @nelgstuart3442
    @nelgstuart3442 3 роки тому

    You should watch the official video George made for this song.
    It is avante guard ish. very interesting

  • @mikefetterman6782
    @mikefetterman6782 3 роки тому

    Yes George did Taxman (Paul did the complicated solo in his avante garde style ) The Beatles and the stones were both hit with incredibly high taxes ( Keith Richards always says 90%, but that seems exaggerated) the Stones moved to the south of France and the Beatles considered buying their own Island off the coast of Greece,

  • @rickhawk22
    @rickhawk22 3 роки тому

    Jeff Lynne produced this album for George and you can really hear his influences on it especially on this track. You mentioned a modern Beatles sound and that is what ELO was. Jeff Lynne also produced Tom Petty’s album Full Moon Fever shortly after Cloud 9. One of Petty’s best selling albums just around the same time the Traveling Wilburies were formed. Lynne also helped produce and write songs for Roy Orbisons album Mystery Girl at this same time along with Tom Petty. So Jeff Lynne was pivotal in producing a bunch of albums around 86-89 that had huge successes and bringing top tier talent together!

  • @itcouldbeclark
    @itcouldbeclark 3 роки тому

    I'm coming in late here and hoping you'll still see this. You're very much on the right track by referencing the Beatles' psychedelic music. This is seen in the sitar (which more specifically recalls "Within You Without You") and Magical Mystery Tour nods, such as the repeated two notes alternating, as in "I Am The Walrus."
    For further reactions to George Harrison's solo work, please consider any of the following:.
    - The Ballad of Sir Frankie Crisp (Let It Roll)
    - Any Road
    - All Those Years Ago
    - Dream Away
    - Devil's Radio
    - What Is LIfe
    - Horse to the Water (with Jools Holland).
    Finally, thank you.

  • @youngbloodk
    @youngbloodk 3 роки тому

    Please do "Wreck of the Hesperus" from this album or "Cheer Down", from around the same time.

  • @southernwanderer7912
    @southernwanderer7912 3 роки тому

    If you haven't listened to it yet, you should react to "Within You, Without You" by George Harrison while in the Beatles. It was his first song really with the sitar.

    • @braudabo
      @braudabo 3 роки тому

      Harrison played it "really" in 1966 for the Beatles-Track on "Revolver" "Love you to" and 1965, I'm sure, you know it, on "Norwegian wood (this bird has flown). Especially "Love you to" is something like the "invention" of "Ethno-Pop".

    • @southernwanderer7912
      @southernwanderer7912 3 роки тому

      @@braudabo I forgot about "Love You Too." Thanks for the reminder. It's a great song. But my point was, John used George on the sitar in his song "Norwegian Wood" prior to George recording his own song using the sitar.

  • @williampenbeth4035
    @williampenbeth4035 2 роки тому

    It's supposed to sound like the Beatles

  • @braudabo
    @braudabo 3 роки тому

    After years of mostly tragically boring and uninteresting records, resulting in a phase of almost complete musical inactivity, was "Cloud Nine" a relieving resurgence for George Harrison.

  • @1nelsondj
    @1nelsondj 3 роки тому

    It's funny when the group first split up they distanced themselves from their old style and songs. Later they found fans still loved that music so they sometimes made references back or in this case a direct mimic of the old '67 sound from 'I Am the Walrus' (Whoooo!). Why not, every else was copying them and cashing in, XTC, The Smithereens, Klaatu, ELO.

  • @hungfao
    @hungfao 3 роки тому +2

    When he sings 'and we did it all', he sounds like he is boasting and complaining at the same time. John used to call the Beatles' early days 'Satyricon on tour'. George always said that they gave up their nervous systems to be the Beatles. It never seemed to sit well with him. He was born with a sense of Western values but pulled in a non-materialistic Eastern philosophy direction. He had fame and fortune thrust upon him that would follow him all through life no matter what he did. I feel certain he had deep conflicts about having it all and, perhaps, liking it too much at times when he shouldn't from a spiritual or philosophical standpoint?

  • @bubblesmckenzie4125
    @bubblesmckenzie4125 3 роки тому +3

    Another song influenced by Jeff Lynne

  • @anonamoose5673
    @anonamoose5673 12 днів тому

    Harris you need to understand the Beatles came from the poorists parts of Liverpool. Manager's, record companies promised them all this big money, then they were hit by the tax man

  • @MrMike4017
    @MrMike4017 3 роки тому +4

    Now react to "The Inner Light and Within you and Without you. Great Harrison sitar work on both.

  • @nikolozsuladze7446
    @nikolozsuladze7446 3 роки тому

    please react to four guys beatles solo songes stiched together one of them is when we was fab. someone created album everyday chemistry and says it was produced by beatles from paralel universe. please react to it "four guys"beatles