Beatles accept award Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions 1988
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You can sense the weight on George's shoulders here to represent the group. John was dead, Paul didn't show up, and Ringo had a few too many drinks...so it was up to George to be the spokesman for the group.
George did a fine job.
mjanovec , he was the quiet Beatle
At the same time, it was a bit of an ambush.. Mick, Yoko... Paul can be a dick but perhaps it was too much for him... especially with John not there.
mjanovec shame on Paul for not showing up!
mjanovec SULTA HA!
"I don't have to say much because im the quiet Beatle."
*gives a 4 minute speech*
And half of it it’s a uncomfortable silence. It’s looks more like funeral with applause then celebration.
Clokey, 😁 God Bless.
Paul had the speech in his pocket
Even as the 'quiet one', he'd not uttered a word, since 1966.
Clokey 😂
George going from the one who wasn't listened to, to the one who had to pick up the pieces. So much respect for that man.
A genius in his own right
I actually think Ringo saves the day here
George responding to Ringo’s drunk question about Octopus’s Garden with “We’ll talk about that later” is such a wonderful line
Ringo’s line itself was much funnier, but ok
George even encouraged Ringo by saying Keep going 🤣😂
Like out of a scene in Help
Right, the only humour we'd get without John there
Ringo was the first to LEAVE THE BEATLES --- it was in 1968, and he was feeling like "the odd man out" for the umpteenth time -- he wound up going on a Mediterranean cruise with George Martin's mirthful buddy Peter Sellers, and while on that cruise Ringo wrote "Octopuses Garden" --- whereupon he excitedly returned to the group, anxious to record his classic tune
Ringo showed up for the free drinks.
I love Ringo but he was soused and didn't make a bit of sense. I was waiting for him to say something meaningful...ha ha a long wait...
He was sober by then.
Absolutely true
Wow he's under more than the Yellow Submarine. Time to go back to the Octopus's Garden in the shade Richard . Fuc em,' I miss the days when everybody could get shithoused and it wasn't such a big fuck*ng deal. 🤷 Oh yesterday .. 😢
ringo had long standing alcoholism. kicked it eventually though.
I can’t describe in words how much I absolutely love and respect George Harrison. He was one of the best humans who walked the earth.
I agree 👏👏
Oh George 😭
Moonlight Drive My favorite Beatle. Great solo work & was a key part to the Wilburys.
George always got along with ringo the best, even despite the fact that he slept with ringo’s wife
@@paulabcd6359 Hey, what are friends for? LOL!
Sean: “I’m proud of being here today for doing nothing “
He’s got his father’s humor 😂
Yeah, very funny ha ha
@@secretmessagesaroundthewor504 ha ha funny
For me, Julian is like John when he's young in Liverpool with his leather jacket on. Sean is like the last looks of John when he long his hair and grown his beard.
yes, he was hilarious.
Yeah he shouldn’t be there. It should of been Julian talking.
"It's wonderful to be here, it's certainly a thrill". This is why I love George!
good one, i just now got this reference as I listened to sgt peppers lonely hearts club band
I lost it When he started his speech saying "I don't have to say much coz I'm the Quiet Beatle"...😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️
How many of us said the second part along with him 🤗😲☺️😉🥰
I knew I've heard that phrase before haha
of course...... perhaps George was taking a dig at Paul in this case ..... I read recently that George had felt like the "odd man out" at the sessions which created the SPLHCB album .... and so, i wonder if this was his DIG at the absent Mr. McCartney
""I dont have to say much cus I'm the quiet Beatle"....George just made my day
The captions on my screen said "I don't have to sandwich"
Yours is the best comment! I loved when he said that!!!
Finally he admitted it himself 🤣😂 George is my favorite Beatle ❤️
@@marjanp4784 I miss George Harrison 😢🙏❤️
@@davidr554 me too...😭
"It's hard really to stand here supposedly representing the Beatles, it's what left, I'm afraid..."
There's just so much sadness here.
Neha Shende That broke my heart into a million pieces😥
Neha Shende yeah I picked up on that too
Ringo actually had to go to AA later that year. The man was permanently blacked out for like 25 years. So glad he is alive and well today at 80. Can’t speak enough on my admiration for George Harrison. Most underrated Beatle and was a genius in his own right.
Well said 👍
Wasn’t it five or seven weeks at the Betty Ford, together with Barbara Bach, for a serious detox?
Harrison was a genius, period. He was the only Beatle who was able to disassociate himself from the band: "All Things Must Pass" is a work that stands on its own, no need for Yoko, gossip, bickering... the Bangladesh concert was a big chapter in music History.
George's close association with Dylan, Clapton, Ravi Shankar, Indian culture, beliefs and his supergroup The Traveling Wilburys with Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty and Dylan never needed The Beatles as crutches...
Even when the band was the main topic like his support for The Rutles, it showed more of his human side than his Beatle side just like his appearance on SNL in the 70s and his love for F1 and his friendship with Fittipaldi.
Harrison blossomed beyond The Beatles... for me, he has the most interesting solo career of all four. It doesn't just emulates music from the past, he created a sound of his own.
He and Maurice Gibb of The Bee Gees used to hit it up hard - both guys had some great music and sense of humour
2:15 "It's hard really to stand here, supposedly representing The Beatles. Uh, its what's left, I'm afraid."
That made my ears prick up, hearing George say that. We all knew that when John died, The Beatles were gone, but hearing George stand alone saying that the group was but a fragment of itself broke my heart. We all love you George, and we hope that you found John up there and you two are writing some kick-ass jams.
Listen to it again and imagine an alternate universe where Paul has died too...what he says....
@VideoSaySo Conspiracy theories do not help people to cope with life. In the long run, conspiracy theories make life more difficult. Everybody has to face reality eventually, and the longer that people postpone it...the more brutally earth shattering it will be 😁👍
That broke my heart too. The Beatles did indeed die that night.
Yeah it was really sad on George's to stand up there and knows it was supposed to be a nice reunion and a celebration of him and his friends as a musical unit. He felt a bit reflectibe there but at that very moment he knew the Beatles was over. His friend John had died, his friend Paul wasnt in good terms with the rest of them cos of a business spat and his friend Ringo was drunk out of his mind.
@@VideoSaySo oh yeah, you're awake aren't you? 🙂
George: "It's hard really to stand here supposedly representing the Beatles.....what's left I'm afraid...um we loved [John] very much and we all love Paul very much."
RIP My Sweet George 💖
George: "It's hard really to stand here supposedly representing the Beatles.....what's left I'm afraid...um we loved [John] very much and we all loved Paul very much." Is what he really said. Talking about Paul in a past tense.
WE ALL LOVED PAUL VERY MUCH
@@williamdewar Are you deaf? He said "love" Paul, present tense.
@@davidbowman4259 Seriously, if you can't hear loved and are insisting he's saying love then you my friend are the one that requires a hearing test. Have a lovely day.
@@davidbowman4259 Why would he say, "what's left, I'm afraid" (of the Beatles: he and Ringo) if Paul were still alive?
For the first few seconds I was so confused, seeing John standing in the back, until I realized it was Julian.
It wasn’t John. It was his son, Julian. John was killed outside his building in 1980. You should check the facts before commenting.
She is just saying they look similar. If you read the full sentence she says it's Julian... maybe read the comment before replying.
@@michaelfleming8490 You should learn to read before commenting.
Hannah g I thought the same thing.
Yeah, it took Julian *decades to shake that doppelganger crap!
The quiet Beatle, having the responsibility of making an acceptance speech of this enormity. An impossible task. I remember watching in anticipation of hearing monumental words to sum up the monumental career of the Beatles. George took the anticipation down a few notches, by making me realize that the Band was just as human as the rest of us, but with some extraordinary talents. His humble words matched his personality. Warm and genuine.
Looking back, it comes as no surprise that it was George Harrison who wrapped up the Beatles' story adequately and so properly.
"The Quiet Beatle" indeed prevailed, "in the end."
Everyone was so genuine and perfect including Yoko. It's unfortunate that Paul wasn't there and of course John.
Why wasn't he there?
@@hatujemeletsplayeryheskyce6460 He wanted a bigger cut from the Lennon/McCartney credits stating he helped write those songs. Paul was deeply upset by it and felt that a Beatles reunion would be a farce under those circumstances. Therefore, he didn't attend.
@@hatujemeletsplayeryheskyce6460 Paul didn't want to fake smile and make nice, because he
was furious with George and Ringo since they filed suit against him a few days earlier, because Paul's Eastman in-laws, *(the ones George, Ringo, and John rejected in favor of John's handpicked crook, Klein, who later screwed them)* negotiated better deals for him than their managers did for them.
@@bartosz4066
Paul sure didn't think the bloated Anthology project was a farce because there was money involved!
George stated in an interview that McCartney was receiving more royalties for a period of time and that he, Ringo and I guess Ono sued Paul and won.
@Josiah Rylan bs
George: *is as sober as he could be*
Ringo: *is as fucking drunk as he can be*
LOOOOL ur right
He played Back In The USSR (!!) with the Beach Boys in 1984 and doesn't remember anything. Long live Ringo ^^
"Ok we're all doing nothing, just give us the prize and let's get on with it...*hics*"
"You better sit down coz I'm gonna be here for hours" 😂🤣
Can’t blame ringo, poor George had a lot of pressure
George was a real class act. What a heartfelt, honest, humble, and funny speech.
Yes indeed. He will never embarrass himself.
Speaking of classy guys and embarrassing oneself
, wasn't this the same year as Mike Love's infamous speech?
Yep.
Hi
You said all I wanted to say.
"It's wonderful to be here, it's certainly a thrill" had me dying
I still didn't catch the joke...could you please explain it??? I'm a bit oblivious about it
@@sysmator9986it’s a lyric from st peppers heart clubs band
@@sysmator9986
It's wonderful to be here.
It's certainly a thrill.
You're such a lovely audience, we'd love to take you home with us.
We'd love to take you home.
@@harold3165I don’t really want to stop the show
I could almost assure that George's idea was to close with the following phrase *'You're such a lovely audience'* but it's evident in his voice how emotional he was, it didn't have to be easy to speak on behalf of the four, and even if Ringo was physically there it is as if he was not aware of the moment, as far as John's family well, the meaning cannot be the same. Great respect to George!!!
When George said the speech was in Paul's pocket... best line.
1:42 When he says "I'm the quiet Beatle", that literally changed George's attitude. He literally remembers them together.
@ajholcombe lol you are really one of those people. I think it’s fairly obvious that this was emotional for him, even though you’re right he does look nervous but I do not think that’s the only emotion he was going through at that time. He might very well have been “well over the Beatles” at this time as a group, but he still loved all three of those other guys despite the troubles they may have had. To only have the two of them up there to accept that award after it had been nearly 20 years since they had even been in a room together at once, plus one of them had tragically passed at this point. I’m sure it was bittersweet to say the least.
George stepped up and nailed it so powerful .
He was trying hard to hide his emotion... His eyes were teary and his voice was kind of breaking....God knows he was bleeding inside 😭😭😭 but he nailed it at the end...
I love this man so much ❤️
You can see Ringo's expression change briefly in the background as well. It's almost heartbreaking...
You made that up.
"George accepts award Rock and Roll Hall of fame induction 1988"
The Beatles ARE the rock 'n' roll Hall of Fame
And Ringo tags along to take advantage of the free alcohol
"...oh and Yokos here too I guess"
Ringo is freaking plastered here, I'm glad he was able to get clean afterwards. And while it's shame that Paul wasn't there, George's speech really shines and you can really see how grateful he is. I'm also glad that Yoko, Julian, and Sean were able to speak for John. While it's true that Lennon wasn't a perfect person, he was clearly missed at this ceremony and he is still dearly missed today. Those four lads built a band that will always be dear to me and I'm glad that they received this honor when they did.
George was so adorable, kind, empathetic and diplomatic. For sure one of the most beautiful things I've seen in my life was the "quiet beatle" representing everyone, definitely an inspiration for everyone.
We miss you George :(
👍❤️
Compassionate and loving
In my opinion he was the most talented beatle of them all, and always gets kinda brushed under the carpet sadly.
Mi beatle favorito I love George Harrison por siempre
George is pure class. Always was. He is so greatly missed!
Couldn't agree more. He was something else.
+CosmicPlebe Once again, George's class showed. Underestimating himself in deference to his deceased brother, John; he acknowledged John without saying his name.
Holly Potthoff mad respect for george,he always been my favourite beatle
im so sad i didnt even see him alive ... the year he died is the year i was born ;(
+CosmicPlebe George was one for the ages. Though I feel blessed to have been alive when he was around, there is no question that what he had to offer was for all of us----present, past, and future. Perhaps knowing you were born the year he died can be thought of as a way to believe and honor what he meant and what he gave.
Holly Potthoff his music and teachings shall continue forever.. what a great human being
i don't blame Ringo for being drunk, he obviously would've been very upset
about what
@@slipnorris5882 John's death
yes I agree. he seems upset about John's death and Paul not even bothering to show up.
Gantsilyo Baguio Yarns do y’all not know why Paul didn’t show up? He had a good reason you know. Yoko Ono did some shady shit. I be pissed too
@@nora_nayeli yoko ono is a horrible human being ugh
2:22 "what's left I'm afraid"
Fuck that's so depressing it got me in the feels...
George's speech was perfect. What a class act.
Sean: I'm very proud to be up here for doing nothing...
John: Aye, that's my boy
yoko did nothing either... money grabbing bitch
+Chantelle Adlington How is she a money grabbing bitch?
She isn't no Courtney Love.
+Dysfunctional Fox YES.SHE.IS. You CLEARLY don't know the truth about her
Chantelle Adlington more information would be nice.
+Dysfunctional Fox sure, but it'll be alot, because right now I'm going to show you why I hate yoko and the truth about her. She really isn't as nice as what she seems. She's a fake bitch.
No Yoko didn't actually love him. She only wanted his money and fame. When they were living in New York she would literally spend thousounds of his dollars going on shopping sprees and she would be in recording studios all of the time making her own albums (I have no idea why though because she can't sing)Once she got everything she wanted from John she didn't need him. She wouldn't give him any attention and affection, she made him sexually frustrated and it made him feel very lonely. That's when he realised that he wanted to be with Cynthia again and that he should've stayed with her in case you didn't know he was planning on going back to Cynthia in Dec, 1980. Did you know that yoko literally STALKED and BLACKMAILED when he was with Cynthia?
She'd send a ton of letters to their house asking John for money and she'd send notes like 'If you don't support me I'll kill myself' and she'd phone his house all of the time (even though he changed his number because of her like 3 or 4 times) and she'd sit outside of John and Cyn's home everyday all day. John wanted to stay with Cyn and he wanted more children with her, but yoko soon got into his head and convinced him that he didn't love Cynthia. I think that it's disgusting that she purposely split up a husband and wife (Yes they had problems, but they were trying to fix them) and take a father away from a young child. She should be ashamed of herself Oh wait she doesn't care because she now has a SHIT LOAD of money and owns everything thanks to John who worked SO hard to earn everything he achieved, which she did NOTHING for, but yet she now owns everything: His money, his estate and his royalties. Notice I'm saying his alot, that's because that's exactly what they are: HIS and NOT hers, she shouldn't own any of it, but I guess she got what she wanted in the first place.
I hate her because she treats his family like shit, especially Julian. He's gone through so much shit because of her. She wouldn't even allow John to see Julian for a few years just because she couldn't see her daughter, that's not fair at all. It was Julian who suffered because of her and because of his dad who stupidly agreed to it, but that's because yoko would control John by using drugs and brain washing techniques and manipulation. As well as that, she sold all of Julian's personal stuff that was personal because of his dad e.g the post cards his dad send him and Julian is entitled to some money because of his dad, but yoko won't let him have it still after 35 years, She's even paid for layers and took him to court, so he couldn't have the money. Also once John and yoko were living in New York she wouldn't even let him speak to his family on the phone, whenever they and Julian tried to phone him yoko would answer and would make an excuse as to why John couldn't talk on the phone. She pushed everyone out out of his life, so she could be seen and known as the only Lennon in his life and that she was the only important one. Even when John and Cyn were friends in the mid 70s and onwards yoko would destroy the letters Cynthia was writing to him, so John couldn't see them which made him sad because he thought she wasn't talking to him anymore.
Don't even get me started on what happened after John's death and how cruel she treated his family. John wanted to be burried, he told everyone close to him his fears about being cremated, but yoko didn't care and cremated him just so she could keep him to herself and so his family couldn't say their proper and last goodbyes.
She didn't even tell them he died, so they had to find out like everyone else via the media. No family should find out a person from their family had been so tragically killed by finding out through newspapers and the media. She didn't even tell them if he had been burried or cremated or if he was having a funeral or not. She never invited them. At one point she was willing not to let his own son even come because Cyn asked if she could come since Julian was obviously very upset and wanted his mum there. Cynthia asked yoko on the phone, but yoko replied 'I'm sorry, Cynthia, but if you come he doesn't come. It's not like you're an old school friend of mine is it? So Julian had
To go on his own. It's like yoko wasn't even letting his family and friends grieve for him. I know it would've been awkward since she was his ex wife, but John was Cyn's love of her life, she loved him deeply, so of course she would be sad and grieve him too. She knew him much longer than yoko and was met him when they were only teenagers. A quote from Cynthia is: "The man I love the most died a tragic death."
I think it's absolutely disgusting that yoko uses his death as an excuse to gain more money like the time she publicly displayed his clothes he was shot in and his blood stained glasses only to make people pay to see them. I strongly believe that Cynthia was a million times better than yoko and that Cyn was the real love of his life, here's why I think that:
1) She loved John for him, not his money. 2)She was kind and cared for him deeply. 3)She made sure John was happy whenever she could. 4) She put John before herself. 5) she encouraged John greatly and supported his love of music. 6) She made sure their home was as welcoming and as comforting as she could for John to come home to after being on a tour. 7) She comforted him when he was sad. 8) She was always there for him. 9) In both of her books she never says a bad thing about him and always talks about his strengths and tries to make his weaknesses sound good. The one that really proves she loved him is that she gave up her dream of becoming an art teacher, so John could achieve his dream of becoming a famous musician. People think that she was just a boring person, but she had dreams too and lots of people who knew her say that she was far from boring.
She was PERFECT for John, He made a huge mistake leaving her, but deep down I think that he never stopped loving Cynthia ever. I believe that yoko was just a stupid obsession and that Cynthia was the real love of his life. I love John so much, but I hate him for leaving Cyn and treating her bad when all she wanted to do was give him love and affection, but Do you want to know why I think she's a better person than yoko? She has NEVER said a bad thing about yoko and never blames her for their marriage falling apart. Now that shows how much of a better person Cynthia is than yoko.
So you see, yoko is actually just a money grabbing, attention seeking, cold hearted bitch and she's pretending to be all kind and sweet in this video. She's just a fake bitch.
that "what's left, I'm afraid." fucking tore my heart
heartbreaking😪
Sad that he's the one who passed away
Sad that George is the one who passed away next
aside from being one of the best guitarists and songwriters, George was one of the quickest witted celebrities out there. In Beatles Anthology when they reunited, Paul was wearing a leather jacket and George says "Is that one of those vegetarian jackets?"
is that true? huge Harrison fan
Paul did broke George a favor by pushing the Anthology project.
I'd love to see Paul's reaction
Billy's
That's a good one! Linda turned Sir Paul's world upside down, he didn't know he would never have a steak, chicken or bacon again!
George is like the icing on the cake of the Beatles. It wouldn't be the same without him. He is truly my favourite Beatle and Musician.
Without him there would only be two huge egos and a drummer. He was like the element that grounded the band a bit.
It would not have been the same without any of the 4 of them
@@gerardomartinez8314 John, Paul, George & Ringo! It kind of rolls off the tongue like a Familiar melody!
"I don't have to say much cos I'm the quiet Beatle."
But everything that he said was like gold.
Even in his music.
Facts 💯
Hear hear...❤️
His work speaks for itself. It's sad knowing that he died 13 years later.
Amen
Well said 👍
"It's hard really to stand here supposedly representing the beatles... uhhh its whats all left I'm afraid..."
delinthefelon so sad :(
Imagine a world with John and George still alive
You may say I’m a dreamer
But I’m not the only one
Hope someday you’ll join us
And the world will live as one
delinthefelon That broke my heart💔
i was sobbing after he said that knwing hes gone
@@freddieboi4818 should've imagined there was no .38 snub nose revolvers
“It’s wonderful to be here, it’s certainly a thrill”. God, I love you George, Paul, John and Ringo.❤️
Aw Julian sounds so much like his dad. And Sean is so cute
quiet beatle speaks words that resonate the loudest
Lennon was always my man but the more i see of George the more i think he was probably the most honorable member of the group
exactly the same for me
he did try to sue john and paul for a lot of money..... and tried to sue paul a liittle while before this induction
tbh they all have a reputation for expecting their wives to put up with open infidelities. george especially expected to be 'free' to go where he wanted regardless of marriage, and often did. they all also are pretty extreme prima donas-but then again, who of us would be 'normal' if we'd lived the lives those four had? theyre the only four people on the planet who went through that level of madness, fame, power, pressure, and so on (and at such young ages, and its all they knew theyre whole lives). it would kind of be weird if they came out of it and were like average people...
@@elcorado83 You mean like most musicians? Name one who didn't cheat.
@@8rr725 The members of Rush didn't cheat. But then again, Rush did a lot of stuff most musicians didn't do. Also, John Deacon didn't cheat.
Julian really is a spitting image of his father. His eyes (especially) and mouth are so much like his fathers, as is his gritty voice. It's good to see two sons carrying on the life force of John.
They were simply the best band ever. What kind of cosmic luck we all have to have lived in a time when we get to hear the beauty these 4 guys created. I can't believe it!
Won’t happen again this millennia. Or even the several ones after that.
George really stepped up and represented the Beatles very well.
Was Ringo drunk?
@@brownvirtue of course
Coz he was 1/4th of the Beatles...
A beautiful musician
@@brownvirtue he was shit faced
Omg Julian looks and sounds exactly like john it’s crazy god
Dolly, I think it's sad that the Beatles did not just reunite with Julian joining them in the stead of his father. Like you said, looks like his dad, sounds like dad, and already had a name for himself in music. It might've been wonderful.
@Lexie exactly, well said
If you saw interviews of George after Beatles you know that he was another person, more savage, less quiet with a very strong personality, but in this moment and only in this moment he brought back the old George from the Beatles to say thank you
It warms me to hear Yoko speak so lovingly and respectfully of John and his legacy, and still to this very day… If you love John how can you hate this woman?!
There 2 separate people, that's how, I will however admit that I really don't know anything about Yoko but I just wanted the point out your logic is stupid
Because she's a toxic social climber who cut off Julian.
@@steveconn, apart from the fact that she is an ADULTERESS.
Easily. During the Beatles, she did not like their music. Ouch.
Not sure where the evidence for that is but even if it were true, what does that have to do with what I said about her? She doesn’t love or care for him because she didn’t like the music they were making??
George always kept his dignity and humor, no matter the circumstances. It's why in retrospect he's become our fave.
George had a messy life too, especially romantically, & he did some undignified things. He would be the first to admit that. We should be careful to let all the Beatles keep their humanity, because that's part of what makes them so special, as they remind us, our humanity can reach the heights of godliness.
Don’t say”our”I love Geo but Johnny will always be my favorite.
@@JeighNeither AMEN!
No, it's because of the "victim" narrative that people have attached to George.
That sgt pepper reference "its wonderful to be here it's certainly a thrill"
I was hoping he’d say “you’re such a lovely audience we’d love to take you home with us we’d love to take you home!”
George has such a wickedly hilarious and subtly wise sense of humor. And Ringo is just so pure and has such a warm loving energy. Immense respect to these two for being there that night and accepting the induction. It’s really bizarre that the two most “famous” Beatles aren’t there for this, and that the two Beatles who too often took a backseat to them treated this moment with such tenderness and love. Especially George, who was arguably the one most fed up with being “A Beatle” near the group’s breakup. You can see it in his eyes here that he fucking loves The Beatles just like everyone else does. Love, love, love.
'Anyway, it sort of turned out fine and it has got a bit bigger than any of us expected' (@3.18) is a line only George Harrison can say about The Beatles in this entire planet. Always the master of understatement. Such a classy legend. He rose beautifully to the occasion although it was difficult for him, and showed once again to everyone why he was the soul of The Beatles.
R.I.P George, you beautiful man.
1:57 “and why we didnt play octopuses garden?” LMAO, im surprised that nobody’s talking about that, ringo was pretty funny (and drunk) here
A few moments later you hear bandleader Paul Shaffer promising "We will! We will!"
every member of the Beatles was basically also a live action version of Statler and Waldorf (the old muppet guys)
He had no clue what was going on
@@Adamdidit its so funny that the greatest band of all time was comprised of a bunch of average chaps.
And George perfectly times his "We'll talk about that later."
I never realised how much julian looked like John.
OoFym he looks and talks like him. Wow
The absolute spitting image.❤️❤️❤️
Maybe that's another reason why Paul wasn't there. Standing next to someone who looked like his dead best friend...
and how much Sean looks like Yoko
@@TheCleaner76 I was just about to write what you said.....he really does. Damn I wish John was still alive
George was so spiritual and human, and a great sense of humor. Great guitarist too. What else?
Lovely words from George. What a lovely human being he was.
John was the Dreamer
Ringo the Smile
George was the Mystery
Paul the Reality
Martin Fripp god damn right
Paul the reality? I dont follow
In respects to their lyrics, John was more the deep and pessimistic tone whilst Paul wrote optimistic and dreamer lyrics
@@kurt7842 but you said John was the dreamer.
John the Artist
George the philosopher
Paul the cunt
And Ringo fucking Starr
@@mawxgunderson743 Such a disrespect to one of the greatest song writers ever. Wish you were not 14 and new what Paul McCartney meant to the the Beatles.
Ringo, after Sean's comment: "Okay, we're all doing nothing...just give us the prize and let's get home here, you know what I mean.." 😂😂
Kat Sullivan
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right! If that's not a call for a wakening - what is ...
He’s the best 🤣✌🏻😎✌🏻
3:27 George slipping in a Sgt Pepper reference lol
George was a class act. I was honored to be born on his birthday.
WOW!!! ❤️
wow wow
i am honored too!! we share george's birthday
Julien looks so much like John and sounds exactly like him
exactly! when he said his first 2 words I was like "what???" haha
Sean got John's sarcastic wit though
Have you ever seen "George's son" are you kidding me, looks just like HIM.
Yeah cause he’s actually British
When I heard the first few words I was like “JOHN???” Man it’s crazy how much he sounds like him
Sir George Harrison what a class act RIP Here Comes the Sun!
George wasn't knighted.
@@WhiteCamry Surely he would have had it had he lived his life longer.
@stev ano I think he turned that down. He said he wouldn't accept any medal lower than what Paul got...
@@jolynnaerobert3190 very classy of him lol. More like petty
@@WhiteCamry George Harrison doesn't need knighthood to be called Sir..he earned that respect by any means...
"it's certainly wonderful to be here, it's certainly a thrill" brilliant Sgt Pepper's quote from George.
Bravo, George. All I can say.
Sean's tiny speech had a tint of John's sarcastic style in the end, was a bit eerie, in a nice way.
It could have been awful. George carried it gracefully and redirected everything to the proper path.
Julian is a kind man, deserves anything good that happens to him.
Ringo, we ALL love you. May you never leave us.
“If John was alive he would have been here.” damn, Yoko....
@fjf sjdnx John's spirit was there... I could feel it! *his essence lives on because our spirits are eternal* & John Lennon gave us 100% in every single part of his life! *let us all live HIS way by giving peace a chance*
I mean, tecnically truth
Well, Paul was demanded for Yoko, and the Judge ordered not no to be near while during that trial, Iam sorry, my english is not good.
@fjf sjdnx I agree too, he would have put the bad blood aside and showed up for all these things eventually. John really was the "leader" of the Beatles, the head of the gang, and the spirit of the group was his to turn off or on. It really was impossible to get that Beatles spirit without him there spamming his playful sarcasm. It was his attitude, his manner, that became the attitude of the group, and the others were just really great at melding with that to the point it became a four-headed monster. Ringo's comedy is sadly out of place without the wit of John to bounce off of. God, we miss him!
@@NolalanD Those last four words of yours say it all far better than I could. Funny how John and the boys bring together you, me and everyone else who comments all these years later. That's the magic of the Beatles I suppose. It's a privilege to read your comments and to know how you feel buddy. I'm sure your feelings are shared by countless other people. They certainly are by me. You and your family stay safe ♥️
"It's certainly wonderful to be here, it's certainly a thrill."
Very, very clever.
George should have gone on more you’re such a lovely audience we love to take you home we love to take you home
@@anthonydelgiudice6316 no
Paul not showing up to put on a fake smile is right up his alley. He always was painfully honest (not romance wise; that was shitty how he did Jane Asher) as a Beatle. When the press ambushed him about drug use, he admitted to trying LSD when asked. It doesn’t shock me that he didn’t want to be fake and I applaud him for that. Even though everyone woulda loved to see the last three former Beatles present.
Paul died in 1966 in car crash. Billy was not invited.
Ringo was ripped this night. It's amazing he overcame his alcoholism.
George - such a genuine lovely man.
George is so cool about the whole situation, saying Paul had the speech in his pocket etc.
Paul Jesus "Paul" even had a Bill in his pocket.
@@mingimajewski3546 But Bill has A pple in his pocket. ;)
Wow, very genuine, emotional and raw.. trying not to cry!
A TRULY WONDERFUL MAN.R I P 🙏🙏
I lost it when George started his speech saying "I don't have to say much coz I'm the Quiet Beatle" 😭😭😭
Ohh my heart ❤️ my Sweet gentle Geo... 😔😢❤️
3:27, "It's wonderful to be here, it's certainly a thrill". Reference to the Beatles' song Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. That is kind of awesome!
I was reading the comments while the speech was going on and literally at the EXACT SAME TIME I read your quote, it was said in the video. FUCKING SPOOKY AYE
I dont really want to stop The show
But I thought you might like to know
+Chinchilla Man (Chinchilla Man 69) that the singer's gonna sing a song and he wants you all to sing along !
You're such a lovely audience
Yoko didn't scream. We should be grateful!
yoko didn't get shot. we should be disappointed!
@@infinitelyprolonged4402 Ik Yoko did some horrible things but without Yoko, John wouldn't have been fulfiled romatically. Remember imagine came out of these two
Yoko? oh no!!!
Infinitely Prolonged Yoko isn’t the greatest musician but I don’t think she should be shot, that’s disrespectful
@@ianstu1940 Wow, sounds like Joseph Stalin has mellowed out a bit . Any regrets about any of the untold thousands of people you DID have shot?
George Harrison. One of the kindest, wisest, most talented, graceful, witty and humble human beings to ever walk the face of the earth.
6:25 he inherited his father's mood
There was so much more. There was Brian Epstein, the boyish young Jewish gay store clerk with no management experience who, on a whim, took an amateur group and made them the biggest stars in the world. There was George Martin, the classical music producer who had the guts to take on four scruffy rock singers and help create some of the greatest recordings in music history. There was John Lennon, the obstinate juvenile delinquent who would not let the group fail and who wrote some of the greatest songs ever composed. Paul McCartney, whose love of rock music made him the perfect partner with his great singing and composition abilities. George Harrison, whose guitar accumen, backup singing and own compositions greatly enhanced the group. And Riingo Starr, an intuitive drummer who recognized the importance of a perfect beat. There was Hamburg, Germany, the tough clubs and adoring German fans who were the first to fully recognize true magic when they saw and heard it. And all those fans who knew the Beatles had to be the greatest music group in rock history. That's the real story.
Brian Epstein was a lot more than a store clerk - his family owned the department store (which he was running by that time), so he did have management & business experience - but just not related to managing rock & roll groups.
Lol ohhh Brian Epstein
Wow Truth
Well said! Bravo!
Pete Best was there for a while, too. Don’t forget him.
3:26 George quoting Sgt. Peppers: "Wonderful to be here, certainly a thrill".
Salt and pepper...
Yeah. Pass the Sgt. Pepper.
“It’s certainly wonderful to be here and certainly a thrill”
I bet they’d like to take them home with them
Drunk or sober, Ringo is always the life of the party! 😄
George Harrison was one cool cat. I wish I had appreciated his contribution to music while he was still alive. I miss him and the music that the great music that the Beatles brought to me and my generation. I'm 67 and think that I'm still 16 listening to their music on the radio. People die, but their music live one....
Here comes the sun, Something, While my guitar gently weeps. George will never be forgotten.
I was born 4 years after he died. I wish I meant the two.
I still got heavem. Its not to late.
Truth
"While my guitar gently weeps" is my most favorite Beatle song...
Jesus, somebody give RIngo Starr his own late night talk show!
The guy is hilarious and witty.
I know! He's so giddy! Hilarious.
+John Westcott .."Hey, 'What's hap'ning?', and 'Why do all hotel doormen look like Rob Schneider?'... That and more on tonight's episode of 'Relaxing With Ringo'!"
Very funny man! I loved how he just wandered up a couple of times while George was speaking, say something, and then walk away. *laughs*
I think he was drunk.
+Mad Craic Studios Or as he'd call it, "medicated".
George was And still remains in my opinion the Very Best friend to everyone. He just as A decent Man. All of Them we're great people. ! God bless The Beatles !
" and we all loved Paul". Well said George.
Notice how he never said "AND WE ALL LOVE BILLY" Cause they DID NOT
@@user-fu2mi1nd5l they may have thought he would " retire" when the Beatles split. But no.
George said later that Paul was "Making a statement" by not showing up for this. Richie had a bit of a drinking problem at this time bless 'im. George did the right thing.
Kcuhc what kind of statement?
Whose Richie ?
firsttimecaller longtimelistener Ritchie Cunningham
firsttimecaller longtimelistener ringo
Ringo
Yoko and George sounded like they were hiding tears
@@gretchennelson9965 Homie her husband was murdered in front of her eyes
Gretchen Nelson Idiot
@@gretchennelson9965 uh dumbass
@@gretchennelson9965 fuckin idiot. Yoko loved John very much. Of course she was sad here
Yoko just a bitches dude
The best Beatle hands down. For a myriad of reasons. He just was so kind and soothing and a sweet spiritual soul. I Miss George.
'I'm the quiet Beatle' he knows he's the one in the band 😢 I thought Ringo was the quiet one but George is like the quiet QUIET. but we all know his charm. his speech is very emotional and he did great ❤
Ringo was drunk as fuck
LOL, he sure is
I LIKE HIM DRUNK ))))
Is ringo blind?
***** Yeah, it's pretty hilarious XD. But he actually had a problem with alcohol for quite some time.
Your an idiot norrison...You know nothing about music or the BEATLES...''mann drunkkk asss '' I'd be, and a true love of the music ashamed for that ignorant, dumb statement !!
4:37 that look from julian speaks volumes
Doubt it if john would've turned up
I wonder if Yoko saying ‘he would have come’ was a stab at Paul for not showing up
@@ginat.8064 That's how it sounded to me.
Madeline
Then again, George Harrison said the same thing about how John would have been there. I don't know if he was dissing Paul, perhaps just speaking from the heart about John.
this has got to be the most heartbreaking induction ceremony of all time when you think about all the glamorous years of the Beatles. Let aside John, it's clear that especially Paul's absence made them very sad since he could actually show up.
"Its wonderful to be here and its certainly a thrill" and the little smile after that lol.
George sneaks some Sgt Pepper lyrics in. Nice.
Ikr
+sccitylhh Indeed! You're such a lovely audience.........
And back in the ussr
George showed his class here, the words he said and dealing with ringos drunkeness.
It's all that is left of the Beatles, and we LOVED john and we LOVED Paul
Yes, Paul died in 1966.
Good vibes all around, drowning out a few awkward moments. George: so diplomatic, thoughtful and humorous. Yoko, keeping it short and to the point, and Ringo, keeping it light. And Mick did an excellent job on this occasion.
This is the most reflective and sentimental that I've ever seen George to be.
Love how George uses lyrics from Beatles songs on when he talks. Really nice. :)
This 1988 speech has recently taken on a new heartbreaking turn for me. Deliberate and clever words 2:25 'we all loved him (John) very much and we all loved Paul very much'
@@justiceforjamespaulmccartney Don't tell me you believe that stupid theory so ardently that you have made a yt channel spreading that idea.
@@justiceforjamespaulmccartney Bro I have a question. When were you born?
@@justiceforjamespaulmccartney Also your description says JPM has given us so much, but if he died in 1966, then 'Billy' has actually created 95% of 'Paul's' catalogue. So ....
@justiceforjamespaulmccartney
Man I envy people like you. A lot. Devoting yourself to such causes. I am not even able to find the proper wording to describe my envy.
Like, you have completely got yourself consumed in a 'conspiracy theory', which a college student, while getting bored, made wayyyy back in 1969. You have a UA-cam channel which is completely devoted to the fact. Ig your life's purpose is also getting Sir JPM justice(even though you have never met him)
I wish I could live a life as petty as you. Just one single, small, insignificant and non existent cause as my life's driving purpose.
The fact is, Paul is alive. Even if he isn't, it's not for us to decide what to do or what not to. The band wanted this, so be it. Plus, if this theory is true, then Billy is definitely a better musician than Paul. So atleast we got something different 😉
Well, believe whatever you want to. I am no one to judge. As a wise man said, 'Never argue with an idiot, they will bring you down to their level and beat you with experience.'
So, *let it be* .Whatever helps you sleep at night 😉
@@avpaavcomics1299 they've become delusional that whatever logical argument you gave, they will always give 99% irrational answers. I actually pitty these kind of people while at the same time amazed at how humans could become so devoted to their own belief, almost just like religion really.
We all loved Paul very much
Notice it was in past tense
George has always been a class act.
I love Julian. He's such a nice man. He has the kind and warm personality like Cynthia, but also the same sence of humour and wit like John and he looked him too. John and Cynthia made a great person ❤
i always thought he was Yoko's son... interesting, i think i need to read more lol
@@Underland76yes he looks very Chinese 😑
George was just such a really nice man, even if he hadn't been a Beatle he would have been very special.
What the heck Yoko's speech actually seemed very kind and genuine.