George’s talent was overshadowed by the powerhouse of Lennon-McCartney. He was the best guitarist of the group and wrote many beautiful songs. A lovely soul
George was a very spiritual person. He was born basically into an Irish Catholic family environment. He'd heard Indian music during the filming of 'Help' while with the Beatles and became entranced. It felt very familiar to him. He purchased a sitar, found a sitar teacher (Ravi Shankar - one of the best in the world and also the father of Norah Jones). This brought him closer to Hinduism and he adopted that as his religion, more or less. While with the Beatles he managed to incorporate Indian instruments and philosophies in their catalog. When the Beatles broke up, he populated a lot of his early solo work with his perception of Hinduism and God. Apparently he would also take any opportunity to talk at length to fellow musicians about religion earning him the nickname 'His Lectureship'. After 'All Things Must Pass', his solo output began to get very heavy into his philosophies which did put some people off who could no longer relate to what he was saying. He even went on tour and would give impromptu sermons to his audiences who only wanted to his hits. At one show, the audience were audibly annoyed whereupon George chastised them by saying he would rather die for Indian music than rock-and-roll. To his credit though, he stuck with it throughout his life. As for the song, somebody else already mentioned the similarity to the Chiffons' 'He's So Fine'. It is. As for production it should be noted that ALL of the background singers are George through multiple overdubs. He liked to do that for some reason. Also the song is a kind of statement intended to convey his thinking that God is still God no matter what and to abandon secularism, thus the transition in the song from hallelujah to Hare Krsna.
I honestly cannot say I had a favorite Beatle, since I adored them all for their own personalities and talents. But there was just something about George Harrison’s voice that has always been so relaxing to me. And one of my favorite Beatles’ songs, if not my favorite in general, was sung by George, and that was “Something”. But this song, I remember my dad playing on the guitar in our living room when I was a little girl, so it’s very special to me because of that. RIP Mr Harrison.
@@libbykemp4837 While my guitar gently weeps with Jeff Lynn, Tom Petty, Eric Clapton, Prince and others is absolutely phenomenal. One of my favorite versions of that song. Something is my favorite all time Beatles song. I also love all the Travelling Wilbury's songs. That was Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty, George Harrison, Roy Orbison, and Bob Dylan. Greatest Super Group ever.
One of the most beautiful songs of my life. I have never, ever got tired of hearing it. George was a follower of Eastern philosophy, so it’s not surprising that the ending verses called on Hare Krishna. It doesn’t matter who ones prays to. What matters is that you have faith in a higher power to pray to. I myself have been extremely spiritual my whole life since I was a little girl. I was 10 years old when this song came out and was drawn to it like a moth to light. While I had an extremely hard childhood, this song just reminded me that I was extremely lucky to have a life at all. I knew if I needed to talk to someone my sweet Lord would be there to listen. That’s how my 10 year old mind took the meaning of the song to be. I can’t say I’ve changed my mind on the meaning of this song. I know, even now, if I have to talk to someone, he will still listen without judging.
I loved George Harrison’s music. Having said that, it DOES and WILL matter who you pray to. JESUS is the King of Kings and Lord of lords. Philippians 2:10-11 King James Version (KJV) that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
George was a student of eastern philosophy, he was a humanitarian. He was responsible for the first benifit concert, the concert for Bangladesh. I highly recommend it. Alot of the photos shown in the video where from that era... ps George was my favorite also
I saw a documentary after he had passed. He was so spiritual and peaceful. His wife said when he was passing and had finally passed, she said he was surrounded by a white glow. ✌❤
Anyone who knew George said that he was a loving man who had a deep faith. His wife was with him when he died and she said that at the moment of his passing the room lit up. Rip George.
Just going to put this here. Thank you's to the reactors. I really like/love so many of my brothers and sisters who bring us the reactions. Love, love, love. 80 years young this coming January.
George claimed he was inspired by "Oh Happy Day" when writing My Sweet Lord. He became embroiled in a plagiarism suit from the publishers of "He's So Fine", but that shouldn't detract from the brilliance of a wonderful recording.
One of George Harrison's quotes when asked about the names of the Lord & God he used in his lyrics of this song, was “It does not matter what you call Him, just call Him” That quote helped me ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Another Quote, Spirituality does not come from organized religions, it comes from the search within ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
I took it to mean George was presented with all these gurus and such, and his response was always, "The Lord". He took their inspiration, and made it his own. He didn't disagree with them, or their views. Instead, he made their views his own, and chalked it all up to God. What a beautiful take on a different culture.
Gotta love George Harrison. 💕 He actually said both Hallelujah *and* Hare Krishna. I think his point was that it doesn't matter the name one uses. I remember when the song came out. At the time, there were Hare Krishna people on just about any downtown street corner handing out books with beautiful artwork, and very willing to have a conversation about it all.
"It doesnt matter the name one uses" is a lie. "Krishna" means "Dark", or "Black" in Sanskrit, he is a destroyer, "Now I am become Death, a destroyer of worlds", sound familiar?
@@timorean320 It's easy to take things out of context. To the best of my knowledge, Krishna is one aspect of Hinduism's holy trinity (along with Shiva and Brahma). Each has a role to play. In the Jewish and later the Christian faiths, God himself plays the role of Destoyer when this serves creation in some way (according to doctrine, anyway), e.g. the flood, Sodom and Gomorrah, the coming "Armageddon" promised by some sects of Christianity, etc. And more subtly but still significantly, Jesus himself brought about an end to the burdensome contract the Jews had with God in the form of the Mosaic Law. This opened the way for people of any nationality to have a relationship with God, not just the Jews (at least in the context Jesus presented him.) So destruction isn't in and of itself a negative thing. It is one facet of life and just as valid as others such as creativity and stability. Most of the major religions recognise this somewhere in their doctrine. I think it's a great shame to cherry pick one thing out of context from an entire belief system rich in valuable symbolism and use it to reject the whole thing out of hand. What I take from this song is George Harrison's perspective that whatever form the divine takes for you, the need for some kind of spiritual nourishment is universal. *Edit: My bad, Vishnu is the 3rd part of the Hindu trinity (Krishna is one of his avatars) and it is Shiva who represents primordial destruction. Whatever shape and face the principle of Destruction wears in any symbolic system though, the point stands.
@@yummyirl "And no marvel, for even Satan can appear as an Angel of light." Why did God flood the earth? I'm guessing you think because of men, which is partly incorrect. It was because of the Fallen Angel's (Nephiliam) Gen 6 states "The sons of God, saw the daughters of men were beautiful, and took them as wives that they chose." Satan knew the Savior had to come through the bloodline of men, so the Nephiliam contaminated it, hence why Noah was chosen, as his family did not mix with them. "Noah was a just man, perfect in his generations" (Geneology). I see a world full of Spiritual darkness, and many are lied to, and deceived into believing untruths. There are 5 "Hidden Dynasties" Satan works through. Entertainment, Education, Finance, Politics, Religion, and unless you have not been paying attention, it's easy to see mankind is slipping into a Dark time. "Nobody comes to the Father, but through me", please learn, remember, practice this, your salvation depends on it, and you are the only one who can do anything about that, its YOUR responsibility. Dont be decieved. While there may be some aspects of all the world's religions that have "valuble" lessons, there is only 1 true God.
@@edditor Prince high jack the guitar solo thats why the others act like they did..they didn't know what the heck was going on..it was said Tom Petty was furious
You've got a good ear. George Harrison admitted that he wanted the chorus in "My Sweet Lord" to sound like "Oh Happy Day." He wanted MSL to sound like a spiritual praising the "Lord" with "Halleluah" and then surpring everyone with "Hare Krishna" because to George it was one and the same god.
As I see it, since he song both "hallelujah" and "krishna", it sounds like he song to the Lord. And the Lord, in his mind, was beyond the particular religion's definiton of Him.
Remember, the Beatles spent time in India, delving into the spirituality of the locals and later utilizing sitar (thanks to Ravi Shankar) in several of their songs.
I was between high school and Vietnam when this song was getting radio air-play. Loved the vibe, but was uneasy about the Krishna thing. Since there was no internet and I was too busy chasing girls to go to the library, I've held the song 'under suspicion' all these intervening years. Thanks, Ty, for adding some context to the dilemma! I learn something from you with each new video. At this pace, I'll die a wise man!
George became my favorite Beatle , his death brought me great sorrow . He was the First person to do a large benefit concert . The concert for Bangladesh . His worry was who will play guitar in the band . He had invited Clapton , and he did show up , but later than expected . His music , and generosity moved me . What else can an entertainer do ?
Believe it or not, George Harrison got in trouble for this song. It was said that he stole the melody from the Chiffon's "He's so fine." I think Harrison had to pay them. Not sure.
@Bill McKay I hear it, but I'm one of those people who can pick out pieces from songs and relate it to others. The first time I heard this song I remember saying it just He's So Fine, but slower. He even said himself that he thought he came up with something new but he heard so much music that he hadn't realised it was already written.
@Bill McKay It was judged that Harrison subconsciously used the melody line of "He's So Fine" and he had to pay for it. However, since Allen Klein who was George Harrison's manager at the time of the recording of "My Sweet Lord" later bought the publishing of "He's So Fine" after Harrison terminated him. The court declared Klein was unlawfully interfering, Klein was getting paid as Harrison 's manager and suing him at the same time for "My Sweet Lord" . As a result the court declared Harrison paid enough and awarded Harrison the publishing ownership of "He So Fine" in the United States. So George Harrison, now his Estate, owns both the publishing rights of "My Sweet Lord" and "He's So Fine".
I think he paid 13million. The singers on other record felt bad and gave back money or royalties I think. Also Harrison brought the right back or even the publishing company so owns it.......I think as I read something a while back.
Mr. Harrison was always my favorite Beatle. He made movies too and a British comedy group called Monty Python partnered with Harrison and filmed Monty Python and the Holy Grail which is another comedy that I recommend. Matter of fact, I may go and watch it right now....... :D (George was the tallest.)
One of the Pythons (I think Eric Idle, but not sure) said that George wanted to finance one of their films, I believe it was Life of Brian. It was a lot of money, and Idle asked him why he would take the chance and George simply said, "I want to see it".
There was an incredible feeling and sense of wonder in the air when this came out, and I'm sure most people were feeling it. To hear the song now, it's not quite the same experience. Imagine hearing this on the radio every day for years. A song is different when it's on the radio, because you know thousands of other people are listening at the same time. It really comes alive. What an incredible time it was. I'm a thousand percent sure George Harrison is not resting in peace in Heaven, he's dancing in Joy at the feet of the Lord every moment. Thank you George🌅🙏😭🌟🙏🤗✌️
George had travelled the path of Peace, Love, Enlightenment, on his journey he touched so many lives..He had the idea that no matter who you believed in as long as you followed that path showing Love etc you have found your God..many today need to seek that path and find that peace and understanding for their fellow human and SHOW IT BY ACTION. I enjoyed listening to this particular song while sitting on my deck watching the ocean ..always took me to a peaceful place to think Keep Safe Keep Strong My Dear Friend
It was a wonderful album, but it was a triple album. And this was a lot at the time, as few albums were triples. Triples cost a lot to make. Also, they had to be packed in an actual box, not an album sleeve. Many complained that it was too expensive. Others claimed that there was only enough good music on it to make it a double album. Also, the Beatles had only broken up a year earlier and the ex-Beatles were judged by a standard that was probably unrealistically high. The public wanted every song or album from an ex-Beatle to sound Beatle-esque. Not all the songs on this album could have been top 40 hits. But many were quite good. Check out "Apple Scruffs," "Wah-Wah" "Beware of Darkness" "Awaiting on you all" "Behind that locked door" "Isn't it a pity" and a cover of Bob Dylan's "If not for you."
George was the tall one. Also one of the most accomplished guitar player of all time. Give him his props for his work to put together the "Concert for Bangladesh." Made one hell of an album . My impression of George is , it's not the name you pray to, it's that you pray. It feeds the soul.😁
It's important to make sure what your soul is being fed is healthy, just like your physical body. We figure that out by knowing the source of where that 'food' comes from. Anybody, good & bad, can feed you.
Yeah sure, he was sued for it sounding like "He's so fine" and had to pay. But the fact of the matter is there are hundreds of songs, that sound like that. He intended to sound like a gospel song, so he could put the Krishna chant into a traditional gospel setting. That's the unique thing about it. He should never have been sued because you can't copyright a chord progression, especially one that's been used so many times. And the melody is so common that many artists could sue each other, and it would become one big sue-fest. My Sweet Lord was number one in the charts across the world, including UK and US during 1970-71 - I love the entire album - All Things Must Pass.
Love your show and much respect. Pray for Liberty and freedom for ALL Our Progeny, regardless one's hue. Support the First Amendment auditor movement, while here on earth. Peace. Be well, to you and yours~ 🔦 💡 📜 📸 🧐 🙏🏻 I'm 70, btw
I was a kid when this song was new...just starting to listen to music seriously. I got the album and really listened to it and it helped shaped my appreciation of music. The Beatles were a huge influence on me as well as Dylan, the Band and stuff like that.
Such a beautiful song. I know my grandfather that past sent it to me and every time I listen I feel clarity and at peace with my heart. Glad you found the song.
George Harrison was a very spiritual person. When The Beatles went to India in 1966, it was George who was leading them all to go. From that time he immersed himself in the Hindu religion and lived the rest of his life studying the Hindu philosophy. That is one of the things that made The Beatles great. They each had a different personality and thoughts, and when they came together, it made them something special that over fifty years later, people still cannot get enough of them. I love The Beatles, and will enjoy their music for the rest of my life.
George Harrison's take is a beautiful hymn to divinity and the divine in the Beloved multiracial Community. Yes, Harrison WAS shouting out to the Edwin Hawkin's Oh, Happy Day--AND the prophetic Bob Marley's One World conceptualizing, of and to which Harrison was well aware and deeply committed. As a Boomer, I remember first hearing the song when I was all of twelve; my group of friends were heartbroken with the Beatles break-up, but this song's great lead guitar solo, the vocals (George double tracked all of the background harmonies), and multicultural themes meant to us that the individual Beatles, especially George and John, would carry on The Word, along with the likes of Marley, Gaye, Wonder, and later titans like Prince, Outkast, Mary Blige, you know, the Geniuses for the Ages. Final personal note: The Beatles inspired my brother and I to become professional musicians, which we remain today, and for me to also take my degrees in History, with a commitment to deconstructing racist structures and myths. Great art, "high" and "popular," opens eyes, minds, changes views, changes worlds. As a guitarist, I will have abiding connection with and feeling about Harrison's work, but there is something else, as well, too. I'm a Northern English-Latinx biracial. Harrison, a Northern Englishman, was married to Olivia Trinidad, a Mexican-American immigrant daughter from East LA. Their son, Dhani, is an insightful, interesting musician-thinker in his own right. And when I see him, even after all my years on this planet, there is some sense of, well, representation, some intimate sense of reflection: Dhani looks and sounds like me and my brothers. Let's just say that this song, pretty much all of Harrison's songs, and Harrison's life and legacy, PERSONAL and ARTISTIC, resonates pretty deeply for me and my family.
MRM I just read a lot of comments about George Harrison and I've just gotta say...After all the disturbing things my mind has been filled with the last few days let us reason together and give the man a break. The man I believed him to be maybe didn't have to be sued if he was in the wrong. As for Hinduism if I'm not mistaken teaches peace to and for themselves and mankind. For those who treat us with respect let us respect them also. I believe we everyone should reach out to each other with understanding and love each other regardless of our differences. Love makes the world go around. Let us be a kinder and gentler nation. That was a quote but I forgot where I heard it. ❤✌to one and all. Good night and sweet dreams to all.
All four of the Beatles were attractive and talented in different ways. Paul was "the cute one" who had a knack for writing catchy, singable, radio-friendly tunes, John was the intellectual who liked to play with the rules of writing songs, George was "the quiet one" but he was spiritual and had just as much of a wicked sense of humor as the others, and Ringo was the lovable guy with the puppy dog face who was actually a badass on the drums.
George was a humble man who loved all. He once said instead of spending all our money fighting, we should spend on helping each other. Life is short. Thanks God for so much.
i never noticed the similarity to 'oh happy day' until you pointed it out. i first heard this on the radio in the early 70's, and immediately noticed the hare krishna chorus. i was brought up in church with a solid understanding of the bible, so an alarm bell went off in my head when i heard it. even at 9 years old, i was keen enough to think, "that was sneaky! he put a pagan meaning in there, and disguised it to sound like a gospel song!" . my dad worked with a follower of hare krishna. he was a nice guy, but i felt sorry for him because i felt that he was on the wrong path. you're probably too young to remember it, but there was a time in america when the HK's would hang out in airports in orange robes, singing, beating tambourines, and recruiting new members. people used to joke about them. HK's were a pop culture phenomenon at the time. it was mostly driven by the beatles' (especially george's) exploration of eastern mysticism.
Good catch! I saw in an interview GH even admitted to sneaking that Krishna in at the end and that by then it was too late people would be hooked and singing along. I used to think I liked this song but after that I never looked at it the same! Good for you to notice that immediately! God bless you and thanks for your comment 💯 spot on!! 👍
Hitting like before I watch. One of the songs I listen to often...esp if I wake up pissy, I have to listen!!! It always makes feel much better! Also reminds me of being a kid in my room blasting my stereo n dancing around.💜🎶💜🎶💜🎶💜🎶💜
This concert was for the people of Bangladesh. He said that Oh Happy Days was his inspiration for setting out to create the same feeling. All About The Lord
A song by George Harrison, released in November 1970 on his triple album All Things Must Pass. It was also released as a single, Harrison's first as a solo artist, and topped charts worldwide; it was the biggest-selling single of 1971 in the UK. In America and Britain, the song was the first number-one single by an ex-Beatle. One of my Favorites! I thank my Father for my knowledge of the Beatles and/Members!
I’m a Beetles fan BUT, George Harrison and Paul McCarthy’s solo work far surpassed this hits the Beetles produced. George’s writings were able to soar when he went solo! And imagine, this was a huge radio hit! Hallelujah!
This is the first time I have listened to your channel and now I know why you're addictive! Yes, the music is great but you have "IT" your personality is great and you are so opened to all music! Another great thing is you listen to the entire song and don't interrupt with your opinions! GREAT JOB! ALREADY A FAN! 🙂🙂
In the lawsuit for copyright infringement George said that he in fact wanted to create something that sounded like "Oh Happy Day," so you definitely got that right. I think he lost the lawsuit (his song was too much like "He's So Fine"), but anyway, soon after he bought the company that owned that particular copyright! Then he moved on to funding "The Life of Brian." A quite amazing man (like his fellow Beatles).
George was a spiritual person and was into Krishna then grew older and started a band called the Traveling Willberrys with Tom Petty and Roy Orbison. You need to find their songs. Then he tragically got cancer and passed away. He wrote some giant Beatles songs.
George was and is my favorite Beatle and MY SWEET LORD is just one of my favorite. Now whether he “stole” the sound or not, it is a classic song that will be forever played and we will forever listen to it. RIP George with your sweet lord
The entire solo album by George Harrison, All Things Must Pass, is an incredible double album released right after the Beatles broke up. It included lots of material he wrote over the years with the Beatles that they didn’t use, plus some new material. It really showcased how his songwriting matured.
FYI, All Things Must Pass was a triple album, three full sized LP's. One of them was all instrumental called "Apple Jam" as the numbers were basically jam sessions.
Olivia Harrison was noted as saying after his death " All his life, all George wanted to was to touch the face of God." she also went on to say that the morning he died, when he stopped breathing, a light filled the entire room; and that's how she is sure he made it. So you see, no matter what he is called, or called upon......God is God. Praise God for all life, but I thank him for George's life.
The guitar you hear at the beginning of the song is played by a man named Pete Ham from the band Badfinger. They were signed to the Beatles record label, Apple Records. Their story is truly tragic but they made some absolutely stellar music. If you get a chance I'd recommend their songs Day After Day, No Matter What, and Baby Blue. Their first hit, Come And Get It, was written for them by Paul McCartney.
The song even repeats Hare Krishna. But depending on what conclusions someone comes to when studying theology... sometimes they come to the conclusion that the same one God is the center of all the major religions. The Abrahamic faiths are suppose to have the same God, and some say all religions do
@@watcherwlc53 good observation watcher, in Awaiting on You All he confirms his belief in Jesus as a higher power, so he very well may have been part Christian. Very interesting!
@@joshpauley289 He was always a part of the Krishna Consciousness movement, which allows any manifestation of God. God is the same higher being, regardless of what we name it and also regardless of what prophet it’s preached in the name of. :-)
@@joshpauley289 ... Sadly, he wasn’t a christian... When he died, he had his ashes spread in the Ganges and Yumuma rivers in India in a private ceremony in Hindu tradition.
George Harrison had asked keyboardist, Billy Preston, how a gospel song is written and they talked about "Oh Happy Day". Yes, the influence came from that song. He was born a Catholic and as an adult studied Indian religion. Harrison was covering all the bases with this song both Christian & Indian beliefs.
Hey MRM! Yeah, after you mentioned about "Oh Happy Days", I totally hear that now...same vibe to it. Love both this song and "Oh Happy Days" now I know why HAHAHAHA, same feel to it! :D
Hari Bol George. Hare Krishna. This freaking song was number 1 in Britain. He was a lifelong Krishna bhakti. Love to watch reactions, he starts in with the allelujah and moves to the mahamantra. Chant and be happy.
George was my favorite Beatle also. This is a favorite song of mine. "While my Guitar Gently Weeps" is my favorite of his with the Beatles. He followed a similar spiritual track, following the Love of the Divine in all religions. I was in Jr High when this came out and I was really exploring spiritually, so it fit very well with me then as it does now.
You have to appreciate that with all the fame and money that came to him with the Beatles, Harrison was always searching for something greater than himself.
A Masterpiece! Enough said! This could get played all day and never get tiresome! Thankfully Harrison wasn't put off doing this by the criticism the Beatles got for declaring they were more famous than Jesus!
I'm using it when I need to mediate but don't have time for it. When they get into the chorus where they list the gurus, I'm usually totally in it and time flies by. Just walked home from doing the groceries having this song on repeat.
This is another song we sang in church during the Vietnam War. My dad used to take me to church - all dressed up in his Air Force uniform. Lovely memories.
Don't heve to imagine - that was in my time. What was I doing? Just enjoying the music. This wasn't one of my favorites, but I liked it. Still do. Great response on your part.
George’s talent was overshadowed by the powerhouse of Lennon-McCartney. He was the best guitarist of the group and wrote many beautiful songs. A lovely soul
right on!
He absolutely NEEDED the breakup more than the others. It gave him the chance to prove he was as good, if not better than they were.
The spiritual bohemian soul of George R.I.P
He's with his sweet lord
George was never overshadowed he was genius 👏
George was a very spiritual person. He was born basically into an Irish Catholic family environment. He'd heard Indian music during the filming of 'Help' while with the Beatles and became entranced. It felt very familiar to him. He purchased a sitar, found a sitar teacher (Ravi Shankar - one of the best in the world and also the father of Norah Jones). This brought him closer to Hinduism and he adopted that as his religion, more or less. While with the Beatles he managed to incorporate Indian instruments and philosophies in their catalog. When the Beatles broke up, he populated a lot of his early solo work with his perception of Hinduism and God. Apparently he would also take any opportunity to talk at length to fellow musicians about religion earning him the nickname 'His Lectureship'. After 'All Things Must Pass', his solo output began to get very heavy into his philosophies which did put some people off who could no longer relate to what he was saying. He even went on tour and would give impromptu sermons to his audiences who only wanted to his hits. At one show, the audience were audibly annoyed whereupon George chastised them by saying he would rather die for Indian music than rock-and-roll. To his credit though, he stuck with it throughout his life.
As for the song, somebody else already mentioned the similarity to the Chiffons' 'He's So Fine'. It is. As for production it should be noted that ALL of the background singers are George through multiple overdubs. He liked to do that for some reason. Also the song is a kind of statement intended to convey his thinking that God is still God no matter what and to abandon secularism, thus the transition in the song from hallelujah to Hare Krsna.
I honestly cannot say I had a favorite Beatle, since I adored them all for their own personalities and talents. But there was just something about George Harrison’s voice that has always been so relaxing to me. And one of my favorite Beatles’ songs, if not my favorite in general, was sung by George, and that was “Something”. But this song, I remember my dad playing on the guitar in our living room when I was a little girl, so it’s very special to me because of that. RIP Mr Harrison.
I agree, along with Here Comes the Sun.
That is what back then was referred to as "Four- headed monster" by Mick Jagger. He saw their collective charisma and how they reflected each other.
@@libbykemp4837 While my guitar gently weeps with Jeff Lynn, Tom Petty, Eric Clapton, Prince and others is absolutely phenomenal. One of my favorite versions of that song. Something is my favorite all time Beatles song. I also love all the Travelling Wilbury's songs. That was Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty, George Harrison, Roy Orbison, and Bob Dylan. Greatest Super Group ever.
Even Frank Sinatra said that Something was the most beautiful song that he had ever heard.
Agreed!!!
One of the most beautiful songs of my life. I have never, ever got tired of hearing it. George was a follower of Eastern philosophy, so it’s not surprising that the ending verses called on Hare Krishna. It doesn’t matter who ones prays to. What matters is that you have faith in a higher power to pray to. I myself have been extremely spiritual my whole life since I was a little girl. I was 10 years old when this song came out and was drawn to it like a moth to light. While I had an extremely hard childhood, this song just reminded me that I was extremely lucky to have a life at all. I knew if I needed to talk to someone my sweet Lord would be there to listen. That’s how my 10 year old mind took the meaning of the song to be. I can’t say I’ve changed my mind on the meaning of this song. I know, even now, if I have to talk to someone, he will still listen without judging.
Sadly, in the end it will matter who you pray to.
I loved George Harrison’s music. Having said that, it DOES and WILL matter who you pray to. JESUS is the King of Kings and Lord of lords.
Philippians 2:10-11 King James Version (KJV)
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
George Harrison was such a beautiful man. May his soul forever Rest In Peace.
George was a student of eastern philosophy, he was a humanitarian. He was responsible for the first benifit concert, the concert for Bangladesh. I highly recommend it. Alot of the photos shown in the video where from that era... ps George was my favorite also
I saw a documentary after he had passed. He was so spiritual and peaceful. His wife said when he was passing and had finally passed, she said he was surrounded by a white glow. ✌❤
Anyone who knew George said that he was a loving man who had a deep faith. His wife was with him when he died and she said that at the moment of his passing the room lit up. Rip George.
George was an old soul, the B side to this single "Isn't it a Pity" is fitting for our days.
Merle Haggard's 'Are The Good Times Really Over 'is another one very fitting for our day. Take care my friend.
Just going to put this here. Thank you's to the reactors. I really like/love so many of my brothers and sisters who bring us the reactions. Love, love, love. 80 years young this coming January.
George claimed he was inspired by "Oh Happy Day" when writing My Sweet Lord.
He became embroiled in a plagiarism suit from the publishers of "He's So Fine", but that shouldn't detract from the brilliance of a wonderful recording.
One of George Harrison's quotes when asked about the names of the Lord & God he used in his lyrics of this song, was “It does not matter what you call Him, just call Him” That quote helped me ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Another Quote, Spirituality does not come from organized religions, it comes from the search within ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Au contrarie. It does matter what name Yahweh is called. Don’t be mislead. That’s the way of Buda and the rest, believing they can be their own god.
I took it to mean George was presented with all these gurus and such, and his response was always, "The Lord". He took their inspiration, and made it his own. He didn't disagree with them, or their views. Instead, he made their views his own, and chalked it all up to God. What a beautiful take on a different culture.
Gotta love George Harrison. 💕
He actually said both Hallelujah *and* Hare Krishna. I think his point was that it doesn't matter the name one uses. I remember when the song came out. At the time, there were Hare Krishna people on just about any downtown street corner handing out books with beautiful artwork, and very willing to have a conversation about it all.
"It doesnt matter the name one uses" is a lie. "Krishna" means "Dark", or "Black" in Sanskrit, he is a destroyer, "Now I am become Death, a destroyer of worlds", sound familiar?
@@timorean320 It's easy to take things out of context. To the best of my knowledge, Krishna is one aspect of Hinduism's holy trinity (along with Shiva and Brahma). Each has a role to play. In the Jewish and later the Christian faiths, God himself plays the role of Destoyer when this serves creation in some way (according to doctrine, anyway), e.g. the flood, Sodom and Gomorrah, the coming "Armageddon" promised by some sects of Christianity, etc. And more subtly but still significantly, Jesus himself brought about an end to the burdensome contract the Jews had with God in the form of the Mosaic Law. This opened the way for people of any nationality to have a relationship with God, not just the Jews (at least in the context Jesus presented him.) So destruction isn't in and of itself a negative thing. It is one facet of life and just as valid as others such as creativity and stability. Most of the major religions recognise this somewhere in their doctrine. I think it's a great shame to cherry pick one thing out of context from an entire belief system rich in valuable symbolism and use it to reject the whole thing out of hand. What I take from this song is George Harrison's perspective that whatever form the divine takes for you, the need for some kind of spiritual nourishment is universal.
*Edit: My bad, Vishnu is the 3rd part of the Hindu trinity (Krishna is one of his avatars) and it is Shiva who represents primordial destruction. Whatever shape and face the principle of Destruction wears in any symbolic system though, the point stands.
@@yummyirl "And no marvel, for even Satan can appear as an Angel of light." Why did God flood the earth? I'm guessing you think because of men, which is partly incorrect. It was because of the Fallen Angel's (Nephiliam) Gen 6 states "The sons of God, saw the daughters of men were beautiful, and took them as wives that they chose." Satan knew the Savior had to come through the bloodline of men, so the Nephiliam contaminated it, hence why Noah was chosen, as his family did not mix with them. "Noah was a just man, perfect in his generations" (Geneology). I see a world full of Spiritual darkness, and many are lied to, and deceived into believing untruths. There are 5 "Hidden Dynasties" Satan works through. Entertainment, Education, Finance, Politics, Religion, and unless you have not been paying attention, it's easy to see mankind is slipping into a Dark time. "Nobody comes to the Father, but through me", please learn, remember, practice this, your salvation depends on it, and you are the only one who can do anything about that, its YOUR responsibility. Dont be decieved. While there may be some aspects of all the world's religions that have "valuble" lessons, there is only 1 true God.
Tim Orean I agree with you Tim! 👍
The back up vocals also throw in a little Dali Lama so Buddhism is also tossed into the mix.
One of my favorite songs of all time. Never liked the Beatles but loved George Harrison. Outstanding talent. RIP!
My guitar gently weeps .. tribute with his son, Prince, Paul McCartney ,Tom Petty and 8+ HOF musicians
Yesss!!
The original is better. Prince’s ego gets in the way at the end. Danny Harrison thought it was over the top.
Prince and Danhi Harrison and Prince are having a excellent time.
@@edditor Prince high jack the guitar solo thats why the others act like they did..they didn't know what the heck was going on..it was said Tom Petty was furious
@@edditor do you have an article name? Link? Never heard him say that.
You've got a good ear. George Harrison admitted that he wanted the chorus in "My Sweet Lord" to sound like "Oh Happy Day." He wanted MSL to sound like a spiritual praising the "Lord" with "Halleluah" and then surpring everyone with "Hare Krishna" because to George it was one and the same god.
As I see it, since he song both "hallelujah" and "krishna", it sounds like he song to the Lord. And the Lord, in his mind, was beyond the particular religion's definiton of Him.
Lovely George, my favourite Beatle❤️💕
Remember, the Beatles spent time in India, delving into the spirituality of the locals and later utilizing sitar (thanks to Ravi Shankar) in several of their songs.
I was between high school and Vietnam when this song was getting radio air-play. Loved the vibe, but was uneasy about the Krishna thing. Since there was no internet and I was too busy chasing girls to go to the library, I've held the song 'under suspicion' all these intervening years. Thanks, Ty, for adding some context to the dilemma! I learn something from you with each new video. At this pace, I'll die a wise man!
George became my favorite Beatle , his death brought me great sorrow . He was the
First person to do a large benefit concert . The concert for Bangladesh . His worry was who will play guitar in the band . He had invited Clapton , and he did show up , but later than expected . His music , and generosity moved me . What else can an entertainer do ?
Love this one!!! George Harrison - RIP - great spirit to his music
Believe it or not, George Harrison got in trouble for this song. It was said that he stole the melody from the Chiffon's "He's so fine." I think Harrison had to pay them. Not sure.
BEATLES MINUTE: "My Sweet Lord" vs. "He's So Fine"
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@Bill McKay I hear it, but I'm one of those people who can pick out pieces from songs and relate it to others. The first time I heard this song I remember saying it just He's So Fine, but slower. He even said himself that he thought he came up with something new but he heard so much music that he hadn't realised it was already written.
@Bill McKay It was judged that Harrison subconsciously used the melody line of "He's So Fine" and he had to pay for it. However, since Allen Klein who was George Harrison's manager at the time of the recording of "My Sweet Lord" later bought the publishing of "He's So Fine" after Harrison terminated him. The court declared Klein was unlawfully interfering, Klein was getting paid as Harrison 's manager and suing him at the same time for "My Sweet Lord" . As a result the court declared Harrison paid enough and awarded Harrison the publishing ownership of "He So Fine" in the United States. So George Harrison, now his Estate, owns both the publishing rights of "My Sweet Lord" and "He's So Fine".
I think he paid 13million. The singers on other record felt bad and gave back money or royalties I think. Also Harrison brought the right back or even the publishing company so owns it.......I think as I read something a while back.
There is no doubt about it-he blatantly ripped it off. Whether subconsciously or deliberately.
Such a beautiful song. George was the quiet Beatle but none the worse for that - a spiritual, talented man and much loved.
He was had converted to Hinduism. But to make it inclusive he was saying Alleluia for Christians,Hare Krishna for Hindus,etc.
All Things Must Pass. Is another great tune of George's.
Mr. Harrison was always my favorite Beatle. He made movies too and a British comedy group called Monty Python partnered with Harrison and filmed Monty Python and the Holy Grail which is another comedy that I recommend. Matter of fact, I may go and watch it right now....... :D (George was the tallest.)
The Beatles studied with a Guru and embraced Hinduism. Especially John Lennon.
And Life of Brian!
@@JustMe-vk4fn maharishi
One of the Pythons (I think Eric Idle, but not sure) said that George wanted to finance one of their films, I believe it was Life of Brian. It was a lot of money, and Idle asked him why he would take the chance and George simply said, "I want to see it".
The photo of George in the rainboots looks just like The Gumbys from Monty Pythons flying circus.
It took George a long time but he is now with the Lord! God Bless George Harrison you will always be loved
There was an incredible feeling and sense of wonder in the air when this came out, and I'm sure most people were feeling it. To hear the song now, it's not quite the same experience. Imagine hearing this on the radio every day for years. A song is different when it's on the radio, because you know thousands of other people are listening at the same time. It really comes alive. What an incredible time it was. I'm a thousand percent sure George Harrison is not resting in peace in Heaven, he's dancing in Joy at the feet of the Lord every moment.
Thank you George🌅🙏😭🌟🙏🤗✌️
George had travelled the path of Peace, Love, Enlightenment, on his journey he touched so many lives..He had the idea that no matter who you believed in as long as you followed that path showing Love etc you have found your God..many today need to seek that path and find that peace and understanding for their fellow human and SHOW IT BY ACTION. I enjoyed listening to this particular song while sitting on my deck watching the ocean ..always took me to a peaceful place to think
Keep Safe Keep Strong My Dear Friend
He looked like Jesus when this song was released in the early 70's. Great song! RIP George
I was just thinking the same thing. He looks like Jesus🌷💕
"All Things Must Pass" was the best post-Beatle album by far. Harrison was a very spiritual and humble soul, and it's so evident in his songwriting.
It was a wonderful album, but it was a triple album. And this was a lot at the time, as few albums were triples. Triples cost a lot to make. Also, they had to be packed in an actual box, not an album sleeve. Many complained that it was too expensive. Others claimed that there was only enough good music on it to make it a double album. Also, the Beatles had only broken up a year earlier and the ex-Beatles were judged by a standard that was probably unrealistically high. The public wanted every song or album from an ex-Beatle to sound Beatle-esque. Not all the songs on this album could have been top 40 hits. But many were quite good. Check out "Apple Scruffs," "Wah-Wah" "Beware of Darkness" "Awaiting on you all" "Behind that locked door" "Isn't it a pity" and a cover of Bob Dylan's "If not for you."
Thank you MRM. This is such a beautiful song. Loved it got many years.
George was the tall one. Also one of the most accomplished guitar player of all time.
Give him his props for his work to put together the "Concert for Bangladesh." Made one hell of an album .
My impression of George is , it's not the name you pray to, it's that you pray. It feeds the soul.😁
It's important to make sure what your soul is being fed is healthy, just like your physical body. We figure that out by knowing the source of where that 'food' comes from. Anybody, good & bad, can feed you.
Paul was the tallest.
Yeah sure, he was sued for it sounding like "He's so fine" and had to pay. But the fact of the matter is there are hundreds of songs, that sound like that. He intended to sound like a gospel song, so he could put the Krishna chant into a traditional gospel setting. That's the unique thing about it. He should never have been sued because you can't copyright a chord progression, especially one that's been used so many times. And the melody is so common that many artists could sue each other, and it would become one big sue-fest. My Sweet Lord was number one in the charts across the world, including UK and US during 1970-71 - I love the entire album - All Things Must Pass.
RIP George
Love the guitar. I always really liked George he didn't trip on his ego like Lennon and McCartney
When they first came out, I was 12 and I swore I was going to marry George Harrison!!! Sadly it didn't happen, still is my favorite Beatle,🤗🤗🤗♥️♥️♥️
Love your show and much respect. Pray for Liberty and freedom for ALL Our Progeny, regardless one's hue. Support the First Amendment auditor movement, while here on earth. Peace. Be well, to you and yours~ 🔦 💡 📜 📸 🧐 🙏🏻 I'm 70, btw
I was a kid when this song was new...just starting to listen to music seriously. I got the album and really listened to it and it helped shaped my appreciation of music. The Beatles were a huge influence on me as well as Dylan, the Band and stuff like that.
Such a beautiful song. I know my grandfather that past sent it to me and every time I listen I feel clarity and at peace with my heart. Glad you found the song.
George Harrison was a very spiritual person. When The Beatles went to India in 1966, it was George who was leading them all to go. From that time he immersed himself in the Hindu religion and lived the rest of his life studying the Hindu philosophy. That is one of the things that made The Beatles great. They each had a different personality and thoughts, and when they came together, it made them something special that over fifty years later, people still cannot get enough of them. I love The Beatles, and will enjoy their music for the rest of my life.
George Harrison's take is a beautiful hymn to divinity and the divine in the Beloved multiracial Community. Yes, Harrison WAS shouting out to the Edwin Hawkin's Oh, Happy Day--AND the prophetic Bob Marley's One World conceptualizing, of and to which Harrison was well aware and deeply committed. As a Boomer, I remember first hearing the song when I was all of twelve; my group of friends were heartbroken with the Beatles break-up, but this song's great lead guitar solo, the vocals (George double tracked all of the background harmonies), and multicultural themes meant to us that the individual Beatles, especially George and John, would carry on The Word, along with the likes of Marley, Gaye, Wonder, and later titans like Prince, Outkast, Mary Blige, you know, the Geniuses for the Ages.
Final personal note: The Beatles inspired my brother and I to become professional musicians, which we remain today, and for me to also take my degrees in History, with a commitment to deconstructing racist structures and myths. Great art, "high" and "popular," opens eyes, minds, changes views, changes worlds.
As a guitarist, I will have abiding connection with and feeling about Harrison's work, but there is something else, as well, too.
I'm a Northern English-Latinx biracial. Harrison, a Northern Englishman, was married to Olivia Trinidad, a Mexican-American immigrant daughter from East LA. Their son, Dhani, is an insightful, interesting musician-thinker in his own right. And when I see him, even after all my years on this planet, there is some sense of, well, representation, some intimate sense of reflection: Dhani looks and sounds like me and my brothers. Let's just say that this song, pretty much all of Harrison's songs, and Harrison's life and legacy, PERSONAL and ARTISTIC, resonates pretty deeply for me and my family.
I like the concert for George version when Billy Preston sang it. He did that song justice
I agree.
I Love Billy Preston and I really love that version. That whole concert was beautiful.
Cheers from Canada.
That was off the hook! He should react to that.
George Harrison was so underrated he wrote some of the most beautiful songs ever R.I.P George
MRM I just read a lot of comments about George Harrison and I've just gotta say...After all the disturbing things my mind has been filled with the last few days let us reason together and give the man a break. The man I believed him to be maybe didn't have to be sued if he was in the wrong. As for Hinduism if I'm not mistaken teaches peace to and for themselves and mankind. For those who treat us with respect let us respect them also. I believe we everyone should reach out to each other with understanding and love each other regardless of our differences. Love makes the world go around. Let us be a kinder and gentler nation. That was a quote but I forgot where I heard it. ❤✌to one and all. Good night and sweet dreams to all.
He was letting us know that your path to God has many roads that leads to the same creator. It makes me cry everytime goes directly to my spirit.
All four of the Beatles were attractive and talented in different ways. Paul was "the cute one" who had a knack for writing catchy, singable, radio-friendly tunes, John was the intellectual who liked to play with the rules of writing songs, George was "the quiet one" but he was spiritual and had just as much of a wicked sense of humor as the others, and Ringo was the lovable guy with the puppy dog face who was actually a badass on the drums.
George was a man of not many words but his voice said it all....awesome
George was a humble man who loved all. He once said instead of spending all our money fighting, we should spend on helping each other. Life is short. Thanks God for so much.
I recall reading this particular track raises your vibration to the highest frequency!
George said that "Oh happy day" inspired this song. Great pick up by you my friend. You have a great ear.
The oh happy day association is right on. It is very close in form and Melody. And he blended hallelujah (praise Jehovah) and hari Krishna.
i never noticed the similarity to 'oh happy day' until you pointed it out.
i first heard this on the radio in the early 70's, and immediately noticed the hare krishna chorus.
i was brought up in church with a solid understanding of the bible, so an alarm bell went off in my head when i heard it.
even at 9 years old, i was keen enough to think, "that was sneaky! he put a pagan meaning in there, and disguised it to sound like a gospel song!"
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my dad worked with a follower of hare krishna.
he was a nice guy, but i felt sorry for him because i felt that he was on the wrong path.
you're probably too young to remember it, but there was a time in america when the HK's would hang out in airports in orange robes, singing, beating tambourines, and recruiting new members.
people used to joke about them.
HK's were a pop culture phenomenon at the time.
it was mostly driven by the beatles' (especially george's) exploration of eastern mysticism.
Yes! Good catch! He sneaks it in. The Beatles were into Eastern mysticism. This was not about Jesus.
Good catch! I saw in an interview GH even admitted to sneaking that Krishna in at the end and that by then it was too late people would be hooked and singing along. I used to think I liked this song but after that I never looked at it the same! Good for you to notice that immediately! God bless you and thanks for your comment 💯 spot on!! 👍
On this same album is a song called "awaiting on you all". It's a great take on that it doesn't matter who you are. The lord is waiting on you all.
grew up listening to this song loved it then and still do
Hitting like before I watch. One of the songs I listen to often...esp if I wake up pissy, I have to listen!!! It always makes feel much better! Also reminds me of being a kid in my room blasting my stereo n dancing around.💜🎶💜🎶💜🎶💜🎶💜
Just the kind of song we need now. Bringing people together! Krishna aka Jesus!
I cried when he died. I thought of this song and said George Meet God! I think George was so underrated.
My mom was a huge Beatles fan and I always heard Beatles music and the new music of former Beatles, throughout my childhood in the 1970s.
One of my favourite songs, it is just beautiful.
Not religious but i love this song because i feel it is a pure show of faith
Thanks for listening. Harrison is a great talent. Hope to see more of this.
This concert was for the people of Bangladesh. He said that Oh Happy Days was his inspiration for setting out to create the same feeling. All About The Lord
George was, is, and always will be my favorite Beatle.
A song by George Harrison, released in November 1970 on his triple album All Things Must Pass. It was also released as a single, Harrison's first as a solo artist, and topped charts worldwide; it was the biggest-selling single of 1971 in the UK. In America and Britain, the song was the first number-one single by an ex-Beatle. One of my Favorites! I thank my Father for my knowledge of the Beatles and/Members!
we all have our own path to take. I hope George and the rest of us find what we are looking for.
A talented spiritual man!
I’m a Beetles fan BUT, George Harrison and Paul McCarthy’s solo work far surpassed this hits the Beetles produced.
George’s writings were able to soar when he went solo! And imagine, this was a huge radio hit! Hallelujah!
It's a Classic .... Unforgettable in every way .....
This is the first time I have listened to your channel and now I know why you're addictive! Yes, the music is great but you have "IT" your personality is great and you are so opened to all music! Another great thing is you listen to the entire song and don't interrupt with your opinions! GREAT JOB! ALREADY A FAN! 🙂🙂
In the lawsuit for copyright infringement George said that he in fact wanted to create something that sounded like "Oh Happy Day," so you definitely got that right. I think he lost the lawsuit (his song was too much like "He's So Fine"), but anyway, soon after he bought the company that owned that particular copyright! Then he moved on to funding "The Life of Brian." A quite amazing man (like his fellow Beatles).
George had said that he wanted to write a song like "Oh Happy Day" - you have great ears!!!
George was a spiritual person and was into Krishna then grew older and started a band called the Traveling Willberrys with Tom Petty and Roy Orbison. You need to find their songs. Then he tragically got cancer and passed away. He wrote some giant Beatles songs.
George was and is my favorite Beatle and MY SWEET LORD is just one of my favorite. Now whether he “stole” the sound or not, it is a classic song that will be forever played and we will forever listen to it. RIP George with your sweet lord
The entire solo album by George Harrison, All Things Must Pass, is an incredible double album released right after the Beatles broke up. It included lots of material he wrote over the years with the Beatles that they didn’t use, plus some new material. It really showcased how his songwriting matured.
FYI, All Things Must Pass was a triple album, three full sized LP's. One of them was all instrumental called "Apple Jam" as the numbers were basically jam sessions.
Olivia Harrison was noted as saying after his death " All his life, all George wanted to was to touch the face of God." she also went on to say that the morning he died, when he stopped breathing, a light filled the entire room; and that's how she is sure he made it. So you see, no matter what he is called, or called upon......God is God. Praise God for all life, but I thank him for George's life.
I miss George Harrison
The guitar you hear at the beginning of the song is played by a man named Pete Ham from the band Badfinger. They were signed to the Beatles record label, Apple Records. Their story is truly tragic but they made some absolutely stellar music. If you get a chance I'd recommend their songs Day After Day, No Matter What, and Baby Blue. Their first hit, Come And Get It, was written for them by Paul McCartney.
I feel sad about some of the comments about this song, it is one of my favourites
Thanks for doing this song it still gives me the chills and puts me in an alternate mind space.. Isn't that the point! Namaste!
He was always my favorite Beatle, I especially liked him after he went to the Traveling Willbury,s.
I thought that my sweet Lord for him was Krishna....
It was, at least at the time.
The song even repeats Hare Krishna. But depending on what conclusions someone comes to when studying theology... sometimes they come to the conclusion that the same one God is the center of all the major religions. The Abrahamic faiths are suppose to have the same God, and some say all religions do
@@watcherwlc53 good observation watcher, in Awaiting on You All he confirms his belief in Jesus as a higher power, so he very well may have been part Christian. Very interesting!
@@joshpauley289 He was always a part of the Krishna Consciousness movement, which allows any manifestation of God. God is the same higher being, regardless of what we name it and also regardless of what prophet it’s preached in the name of. :-)
@@joshpauley289 ... Sadly, he wasn’t a christian... When he died, he had his ashes spread in the Ganges and Yumuma rivers in India in a private ceremony in Hindu tradition.
Una delle più belle canzoni, sempre piacevole ed attuale!!! Grazie per avercela riproposta! Buona vita ciao ciao da Verona Italia 🌈🙏🌈😜🇮🇹
George Harrison had asked keyboardist, Billy Preston, how a gospel song is written and they talked about "Oh Happy Day". Yes, the influence came from that song. He was born a Catholic and as an adult studied Indian religion. Harrison was covering all the bases with this song both Christian & Indian beliefs.
Hey MRM! Yeah, after you mentioned about "Oh Happy Days", I totally hear that now...same vibe to it. Love both this song and "Oh Happy Days" now I know why HAHAHAHA, same feel to it! :D
Hari Bol George. Hare Krishna. This freaking song was number 1 in Britain. He was a lifelong Krishna bhakti. Love to watch reactions, he starts in with the allelujah and moves to the mahamantra. Chant and be happy.
ANY Beatles song, solo or together is a hit for the most part.
Later in life, George looked to many faiths, but loved eastern philosophy. As he once said "it doesn't matter what you call him, just call on him."
George was my favorite Beatle also. This is a favorite song of mine. "While my Guitar Gently Weeps" is my favorite of his with the Beatles. He followed a similar spiritual track, following the Love of the Divine in all religions. I was in Jr High when this came out and I was really exploring spiritually, so it fit very well with me then as it does now.
George Harrison was still writing and performing some great songs even in the 80s. Worth checking out are when we was fab and got my mind set on you.
You have to appreciate that with all the fame and money that came to him with the Beatles, Harrison was always searching for something greater than himself.
A Masterpiece! Enough said! This could get played all day and never get tiresome! Thankfully Harrison wasn't put off doing this by the criticism the Beatles got for declaring they were more famous than Jesus!
Thanks for this one. Hes one of a kind. We all are.
It was his search for a bigger answer to life. It gave him peace in the end of his life
I'm using it when I need to mediate but don't have time for it. When they get into the chorus where they list the gurus, I'm usually totally in it and time flies by. Just walked home from doing the groceries having this song on repeat.
This is another song we sang in church during the Vietnam War. My dad used to take me to church - all dressed up in his Air Force uniform. Lovely memories.
Harrisons Friend Clapton played THE LEAD guitar!
While My guitar gently weeps, Something, Here comes THE Sun.
Easy 3 of THE Beatles best 5 songs!
George was always seeking the spiritual. Yes I can see a similarity to Oh Happy Day.
Played this at my sisters funeral RIP Jo♥️
Don't heve to imagine - that was in my time. What was I doing? Just enjoying the music. This wasn't one of my favorites, but I liked it. Still do. Great response on your part.