How The Beatles Got THAT Tone on Let It Be | Friday Fretworks
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- The story of the guitar solo(s) on Let It Be.
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Key points:
0:00 Intro
0:09 JAM!
0:38 How many different versions?!
2:30 The solo I've always loved
2:54 George Harrison talking about Eric Clapton
3:12 The story of THAT guitar solo
3:55 The first solo
4:11 The second solo
4:29 The third solo
5:06 What's George using?
7:52 Testing the theory
8:04 1964 Epiphone Casino
8:23 1968 Pro Reverb
9:52 Dan Drive Austin Pride
10:22 Settings on the guitar
10:59 The microphone
11:30 Preamp
11:49 The amp clean
12:11 The amp with the fuzz
12:31 Volume backed off
12:46 Match E.Q Plugin
13:34 My solo in isolation
14:04 Solo Comparison - Mine vs George
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I've always loved this solo. It's one of the most distinctive guitar solos of all time. I hate when "Let it Be" comes on the radio and it's the one with the other solo.
So simple yet so effective and even iconic
I love Let it Be Naked, but I hate that it doesn't have this solo.
Yes, the album version is the good one. The single version is the rubbish one.
Me too !!
The album solo is the best guitar solo I have ever heard in my life. I have studied it so very closely, I have listened to it dozens and dozens of times. It is a master work. It has a spirituality that can't be expressed in words, a time stopping depth of soul.
Sorry for your loss
Cheers Chris that was amazing, may your Dad rest in peace
George was a brilliant player. Thanks for sharing. May your family find peace with the passing of your Father.
Yeah, he always played exactly what the song needed.
That " Magic " of the Beatles was always knowing what sound they wanted to make and it all works so well, with limited technology. This is creative loss in so much modern music. Tons of choices and all you have to do is make up your mind and choose.
Chris, I do know what you're going thru at present. The Most I can do is Pray. That you will receive exactly what you need, when you need it.
Love heals - stevie
I remember when I first heard this guitar solo as a kid I was blown away about how much it sounded different than most any other Beatles guitar solo. Clearly, Eric‘s influence was shining through and if you ask me, it’s George’s best solo ever.
I heard it first time 1976
Reminds me more of the Band. Clapton hadn’t done Layla at this point
Dig a pony guitar solo is amazing
@@subg8858 yeah, I could see that. But Clapton had already played the solo for while my guitar gently weeps.
For me, it's George's guitar solo works on "Till there was you" and "Here comes the sun"
The unbelievable humility of George Harrison to say, at the apex of his career, with camera’s rolling, that he’s not “good at” sustaining a lead. I think his humble nature was his super power.
Great point. I never thought of it that way.
He was best mates with Clapton. That's not good for a guitarist's self esteem;)
He was being descriptive of his own style (and what it wasn't). He was good at the concise pop solo. He wasn't a jam band, noodling-type, or even blues player. That's why he didn't heavily feature his guitar playing in the seventies when the latter styles came more into fashion. Even in the late sixties, around te time of Hendrix emeging on the scene, he moved away from the instument (e.g. bringing in Clapton for "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," a solo totally not in his style).
I wouldn’t call that “unbelievable humility”, I’d call it being honest with oneself, and not having a selfish, all about ‘me’ outlook, as is so prevalent today.
There’s nothing worse than a guitarist who thinks he’s great, and everyone but himself cringes when he plays. This scenario is more common today than ever. Even the hackers think they’re the greatest players these days. Just look at UA-cam videos! “Instruction” video after video where they’re playing songs wrong while supposedly “teaching”. And the worst of it is most UA-cam “teachers” have never been properly taught themselves. Yet they feel so great about their playing ability, they actually feel qualified to “teach”! All be it incorrectly.
No, I think this has nothing to do with humility (see the part where he storms out and says they need Clapton not him, which is clearly a disingenuous read on the situation). His parts traditionally are laboriously poured over, and he’s contrasting that with Clapton’s ability to improvise…Harrison, for all his clout as a guitarist, was never an improviser.
So sorry for your loss, Chris. Makes me feel terrible. Lots of strength.
I've never seen such a great guitar player move the neck so much. It's crazy! So unique.
IMO this is one of the greatest solos ever recorded. George was an underrated guitarist.
I agree. The emphasis these days seems to be on shredding. Not that shredding isn't a valuable skill. In fact, many classical musicians and composers were shredders. But speed is not always the thing which helps expression and sometimes actually stymies expression. The fact that most young aspiring guitarists seem to gravitate to metal shredding more than to appreciate the beauty of simplicity which often takes as much genius to produce as high energy onslaughts of notes.
And, Chris, you have my sincere sympathy for your loss. I love your style and insights.
yeah george should be on anyones top 5 list, he was so good at guitar
@@spaghettisauce445not even close 😂
I feel your loss, my wife passed away a couple of months ago and I'm still numb. Great clip, you played the solos beautifully - I'm no musician, but I've known and loved this music since it first came out, and you were great. Best wishes to you Chris.
Peter Jackson's film had a stunning moment for me, that was when Paul came into the studio and started randomly hammering out things on his bass looking for an inspiring riff ... and then out came Get Back. George & John realize some gold nugget is coming and their ears perk up. John then shows up later and immediately jumps in. Truly an epic moment caught on film. I think you nailed the tone for Let It Be, nice! Very sorry to hear of your loss Chris.
Yes loved it. It was like watching them panning for gold. Knowing what they were about to find.
Before Peter Jackson resurrected the dead from those let it be 16 mm very low resolution film he was approached would you like to get involved in a completely artificial intelligence project and he said I’m on board the reason the movie was never released because it showed them in their final days of hating The Paul McCartney character and he didn’t want people seeing how horrible they really got along let it be showed them in the best possible light they could get out of the film that was a shot were used ,the other stuff was not salvageable everything people saw on Disney’s get back series was artificial intelligence none of it happened it was all artificial intelligence fabricated it never happened re-creating a false history they want to have the Beatles as some kind of iconic legend I know for a fact because I know people involved going back to the days when they were created going back to when they were sent to Germany to learn how to play four chords on the guitar Chuck Berry songs they continued to play until Final tour in August 1966 they didn’t play anything off of revolver rubber soul, people want to believe what they wanna believe they wanna believe the Cinderella story of the Beatles. they we’re a vocal group as the first album stated
@@davidwilley3609enough people were working alongside the Beatles are still around and can recall those days would know immediately if anything were faked.
These loon nutcase conspiracy theories come from people who are so negative in their personality that they are only interested in trouble. I feel sad for them.
@@davidwilley3609bro!! Thank you!! I'm glad you know about the Beatles psy-op. I hate that people think they're such an innovative, and great band. But they didn't actually do any of it 😅
@@davidwilley3609 Uhhh...wow...I hope the lithium has started working, mate.
Sorry for your loss Chris, I hope I can be as inspiring to my kids as your dad was to you, great Friday fretworks as always
Strange how I never met Dori; yet got saddened by His passing.
Condolences Chris. Very sorry for your loss.
Great video and condolences for your loss. I'm sure your dad would be incredibly proud of the fantastic musician you are.
Really sorry for your loss. The Let It Be solo got me before I ever knew what a guitar solo was... Your version sounds identical to my ears, some incredible detective work and playing.
That was some wild ride journey into music archaeology... Your dedication and geekness is rewarded with the alchemy of admiration from this lifelong Beatles and music tech addict. Your video is... in the end... a nice tribute indeed to your good father. Congrats, and thank you both, lads... for your work in recreating a very treasured musical moment in time, of George Harrison's special gift.
My condolences as well. I hope we all get to meet again on the other side. Thank you so much for Friday Fretworks. Always puts me in a good mood for the weekend
This has always been one of my favourite solos from George, it's one of his best melodically and one of his most badass tones in my opinion so this was definitely fun to watch
Andrew, this is my favourite George solo .. it is melodically breathtakingly beautiful ...
Condolences Chris. May his memory live on for ever.
SORRY to hear you lost your dad Chris! I know EXACTLY what you're going thru! I lost mine in '21!
Brilliant! And condolences on the loss of your father.
My condolences 🙏
My condolences and thank you very much for the effort to find George's tone on Let it Be. 💝
Sorry for your loss Chris. I'm sure your dad was as down to earth and kind hearted as yourself. I will always remember how kind hearted you was when you came to play in Derby and gave your time before your gig started to try out some of my FX pedals I had designed and made.
His humble,modest demeanor is from his belief in a higher power.He was always honest,articulate.We need more like him,musically and spiritually.THANKS BEATLES !!!
Oh boy! I'm from '55. Your Dad must be so proud of you! I too was SO impressed with the guitar sound of Let It Be when I first heard it. It was really nice to watch this video ❤
Sorry for your loss Chris. My heart goes out to you, the family, and all people who loved him. Excellent video and I love the attention to detail. Thanks for sharing.
Who died? His father?
Yes.
Let me start off by offering my deepest condolences!!! I was also born in June of 1956 and actually saw the Beatles at shea Stadium 8/23/66 ,10 years old and loved every minute of it!!!! I do believe you nailed the tone,considering all the variables!!! Always enjoy your Friday videos!!! Thanks so much!!!
You were at Shea?? If you've got any more details from that night, I'd love to hear!
@@everonlyallforthee You can actually see the video of that night on UA-cam.
Always loved the Naked version...George played his tele thru a newly acquired Leslie 147. You see it in the corner at their Apple Studios next to Ringo. He was seemingly obsessed with the sound as he used it for a lot of the rehearsals, including when he was leading the band thru Something.
So sorry for your loss, Chris. Warm greetings from Berlin
Sorry for your loss! I think it was a real testament to the humbleness of George when he explains his solo styles compared to EC. He accepted his limitations and worked with them.
Well, having long improv jams, with electric guitar solos, was a new thing, at least outside of the Jazz genre.
Hendrix and Pink Floyd, were also very integral, to that type of guitar soloing, in very different ways at that time.
Who died??? His father?
except Clapton is the limited musician and an even more limited person.
@@ScoDiddley
You CANNOT be serious😂
@@Jominycrocket0 overrated AF.
Very sorry for your loss, Chris.
"It scared wildlife in a 10-mile radius" 😆 I'm learning a lot from your videos; from distinctive features of certain guitars, history + background info, and observations + insights that make me go "ah" 😊🤘🏼
Sorry for your loss of your father. May he "Rest in Peace". My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. The Beatles started it all for me as a musician. You can really tell that George's lead was definitely Clapton fueled.
Great video explanation of one of my favorite solos. Sorry to hear about your father. May his memory be a blessing
Always figured it was George's red SG on Let it Be, since it sounds pretty similar to his Hey Bulldog tone (which was the SG for sure). But where you arrived at the end pretty much has me convinced!
I love playing the album version of this solo.
I was there before The Beatles and came through it all with them. I have thought of them every day since they emerged and I feel goosebumps watching these videos. But I love to see the next generations squeeze every last ounce out of the knowledge and conjecture still flying around. Thank you so much or making these videos. I saw them twice in Belfast way back then. You couldn't hear a damn thing with all the screaming - but it didn't matter! Cheers.
Condolences on your loss. What a gift it must have been for your father to see you become this light in the music community. Great video, sound was spot on.
I'm so sorry Chris, sending condolences to you and your family. Thank you for this very informative video breaking down the solo and thank you for Friday Fretworks...I always look forward to your videos. Cheers from Canada.
I think you nailed it. Well done! When you said "two solos", I initially thought you were referring to George's solo and George's outro, as the outro is as sublime as the solo, in my opinion. As far as solos go, while it's not showy it's very melodic and is right up there with the greatest. Let It Be was Paul at his vocal prime, with George and Ringo lifting the song to great heights. Sorry for your loss bro.
Nailed it lads. Always my favourite version of the solo. I would never have said it was a Casino and fuzz pedal!
On the "Let it be" song John Lennon said in his last ever interview that Paul was trying to write a song like Simon and Garfunkle's "Bridge over troubled water" Not sure what John meant because Paul wrote that song in early 1969 while S&G's came out in 1970. But some critics do notice a similarity with both songs with its quasi-gospel message and music structure.
Hope you’re doing okay, thanks for everything you do.
I’m sorry to hear about your dad. Keep up the great work with the channel and Cardinal Black.
Spot on! I can't link the website due to spam concerns (understandable), but I can confirm that George did re-record his solo on "Let It Be"with the Epiphone Casino on April 30, 1969. Great job, Thanks, and sorry to hear about your dad.
My condolences for your loss Chris…and Thanks for the breakdown here!
Sorry to hear about your Da, he must have been so proud of you
Brilliant work of scholarship on the part of someone who doesn't look like his parents were even born when 'Let It Be' came out. Bravo!
My condolences sir. You did great with your tone match. Amazing.
My Condolences to you and your family. 🙏❤️
Absolutely certain that The Beatles never imagined that all this rocket science would be applied to their music.
Sorry to hear about your father. This solo is one of my favorite classic rock solos. You nailed it. Tone mmmh!
I love George's live solo played on the recently released Take 28. Enjoyed your video.
My sincere condolences to you and your family. Fitting that this video serves as a bit of a memorial.
Really sorry for your loss, I’m sure your dad was immensely proud of you
Exhaustively researched & recreated as faithfully as possible. Sincere condolences.
Totally AWESOME!!! with as much guess work as it must have took? to come up with exactly what George Harrison was doing and the gear that he was using? you were able to so well replicate the solo that George Harrison was playing. there were so many variables that had to be considered. such as the more aggressive playing style that George Harrison was developing from his good friend Eric Clapton. quite an impressive job indeed. condolences for your loss.
My condolences. And thank you for another fine video.
It was such a great time to be alive and listen these albums coming out. Funny to meet young people that haven't really heard the Beatles catalog. Just a few songs but cant name any.
The difference I hear between the isolated George Harrison track and your creative recreation of the track is that George's guitar seems to have a more plucky pick sound against the strings. Also, there's more room ambiance in the George Harrison track and a bit more bass.
maybe because the beatles often used flatwound strings?
Also George may have had a leetle beet more sustain. Though you're 100% right about the decay, @ChrisBuckGuitar
Sounds like the casino
So sorry for your loss. 💔Yes - from what I've read (I can't remember where), George had access to and did make use of a Fuzz Face and Twin at that time. I had no idea regarding the Casino! As a Beatle tribute guy and hard-core Harrison fan, I've done the homework myself and this is one of the best breakdowns I've seen. Great job! 👏👏
One of the most tasteful solos ever!!
I would describe that "album" solo as deeply soulful and feelingful, not "biting and aggressive." George is rising to the feeling of the song as a whole. I think it's one of his very best solos. The solo on the single was meandering with little commitment. He hasn't yet found his voice in the song. It's a testament to George that he wasn't satisfied with the single solo and returned to it to deliver a beauty.
I think Richard Carpenter wanted this tone ( and got very close ) when he recorded the fuzz guitar for "Goodbye to love"
Good work CB I love this type of content
Thanks Chris! Very interesting and you got there in the end without taping the F-holes. My condolences regarding your father!
You and this channel are awesome. Respect from a middle aged guitar nerd in Colorado.
Sorry to hear about Dory! Thanks for covering the Let It Be solo. It has always been one of my top favorites.
My sincere condolences for your loss, may your father rest in peace.
Love this kind of videos that involve research and recreation, brilliant work with excellent results!
Chris my condolences on the loss of your Dad.
This was another of your wonderful analysis videos and I think you nailed it!
I'm so impressed with all the research and efforts you put into these kind of videos that you do. And how you nailed that tone at the end. So good! Thanks for these great moments Chris. This is one for the history books. Really a great job done here. Sorry to learn about your loss, my condolences. All the best, Thor.
So sorry for your loss Chris!
Another good way to find out might be to ask Paul.
If you send a link of this YT to his manager, the message might get through.
God Bless!
He played that Casino at their final concert as a touring band, and at what was effectively their last recording session before officially disbanding. It’s rather fitting.
Thank you Chris, for an amazing video on the mystery behind that indescribable/beautiful solo! It was the first solo that ever captivated me as a young teenager as it still does today. I’ve tried to emulate the solo on a video recording, which of course is nothing compared to the original and even the one you have played here. Thank you as well for providing much more info on the mystery behind the Beatles and their recordings. Long live the Beatles legacy and MORE POWER to your channel! 👊🏻😎
My sincere condolences as well on the passing of your mother.
So sorry to see that you Dad passed, I am sure he was very proud of you.
Thank you for your immensely informative and entertaining work.
Yup the secret Casino trick is turn back the volume and give a touch at the tone knob. Sorry for your loss. Thank you enjoyed this. Very nice playing..
Dory Buck, obviously a close relative, sympathy from this '58 vintage man, you got the sound beautifully Chris and thanks for taking us along.
Sincere condolences Chris to you and the family.
Great video, beautifully explained. The sound of George's guitar on the album version always blew me away. The sound is fantastic but also the arrangement perfectly suits the song. They will always be the greatest for me.
Hy Chris. Just wanted to thank you for those very carefully researched informations put together so well!
Amazing re-creation - well done. What a huge amount of work.
Excellent video. Appreciate all the your effort and research that went into this iconic song.
I'm sure your father was very proud of you, Mr. Buck. Please accept my condolences for your loss.
Sorry for your loss Chris, I lost my dad at a very early age , but he introduced me to music so that’s my memory 😌
Must have been great for you Dad to see where your at now and so so proud thoughts are with you and your Family Chris. I see your playing at the Memo I used to go in there on dance nights when I worked at Celynen North Colliery as a contractor in early 80s had some fantastic times in the Valleys I was lodging in Blackwood, hope its a great night I know it will be and a great Venue.
Sorry for your loss Chris. Thanks for the video it puts us in the ball park.
great job capturing that! and excellent playing!
So sorry for your loss and thanks for such a well researched video.
Great analysis. Spot on!👍
Bless you man thanks for sharing at this time of loss for you and yours.
Peace and Love
One interesting thing I learned is that when the Beatles, that is the three remaining Beatles, reconvened in January of 1970, that George Martin was still involved. I had thought of that at that point, they were working exclusively with Phil Spector, and that Spector was in the studio with him at that point. But I guess Spector took the tapes and did the final production on them.
One thing to note is that John and Yoko were not only on vacation in Denmark, but John had left the band for good a few months before that.
Great article Chris. Fantastic detective work and analysis. Keep 'em coming 👍
Great video as always, and very sorry for your loss
I've been chasing this tone for YEARS! You've just helped me crack the code. THANK YOU!!!!!
This was the first solo i ever learned and i absolutely love the guitar tone on the album track. Thanks for the video!
Sorry to hear about the loss of your father, condolences to you and the rest of the family. Thanks, as always for the great video.
I was sorry to hear about your loss. Thank you both for the insight this video gave us and for everything you have given us in the past.
Chris, Your insights and instincts are always interesting and rewarding. Your playing is a treat, too, and you always pay the richly deserved respect that The Beatles are due. Great stuff!
One of my favourite solos ever. Thanks for this video! And so sorry for the loss of your father
Sorry for your loss. Thank you for your great videos.