❤Mr George Harrison is and will always be missed and Loved . My favorite Beatle then John Lennon then Ringo Starr and Sir. Paul McCartney. Rest in Loving peace 🕊️🕊️ Mr. Harrison and also Mr.Lennon .❤🎉
Yes I am someone else who misses the genius G.H. of the Beatles His life 🧬 was and will always be specially missed by us all forever and a day Till the end of time . Miss missing G.H. of the Beatles and also dearly Miss J .L. John Lennon. Oh How Talented he was and is. AGenius in his own right. Beatle Lover Still.
I remember when they did him on ABC News Nightline--I was so happy it wasn't about Iraqu, I would have seen it if it was about the the lifestyles of gay walruses!
@@pattyhaley2949 To be fair, the op wrote "third", not "third best". "Third" can just as easily refer to quantity, and in that respect it's a fact that George was third.
I got this album for Christmas in 1970 from my lovely sister. Thank you sis. I'm still listening 54 years later. I know where every crack and pop is. :)
I have the same album, and the "skip" in this song was caused by my sister and I playing around and hitting the record player. Now, 50+ years later, the skip has significant meaning now that she is gone.
@@cranez006-d5l Isn't it funny as well how when you hear the song on the radio without the skip...it sounds odd to you because it didn't skip where you expected it to? ;-)
I always thought George was the most underrated of the Beatles. His songs with the group and his solo music are outstanding. They never get old. They remind me of a better time in life.
@@jallen4458 I'd say Paul and John are kinda overrated. Let's face it John is only popular because he got whacked and Paul married into wealth. Mediocre musicians in their solo careers at best! Drum and rhythm my friend are the backbone of a good band. Ringo and George!
So sorry about your Loss. Prayers, and Deepest Sympathies to you, and the Family. I cannot imagine the grief from losing your Wife. God, ♥Love, and good memories will carry you through. We will all return home one day to be reunited with our Loved ones who crossed over.
@@mikea9365 If you had been born then you might already be dead. That;s just math and statistics. Don't dwell on what you missed out on. Get out there and find something new.
Being a teen in the 70s, I listened to Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Sabbath, and other big rock bands. I spent this afternoon listening to 10cc, the Raspberries, the Babys, America, and Looking Glass. They were the great 70s bands. I know the songs by heart, and they're more unique and beautiful. And John, Paul, George, and Ringo did some of their best after they went solo.
The dancers are members of the San Francisco Ballet.The film won a competition posted by Dhani Harrison for the creation of a video for the song.Pure art.
I copied the lyrics (all credit given) onto a paper, put the paper under the windshield wiper of "her" car and asked her to marry me that night. 25 years and two kids later she told me, "It just didn't work out" (I looked at her with an look of incredulity and said, "WHAT? Were we on a 25 year DATE?!") Regardless, should I ever meet a new "her", I'll do the same ... I LOVE this song as the words are the greatest expression of love I can imagine.
About the video . . . George Harrison's widow and son, Olivia and Dhani Harrison, held an online competition in which filmmakers were invited to create a video clip for "What Is Life". The winner would receive a $5000 cash prize and have their entry become the official video for the track, appearing on the George Harrison UA-cam channel and other media platforms. In November, Olivia and Dhani selected Brandon Moore of Oakland, California, as the winner. Moore's video comprises dance interpretations by Emma Rubinowitz and Esteban Hernandez of the San Francisco Ballet, filmed in the streets and woods of the San Francisco Presidio.
People care too much for static looks, they imitate lifeless statues in photographs. She is moving - and skilled so - which I find to be more attractive than posturing
In my humble opinion, this is the most beautiful rock love song ever created. Such simple lyrics and yet so powerful! Thank you George Harrison for contributing some of the greatest rock music there is!
This is a tribute to my late wife. She was so shy and bashful. She never really had a chance to express herself, passed away from cancer halfway through our lives, but I can honestly tell you it was a heart stopping experience for me .. when she see’s me again ❤️💕♋️🖤one day closer…🙏
Ray, thank you for sharing this. I'm so sorry that you're not with your wife right now. I do hope you can live your life to the full while you're still here with us, then be with her again at the right time. 🙏🏼
Ray my friend I can honestly say to you that she has not left you and are still with you. You are just in different dimensions for awhile. Believe me I know this for a fact I am not just saying this to make you feel better. Blessings and strength from Africa.
I totally agree with you about George. I hope you find happiness and love again. This song is very inspirational, I believe, no matter how you interpret it.
Well then you only new shit music I guess. There a lot of artists and bands that have good song writing similiar to The Beatles. BUT.. What you mean is that no one can copy them. And that's true for sure :)
@@thallrudedjentstorm1756 I think the idea is that it is almost unfeasible for a band to have such varied, influential, and groundbreaking music evolving and being constantly released over a 7 year period.
@@thallrudedjentstorm1756 I’m not saying there aren’t artists and bands out there that write great songs, a lot do. But the Beatles will go on when other bands have disappeared into the background. As for shit music yeah I’ve listened to bands that produce bad music, I’ve not just spent my life listening to the Beatles, but in my opinion my above comment is true.
as a child my hands didant open (genectic disorder shorter tendons) but going mad on the beatles and starting a beatles copy band,opened my left hand playing so much,,now its my main hand,even have to mouse wrong handed,i never got the fame i wanted,but i did get the music and learnt that even song writing leads to enlightenment,since witing loves songs we try to come up with the answers and go deep into it,and the answer to love is that we came to life to give it not get our share,,the highest form of love is selflessness our children teach us that,,YNWA
Nah, it DOES. I had totally forgotten when it came out, went to look it up and just about fell over: NINETEEN SEVENTY/SEVENTY ONE!!!!! Holy cow. Yea... sounds like it could have been released today.
@@npant14 I'll second that. Why do people forever make that ridiculous statement about famous people, there was nothing underrated about George Harrison.
@@shamteal8614 Because ppl seem to forget about him. Also there were only 2 Beatles talked about all the time. I get it that George choose not to be in te lights like them. Also it might be that a lot of ppl are not realizing that they have heard songs of him, without knowing it was his song.
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My friend I'm happy to hear your still with us listening to the inspiration of life, for me anyway. I am on the tail end of survivng a nasty covid hospitalization. I'm so fortunate to have music, it's memories bittersweet. And people I love. Bless you all.☮️🕊️🤟✌️
GManAffiliateMarketing no I never heard of him before but I think he has a great future ahead of him. I love that guitar sound. He could be the next Niall from 1D
I get the art of the video. Youth wonders about the meaning of life as independence is gained (symbolized by the girl leaving home). Leaving the playground behind she ponders death in the cemetery and celebrates (not fears) its inevitable rapture. Then the inexplicable chemistry erupts as she encounters love. This is true to George Harrison's spirituality.
That is a great take on the video. The song could have been a Beatles song (instead of a solo effort), as GH wrote it while still in the Beatles! Shame it was ignored by McCartney and Lennon
"The Quiet Beatle" created the most influencial music of my life. From "Here comes the sun" to "Hear me Lord", he was on by side for a long long time ! And still is on my 69 y.o. anniversary ! R.I.P. dear soul brother.
@@gregoryclemen1870 He had the best albums of all of their solo careers . I feel like after The Beatles he got involved in the American rock culture much more than the others. He was around everyone important that came from the folk-rock surge of the late 60s.
Auditioned on the top deck of a double decker bus to John Lennon with Paul McCartney there as his recommendation. Probably the most unbelievable audition of all time in the simple but magical Beatle way. Hahaha flaming amazing.
When I first heard this four or five years ago, I thought it was from very late in his career. I was shocked to find out it was from 1970, and probably written even earlier.
This young lady so much reminds me of my late wife…she is almost the spitting image…we were married in 1971 and I lost her to cancer on Easter Sunday 2017…she loved to dance and loved the woods and fall leaves…I miss her so much and I can’t wait to see her again in Heaven…she was a fantastic mother to our two daughters and maintained a life time of charity work in our community…Terri you are so missed 💔❤️🩹💔❤️🩹…this video is a Godsend of memories that takes this old assed man back to happy times 🥹🥹🥹
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oh she is filled with such unbridled joy it is mesmerising, joi de vivre
Since George was always kept in the background while a Beatle, once they went on their own I believe that George was the best song writer of the bunch. His songs are spiritual and magic; I can listen to them over and over and love them more each time.
By his own admission, he never had a writing partner and got a late start but in my view, he was responsible for such high quality music and lyrics he eclipsed Lennon/McCartney. What a loss to lose him.
Everyone should watch The Beatles: Get Back. It's probably a masterpiece. It details how talented the individual members of the Beatles were - George included, even as the youngest. Yoko Ono didn't break up the Beatles. They broke up because they all had too much creative energy to be contained in one band. Especially after 10 years of ridiculous success.
For those of you who question the message and symbolism of this song, this song is a CELEBRATION of the "gift" of life! When she continues her dance alongside the Cemetary it is NOT meant to be disrespectful of those who have sacrificed their lives, but rather, her Dance is symbolic of FAITH in the reality of LIFE after DEATH! That LIFE TRIUMPHS over Death!!
We know what the song is about. I'd suggest that no one actually cares about the video. I'd rather see George himself perform it. The dance is nothing to do with anything. It just is what it is.
@@Beth-ve7ob "It is what it is" ??? how original you are. That's the catch phrase for when you haven't a clue. Video is another facet of the song, just like performers present to you during a live show. Go ahead and prefer a 2 dimensional piece of art. I prefer 3 myself, as do most people.
Look up on google----global truth project----click The Present. It answers all of life’s biggest questions and can turn this world right side up from the beginning of it. Nothing is more important than reading it.
He's underrated because his bandmates (apart from Ringo) and producer underrated him, and the masses followed suit like sheep. Anyone who sees how beautiful an artist this man was knows.
DrTomoculus I don’t know... He wasn’t the type of guy who sought the main rung. He sat back for years before cracking and telling his band mates he felt useless. Imagine what would have been if the Beatles never broke up! They would have had to release a six album opus of material that had built up! It’s actually glorious (in one very very limited sense) that they did break up. Look at what we have!
as is any other human born on this planet. It does not make him special. It will not save his soul. He did not know or trust in Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior. He trusted hare Krishna who is dead and in the ground. My Savior, Jesus Christ lives. He rose from the grave on the 3rd day. Happy Easter and Merry Christ mas. 🙂
News flash theres only one god but he has many faces and names no religion is better then the other when people think there god is better then someone elses thats when it all becomes dangerous how many people died in the name of Christianity. Just all around fuckin backwards like your god is my god u
No one comes even close to George - the only person who was instrumental in both the Beatles and Monty Python. Even if all he ever did was financing Life of Brian that would suffice to guarantee his place in eternity.
The glorious Jazz, Soul, Funk, Blues & Rock of the 60's, 70's will NEVER be beaten for every genre of music. Those of us who lived it knew it was a special era.
Harrison's widow and son, Olivia and Dhani Harrison, held an online competition in which filmmakers were invited to create a video clip for "What Is Life". The winner would receive a $5000 cash prize and their entry would become the official video for the track, appearing on the George Harrison UA-cam channel and other media platforms. In November, Olivia and Dhani selected Brandon Moore of Oakland, California as the winner. Moore's video comprises dance interpretations by Emma Rubinowitz and Esteban Hernandez of the San Francisco Ballet, filmed in the streets and woods of the San Francisco Presidio.
Emma Rubinowitz left San Francisco Ballet in 2019, but Esteban Hernandez still dances there as a Principle. The dancer's 'dance interpretations' were choreographed by the video's Art Director/Choreographer Dana Genshaft who was at the time a soloist at San Francisco Ballet. The video scenes are quite close to each other and are located either side of Veterans Boulevard. The actual location of each scene is - 0:06 going towards Upton Avenue 0:25 Kobbe Avenue, looking towards Upton Avenue 0:41 & 1:14 Fort Scott Community Garden, Wisser Court 1:43 & 1:48 San Francisco National Cemetery, between Main Drive and First Drive West 2:01 between the National Cemetery and Park Boulevard, with Veterans Boulevard in the background
George Harrison's was the only celebrity whose death that I really felt personally . He deserved to live a long life. I'd heard he was ill and a couple days later I got up to go work and they were playing this song on AM talk radio and I knew immediately he'd gone . I decided to blow off work and just drove through the countryside listening to George's music
i Hear ya.This is unrelated to George but similar to your feelings. I live in QLD Australia, and first I heard at work that Steve Irwin had died, and then shortly after, I was at work and heard Peter Brock died, I just walked out. Twas devasting.
Yep, with joy, and just got that call. Another precious one gone. Life without love, and being loved means nothing. Still gives the backdrop to do all one can to fill up life.
LYRICS What I feel, I can't say But my love is there for you any time of day But if it's not love that you need Then I'll try my best to make everything succeed Tell me, what is my life without your love? Tell me, who am I without you by my side? What I know, I can do If I give my love now to everyone like you But if it's not love that you need Then I'll try my best to make everything succeed Tell me, what is my life without your love? Tell me, who am I without you by my side? Tell me, what is my life without your love? Tell me, who am I without you by my side? What I feel, I can't say But my love is there for you any time of day But if it's not love that you need Then I'll try my best to make everything succeed Tell me, what is my life without your love? Tell me, who am I without you by my side? Oh, tell me, what is my life without your love? Tell me, who am I without you by my side? What is my life without your love? Tell me, who am I without you by my side? Oh, tell me, what is my life without your love?
This really is a great album. Beatles fans keep bitching about Yoko breaking up the band. .Sure, it may have been a factor. Actually, the band was doomed, anyway: George found it tiring--merely playing rhythm guitar for John and Paul. Unfortunately, George closed up--after John's murder Just imagine the tours he may have had:: Those with Dave Mason, Eric Clapton, Dylan, Lynne, Petty, Orbison, Frampton--many other legends likely would have shown up, too! Who knows?!: It would have blown everything else out of the water!
Without a doubt, George was and will always remain a musical genius. You can listen to this song on repeat and it never gets boring. Thank you God for the Genius George.
This is my favorite George Harrison solo song, and some time ago my daughter Sofia who is studying Communications told me that she had to reproduce a famous video for a class of hers. I suggested this one, and she did and she one first prize in her class. We will be forever connected through it.
““The dancer really expressed unbounded joy, and managed to capture the spirit of “What is Life” through movement, which the director captured beautifully.” ~ Olivia and Dhani Harrison
George was a wise man. He was independent and had a mind of his own. That allowed him to write and sing such good tunes, like this one. Here Come The Sun will not be matched.
The female dancer is Emma Rubinowitz Ballet Dancer from San Francisco Ballet, she looks of Russian descent. I instantly fell in love with her looks, and dancing, and this music. The Male dancer is Esteban Hernandez, his smile lights up the video, an amazing Ballet Dancer from Mexico. Both Dancers are World Class the choreographer also from San Francisco Ballet is Dana Genshaft. This video was in it to win it, the director picked first class team to express this music, making it hands down a professional high caliber video you would expect for a musician like George Harrison of legendary fame.
I'm from California originally and thought I noticed the scenery to be from around North Bay Area, especially the military cemetery in GG Park. Do you know if it was shot there?
So many people see The Beatles as John and Paul, but he had such a profound influence on that band. Most of my favorite Beatles songs are actually the ones that he wrote. Just an amazing, amazing human being.
@@bigbadbith8422 the changes he has made in my life in the past year is a lot. I only discovered George Harrison's solo work after Covid lockdown. It really helped me a lot through those tough days. I am a Hindu myself. I was an atheist for the longest time. But George Harrison made me believe in it again. Certain things he says means a lot to me. I have got a lot of answers I was loking for from George. I just wished I knew him better earlier. But I guess nothing is never too late.
I am 66 (as we're on the subject!) and well remember what George's music meant to me when I was a youngster. Beatles' numbers always recall the top deck of the school bus and the girls from the girls' grammar. Ah, the memories! At the time, here in the UK, this track -- and also George's _If Not For You_ -- seemed to be interpreted more often by Olivia Newton John than by the writer himself. She did a good job with them, I think.
I am 59, and seeing these young people dance to George Harrison's music warms my heart. I saw Mr. Harrison sing this song in 1974. A very fond memory. Can you beat George Harrison, Billy Preston and Ravi Shankar for a first concert?
Loved george first song learned to play mysweet lord met his sister and pete best attended George's memorial service in Griffith Park and when they played my sweet lord everyone cried
I love how she purposely combined youthful clumsiness along with moments of professional grace…just wonderful to watch. And the boy chase girl ending absolutely punctuated the realism, yet initial innocence of “What is Life”
I hear Ya, my friend. Music used to mean something, telling a Whole Story in about 3 minutes. I grew up with this music and was fortunate enough to have been given talent by Our Dear Lord, and was an Radio Announcer for years. A DJ
Paul & John recognized George's guitar talent IMMEDIATELY, hiring him as the LEAD guitarist when he was only 15. It took a while for them to see he had WRITING talent as well, but they DID.
George joined the Quarrymen on 6 February 1958 - he was not quite 15 (his birthday is at the end of the month). Paul recognised George's talent as a guitarist immediately and introduced him to John. George did become a superb songwriter but much later than John and Paul. John was 17 and Paul was still 15 when George joined the group
martha george was an extraordinary talent but they main reason he was hired was because he knew all the chords to a popular song of the time that john and paul hoped to play at gigs
Actually, George had a tough time getting his songs on records. He was a friend of Paul's from school and John thought he was too young to be in the band. Paul had George play some song that was considered difficult at the time and that sold Lennon. By the time the Beatles broke up, George had enough material for his first solo album. Most of what was on it were songs John and Paul weren't interested in recording
George was always the best Beatle but held back by the other two. His solo career and Travelling Willburys showed his unique talent. Always get emotional listening to him. Thanks George
Lots of symbolism in this video - Leaving home for the first time (shrouded by fog), being off balance and wondering which direction to go (middle of the street on the double yellow lines), forming an open box on her heart, letting go of our childish ways (playground), growing in the sunshine (the garden), dancing even though we are surrounded by death (running pirouette through cemetery), first love then lit by sunlight (forbidden forest), both are wearing yellow and white tops (Yellow is the symbolic meaning of optimism, idealism and hope. White is purity), etc. etc. etc. - WOW!
Mark Brontsema thanks for the analysis. I would not have picked those out. My only quibble is some of the direction. I would’ve liked more full body shots. If I see dancers I need to see legs. Now if you’re into filmmaking perhaps you can enlighten me on the choices the director made in isolating some shots of the torso and above.
James, that is just a super cool thing for you to say!! Whoever set this up did a GREAT job all the way around. Choreography, casting, costumes, perfect demonstrtion of the message of the lyrics. The Beatles and this young ballet lady from San Francisco are a gift from God. ua-cam.com/video/cK5G8fPmWeA/v-deo.html
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George is my favorite beatle
Genuinely good.
PAUL
The Beatles [Paul, John, George and Ringo] were the best. As solo artists, I still think they were the greatest; nobody compared them.
Me too
He was cool, but John was mine. Ringo has the coolest name though.
George wrote the most beautiful songs of all time. Peace to his family.
❤Mr George Harrison is and will always be missed and Loved . My favorite Beatle then John Lennon then Ringo Starr and Sir. Paul McCartney. Rest in Loving peace 🕊️🕊️ Mr. Harrison and also Mr.Lennon .❤🎉
You don't know all the songs of all time !!
My favorite Beatle
I ve always thought Paul bullied George, something and here comes the sun made the abbey road album. Two best track from the album
Yes, yes ,yes and yes.
The more you listen to George, the more you realise how special he was and will always be.
❤❤❤❤❤❤
I Concur 😊
He was the god energy of the Beatles. He was so super shy. And Humble....
@@SarahWoodard-n5n He was the Beatles Third Eye!
Oh yeah
偉大なるジョージ、私は今でも楽しんでいます。素晴らしい音楽を残してくれてありがとう。
Is there anyone else out there who misses the genius that was GH. However, lets thank god for enjoying his talent. How blessed are we ? Love Angela x
Love,
- from The Swamp.
Strange times. Good tunes.
Peace & Chicken Grease!!!
Yes I am someone else who misses the genius G.H. of the Beatles His life 🧬 was and will always be specially missed by us all forever and a day Till the end of time . Miss missing G.H. of the Beatles and also dearly Miss J .L. John Lennon. Oh How Talented he was and is. AGenius in his own right. Beatle Lover Still.
No, your the Only One! What a Stupid Coment!
Nope. He is the best. Straight up.
Edit: I mean yes. Point stands,
He was my favorite Beatle. Now, he's on some better place. RIP George! 👍🏴
Happy Birthday, to the one and only George Harrison, we miss you.
100%
Always!
Every time thinking about our George! Thank you for your all nice moments...🏴
Indeed.
RIP George Harrison (February 25, 1943 - November 29, 2001), aged 58
You will be remembered as a legend
I remember when they did him on ABC News Nightline--I was so happy it wasn't about Iraqu, I would have seen it if it was about the the lifestyles of gay walruses!
Love George 🏁
So is Emma an friend
This is how many people miss George Harrison in 2024! 👇
I love how you comment this on all the great artists that have passed away
George is my favorite Beatle. No drama just a great humanitarian.
@@michelleobregon2578 And I love how 3 people have commented on this post in 8 hours on a video that was made 50 years ago.
@@bigjohn6475 lmao 50 years ago bud?!
@@sherakaka3203 Yeah. This song was released in 1970.
When George Harrison is the third song writer in your band, you know your band is good. This song never gets old.
Some people would disagree that he was the third best songwriter
Who said he's the third best, I think it was a 3 way tie..... My Sweet Lord is a top 10 for me and I'm a young 61.
@@pattyhaley2949 when I think of my favorite Beatles songs, George wrote many of them. Within you without you...Here comes the sun....Something
@@alexkagman, the stats clearly show that he was. No shame in that, he was brilliant
@@pattyhaley2949 To be fair, the op wrote "third", not "third best". "Third" can just as easily refer to quantity, and in that respect it's a fact that George was third.
Who needs a time machine....This is timeless.....George never left us.
No one dies.
It's an illusion.
The soul goes from one body to the next, like getting a new car.
That's called reincarnation.👶🧓💀⚰️>👶🧒🧔🧓⚰️👍
We’re the Time Machines. I dream this in detail.
Amen brother
I love ur response wow exactly what I was thinking
I got this album for Christmas in 1970 from my lovely sister. Thank you sis. I'm still listening 54 years later. I know where every crack and pop is. :)
I have record albums and I feel the same way. I finally bought some record cleaner and now those cracks and pops are gone. Kind of miss them.
I have the same album, and the "skip" in this song was caused by my sister and I playing around and hitting the record player. Now, 50+ years later, the skip has significant meaning now that she is gone.
@@cranez006-d5l Isn't it funny as well how when you hear the song on the radio without the skip...it sounds odd to you because it didn't skip where you expected it to? ;-)
One of my wife's favorite songs. She passed two months ago. Now it has a much different meaning for me.
God bless, I hope it works out OK for you. I suspect it will.
My sympathy. Hope you have friends & family near. Take care.
I'm sorry.
Thinking of you. This song is special and I'm sure your wife was too, if it meant a lot to her. It is one of my favorites of all time also.
Very sorry for your loss, James. God bless, and if this song gives you comfort, so much the better.
George Harrison was a ray of light, love and happiness in a world surrounded by darkness...he is dearly missed.
he kionda looked like jesus just like a brother hts work will stand.
No joke. I just came from seeing a mostly uncensored video of heroic cops shooting the Nashville shooter.
We luv George here in Osage county...a great poet of the ages
So well said. This is coming from an old fart and hard-core Beatles fan. Saw them on Ed Sullivan Feb 64. God Bless and take care my friend.
Agree
I always thought George was the most underrated of the Beatles. His songs with the group and his solo music are outstanding. They never get old. They remind me of a better time in life.
i agree. i never really cared for the beatles; of course i like a few of their songs, but i love EVERY song george sang
Really? So who was the next most underrated Beatle? What an inane comment.
He had the most Soul and Groove out of all of them. Definitely can hear it with this song!
@@jallen4458 I'd say Paul and John are kinda overrated. Let's face it John is only popular because he got whacked and Paul married into wealth. Mediocre musicians in their solo careers at best! Drum and rhythm my friend are the backbone of a good band. Ringo and George!
@@rm1042 😂
There is a warmth in George's music that is so spiritually uplifting.
George Harrison, the coolest Beatle - what a song
@Artur Belo Nah George was both of those things
You look like John Snow lol
@@matsreinderink4994 so people tell me, never watched Games of Thrones lol
He definitely was! He's greatly missed! 😣
Agreed.
Played this at my dear wife's funeral the other day .........beautiful song for a beautiful person....miss you......
So sorry about your Loss. Prayers, and Deepest Sympathies to you, and the Family. I cannot imagine the grief from losing your Wife. God, ♥Love, and good memories will carry you through. We will all return home one day to be reunited with our Loved ones who crossed over.
George was there holding her hand......
So sorry for your loss, I lost my wife a year and a half ago. You are not alone and I’ll pray for you and I mean that
Very Sorry for your loss….this and All Things Must Pass and (possibly) End of the End by Paul will be my funeral songs….hopefully not anytime soon
What perfect song of love to play for her.
George is easily the most underrated Beatle
And people say the quiet ones have nothing to day but that's because they are not listening
Yes he is so ringo all really
There is no underrated Beatle.
@@afterlifeatonethirty yes it is such a thing as underrated beatles so you obviously don't know what you're talking about
@@chlariepeace1247 opinions are like elbows and @ssholes....we all got em.
@@afterlifeatonethirty @ssholes... just because you have one, doesn't mean you gotta be one.
we were so lucky to grow up when this music was pouring out from real talented writers, such as George,absolutely priceless.
I'm definitely bummed I wasn't born in the 50s.. Growing up with all these bands would have been so cool. Just grateful I can enjoy all of it still
@@mikea9365 If you had been born then you might already be dead. That;s just math and statistics. Don't dwell on what you missed out on. Get out there and find something new.
Being a teen in the 70s, I listened to Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Sabbath, and other big rock bands. I spent this afternoon listening to 10cc, the Raspberries, the Babys, America, and Looking Glass. They were the great 70s bands. I know the songs by heart, and they're more unique and beautiful. And John, Paul, George, and Ringo did some of their best after they went solo.
@@jackobrien6698 I was also a teen in the 70's. That makes me 67 next week. How old are you and how are you doing?
@@maxspeed57 Er...I'm still here.
THE VIDEO WAS MADE BY FANS AND THE HARRISON ESTATE SELECTED THE BEST OF THE ENTRIES THIS WAS THE ONE THAT WON
Thank you. I was wondering why it was modern, what with the highlighted tips in her hair.
Thx for that bit of info .. I been wondering about that for the last year because the official video is different
EXCELLENT CHOICE!
Poor selection
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_Is_Life#Music_video filmed in San Francisco's Presidio!
The dancers are members of the San Francisco Ballet.The film won a competition posted by Dhani Harrison for the creation of a video for the song.Pure art.
They are AWESOME!
And the dancers' names are Emma Rubinowitz and Esteban Hernandez
It was nearly 50 years ago that I saw my first ballet, but only now do I understand it. Thank you, Emma and Esteban.
I love this entire video, but my favorite part is when they meet and dance together. I love their energy.
How old is this video?
This song is fifty years old and timeless.
And Simon Cowell had nothing to do with it which is why it's so fabulous.
I copied the lyrics (all credit given) onto a paper, put the paper under the windshield wiper of "her" car and asked her to marry me that night. 25 years and two kids later she told me, "It just didn't work out" (I looked at her with an look of incredulity and said, "WHAT? Were we on a 25 year DATE?!") Regardless, should I ever meet a new "her", I'll do the same ... I LOVE this song as the words are the greatest expression of love I can imagine.
@@academicjock The only way to get undying and unselfish love is to own a dog. They never tire of you.
That’s a fact.
Certainly is 😃😃
The only interpretive dance I’ve ever seen that conveys the song.
Al fin alguien lo dijo!!!!
So true 👍
That's what I said. 3 months ago. I watch this video semi-regularly. Whenever I want a boost of happiness! Her dance of life is beautiful and pure!
@@robertfripp62😊😊😊😊0⁰⁰⁰😊p😊😊p
This song fills me with happiness
About the video . . . George Harrison's widow and son, Olivia and Dhani Harrison, held an online competition in which filmmakers were invited to create a video clip for "What Is Life". The winner would receive a $5000 cash prize and have their entry become the official video for the track, appearing on the George Harrison UA-cam channel and other media platforms. In November, Olivia and Dhani selected Brandon Moore of Oakland, California, as the winner. Moore's video comprises dance interpretations by Emma Rubinowitz and Esteban Hernandez of the San Francisco Ballet, filmed in the streets and woods of the San Francisco Presidio.
Anyone know how old Emma was at the time of filming this video?
Thanks for the explanation
Says she's 25+ so in 2016 video idk prob 19 or so.
Thank you! I thought this looked like the Presidio!
Thank you! I've been wondering about the story behind this video for years.
Nice to see George's amazing solo music isn't forgotten
Mikasacus I KNOW! he's so fucking talented, and i love your videos dude
Nice to forget George's amazing solo music isn't seen (HA!)
*THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON PID*
Mikasacus, George’s music was the most meaningful of all of the Beatles apart from yesterday
Never!
Never will be forgotten. I'm 51 years old now and I have my kids listening to his music and all the rest of the Great ones too.
Something mesmerising about girl in yellow.. she not a super model yet something about her portrays true beauty like I’ve never seen before ❤
Perhaps the confidence of a dancer…
People care too much for static looks, they imitate lifeless statues in photographs. She is moving - and skilled so - which I find to be more attractive than posturing
@@nancyfarrington610 no not really, I think it’s her inner beauty, her spirit, her inner soul is reflected as someone in my comments pointed out
She's got that "(Pretty) Girl Next Door" look.
Spiritual
I just love watching this girl with her carefree dancing and enjoying herself. Him too 😊
We used to call this
Self Expressionism
Be yourself
There is something about watching kids just be kids. When it was us, all we wanted to do was grow up. Sighs.......
@@chrismurray9489
Completely agree 👍
Her dance represents different stages of life. Lovely girl. Best thing they could have given George.
Wow, never thought of it that way, about the stages of life. Good catch!
@@sl4983 I just felt like an old perv😀
@@stevenichols7489 Why would you feel the need to tell others that?
I Agree.
It's a pretty amazing film clip to be honest. She spins through the grave yard of self doubt.
George makes everything better, doesn’t he?
Yes he do J STORM20
Yes
@@gabrielrte8710 me gusta
@@mariasuredacanyelles8897 a
George gave many of us a point of reference in our lives. Loved then, loved always.
In my humble opinion, this is the most beautiful rock love song ever created. Such simple lyrics and yet so powerful! Thank you George Harrison for contributing some of the greatest rock music there is!
Hello, how are you doing today? Thanks for your love and support🎵💖
There might be “something” better
Tough to pick just one Beatles song
Agreed, just feeling relaxed snuggled up to my better half when listening to this song just now, this world needs more love just now ❤❤❤❤
He's talking to his God
This is a tribute to my late wife. She was so shy and bashful. She never really had a chance to express herself, passed away from cancer halfway through our lives, but I can honestly tell you it was a heart stopping experience for me .. when she see’s me again ❤️💕♋️🖤one day closer…🙏
Sorry for your loss
Ray, thank you for sharing this. I'm so sorry that you're not with your wife right now. I do hope you can live your life to the full while you're still here with us, then be with her again at the right time. 🙏🏼
Ray my friend I can honestly say to you that she has not left you and are still with you. You are just in different dimensions for awhile. Believe me I know this for a fact I am not just saying this to make you feel better. Blessings and strength from Africa.
I feel your pain ive lost my daughter and son ❤
@@BrendaDrumm .. Take care of yourself…And I’ll do the same…💕
This classic is over 50 years old and it still sounds as amazing as it did back then. ❤
Respectfully apologize
Agree
Stuff of Legends ♥️🇦🇺👌
Makes me think about are you there god it’s me Margaret
Fucking crazy 🎉
My wife left me last month, and this song should be making me sad. Instead, somehow, it's giving me hope. Such is the magic of George Harrison.
I totally agree with you about George. I hope you find happiness and love again. This song is very inspirational, I believe, no matter how you interpret it.
Time heals these wounds, believe me!
My friend, remember the good times ;))
Truth. My beloved dog River just died + I find comfort in this beautiful song too. I am sending love to you. xo
Yes Love exists with or without a partner! :)
OMG, George could pull out a great song. Nice to see his songs being revealed to a new generation.
leokimvideo Never Knew You Liked George Harrison. Plus I Used To Watch You When I Was Little
leokimvideo second guitar on this (and most of All things must pass) is none other than Peter Frampton.
Robin Luck Eric Clapton
i was dorky like that when i was a kid.
burn your bins you aussie wierdo
George Harrison the first exbeatle who was number one... All Things Must Past !!!
*Pass
All Things Must Past?
"All Things Must Pass" was released 50 years ago today.
And it will be in my ears today.
I bought it and still have the original vinyl!
Timeless LDS
That blows my mind. So I was 13. I didn't get into it until I bought a used copy when I was maybe 18, but I love the album.
Let’s face the fact, all 4 Beatles were brilliant, no one can touch them even after all these years.
You are so right! No one even comes close!
Well then you only new shit music I guess. There a lot of artists and bands that have good song writing similiar to The Beatles. BUT.. What you mean is that no one can copy them. And that's true for sure :)
@@thallrudedjentstorm1756 I think the idea is that it is almost unfeasible for a band to have such varied, influential, and groundbreaking music evolving and being constantly released over a 7 year period.
@@thallrudedjentstorm1756 I’m not saying there aren’t artists and bands out there that write great songs, a lot do.
But the Beatles will go on when other bands have disappeared into the background. As for shit music yeah I’ve listened to bands that produce bad music, I’ve not just spent my life listening to the Beatles, but in my opinion my above comment is true.
like Ringo said recently... every generation discovers the Beatles
Harrison appeared to be a selfless guy. Truly loved to perform for people of all generations.
I wish George knew how thankful I am for him having ever existed.
I never existed in this world at the time time with him...
I have a feeling that he knows
as a child my hands didant open (genectic disorder shorter tendons) but going mad on the beatles and starting a beatles copy band,opened my left hand playing so much,,now its my main hand,even have to mouse wrong handed,i never got the fame i wanted,but i did get the music and learnt that even song writing leads to enlightenment,since witing loves songs we try to come up with the answers and go deep into it,and the answer to love is that we came to life to give it not get our share,,the highest form of love is selflessness our children teach us that,,YNWA
I didn’t exist in the time he was here but I have a feeling he knows. Wherever he is he knows. One day we’ll get to say thank you
@@shipwreckedhannah9345 this made me cry. thank you so much ❤
Is it just me or does this song sound very ahead of its time.
It does
Maybe the video helps making that impression.
Nah, it DOES. I had totally forgotten when it came out, went to look it up and just about fell over: NINETEEN SEVENTY/SEVENTY ONE!!!!! Holy cow. Yea... sounds like it could have been released today.
All the beatles songs are
@@cinnamonlizard4304 Please explain what you mean?
God! I miss George Harrison! 😢 RIP George 😇🙏
I always said George is the most underrated Beatle. His songs are magic!
Underrated not
@@npant14 I'll second that. Why do people forever make that ridiculous statement about famous people, there was nothing underrated about George Harrison.
@@shamteal8614 Because ppl seem to forget about him. Also there were only 2 Beatles talked about all the time. I get it that George choose not to be in te lights like them.
Also it might be that a lot of ppl are not realizing that they have heard songs of him, without knowing it was his song.
@@RLHvanDijk I take on board what you are saying but still think it's a silly statement. When one thinks of the Beatles one thinks of them as a group.
He did some very wonderful songs. And I always had the vibe that he was the most intelligent Beatle.
This song is criminally underrated
ʟᴏᴡᴇʏ ʟᴏᴡᴇʏ yes this music is so underrated
As is George
Love it and why is this girl not famous in such a great song. Who is a she?
@@Ruby16663 just go down in comment section and you will find her name + home address ☺️
I agree only too well - this song is indeed criminally underrated.
Can't watch this too often. Tears and joy. Being human.
Genau das fühle ich auch, wenn ich diese Musik höre und das Mädchen sehe. Gruß Roland.
I know 😢
Me, friends, This Is THE real life chosen for YOU, EVERYONE!! But DARK EVIL got their Worries? Everyone of US/me too! Spouts it "I'M YOUR HUCKLEBERRY" , "SAY WHEN" ??? We WATCHING-OVER ALL of YOU, even the BAD.... JC/SOURCE/ really "S / HE" sent me back After Me Bail-Out in 100% DISGUST! Forced to Finnish the Assignement... WATCH W/Happens....IT be a Bit Rough, BUT "WOW" it all celebration Fireworks for U.S. & ENTIRE WORLD!!!🕶🌞SOON!!!
That's all the more reason to watch and hear it Again and Again.That's nothing to be ashamed of.😂❤😊😢😂❤😊😢
I hope she is still dancing!
@ that's heart warming....she danced so beautifully in the "what is life" video
Dancing, in youthful exuberance, by the graveyard; extremely poignant message about our small time on this Earth. Superb video...
It always brings tears to my eyes, every time.
i am physically disabled by a car accident 18 years ago since then, music is my support, thanks :-)
Awwww. I hope you're okay.
@@fjmh3933 si gracias puedo andar un poco tengo 4 vertebras casi partidas
My friend I'm happy to hear your still with us listening to the inspiration of life, for me anyway. I am on the tail end of survivng a nasty covid hospitalization. I'm so fortunate to have music, it's memories bittersweet. And people I love. Bless you all.☮️🕊️🤟✌️
@@mgebi1 QUE SE MEJORE
Jesus dude, God bless and may you recover
wow amazing i can tell this George Harrison guy is gonna blow up.
one word man stop. hahaaa
one word man are you being serious or just playing? you do know who George Harrison is right?
someone didn't get the joooooooke
GManAffiliateMarketing no I never heard of him before but I think he has a great future ahead of him. I love that guitar sound. He could be the next Niall from 1D
george harrison died 15 years ago and he's one of the beatles
The horn section is fantastic on this song. And the girl in this video is very beautiful.
Emma Rubinowitz, formerly of the San Francisco ballet and now a UX designer.
I get the art of the video. Youth wonders about the meaning of life as independence is gained (symbolized by the girl leaving home). Leaving the playground behind she ponders death in the cemetery and celebrates (not fears) its inevitable rapture. Then the inexplicable chemistry erupts as she encounters love. This is true to George Harrison's spirituality.
Spot on.
That is a great take on the video. The song could have been a Beatles song (instead of a solo effort), as GH wrote it while still in the Beatles! Shame it was ignored by McCartney and Lennon
Very thoughtful interpretation!
You're a fuckin dumb ass
Oh, the good old over-interpretation
"The Quiet Beatle" sure had a lot to say in this arguably top 5 of all time albums ever
"The Quiet Beatle" created the most influencial music of my life. From "Here comes the sun" to "Hear me Lord", he was on by side for a long long time ! And still is on my 69 y.o. anniversary ! R.I.P. dear soul brother.
Cloud 9 was the perfect final album too
@@PabloGarcia-ly7pm Agreed! I bought the cassette and cassette singles when they came out, good times
he was in my view the most intelligent of the beatles, he never produced "GARBAGE MUSIC"!!!!!
@@gregoryclemen1870 He had the best albums of all of their solo careers . I feel like after The Beatles he got involved in the American rock culture much more than the others. He was around everyone important that came from the folk-rock surge of the late 60s.
George Harrison wrote a lot of excellent songs. This one give me a fresh feeling.
Oh Yes
Auditioned on the top deck of a double decker bus to John Lennon with Paul McCartney there as his recommendation. Probably the most unbelievable audition of all time in the simple but magical Beatle way. Hahaha flaming amazing.
When I first heard this four or five years ago, I thought it was from very late in his career. I was shocked to find out it was from 1970, and probably written even earlier.
I want to be dancing along side this woman with her joyous exuberance!
@@keythdanielsen5533 Of course!
This young lady so much reminds me of my late wife…she is almost the spitting image…we were married in 1971 and I lost her to cancer on Easter Sunday 2017…she loved to dance and loved the woods and fall leaves…I miss her so much and I can’t wait to see her again in Heaven…she was a fantastic mother to our two daughters and maintained a life time of charity work in our community…Terri you are so missed 💔❤️🩹💔❤️🩹…this video is a Godsend of memories that takes this old assed man back to happy times 🥹🥹🥹
oh she is filled with such unbridled joy it is mesmerising, joi de vivre
Since George was always kept in the background while a Beatle, once they went on their own I believe that George was the best song writer of the bunch. His songs are spiritual and magic; I can listen to them over and over and love them more each time.
I listen this song over and over. Cant help it.
By his own admission, he never had a writing partner and got a late start but in my view, he was responsible for such high quality music and lyrics he eclipsed Lennon/McCartney. What a loss to lose him.
@buzz magister Extremely well put! :)
Esher Demos are the proof. He's my favorite.
Everyone should watch The Beatles: Get Back. It's probably a masterpiece. It details how talented the individual members of the Beatles were - George included, even as the youngest. Yoko Ono didn't break up the Beatles. They broke up because they all had too much creative energy to be contained in one band. Especially after 10 years of ridiculous success.
For those of you who question the message and symbolism of this song, this song is a CELEBRATION of the "gift" of life! When she continues her dance alongside the Cemetary it is NOT meant to be disrespectful of those who have sacrificed their lives, but rather, her Dance is symbolic of FAITH in the reality of LIFE after DEATH! That LIFE TRIUMPHS over Death!!
If someone thinks its disrespectful then they are a nimrod and to dimwitted to comprehend an explanation.
We know what the song is about. I'd suggest that no one actually cares about the video. I'd rather see George himself perform it. The dance is nothing to do with anything. It just is what it is.
@@Beth-ve7ob "It is what it is" ??? how original you are. That's the catch phrase for when you haven't a clue. Video is another facet of the song, just like performers present to you during a live show. Go ahead and prefer a 2 dimensional piece of art. I prefer 3 myself, as do most people.
Love the song, have for decades. Hate the video. It's a WTF moment for me. Thank god I don't have to see the video when I'm cruising in the Ram.
I love this kind of dancing.
RIP George, Your Music will live forever!
He's not dead. He was spotted in the Philippines a few years ago.
@ellofellas-ui8jt Several people claimed to have seen him in Asia.
George, was in an atmosphere all his own, he was ahead of his time
This man had life on point. The most underrated Beatle, what a legend.
In the movie "I am Sam", the work of George Harrison is discussed in detail, and with praise.
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You can’t overrate a Beatle!
He's underrated because his bandmates (apart from Ringo) and producer underrated him, and the masses followed suit like sheep.
Anyone who sees how beautiful an artist this man was knows.
DrTomoculus
I don’t know...
He wasn’t the type of guy who sought the main rung. He sat back for years before cracking and telling his band mates he felt useless.
Imagine what would have been if the Beatles never broke up! They would have had to release a six album opus of material that had built up!
It’s actually glorious (in one very very limited sense) that they did break up. Look at what we have!
Heard this song the day my brother passed away. I was in the car driving and had to pull over to cry. He was my best friend.
My condolences to you on the loss of your brother.
❤❤❤❤🙋♀❤❤❤❤
I’m so sorry. 🙏🏼💙
So sorry for your loss 🙏
First, sorry for your loss. My wife died in car crush last month... Now ask myself What is life??💙
There never was,nor will there ever be another one like him. Thank you George Harrison for the beautiful gift of music you gave us !
as is any other human born on this planet. It does not make him special. It will not save his soul. He did not know or trust in Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior. He trusted hare Krishna who is dead and in the ground. My Savior, Jesus Christ lives. He rose from the grave on the 3rd day. Happy Easter and Merry Christ mas. 🙂
News flash theres only one god but he has many faces and names no religion is better then the other when people think there god is better then someone elses thats when it all becomes dangerous how many people died in the name of Christianity. Just all around fuckin backwards like your god is my god u
LIL YACHTY IS THIS GENERATONS GEORGE HARRISON, O N G O D!!!
Easily 1 of the e top 10 musicians that's ever lived.
No one comes even close to George - the only person who was instrumental in both the Beatles and Monty Python. Even if all he ever did was financing Life of Brian that would suffice to guarantee his place in eternity.
The glorious Jazz, Soul, Funk, Blues & Rock of the 60's, 70's will NEVER be beaten for every genre of music. Those of us who lived it knew it was a special era.
Harrison's widow and son, Olivia and Dhani Harrison, held an online competition in which filmmakers were invited to create a video clip for "What Is Life". The winner would receive a $5000 cash prize and their entry would become the official video for the track, appearing on the George Harrison UA-cam channel and other media platforms. In November, Olivia and Dhani selected Brandon Moore of Oakland, California as the winner. Moore's video comprises dance interpretations by Emma Rubinowitz and Esteban Hernandez of the San Francisco Ballet, filmed in the streets and woods of the San Francisco Presidio.
Emma Rubinowitz left San Francisco Ballet in 2019, but Esteban Hernandez still dances there as a Principle.
The dancer's 'dance interpretations' were choreographed by the video's Art Director/Choreographer Dana Genshaft who was at the time a soloist at San Francisco Ballet.
The video scenes are quite close to each other and are located either side of Veterans Boulevard.
The actual location of each scene is -
0:06 going towards Upton Avenue
0:25 Kobbe Avenue, looking towards Upton Avenue
0:41 & 1:14 Fort Scott Community Garden, Wisser Court
1:43 & 1:48 San Francisco National Cemetery, between Main Drive and First Drive West
2:01 between the National Cemetery and Park Boulevard, with Veterans Boulevard in the background
Thanks for this... Was wondering about the girl and the location
@Louis EVAD Yes, so much I cried.
Is it just me, or does Emma Rubinowitz have a slight Zooey Deschanel vibe to her?
So this is what we watching
George Harrison's was the only celebrity whose death that I really felt personally . He deserved to live a long life. I'd heard he was ill and a couple days later I got up to go work and they were playing this song on AM talk radio and I knew immediately he'd gone . I decided to blow off work and just drove through the countryside listening to George's music
I felt Lennon's more myself. Also Leary's & Terence McKenna's as well but i loved George's songs like 'Within You Without' You the most :)
i Hear ya.This is unrelated to George but similar to your feelings. I live in QLD Australia, and first I heard at work that Steve Irwin had died, and then shortly after, I was at work and heard Peter Brock died, I just walked out. Twas devasting.
The best person, a truly gentle, hall of fame soul!
I feel kinda lucky because i born after George's death. Actually this is worse but...
At least i didn't hear it the day he died.
My condolences.
One of the best songs ever made
What brought you here? Haha
I agree styx...love your content btw brother.
Fancy seeing you here. I've been listening to this constantly for the past few weeks. I love clanking my spoons to this tune.
I think it's a melodic masterpiece It ain't easy to compose music like this
Takes a true artist :D
Hey Styx.
Arlington Cemetery...was part land owned by Robert E. Lee,one of the 1st soldiers of the Civil War was buried in Mrs' Lee's Rose Garden.
I can't stop playing this song, I woke up with it in my head and it's been there all day.
the best songs do that. They effect the soul.
Oh my Gosh, that’s me today lol! Exactly!!😊
It's ace!
then you need a "frontal lobotomy" or..... a bottle in front of me!!! 😁
Me too..today i went right to my laptop when i rolled out of bed.
I am 72 and in tears 😭
I'm 71 and I am too.💔
Yep, with joy, and just got that call. Another precious one gone. Life without love, and being loved means nothing. Still gives the backdrop to do all one can to fill up life.
... beautiful nostalgia!!!! ☀️😍🤩🎵💯
Great song this was beautiful with the dancers
😢 me too at 65
My favorite George Harrison song. What a guitar! I have loved this song since I was a little kid 1972. R.I.P.
George is a Hindu, so I’m sure the song has nothing to do with the Christian Creator.
same here,my friend.. RIP George
I love the slide guitar in the background on the last verse.
George had it all except a long life if heaven exists, he is there
i miss george harrison.....
NYC Exactly... R.I.P. George....
I wasn't alive while George was.... :(
A gentle voice of reason in the maelstrom of the 1960's and 70's
The quite Beatle
I agree, miss him
LYRICS
What I feel, I can't say
But my love is there for you any time of day
But if it's not love that you need
Then I'll try my best to make everything succeed
Tell me, what is my life without your love?
Tell me, who am I without you by my side?
What I know, I can do
If I give my love now to everyone like you
But if it's not love that you need
Then I'll try my best to make everything succeed
Tell me, what is my life without your love?
Tell me, who am I without you by my side?
Tell me, what is my life without your love?
Tell me, who am I without you by my side?
What I feel, I can't say
But my love is there for you any time of day
But if it's not love that you need
Then I'll try my best to make everything succeed
Tell me, what is my life without your love?
Tell me, who am I without you by my side?
Oh, tell me, what is my life without your love?
Tell me, who am I without you by my side?
What is my life without your love?
Tell me, who am I without you by my side?
Oh, tell me, what is my life without your love?
George's lyrics can often be read as a prayer as well as a romantic love song. This is a prime example.
There are many number 2 musicians that deserve to be number 1. George is one of 'em
This really is a great album.
Beatles fans keep bitching about Yoko breaking up the band. .Sure, it may have been a factor.
Actually, the band was doomed, anyway: George found it tiring--merely playing rhythm guitar for John and Paul.
Unfortunately, George closed up--after John's murder
Just imagine the tours he may have had:: Those with Dave Mason, Eric Clapton, Dylan, Lynne, Petty, Orbison, Frampton--many other legends likely would have shown up, too!
Who knows?!: It would have blown everything else out of the water!
He is a number one musician. It does not matter what other people say!!!!!!!!!!!
@@GeoffreyMorrison-xh2eo I believe he played lead guitar. John played rhythm.
Without a doubt, George was and will always remain a musical genius. You can listen to this song on repeat and it never gets boring. Thank you God for the Genius George.
Missed him ever since he stopped living.George Harrison always and forever,from Ten Mile lake British Columbia Canada 🇺🇦.
This is my favorite George Harrison solo song, and some time ago my daughter Sofia who is studying Communications told me that she had to reproduce a famous video for a class of hers. I suggested this one, and she did and she one first prize in her class. We will be forever connected through it.
That is a wonderful story! Thank you for sharing that. I hope she's proud of her video... and grateful to you for suggesting it!
She now says it will be her wedding day dance song with her dad snif!
My daughter is also a Sofia. Thanks for this comment!
Great
Good for her and you
““The dancer really expressed unbounded joy, and managed to capture the spirit of “What is Life” through movement, which the director captured beautifully.” ~ Olivia and Dhani Harrison
Looked like a mixture of Patti Harrison and Maureen Starkey lol
A great scouser.
She really did do a wonderful job dancing!
My thoughts too, Karen. 👍
it is hard to believe that she is 60+ years old now!!!!
Still awesome in 2024!!!
IMO George Harrison was the most successful Beatle after they split. He's song's and concerts outstripped the others. RIP George.
George was a wise man. He was independent and had a mind of his own. That allowed him to write and sing such good tunes, like this one. Here Come The Sun will not be matched.
The female dancer is Emma Rubinowitz Ballet Dancer from San Francisco Ballet, she looks of Russian descent. I instantly fell in love with her looks, and dancing, and this music. The Male dancer is Esteban Hernandez, his smile lights up the video, an amazing Ballet Dancer from Mexico. Both Dancers are World Class the choreographer also from San Francisco Ballet is Dana Genshaft. This video was in it to win it, the director picked first class team to express this music, making it hands down a professional high caliber video you would expect for a musician like George Harrison of legendary fame.
Do you know if it was also filmed in SF?
I immediately thought of ballet, without the stage and costumes. I love the naturalness of it. Very warm.
Just amazing. It is so uplifting. Good job Emma.
I'm from California originally and thought I noticed the scenery to be from around North Bay Area, especially the military cemetery in GG Park. Do you know if it was shot there?
The Presidio of San Francisco.
The slight imperfections in the dancing somehow make it perfect.
That's just the purpose of the video, it's meant to be young and full of energy and free spirit
YES! Nowadays they would have done take after take and edited the crap out of it to get it perfect. But it IS perfect the way it is!
"True perfection has to be imperfect.. " NG
geofreyr My thoughts exactly!!!
I think they add to the attraction because it shows her to be human, like the rest of us.
I think she's a gifted dancer and the "imperfections" are deliberate.
I instantly fall In Love with this girl 😊
So many people see The Beatles as John and Paul, but he had such a profound influence on that band. Most of my favorite Beatles songs are actually the ones that he wrote. Just an amazing, amazing human being.
@@agoodpitch9 I’m not disagreeing with you at all, my friend. Just saying he’s overlooked and underestimated in some circles.
What about Ringo?
@@leonprowse5806The drum guy?
Jeff, here's a little bit tof George that you may like. ua-cam.com/video/cK5G8fPmWeA/v-deo.html
Totally agree! George was the best to me ❤️💔🌟
I can honestly say I love this song as much today as I did the day it came out. And the video just makes it better. RIP George, and thank you.
George, my favorite Beatle by for. Died far to young.
Ka- hoot he was only 58, the UK average life expectancy is in the 80s
He wasn't young. You simply were born too late. Still lifetime is plenty of time to catch up.
Well as they say, only the good die young. He was way more than good.
I saw him sing this song in 1974, my young friend. And, he did die far too young.
His cigarette smoking caused lung cancer which spread to his brain. Just don't smoke people.
In my opinion - This is the greatest riff of all time...
Just think, you were alive at the same time as George Harrison. And if you weren't, he left this for you.
This is a very inspiring thought. Thank you for this new perspective and view!
I agree. “And if you weren’t, he left this for you.” That’s beautiful. Amen brother.
He died when I was 3
@@anirudhprathap12gmail hope you enjoyed his music
@@bigbadbith8422 the changes he has made in my life in the past year is a lot. I only discovered George Harrison's solo work after Covid lockdown. It really helped me a lot through those tough days. I am a Hindu myself. I was an atheist for the longest time. But George Harrison made me believe in it again. Certain things he says means a lot to me. I have got a lot of answers I was loking for from George. I just wished I knew him better earlier. But I guess nothing is never too late.
I'm a sixty year old man and I cry every time I watch this
I know how you feel. I'm a sixty-one-year-old man and experience the same thing watching this. Take care, my brother.
I am 66 (as we're on the subject!) and well remember what George's music meant to me when I was a youngster. Beatles' numbers always recall the top deck of the school bus and the girls from the girls' grammar. Ah, the memories! At the time, here in the UK, this track -- and also George's _If Not For You_ -- seemed to be interpreted more often by Olivia Newton John than by the writer himself. She did a good job with them, I think.
Very emotional song, beautiful words of love
Im a 58 year old lady. it makes me cry too. just to be able to run and jump and be young and healthy would mean so much.
I am 59, and seeing these young people dance to George Harrison's music warms my heart. I saw Mr. Harrison sing this song in 1974. A very fond memory. Can you beat George Harrison, Billy Preston and Ravi Shankar for a first concert?
After The Beatles split up i think it was George who made the best music. Paul, John and Ringo made some great stuff too though.
So true.
Yeah, George really showed his talent. Paul and John wrote most of the Beatles songs so George wasn't able to show what he could do.
Agreed.
Agreed, I've always found George's music to be a bit more emotionally and mentally accessible. In the Beatles pantheon, he was truly a dark horse.
Totally agree 👍🏾👍🏾
Loved george first song learned to play mysweet lord met his sister and pete best attended George's memorial service in Griffith Park and when they played my sweet lord everyone cried
I love how she purposely combined youthful clumsiness along with moments of professional grace…just wonderful to watch. And the boy chase girl ending absolutely punctuated the realism, yet initial innocence of “What is Life”
♥️
Yes. She and He are both Prima Ballerinas.
Wow. Your critique was as wonderful to read as video was to watch. Well done,!
@@haroldrichards1932 Thank you for the kind words:-)
I felt the same way! Perfectly done and I love the intended awkwardness. Made it so real and beautifully rhythmic.
To anyone who reads this: have a great day 🤟
Peace and love
Peace and love my friend.
Peace and love 🤟
Thanks!
And Namaste!
Back at ya
Definitely one of Georges best songs. He was so talented and so missed.
Mega Talent. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🇩🇪
I love how the chorus propels this song to the next gear, just makes you feel so good...
No doubt
His best IMO. And the best song by a Beatle after they broke up.
One of his greatest songs.
Grew up with this music in the 70s. No internet, streaming,social media, cable or cell phones.
Damn I was lucky
Ya lo creo😊
Me too.
I hear Ya, my friend. Music used to mean something, telling a Whole Story in about 3 minutes. I grew up with this music and was fortunate enough to have been given talent by Our Dear Lord, and was an Radio Announcer for years. A DJ
We were truly blessed. Didn't know how good we had it
Paul & John recognized George's guitar talent IMMEDIATELY, hiring him as the LEAD guitarist when he was only 15. It took a while for them to see he had WRITING talent as well, but they DID.
You do know that Paul knew George before he met John?
George joined the Quarrymen on 6 February 1958 - he was not quite 15 (his birthday is at the end of the month). Paul recognised George's talent as a guitarist immediately and introduced him to John. George did become a superb songwriter but much later than John and Paul. John was 17 and Paul was still 15 when George joined the group
martha
george was an extraordinary talent but they main reason he was hired was because he knew all the chords to a popular song of the time that john and paul hoped to play at gigs
Actually, George had a tough time getting his songs on records. He was a friend of Paul's from school and John thought he was too young to be in the band. Paul had George play some song that was considered difficult at the time and that sold Lennon.
By the time the Beatles broke up, George had enough material for his first solo album. Most of what was on it were songs John and Paul weren't interested in recording
He only became as good a writer as they were in 1969.
George - the most lovable Beatle, and the most under-rated.
he wasn't underrated - the other 2 bastards shut him out cos THEY wanted the royalties for their songs...
He's NOT underrated.
@@TheVeek192 But he is the most lovable,
George was always the best Beatle but held back by the other two. His solo career and Travelling Willburys showed his unique talent. Always get emotional listening to him. Thanks George
While John and Paul had more success as solo artists, George was the BEST of the four Beatles as a solo artist.
Lots of symbolism in this video - Leaving home for the first time (shrouded by fog), being off balance and wondering which direction to go (middle of the street on the double yellow lines), forming an open box on her heart, letting go of our childish ways (playground), growing in the sunshine (the garden), dancing even though we are surrounded by death (running pirouette through cemetery), first love then lit by sunlight (forbidden forest), both are wearing yellow and white tops (Yellow is the symbolic meaning of optimism, idealism and hope. White is purity), etc. etc. etc. - WOW!
Good to know I'm not the only one who sees it.
Dang I don't pay attention to that stuff you sound like my English teacher
Great commentary, Mark - thanks!
Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. - Ferris Bueller
Mark Brontsema thanks for the analysis. I would not have picked those out. My only quibble is some of the direction. I would’ve liked more full body shots. If I see dancers I need to see legs. Now if you’re into filmmaking perhaps you can enlighten me on the choices the director made in isolating some shots of the torso and above.
My wife and I have been married for 25 years, and this has always been the song that catches up all of how I feel about her.
Awww that's lovely ☺
James, that is just a super cool thing for you to say!! Whoever set this up did a GREAT job all the way around. Choreography, casting, costumes, perfect demonstrtion of the message of the lyrics. The Beatles and this young ballet lady from San Francisco are a gift from God. ua-cam.com/video/cK5G8fPmWeA/v-deo.html
Give it another 25.