The People Of Bangladesh Will Never Forget George,, His Benefit Concert For Bangladesh Helped Save Thousands Of Men,, Women & Children From Starvation...R.I.P. George..Thanks For ALL You Gave Us..Gone But Definitely Not Forgotten.🙏❤
Absolutely. The Beatles had been very concerned about suffering from famine (they gave back their O.B.E.s [the next best thing to being knighted] to protest the starvation in Biafra [a region of Nigeria that was trying to revolt and the UK was suppressing it, because Nigeria has a LOT of oil]) but it was George who went the extra mile, basically creating the "benefit concert" and making it a success.
George was very into hinduism and spiritualism the beatles also visited india in 68'. This song is supposed to have a soothing chanting quality to it hence the repeatitions. mixing the hindu phrases and hallelujah was his way of saying all religions convey the same message of peace and love essentially. Rip George
@@lifegracefaith and in the full form YHVH 6,827 times, with all three vowels present at least 7 times in the Aleppo Codex, and at least 50 times in the Leningrad Codex with all three vowels, rendering YeHoVaH as the correct pronunciation (not one instance of 'Yahweh' ) - Praise Yah!
I saw an interview with his wife. It was a documentary on Netflix about George. She said at the exact time of his death she swore there was a white glow around him as he took his last breath.
You're deluded, since when did ' all religions convey the same message of peace and love'? Searching for the transcendental is one thing, believing the B.S. of the 'great' religions is another thing entirely. At least in Eastern religion there is a message of peace but Islam and Christianity?
@@lifegracefaith not Krishna and “other Hindu Gods” Krishna is one of God’s names including Rama. So he is simply praising the Lord of all by many of His names 😊❤️🙏🏼
He's not singing about Joining the Lord after death,he is singing about merging with the ultimate while still alive,through his devotion which is referred to as Bhakti in eastern religions and also through deep meditation states,that longing to be with the Lord that he sings about is seen as a prime requirement for realising the Lord.
@@robertbrown8362 That's complete and utter nonsense and you know it! It's all the same bullshit basically, religion can be helpful in individual cases but it usually does more harm than good and in general we're much better off without any of it. I don't say without spirituality but without some fairytale god persons.
I like them both but do wish Brad would sit back, close his eyes and empty his mind before listening. Missed lyrics can be read later. Just experiencing it without a list of possible senarios and meanings could open his mind to new connections and images.
Mr. Moose Lol Every damn time. Love watching them both, but I worry about my man sometimes. lol. My favorite is watching Lex jam out to some pretty hard rock and metal. Lol It's just cool seeing her actualy digging it
One or two songs per album, and he built up a backlog of songs, and no chance to do them, in his then-current situation. So, after being nagged at by Paul, and John trying to mediate and failing, because he was biased toward Paul's position, then John and Paul collaborating on some song construction, and basically tuning out George's attempts to contribute, George was like "I don't need this, I'd be better off without this, so good bye and good luck."
They only let him have about a song an album ! It was a concerted effort holding him back, that’s why he shined so much when the Beatles broke up. Lennon & McCartney we’re gonna do good but it was surprising to the general public how good George was when he was unleashed !😀
George Harrison was definitely the Beatle who embraced religion and spiritualism the most.I heard when he died the people that were there witnessed something beautiful 🌹
More than any other Beatle, George went on a spiritual journey trying to find a deeper meaning to life beyond fame and fortune. He had attained the pinnacle of success as far as this world was concerned. He was in the greatest band ever. He had financial freedom. He had an abundance of sensual experiences. But still, there was an emptiness. He felt that there must be something more to life than this. And he chose to pursue God through the Hindu faith. And I think that sooner or later everyone comes to this fork in the road, where we either go on our personal journey in pursuit of Someone or Something greater than ourselves that will somehow fill that void in our souls that says, “There has to be more to life than this. If there is a God, He meant for me to seek Him and ultimately to find Him.” Or people go down that other side where there’s no meaning in life, and that once you die that’s it. There’s no more consciousness. We close our eyes and then everything fades to black. My personal journey took me to God through Jesus Christ. In Him I’ve found fulfillment, peace, and joy in life. May God bless you all in your journey and search for God and meaning in life. In the meantime, let’s love and care for one another. After all, life is short, and we’ve only been given one to live. So, let’s be kind to one another.
The sad thing is that religion is made by men with men’s superstitions and men’s desires to create a basis for the control of others. So religion is illogical, often cruel and full of obvious ridiculousness. There is no religion without a mad God or Gods, so for me, the search for meaning is not within any organised faith.
I've always considered this song to be about the longing in your soul to be eternally in the presence of and united with your Creator. A simple desire for the everlasting peace and joy that day, though seemingly far away, will bring.
My dad always says George Harrison saved his life. I don't think this song is to be taken literally. For my dad, it was about yearning to be close to God, feel him, and receive his help and guidance. It didn't mean he wanted to die to be able to see him. My dad struggled with substance abuse when he was a teenager. My brother and I were already born and he had lost many close friends. He knew he needed help and wanted to stop. He heard this song and he felt the words to his core. He wanted god's help, so he listened to the song over and over, played his guitar along with it, and the help pretty much knocked on his door shortly after. My dad conquered it! This song means so much and always makes me emotional.
I listen to this song about once a week while I’m jogging. It’s in my IPod (yes I still have an IPod). George was always the gentleman of the group and I believe the most spiritual. He’s had many pop hits and I really adore his solo work.
What else is there to listen to when running than an iPod? I can't think of anything else you would use. Am I that far behind on new music listening devices lol?
@@Rage_Harder_Then_Relax My 30 year old daughter makes fun of me for having an IPod at all. I would love to see the look on her face if I had a Walkman!
Dam Lex needs to either be a counselor or work the psychic booth at my mall, she gets it every time, deep thinker that one, love her insights, great post
I'm atheist...but I appreciate my friends & family of faith...and I know how much this song means to them - so it means a lot to me. What a simple but positive way to affirm your faith.
Means a lot to hear positive thoughts about those who have faith from an atheist. You’re a beautiful person for that and thank you from deep in my heart.
I really have no idea how one can be an atheist. It blows my mind. Agnostics I understand, but to consciously disbelieve something is really arrogant and odd. What's the point of doing that? Does anyone really know or not know?
@@marcmarc1967 you can disbelieve a claim and still be open minded? For example I don’t believe that Santa clause exists, I’m unconvinced, but I’m open to hear any evidence someone had to show me to convince me.
From his triple disk album All Things Must Pass, a true tour de force, confirming his coming of musical age after the Beatles broke up. Great song, great album.
When massive fame hit, the Beatles were suddenly bigger than life. This is when a lot of musicians lose themselves in drugs and lifestyle. The Beatles went on spiritual journeys to help keep the egos in check. George always had Hare Krishna's around the studio and his house. Remember Doctor Hook & the Medicine show on Cover of the Rolling Stone talking about a "genuine Indian guru teaching them a better way". Exploring meditation and other cultures were a big deal at the time. He isn't wishing for death, but rather has an intense desire for a closer relationship with God.
Hindus believe in reincarnation....and so it takes a long, long time to reach god...because they expect to be reborn into this world over and over and over...
@@cornstar1253 In your imagination only. You might as well be saying pixies on flying pigs exist. Do you belive in them too? Bible jc is a fictional story, obviously.
@@cornstar1253 It's not real just because you recite your mantras. And I'm talking about you comstar, not George. God is Greater and Bigger than any concept you got fed growing up.
Wow, Lex at 3:55 you were amazing and you are right. The sooner death comes for me the better. I am a 70 year old man with multiple health problems and sometimes life is not so great for me. Days that I'm at 75%, I don't want to die, others at 40% I wish I could die on my command. I am french speaking so, if my sentences don't seem to make sense... Merci de ne pas rire de moi. Lex and Brad I love you guys, keep going.
Alan Watts! How cool that you know about him. His books and tapes were mother's milk at one time. This song was an early form of world music, and a bit of an olive branch to Hindus and Indians. Very popular when it came out, but at lone time they were sued for it being so close to "He's So Fine", by The Chiffons, which sounds so weird now, but who would perk up a wee lad's ears in the early '60s. The Beatles went to India and studied with the Maharishi and Ravi Shankar, got high and made music from and about the experiences. I already told the hall monitor.
Alan Watts yes I think I have a whole everything on tape of Alan watch he’s an excellent person to start listening to is does comparative philosophy comparative religion and basically isn’t trying to sell anything except to make you think for yourself…. Allen watts !!!
How on Earth was he underrated? Who didn't rate him that should in your opinion? He was in the most successful band in history. His name was synonymous with exceptional professional musician greatness. He was in the Travelling Willbury's meaning among musicians he was considered one of the best. I bet you can't be specific with your comment and make a case for why he wasn't rated where he should have been. I see this comment all over UA-cam and basically all you mean is "I don't think about them much so I'm going to say they're underrated."
It’s very hard for me to pick my favorite Beetle between Lennon, McCartney, and Harrison. All Things Must Pass is such a great album every song is amazing.
This a really great album, made up of songs he’d saved up as wasn’t allowed to record with the Beatles. The other big hit off the album was What is Life. I recommend it if you haven’t already reacted to it.
George Harrison came into his own after the Beatles split. The Melodie’s and complex chords are enchanting. We were all upset when the Beatles broke up …no worries because all four of them continued to create exceptional songs . ..especially Harrison and Lennon. George found peace and love …such a stunning song.
George was sued for copyright infringement after this came out and lost the case. He then wrote a humorous song called "This Song", the video of which had him in a courtroom defending his music. It's worth a listen.
George Harrison was the most introspective member of the Beatles. He was the least materialistic and remained friends with the others when they were at each other’s throats. He remained above the fray and went his own way. Some of the most beautiful Beatles songs were written by George. He faced his death with dignity and without fear. Even “here comes the sun” stays with you forever and you smile when it comes on the radio. He was loved and admired by his contemporaries and left a musical legacy that will touch people for a thousand years. R.I.P George. You deserve it.
@ I’m aware of his falling out with Paul and John but he was the one who was certainly the most introspective and least arrogant among the four. Though Ringo seemed to try not to get caught up in the infighting. I also think some of the Beatles most beautiful songs were written by George.
♥️ My favorite (spiritual) Beatle. His songs always make me feel so good inside. Here comes the sun is my personal fav. I kid you not, the sun always shines extra bright when I hear this song. 😊
My aunt, who is a very conservative Christian, loved this song back in the day. She had NO clue that it was about Hinduism. When Christian friends heard the "Hari Hari" and "Hari Krishna" parts of the chorus, they just thought it was gibberish and ignored it. I couldn't help but smile at their misunderstandings. Well done Lex for figuring it out! I guess having the lyrics in front of you helps.
Later in the 1970s, "My Sweet Lord" was at the centre of a heavily publicised copyright infringement suit due to its alleged similarity to the Ronnie Mack song "He's So Fine", a 1963 hit for the New York girl group the Chiffons. In 1976, Harrison was found to have subconsciously plagiarised the song, a verdict that had repercussions throughout the music industry. Rather than the Chiffons song, he said he used the out-of-copyright Christian hymn "Oh Happy Day" as his inspiration for the melody.
What a wonderful VIBE that makes us feel this song! A very great inner peace! George was inspired when he wrote this masterpiece! Congratulations on the choice folks! a hail here from Brazil!
You guys inspired me to look this one up, and a little surprised I never had till now because I always loved this song. Per the interwebs.... Harrison’s lyrical attempt to bridge a divide between Christianity and Hinduism was one meaning of the song. There is also a hint of impatience in the Harrison penned track. Really want to see you, Lord, Harrison sings, But it takes so long, my Lord (Hallelujah). This verse speaks to Harrison’s own spiritual journey in which he heavily studied Eastern religions like Hindu. In his exploration, Harrison was particularly drawn to the Indian Hindu monk Swami Vivekananda’s teachings. One such teaching, “If there’s a God, we must see him. And if there is a soul, we must perceive it,” was an inspiration for “My Sweet Lord.”
I always saw it as more of a curveball. It sounds first like a Christian song, and then late those Hare Krishnas chime in. Surprise! Hinduism all along. Anyways, I'm an atheist. This is a beautiful song about, essentially, nonsense.
@@dukedex5043 A writer named Bob Spitz claims that Harrison "embraced" Christianity be fore he died. I'm not sure if that means he became actually became a Christian. Only Krishna knows.
For me as an atheist the great thing about this track is the joy of the sound - it is a huge joyous celebratory sound which engenders happiness. It's a kind of contagious joy about something. e.g. I've never been to California, but I still love many songs which celebrate the best of it it (Beach Boys, Mamas and Papas, America etc) cos - to me and apparently millions of others - they ooze happiness and joy and its hard to deny that the world needs as much of that as it can get. As you guys reaction shows, it's not necessary to understand or share the belief aspects of this for it to be a "Wow" experience. In musical terms "My Sweet Lord" is pretty similar to "He's So Fine" but it's not a copy. The record is a classic pop song build, starting from that simple double tracked acoustic guitar intro, building and building to something that sounds like a whole stadium full of people singing those backing lines. "build" songs have rarely been done better than this. I can only guess at how many studio hours it must have taken George to put this together in 1970 - not a few. It was, and it remains, one of the crown jewels of British pop.
George's friend Billy Preston sings a version of this song along with Eric Clapton and many others, there is a live recording of it on YT, it's the best version of this song I've ever heard. he was attempting to create a blend of music that would appeal to Christian and eastern faiths like Hindu, I think he accomplished that beautifully. (and Lex nails it again)
From what I have gathered over listening to his music and a recent listening to a biography about George's spiritual side this is about a longing for God to be with him now and throughout his life on earth and afterwards.
Love this song so so much!! I play it all the time except I prefer Billy Preston’s version! He’s so soulful and so genuine as he feels the music!! Anywho, love you guys!! Hugs from sunny Florida ☀️🌴🙌🏼
My great-grandmother always used to couldn't wait til she went "home". She missed her parents,sibling and friends. I didn't really get it til much later and now I do!
George's "Concert For Bangladesh" Is A MUST SEE/HEAR/EXPERIENCE Concert/Movie,, Featuring A Dear Friend & Mentor Of George,, Ravi Shankar,, A Master Sitarist & Also The Father Of Singer Norah Jones..R.I.P. Ravi🙏❤
This song spawned a big lawsuit in that it resembled the hit song "He's So Fine." The court ruled the two songs “virtually identical,” but unintentional. On Aug. 31, 1976, Harrison was found guilty of “subconscious plagiarism.”
This is it! This is the song that got me started on my Indo-European language exploration. I was 12 at the time. Today I speak multiple languages because of this song. This and the Beatles song "across the universe." Young people, keep it going!
George was sued by the Chiffons for Copyright infringement. The Song sounds like their song "He's so fine", but George won the case. George was Deeply Religious, studying many forms of Worship. He invited the other Beatles to India at an Ashram to study under Maharishi Meshi Yogi. Ringo Left after Catching the Maharishi getting "friendly" with Mia Farrow. His Song list is Amazing!
From Google: In the end, Harrison was found guilty of “subconscious plagiarism” and had to pay $1,599,987 of the earnings from “My Sweet Lord” to Bright Tunes (songwriter Ronnie Mack had died in 1963, shortly after “He's So Fine” charted).
Nothing to do with the Chiffons, as they never wrote it, he was sued by the publishing company (Bright Tunes). Ringo left because he missed his children and didnt like the food on offer. It was John and George who left after Mardas (magic Alex) convinced the others that Maharishi had attempted to gain sexual favours from female meditators at the camp
They all left over a rumor that turned out to not be true. Mia is/was a flake and a Beatle hanger on spread a rumor. Years later the three except for John who had died apologized to Maharishi who said he never stopped loving them. Paul and Ringo still do shows for the TM movement. Prudence as in Dear Prudence was Mia’s sister and took the course very seriously.
@@rippog1 You think George Harrison really cared about the money? I believe the hit was more to his reputation. He lost. I hate it too. But I am sick to death of those who deny something, because they don't like it. I'm not OK; you're not OK; and that's OK.
George wasn't looking forward to dying when he wrote this. He was expressing his longing for a closer and deeper merging/communion with God through his devotion and meditation practice.
George and this song got me into investigating my own spirituality and George is like my guru and helped me realize myself and my awakening and enlightenment. HARE KRISHNA. ✌ 🙏
Insightful reaction from Brad and Lex. When you think of life at its most fundamental level, you have to eat something else in order to live. Something else ( be it animal or plant ) has to die for you to live, so as Brad says, life by its very nature is going to be hard and competitive.
He's not talking about dying as the means to meet his Lord, he means the method of spiritual connection he has chosen ie chanting mantra, is a long process, but one he's willing to endure to have that wonderful meeting with his Lord, in his eyes Lord Krishna. This may be one of the most successful religious songs ever written, despite whatever your spiritual/religious leaning may be. Well done George the world needs more human beings like you who put themselves out there despite what others may think.
If you think everything takes so long that shows your youth, the older you get you realise time is precious the longer the better because before you know it time has flown passed you
Great song but Harrison did end up getting sued by songwriter Ronnie Mack & the singing group The Chiffons for plagiarism of Mack's song "He's So Fine" and Harrison lost the lawsuit this song was one of the first major plagiarism cases to change how laws on how singer/songwriters have to give song writing credits to the original songwriters.
George was successfully sued for plagiarism because it was thought this sounded too much like "He's So Fine" by The Chiffons. Despite being an atheist, this is one of my favorite songs. The message is amazingly powerful.
Wow did not know this, no one had ever mentioned this in all the times of heard this song on the radio. And I’ve heard this song like a thousand times coming from a 56 year old
The song is incredibly moving. My God! Listening, to this song (that I've known since it was first released), still brings a tear to my eye. Thinking about it, (my reaction), it's George's devotion that does it.
I don’t believe in the existence of any god, but I can appreciate good music, regardless. That slide guitar work was nice 👍 I can also appreciate how some people might hunger for the ‘sweet release of death’ either because they believe they’ll be reunited with their creator or because life can really ramp up one’s suffering at times.
I don't think the song is about yearning for the "sweet release of death'. My guess is that George's intent was to provide a link to a different view. One in line with Brad's observation. The concept of death being how one gets "reunited with their creator" is what is most familiar to us in the US. However, "To see you Lord" or to "to know you Lord" doesn't necessarily mean that, especially in the Hindu influenced religions that have a tradition of reincarnation. A common view there is that death leads to another try at "getting it right". Think Ground Hog Day. That often combines with a view that we are already united with our creator, we just don't know it. Getting to really know that is something we can work on. Something to strive for in this life.
Stubborn much? Oh I forgot you atheists have been around the universe, or maybe your just in denial? Atheism is really dumb and that's actually a fact, not my own words
George Harrison was my favorite Beatle and he was extremely underrated as a lyricist and vocalist. This song is catchy and has an interesting meaning, yes, but he has written so many better songs. There isn't much lyrical substance and its too repetitive
It's about the message with this song. This hit me hard at age 12 when it came out....a very calming vibe I would seek out to help me through the angst...this is beautiful in it's simplicity & spiritual vibe. Thank you, George♥️
My favorite Beatle. Left us way too soon. He had some great solo songs after the Beatles broke up. "Wah Wah"..."Beware Of Darkness"..."Isn't It a Pity"...."What Is Life"
LEX, you are enlightened and George would have loved meeting you. I met him once in Providence RL at a transcendental meditation center. He's the real deal.George really wanted to be with god and im thinking he is. Died at 56 or 58? not sure but George was born a catholic but going to India with the mates,The Beatles, gave him a deeper meaning to god than anything christian could ever do. Yoga,meditation and Indian music is all do to George's spiritual journey. Alanis Moressett did the same thing.THANK YOU INDIA. When i turned 50, 69 now, I traveled to India and yes, it did change my life for the better.
Our seeking begins here in this life! George Harrison was expressing that seeking. At this stage of his life he was learning eastern religion which believe that it takes a long time to reach enlightenment. He later realized that it takes only a moment!
I'm one the 5 people not a huge fan of the Beatles, but I absolutely loved their independent careers. I can't explain it, but I think this song is a great demonstration of why that may be. This song still strikes a chord with me.
I saw George Harrison with Ravi Shankar, an amazing concert, so peaceful and soothing music with a lot of Sitar and guitar mixed. George helped so many people, he was a great human as well as musician.
The People Of Bangladesh Will Never Forget George,, His Benefit Concert For Bangladesh Helped Save Thousands Of Men,, Women & Children From Starvation...R.I.P. George..Thanks For ALL You Gave Us..Gone But Definitely Not Forgotten.🙏❤
Yes, if you can watch the Concert for Bangladesh documentary. Lots of great music. 👍
@@marinamartinez6886 True Dat Alley Cat 🐱
@@marinamartinez6886 I Already Suggested That As Well.
Absolutely. The Beatles had been very concerned about suffering from famine (they gave back their O.B.E.s [the next best thing to being knighted] to protest the starvation in Biafra [a region of Nigeria that was trying to revolt and the UK was suppressing it, because Nigeria has a LOT of oil]) but it was George who went the extra mile, basically creating the "benefit concert" and making it a success.
I used to have that double album and it was great.
Brings me to tears
For 50 years
I am with Lex, the longing for a connection to a higher power.
George was very into hinduism and spiritualism the beatles also visited india in 68'. This song is supposed to have a soothing chanting quality to it hence the repeatitions. mixing the hindu phrases and hallelujah was his way of saying all religions convey the same message of peace and love essentially. Rip George
@@lifegracefaith and in the full form YHVH 6,827 times, with all three vowels present at least 7 times in the Aleppo Codex, and at least 50 times in the Leningrad Codex with all three vowels, rendering YeHoVaH as the correct pronunciation (not one instance of 'Yahweh' ) - Praise Yah!
I saw an interview with his wife. It was a documentary on Netflix about George. She said at the exact time of his death she swore there was a white glow around him as he took his last breath.
You're deluded, since when did ' all religions convey the same message of peace and love'? Searching for the transcendental is one thing, believing the B.S. of the 'great' religions is another thing entirely. At least in Eastern religion there is a message of peace but Islam and Christianity?
@@lifegracefaith not Krishna and “other Hindu Gods” Krishna is one of God’s names including Rama. So he is simply praising the Lord of all by many of His names 😊❤️🙏🏼
Well said, Sam!
Listening to this song alone in my car, driving on a perfect Autumn day surrounded by trees with leaves yellow and red, I was moved to tears.
How beautiful
The chant bit does right. Vocalists and longing effect
Music can do that, especially music made by George
On the couch in my dressing gown and I'm moved to tears, your scenario sounds much more beautiful! 😂🍂🍁
Brad & Lex, you'll love his "What Is Life", "Give Me Love(Give Me Peace on Earth)", and "All Those Years Ago"!!!
Great list! Add "Isn't It a Pity".
@@brushstroke3733 thanks!
I 2nd What Is Life
Also add This Song
Isn't It A Pity
Beware Of Darkness
He's not singing about Joining the Lord after death,he is singing about merging with the ultimate while still alive,through his devotion which is referred to as Bhakti in eastern religions and also through deep meditation states,that longing to be with the Lord that he sings about is seen as a prime requirement for realising the Lord.
Yes, and can take many lifetimes.....so long....
Wow someone gets it
Wrong.. look it up
there is truly only one real lord and thats god all other gods are false idols
@@johnnycarter2283 Which God? Name ..
Lex has incredible insight. George was "spiritual" and was singing praise to his Lord from his Christian and Hindu-ist faiths.
...all while shooting heroin. lol
@@dwightherron9692 All the same.
George was not a Christian
@@glass2467 Only Christianity offers repentance and salvation,let alone many other aspects too
@@robertbrown8362
That's complete and utter nonsense and you know it!
It's all the same bullshit basically, religion can be helpful in individual cases but it usually does more harm than good and in general we're much better off without any of it.
I don't say without spirituality but without some fairytale god persons.
I don't understand how Lex understands the songs so easily and Brad is always in the dark.
I like them both but do wish Brad would sit back, close his eyes and empty his mind before listening. Missed lyrics can be read later. Just experiencing it without a list of possible senarios and meanings could open his mind to new connections and images.
Mr. Moose Lol Every damn time. Love watching them both, but I worry about my man sometimes. lol. My favorite is watching Lex jam out to some pretty hard rock and metal. Lol It's just cool seeing her actualy digging it
Some feel the music others just hear it
Brad is SOOOO left brain!
thats because these two were born in 1955 they had a body transformation recently to look younger the operation is a 24 hour process
I love his voice. Never got to hear him much as part of the Beatles
True, but "Something" and "Here Comes The Sun" got plenty of attention.
One or two songs per album, and he built up a backlog of songs, and no chance to do them, in his then-current situation. So, after being nagged at by Paul, and John trying to mediate and failing, because he was biased toward Paul's position, then John and Paul collaborating on some song construction, and basically tuning out George's attempts to contribute, George was like "I don't need this, I'd be better off without this, so good bye and good luck."
They only let him have about a song an album !
It was a concerted effort holding him back, that’s why he shined so much when the Beatles broke up. Lennon & McCartney we’re gonna do good but it was surprising to the general public how good George was when he was unleashed !😀
@@BlackHatCinephile I'm glad he kept those songs. All Things Must Pass is one of my favorite albums.
@@RhettAnderson It's like a treasure chest.
George Harrison was definitely the Beatle who embraced religion and spiritualism the most.I heard when he died the people that were there witnessed something beautiful 🌹
This song is a timeless gem, if your going through a tough time. This song might help the tears out, but overall a feel good song!
More than any other Beatle, George went on a spiritual journey trying to find a deeper meaning to life beyond fame and fortune. He had attained the pinnacle of success as far as this world was concerned. He was in the greatest band ever. He had financial freedom. He had an abundance of sensual experiences. But still, there was an emptiness. He felt that there must be something more to life than this. And he chose to pursue God through the Hindu faith. And I think that sooner or later everyone comes to this fork in the road, where we either go on our personal journey in pursuit of Someone or Something greater than ourselves that will somehow fill that void in our souls that says, “There has to be more to life than this. If there is a God, He meant for me to seek Him and ultimately to find Him.” Or people go down that other side where there’s no meaning in life, and that once you die that’s it. There’s no more consciousness. We close our eyes and then everything fades to black. My personal journey took me to God through Jesus Christ. In Him I’ve found fulfillment, peace, and joy in life. May God bless you all in your journey and search for God and meaning in life. In the meantime, let’s love and care for one another. After all, life is short, and we’ve only been given one to live. So, let’s be kind to one another.
And it was because of George's financial rescue we have The Life of Brian. (and he does a little cameo.)
@@terencejay8845 One of my favorite comedies😊
Very, very well said.
The sad thing is that religion is made by men with men’s superstitions and men’s desires to create a basis for the control of others. So religion is illogical, often cruel and full of obvious ridiculousness. There is no religion without a mad God or Gods, so for me, the search for meaning is not within any organised faith.
Jesus said about Himself, " I am the way, the truth, and the life. NO ONE comes to the Father, EXCEPT through Me."
That song moves me like no other
I've always considered this song to be about the longing in your soul to be eternally in the presence of and united with your Creator. A simple desire for the everlasting peace and joy that day, though seemingly far away, will bring.
My dad always says George Harrison saved his life. I don't think this song is to be taken literally. For my dad, it was about yearning to be close to God, feel him, and receive his help and guidance. It didn't mean he wanted to die to be able to see him. My dad struggled with substance abuse when he was a teenager. My brother and I were already born and he had lost many close friends. He knew he needed help and wanted to stop. He heard this song and he felt the words to his core. He wanted god's help, so he listened to the song over and over, played his guitar along with it, and the help pretty much knocked on his door shortly after. My dad conquered it! This song means so much and always makes me emotional.
I listen to this song about once a week while I’m jogging. It’s in my IPod (yes I still have an IPod). George was always the gentleman of the group and I believe the most spiritual. He’s had many pop hits and I really adore his solo work.
My old IPod is an essential part of my workouts!
What else is there to listen to when running than an iPod? I can't think of anything else you would use. Am I that far behind on new music listening devices lol?
@@Rage_Harder_Then_Relax My 30 year old daughter makes fun of me for having an IPod at all. I would love to see the look on her face if I had a Walkman!
@@Rage_Harder_Then_Relax I know! I've never heard anything portable that sounds that good.
You get a "like" for iPod.
Dam Lex needs to either be a counselor or work the psychic booth at my mall, she gets it every time, deep thinker that one, love her insights, great post
I'm atheist...but I appreciate my friends & family of faith...and I know how much this song means to them - so it means a lot to me. What a simple but positive way to affirm your faith.
Means a lot to hear positive thoughts about those who have faith from an atheist. You’re a beautiful person for that and thank you from deep in my heart.
I really have no idea how one can be an atheist. It blows my mind. Agnostics I understand, but to consciously disbelieve something is really arrogant and odd. What's the point of doing that? Does anyone really know or not know?
@@marcmarc1967 why is it arrogant to not believe in something? I guarantee there are many things you don’t believe in?
@@Robert-cr4fq I keep my mind open to all possibilities. I don't understand the purpose of choosing to disbelieving something.
@@marcmarc1967 you can disbelieve a claim and still be open minded? For example I don’t believe that Santa clause exists, I’m unconvinced, but I’m open to hear any evidence someone had to show me to convince me.
The Song was about his Love of life and how he wanted a more spiritual Connection with God in his daily life.
From his triple disk album All Things Must Pass, a true tour de force, confirming his coming of musical age after the Beatles broke up. Great song, great album.
Lex has such a sweet soul....just have to love her reactions to these all-time classics..
When massive fame hit, the Beatles were suddenly bigger than life. This is when a lot of musicians lose themselves in drugs and lifestyle. The Beatles went on spiritual journeys to help keep the egos in check. George always had Hare Krishna's around the studio and his house.
Remember Doctor Hook & the Medicine show on Cover of the Rolling Stone talking about a "genuine Indian guru teaching them a better way". Exploring meditation and other cultures were a big deal at the time. He isn't wishing for death, but rather has an intense desire for a closer relationship with God.
Bigger than Jesus. ;)
Well at least the Beatles existed :)
Hindus believe in reincarnation....and so it takes a long, long time to reach god...because they expect to be reborn into this world over and over and over...
@@cornstar1253 Good ,get him down here now ,for once prove your bullshit. Otherwise ,stop selling your snake oil.
@@cornstar1253 In your imagination only. You might as well be saying pixies on flying pigs exist. Do you belive in them too?
Bible jc is a fictional story, obviously.
@@cornstar1253 It's not real just because you recite your mantras. And I'm talking about you comstar, not George. God is Greater and Bigger than any concept you got fed growing up.
Lex nailed it. Sooner or later as we grow older. We all become more curious of our higher power. 🙏
Somehow, in her own way, Lex always hits the nail on the head.
Wow, Lex at 3:55 you were amazing and you are right. The sooner death comes for me the better. I am a 70 year old man with multiple health problems and sometimes life is not so great for me. Days that I'm at 75%, I don't want to die, others at 40% I wish I could die on my command. I am french speaking so, if my sentences don't seem to make sense... Merci de ne pas rire de moi. Lex and Brad I love you guys, keep going.
The sentiment that you express should not make anyone laugh. I am so terribly sorry that you are suffering…..
I wish you many more good days than bad ones.
@@w.geoffreyspaulding6588 Thank you Sir.
@@amyz2837 Thank you Amy.
Alan Watts! How cool that you know about him. His books and tapes were mother's milk at one time. This song was an early form of world music, and a bit of an olive branch to Hindus and Indians. Very popular when it came out, but at lone time they were sued for it being so close to "He's So Fine", by The Chiffons, which sounds so weird now, but who would perk up a wee lad's ears in the early '60s. The Beatles went to India and studied with the Maharishi and Ravi Shankar, got high and made music from and about the experiences. I already told the hall monitor.
Mama Lex - you did good.
Alan Watts yes I think I have a whole everything on tape of Alan watch he’s an excellent person to start listening to is does comparative philosophy comparative religion and basically isn’t trying to sell anything except to make you think for yourself….
Allen watts !!!
@@stevensprunger3422 Music and Life by Alan Watts: ua-cam.com/video/ERbvKrH-GC4/v-deo.html
@@MisterWondrous
Thank you very much sir
@@stevensprunger3422 Plays ear! :)
George didn't want to die. He, like many people, wanted to experience a personal relationship with God here now, in this life on Earth.
"What is Life" needs to be next. George was overshadowed by Lennon and McCartney but is criminally underrated.
"What is Life" should be next Deuce, I'm with you on that.
How on Earth was he underrated?
Who didn't rate him that should in your opinion?
He was in the most successful band in history. His name was synonymous with exceptional professional musician greatness.
He was in the Travelling Willbury's meaning among musicians he was considered one of the best.
I bet you can't be specific with your comment and make a case for why he wasn't rated where he should have been.
I see this comment all over UA-cam and basically all you mean is "I don't think about them much so I'm going to say they're underrated."
It’s very hard for me to pick my favorite Beetle between Lennon, McCartney, and Harrison. All Things Must Pass is such a great album every song is amazing.
This a really great album, made up of songs he’d saved up as wasn’t allowed to record with the Beatles. The other big hit off the album was What is Life. I recommend it if you haven’t already reacted to it.
such a simple song with so much meaning. George Harrison was an incredible song writer.
He was sued for stealing this song. He lost in court. He was stupid and likely a gay.
"I really want to see you" means NOW, not just after death.
George Harrison came into his own after the Beatles split. The Melodie’s and complex chords are enchanting. We were all upset when the Beatles broke up …no worries because all four of them continued to create exceptional songs . ..especially Harrison and Lennon. George found peace and love …such a stunning song.
Aloha guys, Love this song, excellent reaction...beautiful George...a hui hou
George was sued for copyright infringement after this came out and lost the case. He then wrote a humorous song called "This Song", the video of which had him in a courtroom defending his music. It's worth a listen.
We did not think we could love Lex more & then BOOM...!
One of the most beautiful songs
George Harrison was the most introspective member of the Beatles. He was the least materialistic and remained friends with the others when they were at each other’s throats. He remained above the fray and went his own way. Some of the most beautiful Beatles songs were written by George. He faced his death with dignity and without fear. Even “here comes the sun” stays with you forever and you smile when it comes on the radio. He was loved and admired by his contemporaries and left a musical legacy that will touch people for a thousand years. R.I.P George. You deserve it.
hmmm well he and Paul fell out , george and john literally came to blows but apart from that okay 😂😂
@ I’m aware of his falling out with Paul and John but he was the one who was certainly the most introspective and least arrogant among the four. Though Ringo seemed to try not to get caught up in the infighting. I also think some of the Beatles most beautiful songs were written by George.
George, of course, was one of the greatest singer-songwriters in history. He simply wrote great songs
He stole this song. He was sued and lost.
"Something" is my favourite song of his.
calm down now.........take two asprin
No one cares about old Georgie, of course. He smelled super bad because he was both a hippie and a hindu.
♥️ My favorite (spiritual) Beatle. His songs always make me feel so good inside. Here comes the sun is my personal fav. I kid you not, the sun always shines extra bright when I hear this song. 😊
My aunt, who is a very conservative Christian, loved this song back in the day. She had NO clue that it was about Hinduism. When Christian friends heard the "Hari Hari" and "Hari Krishna" parts of the chorus, they just thought it was gibberish and ignored it. I couldn't help but smile at their misunderstandings. Well done Lex for figuring it out! I guess having the lyrics in front of you helps.
Later in the 1970s, "My Sweet Lord" was at the centre of a heavily publicised copyright infringement suit due to its alleged similarity to the Ronnie Mack song "He's So Fine", a 1963 hit for the New York girl group the Chiffons. In 1976, Harrison was found to have subconsciously plagiarised the song, a verdict that had repercussions throughout the music industry. Rather than the Chiffons song, he said he used the out-of-copyright Christian hymn "Oh Happy Day" as his inspiration for the melody.
Ironically, Krishna is “the most fine” 😃
Yes, George Harrison stole your song because he can't write his own. How dumb can you be to really think that he would intentionally steal your song.
@@John_Locke_108 👍🏼😂💯🤷♀️
We will be singing and playing this in our small Southern church in the morning.
I love Brad’s point of view on religion and life
This guitar riff by Eric Clapton is just amazing! And even there is Ringo Starr on drums
Omg Lex my wife and I in our 60’s were just having that conversation, life seems to be flying by!
Check out George Harrisons "What is Life?" and "All those years ago." A tribute song to John Lennon.
What a wonderful VIBE that makes us feel this song! A very great inner peace! George was inspired when he wrote this masterpiece! Congratulations on the choice folks! a hail here from Brazil!
You guys inspired me to look this one up, and a little surprised I never had till now because I always loved this song. Per the interwebs....
Harrison’s lyrical attempt to bridge a divide between Christianity and Hinduism was one meaning of the song. There is also a hint of impatience in the Harrison penned track. Really want to see you, Lord, Harrison sings, But it takes so long, my Lord (Hallelujah). This verse speaks to Harrison’s own spiritual journey in which he heavily studied Eastern religions like Hindu. In his exploration, Harrison was particularly drawn to the Indian Hindu monk Swami Vivekananda’s teachings. One such teaching, “If there’s a God, we must see him. And if there is a soul, we must perceive it,” was an inspiration for “My Sweet Lord.”
I always saw it as more of a curveball. It sounds first like a Christian song, and then late those Hare Krishnas chime in. Surprise! Hinduism all along.
Anyways, I'm an atheist. This is a beautiful song about, essentially, nonsense.
It's my understanding that 'Long, Long, Long' (White Album) is a song about returning to his lord.
Harrison became a Christian shortly before death.
@@dukedex5043 A writer named Bob Spitz claims that Harrison "embraced" Christianity be fore he died. I'm not sure if that means he became actually became a Christian. Only Krishna knows.
@@jasonjackson1688 I agree, being a non-believer myself, I wish this musically beautiful song was about something more, ...uh, substantial.
The coolest of all the Beatles. RIP George.
As we hear him call on our sweet Lord....we receive his request and it's been fulfilled.
Lex you nailed it. George and the Beatles did go on a retreat on an Indian ashram. Spiritual heart of the Beatles. RIP George and we'll done mate.
For me as an atheist the great thing about this track is the joy of the sound - it is a huge joyous celebratory sound which engenders happiness. It's a kind of contagious joy about something. e.g. I've never been to California, but I still love many songs which celebrate the best of it it (Beach Boys, Mamas and Papas, America etc) cos - to me and apparently millions of others - they ooze happiness and joy and its hard to deny that the world needs as much of that as it can get. As you guys reaction shows, it's not necessary to understand or share the belief aspects of this for it to be a "Wow" experience.
In musical terms "My Sweet Lord" is pretty similar to "He's So Fine" but it's not a copy. The record is a classic pop song build, starting from that simple double tracked acoustic guitar intro, building and building to something that sounds like a whole stadium full of people singing those backing lines. "build" songs have rarely been done better than this. I can only guess at how many studio hours it must have taken George to put this together in 1970 - not a few. It was, and it remains, one of the crown jewels of British pop.
My favorite Beatle and one of my favorite songs by him.
When I was a young teenager, used to play this on the juke box at the diner.
George's friend Billy Preston sings a version of this song along with Eric Clapton and many others, there is a live recording of it on YT, it's the best version of this song I've ever heard.
he was attempting to create a blend of music that would appeal to Christian and eastern faiths like Hindu, I think he accomplished that beautifully.
(and Lex nails it again)
"Concert for George"
Can't say enough good about Billy Preston's version from the Concert for George.
One of my favorites. When you truly believe in God and love God, you can't wait to be with God in heaven.
George has so many great songs... "Cheer Down".... And even the song from the movie (Time Bandits) " Only a dream away" are both awesome as well. ♥️
The Time Bandits song is called Dream Away. Great song!
@@debjorgo thanks for the correction much appreciated♥️👍 and yes it is! 🔥
I love that song.
From what I have gathered over listening to his music and a recent listening to a biography about George's spiritual side this is about a longing for God to be with him now and throughout his life on earth and afterwards.
Love this song so so much!! I play it all the time except I prefer Billy Preston’s version! He’s so soulful and so genuine as he feels the music!! Anywho, love you guys!! Hugs from sunny Florida ☀️🌴🙌🏼
Billy singing lead with the all-star band in Concert for George is phenomenal
Yes! Correct!! 🙌🏼 so so good huh?
George Harrison makes my heart happy. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Lex: "He must have gone on some kind of pilgrimage..." True - George introduced the Beatles to Hinduism - and they went to India on a pilgrimage.
My great-grandmother always used to couldn't wait til she went "home". She missed her parents,sibling and friends. I didn't really get it til much later and now I do!
George's "Concert For Bangladesh" Is A MUST SEE/HEAR/EXPERIENCE Concert/Movie,, Featuring A Dear Friend & Mentor Of George,, Ravi Shankar,, A Master Sitarist & Also The Father Of Singer Norah Jones..R.I.P. Ravi🙏❤
Brings a tear to my eye.
This song spawned a big lawsuit in that it resembled the hit song "He's So Fine." The court ruled the two songs “virtually identical,” but unintentional. On Aug. 31, 1976, Harrison was found guilty of “subconscious plagiarism.”
Allen Klein had a lot to with that whole situation. Incidentally, George eventually bought the rights to He's So Fine.
And to my surprise, the Chiffons recorded a cover song to My Sweet Lord in response to the lawsuit. Phil Specter setup George in my opinion.
And he released the song “this song “ after that
One of the worst decisions in the business. Poorly reasoned and seldom if ever cited since
Let all the great spiritual guides from all cultures be praised❤
This is it! This is the song that got me started on my Indo-European language exploration. I was 12 at the time. Today I speak multiple languages because of this song. This and the Beatles song "across the universe." Young people, keep it going!
One of my favorite songs❤️
George was sued by the Chiffons for Copyright infringement. The Song sounds like their song "He's so fine", but George won the case.
George was Deeply Religious, studying many forms of Worship. He invited the other Beatles to India at an Ashram to study under Maharishi Meshi Yogi. Ringo Left after Catching the Maharishi getting "friendly" with Mia Farrow.
His Song list is Amazing!
From Google: In the end, Harrison was found guilty of “subconscious plagiarism” and had to pay $1,599,987 of the earnings from “My Sweet Lord” to Bright Tunes (songwriter Ronnie Mack had died in 1963, shortly after “He's So Fine” charted).
@@raenellefisher8514 Yes but George brought the record company that owned the company who sued him. So in the end Georges payout went back to George.
Nothing to do with the Chiffons, as they never wrote it, he was sued by the publishing company (Bright Tunes). Ringo left because he missed his children and didnt like the food on offer. It was John and George who left after Mardas (magic Alex) convinced the others that Maharishi had attempted to gain sexual favours from female meditators at the camp
They all left over a rumor that turned out to not be true. Mia is/was a flake and a Beatle hanger on spread a rumor. Years later the three except for John who had died apologized to Maharishi who said he never stopped loving them. Paul and Ringo still do shows for the TM movement. Prudence as in Dear Prudence was Mia’s sister and took the course very seriously.
@@rippog1 You think George Harrison really cared about the money? I believe the hit was more to his reputation. He lost. I hate it too. But I am sick to death of those who deny something, because they don't like it. I'm not OK; you're not OK; and that's OK.
George wasn't looking forward to dying when he wrote this. He was expressing his longing for a closer and deeper merging/communion with God through his devotion and meditation practice.
I suggest next you react to "He's So Fine" by the Chiffons. Wink, wink! 😉
I remember the lawsuit that was filed against George. I must admit that I hadn't noticed the similarities of these two songs until the legal action.
George and this song got me into investigating my own spirituality and George is like my guru and helped me realize myself and my awakening and enlightenment. HARE KRISHNA. ✌ 🙏
Insightful reaction from Brad and Lex. When you think of life at its most fundamental level, you have to eat something else in order to live. Something else ( be it animal or plant ) has to die for you to live, so as Brad says, life by its very nature is going to be hard and competitive.
He's not talking about dying as the means to meet his Lord, he means the method of spiritual connection he has chosen ie chanting mantra, is a long process, but one he's willing to endure to have that wonderful meeting with his Lord, in his eyes Lord Krishna. This may be one of the most successful religious songs ever written, despite whatever your spiritual/religious leaning may be. Well done George the world needs more human beings like you who put themselves out there despite what others may think.
I love this song so much… I love that his intention was inclusion of Judeo-Christian God and the gods of Hindu. Beautiful
If you think everything takes so long that shows your youth, the older you get you realise time is precious the longer the better because before you know it time has flown passed you
To me, George's solo work was the best of the Beatles. My favorite of his is "What Is Life".
Dont you just love these two- hey guys loved this george Harrison
Great song but Harrison did end up getting sued by songwriter Ronnie Mack & the singing group The Chiffons for plagiarism of Mack's song "He's So Fine" and Harrison lost the lawsuit this song was one of the first major plagiarism cases to change how laws on how singer/songwriters have to give song writing credits to the original songwriters.
George said the influence came from "Oh, Happy Day" by The Edwin Hawkins Singers.
It was bs then and is bs now.
Great song... I remember playing drums and singing this in our Roman Catholic youth choir in the early 70s.
George was successfully sued for plagiarism because it was thought this sounded too much like "He's So Fine" by The Chiffons.
Despite being an atheist, this is one of my favorite songs. The message is amazingly powerful.
And then wrote the song, This Song in response
@@michaellockhart554 I didn't realize that. Interesting. Thanks
Wow did not know this, no one had ever mentioned this in all the times of heard this song on the radio. And I’ve heard this song like a thousand times coming from a 56 year old
The song is incredibly moving. My God! Listening, to this song (that I've known since it was first released), still brings a tear to my eye. Thinking about it, (my reaction), it's George's devotion that does it.
I don’t believe in the existence of any god, but I can appreciate good music, regardless. That slide guitar work was nice 👍
I can also appreciate how some people might hunger for the ‘sweet release of death’ either because they believe they’ll be reunited with their creator or because life can really ramp up one’s suffering at times.
Same here. No god but great music
I'm thinking those who want to spend eternity with the biblical God should read their bible more closely.
@@shmeggylou5671 lol…indeed
I don't think the song is about yearning for the "sweet release of death'. My guess is that George's intent was to provide a link to a different view. One in line with Brad's observation.
The concept of death being how one gets "reunited with their creator" is what is most familiar to us in the US. However, "To see you Lord" or to "to know you Lord" doesn't necessarily mean that, especially in the Hindu influenced religions that have a tradition of reincarnation. A common view there is that death leads to another try at "getting it right". Think Ground Hog Day.
That often combines with a view that we are already united with our creator, we just don't know it. Getting to really know that is something we can work on. Something to strive for in this life.
Stubborn much? Oh I forgot you atheists have been around the universe, or maybe your just in denial? Atheism is really dumb and that's actually a fact, not my own words
My go to song when times get tough. Thank you George 🙏
George Harrison was my favorite Beatle and he was extremely underrated as a lyricist and vocalist. This song is catchy and has an interesting meaning, yes, but he has written so many better songs. There isn't much lyrical substance and its too repetitive
It's about the message with this song. This hit me hard at age 12 when it came out....a very calming vibe I would seek out to help me through the angst...this is beautiful in it's simplicity & spiritual vibe. Thank you, George♥️
Thanks for this, one of my all time favourite, beautiful songs. George was my favourite Beatle
Brad & Lex, that's a spiritual tune. It's beautiful. In his older life, he turned his music into this
My favorite Beatle.
Left us way too soon.
He had some great solo songs after the Beatles broke up.
"Wah Wah"..."Beware Of Darkness"..."Isn't It a Pity"...."What Is Life"
How many lifetimes will it take George ? You and your music taught us so much.
What is life is my favorite George Harrison song. Give it a spin. Thank you peace ✌️
Favorite Beatle. Wrote such great stuff and voice and guitar are exquisite.
LEX, you are enlightened and George would have loved meeting you. I met him once in Providence RL at a transcendental meditation center. He's the real deal.George really wanted to be with god and im thinking he is. Died at 56 or 58? not sure but George was born a catholic but going to India with the mates,The Beatles, gave him a deeper meaning to god than anything christian could ever do. Yoga,meditation and Indian music is all do to George's spiritual journey. Alanis Moressett did the same thing.THANK YOU INDIA. When i turned 50, 69 now, I traveled to India and yes, it did change my life for the better.
Our seeking begins here in this life! George Harrison was expressing that seeking. At this stage of his life he was learning eastern religion which believe that it takes a long time to reach enlightenment. He later realized that it takes only a moment!
The best of the Beatles. An amazing man and artist.
I remember hearing this on the radio during Christmas time. Love Harrison, Lennon and McCartney solo careers.
You do know that he's not talking about Jesus, don't you?
@@davidpalmer7175 Yes I know. Still always heard it during Christmas.
I'm one the 5 people not a huge fan of the Beatles, but I absolutely loved their independent careers. I can't explain it, but I think this song is a great demonstration of why that may be. This song still strikes a chord with me.
Such a beautiful song. My favorite of his solo work. ✌️♥️
He stole this song. He was sued and lost. I guess he isn't as good as you thought. Just a stupid hippy
I saw George Harrison with Ravi Shankar, an amazing concert, so peaceful and soothing music with a lot of Sitar and guitar mixed. George helped so many people, he was a great human as well as musician.
Great to hear you young guys bouncing off each other and trying to work things thru. Top reaction.