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When The Beatles ended we thought it was the end of the world, only to be thrilled to find out that George had a wealth of great material just waiting to be recorded.
When the Beatles Split I thought "Great, I'll be able to listen to all of George's music, and John's too, and forget about Paul's schmaltz and grandpa music"...
Plus we got a Ringo version of Sentimental Journey
John, Paul, George, and Ringo all created some fantastic material as solo artists. A lot of it even measures up to their work in The Beatles.
Yes, with John and Paul’s solo albums helped us feel we’d survive it. It WAS hard af.
@@MrLenoir99 You silly boy.
When you’re done listening to the Beatles catalog and their solo catalogs, check out the tribute that his musical friends did for him a year after George passed, it’s called “ The Concert For George”.
If you want to explain to an alien why the Beatles were the greatest band ever play them this album and tell them this was the 3rd best songwriter in the band.
If you want to continue down the George road, I think the next song you'd want to hear would be "Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)".
George Harrison was a Great Musician in His Own Right!!!!!! After The Beatles He was Able To Spread His Wings And Show The World What a True Musician He Was !!!!!!!!!!!!
Hear "Isnt It a Pity" you will NOT REGRET IT.
Yay! Are you on a George kick? You won't be sorry. This is one of my top three favorite albums of all time. And yes, George does write all his own lyrics.
Lyrics and music.
Except Dylan wrote the lyrics of two of the songs on this album
Which two? 😊
@@kroakie4 Id have you anytime and If not for you were written by Dylan and Harrison together, I think
theobuchheit5936, thank you!
This song is about the estate called Friar's Park that George purchased in 1970. The propeety included a 120 room mansion that had been built by Sir Frankie Crisp, an eccentric and successful attorney from the turn of the 20th century (1898). Crisp left literally hundreds of "homilies" or pithy sayings carved into the house walls. George actually quotes from these homilies in several of his songs. The house and George's immersion in Eastern religion proved to be the final blows against his marriage to Patti, who felt left out of both his obsessions. Ahh, that's where Eric Clapton enters the picture. LOL. The third disc in "All Things Must Pass" is some freeform jams George had with the band he gathered together for the sessions. To be honest, it's a lot of noodling that could have been left to the dustbin of recording history. The other 2 discs, of course, were great (although Phil Spector's over-production rankled George for years).
I agree for the most part on the Apple Jam disc, though Out of the Blue does have some nice guitar interplay and is worth a listen. The 2 studio discs are utter classics and forever music!
Phil Spector almost ruined the album. Almost.
The Ballad of Sir Frankie Crisp seems to be replete with double entendre. "See the Lord and all the mouths he feeds", for example. Sounds like Krishna.
I Love seeing you guys embrace and recognize George, all these years later! He was not just an amazing talent but a gentle soul, a big influence for me!
I like to hear this. My gf and I bought this the day it was released (we were 15) we already felt an affinity for George (John too) but this was somehow deeply, internally important to us, his gentle faith helped us feel optimistic about the world and our futures.
❤
Hare Krishna brother…
This is one of the most fabulous albums of the Beatles, as a band, or as solo artists. The production is wonderful. It includes several numbers which George had written years previously, but never managed to get John and Paul to agree to include on the Beatles albums. George was simply one who wanted to avoid conflict and disruption, as noted by many of his songs' lyrics. Yes, George was a couple of years younger than John and Ringo and one year younger than Paul. Other marvelous songs from this album include "Isn't It A Pity (Version One)", "Let It Down", "Beware Of Darkness", "All Things Must Pass", "Hear Me Lord", and "Out Of The Blue" from the "Apple Jam" third disc of the set, which includes some great guitar duet between George and Eric Clapton.
Art of Dying.
Absolute must own album. Should do the whole record. George’s backing band here is in actuality the first ever recording of what would become Eric Clapton and members of Derek And The Dominoes. For anyone who didn’t know, Eric was Derek.
There's a reason George is called the dark horse he really came out hard after the breakup
This is my favorite Harrison song without a doubt. It’s ethereal
Nice pick 👍
Yes, George was the baby...What's crazy though is that NO one was even 30 yet when they Broke up! John and Ringo were the oldest at 29 when they called it quits..
You guys should play some stuff from Abbey Road! Each member of the band had great songs on that record..thx!
You guys should watch Get Back. I don't know if it's still on Disney +. In one part, George is talking to John and saying how he has so many songs, but if he only gets one or two on each Beatles album, it'll take forever to release them, so he's thinking he should do a solo album. John was very supportive of the idea.
Very good job! Thank you guys from the bottom of my heart.
All Things Must Pass is his masterpiece album. I think that his very last album (he knew he was dying) was excellent also. The album is called Brainwashed. Some Beatle songs penned by George....Something. Here Comes The Sun. Taxman. Within You Without You. While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Blue Jay Way, Think For Yourself, If I Needed Someone are another delightful, less-known three.
George always had a biting, judgemental aspect, and could fly into a rage. I recall his ex-wife said that post-India George swung between weeks of prayer and meditation, and drug--fueled partying. I'm not criticizing, but I am noting the irony of what beautifully spiritual music spiritual pain can inspire.
I Need You is one of my favorites.
Imagine it's October 1957, when the Beatles were starting: John is 17, Paul is 15, and George is the skinny runt at 14. It kinda starts then. At that age a three year age gap is huge.
He sang many early Beatles & all were hits!
George was the youngest of the Beatles, although he and Paul knew each other from the earliest age. George was 13 or 14 (I think) when he and Paul met, and he was 15 when he joined the Beatles.
Isn’t It a Pity off this album is a beautiful song great lyrics and George’s slide guitar on the song is masterfully done
George writes his own songs & he was the youngest Beatle. Check out his brilliant songs while in the Beatles - Here Comes the Sun, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Something, If I Needed Someone, and Taxman.
Anyone who believes The Beatles was all Lennon/McCartney needs to hear George's solo work. All Things Must Pass is a classic and will live forever.
Man guys this was excellent choice and a great song that holds up well.
This is one of the best albums. George was not only insanely talented (who wrote his own music) but was such a kind, sweet soul. Check out "Beware of Darkness", "Isn't it a Pity", "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" if you haven't already. Thanks so much guys for reacting to this song.🌿
George makes music for cruising, Sunday mornings, driving to work trying to have a good day 😂 Hes just mellow with his own type of funk. Oh and his guitar playing is so unique, psychedelic and iconic. Also love, his Beatles song "If I needed someone", that guitar sound is the 60s. Im turning 30 and hes helped me through my spiritual journey lately.
Listen to his Beatles song Savoy Truffle, funky AF!!!!!
I usually gravitate to John's songs in the Beatles era and Paul's songs post Beatles. Throughout both era's George had the more spiritual songs, and unfortunately he was often overlooked.
Fantastic. Incredible !!!
The number of legendary artists who played for George on this album is mind blowing. Ringo & John, Eric Clapton, Gary Wright, Billy Preston, Bobby Keys, Peter Frampton, Ginger Baker, and Ray Cooper just to name a few.
Pete Drake tearing it up on the steel guitar
John never played on a solo Harrison track.
@dennisburns3456 the steel is so beautiful. Definitely my favorite instrument
George was an amazing artist and songwriter! He was a beautiful soul! RIP George Harrison
Thank you guys for always looking for deeper cuts! George was a songwriting powerhouse, too often eclipsed by his amazing former band mates. All Things Must Pass is just pure joy.
Any other band he could've been in he would've been lead songwriter, but if you're in a band with Lennon/McCartney, I mean...
Best Solo Album he wrote his own songs, and some of the best Beatles songs, like Something - Here Comes the Sun - While My Guitar Gently Weeps. Check out Rising Sun from his last Album.
Gotta watch Get Back. All your questions will be answered.
Hmm, that list is not accurate. I mean, John WAS a complete Genius, but SO is Paul! Plus they wrote MOST of their stuff together...so that's a package deal really.
...and SO was George, clearly. Ringo too in his own way, king of the relaxed fills. And he came up with many of their greatest Sayings, 8 Days a Week and Hard Days Night are both things that Ringo coined! Guy please do Lennon and McCartney Beatles back to back for comparison. For Instance Norwegian Wood (for John) and Got to get you into my Life (For Paul)...It'll be fun!
Check out Give Me Love. One of my all time favorite songs. I got his autograph when I was a teenager and saw him at the Long Beach Grand Prix in 1979.
George was the youngest, that was part of it. He also didn't have as many songs, or great songs as John & Paul. But they were 2 of the greatest rock/pop songwriters ever, so no shame there. Or maybe he didn't develop quite as fast, since he was a few years younger. And John & Paul were partners, he was on the outside of that. Having said that, some of the best and my favorite Beatles songs were George songs: While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Something, Here Comes the Sun, Taxman. And All Things Must Pass is just full of classics, most of which could've/should've been Beatles greats if he wasn't held down/overlooked by Paul & John. He was just in a weird position in a one of kind band.
I knew the drumming sounded familiar it's Alan white from the band YES who also played on instant karma by John Lennon
You used the term 'religious'. I think a better word would be 'spiritual'. He was such a cool vibe and my favorite Beatle. Sayings like: "the forest can't be green, unless all the trees in the forest are green". I mean, such a deep and spiritual thinker. Great deep dive for sure!! Good song choice -- keep em coming!!
George is my favorite,... He has a lot of virtuosity in all his songs!!!
Fabulous Song, the whole LP. Is a MASTERPIECE 🎉
Hidden Gem from the greatest post Beatles fab 4. I suggest run of the mill from this album. George had a back log of songs written as he was usually allowed 2 songs per beatles album after 1965. His contributions on Rubber Soul and Revolver announced he was a songwriter as well. Isn't it a pity on the album may be his Imagine or his Yesterday. Just a wonderful statement.
You are correct, George was the youngest member of The Beatles. In fact, he was deported out of Germany shortly after The Beatles went to Hamburg because he was considered a minor! George did write his own songs and he always had 1 or 2 of his songs on all of The Beatles' albums. John Lennon encouraged George to release his songs on his own, (apart from the band), but for whatever reason, he never did while The Beatles were together. 🏆
MY SWEET GEORGE> WHAT A BEUTIFUL SOUL> I MISS YOU>
Also, Paul is the most successful composer in history, per Guinness record book I believe.
John and Paul dominated the early Beatles because they were there before him and wrote music together whereas George being a few years younger had to learn to write music on his own and gain the approval of his bandmates and George Martin. George used to get one song per album and steadily his song writing improved until by Rubber Soul and Revolver he was writing great underrated songs that were some of the best on the albums. George had his own song writing style that reflected his more gentle nature and deep spiritual beliefs. His contributions in their later years were even greater still and by the time they split up he had an incredible group of great songs 6:45 large enough to fill up the best post Beatle solo album All Things Must Pass. Being a 14 year old Beatles fan when the band broke up I was devastated as were most of my friends. To us The Beatles were like prophets sent to us from the Universe to lead us. We grew up with them and watched their music change the world around us. At the same time as this relationship was ending, George could finally get centre stage and as a 26 year old ex Beatle, he had a lot to say. He once said that the ten years the band was together was like going through a lifetime of experiences for the average person. He chose a path of spiritual awakening beginning with the teachings of The Maharishi in India and eventually becoming a Hare Krishna devote. This lovely, peaceful man made such great music while in and after The Beatles. He was usurped by Paul and John but ultimately produced a powerhouse album as a show of what he learned as a Beatles but was never fully able to actualize it while with them. George known as the “quiet” Beatle ended up having the most to say. Thanks Fellas.
George was HORRIFICALLY UNDERAPPRECIATED in the Beatles, & if you watch "Get Back" you can actually watch/hear John & Paul talk about how they disrespect him by making it difficult to get one of his songs on an album! John at least felt a little guilty about it, but not Paul.
So he had this stockpile of incredible music once he escaped being under their thumb. I suggest you check out " All Things Must Pass", "Beware of Darkness", and "Behind that Locked Door.".
George has LOADS of awesome music to enjoy, & honestly, he was much happier when he handpicked friends to become the Traveling Wilburies!!!
The Beatles were phenomenal as a band. But when they spilt they each had an opportunity to really grow and develop their own musical styles. While The Beatles will always be missed, they all produced some fantastic solo material. Much of it is as appealing as their stuff with The Beatles.
In the US this was known as The Ballad of Sir Frankie Potato Chip.
Man, I'm only in my 30s but my entire teenage years were spent listening to this album over and over. I'm always so happy to watch other people see the genius. New subscriber for sure.
Love George. I remember this album at the record shop I was mesmerised
I absolutely love this whole Album.
Yay!
I think Paul and George met when they were 16 and 14, respectively, and I think George always felt like Paul couldn't stop thinking of him as this 14 year old kid. It's funny to watch Peter Jackson's documentary, even though John and Paul were equals and friends and peers, there's always the feeling that John was the older brother of the band
You need to react to the whole album really from I‘d Have You Anytime to Hear Me Lord everything in this album is outstanding on it‘s own.
this song is mystical
Check out Isn't It A Pity from this album. It is easily his best song ever.
One of the best albums ever made and better than some Beatles albums, please listen to it in its entirety even though it's a triple one - but no fillers (apart if you want the jams but even they are great). BTW there is a young Peter Frampton on accoustic guitar here.
If you get a chance to watch the Beatles documentary Get Back by Peter Jackson who did Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit, watch it. It gives a great preview of why the Beatles would end up breaking up. One of the reasons is George had lots of songs he couldn't get on their records. He quits the band in the first episode and then mentions to John Lennon that they should do solo albums as well as the Beatles.
You keep asking if he wrote his own music! Hell yes he wrote the lyrics and the melody!,
Bro george harrison is my favorite of all time ⏲️
One of my all time favorite albums. Just beautiful.
Your comment on age is spot on , not only with interpersonal relationships but when you look at respective inputs in the band it went in order of age. First 3 years of recording John dominates . Then 1 year John and Paul even . Paul then dominates 3 years then last year George starts to shine as they are breaking up and dominates first year or two of break up.
Yes! When La (hope I got the right name) wondered if George was the youngest, I was instantly impressed.
John and Paul met first, and Paul told John that he knew an excellent guitarist, younger than them at the age where younger matters. John was skeptical but, IIRC, was impressed when George could play Twenty Flight Rock, and George was in. Bottom line--George came later, and was younger.
Thanks for the great reactions, and great subscribers. 😁 Peace!
Yoooo you all really seeing George for his worth. Love it. One of the greatest songs writers of all imo.
I love it their instant reaction when this incredible tune starts
My favorite George Harrison solo song.
While they didn't stick strictly to the formula, generally the rule for Beatles albums was one song apiece on each album for George to sing and one for Ringo to sing, although on later albums they started giving George 2 per album and very early on, George's song were penned by him and even Ringo, near the end started writing some of his own stuff. Generally, whoever wrote it, sang it more or less for The Beatles.
Harrison absolutely wrote his own music and lyrics. He was great pals with other great musicians like Clapton (who I swear is somewhere on this triple album, isn’t the 6th side one long jam?)
>> Someone probably wrote already: the contract the Beatles had with the record company limited only one song per album side that was NOT written by Lennon-McCartney. They’d been so insanely successful, this was demanded. You can go thru the album song lists and see this is so.
It certainly seemed like after 8 years of those restrictions, George’s dam broke and out poured 3 albums 😉 as this was his first released.
A phenomenal double album.
Yeah dudes, this is warm. This is sitting by the fire, puffing on a pipe, sipping tea and talking about your encounter with an elf or some shit earlier that day. I see George as the fifth batter -- Paul has some power and is always over .300, John can hit with power but he can also whiff, but if he does, now you still got to deal with George.
Hauntingly beautiful!
The artist lineup on this album was legendary
Yes it is a triple album, but the third record is just studio jams. Watch the excerpts from The Concert For George on UA-cam, with Eric Clapton, Paul, Ringo, and many others playing George's music. There is also the Martin Scorcese movie Living In The Material World.
They all had great successful solo careers with several solid albums. They were just great song writers! All them individually and collectively!
Yeah Mark, agree, we thought it was the end of music when they split up, not so much with the albums they all produced. This one is the best of all of them, 2 studio Classic LPs and the 3rd with the jams. Amazing tunes litter this album, try Art of Dying for a deep cut classic with a soaring guitar. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶
I think he used The Wall Of Sound on this Album...The Phil Specter Sound...
Yeah, George was the youngest, but he wrote four of the greatest Beatles songs, "Something," "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," "Blue Jay Way," (great video with George playing the floor) and "Here Comes the Sun."
Paul helped with production on George's songs, after he finished with his and John's. John really did not show much interest in George's songs, yet George held the grudge against Paul. They were friends about a year before Paul met John. They were 14 or 15 years old when they met, George being the younger of the two.
That was about business. Paul supported George's songs. No John.
@@jml-rj5re As I said, Paul supported George's songs after his and John's songs were in the can. In the Get Back series on Disney+, Paul keeps pressuring John for more songs. He falls short of saying "If you don't bring some more songs in, we'll have to use more George songs". He was holding a place for John's songs. But like you said, it was business. John and Paul was the formula that worked. A lot of the Decca tracks they recorded before working with George Martin were George singing cover songs. If that had been what sold the band and what Martin wanted, Paul would have been pushing that.
@@debjorgo It was all about who would guide the business end of the Beatles after Brian Epstein's death. Paul wasn't comfortable in being the adult, the leader, the manager. Neither were George and John in placing the burden on Paul. John suggest that Allen Klein become the manager and George went along (see Get Back series, tons of written information). Paul was afraid the Beatles would be ripped off by Klein and lose control over their catalogue of songs and recordings. Paul turned out to be exactly right, but George and John grew weary about fighting over the business end, Apple Records, etc.
Thus, it was George and John and Ringo vs. Paul about business, although John never really respected George's songs. Paul wanted for the Beatles to record All Things Must Pass. They were all but broken up (John left in Sept 1969 and then Paul went into hiding in Campbeltown, Scotland) when Paul's solo album and the release date for Let it Be conflicted. Paul then announced the dissolution, but attempted to maintain control over the business end. Klein won and raided Apple Records. Also, Klein went over McCartney's head and hired Phil Spector to mix and produce the Let it Be sessions. However, McCartney did protect John, Ringo, George's and his own solo careers by drafting Beatles dissolution papers. However, in 1973, John admitted that Paul was right about Klein the leech, and Klein then sued the Beatles.
Northern Songs were bought by ATV, who then sold 50% to Sony. Eventually, the Lennon-McCartney songs were owned by Michael Jackson. hee hee! Only recently (2017) did Macca finally regain control of the catalogue. Business frictions were high in the early 70s.
However, Ringo played on George and Paul;'s albums, and everyone played on Ringo's albums.
@@jml-rj5re I'm not sure what any of this has to do with how many George songs ended up on an album and the grudge George seemed to have against Paul well after Klein was out of the picture. Airplay here had asked why George didn't have more songs with the Beatles. I certainly agree Klein was the major, if not sole, reason the Beatles split.
@@debjorgo George's grudge against Paul was related to business and the Let it Be recording scheme, less so about songs.
Blame John, then. Notice that Paul listens to George's songs and vice-versa. John had no interest and became more and more isolated. George, I agree was uncomfortable pushing his songs.
However, I would agree or posit that George wrote the best songs on
- The White Album: While My Guitar Gently Weeps
- Abbey Road: Something, Here Comes the Sun
Something is probably the best Beatles song of them all. Even John recognized its power after Abbey Road was completed.
George may have been the number seven hitter in the Beatles lineup, but I wouldn’t trade ATMP for the entirety of Paul’s solo material if I was the gm
Even the no 7 hitter can hit a grand slam!
Try, "The Art of Dying," best track on the album.
You should probably watch Jackson's documentary on the Beatles...really gives a perspective and you see the moment George quits, and ends up going home and writing "Wah Wah". Then, either read "I me mine" by Harrison, or audiobook it. These will answer ALL your current questions. The fact that both Ringo and John either sang or played on several of the songs in this triple album says it all....he NEVER asked Paul. Paul was also the reason behind Ringo's initial quitting as well...he quit before George did. The death of Brian Epstein was the actual death note of the Beatles...he was the one who kept Paul in line and smoothed over all the fraying nerves.
If John participated in All Things Must Pass, it's news to me. Never heard that.
@@iamhudsdent2759 he and yoko did hand claps on 'i remember jeep' but as for actual singing, I was probably remembering John's 'Imagine' recording sessions; George helped on that one. According to the autobiography, while still 'FRIENDS', George tried to never be in the same room with Paul for recording until the Anthology sessions.
@@iamhudsdent2759 If I am remembering correctly, Alan White played drums and percussion on both the 'Imagine; as well as 'all things must pass' albums. He mentioned bringing John with him for a couple of the sessions, but didn't remember how much he did or didn't participate. Sorry, I can't remember which book I read that talked about this.
George was the beat beatle hands down!
Just a great song writer! Great song! They all were great and i love the Ringo solo albums! This is album is my favorite of the Beatle solo efforts!
No notification, but I'm here 🤭👍✌️
Triple album of Pent up Genius Quality music! The frequencies of this song especially take you to an Etherial realm in your imaginings. His music was too spiritual for the Tavistock project!! ONONOTHIMAGAIN
George is my favorite Beatles. The song on this album that does it for me is Isn’t It a Pity. Check out this song please. Great review guys.
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That's a really good point about so much talent being in the background with George. I love them all too, but Ringo does have something special: taste. He knew how to stay steady, maintain.
Love the channel by the way: sincere and legit!!!
Thank you so much. Ringo is my favorite Beatle. I feel like my drumming style is similar to his. Steady
Not religious but extremely spiritual
Yes he was the youngest. He joined the band when he was 14! John was 17 so that was a big difference at the time. No, George didn't produce the Beatles but he produced artists on their Apple label. By the way, Steve Jobs ripped off that Apple image. The Beatles sued but for some reason, they lost.
Paul McCartney is the most successful music entertainer in history....The Beatles, Paul McCartney and Wings ,and his solo stuff as Paul McCartney.
Please do "Isn't it a Pity" next (same album)...one of his last performances was on VH1 appearing with Ravi Shankar promoting one Ravi's latest effort (at the time). It's on youtube - do yourself a favor & check it out
Does anyone know what the deep voices are singing in the background on this track?
Here is a treat... do the Beatles White Album.... a TREAT.
We did it last night (The white album). Tried uploading it today and they blocked it
George could bat leadoff on my team anytime
Great album lads 🎵
The production on this album was the infamous Phil Spector.
George started writing songs much later than John and Paul and it took him a few years to blossom. I don't blame John and Paul at all. They were better songwriters until the last year they were together. John realized after Abbey Road that George deserved equal time on their albums and he said that on their next album, George John and Paul should each have four songs. But then John decided to leave the group, so there was no next album. It was all meant to be as far as I'm concerned. They grew apart, which makes total sense considering how young they were when they got together.
This is one of the best.
Honestly I think specter overdid his wall of sound a bit on some of these tracks: not this one.
George was the youngest
George wrote all his own music...