Can You Play This Riff? Ep.19 ERIC CLAPTON - GEORGE HARRISON - LEON RUSSEL

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0:00 Opening
2:30 Easy Version
4:28 Advanced Version
6:27 Harrison Solo
8:30 Eric Clapton
9:54 Credits

[@GuitarPilgrim]

I wouldn't mind if this song went on for another 20 minutes, what a groove! Thanks to all Patrons for your continued support, your chord sheet is available here: bit.ly/40eESsU

[@MakeAllThingsBeautiful]

I love your videos, informative and inspiring and interesting nuggets of information, I would have no interest in this song but your take on it and enthusiasm for it and discussion of it makes it appealing to me. Though so far all i have learned is that maybe i am open minded, maybe blues is something i would never want to really listen to but really enjoy playing and always happy to learn about. Thanks

[@Harigeorgeson]

Those opening lyrics are oddly specific for Eric and George Haha

[@hesh99]

haha, lmao

[@8068]

I definitely DIG those funky 'threads' that Eric Clapton had on.

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Leon was the glue that held many of these collabo bands together back in the early 70s. And to think that Elton found him in the ditch by the side of the road later in his life. I'm so glad he went out on top.

[@martdod]

RIP, George and Leon.

[@mitchellhughes5180]

I gotta be honest, I love the ladies but how can you not love this guy? He’s adorable.😆

[@tommcnally3646]

Great Leon impersonation!

[@davidsummerville351]

Leon was the best at giving that 'loose' feel,both in his playing and singing. Nobody like him. Great songwriter as well.

[@ek19751]

You're truly a master at dissecting these 'best of the best' guitar players, Thom. You're in a league of your own! 👍👍

[@bobdesmonats]

Always love to see some George Harrison Content, thank you!

[@montymason1647]

As a guitarist, I preferred Harrison's tossed off, improvised soloing, which shadow the basic I IV V changes (typical of Harrison's country-jazz harmonic sensibilities redolent of his influences, e.g., Chet Atkins, Big Bill Broonzy and the like) whereas Clapton pretty much works his pentatonics around the tonic, as is his wont. And the two guitarists sound great together, somehow managing to back iconic Leon and yet play with him at the same time. This off-the-cuff rehearsal captures iconic musicians at the end of an era, side-stepping the weight (no pun intended, Robbie) and just grooving. Great stuff. GREAT ON-POINT COMMENTARY, Monsieur Guitar Pilgrim

[@hoodhokage1]

great video Thom! Never thought I'd see a breakdown of one of my fave performances 😁

[@johnkennedy814]

One of the better guitar videos I’ve seen in a while! Nice

[@grinpick]

Apparently Leon was vamping on one of my favorite enigmatic Dylan lines: "Somebody got lucky, but it was an accident."

[@beyzanurgulsum3769]

Wow!!! I never thought this footage would be noticed or made a video for. As a beginner i wouldn’t say i did a good job of transcription but I’m glad someone else did!! Thank you

[@maurikmalasllani5299]

Wow mate,what a beautiful explanation of this gem. I knew this version and can't understand why it was cutted off. A lot of compliments to you 👏👏👏👏👍

[@kram21]

awesome interpretation and playing👍🎸

[@MustafaBaabad]

I recall I saw the movie when I was in High School. Long time ago.

[@sapelesteve]

👏👏That was terrific Thom! Great tune and one of the best live versions was done by The Allman Brothers. Hope that you and your family are doing well. 👍👍🎸🎸

[@CraigHollabaugh]

You got me groovin' again this Saturday morning. Taking this song along with me for later. BTW, I read about this recording as prep for "Concert For Bangladesh". Thanks Thom.

[@tyzmar2782]

I've watched a few of your videos, you've got the groove, man. Keep it happening :)

[@charlielila9287]

Thom....visually this room looks perfect as your studio!! Great choice as your background, especially the Arched Doors 🤔😉

[@marklange1890]

loving it!!

[@phukgewgle8181]

The greatness on that stage… 😮

[@joeycarter8846]

I think I might like the practices more than the actual performances in most cases. So loose and natural and grooving.

[@gustavegflaubert]

You’re the best !

[@AlexMusicOvery]

Love your turn arounds I have to learn them :)

[@diydad7704]

"The woman i love, lives with my best friend..." Russel didn't have to make this up, there in 1971 he played with the blueprint! A year before, 1970, Clapton had written "Layla" about his love for Pattie Boyd, Harrison's wife at that time.

[@terrrryhhhhhh3870]

George is an unexpected musician！

[@fendermatt874]

My favourite you tube music teacher

[@callumsmith9390]

Love the vid! You’re a great KZbinr, keep doing what you’re doing brother

[@steved1099]

You can really tell that this robert johnson-esque groove has been such a part of ECs playing since the early 60s onwards...

[@billyclub9863]

Listen to 'From the Cradle' 👍🏼

[@steved1099]

@Billyclub the cornerstone of my guitar playing😅 love that album. Even Joe satriani played it all way through when practising

[@mauriziocremon3992]

Thanks, very nice

[@pilotgi]

Great song to choose for a video. Allman brothers band covered this one too on "Shades of Two Worlds".

[@robertmock4146]

Great video

[@tmatheson54]

Thom, Guitar brother (GP) you are fantastic. Every video I’ve watched from you I have always enjoyed. Heck I’d say I love them. You have a great attitude. There are a few YT guitar channels out there that I enjoy and are really good. You rate right near the top. I’d love to hook up with you and grab a drink but then just sit down with you and just talk and play guitar. Cheers! You always make my day. Yours truly, The other Tom (Thomas). Ha.

[@catsofsherman1316]

I've never seen that footage before. Is it from the DVD or Blu-ray of Concert for Bangladesh?

[@davidnaumes8714]

Yes it is.

[@miscoadre3250]

Yesssss there are more and better, research

[@robertlaross2370]

It was the rehearsal or sound check before the actual concerts.

[@sdcb27]

id love this version as a backing track!

[@TheDobroslide]

Thanks so much pilgrin

[@alopezri23]

Good video. One question please, what Fender model is that guitar? I want to buy one of the same and follow your videos, since I am subscribed to the channel

[@sendjamin]

pleeeeease making a backing track of this for usssss thomm

[@enricomenconi7015]

Ringo Starr and Jim Keltner on drums! Great!

[@jefferysmith9320]

You don't think double drummers work? Guess you never saw the Allman Brothers perform. You don't know what you missed. Thanks for your tips. i watch every video.

[@news603redux]

Just as Keef never got over Chuck Berry, George never got over Carl Perkins. And there's nothing wrong with that!

[@lennonag84]

This is what I like about George Harrison..he play what the hope song need and not over play and be show off.

[@thelonious-dx9vi]

That lyric is Robert Johnson's, straight off the record.

[@larryyouguessame6078]

Wonder if Eric was looking real hard at George during them lyrics..lol

[@JustAnotherBlader]

the famous "dope-sick" gig for clapton.... first time he had to travel overseas as a full blown H addict, and was not prepared for the withdrawals. had to cop methadone off one of the camera guys just to play the gig.

[@davidforsyth389]

thats a great tone on your strat - what its going through ? This is not just a random question as I am plugging in my own american standard after several years on acoustic and failing badly do get anything decent . Thanks also for bring this video to us. A groove that will butter your toast.

[@GuitarPilgrim]

I use guitar rig6 for the videos

[@davidforsyth389]

Thank you

[@larryyouguessame6078]

Add the F over the D7..😉

[@infoscholar5221]

No, but I can fake it. Got an off-brand telecaster and the proper attitude.

[@DaPoopIsInDaPudding]

George has studio quality musicians playing the good sounding harder to play stuff just like they most of the Beatles stuff had studio musicians instead of him.

[@oldmusicman8574]

Ah, someone who doesn't buy the Beatles myth!

[@zetmoon]

@@chiefline7084 they only used other musicians for instruments they did not (yet) play themselves. The only exceptions were Clapton on While my guitar gently weeps and Billy Preston on Let it be and Abbey road sessions. And of course George Martin played piano on a lot of songs.

[@UglowD]

Not sure he just made up the lyrics. I have a feeling Furry Lewis used these lyrics.

[@robertlojewski7485]

K 8

[@barackmycat9448]

All I heard was an awesome bass player......

[@ryban1001]

Klaus Voorman is the bassist.

[@robfninh]

@@ryban1001 Thx. He slipped through my radar. Interesting career.

[@daze023]

Leon Russell wasn't always fat?

[@lylecampbell9036]

Two drummers doesn't work? Doogie Brothers, Allman Brothers...it worked for those brothers

[@domingogarroramos8223]

👏👏👌