While My Guitar Gently Weeps - The Beatles (acoustic cover)

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Just one of those ones you gotta do...
"While My Guitar Gently Weeps" was written by George Harrison and was originally released in 1968 by the Beatles on their self titled LP ("the White album"). Apparently Eric Clapton laid down a part on it? Famously covered by Jeff Healey (my personal favourite) and many others including Prince, Tom Petty, Jeff Lyne, Todd Rundgren etc.
It's a classic. Here you go. Enjoy!
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As an avid Beatles fan for almost 50 years I can say this is one helluva great spin on a classic. He makes it his own.

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Felt that guitar bawl, not weep. Great singing and guitar skills. What a solo.

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I love this song a lot and I'm usually critical of Beatles covers but you did this track justice

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Fantastic Cover! Loved how he began with Zeppelin’s Babe I’m Gonna Leave You intro and lead into the Beatle’s legendary song.

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It's the same riff. Both tunes

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I love the jeff healey vibe!!

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Your rendition of this classic is truly amazing! I also noticed the presence of Goddess Saraswati in your music room, showcasing your discipline and sincerity as a musician. Great work!

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There are literally hundreds of covers of this song out there. This is by far the best version....and IMO better than the original.

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yours and justin johnson's version of while my guitar gently weeps is just magical, so glad i found your channel keep up the amazing work

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Outstanding version! Enjoyed completely!

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There's no separation between body , instrument and sound...it's Pure Love at work and not even those words gets close to the exceptional talent going on here...

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I enjoy his acoustic play, energy and arrangement. Plus, his commitment.

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Wow!! You are doing such sweet work on this song. Beautiful version!! Bravo. You nailed this in many ways. Thank you.

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Unbelievable timing and phrasing just amazing man cheers from Ireland 🇮🇪 Brian

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After listening to All the covers on this song. Including the ones with Tom petty and prince. I always go back to this one. And that fact your doing all this by yourself and uploading. Shows your true talent and skills! Thank you for everything you do Corey. We all Greatly appreciate your hard work.

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Perfection

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Music mixed in with Love

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Excellent ... I'll put my guitar back in it's case now. LoL. loved your cover.

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Lovely single handed cover just enjoying watching /listening it.

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Precision, passionate, brilliant!❤️

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many play with perfect technique but few play with hearts.

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Yeah, really great cover. I know and understand eveything youre doing in the guitar interms if chords and fills....i just cant do it myself!

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You have the best acoustic cover of this song Corey...thank you for sharing!

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Amazing work, great harmony, such variety on guitar 😊

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Exceptional brilliant rendition my bro. George was my fave Beatle