FIRST LISTEN TO ALL THINGS MUST PASS SIDE III & IV by George Harrison | I ugly cried, from my soul

A MAGNIFICENT Part II to close out our All Things Must Pass journey for now. I'm absolutely blown away by George Harrison, per the usual.
If you missed Part I covering Sides I & II here's the link:
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[@davidpaull7612]

The Ballad of Sir Frankie Crisp is the most hypnotic song that sends me into a dream every time. My fav georgie song.

[@meanderer06513]

The song "All Things Must Pass" got me through a really difficult part of my life; and I've read other people who've said the same thing. This one song alone probably saved a lot of lives.

[@JLin943]

It's always helped me whenever I'm going through grieving someone or something.

[@slw59]

The chords for "Beware of Darkness" are so beautiful.

[@starlightgrecording559]

Gerard Stroh*** Hi Crystal Shannon!!! George Harrison and Myself Gerard Stroh Are Very Spirital Persons that We Both Have the Lord in our Lives and George Harrison was Goodhearted and We Both Love The Planet Earth and We Felt the Same things in Life!!! I Like the Songs on the Second Record of All Things Must Pass!!!! I Like the Songs : Beware of Darkness + Let it Roll + Run of the Mill + All things Must Pass + Let it Down + Art of Dying + Awaitting For You + I'll Have You Anytime + My Sweet Lord + Isn't it A pity + What is Life*** Great Video Crystal Shannon*** Bye From Gerard Stroh!!!

[@scottmoore5083]

The fans who used to hang around outside of the Apple Records Headquarters hoping to get a glimpse of the Beatles were affectionately nicknamed "Apple Scruffs" by the Beatles and Apple employees! 😊

[@CrystalShannon4]

Oh my goodness that makes the song all the sweeter, he singing about how he loves them!!! 🍎 🍏♥️

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

True. And it shows that despite his love/hate relationship with being a Beatle, he had great affection for fans. I think it’s because George was a very loyal person and he appreciated in others.

[@gidouille]

Among which was the one who broke into McCartney's home through the bathroom window, and stole a picture of his dad. He had to meet with the Scruffs and negotiate to get it back.

[@penfold7455]

@@CrystalShannon4 And believe it or not, there were a few Apple Scruffs that the Beatles put to work for them at one point. Back in 1968, after they had returned from their trip to India, they were working in the studio on an early version of "Across the Universe"; it was to be released as a single to raise funds for the World Wildlife Foundation (you can find it on Past Masters Vol. II). During the "nothing's gonna change my world" parts of the chorus, John and Paul felt that they needed high voices on that. They then remembered this group of Apple Scruffs outside the studio that day, and then had Mal Evans (the Beatles' old road manager who was now an executive assistant) go out to those girls and pick two of them out to then bring into the studio to sing those parts. So they had a pair of 16-year olds on one of their songs.

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

@@penfold7455 Gayleen Pease and Lizzie Bravo. Sadly, we lost both of them in the past couple of years. RiP

[@Rasmuth]

"Beware of Darkness" is one of my alltime favorites, the live rendition on "The Concert for Bangaladesh" with Leon Russell is spectacular.

[@15chipshops]

Couldn't agree more, love the song "Bangladesh" from that concert too.

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

Leon stole the show with the “Jumping Jack Flash”/“Young Blood” medley.

[@johnpjones182]

The band Spock's Beard does a great version of "Beware of Darkness".

[@cjmacq-vg8um]

i'm not a real big fan of covers, but have you heard concrete blonde's rendition of "beware of darkness"? its pretty good. this really isn't a very good album. you'll notice the almost complete absence of r&r. most solo beatle albums weren't very good. they all had great solo songs. but their individual albums never held up to the incredible standards set by the beatles' albums. as an entire album, mccartney's "ram" is probably the best solo beatle album and the only one worth listening to in its entirety, as an album.

[@bobwoolerOriGinal]

@@cjmacq-vg8um 😂

[@bitnola]

For me, this album was the finest of the rock era. The depth of feeling in both lyrics and playing has lasted since those days in the early 70s till now. The Ballad of Sir Frankie Crisp still brings me to the center of this mystery we live. It was a joy to watch you respond to this and the Beatles albums. I cried throughout. Thank you.

[@jefflarkin9619]

Ballad of Sir FrankieCrisp is one of those unique-sounding recordings like nothing else. My brother had a cassette of ATMP when it came out and this song always takes me back to Jr. High. Great job!

[@ericq9049]

The story behind the track is wonderful as well. It's a walk through the house and grounds of Friar Park, George's home and former estate of Sir Frank Crisp. Some of the lyrics are words that were Crisp himself inscribed in various places on the premises. What a fun legacy for that property.

[@fernandoesparza3347]

Also when George finished "Apple Scruffs" he invited the Apple Scruffs inside to listen to "their" song which must've made their day 😀🎶

[@beatledad]

FYI.........george's home FRIAR PARK........was built in the 1880's by SIR FRANK CRISP.......gearge has owned the estate since 1970....also a great video called CRACKERBOX PALACE was shot at the estate and in the main gathering room

[@stevea6307]

Ballad Of Sir Frankie Crisp (Let It Roll) presents an almost cinematic description of the surroundings, rolling out of George's house and going through his Friar Park estate. At least, that's what it seems to be to me.

[@Archipelington]

Not sure if anyone has mentioned this already, but Sir Frank Crisp was the architect of Friar Park the house that George bought in Henley on Thames.

[@pablomets]

All things must pass was rehearsed by The Beatles on the Get Back sessions. The rehearsal appears on the great Get Back documentary. The Beatles rehearsed many of the songs that were released in their solo albums during those Get Back sessions.

[@bobwoolerOriGinal]

Same goes for the WA sessions.

[@Billinois78]

There is also an early take on The Beatles Anthology vol. 3

[@TedLenn0n]

Nice reaction! At some point in your Beatles journey, I recommend checking out the Concert For George. One of the highlight’s was Paul performing All Things Must Pass.

[@robertkerr4201]

Art of Dying is indeed about the journey through multiple lifetimes being reincarnated until the state of Enlightenment or Union is achieved, after which it is no longer necessary to be reborn. However musically this song strikes me as perhaps the first Disco song on record. I always imagine a string of skeletons line dancing disco steps to this tune! I love your program

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

One of my favorite memories is playing this on my CD player as a teenager and my Dad coming into the room and grooving to it saying, “this has a good beat. I like it”.

[@deniscastellanos9895]

It's a great rocker.

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

This track also features a then-unknown Phil Collins on conga drums.

[@edgarlazaro859]

@@Sweetish_Jeff_ not really. Phil did performed congas on some of the early takes of the song, but he didn’t appeared on the final version. Phil himself has confirmed this. Nonetheless, it’s heartwarming to read George’s inner notes for the 2000 reissue giving him credits for its performance.

[@GregCombs100]

Just loved your reaction to this masterpiece by George. He recorded multiple other songs during these session, many of which later released as bootlegs or outtakes. One you must listen to is I Live For You, finally released on the 2001 30th anniversary album reissue. George plays a pedal steel that is utterly beautiful and an emotional, simple song. I know you will like it. You should also check out the movie Living in the Material World, life story of this incredible man.

[@CousinCreepy]

It almost feels like "Tha Answer's at the End" was meant for this album - it would fit perfectly!

[@Vantyler66]

Some of the songs released exclusively on the anniversary edition were great as well. “I Live For You”, “Everybody/Nobody”, “Cosmic Empire”, “Nowhere To Go”, and “Tell Me What Has Happpened to You” are all amazing, very personal songs

[@randyranson84]

Awaiting on you all' has to be one of the greatest songs George Harrison ever recorded, it just takes you away and lifts you up.

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

Absolutely. It’s like a gospel song. So happy and uplifting.

[@jgfergus]

It's one of my all time favorite songs. It's lesson is more pertinent today than ever.

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

This album almost feels like George was hidden under glass for years and finally had the glass taken off him and he could breathe now. Crystal, you are like a musical guide that shows us a door into a room that never existed before. Keep doing what you’re doing. Your musical journey is only getting started and the best is yet to come. 🙏

[@michaeldezego340]

The Apple Scruffs are the female fans that would hang out outside Abbey Road Studios, Apple Corps building and other places waiting to get a glimpse of the Beatles. A couple of them were even used to provide back up vocals on a couple of tracks. They were also invited in to listen to the finished song that referenced them. Love your reaction as usual.

[@CrystalShannon4]

This is such a wonderful thing to hear!! The absolute sweetest! You just know George was the most caring soul! 🧡

[@johncampbell756]

@@CrystalShannon4 Two of them are seen in Get Back. They were waiting outside Apple to see The Beatles arrive. But even if one walked right next to them, the girls let them be. They just wanted to be there.

[@braudabo]

There's only one track I know, for that fans have been brought into the studio to record: the 1968 version of "Across the Universe." Lizzie Bravo and Gayleen Pease. It's a little spooky, that they both passed away last year, in 2021. Lizzie Bravo in particular was strongly influenced by this experience and published photos on her FB page of her time as a Beatles fan in front of the Abbey Road Studio. Incidentally, it's always great fun, to see fans and tourists recreate the Abbey Road cover since a webcam was installed there about 10 years ago.

[@bradwilliams7198]

Were the Apple Scruffs in the sing-along at the end of the Hey Jude video?

[@braudabo]

@@bradwilliams7198 Yes. People were searched for this performance with leaflets and fans were indeed collected in front of the Abbey Road Studio. But that wasn't a recording made for a record, it was a TV performance. In principle, the Beatles didn't like female voices for their songs. Another exception is "I am the walrus" and yet another track I can't think of at the moment, sung by Abbey Road Studio professionals. And Yoko Ono with a line in "Bungalow Bill"...

[@Uuuuutuuuube]

Great job! John’s first solo album is going to scrub your soul raw. He was going through primal scream therapy and he really lets it all out. It’s great, but just wanted to warn you! Keep up the great work!

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

Yes, it’s a great album, but the antithesis of this album in terms of mood. “All Things Must Pass” lifts your heart and soul. “Plastic Ono Band” rips them.

[@TheCBLingo]

It's so impressive how you're able to deconstruct these songs after just one listen...you hear things that I haven't picked up on after thousands of listens!

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

Yes! Like how the “Wah Wah” refrain sounds like a horn. I’ve listened to that song a thousand times and never noticed it until Crystal mentioned it.

[@tjcint]

She's good, isn't she ...

[@drutgat2]

George's slide guitar, influenced by the micro-tones in the sitar which he had studied with Ravi Shankar (and R.S.'s student, Shambhu Das) is so pervasive throughout the 'ATMP' album, and adds so much to the songs on which he uses it, and is - of course - inspired by his beliefs in the Hindu and Buddhist philosophy which influenced him so much (and is so present in the lyrics). Before Steve Jobs based his "business model" on The Beatles and Bob Dylan, and took the name 'Apple' and the logo from The Beatles record company (and other divisions), and before Jobs' computer company lost he first two lawsuits to The Beatles, Apple was an organisation which was set up to give discover artists (which it was very successful at), and the 'Apple Scruffs' were the hard-core fans who hung out outside Abbey Road studios, and The Beatles Apple Studio on Savile Row (in London).

[@Musicpaulryan]

Crystal. Was so lovely seeing your reaction to this album. It is incredible and one of my favourite albums ❤️ it's a hard hitter, George is a genius really

[@CrystalShannon4]

Thank you so much Paul! Lovely to hear from you 💗 & yes such a deep punch in the gut!

[@Musicpaulryan]

@@CrystalShannon4 you're so sweet. This album got me through so many rough times 💖 I have a feeling it might become one of your favourites too 😊 you take care and looking forward to more Pink Floyd!

[@liamwestley8692]

Thanks for letting me know you reacted to this! Your analysis of the songs just make them hit so much harder. Your knowledge of music theory brings a whole new perspective. My favorite album ever.

[@CrystalShannon4]

Wow! Thank you oh so very very much for your wonderfully kind words! 🩶 Sending you absolutely every bit of love! I hope you have an astounding brilliant weekend! We have a brand new video up and I would love to hear your thoughts: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppeUgIahhNujsLcsi=Rho-ArNpsOpHRf1a

[@davidcarter5038]

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[@aBeatleFan4ever]

Beware Of Darkness is my favorite Harrison song from everything he did after The Beatles. I was glad to see Clapton (and the rest of the gang) do it in the Concert For George.

[@glassmaxtool]

You're such a wonderful and genuine energy as you share yourself. You honor the music as much as you honor George. It's very heartwarming. Thank you Crystal.

[@sonnycrockett2079]

LOVE how you love this classic…. I also love the “fingerprint” hearts behind you…… 💜🕉️💜

[@CrystalShannon4]

Thank you!! The hearts were created by my talented artist boyfriend!!! 🤍 He makes them so perfectly! I hope you enjoy today’s clip: kzbin.infohD3mZ7NdvGQ?feature=share

[@lloydster9000]

I’ve been enjoying the hell out of these react videos. Keep up the great work, Crystal.

[@CrystalShannon4]

Thank you so much!!! I appreciate you!

[@lloydster9000]

@@CrystalShannon4 I appreciate you, too! ☺️

[@hungfao]

'Beware Of Darkness' is beautifully brilliant. The chord changes take my breath away. Once again, George is preaching but feeds it to the audience couched with that soul compelling melody. I'm in awe every time. 'Apple Scruffs' is what they used to call the female fans who hung around outside the studio when the Beatles were recording. 'Awaiting On You All' is a premonition of what goes on in his next album, heavier preaching. It was said that the George had picked up the nickname 'His Lectureship' during these sessions. He was always ready to talk about his spiritual beliefs. 'All Things Must Pass' had been presented to the Beatles and they did try to get to gel. It never quite did. The legend had it that the Beatles rejected it. None of the session recordings support this. John even asked about rehearsing it a time or two. Actually it would appear that George may have simply been unhappy with the sessions and the way the song was turning out, so he didn't push to get it into the line-up. It's also why none of his songs made it to the famous rooftop concert. He didn't want to do them. Yeah, the third disc is a bunch of unmemorable jams. I'm sure the players had a great time, though. George does wish John a happy birthday on a brief goofy track.

[@ricknbacker5626]

Bobby Whitlock played a multitude of keyboards on all but 1 song on ATMP. In August of 1979, I had the extreme pleasure to meet and spend time with him. The stories this man has are vivid and detailed. One thing he shared was he, Eric and George were the much heralded "Smith O'Hara Singers'. They did virtually all the singing and were quite satisfied with the results.(ya think!) Bobby was at the center of this masterpiece. He is both humble and proud. A gentleman in every sense of the word and an American Treasure.. I thought your dissertations were remarkable Crystal. Both in depth and scope. I enjoyed every minute of it. Best wishes, RNB

[@MrAL2491]

Sides one thru four seem to be sent from heaven. An absolute masterpiece!

[@dilandilanjoao4310]

Hi there. Apple scruffs were the fans that sleeped and waited every day on the stairs of the Apple studios just to watch a Beatle arrive or leave . A sweet tribute to die hard fans ✌☯️

[@charlesbunch8383]

I would also like to mention that John Lennon suggested a change in lyrics for "All Things MustPass" that George took onboard. John was reading George's handwritten lyrics and in George's handwriting, "a wind can blow the clouds away" looked like a MIND can blow the clouds away." George's w looked like an m. George corrected John's reading, and John said he should change the lyric from wind to mind because it sounded more mystical. George happily agreed. You can see that scene in the recently released Get Back film.

[@YN97WA]

This whole album is a masterpiece. Beware of Darkness is probably my 2nd favorite Harrison song, right behind While My Guitar Gently Weeps. Sheryl Crow does an amazing cover of it. I really enjoyed this reaction; your appreciation for great music is so genuine.

[@radiocity80]

Crystal, a little bit of trivia - Wah Wah was written when George quit the Beatles during the Let It Be sessions. It was his attack song so to speak on Lennon and McCartney not taking his songs as seriously. Also, Run of The Mill's lyrics addresses his detiorating relationship with Paul McCartney. Beneath the joyous sound there is some bitterness on George's part. But to be fair, John and Paul also address the break up in songs on their first 2 albums. They invented DISS TRACKS LOL. You're really going to enjoy George's 2nd solo album just as much.

[@johncampbell756]

The interesting thing is that when George left, it wasn't about his songs. There wasn't even a fight. I don't think Paul was malicious when he basically crap al over George's input. There is so much incredible stuff in that film.

[@bobmessier5215]

"Beware of Darkness" is my favorite solo George song.

[@jeremyb5640]

I'm so glad you loved this album, Crystal. It was lovely to see your reaction. It really is a magnificent piece of work, enchanting, mystical and spiritual. An incredible achievement from a man who had only had a couple of songs per album throughout the Beatles' career before this. With this one album, he secured a lasting reputation as a major songwriting talent, every bit the equal of John and Paul, even if he never quite hit these heights again. It's hard to divorce some of these songs from the Beatles' break-up and the loss of friendship (Wah Wah, Isn't It A Pity, Run of the Mill), but you're right, several other songs are celebratory. What Is Life always puts a smile on my face. Are you going to do a video giving your feedback on the Beatles' Get Back series? You'll see the band running through All Things Must Pass in the first episode. Sides 5 and 6 are worth a listen off camera, but they're all jams, great fun, but not 'serious' songs. It's Johnny's Birthday (sung to the tune of Cliff Richard's hit song Congratulations) was his message to John Lennon on John's 30th birthday!

[@666tubedragon666]

when we all needed a master piece...he gave us that. Something, My Sweet Lord, While My Guitar Gently Weeps... then, after he was diagnosed with terminal cancer... he conjured up the Traveling Willberries and his last album....keep going there. Beautiful man

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

I love, love, LOVE this album and your reactions to it so much, Crystal. The pure joy and love of this music is so evident on your face. I think out of all The Beatles, George was the best musician and the most experimental when it came to chord changes. Remember the opening guitar phrase on “All I’ve Got To Do”? That’s a very jazzy chord and even in that song it shows George’s brilliance. I hope you get to listen to the follow-up to this, “Living In The Material World”. It’s very good.

[@TheAlibabatree]

You are literally the best music reactor on youtube. You understand the technical aspects, and the emotional weight. Keep it up!

[@garyodom6574]

Crystal, I think you might be an Internet "Apple Scruff." As an old guy, I am so enjoying your 'Beatle journey." Thanks for your work here.

[@timpindar]

Lovely reaction, Crystal. I share your emotional responses to Beware Of Darkness and All Things Must Pass, two songs I cherish. Thank you!

[@willobrien3436]

The album was produced by Phil Spector, who used his trademark "Wall of Sound" approach, which entailed multi-instrumental texturing. It definitely adds to the power of many of these songs, but years later, Harrison said that some of it was probably too much and he probably would do some of the songs differently. He also produced the Let It Be album, and Paul hated the orchestral and choral overkill in "The Long and Winding Road."

[@monovision566]

I've never loved the production on ATMP. I adore the songs but the production gets in their way so much. It even makes the album sound more dated and harder to remaster well. Compared to Abbey Road or McCartney's Ram, it just doesn't have that crisp, hi-fi thing going for it. It has the quality of Spector's earlier work, like it sonically can't get out of the early 60's.

[@bobwoolerOriGinal]

Spector only produced about half of the songs on the album (side 5&6 not included).

[@numinousbookofreview]

So many tearjerkers on this album, but that's true of most of George's 70s albums. You might want to listen to the Beware of ABKO cd which has many of these songs in demo form.

[@michaelduran8627]

Excellent review. Very enjoyable to see someone discover this beautiful music. Lennon’s Plastic Ono Band is a must listen. It’s life changing.

[@Goodall10]

I like that you had to slip a Beatle-esque surprise into one of your videos with that fake ending. :)

[@fernandoesparza3347]

Another sidenote, the opening riff to "I Dig Love" was reused by George for the ending riff on Ringo's song "I'm The Greatest" 🎶

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

Yes! That song was the closest we would get to a Beatles reunion while John was alive. John wrote it and played piano and sang backing vocals, George played guitar, Ringo drummed and sang. All that was missing was Paul on that track.

[@whatthejim]

What an incredible album this is! In my opinion it’s a masterpiece and in my top 5 favourite albums! Keep up with the amazing videos Crystal, we love you!!!😃👍☮️❤️

[@robriceridge]

Harrison's ode to his fans,Apple Scruffs, is one of my most beloved tracks with the nifty harmonica and the background singers during "And through out all time and space we're together face to face".Let It Roll was always a magical track to me and reminds me of the gnomes playing that are on the cover. Another fav.I Dig Love always makes me want to move and dance lol. I like your descriptions immensely.Thanks for another great job.

[@garyodom6574]

It was impossible for George to match this album...it was one of the greatest of all times.

[@davewebb2313]

Have you considered reviewing the Travelling Wilburys album? It's a thing of beauty IMHO. Great blend of talents. The songwriting, the voices, the production. Love your work by the way.

[@willobrien3436]

This album allowed George to come out of Paul's and John's shadow as a songwriter, but it aso allowed him to give free reign to his spirituality, which was Hindu-based but very universal. "Awaiting on You All" is a both a severe critique of phony religion and an invitation to people to come to a real spiritual path of knowing God. The album is also filled with his cheeky humor.

[@fernandoesparza3347]

On a sidenote Badfinger provided acoustic guitars and percussion to the album, plus after recording with George on this album Eric Clapton took his musicians to form Derek & the Dominos and created the legendary "Layla" (another song about Patti Harrison) 🎶

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

Would love to see Crystal react to Badfinger. I have a feeling she will be a huge fan of theirs.

[@lukemeyer5778]

Paul McCartney sang a version of All Things Must Pass during the Concert for George, it’s so good, my favorite version of the song

[@bobbybrettel5422]

Great work, love your reviews, every one is super!!!

[@CrystalShannon4]

Thank you so much Bobby, you are awesome! ✨

[@cassiusklaymusic]

You are The Best in "Reactions" and ATMP too is The Best popular album! I got emotional watching you and listening to these amazing songs by George Harrison!

[@deborahdean]

I love your videos. You should listen to The Traveling Wilburys as part of your George Harrison journey. George has some phenomenal songs.

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

“Waiting For The Light” is a great song. Should have been a single. Love it.

[@bradwilliams7198]

It's wonderful watching your very genuine reaction to these songs! An interesting bit of trivia on the song All Things Must Pass: the original lyric in the second verse was "A wind can blow those clouds away" but wind got changed to mind when John Lennon misread George's handwriting as the song was being rehearsed in the Get Back sessions and suggested to George that it worked better that way (somebody recently posted a brief clip from the new documentary showing this).

[@tomdegan6924]

Watching you reacting to this music for the first time is a joy. It makes me quite nostalgic.

[@dimsylsodium1]

For some reason I always find that "Let It Roll" captures the absolute essence of "All Things Must Pass".

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

I love that song so much. My favorite from Disc 2. In the background you can hear a low voice singing “Poor Sir Frankie Crisp”. It’s actually Ringo.

[@jerrymanas671]

Love how you seem to feel music in your soul, and your insights and analysis add a whole new appreciation for songs I've been hearing for decades.

[@dano41]

All I can think to say is thank you. Thank you for this and all of your reactions. They’ve helped me through some tough times.

[@darp0z5]

This was superb! Your ability to articulate what is going on in a song verbally, combining technical analysis with an emotional reaction, make you the best music reactor on KZbin!

[@cinnamonrain8836]

Thank you Crystal for doing this! I long for the next of your videos each time I ´ve been watching one. They are so fun, interesting and emotional to watch, and especially the Beatles videos and this one. Great stuff!

[@knoober3756]

I don’t tend to rank art typically, like have a crowned king or queen of any piece of art but the self titled track ATMP is my favorite musical composition of all time. The lyrics, instrumentation, Harrison’s passionate voice, all come together to one of the best compositions ever made. Harrison just has that songwriting style that always hit with me. His music can also instantly lift my spirits if I’m down. If you’re looking for good Harrison solo records you haven’t dealt with, I’d check out Cloud 9, his self titled ‘79 record, and his final album Brainwashed.

[@UhHuhOhYeh]

We appreciate you Crystal. Well done with this reaction & analysis and the editing. Concert for George is really worth a watch. Have a great weekend and stay hydrated and keep applying that balm

[@timebandito4278]

Awaiting On You All I always thought had a gospel feel to it

[@keymack2477]

Thank you for your wonderful reaction to this beautiful George Harrison LP! It is always a pleasure to enjoy your album reactions!!

[@harrisscott9028]

you're just the coolest when it comes to Beatle reactions 👌

[@TheScottSlater]

This was such a fun ride. All Things Must Pass is a masterpiece. I love watching you react to music and the joy it brings you (even--ironically--as songs make us sad, they're still bringing us a form of joy, after all). Listening to this album after watching "Get Back" means much more. You have such a kindness to you. It's lovely to see it play with this tremendous music.

[@vortexpilot5096]

I get emotional with you. It's like I am hearing these songs for the first time, thanks to your insights and responses to the music, and I bought this album and was bowled over by it when it first came out. Thanks so much Crystal.

[@kevinfitzgerald8706]

Your observation on the ups and downs of what you called the whistle on the song All Things Must Pass, brilliant!

[@gordr223]

You are astounding! Another great reaction. I love your interpretations and analyses. You hear things I've never heard. I dig Crystal. 😊😊

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

Good morning, Crystal, and friends! I highly recommend checking out George’s book “I Me Mine”. It was published in 1980 and he goes through each of his songs from his Beatles days up to that time in his solo career. It also features photos of lyrics.

[@mlong1958]

You should listen to the Traveling Wilburys Volume One. George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, and Jeff Lynne, with Jim Keltner on drums. The accidental super band.

[@markcollins730]

Crystal… love your videos!

[@CrystalShannon4]

Thank you Mark!!! I love you! 💛

[@christianegner9933]

Excellent review of à masterpiece !

[@ronalddobis6782]

Treat yourself to the DVD Concert For George. His music friends came together on the first anniversary of his death to pay tribute by playing his songs. The band is led by Eric Clapton and Paul and Ringo also perform.

[@scottschienmann8461]

Love your videos Crystal. Educational and fun at the same time. You have a beautiful soul

[@davidburton2381]

I bought this album when it was new, and it's in my listen rotation to this day. I really enjoyed your reaction...you certainly "get" the album, and your enthusiasm is infectious. Great job.

[@williamcapp448]

All these songs were just building up (or backing up) because he only got so much time on Beatles records; only so many songs. It almost guaranteed a mult- album situation. Once the water had breached the dam it just came spilling out. Few of his albums afterward held so many classic tunes. The second best album that he recorded, I feel, was Cloud Nine produced by Jeff Lynne.

[@philipdickey6460]

My favorite song from this album is What Is Life, and my favorite songs from George are those, and Give Me Love, and Got My Mind Set On You

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

Crystal, you are 💯 about the vocals being buried in the mix and the reverb on George’s vocals. Before he died in 2001, he talked about how in retrospect he wanted to remix the album because he disliked all of the reverb. His dream came true last year when “ATMP” was remixed. His vocals are more upfront and you can hear sounds you couldn’t hear on the original mix. Only the Apple Jams were remastered. Everything else was remixed. If you get a chance, check out that remix. It’s on KZbin, too. 😊

[@666tubedragon666]

and yes, all things must pass

[@tomdegan6924]

You rock, ma'am.

[@PeterBuwen]

Yesterday I learned what George's last words were on his death bed: "Everything can wait but the search for God cannot wait. Love one another!"

[@pablovandyck]

"Awaiting On You All" has the American production sounds of Delany & Bonnie, and the Leon Russel/Joe Cocker sound from "Mad Dogs & Englishman". It is a sound from it's time. It didn't happen in a vacuum

[@jacksonmorganfroghin4815]

I hear echoes of this particular sound in the single, I'm Just a Singer in a Rock and Roll Band by the Moody Blues. I'm pretty sure Phil Spector had a hand in making that record as well. He invented that solid wall of sound and proved beyond a doubt that walls work.

[@BruceColon-BSides]

George’s crowning moment. Such a sweet, creative vindication following the bitter dissolution of The Beatles. George had already been on an amazing songwriting roll since the White Album and it all came to a head on this masterpiece of an album.

[@dimsylsodium1]

I think that the "whistle" was Pete Drake on pedal steel guitar. I recall Bobby Whitlock explaining how his initial "whistle" turned into Pete Drake's pedal steel guitar.

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

I love that part. It makes me think of a soul ascending into heaven. That pedal steel kills me-in a good way. There’s another track that didn’t make this album, “I Live For You”, which has a gorgeous solo from Pete.

[@dimsylsodium1]

@@Sweetish_Jeff_ Yes. And Ringo's chance meeting with Pete Drake led to the "Beaucoups Of Blues" album. I might also speculate that Peter Frampton met Pete Drake at this point in time which may have inspired the use of "the talking guitar" sound on "Show Me The Way".

[@kevinfitzgerald8706]

Your reactions just get better and better!

[@heavenishere2071]

Sir Frank Crisp was a previous owner of Friar Park. Georges home.

[@dagtigerstrom7170]

Listen to almost all your videos! You are so interesting and Great! I am a Big Beatles fan and thier solo too. ATMP is no1. Solo follow ed by RAM and förs Lennon. POB Many George and Paul John albums are great

[@ricardo_miguel13]

Ringo plays drums on this album, like on Johns first album. They still helped each other. Also Eric Clapton is there.

[@NehemiahRyan]

The Beatles have an incredible demo version of the song All Things Must Pass. I think it's even better than this album version because we have Paul and John's wonderful backing vocals and instrumentation. You gotta check it out. It's not on the Anthology but only on bootlegs. Here's a link for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZrJnKtrg9x4opI

[@danielabbott3975]

I love this albim so much and i agree with a lot of your observations.. the only thing i would say regarding “what is life” is that i view it as a positive. A recognition and declaration of love and how precious it is and what any of us would do to hold on to it. It was so much fun for me to watch you discovering and sharing your thoughts on this amazing masterpiece … thanks for doing this

[@pauldevito7476]

Crystal!! I absolutely love you and these videos from afar. Having no-one to talk to about music this in depth and this technically. Wow!!! You are a God-send. Thank you so much❤🙏✌️❤🙏✌️❤❤❤🙏✌️. May I suggest a couple of albums I believe you would love? If you would, please react to The Moody Blues albums "In Search of The Lost Chord" from 1968, and "To Our Children's Children's Children" from 1969. Both albums you would LOVE!!! Moody Blues in same vein as Beatles and Pink Floyd but with a more mystical, pastoral, melancholy, while using a wide array of instruments including guitars, bass, flute, mellotron, sitar, drums, tabla, tambourine, oboe, etc...maybe even a vibraphone!!! Thank you. You're An angel!!!

[@JohnCee754]

ALL THINGS MUST PASS was one of the first albums I ever bought.. when it was new.. when I was just a teenager.. and The Beatles had just broken up. Now half a century later, I still think it's a masterpiece and I very much enjoy seeing a young person today experiencing the music just the way I did all those years ago! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this fabulous album.

[@dougsusie2319]

It still boggles my mind that George had most of these songs while still with The Beatles. This is why they had to break up. They were grown men now and wanted to do their own things, The Beatles had run their course. I love the line from "Beware Of Darkness" "What out now, take care, beware of soft shoe shufflers" it just flows so damn nicely. Nice job Crystal and a great album. ☮️✌️💕

[@thomastimlin1724]

Excellent job! Not sure how you are going to proceed from here exploring the individual Beatles solo albums. McCartney, his first solo effort, released before this, pales in comparison, but ha s some good songs on it. Ringo had 2 flops with Sentimental Journey and Beaucoups of Blues. John had some good albums early on. There are some interesting B sides to singles, and singles not on albums during this early solo period as well. George's laughing version of Miss O'Dell will give you the giggles. Suddenly Ringo bursts through with this fantastic single...It Don't Come Easy, in 1971 with an interesting flip side called Early 1970, about all the former members of the Beatles. George helped him with these as his slide guitar is very present on these. He wrote It Don't Come Easy for Ringo. The Concert for Bangladesh, by George and friends is a must, raising money for refugees. Especially the song Bangla Desh will break your heart. "My friend came to me, with tears in his eyes, told me that he needed help, before his country dies...." Your knowledge of love of music is astounding, far above most other reactors and will carry you through the rest of your life. Also, you have a million dollar smile. Ever tried Gershwin? I think he will speak to you and bring you into his soul as well.