FIRST TIME HEARING George Harrison - Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth) REACTION

[@聖帝サウザー-s7n]

面白かったです とても美しい曲ですね😊

[@atuuschaaw]

The song is his prayer, and asking to be free of birth is asking to be free from reincarnation and remain in the spiritual world. A beautiful song! ♥

[@fumble_brewski5410]

Well, the actual lyrics read, “Keep me free from birth…”, so it’s possible he meant that he wanted to be born free and stay free throughout his life. But, a beautiful song, nonetheless.

[@barbarat6913]

This is from his Concert for Banglesh, to feed the starving children in an overpopulated land. This is the plea from that country to the world… for help with the heavy load, to be free from birth.

[@debjorgo]

Exactly! In Hari Krishna, we are reincarnated until we reach spiritual enlightenment here. We keep coming back until we get it right. When we do get it right, we ascend to nirvana and are free from rebirth. My favorite line is "Help me cope with this heavy load, trying to touch and reach you with heart and soul."

[@thefoss5387]

@@fumble_brewski5410 He was deep into Eastern spiritualism. I agree with the OP, he was talking about breaking the cycle of Samsara, and remaining spiritual, rather than being returned via reincarnation.

[@aerynsunx]

@Fumble_ Brewski He came to Hinduism in the late 60's. To be "free from birth" is to be freed from the cycle of reincarnation and reach complete enlightenment, Nirvana. He meant what he sang.

[@williamthompson-xm3dy]

Isn’t it a pity, one of his best songs and a universal message.

[@keithrfield]

Why is that a pity?

[@Soundhypno]

@@keithrfield "Isn't it a Pity" is another George song, great version on A Concert for George with Eric Clapton starting the first verse then Billy Preston takes us to Church. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZXGhHquja9rrK8&ab_channel=GeorgeHarrison

[@keithrfield]

@@Soundhypno Thanks Kevin. I misread. I thought you were saying Isn't it a pity that Give Me Love is one of his best songs. LOL

[@ricardo_miguel13]

Yes! That's the one

[@ceeezzzzzzz]

Love this song

[@WojMoj]

My favorite Beatle! He was so thoughtful and introspective. I absolutely love George Harrison’s solo catalog.

[@kbusby4824]

Mine as well.

[@stpetie7686]

Agreed. For me personally, and with no disrespect to the others, the margin between them is fairly wide, Again, no disrespect, just a matter of taste.

[@scottmeeks662]

When We was Fab

[@dianedollion6126]

I heard What Is Life the other day when I was shopping and yes...I was singing and dancing down the aisle. Could not help myself. 😁

[@paulcwalina7910]

You might enjoy Harrison's tribute to John Lennon, "All Those Years Ago."

[@garyarnett1220]

THANK YOU !!! I keep suggesting this, but no one has picked it up yet. And McCartney and Ringo joining in is a bonus.

[@kennyhuskisson2684]

Yes! All Those Years Ago, is totally awesome!!👍✌️

[@sourisvoleur4854]

Even better, in my opinion, is "When We Was Fab" which was about all four of them.

[@seanmolloy9297]

YES!!! Do that one next, kids... How influential and important was John Lennon? Well, there were four hit songs written about him, after his death; including All Those Years Ago.

[@timothynoel786]

Agreed! Also check out McCartney's tribute to John, "Here Today".

[@trishc3099]

Out of the 4 of the Beatles, George Harrison did probably 75% of my favorites. He had an amazing voice. (We won't address the fact that he was gorgeous.)

[@sheilaholmes8455]

I thought he was the best looking one.

[@bergiefbaby]

@@sheilaholmes8455 My mom is the same way. She cried more the day George died more than anyone else I have ever seen. Concert for George is an amazing testimonial to how much he (and his family) was respected by the music community...and it has an amazing Prince guitar solo.

[@trishc3099]

@@bergiefbaby I've actually never even heard of that concert. I'll definitely check it out.

[@bradd8937]

That Prince performance was at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tribute to George, not The Concert for George.

[@sooankim9247]

This comment right here! My favorite Beatle too!

[@sandyhickey8236]

George Harrison was my favourite Beatle

[@angelajakem366]

Me as well!

[@brendaparker3825]

Me too!!

[@brianherrington7226]

Mine was Paul while growing up during the Beatles experience but once I became older George did.

[@patticrichton1135]

@@brianherrington7226 It was always Paul for me since I first laid eyes on him on the cover of the "MEET THE BEATLES" album which I bought in January 1964 when I was 16 (turned 17 that March) and especially after seeing him perform live on "Ed Sullivan" He was the most gorgeous man I had ever seen. I was smitten. I love ALL the Beatles, but Paul was my favorite and loved how he could sound so different depending on what song he was singing. He had the widest vocal range in the Beatles.

[@marioserrano6333]

George is thee most underrated guitarist of all time. He's a top 5 guitarist 🎸

[@larryh.5229]

One of the top four songs of my life.

[@robrobertson4619]

George wrote, “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”. Gotta check that one out!

[@mackf3982]

Check out George Harrisons "All those years ago" from 1981. A Tribute to John Lennon with Paul and Ringo playing on the song.

[@francelaferriere6106]

Everybody likes "My Sweet Lord", but this song is definitely the one that really speaks to me the most.

[@danacasey8543]

George Harrison was my favorite Beatle. He brings tears to my eyes - so deep and soulful.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

A MUST HEAR Classic,, Ringo Starr "Photograph"...TRUST ME!!

[@sfjessy1]

My number one favorite all time song! How exciting!

[@suef.9310]

I adore George Harrison! Love the sentiment in this song.

[@furryfriendsfairydust5595]

I have always understood the line - keep me free from birth - as a Hindu belief that when a soul reaches a certain level of understanding or detachment from this world, a high level of spirituality - then they are freed from the cycle of re-incarnation on earth. George spent time in India and a lot of his music is influenced by the instruments from around the globe.

[@barbarat6913]

This is from his Concert for Banglesh, to feed the starving children in an overpopulated land. This is Harrison‘s plea from that country to the world… for help with the heavy load, to be free from birth.

[@MarkmanOTW]

Yes, that's it. George is directing this song to his Higher Self (and God/Divinity within) to live a spiritual life, and ensure he doesn't need to return and be reborn on the earthly plane, but ascend to a higher realm after he eventually passes.

[@thomastimlin1724]

It would seem the majority of people don't know the " free from birth" line as a Hindu spiritual reference and would automatically think he meant birth control or something. Because they won't look it up. So it's good you all clear that up here. I could just hear some from the USA Bible Belt and elsewhere screaming "He singing about abortion...that heathen!" Sigh....

[@bishlap]

Let's not forget, George was nothing like the peace loving gentle soul until after he started taking LSD. Before LSD, George was much more talkative and had a biting sense of humor.

[@CharlesKent-v8s]

​@@barbarat6913no, it's a couple of years after the concert for Bangladesh, it's the single from his Living in the Material World LP

[@SoOutrageous]

He was very spiritual, his lyrics and music reflected this.

[@timothyallen4267]

All the Beatles did great work as solo artists 👍 what other band can say that ? Truly one of the Greatest Bands of all time 🤘🎶 60s and 70s music is considered the best music of all time!! I agree 👍

[@scottchapin2323]

Me to, maybe a little bit of the 80's but not much

[@Jagangela]

Queen

[@Jagangela]

Not counting John Deacon...

[@Jagangela]

I guess I can not clean it up!

[@sueparras6028]

Which is why I feel so blessed to have been a teenager in the 70's. This truly was the best decade for great music! From Heart to Led Zeppelin to Jim Croce there were some amazing artists. And the couple of acts I mentioned were just 3 of hundreds. So awesome a time to be young and alive!

[@missieyong9063]

Oh George I hear your pleading 🙏🏻for spiritual peace. In my heart I believe you’ve received all you’ve asked for. Rest In Peace💕

[@dlewis5631]

I love "If Not for You," absolutely beautiful!

[@michaelfrazia4569]

his slide guitar work is beautiful

[@alwag89]

Awesome song by George

[@brendaparker3825]

What is life was and still is a favorite. R.I.P. Sweet George!!

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, you'll love his "What Is Life" !!! edit - 'free from birth' - He may be singing about wanting to be free from the sufferings of the physical world, free from reincarnation, and to be close to God.

[@63saruman]

Or Dark Horse.

[@sarahdee374]

Well stated, friend!

[@abelyerikaguerra1540]

He followed Krishna, He met and followed Emerson a car driver and Christian, Emerson stated that before George passed he prayed for him and George accepted Christ.....

[@dougwill8850]

A beautiful soul he was. RIP George.

[@thomasthompson698]

Two of George's best songs are "Something" and "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"... both with The Beatles. I'm sure you'd love both! My favorite all-time song by George is also with The Beatles… "Here Comes the Sun"! I'm sure you must have hit that 1 already!

[@brettvonhenneberg-romhild3535]

Sending love and prayers. You two are awesome 👌

[@Doug778]

his son dani played guitar with prince"as my guitar gently weeps" you need to check that out its amazing.

[@60sbaby456]

He also looks exactly like him❤

[@michaelarrowood4315]

What a beautiful song, and beautiful thoughts from George Harrison. Thank you!

[@charlesporbes8702]

Blow away is totally awesome another great song by George Harrison

[@lynnevetter]

I love George. George and John were my favies. And Amber, My mind set on you is my fav too. When I was a kid, i was obsessed with the video/song.

[@humphreygruntwhistle3946]

George was always a great slide guitar player. You can hear it on display in this song. 🎸🎶

[@cindyvitale9515]

Yes, you must do “What is Life.”

[@gypsyrocker]

My favorite Beatle! His sweet high voice with a touch of rasp just suits him so well. Oh how I've been waiting for this beautiful song. ❤

[@HalfassDIY]

Beware of Darkness is another great George song !

[@lindabaker5124]

My favorite George song is As my guitar gently weeps. George was a massive talent but was 17 when the Beatles started and Paul and John over shadowed him

[@sheiladrucker6872]

I got to see little Bubba. thanks for this video guys. This is the season for this song.

[@jeannietrickett1465]

"What is Life" is a great George Harrison song.

[@quentinrussell584]

Perhaps the most covered song that George did with the Beatles - along with the many live versions of My Guitar Gently Weeps, was Something (in the way she moves) - All things Must Pass is perhaps his biggest solo effort.

[@pastorofmuppets13]

Sometime you all have to do the George Harrison's posthumous individual induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" featuring, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne (of ELO), Steve Winwood, George's son Dhani, and PRINCE doing the final guitar solo. It is absolutely iconic.

[@teresajarrell452]

YES!!! 👍😃❣️😃👍

[@magneto7930]

Every George Harrison song comes straight from the heart! I could list a million George Harrison songs for you to react to but they're all good really. You can't go wrong with any of them. I would suggest What is Life next. It's a nice upbeat song.

[@richremaly8418]

George Harrison has a singing style that shows his heart and soul he puts ❤️ into his recording.

[@KarlKraus1]

try another wonderful song of his simply titled - "You" amber would love it! the saxophone is all over it!

[@Chuckie28]

Hey guys It's nice to see the younger generation enjoying this music like I did in the 60s.peace & luv Chuck

[@terrilgeorge7255]

The Concert For George is amazing. Especially seeing his son Dhani up there playing. He is so like a young George, made me quite emotional at times.

[@alamc200]

You may also want to react to the music video of "Something" which is a Beatle song that George wrote. Very beautiful love song. That was George, he mostly wrote spiritual, peaceful and love songs.

[@RobSquadReactions]

We have but have had a hard time getting it up on the channel because of blocking. We will keep trying!

[@pilesovinyl]

His slide guitar sound was a trademark of his later works as well, always tasteful and not showy. One of his best slide bits was his solo on Badfinger's single Day After Day. Listen to it, you can tell it's him.

[@TheNewRevolution]

This is my favorite Harrison song. I still listen too it quite often. I'm a sucker for that piano line....so simple yet beautiful....like much of Harrison's best work.

[@marybaillie8907]

This is the opening track from George's 1973 album "Living in the Material World". This was George's 2nd US Number 1 song after "My Sweet Lord". With this album George's was assisting refugees from the Bangladesh Liberation War. He put on 2 AllStar concerts in New York City, made a movie and put out a live album of the concert to help support the refugees. This is a beautiful song by George with great lyrics, vocals and amazing guitar work. The quiet Beatle knew how to shine. Great reaction. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️❤️ 🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@Nonconformistwilderbeastman]

The title song Living in the material world is a great song in itself R.I.✌️Mr. George Harrison 🎸🌈

[@janiceking1418]

Favorite song of George What is Life is fabulous

[@jamessomers8808]

One my favorite songs. Really. Overall favorite list. And you never hear it on the radio.

[@jasonremy1627]

Classic. You need to do "All Things Must Pass" next. It's the title track from his 1970 triple-album of the same name. It's a beautiful classic.

[@pandorafox3944]

They called him The Dark Horse. He was the youngest, the baby brother. And he found his voice and proved himself. ✌️💜

[@Cynthia...]

Such an absolutely beautiful song. I love George. ❤

[@deanlopez9280]

Got another great one from George. Beautiful girl...

[@pjmurphy920]

Excellent point, Jay, that there is no other band, besides the Beatles, who, after breaking up, all went on to have successful solo careers, putting out beautiful, memorable, timeless music. They all 4 had to have been inspired by some greater love/energy/light.

[@stephenbroughton9810]

As My Guitar Gently Weeps by George Harrison, his original version and the one done at his memorial concert featuring almost every one :)

[@danapb]

This is one of my favorite George songs and truthfully beats out a lot of Beatles songs for me. I play this one a lot!

[@jgsheehan8810]

Such a great song. George put a lot of thought into his lyrics and his guitar work.

[@ArtistryMusication]

Wow, I forgot about this song. I had the 45 of this song and loved it.

[@albertmassingo4249]

He says. oh Lord take hold of my hand that I might understand you. Right there is the meaning of the song

[@oldgoat9227]

BTW ... here comes the sun was George Harrison, too. Now you need to listen to "Something" that he did with the Beatles. Frank Sinatra called it the best love song ever.

[@tomasgonzalezmarin6118]

One of the most beautiful songs by my favorite Beatle, Mr. George Harrison. He was also my mother's favorite and that was a mistery for me, but as I grew up I understand why. George give us peace and happiness through his songs. And he was the more simple, quiet and easy from the fab four. The guy next door. Could you please react to "When we was Fab" by George? Regards from Chile! 🙂

[@wallyllama2926]

This is my second favorite by George, just behind Here Comes the Sun.

[@wendyranta]

Love the Beatles, in fact George is a distant cousin. Like many people of the 50s and 60s it was common in our house to listen to the Beatles. Jump to the 80s and I meet my soon to be husband, he LOVED George, I didn't say anything. A few years later we go to a family reunion and people break out instruments and sing some Beatles songs, hubby is into it. I say, while we are here, we need to stop at the cemetery so I can "check on the family" and there are Many Harrison's buried there. Hubby mentions jokingly, maybe that's where your cousins get there talent from. My sister and I look at him and say " ya think" and couldn't stop laughing at him when it hit him.

[@tigerpinky]

Beautiful George.

[@jflago]

This song is a straight up prayer

[@clarity8]

It is. A profound prayer.

[@peggykunkel9180]

George Harrison is my favorite Beatle. His song Something is my favorite. When I was a young girl I listened to that song over and over. Then I met my husband and we have lived that song for 44 years and hopefully many more years to come.

[@bradparnell614]

This is a great one. It's from my favorite albums of his, though not necessarily his best. His best is still probably his first, "All Things Must Pass" which had a lot of great songs on it. If you want some more George suggestions I'd try "All Those Years Ago" (his song for John Lennon), "You", "Crackerbox Palace", "The Art of Dying", "Try Some Buy Some", and you definitely want to check out "Blow Away". I had "Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)" on a 45 single that was left behind by older siblings and I played it a lot along with the flip side "Miss O'Dell". You might also want to check out the concert for Bangla Desh which was one of the first ever big rock shows for charity. Indian musician and Harrison mentor Ravi Shankar asked George to help and he put it together. Leon Russell, Eric Clapton, Billy Preston, Ringo Starr, and Bob Dylan all were participants as well as the group Badfinger.

[@KaleidoscopeMagic]

First time I've ever seen J. close his eyes and sway to the music THIS QUICKLY - only a George Harrison song could cause that! LoL. I didn't think you guys would EVER get around to reviewing this song - it is soooo beautiful. This song is in my top 3 of George Harrison's songs. The other two are *MY SWEET LORD* which you both have reviewed and *SOMETHING* which is my very top favorite - y'all must review that one next!

[@davidroberts4769]

My favorite George Harrison solo song is 'What Is Life" Also my favorite Ringo Starr solo song was written by George Harrison and it's called 'Photograph'

[@williherdez]

You spoke about George and John, about their voice uniqueness. Funny because George has a song dedicated to John.. All those Years Ago. worth listening to.

[@BryanWicks]

Easily my all time favorite Harrison composition. Thanks for the great reaction!

[@roberteytchison2595]

Always good with George. He had a great repertoire. Even his collaborations with Jeff Lynne and the Super Group the Traveling Wilburys. Love the Bengal hat from a long suffering Bengal fan. Joe Cool is great to watch.

[@joeltwinx3805]

Beautiful Soul George Harrison

[@BintyMcFrazzles]

George Harrison was a massively underrated artist in that he was almost eclipsed by John and Paul. An interesting bit of trivia is that George was the first out of the Fab Four to have a number one - My Sweet Lord - in both the US and UK in the late months of 1970 and the early weeks of 1971 after the Beatles split. This is a lovely song. RIP George.

[@nordeguzman]

Finally. This is my favorite George Harrison song

[@jackiesconiers4230]

Smiling! Great reaction! Thanks for keeping great music alive!

[@CANDOKNOWHOW]

Man, what a great song! This is one of my top favorite songs ever recorded, from my favorite Beatle for the loving message, the simple construction, but most especially from the sincerity of the delivery.. it gets me every time. I think I suggested this one in the comments a long time back (when you were asking for more “hippy” type “peace and love” type tunes, and so glad to see y’all giving it a listen, though I’m not too certain you ever even saw my comment (as I can’t imagine the amount of time it would require to read through all of the comments we leave). 😮 It’s really cool to see that seed you had planted eventually come to fruition, regardless of whether it was your comment, or anyone else’s. 🤷 There’s plenty of great George Harrison tunes, and I concur with all the suggestions I’ve seen being made in the comments here. Since we’re sowing seeds down here, I’d suggest another great “peace and love” track from Elvis Costello called “What’s So Funny ‘Bout Peace, Love, and Understanding?”.

[@tylerhackner9731]

Beautiful song from the always deep thinking George Harrison

[@seanmolloy9297]

Guitar players will know this already, but George is highly respected for his slide guitar work. His technique and style were imitated by many, many other players throughout the 70's... This is a great example of his 'doubling' approach.

[@smokeater317]

Very positive. Check out "Something" by the Beatles, one of the best. George sings lead.

[@thatdamelana]

Paul McCartney & Wings is a rabbit hole worth exploring. George was amazing, so spiritual. ☮

[@ktrsBklyn]

Such a beautiful song. My sister and brother-in-law sang and played it at my son’s bar mitzvah.

[@ednieto05]

I totally agree with you guys about the voices of George and John - both had so much heart and soul. They poured everything they had into their music and lyrics and didn’t shy away from their beliefs in doing so. Gotta respect and love that - it’s what made them both so spiritual and external. Peace and love from Portland.☮️🎼🎸❤️

[@clarity8]

Dear, dear George. He gave us so much.

[@patticrichton1135]

ISN'T IT A PITY is one of my favorite George Harrison solo songs.

[@willowthegood9035]

On the Dick Cavett DVD you were sent, there is an interview with George and a live performance. You can also see the Dick Cavett videos on KZbin

[@zlonxman]

I'm going to throw a curveball suggestion for a future reaction-video. "Within You, Without You" by The Beatles and written by George Harrison. It's certainly one of the deepest "pop" songs you'll ever hear. George was a deep guy!

[@kenburns2014]

So by now, I'm pretty sure you both can listen to a Beatles song and have a pretty good idea of who wrote and sang it... The Beatles were an amazing band. I love them all, but George Harrison just had the gift of writing music that had an emotion that everyone could relate to. Give a listen to, "Beware of Darkness" for the emotion and "Wah-Wah" for the fun. Keep it up guys!

[@RobSquadReactions]

We aren’t familiar with Ringo enough to truly recognize him yet, we would need to explore him more. Also love your comment about George being relatable. Thanks for watching

[@RadCenter]

I think you would enjoy "Here Comes the Sun," one of George's best contributions to the Beatles catalog.

[@rainydaydreamawy]

Man, I think it's great ya'll are into solo George. Very underrated catalog in the general sphere.

[@wesleybeck9413]

The version sung at The Concert For George was a great tribute to this wonderful singer.

[@shirleymarsh693]

GH is one of my favorite guitarist!

[@davemaltese]

George's voice is like the combination of both lennon and McCartney. that's why their harmony sounds heavenly

[@magiegainey5036]

❤George has always been my favorite Beatle. Beautiful soul.

[@cassiusklaymusic]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻⚛️🕉️ Give me Love (Give me.prace on Earth) - great video! This song is emotional!!

[@sclarkehamlin]

This song feels a like a mantra. On long road trips, I've listened to this one song over and over and over again on the car stereo. Watch the documentary "Living in the Material World" for more insight into the person George Harrison was and his pursuit of spirituality (and some issues he struggled with). The interviews with his wife, son, friends and former Beatles are wonderful. The interview with Ringo Starr about visiting George before he died will bring tears to your eyes. What an artist.

[@joelira9828]

A couple of George's tunes with the Beatles...Taxman and Something....