George Harrison Acoustic Medley VH1 05/1997

George perfoming three numbers at VH1 show Yin & Yang in May 1997. This one was aired the day after he passed away, Nov 30 2001. This was George last public "performance", and he played three numbers by himself, "Any Road" which was unrealesed at the time, the Traveling Wilburys Vol 3 song "If You Belonged To Me" and "All Things Must Pass". Ive noticed there are no videos of all the three songs in good quality on KZbin, in just one video, so I decided to post it for all of you, enjoy!! Ps: For all the guitar players, George's guitar is tuned a half step down, so G sounds like F#

[@ElisabethCutler]

That's me! "Guitar Lady!" What an honor it was to lend George Harrison my Martin guitar to perform spontaneously on this VH1 Music TV show... and my capo too! (see 2min 40 mark). Thanks for posting this complete video! I have a nice photo on my wall of George playing my guitar along with my only autograph from a star, signed on my tour itinerary. I was on tour and I met the lighting director at my performance in NYC and he invited me to come the next night to VH1 studios and watch an interview live-in-studio with a few other people. So I went the next night, and I just happened to be on my way to a gig, so I had my Martin D-35 guitar with me and the TV producer came over to me and asked if I wouldn't mind lending my guitar to George. Fine by me! Then they sprung this proposal on George and coerced him to play, much to his own shock and dismay, since they were there for the interview about Ravi Shankar's new album that George had produced. So he rose to the challenge and played about 3 songs and the interview concluded. A bunch of people were approaching him, so I held back and slipped into a small studio playback room with him and some producers, and also his 20-something spitting image son. I found myself standing next to George as we listened to the playback of his performance so he could okay the release of it, and he turned to me and said, "sometimes I forget I'm in the music business because I'm always in my garden at home." Then he turned back and said, "I think that take was the best ..." and I responded immediately, "Yes, it is", because I knew it already from when I watched it live; he was just like any other songwriter performer, so friendly and accepting and a little unsure. Afterwards, people were dispersing and the TV producer came to me and asked me if I'd met George and if I'd been introduced to him. I said no, so she led me down a hallway into a small room where there was George and his record label president. I was standing in front of George and she formally announced my name and presented me to him. I was ready with my pen and paper and I asked him for his autograph and I gave him a copy of my new album, "Bury the Ghost" to use to sign the paper. He looked my Cd over and expressed amazement that I'd done it all myself. He said," Wow, and you've done this album on your own, so maybe my record company can help you". Haha, the guy in the bow tie looked nervous. I was down at his office the next morning, but never heard back from him. It's a cool album too, back in '97, my second, and it was so nice to know that George had a copy of it and brought it back to his Manor in London and gave it a spin and a listen with the windows open to the garden. This is a very special memory that I enjoy to recount to friends till this day, and it's fun to put it in writing here, though it's too long I think! Now for the first time I realize that this "last live public performance by George, before his death in 2001", would not have happened if I wasn't there!? Simple Synchronicity ;) So, thanks to you for reading my ramble (!). We are all touched to be in the presence of George Harrison.

[@robsmeeth]

Unbelievable story! Can I listen to your 97' album by any chance? Where can I find it?

[@conormccolgan4758]

A truly great man. 😊

[@luishumbertovega3900]

Thank You Miss Cutler, Blessings from San Juan, Puerto Rico 🇵🇷.

[@lisaboccardo4293]

Congratulations so awesome lol my son forget his capo he said no worries he used a bic lighter quick on his feet lol

[@jurgostuff]

❤❤❤❤

[@MrAtomichunter]

God I miss this guy! we need him more than ever now!

[@conorsullivan6968]

So if the description is correct, the last song George ever publilcy performed was All Things Must Pass. That is unbelievably beautiful and perfect.

[@magneto7930]

It's like coming full circle.

[@iantodd1260]

Eat your heart out Bono you,LL never ever match George,s quiet heart and soul

[@franktaconelli9095]

as reluctant as he seems at first, the true musician emerges; any performer who’s ever had an unfamiliar instrument thrust into their hands and remembers most of the lyrics rises to the challenge if there’s a receptive audience; the world’s a better place that this footage exists; R.I.P. Beatle George

[@koshersalaami]

I can’t believe his last song performed in public was All Things Must Pass, and it’s even more unbelievable that his last performance was completely by accident. Thank God that young lady had a guitar (and a capo) and the VJ had nerve. And he got to watch from as close as you can get.

[@flyerphil]

Yes, he had the best seat in the house. Great performance from George, RIP

[@magneto7930]

Two thumbs up for the woman who brought the guitar, thank you for contributing to the joy!

[@stephen3511]

The universe made it so ✌🏻

[@DanielSanchez-og4ox]

I sure hope she asked him to sign it. Priceless!

[@thedeucemonkey2331]

All Things Must Pass broke me up...In 2020. Namaste George, the World misses you...

[@elke4646]

Namaste to YOU, for you have the (heart) eyes to see.....

[@CooManTunes]

Thank you, RAVI'S WIFE, for asking Georgie to sing Any Road.

[@kevingruenofficial]

When George Harrison tells everyone to sing along to his most harmoniously difficult song to sing. Everyone sits in in silence and awe.

[@1950dianesmith]

I love the synchronicity of how he had the guitar. Perfect! Can't imagine how the owner of it felt after it was returned to her. I would sleep with it happily ever after ;)

[@buffalobraves9]

I sure do hope she asked him to sign it. I would carry it with me everywhere I went.

[@mmarshi]

John Boutet you kidding I would have it locked down in a maximum security vault with laser detectors and 500 armed guards

[@joelwhite8391]

And the last song "All things must pass away." A beautiful soul saying goodbye...

[@selwynkatz519]

Can you imagine how " miss guitar lady" (George). felt ? George Harrison played her guitar what was to be his last performance. I would've felt so honoured.

[@BWMcT]

Everybody has a favorite Beatle and mine has always been George, one of the coolest guys that ever lived on earth.

[@BaconTomatoCheese]

I remember seeing this, a few days after George’s passing… Fast forward a couple of years later, out comes the album “brainwashed”- dropped the needle on the platter and there it was! Any road!! We love and miss you, George❤️🎸 PS - this is one of my favorite songs of George’s to play on MY Martin D 35…

[@jeffholliday8304]

What a natural talent God certainly placed this man on this earth

[@arthurblackhistoric]

My adult daughter lived with me for a few months back in 2009. I'd been given a copy of "The Concert For George" and we watched it one night. She loved The Beatles from a young age, through my influence, and also through my influence, she preferred George to the other Beatles. After we'd finished watching the movie I got out my old All Things Must Pass sheet music book that I bought in 1972 and we got two of my guitars and jammed a few of those amazing songs together. All Things Must Pass, Isn't It a Pity, Wah Wah, I'd Have You Any Time, My Sweet Lord, and a few more that I can't remember after such a long time, but I do remember really rocking out to "It Don't Come Easy" that George wrote and gave to Ringo. I don't know how she felt about that night, but I reckoned it was so special that George's music bridged the generation gap, if only for that one special evening. I've had some really heartbreaking times in my musical career and was going through one at that time in 2009. A couple of days later, I came home and she'd written "All Things Must Pass" on a sticky note and stuck it on my fridge for me. One day years before that I had a gig to go to and wanted to eat some chicken nuggets before I left, but didn't have time to wait for them to cook. So I left them on a tray in the oven, knowing she'd be home from school soon, while I jumped into the shower to get cleaned up as well as shave my head. I left her a note on the oven door that read . . Turn me on dead man . . at 5:00.

[@simonedevlin7710]

"All Things Must Pass" the deepest philosophical statement which twins with Dhani's "Waiting song". It is so respectful of the Harrison family to release this modest performance of the everlasting grace of the late Sir George Harrison.

[@arthurblackhistoric]

I never picked up a single lick from George from a guitarist's standpoint. But I try the very best I can to be the kind of man George was. The way he befriended people outside his own sphere of influence, thereby increasing his own sphere of influence, his generosity, the way he encouraged other people to be the best they could be . . Those are the principles that guide how I treat people.

[@kelvendyson1508]

The laugh George does when John Fugelsang says "I'll take a Rick Astley song"....priceless!

[@secularZoo]

Then George pops an acoustic version of "Never Gonna Give You Up"

[@crazy4beatles]

before Rickrolling was a thing. hehe

[@secularZoo]

@@crazy4beatles Yes George was rickrolled in '97 before the concept even existed!

[@plutogamstrumframe]

A man to miss ❤

[@IztokGolob-Naklo]

When it mattered the most (me growing up) George was my favorite Beatle.

[@kevinthomas4180]

It's not always gonna be this way. All things must pass, All things must pass away. - ;( Love you George

[@rogermurray8553]

The quiet Beatle but what he shared with the world, through his music and his beliefs, really eclipsed by a distance everything the others expressed from their more prominent social platforms. Certainly wish I'd known him personally.

[@leeturton9254]

When my kids mum mentioned Harrison for our second son's name straight away I thought of George and straight away I said Harrison!...that's the one...just a superb human being someone I look upto...not just his brilliant music but his thoughts on life...hopefully I can find that inner peace that George had one day god willing 🙏...r.i.p George

[@tylergrabo6165]

3:28 Any Road 6:56 If You Belonged To Me 11:12 All Things Must Pass

[@mathmusic1490]

Thank the Lord for You Tube..........catching George off the cuff on just his acoustic............for the ages. RIP, my friend always.

[@rodneyhone2220]

He was so good very good looking forward to seeing everyone once again

[@elke4646]

What a great soul. What a great teacher. Thank you George, forever. All things MUST pass, but your beautiful essence has lingered as an echo for many. Namaste dear brother.

[@johnsmith100]

Such a beautiful song by a former Beatle we all love.

[@davebiggam1789]

Not a Beatles fan, but George lifts my soul and shows me a path to follow. Peace and love to everyone that feels the same xx

[@KaiJonesEfc]

❤

[@user-uq5nt6cw6v]

All Things must pass but your songs are forever.

[@sapelesteve]

Let's face it, we all miss George "The Quiet Beatle". He was an incredible Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter & an integral part of the Beatles, plus a very humble & down to earth great guy! RIP George, you are sorely missed by so many......😢😢

[@jean-marieboucherit4716]

George is so happy.He is a joy to us all, serious and witty. One of the million reasons the Beatles were above everyone else.

[@chipgaasche4933]

Too serious, preachy, and sanctimonious.

[@jean-marieboucherit4716]

Chip Gaasche learn to speak French then wéll talk about it.

[@johnwhite9825]

@@chipgaasche4933 Chip, he was a man of great inner beauty who gave a great and immeasurable gift to mankind. If you can't see this, and appreciate this, and can only be negative, then perhaps it is the lens you are looking through that is the issue .. the lens of your own heart.

[@roscoegarbonzo9966]

Thank goodness that George & Ravi Crossed paths

[@59sharmanalin]

Why do I love George so much, I am not going away until being played George's songs on my deathbed!!

[@MegaPlexy]

🌟🌸🦋💕🥰 Love that song and that un-plugged live 🥰

[@ericplaysbass]

Thanks George, for the soundtrack to my life. It’s true, all things must pass, but they’re never forgotten.

[@selwynkatz519]

Humble George Harrison...he had never changed. All his brilliant philosophical songs ...thanks George you will always be in our hearts and never forgotten...rest in peace 🙏☮️.

[@Jack-zb7cr]

This song is just so true he was a master at writing great songs with meanings

[@vgr112261]

That version of ATMP is classic and was totally impromptu. George was a great performer who really didn’t like performing, so it’s been said. He seemed in his element here. God bless his memory.

[@ttttxxiii]

Thank you Mr.Harrison.Amazing.

[@debbieglen133]

Great song by George Harrison I had never heard.

[@vishalmohan3080]

This version of all things must pass imo is one of the most spiritual guitar song that I've ever heard

[@ike0716]

12:05 i like to think, in this exact moment, George thinks of John giving him that line during the Get Back sessions

[@richardferrini9442]

GEORGE HARRISON IS & WAS ONE OF THE BEST KEPT SECRETS IN THE WORLD. HE WAS JUST MAGICAL. I LOVED G. H. HE IS MISSED SO MUCH.

[@JohannesLabusch]

Best kept secret? Pretty sure some people know who he was. I think he was in a rather well known band at some point.

[@papagreenemusic]

"Best-kept secrets"?? Did you maybe miss The Beatles, in which he was the lead guitarist? They were in fact more popular than Jesus! Or maybe you didn't catch any of his multi-million-selling albums? George was a wide open book with what he had to share, one of the most candid, outspoken & well-covered musicians of his time. You could spend days listening to his TV & radio interviews from all over the world. Just because McCartney's had another 20 years to keep on prattling doesn't make George a secret... George is arguably the solo Beatle whose music will best stand the test of time. Still can't figure out what you meant by "secret"... To whom?

[@70mjc]

He was a Beatle..... a secret is precisely the LAST thing he is lol

[@fernandoaguilera4418]

George Harrison was so Magical and unique.

[@stonedtommy403]

George will never die in my heart. Love the guy,,,, and olivia,, phewoar!

[@axiomist4488]

It's sad that he sang that last song, as if saying goodbye. Love George, he became my favorite Beatle when I got older. I'm starting Here Comes the Sun, my favorite of his biographies, because it concentrates on his spiritual trip . Im reading it for the third time.

[@farewellnico7080]

What a beautiful man, George always brings a smile to my face, its wonderful how he was able to do that with his music

[@2011littlejohn1]

So prophetic makes you cry. Still miss young George.

[@daytripper9222]

I still miss George and John so much. Thank God for the lady with the guitar and a bit of prodding from John to get George to play. I am so excited for this remix of All things must pass. I have already heard the one song they have released All things must pass and it sounds amazing. Can't wait for the album. Thank you Dhani, Paul Hicks and Olivia for remixing 'All things Must Pass' 2020. I can't wait to buy it in 2021.

[@jdumke7193]

Rockon George...definitely under appreciated...

[@crazy4beatles]

This is how I found out George had passed away. Used my Tv as an alarm and had it set to VH1. Woke up to George's voice and him playing...and I thought there's only one reason they'd have a whole thing on George outta nowhere. Finally allowed myself to open my eyes and saw the ticker tape announcement.

[@kevanbrown7620]

I love the fact he sings the Travelling Wilbury's track If You Belonged To Me, which Dylan sang on the album. I love Dylan, but I think it would have been better if George had of sung it. Hare Krishna ✌️

[@youtoo2233]

Love the way George throws in the Beatles All Together Now while he's playing All Things Must Pass

[@chipgaasche4933]

That was just a typical "everybody sing" kind of thing. I doubt george gave a thought to Mccartney's song.

[@matthewcaldwell267]

THANK YOU GEORGE FOR BEING YOU!!...... Watching you is so inspiring.To me I see in you a genuine human being .God bless you.... .

[@uwsgrrrl9981]

This brings joy to my heart seeing & hearing George sing “All Things Must Pass”. R.I.P.

[@shelleywantiez7964]

Who knew he would be performing a song from his very last studio album. Five years after this show aired. How greatly he's missed.

[@monicacubberly-early1901]

Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful music and interviews with our friend George. God bless from Patrick

[@namcat53]

Thanks John for this beautiful gift. I remember well when you first aired this segment and to have the entire thing is priceless. What a kind man George was, what a stroke of luck to have that friend bring a guitar in the studio and how thankful we are for you to ask George to play something. This really is one of the coolest things I've ever seen. We can always be grateful for our heroes. Well done!

[@bretttempleman5373]

What a treat and this is my favourite version of all things must pass. I cant help thinking he knew this would be his last performance. Sublime❤

[@PatrickTengmusic]

Beautiful song Any Road 👍 thanks for posting

[@bluestarinn]

Classic! Miss you George. You were more than just a star you were one of the brightest stars. May the blessings be....

[@ianballantyne6892]

This is brilliant, thank you. Having been a Beatles and George fan for many years, I found this very emotional to watch. Thank you George and Ravi. Rest in peace.

[@lisareitzel7501]

I am so glad I decided to look at utube today. This was a thoroughly enjoyable mini concert. I miss George and his music and seeing him like this almost made me cry. He seemed so peaceful and grounded in his later years in my opinion.

[@MarthinMarthin17]

We love you George ❤😭

[@PedroVonWorzelburger]

Another jewel from the golden days of television.

[@RE4Maverick]

Incredible history here. Amazing playing by two legends. The bright energy in the room could blind you.

[@gloriacheon5952]

Wow pure Talent!👏👏👏

[@kjthekunoichi]

Being a religious person, one can be quite spiritual & philosophical too, inc spreading positive messages like being in peace with one another... Imma inspired by this Beatle defly🌸🌈👍when he said 'it doesn't take long to be from 17-57' (time rly flies when you are an adult) & when he sang that last song... dang... that deep doh..😐

[@maj27]

It made me 😢 My fav beatle. Rest in peace my brother

[@marisarico4933]

George escucharte es maravilloso transmites tanta magia como tu eras, único. 💏💕

[@MsLouise1960]

What a wonderful one to stumble on. Thank you x

[@1950dianesmith]

This brightens my heart, thank you

[@scottrusling]

All things must pass...

[@jbryan8864]

George had a beautiful soul!

[@matalimanaito6341]

imo most fave beatles songs . love of god strongly felt - must be why . pinnacle of songwriting . thnx George our brother

[@JennyWren333]

I miss our George.

[@rommellupae3447]

By George,that's my favorite Beatle Harrison on U tube! Thanks for the memories and the upload.

[@bangersnmash4856]

Ahhh god bless you George. A lovely rare moment for my kids to see

[@user-wd1hq9wc2d]

Thank you George.

[@stuffyteddybare]

When I go to heaven..I will sit next to george and just listen to him play forever..

[@stephengiffith1010]

WHO says where we go FOR shure i don't know man iam not being a wise 👦 guy GOD calls the shots RIGHT ??????? So WHAT GETS you in ? Does the good book say it???

[@NBradyful]

@@stephengiffith1010 calm down lady

[@virginiasantoyo5908]

Me too

[@virginiasantoyo5908]

Me too

[@marisarico4933]

Me too. 💏💕👍

[@everly-shadystudios9900]

My favorite Beatle 100% all time❤

[@franktaconelli9095]

I am a huge George (and Beatles) fan; yes this very cool just to see and hear him like this but, of the songs he could have selected, these wouldn’t be my first picks

[@johnware7353]

Obviously, he didn't know it was his last performance. All Things Must Pass was eerily, the perfect swan-song...

[@davidevans3175]

It's 2020. George, with a new name, is 19 now.

[@jaygohel1657]

What a beautiful accident finding this video. George and Ravi

[@gerryruiz4750]

EL BEATLE MAS ESPIRITUAL..!!

[@lepanhman]

RIP George 🙏🏻🎸😎

[@juancarloshernandezsegura]

mero 1 Enel mundo y sí guen siendo🙋🇲🇽🇯🇵👍

[@samreds8107]

After much success with The Fab Four ,time to play some wisely stuffs He’s a great musician no doubt about

[@rheailiarome2287]

George such sweet soul may you rest in the peace of the Lord. Will always love you

[@edwardcaulfield67]

thank you so much

[@acdebiase]

Beautiful

[@lizmiller2452]

Genious ..miss you 😍😍

[@ClamberingWalrus]

So good

[@JBorda]

1 of the four angels

[@boddah]

Everytime a beatle picks up an instrument it's like being etched into history books on the flowing rivers of time

[@johannesswillery7855]

So much hate in the world today. Violence from those professing compassion. Where does it end?

[@rainpain3655]

It will end when people can finally stop escaping how they actually feel about themselves which will never happen

[@johannesswillery7855]

@@rainpain3655 How violent will it get? 1930's Germany started small.....

[@rainpain3655]

@@johannesswillery7855 youd be suprised, if a damn mask can make people go mental now a days just imagine in a years time

[@abhijagtap5842]

I have not met you, have not seen you man..but I am missing you

[@RafaelAlivtres]

Dylan was a great influence on him, we can tell.

[@enricodelascio4330]

Of course, just as much as the beatles brought dylan to eletric, Dylan made the beatles compose better.

[@rogermurray8553]

Not in a way you could immediately detect and certainly not in the way that Lennon tried to go toe to toe with Bob in every way, a fool's errand by anyone's calculation.

[@HayyimFeldman]

The fact that even Dylan's obvious parody of "Norwegian Wood" sounds so quintessentially Dylan, much more than Beatlesque, reveals how deeply his work had already influenced their sound (not just George), especially on Rubber Soul.

[@rogermurray8553]

Well something or someone convinced Bob to go electric and seeing as the year is 1965, a full year and some since Beatlemania struck, I'd bet that Bob succumbed to the hypnotic effects of "Yeah, yeah yeah, yeah" just like the rest of the planet did.

[@Kurtis-Schubert]

The guitar is tuned down a half step is you want to play along.

[@Franz19970]

This was as long ago already as the time between this and his 1971 My Sweet Lord album