George Harrison - Cloud 9 (Live in Japan - 1991)

A performance from the album "Live in Japan" (1991), featuring Eric Clapton.

[@Richard-mh5ll]

George’s son was attending Brown University in Providence Rhode Island. On my way to work I stopped at a small shop there to get a coffee. When I walked in I noticed George sitting in a booth with another person. I wanted to go over and just thank him for all the years of great music I restrained myself respecting his privacy. On the way out our eyes locked he nodded and smiled. It’s a memory I will always cherish! George was a beautiful person and spirit. His guitar playing was brilliant never a wasted note. It was sad that he suffered so much in his last years from cancer and being attacked by a madman in his home. Love you so much Mr.Harrison thanks for that smile.

[@danfoss1535]

I would have talked to him😓

[@arissongsmusic]

That is totally awesome! 💯 Rocklove ArtyThan ☆♡☆

[@ahanakowski]

His slide playing is soooo goddamn smooth. One of the best guitarists to ever grace the planet.

[@kanhatiwari8632]

Will Lawson I get it , he’s awesome 👏

[@justiceforall6412]

And one of the most underrated.

[@user-oo2wf7cf6h]

Hello ! Do you know what kind of guitar George plays here ? What is the brand of guitar , and its full name ?

[@mysidianbard5890]

@@user-oo2wf7cf6h fender Stratocaster

[@neilkanatt4557]

@@user-oo2wf7cf6h early Eric Clapton signature strat

[@ivancarrillo1273]

Many guitarists play with their fingers, George played with his soul

[@faggotsmoker9588]

He used his fingers here.

[@sakdichokn4863]

Nah He used his fingers like guitarist

[@ministryoflies..3651]

@@faggotsmoker9588 don't smoke to much of those.. D's..

[@V3L3R0]

you are so chu

[@incognito8227]

also played with a slide

[@MrAngemystere]

Well, perhaps George Harrison's guitar playing is underrated by those who DON'T play guitar. But for those of who do, his world music influences, taste, melody nd inventiveness provide the blueprint for eclectic playing. And there can be NO doubt that Harrison's slide guitar playing, ranging from supple, melodic, and haunting to snarling, snide, and stinging was, in the parlance of the day, DA SHEEYAT.

[@bloke2201]

Very well said!

[@Moo-Mee-Boo]

I do not think he was underrated at all. Eric Clapton said, “Nobody can get that distinctive and unique sound no matter how they try. Including me - and, I’ve tried.” Now, y’all go and try it and see if you can come close to capturing that sound. ❤

[@user-sf7kl9uh7k]

Shame he smoked, RIP

[@Moo-Mee-Boo]

@@user-sf7kl9uh7k Lost my Dad from the same thing. I’ve got emphysema. Fuckin’ tobacco industry hooks on to us as kids and never let go. RIP George and Dad. 💜☮️🙏🏽Namaste…

[@user-sf7kl9uh7k]

@@Moo-Mee-Boo May your father RIP. It's terrible, I was born in 1980, started smoking when I was around 15 but was lucky, around 24 in a bar I put out a half smoked cigarette and never touched it again, I hate it. Got lucky I guess, may you find help through a lung transplant or some other treatment.

[@mege8524]

to me george was the # 1 guitarist of all time..amazing songwriter, singer, slide, acoustic, sitar, uke and many more. humble musican with big heart. ahh..and ex beatle..a real master...god bless you . peace..carlos

[@taylornamahoe03]

I feel U man! 😂

[@danfoss1535]

Yes, look at what he played with he was so young, 17-18. Guitarist for the greatest band in world history

[@paudusthorvio2070]

Love his face after the solo..."Well, i just blew all there minds, time to sing some more.."

[@curlywurly100]

George's music has kept me sane during Covid. Love this one.

[@HenryBenedictUSA]

Did it get help you get through the pandemic? 😄

[@curlywurly100]

@@HenryBenedictUSA Still on this planet ! And still listening to dear George ! Music be the food of love.

[@AlanPott]

I love watching Eric Clapton in the background

[@davidtruscott4702]

So right, thanks Eric, George would not have gone on tour without Eric's encouragement. Thanks Eric. RIP George.

[@thevoid99]

@@davidtruscott4702 and eric was dealing with a lot at the time so george helped out by agreeing to do a tour of japan w/ eric's band.

[@erestube]

@@thevoid99 And George had a fling with Eric's wife in Hiroshima along the way!

[@janetagapitos181]

@@erestube nope....Lory was not his wife...

[@erestube]

@@janetagapitos181 Thanks for the info. His girl, then!

[@terib2012]

When Eric Clapton is playing rhythm guitar for you, you must be George Harrison.

[@xo51xo]

George Harrison, the 'Quite Beatle', singer, song writer, guitar player. We had you for such a short time, but we are grateful.

[@1988WHISKY]

This song is wonderful. Besides being a great human being, George was amazing, one of the best songwriters, guitarists and singers of all time, no doubt about that!!!

[@user-bj2ec5oc4i]

Damn yes.

[@innerlight617]

In deed!!

[@eliolopez3107]

Like his other Beatle colleague, Ringo, George is one of the most underrated musicians. IMHO the greatest and most original slide player out there.

[@TreeintheQuad]

check out derek trucks he's great too

[@John-kp5vc]

I think George was underrated during the Beatles time. Afterwards for sure not. Look on his first solo album. Just amazing.

[@eliolopez3107]

John, I don't disagree with how you feel. But I do postulate that he continued to be and still is underrated. The reason I say this is; 1) As a professional guitar player I can tell you many of my colleagues don't rate him highly, because of his approach to the instrument, B) Some of the posts I've seen on youtube alluding to George not having much finger dexterity because he either used Eric a lot or didn't play those fiddly kind of solos, (he could, I have some examples. It was really a tonal and musical approach not a virtuoso mindset), and C) Keith Richards was chosen over George in the Rolling Stone Poll. With all respect due Keith, George could play circles around him.

[@subg8858]

He didn't even use Clapton that much. A few songs on ATMP, a few songs on Cloud 9, and a couple songs in between.

[@eliolopez3107]

subg88 True. They were good friends and George admired Clapton's tone. Technically speaking George was a much more advanced guitarist. His use of augmented and diminished scales as far back as the first albums displayed just how advanced a guitarist he was before he was even 21.

[@steventhaw7711]

The Fab Four! They could Stand alone, Sing alone and Play alone. They Stood, Sang, and Played together! A Miracle for all of us!

[@prismgap]

I always liked this song but damn this live version is so funky. What a gem of a song. And Georges playing is just top notch. No-one sounded like him. His guitars made a sound of thier own.

[@rogerd3051]

George was such a beautiful guy he treated us fans with dignity and grace , I only had the pleasure to meet him once in Sydney when he was living in Australia. A true gentleman and gifted guitarist and songwriter

[@quincesongs]

i dont think anyone has ever underrated george as guitarist vocalist or song writer anyone that knows anything about music considers him one of the best

[@innerlight617]

George's guitar playing blows up my mind! Eric is amazing too!

[@billmay7364]

George has such good taste and feel To serve the song. Alot guitarist serve themselves. George takes no backseat . George never overplays. One of the Greats. Slide work is so Musicail.

[@esampas]

Great slide guitar ! George was one of the best slide guitar player. It sounds so melodic ! Great !

[@user-oo2wf7cf6h]

Hello ! Do you know what kind of guitar George plays here ? What is the brand of guitar , and its full name ?

[@BluesGuitarSnacks]

Ah, George Harrison's slide playing. Pretty underrated! And as always, very melodic, and serving the song. No mindless hurtling up to the 12th fret over and over like a lot of (boring) players do with the bottleneck.

[@straightmanforever69]

I know right! I do the 13th fret with a capo on the first! 🤓

[@crazyantny9161]

Common with the under rated b.s. guys. He wasn't flashy or flamboyant. The 2 shows where his only tour in 18 years. Enough peers have called George the best slide player. His sneak and sweet ability to play a chromatic slide run is a thing of beauty and her difficult. Give Marwar Blues a lessen. Is there anything sweeter then all the instrument speaking to each other on Life Itself. George Harrison was strictly the man!

[@joetaylor8687]

What an amazing guitarist and musician, and playing here again with his great friend Eric. George was consistently underrated and self-deprecating, but people who really know music know just how talented and skilled he was. One of the 4 musical geniuses who changed the world.

[@SunTeleLeo]

Best slide player ever! Period! SUCH RELISH

[@stormbringercoming8105]

I believe Duane Allman and Ry Cooder would challenge that statement!

[@ARM12567]

He is the best not only as guitarist or song writer but he is one of the greatest man

[@GeorgieGirl66]

You got my love!! Fits you like a glove!! It has for 45 years!!! George Harrison I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!

[@danfoss1535]

I think of that song Georgie Girl from time to time! ❤️😁. My brother's middle name was George.

[@bluelibra65]

george was always my favorite beatle, not just for the person he was, but for his music !!

[@fougee1]

Who the hell dislikes this? What a Funky classic and So Tight listen up just Listen! Love the bass as well....Great George best slide here!!

[@Richard-mh5ll]

It’s you what’s up recognize the dog hope you’re doing well love you bye

[@TheHitch6287]

What I loved about George was that you knew what he cared about, and you knew that he didn't pontificate or condescend his beliefs which a lot of celebrities currently do.

[@jerryj920]

George Harrison rocks.This is pure bada**!

[@beatlesfan99100]

just gotta love his voice

[@PreacherAtArrakeen]

Brings a smile to my face. George's playing is tasteful and bang on.

[@andrewlowther9819]

Always liked George's guitar work. Seeing it here just makes it feel so fine.

[@jamesdunn9714]

Serious guitar talent on that stage.

[@danielmoreira3953]

pure swing...the best guitar man

[@steve58502]

It's wonderful to see the Dark Horse play that wonderful slide guitar. Wish I could have seen him perform live. What a treat this is!!

[@taylornamahoe03]

Me too! 🥰

[@Iuniz]

Como amo a este hombre! para mi es y sera siempre el mejor guitarrista, hay muchos ke hacen solos muy rápidos y no digo ke no sean buenos, pero nadie tiene el sentimiento con ese instrumento tan bello, como mi georgie. Música para el alma,s eñores!

[@margaritacabrera2790]

Lo mismo digo...El mejor !!!!

[@marjanp4784]

I totally agree with you....my favorite Beatle and musician ❤️

[@hiramgamer5311]

Totalmente de acuerdo. Mi guitarrista británico favorito. Melódico, precioso, preciso y con un toque sentimental. Mi motivo por el que toco slide siempre. Por él digamos que el slide nunca falta en mi arsenal guitarristico.

[@innerlight617]

Woh! That slide guitar!!!

[@sl-valadez8831]

George- there is only one George! Guitar and vocals! I’m simply blown away!!! Love you George! The quiet Beatle!! 🎸

[@vegavairbob]

This is it for me! I love his slide playing. Damn good.

[@fougee1]

George Harrison was a top of the line slide player. His soul shows in every note a perfect guitarist.

[@alikatness]

Amazing! I'm on "Cloud Nine" hearing this.

[@kurikokaleidoscope]

probably the greatest guitar player who ever lived.

[@crazyantny9161]

ANYTIME THAT YOU CAN MAKE ERIC CLAPTON STOP AND WATCH YOU IN AWE, YOU GOT SOMETHING SPECIAL

[@jordanwebb989]

Still can’t get enough

[@pablosouza8932]

The greatest slide guitar player ever!

[@ScuddyGuitarsThings]

He's just about my favourite slide player. Maybe there's better out there somewhere but I don't know their names and I frankly don't care. He just had an incredibly expressive touch on the slide.

[@user-oo2wf7cf6h]

Hello ! Do you know what kind of guitar George plays here ? What is the brand of guitar , and its full name ?

[@ricardolopezrago1688]

Fender Stratocaster ​@@user-oo2wf7cf6h

[@ApocalypseKurtz]

"The pieces you don't need are mine..." Amazing!

[@herecomestheem1299]

That slide 😻😻

[@ContemplativeCat]

I was just listening to George's gloriously luscious tone in those sweeping slides that had just the right amount of dirty edge in 'Free as a Bird'. The king of brevity, George could give you more in a few glorious and perfectly crafted notes than most guitar players could give you in a lifetime. I miss George.❤

[@Richard-mh5ll]

This deserves millions of views a hidden gem from a fantastic musician!

[@revo1337]

What an insane performance!

[@STUKASHOCK]

RIP, George. Gone but not forgotten. Say hi to Roy for us. Love you, brother.

[@burnindownthehouse]

Clapton adds so much to the song with his classic fills. Great song.

[@REMChicagoBoy]

The more and more I read about George, and watch the concerts and documentaries, there was nothing superficial about him at all, which is very rare these days. He was truly "living in the material world" waiting to meet his "sweet Lord". :-)

[@tinatitful]

George is my GOD. He could do no wrong. Every single song is an experience. I particularly like "All things must pass" but every one's wonderful. His guitar skills are phenominal to say the least and to top it all, he was a lovely bloke. Miss you GH xxxxxxx

[@wrightchix]

Gotta love that Harrison slide guitar!

[@arabellesidney]

Another George Harrison hidden treasure. Merci!

[@gegaks218]

Fantastic perfomance.

[@bethielarson4661]

This music by George Harrison definitely catapults you to cloud 9-11/9. What an awesome treat listening to this timeless song. Fantastic melody, incredibly soulful music and arrangement. Glorious!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓🥂

[@carternaite]

love this song....i love you my sweet george!!

[@kellysmith3628]

What a great slide player he turned one of the greatest

[@carloseugeniocarlos4287]

George has a wonderful style ! Top Song!

[@jaredf921]

This is amazing and historic.

[@justiceforall6412]

The most underrated guitarist ever. He invented Rock slide. His aim and accuracy is amazing! Slide isn't easy to do.

[@eriktrogen596]

Fully agree on that

[@justiceforall6412]

@@eriktrogen596 George was an awesome guitarist

[@drewcampbell8555]

He didn't invent the rock slide.

[@gillianfrankland]

Remembering George who died on this day in 2001...Always in our hearts and never forgotten.

[@LeeVaiM]

George is someone I aspire to be as a slide guitar player. Honestly. I started out by following jimmy page and the old delta blues men, then to jack white and many others but george has a special gift when it comes to slide guitar. He's so crisp and clean with it it blows my mind. How he got to be that clear with it is amazing. Such underrated guitar player.

[@oamf3803]

Just absolutely lovely. Thank you. Amazing sliding.

[@davidjames81]

shit George was gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood !

[@alchemist436]

the best musician ever.... he’s the one with the liberated soul...!!... u get a feeling looking and listening to him that he already belongs in a higher world and was just staying back for the love he had for all of us, for a little while longer.....just to say goodbyes 👋 .... u can’t talk that about anyone else......ppl may b with btr skills, but in totality what music should be, George epitomized it...lots of love to George...he’s such a gem...!

[@steve58502]

Fantastic!

[@mox.kartal]

magnificent!

[@tefenstrat]

I Only wish that i would have went and saw him back in the 90s. Of course i had no idea he would not be around much longer. Love him always.

[@jean-marieboucherit4716]

We recognize his voice immediately .

[@nathanmiller2982]

Clapton and Nathan East on Bass. George is masterful. My favourite Beatle.

[@VinnyDrysdale]

Excellent playing. Slide guitar is extremely difficult. Slide guitar in standard tuning, as George is doing here, is even harder. Even the great Buddy Guy admitted he found it so difficult, he decided not to pursue it.

[@mysidianbard5890]

Vinny D This song isn't in standard tuning, trust me, I've tried.

[@trense13]

Mysidian Bard it is

[@mysidianbard5890]

***** It can't be. Look at the riff he is hitting at 1:40. He is holding the slide straight across the E, B and G strings at the 12th fret and is producing an Am triad (A, C and E). To do that you have to tune the B string up a half step and the G string up a whole step. The only way you could pull that off in standard tuning and have all the notes resonate is by holding the slide diagonally, which is damn near impossible to do in tune.

[@mysidianbard5890]

***** Then afterwards at 1:50 he is hitting the open note on the G string and producing an A. Good luck explaining that in standard tuning.

[@VinnyDrysdale]

Mysidian Bard OK, fine. I made what seems to be an incorrect assumption based on the fact the George did use standard tuning on a lot of his slide work. I have yet to sit down and confirm this, but your posts persuade me to think you are right.

[@antifax8454]

My Sweet George....!!!! ❤️🎸🎸🥇

[@karlamoon8345]

🤤🤤🤤🤤♥️ Thank U George for you amazing music

[@nunyabinniss201]

Every time I see Ray Cooper, the more I'm reminded that he has to just go away. He takes 'over-dramatic' to a cosmic level. It's a tambourine, Ray, relax.

[@williamfinamore4623]

ThecBeatles were extremely lucky to have had George as thier lead guitarist. Thier music would have never been as good without him. George was an very important part of thier music. Great guitarist. One of the greatest the music world will EVER Know.

[@KaptSonic22]

perhaps the best performance of George Harrison playin' the blues ~

[@lexmarks567]

they should release the entire show of this on DVD not just a few songs from it as a bonus.

[@williamfinamore4623]

My personal favorite Beatle...One of my favorite guitar players. Extremely underrated.

[@OzTwanger]

What a performance; kick arse playing that he makes it look easy. Great, great, great musician. Surprised he wasn't successful

[@collinemorris]

George’s slide is the essence of my soul.

[@drewcampbell8555]

One of his best songs. Great version.

[@iggyshwartz]

@musicmanregina - we have to remember as well that George's era was just before the heavy bends era . He had to contend with the unwound G string makeing it hard to bend. It wasn't until string manufactureres started producing unwound 3rd string the same as E and B that electric guitarists started bending notes all over the neck. George was every bit a pioneer to Clapton and Page as Chuck Berry was to the Beatles and the Stones.

[@martinleonkaye7867]

Admire the Japanese, they were the last to see this man play live. Sounds goood to my ears

[@charlesoneil4459]

No they weren't.

[@ThePFRG]

@@charlesoneil4459 Yes they actually were. Not this concert, but his last concert was in Japan.

[@charlesoneil4459]

@@ThePFRG Your right!

[@charlesoneil4459]

Thought you were talking bout this one

[@keshavjha8727]

Have my love It fits you like a glove Join my dream, tell me yes Bail out should there be a mess The pieces you don't need are mine Take my time I'll show you cloud nine Take my smile and my heart They were yours from the start The pieces to omit are mine Have my love Use it while it does you good Share my highs but the times That it hurts pay no mind Those pieces you don't need are mine I'll see you there on cloud nine Take my hope Maybe even share a joke If there's good to be shown You may make it all your own And if you want to quit that's fine While you're out looking for cloud nine

[@jahzoone]

Is this a great album or what?! Missin' you George, your in my heart!

[@ludivinagajitos5136]

So happy watching George is so vibrant. GONE TOO SOON😍

[@docparider88]

This is the best video thats on youtube.

[@dddewan]

couldnt agree more fellas...he was a perfect dark horse in front of other 2 beatles...but came out real strongly with his albums/concert for Bangladesh True musician

[@Tanmag11]

I remember hearing horrible reviews about this concert at the time. Seems pretty damn good to me.

[@victorarena23]

your confusing this with 74. no one trashed this tour

[@Tanmag11]

No, I remember newspaper reviews trashing this tour. Most critics have never sung a note or played a musical instrument.

[@charlesoneil4459]

@@Tanmag11 And critics know not much.

[@HankFinkle11]

Tanmag newspaper reviews from Japan?

[@Tanmag11]

@@HankFinkle11 reviews of the Japan concerts....

[@jonathansparks7558]

If I read the Rolling Stone stories right back in the day, Eric Clapton was the catalyst in convincing George to get out and go out on tour. (open to correction)

[@lylebatson3951]

just great

[@nasty9317]

My favourite combo george and eric ,fits me like a glove

[@_olga_m]

Wow! Master slide

[@Hammerman48]

Nice to have Eric Clapton playing rhythm guitar for you….and some tasty licks!

[@eingelbertdiola7387]

George was the GREATEST GUITARIST EVER WALKED ON EARTH OF ALL HILAM HISTORY..

[@ApocalypseKurtz]

I have the music album its awesome best beatles solo album...If there was a DVD of the whole thing Id watch it every day!!!

[@innerlight617]

Beautiful song! Amazing guitar players!!!