George Harrison Interview

Tokyo, December 17, 1991: The taped portion of my interview with George Harrison shortly before he took the stage for the last concert of his December 1991 tour of Japan.

[@DavidSumeray_BassGod]

My favourite Beatle. Honest, down to earth, humorous and spiritual. Also, a complex man full of contradiction. Human, in other words. Saw him twice. Once face to face in 1971 and once in concert in the early 90s. Hare Krishna, George....Hare Hare Krishna.

[@knowsmebyname]

Mine three. People like George Harrison don't come around very often. Which is why all these years later we are still listening to interview fragments. Remembering what we had and mourning what we lost. My son has gotten into George's career lately. So that gives me an excuse. As Tom Petty said at George's HOF induction, "George was a truly great man."

[@deborahguthrie4767]

He was no angel, and yet he WAS. Hare Krishna George. blackcohoshblog.wordpress.com/2019/12/04/the-jewel-in-the-crown/

[@sue6776]

What a wonderful opportunity. George's spiritual awareness left a seed growing in my heart leading me to Lord Krishna. I am eternally grateful to him.Jai Shree Krishna

[@gore1089]

​@@sue6776 Just watched a clip from a concert for George ( my sweet Lord ) and I understood why that concert was so wonderful and still is years later. George in the later years talked about and praised the Lord. and God reciprocated.. So God praises those who praise the Lord. Looking at the people playing and in the audience. They got high listening to that song.

[@prodigalretrod]

He's got such a great understated, wry smile, like he's thinking more than he's saying.

[@raulmacias1311]

prodigalretrod George Harrison possessed a laconic personality. He didn't waste words! Harrison only spoke when he felt he had something to add to a topic of conversation. I view George Harrison as the coolest and most philosophical Beatle and former Beatle. I love George because he spoke the unvarnished truth! R.I.P. GEORGE HARRISON.

[@marjanp4784]

@@raulmacias1311 well said👍👍👍

[@raulmacias1311]

@@marjanp4784 Quote by GEORGE HARRISON ~ "I've been the same all along. I talk when I feel like it and shut up when I don't feel like talking." I could listen to George Harrison speak for hours! You gain insight from George. He was referred to as the "Quiet Beatle" and that just wasn't accurate! Harrison didn't like to waste words. I personally would have referred to John Lennon as the "bloviating" Beatle, because he just couldn't stop talking! He was so irresponsible when he made his infamous and blasphemous comment about Christianity which was one of the reasons he was killed.

[@marjanp4784]

@@raulmacias1311 yeah I also believe it... Paul and John didn't let George and Ringo talk much, they were always overshadowed by Paul and John, they didn't even let George's song be included in albums, although George had written so many beautiful songs... which was One of many reasons for their breakup...

[@raulmacias1311]

@@marjanp4784 When John Lennon imposed Yoko Ono on Paul, George and Ringo, he not only brought her to the sessions, he differed to Yoko to speak for him at Beatles meetings! George Harrison actually quit temporarily because of this on January 10,1969. Quote by DOUG SULPY {From GET BACK ~ THE UNAUTHORIZED CHRONICLE OF THE BEATLES LET IT BE DISASTER} ~ "The years of playing second class Beatle had created a very deep, bitter resentment in George Harrison. The respect he received from fellow musicians such as Bob Dylan and Eric Clapton could not be found within his own band. His new compositions were routinely derogated and rejected by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, even though some were far better than their own. In addition, by January, 1969, George found yet another person ahead of him in the Beatle pecking order, as Yoko Ono involved herself {with John's blessing} in the group's affairs. This would contribute to George's abrupt departure midway through the sessions." Can you believe, at some point in their relationship, John gave Yoko Ono "Power Of Attorney" to handle his affairs! Yoko Ono really did a job on Lennon!

[@stephen212]

George's deep "I've had enough of being a celebrity" really comes through in his facial expression leading up tot the "Okay." But he soldiers on politely and with grace.

[@marjanp4784]

"I wanted to be successful, not famous" ...... George Harrison

[@jacklynmorales4960]

I could just listen to him all day, Beautiful Man inside and out😍

[@judyledbetter3915]

Amen! God Bless.

[@GodsArtGallery111]

Well said!

[@moirapicking1876]

Love George ❤

[@jadenisfine]

" I really needed an excuse to stop smoking " George more than you will ever know

[@Vincentlpp08]

That part made me sad

[@dogpd3]

Had George stopped in 71 instead of 91’, he might be here today sadly

[@lucasomar5184]

@@dogpd3 i dont think he cared much, he welcomed and embraced death and put most of his living energy learning about that aspect of existence

[@lucybraun8969]

@@lucasomar5184 Dahni needed him.

[@davidsvenstrup6688]

dog... he may have eventually come to some sense of peace and stillness in regard to his death but there is no way he that "didn't care". @@lucasomar5184

[@agirlhasnoname8279]

I love him. Could listen to him talk for hours.

[@innerlight617]

Love the way he speaks,so calm,so aware,so mature..he impresses me.

[@patriciaadams2006]

DID ANYONE EVER THINK THIS QUITE BEETLE COULD BE SO DEEP RESPECTFUL WELL VERSED AND COULD LISTEN TO HIM ALL NIGHT.AND

[@t18amgr]

What fucking class. George Harrison Bless.

[@mickbell6552]

God I loved that man.

[@raulmacias1311]

Quote by GEORGE HARRISON ~ "I've been the same all along. I talk when I feel like it and shut up when I don't feel like talking."

[@innerlight617]

Love his talking voice!As Olivia has said he was a charmer such a charmer!

[@raulmacias1311]

George Harrison was a wonderful man who spoke the truth. I could listen to George for hours! You gain knowledge from his wisdom and honesty. George, you left this planet much too soon and we all love you and miss you dearly! Quote by PAUL MCCARTNEY { THE INNER LIGHT} ~ "George wrote this. Forget the Indian music and listen to the melody. Don't you think it's a beautiful melody? It's really beautiful." The following poem, by Lao~tzu, inspired George Harrison to write "The Inner Light" ~ LAO~TZU ~ One may know the world without going out of doors. One may see the Way of Heaven without looking through the windows. The further one goes the less one knows. Therefore the sage knows without going about, Understands without seeing, And accomplishes without any action.

[@claireturro550]

George was such an amazing and beautiful man. I love his music!

[@scarey2me]

One of the nicest guys you could meet. So humble. He was a soul like no other.

[@TaylorHenryjournalist-composer]

George is the only Beatle I've interviewed, although I've seen both Paul and Ringo in concert and ran into Yoko Ono once outside the Dakota apartment building in NYC.

[@stephen212]

What were the circumstances surrounding this interview (very cool by the way)? Was he giving multiple interviews that day in that room?

[@shadesofgrayshadesofgray2862]

Did you ever see john

[@carollangley2984]

Paul and John's interviews in my opinion were full of ego

[@love4joj881]

​@@carollangley2984 George was a very humble person.

[@corduroysongs1]

That's now one of my favorite George Interviews. Good questions were asked in a short amount of time. George gives expanded answers as if on a talk show. He seems comfortable enough to carry on for a few more questions. Nice video quality as well.

[@knowsmebyname]

Good post. It appeared George was appreciative of the quality of the interview as well, giving the guy a head nod, and a lean in "thank you." They get so many ridiculous questions. Here the interviewer asked about the things the audience wanted to know and didn't try to ingratiate himself to a former Beatle. Most refreshing.

[@Benzithered]

George didn't like interviews that much, and it's easy to notice it in every interview he's in. And that's exactly why this is my favorite interview of his, because he seems so comfortable and calm. I bet the interviewer could ask him questions for another 20 minutes easily. Great job.

[@MegaPlexy]

Where does that BS always come from? From another dull head? There are loads of interviews he's having much fun and enjoying. Available in KZbin. This one is the last morning before the fresh Japan tour will end. BTW the interviewer has nothing special to ask about but just the tour itself.

[@Benzithered]

@@MegaPlexy Take your meds pal, and go back to your basement.

[@alwalk21]

Thanks for that interview Taylor! Great stuff that all of us George fans need!

[@PatrickTaylorHenry]

You're most welcome. It was a great pleasure to meet George.

[@carkenny2]

in any other band, George would have been the leader.

[@MariaCarpio1112]

He was actually. Travelling Wilburys.

[@wms72]

George was content to let others stroke their egos.

[@MariaCarpio1112]

@@wms72 not at the end of The Beatles. Wah-wah.

[@karenboromeo5752]

George liked playing music with equals. eg.Travelling Wulburys. He said he never wanted to be the leader on stage.... many times .

[@enricosanchez894]

Well, he did lead the Beatles to stop touring, stop making scripted films and to follow the Maharishi. (Angry comments to follow.)

[@a.r.6220]

Thank you so, so much for sharing this wonderful interview you conducted! George is sorely missed.

[@karinewoodward]

George spoke from the heart. He was open and honest. A man of integrity x RIP 💗🙏

[@banzai0212]

George Harrison. How I miss that man. When I am aware that he passed from earthly life, I am sad for my loss. When I am aware that George's Spirit is alive and well in Paradise, my tears that are shed, are tears of joy for George. I hope that George Harrison received the Enlightenment that he sought heart and soul. We love you, George!

[@jacquelinemamahiggzhiggins2951]

What a beautiful comment! I feel the exact same way. My youngest of four children just passed away on July 31, 2021. Her name was Elise but I called her Dolly. She was 21 years old & five months pregnant when she died from a drug overdose.💔 On George’s birthday this year, February 25th, I asked him to please find my daughter and her baby in paradise and play While My Guitar Gently Weeps for them. It’s my favorite Beatles/George Harrison song. Rest in love and light Dolly, my sweet little grand baby and George🙏🏼☮️💟

[@geraldmellon740]

What a guy - never had a problem saying something was someone else’s idea - no ego BS just a great guy.

[@tmo7734]

I liked George Harrison very much. His death is a catastrophic loss. With his unique guitar sound, particularly on slide, he was and remains my favorite guitarist.

[@JaleelJohanson62]

I believe the true expertise he developed playing slide came after the Beatles. He really got very very good at it!

[@justinherbert9146]

Nice man - generally speaking George gave the best interviews - RIP

[@movingpicturesbruce]

That was great interview, short but so polite, so understated and he was shortly going on stage. What a great guy!

[@jacquismith3277]

I love to hear him speak, to watch the humour in his eyes and see him smile. He looks adorable in this video. Thanks for posting. It's great.

[@dalorriesther444]

George Harrison, my fav Beatle

[@kyokogodai-ir6hy]

I love George Harrison. The most level headed rocker I can think of. Only said something when something needed said. No BS. Just one of the guys. We were lucky to have him.

[@teriboyd405]

Beautiful guy. The friggin cigarettes. He brought it up. Cost him his life at only 58. So So sad. He should still be with us.

[@bluehorizon9435]

I liked George. He always seemed straight and down to earth.

[@DodgerFanAD_23]

i miss George so much !!! :/

[@ketchup5344]

Georgey porgey, one of the wisest coolest guys who ever lived.

[@AlannahRyane]

That first shot where he looks straight into the camera just after I hit play just grabbed me! Great calm easy interview still guarded but still giving...nice job!

[@lindyprimo9025]

I love you, George... R.I.P. DEAR SOUL.. ALL THINGS MUST PAST.

[@lindyprimo9025]

Here comes the Sun...🌞

[@ussexeter4601]

The only time I ever wept when one of my musical idols passed away, RIP George.

[@cezzie901]

Thanks for sharing this video. What a great opportunity you had. What a loss the world had when George left it.

[@kyokogodai-ir6hy]

My favorite former Beatle. I would have given much, just to have a conversation with him. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@mblom819]

I wondered if he was ever able to kick his ciggie habit but so glad he tried. Guess the habit contributed to his throat cancer, well at least that's what he suspected. Dear sweet George how your songs made us happy. Wish you were still here on earth that's a selfish sentiment but you were so wonderful. Bless your courageous, loving, truthful spirit.

[@5inthehole]

Seems like he was a real nice down to earth chap, wouldn't you say? Imagine if he was a Beatle??

[@souravdixit987]

He was in pink Floyd

[@boddah]

I love George. I really really wish I could've meet him.

[@LiquidLightning1]

Awesome Job on the interview.... George looks like he enjoyed talking to you very much.

[@thebigorangecouch6261]

Like others have said, I could listen to George talk for hours. This is a great interview because it wasn't mired in Beatle stuff. He was asked the obligatory question about performing Beatle songs but that was par for the course and George would have known that. At least you didn't lead in to "so can you see yourself performing again with Paul and Ringo", instead asking about solo stuff and the Travelling Wilburys. It's short but sweet. Great interview.

[@Nicholas_Buck]

George responds well to thoughtful, respectful questions that stick to the point; that is, questions that are centered around his music and performing (and leave out the glory worship). You can detect this at the end of the interview.

[@frankboyd.]

I missed this interview before. Always nice to hear one of my heroes.

[@Voxac100b]

You could listen to George all day. Cool guy

[@snappyo4708]

George was so civilized.

[@patul9049]

He was such a soul of a person. I like him a lot. Especially his interests in Mysticism. I really like that he also always was aware of Death not being the End of it all. My favorite Harrison Song is „When we was Fab!“ I am also happy to share my Date of Birth with Ringo Starr. The Beatles will never stop influencing coming generations, no matter what happens. They were four bright suns for us fans to shine in the sixties. Now we hopefully have learned from them and their music to shine for ourselves. Greetings Patricia

[@bingobrownable]

I love George.

[@m.e.d.7997]

Everyone loved him!

[@elizabethrichards7969]

I enjoyed this interview .. so sorry he's gone

[@jamesbyersmusic]

Short and sweet, but this have become one of my favourite George interviews! I love the 'Live In Japan' album and I so wish he would have toured more throughout the 90s. He did the Albert Hall in '92, the Dylan 30th Anniversary show and a few other appearances here and there, but there weren't many, sadly.

[@raulmacias1311]

I love listening to George Harrison because he always spoke the unvarnished truth. I dedicate the following quote to George. We love you and dearly miss you! Quote by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE ~ "No legacy is so rich as honesty."

[@claudiaqueirolo2536]

So perfect... So George! Great post. ❤

[@roncaruso931]

George was such a gentlemen. A good person. Oh and a great guitarist.

[@liverneck2001]

damn cigarettes got him.....what a shame.....wish i could have seen him live.

[@judyledbetter3915]

I Totally Agree! God Bless.

[@harrisonstarr7993]

Yeah really sad but I got to say god damn for a guy who smoked most of his life he aged really well.

[@janetwinslow4197]

Cigarettes are killers !! Never start smoking them..I have several friends with lung issues, but they are still smokers ! What a waste to lose George Harrison so young and talented !

[@patabramsabrams4052]

I miss my sweet george Harrison

[@glenng]

Everytime you see George Harrison with that wry smile, you know he's thinking of something silly to say.

[@joanlembo7845]

What. A beautiful person. He will always be remembered & missed.

[@Navillus02]

My favorite Beatle from day one. I miss him. Would have been really nice to know him.

[@carollangley2984]

Agree he was my favorite Beatle from the get-go as well oh, and the best looking in my opinion

[@love4joj881]

​@@carollangley2984 Same for me. Fell madly in love with him in my girlhood in the 1990s. He was in fact, the best looking Beatle.

[@andrewwestwater7741]

George, the best of the Beatles, brilliantly humble and relatable, down to Earth, he knew what life was about.. and love what he said about appreciative audiences, opposed to drunken screaming crowds. Wherever you are George, ukulele and Indian music plays ✌️❤️🕉️

[@ustheserfs]

if this interview had been done a decade sooner he might still be with us. 💔

[@itslikethesamebutdifferent8020]

One thing that George said he would hate is that no matter what he did in life, he would always be referred to as the ex Beatle. So to honor him in the best way possible: great interview by a legendary musician. Very humble and well spoken, thoughtful and genuine. A good contrast to Eric Clapton on that tour and a great asset to the Traveling Wilburys.

[@shelleywantiez7964]

George is the best. Simply the best.

[@elliotttalksf1825]

I love George. Such a nice guy.

[@philipbonner6486]

George was always polite, beautiful man beautiful human being

[@Moonblanc]

The Beatle I admire and love the most. God Bless

[@electricdumpling6069]

What a gentleman and calming existence

[@saphirzafiro7777]

Beautiful man.

[@Realbillball]

There once was a band with a pair of outstanding songwriters and one day a third member came up with some stuff that was equally mind blowing. Then they split and this third guy sort of says "hold my beer" and comes up with with a triple album that tells it all. You were pure class, George.

[@robmausser]

I think the Beatles would have been even better if John and Paul had given George more creative input.

[@love4joj881]

👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍

[@kurikokaleidoscope]

They did ..

[@paulg444]

I love him!.. He had an elite and special voice and his ability to write real issues of the heart and soul into a song. And then his guitar riffs are full of the most beautiful and yet simple flourishes. I just want to yell at him and tell him to stop smoking!

[@Anouka66]

Oh my sweet George...i love you...🌿

[@СветланаТарасова-п6н]

My dear George :'-(

[@downtherabbitholephotograp6552]

Great interview. I knew there had to be a reason why he chose Japan to tour in so it was great to hear him explain why.

[@lindab8397]

George is just such a nice down to earth type of guy , never brags or says anything horrible . Miss you george 😔 I could listen to his voice for hours .😌😌😌

[@mrsbluesky8415]

Still miss ya George. As someone else said, thanks for the music !

[@carollangley2984]

I really love George Harrison he's the best!! I really love that he just spoke of Eric and needing time off without ever mentioning the death of Eric's child

[@suzanneoshannessy7666]

Beautiful talented man With love in his heart

[@marjanp4784]

Only good personality is enough to gain love and respect but when it comes with an extremely beautiful face, huge talent and great sense of humor, the world is yours...and George Harrison had all those qualities, that's why he is my favorite Beatle ❤️

[@JuneLynn]

I love what George said about the drunken screaming fans at concerts....so very true, one reason I don't go to them anymore. If only he had stopped smoking sooner he might be still here today. I always loved hearing George speak about any subject...so down to earth, and I loved his sense of humor....miss him and his wisdom so much : (

[@jabrother]

That was a great interview, thanks for sharing! George felt respected you could tell and he was comfortable because you weren't asking him stupid fucking questions like some interviewers did!! :)

[@Virpatrick]

I love you George. what a fantastic being and excellent musician. Hare Krishna my friend. ♡

[@timmckeown1045]

Great interview.

[@WV591]

Amazing gentle soul and a musician. There would be no Beatles without him. still have two unused ticket stubs from MSG in NY from the 70s.

[@dempsey981]

iv'e come to enjoy this Beatles interviews most i think.There's,just a kind of direct open,regular guy kind of thing i see despite his obvious world wide huge,immortal status.I dont know how he could manage this?

[@bretdouglas9407]

Great interview. Something very nice in the exchange. A great down to earth george moment

[@saleleaseoption6725]

Very intelligent and wise. Having had the explosive career success all the Beatles had individually, he matured well as time went by.

[@maggierae9918]

Very nice interview, thank you for sharing. I love the way George looks in this vid so handsome in the dark clothing and his beautiful dark hair framing his face.

[@Dr10Jeeps]

I loved this guy. A legend in his own right and a super legend with those other three guys he used to play with.

[@russellaycock3703]

Great interview and George is such a wonderful guy. What year was this?

[@Bruce15485]

Good interview ! No 'gotcha" questions !

[@kevinshaughnessy2528]

George once said if you're going to be a pop star what's better than being a Beatle ?

[@vitorbastos123]

AWESOME!!

[@clambondingla]

Miss him so much.

[@makokanno5075]

Thank you Taylor Henry for nice video. from Osaka Japan.

[@DavidCKendall]

Thank you..... excellent!

[@AngelaArnold-eu6tx]

Beautiful hair what a handsome man he is

[@ladyy9085]

Unfortunately he smoked too long time and too much. That was the reason he got cancer and died young. My favourite Beatle, handsome and nice.

[@Ihy744ppp]

Nice man, RIP

[@chadlpnemt]

George responded well to decent interviews. You give him no BS questions, he'll give you good answers. Kinda like Bill Belichik. Be intelligent and ask questions other than Beatle questions you'll get a relaxed and appreciative George.

[@GsCe-m2d]

We all miss Georgie 🎶🌺⚘️☘️

[@mannab2975]

What a great guy!