George Harrison's guitar playing was DECEPTIVE!

Tonight we're taking a look at George Harrison and Paul Simon performing 'Here Comes the Sun'!
PERFORMANCE VIDEO - • Paul Simon & Goerge Ha...
(Apologies for the blur getting rendered in too early at the beginning!)
TIME STAMPS -
0:00 Intro
0:46 Performance
3:01 Analysis Start
5:06 Deceptively Involved Guitar Rhythm
6:31 Simplified Riff Version
8:22 Actual Riff Version
11:45 Performance Resumption
12:39 Analysis
13:17 Lead Notes Within Rhythm
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[@fougee1]

There is a video here on YT. Where Eric Clapton was with George walking in the garden and Mr.Harrison starting playing this. Genius. Georges son was attending Brown University in Providence Rhode Island. I stopped into a small coffee shop there. And George was sitting at a corner table.He was with another person. I wanted to go over and thank him for his music but respected his privacy. On my way out our eyes locked I nodded and he returned with a smile. I think I did the right thing.Always loved George it's a shame he suffered so much in his last years RIP Mr.George Harrison.

[@klauskjeldsen2536]

Thanks for your little nice story.

[@jeffbeckfreak54]

George was and is my favorite Beatle.

[@2wayplebney]

You absolutely did the right thing. Your nod said it all.

[@maryc6091]

Wow! Aren’t you lucky. I’m jealous, lol.

[@TBeatles67]

Beautiful story. I congratulate you on the way you handled it. As an absolute Beatle maniac, I would have had a hard time not talking to him, but I wouldn’t have either. I did see him briefly in his car. I was walking on the sidewalk just past Friar Park and he was returning home. He was driving fast, naturally! But he looked at me and I thought he was scowling, but I think I was just paranoid! 😄 I have met Paul and Ringo twice and George Martin and others, but I wish I’d met George and John.

[@michaelsinger8523]

I hate to give away my age, but I actually saw this broadcast live on Saturday Night Live when it originally aired. We were all so blown away to see these two together on one stage. The breakups of The Beatles and Simon & Garfunkel were still relatively fresh at that point. They also did S&G's "Homeward Bound", again singing beautiful harmonies. Thanks for bringing this back!

[@pamalaalford1081]

Ah, go ahead and show your age - I was there too!

[@Bill_Jones.]

I saw it too with a couple of friends. We just finished smoking a number when they came on. I was speechless at the end. It ranks as one of the greatest live performances ever on television.

[@mtp4430]

@@pamalaalford1081 Me too and I'm sure glad I was. They did Here Comes the Sun, and Homeward Bound. They were great together. We're talking 2 of the greatest guitarist/singer/songwriters in the business here. Below is the full clip. Enjoy kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXbKc4CKgrqUpLc

[@thermionic1234567]

So did I!

[@pamalaalford1081]

@@JackFalltrades I was there for that too ... good times!!

[@dougbultemeyer439]

Crazy how much talent was in the Beatles. John , Paul , George , and Ringo.

[@walterdudedonny]

Who is this group, Beatles, you speak of? Lol

[@pateagle7191]

By the end of it Ringo said he was sick of it. They were no longer a band.

[@joeking433]

Ringo?

[@lingzhou21]

@@pateagle7191 He also said he would have carried on with the Beatles.

[@onsesejoo2605]

And that they did come along for so many years..but then it imploded within two years after they stopped live performances as the creative energy turned into destructive one.

[@MichaelLittle47]

Glad your giving a nod to George Harrison. A beautiful artist, one that is difficult to over appreciate.

[@MyMarty68]

George Harrison is a legend..... the quiet Beatle....love his music and song writting.

[@SmallSpoonBrigade]

I think that's part of why it's so hard to hate on him. Plus, since he wasn't able to get much of his stuff onto Beatles albums, he had a massive amount of stuff to release afterwards.

[@leighblacklocke7190]

He was the best of them in all ways.

[@dankelly7712]

Michael Palin thought calling George “the quiet one” was funny. Said George “could talk for England!”

[@coldlakealta4043]

I have always been amazed at the coincidence of 4 young geniuses from a small city, indeed some living blocks apart, should wind up together in the same seminal band, vying in their own way to put forward their own individual talents within the 4-piece band while contributing to the band as a whole. I always felt that the overwhelming personas of J-P&R pushed George into somewhat of the background despite the brilliance of his musicianship and song-writing capabilities. He should never have laboured under the J-P rule of "two songs per album". I always felt, of the four, that the break-up must have been incredibly liberating for him. The Travelling Wilburys and other entities allowed him to show his own brilliance.

[@comic4relief]

@@tomb2315 ?

[@rman52]

Great 5 chord rock pop artists. None were musical geniuses. Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, and Mozart were musical geniuses.

[@robiandolo]

The problem for George, in my opinion, was his age. Being the youngest he just got to “tag along “, not intentionally. Realize that John and Paul aren’t elder statesmen at this point and they’re just finding their sea legs if you will! You could make the point that J&P pushed George to become who ended up being. Ultimately they are best example of the whole being better than the sum if the parts.

[@jamesthompson316]

Given their musical stats and influence the Beatles were either very very lucky or very very good, as a musician of 50 yrs I know which one I believe to be true

[@rman52]

@@jamesthompson316 Not mutually exclusive. It's both.

[@TooCule]

From an interview with The Beatles: "McCartney pointed out that “George is the one of us who is interested in the instrument” and “the other three of us are more interested in the sound of the group.” But Harrison noted that he didn’t even practice. “To be a guitarist, you’re supposed to practice a couple of hours a day,” he said. “But, I mean, I don’t do that.” To be anything, you’re supposed to practice a couple of hours a day,” chimed in Starr. “Well you know, I mean, the thing is . . . individually we’re all . . . I suppose we’re all crummy musicians, really,” said Harrison" In another interview, Harrison said something like "I think I could be quite good if I practiced".

[@DS40764]

Who doesn't like the sun. I found George to be the most harmonious and sophisticated of the Beatles with his song writing( and without the POP element) which is great. You are absolutely correct, he had his own style. Seems like a great song to learn on the guitar. Thanks for sharing.

[@SRMoore1178]

I wish the Beatles had stuck around for a few more years. George's songs were really starting to stand out among the last few albums especially Abbey Road. I'm not too familiar or particularly drawn in to each of the member's solo careers. As a musician myself (hobby), I seem to come up with the most interesting compositions working with other people... the kind of stuff I wouldn't have come up with otherwise. I guess it depends who you are playing with. Imagine if George still had the rest of the Beatles to influence his compositions for a few more years.

[@Kermit_T_Frog]

I don't know about sophisticated. HIs musicianship was more subtle, for certain. The chord progressions he used were, from the very beginning, were most dissonant and least easily assimilated by a popular audience.

[@lessehead]

@@SRMoore1178 I love all of George’s solo albums. His music was so unique and interesting with its Indian influences. He was so stifled with the Beatles. Their breakup was the best thing that could have happened to him at the time.

[@pistolp01]

@@SRMoore1178 I agree with you completely when composing or writing music alone, or with someone. I've been playing guitar and other stringed instruments, for many years, but my (seemingly) best moments were always jamming and pulling from another musicians, style and skill. One of my good friends in College was a linguistics major, not a musician at all, but he would try to decode, dead or archaic, rarely spoken languages. He would grunt and growl, trying to revive words, not spoken for maybe a thousand years. I would try to put musical sounds to his guttural attempt at a thesis. I'm pretty sure we brought beauty and life to many dead and forgotten Gaelic rhymes. Or perhaps...... we contributed to their 'earlier demise'. LOL That being said, it was always a learning experience. Many a great musician or songwriter, is only as good as the sum of their part's. Every song about love was written before any of us was born. All we do, is find a way to rephrase, the love that we feel. It's amazing how many ways we keep finding a new twist or turn, or a melody, that catches us all off-guard and makes love, new again.

[@subg8858]

Harry Nilsson.

[@paulhicks3595]

His playing was so clean and precise, so…….impeccable.

[@melissa9375]

Yes. My brother, also a musician, described George's playing as elegant.

[@ricktheexplorer]

That is still one of my most favorite performances. Paul Simon and George Harrison rocked the universe that night on the SNL stage. It's a video all humans should witness in every generation.

[@ricktheexplorer]

Edit; that is an edited video, or they took out the breakdown. "Sun Sun, Sun, here it comes" - that part.

[@sonnet189]

Wow. . . so good! Such a gentle delivery. These two blend together so well. They also performed Paul's song, "Homeward Bound." They did a great job on that song too. I love the gentle delivery. . . beautiful. Thanks Fil.

[@Bill_Jones.]

I wish George would have formed a band with Paul Simon. Can you imagine ? Fil, you are a great guitar instructor !

[@2wayplebney]

George is such a joy to hear. He was the equal of his brethren in songwriting, and a proper guitarist. Plus he gave us "Life of Brian"! What a hero.

[@dianaazeltine730]

Another excellent analysis of the chords and melody Fil, now I know why I like this song so much

[@lindaolsen7828]

I am always impressed with your demonstrations and explanations of the music, which enhance my enjoyment of the performances you analyze. THANK YOU!!

[@j.kliban9156]

This is as powerful seeing/hearing this now as it was when I saw it live on TV (I think this is from SNL) when I was just 13 years old. Another fantastic anaysis, Fil! Thank you kindly.

[@zakmartin]

Most people underestimate the importance of the lead riffs in Beatle songs. For example, what would "And I Love Her" be without those opening four notes on the guitar? Or imagine how bare "In My Life" would be without that lead guitar intro. Or how about that lead guitar drop in "Help!" Or the intro to "Day Tripper". Or listen to the intro to "Michelle", where Harrison combines lead and rhythm guitar to "set up" the rest of the song (very much the same way he does in "Here Comes The Sun"). These guitar riffs are the connective tissue of almost every Beatle song. They're hugely important in making the song memorable, yet they're rarely mentioned in analyses of the Beatles' music.

[@spindriftdrinker]

Totally - even as a kid - I always looked forward to those short but creative solos and riffs in my favorite Beatles tunes - such as the small solo in "Good Morning Good Morning" on Sgt. Pepper. I was never a fan of rock bands with interminable lead guitar solos that added nothing to the song.

[@muchogustotaoskier]

And chords-like the one that starts “All I Got to Do.”

[@judithweiss6727]

my fave in that area is Ticket to Ride. And then we can't forget what Paul claimed was the first fuzz guitar in pop - I Feel Fine.

[@sibusisogumede]

You rock keep it up,this was unbelievable awesome 👌

[@edwardthorne3040]

Absolutely love this song. You do a fantastic job !!! Would enjoy hearing you play the whole song. Thank you for a fantastic analysis!!

[@dguarino6586]

So many memories. The Beatles were amazing and they will always be my favorites. I have to add that I see the enjoyment in your face when you play these wonderful recordings again. ☮️💖

[@sonnymaupin9267]

I always get a chuckle when people say George was over rated as a guitarist. I honestly cant think of anyone that was more under rated

[@keithhyttinen8275]

No doubt. Keith Richards has been playing the same three Chuck Berry riffs for 62 years.

[@booklover942]

George was always my favorite. I loved his voice and guitar playing. Paul Simon is perfect with him. But now I understand the wonderful guitar playing. Because of your videos I always now have a new way of hearing songs and understanding of the music.

[@angelsshare.]

Could not love this any more, thank you Fil! Aside from your amazing analysis, what stands out to me is Paul Simon's signature vocal harmony trill during the Sun-Sun-Sun, Here it Comes phrase, emphasis on the "comes" note. Paul's a brilliant guitarist as well. It's lovely how he allows George to really shine in this performance.

[@montymason1647]

Beautifully melodic, understated, and surprisingly sophisticated (for rock) player: George Harrison bequeathed an entire vocabulary of stylings that one can hear in artists ranging from Fogerty to Prince, Honeyman Scott and even to Page (the arpeggios and restrained, narrative-driven, and motif-oriented soloing on Stairway echoes Harrison's late-period Beatleisms on albums such as Abbey Road). In a circa 2001-era joint interview with Page, Jeff Beck said of Harrison, "Now THERE'S the guy..." Indeed. And given Harrison's uncanny, Indian-influenced bottleneck slide guitar -- and Beck's own masterfully idiosyncratic bottleneck stylings-- I'd say Jeff had it just about right: every note in the right place, Jeff, in that praise for "THAT guy" whose work embodied, well, every note in just the right place.

[@Bill_Jones.]

I love their subdued vocal delivery at the 2:31 mark when they’re singing the “Sun Sun Sun” part in the chorus.

[@lindadescafano3749]

Great performance by two very talented musicians. Enjoyed your chord demonstration as well.

[@RoryVanucchi]

Thanks Fil.. beautiful rendition ..George under rated on guitar, very melodic in his solos, like Clapton or James Burton or Glen Campbell and others

[@greteringgaard3528]

This happens to be the most streamed song by The Beatles. Such a joy to listen to. This was awesome ❤️

[@chebbohagop]

Fascinating! I only learned recently that ALL the guys were amazing musicians and ALL wrote songs.

[@raymondjackson6069]

Sweeeeet! It's so refreshing to hear a real musician break down and explain real music. Now here's a challenge for you... Wes Montgomery. Solo's, jazz, or big band, what makes his music so incredible? I heard "Bumpin' On Sunset" in 1967, and listened to nothing but jazz for the next 25 years. From Detroit... Rock on dude!!

[@delvaassante5699]

Every time you break out into that awesome smile, your joy of music spreads to everyone watching your videos!

[@53philp]

The best thing that came out of Beatles breakup was George got to shine, and shine he did.

[@ryban1001]

The middle “sun sun sun here it comes” part is in 7/4 time, too! Super analysis!

[@Apollyon-sz9sn]

Congratulations for getting on today’s Google home news feed!❤️

[@KideoTime]

Fil, I love watching your videos. I should add that I know nothing about music, but your tutorials are so good that I feel like I am learning a lot.:)

[@beegeena]

It's so great hanging out with you Fil, listening to tunes and learning guitar too. Thanks for being there.

[@paulmorgan8254]

Hi Fil, long time since I last commented. George wrote my favourite Beatles songs especially Something and While my Guitar Gently Weeps. Paul Simon right up there with the Beatles for song writing. Can you believe that Simon & Garfunkel, Led Zep, Black Sabbath et al played a small rugby club in W Wales in Briton Ferry in the 60's and early 70's. I was 10 yrs too young to see this, people forget superstars from that time had to go out and play. Tommy Emmanuel was also a regular player in S Wales pubs before he made it.

[@williamwarlick3497]

Love it Fil, sincerely I thank you.

[@TheWerequat]

They did Homeward Bound the same night. Also awesome

[@tammydoolittle6054]

Great artists, great song, incredible guitar playing and analysis! Thank you, Fil! 🙂

[@lieslwindjulie3230]

What a delight! ☀️🎶 There's hope. Thank you, Fil 🖤🤘🏽

[@soyounoat]

If pressed to name my choice for Greatest Song from the classic rock era, I usually call a tie for 1st place between "Here Comes The Sun" by Harrison, and "Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Simon. I love this pairing of these two masters in this video, and would love to hear hours more from the duo. I was a young lad and fanatical music lover when both of these men reached their creative prime in the late '60s and early '70s, and I am eternally grateful for that blessing.

[@NurseKathi]

Thank you for this video! My husband and I grew up with the Beatles, but it's great to see a younger guitarist really appreciate how excellent George was, esp this performance with Paul Simon. I've played bass since I was 40, husband plays guitar, now just for fun in our home, so we love learning more about why a song esp Here Comes The Sun, can be so emotional for us. Too bad the video was blurred by copyrights. And their vocals blended so soft and beautifully. Again, thanks!

[@serpounce6531]

Possibly the best musical performance ever on SNL. They also did a version of "Homeward Bound."

[@harryhill9794]

Another fascinating video detailing one of my favorite Beatles songs. Very nicely done!

[@woollyprimate]

George was my favorite Beatle. When I took up the ukulele, I played more Beatles songs than anything else. When I found out that George also played the ukulele, I was over the moon!

[@2wayplebney]

I think they all did, as they were all fans of George Formby.

[@subg8858]

@2wayplebney Yeah but George was a master ukulele player. Anyone can strum a uke

[@jeffbeckfreak54]

When I watched this, tears ran down my face because I miss the REAL song writers. What a beautiful moment. Both really talented acoustic guitar players. Although they weren't known for that. Being a guitar player 51 plus years, I recognized their chord content and melody melted within it. Both in their own right. I truly miss this time.

[@subg8858]

How in the world is Paul Simon not known for playing acoustic guitar. That is exactly what he is known for

[@jeffbeckfreak54]

I was 22 and had just recently met my now wife when this aired. Great memories and a fantastic way to remember them by.

[@allanmarks2150]

Greetings from Guatemala. Love your videos. I use this sun song to teach English to Maya children in the public schools in the rural highlands of Guatemala. The children love singing this song, although many have not heard of the Beatles.

[@eddye8203]

"George & Paul make it look easy"... now THAT'S an understatement. oh to have the talent they have in their pinky

[@exerciserelax8719]

I've never seen this performance before, and wow! They sounded great together, both vocally and instrumentally. Makes me wish they had collaborated more!

[@Shelley550]

My fave beatle everything George did was magical, & the most spiritual. Beautiful acoustics, in fact his whole best of album is brilliant🎼🎵🎶 Thanku Fil, inspired to play this ~

[@faustbos]

oh my god im so glad you did this vid. i love this performance

[@opietwoep1247]

I saw this live on tv as a 12 year old boy feels like it was just yesterday. No vcr to save this at the time thought I would never see it again. So grateful for it being saved for all to enjoy

[@ericheine2414]

Paul Simon came to my parents house it must have been 1980. Because I still had a 71 Camaro and a Mr Coffee. Paul and I sat upstairs and we looked at lyrics. One of the four songs he's particularly proud of was entitled "Days of Miracles and Wonders." I told him if he went with that title he might have copyright problems. He asked me why. I said "because the titles too good odds are somebody already has it." So we changed it to what we call "A coffee table book title." A coffee table book is a book you leave out on your coffee table that people can look at and it stimulates conversation. Often time the book is about something people know a little bit about or have heard about but makes for interesting discussion. It would be as though everybody knows exactly what you're talking about. The title we came up with was "The Boy In The Bubble." The wonderful thing about Paul is with him everything is possible. He is so laid back you never have to worry about catching an edge with him. That Paul was even willing to talk about lyrics with me was very flattering. He knew my uncle Peter Heine through Billboard Magazine in LA. I was very into lyrics because everybody else played guitar. To me visiting with Paul was like building race cars and Mario Andretti shows up at your doorstep and wants to take a car you built for a ride. He was interested in four songs that I had written. He took his pick out of a pile. He was only there for about an hour. He was on a diet and was talking about heading out to Japan. I remember walking him to the door and wishing him good luck. His manners are impeccable- same with Elton John and Paul McCartney. A lot of really wonderful people came through Billboard Magazine at 9000 Sunset in LA. There was a feedback loop between musical production, record companies, advertising, and the radio stations. Radio Programming conferences at the Century Plaza Hotel were kind of a backside grind. One of the strangest things I've heard is that all the music you've ever heard was probably created by a thousand musicians total. TSL stands for time spent listening and that's what determines the value of advertising on a radio station. It's measured in 15 second intervals. What sells records is how whatever is on the record increases the value of TSL. You have 12 seconds to get their attention after which you are wallpaper. How music works is not the same as how music is employed. I know this sounds strange but it is a consumable product just like everything else. How do you create a product that is worthy of Premium shelf space? Once you understand that you'll understand a hit. Then you can write one.

[@tony057]

I remember watching this live and thinking what a treat it was. I think they also did Homeward Bound

[@tnmoppylaura5476]

This song always makes me smile. Thanks Fil.

[@francisxray9900]

George found his own style of playing guitar in a very unique way. To me, he's always been the finest musician of Fab Four. Paul here playing and singing so comforting.

[@jennifermoody487]

Fil, this was fantastic. Even the original of the video (which I went to after about 1 min 30 seconds of the song) was hideously blurry. But, all the same, the analysis of the guitar playing was very interesting. I don't play and don't know the terms so I was getting a bit frustrated while you were verbally prepping the guitar lesson. Then, I got it. I was extremely impressed with Paul Simon's playing and singing with George. Major WOW. Love it when you look at anything related to the Beatles!!! Thank you!!!!

[@hugovallenas]

Great analysis. "It seems easy but it is not". For us, young kids trying to play guitar in 1969, this song was a challenge. So great and so easy at first hearing but also so complex. I must add that the vibe in the guitar playing needs to be a little mellow while the singing needs to be a little more intense. Seems easy but it is not. That's why the Beatles are still in the top.

[@johnpatrickborden7674]

Great Fil!!!!!! I love your classical musical analysis the best!!!!!!!

[@guyjiminjapan9824]

This was a perfect lunch-break analysis, thank you!

[@williamlord2674]

I had this recorded on VHS from a retrospective of Paul Simon's appearances on SNL (I think it was a celebration of his entry into the 5-timers club) and this is how I learned to play the song. It's also how I learned what a capo was. Watching this and figuring out what was going on was one of my breakthroughs as a guitarist, and maybe the first time I really learned a song without looking at any sheet music. One of my happiest memories. :)

[@martinlicht1969]

Thanks for the great info always!

[@robertscopa2626]

Every Beatle song is a testament to Harrison's virtuosity.

[@debbeborders5762]

I love both these artists, each a master in their own right. They sound wonderful together. Thanks Fil for analyzing rhis performance.

[@nervo6321]

Two real Legends together...fantastic.

[@kathryntreadway6647]

That was sublime. Thanks!

[@seanmann863]

I remember watching this that night. God chills it gave us all.

[@markmarsh27]

I'm so old I saw them do this duet live on SNL. ... I was a teenager but already a Musician and I was in AWE seeing the two of them play live together. Muchos gratias for bringing this great moment back!!

[@newenglandoutdoorlore]

Nice video! Always great to hear George and Paul performing on one of Harrison's finest compositions. This will always be a classic performance that never grows old that will always capture the magic that these two unique artists possess.

[@robiandolo]

This was an SNL performance and I remember watching it. Amazing how good George sounded with Paul Simon. Great harmonies. This Paul could hit the highs of the “other Paul”.

[@sourisvoleur4854]

I think people want to compare Paul with Artie, and since Artie is otherworldly, they conclude Paul wasn't a great singer. He had a great voice and excellent control.

[@troubledspirit3328]

Another absolutely fabulous analysis of a classic. Thank you Fill ❤️🙏

[@michaelregan2419]

Thank you. Excellent breakdown. Hope you enjoyed your time seeing Valli.

[@boblittle2529]

Very good, in depth analysis of the song and performance thereof. The way I learned this song was finger picking in A with no capo. Can't recall why, though maybe that's how it was in the book I had at the time. I think the way its explained here actually looks easier than the way I learned it. I'm anxious to give it a try. I probably ought to buy a capo first though, eh? BTW - does anyone else think the gentleman's voice sounds a little bit like Jools Holland?

[@freespiritwithnature4384]

I hope you had a blast 💥 at The Royal Albert Hall Fil !🤘.

[@jamesthompson316]

The song is played on the 7th fret actually which automatically gives it that beautiful unique sound 😎

[@Dan1955Rl]

That's what I was going to say. Although in this video playing with Paul, the capo is on the 5th fret therefore played in G. The original by the Beatles has the capo on the 7th fret making it played in A. I think they must have lowered it so that it fit Paul's vocals better.

[@lyndamcardle4123]

Indeed ...their voices had to match.

[@rimmersbryggeri]

The most impressive things about Georeges guitar playing is how willing he was to let the other guy really shine. Really seemed to love playing with people "better than him" and Paul seems delighted at singing with George such a lovely laid back preformance.

[@lynndow3185]

Wow. I have a pretty good vocabulary, but am at a loss for words to describe how much I love this analysis video...every single thing about it.

[@barbaralavoie1045]

Love that song -Here comes the sun”. Always loved it, one of my favorites❤️💞

[@fallionwater117]

George and particularly this song have always been pure delight. The smiles returning to the faces make me think of your beautiful face when listening to a particularly lovely piece. You have a beautiful smile Fil. :) This is the style video I just adore.

[@tunesarms2586]

Cool video of a great classic 👍🏻 . Hats of to you Fil

[@yehudasimon6957]

Great video, Fil. Love your breakdown of the guitar playing. I actually remember seeing this when it was first broadcast live. Great times.

[@muchogustotaoskier]

Would like to hear more about the “Sun, sun, sun, here it comes” part and the ending. I could play all of it but that, yet my ears missed E7. So thanks for that. I can’t play anymore, but my curiosity about how they did it is as strong as ever. Am waiting for a computer app that will let me back in the game. It’s now over 10 years since I was able to play.

[@thegenxnoob9755]

The recent documentary on George Harrison has a really funny part where Ringo talks about George coming in and telling him he had a song with 7 1/2 time. The "sun sun sun here it comes" part is incredibly rhythmically complex. I've seen the official published written version of the song (I learned to play guitar from the Complete Beatles songbooks when I was about 12) and the transcribers had to jump through hoops to figure out how to write that rhythm out. I can't really link a picture of it but if you count it out in your head it jumps out of 4/4 into a kind of 9 (or 12)/8 measure, a 2/8 measure, a 4/4 measure, a 2/4 measure, then back into 9 (or 12)/8 and repeats. You don't notice how complex it is because of George's skill at writing the song so that it sounds completely smooth and natural. The song flows over this incredibly complex rhythmic structure so smoothly you don't consciously hear it. You'd think it would be jarring, but it isn't. A true genius at work.

[@DrTomoculus]

Thanks for a George Harrison video. My absolute favourite artist of all time. His guitar work is truly underrated (and undervalued) when I can clearly hear the man was a meticulous perfectionist about guitar. And what he played, and did not play. I dare anyone to find a more flawless guitar recording than "Your Love Is Forever" from 1979. There may be one, but I know there is not one missed note that entire song on what is the basic "riff" of it. Flawless. Every chord change is struck the same. I don't know. Being a musician, and hearing his guitar part on "Your Love Is Forever", makes me say I have a LONG way to go before I get as good as George Harrison.

[@michaelv151]

Great content FIL! Both very talented musicians. Love that song

[@jamesfetherston1190]

One tricky part of the “Sun, sun, sun…” section is the seamless time signature change to 3/8 (I think). George, like the rest of the Beatles would do this type of thing all the time. Sometimes a time sig change, or just some times a quick bar of 2/4 thrown into a pre-chorus or bridge. They would do them so well that they become hard to notice. When most other musicians do things like that, they usually are noticeable, not with the Beatles.

[@Baribrotzer]

George may not have been able to play very many notes very fast. But, like Ringo, he had a gift for playing the RIGHT ones, and that's more important.

[@dmcarp2807]

Liked the return of the video analysis of the performance through and with guitar emphasis.

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

You started out the video being blurred, and I thought that Wings of Pegasus was blocking Fil!! It's too bad, I'll go look at the video. Great analysis of my favorite song for when I'm down.

[@lloydbraun6026]

Can’t believe you can’t show the video. I was watching Beat Club videos from the 60’s last night. It’s unbelievable the artists you can watch performing live.

[@sydludwig1826]

I love to see your smile when you like a song. I’ve loved this song since I heard it as a kid. Never saw this performance and it was great! Thanks. ;)

[@eileenvacheresse361]

I love when there is great part to a song and you smile. Your smile always comes at the perfect time. I adore your analysis of music and the special musicians that fill our lives with joy.

[@peterpeterking1]

this is my favourite song ever :-) I am 54 and i dont play music but love it :-) I love listening to you fella, not much of what you say will log in my brain i think but its so meaningful as i listen and adds to my appreciation of the music that is part of my (our life) You are a fab musician and character and nice wonderful bloke (and teacher) Thank you X

[@peterpeterking1]

p.s. i just listened to the full performance from the link, thank you. What goes wrong in the second song (if anything) do you think? I think the Brit accent clashes with this song?

[@peterpeterking1]

p.p.s. i just listening again, i think it might that George might not be using his own voice but trying to change it (i prob. wrong, had beer) i should go to bed Thanks again :-)

[@ConglomerationCat]

Keeping in mind that the Abbey Road version is in A while this version is in G. Great video and a drag about copyright issues with the visual.

[@comic4relief]

Capo in 7th.

[@mtacoustic1]

In "Here Comes The Sun"; George also made early use of a synthesizer in the bridge portion of the song; long before synths were common.

[@SC-jh9qp]

I saw Paul Simon live in concert at Wembley Arena in 1992. He was great. Sadly I never got to see George Harrison but I would have loved to.

[@dianelangford628]

Fil, another great analysis! You are so knowledgeable and engaging and talented, (handsome too).

[@JohnSmith-fw2et]

Way to go, this was fantastic. Thank you for your insight and analysis