🎵 George Harrison - What Is Life REACTION

[@skrozar2000]

FINALLY, someone does this !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! One of the best songs ever! Caught in the trap, ignore the video ,listen to the SONG! This is a song if you really listen can hear at least 20 different instruments and vocals going on. Very complex arrangement!

[@SirWrecksy]

the Wall Of Sound...very Phil Specter

[@vicprovost2561]

I agree, the song gets semi ignored by the video, it is cool but sure detracts from the song for most when they first see it. George deserves more attention from modern audiences.

[@gigantor62]

This song builds with more instruments added with every verse. It's effing genius.

[@mariogmajner6549]

@@gigantor62 Poor recording

[@johnkayak5488]

I knew when this clip started the gang would be distracted from the real art being George Harrison song.

[@michelepaccione8806]

One of my favorite Harrison songs. I think his widow had a contest asking for people to submit videos to go with this song, and this girl won. It’s a relatively recent video, not original to the song. I think this song is up there with Something, Blow Away and Here Comes the Sun.

[@chrisjamieson3452]

Thanks, I always wondered who the girl was. This song kind of has that Phil Spector wall of sound feel.

[@hilarymiseroy3251]

Both the dancers are from from the San Francisco Ballet Company which is where it was made. Easy to see why it won, it has real charm.

[@ronalddobis6782]

@@chrisjamieson3452 Phil Spector did co-produce the album.

[@ronalddobis6782]

Personally I liked the video that came in second better. That's the one I voted for. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4q8f52JediGqs0

[@calder1963]

I found the video totally distracting from the song and then at the break, that's what they are talking about...the video, and oh yeah, the song. It's really a shame because the song stands on its own merits. I would rather have seen George singing to Olivia.

[@paulg123]

Thank you to whoever is responsible for getting this song on the channel. I've been trying forever! One of the best songs ever recorded. It's amazing, the creativity brewing inside George Harrison's head while almost being ignored throughout his Beatles days. Classic song. Classic artist. A beautiful post-Beatles song from 'All Things Must Pass', an album well worth mentioning.

[@reganferguson4823]

I'm not sure he was "ignored". It is a testament to his ability that he got any songs at all on Beatles albums. Lennon/McCartney were two of the best song writers of the 20th century. And even George admitted that he started writing songs a bit later than they did. His early stuff is ok but not up to par with his later Beatles and solo material. The Beatles had high standards and when George started meeting that standard, he was amazing.

[@karenward2789]

My favourite.

[@paulg123]

@@reganferguson4823 He was ignored IMO.

[@chrishornbostel9831]

There was a contest to make a video for this song, and Olivia (his widow) and his son Dhani chose this as the winner. And yeah, it's all about love and dancing through the stages of life, including the cemetery.

[@alexanderwalter4595]

The 2 dancers, Emma Rubinowitz and Esteban Hernandez, are or were members of the San Francisco Ballet. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_Is_Life#Music_video

[@John_Locke_108]

Hate to see how awful the losing videos were.

[@novanights2chevy597]

Love the song and this newer video. The cemetery part gets me every time. The dancer to me can symbolize youthful exuberance being given the opportunity to experience life thanks to the sacrifice of all those 18-year-olds in those military graves. Maybe it's the ghost of a young soldier that follows her into the forest, longing to experience the life and love he never got to experience.

[@dankelly5150]

@@alexanderwalter4595 Emma is smokin' !! 💓

[@seancostello8472]

The video was recorded in 2016, 46 years after the song was released.

[@ThatsMyStuffYouBledOnTrevor]

Phenomenally underrated song. That wall of sound stuff makes my soul smile.

[@cptlou]

Always awesome that Beatles get their due even as solo acts. Beautiful song.

[@mike-in-fla4717]

My absolute favorite George Harrison tune. Also has Eric Clapton on rhythm guitar along with some of the best session musicians at the time of the recording.

[@alecspeer]

Eric Clapton is no fool. He knew what his good friend George had in him. No doubt an honour for Eric to play rhythm guitar (!!) on this track. Not to mention for the rest of Derek & The Dominos !

[@markmcelligott2542]

I always saw it as a first teenage crush... Some free spirit girl you meet one sunny day, she brings out the silly spirit in you and you get that one moment to hold her... Then she runs away. What is my life without your love? Who am I without you by my side? Makes me tear up

[@mvellis3863]

George's "All Things Must Pass" is definitely the best solo Beatles album, hands down.

[@patches1589]

Next to "Live At Leeds" and "Made in Japan", Harrison's "The Concert For Bangladesh " is the greatest live recording of all time in my personal opinion. Epic doesn't even come close to describing this LP!

[@mgonzales56]

It is definitely one of the best, but there are many solo albums that are great. I love them all.

[@flyingburritobro68]

@@patches1589 Thin Lizzy Live and Dangerous, Stones Het Yer Ya Yas Out, Frampton Comes Alive, Cheap Trick at Budokan, Joe Vocker Mad Fogs and Englishmen, The Band Last Waltz. The list is endless

[@davidlaw689]

I couldn’t agree more

[@patches1589]

@@flyingburritobro68Those are just my personal picks. UFO"s "Strangers in the Night " would be in the mix as well as your mentions. There are so many, but none will ever get number one over my insane Who Freakdom as the " Live At Leeds" pic for best. I just wish some were immortalized on film. "The Last Waltzz" is one of the most amazing concerts I ever seen on film.

[@viacrucis2509]

You don’t know how special this song was to those of us alive at the time. It’s that feeling of the 70’s that Lex talks about.

[@theodoreritola7641]

The ONLY one better that the 70s ,,,, IS JESUS CHRIST ,, I use to love the 70s The Decade Was MY IDOL ,,,,, But the LORD Changed my heart for him ,,,

[@viacrucis2509]

@@theodoreritola7641 Christ is risen! As I recall He was with us then as well.

[@cjcar63]

I sent my 13 year old grandson this link. He moved 2,500 miles away a year ago. We were very close. Seeing him grow these past few years I realized I would no longer be as much a part of his life... and he in mine. But this is a new beginning for him, and I wanted him to know how much he had to look forward to, and how much happiness I wish for him. Above all I hope that he finds love in his life, and charishes each moment that passes.

[@alicericcardi3199]

So AWESOME you reacted to this song. The release “ALL THNGS MUST PASS” is a listen from beginning to end.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

R.I.P. George..Thanks For ALL You Gave Us...Gone But Definitely Not Forgotten.🙏❤

[@anthonyparra8049]

Clip reminds of first seeing a Picasso. At first you look at it and just think it's weird. Latter you come back again and it's "oh I get it"

[@mikecaetano]

There was no video for the song when this song was a top-ten hit back in 1971. I was just a little kid back then but I remember hearing that hook on the AM pop radio station my parents listened to. That fuzzy riff really came across clearly on small speakers. I don't know when the video was added. But I like it. I also like the fact that I knew the song well before the video was added. So it doesn't matter much to me to get lost in moving pictures of a teenage girl dancing to the song around a street, around a park, around a picnic table, a play set, a cemetery, and a grove of trees where she finds a friend to dance with. It fits the song well. And it's an easy song to get lost in already. Harrison brought out new aspects of the "Wall of Sound" with this song.

[@philipmcnulty5197]

George Harrison was a believer in Hindu philosophy, of which one of its teachings says that out of imperfection, perfection can bloom forth. This video beautifully shows that principle.

[@Isleofskye]

Great Reaction and once again the benefit of the VIDEO:) That video won a competition judged by George's widow to accompany this song😀

[@randytorres8211]

Per Songfacts: George Harrison wrote this for Billy Preston with sort of a gospel feel. After it ended up being a fast rocker, he decided it wouldn't be right for Preston and released it himself.

[@ptrlxc]

The video itself was recently made, over the song track. It’s just a dancer’s interpretation of the music. The song is over 50 years old, George himself died over 20 years ago, and this video made only a few years ago.

[@DanielFrost21]

In my opinion, this is George's best song.

[@andyburge7358]

The dancers were Emma Rubinowitz and Esteban Hernandez, members of the San Francisco Ballet. Apparently there was no choreography, they were just asked to dance as they wanted

[@axiomist4488]

Thats just what I thought the first time I saw this. She looks cute dancing in a somewhat awkward way. Actually she was a dancer from the San Francisco Ballet at the time . I like the way the dance makes her look like just an ordinary person dancing from happiness . George made some very original videos . I just read here that the video was made years after George died. His wife and son made the decision to choose this one and it's perfect. They really knew George's mind. I thought he'd made it ! This can be interpreted to a song to a woman, but also a song to God ("what is my life without your love, tell me, who am I, without you, by my side"). Remember, George was always seeking God .

[@ryanjsgrandma2009]

This little gal won a contest by mr Harrison’s song. She won. She is a professional dancer. This is my favorite George Harrison song. Thank you peace ✌️

[@lawrencewestby9229]

I love how Emma Rubinowitz (the Girl) dances in this video. She starts off awkwardly, playing the young girl, and gradually gets better and better as the girl ages. Even when dancing awkwardly, one can tell she is a trained dancer as she still has a certain amount of grace along with full body control. By the time she dances past the cemetery she's in her full ballet mode with the speed she is moving as she twirls. The Boy is danced by Esteban Hernandez, both he and Emma were at the time members of the San Francisco Ballet. The video was recorded in The Presidio of San Francisco.

[@dreamweaver8913]

Love this song! The video is really neat too. We lost George Harrison too soon. R.I.P.

[@saturnnet1627]

Its a stupid video that like Brad and Lex said distracts from the song.

[@tradeladder146]

@@saturnnet1627 Stupid Comment.

[@karnsfan]

One of his best songs and just shows how much talent he really had.

[@j.w.matney8390]

Thank you for this. You're the first reactor that's reviewed my favourite George Harrison song.

[@mrs.addams9268]

One of my all time feel good songs. THANK YOU!!!!

[@jeffmorse645]

This is is a masterpiece of production. So layered with so many instruments, all woven together perfectly. I've loved this song since I first heard it at ten years old. Such an uplifting, beautiful song.

[@brushstroke3733]

This song and video make me weep. The dancing is just so pure and joyful. What a beautiful expression of life and love! 😂😂

[@rubbersole79]

The guitar lick between 4:20 and 4:28 makes me cry.

[@suzanneprock7286]

One of my favorite George Harrison songs.

[@Altenholz]

So much powerful and positive force to me! Thanks George!

[@Trifler500]

I imagine this girl's friends will poke fun at her for this video for life. :) Mostly because she's not just in the video, she's the entire video.

[@sumonjamal1653]

Never heard this song before I saw this music video, and it's become a fave of mine... The girl (and guy) is a ballet dancer who choreographed the song's rhythm to her dance routine perfectly, in my opinion... It also captures the sentiments of the song's lyrics about young love. George Harrison was a very gentle soul, and fame and scrutiny heaped on him at such an early age was likely very traumatic... he fell to the vices that most rock stars indulged in - drugs, booze, and women... and he developed a bitter attitude towards certain aspects of life and wasn't a fan of fame & adulation... George once described the hysteria that the Beatles had encountered on tour as annoying cos they couldn't hear themselves play in concert. But he did find love w/ his 2nd wife Olivia and their son Dhani... his dedication to Indian religion and their culture did so much in his lifetime... The last decade of his life were reportedly very happy - he lived quietly w/ Olivia and took up gardening, which gave him an alternative to music.

[@Isleofskye]

That video won a competition judged by George's widow to accompany this song😀

[@Pokafalva]

@@Isleofskye Is right.

[@surlechapeau]

Brad & Lex, you'll love his "Give Me Love(Give Me Peace on Earth)" and "All Those Years Ago"!!!

[@cspaikido]

So many orchestral elements to this song.

[@jaquettajones]

This is my ALL TIME favorite childhood song! There was never an original video for this song. George's wife Olivia held a video contest a few years back for this song and yellow-girl-dancing was the winning selection :-)

[@pbasswil]

I seem to remember reading that the dancing 'girl' is actually a young adult (no she's not 13!), she just has a slim build, and is older than the teenage boy.

[@tvgator1]

I’m cool with this video even though George Harrison never saw it; it really emphasizes the essence of this song. And even though Brad & Lex don’t know this, they still understand the heart of this piece. Great video for an absolute incredible song.

[@Isleofskye]

That video won a competition judged by George's widow to accompany this song😀

[@brainscott8198]

The vid stinks.

[@DerEchteBold]

@@brainscott8198 I say it's a great video, something of an upgrade even.

[@michaeldavid6284]

@@DerEchteBold Awful video that does nothing but clutter up and distract from the song.

[@DerEchteBold]

@@michaeldavid6284 Wonderful video, the best part in this total work of art.

[@joanndowers5080]

Where has this song been hiding??? I love this!!!!

[@cluneyc]

You know what they say, You can't 'unsee' this video once you've seen it

[@ed.z.]

This music never gets old.

[@steveschaff4620]

The Song is clearly AWESOME, but I have to give a SHOUT OUT to the DANCERS! The YOUNG WOMAN is dancing with the type of JOY everyone should feel when they listen to any song by any of the Beatles!!

[@wazza1085]

I've loved the song for ages but the first time I saw the film clip I was utterly captivated. It's one of my favourite film clips of all time.

[@danilleblanc7487]

I think her dancing around all those military graves says more than the circle of life! Lex is right! It's suggesting to the listener/viewer that life is much more than dying and war. It is for happiness and celebration. Love to you two!

[@murrayjennex1377]

great song, great lyrics and the video with it tells us life is a dance, so dance

[@franciswalsh8416]

Great song and great commentary. The girl starts out as a child and grows to the point of meeting a boy.

[@ericwilliams1031]

The song is from the early 70s. This is a fan made video done recently.

[@johndef5075]

Now thats a love song!❤

[@williamburke1882]

"It made me feel......" is the best compliment an artist could ask for.

[@TangoEliott]

George evolved as a composer as the Beatles evolved and by the time the group ended he was Lennon & McCartney's equal. His solo album, All Things Must Pass, is as good as any album released and it sold really well. The Beatles took us on a journey and that journey continued with solo albums by all 4.

[@Cooljack906]

I love this song...

[@RCullis47]

I LOVE this song. So many memories from childhood and discovering girls.

[@TheNewRevolution]

You should hear "Give me love". It's my favorite of Harrisons solo work. The descending piano line in the song is just so beautiful. You have to be dead not to feel that song and it's got a great message.

[@howarddavis2281]

One of the most love affirming songs I've ever heard.

[@Bekka_Noyb]

One of my fave George solo songs! ♥

[@georgefrechette2707]

There is a live version of weird al. Doing this song at a George Harrison tribute concert he nailed it

[@vicprovost2561]

Great song off his greatest solo album, the first 2 records of that 3 LP set are absolute firs, George had tons of songs waiting to go after the Beatles broke up and this is one of many great ones. Also Try Beware of Darkness, Isn't it a Pity and the Art of Dying, all classic tunes. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶

[@donlawson3330]

I live this video! It won a competition put on by Harrison's estate.

[@montylc2001]

Always loved this song, and especially after this video was released. Think it's a very sweet innocent rendition.

[@rockyroad7345]

George was always my favorite Beatle from day one. So talented. The double album "Concert for Bangladesh" featuring a handful of other very accomplished artists is amazing. Was fortunate enough to see the movie when it came out.

[@gigantor62]

2.57. " She's dancing like a spider monkey. " I'm dead.

[@brianduffens2803]

George's wife and son selected Brandon Moore of Oakland as the winner of a contest to make a video for this 1970 song. Brandon chose Emma Rubinowitz & Esteban Hernandez of the San Francisco Ballet to film in the San Francisco Presidio.

[@normbittner3762]

Great song and sounds that captures the late 60's and early 70's

[@jaknazryth2488]

This song was released in 1971. George Harrison passed away from cancer in 2001. In 2016 George Harrisons widow, Olivia, and his son Dhani realized there wasn't a video of any kind for this song, so they sent out a world wide request for people to make their own videos and send them in. This young couple are part of a ballet school in San Francisco who simply danced and allowed their emotions to control their actions while listing to the song. Both kids were born more than 25 years after this song was released. But they won! So this is now the official video for "What is Life?"! Amazing how the Beatles (as a group and as individuals) are still effecting young kids still to this day!

[@laurarominger2073]

Didn’t know this. Thank you for sharing.

[@laural.enright4780]

The interesting thing about George is that he was a very spiritual person and he said once that most of his songs weren't typical love songs, they were love songs to diety.

[@jonturner7729]

If you listen carefully you realize it’s a love song to all the people in your life that make it worth it. “Who am I? Without you by my side” sort of shows that George is talking about friends/family/lovers. Anyone in your life who only requires love from you and that is all. “If it’s all love that you need, then I’ll try my best to make everything succeed” once you see that it kind of brings a tear to your eye as this sentiment is so relatable. Life is sharing love with the ones who reciprocate such a feeling. Everything else is just a filler.

[@vodkarage8227]

I thought it was interesting that as they were singing what is life as she danced by a grave yard.

[@eximusic]

The video is one of my absolute favorite fan videos. And great song too!

[@redflamered]

What a production - You can hear every instrument. Great song.

[@jimgabor935]

There's another version of this with the same girl doing the same dance but only years later....💖

[@kdavis9943]

One of my favorite George Harrison songs! Love it. I get the same vibe as Lex with this one.

[@joedonlewis9820]

George was dubbed the "spiritual Beatle" so that's what he became. Everybody knows Johnny Cash is "The Man In Black" he declared it in the song and that's what he became. A must hear.

[@jakarta65]

One of my favorites songs. Thank You.

[@shanenolan8252]

My favourite George Harrison song

[@fidge54]

Emma Rubinowitz, a member of the San Francisco Ballet at the time

[@CB-gr1uk]

I love his songs, his music. My favorite Beatle.

[@danlewis3605]

Always liked this song, but never saw the video before. Back in the days when people enjoyed the outdoors, instead of staring at their phone all day!

[@TheKitchenerLeslie]

Hari Georgeson could write a song that would lift your whole day up!

[@johnmontgomery2784]

Here comes the 🌞 sun is his best...great job by the way..u2 are entertaining and real

[@Alewifes_Husband]

The video seems to depict a person dancing through life stages, oddly, just like how we go through life. Sort of wobbly and full of errors but seemingly in a direction. Also, if you ever want to try to interpret Harrison lyrics from his 1970-72 period -- they almost always are heavily influenced by his broad sense of spirituality, that governs his worldview. A few of his Beatle recordings are also driven by that influence, such as Within You Without You from Sgt. Pepper. Anyway, this is a great fun song that I don't think I've seen on any reaction channel before, so Congratulations!!

[@laurarominger2073]

I knew this song when I was a kid and always thought it was about God. So when I saw this video decades later that’s what o saw here too. Childhood. Silliness. Innocence. Cemetery - loss. Finding God. Everyone has their own interpretations but this is mine. Love the song and I think the video done decades later is just perfect.

[@timmiszkowski9222]

Great song 🎵 👌 👏 👍

[@oldbrownshoe52]

It’s is a love song love of an individual and love of God and Life itself. You were right about wondering about what is life itself as well and about feeling reflective. George was like that and lived to be closer to God. He wrote another song after that called Life Itself. 💚

[@beowulfthedane]

The Video for this song was created in the 21st century. It was the result of a contest in a box set. The winner becoming the official video was created by two ballet dancers from San Francisco dancing at the presidio, a San Francisco Park that includes a Veteran's cemetery.

[@seiraeiramasil2302]

It's a shame that you're distracted by the video instead of listening to the song. This is one of the best by George Harrison, he's pouring his heart out in this song, asking this person what's his life without them by his side, it's funny that the title of this song is "What Is Life", but he's always saying "What Is MY Life", still a great song though. When it comes to the meaning of life, I believe, it's not so much the meaning of life. but the meaning of YOUR LIFE, YOU make your life mean something or you don't. This was a great reaction, thanks!

[@willfromyadkinville]

it's a bop! always liked this song!

[@bennymartinez5532]

Love this song and video. Put it on when I’m down or some such😀😀

[@SilentBob731]

Such a brilliant and beautiful song. George is arguably the Greatest Beatle. ❤👍🤘

[@bruhkamp]

Thank you for doing this; absolutely love this song. I had no idea video had been created for it.

[@kathleenvaughn3630]

Love the drums.....Was usually Ringo and sometimes a studio musician named Jim Keltner played along with him to keep Ringo on beat....

[@jeffreekoch9298]

Great song! 🎶 The Beatles had good music and solo careers afterwards. This is music you hear at Goodwills, WalMart, movies, classic music stations 😆. My mom liked the Beatles, many good songs. This is old '60s, '70s pop rock. Video looks cool, dancing 🕺 spider monkey lol. Reminds me of Bjork, Kate Bush dancing, videos.

[@Isleofskye]

The Beatles? About 230 good songs😀

[@happymethehappyone8300]

MUST HEAR Classics From His Solo Career,, Ringo Starr "Photograph" & "It Don't Come Easy"

[@andyallan2909]

And "Six O'clock," with Paul.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

@@andyallan2909 Agreed,, The More The Merrier As They Say.

[@robert-ef8qv]

Hi Brad and Lex, Love this song and video:❤️ Here is the backstory: The female dancer in George Harrison’s “What is Life” music video is EMMA RUBINOWITZ, a member of the SAN FRANCISCO BALLET and Esteban Hernandez. In 2016, George Harrison’s widow Olivia and son Dhani held a worldwide contest through A global video production platform to determine what filmfmaker from anywhere would provide the video for Harrison’s 1971 song What is Life. The winner was Brandon Moore from the United States.

[@easyrolling]

Interesting fact about this album & the Harrison - Clapton connection.. on a lot of these songs from this great album (All Things Must Pass) the musicians were from Clapton's band at the time, Derek & The Dominos and another interesting fact was these musicians in his band started in another band a year or so earlier, a band you have yet to hit on & hope at sometime you do, That is Delaney & Bonnie & Friends, which both Clapton & Harrison & some other great musicians (Billy Preston, Dave Mason, Leon Russell & even Duane Allman at one time played with them on the tour of their concerts.).. Super reaction to a legendary artist..

[@davidlitchke4964]

That whole album is awesome. A real classic!

[@davidg2122]

AWESOME song, love George!

[@dmCurator]

By George, I love that man and his music.

[@richardjacobs7632]

Loved this double album!

[@daletwin1]

Probably my favorite George Harrison song. Personally I think the video adds to the song, NOT detract from it. This song reminds me so much of my childhood. It makes me happy and sad all at the same time.