Details About Paul McCartney's Relationship With George Harrison

[@Buddycoop1]

Way cool that Dhani and Stella are great friends. I bet George and Paul's families hung out more than we realize if the kids knew each other so well.

[@JohnMiller-oz7gv]

Agreed. That is cool.

[@sarad2659]

Paul and his wife were spotted with George's widow recently ☺️

[@izzyingersoll]

Right

[@rustyrules4264]

Dhani told a story about being questioned by police about something and calling his Aunt Linda to come get him.

[@whodidit99]

They were 8 years apart, so they probably didn't become close until they were older.

[@marjanp4784]

I miss George, I miss him so much...he is my favorite Beatle and favorite musician of all time ❤️ Rest in peace dear Georgie while your guitar gently weeps 😭

[@hookywookywithmalarkyman704]

I used to live near by all of them ! but much younger & i am 71 now.

[@AuntKimmySez]

That made me cry. I feel the same way. 😢

[@kevinsmith8328]

He was my favorite and remains in my heart. Fyi- The new mix of All things must pass is wonderful.

[@robertcartwright563]

I read about Friar Park and Maui.

[@ktcarl]

@@hookywookywithmalarkyman704 My Dad lived near the McCartney's as his younger sister (my aunt) used to babysit Paul and his brother when Paul's mother had to attend her nursing duties.

[@l.f.treadwell3949]

George being asked about his health issues by the press: "I mean, we're all going to die one day, but I'm not going to die for you quite yet." The way he said it was so funny! What a wonderfully witty, beautiful man. You are so so missed. 💕

[@quartzmoon]

They had their ups and downs, but they did see each other in the 70s and 80s too. "I love Paul. He's my mate. And it doesn't matter what they say in the papers." - George, 1988 (Aspel & Co. interview)

[@suzannenoa9736]

He may have said something similar to that, however, that quote doesn’t sound anything close to the way George talks. Sounds like John

[@suzannenoa9736]

.. Plus, this is a quote came from a Philippine newspaper in 1988?? When the Beatles went to the Philippines they were threatened, and were delayed boarding the plane out of there until they paid what amounted to a ransom. I am reasonably sure none of them ever went back

[@gretchennelson7056]

@@suzannenoa9736 George and John actually had a similar way of talking but that does sound like John’s comment that he made in his last interview the day he was killed”Paul’s like a brother, I love him. Like all families we have our ups and downs but at the end of the way I would do anything for him and I think he would do anything for me”💔

[@jo-annbastings]

I think their relationship was more like spiritual brothers than friends. As two independant guys they had the choice of going their ways or stay in touch. They continued their sometimes tumultuous relationship just like two brothers would do. Those guys (the four of them and each individually) shaped the world accordingly to their songs and music.

[@marksc1929]

Agreed

[@stancruz4809]

George had a contentious relationship with him since 1967. When bio Paul was replaced by William Shepard . Who btw neither looks like JPM or sounds like him. Also, he is nearly 4 inches taller and has green eye's.

[@ChrisMaxfieldActs]

@@stancruz4809 Give it a rest. It's not amusing, and it's certainly not serious.

[@stancruz4809]

@@ChrisMaxfieldActs prove me wrong, millennial.

[@ChrisMaxfieldActs]

@@stancruz4809 I'm 58 and a lifetime Beatles nut. You watched a bullshit KZbin video. Paul is still Paul.

[@Blisteryn]

Human relationship is a very complex thing but the music is what stays forever.

[@harringtonjanet3300]

Very good Statement

[@DH-ve5bl]

@Th1@g0. The songs will live forever because of the advent of recording technology since the late 1800’s. Centuries and centuries of songs have been forgotten because of the lack of this technology.

[@marksc1929]

..I think when A Tribute to George concert took place ...it really shined the light on George's work ....great tunes

[@handle-schmandle]

There are tons of clips on George’s channel. I cannot recommend it enough. Amazing concert. 👍

[@IslandGirl-nt6ry]

I get teary eyed thinking about all of this. I just want them to be back they way they were, when they were funny and silly and still excited about being a group and making music. Prophetic words George, all things must pass, and this too. I hope these guys know how much they were loved, each of them, and how incredible a legend they are and the fact they revolutionized not only music, but culture, and how many musicians they inspired that then went on to become great also. But they were the beginning, they were what changed everything, and I think for the better.

[@anthonypirozzi837]

Can't believe it's been 20 years..rest in peace George

[@c.syde65]

We're still a month from 20 full years. But kudos anyways.

[@RedheadLondon]

Approaching 45 for John.

[@Big_Tuna276]

I love the friendship between the two. I love the friendship all of them had.

[@kingcobra8840]

As heated as Harrison's and McCartney's relationship could be, they were still best of friends in the end.

[@mikebradshaw6484]

And in the End, the love you take is equal to the love you make.

[@kingcobra8840]

@@mikebradshaw6484 Exactly.

[@DH-ve5bl]

@ Mike Bradford. A heartfelt and often quoted lyric by Paul.

[@marguskiis7711]

No they weren't.

[@gretchennelson7056]

Just like he and John

[@Lily_The_Pink972]

The fact that Paul thought up and pushed through projects like Sgt Peppers and Magical Mystery Tour seems by some to be considered a negative, egotistical thing. My view is thank goodness he did drive the band on with those and other things. I can understand there being diagruntlement amongst them, but Ringo is quoted somewhere as saying that if Paul hadn't been that driving force they wouldn't have produced more than two or three albums, because the others were a bit lazy.

[@devinjerryfreedomisfree4599]

Not lazy but disinterested with what the Beatles were doing. John and George weren’t on the same page as a lot of Paul’s songs and themes. He was a bit poppy for them.

[@beatlecristian]

@@devinjerryfreedomisfree4599 do you think Revolver would have been their last album if Paul didn’t ring everyone up to work on what would become Pepper?

[@or529]

Please the most honest about the Beatles was John lennon. In his Rolling Stone interview he said it best. Poor george working with two egomaniacs like like Paul and me. We were too into ourselves to give George a chance to contribute. He is a great songwriter who will probably surpass both myself and Paul. John even brought up the infamous row between George and Paul. Paul would play his guitar over George tryng to talk to him. Paul's ego was a little much in those days.

[@beatlecristian]

@@or529 All Things Must Pass is great but George burned himself out on that one.

[@or529]

@@beatlecristian no, I don't think so. He was at a different level through his faith. He wasn't looking to be the big rock star, he like john were both into many other interests. Paul has always been the perpetual rock star.

[@debrabugay6335]

I just love these guys They are still sweet and miss you John and George

[@DaveSCameron]

I miss Brian *👀

[@j.i.4232]

Paul is dead 💀

[@megatronn90]

@@j.i.4232 he’s not💀 that’s so embarrassing that people actually believe that, it’s the same people that believe the earth is flat

[@32mybelle]

There was just a lot of ego in that band, but they loved each other and George died in Paul's house. George disliked being treated as unequal to the big two other names, when he was a great songwriter in his own right. This is why he clashed with Paul sometimes, because Paul took a managerial role.

[@TravisTerrell]

Talk about feeling unequal-the true victim of that was Ringo! Had that bit where he left the group, and returned to find a bouquet on his drum throne--left by the bandmates after they realized what they'd done.

[@whyyeseyec]

George died in Los Angeles, not in Paul's house. Wherever did you get that??

[@chrismcdowell7138]

There was unfounded rumors, that it was Mr. McCartney’s house, where George passed on, which I also thought was true. Learned later, Paul said that this wasn’t true, since he didn’t own a home in Los Angeles. Not sure how/when the misinformation started, but you are not alone believing this.

[@32mybelle]

@@chrismcdowell7138 Paul said that he went to see him at his house that he lent him before he passed and so did Ringo.Also, several news reports said it was Paul's house.

[@chrismcdowell7138]

@@32mybelle - Yea, I am reading everything you’re reading, trying to separate fact from fiction. I believe that Mr. McCartney’s last visit, with George, was in a New York hotel/hospital(?). Shortly after that, George was flown to Los Angeles, to a home ‘once’ leased, by Paul, but not owned. At the time, have no idea if Paul had anything to do with the property, at the time of George’s passing. The home may have been selected for security, and privacy reasons, because of us idiot fans. For George’s, Olivia’s, Dhani’s, the actual home owners, etc., etc., privacy, lot’s of misdirection, half-truths, fake addresses, on and on, to prevent stupid people from chiseling away at the property. Same as you, I am following the timeline, of Paul’s quotes, of what he said and when (Google this, and it goes everywhere). Paul has no responsibility to clarify anything, about the situation, nor should we really expect anything from him. Which is why I am as confused, as you are.

[@suzannenoa9736]

I strongly STRONGLY commend you for quoting what they really did say. In nearly every single instance presented here, I had already seen each interview with my own eyes, and saw and heard the words come out of their own mouths. Do you know how rare that is when they’re quoted accurately and in context??? Then you would know why I’m giving you such high praise

[@markdoughty8780]

Talking with someone who knew George, he was saying what a lovely guy and gentleman he was; no ego or airs and graces. I kind of guessed that anyway, but it's nice to have it reaffirmed. Great upload - thanks.

[@RedheadLondon]

They were only working class men who made it rich through some fluke in history. Nothing to be arrogant about. They all lived in rented housing and none of their families had money. John only lived in the nice house, cos his mother dumped him on his aunt. She had three kids out of marriage, which was not accepted in the 40's.

[@mallorga1965]

Thank God for The Beatles.

[@buddyneher9359]

Amen to that!

[@steph.electric]

George Harrison was the biggest innovator in the group. Most Rock bands had no knowledge of "exotic" instruments, until George. He may be the father, of what turned out to be progressive Rock. He even inspired Brian Jones.

[@marcstevens8576]

Thanks for the comparison between Him & Brian Jones playing exotic instruments.

[@kevinirwin8180]

Brian Jones was playing sitar before George Harrison

[@steph.electric]

Yes I heard that Brian Jones played sitar, BEFORE George Harrison. My point still stands. It was George who made the biggest impact because he was a Beatle, & studied under Ravi Shankar.

[@krisharkleroad8]

The biggest innovator was the 5th Beatle, George Martin.

[@steph.electric]

@@krisharkleroad8 He wasn't a Beatle. I know what you're saying. I'm talking about stage musicians, who influenced other musicians. George Martin a stodgy, stiff Brit, who got hip, as he went along, is NOT included. Ask any school Girl from back in the day.

[@englishwithteachermark4307]

This entire band was so amazing it's beyond words.

[@K._Oss]

Only people that who’ve had best friends they’ve been through good times and bad times with each other since they were 14-year-old kids would understand the bond between Paul and George

[@AuntKimmySez]

Missing George and John both very much. I have a soft spot in my heart for them & can only say that they are missed beyond words.💔

[@kingchrisa4188]

As heated as their friendship got, at the end they still loved each other. Paul knew George before John and Ringo. Paul even called George his baby brother and when George was close to death, Paul visited him and held his hands for hours. Yes their friendship definitely had ups and downs but at the end of the day, they were like brothers. It’s just sad that most people would ask Paul if he misses John but nobody asks if Paul misses George. There’s even a video of Paul saying he dreams of John. I wonder if he dreams about George too.

[@camillajonsson6819]

I think that it's because how they died, and how America reacted on john being shot Vs "common cancer". Ofcourse Paul loved George as much, much more because Paul didn't react that much upon john's death as i recall, but when George died Paul was really sad and called him a great man.

[@ARCtrooperblueleader]

I believe he dreams about them both. However, he is more at peace with George being gone than John.

[@doctorbananashooter]

I heard that George would always talk shit about Paul to his other friends, but would get insanely defensive when another person did lol, just as brothers would. I'm sure as annoyed as they were with each other, they cared about each other as deeply as two people could

[@lilianelucas8123]

George gave Paul a tree for his garden and Paul said : « hello George » when he looked at this tree.

[@DH-ve5bl]

King Chris A. I went to a Paul McCartney concert a few years back and Paul had a slide show and a long tribute to George. He even sang “Something “.

[@ellechristie1111]

These four “brothers” were so very young when all the craziness of Beatlemania was happening. Even at their end, when Paul announced they were done in April of 1970…None of them were 30 yet. They quite literally were growing up and becoming men within a pressure cooker of extreme fame. They did remarkably well, especially under those circumstances! When Brian Epstein died and the business part of The Beatles fell upon them, I’ve always felt THAT’S when they started to implode. At their foundation, I believe they all love(d) each other and had an unbreakable bond. The fact that their children are friends and consider themselves family is a testament to that.

[@victorcontreras9138]

It's so nice to hear of anything having to do with a group I loved the best and always will. My memories of them take me back to when they took over the country - and my heart, back when I was in High school. 😎🎼🎵🎶

[@mrsbluesky8415]

They were all just tired of each other, sad but true but they recovered. That bond could never be broken.

[@HankFinkle11]

The business issues broke them up, eg, Alan Klein. Yoko was an irritant, but ultimately, had McCartney not been forced to dissolve the partnership to protect himself against Klein, they’d have recorded together again.

[@brockjohnson4116]

@@HankFinkle11 Yes, Klein and Apple broke up the Beatles It was wrong of Paul to push for his In Laws to tend to Beatles (but in the end, probably the better of the two) The rest of the guys were getting bored of spending so much time being Paul's studio hands on some of his songs they disliked and causing slight resentment with enormous pressure and expectations on the young men, musically before the added Apple mess In the Get Back sessions, John and George were discussing about doing solos albums while continuing Beatles albums- Paul had never seen that footage till recently and said he wished he had known they had said that

[@billbrimmer1739]

All rock groups go through leadership issues. Resentment creeps in and if they don’t break up an agreement settles in as to who the leader is. That can be difficult if you are talented and rich to have a boss who was once a peer. In the end Paul came through for George. That is all that really mattered.

[@thesilvershining]

Absolutely, I agree

[@kevinatkab5219]

i still think George got some of the best lines in the two first two movies, A Hard Days Night and Help!

[@Marc-vk7rl]

Not just that. He wrote some of the greatest songs of all time. "Here comes the sun", "Something", "While my guitar gently weeps" and "It's all too much", let alone his solo work, which is probably the best of all the Beatles. He is a freaking legend...

[@edwardrobichaud8321]

Qqq we see

[@mikew5858]

“Not a bit like Cagney”.

[@ewest14]

@@Marc-vk7rl That's your opinion. In my opinion, Paul had the best solo work

[@williebowen2965]

@@Marc-vk7rl Don't forget Taxman, I need You & If I needed Someone.

[@robertgerald5819]

This is a particularly touching video. Well done!

[@johnnyyoung9472]

I think "She's Leaving Home" sort of applies to the Beatle's breakup. They all matured and wanted out, to live their own life.

[@adamlewis1961]

Nah...it was a news story about a runaway girl...

[@jenniferwise8515]

@@adamlewis1961 no, it was a PID clue in Memoirs of Billy Shears. They wrote as if it could be love stories when it was about JPM. Died 55 yrs ago 9 11 1966.

[@thejma724]

@@jenniferwise8515 coo-coo theory, McCartney is still alive, but Elvis, John, George are gone

[@olskzeri1476]

@@thejma724 Just because "Sir Paul" (William) is still alive doesn't mean that Paul McCartney is.

[@AmiMizuno2]

Yea they did love each other. George wanted Paul to be in his final hours

[@reddirtuk]

Patie Boyd said in her autobiography ' George tolerated Paul'

[@bodhi9464]

Has fame changed your life ? “Yes” … love love love George 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 🎸

[@mattgoldberg4335]

It's amazing that - after all these years - and of course, 40-plus years since John was assassinated and George's much-too-soon passing 20-plus years ago - that not only their music mattered, but also their relationships with one another did, and do, to us. The Beatles were (still are) so far beyond even the other mythical groups, that they just matter more - in every way. To me, I like reading about Mick, Keith and company, and Daltry, Townshend, Moon, Ox, and Page, Plant, etc....but it just doesn't matter to me like John, Paul, George and Ringo. So magical !! (yes, I repeated "matter" a couple times to stress this point).

[@arcr717]

Even after they broke up, they still supported each other. Ringo often played for any of the other, as did George and Paul. John would send Ringo encouraging ideas to make sure Ringo's career didn't falter. They were a family.

[@Anna-im4lv]

I think even after the beatles broke up, paul was still silently supportive of george's solo career and even went on disguise with linda to see his concert in '74

[@adamfindlay7091]

Paul has a big brother fondness for Geo. Its apparent.☮️

[@jacquismith3277]

Thanks for this. Lovely shots of George included.

[@Emondotcalm]

Looking at it from an astrological perspective (for anyone interested) it's easy to see why there was some friction between them. George was a Pisces and Paul a Gemini which are squared or 90 degrees to each other on the astrological wheel. You can think of it like numbers on a clock. If Paul was say at 3 o'clock George would be at 12. Drawing a line across each's horizon or direction of focus... Paul's looking at 9 o'clock and George at 6 on the other side of the wheel. This creates some friction where their focus crosses in the middle being 90 degrees off. Making it a little difficult to see eye to eye. Being a Pisces myself and observing over the years I really think there's something to that theory. While I greatly admire the quick sharp intellect of Gemini's there often seems to be a kind of misunderstandings cropping up. As though the two signs are functioning on different operating systems. (PC vs Mac?) Which leads to another astrological way to look at it... Through the elemental lens. Picses is a "Water" sign while Gemini is "Air". Water signs tend to operate more on an emotional, feeling level. Where Air signs tend to operate on a more intellectual, logical level, and tend to be the more articulate, brilliant communicators. So there's that too. Speaking of which... A few Air signs come to mind as the most brilliant song writers. How about Lennon and McCartney for starters (John, Libra, Air sign). A couple more would be Bob Dylan and Bob Marley! Maybe there's something to it??

[@joenuts4099]

Literally just shut up no one asked

[@lindygreg6805]

Great little docu

[@izzyingersoll]

I love George & Pauls relationship just as much as Paul & Johns. All of them were like brothers, they’ll meet again in the next life 🤍

[@richardfurey690]

The origins and history of The Beatles the world's most popular group in my opinion @

[@OldManMandal]

Wow the Get Back documentary by Peter Jackson completely blows away a lot of these.

[@tag1462]

I think by now, each of the Beatles knew it was up. Can we go in peace? Every indication says yes. Seems to me, they were ready to go solo and explore. My take, did they actually hate each other? Nope. This was was four friends who actually supported each other.

[@tristanmiller2462]

It’s crazy how many conspiracies revolve around this band alone.

[@j.i.4232]

Most of them true

[@hjj9269]

They are really mysterious, I doubt any band has had, or will have this type of atmosphere around them.

[@bobboberson2024]

If it wasn't for Paul, The Beatles would have broken up in 67. And considering George died at Paul's L.A. house - I'd say they got on just fine in the end.

[@olskzeri1476]

George only died at a house owned by William to prevent him from doing a deathbed confession.

[@tapangasoul6928]

There may have been some personalities contradictions between the two at the root of it causing problems. But, I think Paul had the best interest of everyone in mind a lot and so did George. I think these guys Loved each other. In a way that was hard to express. I think they had a deep connection and friendship even a brotherhood.

[@thesilvershining]

Brotherly love can be complicated but the love is always there in the end. Paul and George are my favorite Beatles, I’d be devastated if George never made amends with Paul and of course Paul would have been as well.

[@normanklein3155]

It's interesting that no one ever brings up why Paul and George never considered getting together to write together and only focus on Paul and John's writing partnership, especially as George made important contributions such as the intro to "And I love her" to Paul's pieces. Paul has never been shy about attributing the importance of George's contribution to that piece.

[@music_by_carlos]

george is my fav beatles. his tracks are always the best on any album. on help - i need you... rubber soul- if i needed someone.... revolver- i want to tell you... sgt peppers- within u wothout u... white album- while my guitar gently weeps... etc etc

[@DinkWhit]

Reminds me of my relationship with my old best friend/brother who passed away.

[@minsterhill]

Thank you! Terrific show!

[@Imintune...]

Personally, I blame George Martin for preventing songs from Harrison getting on the albums.

[@beatlecristian]

Is it because George Martin was biased towards Paul?

[@beatlecristian]

@Slide away Don’t Me Bother pales in comparison to Art of Dying.

[@beatlecristian]

@Slide away It’s All Too Much is awesome!

[@MegaPlexy]

Yeap, and George Martin later felt guilty about it, he said, there was no time to concentrate in Harrison's, since the two were pushing they great stuff so actively... He said, he should have.

[@beatlecristian]

@Slide away but wasn’t Art of Dying written during Revolver?

[@alesi257]

George didn't quit during Let It Be because of Paul's tyrannical ways, but because he resented Yoko's presence. He was also going through a breakup at the time. The argument with Paul didn't help, nor did his own insecurity about his material, but it wasn't the main cause.

[@camillajonsson6819]

And yet he played lead guitar with John on his plastic yoko ono album.

[@starlabratcherflannigan1798]

People tend to forget about Yoko and how much power she had over John

[@TheTriplelman]

You're right Yoko Ono looked at John and refer to George "he's not playing that right". George heard it and said f*** this I quit and left

[@JeffaHensley]

@@TheTriplelman This is total fabrication, George told Dick Cavet directly that the group didn’t break up because of Yoko. He never EVER said any such thing,…. He always spoke of them outgrowing each other, and needing to be free of each other because they reached a point where they were stifling each other.

[@TheTriplelman]

@@JeffaHensley that was ON AIR, ive sat with Paul 3x and talked about it once with him. I was in the business for 16 years producing records and on the air. You just listen to the media and believe those interviews what a joke do you watch CNN while you eat your Captain Crunch to?

[@patricias5122]

Frank Sinatra famously said that "Something" was the most beautiful song he had ever sung. And old Sinatra sang many outstanding songs.

[@animalgeo]

And he didn’t even know it was a George song when he said that, he thought it was a Lennon/McCartney song

[@HolgerRuneFan]

No, he famously said "it's one of the best Lennon-McCartney songs ever!" He did say Something was one of the greatest love songs ever, but that remark never achieved any lasting fame.

[@jimmy5634]

The fact of the matter was they all outgrew each other as a unit, personally and musically. Paul wasn’t any more the “bad guy” than John with his Yoko thing. It’s surprising that it lasted as long as it did. Underneath it all all four of them were type “A” personalities.

[@jabohonu]

Very emotional end

[@davemmar]

The Beatles loved the adoration of their fans and recognized that each had a crazed following. Emotional conflict in any group is inevitable, but these guys let their fan base be their motivation, and not their disagreements. There was a cohesion because as John put it we are more famous than Jesus and so they loved it. When they split up their pockets were full and they were recognized all over the world. Think about this, because this happened in the middle of the last century and we are still talking about them. Their music is still at the top of my list so conflict or not I give each of them credit for creating music that will stand the test of time. Quite likely for centuries.

[@penfro]

The Beatles were split at the very beginning of the EMI recording contract when ‘it was decided’ that the song-writers would be identified as Lennon & McCartney - regardless if either had nothing to do with a particular song. Precious few of the Beatles songs like She Loves You and I Want to Hold Your Hand were written before the EMI contract. Cry For a Shadow recorded in Hamburg was a Lennon-Harrison song. Beatles manager Alan Williams (prior to Brian Epstein) stated that George complained to him of being left out when it was decided that the songs they created would be identified as Lennon-McCartney only. He felt that they all contributed in some way to original songs. The iconic four note riff starting And I Love Her was a George Harrison contribution and it is a simple but important element that gives the song character. He must have been miffed at having no official connection to the song as a writer. Harrison’s songs of latter Beatles years - Something, HereComes the Sun, While My Guitar Gently Weeps are iconic Beatles songs. What is Life, released as a solo song, would have been a great Beatles song had the other two sang along in harmonies I reckon. Too bad. I even liked Harrison’s earlier ‘Don’t Bother Me’ from the Second album. Note how on that track neither Lennon nor McCartney sung supportive harmonies- not even in the chorus. Why was that? And how was it decided that McCartney would perform Yesterday solo - with no playing or vocal contributions from Harrison or Lennon? McCartney also sang it, at times, alone on stage! I’ve always thought that was odd given that they were a group.

[@ralphgarcia913]

It had no solo because it's around or very close to 3 minutes long. In the early Beatle days a song only had to last over two minutes. It's a shame because it really sounds like it's missing something more.

[@penfro]

For example, ‘Yesterday’ was no more a Lennon & McCartney song than it was a Harrison & McCartney song. Yet Lennon must have earned quite a bit of money in royalties on that song.

[@penfro]

@Kate John made just as much contribution to And I Love Her as he did on Yesterday - nada. George with his elementary little riff thus gave more of a contribution than that made by John - but John for half the royalties, George got none. John’s contribution to Hey Jude was telling Paul not to replace Paul’s own words ‘the movement you need is on your shoulders’. That was it. John himself was quoted as happy to dispel the myth that was ‘Lennon & McCartney’ as song-writing collaborators. Alan Williams is quoted saying that George told him that he was miffed that Lennon and McCartney had been chosen as the default songwriting authors, regardless of the actual contribution (or no contribution) made. ‘Lennon and McCartney’ was largely marketing spin. The initial intention was to show the lead contributor as the first name for each of their songs, but that was dropped, I think, to ‘keep it simple’ and to reinforce the names for marketing spin.

[@andyallan2909]

John and Paul's songwriting contract was (after Ardmore and Beechwood) was with Dick James Music and Northern Songs. It had nothing to do with EMI forcing them to do anything.

[@penfro]

@@andyallan2909 True, I didn’t say the contract for designated songwriting duo was forced upon them by EMI. I used their recording with EMI as a time reference for it.

[@barryrudge1576]

I was a teenager at the beginning of the 1960's and grew up listening to all these different 'Mersey sound' groups and wonder how much of what is written about them all is actually factual or just what their publicity people want us all to believe. I am very much reminded of what Mickey Dolenz of the Monkeys pop group always said, "We weren't the first manufactured pop group the Beatles were." I personally tend to be open minded

[@roxannetoth5026]

@Barry Rudge, hi there, I was 10 yrs old and trying to get off my mommy's apron strings when the Beatles landed here in 1964. A year and a half later, I was so cool, lol, that my daddy took me and best gf to 1st concert, Beatles in Chicago, at White Sox Park ( Comisky Park) in 1965, August 20. I had turned 11 just 3 wks prior. I am writing this at 67 y.o. now just to prove a point. The Beatles were NOT manufactured. Check out all thise great performances in Germany, very early 60's, then at The Cavern Club in Liverpool. Mickey Dolenz is being ridiculous and pompous (why?) by calling the Beatles 'manufactured'. They already had that talent, moxie and magic all their own, long before Brian Epstein appeared. I been following all this Beatle stuff for 57 yrs; long before the internet, even before color tv. No, no and no...no manufacturing there...just raw talent and fabulous people, the four of them and their personal and musical comraderie and genius. Oh, I followed the Monkees too, even went to that concert at 11 yrs old. Mickey was my fave, but what an idiot comment that was, but I do recall it. So, long live the Beatles...nothing was or will ever be like that again. Those memories are precious. I hope we all understand that there was no manufacturing there. Peace and love to all.

[@buddyneher9359]

@@roxannetoth5026 I was 7 when the Beatles were on Ed Sullivan, and got a boost into Beatlemania thanks to having a teenage sister. Still a fan now (obviously, or I wouldn't be watching this video and commenting!) and I get what you mean about the Beatles not being manufactured - certainly not in the way the Monkees were. I don't know the reference for that Micky Dolenz quote; what the context was or if it was even actually said... however I can also kind of see that, too. In the sense that Brian Epstein took the Beatles out of leather and put them into suits; gave them directions about how to change their behaviour on stage (no smoking, no eating, and no toilet seats around the neck, Lennon!) Anything threatening about them was removed and they were marketed as mop tops. I think there's plenty of evidence that some of the changes rankled, but they did what they had to do to grab onto that brass ring and take their shot at fame. Clearly their talent was far greater than any mere manager (or producer) could control. But the combination of their talent with the "steering" provided by Brian Epstein, George Martin and others, plus the chemical reaction produced by the giant wave of baby boomer infatuation and true love for them.... resulted in a magic phenomenon that you and I and our generation were incredibly lucky to live through. Peace and love to you as well!

[@acspore]

The Monkees were "manufactured" for the tv show, they were RECRUITED, each member had to do an audition and be selected. The Beatles, GTFO.

[@pedromanuel9581]

Listen to the live Hamburg gigs….pure, raw, powerful rock. Then tell me they were “manufactured”. 😂

[@ewest14]

The Monkeys were manufactured but the Beatles weren't. They got together naturally because of talent and the love of music.

[@gretchennelson7056]

I’m sure they were good friends but Paul’s best friend was John.

[@lila6117]

I’ve read Patti Boyd book, interesting. Thank you

[@jeank8061]

I really enjoyed that book. Kind of dispells the fantasy about being married to someone handsome, rich and famous

[@shokid95]

Awesome video loved every minute of it

[@ellis61wolf]

George will always be my favorite.

[@FrankGallaghersToes]

Rest in peace George Harrison and John Lennon

[@johnjmccluskey1]

With great talent comes great ego; rare is the exception.

[@davidlessa8167]

George definitely should have been more acknowledged and deserved it

[@RageBaby587]

Paul was always very competitive which was his strength but it cut both ways . . . Positively and negatively. I like their nickname The Threetles. Laughed out loud when I heard that.

[@johnnyhartley4330]

I think the problem was Paul always saw George as being junior to him because Paul was older, but this is silly, as it is only 8 months difference, which may be significant when very young, but by the time one has grown up eight months make no real difference, unless one is Paul and using it to try to be superior.

[@olskzeri1476]

Real Paul had a good relationship with George.

[@Lightner445555555555]

Johnny Hartley, He and John always made it sound as if they were 20+ years older than George lol.

[@moistmike4150]

They were more than friends and bandmates - They were family. And family breakups are the hardest on everyone. I'm glad time was able to heal much of the damage before John and George bowed out.

[@OlskZeri-qm4ce]

George and William was never like family.

[@radiomindchatter7994]

Brother's till the end...

[@olskzeri1476]

They were not brothers. "Sir Paul" (William) and Harrison had a difficult relationship.

[@triplejazzmusicisall1883]

There is a reason why George was recognise with Abbey Road is as McCartney pointed out his compositions were brilliant. Earlier compositions were poor but then album by album George's songs got better and better peaking with his amazing solo double album. I always though George could be a little bit sooky. John and Paul after all did form the band. Strange also how with all of that peace and love stuff that George could be really savage! Paul (with the exception of the filmed Let it Be) was in my opinion was very tolerant of both John and George. I'm glad that middle age made them all chill out with each other. McCartney is actually a very soft hearted soul deep down, he just doesn't lay if out on his sleeve. Not like today's artists all trying to outweigh each other with faux emotion.

[@ewest14]

Paul was tolerant during the Let It Be film as well. He just wanted his songs to be done how he envisioned them, just like how on Something, George made Paul do a simpler bassline than he originally had. That movie was edited to make things look worse than they were.

[@triplejazzmusicisall1883]

@@ewest14 I admire people who know the facts and share them (especially if it doesn't fit popular perceptions). So good on you for your contribution.

[@thesilvershining]

I love George but he could be a very petty individual. He also gave Paul too much shit-if I wrote a song and was trying to show my band mates how I envisioned it so we could get it recorded and they got all prickly with me I’d be pretty pissed off. Paul always gave beautiful backing vocals, piano parts, and basslines for George’s songs-and George’s songs before 1968 were not anywhere near John and Paul’s quality or standards. George was a very lucky man to be in a band and learn from two of the greatest songwriters to ever walk the planet, other people would have killed to be in his shoes for just one day.

[@triplejazzmusicisall1883]

@@thesilvershining Just lost my long answer so here is a brief version. I think you are absolutely right. George was always very petty. He became famous through being a Beatle and for his later great songs culminating in Something. However he spent so much time sulking and being grumpy. But really he never let that chip on his shoulder go. Paul could be bossy but without him there would be only 2/3 of Beatle albums in existence. On the Get Back release you can see the love between John and Paul but George is always so grumpy and tetchy. A pity because George did have an amazing solo album. For me George's biggest issue was a lack of humour and I believe this added to relationships issues between him and Paul and John. The comment from George, 'Now I don't even care what others think...' actually says, in vibe, the exact obvious. Still I appreciate the wonderful songs George wrote that will stand the test of time.

[@triplejazzmusicisall1883]

@@thesilvershining Well said. I share your opinion and think you have articulated it really well.

[@victorrock1997]

What's the name of the cool sort of spacey song in the background of the videos of Grunge? Does anyone know, please? Thanks in advance! By the way, super cool and informative videos! Thank you so much for your hard work and for sharing it here on KZbin! All the best!

[@coreywiley3981]

Actually they were only 8 months apart, the same age for 4 months per year..

[@jamesharrington1456]

I thought George was a year or two younger but alot of people besides me probably think it too lol

[@busterbiloxi3833]

If two guys disagree on how to record a song, just record it twice, both ways. Then the listeners can decide which version they prefer.

[@skshum]

George forever!

[@ohlookitscorn.]

Without Paul the beatles would've broken up way earlier. I really do hate how people always say that George and Paul hated each other, sure they had arguments but they were best friends, brothers. They loved each other really, and I don't think there is a single friendship in the world that hasn't at least had one argument.

[@olskzeri1476]

No, William and George didn't love each other. George preferred the real Paul McCartney.

[@ohlookitscorn.]

@@olskzeri1476 The current Paul is the real Paul, Billy Shears isn't real he is a made up character created by Ringo.

[@lettermenfan32]

You could see in the 1994 reunion on the Anthology that Paul was still tending to dominate. I can see how at the end of the Beatles this would create issues.

[@johnnyhartley4330]

I think it is also on the other side, George was still sulky about Paul, so Paul had to push to try to break through that sulkiness.

[@Naughtybaz]

Only Paul and George, actually knew this the rest is hear say 🤔

[@awc6007]

“Your weak, between you and me there’s no comparison. I’ll beat you so bad you’ll weep gently like George Harrison…”

[@jacktruman6955]

‘s guitar

[@stancruz4809]

Who are you quoting?

[@home2039]

I'd like to know that also Stan!!

[@home2039]

@@stancruz4809 I'd like to know that too Stan!!

[@MegaPlexy]

@@home2039 American rap song

[@raindrops21_9]

I always loved George's songs on The Beatles' albums, even the very early ones that he himself dismissed. I know Paul could be an exacting bugger and he had a healthy (and justifiable IMO) ego, but he often wanted to please George with his contributions on George's songs - some of which are Indian inspired little licks i.e. his guitar solo on Taxman and his vocal melisma on I Want To Tell You.

[@spanishreptile3933]

Paul actually did the guitar solo on Tax Man as George couldn’t get it down

[@raindrops21_9]

@@spanishreptile3933 Yes I'm aware of that, as per my quote from my post above: "...he (Paul) often wanted to please George with his contributions on George's songs - some of which are Indian inspired little licks i.e. his guitar solo on Taxman..."

[@bunnyleaningonasquishedbun5542]

And I believe that irked George since as shown in Get Back, he was very much displeased and resigned whenever Paul directed him on how to play in his songs.

[@raindrops21_9]

@@bunnyleaningonasquishedbun5542 what "irked George"? Paul's desire to please him when playing on George's compositions?

[@markjohnson6309]

It seems the "Lennon-McCartney" business relationship overshadowed allowing Harrison to present his songs, and stifled both Lennon and McCartney from co-writing with Harrison. The lesson is not to pigeon-hole someone else's creativity just because of the way you think it should be.

[@TheHandsomeman]

Paul, turned out to be the best, did more for Liverpool city, than any of them combined.

[@robertcartwright563]

George and Ringo got less money because McCartney/Lennon had the song credits,l can see how George had a beef about that

[@Harrison94music]

I thought Paul wrote live and let die??

[@kirkmorrison6131]

In memory of today "Let's Roll!" In memory of all the heroes of 9/11

[@garylefevers]

Met they Rest in Peace. Stay safe.

[@kirkmorrison6131]

@@garylefevers Yes, May they Rest in Peace.

[@kenneth-pc7mf]

After the Beatles broke upGeorge said that he would always love Paul but he would never play with him again. He softened on that sentiment over time.

[@OlskZeri-qm4ce]

George loved the real JPM not William the replacement.

[@giftoftime9968]

George Harrison didn't need the Beatles, he was genuinely talented and a good person. To me he wasn't a favorite Beatle but he was George Harrison♥️♥️always my favorite

[@fifthbusiness1678]

He may not have needed the Beatles, but he would not have been able to release the great music he did, and become renowned as he was, without their presence and influence. I mean, just listen to his recordings.

[@shinyoneincarnate5565]

When George wrote the song Wah-Wah, that was a word in England meaning a head ache. Wah-wah You've given me a wah-wah And I'm thinking of you And all the things we used to do. Wha-wah, wah-wah. You made me such a big star Being there at the right time Cheaper than a dime Wah-wah, you've given me you're, Wah-wah. Oh, you don't see me crying Oh, you don't see me sighing etcetra

[@MarceloKatayama]

was it? I thought he was just referring to the pedal effect

[@kargs5krun]

"Two's company and Three's a crowd." Yet, the 4 Beatles made it work for many yrs despite the inevitable family dysfunctional, idiosyncratic dynamics involved in their tenure. My Take? (besides the above) George was "odd man out" between the collaboration of John & Paul in the early yrs. George had his "glorious moments" am sure but, he had to learn/grow to speak up, stand up for himself and not just feel slighted/animosity at or all the time. He did so. Became so. And like he said/wrote/sang, "All things must pass" (including his "old self.") If not for the "competitive" factors George faced, he wouldn't have become half the SUCCESSFUL artist/musician he was. Paul was the grain of sand w/in Georges clamshell, that helped eventually grow George into a pearl.....for all concerned actually. Would be great if the Beatles had more family musicians w/in their ranks that could get together but if only for a family, re-rendition of "Hey Jude" 2020's style (now, as of this writing)....if not sooner.

[@denniszenanywhere]

This is exactly how I would describe their relationship as well. George was a late bloomer.

[@thesilvershining]

I completely agree with this

[@thephilster6860]

I saw Paul on a talk show--Letterman maybe--and when Dave asked him who his favorite was, he said George. They'd known one another forever.

[@OlskZeri-qm4ce]

William only did know George from late 1966 and forward. He is not the same Paul who grew up with Harisson.

[@PauloVitor-ug4yj]

John lennon was the badass beatle Paul was the most charismatic Beatle George was the most mature beatle Ringo was the most down to earth Beatle

[@kyle_Shawn]

One thing I’ve come to notice is these guys were not all that sentimental or affectionate even in the way they described each other. It seems like a macho or maybe a Liverpool thing. But it seems they really cared for each other, more than what they wanted the public to know….

[@Wolfwolveswolf]

Trees never get the respect they deserve. Beware of the system though, they will chop you any way they can- sometimes right down to the ground.

[@casario2808]

I think they were soul brothers as much as anything. Check out the new let it be film and see how much fun they were still having. Brothers fight. Nothing new or earth shattering here

[@Greg-vd5om]

Trogly's in the HOUSE!!!

[@mrssamwinchester100]

Thx!

[@ssleepwalkk9882]

They reunited at the Friar Park George Home.

[@johngurlides9157]

Well, you would never expect an Everton supporter to always see eye to eye with a Liverpool supporter, would you?

[@RicardoMartinez-oh9sq]

Musically, it is obvious that McCartney was the boss. Listen to the amazing riffs Harrison played for the Beatles, and then the loose playing of his solo era. I once read an interview to Harrison in which he said he'd been bossed around.

[@paulgreen6302]

Dark horse george didnt say why relations broke down with paul.

[@starwarsfannumber]

Your best friend is usually the person who can get under your skin the most