Listening Party at Friar Park

[@1rwjwith]

Another great video! I still consider ALL THINGS MUST PASS the very best BEATLE SOLO ALBUM to this day. Fantastic record which I had when it came out when I was 18 years old in 1971. My observation which you confirm here is that GEORGE A WAS EXTREMELY RESPECTED BY ALL THE MUSICIANS WHO WORKED WITH HIM AND ALL HIS PEERS OF THE ERA. Of course this is true of the other Beatles as well but I think even more so for GEORGE. To me he passed Lennon/ McCartney in the SOLO era. They needed to work together but he was used to working alone working on songs. He won the quality race in solo records in my opinion. THANKS !

[@ludivinagajitos5136]

Love all George songs all beautiful and timeless so. Much so this Pandemic days it brightens my day hearing his fantastic songs. SO SAD HES GONE TOO SOON.

[@davidevans3175]

All Things Must Pass is a masterpiece, I got it in 1971 and still listen to it daily.

[@jrh11254]

@David Evans - Wow! Daily?! For 50 yrs?!

[@garychambers5850]

Same here! Not a day goes by that I dont hear songs from All Things Must Pass" I have the album on my computer at work, along with all The solo Beatles, and All Beatles and many 60's & 70's songs. I have thousands of songs. For 8 hours music is playing in my office! 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♂️🚶‍♂🚶

[@KentDorfman2024]

Thank you both for recording these videos for us all. I've been told that I'm an old soul because I was a big Clapton fan in my early teens. Now, I'm 49 and still enjoy hearing about the musical times before my birth in ‘72. Mr. Whitlock, you have such amazing stories and I'm so glad that you shared these with all of us fans.

[@jayscheidemen4455]

Oh I LOVE this story!!! Until today in 2021 I had NO idea the gnomes represented the four Beatles! Thank you both for this!!!

[@jamess7626]

Bobby, thanks for these stories and Coco, your questions keep it all focused and draw it out of him. I just love the two of you together. All Things is my "desert island" record for sure. And what a "Core Band"!

[@allsbrook1]

The story around All Things Must Pass and the gnomes, listening to Bobby and Co Co talk is A+ ....i am a huge Beatle fan, loved Lennon and Harrison in their solo careers the most, the era of space in time Bobby found himself in was total magic, what a lucky man to have played on those records...its amazing, always thxs again for sharing Bobby and CoCo...

[@garychambers5850]

I heard George say to Eric Clapton that he wasn't really a big fan of all that reverb. Eric said he though it sounded pretty good. Then George turn to him and said well then put it on your album (with a smile) George grew to liking it. Being a huge Beatles fan and growing up listening to all these solo Beatle albums I love it when you discuss this album ALTMP. I was always curious as to how you guys made this album. You guys were the Heart of the band! Thank you so much. I also grew up listening to you Bobby.. with Derek and the Dominos. I can listen to you tell your amazing stories all night🌜 God Bless you, your wife and your furry friends ⛪🎚 🙀 🐶

[@JamZorro]

"Well then put it on your album"... haha

[@wasfazed]

March is also the 50th anniversary of 'Motel Shot', which is one of my favorite albums ever. I understand the original idea was to capture the feel of when people were just hanging out in the motel rooms singing and sharing songs during down times. I'd love if Bobby could enlighten us on any times like these... it just seems so magical all these amazingly gifted folks just sitting around doing what they do best, yet impromptu in a completely relaxed and casual atmosphere.

[@BW-CC]

Technically it's not the 50th, it was recorded earlier, they're just trying to profit.

[@wasfazed]

@@BW-CC ahh cool... that's another beauty of this channel... I'm always learning something too

[@dwdavis5977]

So cool. My mom bought me that album for Christmas 1970. I was 18. That music helped me along then and it still does. Thanks for the pepperoni!

[@jimshorts589]

Just showed a friend of mine this as we smoked a bowl. I'm 66 and love retirement. Bobby is so real, it's like he's one of us. My buddy And I cracked up at the 12:34 point. He was so adamant in his facial expression.

[@mickknight6963]

That is cool about the 4 lil guys on the cover. It makes sense now, "ALL Things" being The Beatles, "Must Pass". Wow....it was the end of one era in his journey ending or passing, and the beginning of a new one! Which you were a part of. Very cool. 😎

[@rca88]

@mick knight - good spot, mate, multiple layers of meanings

[@martinconcannon7140]

These videos are more important than you know Bobby. Thanks so much!.

[@joebloggs8636]

Bobby,i agree %100...i love THE WALL OF SOUND on it too...its how we heard it and STILL hear it in our heads....so beautiful.

[@richardmoszer8670]

Still awesome to this day! Just a giant mind grok! You can hear and feel the magic. There is a lot of Heavy feelings and ideas in all the songs, and yet there isn't. Just a Beautiful Masterpiece. You were so very fortunate to be part of that. And like wise they were fortunate to have you to be part of it. It wouldn't have been the same without you.

[@BW-CC]

Thank you

[@johnmedina997]

Really look forward to these videos, so very informative....please keek em coming!

[@nad9695]

There should be a movie eventually about what was going on in Friar park!

[@greteringgaard3528]

I love the grandiose sound on the original too ❤️

[@davepowers8189]

Man, I am so glad that you are on the record stating that George asked you and Clapton to form the core band for “All Things Must Pass” - so many so-called ‘rock historians’ obviously never consulted neither you nor Harrison. Another awesome fact - George told you about the gnomes and how he intended them to just lay there “doing nothing, like the Beatles.”

[@williamwoody7607]

Really remarkable insight that I don’t think I’ve ever been exposed to before in any books. That gnome story is such a hoot!

[@anthonykimball7463]

LOVE that cat!!😆👍❤🐱

[@ditchgator1]

"All Things Must Pass" is on my top shelf. Where the great music is kept right along with Bobby's albums👍😎 Was amazed at the sound quality on the "Concert For George " All those folks on stage playing and it was so tight. Just a beautiful thing 👍😎 1st time eating Indian food...nobody told me not to eat the peppers!😮 👍😎❤🖖 Love folks

[@keithmanning5279]

As always,, great stories and thx for inviting us into your home !

[@andypearce5537]

Love that shirt! I got here as quickly as possible too!

[@joew3889]

Happy Birthday Bobby! Thanks for all your music and for you and CoCo sharing time with all of us.

[@MrGuitar1458]

ATMP literally made me want to be a musician and when I was 14 years old I listened to that record (and Layla too) multiple times a day. Everything Bobby says about this music fascinates me and touches my heart all over again, even though it has been 50 years now...can't thank you enough. ❤️❤️

[@garydodson3858]

After listening to you guys, I had to go listen to All things Must Pass. Great powerful stuff. Hadn't listened to those songs for many years. Was nice to hear them again.

[@bradguitarmanintx157]

Amazing to hear Bobby's first hand stories about his personal relationship with George Harrison.

[@hippydippy]

George called them "The Core Band" then released it on the "Apple Label." PERFECT! lol

[@scottslaught]

Apple core made Apple Jam

[@rtod4]

Good thing George didn't call it the Scruffs Band

[@vickyvlrich]

Such awesome memories 🌹🙌🎶

[@alpep1307]

Amazing recollections about an amazing album from an amazing man!!

[@jessiejoseph1093]

Endlessly facinating!

[@martinriepma5009]

Very cool session. Love the intel on the listening party for All Things Must Pass. What a super album - sorry that yours met “Mother Nature” Bobby. I was fortunate to pick up an original copy in near perfect condition at Goodwill a couple of months ago. All good except the corners of the box are laid out. It inspired me to buy a new cartridge and stylus for my turntable. So glad to get it, ‘cause I’d about worn out my original vinyl. What great music was made on this session! Love it.

[@bobwest5866]

Every one of these is a treasure. Thank you for sharing them with us. Would love to hear any stories you have about recording Aimless Love with John Prine.

[@rddavies]

Amazing story about the gnomes - never knew that - although it does make perfect sense!

[@flyingphobiahelp]

Love the anecdotes. Brilliant!

[@mbombaby]

So good to here this. Inspiring! Such a great record...my favorite Beatles solo album.

[@innerlight617]

Thanks a lot for first hand memories of being and working with George!! light,peace,love ॐ ॐ ❤

[@chuckbouscaren3898]

Great stories! Thanks CoCo and Bobby for doing these videos!

[@jamesrowland2170]

Belated Happy Birthday! Many happy returns!

[@robertaugust6751]

I listen to these regularly. Thank you guys so much for doing this.

[@george-st-george]

Wow.....this is so great...thank you.....you guys pick me up! With these ....great videos....keep going...wonderful....! Stories and memories!

[@cjaysoulgroove4065]

Awesome insights from a master

[@garys.4789]

Another GREAT story ! Keep em comin 👍👍

[@mickknight6963]

Appreciate it brother. Hey, glad to know yall saved the album. Something like that means a lot being from a friend. Lord bless ya both. 😎✌

[@greteringgaard3528]

Bless you for sharing these stories with us ❤️

[@LPCustom3]

Every time I hear Gabor Szabo, I think of my friend Wolfgang Meltz who played bass with Gabor.

[@BillyWarpinjur]

In 1980 I was 20 and living on Maui. An English painter that went by the name GoPaul (he had painted Prabupad’s portrait, Hare Krishna leader) said he knew George and he was coming to Hanna and we’d go see him. George didn’t come and I never got the chance to meet him. I would have just ended up smiling at him and being silent but wow that would have been awesome!

[@garychambers5850]

I know what you mean! I'd be in awe of him! I'd have a million things I'd want to ask him but. I'd just stand there, eyes wide open with a ear to ear smile pointing at him saying...Your George Harrison! LOL 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♂️🚶‍♂🚶

[@rddavies]

I was in London in 1980 and had some hot curries at curry houses there. They were no joke - no joke at all!

[@Chesterton7]

Wow. I love this guy.

[@shanebrbich5698]

Good evening guys! Big 👍 from Barrow Island WA 🇦🇺

[@pardyhardly]

Wow. Being at Friar Park must have been like going to The Emerald City.

[@MJ-ix7wm]

Man, you're far out brother and I love it... "the silence between the sounds makes the song"-idk? Your 1st album is so rad and sooo soulful. Is that you singing the higher notes is "A Day Without Jesus" that song knocks me out man!!!!

[@BW-CC]

D&B were singing background vocals.. probably Bonnie. Have to listen again.

[@MJ-ix7wm]

@@BW-CC Right on!!!!! Wow, working with the coolest Beatle too!! Take care.

[@DocJJohnson]

Great content

[@rdickinsondickinson]

I got that lip when it first came out. I played it so much I had to buy another one 🤟🏼❤️

[@janesrejoice]

Some nice Harrison tales there. Wonder where Bobby was during Concert for Bangladesh.

[@RaininMoonlight]

Your talking about the different types of reverb made me remember, in late 1984, there was a break in a session, at Wild Tracks, and several people, in the control room, were doing the "ooooh and aaaahhh" over some new reverb unit that had been added, that very day......then, you started talking about some new piece of outboard gear, you'd heard about, and someone asked what it did... you explained that it put that "warmth" on things, that used to occur naturally, with the old boards.... someone asked why the studio didn't have one, and it was explained that the unit only cost about $6000.....I was standing next to you, and I said, "Make more sense to just buy one of the old boards, for about $2500, don't you think." You looked at me, and said, "We humans are a stupid bunch, sometimes, aren't we ?" LOL

[@balibuoy1625]

When the sleeve is completely dry, press it for a few days then re-glue with a hot glue gun. Should bring it back to life

[@geraldolagden9677]

Great video, very informative, but I'm still waiting for Bobby to post a video explaining his own solo work. As far as I'm concerned, the albuns "One Of A Kind" and "Rock Your Sox-Off" were never mentioned or discussed in any of his videos. Those are, - unfortunately forgotten - great pieces of work and if you're a true Bobby fan you'll probably agree with me.

[@johnking8888]

Thank you for stories, Bobby. They are beautiful and Fantabulous. Did you play on and or can you speak to George’s Awaiting on You All from All Things Must Pass?

[@jagannathcharandas6533]

Thanks for this. Enjoy your channel. I was wondering if George ever talked philosophically with Bobby. Hare Krishna!

[@starshiptrooper7670]

I'd love to hang out with these two one afternoon.

[@randaloopy]

Every time I hear Bobby laugh I smile

[@brianwhite1189]

Love these! Thanks!

[@joereed8328]

I saw George live in Houston in '74. Were you asked to play on that tour. Billy Preston played with him at the Houston show if I remember correctly. Great concert.

[@joereed8328]

@@thenameless3271 Yeah his voice wasn't in great shape but he had a presence about him and everyone had a great time. The band and audience were enjoying it a lot.

[@mikegoldberg553]

I saw the same show Dec. of 1974 in N.Y. live at t he Madison square Garden 10th row center floor seat s it was Fantastic Hari's on tour so melodic great guitar and slide most underrated slide player. in my view.

[@iconoclastKM]

@@mikegoldberg553 I was at that show also sitting right around the same spot... the seats wouldda been 'stage right'. I remember GH jokingly between songs playing the opening riff to Layla and if I'm not mistaken he went right into, 'There are places I remember...' and right through the song. It was a lovely concert.

[@chrisforrest4581]

Great George stories !!! Thank You, Real important Derek and the Dominoes question, Bobby mentions in this video that they used small amps for the Layla sessions, No one has ever decisively said what amps Eric & Duane used in those sessions. Tom Dowd said they were tweed champ amps but I've also heard that they were Fender Black face Vibro Champs. Bobby Please verify what amps they used ? Were they Tweed champs or Black face amps ? Guitarists all over the world would Love to know this.Thx

[@stevenospam4216]

Bobby previously said in one of these interviews that Eric used a Pignose on at least one of the songs. ("Anyday"?)

[@lowellgeorgewannabe7028]

I have that 20th Anniversary box set also!!

[@RobertoPoncebk]

"Whitlock remembers" by the intuitive journalist CoCo Carmel. I can't wait for your next album to buy it, love from México to both. 💕

[@timalexwar]

I hope you talk sometime about what it was like listening to playbacks in the control room between takes of songs. Did you all listen to what you had done? Were there discussions about it like "keep this" or "take this out", or "that isn't working" or your jaws dropped and you realized how incredible the songs were shaping up to be (especially on ATMP) ? I remember ytou did talk about the Pete Drake part that you came up with for the Song All Things Must Pass. To me, that kind of stuff is so interesting. I have always wanted to know step by step how the songs developed as a group effort. And not reading music, Bobby, how were you able to come up with what is clearly the foundation of most every song on All Things Must Pass? Did George let you fly solo, or did he hum the bits he wanted you to play? I would LOVE to hear about things like that, i.e. the process of developing from George's original songs to the masterpieces of the final product(s). Thanks! I just remembered that somebody wrote somewhere that you get into more details like that in your book. I guess I am gonna have to break down and get a copy!

[@karlandang]

This should be featured on the All thing's must pass 50th box.

[@matthewschofield4966]

How could I get Bobby's signature? X

[@ustheserfs]

Hey Bobby and Coco, Just got done watching the Harrison doc by Scorcese.... George went on the record to say that Spector hadn't really captured the sound he envisaged on first playback in the sound room. Were you there when George voiced his disapproval and was he as candid as he portrayed. We know Spector was ultra sensitive when it came to critiquing his creations. Hope you both are in good health.

[@brianmurphy7962]

Great conversation. I also have that album .... I bought it when released. I recently read that “Run of the Mill” was aimed at Paul McCartney.... true?

[@larryn2682]

Does Bobby have recollections of Duane's peacock shirt seen in pictures in the Dominos album?

[@flamindigo]

I never would've guessed about the gnomes.

[@gringo557]

Bobby, you actually look fantastic. What's your secret? :) And I think it's great you're documenting these great stories, keep it up!

[@eddiejohnson5907]

Great song , "only midnite " is. Thanks

[@kennethshort2016]

Historians call this primary source material. Bobby is a true primary source because he was there.

[@dancher7640]

I'm just so moved by your honesty and spirit...comes through like there's nothing in between. Question: you've mentioned your association with Don Nix, Duck Dunn, Eric of course; Did you ever have the chance to meet or play with one of my biggest musical heros, Freddy King? Bless you both!

[@dandaugherty6127]

Easily my favorite solo Beatle album!

[@kendunn9810]

Hi Bobby, you dont seem to mention Dave Mason much.

[@tylerhawks8376]

Happy Birthday Bobby! I hope you had a special day (with lots of chocolate)!

[@russellmiller7961]

Did you ever get a chance to play with Joe Johansen in Bonnie and Delaney? He and I are from Seattle. I had the pleasure of giging with him right after he left B&D. Great player! RIP.

[@BW-CC]

No

[@mickeysoltys6960]

Love these stories. When in Ireland did Bobby ever encounter Paul Brady?

[@fredcloud9668]

Thank ya'll!

[@samdill36]

honor those scars of life.....all things must pass

[@jordymaas565]

three kinda people in this world; those who watch what happens, those making it happen, others who say - what happened ? And thanks to Mr Whitlock & ilk - mighty big thank you.

[@ronnie5129]

Bobby, were you on the Freedom Train in 1970 that went through Canada, with the Greatful Dead and Janis Joplin? it says that Delaney & Bonnie and Friends were on that tour. Being 1970 you may have been hooked up with the Domioes, If you were on that tour, i would love to hear comments about how it was, if you were there and you want to comment, My Best, Cousin Figel

[@igrowhigher]

For the umpteenth time, Bobby Whitlock was NOT part of the Festival Express train. D&B put together another group of Friends after all of the original Friends had deserted D&B.

[@andyford8359]

Who played the sweet guitar licks on Isn't it a pity? Was that Eric?

[@BW-CC]

That was Eric

[@jeffjones1056]

Domino’s live is right there with allman bros Fillmore East you are fuckin legendary musician

[@mariomorgado8569]

Would Jim Keltner have been the drummer in The Dominos if he was available to play on ATMP? Imagine D+D without the Gordon drama.

[@flippercarlin1657]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sriramkalaga9300]

One of my favorites from ATMP album is "What is Life". There's this huge discussion on who George meant to address the song to. Patti or God? There's a subtle level of ambiguity in the lyrics and it was brilliant. Given that it is George's reflection of his spiritual identity, I won't be surprised if he meant God. Was Bobby in the studio when they recorded this? Just curious.....

[@karendurant4981]

This is kind of precious alright

[@matthewdickerson6560]

What song was it that he didn't know was Paul McCartney?

[@BW-CC]

Just Another Day

[@johnbeach7985]

My boy, Rumi!

[@JohnnyMagorish]

What song is he referring to with Paul McCartney singing?

[@claudebonenfant6700]

Another day.

[@johnwright291]

Your not alone Bobby. I've never been able to keep anything. It's a good thing I have a good memory. I saw a video of McCartney were he said that yesterday started as scrambled eggs oh baby how I love your legs.

[@jimshorts589]

Hell no, Bobby ain't going to pick out some silly little NOBs...lol He's a good old southern boy, not a Whimsical Brit. " not theres anything wrong with that" I Love George too

[@JamZorro]

Funny story about the gnomes... (never heard that before)

[@bryanbatton8768]

evening - thanks

[@ronniesweeting786]

Wellingtons work better than moccassins in the wet