THE BEATLES- WHILE MY GUITAR GENTLY WEEPS REACTION

[@Bill_Jones.]

This is one of the top 5 Beatle songs of all time.

[@dannygriffith6185]

Another reason why The Beatles are the GOAT!!

[@leonardvanorden5940]

No Jayy you don't sound stupid . The guitar really was weeping and that was Eric Clapton making it weep. Great playing by Eric ☺️!!

[@travisjustice3668]

What did you say?

[@geminiacleo7ewe]

Some sweet guitar, huh,Jayy?

[@johnckelly88]

Yep that's Clapton playing lead guitar there.

[@amb2745]

@Big Blue Nose 1690 Eric did play lead guitar on the song. However, Eric felt that his playing wasn't as "Beatle-y" as it could have been. During the final recordings of The White Album, recording engineer Chris Thomas played the song through a varispeed tape player, which allowed Chris to "play" an oscillator on the player which gave the guitar parts a more wobbly type sound.

[@jasonw8283]

And he also stole his woman

[@paulkossak7761]

One of the greatest rock songs of all time.

[@moanman1776]

A true classic by George Harrison (the 'spiritual' Beatle). With this composition, he finally showed the world just what made him & his artistry so damned special. Cool reaction. Very organic... much like the subject.

[@mikefixx7177]

I been hearing this song for 50+ years and , it never gets old and still gives me chills.There is no music today that can ever match this.

[@lukaz3336]

Music has regressed incredibly.

[@keithjones6023]

One of George's most beautiful songs! Here Comes the Sun is another lovely one.

[@lukaz3336]

And Something as well. He has like at least 3 songs in the Beatles top 10 in my opinion.

[@crazytanks2001]

@@lukaz3336 couldn't agree more with ya on that

[@xiropigado]

Something is better than Here comes the sun

[@lukaz3336]

@@xiropigado Agreed.

[@jeannemariagriffin5820]

One of the Beatles best songs..such musical artistry

[@marrkhicks]

The greatest band of all time

[@Erulin68]

The guitar gently weeping during the song is actually Eric Clapton who got asked to play on it by his life long friend George Harrison.

[@craigwhip]

In just 7 yrs, the Beatles had 43 #1 hit songs, dozens of top 10 songs, and several dozen top 40 songs, they are truly one of, if not the best, Rock groups in music history.

[@shanelawson5072]

Are you serious... "one of"... there's no other group remotely close ❗

[@craigwhip]

@@shanelawson5072 Oh, I don't know, I think Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones are in the same league as the Beatles.

[@shanelawson5072]

@@craigwhip well... You're simply WRONG on every relevant measure.

[@craigwhip]

@@shanelawson5072 Well, that is a matter of opinion, In Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Page helped write the songs and produced every studio album, the Beatles never produced their own albums, George Martin produced their albums.

[@shanelawson5072]

@@craigwhip that matters not at all

[@Codex7777]

The incredible thing about the Beatles is, they have at least 2 dozen songs of this level and most of the rest are pretty amazing too. They're the biggest and most influential act in music history, for good reason! :)

[@ricknbacker5626]

By 1968 George Harrison was heavily involved in Eastern philosophies. One of those is I Ching. One of its tenets is spontaneous inspiration. With this in mind, George opened a random book to a random page. The first thing he read was 'Gently weeps". He then sat down and wrote this masterpiece. Best wishes JAYY, RNB

[@aaronbarrera1657]

Tenets*

[@ricknbacker5626]

Thanks A B. Fixed it (stupid spellcheck!)

[@aaronbarrera1657]

@@ricknbacker5626 it’s a very common typo, I’ve had to correct people at work and I review proposals (RFPs) that are for government contracts

[@ricknbacker5626]

Obviously a b, you are very good at your job!! :-) Thanks again, RNB

[@williampearson9679]

It is amazing even after 50+ years. It is a truly soulful song! Eric Clapton played spectacular guitar and George wrote a wonderful song. George seems to bring out the best in other musicians when he collaborates with them.

[@ossyable]

True I’ve never heard a better Clapton Solo

[@The_nitewolf]

George was/is still my favorite Beatle. 🎸🎵🎶✌R.I.P. George

[@emilybazeddi1914]

George was a musical genius. I love this song.

[@joeybee1914]

George's best stuff is as good as any of Paul or John's best stuff. In my opinion.

[@darkwatersband]

Agreed

[@WojMoj]

Yep!!!!

[@joe6096]

Yes. Taxman, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, I Want To Tell You, Something, Here Comes the Sun - right up there with all the Lennon/McCartney penned classics.

[@reality1958]

Well, we all have our opinions

[@Terribleathletes]

George was just as good as John or Paul when it came to songwriting. That's a big reason for the breakup, John and Paul were the two biggest egomaniacs in the world who wanted everything to be all about them. George was just as good as they were and it pissed them off.

[@jimdev81]

Love seeing a young person discover the magic of The Beatles. My dear, you’ve only just begun to experience what a lot of us have been mesmerized by for a very long time. Keep digging, it only gets better!

[@dimedraweriv258]

George had the best song on the White Album and Abbey Road imo. Not too shabby for a guy who was in Paul and John's shadow for years. He also had my favorite non Beatles album out of all the Beatles All Things Must Pass. He also forned the awesome super group The Traveling Wilbury's with Bob Dylan , Tom Petty , Roy Orbison , and Jeff Lynne. George had a wonderful career on par with John and Paul.

[@reverbscherzo7850]

If you really like those harmonies, you’ll love “Because”. The whole song is sung in their wonderful four-part harmony.

[@LeChaunce]

Three part, triple tracked. So you end up with nine voices. :)

[@QuikVidGuy]

@@LeChaunce this is Ringorasure

[@LeChaunce]

@@QuikVidGuy Que?

[@reverbscherzo7850]

@@LeChaunce Even better. 😊

[@TheOriginalFILIBUSTA]

Eric "Weeping" Clapton. The 8 thumbs down are the saddest people on earth.

[@11salerno]

I agree mate

[@stevetaylor1482]

Maybe they don't sound enough like J. Bieber

[@debbiechang5781]

These songs sound every bit as good as they did in the late sixties when I bought the albums. My friends and I would gather around our little record players and marvel at what our wonderful Beatles brought us in their latest creations. I feel so fortunate to have been young and growing up with this amazing music. RIP George. Love your reactions. 😍

[@christinawoolley6206]

Classic George!!! And best friend Eric Clapton ❤ This song is so poignant and truly emotional. I prefer to listen only, less distraction. Thank you for sharing! 😽💋🎶

[@bobigghhb3]

There's a amazing George Harrison tribute version of this song at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame featuring Prince, Tom Petty, Steve Winwood, Jeff Lynne and George's son Dhani. It's nothing short of incredible that has a ending that still makes people wonder

[@robertphelps1574]

And the concert for George version is just as good if not better

[@Paldasan]

@@robertphelps1574 completely agree. The Concert for George rendition is beautiful.

[@janes.1559]

Hearing it from Dhani and Jeff lynns pov changes things. Prince came in, wouldnt give anyone the time of day, did the show boat solo for his own glory and left. Wouldnt even nod a hi to olivia and dhani harrison. This was Georges night... not princes. Everyone else on that stage loved and admired george. Prince loved and admired himself.

[@selectronium]

@@janes.1559 your comment is complete insanity. he was entertaining the audience and the other guitarists... Tom Petty was smiling, the others were smiling...Prince was smiling... the audience was smiling. you are the only one who is grumpy about this...

[@alanmatthews9945]

@@janes.1559 I agree with you 100% on this. Most people seem to love Prince's 'tribute' but to my mind (and ears) it's just egotistical bombast. A great talent no doubt BUT the song is called 'While My Guitar GENTLY WEEPS' and any fitting tribute should have those words expressed in its interpretation...I'd imagine that George's great sense of humour would have provoked an ironic chuckle rather than a genuine nod of approval up there in the heavens.

[@fothebo1]

Great reaction. I love your Beatle reactions.

[@kimghanson]

Genius guitar, genius vocals, but no one ever talks about the complementary, non-intrusive bass line. It adds so much without you even knowing it is there.

[@iamhudsdent2759]

Yes people do talk about the bass line, it's famous.

[@JoTracy]

One of my favourite Beatles songs. Love it so much

[@ivy_inferno]

My favorite Beatle is Paul, followed by John. But George wrote my favorite Beatles song

[@richardgratton7557]

George Harrison was the composer of this song. He started to write songs a bit later than John and Paul, who were the main songwriters in the early years. George felt that the other two weren’t taking enough interest in his songs so he invited his friend Eric Clapton to play lead guitar and to solo on the song. John and Paul took notice and brought their A-game. The result is a masterpiece. George was the youngest Beatle and Eric Clapton was even younger. Eric was just 23 years old when he recorded his guitar part! Loved your reaction btw. I like that your are always open-minded and are not afraid of showing your emotions.👏👍🥰

[@Mike-rk8px]

If you think this song is unreal, wait until you hear the entire “White” album!

[@thepit47]

Eric Clapton is playing the lead guitar. He was the first non-Beatle to ever play on a Beatles song.

[@PeterBuwen]

Good friend of George Harrison.

[@debjorgo]

And for the record, this is the only song Eric played on.

[@normandavidtidiman9918]

@@sonnyrosedeville9521 Not at the same time 😁

[@riko3766]

@@sonnyrosedeville9521 Yes they did model and actress Patti Boyd. Later some reporter asked George if Patti and Eric getting married didn´t bother him. George said rather him than some goof. He wasn´t bothered at all and remained close friends with Eric.

[@normandavidtidiman9918]

I guess it depends on your definition of non-Beatle as George Martin had already played on several tracks before,as had session musicians including Andy White on 'Love Me Do'.

[@JimiBurleigh]

GENIUS! Yes indeed, Jayy. You had the right word for it. Absolute genius. Great reaction. As many people have said, George got his buddy Eric Clapton toplay on this song. Clapton was a bit reluctant at first but George convinced him to add his unique style to this classic track. The guitar that Eric Clapton played on this song was a Gibson Les Paul that Eric had discovered in a New York music shop and bought to give it to George Harrison as a present. The guitar started life as a 1957 Gibson "Gold Top" and had previously been owned by John Sebastian of the band "The Lovin' Spoonful" and then by Rick Derringer. When Derringer owned it he had the top refinished by the Gibson factory in Kalamazoo, Michigan changing the colour to a cherry red. When George got the guitar from Eric he named it "Lucy". It is one of the most famous guitars in the world. George owned it until his death but I don't know where it is now.

[@andrewrodigan7102]

Hands down you are the best J. Loving your respect for The Beatles.

[@Bekka_Noyb]

One of my fave Beatles songs! ♥ BTW - that deep thumping you hear is Sir Paul on the bass

[@kevinstarr516]

That was Eric Clapton playing lead guitar. This was the first time they actually named a guest artist on of their songs. Now you know why they were saying "Clapton Is God" back in the 1960s. Also, this is when George really started to come into his own as a supreme songwriter on the par with Lennon and McCartney. And his voice also started to really blossom at this time as well.

[@edwardwarner8256]

I was just about to post the same thing, good thing I scrolled down first :)

[@damianreid2452]

Eric Clapton's vibrato was really something. Right man for the job.

[@13terapyn]

You never sound stupid. Your curiosity shows an expansive, superior intelligence

[@keymack2477]

Thank you for your reaction to this classic George Harrison song featuring the great Eric Clapton on lead guitar! You said you like Beatles harmonies, so here are a few of their best - Baby's In Black, Because and Two of Us! Enjoy, Jayyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!

[@andrewwian4921]

Paul came up With the piano intro.. Just amazing.

[@JayKay-wi2wc]

The wail of an electric guitar can be like a soul to soul connection, Georges soul to yours, mine, all the JayyShow fam and any one who ever appreciated it.

[@loungejay8555]

Historical context is everything when listening to the Beatles; you have to remember this particular song is from 1968, it was so sophisticated and light years ahead 99% of all other popular music at that time.

[@SaturnineGirl]

Wow, I've heard this song before and I liked it a lot but I never really sat down and *listened* to it until now. Man, those lyrics are powerful! Also you're not crazy, I hear the guitar weeping too!

[@joen4296]

Just Love your reactions beautiful young lady, also enjoy your genuine appreciation for the great music!!!

[@thinking6307]

I SO AGREE...JOE N!!!!! JAYY is AMAZING! I hope her Channel PROSPERS!

[@garymessano2669]

Fantastic guitar work by Eric Clapton. Throughout the song, the bass lines are CRAZY good. McCartney was such an underrated bass player.

[@unklebacon44]

Mu favorite song ever and covered multiple times. Clapton was invited to play guitar on this one.

[@billgordon6451]

One of the most beautiful records ever made

[@lauriestarseed169]

You never sound 'stupid'.. you're amazing! Thank you for your reactions love 🙏

[@mlong1958]

George was working on this song but John and Paul were also working on their songs. George thought that he needed more help and brought in his friend, Eric Clapton. When Eric showed up, everyone pretty much dropped what they were doing and pitched in. Paul and John helped with the lyrics. Paul created the now iconic piano intro and plays a masterful bass line. John sings backup with Paul and plays rhythm guitar. Eric is the guitar god on lead guitar. His nickname is "Slow Hand". Ringo, of course, "is the click track" as he famously told Jeff Lynne once. Ringo is the most underrated drummer in rock. He is rock steady and so innovative in creating iconic drum patterns. Still going at over 80 years old.

[@juliewade1393]

Great reaction! That guitar does weep! Long and winding road is very good too.

[@looneygardener]

She's Leaving Home is a stunning Beatles song. Tissues needed.

[@januzzell8631]

One of my absolute FAVOURITE George songs - adore this one - though I usually need tissues ....

[@tonyfromfrance5595]

Bonjour Hey Jayy, i hope you are in good shape and good mood too. GOD bless you JAYY my taurus, thank you so much for your musical choice reaction 🎶 to the BEATLES, GEORGE HARRISON SONG. Many Kissses..😘 Your taurus Tony from France. 🗼

[@bluebear1985]

You'd probably like the cover of this version that was recorded by The Jeff Healey Band in 1990. On the studio recording for it, George Harrison actually provided acoustic guitar and backup vocals. It has more of a bluesy sound to it.

[@Michelle-gf9bu]

I was just about to mention Jeff Healey 😊

[@bobigghhb3]

My favorite song from the Beatles, I remember I first heard it in a episode of The Muppets Show

[@joe6096]

That weeping guitar is the great Eric Clapton utilizing the whammy bar (tremolo arm) of the Gibson Les Paul guitar. You might have watched Prince do the solo from the 2005 rock hall of fame induction when Tom Petty sang lead, but you MUST do a reaction to the 2002 Concert For George tribute to George Harrison a year after his death. Eric sings lead vocals and does his fantastic solo with McCartney on piano and harmonies, just like the record from 34 years earlier.

[@LoganKM76]

I have loved this song for years and I've heard it 100s of times, so cool seeing you hear it for the first time!

[@marilynmontgomery4579]

He really does make that guitar weep! One of my all time favorites! I love the music you choose to react to.

[@bobhillstrom4915]

Glad you are expanding your tastes to some of the best music ever. I was a freshman in college. 1968...are you kidding?

[@johncrowe1427]

that music switching between ears on the headphones was state of the art high tech late 1960's stereo. They did it so that you knew it was stereo

[@roberta.6399]

I'm so happy when you, anybody, really appreciates great music that I grew up with. The Beatles are the Bethoven of our times... 👍👍👍👍🎸🎸🎸

[@rcconrad]

I've been listening to the Beatles all my life. I love seeing someone discover great music because I get to look at it with fresh eyes too!

[@TheMartjl28]

Absolutely don't sound stupid, this song gets me every time, and tha guitar solo, is definitely weeping, so powerful....

[@jamesmacgillivray9607]

Gorgeous song, powerful.

[@donnapirelli6657]

"My Sweet Lord" is another one from George's Spiritual Discovery era...you will love it!!

[@patrick1muldoon]

This was the correct version! Great reaction!

[@13terapyn]

Honestly am amazed your Beatles reactions stay up. You are magic, Jayy

[@cliffordschaffer5289]

I once compiled a list of just my favorite Beatles songs for a personal playlist. Just the best ones. I stopped when I got to 150.

[@avantprog6902]

Hey Jayy, George was starting to hit em outta the park around this, but was always overshadow by John and Paul. He was stacking songs because they were only giving two songs per record. So when the Beatles broke up, George was first to release a solo album. It was a double album, won the Grammy for best album of the year, and remains the most successful solo album of any Beatle. ALL THINGS MUST PASS.

[@williamjordan5554]

2nd voice is Paul McCartney doing harmony (and playing the bass). Eric Clapton is the guest guitarist.

[@tamifaulkner4103]

You don't sound crazy at all! This is what we qll experience lustening to this wonderful song!!

[@davidhapka5410]

While Eric Clapton's guitar gently weeps. But the lyric is profound. George Harrison saw it in a book and put it to music.

[@justme2]

JAYY you GOT to hear ('She's leaving home') from the Beatles. Have a box of tissues near by. The best & saddest story you will ever hear in your life. So well crafted...

[@stevenmurano7863]

fifty-some years later this still gives me shivers. great george song! and there are many. also, great guitar courtesy of Eric Clapton. and no...you dont sound stupid...the guitar was weeping....that was the whole point ;O). maybe you are ready for some Solo George. I would recommend ;'Isn't it a pity' , 'Beware of Darkness' 'what is life' to start with....

[@dalem8332]

Awesome song written by George Harrison from the White Album. LOVE it! ♥️🎼🎶🎵🇨🇦

[@Hessulo]

McCartneys piano and bass are essential here too.

[@hongfang2508]

This is one of the 2 or 3 best songs that George wrote, some think it's the best. George wrote lots of great songs besides this one: Something, Here Comes the Sun, My Sweet Lord, Give Me Love, Isn't It a Pity....to name a few.

[@gl15col]

Eric Clapton is one of those amazing guitarists that can make a guitar do things that don't seem possible. The Beatles are worth the trip, enjoy!

[@footballlover9207]

Oh how I dearly love this song!!! George did a softer version that's even more beautiful. Be sure to check that out as well. Perhaps the fact George did this makes me love it,maybe the words,but either way, it's so special to me especially the more softer version found under George Harrison's name. Honestly can't properly describe how it makes me feel when I listen to it.

[@TexasMagnolia]

Thank you for reacting to this Classic! Dear Prudence is another must hear from The White Album! Collectively, I think The White Album was their best piece of work.

[@brianfranklinlee8490]

Beatle's had a bunch of guy's. But this one I've alway's loved the most. You are really great at selecting song's.

[@Mainecoonlady.]

George had an incredibly soft melodic tone that made you react... just like you did. Close your eyes and let him raise the song above you. George actually overdubbed this. He recorded, then dubbed in his own harmonies over this recording. Paul also added vocals. George was a spiritual man. He took you on that journey every time.

[@joddo81]

One of my favorite Beatles songs!

[@michaelplano6941]

There’s an acoustic version of this song on the Beatles Love soundtrack that is so moving.

[@dennish3032]

Songs for depressed people not yet ready to crawl out yet. HELP, guitar gently weeps, yesterday, and more that I don't look at that way but others do.

[@philcal2000]

l'm 57 and still listening and learning to play their stuff....

[@myownchannel247]

Eric Clapton was guest guitarist on this classic track, making it weep!

[@dewdewism]

He had that guitar Balling!...!!!

[@gregt2141]

Love your review Jayy. One word "Masterpiece". You nailed it.

[@TheGathumpus]

Try the tribute version from in 2004 that was done with Tom Petty, Prince,Georges son and others. Prince finishes with a runaway solo.

[@leonpennington1648]

No Jayyy keep showing your reactions I love watching your face at some of the tunes ❤

[@joncalvo3591]

Jay? You must be the only one who thought the guitar was weeping !

[@javierlimachivasquez147]

Hola jayy que hermosa canción de george seguro que te gustó sigue escuchando sus músicas.. Siempre te sigo soy admirador tuyo saludos desde perú 😍😍😍

[@johnthegreek5836]

This song is definitely in my top 10 Beatles songs

[@williamjordan5554]

From the 3rd most celebrated songwriter in the Beatles.

[@mgonzales56]

George started writing songs later than John and Paul, so it took him a while to get to their level, but pretty soon George did write some amazing songs. This was one of them. George was the lead guitarist in The Beatles, but he asked his pal Eric Clapton if he could play the lead on this song. I'm sure George could have done a great job himself, but he is the type of person that doesn't have to take all the glory. Shows you what a wonderful person George Harrison was. And yes, good call on listening to this, the original version. There is a slower acoustic version, which is also beautiful, but you did need to listen to the original released version first. Great call.

[@barblessable]

If you want to hear the best version check out Concert for George , when Eric plays it as a tribute after George Harrisons death, BRINGS TEARS TO THE EYES as Georges son is in the band with Paul McCartney and many other friends.

[@SotonCueMan]

The version of Something from that gig with Eric and Paul McCartney was amazing too. Dhani did so well holding himself together emotionally and standing his ground musically with all those legends around him!

[@stephenbarrass7496]

Beautiful reaction princess, great guitar playing by GOD (Eric Clapton), reciprocated when George Harrison played on the Cream song "Badge". The Acoustic version on the LOVE Album is great and has more lyrics also Great friends George Harrison and Eric Clapton, George even gave him his wife LOL, leading to so many songs being wrote about her (Layla, Wonderful Tonight, Have You Ever Loved a Women, Something Etc.)

[@jeffleigh7814]

I love the YA YA YA YA YA YA YA. (George)Fading at the end. Have you noticed The words ya ya ya are in many of their songs

[@blakdeth]

I'm not the biggest beatles fan. But this song, and come together are awesome