One of George's best vocals, Paul's most beauitful bassline, some of Ringo's most amazing drum work, amazing dreamy guitar arrangements and that orchestra brings me to tears. Altogether it's one of the best songs ever written. George Harrison was a genius. RIP.
And to think that George didn’t like Paul’s bassline at first because he didn’t want it to be much complex. Actually he was pissed off. George Martin asked George to give it a listen at home and then George realized how amazing that bassline was and how it enriched the song
I’m pretty sure there are three drum parts here. The main one, the reversed cymbals and then most of the fills have been augmented or completely added later as overdubs. (I’m in no way disputing what you say, I think Ringo’s fabulous and absolutely the best drummer the best band ever could have had. Drum overdubs are probably really hard to do. I know from lots of experience that guitar overdubs are! But if you fuck Em up you get to do them again without everyone having to put up with playing the entire rest of the song perfectly again.)
I love that Ringo understands less is more. He never does too little or too much and he’s there only when it’s necessary to serve the song. Of the four members, his playing style is definitely the most unique.
"Of the four members, his playing style is definitely the most unique." Do you not hear Paul's completely unique bass line in this very song? Nobody in the world would have played it like this. And there are dozens of other amazing bass lines played by Paul as well.
@@mikeymutual5489 Dude, calm down. People are allowed opinions that might not match yours. Who's to say you know anything about music if you so casually dismiss a valid observation about Ringo's drumming?
@@mikeymutual5489 the reality is Ringo wins in the end, sorry. John, Paul and George all had totally unique styles of playing never mind John’s singing, or their harmonies. But Ringo was a one off, Paul was based on James Jamerson as he has said himself
I am a solo guitarist and finally got around to recording a backup track of "Something" to play along with. I decided to face my fears and dig deep into Paul's bass line. Yikes! I got it note-for-note, but - holy crap! I have always known how brilliant Paul was/is as a bass player, but this goes far beyond any brilliance I have encountered! It could be considered "too busy" a part, but he somehow makes every note - every nuance of that performance a groundbreaker for bass performance. Incredible! It wouldn't be that same beautiful song without every note of that crazy busy bassline.
I have read that George kept having to tell Paul to stop overdoing it on the bass part. Makes me wonder what the early takes sounded like if this is the "simple stripped down" version.
Paul's harmonies kick ass. His harmony on the final "I don't know" is just absolutely amazing. Also, you know it's a damn good and memorable guitar solo if you've got Paul singing along with it. George may have not been the fastest or most technical guitarist, and he didn't care much for improvising, but he knew how to compose subtle yet impactful guitar solos and hooks that worked around the melody and would stick to your brain. That's one of the most important aspects of songwriting. Whether it be a jingle for a commercial, a hook for a song, or a guitar solo, you want it to be memorable and to compel people to sing along. George had that gift.
Since this record was released, I could always hear Lennon's voice at 11:21 on the harmonies, but he wasn't there for the recording or overdubs. McCartney could mimic anyone's voice. Especially the guy he performed with for nearly 12 years at the time of the recording. The word " Brilliant " is an understatement. All of the instruments blending in and out are unbelievable. There's a reason Lennon and McCartney chose it for the "A" side of the 45 single when it was released. Poetic Justice that Harrison wrote it. Thank you for uploading this, and that those of us who lived long enough, could hear it. Bravo.
I think it’s only Lennon-probably with the support of Yoko Ono-pushed Allen Klein for this to be the double A-side w/ Come Together. McCartney was obsessed of having his dearest Maxwell’s Silver Hammer to be the A-side instead
Agreed. McCartney was obsessed with " Maxwell's..." Both Ringo and George hated it, along with the ridiculous takes to " get it right ". It's the one tune I don't think deserved to be on Abbey Road. It sucks. I'm sure I'll receive ugly response for that comment. McCartney is brilliant. The tune wasn't. It still sucks nearly 53 years later.
@@scottandrewbrass1931 Really? Ok. How did he participate? I'm not disagreeing, I'm just inquiring, and looking for a solid based source....books..interviews...of those involved or credentialed for Beatles recordings in 1969....etc...
Paul is such a perfectionist that he insisted on practically not repeating any melodic lines on the bass, he always appears in a different way... a genius, always
George told Paul he thought the bass line was too busy. Paul said "not really" and walked away. LOL. Amazing track. The irony that George's two songs on Abbey Road were the most popular songs on that album was full circle for George.
@@85geoffm I looked it up and found it, but it looks like I was duped ! I guess I was distracted, I was thinking it was an early track, seems obvious to me now, but hey sometimes we think to fast. so here is the link: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sRI41b7531Q.html I am going to delete what I said.. And if you scroll down to what WatMun commented, his comment fueled my distorted thinking.
I can FEEL George's emotions in his timeless classic love song, Something, from Abbey Road. It is obvious that George is defined by his great love, his Spirit. George Harrison is the best example of what humanity has to offer. Thank you, George!!
Someone humming in the back of George's voice. Even someone clearing the throat before the bridge. And Paul doing the unheard guitar voice. This song is incredible. Thanks for sharing this like this!!!
And now poetry... Something in the way she moves Attracts me like no other lover Something in the way she woos me I don't want to leave her now You know I believe and how Somewhere in her smile she knows That I don't need no other lover Something in her style that shows me I don't want to leave her now You know I believe and how You're asking me will my love grow I don't know, I don't know You stick around, now it may show I don't know, I don't know Something in the way she knows And all I have to do is think of her Something in the things she shows me I don't want to leave her now You know I believe and how
Ringo sounds almost like an orchestral percussion section, all by himself. Always had the perfect part to put the shine on the music. It's not all about blazing chops and ten minute drum solos.
Ringo was great because he played just what was needed for the song. As much as I love and respect them, Bonzo or Keith Moon would have ruined a song like this. Well, not ruined, but it would have been much different. Point is, when a band has the right pieces they all need to be there.
The guitar part is beautiful. I noticed there is a second bass separate from Paul's noticable melodic bass. A basic bass holding the rhythm. This song is excellent on so many levels.
McCartney is beyond a musical genius. The drums and bass are so in sync . Paul’s high harmonies are flawless . Then George has an unbelievable ballad, and they pull out all the stops on the production. Did John do anything on this song of note ? Billy played a B 3 on this I think. Early synth ? Exquisite …
This George Harrison masterpiece is timeless, immortal. One of the most beautiful songs of the last century, among many by the Beatle. I love them forever!
George's guitar work on this tune is so simple yet complex...strumming + picking interwoven, and doesn't really seem like much but it's holding up the whole tune. Magical. Love the little background "overdubs" of the guitar solo by Paul. Who was the *real* 5th Beatle? Billy Preston...amazing artist, no one fought about him. Love that sound.
George Harrison - lead vocals and backing vocals, Lead Guitar (Gibson Les Paul Standard "Lucy") Rhythm Guitar (Fender Telecaster Rosewood, With a capo on the third fret) Paul McCartney - (Hofner 500/1) and backing vocals. John Lennon - piano (Steinway Grand). Ringo Starr - drums (Ludwig Hollywood Maple). Additional personal George Martin - string arrangements. Billy Preston - Hammond organ (RT-3). Uncredited - 12 violins, 4 violas, 4
@@thomaspappalardo7589 ive heard a few sources claiming it was the Les Paul on rhythm, but I'm with you..just doesn't sound like one. hard to know with how they'd experiment. I will say this, I recently put a Telecaster together, and plugged straight into a Fender Twin with no effects it sounded almost exactly like George's solo...
Sorry but you got quite a bit of that wrong. I’ll just leave it if you believe that’s a Hofner Paul is playing … Ps. It’s a Rickenbacker 4001 played with a pick with the high frequencies pushed on the bass …
I am especially taken by the drum isolation. It just demonstrates the musicality of the instrument and the way Ringo supports and contributes to the song while not dominating it. Of course each of the tracks demonstrate that and also illustrate what collaboration really is and how these four individuals came together to do it so well. God Bless the Beatles!
I don’t care who wrote this song, Beatles or not - it is just absolute perfection. Strip away The Beatles and their catalogue, George Harrison and his catalogue - all the history and you’re left with this - the closest thing to musical perfection that there is. What a piece of work.
''I don’t care who wrote this song, Beatles or not'' I've literally never heard anyone say the Beatles didn't write this song. George wrote it and he was a Beatle and everyone acknowledges that.
What ? You mean that mommy Yoko was'nt there, insisting that lil' Johnny had a dominent say on George's masterpiece ? 😳 How shocking ! A little insider revelation here: I was, 17 years ago, involved in producing of a top secret graphic presentation of Cirque du Soleil's LOVE show in Las Vegas to Olivia, Ringo, Paul and... Yoko. Guess who questionned the whole thing ? Who wanted to have a say on all creative aspects of it ? Yep, the talentless inVader. As an old fan from day one of MY Beatles, I deeply hate her. Always did, always will. 👹 Can't help it.
@@marcryvon she had John believing she hadn't heard of the Beatles...but she spent a year stalking Paul McCartney before she met John. What a fraud...she must have brainwashed JL or something as he seemed pretty vulnerable. I don't doubt your experience one bit!!
God I just LOVE THIS. THESE Isolated tracks, like any and all of them popping are the best thing ever ever ever. I love these. They teach you soooo much as a musican. They are so cool
I love everything inside this song, but I can say that the biggest soul of this song is in the Piano and Orchestra and in the vocals of George and Paul. It really excites me❣️ And listening to this separately shows how much more beautiful this song is than it appears✨🌷
I found out recently this is the most covered Beatles song. Bigger than yesterday.. It's so ironic that George wrote this song .. He found it difficult to get his songs included on the albums
He had at least one song on every album, it just took awhile for him to reach his full potential. By the time of Sgt. Pepper he had improved a LOT and the next album (white album) he got four songs. There were three great composers and singers in one band, but there just wasn’t enough room for all the genius they had!
It's actually *still* Yesterday at 3,000+ covers according to some estimations. It's not only the most covered Beatles song, it is the *the most covered song of all time* That's not to downplay Something at all, it's just the most recent information I've found on the subject.
@@thesilvershining Watch (rather listen) carefully to the recently expanded Get Back documentary in Disney +. After George storms out and leaves the group, there is a piece where John and Paul think they are alone in the cafeteria (but there was an unknown hidden microphone) and they basically agree that Paul was too hard on George and John didn't stand up more for George. If not for the fact the microphone was there it would have been conjecture.
And folks let's not forget the concert for George What a Beautiful live version that was with the orchestration let's not forget about Eric Clapton of course great guitar work great everything about this song is so beautiful I can hear it over and over again
4 monsters + Martin they fill my hart every minit of my life. They shuold be live today and forever . I hope to be able see and herd them in my next life ...
