@Methilde when did she say that george was better? I hate this sm people just hate on the beatles because they're popular and say "ooh actually these people are better" shut up no one cares
But its not . Sultans of Swing" by Dire Straits from their 1978 debut album, written by front man Mark Knopfler. A live version of the song was done in 1988 for Nelson Mandela’s 70th Birthday Tribute concert in London when Eric Clapton teamed up with the band to play the song, providing rhythm guitar. Fun fact: The lyrics were inspired by a performance of a jazz band playing in the corner of an almost empty pub in Deptford, South London. At the end of their performance, the lead singer announced their name, the Sultans of Swing and Knopfler found the contrast between the group's dowdy appearance and surroundings and their grandiose name amusing and decided to use the name. You check out guitar George, he knows-all the chords Mind, it's strictly rhythm he doesn't want to make it cry or sing They said an old guitar is all, he can afford When he gets up under the lights to play his thing
Yes and Paul recognized it ,he took up the bass in the band because George was so good ( took lessons very young) John was quoted , admitted GH brilliant playing ,this is my band I play the guitar.
This song choice was made for their audition with EMI. John thought it wasn't a good choice for their Rock & Roll image but Brian Epstein insisted on it to show that they were versatile.
@@davidhan635 simplicity and well-written melodic lines can make a solo just as great as technical chops. this solo evokes a lot of feeling as well, and not just for the nostalgia.
If the Beatles were around today George would get songwriting credits on many of their songs due to his riff compositions which forked such integral parts of most of their songs
Just coming up with that iconic acoustic guitar riff (on the spot!) for "And I Love Her"says a lot about his talent. Paul himself said it wouldn't be half the song it is without that riff. 😻✌
@@Versul1 today a lot of people put their name and their songwriting credits, no matter how big or small their contributions were because producers, and even instrumental us that come with important parts to make this song what it is will be added to the songwriting credits
@@McGarveymusic210 only when there is an agreement ahead of time. Copyrights come down to melody and lyrics. Everything else is arrangement. Some artists have given people credit when they think it is due but that is up to the songwriter. Also some people decide to give credit to anyone in the band participating while the song is created. Lots of people create iconic guitar riffs and never get writers credit for it except what is called a mechanical royalty. This is what the band members get.
George was putting in hours of practice before the German booking, and was more to do with him being younger than the others and having to stay home while they were out gallivanting.
This is why we love George Harrison. Just knowing what to play and how to play it. A brilliant guitarist who shall never be underestimated in The Beatles.
I agree. Solos were never his strong suit. Flashy soloists are a dime a dozen. His contributions were much more important than that. He added a significant part of Beatles magic. We would never have heard of the Beatles if George were not a member, at least not in the States.
@@ronniechilds2002 while I agree w much of your comment I disagree w your conclusion that the Beatles would be unknown in the states w/o George. But he was absolutely crucial to their overall sound and wrote quite a few important and excellent songs as well.
George is an icon. You don't have to have a relationship with someone to miss them in their absence. He brought us much joy and entertainment throughout his career. Yes, we miss him.
Thus was an era where acts would usually appear on stage mouthing the vocals and miming the instruments. Here suddenly were the Beatles playing their instruments and singing live. Then, while everyone was in the throes of ecstasy and astonishment, came the guitar solo and blew everyone away. Not mindless rock and roll but seriously talented musicians. If you look up the word "underrated " in the dictionary there's a picture of Harrison.
I loved George! He was my favorite. Great guitarist. I wish he would have sung more lead. He had a good voice. I could watch this all day and night. He was so good looking. Rest in peace George, you are so missed.
Tienes que dedicarte a buscar, escuchar y disfrutar toda la producción musical de George que es muy grande iniciándote por el album "All thing must pass", una obra de arte digna de ser estudiada por todos los estudiantes de música. George fue un genio. RIP.
I can play 250 songs off the top of my head. And this is by far the hardest song I've ever learned next to time in a bottle. And George makes it look easy! That's how good he was! Completely underrated
@@brampratama8973 Great point, this definitely was way more impressive in the 60s! I should of phrased myself better but I meant it positively as in we can all get there with practice, even young’ns
I once read a book that highlighted the Beatles and how they reached 10,000 hours of practice at a young age from working 6 hour and 12 hour shifts at clubs playing music.
HE WAS A SELF TAUGHT GUITARIST WHO PLAYED WITH GOOD TASTE AND WAS A NATURAL FOR FINDING AND PLAYING THOSE 6TH, 7TH, 9TH, 11TH AND 13 CHORDS WHICH EXPANDED THEIR CHORDAL ARRANGEMENTS ON THEIR SONGS. HIS SOLOS WERE SIMPLE BUT EFFECTIVE ADDING TO THE SONGS AND MUSIC. THIS SONG IS A GOOD EXAMPLE OF WHAT I MEAN. GREAT GUITARIST FOR HIS TIME AND ERA. HE WAS ONE OF MY INSPIRATIONS ON LEARNING GUITAR. THANK YOU GEORGE....
George Harrison was arguably one of the best lead guitarists to emerge from the 60s British rock scene. Because their music was heavily vocalized, there were few opportunities for him to really showcase his virtuosity. Rest in peace.
I think it's great. Actually music, rather than noodling, tapping, whammy bar tricks, over driven noise. I like that stuff sometimes. I've done lots of it myself over 45 years of playing. But being older, I appreciate real music being played. George was one of the best of his generation. RIP, George.
Even in their heyday I regarded the four of them as average musicians but geniuses in music theory and composition. Clips like this remind me how utterly stupid I was. Of course they were exceptional in all of those things.
I am an older gent, so i can repeat myself.. GH was very proud of his Beatle work, as he had every right to be. I must say the post work with the Traveling Willburys was great too.. " Handle Me.." for example.. But the live version of "Cheer Down" is still my favorite. ❤
