George actually introduced himself as “the husband in law” at Eric and Pattie’s wedding 😂 lol I love him. And then there’s also the interview moment “we shared the same wife” when George was asked about Eric. I love George always joking, so relatable. Bless him. Rest In Peace my love, my favorite Beatle, George. ❤️
@@carlosangulo3035 George's marriage with Pat went weird after he went to India and too deep to religious eastern cult thing, he decided sorrounded him self with a lot of girls, don't forget that this is an era of hippies and flower generation, traditional marriage values and norms is out of the window, so Patty is devastated by George sudden changed. And there's Eric, George's 'best friend', who probably loves the idea of falling in love (especially the forbidden love). Patty was in vulnerable emotional situation at the time, she though Eric was her true love after she lost George, but nope, she later realize that both men are just into their ego. Both men just loves the idea about falling in love with her, but never really love her. At least she found her peace and happiness in her 3rd marriage.
I wish models today looked like they did in those days. I love that she has "normal" traits like a gap between her front teeth, and signature eyes ... she looks like the type of girl I'd see on the street today who'd take my breath away...
Yeah, remember Lauren Hutton who refused to get the gap in her front teeth fixed. I hate the Chiclet teeth people seem to have these days. As if that should be "the norm"...uck!
I loved George..right after Patti left him a reporter asked if they were still friends...His answer was classic..."Id rather her be with him then some bloke" RIP George
Damn, 'if you don't go with me, I'll take this whole vile of heroin.' That right there is a massive sign of a failed relationship, before it even started. Generally, out of control, abusive minds make threats like that to their partners. It's not cool to make someone feel guilty for their own choices in love and life. Example: 'I'm sorry I hit you, but if you walk out that door, my death is on YOUR hands.'
Too true !!! If someone uses emotional blackmail like that to try to get their way it is a very big red flag that are a manipulative, abusive and controlling personality, and should be ran far away from. Sadly a lot of people would not see what Eric did to Pattie as emotional blackmail or manipulative, they would see it as desperation born out of obsessive love. It's no wonder that Eric for all his professions of undying love and tenacious pursuit would treat her like crap once her got her.
Yes, a partner threatening suicide or self-harm if you leave is a massive red flag and a textbook piece of emotional abuse. Unfortunately for Pattie, that fact wasn't nearly as well known and recognised at the time as it is today.
A woman is honest and shares her life and listen to all these crappy criticisms coming up... stone throwers...clean up your own doo before you judge others! I love her for explaining what happened... and we are lucky to know, inorder to understand the vicissitudes of our own human nature. There is no perfection on this planet, People do their best! She is an amazing women full of grace and charm!
George Harrison definitely had a sense of humor. In an interview, the reporter asked him how he met Eric Clapton, to which he replied, "We shared the same wife."
+StutterStep I' I have read many accounts of the Harrison/Clapton/Boyd scenario. Clapton was an insufferable, abusive drunk and drug addict with a lousy temper - a very tortured, angry soul.
+Freda L ; ERST ANHOEREN XXX KINDER. DIE OPTIP.FREIGES.:(BEI ,ARM,MINEN,OPFF. ,TAUB,STUMME,VON AN BEGIN,MISSGEBUR.,SONSTIGE BEHIND.U.KRIEGEVERSEHRTE. ALLE ZERTIFI.REHABIL.GEGEN. SPENDEN VO danke schön Google alles klar wie gehts gute Nacht
I met George and Olivia when I was working on the F1 McLaren project. They just walked into the styling studio to my suprise and I had a nice normal conversation with them about the charity work they where involved with for the orphans in Rumania
Layla is a truly beautiful song about filling emptiness. Something is a very very special love song. Probably the best love song ever written. Both are amazing.
People say in interviews or documentaries that she left George and married Eric, like she cheated or something, when it was George who cheated and Eric who cheated. She even stayed with George after Eric confessed his love for her and refused Eric for George, so in the end its not her fault that both cheated and one became distant with her. I love her. What a beautiful and lovely woman
Pattie has such a unique sweet beauty. What a remarkable time she lived through.... she deserved every song written for her. I love hearing her stories. It so happens George and Eric are my favorite guitarists too.
George had his share of cheatings and stuff. It probably wasn't hard to make a choice. Though it's disappointing that Eric turned out to be the same kind of guy as George
I always admired George Harrison for the way he handled the situation between Eric Clapton and Patti Boyd and always held a great deal of respect for him that he didn't allow this to come between their friendship. I wish I could say that I would have handled things with as much class, but I'm afraid I can't. In my humble opinion, George found his true soul mate with Olivia and perhaps that was the key to his recovery. That, and his beautiful son and his strong faith in his spiritual beliefs. The world lost a very good human being when George passed.
***** George Harrison was a beautiful human being and I hate it when people get on here just to talk trash or be disrespectful. The man brought joy to millions of people...first as a member of the Beatles and then later in his career as well and that's more than 99% of us will ever do. He was happy with his wife Olivia and together they created a beautiful, talented son in Dhani. Artists as varied as Jeff Lynne & Tom Petty to Ravi Shankar & Prince respected George's immense talent, and again, that speaks volumes about the man. Thank you for the kind words. Take care.
Absolutely, the more I find out about George, the more clear it is he had a beautiful spirit and a great gift for friendship and compassion for others. It is also clear how happy he was with Olivia and Dhani. He has given the world so much. Thanks again
MrMike9158 I totally agree. Though I always felt like I related to Harrison in many ways, and when I finally read the story about this whole love affair, I felt like he reacted very much how I would have. He was the forgive and forget type, even while in the heat of the moment. We have one life, no room for grudges IMO.
Agtronic I liked your comment and much respect to you if you truly feel you would have reacted the same way George reacted. It takes a good person and a strong person to react that way. I'm not sure I can say that I could have reacted like George did. As I stated previously, I think finding Olivia played a big part in his recovery along with George's personal Spiritual beliefs. And of course, once Olivia gave him the beautiful gift of Dhani, his healing was complete. This of course, is all just my own opinion. I just totally believe in my heart that George was a beautiful man and a very good human being. I appreciate you posting your thoughts with me, thank you. Take care.
A sad story all the way around, fame, drugs, alcohol, who can handle that? After reading Pattie's autobiography I felt her pain and sadness and I think she was the one who lost the most.
This is one of the most amazing stories of Rock~N~Roll. It is really a blessing they all were mature enough to remain friends and move on with class and style.
Love how she admitted it was George that was the love of her life because the only reason Clapton got close to her is cause george was hardly ever home to see her
That and that he was a serial cheater. No matter how much a woman loves a man there comes a time that you have to develop some self respect and can no longer look the other way.
@@denisedoherty4909....I have to wonder just how well French women really cope with husbands or boyfriends dallying with other women. I can't imagine they're all as cool with it as they'd like us to believe.
You have to wonder in Eric's case whether his deep involvement with Pattie was psychologically a way to bond himself to George. I'm sure that Pattie was lovely, charming, fun to be with, and all that--but something deeper must have been going on. Something Oedipal. For as great a musician and celebrity icon that Eric was at the time, he did not reach the zenith of worldwide adoration that George achieved. Making it with Pattie became a way to psychologically validate himself on a higher level in his mind.
Ralph Adamo I'm sure the "Clapton is God" graffiti that started when he was in the Bluesbreakers, the acclaim of Cream and Blind Faith eased any jealousy he had over not being a Beatle.
Markle2k You might think that the acclaim Eric achieved would be enough, but when you reach the level that he has there are always higher mountains to climb. According to Ginger Baker, the esteemed drummer from Cream days, despite Eric's awesome talents, when he first heard Jimi Hendrix play, he was--in so many words--stung with envy.That's the funny thing about human psychology, and where the Oscar Wilde saying comes from: "There are only two tragedies in life: one is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it." An example of this is Oracle founder Larry Ellison, who's worth $54 billion, has a gigantic yacht, amazing autos, etc. Yet he feels great dissatisfaction and frustration that Bill Gates is worth $79 billion. Being #5 or whatever isn't "good enough" in his mind.
The other woman was Lori Del Santo, they had a son named Connor who later fell to his death through the window of a 53rd floor apartment building in Manhattan. His son's death led to him to write Tears in Heaven.
The media portrays Eric as a wife stealer. But in reality, G&Ps marriage was already disintegrating anyway so George was like "sure you can have her, we're done anyway."
Patty was so beautiful Skin like peaches I loved Patty as she was so easy to get along with I wish you so well Patty Those 4 years traveling together were a thrill of a lifetime.
She has the same smile as she did all those years ago, i adore Pattie so much, i am a huge beatlemaniac and i feel as though i would be terribly lost if i had never found pattie, she is such a darling and continues to be just as gorgeous as she was, she is my idol and my muse and i would kill to look like her. 💕💕 so much love for Pattie and George, though their love story was tragic towards the end, they still continued with such a beautiful friendship
The integrity of a man commands that you just don't chase another man's woman. As tempting as it is, or she is, you don't do it. I'm amazed that George and Eric remained friends.
Such a lovely woman. Absolutely loved her book - I’m glad she came out of both of those relationships feeling okay. She deserves better than how the both of them treated her.
This was beautiful to see Patty again It has been so long and she is still as beautiful as she was back then I see her soul in those blue eyes It is no wonder those guys fell so hard for her.
As a huge Beatles fan back then and still now - Pattie was always my favorite of their wives and girlfriends - even though many of my friends hated her!
She’s lovely Patty❤️ and to have the top 2 guitarists in the worlds must have been heady stuff! I’m happy she survived these 2 guys who couldn’t keep their zips closed. ❤️ Patti 🥰
How do you choose between the two? That's easy.. it comes down to "do I want to be treated like shit by George Harrison or do I want to be treated like shit by Eric Clapton?"
+123xconnieb Right on, I'm so glad someone else sees it like I do. Glad Patti is out of it now and appears happy in love with a real good guy! (According to her book)
+James Morris Yes, I agree there is two sides to a story, I read Eric Clapton's book also....he describes his behaviour during his alcohol abuse days and addiction and it coincides with reading Patti's book. So glad Eric finally got some help so he could have a healthy relationship and is happily married or so his book says.
+123xconnieb Well considering Clapton had a child with another woman while still married to Pattie, In her case you really dont know who to trust, certainly neither one of them
She was in the right place at the right time. Without her spot on A Hard Days Night, she would have never been heard of. But she did make the most of it. Right in the middle of the 60's and 70's musical hurricane.
Can I just say, that I would be on fucking cloud 9 if I had two of the most baddest, legendary, stunning, rock musicians in love with me; writing songs about me? Like it must've been so tough for Pattie and all, but damn, I would never take anything for granted again. Just to feel loved, beautiful, and just appreciated would be a dream come true for most women and girls out there.
Rita Coolidge wrote the entire second half of the song with Jim Gordon for another song she planned to release called "Time (Don't Let the World Get in Our Way)," and she was rightly angry after hearing it on "Layla" and not receiving credit for it. The song was then recorded by her sister, Priscilla, with Booker T. Jones (Priscilla's then husband) in 1973... but this time, it was Jim Gordon who didn't get the co-credit!
Not only that, but even Eric's half of "Layla" has melodic inspirations: Duane Allman came up with the main riff after hearing Albert King's version of "As the Years Go Passing By."
I simply know ONE thang and one thang only; if indeed the iconic and arguably greatest R&R studio LP ever, Layla was inspired by this woman well then may God bless her...
Frank Sinatra said "Something is the most beautiful song I've ever heard". Any way Pattie certainly inspired two great musicians, and ultimately three of my favorite songs. The spontaneous instrumental born at the end of "Layla" is my absolute favorite. Second only to the piece Hendrix pulled out at Woodstock.
<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="495">08:15</a>... George! He will be love of my life. 😊 patty and George both were Pisces ♓ that only explains evrything 😍
Its impossible to judge people not knowing precisely all the pressures and circumstances they were living under. two great artists who created dreams and gave hope to others through their music and the woman they both loved. Had it not been for Pattie we would never have had "something" or "Layla".
no matter how Patty Interpetates those songs and those days i personally want to thank her for whatever Magic she has in her Heart and Soul for inspiring two of the most Beautiful songs inmy life in 1990 i married the Love of my Life it didn’t last very long but we do have two Awesome Children as a result of that Union and when i was asked by my Fiancé what song i wanted to be our Wedding Song and first Dance without hesitation or any regrets it was Wonderfull Tonight my Ex Wife and I aren’t married but we do remain Freinds so thankyou Patty for being the Inspiration of such a touching song
If I remember right in one of his interview.Eric said he didn't think it was love,but obsession he had.Also in one of George interview,he said he already knew that Eric had feelings for Pattie.Pattie said at one time she left George cause of his drug addiction.So we really don't know who to believe!
Glad we got to visit London a couple weeks ago, Royal Albert Hall and so much more...a real treat....too bad we can't see Henley on Thames, the Friar Park home of George and Olivia and Dhani...maybe some time
Pattie Boyd damn well deserved the title of Queen of Rock. She was extremely beautiful, and you’d have to be the Queen when you inspire songs like Layla (one of the greatest rockers of all time) and Something (the greatest love song of all time)
I have read some good comments about how George handled the triangle with Eric , his friendship with Eric and his everlasting love with Pattie till the end of his life even if he knew Olivia was the love of his life and that she saved him in many ways. Anyway I'd like to add that as human being there's no possible comparison between George snd Eric as George was an incredible great human being and Eric knew that when he organized the Concert for George. and when in Japan during an interview he explained why he loved George. Thanks God for the present of his life!!!
What a beautiful, charming lady. I think she looks as good now as back in the 60s. She seems very warm and centered. I would kill to have a woman like that.
+colin676 George was better off with Olivia. Olivia was able to have children (Dhani), and Pattie could not. I am American so I a little biased to Olivia who is a Mexican American. Also, Olivia has aged better than Pattie.
Pattie did well. Both men had too many drug and infidelity problems. Your cannot compete with a drug, or a bunch of tarts. She should get some credit for being quite a lady.
After reading her autobiography, George was the better man, but.....not by much. Eric was downright creepy and manipulative. I always held George in the highest esteem for his spiritual direction. But the truth is, after reading the book, it seems like the Maharishi really messed with George's head. He was never the same after the Beatles returned from India. Instead of being more spiritual, it appears as his ego got inflated as he thought of himself as a guru with all rights to have a harem more than a husband. Pattie blames the massive amounts cocaine that George took as making him more withdrawn, but she talks about his meditating quite a bit. Both I believe were destructive. But Eric, psssssh, what a shallow narcissist.
AdventuresOfTheKanFam ..I just read Eric Clapton's biography and he had a severe drinking problem. It was far worse than the smack.. Eric was with every woman he wanted and they were more than happy to please him. Yep, he cheated on her big time. He said he wanted Pattie so bad but then after getting her it was no longer fun and his so called love for her went away.. I do love Eric Clapton. He had a screwed up childhood.
Loved Eric's guitar playing and the Layla LP yet he was just messed up in the head to treat his best friend so crappy by "falling" for George's wife Patti. It's like stabbing George in the back. Patti was cool through it all for the most part. I think they both were too young to marry anyway and happy George fell in love again.
CelestialSerendipity I agree with you. It is exercise in futility to attempt to reason with haters. Believe what you want, feel what you want, create what you, let others deal with it as you go about your life not interfering with how they live theirs. I never waste my time on haters - they don't matter in the grander scheme of things, unless I let them install buttons or try find buttons others may have installed in me. Anyone can invite me to be mad by making comments they feel will push a button, but ultimately, I am the one who owns my feelings and I like happy ones, so I never accept invitations to be unhappy. I just wish them a happy day and move on. Another way to say it is to imagine your life is a bus loaded with the full range of your human emotions. Which one of one of your emotions do you want to put in the drivers seat and let it take you where it wants to go? That is why haters come on a forum, toss out some invitations and they hook into a button others have and then a forum like this will get filled up by spiteful, meaningless back and forth exchanges which will never change either mind and only convince the rest not pay attention to them. And sometimes it turns into a gang fight. Anyone who disagrees with me has the perfect right to do so, just don't expect me to respond to your beliefs as they are YOUR beliefs.
