I'm literally screaming in mind " attracts me like no other lover " like I'm gonna fly in a time machine and give them the missing lyrics ..feels surreal
Same haha. It's weird to have the correct answer to a question that HAS no correct answer, and watch the guy who CAME UP WITH THE ANSWER struggle to summon it. It's almost like watching a fetus develop into a baby or something.
I've watched some of the youtube videos of Ringo being interviewed with a set of drums and a small audience. Funny and enlightening. I'm not a musician, but it's fascinating to hear how his particular rhythm and style was formed because of his natural left hand playing on a right hand setup. And I never realised how many fantastic songs can be recognised just from a drum intro or beat.
Now I understand the meaning of the "I don't know" as the climax of the chorus. It's all about George not having a clue as to what lyrics he should use for this melody! Truly fascinating!
But it makes perfect sense in the lyrics. It's saying to the girl that he has no idea where is the relationship going to be, but he dosen't care, cause he loves her.
So many songs end up with stupid placeholder lyrics that just stick. I've ruined a couple of really nice melodies by writing really stupid placeholder lyrics that you cant hear the song any other way.
@johnsebastian3932 00:38 Her eyes suddenly open up when "...the way she moves" is sung. When it edits back to that shot, she has left. I like to think she was triggered by such traditional male-female attraction being presented as art in her presence :P
That's hard to tell from this clip, but it's true nonetheless. Both Paul and John, in separate interviews after the release of Abbey Road, identified "Something" as the best track on the album.
@@ellavaderknows those words are the opening line but the melody of Something is nothing like James Taylor's song. I saw an interview of James Taylor and he said in no way was anything stolen. He remained a life long friend of the Beatles as individuals and still is to this day of the remaining two.
I still cannot believe we got to witness these legendary moments through Get Back. Cannot thank Peter enough for this documentary and the Beatles for just existing. 🙌🏼😭
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I absolutely agree with you. It was nice getting to know them.
Yes!!!! I couldn’t agree more. Pure magic. That documentary is such a gift to those of us who grew up with the Beatles and loved them all through our lives.
The missing chromatic riff after the second " I don't know " is already there rhythmically with Ringo's fill. Amazing to see the combined brilliance of this band
I'd be honored if some Beatles fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal YT performances of BLACKBIRD th-cam.com/video/xFStWfgWXe0/w-d-xo.html and PENNY LANE in tribute to 2 of the many genius compositions written by Sir Paul McCartney. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Peace and stay safe.
I will always be grateful to Peter Jackson for having corrected this long-standing perpetuated myth that this was one of the darkest episodes of the Beatles legacy. Instead, it a glorious story of redemption by 4 truly remarkably talented men who genuinely loved each other. Jackson let the movie speak for itself and what you witness is an unsurmountable pressure they put upon themselves, and yet they emerged with some of the greatest songs ever created. The movie truly humanizes them and shows the staggering amount of work put into creating their magic. Along the way you get to know John, Paul, George and Ringo like never before as 4 completely natural and genuinely nice people. My respect for them only grew from this movie. I’m sadden that this has been hidden for this long and we have lost so many of them - Linda, Maureen, Billy, George Martin, Mal Evans and of course George and John. Thank you Peter for doing this.
But what he was talking about had everything to do with the fact that they were able to pull this off with an imposter, after the real paul "blew his mind out in a car". Meet Faul.
Interesting that Paul fell for the myth too. Peter Jackson talks about how Paul felt (and looked) apprehensive about revisiting this footage. And how relieved Paul looked after Peter explained the footage showed The Beatles in a good light.
Look at John watching intently like he knows George is really onto (no pun intended) something. This was George's finest hour and it lasted even after the band split
The way Paul and John just remained silent and listening to George singing, the way John stares at him... this is the birth of one of the greatest songs ever written. And they knew it and they seemed to be overwhelmed by the power of their greatness. Legendary!
Speaking for the musicians when that magical song is forming everyone feels compelled to help bring it to the light. Musicianship & collaboration is like a religion. You can’t help but leave your ego outside in those moments. This is the Way!
@@ChrisCrossClash Yeah, right... Learning chords. If that was the case, then you could always see them do it that way, but they don't. They only behave this way here, with Something. John is truly impressed by the quality of the song, maybe thinking "God, why didn't I make this song, how the hell could I miss it?"
@@qp3175Seriously? okay if you say so, I know you want some fairy-tale story to this but I'm 99% certain George is just playing the cords to John as they are jamming, but whatever makes you sleep at night. 😂
Every band process! Studio time is money so for most it’s the same process but in rehearsal setting, unless you have endless money then you can sit in state of art studio while you’re working songs and parts out. Most bands that’s done on free time not hourly studio time.
It's not about "genius" it's just about the creative process which is accessible to all. It's very inspiring as someone who makes music and writes. I love it.
Lennon instinctively knew the line should end on an er sound "cauliflower" which later became "no other lover", which is why he later corrected George's "pomegranate" with "cauliflower".
fascinating to see how John is interested in George's chord changes and Paul is quietly listening to George play and sing his new song. It is like the two great songwriters are trying to process the fact that George has presented them with a half finished song that sense is something very special. George Martin called it one of the best songs that the Beatles ever made.
This is kind of a silly statement. If John doesn't learn the chords then how do you expect him to play along to the song? You folks are reading way to much into this stuff!
The dynamic between them is so captivating. Paul is steering the ship, well aware that the others might not like that, but also that he really is the only one capable of doing that. John can come off as careless and arrogant, but he cares a great deal about the others, but because of who he is, it's not always obvious he does. George gains confidence after his temporary leave, knowing he gained back some control, and deciding that it's best to do his own thing for a bit. And Ringo is the true professional. Always attentive, instinctively knowing what to do and how to lighten the mood. It's a shame it all went to pieces over a shitty management deal and some minor personal differences that blew up after that.
John supposedwas derp into his heroin addiction during this time, you can see at some points he comes in late and doesn't say much an dis incoherent at times.
@@marty6779 I wouldn't judge too much from the documentary series, he did write some of the most amazing Beatles songs, was the driving force behind St Pepper and his solo career was much more acclaimed than McCartneys.
@@Alunticstalkedme4072 I wasn't saying anything against John, just that it was a rough time for him, and you can see that, in the first episode especially.
The thing is: "Something in the way she moves" is a poetic line that says it all, and George stole it from James Taylor. Adding the prosaic "attracts me like no other lover" just weighs it down, it certainly doesn't make it more poetic or add anything.
@@primtones it's a totally subjective notion but obviously GH felt Taylor's line couldn't stand on its own and Taylor also stole the ending from his Something... from the Beatles.
This is pretty common knowledge so forgive me if you already knew this or someone else has already said it, but Sinatra used to sing "Something" and he would introduce it as his favorite Lennon/McCartney composition... 🤦♂️
@@samsmith1999 Sinatra altered one of the lyrics from Something. Instead of "You stick around now it may show" to "You stick around Jack, she may show". George was amused by that, and even sang that line during the Dark Horse tour of 1974.
@@samsmith1999 That was very polite sir and yes I did know that. Also about Elvis too. Actually, George's favourite covered version was James Brown's. I believe it was him anyway. George had that in his jukebox at home.
It just makes you want to see more classic Beatles songs start from scratch. Best reality TV ever. The dramatic irony, to know a song better than the ones creating it, so enjoyable. Thank you, Peter Jackson, this could have tragically remained in a vault, if not for you.
Sinatra was being mischevious. He was attempting to play down the Lennon/McCartney songbook by bigging up a track by an (arguably) less significant member of their own band. I would not read too much into that comment, apart from sour grapes.
The faces on Paul and John are like wow this is the best song I’ve ever heard in my life! (“Something”) George is really a genius! The little things he did for their songs and for the group and added little touches and ideas including getting Billy Preston in the studio and the list goes on and on. I’m reading a book about Paul McCartney and his lyrics and he mentions George many times throughout the book and the little guitar riffs and ideas he added to songs was endless. George Harrison was so underrated as a Beatle but always my favorite! RIP ❤🙏
You learn in the rest of the documentary that George had just come back from quitting the band. John had since then been trying extra hard to take George's song songs seriously.
I love the respect that John is giving George during this clip. You can tell he's just there for him, he's sincerely listening and if George needs a hand John is more than willing to lend it. I'm so excited to watch this Get Back movie. Compared to Let It Be which was such a major drag to watch this appears to be hours upon hours of really happy uplifting views into the lives of this band that changed all of our lives!!
It's good they got divorced.....they went as far as they could take it.. music was not what it was from years before..yes some great moments but not the same..( at least in my opinion)... They had a great run
@@pgroove163 In George's own words, All Things Must Pass. Sad but true and you're right that they had a good run. To me it was like a miracle run. It might sound corny or cliche but I think that we witnessed lightning striking twice in one band. ✌⚡⚡☄💕
After watching the film, the logic of the breakup made sense. George had grown from a great musician into a brilliant artist who didn’t fit in that world anymore. Paul and John, without George, were better exploring their creativity on their own. It was time for them all to graduate from Beatles University!
@@johnrepka they could have rival each other better and better. Hoping their manager ripped them off and they had to stay together another 10 years lol.
If you think that's funny, "Yesterday" when it was being developed, was known as "Scrambled Eggs." To be able to see the creative process of legends creating legendary songs is just overwhelming!
@@maratonlegendelenemirei3352 If you think that's interesting, Eric Clapton once said he got the idea for the solo for "Sunshine of Your Love" from the song "Blue Moon!" : )
For those who don't understand the essence of song writing... Words are put into the writing until the correct finished words are put into the lyrics... I do it all the time..
It’s a tribute to their talent that they could slap together a classic timeless song but it’s almost disheartening to watch how thoughtless it was. They’re just trying to get it put together. Making up words on the spot. No real backstory to it whatsoever.
It is so inspirational as well….sometimes we feel so awed by great art that we feel intimidated by it. It’s so amazing to literally see a masterpiece from scratch.
As I listen more and more I try to pick out Johns incredible rhythm guitar and then Georges lead. They were truly more remarkable then most people realize. John was a master at rhythm guitar.
Everyone: Screwing around, working out the chords/melody/lyrics to Something. Ringo: Nonchalantly keeping perfect time and doing the fills that ended up in the final song.
@Alan Smithee No, and I'll assume you haven't either. But you know full well my point; we don't have Peter Jackson to thank for the capture of that moment. I'm not doing him down, I really like PJ, and I've enjoyed both parts of the new film, but he "only" edited it as opposed to being responsible for the moment happening or being captured, that was obviously my point.
@@christopher_ecclestone You are right. Even PJ said in an interview that more credit should be given to MLH(as people are not talking about his work). Though, PJ really did a great work; highly appreciable!
John almost got it first try. 'Attracts me like a cauliflower' became 'Attracts me like no other lover' pretty close in sound! George was going in a completely different direction. John deserve some props haha.
It could have gone in many directions, and John's influence just made the sound of that lyric stick. Once it sticks, as a songwriter, it's hard to go on a different path, so George just had to find a lyric that matches. I love Something, but I don't like the line "like no other lover" is anything legendary or anything, but it does work well.
George already has ‘attracts me like a pomegranate’. Please don’t diminish his talent when he obviously wrote both the music and words. They worked as a group, collaboratively to reach their many many songs. George wrote lines for John’s songs, Paul’s songs and even Ringo’s meagre (allowed) contribution. Before anybody says anything, John was my favourite Beatle until the mid 1970’s It was then I realised, the 1960’s were a truly special time. The Beatles made magic happen (musically).
There is something so special about the chord changes and the rhythm that George pulled out to make this song, that everyone could tell really quickly that whatever that song was becoming it could very well be a big one.
That’s what’s fascinating about this documentary. Hearing and seeing the birth of songs that everyone in the world has taken for granted for over 50 years. I find myself willing The Beatles on saying to myself “ You’re nearly there, you’re nearly there” it’s mesmerising!
Yeah it is astonishing. It's as if these songs were always there, fully formed. To see them emerge into existence from an idea, laying down the barest foundations is wonderful to watch.
@@bhamacuk IMO, if you’re under the age of 50, these songs HAVE always been there. We don’t know a world without the Beatles or their music. I was born in 1978, and my parents played the Beatles while I was in the crib (or so I’ve been told). And now with two little ones of my own, it’s amazing to see them be in wonder of the Beatles. My feelings are within two generations, the Beatles are going to be like nursery rhymes, taught like Mother Goose and Aesop to youngsters. At least, in my world they will.
Fun Fact: you'll notice Linda with a camera in many of these clips. She was the first female photographer to have a picture used on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine (Eric Clapton - May 11, 1968)
Watching these clips, to my surprise, I have found a new favorite Beatle: George. His voice, his songs and, as a human, soulful and humble. There's no mocking sarcasm in his being, just a really cool spirit.
John was a good lyricist. He perfectly suggest the word "cauliflower" to retain the intended rhyme. He was good in improvisation for words and he did it on majority of his songs, including "Dig a Pony". I bet it would be a beautiful song if he only had the inspiration needed for the words on that song.
It's a great way to keep your imagination going. A teacher told me once "when you're stuck writing, just repeat a random word or write nonsense until something sticks or something comes to mind". It keeps your mind going, keeps in the rythm. Quite literally in case of songwriting.
The Beatles magic 🪄 right in front of you being played live. Amazing that he’s working out one of the greatest songs ever. And this film captures those moments forever. And I’m grateful for it! All Beatles fans should thank Peter Jackson for unearthing and releasing this for posterity. 👏🏻🎸😎
This is the best Beatles movie ever... I watched the whole documentary and it's really a good one. They are the greatest band ever. It made me happy to see the real story behind and their natural selves doing the album. I hope there's more documentary soon about the Beatles. Thank you Paul and Ringo on producing this film.
This series was a raw look into the creative process and there has never been anything like it. If you're a student of music, this series is a must see.
I absolutely love this series. In it, the Beatles are so timeless and so transparent and extraordinary. We will never pass this way again musically, which is why we have to hold onto these recordings.
You're reading too much into random facial expressions (most of us also probably have bored looks on our faces when we think were in private). Not to mention: whose to say Linda herself wasn't bored, hence why she would be fiddling with her camera instead of paying attention.
@@N313GrayFox beyond facial expressions, it's documented that Yoko was not accepted by the other three Beatles. As for Linda fiddling with her cameras, she was a photographer and she was graphically registering the recordings. Same did a few times Patty Boyd when married to Clapton.
Quite possibly the greatest love song ever written...from one of the greatest albums in music history...with the most recognizable album cover ever conceived. Stunning.
Their music writing and creation was a CONTINUOUS process. The yearly schedule of album releases artificiality have to impression that these were individual collections of songs. Even the concept albums had leftover songs that surfaced on later albums
Two brilliant songs of George on Abbey Road were " Something " and " Here Comes the Sun. " Wonderful production on both tunes. Glad he left ' cauliflower ' out of it!
What an evolution of musicians. Remember folks, these guys met while still in high school. Watch how easily Paul and George make their guitars sing. How John changed the melodies and Ringo taps at just the right time. Their's a reason these 4 were the greatest rock band in history. White Album was the best of all time.
Frank Sinatra said this was the best Lennon McCartney composition ever. Ok, he got the composers wrong but he knew a good tune when he heard it. To hear them working through this piece and what it would later become, is extraordinary
Frank was wrong once regarding that and corrected the error immediately, credting George everytime he sang it. Nancy's book on her father features a photo of Frank, George and Pattie having a good time.
The look on John’s face says it all. It seems like he knows the song will be special once George puts it together. The gentle encouragement. He knew when nobody else did.
I was obsessed with this band from the very first day i came to know about them (long ago), i`m still obsessed with them and forever will be ( till my last breath). Best band for a reason. The love and respect I have for each member is more than anything else in this world. P.S. MISS YOU JOHN AND GEORGE.
It really is though. It's amazing how willing he is to follow along, basically not saying anything for the whole documentary, just drumming. He was so invested in the music and allowing the band to figure it out. They'll play something at some random tempo, he'll come right in, and it doesn't speed up/slow down.
I was in a History of Rock in Roll class at Indiana University. Our Professor, Dr. Glenn Gass had Kenny Aronoff, who is most famous for playing drums with John Mellencamp but has played for many others including John Fogerty for many years come in to speak. During the question and answer period, he was asked about Ringo Starr. He had just come from playing with Jefferson Airplane in their somewhat aborted 1989 reunion tour. He said Ringo Starr showed up during one of the rehearsals so they canceled the rehearsal and jammed with Ringo for several hours. Aronoff said, "The beat was rock solid. It never moved from the time he sat down to the time he stood up. Ringo is by far the greatest 'time-keeper' in the history of Rock music."
Not lost on me that George asks for Paul for help. Goes to show you that through all the anger and animosity George still respected Paul's talent and ability to compose a song. I absolutely love this movement. George had this on his own, but still reached out to his brothers for validation.
God, I love these guys. What a friendship! Yes, all things must pass, but the love and bond here is so beautiful. What a privilege it would have been to know them personally, or even be an assistant engineer sitting in even. Best band in history. Best friends in history maybe too…
It’s so incredible to actually be witnessing this… I have heard a lot of these sessions, rehearsals and conversations before, many are new, of course, but to be able to put an image to all those moments is simply incredible. I can’t wait to the second episode! :)
I love John's sense of rhythm, OMG, just watching him creating the powerful and melodic base while follows George's new song. Those guys were blessed with an understanding of sound, music superb. Add to that their capacity to work like machines hours and hours, along their travel from Hamburg to Abbey Road Studios. Then you have the product...THE BEST BAND EVER.
To experience George wrestling with completing that first line of Something is such a tremendous thing to behold. I am forever encouraged to continue writing music.
Fun fact: George Harrison wrote Old Brown Shoe alongside Something, as well as All Things Must Pass, Isn't It a Pity, and Hear Me Lord. All of which he demoed for the Beatles, but Paul/John weren't in favor of most of them. John and Paul were both known to like Something, but felt George's other compositions were weaker. And yet, George's debut post-Beatles album completely overshadowed John and Paul's, Platic/Band and self-titled/McCartney.
The way they worked look at their faces their eyes they just know what to do. How they turned simple ideas into master pieces. How primitive the studio was and kinda chaotic it's an amazing thing
I'm literally screaming in mind " attracts me like no other lover " like I'm gonna fly in a time machine and give them the missing lyrics ..feels surreal
Same haha. It's weird to have the correct answer to a question that HAS no correct answer, and watch the guy who CAME UP WITH THE ANSWER struggle to summon it. It's almost like watching a fetus develop into a baby or something.
same
I don't know, "attracts me like a pomegranate" doesn't sound bad either.
LOL!
A lesson to the kids, never give up. It'll come to you eventually and the answer could change the world
Ringo just hits the groove straight away on all their compositions, it really shows what an indispensable legend he is.
I've watched some of the youtube videos of Ringo being interviewed with a set of drums and a small audience. Funny and enlightening.
I'm not a musician, but it's fascinating to hear how his particular rhythm and style was formed because of his natural left hand playing on a right hand setup.
And I never realised how many fantastic songs can be recognised just from a drum intro or beat.
He might not be wailing out Neil Peart solos but you can play anything and Ringo will start drumming at the exact time he's needed
He’s worth half a billion, known across the planet, and still living life to the fullest. Pretty sure he got the credit due, just not as a songwriter.
I WISH, WISH i could find a drummer 1/1000 as groovy as Ringo.....
Ringo doesn't miss
Now I understand the meaning of the "I don't know" as the climax of the chorus. It's all about George not having a clue as to what lyrics he should use for this melody! Truly fascinating!
Same as "Where do we go now?" from Sweet Child O Mine:)
But it makes perfect sense in the lyrics.
It's saying to the girl that he has no idea where is the relationship going to be, but he dosen't care, cause he loves her.
Slash's book basically says what the dude above says about that part... 'where do we go now'... @@miscellaneousviewing7916
So many songs end up with stupid placeholder lyrics that just stick. I've ruined a couple of really nice melodies by writing really stupid placeholder lyrics that you cant hear the song any other way.
@johnsebastian3932 00:38 Her eyes suddenly open up when "...the way she moves" is sung. When it edits back to that shot, she has left. I like to think she was triggered by such traditional male-female attraction being presented as art in her presence :P
Ringo’s drumming was really the soul of every Beatles song. He knows when he needs to roll or just play the beat.
Peter Jackson said after watching all the Get Back-material: Noone ever told Ringo during the sessions what to do or how to play.
@@MsCloudrider he is the most under appreciated beatle for me
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@@MsCloudrider Not technically true. Paul suggests the verse style for Don't Let Me Down in EP1. Otherwise agree though.
@@anthonyestacio9131 If you know about the beatles, you should know that everyone was essential for the band.
Nothing short of brilliant here. Love how both John and Paul realize that George has just unveiled one of the greatest love songs ever written.
Amen!!!!
That's hard to tell from this clip, but it's true nonetheless. Both Paul and John, in separate interviews after the release of Abbey Road, identified "Something" as the best track on the album.
@@gettingkilt George thought the best track of the album was Come Together.
Stolen directly from James Taylor's "Something in the Way She Moves" which was being recorded at Abbey Road Studios at the same time.
@@ellavaderknows those words are the opening line but the melody of Something is nothing like James Taylor's song. I saw an interview of James Taylor and he said in no way was anything stolen. He remained a life long friend of the Beatles as individuals and still is to this day of the remaining two.
I still cannot believe we got to witness these legendary moments through Get Back. Cannot thank Peter enough for this documentary and the Beatles for just existing. 🙌🏼😭
I absolutely agree with you. It was nice getting to know them.
It's so fascinating seeing a song get formed.
Yes!!!! I couldn’t agree more. Pure magic. That documentary is such a gift to those of us who grew up with the Beatles and loved them all through our lives.
The missing chromatic riff after the second " I don't know " is already there rhythmically with Ringo's fill. Amazing to see the combined brilliance of this band
I'd be honored if some Beatles fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal YT performances of BLACKBIRD th-cam.com/video/xFStWfgWXe0/w-d-xo.html and PENNY LANE in tribute to 2 of the many genius compositions written by Sir Paul McCartney. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Peace and stay safe.
George already had it in the original version when he first introduced it. Ringo's just correctly remembering it. It's on the Nagra tape rolls.
I think you are 100 percent right.
Bitch, don't tell me about half steps.
Great ear! After being told, that’s clear to hear and fucking amazing
I will always be grateful to Peter Jackson for having corrected this long-standing perpetuated myth that this was one of the darkest episodes of the Beatles legacy. Instead, it a glorious story of redemption by 4 truly remarkably talented men who genuinely loved each other. Jackson let the movie speak for itself and what you witness is an unsurmountable pressure they put upon themselves, and yet they emerged with some of the greatest songs ever created. The movie truly humanizes them and shows the staggering amount of work put into creating their magic. Along the way you get to know John, Paul, George and Ringo like never before as 4 completely natural and genuinely nice people. My respect for them only grew from this movie. I’m sadden that this has been hidden for this long and we have lost so many of them - Linda, Maureen, Billy, George Martin, Mal Evans and of course George and John. Thank you Peter for doing this.
But what he was talking about had everything to do with the fact that they were able to pull this off with an imposter, after the real paul "blew his mind out in a car". Meet Faul.
Totally agree, well written
Great words. I feel the same
Interesting that Paul fell for the myth too. Peter Jackson talks about how Paul felt (and looked) apprehensive about revisiting this footage. And how relieved Paul looked after Peter explained the footage showed The Beatles in a good light.
Your commentary is beautiful. Thank you.
Every song Ringo is like "i got my part down so whenever you guys want to get your stuff together lmk"
Yeah. He always looks groovy too, behind the set. Masters.
genius ringo
The final version was a masterpiece.
Search for Something vocals isolated to hear George and Paul's fab harmonies.
Completely agree! Such a wonderfully beautiful song. I never get tired of hearing it.
is.... a masterpiece.
Frank Sinatra once called it his "favorite Lennon/McCartney song". 😂😂😂
@@scottudell7202 Michial Jackson also thought that. Something wasn´t in the package of Beatles songs he bought.
Look at John watching intently like he knows George is really onto (no pun intended) something. This was George's finest hour and it lasted even after the band split
Blue Jay Way for me.
Lennon seems so burned out and awkward
@@janetownley you are awkward
Yeah its like John is for the first time realizing that George might just actually be on his level musically.
Looks like John just got out of the shower after washing and blow drying his hair
The way Paul and John just remained silent and listening to George singing, the way John stares at him... this is the birth of one of the greatest songs ever written. And they knew it and they seemed to be overwhelmed by the power of their greatness. Legendary!
Speaking for the musicians when that magical song is forming everyone feels compelled to help bring it to the light. Musicianship & collaboration is like a religion. You can’t help but leave your ego outside in those moments. This is the Way!
John’s looking at George like; “Damn! Our boy nailed a good one!”
I seriously don't think it's that deep, John's literally looking at George to see what chords he's playing.
@@ChrisCrossClash Yeah, right... Learning chords. If that was the case, then you could always see them do it that way, but they don't. They only behave this way here, with Something. John is truly impressed by the quality of the song, maybe thinking "God, why didn't I make this song, how the hell could I miss it?"
@@qp3175Seriously? okay if you say so, I know you want some fairy-tale story to this but I'm 99% certain George is just playing the cords to John as they are jamming, but whatever makes you sleep at night. 😂
never forget Ringo's contribution here ,he got the drums perfect and carried the song along
He was just trying to keep everything happy. He didn't want to fight. I bet he was very stoned.
“very stoned” lmao!
Don't forget Yoko's contribution also. Just sitting there looking serious took a lot of work.
@@pontifixmax 🤣
@@derek-press On the upside, at least she didn't sing.
What a gift to see the process behind genius.
Every band process! Studio time is money so for most it’s the same process but in rehearsal setting, unless you have endless money then you can sit in state of art studio while you’re working songs and parts out. Most bands that’s done on free time not hourly studio time.
@@sfsandman4489 Every band wishes!
@@sfsandman4489 most bands don’t release footage or audio like this.
It's not about "genius" it's just about the creative process which is accessible to all. It's very inspiring as someone who makes music and writes. I love it.
Well the process behind decent music anyway
George and John's guitar strumming at 00:27 is hypnotically soothing. I could listen to this part for hours.
Reminds me of Sun King
Lennon instinctively knew the line should end on an er sound "cauliflower" which later became "no other lover", which is why he later corrected George's "pomegranate" with "cauliflower".
fascinating to see how John is interested in George's chord changes and Paul is quietly listening to George play and sing his new song. It is like the two great songwriters are trying to process the fact that George has presented them with a half finished song that sense is something very special. George Martin called it one of the best songs that the Beatles ever made.
By contrast, Yoko seems entirely disinterested and oblivious to the genius being played out directly in front of her.
Sinatra called it the best song Lennon/McCartney ever wrote, much to George's chagrin!
Their best song, according to Sinatra.
This is kind of a silly statement. If John doesn't learn the chords then how do you expect him to play along to the song? You folks are reading way to much into this stuff!
@@andan04 Standard Yoko.
The dynamic between them is so captivating. Paul is steering the ship, well aware that the others might not like that, but also that he really is the only one capable of doing that. John can come off as careless and arrogant, but he cares a great deal about the others, but because of who he is, it's not always obvious he does. George gains confidence after his temporary leave, knowing he gained back some control, and deciding that it's best to do his own thing for a bit. And Ringo is the true professional. Always attentive, instinctively knowing what to do and how to lighten the mood.
It's a shame it all went to pieces over a shitty management deal and some minor personal differences that blew up after that.
John supposedwas derp into his heroin addiction during this time, you can see at some points he comes in late and doesn't say much an dis incoherent at times.
@@Alunticstalkedme4072 true. But he is not the choleric despot he was made out to be in the bands mythology at times.
@@marty6779 I wouldn't judge too much from the documentary series, he did write some of the most amazing Beatles songs, was the driving force behind St Pepper and his solo career was much more acclaimed than McCartneys.
@@marty6779 and also he has been elevated, being assasinated and your life cut short short to 40 will do that.
@@Alunticstalkedme4072 I wasn't saying anything against John, just that it was a rough time for him, and you can see that, in the first episode especially.
i feel really honored to be able to see any kind of Beatles behind the scenes
"Something in the way she moves attracts me like no other lover"
It's amazing how the simplest sollution was also the most iconic.
The thing is: "Something in the way she moves" is a poetic line that says it all, and George stole it from James Taylor. Adding the prosaic "attracts me like no other lover" just weighs it down, it certainly doesn't make it more poetic or add anything.
@@primtones it's a totally subjective notion but obviously GH felt Taylor's line couldn't stand on its own and Taylor also stole the ending from his Something... from the Beatles.
i prefer a cauliflower
@@tomlarnie2581 After watching Get Back, I can’t unhear “cauliflower” or “pomegranate”.
I could have got behind "attracts me like a cauliflower" honestly XD
Something about the way George and John working together?! Just awesome.
Little did George know, this would be one of their greatest songs. And covered by many big artists. A diamond in the rough.
This is pretty common knowledge so forgive me if you already knew this or someone else has already said it, but Sinatra used to sing "Something" and he would introduce it as his favorite Lennon/McCartney composition... 🤦♂️
@@samsmith1999
Should have credited James Taylor!!!
@@samsmith1999 Sinatra altered one of the lyrics from Something. Instead of "You stick around now it may show" to "You stick around Jack, she may show". George was amused by that, and even sang that line during the Dark Horse tour of 1974.
Elvis Presley also covered it...
@@samsmith1999
That was very polite sir and yes I did know that. Also about Elvis too. Actually, George's favourite covered version was James Brown's. I believe it was him anyway. George had that in his jukebox at home.
I don’t know if I’m seeing what I want to see, but I think the look on Lennon’s face is him recognizing this is a special song.
when he respected one of the other's songs, he was cooperative and respectful. he knew this was a great one coming.
And Yoko´s face says "quit´n time!" only with much less enthusiasm.
It just makes you want to see more classic Beatles songs start from scratch. Best reality TV ever. The dramatic irony, to know a song better than the ones creating it, so enjoyable. Thank you, Peter Jackson, this could have tragically remained in a vault, if not for you.
When Sinatra calls a song, the greatest love song of the past 50 years, you know you got something, no pun intended.
Sinatra was being mischevious. He was attempting to play down the Lennon/McCartney songbook by bigging up a track by an (arguably) less significant member of their own band. I would not read too much into that comment, apart from sour grapes.
love the something puns they are so easy. and george harrison deserves the recognition
@@alipanroosendaal9503 Don't think so. Sinatra mistakenly at first thought it was written by Lennon-McCartney and credited the duo in his song intros.
@@itorapadas FS was cuter than that.
Other Sinatra quotes about the Beatles:
1. (1964) "I thought they'd die in New York"
2. (1967) "What's 'I Am The Walrus' all about?"
The way Ringo drags the beat ever so slightly in this is just so perfectly intuited
He drags the beat in everything, the product of a left handed drummer playing a right-handed drum set.
Ringo instinctively knows exactly what the song requires.
The faces on Paul and John are like wow this is the best song I’ve ever heard in my life! (“Something”) George is really a genius! The little things he did for their songs and for the group and added little touches and ideas including getting Billy Preston in the studio and the list goes on and on. I’m reading a book about Paul McCartney and his lyrics and he mentions George many times throughout the book and the little guitar riffs and ideas he added to songs was endless. George Harrison was so underrated as a Beatle but always my favorite! RIP ❤🙏
They're just trying to learn the song.
@@EF-fc4du but so is George and he wrote/is writing it. That’s where the beauty of piece of video is.
They were all amazing and that’s what got them to become so big
reading comments by George Martin, he claims that they wouldn't spend time working on George's songs becuase they would never be hits...
They were overwhelmed by the power of Harrison's greatness. 🥇🥇🥇
John was so serious, like working so hard to achieve the perfect song with George. No clowning around, great to see his professionalism here.
@Mark Teena You should see the full documentary then.
You learn in the rest of the documentary that George had just come back from quitting the band. John had since then been trying extra hard to take George's song songs seriously.
The most romantic song that they ever done.
*Did
George song
Here There and Everywhere exists
It's a beautiful song ❤️🙌
And the hag is impressed 🤔🙄🤪
I LOOOOVE how John is looking at George and you can see him realizing what a great song is about to be birthed in that room.
I love the respect that John is giving George during this clip. You can tell he's just there for him, he's sincerely listening and if George needs a hand John is more than willing to lend it. I'm so excited to watch this Get Back movie. Compared to Let It Be which was such a major drag to watch this appears to be hours upon hours of really happy uplifting views into the lives of this band that changed all of our lives!!
The film gives us a broad picture, both the rough moments and the joyous ones. Fantsstic stuff!
It's good they got divorced.....they went as far as they could take it.. music was not what it was from years before..yes some great moments but not the same..( at least in my opinion)... They had a great run
@@pgroove163 In George's own words, All Things Must Pass. Sad but true and you're right that they had a good run. To me it was like a miracle run. It might sound corny or cliche but I think that we witnessed lightning striking twice in one band. ✌⚡⚡☄💕
After watching the film, the logic of the breakup made sense. George had grown from a great musician into a brilliant artist who didn’t fit in that world anymore. Paul and John, without George, were better exploring their creativity on their own. It was time for them all to graduate from Beatles University!
@@johnrepka they could have rival each other better and better. Hoping their manager ripped them off and they had to stay together another 10 years lol.
Love the way Linda's preparing her camera in the end, this whole video just feels so surreal but beautiful at the same time🧡
Yep, in those days, they had to put real film in them to work.
@@victorboucher675 Film? How many pixels is that?
Linda is honestly a total babe in my opinion. Her any day over these fake plastic social media look alike models these days.
And here's me in 2021 thinking that she was getting ready to put on a mask!
Linda is so attractive holy shit
linda looks so adorable when she’s changing the roll of her camera
yep but yoko had a bad vibe
@@Luc-nz3bd Maybe. Everybodys scolding about Yoko joining the sessions. But Linda was there a lot too, saying nothing, only sitting there.
@@MsCloudrider what was she supposed to do? jump up on a table and do the hula? act like a maid and make them tea? lmao
@@kimbogal Funny. No, both, Yoko and Linda were there and both were sitting there in silence.
If you think that's funny, "Yesterday" when it was being developed, was known as "Scrambled Eggs." To be able to see the creative process of legends creating legendary songs is just overwhelming!
"Oh how I love your legs" The melody was actually pinched from a very old Neapolitan folk song.
@@maratonlegendelenemirei3352 If you think that's interesting, Eric Clapton once said he got the idea for the solo for "Sunshine of Your Love" from the song "Blue Moon!" : )
I don’t think that’s accurate. McCartney just mentioned that phrase in one interview when explaining how he often writes melodies before words.
@@maratonlegendelenemirei3352 Source please.
For those who don't understand the essence of song writing... Words are put into the writing until the correct finished words are put into the lyrics...
I do it all the time..
It’s so odd seeing one of the best songs being made!
You put that perfectly.
It’s a tribute to their talent that they could slap together a classic timeless song but it’s almost disheartening to watch how thoughtless it was. They’re just trying to get it put together. Making up words on the spot. No real backstory to it whatsoever.
It felt surreal watching Paul come in one day, fumble around the same rhythm and melody and hearing Get Back trying to get through.
It is so inspirational as well….sometimes we feel so awed by great art that we feel intimidated by it. It’s so amazing to literally see a masterpiece from scratch.
@@Eric_In_SF That's how songs are written mate, it's just words and melody.
One of the most beautiful Beatles songs they ever wrote. It's just stunning
This has been the most FASCINATING rock documentary I have ever seen. Thank you, Paul, Ringo, and Peter Jackson for doing this! ❤️
I love that last shot of Linda.
@doubleheadergr her family has no connection to Eastman Kodak - it's an urban myth.
@doubleheadergr Wrong! Linda had NO connection with Kodak. You're not really a Beatles fan are you.
Same
@@maratonlegendelenemirei3352 Well there's no reason to have a go at her....simple mistake.....
@@maratonlegendelenemirei3352 “You’re not really a Beatles fan are you.”-🤓
As I listen more and more I try to pick out Johns incredible rhythm guitar and then Georges lead. They were truly more remarkable then most people realize. John was a master at rhythm guitar.
Everyone: Screwing around, working out the chords/melody/lyrics to Something. Ringo: Nonchalantly keeping perfect time and doing the fills that ended up in the final song.
So happy for George to get the recognition for this beautiful piece.
It's so amazing to see this since "something" is one of those songs that you feel that have always existed
This is such a gift to all artists and creators. Watching these young geniuses create "Something" together makes me feel like I can do anything!
This is literally witnessing history being made. Unreal from PJ
Right !!
PJ only edited it, he didn't film it.
Unreal from MLH and GH
@Alan Smithee No, and I'll assume you haven't either. But you know full well my point; we don't have Peter Jackson to thank for the capture of that moment.
I'm not doing him down, I really like PJ, and I've enjoyed both parts of the new film, but he "only" edited it as opposed to being responsible for the moment happening or being captured, that was obviously my point.
@@christopher_ecclestone You are right. Even PJ said in an interview that more credit should be given to MLH(as people are not talking about his work).
Though, PJ really did a great work; highly appreciable!
Every video is witnessing history being made.
Only one taking it seriously is Ringo. A true professional!
John almost got it first try. 'Attracts me like a cauliflower' became 'Attracts me like no other lover' pretty close in sound! George was going in a completely different direction. John deserve some props haha.
It could have gone in many directions, and John's influence just made the sound of that lyric stick. Once it sticks, as a songwriter, it's hard to go on a different path, so George just had to find a lyric that matches. I love Something, but I don't like the line "like no other lover" is anything legendary or anything, but it does work well.
George already has ‘attracts me like a pomegranate’. Please don’t diminish his talent when he obviously wrote both the music and words. They worked as a group, collaboratively to reach their many many songs. George wrote lines for John’s songs, Paul’s songs and even Ringo’s meagre (allowed) contribution.
Before anybody says anything, John was my favourite Beatle until the mid 1970’s
It was then I realised, the 1960’s were a truly special time. The Beatles made magic happen (musically).
It still blows my mind how well the solo fits this song. Truly a masterpiece!
Done in a live take with the orchestra, too. 😳
There is something so special about the chord changes and the rhythm that George pulled out to make this song, that everyone could tell really quickly that whatever that song was becoming it could very well be a big one.
That’s what’s fascinating about this documentary. Hearing and seeing the birth of songs that everyone in the world has taken for granted for over 50 years. I find myself willing The Beatles on saying to myself “ You’re nearly there, you’re nearly there” it’s mesmerising!
Yeah it is astonishing. It's as if these songs were always there, fully formed. To see them emerge into existence from an idea, laying down the barest foundations is wonderful to watch.
That’s how I felt! I was like “just sing the right words guys, you know them right?” Phenomenal.
It’s weird that we know how it goes and they don’t haha
@@bhamacuk IMO, if you’re under the age of 50, these songs HAVE always been there. We don’t know a world without the Beatles or their music. I was born in 1978, and my parents played the Beatles while I was in the crib (or so I’ve been told). And now with two little ones of my own, it’s amazing to see them be in wonder of the Beatles. My feelings are within two generations, the Beatles are going to be like nursery rhymes, taught like Mother Goose and Aesop to youngsters. At least, in my world they will.
@@joereadel IKR?! 🤣🤣
Fun Fact: you'll notice Linda with a camera in many of these clips. She was the first female photographer to have a picture used on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine (Eric Clapton - May 11, 1968)
I am so glad that George finally settled on the words that he did. Ringo is already making a masterful contribution at this early stage.
Watching these clips, to my surprise, I have found a new favorite Beatle: George. His voice, his songs and, as a human, soulful and humble. There's no mocking sarcasm in his being, just a really cool spirit.
John was a good lyricist. He perfectly suggest the word "cauliflower" to retain the intended rhyme. He was good in improvisation for words and he did it on majority of his songs, including "Dig a Pony". I bet it would be a beautiful song if he only had the inspiration needed for the words on that song.
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It's a great way to keep your imagination going. A teacher told me once "when you're stuck writing, just repeat a random word or write nonsense until something sticks or something comes to mind". It keeps your mind going, keeps in the rythm. Quite literally in case of songwriting.
All songwriters use gibberish when working out a new piece. It starts with a hum, then gibberish, then slowly the right lyrics reveal themselves.
He’s a an amazing artist but anyone can do that 💀
Meanwhile George rhymed asking Paul for lyrics
The genesis of a classic. How nice to have the likes of John, Paul, Ringo, and George Martin as sounding boards. This clip gives me chills.
The Beatles magic 🪄 right in front of you being played live. Amazing that he’s working out one of the greatest songs ever. And this film captures those moments forever. And I’m grateful for it!
All Beatles fans should thank Peter Jackson for unearthing and releasing this for posterity.
👏🏻🎸😎
Great to see George leading to way. He was such a fantastic song writer and musician
This is the best Beatles movie ever... I watched the whole documentary and it's really a good one. They are the greatest band ever. It made me happy to see the real story behind and their natural selves doing the album. I hope there's more documentary soon about the Beatles. Thank you Paul and Ringo on producing this film.
This series was a raw look into the creative process and there has never been anything like it. If you're a student of music, this series is a must see.
I swear man I beleive the same😄❤️ Just brilliant infact i learned a lot too..!
Wow. Even in this raw practice run, the underlying beauty keeps bubbling to the surface.
To become one of the greatest love songs written. Can anyone imagine being one of the people just hanging out there as they put Something together?
This song will forever be a masterpiece. Goosebumps on the creative/songwriting process!!
its so amazing to finally have the clip of the making of this masterpiece, for years we only heard the audio.
I absolutely love this series. In it, the Beatles are so timeless and so transparent and extraordinary. We will never pass this way again musically, which is why we have to hold onto these recordings.
One of the best love songs of all time, and we get to see some moments of its creation. Fantastic!
it's unreal watching them just jamming out future classics
It's very interesting to see these four genius at work..there chemistry was just something that we will never see again..just genius...🎸🎸
George was only 26 when the Beatles broke up. Take that in for a minute, how young he was coming up with all these brilliant ideas.
...it's easy to forget what they had come up with even before this:)
He was 23 when he wrote and recorded Within You Without You. That’s remarkable.
Musician's tend to peak pretty early. Peter Gabriel and his bandmates were only 21 when they recorded "Supper's Ready".
The lyrics of this song is timeless and never gets old.
0:28Yoko's all bored attitude doing nothing😴
1:20 Linda's attitude preparing her cameras to photograph the session❤
That's what I though seeing Yoko, paralized as a mummy with an angry sight at all that's going on.
Get those chicks out of there . . .
Yoko's a strange case: a completely uninterested person who won't leave.
You're reading too much into random facial expressions (most of us also probably have bored looks on our faces when we think were in private).
Not to mention: whose to say Linda herself wasn't bored, hence why she would be fiddling with her camera instead of paying attention.
@@N313GrayFox beyond facial expressions, it's documented that Yoko was not accepted by the other three Beatles. As for Linda fiddling with her cameras, she was a photographer and she was graphically registering the recordings. Same did a few times Patty Boyd when married to Clapton.
That's the fascinating thing about this documentary: you get to see the very moment when some of the best songs ever made were created. Beautiful!
Quite possibly the greatest love song ever written...from one of the greatest albums in music history...with the most recognizable album cover ever conceived. Stunning.
Chills and tears at seeing genius at work.
How incredible these 4 came together just in time to lead a badly needed revolution.
The fact that Abbey Road and Let It Be (Get Back) songs were germinated at the same time is so mind blowing
… all while they were playing/practicing some of their older hit songs…
And when this was filmed, The White Album was #1 in the UK chart, released just month earlier.
Hearing Lennon sing Jealous Guy with different lyrics was the capper for me.
Like Sgt Peppers and Magical mystery tour :)
Their music writing and creation was a CONTINUOUS process. The yearly schedule of album releases artificiality have to impression that these were individual collections of songs. Even the concept albums had leftover songs that surfaced on later albums
It's so great to see John and George again!
Without doubt one of the greatest songs ever!
Amazing to see the dynamic and creative process of one of the greats!
Two brilliant songs of George on Abbey Road were " Something " and " Here Comes the Sun. " Wonderful production on both tunes. Glad he left ' cauliflower ' out of it!
Cauliflower is just a example that can rime something to make it a real words.
John would have left it in
I'm offended. I like cauliflower. jk.
@@slimturnpike no, he wouldn’t.
Agreed.
To many of us, The Beatles are the only best friends we'll ever need or have.
unfreaking wonderful seeing this, the making of a masterpiece song
What an evolution of musicians. Remember folks, these guys met while still in high school. Watch how easily Paul and George make their guitars sing.
How John changed the melodies and Ringo taps at just the right time.
Their's a reason these 4 were the greatest rock band in history. White Album was the best of all time.
The quality of this footage is so good, really puts you in the room
Amazing ... Ringo just keeping perfect time even during the creation process
Frank Sinatra said this was the best Lennon McCartney composition ever. Ok, he got the composers wrong but he knew a good tune when he heard it. To hear them working through this piece and what it would later become, is extraordinary
Frank let Paul use his private jet in 1967 when Paul was visiting Jane Asher while she was acting in a play here in America.
Frank was wrong once regarding that and corrected the error immediately, credting George everytime he sang it. Nancy's book on her father features a photo of Frank, George and Pattie having a good time.
@@luishumbertovega3900 Thanks for adding this. Much appreciated 👍
@@FreeLancerLondon You're Welcome Paul, I'm sure Sinatra recognized the four Liverpool lads' humor and their talent.
even elvis sang Something live.
The look on John’s face says it all. It seems like he knows the song will be special once George puts it together. The gentle encouragement. He knew when nobody else did.
I was obsessed with this band from the very first day i came to know about them (long ago), i`m still obsessed with them and forever will be ( till my last breath). Best band for a reason. The love and respect I have for each member is more than anything else in this world. P.S. MISS YOU JOHN AND GEORGE.
I could watch this from any band ever. I love the story of how a song comes together.
Yeah, and Come Together was the track before Something in their next (and last) album 😄
would love to see 'behind the scenes' of Led Zeppelin, Page, Plant writing creating their timeless masterpieces.
Just bloomin brilliant to see this. Wow!
As a life long beatles fan it’s wonderful seeing them get this kind of recognition again. Rip George and John
Ringo's timing is outta this world.
Lol ok
@@aunch3 it kinda is tho ringo can keep a beat lol
@@paulrichardson3932 I think someone's a little jealous.
It really is though. It's amazing how willing he is to follow along, basically not saying anything for the whole documentary, just drumming. He was so invested in the music and allowing the band to figure it out. They'll play something at some random tempo, he'll come right in, and it doesn't speed up/slow down.
I was in a History of Rock in Roll class at Indiana University. Our Professor, Dr. Glenn Gass had Kenny Aronoff, who is most famous for playing drums with John Mellencamp but has played for many others including John Fogerty for many years come in to speak.
During the question and answer period, he was asked about Ringo Starr. He had just come from playing with Jefferson Airplane in their somewhat aborted 1989 reunion tour. He said Ringo Starr showed up during one of the rehearsals so they canceled the rehearsal and jammed with Ringo for several hours.
Aronoff said, "The beat was rock solid. It never moved from the time he sat down to the time he stood up. Ringo is by far the greatest 'time-keeper' in the history of Rock music."
Not lost on me that George asks for Paul for help. Goes to show you that through all the anger and animosity George still respected Paul's talent and ability to compose a song. I absolutely love this movement. George had this on his own, but still reached out to his brothers for validation.
I was 5 years old when I first heard this song in 1969. I immediately fell in love with George Harrison! The song still gives me goose bumps today!
1:09 you can tell John knows this is really a good song... hes quiet and helping...
😂😂😂I love this
God, I love these guys. What a friendship! Yes, all things must pass, but the love and bond here is so beautiful. What a privilege it would have been to know them personally, or even be an assistant engineer sitting in even. Best band in history. Best friends in history maybe too…
Love watching these masterpieces being created before my very eyes……pure magic
It’s so incredible to actually be witnessing this… I have heard a lot of these sessions, rehearsals and conversations before, many are new, of course, but to be able to put an image to all those moments is simply incredible. I can’t wait to the second episode! :)
I love John's sense of rhythm, OMG, just watching him creating the powerful and melodic base while follows George's new song. Those guys were blessed with an understanding of sound, music superb. Add to that their capacity to work like machines hours and hours, along their travel from Hamburg to Abbey Road Studios. Then you have the product...THE BEST BAND EVER.
To experience George wrestling with completing that first line of Something is such a tremendous thing to behold. I am forever encouraged to continue writing music.
Fun fact: George Harrison wrote Old Brown Shoe alongside Something, as well as All Things Must Pass, Isn't It a Pity, and Hear Me Lord. All of which he demoed for the Beatles, but Paul/John weren't in favor of most of them. John and Paul were both known to like Something, but felt George's other compositions were weaker. And yet, George's debut post-Beatles album completely overshadowed John and Paul's, Platic/Band and self-titled/McCartney.
They stuck with the “I don’t know”. Turned out to be the perfect lyric.
The way they worked look at their faces their eyes they just know what to do. How they turned simple ideas into master pieces. How primitive the studio was and kinda chaotic it's an amazing thing