George Harrison - Concert for George: Isn't It A Pity - Happy Birthday George!
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Happy 75th Birthday George!
Join us in celebrating what would have been George’s 75th Birthday today by watching this special performance of one of George’s loveliest songs, Isn’t It A Pity, here performed by his friends Eric Clapton, Billy Preston, Jeff Lynne and many more, at the Concert for George in 2002.
CONCERT FOR GEORGE is available now on Vinyl, CD/DVD, CD/Blu-ray, 2-CD and Digital: found.ee/CFG-r
On November 29, 2002, one year after the passing of George Harrison, Olivia Harrison and longtime friend Eric Clapton organized a performance tribute in his honor. Held at London's Royal Albert Hall, the momentous evening featured George's songs, and music he loved, performed by a lineup that included Clapton, Joe Brown, Dhani Harrison, Jools Holland, Jeff Lynne, Paul McCartney, Monty Python, Tom Petty, Billy Preston, Ravi and Anoushka Shankar, Ringo Starr and many more. Jeff Lynne, Harrison’s longtime friend and collaborator, produced the audio elements of the concert, while Eric Clapton oversaw the entire proceedings as Musical Director.
CONCERT FOR GEORGE captures stunning renditions of some of the most significant music of the 20th century, including “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” (featuring Clapton on guitar, McCartney on piano and Starr on drums), “Taxman” (performed by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers) and “The Inner Light” (covered by Jeff Lynne and Anoushka Shankar).
This 4-LP box set includes the complete sound recordings from CONCERT FOR GEORGE, on 180-gram audiophile vinyl, featuring a special, mandala-design etched on side-8. This is the first time that all songs from the performance have been available on an audio configuration. The set also features a 12” x 12” booklet with documenting the event, as well as liner notes by Paul Theroux.
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Billy Preston was an unbelievable talent.
The fifth Beatle
Billy fifth beatle forever
Billy preston we love you
Incredible both how Preston complimented the Beatles and vice-versa. And also how all of the Concert for George musicians compliment each other's styles. A once-in-a-lifetime experience!
A M E N
Preston and Clapton create magic here.
agree 100%
Billy took em all to church. God bless George and Billy.
I love this comment Anthony Pecora.. he sure did! and it was fabulous
And Brothers & Sisters, can I get an Amen!
Indeed, my brother.......Indeed!
He sure did!
@@lynnfindlay1895 Agree perfect comment! just the right touch from Billy to take this track over the top!!!
This in my opinion is the best song George ever did
He had some wonderful songs ❤
The people who knew and loved George, playing their hearts out to honor him. Technically a pure masterclass in live performance, but emotionally showing how much they all had received from George, and were trying to give it back the very best that they could. The whole concert is a gem, but this is the summit of the entire thing
I do agree 🙏
@alanparsonsfan ~ completely! It is never truer than RIGHT NOW!
That's why your comment should be kept on top 😉🙂😉
Precise
Poignant
I watch this Concert often. It’s my church.
Anyone who’s ever seen this concert- no matter in what format- can never say they haven’t witnessed a Miracle.
If this song doesn't make you cry, then you have no heart. The Beatles were family when they were young, then they had to go their separate ways, but they still carried that love with them, even through the bad times. When George's chips were down and he was fighting cancer it was Paul who got him a very private house in Los Angeles so George could be near his cancer treatments at UCLA. It was the house George passed away in. Paul was first in visiting George by his bedside, then Ringo came and sat beside George at his bedside, and if John Lennon were still alive he would have been there too. George returned to his family for love and comfort at the end.
Well said
♥️
Tears are silent images of pain
🥲
Yes, he called up his old friends from the worldwide familiy of Hare Krishna devotees, Syamasundara and Mukunda Goswami and together they all chanted the maha-mantra Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare, Hare Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare as George left his gross material body behind and went back home, back to Godhead. His ashes were later scattered in the sacred rivers of India.
This is honestly the most beautiful concert in the history of all music, all these great musicians coming together to play music from a man that is so under appreciated, just to show that they love him and that we should love him too not just for his music but for all the hearts he’s touched on that stage!!
That Guy Donny What a soulful beautiful touching comment!!!!
Could not have said it better
For a while George was under appreciated, he is getting the recognition he is getting now but for a good while he was very under appreciated and outshined by Lennon-McCartney by critics
Yes but you said " by a man that IS so under appreciated " not WAS.
Somebody is back pedalling furiously.
And " outshined ", seriously??
I'd quit while you are behind mate.
What a ridiculous remark saying that George was underappreciated... For God's Sake. !!!
Eric Clapton is like an oak tree. Always solid, flawless and charismatic.
sobbing...
Clapton can get his guitar to give birth.
Such beautiful, poignant lyrics. George Harrison was criminally underrated.
Yes George was absolutely Brilliant
He wasn't/isn't underrated, we're here, not sure what you mean or expect?
Only by John and Paul. The rest of us know.
@@DeOmnibusDubitandum76 more paul than join. john would give george so much freedom and input on his songs, paul not so much
George...the BEST beatle...ever
If that Hammond B3 solo doesn't tear you in half, you ought not claim to be a fan of music. Billy, thank you for that one. "It lifts me up when I'm feelin' down." I play that for people, and their jaws hit the floor.
I've said it SO many times in these comments. Billy took em all to Church. Best Hammond Organ Solo jam of all time (at the very least, one of the greatest ever).✌
Glenn Watson: I did not know that. Amazing, and thank you!
am a keyboard player and that solo..... his timing, how and when he slides notes is OUT of this world. Honestly I have NEVER seen a better solo..... Its the greatest solo ever on a B3.... the B3 actually sings.... sings like a person
I get more emotional now after watching Get Back
Hammond B3 at 3:15 - nothing more to say - still brings me to tears, even after 100th time I’ve heard it.
Who else gets chills at the "Hey Jude" part?
Cody Zynda how many upvotes can I give that question?😂😂
One would be too many!
Chills Galore!
Always just blows me away!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@randomuser964 Isn't it a Pity was written by George in 1966, two years before Paul wrote Hey Jude.
I think this concert was the best in history! It will not, and now cannot ever happen again. Never forget to tell people you love them, for life is so short......
Thanks Hitch
I agree with you, Mr. Hitchens. This concert plays a huge role in my life. At this point, after listening to these performances for years now, I can declare this concert as the greatest ever I've ever seen.
*Thank you, all those heroes!*
The reason why Eric Clapton is one of the greatest, if not the greatest guitarist of all-time, is seen here. The way he played the solo after Billy Preston's solid vocal, and the way the sound just gives you a jolt/chills down your spine, that's what music is all about. It's about giving you a good feeling.
Who was playing the slide solo?
Marc Mann...he worked with George when he was hired by Jeff Lynne to work on the Free as a Bird sessions. He helped work on restoring the cassette tapes that John Lennon had recorded.
Damn right
Eric is good at best. I love his music but hes nowhere near the best guitarist out there. Not even close.
Leman Russ_Primarchshonor lol then why have multiple of the "greats" stated that Eric is one of the best guitarists in the world
Credit to the sound engineer(s) for the clarity in the mix.
Luckily Phil Spector didn’t touch this one
@@jimhunter6795 different times different sounds
@@jimhunter6795 he would've shot it 🙄
When i fell like "man, i need to cry" i always come here.
I feel you, my bruh!
Me too
Me to. So much feeling in this performance
truth....
Same
С огромной к Вам благодарностью, за доставленное удовольствие. Произведения Джорджа Харрисона будут звучать века, для того он и оставил свой след в истории. А его друзья продолжают сей путь.❤
Perfect version of "isnt it a pity', George must be proud of it.
During the recording of the last album...George Harrison retired...this song was played in the studio...and John, Paul and Ringo...deeply moved...decided to look for him to bring him back...
Just blown away how much ease and dangerous playing Billy Preston did here. And he sang with George love in his heart. And Clapton solo is astounding. He was showing his deep friendship to the man he loved by playing his heart out. This is a must watch concert in your lifetime
This song carries with it a special tone when you realise it was written about the hurt which the Beatles caused to each other with their parting
Billy Preston is so missed. An unbelievable talent.
I started crying when I realized they were singing Hey Jude over the chord progression. I can't believe after all these years I never noticed the similarities.
The 'Hey Jude' nah nahs were on the original recording of this song, right at the end. People speculate that George meant this song to be about the breakup of the Beatles.
Billy Made The best Performance with Isnt It a pity and my sweet Lord
John, Paul, George, Ringo and Billy together again. Congrats to Billy Preston for being inducted into the Rock and Roll Half of Fame on 10/30/21
George Harrison said, "Dhani looks more like George Harrison than I do."
Preston and Clapton were ****ing amazing in this
Billy died a few years later .....
It still feels like he's with us.....
that "na na na" part gets me all the time ❤
Billy Preston is brilliant in this, George would be proud.
Best version of the whole show.
"Something" takes the second position.
thebeatlesenchile true
The 3th best Performance was My Sweet Lord
“How we take each other's love”, a little ironic Eric singing this part
You know how you make a legendary song immortal?
George Harrison wrote it
Billy Preston sang it
..and we all got to hear it.
Clapton played it+
Such a beautiful tribute to such a beautiful man..body & soul.His family & friends love & miss. But so do his fans world wide. 💙🙏✨️ Miss you George, if anyone has life after this life,you do ✨️💜
Great Song from George's extraordinary solo career,the album "all things must pass" still Is a music master piece...unforgettable Harrison❤
@@prathameshbhamburewell, all these years later I love you for loving this song. 😊
@@bold810 A truckload of love right back at you, sir!❤️
Billy Preston the 5th. Beatle. R.I.P.
No. He wasn't the fifth Beatle.
I'm kind of with you....in terms of minutes played with the Beatles (during 1969) he probably does nudge out George Martin (In My Life and a few others and not counting orchestral scores).
You don't know how right you are
8th or 9th
it was bryan epstein
Anyone is doesn't love George Harrison is insame.
God bless Billy Preston. Thank you to his momma for sharing him with us all. ☝️ 🙏
Best song in the concert, billy Preston and Eric were sublime, I’ve got the box set and it’s a prized possession, probably the best concert ever, and George had such a fantastic body of work, dare I say the most talented of all the Beatles in a most unassuming way.
Isn't it a pity (George Harrison)
Isn't it a pity
Now, isn't it a shame
How we break each other's hearts
And cause each other pain
How we take each other's love
Without thinking anymore
Forgetting to give back
Isn't it a pity
Some things take so long
But how do I explain
When not too many people
Can see we're all the same
And because of all their tears
Their eyes can't hope to see
The beauty that surrounds them
Isn't it a pity
Isn't it a pity
Isn't is a shame
How we break each other's hearts
And cause each other pain
How we take each other's love
Without thinking anymore
Forgetting to give back
Isn't it a pity
Forgetting to give back
Isn't it a pity
Forgetting to give back
Now, isn't it a pity
What a pity
What a pity, pity, pity
What a pity
What a pity, pity, pity
Михаил Сергопольцев Thank you for the lyrics. What a great performance for his 75th birthday.
Thanks for the lyrics 😊🙏
I still miss Billy Preston a lot!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
This makes me cry. Thank God I’m alive to watch and feel this music. Rip George.
Billy sings with heart felt believe. George knows how's people felt. ❤️
I love the way Billy Preston plays the keys at 3:13 His faces are so great. You can tell he absolutely loves playing the keys there. And he gets lost in the good vibes. Like a carefree child having fun.
He looks so happy and free!
You go, Billy Preston! Such soul is very appropriately for the core of this song's deep meaning.
You do justice to George Harrison's song, Isn't It A Pity.
WOW, Billy!
it's touching how many people love the eternal GEORGE HARRISON.....we all missed you too early....ciao!!!!!
As long as I am living, I will listen to this version.. this and “my sweet lord” and “horse to water” from this concert. They fill my heart. Billy `Preston will,live on forever in my house ..and so will the very amazing Sam Brown! They both give me reason to sing and feel only good things.
Concert impossible to compare with anything!!! Magnificent Billy Preston and Eric Clapton!!!!!
Ray Cooper playing tambourine at 5:13 is rockin', and I love him!
This performance was absolutely phenomenal
My uncle passed away this morning. He LOVED The Beatles and Eric Clapton among others. He was in a band himself waaaay back in the day, called "Milkshake" haha He was an amazing man. He built the first TV my dads family ever had, he actually built it from scratch. He loved all music, but he was at home on a guitar; He actually managed to buy a telecaster of Eric Claptons a few years back that I was allowed to play. First and Foremost his love for music is what comes to mind when I remember him, so I'm here now (unfortunately thousands of Km's from family) having my own concert for him.
now you're in heaven , on what you would have been 77, that you are at peace . happy birthday GEORGE. RIP
George was a wonderful sun. A British sun. A sun hidden among the enormous clouds... But his rays illuminated millions of sensitive souls to its wonderful music. Thanks for being born, George. Kiss to the heaven from Argentina.
I am obsessed with Billy Preston now after watching GET BACK
One of the best live performances I have ever, EVER seen, by anyone. Breathtaking!
Masters on stage...
20 years ago we lost George, so sad. One of the best!
Chills. Literal chills when Clapton started his solo.
In my heart George is still alive and a love.
Same for many. Great people never die.
It's all brilliant but the back-up singers, both women and men during the 2nd half, always make my day. All the complexity, with Billy and Eric allowed to surf over the top, is wonderful.
I was one year old when All Things Must Pass came out. I only truly came to appreciate George's genius after he was gone. It's a great pity that I never saw him live in concert.
It's absolutly the same for me too!!!!!!
That album was the GOAT
Best live performance of all time in my humble opinion.
Even the moments of silence in this concert are beautiful. All these people are singing and playing their hearts out for George, he was indeed a very loved and cherished man.
What a heart Billy Preston...
Outstanding, thank you Billy thank you George, your souls are blessed .
Billy Preston was the keyboard master and played like his soul was on fire
I love the look that Andy gives Billy as he finishes his solo
This song takes me to The Throne if Grace.
I get so happy when I see Billy Preston smiling and delivering all this cool vibe, but at the same time it makes me sad to know that Billy had to struggle with depression almost his entire life because of his sexuality. Love Billy Preston!
He also died of AIDS
Oh my dear dear God! This is incredibly outstanding! This made my soul go visit Mars, pick a bottle of beer and back. Billy’s vocals and unreal keys and do not hold back in proclaiming Eric as one of the greatest of all times!
what a beautiful human being was George 💕🕉♾
Man I can feel the spirit during this song. They’ve all got it. It’s as close as we can get these days to having George there. Isn’t it a pity? And not only that George is gone but the message of the song.
Fantásticos 💖💖💖💖
this performance makes me want to be alive to hear all of it once again.
Dani, there are times when you're looking aside that you look so much like your father.
Love You George
❤
Happy birthday George Harrison. Thank you for all the great music.
This is the reason I learned to play guitar.
God Bless George Harrison.
He did.
Even when he's not sneezing.
Happy belated 77th Birthday George, September 10, 2020 ...memories go along ways when you have grown up with the Beatles music in the 1960s always appreciate their music that is one of a kind.
Awesome Sauce from Billy Preston....
I could listen to this over and over and it never gets old. What a great version of a great song.
Billy Preston is the coolest.
This is the most amazing version of this song I've ever heard. Epic.
Billy Preston took it to another level God Bless George and Billy just get goose bumps every time . Thanks
Eric, Dhani,Jeff,Billy
Loverly ☮️💟☮️💟☮️💟☮️💟
So relevant in today's world, love to all that honored George Dhani you did great.
The whole concert, beautiful !
Man - I would go to this House of Worship anytime!! This song, the Concert for George... I never tire of watching & listening!! And what truer words.... Isn't It A Pity....
God bless Billy Preston and George
Very few moments in music history come close to touching this.
By far, a Stage packed with Legends, paying and playing homage to an incredibly dear friend, and beautiful human being. There's not one single time that I can make it thru this song without having tears streaming down my face. The sheer beauty, the Love for one man's musical and personal contributions to the world... It's just unreal. This could very well be one of the greatest concerts ever played and recorded. We are all SO lucky to be able to have had it captured for us.
I'm so glad to have been born to grow up with this music. It's just beautiful man ✌️
Love George, The Beatles, The album All Things Must Pass, and this song .....
The best concert in history, it has everything, top-notch musicians, feeling and love for what they are doing, a super connected audience.
What a beautiful tribute not for a musician (tremendously talented and sadly looked down on by Lennon / McCartney) but for a friend, a brother, a dad.
We miss you George, we miss you Billy.
Having listened to this version countless times, it never fails to completely blow me away.
One of my favorite songs ever, what a great live version!
George would be very pleased for such a performance of his song from his friends!!! Many bravos to Eric & Billy!!!
Rest in peace George, you were one of the greatest gifts to this world.
Happy Birthday George, You've touched so many hearts. You had a nice, kind soul and that's rare these days. You will forever live on in my heart, Happy Birthday Georgie, we all love you very much.
Wonderful George🥰
Most of the musician in the stage has played with Harrison in the past. The best rendition of this song
Love the joy Billy Preston brings to the Hammond
"isn't it a pity when not too many people can see we're all the same ?" HUMANS
Once again Billy brings the audience to church. This performance is so spiritual! Magnificent, Spectacular. Truly The BEST!
Best Hammond solo jam of all time
This version always gives me the happy tears man!!!
George...a musician's musician. These guys are playin their hearts out & Billy on another level.