I have a 3 cd collection called Bob Dylan 1970. I don't know if you have it or not, but it's got about 12 tracks with George playing electric guitar and Dylan singing. It's mostly outtakes from Dylan's albums New Morning and Self Portrait. Just thought I would let you know in case you hadn't heard it or would be interested in it. Take Care.
I’m amazed not to’ve heard this before. It’s one of my favourite Bob Dyfan songs. I’m relieved that he sings ‘…. The sun cut flat UNCOVERING the crossroads I’m standing at . It’s sometimes written or sung wrong .
Same here - one of my all time faces but never realised George played it! But I always thought it was I'M COVERING - is that the error or is that me being deaf 😅 uncovering makes complete sense though, thanks!
Listen to George doing an acoustic demo of Dylan's unreleased song from 1970 called I Don't Want To Do It. I think it was going to be included on George's All Things Must Pass album, but he went for If Not For You. There's an electric version that George recorded in 1986 but wasn't released until 2009 on George's Compilation Let It Roll: Songs of George Harrison. The acoustic demo is much better in my opinion.
when I was a child, I couldn't make up my mind which beatles was singing b/c they sound so much alike. at first, I thought this was paul.. Harrison's voice so soft here, very pretty guitar work!
I also used to confuse them, their voices go so well together and especially they always harmonize as background vocals so it can be hard But it’s like anything the more you learn the sharper the distinctions become
Wow, hadn’t known he did this song. The Jeff Buckley version has been a frequent play since my breakup a couple months ago. Even though the song makes me sad, there’s something comforting knowing that even legends like Dylan and Harrison experienced the same feelings of loss, grief, and heartache as me.
I heard the Jeff Buckley version for the first time this morning, so now I’m searching for other covers lol… but the JB one is sooooo good, his voice fits the song perfectly and I love how his guitar is less folky.
The Jeff Buckley version is absolutely amazing. There's a version that Bob Dylan does that is from The Bootleg Series Volumes 1-3 Rare and Unreleased, Studio Outtake 1964. This one is the best Dylan version in my opinion.
Not just that, but his guitar playing improved massively as well. He was just an alright player in the beginnings but if you listen to this or any of his material from the 70's he sounded so good on the guitar
George sings this so sweet and great guitar. Im annoyed TH-cam have banned the clip with George playing and Lennon looks on like as if beautiful George
@@Lmclean89 it's from the get back documentary but it was only 30 seconds long. Disney copyright strikes those videos a lot because they've stolen the content from Disney +
@@Lmclean89 sorry! I meant to reply to the person above haha. Yes, it was. A lot of the doc was as they had to shorten it and make it work together. Hopefully they'll release the rest of it at some point in the future.
This is my favorite Dylan song, and have always loved the Jeff Buckley cover. First time hearing this. Of course, it is awesome. It is The Beatles, lol.
I always loved the Joan Baez version of this song, released in her 1965' album "Farewell, Angelina". But George brought it to a whole different level, full of sensibility and kindness. Absolutely unique.
when he sings “Maybe its the weather or it’s something out there / mama you’re just on my mind” at 0:25 his voice is so stunning to me. I loved seeing Lennon watching him play this in Get Back, you could tell he thought it was beautiful.
George should have done a cover for his any solo album...this is so refreshing to listen to...his voice was just smooth like butter (no pun intended)❤️❤️❤️
Great track. It's good to hear George singing Dylan. I love his Acoustic demo of I Don't Want To Do It which Dylan wrote in 1970 and George made a demo if it, but it wasn't released until 2009 in an electric version on the compilation Songs of George Harrison. I prefer the Acoustic version.
The lyrics he sings here are not the same as the original lyrics that you can find on the interwebs, so here they are, to the best of my ability to transcribe (suggestions/corrections welcome): Perhaps it's the color of the sun-cut flat uncovering The crossroads I'm standing on Or maybe it's the weather or somethin' like that Mama you're just on my mind I am not askin' you to say words like yes or no, Please understand me I'm not callin' for you to go I'm just thinking to myself, pretending not that I don't know Mama you're just on my mind When you wake up in the morning, Baby, look inside your mirror I'll be with you I'm not calling for you to go Maybe it's the weather or something like that Mama you're just on my mind Mama you're just on my mind
Perhaps it is the color of the sun cut flat And covering the crossroads I'm standing at Or maybe it's the weather or something like that But mama, you been on my mind
For people who wonder if George can play guitar, he is playing this perfectly and beautifully. I wonder if John and Paul were transported 10 years prior when they were all huddled on the top of a double decker bus at midnight hearing George play Raunchy perfectly to audition for lead guitar in (at that time) The Quarrymen. I know I was.
Beautiful. And sad. I think Pattie had just left him a few days prior to this. Actually, I think the song spoke directly to George about his break up. I am not askin' you to say words like "yes" or "no," Please understand me, I got no place for you t' go. I'm just thinking to myself, pretendin' not that I don't know Thank you for posting it!
This is very pretty. But it seems she had reason. The role of saintly, enlightened soul he created for himself may have been just a myth really, or at best something he was no doubt sincerely working towards. He so often comes across as bitter, self-absorbed and just plain grouchy. Sad, considering his talent and opportunities. A little prozac might have helped, who knows.
@@jalesait7836 I searched it up but I don't actually undestand. There are some 1-2 hour long audio-videos on youtube as well. How I can find these 90 hours of recording? Is it wandering on the internet or is it packed like in one recording/file ?
@@watchfriend6906 I saw the bootleg CD-box set of the complete Get Back sessions for sale in a record shop in south florida about 20-years ago or before so it's been around for a while. You might find it on E-Bay. There were at least a dozens disc's in this set or maybe more. I remember it cost several hundred dollars which was probably why I did not buy it.
@@watchfriend6906 I seem to recall I downloaded the whole thing via Torrent files... it was some ten years ago, but it should still be around. Here's a description of the set, but I warn you it is not an easy listening experience: www.guitars101.com/threads/the-beatles-1969-complete-a-b-road-sessons-83-cds.127428/
Maybe it's the color of the sun cut flat An' coverin' the crossroads I'm standing at Or maybe it's the weather or something like that But mama, you are just on my mind. I am not askin' you to say words like "yes" or "no," Please understand me, I got no place for you t' go. I'm just thinking to myself, pretendin' not that I don't know, Mama, you been on my mind. I'm just thinking to myself, pretendin' not that I don't know, Mama, you been on my mind. When you wake up in the mornin', baby, look inside your mirror. You know I won't be next to you got no place for you t' go. maybe it's the weather or something like that But mama, you are just on my mind. But mama, you are just on my mind.
Ah, I was looking for this but I didn't scroll down this far so I ended up transcribing it myself. I think I heard some of the words differently though - "uncovering" "I am not calling for you to go" "I'll be with you" thoughts?
@@ThinWhiteAxe yeah you're right, some words are different Even "Mama, you just on my mind" sometimes he says, I can't remember where i found this but I think it was just a reminder for me to learn this beatiful song and I needed the words of the original one
Check out a very young Judy Collins singing "Daddy You've Been on My Mind" to Pete Seeger (in B/W) on TH-cam. Beautiful voice, beautiful guitar-playing, Just another great Dylan song.
Absolutely his "if not for you" is better than dylon too.. george voice really had the acoustic indie feel. He would have paired perfectly with Paul Simon. His acoustic demos are beautiful
@@jalesait7836Blackbird is officially released under the artist name "The Beatles". This recording on the other hand is not, which is why crediting it to "George Harrison" makes more sense.
His voice is so beautiful
Dylan’s haunting lyrics + George’s voice and acoustic - pure perfection ❤
Dylans melody too, but George plays it better
Such a pretty tune rip George what a beautiful soul
This should have been on a Beatles album - superb!!
It's on a Beatles bootleg album - Sweet Apple Trax. It's so amazing.
Oh my, he sings so effortless beautifully.
I always feel like he sang with such sincerity. Just beautiful.
‘Uncovering’ is correct and is an exquisite choice
Feel like I’ve just discovered a new Beatles song, this is amazing!
I wished George and Bob did an album of just two acoustic guitars. George playing solos.
I have a 3 cd collection called Bob Dylan 1970. I don't know if you have it or not, but it's got about 12 tracks with George playing electric guitar and Dylan singing. It's mostly outtakes from Dylan's albums New Morning and Self Portrait. Just thought I would let you know in case you hadn't heard it or would be interested in it. Take Care.
@@kevanbrown7620 Thank for the info.
@@charlesdiggett7517 No problem. I just seen your post. I believe music is for sharing. Take Care Charles. 👍
Listen to the song working for a guru it has a george solo with dylan singing..tho not acoustic guitar
Thank you for this info. A new rabbit hole emerges.@@kevanbrown7620
Favorite part of the documentary
I’m amazed not to’ve heard this before. It’s one of my favourite Bob Dyfan songs. I’m relieved that he sings ‘…. The sun cut flat UNCOVERING the crossroads I’m standing at . It’s sometimes written or sung wrong .
Same here - one of my all time faces but never realised George played it! But I always thought it was I'M COVERING - is that the error or is that me being deaf 😅 uncovering makes complete sense though, thanks!
he did a whole cover of it
Listen to George doing an acoustic demo of Dylan's unreleased song from 1970 called I Don't Want To Do It. I think it was going to be included on George's All Things Must Pass album, but he went for If Not For You.
There's an electric version that George recorded in 1986 but wasn't released until 2009 on George's Compilation Let It Roll: Songs of George Harrison. The acoustic demo is much better in my opinion.
Was always there but low in volume. Peter Jackson's technology has lifted it out above the background noise
There's a longer version available on bootleg. What you hear here omits the first minute or so.
Beautiful version of Bob's song!!!
when I was a child, I couldn't make up my mind which beatles was singing b/c they sound so much alike. at first, I thought this was paul.. Harrison's voice so soft here, very pretty guitar work!
To me each Beatles voice is so distinctive I don’t understand how they can even be confused
I also used to confuse them, their voices go so well together and especially they always harmonize as background vocals so it can be hard
But it’s like anything the more you learn the sharper the distinctions become
This is beyond spectacular. It's literally taking Bob's tune and making it something I'll never unhear forever
Voice beautiful, music beautiful, guitar beautiful....this man is incredible.
Wow, hadn’t known he did this song. The Jeff Buckley version has been a frequent play since my breakup a couple months ago. Even though the song makes me sad, there’s something comforting knowing that even legends like Dylan and Harrison experienced the same feelings of loss, grief, and heartache as me.
I heard the Jeff Buckley version for the first time this morning, so now I’m searching for other covers lol… but the JB one is sooooo good, his voice fits the song perfectly and I love how his guitar is less folky.
Hey man. Hope it feels a bit better now. This is your sign your next partner is out there somewhere.
@@salmon7sevenBuckley's playing it straight folk to me. I think it's just because it's electric instead of acoustic.
The Jeff Buckley version is absolutely amazing. There's a version that Bob Dylan does that is from The Bootleg Series Volumes 1-3 Rare and Unreleased, Studio Outtake 1964. This one is the best Dylan version in my opinion.
Two brilliant covers ❤
It’s unbelievable how he went from an above average singer to this in just 6 years
IKR? Some crazy vocal improvement. I bet he took lessons.
Please listen Do You Want A Secret, he can sing
Not just that, but his guitar playing improved massively as well. He was just an alright player in the beginnings but if you listen to this or any of his material from the 70's he sounded so good on the guitar
@@arthurvandelay.he was always an amazing guitar player since the Hamburg days
@@Harigeorgeson That's just not true
George sings this so sweet and great guitar. Im annoyed TH-cam have banned the clip with George playing and Lennon looks on like as if beautiful George
i have the clip th-cam.com/video/HL3-cPbTqFY/w-d-xo.html
fairly sure that scene is digitally manipulated.
@@Lmclean89 it's from the get back documentary but it was only 30 seconds long. Disney copyright strikes those videos a lot because they've stolen the content from Disney +
@@pipsta I know that but Peter Jackson digitally manipulated some scenes and that was likely one of them.
@@Lmclean89 sorry! I meant to reply to the person above haha. Yes, it was. A lot of the doc was as they had to shorten it and make it work together. Hopefully they'll release the rest of it at some point in the future.
This is my favorite Dylan song, and have always loved the Jeff Buckley cover. First time hearing this. Of course, it is awesome. It is The Beatles, lol.
check out George's full demo on his early takes album.
Same❤️❤️❤️
Wonderful,lost. The music will never die.
Rock and roll, George! Wherever you are, brother.
I always loved the Joan Baez version of this song, released in her 1965' album "Farewell, Angelina". But George brought it to a whole different level, full of sensibility and kindness. Absolutely unique.
I threw it all away is another from this session that resonates
Thank you so much for uploading this version!
Beautiful.
when he sings “Maybe its the weather or it’s something out there / mama you’re just on my mind” at 0:25 his voice is so stunning to me.
I loved seeing Lennon watching him play this in Get Back, you could tell he thought it was beautiful.
I've never heard anything quite like that part, it's special
Rest in peace George
George should have done a cover for his any solo album...this is so refreshing to listen to...his voice was just smooth like butter (no pun intended)❤️❤️❤️
have you heard his cover? he did an official cover or a “demo”
There has to be a "pun" for you to say
"No Pun intended" .....
what is it?
@@skelter1153 The first line from BTS song Butter is "Smooth like butter"...
@@marjanp4784 still not a pun
The Beatles were so immensely talented and practiced that George could effortlessly give us one of the most beautiful renditions of this song.
George is my favorite Beatle
Great track. It's good to hear George singing Dylan. I love his Acoustic demo of I Don't Want To Do It which Dylan wrote in 1970 and George made a demo if it, but it wasn't released until 2009 in an electric version on the compilation Songs of George Harrison. I prefer the Acoustic version.
Folky George
The lyrics he sings here are not the same as the original lyrics that you can find on the interwebs, so here they are, to the best of my ability to transcribe (suggestions/corrections welcome):
Perhaps it's the color of the sun-cut flat uncovering
The crossroads I'm standing on
Or maybe it's the weather or somethin' like that
Mama you're just on my mind
I am not askin' you to say words like yes or no,
Please understand me
I'm not callin' for you to go
I'm just thinking to myself, pretending not that I don't know
Mama you're just on my mind
When you wake up in the morning,
Baby, look inside your mirror
I'll be with you
I'm not calling for you to go
Maybe it's the weather or something like that
Mama you're just on my mind
Mama you're just on my mind
Perhaps it is the color of the sun cut flat
And covering the crossroads I'm standing at
Or maybe it's the weather or something like that
But mama, you been on my mind
For people who wonder if George can play guitar, he is playing this perfectly and beautifully. I wonder if John and Paul were transported 10 years prior when they were all huddled on the top of a double decker bus at midnight hearing George play Raunchy perfectly to audition for lead guitar in (at that time) The Quarrymen. I know I was.
Beautiful. And sad. I think Pattie had just left him a few days prior to this. Actually, I think the song spoke directly to George about his break up.
I am not askin' you to say words like "yes" or "no,"
Please understand me, I got no place for you t' go.
I'm just thinking to myself, pretendin' not that I don't know
Thank you for posting it!
He was such a beautiful person - incredibly cerebral..
Someone left me months ago and it hurts still like crazy. This song both expresses the hurt and sings the beauty of missing that person perfectly.
This is very pretty. But it seems she had reason. The role of saintly, enlightened soul he created for himself may have been just a myth really, or at best something he was no doubt sincerely working towards. He so often comes across as bitter, self-absorbed and just plain grouchy. Sad, considering his talent and opportunities. A little prozac might have helped, who knows.
thank you
best version of the song there is
Absolutely.
Great ❤
Where/how did you find the full version of this song? One of the highlights of the documentary so far!
It's been available for decades on bootlegs... my source is A/B Road, more than 90 hours of recordings (only for the die hard fans though)
I really hope that they release these songs again. Remastered with the AI tech that PJ used for the rest of the documentary.
@@jalesait7836 I searched it up but I don't actually undestand. There are some 1-2 hour long audio-videos on youtube as well. How I can find these 90 hours of recording? Is it wandering on the internet or is it packed like in one recording/file ?
@@watchfriend6906 I saw the bootleg CD-box set of the complete Get Back sessions for sale in a record shop in south florida about 20-years ago or before so it's been around for a while. You might find it on E-Bay. There were at least a dozens disc's in this set or maybe more. I remember it cost several hundred dollars which was probably why I did not buy it.
@@watchfriend6906 I seem to recall I downloaded the whole thing via Torrent files... it was some ten years ago, but it should still be around. Here's a description of the set, but I warn you it is not an easy listening experience: www.guitars101.com/threads/the-beatles-1969-complete-a-b-road-sessons-83-cds.127428/
If you think George is good, try this yourself, and then you'll be certain.
THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN ON THE ALBUM.
this guy should start a band
Why did they not release this with the Let it Be Super Deluxe?
happy birthday geo
Check out the version on the album “George Harrison Early Takes”. Amazing
Sing it George!
❤
Très belle interprétation d’une création de Bob Dylan
Maybe it's the color of the sun cut flat
An' coverin' the crossroads I'm standing at
Or maybe it's the weather or something like that
But mama, you are just on my mind.
I am not askin' you to say words like "yes" or "no,"
Please understand me, I got no place for you t' go.
I'm just thinking to myself, pretendin' not that I don't know,
Mama, you been on my mind.
I'm just thinking to myself, pretendin' not that I don't know,
Mama, you been on my mind.
When you wake up in the mornin', baby, look inside your mirror.
You know I won't be next to you
got no place for you t' go.
maybe it's the weather or something like that
But mama, you are just on my mind.
But mama, you are just on my mind.
Ah, I was looking for this but I didn't scroll down this far so I ended up transcribing it myself. I think I heard some of the words differently though -
"uncovering"
"I am not calling for you to go"
"I'll be with you"
thoughts?
@@ThinWhiteAxe yeah you're right, some words are different
Even "Mama, you just on my mind" sometimes he says, I can't remember where i found this but I think it was just a reminder for me to learn this beatiful song and I needed the words of the original one
YEA I THINK ROD STEWART SINGS EXTRA WORDS his version is worth checking out @@ThinWhiteAxe
Thank you!
Where did you get this audio?
It's from the A/B Road bootleg, 90 plus hours of audio from these sessions. This version is edited and remixed by me, not the original audio though.
Check out a very young Judy Collins singing "Daddy You've Been on My Mind" to Pete Seeger (in B/W) on TH-cam. Beautiful voice, beautiful guitar-playing, Just another great Dylan song.
There's a great version by Rod Stewart that's worth checking out...
🤯
True Sun Wilbury
Would’ve preferred that to “Maggie Mae” or “Dig It” on the original release…
Would have been a perfect White Album song for George.
Sounds like Donovan
Dylan is all the Beatles wanted be at that time
Sounds like something Elliott Smith would do
Better than Dylan
Give over
Absolutely
Absolutely his "if not for you" is better than dylon too.. george voice really had the acoustic indie feel. He would have paired perfectly with Paul Simon. His acoustic demos are beautiful
Absolutely. At least George coould sing, unlike Dylan
But not better than Buckley
Sounds like plain white T's Hey there Delilah.
This is George Harrison not the Beatles
Yes. Just as much as Blckbird is Paul McCartney and not the Beatles.
@@jalesait7836Blackbird is officially released under the artist name "The Beatles". This recording on the other hand is not, which is why crediting it to "George Harrison" makes more sense.
@@Gabe7Galliterally doesn't matter and nobody cares
George better,. ❤❤❤
Shouldn't this be called George Harrison? No hint of any other of the Beatles here.
It's not George Harrison. You can hear the audience right at the end where it cuts off. It's some guy playing at a coffee shop.
You're wrong my friend.
You sure? If you have the evidence to back that it be great if you shared it.
10 times better than Dylan
how to play guitar and sing, a lesson from one of the best ever, George Harrison
Can’t stand bob Dylan songs till other people cover them , Hendrix , Clapton and mr Harrison amazing
Dylan’s original is great and not much different than this.