My favourite bit is when George and Ringo are playing and the guy in the Walrus gear was meant to be Paul, but he couldn’t make it. Neil Aspinall then walks past holding John Lennon’s Imagine album (back cover) to represent the four fabs being ‘together’. Nice touch.
The very end of that video, I was 4 when it came out so, I did not understand what I was watching, but those four men, in white tuxedos, dancing to the beat of All Those Years Ago, it took me until 2007 to find out the real song those white tuxes go to: YourMother Should Know. Nah, those 4 dudes are dancing to All Those Years Ago
@@lauraallen55 That was a cover not written by George. Harrison’s “Got My Mind Set on You” was written by Rudy Clark and recorded and released by singer James Ray as “I’ve Got My Mind Set on You” in 1962.
George said he wanted to make When We Was Fab about the best parts of being in The Beatles. He also said he started recording before he had all the lyrics, and it felt strange because he had never done that before, but Jeff Lynne makes it up as he goes, so it worked. "He even used sounds from that time; the cellos, the backward bits, and the stars. “It was like a whole collection of impressions, a montage of that period,” George said.""
@@Cosmo-Kramer Ray and George were good friends. Ray played on his studio albums Somewhere In England, Gone Troppo (both of which he also co-produced), George Harrison, Cloud Nine (where this track is from), Brainwashed and the 2001 reissue of All Things Must Pass. He also was part of his touring line-up (see the 1992 album Live In Japan), played on both Traveling Wilburys albums, did film production work for George's company HandMade Films and worked with George on few other artists' albums. And lastly, he was part of the line-up at George's memorial concert in 2001.
This 69-year old man was hoping you would react to this song at some point. I really liked a lot of what George did both with The Beatles and after. But I LOVED this song because almost 20 years later George was looking back on those times in a positive way (so much of what everybody heard was the internal strife that ultimately resulted in the dissolution of arguably the greatest, most impactful rock band of all time). And Jeff Lynne ... well, you can hear his footprint throughout - quite ELO-ish in sound and effect (not dissimilar to "Now And Then"). Thank you for enjoying this with us.
@@thomastimlin1724 No question he and SO many others were inspired by them (he actually met and watched them in Ab.Rd.Studios for abt 10 mins before he even finished his 1st ELO album) - hence my "... most impactful band ..." part of my comment. All I was pointing out is that ELO had a particular sound they developed that it's very recognizable, and I felt him producing this song and "Now And Then" lent a certain amount of that same kind of sound. And I'm not saying that's a bad thing (unlike how I feel about Phil Spector and his Wall Of Sound, which I feel is one of the best examples of over-priducing) - I like Jeff Lynne & what he has done over the years - really like him... But I LOVE The Beatles! And I imagine I'll go to my grave believing they were the greatest ever.
The walrus playing lefthanded bass was intended to be Paul. George Put it out that is was Paul but he was shy about showing his face. Actually Paul has stated he wasn't available that day and suggested letting anyone hold the bass with a walrus mask on and just telling people it was McCartney. And so they did.
GREAT GREAT GREAT choice. So many references to everything FAB. I believe the "pullover you sent to me" was a thank you to Paul who sent him one for Christmas. People forget that with the squabbles they were friends. Right before he died, Paul spent several hours just sitting with George holding his hand.
Are you sure it was Paul? John sent one to him when they were estranged according to a letter from John. You really got a hold on me was the only song that john and george sang lead together.
Paul’s tribute Here Today” to John is so moving. Paul often breaks down while performing it live (several videos on TH-cam of this happening). Here’s what may be the official video - th-cam.com/video/6-_ZVBsY5YU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=BKmZuQaFJv8VA_8D
Love the cameos from Jeff Lynn (ELO) on violin and Ray Cooper at the other end of the violin, Elton John--walks through to put money in the hat--and Ringo all the way through. Also, the Walrus is supposed to be Paul on bass ("and here's another clue for you all..the Walrus was Paul"--from Glass Onion on White Album).
The Beatles created a lot, but they also reached back. And old vaudville schtick was something they stuck into their creative pot, and stirred. In a scene from "HELP", George stops to observe Ringo cooking a large pot of soup. Suddenly, Ringo starts pulling all sorts of objects out of the the pot. A pair of glasses, a watch, etc. While George observes, Ringo pulls a ticket out of the pot. Without missing a beat, and in his dryest Cockney, George says, "Must be a season ticket."
For a Beatles fan who grew up with them in real time as a totally involved fan. (I was 13 in 1963 and they inspired me to be a professional drummer for decades) there was a lot of symbolism. Ex: The Apple he took a bite out of. The handcuffs imprisoning him to the guitar and the hand that unlocked them and him musically. The true wonder of the Beatles is how these four geniuses in their own way could hold the music together, sometimes painfully, to create what they did. There were other great groups but none as complete creatively. I am forever grateful for their music and the creative involvement with my life. They showed me my potential and inspired me to pursue it. They helped me live a fruitful life.
‘Cloud Nine’ was George’s comeback album after five years and it’s probably his second best album after ‘All Things Must Pass’. So many great songs are on it, including this, ‘This is Love’, ‘Got My Mind Set on You’ and ‘Just for Today’. Then the year after that, he created the Travelling Wilburys, so this album really restarted George’s creative juices.
You need to react to “I Am the Walrus” and “Glass Onion” by the Beatles to get some of the references. You’ll see them decked out in their costumes in the “Walrus” video, and “Glass Onion” refers back to “Walrus” in the lyrics “here’s another clue for you all/the walrus was Paul.” (Although the guy in the walrus costume in the “Walrus” video was John, actually.) In this video the guy in the walrus costume was supposed to be Paul…which is why he’s playing a left-handed bass.
You seemed to have missed the best part of the video, imo. I crack up every time I see Ringo's reaction to the movement of the cello bow as it seems to aim at his personal territory. Ringo is a character.
george did a cover of james ray's "i got my mind set on you" and made two different music videos for it.the first was with a kid in an arcade trying to win a prize for a girl from a claw machine,and the second was george in a room which literally comes to life. both are worth watching.
I think you would really enjoy listening to Isn’t It a Pity off of All Things Must Pass its one of George’s most beautiful songs (1968)he wrote with the Beatles but couldn’t get it on an album amazingly!
You definitely can talk to your Dad about this stuff. He’s around. It takes more effort and mindfulness to do it but def can. Treat him like he’s right there and you may be surprised at what happens. Love your channel and your comments and your sensitivity
As a dad, it's interesting to hear you talk about your dad. We all hope for a similar heritage. I also recommend "All Those Years Ago". another recollection song by George.
The working title for the movie “Help!” was “Eight Arms to Hold You”, until Lennon wrote Help! Thus the arms at the end & that was Ringo piping in & out of the video.
Like this pullover you sent to me gets me every time L33 , all the girls would make sweaters for them out of love , I tear up everytime because it all started so innocently 😥
I love the Cloud Nine album. I remember feeling so good for George back then, how he hit a homer with it and also there was The Traveling Wilburys work around the same time .
At about 4:10, Ringo is on the right playing drums. On the left playing LEFT HANDED bass is a guy dressed up as " the Walrus"from the Magical Mystery Tour Album of late 1967, particularly for the "I am the Walrus" video from that TV movie. Later in the Glass Onion song John Lennon wrote for the White Album [1968], there were lyrics that said "And here's another clue for you all, the Walrus was Paul." Lennon meant in the "I am the Walrus" film Paul was dressed up as the walrus and on the album cover also. However, I cannot say that it is Paul playing bass here, but that would be funny as hell if it is a cameo appearance uncredited. Wikipedia says: In a 1995 interview, McCartney said, "George wanted me to be in it but I wasn't available. So I suggested that he put someone else in the walrus and tell everyone that it was me."
@@kimberelyanngunter6341 Yes, I think "Cry", "An Englishman in New York", etc. are well known. They not only make music, but also make music videos for themselves and other artists. Their video directing credits include Asia "Heat of the Moment" and The Police "Every Breath You Take".
Jeff Lynne of ELO produced this for George. He wanted to capture the Beatles sound for this tribute, and Jeff delivered. BTW: The Walrus was Paul, as in Glass Onion.
I believe the first violin player is Jeff Lynn at about 3:55. Before that, if you did not know, that was Ringo that handed George the Cello, and stood there watching, then took the Cello back. at 4:54, that was Elton John, passing by...the sounds of the indian sitar, is reference back to Harrison's use of it in Beatles records, particularly the on the Within Without You song from the Sgt. Pepper's album.
Thank you, Lee. Love George! I suggest you take a deep dive into All Things Must Pass, his solo triple album released after the breakup. So many great tunes: the title track, What is Life, My Sweet Lord, Wah-Wah, Apple Scruffs, many more. Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth) a few years later is also a gem.
This song might as well have been a Beatles song... It is completely dedicated to them. Ringo on drums. Great song from a great great album from George!
Word on the street has it that during the scene with the walrus playing bass with George and Ringo on drums, that was Paul McCartney in the walrus outfit.
Very creative & talented musician...I love George Harrisons work & this video is a creative feast for the eyes❤ R.I.P. George 🙏🏼 P.S. He did a song called "Blow Away" It's a happy little song ..check it out 😀
I loved it ❤️ George’s love for that time with his Beatles brothers, expressed with such whimsy, was endearing! I didn’t recognize all the allusions. It reminds me of Paul’s whimsical Coming Up video where he is everywhere and very funny. I love that, too. What a good Dad he was and what a good Dad you are. Maybe Beatles are your connection…Remember your A Day In the Life video? It became filled with unusual light…as we watched. If you did not do CGI or post editing…then, ?! This happened: After A Day In the Life finished, you say, “I just had like a life changing vision just happen while listening to this song.” “The balls on these guys.” At 7:43 light begins to billow from the window. At 7:45 you say “ascended” and at 8:08 “Wo!” A sharp blue ray of light touches your shoulder as you say, “George”, fades, and returns to touch your shoulder again as you say, “John”…! “like a sign” you say, and it comes back…! It was magical…unbelievable… a powerful energy. LOVE
Such a fun song and video! George was good friends with the Monty Python bunch and personally bankrolled a few of their movies (beginning with "Life Of Brian") and this video has a very Pythonesque feel with all those visual gags, like the super-long keyboard being carried past him. Great production too (by Jeff Lynne, of course). The man pushing a cart at 4:35 was long rumoured to have been Paul Simon, but wrongly it seems. He remains unidentified. :)
George first said Jeff Lynn was on bass but later he admitted it was Paul. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/When_We_Was_Fab#:~:text=Paul%20McCartney%20was%20for%20a,playing%20left%20handed%2C%20thus%20implying
My dog got scared b/c I just jumped off the couch and said “YES!” I never tire of this song. Geoff Lynne was the Troy van Wheel…….. to Josh Homme’s George Harrison
George has a beautiful tribute song and video to John Lennon called “All Those Years Ago (th-cam.com/video/eNL40ql4CYk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=_t5mXq9QkpGX2LGj) which features George in guitars, Ringo on drums and Paul on bass. It was recorded just a few months after John’s death. MUST SEE for L33!!☮️❤️🎸
I think that the players on either end of the ridiculously long violin were Jeff Lynne and semi-ubiquitous percussionist Ray Cooper who I first saw with Elton(who wandered past in this video), on the 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' tour. Was kinda stunned you didn't recognize Ringo, thought it might be George Martin(!?). Great, fun video. 🤪🤙🏼🎶🔥❤️🍁❤️✨️🕊
Produced by Jeff Lynne… Who appears in the video playing the violin…. A lot of great cameos in this video Ringo, Elton John, Jeff Lynne. Patty Boyd Ray Cooper And more
Great song. George wrote incredible songs. Have you ever heard the band Toad The Wet Sprocket? They took the name from a Monty Python skit. Their album Dulcinea is one of my favorite albums ever.
Kevin Godley & Lol Creame formerly of 10CC created the video. Also the bass player in the walrus suit was not Paul. He had wanted to be there but had other comittments, so he told George to put someone in the suit playing left handed and tell people it was him, lol.
My favourite bit is when George and Ringo are playing and the guy in the Walrus gear was meant to be Paul, but he couldn’t make it. Neil Aspinall then walks past holding John Lennon’s Imagine album (back cover) to represent the four fabs being ‘together’. Nice touch.
Be sure to check out George's tribute song to Lennon called All Those Years Ago
The very end of that video, I was 4 when it came out so, I did not understand what I was watching, but those four men, in white tuxedos, dancing to the beat of All Those Years Ago, it took me until 2007 to find out the real song those white tuxes go to: YourMother Should Know. Nah, those 4 dudes are dancing to All Those Years Ago
I will al, thank you for the suggestion
I remember when George died. Absolutely tragic. Gone too soon and forever missed.
He was a legend! May his name live on forever
I cried, sounds stupid, but... those f***ing tears came out
And so...named my son 'Harrison'.
This is probably George's most Beatles sounding song of his solo career.
So far, I agree. Haven’t heard as much as I should have by now but I agree this is the most Beatles I’ve heard from him
Got My Mind Set On You is another one that sounds pretty Beatles-ish, too!
@@lauraallen55 That was a cover not written by George. Harrison’s “Got My Mind Set on You” was written by Rudy Clark and recorded and released by singer James Ray as “I’ve Got My Mind Set on You” in 1962.
I know it was a cover… ?
I don’t know why that’s relevant to anything I said. Original or cover George sang it. It sounded like a Beatles song.
*"All Those Years Ago",* is much more Beatles-esque.
George said he wanted to make When We Was Fab about the best parts of being in The Beatles. He also said he started recording before he had all the lyrics, and it felt strange because he had never done that before, but Jeff Lynne makes it up as he goes, so it worked.
"He even used sounds from that time; the cellos, the backward bits, and the stars. “It was like a whole collection of impressions, a montage of that period,” George said.""
This was George’s comeback album that was produced by Jeff Lynne.
Here's another clue for y'all, the Walrus was Paul!
I heard Paul voice crack back in 2002wishing he was actually in this video
I told you bout the fool on the hill
Left hand bass.
@@mattleppard1964 he is living there still
@@brianvernon249 Serves Paul right for treating George like crap when they were fab.
Ringo, Elton John, and Jeff Lynn all appeared
And John made an appearance when the passerby carried the Imagine album past the camera.
And percussionist Ray Cooper was there too. He's the guy at the other end of the long-necked double violin. 😊
@@aleclewis9123 What's his association with George?
@@Cosmo-Kramer Ray and George were good friends. Ray played on his studio albums Somewhere In England, Gone Troppo (both of which he also co-produced), George Harrison, Cloud Nine (where this track is from), Brainwashed and the 2001 reissue of All Things Must Pass. He also was part of his touring line-up (see the 1992 album Live In Japan), played on both Traveling Wilburys albums, did film production work for George's company HandMade Films and worked with George on few other artists' albums. And lastly, he was part of the line-up at George's memorial concert in 2001.
@@aleclewis9123 I'm surprised, he looks so old in this video.
This 69-year old man was hoping you would react to this song at some point. I really liked a lot of what George did both with The Beatles and after. But I LOVED this song because almost 20 years later George was looking back on those times in a positive way (so much of what everybody heard was the internal strife that ultimately resulted in the dissolution of arguably the greatest, most impactful rock band of all time). And Jeff Lynne ... well, you can hear his footprint throughout - quite ELO-ish in sound and effect (not dissimilar to "Now And Then"). Thank you for enjoying this with us.
It was love at first listen for me in 1987 ❤
But where did Jeff Lynn get his inspiration from for his ELO sound? The Beatles!!
@@thomastimlin1724 No question he and SO many others were inspired by them (he actually met and watched them in Ab.Rd.Studios for abt 10 mins before he even finished his 1st ELO album) - hence my "... most impactful band ..." part of my comment. All I was pointing out is that ELO had a particular sound they developed that it's very recognizable, and I felt him producing this song and "Now And Then" lent a certain amount of that same kind of sound. And I'm not saying that's a bad thing (unlike how I feel about Phil Spector and his Wall Of Sound, which I feel is one of the best examples of over-priducing) - I like Jeff Lynne & what he has done over the years - really like him... But I LOVE The Beatles! And I imagine I'll go to my grave believing they were the greatest ever.
The walrus playing lefthanded bass was intended to be Paul. George Put it out that is was Paul but he was shy about showing his face. Actually Paul has stated he wasn't available that day and suggested letting anyone hold the bass with a walrus mask on and just telling people it was McCartney. And so they did.
I LOVE this! It's... what else... FAB!!
GREAT GREAT GREAT choice. So many references to everything FAB. I believe the "pullover you sent to me" was a thank you to Paul who sent him one for Christmas. People forget that with the squabbles they were friends. Right before he died, Paul spent several hours just sitting with George holding his hand.
Are you sure it was Paul? John sent one to him when they were estranged according to a letter from John. You really got a hold on me was the only song that john and george sang lead together.
Paul also went to pay George a visit and played "Something" on the ukulele for him.
George Harrison was a big fan of the ukulele.
Another George Harrison song you should check out is "All Those Years Ago"...George's tribute to John Lennon.
@@mikeeckel2807 and Ringos tribute to George Never Without You.
Paul’s tribute Here Today” to John is so moving. Paul often breaks down while performing it live (several videos on TH-cam of this happening). Here’s what may be the official video - th-cam.com/video/6-_ZVBsY5YU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=BKmZuQaFJv8VA_8D
FABulous Song ! From the Eternal George Harrisson !❤ (Superb video out of it!!)
I never heard that before ... I couldn't take my eyes off the video ... wild ... like it
Yeah the video was wild lol glad to see everyone pop up
You need to give a listen to 'Cheer Down', All Those Years Ago', and 'Got My Mind Set On You'.
George's "It's All Too Much" from the Yellow Submarine soundtrack would make for a great song reaction. It's very psychedelic and very groovy.
Check out George's final album...Brainwashed. He wrote and recorded it knowing full well it would be his last offering to us all
It’s his final
Masterpiece
Love the cameos from Jeff Lynn (ELO) on violin and Ray Cooper at the other end of the violin, Elton John--walks through to put money in the hat--and Ringo all the way through. Also, the Walrus is supposed to be Paul on bass ("and here's another clue for you all..the Walrus was Paul"--from Glass Onion on White Album).
and Jeff Lynne walks by, so does Paul Simon
The Beatles created a lot, but they also reached back. And old vaudville schtick was something they stuck into their creative pot, and stirred. In a scene from "HELP", George stops to observe Ringo cooking a large pot of soup. Suddenly, Ringo starts pulling all sorts of objects out of the the pot. A pair of glasses, a watch, etc. While George observes, Ringo pulls a ticket out of the pot. Without missing a beat, and in his dryest Cockney, George says, "Must be a season ticket."
For a Beatles fan who grew up with them in real time as a totally involved fan. (I was 13 in 1963 and they inspired me to be a professional drummer for decades) there was a lot of symbolism. Ex: The Apple he took a bite out of. The handcuffs imprisoning him to the guitar and the hand that unlocked them and him musically. The true wonder of the Beatles is how these four geniuses in their own way could hold the music together, sometimes painfully, to create what they did. There were other great groups but none as complete creatively. I am forever grateful for their music and the creative involvement with my life. They showed me my potential and inspired me to pursue it. They helped me live a fruitful life.
'And we did it all...'
WOW! I have never seen that before & yeah it was trippy, nice but strangely strange & oddly normal. Loved it.
‘Cloud Nine’ was George’s comeback album after five years and it’s probably his second best album after ‘All Things Must Pass’. So many great songs are on it, including this, ‘This is Love’, ‘Got My Mind Set on You’ and ‘Just for Today’. Then the year after that, he created the Travelling Wilburys, so this album really restarted George’s creative juices.
How can anyone not love this song by George and the video?
You need to react to “I Am the Walrus” and “Glass Onion” by the Beatles to get some of the references. You’ll see them decked out in their costumes in the “Walrus” video, and “Glass Onion” refers back to “Walrus” in the lyrics “here’s another clue for you all/the walrus was Paul.” (Although the guy in the walrus costume in the “Walrus” video was John, actually.) In this video the guy in the walrus costume was supposed to be Paul…which is why he’s playing a left-handed bass.
@@michelepaccione8806 I’ve done walrus! It’s in my playlist for the Beatles.
There are over 50 Beatles references in this song bro. Plus Elton John and yes…Jeff Lynn with the sunglasses and dark perm in the beginning 😂
You seemed to have missed the best part of the video, imo. I crack up every time I see Ringo's reaction to the movement of the cello bow as it seems to aim at his personal territory. Ringo is a character.
george did a cover of james ray's "i got my mind set on you" and made two different music videos for it.the first was with a kid in an arcade trying to win a prize for a girl from a claw machine,and the second was george in a room which literally comes to life. both are worth watching.
I think you would really enjoy listening to Isn’t It a Pity off of All Things Must Pass its one of George’s most beautiful songs (1968)he wrote with the Beatles but couldn’t get it on an album amazingly!
I can't believe you did not immediately recognize Ringo, nor notice Elton John walking by tipping his cup
It kinda happens fast I don’t know what to tell you 😂 it’s ok 👍
Or Jeff Lynne playing the violin.😊
Love this song and video. Yes that was Ringo. The walrus was there too, ha ha. Elton John walked by as well.
"Here's another clue for you all, the walrus was Paul" - Glass Onion, The Beatles.
You definitely can talk to your Dad about this stuff. He’s around. It takes more effort and mindfulness to do it but def can.
Treat him like he’s right there and you may be surprised at what happens.
Love your channel and your comments and your sensitivity
near the end a guy walks in front of George with a hat on. I am pretty sure that was Elton John. I just double checked and it is. 13:35 in your video
As a dad, it's interesting to hear you talk about your dad. We all hope for a similar heritage.
I also recommend "All Those Years Ago". another recollection song by George.
Top song - very very clever. Thanks! ❤
Neat. I'd not seen the video. I saw Jeff Lynne, and I think Elton John walked through.
Yes, Elton John, and of course, Ringo was in, too.
George's tribute to John as his passing. All Those Years Ago.
Fab! ✌️♥️🍏
George!! Ringo!!
😮paul was going to play bass but couldn't make it so they dressed someone in the I Am The Walrus video costume.
Fabulous video....never seen it before! Great to see Ringo and Jeff Lynne. Yes, it was India...Rishikesh. I almost miss George more than John.
"Gear!" Love it.
Jeff Lynne was the perfect man to collaborate with George Harrison, it was a great match.
Thank you so much for the reaction. First time a reactor has used my recommendation.
For some reason I really like this song... bittersweet nostalgic tribute that always makes me feel some type of way
Crazy that this video is closer to when he was fab than now.
George Harrison wrote and recorded a tribute song titled "All Those Years Ago" about John Lennon, who died the year before.
George he and ringo starr greatest drummer you will ever need to know
The working title for the movie “Help!” was “Eight Arms to Hold You”, until Lennon wrote Help! Thus the arms at the end & that was Ringo piping in & out of the video.
I saw Elton John, Ringo, Jeff, and Ray Cooper. Did I miss anybody?
Jeff Lynne, for one. Neil Aspinall holding John's album.
I swear I saw Elton John walk in front of George and give him something! Cool Ass Song!
You did, and he dropped a coin in a cup that one of the hands was holding, that was coming out of George,
george learned to play the sitar from ravi shankar. george was very much influenced by India's culture. great video!
I miss George!!! Thanks, this brings back memories. He was brilliant when he wanted to be.
It’s all over now, baby blue is a title of a Bob Dylan song, that Garcia and the dead cover
and a bad finger song
Like this pullover you sent to me gets me every time L33 , all the girls would make sweaters for them out of love , I tear up everytime because it all started so innocently 😥
Nicce! I think the line is intended to be about the sweater John gave him for Christmas one time.
My Sweet George ❤❤❤🎸🎸🎸🎸
i really wanna see you, George, but it takes so long...
A similar use of the piano can be found on 'I Want To Tell You' from the Revolver album.
When he sings 'and we did it all', it sounds almost jaded.
Great song and such a cool video
George, and the very Beatles y song. And Ringo. What band could contain three geniuses? India.
I think The Beatles contained 4 geniuses!
I love the Cloud Nine album. I remember feeling so good for George back then, how he hit a homer with it and also there was The Traveling Wilburys work around the same time .
Another great one in a similar vein was Crackerbox Palace off of 33&1/3. The references were more subtle. An Album as great as Cloud Nine.
You see Ringo, Jeff Lynn, Elton John in this vid. Probably more that I missed!
Paul Simon….
Watch closely, you’ll see Elton John put a coin in George’s cup during the song. Also Jeff Lynne on violin during the song….lol.
Great pick man - love this tune. Harrison was hot in the late 1980's.
At about 4:10, Ringo is on the right playing drums. On the left playing LEFT HANDED bass is a guy dressed up as " the Walrus"from the Magical Mystery Tour Album of late 1967, particularly for the "I am the Walrus" video from that TV movie. Later in the Glass Onion song John Lennon wrote for the White Album [1968], there were lyrics that said "And here's another clue for you all, the Walrus was Paul." Lennon meant in the "I am the Walrus" film Paul was dressed up as the walrus and on the album cover also. However, I cannot say that it is Paul playing bass here, but that would be funny as hell if it is a cameo appearance uncredited. Wikipedia says: In a 1995 interview, McCartney said, "George wanted me to be in it but I wasn't available. So I suggested that he put someone else in the walrus and tell everyone that it was me."
This video was directed by Godley & Creme(ex 10cc).
@@Namatamago-Hanjukuouji That's interesting 😀 Didn't they do a song called "Cry"?
@@kimberelyanngunter6341
Yes, I think "Cry", "An Englishman in New York", etc. are well known.
They not only make music, but also make music videos for themselves and other artists. Their video directing credits include Asia "Heat of the Moment" and The Police "Every Breath You Take".
WOOOOO...A nod to the Walrus. 😎✌️
Great Song from a Great album ❤
It's been ages since I saw this video.
love this one!!!
Remember, George became a Hindu. The music wasn't back in India, but was back in George's mind.
Jeff Lynne of ELO produced this for George. He wanted to capture the Beatles sound for this tribute, and Jeff delivered. BTW: The Walrus was Paul, as in Glass Onion.
It wasn't actually Paul though as he couldn't make it.
I believe the first violin player is Jeff Lynn at about 3:55. Before that, if you did not know, that was Ringo that handed George the Cello, and stood there watching, then took the Cello back. at 4:54, that was Elton John, passing by...the sounds of the indian sitar, is reference back to Harrison's use of it in Beatles records, particularly the on the Within Without You song from the Sgt. Pepper's album.
Warms my heart.
Check out Paul's "Wanderlust" for more Ringo drumming on a solo beatle song.
Elton John was also seen walking through the video. Jeff Lynne was the guy playing the violin.
Thank you, Lee. Love George! I suggest you take a deep dive into All Things Must Pass, his solo triple album released after the breakup. So many great tunes: the title track, What is Life, My Sweet Lord, Wah-Wah, Apple Scruffs, many more. Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth) a few years later is also a gem.
This reminds me a lot of The Beatles
Me too!!
This song might as well have been a Beatles song... It is completely dedicated to them. Ringo on drums. Great song from a great great album from George!
George with his backing band of friends: Jeff Lynne, Eric Clapton, Elton John, Ringo Starr, Gary Wright, Jim Keltner, etc.
Word on the street has it that during the scene with the walrus playing bass with George and Ringo on drums, that was Paul McCartney in the walrus outfit.
According to McCartney, that was the plan, but he was unavailable… So they used a “stunt double“ to dress as the walrus
The “wavy” character who walks by was Paul, added post production.
FAB !
Absolutely! ❤
Produced by Jeff Lynne. That other guy opposite Ringo was dressed as The Walrus AKA Paul.
Very creative & talented musician...I love George Harrisons work & this video is a creative feast for the eyes❤
R.I.P. George 🙏🏼
P.S. He did a song called "Blow Away" It's a happy little song ..check it out 😀
I loved it ❤️
George’s love for that time with his Beatles brothers, expressed with such whimsy, was endearing! I didn’t recognize all the allusions. It reminds me of Paul’s whimsical Coming Up video where he is everywhere and very funny. I love that, too.
What a good Dad he was and what a good Dad you are. Maybe Beatles are your connection…Remember your A Day In the Life video? It became filled with unusual light…as we watched. If you did not do CGI or post editing…then, ?!
This happened: After A Day In the Life finished, you say, “I just had like a life changing vision just happen while listening to this song.” “The balls on these guys.” At 7:43 light begins to billow from the window. At 7:45 you say “ascended” and at 8:08 “Wo!” A sharp blue ray of light touches your shoulder as you say, “George”, fades, and returns to touch your shoulder again as you say, “John”…! “like a sign” you say, and it comes back…!
It was magical…unbelievable… a powerful energy. LOVE
Such a fun song and video! George was good friends with the Monty Python bunch and personally bankrolled a few of their movies (beginning with "Life Of Brian") and this video has a very Pythonesque feel with all those visual gags, like the super-long keyboard being carried past him. Great production too (by Jeff Lynne, of course).
The man pushing a cart at 4:35 was long rumoured to have been Paul Simon, but wrongly it seems. He remains unidentified. :)
Did you catch Ringo, Jeff Lynne, Elton John and Ray Cooper in the video.
Paul McCartney plays bass and Ringo is on drums.
George first said Jeff Lynn was on bass but later he admitted it was Paul.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/When_We_Was_Fab#:~:text=Paul%20McCartney%20was%20for%20a,playing%20left%20handed%2C%20thus%20implying
My dog got scared b/c I just jumped off the couch and said “YES!”
I never tire of this song. Geoff Lynne was the Troy van Wheel…….. to Josh Homme’s George Harrison
George has a beautiful tribute song and video to John Lennon called “All Those Years Ago (th-cam.com/video/eNL40ql4CYk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=_t5mXq9QkpGX2LGj) which features George in guitars, Ringo on drums and Paul on bass. It was recorded just a few months after John’s death. MUST SEE for L33!!☮️❤️🎸
I think that the players on either end of the ridiculously long violin were Jeff Lynne and semi-ubiquitous percussionist Ray Cooper who I first saw with Elton(who wandered past in this video), on the 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' tour. Was kinda stunned you didn't recognize Ringo, thought it might be George Martin(!?). Great, fun video.
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🌸 okay don't do shrooms and watch this video....lol
Produced by Jeff Lynne… Who appears in the video playing the violin…. A lot of great cameos in this video
Ringo,
Elton John,
Jeff Lynne.
Patty Boyd
Ray Cooper
And more
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Whole song was "beatlesy".
Yeah, the piano reminded me of the piano in Oh Bla Di, Oh Bla Da.
Great song. George wrote incredible songs. Have you ever heard the band Toad The Wet Sprocket? They took the name from a Monty Python skit. Their album Dulcinea is one of my favorite albums ever.
REQUEST: David Bowie's " It's No Game Part 1"
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Check: All Those Years Ago and Cloud Nine of course, George Harrison.
Couple of cameos. Jeff Lynne and Elton John
Kevin Godley & Lol Creame formerly of 10CC created the video. Also the bass player in the walrus suit was not Paul. He had wanted to be there but had other comittments, so he told George to put someone in the suit playing left handed and tell people it was him, lol.