One of George's best vocals, Paul's most beauitful bassline, some of Ringo's most amazing drum work, amazing dreamy guitar arrangements and that orchestra brings me to tears. Altogether it's one of the best songs ever written. George Harrison was a genius. RIP.
And to think that George didn’t like Paul’s bassline at first because he didn’t want it to be much complex. Actually he was pissed off. George Martin asked George to give it a listen at home and then George realized how amazing that bassline was and how it enriched the song
I’m pretty sure there are three drum parts here. The main one, the reversed cymbals and then most of the fills have been augmented or completely added later as overdubs. (I’m in no way disputing what you say, I think Ringo’s fabulous and absolutely the best drummer the best band ever could have had. Drum overdubs are probably really hard to do. I know from lots of experience that guitar overdubs are! But if you fuck Em up you get to do them again without everyone having to put up with playing the entire rest of the song perfectly again.)
I love that Ringo understands less is more. He never does too little or too much and he’s there only when it’s necessary to serve the song. Of the four members, his playing style is definitely the most unique.
"Of the four members, his playing style is definitely the most unique." Do you not hear Paul's completely unique bass line in this very song? Nobody in the world would have played it like this. And there are dozens of other amazing bass lines played by Paul as well.
@@mikeymutual5489 Dude, calm down. People are allowed opinions that might not match yours. Who's to say you know anything about music if you so casually dismiss a valid observation about Ringo's drumming?
@@mikeymutual5489 the reality is Ringo wins in the end, sorry. John, Paul and George all had totally unique styles of playing never mind John’s singing, or their harmonies. But Ringo was a one off, Paul was based on James Jamerson as he has said himself
I am a solo guitarist and finally got around to recording a backup track of "Something" to play along with. I decided to face my fears and dig deep into Paul's bass line. Yikes! I got it note-for-note, but - holy crap! I have always known how brilliant Paul was/is as a bass player, but this goes far beyond any brilliance I have encountered! It could be considered "too busy" a part, but he somehow makes every note - every nuance of that performance a groundbreaker for bass performance. Incredible! It wouldn't be that same beautiful song without every note of that crazy busy bassline.
I have read that George kept having to tell Paul to stop overdoing it on the bass part. Makes me wonder what the early takes sounded like if this is the "simple stripped down" version.
Paul's harmonies kick ass. His harmony on the final "I don't know" is just absolutely amazing. Also, you know it's a damn good and memorable guitar solo if you've got Paul singing along with it. George may have not been the fastest or most technical guitarist, and he didn't care much for improvising, but he knew how to compose subtle yet impactful guitar solos and hooks that worked around the melody and would stick to your brain. That's one of the most important aspects of songwriting. Whether it be a jingle for a commercial, a hook for a song, or a guitar solo, you want it to be memorable and to compel people to sing along. George had that gift.
Since this record was released, I could always hear Lennon's voice at 11:21 on the harmonies, but he wasn't there for the recording or overdubs. McCartney could mimic anyone's voice. Especially the guy he performed with for nearly 12 years at the time of the recording. The word " Brilliant " is an understatement. All of the instruments blending in and out are unbelievable. There's a reason Lennon and McCartney chose it for the "A" side of the 45 single when it was released. Poetic Justice that Harrison wrote it. Thank you for uploading this, and that those of us who lived long enough, could hear it. Bravo.
I think it’s only Lennon-probably with the support of Yoko Ono-pushed Allen Klein for this to be the double A-side w/ Come Together. McCartney was obsessed of having his dearest Maxwell’s Silver Hammer to be the A-side instead
Agreed. McCartney was obsessed with " Maxwell's..." Both Ringo and George hated it, along with the ridiculous takes to " get it right ". It's the one tune I don't think deserved to be on Abbey Road. It sucks. I'm sure I'll receive ugly response for that comment. McCartney is brilliant. The tune wasn't. It still sucks nearly 53 years later.
@@scottandrewbrass1931 Really? Ok. How did he participate? I'm not disagreeing, I'm just inquiring, and looking for a solid based source....books..interviews...of those involved or credentialed for Beatles recordings in 1969....etc...
Paul is such a perfectionist that he insisted on practically not repeating any melodic lines on the bass, he always appears in a different way... a genius, always
I can FEEL George's emotions in his timeless classic love song, Something, from Abbey Road. It is obvious that George is defined by his great love, his Spirit. George Harrison is the best example of what humanity has to offer. Thank you, George!!
They knew each other so well, loved each other for a time, wrote sang & played a song by the feel of the song, worked out things among each other so well with high standards....what else can result except the high quality & timelessness of their songs with great melodies and harmonies plus have that simple international meaning of.....love. Without any question, they are the 20th century greatest legends of popular music.
Someone humming in the back of George's voice. Even someone clearing the throat before the bridge. And Paul doing the unheard guitar voice. This song is incredible. Thanks for sharing this like this!!!
Ringo sounds almost like an orchestral percussion section, all by himself. Always had the perfect part to put the shine on the music. It's not all about blazing chops and ten minute drum solos.
This may be the most perfect song ever written and performed. It’s so unique. Every note following the first could have no alternative. The drumming is imaginative and soulful, the harmonies stirring, the baseline iconic. Their talents conflate to achieve the pinnacle of songwriting.
This George Harrison masterpiece is timeless, immortal. One of the most beautiful songs of the last century, among many by the Beatle. I love them forever!
And now poetry... Something in the way she moves Attracts me like no other lover Something in the way she woos me I don't want to leave her now You know I believe and how Somewhere in her smile she knows That I don't need no other lover Something in her style that shows me I don't want to leave her now You know I believe and how You're asking me will my love grow I don't know, I don't know You stick around, now it may show I don't know, I don't know Something in the way she knows And all I have to do is think of her Something in the things she shows me I don't want to leave her now You know I believe and how
George's guitar work on this tune is so simple yet complex...strumming + picking interwoven, and doesn't really seem like much but it's holding up the whole tune. Magical. Love the little background "overdubs" of the guitar solo by Paul. Who was the *real* 5th Beatle? Billy Preston...amazing artist, no one fought about him. Love that sound.
George Harrison - lead vocals and backing vocals, Lead Guitar (Gibson Les Paul Standard "Lucy") Rhythm Guitar (Fender Telecaster Rosewood, With a capo on the third fret) Paul McCartney - (Hofner 500/1) and backing vocals. John Lennon - piano (Steinway Grand). Ringo Starr - drums (Ludwig Hollywood Maple). Additional personal George Martin - string arrangements. Billy Preston - Hammond organ (RT-3). Uncredited - 12 violins, 4 violas, 4
@@thomaspappalardo7589 ive heard a few sources claiming it was the Les Paul on rhythm, but I'm with you..just doesn't sound like one. hard to know with how they'd experiment. I will say this, I recently put a Telecaster together, and plugged straight into a Fender Twin with no effects it sounded almost exactly like George's solo...
Sorry but you got quite a bit of that wrong. I’ll just leave it if you believe that’s a Hofner Paul is playing … Ps. It’s a Rickenbacker 4001 played with a pick with the high frequencies pushed on the bass …
The guitar part is beautiful. I noticed there is a second bass separate from Paul's noticable melodic bass. A basic bass holding the rhythm. This song is excellent on so many levels.
At 14:13 John's guitar is cut from the mix. Then it's back again at 14:37. Such an interesting arrangement decision. They probably wanted the last verse to sound more "orchestral" so the strings were lifted in the mix while the guitar was cut off.
And folks let's not forget the concert for George What a Beautiful live version that was with the orchestration let's not forget about Eric Clapton of course great guitar work great everything about this song is so beautiful I can hear it over and over again
I am especially taken by the drum isolation. It just demonstrates the musicality of the instrument and the way Ringo supports and contributes to the song while not dominating it. Of course each of the tracks demonstrate that and also illustrate what collaboration really is and how these four individuals came together to do it so well. God Bless the Beatles!
McCartney is beyond a musical genius. The drums and bass are so in sync . Paul’s high harmonies are flawless . Then George has an unbelievable ballad, and they pull out all the stops on the production. Did John do anything on this song of note ? Billy played a B 3 on this I think. Early synth ? Exquisite …
He played piano which is heard in the middle eight abeilt faintly. He did have a bigger role in the initial sessions though (Take 37 a good example of this)
If you listen to 7:22, you can clearly hear the original bass track quite audibly. Even during the guitar solo you can continue hearing what Paul played initially, and obviously he would overdub the bass part regardless of what he played here. While not intended to be heard, it’s quite fascinating to hear what was there before the final bass overdub!
George told Paul he thought the bass line was too busy. Paul said "not really" and walked away. LOL. Amazing track. The irony that George's two songs on Abbey Road were the most popular songs on that album was full circle for George.
@@85geoffm I looked it up and found it, but it looks like I was duped ! I guess I was distracted, I was thinking it was an early track, seems obvious to me now, but hey sometimes we think to fast. so here is the link: th-cam.com/video/sRI41b7531Q/w-d-xo.html I am going to delete what I said.. And if you scroll down to what WatMun commented, his comment fueled my distorted thinking.
Ringo was great because he played just what was needed for the song. As much as I love and respect them, Bonzo or Keith Moon would have ruined a song like this. Well, not ruined, but it would have been much different. Point is, when a band has the right pieces they all need to be there.
I don’t care who wrote this song, Beatles or not - it is just absolute perfection. Strip away The Beatles and their catalogue, George Harrison and his catalogue - all the history and you’re left with this - the closest thing to musical perfection that there is. What a piece of work.
''I don’t care who wrote this song, Beatles or not'' I've literally never heard anyone say the Beatles didn't write this song. George wrote it and he was a Beatle and everyone acknowledges that.
I love everything inside this song, but I can say that the biggest soul of this song is in the Piano and Orchestra and in the vocals of George and Paul. It really excites me❣️ And listening to this separately shows how much more beautiful this song is than it appears✨🌷
God I just LOVE THIS. THESE Isolated tracks, like any and all of them popping are the best thing ever ever ever. I love these. They teach you soooo much as a musican. They are so cool
4 monsters + Martin they fill my hart every minit of my life. They shuold be live today and forever . I hope to be able see and herd them in my next life ...
What ? You mean that mommy Yoko was'nt there, insisting that lil' Johnny had a dominent say on George's masterpiece ? 😳 How shocking ! A little insider revelation here: I was, 17 years ago, involved in producing of a top secret graphic presentation of Cirque du Soleil's LOVE show in Las Vegas to Olivia, Ringo, Paul and... Yoko. Guess who questionned the whole thing ? Who wanted to have a say on all creative aspects of it ? Yep, the talentless inVader. As an old fan from day one of MY Beatles, I deeply hate her. Always did, always will. 👹 Can't help it.
@@marcryvon she had John believing she hadn't heard of the Beatles...but she spent a year stalking Paul McCartney before she met John. What a fraud...she must have brainwashed JL or something as he seemed pretty vulnerable. I don't doubt your experience one bit!!
I found out recently this is the most covered Beatles song. Bigger than yesterday.. It's so ironic that George wrote this song .. He found it difficult to get his songs included on the albums
He had at least one song on every album, it just took awhile for him to reach his full potential. By the time of Sgt. Pepper he had improved a LOT and the next album (white album) he got four songs. There were three great composers and singers in one band, but there just wasn’t enough room for all the genius they had!
It's actually *still* Yesterday at 3,000+ covers according to some estimations. It's not only the most covered Beatles song, it is the *the most covered song of all time* That's not to downplay Something at all, it's just the most recent information I've found on the subject.
@@thesilvershining Watch (rather listen) carefully to the recently expanded Get Back documentary in Disney +. After George storms out and leaves the group, there is a piece where John and Paul think they are alone in the cafeteria (but there was an unknown hidden microphone) and they basically agree that Paul was too hard on George and John didn't stand up more for George. If not for the fact the microphone was there it would have been conjecture.
George Harrison - lead vocals, rhythm guitar, lead guitar John Lennon - piano (bridge) Paul McCartney - harmony vocals, bass guitar Ringo Starr - drums, percussion Billy Preston - hammond organ George Martin - orchestral arrangements
Did Paul de-tune his bass's low E-string down a whole tone to reach that low D at 4:45 to 4:47? He does that walk down from C to a low D on his low E string. That's a whole tone down from standard tuning and the Beatles did not use a 5-string bass with a low B string on it. Perhaps he overdubbed that middle section with his low E sting tuned down? Anyone know what he did there?
10:50 Paul humming the guitar solo is unexpectedly cute
I really love this part
One of George's best vocals, Paul's most beauitful bassline, some of Ringo's most amazing drum work, amazing dreamy guitar arrangements and that orchestra brings me to tears. Altogether it's one of the best songs ever written. George Harrison was a genius. RIP.
And to think that George didn’t like Paul’s bassline at first because he didn’t want it to be much complex. Actually he was pissed off. George Martin asked George to give it a listen at home and then George realized how amazing that bassline was and how it enriched the song
@@animalgeo 😳 I did'nt know that !
No Lennon though
That was Paul singing wasn't it?
@@pankey8791 i honestly thought it was lennon till i seen he wasnt even there when they made the song lmao
Paul humming along to the guitar solo is so precious
He always has to butt in
Paul, eternal Buttinski
Those hig notes are amazing!!
1:19 Anyone who says Ringo wasn't a great drummer listen to this part. Ringo was a genius.
So minimal, so delicate, and so effective.
I’ve never heard percussion that speaks to my soul the way Ringo’s does. In my book, he’s the GOAT drummer.
I’m pretty sure there are three drum parts here. The main one, the reversed cymbals and then most of the fills have been augmented or completely added later as overdubs. (I’m in no way disputing what you say, I think Ringo’s fabulous and absolutely the best drummer the best band ever could have had. Drum overdubs are probably really hard to do. I know from lots of experience that guitar overdubs are! But if you fuck Em up you get to do them again without everyone having to put up with playing the entire rest of the song perfectly again.)
@@intelligenthorsemanshipwit1330 There are two parts: the cymbal swells (which are not reversed) and the high-hats are on one overdub.
i agree. his drum changes were so important especially in Let It Be and Abbey Road.
I love that Ringo understands less is more. He never does too little or too much and he’s there only when it’s necessary to serve the song. Of the four members, his playing style is definitely the most unique.
Very true. Many drummers play over the vocals. Ringo played "to" the vocals
"Of the four members, his playing style is definitely the most unique." Do you not hear Paul's completely unique bass line in this very song? Nobody in the world would have played it like this. And there are dozens of other amazing bass lines played by Paul as well.
@@mikeymutual5489 Dude, calm down. People are allowed opinions that might not match yours. Who's to say you know anything about music if you so casually dismiss a valid observation about Ringo's drumming?
@@GaryKemp84 Or how about people not making definitive statements of fact, when the person's opinion is entirely debatable?
@@mikeymutual5489 the reality is Ringo wins in the end, sorry. John, Paul and George all had totally unique styles of playing never mind John’s singing, or their harmonies. But Ringo was a one off, Paul was based on James Jamerson as he has said himself
Paul bass line is a jewel in itself
One take Paul
I am a solo guitarist and finally got around to recording a backup track of "Something" to play along with. I decided to face my fears and dig deep into Paul's bass line. Yikes! I got it note-for-note, but - holy crap! I have always known how brilliant Paul was/is as a bass player, but this goes far beyond any brilliance I have encountered! It could be considered "too busy" a part, but he somehow makes every note - every nuance of that performance a groundbreaker for bass performance. Incredible! It wouldn't be that same beautiful song without every note of that crazy busy bassline.
I have read that George kept having to tell Paul to stop overdoing it on the bass part.
Makes me wonder what the early takes sounded like if this is the "simple stripped down" version.
Paul's harmonies kick ass. His harmony on the final "I don't know" is just absolutely amazing. Also, you know it's a damn good and memorable guitar solo if you've got Paul singing along with it. George may have not been the fastest or most technical guitarist, and he didn't care much for improvising, but he knew how to compose subtle yet impactful guitar solos and hooks that worked around the melody and would stick to your brain. That's one of the most important aspects of songwriting. Whether it be a jingle for a commercial, a hook for a song, or a guitar solo, you want it to be memorable and to compel people to sing along. George had that gift.
Bingo
10:22 George and Paul's vocals Harmonizing is Hauntingly Beautiful
George and Paul's voices blended so beautifully in this song.
First time I noticed that. Before this I thought George's voice was just overdubbed but, it's Paul's voice.
Parts of the Middle eight and the verse after the solo George & Paul ..
Some great other vocals those 2
The bassline is a beautiful melody in it's own right let alone the rest of the song, absolute masterpiece
This song really shows how good George could sing. What a beautiful voice.
He had such a sweet voice.
10:53 paul sings the guitar solo
I'd never heard that piano/organ part at 13:46
This is why I love these deconstructed videos
what do you mean?
There's no piano at 13:46? Maybe you mean 13:34?
@@jesper7993 My bad. I believe I was hearing the guitar :/
@@aurone5685 In the guitar track you can hear a piano following the chord movement
Here's a clip of it th-cam.com/users/clipUgkxLyv6M8SYunJ87f2T_z2D2470tOlocTk3
I'm so in love with this band. It's just out of control 😂
The greatest band of all time, how can you not be?
Welcome to the club. It’s a wonderful stay :)
So true
Since this record was released, I could always hear Lennon's voice at 11:21 on the harmonies, but he wasn't there for the recording or overdubs. McCartney could mimic anyone's voice. Especially the guy he performed with for nearly 12 years at the time of the recording. The word " Brilliant " is an understatement. All of the instruments blending in and out are unbelievable. There's a reason Lennon and McCartney chose it for the "A" side of the 45 single when it was released. Poetic Justice that Harrison wrote it. Thank you for uploading this, and that those of us who lived long enough, could hear it. Bravo.
I think it’s only Lennon-probably with the support of Yoko Ono-pushed Allen Klein for this to be the double A-side w/ Come Together. McCartney was obsessed of having his dearest Maxwell’s Silver Hammer to be the A-side instead
Agreed. McCartney was obsessed with " Maxwell's..."
Both Ringo and George hated it, along with the ridiculous takes to " get it right ".
It's the one tune I don't think deserved to be on Abbey Road.
It sucks.
I'm sure I'll receive ugly response for that comment.
McCartney is brilliant.
The tune wasn't.
It still sucks nearly 53 years later.
@@drvee1983 i don't think it sucks but it definitely doesn't deserve to be on Abbey Road
@John.
Lennon WAS there and participated in the recording. He just didn't sing on it. You're thinking of Here Comes The Sun.
@@scottandrewbrass1931
Really?
Ok.
How did he participate?
I'm not disagreeing, I'm just inquiring, and looking for a solid based source....books..interviews...of those involved or credentialed for Beatles recordings in 1969....etc...
..10:22.., George really sang with his soul...
he sure did! :)
Mate?
Paul is such a perfectionist that he insisted on practically not repeating any melodic lines on the bass, he always appears in a different way... a genius, always
I can FEEL George's emotions in his timeless classic love song, Something, from Abbey Road.
It is obvious that George is defined by his great love, his Spirit.
George Harrison is the best example of what humanity has to offer.
Thank you, George!!
They knew each other so well, loved each other for a time, wrote sang & played a song by the feel of the song, worked out things among each other so well with high standards....what else can result except the high quality & timelessness of their songs with great melodies and harmonies plus have that simple international meaning of.....love.
Without any question, they are the 20th century greatest legends of popular music.
Everything about this song just clicks. Masterpiece.
It’s his best, imo, even better than Weeps and Here Comes the Sun
Ringo is a genius.
Ringo's drums with Paul's bass in this song is simply masterful!
Someone humming in the back of George's voice. Even someone clearing the throat before the bridge. And Paul doing the unheard guitar voice. This song is incredible. Thanks for sharing this like this!!!
What a stunning bassline....
Ringo sounds almost like an orchestral percussion section, all by himself. Always had the perfect part to put the shine on the music. It's not all about blazing chops and ten minute drum solos.
Pauls harmonies are exquisite as usual.
I like when he mimics the guitar part. I never really noticed that before.
The drums are outstanding!!!
As usual
Absolutely beautiful orchestration on this song. Hearing the completed track in the studio for the first time must have been incredible.
This may be the most perfect song ever written and performed. It’s so unique. Every note following the first could have no alternative. The drumming is imaginative and soulful, the harmonies stirring, the baseline iconic. Their talents conflate to achieve the pinnacle of songwriting.
The whole is greater than the sum of the parts but the parts are pretty darn spectacular by themselves.
This George Harrison masterpiece is timeless, immortal. One of the most beautiful songs of the last century, among many by the Beatle. I love them forever!
And now poetry...
Something in the way she moves
Attracts me like no other lover
Something in the way she woos me
I don't want to leave her now
You know I believe and how
Somewhere in her smile she knows
That I don't need no other lover
Something in her style that shows me
I don't want to leave her now
You know I believe and how
You're asking me will my love grow
I don't know, I don't know
You stick around, now it may show
I don't know, I don't know
Something in the way she knows
And all I have to do is think of her
Something in the things she shows me
I don't want to leave her now
You know I believe and how
George's guitar work on this tune is so simple yet complex...strumming + picking interwoven, and doesn't really seem like much but it's holding up the whole tune. Magical.
Love the little background "overdubs" of the guitar solo by Paul.
Who was the *real* 5th Beatle? Billy Preston...amazing artist, no one fought about him. Love that sound.
Say what you want about Paul but he brings so much to every song, his own and his band mates and makes them better
best song of George in beatles history.Very cool Drumming by Ringo too.
10:19 George cleares his throat... what a nice recording of everything that's human !
..13:10...Just beautiful sounds....
This is the reason I repeat listening to something. I love all the instruments, the guitar, bass, drums and those strings
I have never been to a coastal Mediterranean of Europe but l get a fantasy of being there when l listen to Something,Great George!!
Billy’s keys are great!!!
George Harrison - lead vocals and backing vocals, Lead Guitar (Gibson Les Paul Standard "Lucy") Rhythm Guitar (Fender Telecaster Rosewood, With a capo on the third fret)
Paul McCartney - (Hofner 500/1) and backing vocals.
John Lennon - piano (Steinway Grand).
Ringo Starr - drums (Ludwig Hollywood Maple). Additional personal George Martin - string arrangements. Billy Preston - Hammond organ (RT-3).
Uncredited - 12 violins, 4 violas, 4
piano was the challen
I don’t think it was the Les Paul for the rhythm. I’m pretty sure it’s the Casino. And I think it was the Rickenbacker bass.
@@thomaspappalardo7589 Is The telecaster Rosewood
@@thomaspappalardo7589 ive heard a few sources claiming it was the Les Paul on rhythm, but I'm with you..just doesn't sound like one. hard to know with how they'd experiment. I will say this, I recently put a Telecaster together, and plugged straight into a Fender Twin with no effects it sounded almost exactly like George's solo...
Sorry but you got quite a bit of that wrong. I’ll just leave it if you believe that’s a Hofner Paul is playing … Ps. It’s a Rickenbacker 4001 played with a pick with the high frequencies pushed on the bass …
This song is the perfect example of that when the drums and bass go together well the result is a perfect song
The guitar part is beautiful. I noticed there is a second bass separate from Paul's noticable melodic bass. A basic bass holding the rhythm. This song is excellent on so many levels.
There’s no second bass. There is some synth in there, and Billy playing a B 3 …
@@jacquescousteau217No there's definitely a second bass on the guitar track
Gorgeous! I think Paul's bass line was superb! George's vocals are incredible! The whole song is pure perfection, imho.
Profundamente impactantes: la belleza, la complejidad y la perfección de la balada más inspirada de todos los tiempos.
George Martin what a MASTER, how did he come up with just the perfect string arrangement every time?!!!
Though Mike Leander did a good job of "She's leaving home" i've always thought George would have done it better!
I didn't know Billy was on this song. I'm so glad that so far on in years I'm still learning stuff
Ringo is not a star, he is a super star
At 14:13 John's guitar is cut from the mix. Then it's back again at 14:37. Such an interesting arrangement decision.
They probably wanted the last verse to sound more "orchestral" so the strings were lifted in the mix while the guitar was cut off.
One of the best Beatles songs George ever wrote and one of the most influential Beatles song
A piece of heaven itself
And folks let's not forget the concert for George What a Beautiful live version that was with the orchestration let's not forget about Eric Clapton of course great guitar work great everything about this song is so beautiful I can hear it over and over again
The greatest drummer, he is a technion. RINGO
I never thought that a few base notes could produce such a perfectly beautiful complement to this song @5:22
I am especially taken by the drum isolation. It just demonstrates the musicality of the instrument and the way Ringo supports and contributes to the song while not dominating it. Of course each of the tracks demonstrate that and also illustrate what collaboration really is and how these four individuals came together to do it so well. God Bless the Beatles!
This is truly a magnificent piece of music. So much talent all in one room!!
McCartney is beyond a musical genius. The drums and bass are so in sync . Paul’s high harmonies are flawless . Then George has an unbelievable ballad, and they pull out all the stops on the production. Did John do anything on this song of note ? Billy played a B 3 on this I think. Early synth ? Exquisite …
He played piano which is heard in the middle eight abeilt faintly. He did have a bigger role in the initial sessions though (Take 37 a good example of this)
If you listen to 7:22, you can clearly hear the original bass track quite audibly. Even during the guitar solo you can continue hearing what Paul played initially, and obviously he would overdub the bass part regardless of what he played here. While not intended to be heard, it’s quite fascinating to hear what was there before the final bass overdub!
Really cool to hear the drums at 1:20
George told Paul he thought the bass line was too busy. Paul said "not really" and walked away. LOL. Amazing track.
The irony that George's two songs on Abbey Road were the most popular songs on that album was full circle for George.
He nailed it as a musician. Top years of Harrison
I was mistaken !
@@nanoffyourbesyness9577 can you please post the link?
@@85geoffm I looked it up and found it, but it looks like I was duped ! I guess I was distracted, I was thinking it was an early track, seems obvious to me now, but hey sometimes we think to fast. so here is the link: th-cam.com/video/sRI41b7531Q/w-d-xo.html
I am going to delete what I said..
And if you scroll down to what WatMun commented, his comment fueled my distorted thinking.
@@85geoffm To make up for my mistake;
th-cam.com/video/3JkUwUoyTHI/w-d-xo.html
Deconstructed, each track is as beautiful as the whole mix, especially the orchestra.
Ringo was great because he played just what was needed for the song. As much as I love and respect them, Bonzo or Keith Moon would have ruined a song like this. Well, not ruined, but it would have been much different. Point is, when a band has the right pieces they all need to be there.
Bonzo was capable of playing this song, Keith Moon would have ruined it.
Bonzo was able to adjust himself to anything. Rain Song proves that
Nick Mason would also do this fine, I bet.
Both The Beatles and The Who had the right four people
Love Bonzo maybe he was the closest to Ringo as far as taste. Not Keith Moon. Ringo was something else
I don’t care who wrote this song, Beatles or not - it is just absolute perfection. Strip away The Beatles and their catalogue, George Harrison and his catalogue - all the history and you’re left with this - the closest thing to musical perfection that there is. What a piece of work.
''I don’t care who wrote this song, Beatles or not'' I've literally never heard anyone say the Beatles didn't write this song. George wrote it and he was a Beatle and everyone acknowledges that.
All Hail George Harrison
THIS!!!!
The Vocals will be in my soul forever
I love everything inside this song, but I can say that the biggest soul of this song is in the Piano and Orchestra and in the vocals of George and Paul. It really excites me❣️ And listening to this separately shows how much more beautiful this song is than it appears✨🌷
I love you Ringo. Great stuff man
Incredible music from the Beatles and first i love drums.
I didn't realize how important Paul's bass was to this song until hearing this. Somehow.
Favorite beatles song,
One of the most beautiful songs i've ever heard
The vocal sounds much more wonderful isolated..
12:35 is what I imagine we will hear as we are ascending up to Heaven
Wow! The bass line is over the top! Absolutely awesome.
I love McCartney singing along the guitar solo!
I’m speechless .....wow profoundly moved here♥️🤓 thx so much!!
God I just LOVE THIS. THESE Isolated tracks, like any and all of them popping are the best thing ever ever ever. I love these. They teach you soooo much as a musican. They are so cool
again, i take back anything toward ringo. i chase this sound always.
These individual tracks are super! It’s amazing how many things there are that get washed out in the final mix. This is awesome!
Marvelous example of what makes a great group. Thanks
Would love to see George’s discography isolated. Wish you all the the best of luck with trying Wah Wah though
Lol. That and especially Awaiting on You All
The Wall of Sound is tougher than Berlins one
@@karroketo Ja;gross Berlin!
Fabulous!! stupendous brilliant ! Bless up George and the fabs! More please! T. Holt
Paul very eccellent gifted man
7:24 Interestingly, John’s impulsive piano is clearly audible on guitar track
Gracias por compartir esas joyas. Saludos!! 😊
4 monsters + Martin they fill my hart every minit of my life. They shuold be live today and forever . I hope to be able see and herd them in my next life ...
It shows that sometimes it’s what you don’t play rather than what you do play
Ingenious song
That bass is hard! And that orchestra.....Whew 👏🏽
It's not that hard, it's actually pretty but confusing because it changes the pattern everytime
@@tutortle1820 for sure! I was meaning hard as in it sounds absolutely amazing lol It sounds so great to me
@@arimorgan8550 try to watch some cover of it, tab or something. It sounds difficult but it's pretty easy and fun to play.
@@tutortle1820 will do! I would love to learn
@@arimorgan8550 so you play instruments?
BEAUTIFUL WHAT MORE CAN I SAY !
Brilliant!
Sublime - everything on it !
Hell man, I froze when the next to last track started with THAT VOICE...
According to Geoff Emerick’s memoir, this song was one of the ones completed while John and Yoko were in the hospital, and John was not involved.
John only played one or two piano chords during the bridge.
Thanks gods!
Actually John played piano till take 37/39, but in the final mix, only can be heard on middle eight (1969 mix Abbey Road Album)..
What ? You mean that mommy Yoko was'nt there, insisting that lil' Johnny had a dominent say on George's masterpiece ? 😳
How shocking !
A little insider revelation here: I was, 17 years ago, involved in producing of a top secret graphic presentation of Cirque du Soleil's LOVE show in Las Vegas to Olivia, Ringo, Paul and... Yoko.
Guess who questionned the whole thing ? Who wanted to have a say on all creative aspects of it ?
Yep, the talentless inVader.
As an old fan from day one of MY Beatles, I deeply hate her. Always did, always will. 👹 Can't help it.
@@marcryvon she had John believing she hadn't heard of the Beatles...but she spent a year stalking Paul McCartney before she met John. What a fraud...she must have brainwashed JL or something as he seemed pretty vulnerable. I don't doubt your experience one bit!!
I found out recently this is the most covered Beatles song. Bigger than yesterday.. It's so ironic that George wrote this song .. He found it difficult to get his songs included on the albums
He had at least one song on every album, it just took awhile for him to reach his full potential. By the time of Sgt. Pepper he had improved a LOT and the next album (white album) he got four songs. There were three great composers and singers in one band, but there just wasn’t enough room for all the genius they had!
It's actually *still* Yesterday at 3,000+ covers according to some estimations. It's not only the most covered Beatles song, it is the *the most covered song of all time*
That's not to downplay Something at all, it's just the most recent information I've found on the subject.
@@thesilvershining Watch (rather listen) carefully to the recently expanded Get Back documentary in Disney +. After George storms out and leaves the group, there is a piece where John and Paul think they are alone in the cafeteria (but there was an unknown hidden microphone) and they basically agree that Paul was too hard on George and John didn't stand up more for George. If not for the fact the microphone was there it would have been conjecture.
Wow Just Outstanding and that is all
Fantastic!!!
the orchestra is majestic
A masterpiece
Oh the sound of that tele
George Harrison - lead vocals, rhythm guitar, lead guitar
John Lennon - piano (bridge)
Paul McCartney - harmony vocals, bass guitar
Ringo Starr - drums, percussion
Billy Preston - hammond organ
George Martin - orchestral arrangements
Did Paul de-tune his bass's low E-string down a whole tone to reach that low D at 4:45 to 4:47? He does that walk down from C to a low D on his low E string. That's a whole tone down from standard tuning and the Beatles did not use a 5-string bass with a low B string on it. Perhaps he overdubbed that middle section with his low E sting tuned down? Anyone know what he did there?
The lowest tone there is the low E, is it not?
It's the third of the next chord, C-major. A sloppy mistake or a deceptively clever nuance? Dunno.
He just played his lowest two notes .. and George Martin turned up the piano!
woahhhh… this is so cool