I finally finished watching the HBO special. They ended the show with this song from the White Album. Long Long Long was one of the best one the album, neatly tucked between Helter Skelter and Revolution1. A song that I am sure George wrote to his God, but could have easily been a love song as well. I always enjoyed this song but hearing it at the end of the show hit home. For me it helps cement the idea that George was my favorite Beatle, his songs always came from his heart and soul. No fancy riffs, bass runs, but I tried to make it mine.
Pete
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Busking George Harrison
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cosmicmechanic
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Pete, great idea to post this, the more references there are here on TG to any member of the Beatles, the better !
I find your voice is darn nice for this song ... someone doing a bit of harmony would be even more of a kick.
Gotta find that Martin Scorsese movie soon !
Thanks Pete, that was fun.
Pierre
I find your voice is darn nice for this song ... someone doing a bit of harmony would be even more of a kick.
Gotta find that Martin Scorsese movie soon !
Thanks Pete, that was fun.
Pierre
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neverfoundthetime
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buddy wrote:
Very nice job Pete!
I caught something last night where George's wife was saying that if he'd been offered 5 eventful lives against the one incredible one he had would he swap, he said no, he's done here, he's never coming back.
You took the words right out of my mouth Buddy.Pete, That Tak is sounding great and so are you !
Very nice job Pete!
I caught something last night where George's wife was saying that if he'd been offered 5 eventful lives against the one incredible one he had would he swap, he said no, he's done here, he's never coming back.
Pete,
Very nice job on this song. Your strumming was paricularly good on this one. Nice even strokes and even volume. It's been awhile since I listened to this song and very much appreciate you posting this. I only got to see the first half of the HBO special. I tried to do a search on this second one but see that they aren't playing it any longer. I guess I know what I'll be asking for Christmas. However just seeing the first half I have to say it was done remarkably well. I can't believe it was 10 years ago. I was actually in a small club watching Brad Delp (lead singer of Boston) and his band Beatlejuice perform when we heard the news. His project Bealtejuice was a GREAT Beatles cover band. Brad's passing a few years later was another tragic moment. OK I've rambled enough. Great job and thanks for sharing.
MarkM
Very nice job on this song. Your strumming was paricularly good on this one. Nice even strokes and even volume. It's been awhile since I listened to this song and very much appreciate you posting this. I only got to see the first half of the HBO special. I tried to do a search on this second one but see that they aren't playing it any longer. I guess I know what I'll be asking for Christmas. However just seeing the first half I have to say it was done remarkably well. I can't believe it was 10 years ago. I was actually in a small club watching Brad Delp (lead singer of Boston) and his band Beatlejuice perform when we heard the news. His project Bealtejuice was a GREAT Beatles cover band. Brad's passing a few years later was another tragic moment. OK I've rambled enough. Great job and thanks for sharing.
MarkM
Really nice job, Pete, on a song that never quite got the respect it deserves due its placement near the end of a monstrously successful double album that had at least a dozen singles getting massive radio play. I always thought the song was sweet and heartfelt, and I very much like what you did with it.
And, Pierre, I added the harmony part.
And, Pierre, I added the harmony part.