You're the best, Abby. Boy, have you ever found your niche on CZcams. I couldn't imagine anyone else doing this. It's all so intriguing, funny and intelligent, often all at the same time. I really hope you find a way to make a living out of this so you can pay off your student loans. Great stuff, as usual.
Your commentary on loving openly is spot on. It's painful to see people lose passion for art as a byproduct of 'growing up,' and it's even worse to feel judged for continuing to hold on.
No, you "grow up" when you see the world through other people's eyes. You stay a child when you can only see it through your own. That's why some 12 year olds are very mature, while some 50 year olds are still adolescents..
I Feel like you need to create a CZcams playlist chronicling the Beatles drama in chronological order. I always get hooked on your telling of the story behind these albums.
Loved the review. 1. The cold open was very effective and dramatic. 2. You covered so much ground so quickly and intensely that the one hour runtime didn’t seem too long. 3. Your comments about Apple Scruffs and the joy of pure fandom were so heartfelt and radiant, it really took this video to the next level. Great work. Thanks.
I legit LOLed multiple times throughout this video. Please don't ever change your format & editing choices. Your hard work shows, this is a completely epic review & even more amazing take on such an influential album... My fav Beatle, my fav album, my sweet George ❤ ✌️
My favorite George Harrison remains the self-titled album from 1979. With hits like Blow Away and Faster. But every song on it is an audio gem. My favorite bit of trivia about All Things Must Pass is that a young Phil Collins went in and recorded some percussion tracks (congas, I think) that ended up not being used on the album. Phil spends part of his autobiography talking about that session, and how nervous he was about it. At that point he was a little-known drummer. And he talks about how George pranked him years later. George had a percussionist record some deliberately bad tracks and sent them to Phil, saying he had found Phil's recordings from the session.
George Harrison '79 is a great album by him and its a good choice for someone's favorite George album plus blow away is like favorite song from george's 70's catalog
Whenever any song from All Things Must Pass plays I am where I first heard it, visiting home for Christmas, skipping dinner with cousins and family to be alone with this music while laying on the floor under the decorated evergreen tree blowing herbal smoke up among the blinking lights and sparkling ornaments. Thank God that tree did not go up in smoke! New Morning had appeared to soothe sorrow weeks after Hendrix passed, and now weeks later we had this sound to envelope our sorrows. After a summer of nonstop rock festivals and near death experience there was nowhere to go but up and this album took everyone there...
To be fair, if I felt ppl weren’t listening to me and are ignoring me, the choice of talking things out probably wouldn’t be my choice either honestly.
I love the album. I love George. I did get to see him live on the first date of his 1974 tour in Vancouver. I found a moment of quiet between songs and shouted "I love you George!" and got some applause for it.
I was 13 and got this record for my birthday. I remember one Saturday afternoon my sister's friend and her foxy older sister driving us somewhere in a convertible. I was in the back seat and What is Life came on the radio. The older sister turned it up and that drive - to I don't remember where - is one of the most vivid memories of pure joy I can recall.
Such a beautiful analysis of such an important album. You've put my feelings into words that I could never come up with on my own. This album is so so important to me and ridiculously cathartic.
I must acknowledge a great respect for anyone with enough quality and insight to advocate and defend loving something openly. At a time where hate gets all the publicity and celebration, it is good to know there are still many people with enough self realization to believe in the love in one's heart and that carry the golden key of love forward as a life treasure.
Abigail, keep being joyful, loving and fun! I love most of the All Things Must Pass album, but "Beware of Darkness" is especially beautiful and really soars.
From one Beatles fanatic to another, your Beatles Vinyl Monday are a joy. You are so thoughtfully thorough, and even find 'fun facts' that I wasn't aware of. Your presentations are stellar. As a certified old far, I am so pleased that I was there as their music rolled out year after year, single after single, album after album, listening to their music progress through the 60s, and it was a wonderful time to be alive. I've also followed their solo careers since the breakup, and have an incredible amount of Beatles brain flotsam and trivia at the ready anytime. My favorite song from the album? Apple Scruffs, the only track NOT officially "produced" by Spector.
I have a deep appreciation for this album, as it is, along with a best of from Paul of all ironic scenarios, my first requested music for my parents as a child! Love your videos, how thoroughly you do your work, and your opinions! And ohhhh boy am I hyped for next week’s video if I’m correct haha!
Abby, your presentation of All Things must pass is phenomenal and entertaining!! I learned a lot about this record. Thank you for taking the time to research the details about the album. Well done!!!
i know that there have been some academic studies in recent times which have interpreted early beatlemania in a more positive way: the conclusions are that the young female target audience began the process of challenging the norms of restrictive behaviour in making a fully conscious choice in their fandom and screaming. i love that in the mix of journalistic rigour and response to important music in each episode of vinyl monday there is the possibility of a genuine love, openly expressed: it's human nature not an abberation. this channel is also about why we invest so much of our feelings in music not just now and then but every day: often in the face of everything that life throws at us. hats off to george harrison for his achievement. when the world thought that something had crumbled he built a new reputation. i hope the comments don't pile in on paul today as they usually do when discussing george's talent. paul the writer of only 'cute' songs, paul the, third best lyricist in the beatles' ; i've encountered both recently. the boy's may have sniped but why can't we look back and say what remarkable times, what remarkable people and achievements. the positioning of mccartney 1 (my own emotional home) and all things must pass in the scheduling has been a masterstroke and i've admired some remarkable writing today by abigail devoe.
Great job as always, Abby! When I got this as a Christmas present from my Aunt on the day it came out in December 1970, this lp changed my life from high school on Long live "Sir Frankie Crisp!"Thank you, George!( and Abby!😘
ngl this is probably your best work yet in regards to the style, editing, storytelling - really enjoyed the more varied B-roll and the cool camera moves around the turntable spliced in. Very strong work.
Boy, the timing on this is wild. Over the weekend I finally found a copy of this one that wasn't beat to hell. The box is perfect and the poster looks like it has never been unfolded. This album has a particular resonance for me. It makes me think of my parents who are no longer here as well as other family, friends and pets. Heavy stuff. On Sunday, the wife and I played the first 4 sides and I cried buckets. I know many feel this album has flaws, but I don't see it that way at all. I hear staggering honesty, truth and beauty.
Well done Abby 😃👍 I often say this is your best work. But you keep surprising me with every you Tube video you put out ! You just keep getting better and better. Just like George did in his songwriting and production from the mid 1960’s to this album.
Cold, Blah Monday... "but It's not always gonna be this grey". "Here Comes the Sun" and her name is Abi! "The smile's returning to their faces..." Great work Ms. Scruff! George would be proud.
At first I thought I was having a bad day, but then I saw that Abigail uploaded an hour-long video on All Things Must Pass?? Verily, 'tis good to be alive my friends.
WOW! You said how I feel about George and All Things Must Pass better than I ever could. And it is astounding how much more you know about all the music that I grew up with. My favorite song on ATMP is the title cut. And Apple Scruffs. I play and sing both very badly but I did record Apple Scruffs for my oldest friend in the world when she was suffering with COVID and still does with long COVID. We were neighbors from age seven and remain close now sixty years later though we live literally on opposite sides of the globe. This album was one of the most important ones of our young lives in the sixties. Thank you so much for this. What a trip it was listening to your thoughts and stories about it.
George, apart from the amazing music, is directly responsible for some of the best British Films of all time. Life of Brian, The Long Good Friday, Mona Lisa, Withnail and I and Time Bandits would not exist if it weren't for him. Truly a great figure of the arts. Also, if you want to laugh, check out his Pirate Song sketch from Rutland Weekend Television. If you love The Beatles and Monty Python you are going to adore that sketch
George raised four million so Life of Brian could get made because he said he wanted to see the movie. Python joked he bought the most expensive movie ticket in history
That's obviously a misquote or printing error, since George joined the Beatles in 1958, and who do you think was playing lead guitar during the Hamburg years. Of course George could've been stoned when he said it, or tripping which easily explains his propensity to amnesia concerning the time-frame of certain important historical events relating to Beatlemania 😂
My Sweet Lord and What Is Life never fail to bring me to tears. They are the personifications of the mystical idea that the absence and search for God is not so much a test of faith but the aching road to divine love. Or as Rumi once put it: "Longing is the core of the mystery/ Longing itself brings the cure."
The acoustic versions of Awaiting On You All and All Things Must Pass are great, Pass is especially haunting, I love George’s Indian melodic sensibility
I think you nailed it. And not for nothing but I always loved the title 'Thanks For The Pepperoni'. It's just so off the beacon path as far as a song title and its relation to the musical piece itself that I can't help but chuckle. The sublime with the buffoonery. That is so George!
Be as you are. I've been going through most of your videos over the weekend and up to today. Wonderful insights into these fantastic records and from someone so young. Keep it going 😊
I think this album is one of the very best solo Beatles albums and holds up against most of the Beatles own excellent albums. It's chock-a-block full of great songs, but my favourites would be: Run Of the Mill; Beware Of Darkness; Awaiting On You All; Isn't It A Pity and Behind That Locked Door. 10/10 Great review Abby!
Yes! I can't wait to watch this one. This and "Ram" are my two favourite post-Beatle LPs. Thank you as always, Abby. My favourite George song? That's a tough call, but probably either "Love You To" or "Let It Down."
George Harrison is in my humble opinion one of the original guitar heroes and in the 60s he was in great company with Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, and Jimi Hendrix and this album with an amazing all star cast shows off all of the talent and virtuosity that George had to offer although he was the quiet Beatle his talent and musical passion spoke in volumes
You brought tears to my eyes in this one, Abby. That's the second time you've done this, the first was the Syd Barret video, and I can't thank you enough for your earnestness and joy when talking about these records. You're making the Internet a better place with these videos, and given how ugly so much of the online world can be, that's saying something. In short, you rock!
I just discovered your channel yesterday at work and you've earned a very happy subscriber. Not least of all because of your impeccable musical tastes that just happen to mirror my own. All Things Must Pass remains one of my favorite records by anyone. And at times, it's still kind of hard for me to listen to. I was 17 when George passed away, and I remember that day with astonishing, painful clarity. The man was a hero to me, being a shy and awkward music geek who picked up a guitar because of George and guys like him. His death absolutely crushed me. But I listened to this record so much in the wake of that, partly to celebrate and pay tribute to the man, but also to comfort myself with his words and music. To this day, the title track is capable of bringing me to tears, just as it did all those years ago. It's just about a perfect album.
I always thought the triple album was an F-you to the Beatles for giving him so little real estate on their records. Oh, I get two songs on Abbey Road? Ahem, well it's two of 50 I could have filled the album or any others with!
NEVER GROW UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I used to work with a chap that saw George at the Montreal Forum in 1974-his lone tour. He really enjoyed the show and said it was great. If you haven't already, read Bill Wyman's autobiography Stone Alone if you want to learn a bit more about Alan (de)klein-although that is a bit masochistic. Very thoughtful and inciteful and you REALLY do your homework. KEEP IT COMING!
I can definitely agree with the notion of a maximum amount of Spector production. It's four tracks, that's it. I read an interview once where Rick Knowles said there are Lana del Rey songs with 150+ tracks. Jesus that's a lot to keep track of.
Good choice. And good call on Bobby Whitlock. Some years ago he and his wife, CoCo Carmel played a small venue (20-30 people) near where I live. I got a table right in front of the stage & took my daughter along. Bobby on guitar (most of the time) and keyboard, telling stories about hanging out at Clapton's place, writing songs, playing on the All Things Must Pass sessions, recording the Derek & the Dominos record. CoCo on guitar, vocals & sax, and a drummer, someone they knew who sat in for this particular show. Fun way to spend an afternoon--and Bobby was a very gracious & amiable guy, hanging with the audience for a while after the show.
I've been listening to this album for 30 years. I understand it (and a bit about myself) better after this video. Thank you. When my dad passed away last year, this is the album I put on. It's like a comfy blanket I can cry into.
You are so good at what you do! I have and love most of the albums you review, and have read a lot about them too. But you always come up with new interesting perspectives, and your humor and enthusiasm make the videos very uplifting!
Fun review. You packed it with a wealth of information, wit and drama, much like the album was packed with musicians, songs and the huge wall of sound.
You're on a roll Abby. Another fantastic episode. 😎 Our family copy was played to the point of being unplayable. I can't sing Mr. O'Hara Smith's epic album any higher than that. Listening to this album, it becomes so obvious why the Beatles had to break up, it's ridiculous. No one before George had ever unleashed the creative floodgates quite like this upon leaving a group.
Holy Jeebus you made me cry multiple times throughout this episode. Most especially when you talk about openly loving. I really needed to hear that. I am an open lover of, (music/art/stuff)?, kind of person. Don't get me started on Star Trek. I don't know anyone in my personal life who is like that. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Keep doing what you do Abigail
BEWARE OF ABKCO!!! First time viewer here and you nailed Harrison’s All Things Must Pass!! I am sure that you are aware that after mixing the trax “ Apple Scruffs”, George invited the girls into the studio to hear the track. What a thrill for them!! Love your enthusiasm, and not taking crap from anyone attitude!! Gonna check out your Beatle analysis tubes as well as others. Love you woman and keep on tracking!!
🕉There are more Great songs on this double album, than FM radio back in the day ever gave George credit for. Of course "My Sweet Lord "got all the air time, it's an enormous hit. But all the rest are treasures that you HAD to buy the record or you'd never know they existed!! "Wah-Wah" could go on forever! "Isn't it a pity"...epic "If not for You" "Let it Down" "Awaiting on you All" "All things must Pass" "Art of Dying" "Out of the Blue" and "Hear me Lord". Plus the next eight more solo albums... the Traveling Wilbury's 1988 and Brainwashed 2002 Thank You George for keeping us entertained...
I'm 51. I first heard the album in the early 80s. No love in my life has lasted longer than this album. It resonates in my brain so deeply that I can play it on a loop. And generally, I'm a goth/post punk indie kid. It's been a joy to hear young'uns vindicate my life😊 on social media.
When I saw you were going to review this album I was like you better not trash the greatest album out there. This album has been played daily for the last 30 + years.
This was an epic review of an epic album! Great insightful commentary throughout-Simply awesome! I’ve always loved this album and also really like 33-1/3, George Harrison & Cloud 9, not to mention Traveling Wilburies.
What a great video. ATMP is a top 10, maybe top 5 all-time album for me. It's just such a beautiful album, conveying joy, sadness, love, and so many emotions. I love the production, I understand thinking it's over the top, but that wall of sound gives it such a grandiose feeling. Plus, I agree totally that "I Dig Love" should have been swapped out for "I Live For You." You did a great job with this wonderful video.
Amazing episode Abby! Classic album by George with an all star lineup of musicians (maybe this is the precursor to Ringo's All Star Band?) This is one of my favorite George solo albums along with Cloud Nine, Thirty-Three And A 1/3 and Brainwashed. So excited for next week's review
Abbey - love it. The “Cartoon Super Villian” description of Allan Klein made me laugh out loud. Really appreciate the hard work that must go into your videos. Lastly, I always felt bad for George in the Patti Boyd sweepstakes - thanks for setting me straight. I just feel bad for Patti - all this drama (almost) makes me glad to be a boring suburban dad listening to too much vinyl in my man cave. Cheers. Keep’em coming.
My favorite album from my favorite Beatle! Love this in depth review of the production of this awesome record. This is easily on my top ten albums of all time. Probably number 1 really.
This BOX is a MONUMENT of Rock History! Connected with the Bangladesh Concert BOX, issued later with all those brilliant guests! Summit of an unforgettable era!
what’s your favorite george harrison song? comment below!
(mine is be here now if you must know)
Ballad of Sir Frankie Crisp
Isn't it a Pity
Heyyyyy that's what I was gonna say... Special mention to Blow Away and Run of the Mill
Love You Too!
Tough call, but I can't think of many songs that can make me feel better when I really need it than "Here Comes The Sun."
"Where there's smoke, there's Allen Klein roasting marshmallows" is one of your best lines of all time.
You're the best, Abby. Boy, have you ever found your niche on CZcams. I couldn't imagine anyone else doing this.
It's all so intriguing, funny and intelligent, often all at the same time.
I really hope you find a way to make a living out of this so you can pay off your student loans.
Great stuff, as usual.
Your commentary on loving openly is spot on. It's painful to see people lose passion for art as a byproduct of 'growing up,' and it's even worse to feel judged for continuing to hold on.
one never grows up, the body just gets strange and weak, and then u sleep forever
No, you "grow up" when you see the world through other people's eyes. You stay a child when you can only see it through your own. That's why some 12 year olds are very mature, while some 50 year olds are still adolescents..
I have heard it said that while aging and death may be inevitable, growing up is a choice one makes for themselves.
"I refuse to be bitter" Bravo Abby
I Feel like you need to create a CZcams playlist chronicling the Beatles drama in chronological order. I always get hooked on your telling of the story behind these albums.
“Paul was in his reputation era” lmao
Abigail, you knocked it out of the park with your discussion of “All Things Must Pass.” Great, insightful, passionate storytelling. Congratulations!
this ^
Loved the review. 1. The cold open was very effective and dramatic. 2. You covered so much ground so quickly and intensely that the one hour runtime didn’t seem too long. 3. Your comments about Apple Scruffs and the joy of pure fandom were so heartfelt and radiant, it really took this video to the next level. Great work. Thanks.
I legit LOLed multiple times throughout this video. Please don't ever change your format & editing choices. Your hard work shows, this is a completely epic review & even more amazing take on such an influential album... My fav Beatle, my fav album, my sweet George ❤ ✌️
the format; the edits; the hard work; epic and amazing.
yep 🤠
My favorite George Harrison remains the self-titled album from 1979. With hits like Blow Away and Faster. But every song on it is an audio gem.
My favorite bit of trivia about All Things Must Pass is that a young Phil Collins went in and recorded some percussion tracks (congas, I think) that ended up not being used on the album. Phil spends part of his autobiography talking about that session, and how nervous he was about it. At that point he was a little-known drummer. And he talks about how George pranked him years later. George had a percussionist record some deliberately bad tracks and sent them to Phil, saying he had found Phil's recordings from the session.
George Harrison '79 is a great album by him and its a good choice for someone's favorite George album plus blow away is like favorite song from george's 70's catalog
Yeah blow away is a great song. @@nvm9040
Blow away is indeed a great song
Whenever any song from All Things Must Pass plays I am where I first heard it, visiting home for Christmas, skipping dinner with cousins and family to be alone with this music while laying on the floor under the decorated evergreen tree blowing herbal smoke up among the blinking lights and sparkling ornaments. Thank God that tree did not go up in smoke! New Morning had appeared to soothe sorrow weeks after Hendrix passed, and now weeks later we had this sound to envelope our sorrows. After a summer of nonstop rock festivals and near death experience there was nowhere to go but up and this album took everyone there...
To be fair, if I felt ppl weren’t listening to me and are ignoring me, the choice of talking things out probably wouldn’t be my choice either honestly.
I love the album. I love George. I did get to see him live on the first date of his 1974 tour in Vancouver. I found a moment of quiet between songs and shouted "I love you George!" and got some applause for it.
I was 12 when this came out. My Sweet Lord was played almost every 15 minutes on the radio, it seemed. It was everywhere.
I was 13 and got this record for my birthday. I remember one Saturday afternoon my sister's friend and her foxy older sister driving us somewhere in a convertible. I was in the back seat and What is Life came on the radio. The older sister turned it up and that drive - to I don't remember where - is one of the most vivid memories of pure joy I can recall.
Such a beautiful analysis of such an important album. You've put my feelings into words that I could never come up with on my own. This album is so so important to me and ridiculously cathartic.
I must acknowledge a great respect for anyone with enough quality and insight to advocate and defend loving something openly. At a time where hate gets all the publicity and celebration, it is good to know there are still many people with enough self realization to believe in the love in one's heart and that carry the golden key of love forward as a life treasure.
Abigail, keep being joyful, loving and fun! I love most of the All Things Must Pass album, but "Beware of Darkness" is especially beautiful and really soars.
From one Beatles fanatic to another, your Beatles Vinyl Monday are a joy. You are so thoughtfully thorough, and even find 'fun facts' that I wasn't aware of. Your presentations are stellar.
As a certified old far, I am so pleased that I was there as their music rolled out year after year, single after single, album after album, listening to their music progress through the 60s, and it was a wonderful time to be alive. I've also followed their solo careers since the breakup, and have an incredible amount of Beatles brain flotsam and trivia at the ready anytime.
My favorite song from the album? Apple Scruffs, the only track NOT officially "produced" by Spector.
You made it Abbie!! you made a video about my favorite album ever, and what could I say, YOU NAILED IT!! lots of love for u ❤❤
vinyl monday is special because every week i cover someone’s favorite album. glad i could do yours justice!
I have a deep appreciation for this album, as it is, along with a best of from Paul of all ironic scenarios, my first requested music for my parents as a child! Love your videos, how thoroughly you do your work, and your opinions! And ohhhh boy am I hyped for next week’s video if I’m correct haha!
Finishing work on the late shift and finding a 1hr vinyl monday is just the best feeling!
Abby, your presentation of All Things must pass is phenomenal and entertaining!! I learned a lot about this record. Thank you for taking the time to research the details about the album. Well done!!!
i know that there have been some academic studies in recent times which have interpreted early beatlemania in a more positive way: the conclusions are that the young female target audience began the process of challenging the norms of restrictive behaviour in making a fully conscious choice in their fandom and screaming. i love that in the mix of journalistic rigour and response to important music in each episode of vinyl monday there is the possibility of a genuine love, openly expressed: it's human nature not an abberation. this channel is also about why we invest so much of our feelings in music not just now and then but every day: often in the face of everything that life throws at us.
hats off to george harrison for his achievement. when the world thought that something had crumbled he built a new reputation. i hope the comments don't pile in on paul today as they usually do when discussing george's talent. paul the writer of only 'cute' songs, paul the, third best lyricist in the beatles' ; i've encountered both recently. the boy's may have sniped but why can't we look back and say what remarkable times, what remarkable people and achievements.
the positioning of mccartney 1 (my own emotional home) and all things must pass in the scheduling has been a masterstroke and i've admired some remarkable writing today by abigail devoe.
Great job as always, Abby! When I got this as a Christmas present from my Aunt on the day it came out in December 1970, this lp changed my life from high school on Long live "Sir Frankie Crisp!"Thank you, George!( and Abby!😘
25:27 OMG I LOVE YOU SO MUCH ABBY ♥️♥️♥️🫶🫶🫶
clearly that joke had an audience and reached it!
@@abigaildevoe ♥️♥️♥️
Omg, a Slowdive reference! You’re amazing!
Can't even begin to put into words how good this album is.
Another simply brilliant review, thank you for all the hard work you put into your videos.
ngl this is probably your best work yet in regards to the style, editing, storytelling - really enjoyed the more varied B-roll and the cool camera moves around the turntable spliced in. Very strong work.
Boy, the timing on this is wild. Over the weekend I finally found a copy of this one that wasn't beat to hell. The box is perfect and the poster looks like it has never been unfolded. This album has a particular resonance for me. It makes me think of my parents who are no longer here as well as other family, friends and pets. Heavy stuff. On Sunday, the wife and I played the first 4 sides and I cried buckets. I know many feel this album has flaws, but I don't see it that way at all. I hear staggering honesty, truth and beauty.
Well done Abby 😃👍 I often say this is your best work. But you keep surprising me with every you Tube video you put out ! You just keep getting better and better. Just like George did in his songwriting and production from the mid 1960’s to this album.
Paul was RIGHT about Klein. If there was any real reason the Beatles broke up, was because John, George and Ringo outvoted Paul in favor of Klein.
Cold, Blah Monday... "but It's not always gonna be this grey". "Here Comes the Sun" and her name is Abi! "The smile's returning to their faces..." Great work Ms. Scruff! George would be proud.
I feel that acid slowly melting.
This is one of my favorite albums of all time! Thanks for the insight, keep em' comin'!!!❤❤❤
At first I thought I was having a bad day, but then I saw that Abigail uploaded an hour-long video on All Things Must Pass??
Verily, 'tis good to be alive my friends.
This was an excellent review of an excellent record. This is one of my favorite channels on CZcams. Keep up the good work!
I had to keep rewinding to understand
it's somehting like a college course
So well done ,Thanks Abby
Hey there...Georgy Girl.
lol
Flying through the air so fancy free...
Thank you for those words about loving openly.
WOW! You said how I feel about George and All Things Must Pass better than I ever could. And it is astounding how much more you know about all the music that I grew up with. My favorite song on ATMP is the title cut. And Apple Scruffs. I play and sing both very badly but I did record Apple Scruffs for my oldest friend in the world when she was suffering with COVID and still does with long COVID. We were neighbors from age seven and remain close now sixty years later though we live literally on opposite sides of the globe. This album was one of the most important ones of our young lives in the sixties. Thank you so much for this. What a trip it was listening to your thoughts and stories about it.
George, apart from the amazing music, is directly responsible for some of the best British Films of all time. Life of Brian, The Long Good Friday, Mona Lisa, Withnail and I and Time Bandits would not exist if it weren't for him. Truly a great figure of the arts. Also, if you want to laugh, check out his Pirate Song sketch from Rutland Weekend Television. If you love The Beatles and Monty Python you are going to adore that sketch
George raised four million so Life of Brian could get made because he said he wanted to see the movie. Python joked he bought the most expensive movie ticket in history
“The biggest break in my career was getting into the Beatles in 1962. The second biggest break since then is getting out of them.”
-George Harrison
Yes goddammit remember when he goes "I'm leaving the group" and John was just like "When?"
That's obviously a misquote or printing error, since George joined the Beatles in 1958, and who do you think was playing lead guitar during the Hamburg years. Of course George could've been stoned when he said it, or tripping which easily explains his propensity to amnesia concerning the time-frame of certain important historical events relating to Beatlemania 😂
My Sweet Lord and What Is Life never fail to bring me to tears. They are the personifications of the mystical idea that the absence and search for God is not so much a test of faith but the aching road to divine love. Or as Rumi once put it: "Longing is the core of the mystery/ Longing itself brings the cure."
The acoustic versions of Awaiting On You All and All Things Must Pass are great, Pass is especially haunting, I love George’s Indian melodic sensibility
I think you nailed it.
And not for nothing but I always loved the title 'Thanks For The Pepperoni'. It's just so off the beacon path as far as a song title and its relation to the musical piece itself that I can't help but chuckle. The sublime with the buffoonery. That is so George!
Think it's wordplay referencing Sgt. Pepper's and baloney. I've always liked the title too.
So shiny. So sharp. So funny. So clean. I am loving these wonderful essays into my music heroes.
You always make my Mondays great. Thanks so much for all your efforts, never disappointed yet!
Be as you are. I've been going through most of your videos over the weekend and up to today. Wonderful insights into these fantastic records and from someone so young. Keep it going 😊
What a great review of a great album! And what timing. I listened/watched The Concert for Bangladesh over the weekend!
Give me love (peace on earth)
Abi the best one yet very good 👍 well done! Informative and very amusing delivery! Brilliant!
So excited for this one, I think George was my favorite Beatle
I think this album is one of the very best solo Beatles albums and holds up against most of the Beatles own excellent albums. It's chock-a-block full of great songs, but my favourites would be: Run Of the Mill; Beware Of Darkness; Awaiting On You All; Isn't It A Pity and Behind That Locked Door. 10/10 Great review Abby!
My aunt was at the Concert For Bangladesh, she’s a big fan of George and Eric
You were born to do this Abby. Great work!
Another fun ride with Abby.
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The whole video was engaging and funny, but that Apple Scruffs review got me sobbing.
Yes! I can't wait to watch this one. This and "Ram" are my two favourite post-Beatle LPs. Thank you as always, Abby.
My favourite George song? That's a tough call, but probably either "Love You To" or "Let It Down."
The roasting marshmallows line is a classic!
Why does that moment at 30:28 send a slight chill up my spine?
I can only imagine what a Badfinger Vinyl Monday would be like.
Wow. Wow. Wow. Abby - this is your best episode yet. Thank you so much.
Your command of commentary just keeps getting better. Bravo !
George Harrison is in my humble opinion one of the original guitar heroes and in the 60s he was in great company with Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, and Jimi Hendrix and this album with an amazing all star cast shows off all of the talent and virtuosity that George had to offer although he was the quiet Beatle his talent and musical passion spoke in volumes
You brought tears to my eyes in this one, Abby. That's the second time you've done this, the first was the Syd Barret video, and I can't thank you enough for your earnestness and joy when talking about these records. You're making the Internet a better place with these videos, and given how ugly so much of the online world can be, that's saying something. In short, you rock!
My favorite song is I’d have you anytime it’s just a great song about Bob Dylan’s and George Harrison friendship
Holy sh*t-- I had NO IDEA of the Allen Klein soap operas around "My Sweet Lord"! Unbelievable!
His estate still has The Rolling Stones publishing up to 1971. The Stones sued 17 times trying to get it back to no avail
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I just discovered your channel yesterday at work and you've earned a very happy subscriber. Not least of all because of your impeccable musical tastes that just happen to mirror my own.
All Things Must Pass remains one of my favorite records by anyone. And at times, it's still kind of hard for me to listen to. I was 17 when George passed away, and I remember that day with astonishing, painful clarity. The man was a hero to me, being a shy and awkward music geek who picked up a guitar because of George and guys like him. His death absolutely crushed me. But I listened to this record so much in the wake of that, partly to celebrate and pay tribute to the man, but also to comfort myself with his words and music. To this day, the title track is capable of bringing me to tears, just as it did all those years ago. It's just about a perfect album.
I always thought the triple album was an F-you to the Beatles for giving him so little real estate on their records. Oh, I get two songs on Abbey Road? Ahem, well it's two of 50 I could have filled the album or any others with!
Thanks for the pepperoni, Abby
NEVER GROW UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I used to work with a chap that saw George at the Montreal Forum in 1974-his lone tour. He really enjoyed the show and said it was great. If you haven't already, read Bill Wyman's autobiography Stone Alone if you want to learn a bit more about Alan (de)klein-although that is a bit masochistic. Very thoughtful and inciteful and you REALLY do your homework.
KEEP IT COMING!
George's appearance on Rutland Weekend Television was comedy genius
I can definitely agree with the notion of a maximum amount of Spector production. It's four tracks, that's it. I read an interview once where Rick Knowles said there are Lana del Rey songs with 150+ tracks. Jesus that's a lot to keep track of.
Good choice. And good call on Bobby Whitlock. Some years ago he and his wife, CoCo Carmel played a small venue (20-30 people) near where I live. I got a table right in front of the stage & took my daughter along. Bobby on guitar (most of the time) and keyboard, telling stories about hanging out at Clapton's place, writing songs, playing on the All Things Must Pass sessions, recording the Derek & the Dominos record. CoCo on guitar, vocals & sax, and a drummer, someone they knew who sat in for this particular show. Fun way to spend an afternoon--and Bobby was a very gracious & amiable guy, hanging with the audience for a while after the show.
I've been listening to this album for 30 years. I understand it (and a bit about myself) better after this video. Thank you.
When my dad passed away last year, this is the album I put on. It's like a comfy blanket I can cry into.
❤ holy hoots you're knocking it out of the park babe!
Keep rocking @Abigail Devoe
You are so good at what you do! I have and love most of the albums you review, and have read a lot about them too. But you always come up with new interesting perspectives, and your humor and enthusiasm make the videos very uplifting!
Hooray for the vinyl Monday mid season special . Brian Birch
Uh, ACTUALLY, Paul never explicitly said he was leaving the Beatles in his sel............... DOH!!!
Fun review. You packed it with a wealth of information, wit and drama, much like the album was packed with musicians, songs and the huge wall of sound.
The Quiet Beatle always was the best Beatle.
You're on a roll Abby. Another fantastic episode. 😎
Our family copy was played to the point of being unplayable. I can't sing Mr. O'Hara Smith's epic album any higher than that.
Listening to this album, it becomes so obvious why the Beatles had to break up, it's ridiculous. No one before George had ever unleashed the creative floodgates quite like this upon leaving a group.
Holy Jeebus you made me cry multiple times throughout this episode. Most especially when you talk about openly loving. I really needed to hear that. I am an open lover of, (music/art/stuff)?, kind of person. Don't get me started on Star Trek. I don't know anyone in my personal life who is like that. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Keep doing what you do Abigail
BEWARE OF ABKCO!!! First time viewer here and you nailed Harrison’s All Things Must Pass!! I am sure that you are aware that after mixing the trax “ Apple Scruffs”, George invited the girls into the studio to hear the track. What a thrill for them!! Love your enthusiasm, and not taking crap from anyone attitude!! Gonna check out your Beatle analysis tubes as well as others. Love you woman and keep on tracking!!
🕉There are more Great songs on this double album, than FM radio back in the day ever gave George credit for. Of course "My Sweet Lord "got all the air time, it's an enormous hit. But all the rest are treasures that you HAD to buy the record or you'd never know they existed!!
"Wah-Wah" could go on forever! "Isn't it a pity"...epic "If not for You" "Let it Down" "Awaiting on you All" "All things must Pass" "Art of Dying" "Out of the Blue" and
"Hear me Lord". Plus the next eight more solo albums... the Traveling Wilbury's 1988 and Brainwashed 2002 Thank You George for keeping us entertained...
I'm 51. I first heard the album in the early 80s. No love in my life has lasted longer than this album. It resonates in my brain so deeply that I can play it on a loop. And generally, I'm a goth/post punk indie kid. It's been a joy to hear young'uns vindicate my life😊 on social media.
Love the Rutland Weekend reference!
This may be my favorite episode of yours. I smiled the entire time. Great album and great review. Beware of darkness. Words to live by for sure.
Those lyric sleeves and musician credits burned into my dilated pupils 50+ years ago. Thanks for filling in the blanks!
Beware of Darkness, of course. George loves melody.
I only know the cover by Spock's Beard. **shrug**
@@TheMister123- Do not hesitatre. Beg, borrow or steal All Things Must Pass.
When I saw you were going to review this album I was like you better not trash the greatest album out there. This album has been played daily for the last 30 + years.
This was an epic review of an epic album! Great insightful commentary throughout-Simply awesome! I’ve always loved this album and also really like 33-1/3, George Harrison & Cloud 9, not to mention Traveling Wilburies.
Terrific review,, Abby! Informative and hilarious, as usual. All Things Must Pass" is my favorite solo ex-Beatles album.
What a great video. ATMP is a top 10, maybe top 5 all-time album for me. It's just such a beautiful album, conveying joy, sadness, love, and so many emotions. I love the production, I understand thinking it's over the top, but that wall of sound gives it such a grandiose feeling. Plus, I agree totally that "I Dig Love" should have been swapped out for "I Live For You." You did a great job with this wonderful video.
Amazing episode Abby! Classic album by George with an all star lineup of musicians (maybe this is the precursor to Ringo's All Star Band?) This is one of my favorite George solo albums along with Cloud Nine, Thirty-Three And A 1/3 and Brainwashed. So excited for next week's review
Love it when she plays that snippet from Monty Python and the Holy grail.
Abbey - love it. The “Cartoon Super Villian” description of Allan Klein made me laugh out loud. Really appreciate the hard work that must go into your videos. Lastly, I always felt bad for George in the Patti Boyd sweepstakes - thanks for setting me straight. I just feel bad for Patti - all this drama (almost) makes me glad to be a boring suburban dad listening to too much vinyl in my man cave. Cheers. Keep’em coming.
My favorite album from my favorite Beatle! Love this in depth review of the production of this awesome record. This is easily on my top ten albums of all time. Probably number 1 really.
This BOX is a MONUMENT of Rock History! Connected with the Bangladesh Concert BOX, issued later with all those brilliant guests! Summit of an unforgettable era!
Thank you! Great job!