While My Guitar Gently Weeps - The Beatles (cover)
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- čas přidán 5. 07. 2023
- I love this song so much. George Harrison was an incredible songwriter and the fact that he pulled out songs like this whilst living in the high pressured shadow of John Lennon and Paul McCartney for years is incredible.
Ironically, when you look back at the Beatles discography, a good percentage of the most streamed/loved songs are Georges!
From Wikipedia:
“"While My Guitar Gently Weeps" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles from their 1968 double album The Beatles (also known as "the White Album"). It was written by George Harrison, the band's lead guitarist. Harrison wrote "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" as an exercise in randomness inspired by the Chinese I Ching. The song conveys his dismay at the world's unrealised potential for universal love, which he refers to as "the love there that's sleeping".
The song also serves as a comment on the disharmony within the Beatles after their return from studying transcendental meditation in India in early 1968. This lack of camaraderie was reflected in the band's initial apathy towards the composition, which Harrison countered by inviting his friend and occasional collaborator, Eric Clapton, to contribute to the recording. Clapton overdubbed a lead guitar part, although he was not formally credited for his contribution.[5] Harrison first recorded it with a sparse backing of acoustic guitar and harmonium - a version that appeared on the 1996 Anthology 3 outtakes compilation and, with the addition of a string arrangement by George Martin, on the Love soundtrack album in 2006. The full group recording was made in September 1968, at which point the song's folk-based musical arrangement was replaced by a production in the heavy rock style. The recording was one of several collaborations between Harrison and Clapton during the late 1960s and was followed by the pair co-writing the song "Badge" for Clapton's group Cream.
On release, the song received praise from several music critics, and it has since been recognised as an example of Harrison's maturing as a songwriter beside his Beatles bandmates John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Rolling Stone ranked "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" 136th on its list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time", seventh on the "100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time", and at number 10 on its list of "The Beatles 100 Greatest Songs". Clapton's performance was ranked 42nd in Guitar World's 2008 list of the "100 Greatest Guitar Solos". Harrison and Clapton often performed the song together live, during which they shared the lead guitar role over the closing section. Live versions featuring the pair were included on the Concert for Bangladesh album in 1971 and Live in Japan in 1992. Backed by a band that included McCartney and Ringo Starr, Clapton performed the song at the Concert for George in November 2002, a year after Harrison's death.”
Lyrics:
“I look at you all
See the love there that's sleeping
While my guitar gently weeps
I look at the floor
And I see it needs sweeping
Still my guitar gently weeps
I don't know why nobody told you
How to unfold your love
I don't know how someone controlled you
They bought and sold you
I look at the world
And I notice, it's turning
While my guitar gently weeps
With every mistake
We must surely be learning
Still my guitar gently weeps
I don't know how you were diverted
You were perverted too
I don't know how you were inverted
No one alerted you
I look from the wings
At the play you are staging
While my guitar gently weeps
'Cause I'm sitting here
Doing nothing but aging
Still my guitar gently weeps”
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Very nice, Adam. One aspect which I think you've achieved is that rather than simply singing the lyrics, you've told the story of the song, as if it was personal to you. That's the mark of a good entertainer.
Thanks so much I appreciate that. I try to work on little things like this so when people comment on it I really appreciate it and can tell I’m on the right path 🙌
I clicked.. I watched.. I listened.. I was not disappointed..
Absolutely love covers like these, no processing, just raw music. Beautiful cover!!
Mate, I've been playing guitar for years and just recently started singing... He's a fucking wizard.
Brilliant Version!! Love that you included the additional final verse from the Anthology out-take version, well done as ever!!
Every bit as beautiful and haunting as the original.. Excellent!
Simply stunning rendition, Adam. Incredibly heartfelt. You really are something special ❤.
more beatles covers! this is great
I’d happily do every Beatles song ever (almost) if people would watch 😂
@@Adam_Barrett We would! 😊
@@Adam_BarrettSublime. I was expecting Clapton to drop in with a solo.😊
Your great singing is well backed by your guitar ! One of the songs I love the most and can hear it anytime.
Beautiful cover Adam! Amazing work 👏👏👏👏👏
Thanks my friend!
Fantastic! What voice so clear❤
Thank you 🙏
How lovely! Thank you!
Thank you for always being here! ❤️
Absolutely beautiful.
More George Harrison please!
Perhaps Isn't It A Pity, All Things Must Pass, What Is Life, It Don't Come Easy, Got My Mind Set On You.
Would totally love to hear these songs with your awesome singing voice.
Adam, aqui no Brasil eu e uns amigos, ouvimos muito seu som, muito agradável, parabéns e continue com seu belíssimo trabalho!
Impressionante a qualidade do som. Como ele consegue isso?
Classic
Absolutely man. George is a king
Absoulety world class
Thanks so much man! ❤️
A masterpiece once again, Merci 🙏
❤️
Mr barrett , I would never go hungry with half the voice of yours, thankyou,
Love it! Genuine acoustic Beatles. Nicely done, Adam.
That was so nice to listen!!! I feel on this one you went a bit simpler with the guitar accompaniment and focused more on the voice... beautifully done, mate!
Thank you! Yeah that’s it exactly - somebody fed back that I should let the focus be on my voice more so l thought I’d give it a go. Thanks for noticing!
@@Adam_Barrett i really dig when you put some melodic details into the accompaniment (some classic licks here and there), however, i think it's awesome for you to explore your vocal range. Keep'em coming!
I'm just in love with your version of the song. Many greetings from Germany ❤
Oh thank you ) I forget I need to sing more and you remind me how beutiful it can be
Thanks so much!
Adam this is excellent!!
A great talent Sir. I'm glad I discovered you ! Keep up the good work x
Sir, you sing so well, really impressive.
looking forward to watch to next covers !
mate your voice is amazing on this bud, i came across your video from just looking at stuff for leaning the guitar parts but dud have to say well impressed.
Brilliant as always Adam
Fantastic guitar playing with a beautiful voice. So glad I discovered your channel Adam 🎸 🎵
Holy shit bro your voice beautiful I was just looking for the guitar cover but man this is fire
This is so beautiful. Keep coming back to this! Very well done Adam 👏👏👏
Love that! Please never stop doing Beatles! Your voice is out of this world awesome!✌
That's just amazing.. what a voice 😮😊
AMAZING!!
your videos give me serotonin everytime i watch them i swear, you're so talented. :)
Beautiful, beautiful rendition. Such clear and lucid enunciation. I heard words I had not before heard. Thank you so much for your hard work and dedication. George would be so proud.
K second one of your covers that ive watched, and you officially got a new fan
majestic. can't stop watching your videos, keep it up
So dreamy, really well done Adam!!
So soulful! ❤
That was the best version of that song.Amazing vocals 🎶🎶🎸
amazing
Clear voice, beautiful cover!
Thank you, bro.
From Russia with love.
You're a special talent. Love listening ❤
So beautiful ❤
Outstanding Adam you have a great voice thanks for sharing your gift with the world.
I love that I can hear you improve every video as I am deep diving through your content.
Amazing all round
What a voice, man! Incredible cover.
Always brilliant!
What a treat! Really wonderful, Adam!
What a voice and what an interpretation! Bravo!
My goodness you have an amazing voice wtf!
Loved this .. Absolutely beautiful cover ❤️
Always nice to ear!
Love this version - well done
Amazing!
amazing voice 👏👏👏
Beautifully played and sung.
It's beautiful!..😌😌👏👏
Brilliant cover 👏👏👏
I cried while listening to this😢 you have a gift man i swear. I love your cover so much no one umderstandss
Really enjoyed listening this fine song.
Great job!
Your voice is so angelic, this is amazing ❤️
Wow I can imagine this is how it would feel if Paul sang this wonderful piece.. Very nice work brother
Love it bro Adam.. Keep Rock'n.. Keep Playing the Beatles!
such a voice. love the way you play and sing, thank you
precious rendition !
gorgeous as ever. such a great voice!
Very nice, Adam!! Great rendition of a Beatles classic!! You’re awesome!!
I’ve watched your videos for years now, so inspirational man. Great acoustic arrangement gonna learn it now.
beautiful cover of this song bro, i really felt this...
my new favorite channel, you sound amazing
Beautiful voice and playing - great work!
Beautiful rendition of a beautiful song mate.
So beautiful loved that
Großartig!
Great voice and nicely done cover.
Wow, that is so awesome!
Beautiful
You’re fantastic
holy shit
Thank you for this. Expressing lots of gratitude
Outstanding as always not found bad cover from you yet 🎸👌
Very well done!! Good on you and that voice… on point!
outstanding!!!!!!!!!
That was very special. You have a God given talent with that voice..
Wow amazing
An ordinary looking man who is anything but that. The voice of an Angel.
Beautiful voice.
Lovely 🙌🏼👍🏼👍🏼☘️
Best cover of this song! Good job man! 🫡
Hello. Congratulation. You are talent, great voice.
WOW, great
Angel's voice 🤩😇
Excellent!
Adam excellent job playing that tune. You have a great voice. Thank you
Nice work including the falsetto sections!
I love listening to you Adam your voice is amazingwith your guitar ❤
Best Cover!
Awesome!