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[blmeanie]

About 6-8 months ago I rediscovered this song after a long hiatus.  I think I hear lots of mixed emotions in it and wonder if others do too.

I hear George professing his love for his God while also being somewhat sad at how long it will take to be with him.  The tone in his voice going back and forth is powerful.

I'm not a religious person but love the emotion George sings with in this song.

[Normandie]

I hear George professing his love for his God while also being somewhat sad at how long it will take to be with him.  The tone in his voice going back and forth is powerful.

I'm not a religious person but love the emotion George sings with in this song.

I agree with you on both points, blmeanie. The vocals on this are so touching.

I just stumbled across this and thought I'd flag it: https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/my-sweet-lord-video-george-harrison-fred-armisen-mark-hamill/

[Moogmodule]

That is a very curious teaser..

It is a really good vocal performance by George in this. I didn’t realise for years all the backing vocals are him as well.

[Normandie]

I find his vocals on Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth) very moving as well. I really need to familiarize myself with his solo work. And I'd like to furhter acquaint myself with Billy Preston's material as well.

[Normandie]

That is a very curious teaser..

Yes indeed: "In the clip, Hammill hands Armisen a scanner while telling him, 'There's something out there. The bureau wants you to see it. I want you to see it.' " Armisen responds, 'I want to see it.' "  (??)

Looking forward to checking this out tomorrow. My curiousity has definitely been piqued.

[nimrod]

About 6-8 months ago I rediscovered this song after a long hiatus.  I think I hear lots of mixed emotions in it and wonder if others do too.

I hear George professing his love for his God while also being somewhat sad at how long it will take to be with him.  The tone in his voice going back and forth is powerful.

I'm not a religious person but love the emotion George sings with in this song.

I'm the opposite, I don't like songs of praise. For me it's all a bit preachy. Another mega rich preacher. Anyway, he nicked the melody. Would his God approve of that ?

[blmeanie]

he paid $600k in settlement for the melody.  I don't hear it as preachy, just a dude talking about his belief, don't believe he is ever saying come join me.

[Normandie]

Has anyone watched the video? I just did. I liked it, although given that I'm not overly familiar with George's solo work I have no doubt many subtleties went over my head.

I'd be curious to hear people's thoughts on this.

[Moogmodule]

I mean the fact the melody  was quite close to She’s So Fine is a bit of a bummer. But in its totality it’s a completely different song. Just like Crippled Inside and Merry Christmas are very different songs to the ones John cribbed the melodies from. 

[Moogmodule]

I find his vocals on Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth) very moving as well. I really need to familiarize myself with his solo work. And I'd like to furhter acquaint myself with Billy Preston's material as well.

I think Give Me love is my favourite of his better known solo work. Nice piece of work. I recall it being played a lot on the radio when it was out.

Billy Preston’s That’s the Way God Planned It is a great song. Produced by George I think. Billy did a great version of it at the Concert for Bangladesh.

[Moogmodule]

he paid $600k in settlement for the melody.

For the years of court cases George went through on this, nowadays it happens so often they just add the original song writers to the new song when it’s raised.

[Hello Goodbye]

Has anyone watched the video? I just did. I liked it, although given that I'm not overly familiar with George's solo work I have no doubt many subtleties went over my head.

I'd be curious to hear people's thoughts on this.

I'm sure you're referring to the link we received today by email from thebeatles.com to the George Harrison - My Sweet Lord (Official Music Video)...

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04v-SdKeEpE" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04v-SdKeEpE</a>

Yes, I just watched it.  It's a visual and aural treat!!!

Now I'm watching the "To Follow" George Harrison: All Things Pass (FULL MOVIE) in that link...

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5goAwWijAQ&amp;t=33s" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5goAwWijAQ&amp;t=33s</a>

This is a nice way to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of My Sweet Lord...and George Harrison's life 

[Hello Goodbye]

For the years of court cases George went through on this, nowadays it happens so often they just add the original song writers to the new song when it’s raised.

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYiEesMbe2I" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYiEesMbe2I</a>

 

[Hello Goodbye]

When I first heard My Sweet Lord, I didn't connect it at all with He's So Fine.

[nimrod]

When I first heard My Sweet Lord, I didn't connect it at all with He's So Fine.

Its the same song with different words 

[Hello Goodbye]

Its the same song with different words 

But they sound great played together.  It's a whole new song!   

[Hello Goodbye]

Let's see what Pirate Bob has to say about this...

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KD9X_c8W8M" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KD9X_c8W8M</a>

 

[Hello Goodbye]

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdFYib55dik" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdFYib55dik</a>

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-ugEwHsr4c" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-ugEwHsr4c</a>

Not a bit like Cagney

[Normandie]

I'm sure you're referring to the link we received today by email from thebeatles.com to the George Harrison - My Sweet Lord (Official Music Video)...

Hm; no, I was referring to the link posted. Perhaps I missed something.

Now I'm watching the "To Follow" George Harrison: All Things Pass (FULL MOVIE) in that link...

I'll definitely have to pursue that.   

When I first heard My Sweet Lord, I didn't connect it at all with He's So Fine.

Thank you—I thought I was the only one! I had to really stretch to make the connection. 

[Moogmodule]

Its the same song with different words 

Apparently at the end of the court case the judge said he liked both songs. George’s team were “ you just ruled they’re the same song!”