"While My Guitar Gently Weeps" was written and sung by George Harrison, and featured the lead guitar of Eric Clapton. Clapton was at first reluctant to play for the track; "he said, 'Nobody ever plays on the Beatles' records'—but Harrison convinced him and Clapton's solo was recorded that evening." The song is highly-ranked on several lists, including "#135 on Rolling Stone's list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time", #7 on their list of the 100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time, and #10 on their list of The Beatles 100 Greatest Songs."
This song, more than any other, is probably the one that really represents George Harrison as an artist. It was played during the Concert for George, which took place a year after his death from cancer in 2001. Among those who played the song were Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, Jeff Lynne, and George's son (and doppelganger), Dhani Harrison.
I love this song. It has this great floating melody with a rock-solid beat behind it, and the lyrics are stunning. Vying for my favor with the original is the version from Across the Universe by Martin Luther McCoy, which is slower, with a heart-wrenching guitar solo. Both original and cover are among my favorite songs.
That's all for today. See you tomorrow!
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