"Something" Rehearsal Clip | The Beatles: Get Back | Disney+
Watch this clip of @TheBeatles writing and rehearsing the track “Something” from Peter Jackson’s #TheBeatlesGetBack. Part Two of the three-part Original Docuseries is now streaming on @DisneyPlus.
The Disney+ original docuseries, directed by Peter Jackson, will be arriving on Disney+ just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. Made entirely from never-before-seen, restored footage, it provides the most intimate and honest glimpse into the creative process and relationship between John, Paul, George, and Ringo ever filmed. Be sure to check them both out, and don’t forget to watch “The Beatles: Get Back” when it rolls out over three days, November 25, 26, and 27, 2021, exclusively on Disney+.
Directed by three-time Oscar®-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson (“The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “They Shall Not Grow Old”), “The Beatles: Get Back” takes audiences back in time to the band’s January 1969 recording sessions, which became a pivotal moment in music history. The docuseries showcases The Beatles’ creative process as they attempt to write 14 new songs in preparation for their first live concert in over two years. Faced with a nearly impossible deadline, the strong bonds of friendship shared by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr are put to the test. The docuseries is compiled from nearly 60 hours of unseen footage shot over 21 days, directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg in 1969, and from more than 150 hours of unheard audio, most of which has been locked in a vault for over half a century. Jackson is the only person in 50 years to have been given access to this Beatles treasure trove, all of which has now been brilliantly restored. What emerges is an unbelievably intimate portrait of The Beatles, showing how, with their backs against the wall, they could still rely on their friendship, good humor, and creative genius. While plans derail and relationships are put to the test, some of the world’s most iconic songs are composed and performed. The docuseries features - for the first time in its entirety - The Beatles’ last live performance as a group, the unforgettable rooftop concert on London’s Savile Row, as well as other songs and classic compositions featured on the band’s final two albums, Abbey Road and Let It Be.
An exciting new collaboration between The Beatles and Jackson presented by The Walt Disney Studios in association with Apple Corps Ltd. and WingNut Films Productions Ltd., “The Beatles: Get Back” is directed by Peter Jackson, produced by Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono Lennon, Olivia Harrison, Peter Jackson, Clare Olssen (“They Shall Not Grow Old”) and Jonathan Clyde (“Eight Days a Week”), with Apple Corps’ Jeff Jones (“Eight Days a Week”) and Ken Kamins (“The Hobbit” trilogy) serving as executive producers. Jabez Olssen (“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”) serves as the film’s editor, the music supervisor is Giles Martin (“Rocketman”), Michael Hedges (“The Adventures of Tintin”) and Brent Burge (“The Hobbit” trilogy) serve as the series re-recording mixers, and the music is mixed by Giles Martin and Sam Okell (“Yesterday”).
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I'm literally screaming in mind " attracts me like no other lover " like I'm gonna fly in a time machine and give them the missing lyrics ..feels surreal
Same haha. It's weird to have the correct answer to a question that HAS no correct answer, and watch the guy who CAME UP WITH THE ANSWER struggle to summon it. It's almost like watching a fetus develop into a baby or something.
same
I don't know, "attracts me like a pomegranate" doesn't sound bad either.
LOL!
A lesson to the kids, never give up. It'll come to you eventually and the answer could change the world
Ringo just hits the groove straight away on all their compositions, it really shows what an indispensable legend he is.
I've watched some of the youtube videos of Ringo being interviewed with a set of drums and a small audience. Funny and enlightening. I'm not a musician, but it's fascinating to hear how his particular rhythm and style was formed because of his natural left hand playing on a right hand setup. And I never realised how many fantastic songs can be recognised just from a drum intro or beat.
He might not be wailing out Neil Peart solos but you can play anything and Ringo will start drumming at the exact time he's needed
He’s worth half a billion, known across the planet, and still living life to the fullest. Pretty sure he got the credit due, just not as a songwriter.
I WISH, WISH i could find a drummer 1/1000 as groovy as Ringo.....
Ringo doesn't miss
Now I understand the meaning of the "I don't know" as the climax of the chorus. It's all about George not having a clue as to what lyrics he should use for this melody! Truly fascinating!
Same as "Where do we go now?" from Sweet Child O Mine:)
But it makes perfect sense in the lyrics. It's saying to the girl that he has no idea where is the relationship going to be, but he dosen't care, cause he loves her.
Slash's book basically says what the dude above says about that part... 'where do we go now'... @@miscellaneousviewing7916
Stoneface Yoko.
So many songs end up with stupid placeholder lyrics that just stick. I've ruined a couple of really nice melodies by writing really stupid placeholder lyrics that you cant hear the song any other way.
Every song Ringo is like "i got my part down so whenever you guys want to get your stuff together lmk"
The final version was a masterpiece.
Search for Something vocals isolated to hear George and Paul's fab harmonies.
Completely agree! Such a wonderfully beautiful song. I never get tired of hearing it.
is.... a masterpiece.
Frank Sinatra once called it his "favorite Lennon/McCartney song". 😂😂😂
@@scottudell7202 Michial Jackson also thought that. Something wasn´t in the package of Beatles songs he bought.
The missing chromatic riff after the second " I don't know " is already there rhythmically with Ringo's fill. Amazing to see the combined brilliance of this band
I'd be honored if some Beatles fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal YT performances of BLACKBIRD kzhead.info/sun/q6qMpLuenomOmGg/bejne.html and PENNY LANE in tribute to 2 of the many genius compositions written by Sir Paul McCartney. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Peace and stay safe.
George already had it in the original version when he first introduced it. Ringo's just correctly remembering it. It's on the Nagra tape rolls.
I think you are 100 percent right.
Bitch, don't tell me about half steps.
Great ear! After being told, that’s clear to hear and fucking amazing
Nothing short of brilliant here. Love how both John and Paul realize that George has just unveiled one of the greatest love songs ever written.
Amen!!!!
That's hard to tell from this clip, but it's true nonetheless. Both Paul and John, in separate interviews after the release of Abbey Road, identified "Something" as the best track on the album.
@@gettingkilt George thought the best track of the album was Come Together.
Stolen directly from James Taylor's "Something in the Way She Moves" which was being recorded at Abbey Road Studios at the same time.
@@ellavaderknows those words are the opening line but the melody of Something is nothing like James Taylor's song. I saw an interview of James Taylor and he said in no way was anything stolen. He remained a life long friend of the Beatles as individuals and still is to this day of the remaining two.
never forget Ringo's contribution here ,he got the drums perfect and carried the song along
He was just trying to keep everything happy. He didn't want to fight. I bet he was very stoned.
“very stoned” lmao!
Ringo’s drumming was really the soul of every Beatles song. He knows when he needs to roll or just play the beat.
Peter Jackson said after watching all the Get Back-material: Noone ever told Ringo during the sessions what to do or how to play.
@@MsCloudrider he is the most under appreciated beatle for me
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@@MsCloudrider Not technically true. Paul suggests the verse style for Don't Let Me Down in EP1. Otherwise agree though.
@@anthonyestacio9131 If you know about the beatles, you should know that everyone was essential for the band.
What a gift to see the process behind genius.
Every band process! Studio time is money so for most it’s the same process but in rehearsal setting, unless you have endless money then you can sit in state of art studio while you’re working songs and parts out. Most bands that’s done on free time not hourly studio time.
@@sfsandman4489 Every band wishes!
@@sfsandman4489 most bands don’t release footage or audio like this.
It's not about "genius" it's just about the creative process which is accessible to all. It's very inspiring as someone who makes music and writes. I love it.
Well the process behind decent music anyway
I still cannot believe we got to witness these legendary moments through Get Back. Cannot thank Peter enough for this documentary and the Beatles for just existing. 🙌🏼😭
I absolutely agree with you. It was nice getting to know them.
It's so fascinating seeing a song get formed.
Yes!!!! I couldn’t agree more. Pure magic. That documentary is such a gift to those of us who grew up with the Beatles and loved them all through our lives.
When Sinatra calls a song, the greatest love song of the past 50 years, you know you got something, no pun intended.
Sinatra was being mischevious. He was attempting to play down the Lennon/McCartney songbook by bigging up a track by an (arguably) less significant member of their own band. I would not read too much into that comment, apart from sour grapes.
love the something puns they are so easy. and george harrison deserves the recognition
@@alipanroosendaal9503 Don't think so. Sinatra mistakenly at first thought it was written by Lennon-McCartney and credited the duo in his song intros.
@@itorapadas FS was cuter than that.
Other Sinatra quotes about the Beatles: 1. (1964) "I thought they'd die in New York" 2. (1967) "What's 'I Am The Walrus' all about?"
I will always be grateful to Peter Jackson for having corrected this long-standing perpetuated myth that this was one of the darkest episodes of the Beatles legacy. Instead, it a glorious story of redemption by 4 truly remarkably talented men who genuinely loved each other. Jackson let the movie speak for itself and what you witness is an unsurmountable pressure they put upon themselves, and yet they emerged with some of the greatest songs ever created. The movie truly humanizes them and shows the staggering amount of work put into creating their magic. Along the way you get to know John, Paul, George and Ringo like never before as 4 completely natural and genuinely nice people. My respect for them only grew from this movie. I’m sadden that this has been hidden for this long and we have lost so many of them - Linda, Maureen, Billy, George Martin, Mal Evans and of course George and John. Thank you Peter for doing this.
But what he was talking about had everything to do with the fact that they were able to pull this off with an imposter, after the real paul "blew his mind out in a car". Meet Faul.
Totally agree, well written
Great words. I feel the same
Interesting that Paul fell for the myth too. Peter Jackson talks about how Paul felt (and looked) apprehensive about revisiting this footage. And how relieved Paul looked after Peter explained the footage showed The Beatles in a good light.
Your commentary is beautiful. Thank you.
The most romantic song that they ever done.
*Did
George song
Here There and Everywhere exists
It's a beautiful song ❤️🙌
And the hag is impressed 🤔🙄🤪
George and John's guitar strumming at 00:27 is hypnotically soothing. I could listen to this part for hours.
Reminds me of Sun King
The way Paul and John just remained silent and listening to George singing, the way John stares at him... this is the birth of one of the greatest songs ever written. And they knew it and they seemed to be overwhelmed by the power of their greatness. Legendary!
Speaking for the musicians when that magical song is forming everyone feels compelled to help bring it to the light. Musicianship & collaboration is like a religion. You can’t help but leave your ego outside in those moments. This is the Way!
John’s looking at George like; “Damn! Our boy nailed a good one!”
I seriously don't think it's that deep, John's literally looking at George to see what chords he's playing.
@@cpj93070 Yeah, right... Learning chords. If that was the case, then you could always see them do it that way, but they don't. They only behave this way here, with Something. John is truly impressed by the quality of the song, maybe thinking "God, why didn't I make this song, how the hell could I miss it?"
@@qp3175Seriously? okay if you say so, I know you want some fairy-tale story to this but I'm 99% certain George is just playing the cords to John as they are jamming, but whatever makes you sleep at night. 😂
"Something in the way she moves attracts me like no other lover" It's amazing how the simplest sollution was also the most iconic.
The thing is: "Something in the way she moves" is a poetic line that says it all, and George stole it from James Taylor. Adding the prosaic "attracts me like no other lover" just weighs it down, it certainly doesn't make it more poetic or add anything.
@@primtones it's a totally subjective notion but obviously GH felt Taylor's line couldn't stand on its own and Taylor also stole the ending from his Something... from the Beatles.
i prefer a cauliflower
@@tomlarnie2581 After watching Get Back, I can’t unhear “cauliflower” or “pomegranate”.
I could have got behind "attracts me like a cauliflower" honestly XD
Look at John watching intently like he knows George is really onto (no pun intended) something. This was George's finest hour and it lasted even after the band split
Blue Jay Way for me.
Lennon seems so burned out and awkward
@@pattyayers you are awkward
Yeah its like John is for the first time realizing that George might just actually be on his level musically.
Looks like John just got out of the shower after washing and blow drying his hair
Something about the way George and John working together?! Just awesome.
Fun Fact: you'll notice Linda with a camera in many of these clips. She was the first female photographer to have a picture used on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine (Eric Clapton - May 11, 1968)
I don’t know if I’m seeing what I want to see, but I think the look on Lennon’s face is him recognizing this is a special song.
when he respected one of the other's songs, he was cooperative and respectful. he knew this was a great one coming.
John was so serious, like working so hard to achieve the perfect song with George. No clowning around, great to see his professionalism here.
@Mark Teena You should see the full documentary then.
You learn in the rest of the documentary that George had just come back from quitting the band. John had since then been trying extra hard to take George's song songs seriously.
linda looks so adorable when she’s changing the roll of her camera
The dynamic between them is so captivating. Paul is steering the ship, well aware that the others might not like that, but also that he really is the only one capable of doing that. John can come off as careless and arrogant, but he cares a great deal about the others, but because of who he is, it's not always obvious he does. George gains confidence after his temporary leave, knowing he gained back some control, and deciding that it's best to do his own thing for a bit. And Ringo is the true professional. Always attentive, instinctively knowing what to do and how to lighten the mood. It's a shame it all went to pieces over a shitty management deal and some minor personal differences that blew up after that.
John supposedwas derp into his heroin addiction during this time, you can see at some points he comes in late and doesn't say much an dis incoherent at times.
@@duncanmackenzie4076 true. But he is not the choleric despot he was made out to be in the bands mythology at times.
@@marty6779 I wouldn't judge too much from the documentary series, he did write some of the most amazing Beatles songs, was the driving force behind St Pepper and his solo career was much more acclaimed than McCartneys.
@@marty6779 and also he has been elevated, being assasinated and your life cut short short to 40 will do that.
@@duncanmackenzie4076 I wasn't saying anything against John, just that it was a rough time for him, and you can see that, in the first episode especially.
The way Ringo drags the beat ever so slightly in this is just so perfectly intuited
He drags the beat in everything, the product of a left handed drummer playing a right-handed drum set.
Ringo instinctively knows exactly what the song requires.
fascinating to see how John is interested in George's chord changes and Paul is quietly listening to George play and sing his new song. It is like the two great songwriters are trying to process the fact that George has presented them with a half finished song that sense is something very special. George Martin called it one of the best songs that the Beatles ever made.
By contrast, Yoko seems entirely disinterested and oblivious to the genius being played out directly in front of her.
Sinatra called it the best song Lennon/McCartney ever wrote, much to George's chagrin!
Their best song, according to Sinatra.
This is kind of a silly statement. If John doesn't learn the chords then how do you expect him to play along to the song? You folks are reading way to much into this stuff!
@@andan04 Standard Yoko.
The faces on Paul and John are like wow this is the best song I’ve ever heard in my life! (“Something”) George is really a genius! The little things he did for their songs and for the group and added little touches and ideas including getting Billy Preston in the studio and the list goes on and on. I’m reading a book about Paul McCartney and his lyrics and he mentions George many times throughout the book and the little guitar riffs and ideas he added to songs was endless. George Harrison was so underrated as a Beatle but always my favorite! RIP ❤🙏
They're just trying to learn the song.
@@EF-fc4du but so is George and he wrote/is writing it. That’s where the beauty of piece of video is.
They were all amazing and that’s what got them to become so big
0:28Yoko's all bored attitude doing nothing😴 1:20 Linda's attitude preparing her cameras to photograph the session❤
That's what I though seeing Yoko, paralized as a mummy with an angry sight at all that's going on.
Get those chicks out of there . . .
Yoko's a strange case: a completely uninterested person who won't leave.
You're reading too much into random facial expressions (most of us also probably have bored looks on our faces when we think were in private). Not to mention: whose to say Linda herself wasn't bored, hence why she would be fiddling with her camera instead of paying attention.
@@N313GrayFox beyond facial expressions, it's documented that Yoko was not accepted by the other three Beatles. As for Linda fiddling with her cameras, she was a photographer and she was graphically registering the recordings. Same did a few times Patty Boyd when married to Clapton.
Little did George know, this would be one of their greatest songs. And covered by many big artists. A diamond in the rough.
This is pretty common knowledge so forgive me if you already knew this or someone else has already said it, but Sinatra used to sing "Something" and he would introduce it as his favorite Lennon/McCartney composition... 🤦♂️
@@samsmith1999 Should have credited James Taylor!!!
@@samsmith1999 Sinatra altered one of the lyrics from Something. Instead of "You stick around now it may show" to "You stick around Jack, she may show". George was amused by that, and even sang that line during the Dark Horse tour of 1974.
Elvis Presley also covered it...
@@samsmith1999 That was very polite sir and yes I did know that. Also about Elvis too. Actually, George's favourite covered version was James Brown's. I believe it was him anyway. George had that in his jukebox at home.
Lennon instinctively knew the line should end on an er sound "cauliflower" which later became "no other lover", which is why he later corrected George's "pomegranate" with "cauliflower".
Only one taking it seriously is Ringo. A true professional!
I LOOOOVE how John is looking at George and you can see him realizing what a great song is about to be birthed in that room.
It’s so odd seeing one of the best songs being made!
You put that perfectly.
It’s a tribute to their talent that they could slap together a classic timeless song but it’s almost disheartening to watch how thoughtless it was. They’re just trying to get it put together. Making up words on the spot. No real backstory to it whatsoever.
It felt surreal watching Paul come in one day, fumble around the same rhythm and melody and hearing Get Back trying to get through.
It is so inspirational as well….sometimes we feel so awed by great art that we feel intimidated by it. It’s so amazing to literally see a masterpiece from scratch.
@@Eric_In_SF That's how songs are written mate, it's just words and melody.
I love that last shot of Linda.
@doubleheadergr her family has no connection to Eastman Kodak - it's an urban myth.
@doubleheadergr Wrong! Linda had NO connection with Kodak. You're not really a Beatles fan are you.
Same
@@maratonlegendelenemirei3352 Well there's no reason to have a go at her....simple mistake.....
@@maratonlegendelenemirei3352 “You’re not really a Beatles fan are you.”-🤓
John was a good lyricist. He perfectly suggest the word "cauliflower" to retain the intended rhyme. He was good in improvisation for words and he did it on majority of his songs, including "Dig a Pony". I bet it would be a beautiful song if he only had the inspiration needed for the words on that song.
Correction not good but *Great
It's a great way to keep your imagination going. A teacher told me once "when you're stuck writing, just repeat a random word or write nonsense until something sticks or something comes to mind". It keeps your mind going, keeps in the rythm. Quite literally in case of songwriting.
All songwriters use gibberish when working out a new piece. It starts with a hum, then gibberish, then slowly the right lyrics reveal themselves.
He’s a an amazing artist but anyone can do that 💀
Meanwhile George rhymed asking Paul for lyrics
It just makes you want to see more classic Beatles songs start from scratch. Best reality TV ever. The dramatic irony, to know a song better than the ones creating it, so enjoyable. Thank you, Peter Jackson, this could have tragically remained in a vault, if not for you.
i feel really honored to be able to see any kind of Beatles behind the scenes
Everyone: Screwing around, working out the chords/melody/lyrics to Something. Ringo: Nonchalantly keeping perfect time and doing the fills that ended up in the final song.
As I listen more and more I try to pick out Johns incredible rhythm guitar and then Georges lead. They were truly more remarkable then most people realize. John was a master at rhythm guitar.
They stuck with the “I don’t know”. Turned out to be the perfect lyric.
If you think that's funny, "Yesterday" when it was being developed, was known as "Scrambled Eggs." To be able to see the creative process of legends creating legendary songs is just overwhelming!
"Oh how I love your legs" The melody was actually pinched from a very old Neapolitan folk song.
@@maratonlegendelenemirei3352 If you think that's interesting, Eric Clapton once said he got the idea for the solo for "Sunshine of Your Love" from the song "Blue Moon!" : )
I don’t think that’s accurate. McCartney just mentioned that phrase in one interview when explaining how he often writes melodies before words.
@@maratonlegendelenemirei3352 Source please.
For those who don't understand the essence of song writing... Words are put into the writing until the correct finished words are put into the lyrics... I do it all the time..
George was only 26 when the Beatles broke up. Take that in for a minute, how young he was coming up with all these brilliant ideas.
...it's easy to forget what they had come up with even before this:)
He was 23 when he wrote and recorded Within You Without You. That’s remarkable.
Musician's tend to peak pretty early. Peter Gabriel and his bandmates were only 21 when they recorded "Supper's Ready".
It's so amazing to see this since "something" is one of those songs that you feel that have always existed
One of the most beautiful Beatles songs they ever wrote. It's just stunning
Love the way Linda's preparing her camera in the end, this whole video just feels so surreal but beautiful at the same time🧡
Yep, in those days, they had to put real film in them to work.
@@victorboucher675 Film? How many pixels is that?
Linda is honestly a total babe in my opinion. Her any day over these fake plastic social media look alike models these days.
And here's me in 2021 thinking that she was getting ready to put on a mask!
Linda is so attractive holy shit
This is literally witnessing history being made. Unreal from PJ
Right !!
PJ only edited it, he didn't film it. Unreal from MLH and GH
@Alan Smithee No, and I'll assume you haven't either. But you know full well my point; we don't have Peter Jackson to thank for the capture of that moment. I'm not doing him down, I really like PJ, and I've enjoyed both parts of the new film, but he "only" edited it as opposed to being responsible for the moment happening or being captured, that was obviously my point.
@@christopher_ecclestone You are right. Even PJ said in an interview that more credit should be given to MLH(as people are not talking about his work). Though, PJ really did a great work; highly appreciable!
Every video is witnessing history being made.
That last shot w Linda was just fantastic
she looked fantastic tbh
he finished this by his 27th bday. let that sink in. the baby of the group, wrote the greatest love song of all time.
Ringo's timing is outta this world.
Lol ok
@@aunch3 it kinda is tho ringo can keep a beat lol
@@paulrichardson3932 I think someone's a little jealous.
It really is though. It's amazing how willing he is to follow along, basically not saying anything for the whole documentary, just drumming. He was so invested in the music and allowing the band to figure it out. They'll play something at some random tempo, he'll come right in, and it doesn't speed up/slow down.
I was in a History of Rock in Roll class at Indiana University. Our Professor, Dr. Glenn Gass had Kenny Aronoff, who is most famous for playing drums with John Mellencamp but has played for many others including John Fogerty for many years come in to speak. During the question and answer period, he was asked about Ringo Starr. He had just come from playing with Jefferson Airplane in their somewhat aborted 1989 reunion tour. He said Ringo Starr showed up during one of the rehearsals so they canceled the rehearsal and jammed with Ringo for several hours. Aronoff said, "The beat was rock solid. It never moved from the time he sat down to the time he stood up. Ringo is by far the greatest 'time-keeper' in the history of Rock music."
So happy for George to get the recognition for this beautiful piece.
The Beatles magic 🪄 right in front of you being played live. Amazing that he’s working out one of the greatest songs ever. And this film captures those moments forever. And I’m grateful for it! All Beatles fans should thank Peter Jackson for unearthing and releasing this for posterity. 👏🏻🎸😎
I am so glad that George finally settled on the words that he did. Ringo is already making a masterful contribution at this early stage.
I love the respect that John is giving George during this clip. You can tell he's just there for him, he's sincerely listening and if George needs a hand John is more than willing to lend it. I'm so excited to watch this Get Back movie. Compared to Let It Be which was such a major drag to watch this appears to be hours upon hours of really happy uplifting views into the lives of this band that changed all of our lives!!
The film gives us a broad picture, both the rough moments and the joyous ones. Fantsstic stuff!
It's good they got divorced.....they went as far as they could take it.. music was not what it was from years before..yes some great moments but not the same..( at least in my opinion)... They had a great run
@@pgroove163 In George's own words, All Things Must Pass. Sad but true and you're right that they had a good run. To me it was like a miracle run. It might sound corny or cliche but I think that we witnessed lightning striking twice in one band. ✌⚡⚡☄💕
After watching the film, the logic of the breakup made sense. George had grown from a great musician into a brilliant artist who didn’t fit in that world anymore. Paul and John, without George, were better exploring their creativity on their own. It was time for them all to graduate from Beatles University!
@@johnrepka they could have rival each other better and better. Hoping their manager ripped them off and they had to stay together another 10 years lol.
John almost got it first try. 'Attracts me like a cauliflower' became 'Attracts me like no other lover' pretty close in sound! George was going in a completely different direction. John deserve some props haha.
It could have gone in many directions, and John's influence just made the sound of that lyric stick. Once it sticks, as a songwriter, it's hard to go on a different path, so George just had to find a lyric that matches. I love Something, but I don't like the line "like no other lover" is anything legendary or anything, but it does work well.
George already has ‘attracts me like a pomegranate’. Please don’t diminish his talent when he obviously wrote both the music and words. They worked as a group, collaboratively to reach their many many songs. George wrote lines for John’s songs, Paul’s songs and even Ringo’s meagre (allowed) contribution. Before anybody says anything, John was my favourite Beatle until the mid 1970’s It was then I realised, the 1960’s were a truly special time. The Beatles made magic happen (musically).
Great to see some valuable input from Yoko in this clip.
This song will forever be a masterpiece. Goosebumps on the creative/songwriting process!!
It still blows my mind how well the solo fits this song. Truly a masterpiece!
Done in a live take with the orchestra, too. 😳
it's unreal watching them just jamming out future classics
There is something so special about the chord changes and the rhythm that George pulled out to make this song, that everyone could tell really quickly that whatever that song was becoming it could very well be a big one.
The albatross around John's neck sitting next to him wondering, "When are they gonna ask me to scream again? During the verse or chorus?"
Exactly what I thought when I saw her sitting there (pun intended)!
This has been the most FASCINATING rock documentary I have ever seen. Thank you, Paul, Ringo, and Peter Jackson for doing this! ❤️
Great to see George leading to way. He was such a fantastic song writer and musician
To many of us, The Beatles are the only best friends we'll ever need or have.
The genesis of a classic. How nice to have the likes of John, Paul, Ringo, and George Martin as sounding boards. This clip gives me chills.
That’s what’s fascinating about this documentary. Hearing and seeing the birth of songs that everyone in the world has taken for granted for over 50 years. I find myself willing The Beatles on saying to myself “ You’re nearly there, you’re nearly there” it’s mesmerising!
Yeah it is astonishing. It's as if these songs were always there, fully formed. To see them emerge into existence from an idea, laying down the barest foundations is wonderful to watch.
That’s how I felt! I was like “just sing the right words guys, you know them right?” Phenomenal.
It’s weird that we know how it goes and they don’t haha
@@bhamacuk IMO, if you’re under the age of 50, these songs HAVE always been there. We don’t know a world without the Beatles or their music. I was born in 1978, and my parents played the Beatles while I was in the crib (or so I’ve been told). And now with two little ones of my own, it’s amazing to see them be in wonder of the Beatles. My feelings are within two generations, the Beatles are going to be like nursery rhymes, taught like Mother Goose and Aesop to youngsters. At least, in my world they will.
@@joereadel IKR?! 🤣🤣
The fact that Abbey Road and Let It Be (Get Back) songs were germinated at the same time is so mind blowing
… all while they were playing/practicing some of their older hit songs…
And when this was filmed, The White Album was #1 in the UK chart, released just month earlier.
Hearing Lennon sing Jealous Guy with different lyrics was the capper for me.
Like Sgt Peppers and Magical mystery tour :)
Their music writing and creation was a CONTINUOUS process. The yearly schedule of album releases artificiality have to impression that these were individual collections of songs. Even the concept albums had leftover songs that surfaced on later albums
What an evolution of musicians. Remember folks, these guys met while still in high school. Watch how easily Paul and George make their guitars sing. How John changed the melodies and Ringo taps at just the right time. Their's a reason these 4 were the greatest rock band in history. White Album was the best of all time.
George was mind blowing how fast he could pull chords and notes together and give the songs interest and direction.
Agreed ..! Many of his friends who are literally legends have said that George knew ALL THE CHORDS, and i strongly believe that such knowledge contributes to ones’s genius.❤️💫 btw love George man😫😊❤️❤️
Wow. Even in this raw practice run, the underlying beauty keeps bubbling to the surface.
This is such a gift to all artists and creators. Watching these young geniuses create "Something" together makes me feel like I can do anything!
It's beautiful to see (AND HEAR!!) history being written like that
Ringo, always the joker in the movies, focused in like a freaking laser. George didn't know yet, but Ringo knew immediately what he needed to do!
Love that thumping and steady beat by Ringo though. Dude just had the touch!
Watching these clips, to my surprise, I have found a new favorite Beatle: George. His voice, his songs and, as a human, soulful and humble. There's no mocking sarcasm in his being, just a really cool spirit.
Quite possibly the greatest love song ever written...from one of the greatest albums in music history...with the most recognizable album cover ever conceived. Stunning.
As a life long beatles fan it’s wonderful seeing them get this kind of recognition again. Rip George and John
Seeing Linda with her cameras, i needed to see that
You can tell John is interested and learning something here with this as he first hears the interesting chord changes.
unlike paul who seems to be mocking the song
@@guitarmuso1 Well George was younger than John and Paul, it must have been difficult for them to see this "kid" as an equal. He was three years younger than John and two years younger than Paul, at that age those couple of years means a lot. George showed them who he was eventually though, and they had to respect him.
@@guitarmuso1 you never noticed the incredible bass lines of something if you think Paul ever disrespect this song
@@guitarmuso1 You have no idea what you're talking about.
@@BillySBC You, of course, have every right to your opinion, Billy. The facts show Paul McCartney was born in June 1942 and George Harrison was born in February 1943. Their age difference is roughly 8 months.
The amount of talent in that band is staggering
To become one of the greatest love songs written. Can anyone imagine being one of the people just hanging out there as they put Something together?
This series was a raw look into the creative process and there has never been anything like it. If you're a student of music, this series is a must see.
I swear man I beleive the same😄❤️ Just brilliant infact i learned a lot too..!
It's so great to see John and George again!
"Something in the way she moves, attracts me like a pomegranate" -- that's GOLD right there!
Yoko sitting there looking so supportive and enthusiastic.
NO OTHER LOVER!!!!!
Eric Clapton....
Two brilliant songs of George on Abbey Road were " Something " and " Here Comes the Sun. " Wonderful production on both tunes. Glad he left ' cauliflower ' out of it!
All things must Pass was also in the making during the sessions. George was on Fire.
Cauliflower is just a example that can rime something to make it a real words.
John would have left it in
I'm offended. I like cauliflower. jk.
@@slimturnpike no, he wouldn’t.
How fortunate we are to have this video
Dammit, Ringo just does everything right without a question being asked of them
One thing I didn't saw anybody point that out: Linda McCartney preparing for the photoshoot at 1:19 is lovely, yet heartbreaking. She was gone too soon, but I'm happy that such a great song is playing while we see her
@@arystanbeck914 funny seeing how different her approach and Yoko’s were from each other. Yoko is just standing there like a dead person, as a musician myself I know how this can interfere in the creative flow, and Linda is just there, with her cameras, blending in with the environment, you can see how respectful she was with the whole thing!
@@o_maateus exactly!
The lyrics of this song is timeless and never gets old.
OMG!!!! I have never seen this clip.It's amazing how the song Something is being worked on Wow!!!
Chills and tears at seeing genius at work. How incredible these 4 came together just in time to lead a badly needed revolution.
WOW…JUST WOW!
"Attracts me like the Isle of Thanet" is my suggestion. I can't see anyone coming up with a better lyric than _that._
Attracts me like my uncle Janet 🙃
Attracts me like a whale's blubber
'Attracts me like a starving gannet.'
Attracts me like a plate of cabbage
Attracts me like peanut butter.
The final version has the greatest guitar solo ever. Melodic, accurate and catchy! IMHO.
Incredible history in the making here folks.
John's encouraging eyes.
good lord, just so good, how could this stuff have been sitting in a box for 50 years
It wasn't. It was released as the "Let It Be" movie in theaters in the mid-1970s, but the fab four did not like that it showed them arguing. The new version edits that earlier stuff out to give a more friendly, rosy impression. In fact, the original vhs was never re-released.
@@davidb2206 Yes, it was. The new documentary has "Let It Be"'s running time multiplied by six.
@@VMBFV It was in theaters, so not in a box, unless you are rather thick at understanding English. The "new" doc is still only a carefully censored fraction of the original 50-plus hours of film. Let's see it all, is what I am saying. Unedited.
@@davidb2206 Yes, there's 50 more hours of footage sitting on a box.
I absolutely love this series. In it, the Beatles are so timeless and so transparent and extraordinary. We will never pass this way again musically, which is why we have to hold onto these recordings.
Without doubt one of the greatest songs ever!