Guitarist has been a big fan of the Fab Four since the moment he heard one of the group’s first hits on the radio
Brian May never denied being a big fan of Beatles. In interviews, the guitarist of queen said that, although his parents didn’t let him attend a band show as a child, his devotion became very strong from the first time he heard the hit “Love Me Do” on the radio.
As expected, the musician developed a great affection for his work. George Harrison, his fellow — and influence — instrument. In a statement republished by the website Far Out Magazineeven accepted the complicated challenge of choosing Harrison’s best song with the Fab Four.
Among classics of the “Taxman”, “Within You Without You”, “Here Comes the Sun”, “Something” It is “For You Blue”May opted for what is perhaps the most emblematic song of her idol’s career: “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”. Released in 1968 on the album of the same name (also known as White Album), the track features a guitar solo recorded by Eric Claptonat the time a great friend of the late artist.
In his speech, Brian also mentioned the greatest characteristic of the composition. For him, George’s tenderness in creating such a work, saying: “I discovered that it takes a lot of courage to be kind”.
Brian May and George Harrison
In 2013, on the live album Acoustic by CandlelightBrian May decided to pay homage to George Harrison by re-recording another of his songs: the beautiful “Something”, originally released on the album Abbey Road (1969). When reflecting on the composition, the Queen guitarist praised the talents of the artist who died in November 2001.
“Most of the Beatles’ biggest hits were written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, right? A huge songwriting team, Lennon and McCartney wrote these worldwide hits. But there was another band member who was very quiet and shy, the youngest boy in the band. His name was George Harrison.”
Favorite Beatles
Interestingly, Brian doesn’t cite George as his favorite Beatle. In a text sent to Classic Rock (via Igor Miranda website), the musician highlights John Lennon.
“Paul McCartney was a melodic genius. George Harrison had a spiritual fire. Ringo Starr was the most original drummer of his time. But John Lennon was the heart behind the collective power. He kept the band together and pushed the limits into dangerous creative extremes.”
Source: Rollingstone
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