The very talented Luca Stricagnoli (previously) performed a beautiful cover of “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” by The Beatles on an acoustic guitar that had an amazing attachable slide neck clipped on to the front. Per Stricanoli, this is a new invention that was built by Italian luthier Davide Serracini….
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Prince Plays Superb Solo on ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’ in 2004 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Director’s Cut
During his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, the tragically late Prince joined fellow musicians Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne of ELO, Dhani Harrison, and others onstage to play a star-studded version of fellow inductee George Harrison‘s iconic song “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”. Petty and…
Comprehending the Musical and Lyrical Brilliance of the George Harrison Song ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’
In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of The Beatles’ legendary White Album, the fast talking musician 12Tone, who happily uses doodles to explain difficult concepts, shares exactly what makes the George Harrison song “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” so incredibly brilliant. He points out the descending bass line cliché in…
A Heartbreakingly Beautiful Ukulele Cover of The Beatles Song ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’
In 2009, musician Jake Shimabukuro performed a heartbreakingly beautiful ukulele cover of the iconic song “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” by The Beatles (written by George Harrison), for an appreciative audience attending the Hawaii Performing Arts Festival taking place at the Four Seasons Hualalai. Shimabukuro is known for his wonderful…
The Quiet Genius of George Harrison as Expressed in His Iconic Song ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’
In a truly passionate video, YouTuber The Holly Hobs paid beautiful tribute to the quiet genius of George Harrison, the youngest Beatle who was also the most reticent. Despite his reserve, however, Harrison was the genius behind such incredible songs as “Something“, “Here Comes the Sun” and the iconic “While…
Classic Rock Songs Elegantly Played on Baroque Lute
The incredibly talented instrumentalist Daniel Estrem performs incredibly elegant covers of classic rock songs on a beautiful baroque lute. Included amongst the songs Estrem arranges for 24-strings is “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” by The Beatles, “White Room” by Cream, “Light My Fire” by The Doors and “Summer Breeze” by…
Samuraiguitarist Plays a Soothing Cover of ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’ by The Beatles
Talented musician Steve Onotera (a.k.a. “Samuraiguitarist“) has released a video where he effortlessly plays a soothing cover of The Beatles’ classic 1968 song “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” Steve’s cover is available to purchase on iTunes and Loudr. Here is the original song for comparison.
