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Title: Istn't It A Pity, George Harrisson
Post by: Jean Pierre on April 10, 2021, 02:04:21 AM
I liked George Harrisson a lot, the most discreet of the mythical group, but an excellent musician and composer
In fact I rediscovered him after having seen, heard the Concert for George by his friends, and in particular this song "Ist it a pity".
For those who don't know it, here is the live version by Eric Clapton, Billy Preston,...and a whole bunch of musicians

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdcSGxXJ8vM
and
Here is an instrumental cover with Lap Steel guitar, Bass, Acoustic guitar, Strings and Piano are soundfont

Title: Re: Istn't It A Pity, George Harrisson
Post by: Groundy on April 10, 2021, 10:34:01 AM
Nice one JP, really enjoyed it...
You are right about George he was an excellent musician he also played the uke. He was part of the george Formby appreciation soc...
Well done again JP pure class... Alex
Title: Re: Istn't It A Pity, George Harrisson
Post by: Farrell Jackson on April 10, 2021, 11:22:30 AM
A great song by Beatle George and a great version by his musical friends. Thanks for posting it up JP!

Farrell
Title: Re: Istn't It A Pity, George Harrisson
Post by: Bluesberry on April 10, 2021, 07:12:35 PM
really lovely cover of this very great song....sounds great
Title: Re: Istn't It A Pity, George Harrisson
Post by: Blooby on April 11, 2021, 01:32:44 PM

I like George Harrison more and more as I age. Have really been enjoying Tedeschi Trucks and Jonathan Wilson versions of this tune lately along withy George's.

This is an absolutely stellar version. The intonation of the slide is spot on and oh-so emotive. Really beautiful.

Blooby
Title: Re: Istn't It A Pity, George Harrisson
Post by: Jean Pierre on April 11, 2021, 11:46:17 PM
thank you guys
Blooby
QuoteI like George Harrison more and more as I age

his songs/composition are little gems
Title: Re: Istn't It A Pity, George Harrisson
Post by: Ferryman_1957 on April 12, 2021, 02:13:47 AM
I don't know the original but I enjoyed this a lot. Lovely lap steel playing, and it really suits the style of the song. Very nice work JP, it's always a pleasure to listen to your music.
Title: Re: Istn't It A Pity, George Harrisson
Post by: Jean Pierre on April 12, 2021, 04:48:24 AM
thank you Nigel, I hope that you listen the  Concert for gorge George  ..and if you dont know  the fabulous album "All things must pass"

..with this second version of Isn't it a pity

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHV2CY5LOSQ
Title: Re: Istn't It A Pity, George Harrisson
Post by: Greeny (No longer active) on April 12, 2021, 05:21:50 AM
Beautifully done, JP. The playing is very expressive and tasteful.

'All Things Must Pass' is one of my favourite albums. Up there with the Beatles albums for me. And this is one of the 4 or 5 stellar tracks on it. George was an incredible songwriter.

Title: Re: Istn't It A Pity, George Harrisson
Post by: ODH on April 12, 2021, 02:43:25 PM
It's always a pleasure to hear your playing, JP, this is fabulous.

George is my favourite Beatle.
Title: Re: Istn't It A Pity, George Harrisson
Post by: thetworegs on April 14, 2021, 12:20:50 AM
Excellent jp
Title: Re: Istn't It A Pity, George Harrisson
Post by: Groundy on May 01, 2021, 10:40:30 PM
Back 4 more... Alex
Title: Re: Istn't It A Pity, George Harrisson
Post by: kenny mac on May 02, 2021, 12:48:36 AM
Excellent version Jp.
Some really excellent slide work.
One of my favourite songs.
Title: Re: Istn't It A Pity, George Harrisson
Post by: Jean Pierre on May 02, 2021, 03:10:35 AM
thank you all guys, thank you Alex for the bumps
I like so musch this song of Harrisson (All the songs composed by Harrisson in fact)
I would like to make a sung version..if someone wants to try I can send him an instrumental backtrack, if not too bad for you I will sing it myself ;D >:(
Title: Re: Istn't It A Pity, George Harrisson
Post by: StephenM on May 02, 2021, 10:49:44 PM
ooooh...love your guitar work on here.... it's like David Gilmour covering Harrison...it sounds like Pink Floyd doing this....killer stuff... you have alot of magic in you frenchman!
Title: Re: Istn't It A Pity, George Harrisson
Post by: Ray Brookes on May 03, 2021, 02:50:07 AM
George wrote some beautiful songs and this one is one of my favourites. Love the diminished chord. That slide guitar sounds magnificent, JP. You have covered this song excellently.
Title: Re: Istn't It A Pity, George Harrisson
Post by: TPB on May 04, 2021, 09:27:38 AM
Smoking slide work brother really loved it if you send me the track I will take a crack at it
Tim
Title: Re: Istn't It A Pity, George Harrisson
Post by: Jean Pierre on May 04, 2021, 10:49:00 AM
Yes Tim, with pleasure, I send you the tracks by Transfer tomorrow
tracks piano, guitar, bass, drums, lap steel  separate