“While My Guitar Gently Weeps” was written by George Harrison and it was originally released by the Beatles in 1968. The song features a lead guitar solo by Eric Clapton although it was not formally credited on the album. This song “was ranked #136 on Rolling Stones list of ‘The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time’, # 7 on their list of the 100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time, #10 on their list of The Beatles 100 Greatest Songs”, and has been covered by a variety of artists over the years. “In 2004, George Harrison was inducted posthumously into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist. While My Guitar Gently Weeps was played in tribute by Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, Steve Winwood, Steve Ferrone, Marc Mann, and Dhani Harrison, and concluding with a memorable guitar solo by fellow inductee Prince.” Check it out and have a great day!!
Posted on: Tue, 23 Sep 2014 12:51:26 +0000
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