Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 The guitar riff that everyone is talking about - did George Harrison or Eric Clapton actually play this on the album?I know Clapton played that piece on the live version of this song on the Concert For Bangaladesh album. BTW, does anyone notice similarities between the opening chords played on the piano for this song and Nils Lofgren's "We All Sung Together"? I believe Lofgren's group was called Grin if anyone wants to look for the song.OMG, I just looked this up on Wikipedia and discovered that the song I'm referring to is on an album whose title is the same as the name of the group! Remarkable coincidence or have I discovered an evil conspiracy? ...I think I am going to shoot myself. You know, they sure do you a, an and the a lot in their songs. They are ripping of the English language to boot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
conezone Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 93XRT interview at bonnaroo where nels discusses the "you never know"/george harrison topic. he says it was a very intentional "homage". skip to about 6:30 if you dont want to watch the rest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beautiful & Stoned Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 93XRT interview at bonnaroo where nels discusses the "you never know"/george harrison topic. he says it was a very intentional "homage". skip to about 6:30 if you dont want to watch the rest.Thanks for posting that link, really enjoyed that interview. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
craigwinn Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Well it is obviously an homage. And, it led me to start listening to the rest of the incredible "All Things Must Pass," which I'd never really listened to before. Result: George is my new favorite Beatle. So, thanks Wilco. Again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twigboyjoe Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Well it is obviously an homage. And, it led me to start listening to the rest of the incredible "All Things Must Pass," which I'd never really listened to before. Result: George is my new favorite Beatle. So, thanks Wilco. Again. Seconded! 'Twas the acoustic While My Guitar Gently Weeps on Anthology that turned my ears to more of George's stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robby Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Well it is obviously an homage. And, it led me to start listening to the rest of the incredible "All Things Must Pass," which I'd never really listened to before. Result: George is my new favorite Beatle. So, thanks Wilco. Again. If you can find "All Things Must Pass" in a good condition, original vinyl then you are in for a real treat!I think this was the most expensive purchase I made in 1970 at the age of 14.There were actually 3 records that were presented in a box.The slip covers even had original art.There were SO MANY good songs on this album: I'd Have You Anytime, If Not For You (Bob Dylan cover), Awaiting On You All, I Dig Love, Art Of Dying, What Is Life, Beware Of Darkness... and those were just the "ear candy" songs.The third album was called "Apple Jam" which was exactly that: 4 jams and one song quick birthday song to (I think) to John Lennon. Actually my favorite part of that third disc was a quick cut from "It's Johnny's Birthday" to "Plug Me In". Even though there are many familar riffs in these, jams like those are a lost art. I'm probably not telling most of the people on this board about anything they haven't heard before, but if you have not heard this album, find it - you will not be sorry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jlb1705 Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 You Never Know sounds as much like an homage to Jeff Lynne as it is to Harrison himself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 If you can find "All Things Must Pass" in a good condition, original vinyl then you are in for a real treat!I think this was the most expensive purchase I made in 1970 at the age of 14. I was shocked at how different some of the CD remixes sound compared to the original vinyl actually.... Finding a copy of this on vinyl is actually pretty easy, it sold very well at the time. Not only do I hear My Sweet Lord, which is pretty obvious (but if I said this before stop me..)it also has 96 Tears in it too.... LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fortuleo Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Maybe it was posted before elswhere, but there's even a George H. song called "I don't care anymore". And THIS, I'd like to know if the band is aware of. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Smith Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 When I first heard You Never Know from the new release it sounded vaguely familiar. I was taken by the rhythm guitar progressions, then upon hearing the electric lead "licks" it immediately dawned on me that the song sounded a lot like My Sweet Lord by George Harrison. I was just curious if anyone else caught the resemblance and if it were by design when recorded? I am a relatively newbie to Wilco and have fallen in love with their music, especially after seeing them live at the Tennessee theatre in the recent past-wearing out the "Ashes" dvd... anyway, just hoping for some feedback on this topic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 http://forums.viachicago.org/topic/39966-my-sweet-lord-you-never-know/page__p__1328319entry1328319 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Smith Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 I posted the initial topic only for opinions as to the similarity here. never intended to open up a who ripped who off session, as one of the respondee's is correct in that there are similarities in many many songs and genres of music. just that I was taken by the similarities and although not a note for note comparison, wondered if the band intentionally made the sound that way. sorry to ruin anyone's feeling for the song or what have you, but I guess If I ever get a chance to speak to a member of the band, would simply like to ask about it. Just saw the response from conezone=thank you very much, I will check that out. pretty awesome group we have here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 I posted the initial topic only for opinions as to the similarity here. never intended to open up a who ripped who off session, as one of the respondee's is correct in that there are similarities in many many songs and genres of music. just that I was taken by the similarities and although not a note for note comparison, wondered if the band intentionally made the sound that way. sorry to ruin anyone's feeling for the song or what have you, but I guess If I ever get a chance to speak to a member of the band, would simply like to ask about it. Just saw the response from conezone=thank you very much, I will check that out. pretty awesome group we have here.Peter, the last 3 pages were from a different/similar thread. When you opened your thread, the mods combined it with the old one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Smith Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 You Never Know sounds as much like an homage to Jeff Lynne as it is to Harrison himself. If you've never seen the Concert for George DVD it is a gem. Clapton, Petty, Lynne, McCartney, Star and host of others doing his songs....highly recommend it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Smith Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Peter, the last 3 pages were from a different/similar thread. When you opened your thread, the mods combined it with the old one. Thanks, yes I realized that after scrolling through and seeing that a similar discussion ensued back in May. my first day here... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shakey Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 The beginning of the song sounds very Neil Diamondish. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
learnhowtosteer Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Nels' harmonized lead guitar lines are DIRECTLY lifted from My Sweet Lord. Very intentional, I would think. Otherwise, the song has a completely different melody, chord changes, etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shakey Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Jeff said while rehearsing this song, Nils kept playing the My Sweet Lord guitar and they'd all laugh. But it stuck and so they decided to go with it. Not sure how the Neil Diamond intro got in there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jBdub Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 According to Jeff, in a radio interview linked off of wilcoworld.net, it's intentional. Nels tried a number of things there, but the band loves George Harrison, and whenever Nels played that, everyone else in the band smiled so they stuck with it. Similarly, he tried a number of things less narcississtic than "Wilco love you baby," like "Let go, love you baby," but "Wilco's" the one that made everyone smile so they went with it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TCP Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 I did not notice a direct similarity to any specific songs but I did notice that some of Nels slide-guitar work sounds a lot like George. Which, needless to say, I really like. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.