George Harrison used Chinese philosophy to write ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’ In his 1980 memoir, I Me Mine, George said Chinese philosophy helped him write one of his biggest songs with The ...

George Harrison said his ego was fine with Eric Clapton playing on ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’ The Beatle and Clapton briefly crossed paths several times throughout the first half of the 1960s.

In that interview, George discussed the composition of “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” “Well, for eight studio dates, and then I’d get the guitar out and just play, you know, learn a part ...

The Beatles' George Harrison was praised for his vocal performance on his iconic song 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps' ...

George said his ego wanted Clapton to play on ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’ When The Beatles began recording The White Album, George was at his wit’s end with his bandmates.

George’s go-to was spirituality and philosophy. In his 1980 memoir, I Me Mine, George said Chinese philosophy helped him write “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” ...

George Harrison learned jazz and blues chords inspired The Beatles’ “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” He learned it from a rock star who also inspired “Julia” from The White Album.

George Harrison thought the live version of 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps' from his 1991 Japanese tour is better than the original recording.

George Harrison’s handwriting bookends the lyrics, writing in a blue pen at the top of the paper, “I Look at You all see the love there thats sleeping — While my guitar gently weeps.” ...

George Harrison’s handwriting bookends the lyrics, writing in a blue pen at the top of the paper, “I Look at You all see the love there thats sleeping — While my guitar gently weeps.” ...

George Harrison let another rock star use the guitar Eric Clapton played on The Beatles' "While My Guitar Gently Weeps." The star used it on a tune from Apple Records.

According to The Official Charts Company, “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” didn’t chart in the United Kingdom either. On the other hand, The White Album reached No. 1 in the U.K. for eight weeks.