Album:
Now
Songwriter:
George Harrison
Producer:
Peter Frampton
BONUS CLIP BELOW – scroll down for a live performance of While My Guitar Gently Weeps by Eric Clapton and Peter Frampton
Society of Rock:
Written by George Harrison, The Beatles’ iconic While My Guitar Gently Weeps is one of their most often covered songs, and for great reason: it’s a masterpiece. Originally featuring Eric Clapton performing lead guitar duties, this song was covered by Peter Frampton in 2003 for his 12th studio album Now and his unique, almost bluesy spin on the song is absolutely captivating.
Read more: societyofrock.com/peter-frampton-covers-the-beatles-while-my-guitar-gently-weeps/
Lyrics:
I look at you all, see the love there thats sleeping
While my guitar gently weeps
I look at the floor and I see it needs sweeping
Still my guitar gently weeps
I dont know why nobody told you
How do unfold your love
I dont know how someone controlled you they bought and sold you
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This version by Peter Frampton is also on our Spotify playlist Bang a Gong – rockin’ the 60s & 70s
Also on Bang a Gong: While My Guitar Gently Weeps by The Beatles and at the Concert for George
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BONUS CLIP
Eric Clapton and Peter Frampton live at the Crossroads Guitar Festival 2019
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