He’s So Fine = My Sweet Lord? Plagiarism?

Monday morning, The Chiffons with “He’s So Fine” The 1963 song was the center of an infamous plagiarism case: George Harrison was accused of stealing the melody of “He’s So Fine” for his 1971 song “My Sweet Lord.” To find out how the case turned out click here.

“Doo-lang, doo-lang, doo-lang.” How would you judge the case?

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Till There Was You

Monday Morning, a young 1963 Paul McCartney here, singing a lovely ballad from Meredith Willson’s The Music Man, with some great guitar work from George.

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My Sweet Lord

Monday morning, Billy Preston on the lead with Eric Clapton and Dhani Harrison.

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End Of The Line: Traveling Wilburys

Monday morning some traveling companions, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty as the Traveling Wilburys just making some good music and having a good time.

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While My Guitar…

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Clapton, Paul, Ringo and George’s look-alike son Dhanni in an extraordinary rendition.

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Rock ‘N’ Roll School

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Wow. Monday morning, Mr. Perkins, Mr. Harrison, Mr. Clapton, and a bunch of other great musicians, show how it’s done.

Carl Perkins (guitar, vocals)
Geraint Watkins (piano)
Dave Edmunds (guitar, vocals)
George Harrison (guitar, vocals)
Eric Clapton (guitar, vocals)
Rosanne Cash (vocals, maracas)
Ringo Starr (drums, tambourine, vocals)
Slim Jim Phantom (drums)
Greg Perkins (bass guitar)
Lee Rocker (double bass)
Earl Slick (guitar)
David Charles (drums)
John David (bass guitar)
Mickey Gee (guitar)

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While My Guitar Gently Weeps

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The George Harrison classic, in a wonderful version rearranged for piano and sung by Lizzy King, makes me rethink my whole attitude towards Beatles covers.

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What is Life?

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Monday Morning asks, George Harrison and friends answer.

What is Life?

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If Not For You: Bob Dylan and George Harrison Rehearse

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They seem so comfortable with one another.

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Monday’s Back Pages: Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Eric Clapton, and More

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Because you were so much older then, Monday morning brings the second half of a Dylan one-two punch.

In this great live version, Dylan’s joined by George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Tom Petty, G.E. Smith, and Roger McGuinn.

My Sweet Lord

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Waking up in a troubled world, thankful to hear George Harrison this Monday morning.

The Concert For Bangladesh 1971

While My Guitar Gently Weeps: George Harrison and Eric Clapton

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A live version of one of my favorite George Harrison songs with some killer guitar from Eric Clapton.