Relive 5 Guitar Solos From George Harrison

When most people think of The Beatles, they first think of Lennon and McCartney, who wrote many of the band’s songs. But don’t forget about George Harrison, the quiet one. He wasn’t just the coolest Beatle; he also gave the band’s sound depth, heart, and great guitar licks. Let’s look back at five amazing times when George’s guitar really stole the show.

“Something”
George played this dreamy solo on his famous “Lucy” Gibson Les Paul, which was cherry red and made in 1957. He put it through a Leslie speaker to make it sound passionate and swirling. As a result? One that is full of warmth and music. This is a great example of how George can make a guitar sound great.

“I’m Only Sleeping”
Because George was so clever, this Lennon song became even better. His guitar solo played backwards wasn’t just a trick; it was pure art. The solo sounds disturbing and dreamlike when the tape is played backwards. It was ahead of its time.

“And Your Bird Can Sing”
John wrote this song, but George helped make it famous. The harmony playing he did with Paul McCartney on double-lead guitar lines made harmony playing famous. Later, southern rock bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Allman Brothers were inspired by the way the melodies mixed.

“The End”
This Abbey Road song is famous for the guitar licks that Paul, George, and John trade off with each other. George’s parts are smart, stylish, and have a lot of personality. The Fab Four’s last song is a good one, and George made sure his guitar said everything it needed to.

“While My Guitar Gently Weeps”
This one is George’s signature moment. He wrote it in 1968, pouring out emotion over how people had grown disconnected and unkind. At first, his bandmates weren’t giving the song much attention—until George brought in his close friend, Eric Clapton, to play lead guitar. Clapton’s involvement instantly shifted the vibe in the studio. “The others were on their best behavior,” George later recalled, simply because Eric was in the room.