![]() ![]() ![]() And ‘Revolution 9’ is a great, historical piece of audio art, using analogue samples. There have been many “Wild Honey Pies” since then, by other artists. I think ‘Wild Honey Pie’ and ‘Revolution 9’ mean more to music history than ‘Not Guilty’ could ever have done. ‘All Things Must Pass’? Please, no! What a dreary, dull song. ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’ is saved by Eric Clapton’s guitar work. And those were included in the Beatles’s catalogue. ‘Something’ and ‘Here Comes the Sun’ are great. ‘Got My Mind Set on You’ was a hit, but it’s a cover. Harrison’s ‘My Sweet Lord’ was a hit, but partly plagiarism. Harrison’s lyrics and vocal lines are often just dull, dreary and much of the same. Harrison may have become a better songwriter during the 1960s, but he rarely had the skills that Lennon and McCartney had in even their solo career. He “dropped a section of 3/8 time that had been one of the factors in making the 1968 recording difficult.” I’m surprised The Beatles put so much effort in recording ‘Not Guilty’, having problems with a time signature that Harrison later dropped himself. Harrison’s ‘Circles’ and ‘Sour Milk Sea’ are much, much better songs. ‘Not Guilty’ would have been the worst song on ‘The White Album’. The distinctive lead guitar riffs and solo were recorded by George Harrison in the studio control room, with his amplifier stack turned up high in the studio below. In a session lasting more than six hours, extra lead guitar, bass and drum parts were recorded. Take 99 became 102, and onto this a range of overdubs were added. #YEP NO SONG FREE#On 9 August a reduction mix was made to free up space on the tape. ![]() ![]() For these John Lennon switched from electric piano to harpsichord. The next day the group recorded takes 47-101 of the rhythm track. The first 18 of these were devoted to the introduction alone beyond that, just five takes were complete. They recorded 46 takes of the rhythm track, comprising guitar, bass, electric piano and drums. The Beatles began work on ‘Not Guilty’ on 7 August 1968. The Beatles taped over 100 takes of ‘Not Guilty’, but even the best of these failed to win a place on the White Album. The song was recorded at Abbey Road in August 1968. ‘Not Guilty’ was eventually re-recorded by Harrison for his self-titled 1979 album, in a mellower version featuring acoustic guitar and Fender Rhodes electric piano, the latter played by Steve Winwood. However, the result was far from disastrous, and would arguably have made a better inclusion on the White Album than a number of other songs. Part of the problem may have been the complexity of the song, with numerous time signature changes and half-bars which derailed many of The Beatles’ attempts. For John Lennon and Paul McCartney this was less of an issue, but Harrison needed the rest of the group’s support to have his songs considered. I won’t upset the apple cart I only want what I can get I’m really sorry that you’ve been misled But like you heard me said: Not guiltyĪt the time of its recording, relations within the group were becoming increasingly strained, with The Beatles often working alone and choosing not to help each other. Not guilty For getting in your way While you’re trying to steal the day … ![]()
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