Isn't It a Pity: Live Tribute to George Harrison's Greatest Song

Описание: George Harrison – Isn’t It a Pity (1970) | All Things Must Pass | Beatles Breakup Era

“Isn’t It a Pity” by George Harrison is one of the most emotional and enduring songs to emerge from the Beatles' breakup era, released in 1970 on his landmark solo album All Things Must Pass. Written as early as 1966 and repeatedly rejected by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, the song finally found its moment as a defining statement of Harrison’s artistic freedom and emotional depth. Often heard as a quiet elegy for lost love, broken relationships, and the collapse of The Beatles, Isn’t It a Pity captures Harrison at his most reflective, compassionate, and vulnerable.

Produced by Phil Spector using his signature Wall of Sound, the track was recorded at Abbey Road Studios and features an extraordinary lineup including Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, Billy Preston, and members of Badfinger. Released as a double A-side with “My Sweet Lord”, the song reached No.1 and has since become a cornerstone of classic rock history. Though not explicitly written about it, the song became deeply associated with Harrison’s personal heartbreak — the end of his marriage to Pattie Boyd, the emotional tension involving Eric Clapton, and the final dissolution of the world’s most famous band.
In his autobiography I Me Mine, George Harrison said the song reflects “whenever a relationship hits a down point”, observing how easily people take love and friendship for granted. More than a tale of a famous love triangle, Isn’t It a Pity remains a timeless meditation on regret, empathy, and the beauty we fail to cherish until it’s gone.

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00:00 Intro
00:14 Isn't it a Pity
00:25 Solo Guitar
01:58 Slide Guitar
02:35 Vocals
04:18 Slide Solo
04:56 Outro vocals and Slide guitar closes song

CatB’s Band Members for this song were:
Clive Davies Drums
Bob Ellis Bass Guitar
Johnny Clyde Keyboards and Piano
Karyn James (KazMusic) Guest Harmonies
Bob (Boz) Chaplin Vocals, Solo, Rhythm and Slide Guitars