The Beatles Cover of the Day- “Something” by James Brown. “Something” written by George Harrison for the Abbey Road album- has been called by none other than Francis Albert Sinatra “The greatest love song ever written.” Many artists have covered “Something” and listening to The Beatles Channel go the other day go through The Beatles catalog- Beatles historian Kevin Howlett mentioned that George’s favorite cover of his song was by The Godfather of Soul- James Brown. Here is George’s quote-My personal favourite is the version by James Brown,” he said. “It was one of his B-sides. I have it on my jukebox at home. It’s absolutely brilliant.
Outside of James Brown’s top hits, his music makes me lose touch with reality and not in a good way.
I wasn’t sure what to expect, but pretty dang good. He makes the song his own. Did I read correctly that you have a jukebox at home? Is this the kind you put vinyl into?
I wish I had–that was the quote by George Harrison- he had it in his jukebox.
Very cool. I wonder if James knew it?
Good question. I wonder if they ever met?
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Literally got goosebumps listening to some of that.