John & George: A Brotherhood Forged in Music, Friction, and Deep Love
By The Beatles 4Ever Page 🍏
Among all the complex relationships within The Beatles, few were as layered—and as emotionally resonant—as the bond between John Lennon and George Harrison. It was a connection that began long before fame, forged in the back of a Liverpool bus and carried through the highs, lows, and silences of an extraordinary shared journey.
🧒🏽 From the Bus to The Beatles
It started humbly. John was already carving out a rebel identity, fronting a skiffle band called The Quarrymen. George, younger by a few years, was just a teenager with a guitar and raw talent. Their first meeting wasn’t in a studio—it was on a bus. George impressed John by playing “Raunchy” on the top deck, and while John hesitated to bring someone so young into his circle, George’s skill spoke louder than age.
That moment was pivotal. George joined the band—and the rest, as they say, is music history.
🎸 Early Days: A Bond of Admiration and Mentorship
In those early Beatles years, John was very much the older brother figure. He teased George, yes, but also took him seriously when it counted. They roomed together on tours, exchanged ideas, and shared laughs. George soaked in John’s biting wit, political fire, and budding spiritual curiosity. Their bond was creative and emotional, rooted in shared experience and evolving worldviews.
For much of the 1960s, George was still growing into himself, musically and personally. John, the fearless frontman, set the tone. But George listened—and learned.
🌗 Shifting Dynamics in the Studio
By the time of Revolver and The White Album, the dynamic had begun to change. George was no longer the quiet follower. He was writing classics—“While My Guitar Gently Weeps”, “Something”, “Here Comes the Sun”—and finding his own voice, both spiritually and artistically.
The Let It Be sessions in 1969 exposed the tension. George walked out for several days, frustrated by the lack of respect his songs received—particularly from Paul, but also John. Still, even amid frustration, the core connection between John and George endured. The respect was mutual, if unspoken.
🌿 Post-Beatles: Distance and Depth
After the breakup, John and George didn’t stay in close touch. George formed new creative partnerships—especially with Ringo and Eric Clapton—and carved a monumental solo path with All Things Must Pass. But in interviews, George often reflected on John with admiration and fondness.
In a 1980 interview just before his death, John praised George’s solo work, especially All Things Must Pass, and acknowledged how George had been “suppressed” in The Beatles. That kind of honesty meant a lot. It was a recognition of George’s transformation—and an apology of sorts.
💔 “All Those Years Ago”: A Farewell in Song
When John was murdered in December 1980, George was devastated. His response came through music. Just months later, George released “All Those Years Ago”, a soaring, heartfelt tribute. With Ringo on drums and Paul and Linda contributing vocals in the background, it became a Beatles reunion of spirit.
The lyrics—“You were the one who imagined it all / All those years ago”—spoke directly to John. It wasn’t just a tribute. It was a final conversation. A love letter. A brother’s goodbye.
🤝 A Complicated, Unbreakable Friendship
Their relationship was never simple. It had its rivalries, silences, and sharp edges. But what made it beautiful was its authenticity. John and George challenged each other. They laughed, drifted apart, found spiritual depth, and bore witness to the strangest ride in music history.
In the end, they were boys who grew up side by side and changed the world—together.
Because some friendships don’t need daily contact to stay strong.
Some bonds are built on music, mischief, and mutual respect.
And for John and George, the love never left.
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—The Beatles 4Ever Page 🍏
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