While My Lucy Gently Weeps (Instrumental remix)

"While My Guitar Gently Weeps" was written by George Harrison, first recorded by the Beatles in 1968 for The White Album. The song features Harrison on his J-200 acoustic guitar (the one Dylan holds on the cover Nashville Skyline?) and - possibly his Fender Telecaster. Lead guitar is by Eric Clapton on his Gibson Les Paul, nick-named 'Lucy'.

Harrsion acquired Lucy from Clapton in August 1968, so Clapton 'borrowed' his old guitar to record WMGGW in September. Lucy shipped from the Gibson factory on December 19th 1957; at some point, it came in the posesssion of John Sebastian (Loving Spoonful), who sold it to Derringer (McCoys, Steely Dan).
Derringer had it painted red, didn't like it red, and traded it in a Manhatten guitar shop. There, Eric Clapton bought it.
Later, Harrison gave it to Pete Ham (Badfinger) and Lucy travelled a bit, but is now back in the Harrison estate.

Paul McCartney exceptionally plays a Fender Jazz Bass. Lennon may have played piano and guitar.

This provides a sound scape that is unique in the Beatles catalogue. This instrumental remix demonstrates how Clapton (playing Lucy) takes command of the song, both in the 'rythm' guitar performances, as well as in the legendary solo. McCartney seems bent on not giving in to Clapton, by playing his ultraheavy Fender bass and really making the max of it. Note that Lennon doubles the interesting bass riff during the 'middle eight' here; in subsequent solo/Harrison performancs of the song, Harrison did not include this riff anymore. Reminded him of McCartney ?

(and for the truly interested: Gibson now make a 'Lucy' Les Paul, sold for around $15000.........)

if you want so see how Clapton did I, then watch this excellent cover by the Analogues: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_8ZvdIAR2Y