George Harrison: Many stars pay tribute in “My Sweet Lord” music video

Updated on December 16, 2021 at 9:29 am

• George Harrison’s song “My Sweet Lord” received its first official music video.
• 51 years after the song was released, several stars came together to pay tribute to the late Beatles musician.
• These include, for example, Mark Hamill and Taika Waititi.

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George Harrison, former lead guitarist The Beatles who died in November 2001, released his hit “My Sweet Lord” in 1970. After 51 years, now the official music video of the song of the deceased has been released.

The clip was produced to mark the 50th birthday of Harrison’s solo album “All Things Must Pass”. In the nearly seven-minute video of the journey through the streets of Los Angeles, the stars are giving each other handles.

others are from the world of music Former Beatle Ringo Starr, Jeff Lynn and Joe Walsh of the Eagles. The main roles are played by actors Fred Armisen and Vanessa Bayer.

like more stars Mark Hamley, Jon Hamm, Rosanna Arquette and director Taika Waititi in guest appearances. Harrison’s widow Olivia and son Dhani, who co-produced the clip, are also there. It was directed by Lance Bangs. More than 40 artists can be seen in the video.

What is the music video for “My Sweet Lord” about?

as on George Harrison’s official website As can be read, Fred Armisen and Vanessa Baer engage in “spiritual special agents”. Both are hired by “the head of a secret agency”, played by Mark Hamill, to “see what cannot be seen”. Dozens of agents then banded together to “search for what could have been right before their eyes.” It refers to the “discovery nature of the song”.

It may sound confusing, but it’s based on the song: “My Sweet Lord” is a prayer addressed to God and about his search. It says, among other things: “Sir, I want to see you, (…) I want to be with you, (…) I want to know you, (…) I want to go with you I want (…)”
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