In his 1980 memoir, I Me Mine, George said Chinese philosophy helped him write one of his biggest songs with The Beatles, “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” “Around the time of writing ‘While ...

The Beatles' George Harrison was praised for his vocal performance on his iconic song 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps' ...

George Harrison said his ego was fine with Eric Clapton playing on ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’ The Beatle and Clapton briefly crossed paths several times throughout the first half of the 1960s.

George said his ego wanted Clapton to play on ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’ When The Beatles began recording The White Album, George was at his wit’s end with his bandmates.

Beatles fans hailed While My Guitar Gently Weeps”as George Harrison’s finest Beatles performance, calling the acoustic version an emotional masterpiece.

George’s go-to was spirituality and philosophy. In his 1980 memoir, I Me Mine, George said Chinese philosophy helped him write “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” ...

George Harrison thought the live version of 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps' from his 1991 Japanese tour is better than the original recording.

According to The Official Charts Company, “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” didn’t chart in the United Kingdom either. On the other hand, The White Album reached No. 1 in the U.K. for eight weeks.

George Harrison's 'This Guitar (Can't Keep From Crying)' became the last Apple Records single on Dec. 8, 1975.

George Harrison’s handwriting bookends the lyrics, writing in a blue pen at the top of the paper, “I Look at You all see the love there thats sleeping — While my guitar gently weeps.” ...

George Harrison’s handwriting bookends the lyrics, writing in a blue pen at the top of the paper, “I Look at You all see the love there thats sleeping — While my guitar gently weeps.” ...

“While My Guitar Gently Weeps” is a legendary song off The Beatles ’ ninth album. And now, a piece of it could be yours. The song’s handwritten lyrics are up for sale. Asking price: $195,000.