[Slowhand] Re: The "What'd I Say" 'riff'

[DeltaNick]

>>>> I believe that the genesis of the "Day Tripper" guitar quote in "What'd I Say" was George Harrison. <<<<



>>> Meaning what? That he wrote the riff? <<<



>>Yes, assuming that as the Beatles lead guitarist, Harrison "developed" the riff, but I don't know for sure. <<



> John Lennon was quite proud of having come up with the "riff" for Day Tripper later copped as a tip'o'th'hat by EC on Ray's "What'd I Say." <


Now that I am reminded By Lew, I'd read that before! In any case, I think Lew will agree that it was Clapton's idea -- Clapton's artistry -- to include the riff on "Beano's" "What'd I Say."

                DeltaNick

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