Joe Walsh, Jeff Lynne & Dhani Harrison Deliver Emotional Tribute to George Harrison with “Something”
In a moment steeped in musical legacy and intimate remembrance, Joe Walsh, Jeff Lynne, and Dhani Harrison took the stage this past weekend to deliver a hauntingly beautiful tribute to George Harrison — performing one of his most cherished songs, “Something.”
🎶 More Than a Cover — A Son’s Love Letter
Held at the All-Stars for Peace benefit concert in Los Angeles, the performance transcended nostalgia. It was a spiritual reunion between father and son, made all the more poignant by the presence of Jeff Lynne (Harrison’s close friend and Electric Light Orchestra frontman) and Joe Walsh (legendary Eagles guitarist and George’s brother-in-law).
Dhani Harrison led the performance, his voice infused with quiet emotion. Lynne’s steady rhythm and Walsh’s blues-inflected solos framed the song with reverence and depth. For many in the crowd, it felt like George himself was there — not as a memory, but as a presence.
🎥 Tears Onstage, Silence Offstage
As Dhani reached the lyric, “You’re asking me will my love grow, I don’t know…”, his voice caught for just a moment. The audience held its breath. No phones. No chatter. Just stillness.
Behind them, a black-and-white projection of George in Abbey Road studios added a spectral beauty. A single spotlight bathed Dhani from above, making it seem — if only for a moment — that father and son shared the same space once more.
💫 A Tribute Years in the Making
Originally released on Abbey Road in 1969, “Something” remains one of The Beatles’ most celebrated love songs. Frank Sinatra once hailed it as “the greatest love song ever written,” and even Paul McCartney has called it one of George’s finest works.
For Dhani Harrison, this performance wasn’t just a tribute — it was personal. “This isn’t just a Beatles song to me,” Dhani said in an interview with DailyMail.com. “It’s my dad speaking to the world, and I get to echo it.”
🕊️ Final Note
In an era dominated by fleeting fame and overproduction, this tribute was a breath of pure, timeless artistry. Three music legends — and a devoted son — reminded the world of the lasting power of sincerity, memory, and melody.
“Something in the way she moves…”
And something in the way George Harrison continues to move us — through every chord, every lyric, and every life he touched.
