Paul McCartney has performed “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” live, though it is originally a George Harrison-penned song from The Beatles’ White Album (1968). The song, featuring a memorable guitar solo by Eric Clapton, is one of Harrison’s most celebrated compositions.
While McCartney himself didn’t write or lead this song, his live performances of it—especially during tributes to Harrison—are emotional and deeply respected. For example, McCartney played it at the “Concert for George” in 2002, a tribute concert to honor George Harrison, where he performed along with other artists like Clapton and Ringo Starr.
In these performances, McCartney typically plays bass or keyboards while honoring Harrison’s original vision for the song, often letting the lead guitarists take the spotlight during Clapton’s iconic solo. These renditions are filled with emotion and are seen as tributes to their time together as Beatles, as well as to their enduring friendship.
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