LA Phil Bassist covers Blackbird

[Peter Rofé]

Blackbird was inspired by Bach's 'Bourée in E minor' for lute. Both McCartney and Harrison tried to learn it on guitar. McCartney changed it to G major, did a variation of the first few bars, and used that as a starting point for the song.

 

[lowdown]

Terrific stuff, Peter..!!

Love the playing, the arrangement and the very creative approach.

👍