When was the song Love You To recorded by George Harrison?
The basic track for Love You To was taped at EMI Studios on the 11th of April 1966. Final mixing took place on the 21st of June as the Beatles rushed to complete Revolver before beginning their world tour.
Who taught George Harrison to play the sitar for Love You To?
Harrison received sitar tuition from an Indian musician at the Asian Music Circle in north London and later met Ravi Shankar who agreed to take him as a student when they met in June 1966. The meeting took place at the home of Ayana and Patricia Angadi whose network added to Harrison's self-education.
What musical structure does the composition Love You To follow?
Love You To adheres to the pitches of Kafi thaat which is the Indian equivalent of Dorian mode and emulates the khyal vocal tradition of Hindustani classical music. Structurally it comprises an opening alap followed by a gat section serving as the main portion and a short drut gat to close the piece.
Why did George Harrison write the song Love You To in early 1966?
George Harrison wrote Love You To while the Beatles enjoyed an unusually long period free of professional commitments because the group could not find a suitable film project. The song was partly inspired by Harrison's experimentation with LSD which he credited as a catalyst for increased awareness and his interest in Eastern philosophical concepts.
Which artists have covered the song Love You To after its release?
The Trypes covered Love You To on their 1984 EP The Explorers Hold and Ronnie Montrose released a version that included a rare vocal performance by the guitarist on his 1986 album Territory. My Morning Jacket singer Jim James performed the track on a banjo for his 2009 EP Tribute To and Cornershop recorded it for Mojos multi-artist compilation Yellow Submarine Resurfaces in 2012.