"The Heart Gently Weeps" is the first single from the 2007 album 8 Diagrams by the Wu-Tang Clan. The song interpolates the Beatles' song "While My Guitar Gently Weeps". It features guest appearances from three other musicians: R&B singer Erykah Badu sings the song's chorus; Dhani Harrison, son of Beatle lead guitarist and vocalist George, plays acoustic guitar; and John Frusciante of the Red Hot Chili Peppers is featured on lead guitar. This song was made using a cover version of the George Harrison song played by the blues guitarist Jimmy Ponder.
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| Single by Wu-Tang Clan featuring Erykah Badu, Dhani Harrison and John Frusciante | ||||
| from the album 8 Diagrams | ||||
| Released | October 3, 2007 | |||
| Recorded | 2007 | |||
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| Length | 5:05 | |||
| Label | SRC/Universal Motown | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Wu-Tang Clan, George Harrison | |||
| Producer(s) | RZA | |||
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Out of respect for George Harrison, RZA, who produced this song, asked Dhani to play rhythm guitar. It was played using a mint condition Gretsch guitar from 1961 which was given to RZA as a gift from Russell Crowe after they had finished filming American Gangster.
The song was #50 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of 2007.[1]
Chart position
edit| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
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| Hot Canadian Digital Singles | 71 |
References
edit- ^ No byline (December 11, 2007). "The 100 Best Songs of 2007" Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2007-12-21
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