deviating in direction from the horizontal or vertical; sloping. 2. disposed; of a mind (usually followed by to): He was inclined to stay. 3. having a physical tendency; leaning. 4. tending in a direction that makes an angle with anything else.
Harrison somehow managed to place three of his songs on 'Revolver': 'Taxman' (see No. 6 on our list of the Top George Harrison Beatles Songs), 'Love You To' and this one, a densely produced pop track featuring one of Harrison's most effortless vocals.
The lyrics for George Harrison's first truly great Beatles song began with him choosing the phrase gently weeps from a random book. It wasn't until Harrison pulled Eric Clapton in to play guitar that the arrangement was finished. For more on While My Guitar Gently Weeps and the rest of the 100 greatest Beatles songs, pick up Rolling Stone: The Beatles 100 Greatest Songs on sale at barnesandnoble.com now.