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The Beatles’ ‘Here Comes the Sun’ Is Overrated and Here’s Why

The Beatles‘ “Here Comes the Sun” is one of the most famous tunes in the Fab Four’s catalog. It’s probably their most overrated song. In addition, “Here Comes the Sun” is not their best song about the ...
American Songwriter

The Story Behind the Most-Streamed Beatles Song, “Here Comes the Sun”

George Harrison quit The Beatles on January 10, 1969. He was persuaded to rejoin the band after just a few days but faced other obstacles soon after. He had his tonsils removed just a week after the ...
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John Lennon Connected The Beatles’ ‘Here Comes the Sun’ to His Move to the United States

A reporter brought up The Beatles’ “Here Comes the Sun” to John Lennon. John connected the song to George Harrison’s feelings regarding the weather. “Here Comes the Sun” inspired covers by Booker T. & ...
American Songwriter

Watch George Harrison’s First Live Performance of His Beatles Classic “Here Comes the Sun,” from The Concert for Bangladesh

Fifty-four years ago this month, George Harrison headlined the star-studded charity event, The Concert for Bangladesh. The show took place August 1, 1971, at Madison Square Garden in New York City.