Here Comes the Sun

George Harrison

About Here Comes the Sun

"Here Comes the Sun" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles from their 1969 album Abbey Road. It was written by George Harrison and is one of his best-known compositions for the Beatles. Harrison wrote the song in early 1969 at the country house of his friend Eric Clapton, where Harrison had chosen to play truant for the day to avoid attending a meeting at the Beatles' Apple Corps organisation. The lyrics reflect his relief at the arrival of spring and the temporary respite he was experiencing from the band's business affairs. As of September 2019, it was the most streamed Beatles song in the United Kingdom, with over 50 million plays. The Beatles recorded "Here Comes the Sun" at London's EMI Studios in the summer of 1969. Led by Harrison's acoustic guitar, the track features Moog synthesizer, which he had introduced to the band's sound after acquiring an early model of the instrument in California. Reflecting the continued influence of Indian classical music on Harrison's writing, the composition includes several time signature changes. 


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1992
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Here comes the sun, here comes the sun,
And I say it's all right

Little darling, it's been a long cold lonely winter
Little darling, it feels like years since it's been here
Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
And I say it's all right

Little darling, the smiles returning to the faces
Little darling, it seems like years since it's been here
Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
And I say it's all right

Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes

Little darling, I feel that ice is slowly melting
Little darling, it seems like years since it's been clear
Here comes the sun, here comes the sun,
And I say it's all right
It's all right

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George Harrison

George HarrisonMBE (25 February 1943 – 29 November 2001) was an English musician, singer and songwriter who achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of the Beatles. Often referred to as the "quiet Beatle", Harrison over time became an admirer of Indian culture and mysticism, introducing it to the other Beatles, as well as to their Western audience. Following the band's break-up, enjoyed a successful solo career, and in 1988 he co-founded the supergroup the Traveling Wilburys, with Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne and Roy Orbison. Rolling Stone magazine ranked Harrison number 11 in their list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time". more »

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12 facts about this song

Composition
"Here Comes the Sun" was composed by George Harrison, the lead guitarist of the Beatles, in 1969.
Inspiration
The song was inspired by a moment of relief and joy when Harrison was able to escape intense band business meetings to bask in the sun.
Release
"Here Comes the Sun" was released on the album "Abbey Road" by the Beatles in 1969.
Position in Album
It is the first song of the second side of the album.
Popularity
Despite not being released as a single, "Here Comes the Sun" is one of the most popular and streamed songs by The Beatles.
Lost Solo Version
A solo version of Here Comes the Sun by George Harrison was discovered at Abbey Road Studios during the late 1990s. It features a lost guitar solo.
Restriction
"Here Comes the Sun" was not initially available on music streaming platforms due to copyright restrictions by the Beatles' management. It became available online in 2015.
Nina Simone Version
Jazz artist Nina Simone covered "Here Comes the Sun" in 1971. Her version was featured on an eponymous album.
In Films
The song has been used in several films including "Bee Movie" and "The Parent Trap".
Cultural Impact
"Here Comes the Sun" has become a cultural icon, used in many contexts to signify relief, joy, or the beginning of something new.
Concert Performances
Despite its popularity, "Here Comes the Sun" was never performed live at a concert by the Beatles.
Scientific Tribute
In 2020, a new species of spider was named after the song - “Spintharus georgeharrisoni” in tribute to George Harrison.

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