Here Comes the Sun
"Here Comes the Sun" is a song by the Beatles from their 1969 album *Abbey Road*.
"Here Comes the Sun" is a song by the Beatles from their 1969 album *Abbey Road*. It was written and sung by George Harrison and is among his best-known compositions. The song has become one of the Beatles' most widely recognized and streamed recordings.
Background and writing
George Harrison wrote the song during a period of strain around the Beatles' business affairs. Accounts of its composition place part of the writing at Eric Clapton's home in Surrey, England.
Recording and release
The song was recorded in 1969 for *Abbey Road* and issued on the album later that year. Sources describe it as one of the standout tracks from the record.
Reception and legacy
"Here Comes the Sun" became one of Harrison's signature songs and one of the Beatles' most enduring recordings. It has remained widely covered, streamed, and used in popular culture.
Place in the Beatles catalogue
The song is notable as one of the relatively few Beatles recordings written by Harrison rather than Lennon–McCartney. It is commonly discussed alongside Harrison's other celebrated *Abbey Road* contribution, "Something."
Key facts
- Written and sung by George Harrison.
- Appears on the Beatles' 1969 album *Abbey Road*.
- Released as part of the band's final studio album recorded before their breakup.
- Often cited as one of Harrison's best-known songs.
- The song has remained one of the Beatles' most popular recordings in streaming and catalog use.
The song is part of the Beatles' core catalogue and is widely known to Canadian listeners through radio play, streaming, and classic-rock programming.
Frequently asked questions
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References
- The Beatles — https://www.thebeatles.com/here-comes-sunSupports: Identifies the song as by George Harrison from the Beatles' 1969 album *Abbey Road*.
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Here_Comes_the_SunSupports: Summarizes authorship, album placement, and broad reception history.
- Beatles Bible — https://www.beatlesbible.com/songs/here-comes-the-sun/Supports: Provides recording and release details, including 1969 recording sessions and release date.