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George Harrison: Artist Essentials

Follow the slide-guitar melodies, layered voices and smaller acoustic spaces across the solo studio recordings.

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25 selected recordings

Twenty-five original solo studio recordings from 1970 to 2002. The first ten establish the main melodic entry points; the remainder adds early album depth, quieter arrangements, a non-album single and the final studio record.

Selections and recommended order are MusicAtlas editorial choices.

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ARTIST BACKGROUND

About George Harrison

George Harrison was a guitarist, singer and songwriter whose work extended from the Beatles into a substantial solo career. His music brought Indian musical and spiritual interests into dialogue with Western popular song. He founded Dark Horse Records in 1974 and later recorded albums including Thirty Three & 1/3, George Harrison and Cloud Nine for the label. That period also included film work through HandMade Films and collaborations with musicians such as Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton and Jeff Lynne, alongside the separate Traveling Wilburys partnership.

Artist background sources

George Harrison: The Dark Horse Years, A Biography
Official account supports Dark Horse founding, named solo albums, film work and collaborations; Beatles and Traveling Wilburys credits are not mapped to this solo profile. | Retrieved 2026-10-17

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: George Harrison
Supports solo identity following the Beatles and the role of Indian musical and spiritual influences. | Retrieved 2026-10-17

Profile reviewed: 2026-10-17. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.

Selections with an annual version match under review are omitted from Beyond the yearly lists until the match is resolved.

Showing 10 of 10 selected recordings.

This depth selects the first 10 recordings in the recommended sequence. Changing the order rearranges those same selections.

When only a year is established, chronological order within that year is approximate.

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My Sweet Lord

George Harrison

First released: 1970 (year verified)

Original single: My Sweet Lord

Original 1970 studio recording and mix; not My Sweet Lord (2000)

MusicAtlas editorial note: The repeated guitar motif and gradually layered voices make a simple refrain feel progressively larger.

Annual appearances: 1971

Release evidence and recording details

First released: 1970 (year verified)

The selected original solo studio recording was issued in 1970, including its original single cycle. The associated album supplies the supported year, not an assumed first worldwide single day; its later reissue and alternate recordings are distinct.

Recording: Original 1970 studio recording and mix; not My Sweet Lord (2000)
Credit: George Harrison
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original single: My Sweet Lord

All Things Must Pass - George Harrison original release archive
The official archive explicitly identifies the original 1970 release and its numbered studio program. Separately listed demos, later remaster bonuses, live performances and rerecorded versions are not assigned the original album date. The supported year is used without claiming the album day as the first day of an earlier single. The two original performances of Isn't It a Pity are separately listed, with the second labeled Version Two. My Sweet Lord (2000) is a separately named rerecording; only the 1970 studio original is selected. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

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What Is Life

George Harrison

First released: 1970 (year verified)

Original album: All Things Must Pass

Original 1970 studio recording

MusicAtlas editorial note: The strong guitar figure and quick brass replies give the melody a firm rhythmic lift.

Annual appearances: 1971

Release evidence and recording details

First released: 1970 (year verified)

The original studio recording was released in 1970 and belongs to the original All Things Must Pass program. Year precision does not assign an album day to a single or a later reissue.

Recording: Original 1970 studio recording
Credit: George Harrison
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: All Things Must Pass
Original album association; the supported year is not an exact worldwide release day.

All Things Must Pass - George Harrison original release archive
The official archive explicitly identifies the original 1970 release and its numbered studio program. Separately listed demos, later remaster bonuses, live performances and rerecorded versions are not assigned the original album date. The supported year is used without claiming the album day as the first day of an earlier single. The two original performances of Isn't It a Pity are separately listed, with the second labeled Version Two. My Sweet Lord (2000) is a separately named rerecording; only the 1970 studio original is selected. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

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All Things Must Pass

George Harrison

First released: 1970 (year verified)

Original album: All Things Must Pass

Original 1970 studio recording

MusicAtlas editorial note: The measured arrangement lets the lead vocal remain clear as the surrounding parts grow fuller.

Beyond the yearly lists
Release evidence and recording details

First released: 1970 (year verified)

The original studio recording was released in 1970 and belongs to the original All Things Must Pass program. Year precision does not assign an album day to a single or a later reissue.

Recording: Original 1970 studio recording
Credit: George Harrison
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: All Things Must Pass
Original album association; the supported year is not an exact worldwide release day.

All Things Must Pass - George Harrison original release archive
The official archive explicitly identifies the original 1970 release and its numbered studio program. Separately listed demos, later remaster bonuses, live performances and rerecorded versions are not assigned the original album date. The supported year is used without claiming the album day as the first day of an earlier single. The two original performances of Isn't It a Pity are separately listed, with the second labeled Version Two. My Sweet Lord (2000) is a separately named rerecording; only the 1970 studio original is selected. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

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Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)

George Harrison

First released: 1973 (year verified)

Original single: Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)

Original 1973 studio recording

MusicAtlas editorial note: The sliding guitar lines answer the vocal without breaking the relaxed acoustic pulse.

Annual appearances: 1973

Release evidence and recording details

First released: 1973 (year verified)

The selected original solo studio recording was issued in 1973, including its original single cycle. The associated album supplies the supported year, not an assumed first worldwide single day; its later reissue and alternate recordings are distinct.

Recording: Original 1973 studio recording
Credit: George Harrison
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original single: Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)

Living in the Material World - George Harrison original release archive
The official archive explicitly identifies the original 1973 release and its numbered studio program. Separately listed demos, later remaster bonuses, live performances and rerecorded versions are not assigned the original album date. The supported year is used without claiming the album day as the first day of an earlier single. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

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Isn't It a Pity

George Harrison

First released: 1970 (year verified)

Original album: All Things Must Pass

Original 1970 first, full-length studio album performance; not Version Two

MusicAtlas editorial note: The long first version builds patiently around repeated chords and increasingly dense ensemble color.

Annual version match under review

The selected recording has release evidence, but its version has not been matched to the retained annual entry. It is omitted from Beyond the yearly lists until this match is resolved.

Release evidence and recording details

First released: 1970 (year verified)

The original studio recording was released in 1970 and belongs to the original All Things Must Pass program. Year precision does not assign an album day to a single or a later reissue.

Recording: Original 1970 first, full-length studio album performance; not Version Two
Credit: George Harrison
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: All Things Must Pass
Original album association; the supported year is not an exact worldwide release day.

All Things Must Pass - George Harrison original release archive
The official archive explicitly identifies the original 1970 release and its numbered studio program. Separately listed demos, later remaster bonuses, live performances and rerecorded versions are not assigned the original album date. The supported year is used without claiming the album day as the first day of an earlier single. The two original performances of Isn't It a Pity are separately listed, with the second labeled Version Two. My Sweet Lord (2000) is a separately named rerecording; only the 1970 studio original is selected. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

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Got My Mind Set on You

George Harrison

First released: 1987 (year verified)

Original single: Got My Mind Set on You

Original 1987 regular studio single recording; not the extended version

MusicAtlas editorial note: The sharply placed rhythm and answering voices keep the repeated hook lively.

Annual appearances: 1987 | 1988

Release evidence and recording details

First released: 1987 (year verified)

The selected original solo studio recording was issued in 1987, including its original single cycle. The associated album supplies the supported year, not an assumed first worldwide single day; its later reissue and alternate recordings are distinct.

Recording: Original 1987 regular studio single recording; not the extended version
Credit: George Harrison
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original single: Got My Mind Set on You

Cloud Nine - George Harrison original release archive
The official archive explicitly identifies the original 1987 release and its numbered studio program. Separately listed demos, later remaster bonuses, live performances and rerecorded versions are not assigned the original album date. The supported year is used without claiming the album day as the first day of an earlier single. The regular Got My Mind Set on You track is separate from the listed extended version; the two video versions are not assumed to be different audio recordings. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

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Blow Away

George Harrison

First released: 1979 (year verified)

Original album: George Harrison

Original 1979 studio recording

MusicAtlas editorial note: The melody opens into a light refrain while small guitar details keep the accompaniment moving.

Beyond the yearly lists
Release evidence and recording details

First released: 1979 (year verified)

The original studio recording was released in 1979 and belongs to the original George Harrison program. Year precision does not assign an album day to a single or a later reissue.

Recording: Original 1979 studio recording
Credit: George Harrison
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: George Harrison
Original album association; the supported year is not an exact worldwide release day.

George Harrison - George Harrison original release archive
The official archive explicitly identifies the original 1979 release and its numbered studio program. Separately listed demos, later remaster bonuses, live performances and rerecorded versions are not assigned the original album date. The supported year is used without claiming the album day as the first day of an earlier single. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

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All Those Years Ago

George Harrison

First released: 1981 (year verified)

Original single: All Those Years Ago

Original 1981 studio recording

MusicAtlas editorial note: A bright, tightly repeating instrumental pattern supports the quick vocal phrases.

Annual appearances: 1981

Release evidence and recording details

First released: 1981 (year verified)

The selected original solo studio recording was issued in 1981, including its original single cycle. The associated album supplies the supported year, not an assumed first worldwide single day; its later reissue and alternate recordings are distinct.

Recording: Original 1981 studio recording
Credit: George Harrison
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original single: All Those Years Ago

Somewhere in England - George Harrison original release archive
The official archive explicitly identifies the original 1981 release and its numbered studio program. Separately listed demos, later remaster bonuses, live performances and rerecorded versions are not assigned the original album date. The supported year is used without claiming the album day as the first day of an earlier single. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

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Crackerbox Palace

George Harrison

First released: 1976 (year verified)

Original album: Thirty-Three & 1/3

Original 1976 studio recording

MusicAtlas editorial note: The gently skipping rhythm makes the lead melody and small instrumental replies feel easy and buoyant.

Annual appearances: 1977

Release evidence and recording details

First released: 1976 (year verified)

The original studio recording was released in 1976 and belongs to the original Thirty-Three & 1/3 program. Year precision does not assign an album day to a single or a later reissue.

Recording: Original 1976 studio recording
Credit: George Harrison
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: Thirty-Three & 1/3
Original album association; the supported year is not an exact worldwide release day.

Thirty-Three & 1/3 - George Harrison original release archive
The official archive explicitly identifies the original 1976 release and its numbered studio program. Separately listed demos, later remaster bonuses, live performances and rerecorded versions are not assigned the original album date. The supported year is used without claiming the album day as the first day of an earlier single. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

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When We Was Fab

George Harrison

First released: 1987 (year verified)

Original album: Cloud Nine

Original 1987 studio recording

MusicAtlas editorial note: The densely colored arrangement rewards attention to the short sounds around the main vocal line.

Beyond the yearly lists
Release evidence and recording details

First released: 1987 (year verified)

The original studio recording was released in 1987 and belongs to the original Cloud Nine program. Year precision does not assign an album day to a single or a later reissue.

Recording: Original 1987 studio recording
Credit: George Harrison
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: Cloud Nine
Original album association; the supported year is not an exact worldwide release day.

Cloud Nine - George Harrison original release archive
The official archive explicitly identifies the original 1987 release and its numbered studio program. Separately listed demos, later remaster bonuses, live performances and rerecorded versions are not assigned the original album date. The supported year is used without claiming the album day as the first day of an earlier single. The regular Got My Mind Set on You track is separate from the listed extended version; the two video versions are not assumed to be different audio recordings. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

About this artist collection

Uses the eligible retained solo identity. Beatles, Traveling Wilburys and other artists' performances remain separate. Guests on Harrison's own albums are not silently converted into co-billed band identities. Original masters are distinguished from concert recordings, demos and later rerecordings.

First released means the earliest documented official public release of the selected recording. A year-only date does not assert a month or day. Later singles, chart years, compilations, remasters and reissues do not replace that date.

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