About this song
George Harrison wrote the track for Abbey Road after skipping a day at Apple's offices and visiting his friend Eric Clapton's house. He wrote it while walking around Clapton's garden with one of his acoustic guitars.
What it's about
The song draws on the relief of escaping the business demands of Apple and the feeling of renewal that comes with spring after a long winter.
Fun facts
- Sampled in 10 other songs, like “Tour Overture by SET 69”.
- Covered 56 times, including “Here Comes the Sun by Mike Love”.
- Written by George Harrison.
- Produced by George Martin.
- Recorded at EMI Studios (London.
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