You have heard the story; The Beatles rejected George’s song “All Things Must Pass” forcing him to save it for his solo album. That story is completely wrong. Secret recordings from inside the studio reveal the shocking truth about what really happened and it changes everything we thought we knew about the band’s breakup.
The truth is the band spent days working on George’s beautiful song. They ran through it over 70 times in January 1969 carefully arranging the music and harmonies. The recordings prove they were engaged and trying to get it right not ignoring him. The real reason it was left off the album is far more complicated.
All Things Must Pass WAS NOT REJECTED by the BEATLES part 1
Fans are shocked by this discovery. Hearing the tapes changes the entire story from one of rejection to one of a band trying to work together. People are amazed at how focused and collaborative they sound completely contradicting the famous myth of George being treated unfairly.
This new truth makes you wonder how the other Beatles really felt about George’s solo work. To hear how John Lennon genuinely reacted when he first listened to George’s finished album check out his surprising and heartfelt response in this short video.
How did John Lennon react to George Harrison’s All Things Must Pass debut album
John’s reaction is not what most people would expect. He was not jealous or angry; he was genuinely impressed and called the album great. This clip shows a moment of real respect between them proving that their musical bond was much stronger than the stories of rivalry often suggest.
To dive deeper into the real stories behind the music the best place to go is the band’s official online channels. They share fascinating history, music and insights that continue to surprise and delight fans who want to know the true story behind the world’s most famous band.