George Harrison Records ‘I Remember Jeep’ at Olympic Sound Studios – 29 March 1969

Saturday 29 March 1969 | George Harrison, Studio

On 29 March 1969, George Harrison began recording material for what would become his landmark solo album All Things Must Pass at Olympic Sound Studios, Barnes, London. The session produced the track ‘I Remember Jeep’, which later appeared on the Apple Jam disc of the album.

The Session

The recording took place shortly before Harrison began producing Billy Preston’s album That’s The Way God Planned It, and featured several of the same musicians:

• Billy Preston – piano
• Eric Clapton – lead guitar
• Klaus Voormann – bass guitar
• Ginger Baker – drums

The track emerged from a studio jam and was completed on 12 May 1969 with the addition of handclaps and Moog synthesizer.

All Things Must Pass

All Things Must Pass (1970) is widely regarded as the greatest post-Beatles solo album by any member of the group. Produced by Phil Spector, it featured ‘My Sweet Lord’, ‘What Is Life’, and ‘Isn’t It a Pity’, and debuted at number one in both the UK and US.

Olympic Sound Studios

Olympic Sound Studios at 117 Church Road, Barnes, was one of London’s premier recording facilities during the 1960s and 1970s, used by The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, and many others.

Location

FAQ

When did George Harrison record ‘I Remember Jeep’?

The initial session took place on 29 March 1969 at Olympic Sound Studios, London.

Who played on the session?

Billy Preston (piano), Eric Clapton (lead guitar), Klaus Voormann (bass), and Ginger Baker (drums).

What album did the track appear on?

‘I Remember Jeep’ was released on the Apple Jam disc of All Things Must Pass (1970).

Explore George Harrison’s full story: George Harrison: Beatles History, Solo Career, Songs & Legacy

Explore more Beatles history: The Beatles Knowledge Hub | On This Day in Beatles History

Shop: George Harrison Collection