Tuesday 11 August 1970 | George Harrison, Studio
| Studio | Studio Three, EMI Studios, Abbey Road, London |
| Producers | George Harrison, Phil Spector |
| Engineers | Phil McDonald, Richard Lush |
| Session number | 31st recording session for All Things Must Pass |
Tuesday 11 August 1970 was the 31st recording session for George Harrison’s third solo album All Things Must Pass. The session took place at Studio Three, EMI Studios, Abbey Road, during the overdub phase of the album’s production.
The session
The backing tracks for All Things Must Pass had been completed on 25 July 1970. During the final days of July and the beginning of August, Harrison worked on a series of overdub sessions at Abbey Road with arranger John Barham.
Harrison and Barham worked together on overdubs from 28 July until 12 August 1970, although the precise recording details for each individual day are not known. Harrison worked a four-day week throughout the album’s recording sessions, taking breaks from Saturday to Monday.
John Barham was a British musician and arranger who had worked with Harrison since the late 1960s. He contributed string and brass arrangements to All Things Must Pass, helping to give the album its rich, orchestral sound. Barham had previously worked with Harrison on the soundtrack to the film Wonderwall (1968).
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All Things Must Pass
All Things Must Pass was George Harrison’s third solo album, released on 27 November 1970 as a triple LP. It was produced by Harrison and Phil Spector, who applied his famous ‘Wall of Sound’ production technique to many of the tracks.
The album drew on a large backlog of songs Harrison had written during his years with The Beatles, many of which had been rejected for Beatles albums. It featured contributions from an extraordinary cast of musicians, including Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, Billy Preston, Klaus Voormann, Dave Mason and members of Badfinger.
All Things Must Pass reached number one in both the UK and the US, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest solo albums by any former Beatle. The title track, ‘My Sweet Lord’, ‘What Is Life’ and ‘Isn’t It A Pity’ are among its most celebrated songs.
The album’s recording sessions had begun in May 1970, just weeks after The Beatles officially announced their break-up. The sessions took place primarily at Abbey Road Studios and Trident Studios in London.
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EMI Studios (now Abbey Road Studios), 3 Abbey Road, London — where George Harrison recorded overdubs for All Things Must Pass throughout July and August 1970.
Key Facts
| Date | Tuesday 11 August 1970 |
| Session | 31st recording session for All Things Must Pass |
| Phase | Overdubs with arranger John Barham (28 July – 12 August 1970) |
| Backing tracks completed | 25 July 1970 |
| Album released | 27 November 1970 (triple LP) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was All Things Must Pass recorded?
All Things Must Pass was recorded primarily at Abbey Road Studios and Trident Studios in London, beginning in May 1970. Backing tracks were completed on 25 July 1970, with overdubs continuing until mid-August. The album was released on 27 November 1970.
Who produced All Things Must Pass?
All Things Must Pass was produced by George Harrison and Phil Spector, who applied his 'Wall of Sound' production technique to many of the tracks.
Who was John Barham?
John Barham was a British musician and arranger who worked with George Harrison from the late 1960s. He contributed string and brass arrangements to All Things Must Pass and had previously worked with Harrison on the Wonderwall soundtrack (1968).
Who played on All Things Must Pass?
All Things Must Pass featured contributions from Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, Billy Preston, Klaus Voormann, Dave Mason, members of Badfinger, and many others.
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