Video: 'George Harrison - Going Down to Golders Green'
(Tuesday, May 26, 1970; during sessions for All Things Must Pass) — Armed with a backlog of songs that were never recorded by The Beatles, English rock musician George Harrison began recording his third solo album, the triple-disc All Things Must Pass, today at the Abby Road studios in London.
“Dehra Dun” and “Going Down To Golders Green” were among the tracks Harrison recorded on this first day, both of which have never received an official release.
Video: 'George Harrison - "Dehra Dun"'
The large cast of backing musicians that joined him on the album were Eric Clapton, fellow ex-Beatle Ringo Starr, Gary Wright, Billy Preston, Klaus Voormann, John Barham, Badfinger and Pete Drake.
Extensive recording, overdubbing and mixing for the album would continue through late October 1970. Released to worldwide acclaim in November 1970, it was Harrison’s first solo work after the break-up of The Beatles in April that year.
The album would reflect the influence of Harrison’s musical activities with artists such as Bob Dylan, the Band, Delaney & Bonnie and Friends and Billy Preston during 1968–70, and his growth as an artist beyond his supporting role to former bandmates John Lennon and Paul McCartney.
