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(Wednesday, October 7, 1970; during sessions for All Things Must Pass) — English rock musician and former Beatle George Harrison recorded “It’s Johnny’s Birthday” today at EMI Studios in London for his third studio album All Things Must Pass, released Nov. 27, 1970.

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Sung to the tune of Cliff Richard’s 1968 hit “Congratulations,” the track was recorded as a gift from Harrison to fellow ex-Beatle John Lennon to mark the latter’s 30th birthday, which would be Oct. 9, 1970.