George Harrison’s debut solo single ‘My Sweet Lord’/’Isn’t It a Pity’ released in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 23 1970)


Video: 'George Harrison - My Sweet Lord (Official Audio)'

(Monday, November 23, 1970) — “My Sweet Lord“/”Isn’t It a Pity,” the debut solo single by former Beatle George Harrison, from his forthcoming album All Things Must Pass, was released today in the U.S. (Jan. 15, 1971, in the UK)


Video: 'Isn't It A Pity (2014 Mix)'

In America and Britain, the song was the first number-one single by an ex-Beatle.

“My Sweet Lord” is ranked 460th on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of “the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.”