George Harrison had many musical influences and often found ways to pay homage to those artists in his songs. Sometimes, he would unconsciously include a melody or riff he heard somewhere else. One song he wrote sounded too similar to another artist, and the consequences made him stop “listening to the radio.”
‘My Sweet Lord’ was George Harrison’s first No. 1 hit single
“My Sweet Lord” was released in 1970 on the triple album All Things Must Pass, but it was also released as a single. The song hit No. 1 on the charts worldwide, making Harrison the first Beatle to hit No. 1 after the band split. The song was produced by Phil Spector and also included musicians such as Ringo Starr and Eric Clapton on the recording. In a 1971 interview shared by loudersound.com, Harrison explained why he believed “My Sweet Lord” became a hit.
