George Harrison's Post-Beatles Success and Legal Battles: From 'My Sweet Lord' to 'This Song'

Following The Beatles' dissolution in 1970, George Harrison achieved significant solo success. While other members launched their own projects, Harrison compiled material dating back to the Revolver era for his triple LP, *All Things Must Pass*. Producer Phil Spector advocated for the release of "My Sweet Lord" as a single, which became Harrison's first post-Beatles number one hit in both the UK and America. However, the song triggered legal issues when Bright Tunes Music Corporation alleged it infringed on The Chiffons' 1963 hit "He's So Fine." A New York court case ensued, culminating in a 1976 ruling that Harrison had unwittingly violated copyright law. This legal battle inspired Harrison's song "This Song," released as the lead single from *Thirty Three & 1/3*. Harrison described it as a comedic response to the paranoia surrounding songwriting, highlighting the similarities often found in popular music.