The Story Behind The Beatles’ “Here Comes the Sun”

In this video, we take a deep dive into the writing, recording, and perpetual popularity of "Here Comes the Sun." This short film features original research and new insights, an exclusive interview with Beatles insider Eddie Veale, and a peek at the individual layers of the recorded work.

George Harrison’s “Here Comes the Sun” is considered one of the finest example of his Beatles-era songwriting. Topics covered include: who wrote Here Comes the Sun, John Lennon’s involvement in the studio (or lack thereof!), the meaning of the song.

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60 Minutes
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Ethan Russell / Monte Fresco
Times Newspapers Ltd.
Aaron Krerowicz
Apple Corps Ltd.
The Estate of Linda McCartney
The Estate of George Harrison
The Estate of John Lennon

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[FabFourArchivist]

BREAKING NEWS (July 10): “‘Here Comes The Sun’ becomes The Beatles’ first-ever top ten title on Billboard’s Hot Rock Songs chart.” Great timing, eh?

[sageohio]

The morning they announced that George had died I was driving in north Columbus on I-71 to work and they played this on the radio, it had been raining and when song started the most beautiful rainbow was in the sky. People were pulling over and pointing at it. You knew everyone was listening to this song. I cried all the way to work.

[ladyvader]

every time I hear "Here Comes The Sun" I feel happy, sad, and nostalgic.

[philipmcritchie]

To say the Beatles had an eventful 8 years is probably the understatement of the universe..

[annielee]

George didn't write many for The Beatles but the ones he did - were top class. I really enjoyed watching this video.

[twoblacklabs]

George Harrison might’ve been called “the Quiet Beatle, ” but that nickname should’ve told us that he was really “the SOULFUL Beatle...”
R.I.P., Georgie...the world owes you so very much!

[bushtucker]

As a 10 year on a school camp in 1976, my only real memory is our hippie camp leader woke us up every morning with "Here Comes The Sun". What a way to wake up. I fell in love with the song.

[joebobb]

So one morning I was driving to work, with my Best of George Harrison CD playing on my high end sound system. The sun was just about to come up over the horizon, and this song came on. I couldn't believe the timing, and I couldn't believe how that experience made me feel. I hope everyone can have a moment like that sometime in their life.

[MrAnonymous]

"Here comes the sun" and "While my guitar gently weeps" are my favourites.

[TheScreamingFrog]

One of my favorites.
I chose this song to play at my dads funeral, while they showed pictures of him on a big screen.
Dad was a very kind, upbeat, optimistic kind of guy.
The song ends with a picture of dad standing in the sun, smiling and waving.
Not a dry eye in the place, everyone thought it was very special way to remember dad.

[honestlyyours]

I'll never forget that in March of 1973 I was having one of the worst months of my life at junior high school. I was constantly being picked on and bullied by the other students, leaving me in tears. I distinctly remember that wonderful and positive song going through my head and it really lifted me out of my depression. I just knew that things would get better for me eventually. And they did!! 😃

[lynnkrulik]

In Cleveland, Ohio, one of the hospitals in the area plays Here Comes The Sun when someone is released who previously had the COVID19 virus. It makes me smile and think of George's positive vibes.😍

[CaptKundalini]

I LOVE that Moog note. Sheer genius leaving it in there.

[mariahleon]

The feeling you get when you hear this song is just unexplainable, it’s like a rush of happiness but then a melancholy sadness which brings about tears, it means something different to every person. I’ve never heard another song which has had this impact on me :)

[metepsa]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written I miss you, George!

[harris]

"Here comes the sun" in my mind perfectly encompasses the feeling of optimism and perseverance. Calling it the best song ever might be up to personal preference but it certainly is one of the most human songs in history.

[zangchowdhury]

The beauty of it is, something so complicated is made to sound so beautifully simple 🌤

[suesental]

I used this song for my Kindergarten class presentation. The kids loved the song as I did. They sang it to themselves and some of them heard it on the radio and came on to me the next day so excited to hear it on the radio. This song is just warm and a good feeling song. Thank you George. Your legacy will live on into the younger generation. Video👍

[chapish]

I lost count of the number of times I played the Abbey Road LP in the '70s. Over and over and over again.


"Here comes the sun" is permanently and indelibly stamped in my soul.

[stormhawk]

Probably The Beatles most uplifting song.
A quiet triumph for the Quiet One.