**George Harrison: Finding Freedom After The Beatles**
When George Harrison walked away from The Beatles, it wasn’t with bitterness or regret—it was with a quiet sense of relief. For years, he had lived in the long shadows of Lennon and McCartney, contributing brilliant songs like “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” and “Something,” yet often being relegated to just one or two tracks per album. The weight of being the “third songwriter” in the world’s most famous band had stifled his creative spirit. But once the band dissolved, that weight was finally lifted.
Harrison wasted no time embracing his freedom. In 1970, he released *All Things Must Pass*, a monumental triple album that shattered expectations. It wasn’t just a side note to The Beatles’ breakup—it was a revelation. With deeply spiritual lyrics, lush production by Phil Spector, and a sense of musical openness, Harrison proved he had been sitting on a stockpile of greatness. Songs like “My Sweet Lord,” “Isn’t It a Pity,” and the title track weren’t just good—they were transcendent.
More than just a commercial success, *All Things Must Pass* announced Harrison as an artist with his own vision—one rooted in faith, introspection, and human connection. Free from the internal politics and creative limitations of The Beatles, he explored Indian music, slide guitar, and deeper lyrical themes with fearless honesty.
In the years that followed, Harrison continued to chart his own course, producing solo albums, organizing the groundbreaking Concert for Bangladesh, and stepping back from the spotlight when it suited him. He didn’t chase fame; he chased meaning.
Leaving The Beatles wasn’t the end of George Harrison’s story—it was the beginning of his truest one. And in that freedom, he didn’t just find his voice—he let the world finall
y hear it.
