What was the name of George Harrison's first solo single?

George Harrison’s first solo single was “My Sweet Lord.”

Harrison released the song in November 1970 from his landmark triple album “All Things Must Pass,” his first major solo project after the Beatles’ breakup. In the United States, it appeared as a single on November 23, 1970; the United Kingdom release followed on January 15, 1971.

The song blends pop, gospel, and devotional music. Its repeated “Hallelujah” and “Hare Krishna” refrains reflect Harrison’s interest in Hindu spirituality, while the lyrics express a longing for direct contact with God. Harrison originally gave the composition to Billy Preston, whose version appeared before Harrison’s own recording.

“My Sweet Lord” became an international number-one hit and was the first solo single by an ex-Beatle to top the charts in both Britain and the United States. Readers sometimes choose “What Is Life” because it appeared alongside the song on the British single release, but “What Is Life” was the follow-up single, not Harrison’s first solo single. The song also became central to a copyright case involving its resemblance to “He’s So Fine.”