Which 1973 Harrison single topped the Billboard Hot 100?

George Harrison’s 1973 single “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)” topped the Billboard Hot 100. Released as the lead single from Living in the Material World, it reached number one in the United States for one week at the end of June 1973.

The song replaced Paul McCartney and Wings’ “My Love” at the top of the chart. It was then replaced by “Will It Go Round in Circles,” recorded by Billy Preston, a musician closely connected with the former Beatles. For the week ending 30 June 1973, songs by Harrison, McCartney and Preston occupied the first three positions—a remarkable reunion of the Beatles’ musical circle.

“Give Me Love” was Harrison’s second US number-one single, following “My Sweet Lord.” Harrison wrote, produced and played on the recording, which combines folk-rock and gospel elements. The single performed less strongly in Britain, peaking at number 8 on the UK Singles Chart, but it remains one of Harrison’s defining post-Beatles songs.