1971 – George Harrison’s ‘All Things Must Pass’ #1 in America
January 2, 1971
It would be number one on the US album charts for seven weeks, making Harrison the first solo Beatle to score a US No.1 album. The triple album included the hit singles ‘My Sweet Lord’ and ‘What Is Life’, as well as songs such as ‘Isn’t It a Pity’ and the title track that was turned down by The Beatles.