All Things Must Pass is a
triple album by English musician
George Harrison. Recorded and released in 1970, the album was Harrison's first solo work since
the break-up of the Beatles in April that year, and his third solo album overall. It includes 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 were turned down by
the Beatles. The album reflects the influence of his musical activities with artists such as
Bob Dylan,
the Band,
Delaney & Bonnie and
Billy Preston during 1968–70, as well as Harrison's growth as an artist beyond his supporting role to former bandmates
John Lennon and
Paul McCartney.
All Things Must Pass introduced Harrison's signature sound, the
slide guitar, and the spiritual themes that would be present throughout his subsequent solo work. The original vinyl release consisted of two
LPs of songs and a third disc of informal jams, titled
Apple Jam. Commentators interpret
Barry Feinstein's album cover photo, showing Harrison surrounded by four garden gnomes, as a statement on his independence from the Beatles.