{"id":2295,"date":"2026-06-01T13:06:49","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T17:06:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.songfacts.com\/articles\/?p=2295"},"modified":"2026-06-01T13:06:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T17:06:51","slug":"george-harrison-wrote-this-song-the-day-he-quit-the-beatles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.songfacts.com\/articles\/george-harrison-wrote-this-song-the-day-he-quit-the-beatles\/","title":{"rendered":"George Harrison Wrote This Song the Day He Quit The Beatles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Beatles<\/a> famously broke up in 1970, sparking emotional reactions from fans all over the world. What is lesser known is how George Harrison<\/a> briefly quit the band during the Let It Be<\/em> sessions. This was featured in the documentary Get Back<\/em>, released in 2021. On January 10, 1969, Harrison stood up during a recording session and announced, “Well, I’ll be leaving the band now,” and left. Paul, John, and Ringo weren’t sure if he was serious and resumed sessions regardless. It was during this time that Harrison began writing a song declaring his frustrations. The result was “Wah Wah,” and was included on Harrison’s debut solo record, All Things Must Pass<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In January 1969, the band was rehearsing at Twickenham Film Studios for their upcoming televised performance to mark their return. The rehearsals weren’t going as planned, and Harrison was frustrated with how McCartney wanted him to play. Harrison was also frustrated with Lennon, who shot down his songwriting while presenting “I, Me, Mine” to the group. Other songs dismissed by the group around this time include “All Things Must Pass,” “Let It Down,” and “Hear Me, Lord.” Feeling unappreciated, Harrison announced his departure. He told the group to place an ad in the NME <\/em>for a new guitarist and left. That same afternoon, Harrison wrote “Wah Wah.” Harrison later confirmed the song was about his Beatles bandmates, McCartney in particular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The second verse states, “You made me such a big star \/ being there at the right time,”<\/em> directly stating how he saw himself in the band. Harrison eventually returned to the sessions and finished the album with the band. They scrapped the idea of a televised performance. Instead, The Beatles played their iconic rooftop concert on top of the Apple Corps<\/em> building on Savile Row. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Wah Wah” Became the First Song Harrison Performed Live in His Solo Career<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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