Eric Clapton first met the famous “Beatles” in December 1964, at their holiday Christmas Show in London, England. Clapton and his band the, “Yardbirds,” played back-up act, supporting the iconic “Beatles.” The fab 4 band members promptly befriended Clapton; especially George Harrison, who eventually became his closest friend.

George Harrison contributed many songs to the Beatles’ musical repertoire, including “Here Comes the Sun” and “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” on which Eric Clapton accompanies and recorded the lead guitar at EMI’s Abbey Road Studios in London, creating his most popular guest recording sessions.