When was Harrisongs Ltd established by George Harrison?
George Harrison created the entity known as Mornyork Ltd on the 11th of September 1964. This company changed its name to Harrisongs Ltd by the 7th of December that same year.
Questions about Harrisongs
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Where is the headquarters of Harrisongs located in London?
The company established its headquarters at 27 Ovington Square in London's Knightsbridge district. That address shares a building with the Beatles' Apple Corps organization today.
Why did George Harrison leave Northern Songs for his own publishing company?
Harrison and Ringo Starr were not satisfied with their writer's royalties or the lowly status implicit in the business arrangement with Northern Songs. Harrison let his contract expire in March 1968 and adopted Harrisongs for his music publishing instead.
Which songs from the Abbey Road album became widely syndicated compositions published by Harrisongs?
Two songs from the band's 1969 album Abbey Road became widely syndicated compositions from that record. Here Comes The Sun and Something attracted numerous cover versions over time.
How much ownership did George Harrison hold in Harrisongs after 1970?
Harrison increased his ownership of the company from 80 per cent to 100 per cent in 1970. This move proved especially beneficial compared to the earlier arrangement where Lennon and McCartney lost control and much of the revenue generated from their songs.