Something was written by George Harrison and released by The Beatles in 1969, appearing on Abbey Road and as a double A-side single with Come Together. It stood out as Harrison's first Beatles A-side and quickly became one of the group's most covered songs, praised by other musicians for its direct, unadorned melody. Decades later, the opening phrase remains instantly recognisable, which is why it still appears in romantic edits, tributes and nostalgic compilations long after its original chart run.