My Sweet Lord was composed by George Harrison as an expression of his spirituality. Harrison was inspired by Hinduism and aimed to create a devotional song that would celebrate his belief in the Hindu god Krishna, while still appealing to Western listeners. The song was released in 1970 and faced a legal controversy over allegations of plagiarizing The Chiffons song Hes So Fine, yet it remains one of his most recognized works and a landmark in po ... See more [+] p music for its blend of spirituality and mainstream appeal.