To celebrate autumn, here's Paul Simon singing 'Here Comes the Sun'

To celebrate autumn, here&#039;s Paul Simon singing &#039;Here Comes the Sun&#039; — (Image credit: Conan)

It's George Harrison Week at Conan, and on Tuesday — the official first day of autumn — Conan O'Brien had on Paul Simon to sing Harrison's hit "Here Comes the Sun." It isn't too far off how the late former Beatle performed his song, but with just two guitars and two singers (the other guy is Mark Stewart, Simon's musical director), it's different enough to be interesting, and sweet. As Conan points out later in the program, Simon performed the same song with Harrison on Saturday Night Live back in 1976. Both men also reminisce about their encounters with the legendary guitarist.

On Monday night, Conan had on Beck to perform "Wah-Wah," from Harrison's solo record All Things Must Pass. You can watch that here. --Peter Weber

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Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.