Collaborations

Govinda   b/w   Govinda Jai Jai

Radha Krishna Temple

Govinda - A-side Label Govinda - B-side Label
Govinda - A-side Label Govinda - B-side Label
The Beatles Contribution:  George produced both sides.
Label Apple
Catalogue No. APPLE 25
Release Date 6th March 1970
U.K. Singles Chart Detail :
Entry Date :28th March 1970
Highest Position :23
Weeks in Chart :8
Detail :
Side A    Side B
GOVINDA
(Trad. arr. by Mukunda Das Adhikary)
RADHA KRISHNA TEMPLE
  
GOVINDA JAI JAI
(Trad. arr. by Mukunda Das Adhikary)
RADHA KRISHNA TEMPLE

The A-side was produced by George Harrison.
The B-side was produced by George Harrison.

The second of two Apple single releases from the Oxford Street vocal/instrumental group which again reached the chart, giving them a 100% hit ratio.

"Govinda" is a recitation of verses 30 and 32 of an old Hindu text called "Sri Brahma Samhita". This particular piece is actually recited every morning in Krishna temples worldwide in the same musical theme as performed on this track.

The Radha Krishna Temple made 2 appearances on Top of the Pops to promote "Govinda".

To see where this single release sits in the apple releases, see the Apple Records Single Listing.


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