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George Harrison’s Acclaimed Album ‘Living In The Material World’ 50th Anniversary Editions OUT TODAY!

Listen to Never-Before-Heard Recording of “Sunshine Life For Me (Sail Away Raymond),” featuring Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, and Rick Danko from The Band, Alongside Ringo Starr

“This new 2024 remix by Paul Hicks and Dhani Harrison brings the album into greater relief…the orchestral arrangements are brought out of the murk, Harrison’s vocals are clearer and sharper, and the album’s peculiar air of dry, ascetic starkness is increased.” – UNCUT 10/10

For Immediate Release (November 15, 2024) – The 50th anniversary editions of George Harrison’s Living in the Material World, the highly praised second solo album of original music following The Beatles’ 1970 dissolution, are out today via Dark Horse Records/BMG. Buy/steam all editions HERE.

To celebrate the release, fans can enjoy the never-before-heard recording of “Sunshine Life For Me (Sail Away Raymond),” featuring Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, and Rick Danko from The Band, alongside Ringo Starr. The song is part of the Super Deluxe edition as an exclusive 7” single, with the b-side featuring an instrumental version of the track. It’s accompanied by an animated video that was designed and animated by Daniel Cordero and executive produced by Dhani Harrison and David Zonshine.

LISTEN TO “SUNSHINE LIFE FOR ME (SAIL AWAY RAYMOND)” HERE

Thanks to songs such as “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)” and “Be Here Now,” Living in the Material Worldresonated deeply with audiences. Just five weeks after its May 1973 release, both the LP and “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)” held the top spots simultaneously on the U.S. albums and singles charts. At the time, Rolling Stonedescribed it as a “pop classic”, a work that “stands alone as an article of faith, miraculous in its radiance.”

The album’s success further solidified a winning streak that began with All Things Must Pass, the triple LP topped the US charts in early 1971. Later that same year, George organized two groundbreaking benefit rock concerts at Madison Square Garden in New York, aiming to raise both awareness and funds for the starving refugees of Bangladesh. The Concert for Bangladesh live album, another triple LP, became a commercial triumph and global bestseller, ultimately earning the prestigious GRAMMY® Award for Album of the Year.

Lovingly overseen by Dhani and Olivia Harrison, Living in the Material World has been completely remixed from the original tapes for a stunning suite of 50^th anniversary releases. Overseen by Paul Hicks (The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, John Lennon), the new mix elevates the album with a sonic upgrade, delivering a sound that’s brighter, richer, and more dynamic than ever before.

Previously released tracks include “Take 8” of “Be Here Now,” recorded on Oct. 12, 1972, as well as triple GRAMMY® Award-winning engineer Paul Hicks’ 2024 mix of the original album rendition. A new video directed by Mathew Newton & Leah Marie Newton, is also available for the latter, which features art from Ram Dass’ iconic book of the same name with the blessing of his foundation. You can also hear “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)(Take 18)”.

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Listen to “Be Here Now (Take 8)” and “Be Here Now (2024 Mix)” HERE

Listen/Share “GIVE ME LOVE (GIVE ME PEACE ON EARTH) (TAKE 18)” HERE

Living in the Material World 50^th Anniversary Edition is available in a variety of physical and digital formats, including 2LP and 2CD Deluxe Editions, both of which pair new mixes of the original album with session outtakes. The 2LP Deluxe Edition is presented in a gatefold sleeve with a 12-page booklet, while the 2CD Deluxe Edition comes in a Clamshell Box with two printed wallets, a 20-page booklet, and a poster. The main album is available individually as a 1CD, 1LP, and limited edition 1LP color vinyl exclusives available from the official George Harrison online store (Purple Color Vinyl), Amazon (Clear Color Vinyl) and Barnes & Noble (Orange Color Vinyl).

SUPER DELUXE EDITION

Limited to 5,000 units globally, the Super Deluxe Edition box set features the album on 2LP (180g) and 2CD, which includes the newly remixed original album and a bonus disc containing 12 previously unreleased early renditions of every song on the main album. Additionally, the set includes a Blu-Ray of all album tracks and previously unreleased tracks in Dolby Atmos, and an exclusive 7” single of the never-before-heard recording of ‘Sunshine Life For Me (Sail Away Raymond),’ featuring Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, and Rick Danko from The Band, alongside Ringo Starr.

Housed in a rigid slipcase, the box set contains a beautiful 60-page hardcover book curated by Olivia Harrison and Rachel Cooper, with unseen imagery and memorabilia from the era, handwritten lyrics, studio notes, and tape box images. Also included is a 12-page Recording Notes booklet, drawing from original Living in the Material World production notes, photographs, and reel-to-reel session tapes housed in the George Harrison Archive. For the first time, the Harrison archive team offers an in-depth, chronological account of the album’s creation, revealing insights that have never been shared with the public before.

Of the release, Olivia Harrison shares:

“I hope you revisit Living in the Material World or discover it for the first time, and as you listen, share George’s wish for himself and mankind… Give me Love. Give me Peace on Earth.”

Dhani Harrison adds:

“Finally, we are overjoyed to present to you the 50th anniversary package of George Harrison’s ‘Living in the Material World’. For those of you who are just discovering this album; This record was released in service and with deep love for all our Brothers and Sisters around the world who populate this dualistic system we live in called Earth. Peace be upon all sentient beings.”

For more information on Living in the Material World, click here.

ABOUT THE MATERIAL WORLD FOUNDATION

Following the Concert for Bangladesh George created The Material World Foundation in 1973 to sponsor diverse forms of artistic expression and to encourage the exploration of alternative life views and philosophies as well as supporting established charitable organizations with consideration to those with special needs. George donated all publishing royalties from Living In The Material World, in perpetuity to the Foundation.

The Material World Foundation continues to transform lives across the world today.

For more information go to www.materialworldfoundation.com

GEORGE HARRISON
LIVING IN THE MATERIAL WORLD
(DARK HORSE RECORDS/BMG)

RELEASE DATE: NOVEMBER 15th, 2024

SUPER DELUXE TRACKLISTING:

LP1/CD Disc 1

LP2/CD Disc 2

1.     Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth) (Take 18; Acoustic Version)
2.     Sue Me, Sue You Blues (Take 5)
3.     The Light That Has Lighted the World (Take 13)
4.     Don’t Let Me Wait Too Long (Take 49; Acoustic Version)
5.     Who Can See It (Take 93)
6.     Living in the Material World (Take 31)
7.     The Lord Loves the One (That Loves the Lord) (Take 3)
8.    Be Here Now (Take 8)
9.     Try Some Buy Some (Alternative Version)
10. The Day the World Gets ‘Round (Take 22; Acoustic Version)
11.  That Is All (Take 24)
12.  Miss O’Dell (2024 Mix)
13.  Sunshine Life For Me (Sail Away Raymond) *CD Only

7″ Single

1. Sunshine Life For Me (Sail Away Raymond)
2. Sunshine Life For Me (Sail Away Raymond) [Instrumental]

Blu-Ray

1.     Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth) (2024 Mix)
2.     Sue Me, Sue You Blues (2024 Mix)
3.     The Light That Has Lighted the World (2024 Mix)
4.    Don’t Let Me Wait Too Long (2024 Mix)
5.     Who Can See It (2024 Mix)
6.     Living in the Material World (2024 Mix)
7.    The Lord Loves the One (That Loves the Lord) (2024 Mix)
8.     Be Here Now (2024 Mix)
9.     Try Some Buy Some (2024 Mix)
10.  The Day the World Gets ‘Round (2024 Mix)
11.  That Is All (2024 Mix)
12.  Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth) (Take 18; Acoustic Version)
13.  Sue Me, Sue You Blues (Take 5)
14.  The Light That Has Lighted the World (Take 13)
15.  Don’t Let Me Wait Too Long (Take 49; Acoustic Version)
16.  Who Can See It (Take 93)
17.  Living in the Material World (Take 31)
18.  The Lord Loves the One (That Loves the Lord) (Take 3)
19. Be Here Now (Take 8)
20.  Try Some Buy Some (Alternative Version)
21. The Day the World Gets ‘Round (Take 22; Acoustic Version)
22.  That Is All (Take 24)
23.  Miss O’Dell (2024 Mix)
24. Sunshine Life For Me (Sail Away Raymond)