George Harrison

 

Artist:  George Harrison

Born:  February 25, 1943.  Liverpool, England

Died:  November 29, 2001 (Aged 58).  Los Angeles, California, USA

Genre:  Rock, Pop, Pop Rock, British Invasion, Contemporary Pop, Contemporary Rock, British Psychedelia, Psychedelic, Garage, Experimental

Occupation: Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Producer

Instruments:  Guitar, Vocals, Sitar

George Harrison was an English Musician, Singer, Songwriter and Producer, best known as the lead guitarist of The Beatles.  Sometimes called "The Quiet Beatles".  His composed songs for the group include "Taxman", "Within You Without You", "While My Gently Weeps", "Here Comes The Sun" and "Something".  He embraced Indian Culture and helped broaden the scope of Popular Music through his incorporation of Indian Instrumentation and Hindu-aligned spirituality in The Beatles work, such as "Norwegian Wood".  In 1988, he co-founded the platinum-selling Supergroup The Travelling Wilburys, consisting of Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison and Tom Petty.  He is a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee - as member of The Beatles in 1988, and for his solo career in 2004.

Title:  Living In The Material World (50th Anniversary - Deluxe Limited Edition) (2024)

Genre:  Rock, Pop, Pop Rock, British Invasion, Contemporary Pop, Contemporary Rock, British Psychedelia, Psychedelic, Garage, Experimental

Label:  BMG

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

Disc 1:  Original Album

 1.  Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth) (3:36)

 2.  Sue Me, Sue You Blues (4:48)

 3.  The Light That Has Lighted The World (3:31)

 4.  Don't Let Me Wait Too Long (2:57)

 5.  Who Can See It (3:52)

 6.  Living In The Material World (5:31)

 7.  The Lord Loves The One (That Loves The Lord) (4:34)

 8.  Be Here Now (4:09)

 9.  Try Some, Buy Some (4:08)

10. The Day The World Gets Round (2:53)

11. That Is All (3:43)

Disc 2:  Album Extras

 1.  Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth) (Take 18) (Acoustic Version) (3:38)

 2.  Sue Me, Sue You Blues (Take 5) (4:23)

 3.  The Light That Has Lighted The World (Take 13) (3:54)

 4.  Don't Let Me Wait Too Long (Take 49) (Acoustic Version) (2:57)

 5.  Who Can See It (Take 93) (4:01)

 6.  Living In The Material World (Take 39) (4:28)

 7.  The Lord Loves The One (That Loves The Lord) (Take 3) (4:31)

 8.  Be Here Now (Take 8) (4:16)

 9.  Try Some, Buy Some (Alternative Version) (4:28)

10.  The Day The World Gets 'Round (Take 22) (Acoustic Version) (5:07)

11. That Is All (Take 24) (3:45)

12. Miss O'Dell (2:31)

Format:  LP

Tracks:

LP 1:  Original Album

Side I:

 1.  Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth) (3:36)

 2.  Sue Me, Sue You Blues (4:48)

 3.  The Light That Has Lighted The World (3:31)

 4.  Don't Let Me Wait Too Long (2:57)

 5.  Who Can See It (3:52)

 6.  Living In The Material World (5:31)

Side II:

 7.  The Lord Loves The One (That Loves The Lord) (4:34)

 8.  Be Here Now (4:09)

 9.  Try Some, Buy Some (4:08)

10. The Day The World Gets Round (2:53)

11. That Is All (3:43)

LP 2:  Album Extras

Side I:

 1.  Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth) (Take 18) (Acoustic Version) (3:38)

 2.  Sue Me, Sue You Blues (Take 5) (4:23)

 3.  The Light That Has Lighted The World (Take 13) (3:54)

 4.  Don't Let Me Wait Too Long (Take 49) (Acoustic Version) (2:57)

 5.  Who Can See It (Take 93) (4:01)

 6.  Living In The Material World (Take 39) (4:28)

Side II:

 7.  The Lord Loves The One (That Loves The Lord) (Take 3) (4:31)

 8.  Be Here Now (Take 8) (4:16)

 9.  Try Some, Buy Some (Alternative Version) (4:28)

10.  The Day The World Gets 'Round (Take 22) (Acoustic Version) (5:07)

11. That Is All (Take 24) (3:45)

12. Miss O'Dell (2:31)

Personnel:

George Harrison:  Lead & Backing Vocals, Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Dobro, Sitar

Nicky Hopkins:  Piano, Electric Piano

Gary Wright:  Organ,, Harmonium, Electric Piano, Harpsichord

Klaus Voormann:  Bass, Standup Bass, Tenor Saxophone

Jim Keltner:  Drums, Percussion

Ringo Starr:  Drums, Percussion

Jim Horn:  Saxophone, Flute

Zakir Hussain:  Tabia

John Barham:  Orchestral, and Choral Arrangements

Leon Russell:  Piano on "Try Some, Buy Some"

Jim Gordon:  Drums, Tambourine on "Try Some, Buy Some"

Pete Ham:  Acoustic Guitar  on "Try Some, Buy Some"

Living In The Material World is the fourth studio album by George Harrison, originally released on May 30, 1973 by Apple Records, remastered and reissued on November 15, 2024 by BMG, featuring Ringo Starr,  Pete Ham (Badfinger), Klaus Voormann, Nicky Hopkins, Leon Russell, Jim Gordon Jim Keltner, Gary Wright, and many more!.  50th Anniversary Deluxe Limited Edition including previously Unreleased Stereo Outtakes and Demos, and 12-Page Book & Poster.