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17 December 2012
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Yep, @Beatlebug, it’s Nicky Hopkins on piano on Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth), the organ is Gary Wright.
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Yesterday while listening to an interview of George which had snippets of music in it I heard this song, and I recognised it– it was from Living In The Material World . The song stayed with me all night long, even in my dreams, I think. But I couldn’t think for the life of me what the title was, though I could hear the song in perfect clarity in my head. These lines kept going over:
I only ask that what I feel
Should not be denied me now
As it’s been earned, and
I have seen my life belongs to me
My love belongs to who…
only not that clearly– I had to consult a lyrics website for that snippet. Clear pronunciation has never been George’s forte… 
So this morning, as soon as I got up, I had to go find a YouTube of the album, and I looked over the tracklist– it wasn’t Give Me Love or Sue Me, Sue You Blues or The Light That Has Lighted The World or Don’t Let Me Wait Too Long– and then I spotted Who Can See It which I didn’t remember and so I listened to that one, and that was the one– the very first one I tried. Cool! 
I would *PWT* but I’m not actually that tired… so PWH I guess, cause I haven’t had breakfast yet? Or because George’s fabosity has me up near the ceiling?… something like that… 
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8.28pm
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15 February 2015
Offline I just gotta say, George’s falsetto lead vocals on this album are absolutely wonderful. Actually all his vocals. Gorgeously heartfelt and plaintive on every track (where suitable, that is; ‘Sue Me’ isn’t exactly plaintive). The slight crack or grit or weakness or whatever imperfection in his voice only makes them the more powerful.
If there’s anything that gets close to moving me to tears, it’s George, sounding on the verge of tears himself, crooning ‘that is aaaalllll I’m waiting for, please let me love you more’. Melts my heart every time, and says everything that he finds hard to say with useless words getting in his way.
I also think this is one of his very best-produced albums– tasteful (compare with the synth-fest that was Thirty Three & 1/3), not overdone (as opposed to some parts of ATMP ), not too dated as some of them tended to be (I’m looking at you, Cloud 9). Plus the songwriting is top-class. A worthy successor to the truly epic All Things Must Pass , in my opinion.
(Now, please note that these small criticisms of the production do in no way detract from my enjoyment or appreciation of said albums. 
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A little off topic, but Living In The Material World is a great DVD. Highly recommend this Docu! 
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12.57pm
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Offline There’s a separate unique thread for the DVD. Can’t link too it a quick search will bring it up.
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2.25am
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Offline Greetings all and happy new year.
I have both a first pressing (completely knackered) and 2014 remaster of this wonderful album on vinyl, and away from the songs, Ive always been intrigued by the inner ‘Last Supper’ photo, taken in Abe Somer’s garden in California. The remaster LP comes with a booklet that gives us some more shots taken that day.
So, thanks to the technology of Google Earth and Streetview, its easy to explore the photo location from the comfort of your home.
I’ve put a link to where the shot was taken. Using the ‘3D’ and zoom in/out and pan buttons, its good to explore. It looks like the garage has had some roof alterations and there has been some flower beds and maybe a pool (where the photographer stood) added.
https://www.google.com/maps/@3…..3?hl=en-GB
And from Streetview, I imagine this would be the entrance to the house that they were all taken through. I’m a nerd, I love this stuff 🙂
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/…..384!8i8192
It’s great that you can adjust the date (year) of the streetview pictures to witness changes (like the resurfacing of the road).
Hope those links work. Enjoy!
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I’ve just added a feature on this really rather good album. Read it here…
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10.05am
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1 May 2011
Offline The Daily Beatle reports that an expanded ‘LITMW’ is coming, tho looks like it’s only a 2 disc set; a new remix of the original album and a disc of outtakes, tho there is a super-deluxe with 2 LP’s, 2 CD’s, 7″ and Blu_Ray.
“In honor of its 50th Anniversary, George Harrison ’s Living In The Material album has been completely remixed from the original tapes for a stunning suite of 50th anniversary releases. Lovingly overseen by Dhani and Olivia Harrison, the album was remixed by triple GRAMMY® Award winner Paul Hicks.”
CD 1 ALBUM
1 : As before, but now remixed:
1. Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)
2. Sue Me, Sue You Blues
3. Light That Has Lighted The World, The
4. Don´t Let Me Wait Too Long
5. Who Can See It
6. Living In The Material World
7. The Lord Loves The One (That Loves The Lord)
8. Be Here Now
9. Try Some Buy Some
10. The Day The World Gets ´Round
11. That Is All
CD 2 OUTTAKES
1. Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth) (Take 18)
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)
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)
11. That Is All (Take 24)
12. Miss O’Dell (2024 Mix)
13. Sunshine Life For Me (Sail Away Raymond)
The sticker on the box says outtakes and demos but all the above look like studio outtakes to me
I wonder if the omission of the ‘Bangladesh’ single (b/w ‘Deep Blue’) means it will appear on a later ‘CFB’ release, or maybe it will appear as an Easter egg on the Blu_Ray
More details to be announced possibly today.
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1.24pm
26 January 2017
Offline Taking the same approach as the Lennon estate and putting the outtakes in album order, one per song. Not a bad way to go, but I prefer getting multiple takes of the same song. Not all sessions are created equal, some songs have a long evolution to reach their final form, others sound great right out of the box. Almost guaranteed to be some great material left in the vaults when releasing this way.
All Things Must Pass 50th is much more expansive, it still has some major omissions. Fortunately it did include some fabulous demos, and the session outtakes are available other places.
I love this album a lot, so this is still very exciting. Prime Nicky Hopkins playing with George on some of the smoothest progressions, riffs, and melodies that he ever wrote.
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2.44pm
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1 May 2011
Offline John’s releases have had multiple outtakes/versions of songs tho with the Elemental mixes and such whereas this is more like the Beatles sets like ‘Abbey Road ‘.
I’m the same with having multiple outtakes of songs, the more the better, but clearly that’s not where Apple or Olivia/Dhanni are at. The good side of it is you can get almost all of the music at a reasonable sensible price by buying the 2 CD set, all you’ll be missing is an instrumental ‘Sunshine Life For Me (Sail Away Raymond)’ which is on the 7″ single exclusive to the deluxe box.
I’m surprised there has been nothing mentioned of a 50th ‘Ringo’ release considering it’s importance in Beatles circles. I know Ringo’s new music has little reach but you’d think ‘Ringo’ would be sell enough to justify it. Maybe the man himself isn’t interested at this time.
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6.55pm
2 May 2013
Offline There is a range of stuff to accompany the release:
https://georgeharrison.tmstor……ce=Mailjet
What would really make this release special would be Paul and Ringo recording new backing for a small selection of George only items as a last tribute. The opening Take 18 on disc 2 is up on YouTube and would be perfect, then fly in the slide from the released version. Never going to happen in a million years but it would help sell bucketloads.
9.33am
3 July 2020
Offline Yeah I am getting the 2 Disc Set. The rest is just additional stuff. The Super Deluxe Set is nice but doesnt offer any other content then the 2 Disc set.
10.03am
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1 May 2011
Offline KyleKartan said
Yeah I am getting the 2 Disc Set. The rest is just additional stuff. The Super Deluxe Set is nice but doesnt offer any other content then the 2 Disc set.
Yip. Same. Pointless paying £100 more for the deluxe and whilst the book would be nice but it’s not worth the additional cost.
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8.48am
26 January 2017
Offline This is such a good album. Its got breakdowns, fills, and solos all over the place that groove hard. The musicianship on this album is incredible. The band was absolutely dialed in all the way through. George’s lead playing and Nicky Hopkins really stand out here. Its also a very nice collection of songs, with incredible highs including one of the greatest songs ever, Give Me Love.
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9.59am
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1 May 2011
Offline When did double CD’s cost £25 as that’s what the few shops I’ve been in have been charging for this?! I’ll wait until the price comes down before buying it.
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