Release -The 50th anniversary editions of George Harrison’s “Living in the Material World,” the second solo album of original music following The Beatles’ 1970 dissolution, are out via Dark Horse Records/BMG.
Fans can listen to and watch a video for the rare track “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-inch 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.
Featured in the collection is a 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.
Check out ‘Sunshine Life For Me’ here:
The success of “Living in the Material World’ in 1973 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 50th 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.
Check out ‘Living in the Material World’ here:
