- Album This song officially appears on the Off The Ground Official album.
- Timeline This song has been written (or started being written) in 1968 (Paul McCartney was 26 years old)
Related sessions
This song has been recorded during the following studio sessions
December 1991 - July 1992
September - October 1992
Other B-Sides from "Off The Ground" singles
Officially appears on Hope Of Deliverance
Officially appears on Hope Of Deliverance
Officially appears on C'Mon People
Officially appears on C'Mon People / I Can't Imagine
Officially appears on Hope Of Deliverance
Officially appears on C'Mon People
Officially appears on Off the Ground
Officially appears on Off the Ground
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Song facts
“Cosmically Conscious” is the last song of 1993 album “Off The Ground“. While appearing on the same track as “C’mon People“, it cannot really be considered as a hidden track as it is listed on the album track list “And remember to be ….. / … Cosmically Conscious“. The album version lasts almost two minutes, and a full length 4:39 version was released as the B-side of the “Off the Ground” single.
“Cosmically Conscious” has been originally written in 1968 during the Beatles’ stay in Rishikesh. The lyrics were inspired by their mentor at that time, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who used to frequently use expressions such as “cosmically conscious” and “it’s a joy“.
“Cosmically Conscious” has been played live only once, during the Change Begins Within benefit concert in April 2009. This event raised 3 million dollars for the David Lynch Foundation’s cause of teaching one million children the technique of Transcendental Meditation (TM). For the rendition of “Cosmically Conscious“, Paul was joined by Ringo Starr on the drums (the previous event where the two played together was in November 2002 for the Concert For George) and various other guests.
Last updated on May 30, 2021
Lyrics
Come and be cosmically conscious
Cosmically conscious with me
Come and be cosmically conscious
Cosmically conscious with me
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy
Such a joy
To be cosmically conscious,
Cosmically conscious with me
How to be cosmically conscious
Cosmically conscious with me
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy
Come and be cosmically conscious
Cosmically conscious with me
How to be cosmically conscious
Cosmically conscious with me
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy, joy
Such a joy
(Repeat)
Cosmically conscious
Officially appears on
Off the Ground - The Complete Works
Official album • Released in 1993
4:41 • Studio version • A
- Paul McCartney :
- Acoustic guitar, Ocarina, Producer, Sitar, Vocals
- Linda McCartney :
- Backing vocals, Harmonium
- Robbie McIntosh :
- Mandolin
- Hamish Stuart :
- Backing vocals, Bass
- Paul Wickens :
- Piano
- Blair Cunningham :
- Drums
- Julian Mendelsohn :
- Producer
- Bob Kraushaar :
- Recording engineer
- Session Recording:
- December 1991 - July 1992
- Studio :
- Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
- Session Mixing:
- September - October 1992
- Studio :
- Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • Buy Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs (Vol. 1) 1970-1989 on Amazon
Off the Ground - The Complete Works
Official album • Released in 1993
1:58 • Studio version • A1
- Paul McCartney :
- Acoustic guitar, Ocarina, Producer, Sitar, Vocals
- Linda McCartney :
- Backing vocals, Harmonium
- Robbie McIntosh :
- Mandolin
- Hamish Stuart :
- Backing vocals, Bass
- Paul Wickens :
- Piano
- Blair Cunningham :
- Drums
- Julian Mendelsohn :
- Producer
- Bob Kraushaar :
- Recording engineer
- Session Recording:
- December 1991 - July 1992
- Studio :
- Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
- Session Mixing:
- September - October 1992
- Studio :
- Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • Buy Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs (Vol. 1) 1970-1989 on Amazon
Official album • Released in 1993
1:58 • Studio version • A1
- Paul McCartney :
- Acoustic guitar, Ocarina, Producer, Sitar, Vocals
- Linda McCartney :
- Backing vocals, Harmonium
- Robbie McIntosh :
- Mandolin
- Hamish Stuart :
- Backing vocals, Bass
- Paul Wickens :
- Piano
- Blair Cunningham :
- Drums
- Julian Mendelsohn :
- Producer
- Bob Kraushaar :
- Recording engineer
- Session Recording:
- December 1991 - July 1992
- Studio :
- Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
- Session Mixing:
- September - October 1992
- Studio :
- Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • Buy Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs (Vol. 1) 1970-1989 on Amazon
7" Single • Released in 1993
4:39 • Studio version • A
- Paul McCartney :
- Acoustic guitar, Ocarina, Producer, Sitar, Vocals
- Linda McCartney :
- Backing vocals, Harmonium
- Robbie McIntosh :
- Mandolin
- Hamish Stuart :
- Backing vocals, Bass
- Paul Wickens :
- Piano
- Blair Cunningham :
- Drums
- Julian Mendelsohn :
- Producer
- Bob Kraushaar :
- Recording engineer
- Session Recording:
- December 1991 - July 1992
- Studio :
- Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
- Session Mixing:
- September - October 1992
- Studio :
- Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • Buy Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs (Vol. 1) 1970-1989 on Amazon
EP • Released in 1993
4:39 • Studio version • A
- Paul McCartney :
- Acoustic guitar, Ocarina, Producer, Sitar, Vocals
- Linda McCartney :
- Backing vocals, Harmonium
- Robbie McIntosh :
- Mandolin
- Hamish Stuart :
- Backing vocals, Bass
- Paul Wickens :
- Piano
- Blair Cunningham :
- Drums
- Julian Mendelsohn :
- Producer
- Bob Kraushaar :
- Recording engineer
- Session Recording:
- December 1991 - July 1992
- Studio :
- Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
- Session Mixing:
- September - October 1992
- Studio :
- Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • Buy Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs (Vol. 1) 1970-1989 on Amazon
EP • Released in 1993
4:39 • Studio version • A
- Paul McCartney :
- Acoustic guitar, Ocarina, Producer, Sitar, Vocals
- Linda McCartney :
- Backing vocals, Harmonium
- Robbie McIntosh :
- Mandolin
- Hamish Stuart :
- Backing vocals, Bass
- Paul Wickens :
- Piano
- Blair Cunningham :
- Drums
- Julian Mendelsohn :
- Producer
- Bob Kraushaar :
- Recording engineer
- Session Recording:
- December 1991 - July 1992
- Studio :
- Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
- Session Mixing:
- September - October 1992
- Studio :
- Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • Buy Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs (Vol. 1) 1970-1989 on Amazon
Bootlegs
Unofficial album • Released in 2016
3:47 • Studio version • Different Channel Mix
Unofficial live
5:31 • Live • L1
Concert From "'Change Begins Within' - David Lynch Foundation Benefit Concert" in New York, USA on Apr 04, 2009
Unofficial album • Released in 2000
4:41 • Studio version • A
- Paul McCartney :
- Acoustic guitar, Ocarina, Producer, Sitar, Vocals
- Linda McCartney :
- Backing vocals, Harmonium
- Robbie McIntosh :
- Mandolin
- Hamish Stuart :
- Backing vocals, Bass
- Paul Wickens :
- Piano
- Blair Cunningham :
- Drums
- Julian Mendelsohn :
- Producer
- Bob Kraushaar :
- Recording engineer
- Session Recording:
- December 1991 - July 1992
- Studio :
- Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
- Session Mixing:
- September - October 1992
- Studio :
- Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • Buy Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs (Vol. 1) 1970-1989 on Amazon
UK Singles Collection - Volume 05
Unofficial album • Released in 2007
4:43 • Studio version • A
- Paul McCartney :
- Acoustic guitar, Ocarina, Producer, Sitar, Vocals
- Linda McCartney :
- Backing vocals, Harmonium
- Robbie McIntosh :
- Mandolin
- Hamish Stuart :
- Backing vocals, Bass
- Paul Wickens :
- Piano
- Blair Cunningham :
- Drums
- Julian Mendelsohn :
- Producer
- Bob Kraushaar :
- Recording engineer
- Session Recording:
- December 1991 - July 1992
- Studio :
- Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
- Session Mixing:
- September - October 1992
- Studio :
- Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • Buy Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs (Vol. 1) 1970-1989 on Amazon
Up and Coming Tracks - Live 2009-10
Unofficial live • Released in 2010
5:31 • Live • L1
Concert From "'Change Begins Within' - David Lynch Foundation Benefit Concert" in New York, USA on Apr 04, 2009
Live performances
“Cosmically Conscious” has been played in 1 concerts.
Latest concerts where Cosmically Conscious has been played
'Change Begins Within' - David Lynch Foundation Benefit Concert
Apr 04, 2009 • USA • New York • Radio City Music Hall
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