Concert for Bangladesh [Original recording remastered]

Concert for Bangladesh [Original recording remastered]

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Ravi Shankar planted the seed, but it was George Harrison who turned this historic benefit concert into reality. The publicity-shy former Beatle could've easily written a check and forgotten all about the matter--impoverished East Pakistani refugees stranded in India--but instead recruited some of his most talented and compassionate friends and created an event remembered as much for the quality of its music as the purity of its intent. (The two-part engagement itself raised $250,000.) The players include Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, Billy Preston, Leon Russell, and Bob Dylan, while the backing band includes Jim Keltner, Klaus Voormann, and the up-and-coming Apple band Badfinger (Phil Spector and Harrison produced). The concert took place on August 1, 1971 at Madison Square Garden and was released as a triple-album boxed set that December and a feature film in 1972. That year, it won the Grammy for best album. The program begins with Shankar and his trio ("Bangla Dhun") and ends with a song Harrison wrote for the occasion ("Bangla Desh"). Highlights include Billy Preston's rousing "That's the Way God Planned It" and Dylan's heartfelt five-song set, starting with "A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall." The remaster adds an additional Dylan track, "Love Minus Zero/No Limit," from the afternoon show. Although the cover art has been changed to a picture of Harrison, the original iconic image of a sad-eyed child remains prominent in the CD and DVD packaging. As with previous versions of The Concert for Bangladesh, all artist royalties go to UNICEF or, as Harrison notes in his band introduction, "Nobody's gettin' paid for anything." --Kathleen C. Fennessy

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The Concert for Bangladesh
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Concert for Bangledessh
  • The power of music
  • CD is missing DVD songs and vice versa...
  • It all started right here...
  • Probably the greatest amalgamation of musicians ever!
The Concert for Bangladesh
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ASIN: B000BF0D88
Release Date: 2005-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Introduction
  2. Bangla Dhun - Ravi Shankar
  3. Wah-Wah
  4. My Sweet Lord
  5. Awaiting On You All
  6. That's The Way God Planned It - Billy Preston
  7. It Don't Come Easy - Ringo Starr
  8. Beware Of Darkness
  9. Band Introduction
  10. While My Guitar Gently Weeps

Tracks:

  1. Medley: Jumpin' Jack Flash/Young Blood - Leon Russell
  2. Here Comes The Sun
  3. A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall - Bob Dylan
  4. It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry - Bob Dylan
  5. Blowin' In The Wind - Bob Dylan
  6. Mr. Tambourine Man - Bob Dylan
  7. Just Like A Woman - Bob Dylan
  8. Something
  9. Bangla Desh
  10. Love Minus Zero/No Limit - Bob Dylan

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Ravi Shankar planted the seed, but it was George Harrison who turned this historic benefit concert into reality. The publicity-shy former Beatle could've easily written a check and forgotten all about the matter--impoverished East Pakistani refugees stranded in India--but instead recruited some of his most talented and compassionate friends and created an event remembered as much for the quality of its music as the purity of its intent. (The two-part engagement itself raised $250,000.) The players include Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, Billy Preston, Leon Russell, and Bob Dylan, while the backing band includes Jim Keltner, Klaus Voormann, and the up-and-coming Apple band Badfinger (Phil Spector and Harrison produced). The concert took place on August 1, 1971 at Madison Square Garden and was released as a triple-album boxed set that December and a feature film in 1972. That year, it won the Grammy for best album. The program begins with Shankar and his trio ("Bangla Dhun") and ends with a song Harrison wrote for the occasion ("Bangla Desh"). Highlights include Billy Preston's rousing "That's the Way God Planned It" and Dylan's heartfelt five-song set, starting with "A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall." The remaster adds an additional Dylan track, "Love Minus Zero/No Limit," from the afternoon show. Although the cover art has been changed to a picture of Harrison, the original iconic image of a sad-eyed child remains prominent in the CD and DVD packaging. As with previous versions of The Concert for Bangladesh, all artist royalties go to UNICEF or, as Harrison notes in his band introduction, "Nobody's gettin' paid for anything." --Kathleen C. Fennessy

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Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Concert for Bangledessh.......2007-05-14

Wow dose this bring me back it is sad that George n friends are all but forgotten by most
This show was epic and a wonderful snapshot in time

5 out of 5 stars The power of music.......2007-05-13

Rock can always contribute to a gentle cause in a unique manner. Real good music. Excellent performances by the artists. Sensational late 60's -early 70's. Buy it and listen to it.

4 out of 5 stars CD is missing DVD songs and vice versa..........2007-04-01

For sheer musical enjoyment, I give this five stars.
Wait, subtract one star for cynical marketing ploy:
The CD has an exclusive track Mr. Tambourine Man.
The DVD has two exclusive tracks, Come on in my kitchen, and If Not For You
Plenty of room to include these tracks on both formats,
but they want you to buy both the DVD and the CD versions.

3 out of 5 stars It all started right here..........2007-03-12

There's so much material here to discuss I believe the best way to analyze this project would to talk about the high points and low points.
High-The opening of "Wah-Wah" is a tremendous intro into the show with Harrison doing an excellent job of kick starting the proceedings, greatly assisted by Jim Horn and his Hollywood Horns. Billy Preston's "That's The Way God Planned It," gives the show a nice lift, especially the rousing finale (where he is dancing, which is obviously not seen on a cd). Ringo's word-dropping rendition of "It Don't Come Easy" gave some humanity to the whole event and kept it real. Leon Russell"s "Jumpin' Jack Flash/Youngblood" medley brough some funk to a mostly Anglo show and let the musicians flex their muscles a little. And though Clapton doesn't remember it today since he was stoned then, the dueting between him and Harrison on "While My Guitar Gentle Weeps" was great to hear. And hearing Dylan give a disciplined, understated performance was pleasant as well. An overlooked item I think is Harrison's rendition of his biggest Beatle hit, "Something" even though he flubs the second verse a little.
Low-Did we really need such a long set of Ravi's music? As much as his performance was symbolic of what the event was, was this much Indian music necessary? I doubt very much if anyone who buys this today sits through all/any of it. Also, did Dylan need to have so many songs when the show was in desperate need of an edge? Badfinger, (who were more commercially accessible than either Preston or Russell) had the classic single "No Matter What" under their belt, had also just finished recording their most popular album and could've played a tune from that. This could have given the show a more rock 'n roll edge that it was missing. And the recording for this concert didn't do anyone any favors, remastered or not. The overall sound is still muddy. This only proves that new technology cannot improve what was recorded wrong in the first place. Plus, for some unknown reason, some of Harrison's comments have been edited out from the original version.
The best thing that can be said about "The Concert For Bangla-Desh" is that it was(and is)a template for all the other charity concerts that rock stars have given over the years(Farm-Aid, Band-Aid, Aid-Aid, Kampuchea, etc.). It all started right here.

4 out of 5 stars Probably the greatest amalgamation of musicians ever!.......2007-02-21

As Jann Wenner said about this concert, this is the Wall Of Sound, and there is no better way to present the Wall Of Sound in a live setting than with the music of George Harrison. What else can I say about this that hasn't been said already. My only qualm with the album is that the cut up shortened version of "Wah-Wah" that completely neglects to include the amazing Jim Horn sax solo that is included in the movie.
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    George Harrison
    Manufacturer: Capitol Records
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    ASIN: B000N0LJ4S
    Release Date: 2005-10-25
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      Release Date: 2002-09-09
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      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • A wonderful album
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      Release Date: 2002-09-09

      Tracks:

      1. George Harrison/Ravi Shankar Introduction
      2. Bangla Dhun
      3. Wah-Wah
      4. My Sweet Lord
      5. Awaiting on You All
      6. That's the Way God Planned It - George Harrison, Billy Preston
      7. It Don't Come Easy - George Harrison, Ringo Starr
      8. Beware of Darkness
      9. While My Guitar Gently Weeps

      Tracks:

      1. Medley: Jumpin' Jack Flash/Young Blood - George Harrison, Leon Russell
      2. Here Comes the Sun
      3. Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall - Bob Dylan, George Harrison
      4. It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry - Bob Dylan, George Harrison
      5. Blowin' in the Wind - Bob Dylan, George Harrison
      6. Mr. Tambourine Man - Bob Dylan, George Harrison
      7. Just Like a Woman - Bob Dylan, George Harrison
      8. Something
      9. Bangla Desh

      Album Details

      The 1971 all Star Charity Concert Organized by the Late George Harrison. It was the First Mega Charity Event that Included Stars of Stellar Proportion in the Rock World. Special Guests Include Ringo Starr, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Leon Russell, Badfinger, Ravi Shankar and More.

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars A wonderful album.......2005-04-16

      I grew up listening to this album, and I adore this recording. I was born in 1978, and my parents had this record amongst their extensive collection. This album was recorded for a good cause and the songs still ring true today. It is a classic in every sense of the word, and I am thrilled to find it on CD. My absolute favorite track on the album is Leon Russell's "Jumpin' Jack Flash / Youngblood". An excellent album all around!

      4 out of 5 stars A classic concert.......2004-05-21

      In 1971, following the break up of the Beatles, George Harrison organized the Concert For Bangladesh - one of the most famous live rock and roll performances of all time. Uniting several other popular musicians of the day, he and them put on a show that has remained wildly popular for years. Read on for my review of Concert For Bangladesh.

      PROS:
      -The most obvious pro about this album is the all-star cast that was brought together for it. In addition to just George Harrison, we have his former Beatles bandmate Ringo Starr, former Beatles guest pianist Billy Preston, Badfinger, and even Bob Dylan! Hell, even Ravi Shankar, the sitar legend who greatly inspired George in his latter Beatles years, is present! Where else are you going to find all of these musicians playing together?
      -The musicians present here play all of their big hits, as well as a number of underrated masterpieces. How can you not love that?
      -George unveils a new song of his on this recording - the appropriately-entitled Bangladesh.

      CONS:
      -Sound quality. This is a rather old concert, so needless to say, the sound quality isn't up to that of a modern concert on compact disc.
      -Some of the versions of these songs are flat-out pathetic! Ringo's It Don't Come Easy is one of my favorite songs of all time, but here he just BUTCHERS it! HOW COULD HE FORGET THE LYRICS TO HIS MOST FAMOUS SOLO SONG OF ALL TIME!?
      -It's two disc, so it costs more than most single-disc live albums. Also, stores tend to mark up the prices of George Harrison and other Beatle-related compact discs, so don't expect to be able to get this for very cheap.

      OVERALL:
      Overall, George Harrison succeeded in organizing a rather excellent show. All these years later, it remains popular. If you're a fan of classic rock, or any of the artists who appear on this recording, you'll be doing yourself a real favor picking this up.

      5 out of 5 stars The 70s Greatest Supergroup.......2004-02-19

      The beginning of the 70s was a time of collaboration between creative people that has rarely been equaled since. Essentially the same musicians produced All Things Must Pass, Layla And Other Love Songs, Mad Dogs & Englishmen...

      The key players are together here, creating the benefit rock concert out of thin air (thanks, George) with mostly selfless motives (aside from Bob Dylan). Everyone paid their own way to play and took home nothing. After playing on each others' albums for the better part of a year, this huge assortment of superstars and journeymen were a tight group and the music is wonderful. It sounds rehearsed although there was little time for that.

      It launched the careers of Billy Preston and Leon Russell, showcased Eric Clapton, George Harrison and Bob Dylan, with help from Ringo Starr, Klaus Voorman and other studio greats.

      This movie has been very hard to come by on DVD. It is a treasure for fans of George, and much better musically than the 2003 Concert for George (which is also good).

      5 out of 5 stars I Had Forgotten How Good This Was.......2004-01-21

      I've got the LP set of the concert but just had to get the CD version. The (pardon the new-agey bit) postive energy comes shining through in the music. The concert starts off with the music of Ravi Shankar and it's just so nice to realize that the audience appreciates it, and doesn't grow restless because the "big acts" didn't lead off the show. So different from concerts today. For me, the price of the CD is the Leon Russell medley of "Jumpin' Jack Flash/Young Blood". I loved it when I first heard it, and it's stood the test of time. For a lot of people, the draw is Bob Dylan, but not me. For me the joy is hearing George Harrison play his beautiful music in a concert setting with excellent musicians backing him up. This CD is a time capsule that all will enjoy.

      4 out of 5 stars Remembering George.......2003-10-06

      There is a lot of nostalgia here, but lets not get weepy. These must be the pre-rehab years for Ringo, as "It Don't Come Easy" must mean remembering the lyrics. And Ravi Shankar, though a hit in India, was only liked by westerners if they had what Ringo was having. That said -
      Clapton gives a great performance, George Harrison shows emotion in his playing as well as having fun with his mates, and Bob Dylan's performance is as good as he gets. Leon Russell and Billy Preston show why they were every bit as good as showmen as they were sought after studio musicians (too bad John didn't make it, but he was SO full of himself).
      George was the unsung Beatle and I for one truly miss him.
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        Release Date: 2006-01-24

        Tracks:

        1. George Harrison/Ravi Shankar Introduction
        2. Bangla Dhun
        3. Wah-Wah
        4. My Sweet Lord
        5. Awaiting on You All
        6. That's the Way God Planned It - George Harrison, Billy Preston
        7. It Don't Come Easy - George Harrison, Ringo Starr
        8. Beware of Darkness
        9. While My Guitar Gently Weeps

        Tracks:

        1. Medley: Jumpin' Jack Flash/Young Blood - George Harrison, Leon Russell
        2. Here Comes the Sun
        3. Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall - Bob Dylan, George Harrison
        4. It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry - Bob Dylan, George Harrison
        5. Blowin' in the Wind - Bob Dylan, George Harrison
        6. Mr. Tambourine Man - Bob Dylan, George Harrison
        7. Just Like a Woman - Bob Dylan, George Harrison
        8. Something
        9. Bangla Desh
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          ASIN: B000B9EX30
          Release Date: 2005-11-21

          Tracks:

          1. Introduction by George Harrison & Ravi Shankar - George Harrison, Ravi Shankar
          2. Bangla Dhun - George Harrison, Ali Akbar Khan, Ravi Shankar
          3. Wah-Wah - George Harrison
          4. My Sweet Lord - George Harrison
          5. Awaiting on You All - George Harrison
          6. That's the Way God Planned It - George Harrison, Billy Preston
          7. It Don't Come Easy - George Harrison, Ringo Starr
          8. Beware of Darkness - George Harrison
          9. Band Introduction - George Harrison
          10. While My Guitar Gently Weeps - George Harrison

          Tracks:

          1. Medley: Jumpin' Jack Flash/Young Blood - George Harrison, Leon Russell
          2. Here Comes the Sun - George Harrison
          3. Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall - Bob Dylan, , George Harrison
          4. It's Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry - Bob Dylan, , George Harrison
          5. Blowin' in the Wind - Bob Dylan, , George Harrison
          6. Mr. Tambourine Man - Bob Dylan, , George Harrison
          7. Just Like a Woman - Bob Dylan, , George Harrison
          8. Something - George Harrison
          9. Bangla Desh - George Harrison
          10. Love Minus Zero/No Limit [*] - Bob Dylan, , George Harrison

          Album Description

          Japanese 2 CD pressing features the same tracks as the remastered US edition but includes an additional booklet and OBI. This is the legendary 1971 benefit concert organized by George Harrison. Features performances from George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, Ravi Shankar, Leon Russell, and Billy Preston. Includes a new bonus track 'Love Minus Zero/No Limit' by Bob Dylan. Sony. 2005.

          Album Details

          2005 Japanese Edition of the Groundbreaking Concert Benefit Organized by the Late Former Beatle. The Artist Lineup Featured all of his Best Friends Including Eric Clapton, Ravi Shankar, Bob Dylan, Billy Preston, Leon Russell, Ringo Starr and More. The Show Took Place on August 1, 1971 at New York's Madison Square Garden. This Issue Includes a Full Lyric Book in Both English and Japanese and an Obi-strip.
          Concert for Bangladesh
          Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
          • Excellent concert
          • You Must Buy This Album!!
          Concert for Bangladesh
          Various Artists
          Manufacturer: Sony/Epic
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD
          ASIN: B00005G3V3
          Release Date: 1991-10-25

          Tracks:

          1. Introduction
          2. Bangla Dhun
          3. Wah-Wah
          4. My Sweet Lord
          5. Awaiting On You All
          6. That's The Way God Planned It
          7. It Don't Come Easy
          8. Beware Of Darkness
          9. While My Guitar Gently Weeps
          10. Jumpin' Jack Flash
          11. Here Comes The Sun
          12. Hard Rain's Gonna Fall
          13. It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry
          14. Blowin' In The Wind - Bob Dylan
          15. Mr Tambourine Man
          16. Just Like A Woman
          17. Something
          18. George Harrison

          Customer Reviews:

          4 out of 5 stars Excellent concert.......2004-05-22

          In 1971, following the break up of the Beatles, George Harrison organized the Concert For Bangladesh - one of the most famous live rock and roll performances of all time. Uniting several other popular musicians of the day, he and them put on a show that has remained wildly popular for years. Read on for my review of Concert For Bangladesh.

          PROS:
          -The most obvious pro about this album is the all-star cast that was brought together for it. In addition to just George Harrison, we have his former Beatles bandmate Ringo Starr, former Beatles guest pianist Billy Preston, Badfinger, and even Bob Dylan! Hell, even Ravi Shankar, the sitar legend who greatly inspired George in his latter Beatles years, is present! Where else are you going to find all of these musicians playing together?
          -The musicians present here play all of their big hits, as well as a number of underrated masterpieces. How can you not love that?
          -George unveils a new song of his on this recording - the appropriately-entitled Bangladesh.

          CONS:
          -Sound quality. This is a rather old concert, so needless to say, the sound quality isn't up to that of a modern concert on compact disc.
          -Some of the versions of these songs are flat-out pathetic! Ringo's It Don't Come Easy is one of my favorite songs of all time, but here he just BUTCHERS it! HOW COULD HE FORGET THE LYRICS TO HIS MOST FAMOUS SOLO SONG OF ALL TIME!?
          -It's two disc, so it costs more than most single-disc live albums. Also, stores tend to mark up the prices of George Harrison and other Beatle-related compact discs, so don't expect to be able to get this for very cheap.

          OVERALL:
          Overall, George Harrison succeeded in organizing a rather excellent show. All these years later, it remains popular. If you're a fan of classic rock, or any of the artists who appear on this recording, you'll be doing yourself a real favor picking this up.

          5 out of 5 stars You Must Buy This Album!!.......2004-01-17

          This recording is incredible. It features an amazing group of musicians, all at the peaks of their careers. The roster speaks for itself, really... Ravi Shankar, George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan... As live recordings go, this is among my top three...
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            ASIN: B0002JC6II
            Release Date: 2003-11-25

            Album Description

            Asian only NTSC/All Code VCD (viewable on most DVD players) release from the famous 1972 all star concert to benefit & support the people of Bangladesh who were suffering from famine caused by civil war. This was the first all star charity Rock Concert in

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