Tuesday, January 22, 2013
The Concert For Bangladesh
Starting off the week with a bit of Beatles like benefit concerts. First up this week is the legendary 1971 concert 'The Concert For Bangladesh'. Organized by former Beatle George Harrison and Sitar master Ravi Shankar, the concert was staged in order to promote the war ravaged and poverty stricken county of Bangladesh. Recorded live at Madison Square Garden on August 1, 1971, the concert featured in addition to Harrison and Shankar, Leon Russell, Ringo Starr, Billy Preston, Eric Clapton, and Bob Dylan. The album features both Harrison's solo works and some Beatles songs. Rumors swirled that the concert would feature a Beatles reunion, but neither Lennon or McCartney were on board with the idea. The album was produced by Phil Spector and was originally released as a triple LP, the album got the remastered treatment in 2005 and included two bonus tracks. Proceeds of the album continue to go to the George Harrison for UNICEF fund. A landmark in benefit concerts as well as live albums, this is truly a must listen.
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