Concert For Bangladesh Dvd
The George Harrison-led 'Concert for Bangladesh' will make its DVD debut Oct. 25 via Rhino, the same day Capitol releases a remixed, remastered CD of the project.The George Harrison-led 'Concert for Bangladesh' will make its DVD debut Oct. 25 via Rhino, the same day Capitol releases a remixed, remastered CD of the project. Rhino is also creating a deluxe edition set with a reproduction of Harrison's handwritten lyrics for the then-new song 'Bangla Desh,' a postcard set, a sticker and a print of the original show poster.Staged on Aug. 1, 1971, at New York's Madison Square Garden, the show raised funds via UNICEF for Bangladeshi refugees caught in the middle of the country's battle for independence from Pakistan.It featured Harrison performing alongside Bob Dylan (making a rare public appearance in the wake of a serious motorcycle accident), Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, Ravi Shankar, Billy Preston, Badfinger and Leon Russell.
Awaiting On You All Concert For Bangladesh
The Concert For Bangladesh is the granddaddy of all the benefit concerts that have come after it. If you don't own any concert DVDs and are looking to purchase one, this is it. It's a piece of history that's been preserved in all of its glory on DVD.