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The Resource The concert for Bangla Desh, Apple presents ; produced by George Harrison and Allen Klein ; music recording produced by Phil Spector and George Harrison ; directed by Saul Swimmer

The concert for Bangla Desh, Apple presents ; produced by George Harrison and Allen Klein ; music recording produced by Phil Spector and George Harrison ; directed by Saul Swimmer

Label
The concert for Bangla Desh
Title
The concert for Bangla Desh
Statement of responsibility
Apple presents ; produced by George Harrison and Allen Klein ; music recording produced by Phil Spector and George Harrison ; directed by Saul Swimmer
Title variation
Concert for Bangladesh
Contributor
Subject
Genre
Language
  • eng
  • eng
  • spa
  • por
  • fre
  • eng
Summary
This was the first benefit concert of its kind in that it brought together an extraordinary assemblage of major artists collaborating for a common humanitarian cause - setting the precedent that music could be used to serve a higher purpose. The concert helped to generate millions of dollars for UNICAF and raised awareness for the organization around the world
Related
Cataloging source
IHG
Characteristic
videorecording
Credits note
Disc one: director, Saul Swimmer ; producers, George Harrison and Allen Klein. Disc two: director/editor, Claire Ferguson ; producers, Olivia Harrison, Jonathan Clyde and Jo Human
Date time place
Recorded live August 1, 1971, Madison Square Garden, New York
Intended audience
MPAA rating: Not rated
Language note
In English with optional English, Spanish, Portuguese, or French subtitles
PerformerNote
Various performers, including George Harrison, vocals, guitars ; Bob Dylan, vocals, guitars, harmonica ; Billy Preston, vocals, keyboards ; Leon Russell, vocals, keyboards, bass ; Ringo Starr, vocals, drums, tambourine ; Eric Clapton, guitar ; Ravi Shankar, sitar ; Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, sarod ; Ustad Alla Rakha, table ; Kamala Chakrevarty, tamboura ; with the Hollywood Horns ; with additional musicians and vocalists
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
  • 1943-2001
  • 1941-
  • 1922-2009
  • 1920-2012
  • 1946-
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
  • Harrison, George
  • Clapton, Eric
  • Dylan, Bob
  • Preston, Billy
  • Russell, Leon
  • Starr, Ringo
  • Khan, Ali Akbar
  • Shankar, Ravi
  • Alla Rakha
  • Cakrabartī, Kamala
  • Hollywood Horns (Musical group)
  • Apple Films (Westminster, Calif.)
  • Rhino Entertainment Company
Runtime
99
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • Rock music
  • Popular music
  • Music
  • Sarod and sitar music
  • Rock concerts
  • Music
  • Popular music
  • Rock concerts
  • Rock music
  • Sarod and sitar music
  • India
Technique
live action
Label
The concert for Bangla Desh, Apple presents ; produced by George Harrison and Allen Klein ; music recording produced by Phil Spector and George Harrison ; directed by Saul Swimmer
Instantiates
Publication
Note
  • Disc one contains the original concert footage; disc two contains special features
  • Bonus features: previously unseen performances from the rehearsals, sound check and afternoon show (If not for you -- Come on in my kitchen -- Love minus zero -- No limit) ; the making of the film; the making of the album; the original artwork; recollections of August 1, 1971; Take a bow; liner notes with credits, notes by Ravi Shankar and Charles Lyons, photographs, and quotes from participants
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
mixed
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
  • Disc one. The concert for Bangaldesh 1971 (99 min.). George Harrison/ Ravi Shankar introduction -- Bangla Dhun -- Wah-wah -- My sweet Lord -- Awaiting on you all -- That's the way God planned it -- It don't come easy -- Beware of darkness -- Band introduction -- While my guitar gently weeps -- Medley. Jumpin' Jack Flash ; Youngblood -- Here comes the sun -- A hard rain's a-gonna fall -- It takes a lot to laugh, it takes a train to cry -- Blowin' in the wind -- Just like a woman -- Something -- Bangla Desh
  • Disc two. The concert for Bangladesh, 2005. "The concert for Bangladesh revisited with George Harrison and friends" (documentary, 45 min.)
Control code
62156441
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
  • 4 3/4 in.
  • other
Extent
2 videodiscs
Lccn
61730927
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
  • 603497048021
  • 0603497048021
  • 603497048120
Other physical details
sound, color
Physical substance
plastic
Publisher number
R2 970480
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
(OCoLC)62156441
System details
DVD, DTS 5.1, Dolby digital 5.1, Dolby digital stereo, full screen
Video recording format
DVD
Label
The concert for Bangla Desh, Apple presents ; produced by George Harrison and Allen Klein ; music recording produced by Phil Spector and George Harrison ; directed by Saul Swimmer
Publication
Note
  • Disc one contains the original concert footage; disc two contains special features
  • Bonus features: previously unseen performances from the rehearsals, sound check and afternoon show (If not for you -- Come on in my kitchen -- Love minus zero -- No limit) ; the making of the film; the making of the album; the original artwork; recollections of August 1, 1971; Take a bow; liner notes with credits, notes by Ravi Shankar and Charles Lyons, photographs, and quotes from participants
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
mixed
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
  • Disc one. The concert for Bangaldesh 1971 (99 min.). George Harrison/ Ravi Shankar introduction -- Bangla Dhun -- Wah-wah -- My sweet Lord -- Awaiting on you all -- That's the way God planned it -- It don't come easy -- Beware of darkness -- Band introduction -- While my guitar gently weeps -- Medley. Jumpin' Jack Flash ; Youngblood -- Here comes the sun -- A hard rain's a-gonna fall -- It takes a lot to laugh, it takes a train to cry -- Blowin' in the wind -- Just like a woman -- Something -- Bangla Desh
  • Disc two. The concert for Bangladesh, 2005. "The concert for Bangladesh revisited with George Harrison and friends" (documentary, 45 min.)
Control code
62156441
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
  • 4 3/4 in.
  • other
Extent
2 videodiscs
Lccn
61730927
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
  • 603497048021
  • 0603497048021
  • 603497048120
Other physical details
sound, color
Physical substance
plastic
Publisher number
R2 970480
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
(OCoLC)62156441
System details
DVD, DTS 5.1, Dolby digital 5.1, Dolby digital stereo, full screen
Video recording format
DVD

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