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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

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The concert for Bangla Desh

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Recorded live August 1, 1971, Madison Square Garden, New York

Apple presents ; produced by George Harrison and Allen Klein ; music recording produced by Phil Spector and George Harrison ; directed by Saul Swimmer

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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

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 DeshDisc two. The concert for Bangladesh, 2005. "The concert for Bangladesh revisited with George Harrison and friends" (documentary, 45 min.)

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Concert for Bangladesh