GEORGE HARRISON & FRIENDS: The Concert for Bangladesh (Warner Vision).
GEORGE
Harrison became the highest profile ex-Beatle through the triumphs of triple
album All Things Must Pass and this
1971 concert. He responded to friend Ravi Shankar's plea for help by staging a superstar gathering of
friends at Madison Square Garden, funds aiding the
Pakistan/Bangladesh refugee crisis. A time capsule of the era, the concert
captures Bob Dylan venturing out of semi-retirement, Leon Russell at his peak,
Eric Clapton playing sideman and a rare Harrison live performance. Packed with highlights, including Dylan's casual four-song set with
Harrison and Russell. Extras include fascinating background
documentaries and previously unseen performances.
JEFF CRAWFORD