The Concert for Bangladesh (1972)

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Directed by Saul Swimmer, Claire Ferguson.

Concert for Bangladesh is a filmed document of the all-star concert designed to raise relief funds for the titular flood-plagued Third World nation. Heading the bill are such rock-music heavyweights as George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, and Ravi Shankar. A record album of the event was released simultaneously. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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The Concert for Bangladesh (197 ...
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"The Concert for Bangladesh is a concert film depicting (get ready for a big surprise) the Concert for Bangladesh. Orginized by former Beatle George Harrison at the request of his friend Ravi Shankar, TCFB was the first benefit concert in rock history, with all profits from the concert, movie and record going to help war refugees and famine victims in East Pakistan, which was attempting to become an independant country. Or at least that was the idea. Legal red tape prevented Harrison sending from the vast majority of the money until the 1980's! But everyone's heart was in the right place. Harrison even attempted to reunite the Beatles, but Paul refused and John said he would appear only if Yoko joined him. Sensing that her precense might drive down attendance, Harrison declined, but did manage to get Ringo, Shankar, Leon Russel, Billy Preston, Badfinger, Eric Clapton, most impressivley, considering he was in seclusion at the time, Bob Dylan. This would sound like a knockout co ... " [More]

Re: Great rock soundtrack
by Dr_Gor in Best Movie Soundtracks

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"....but what other great films had a "rawkin" soundtrack to it? Are you kidding? There are MANY... I am a huge fan of movies, as you can tell... but I am ALSO a HUGE fan of Rock & Roll.... Obviously the 'Concert Movies' of the 60's, 70's and 80's had the BEST soundtracks (duh), so you will see some of them on my list... Here is a partial list of some of the best 'Rock & Roll Soundtrack Movies'... Woodstock (1970) - Spout Woodstock: Lost Performances (1990) - Spout The Last Waltz (1978) - Spout The Rolling Stones: Gimme Shelter (1970) - Spout The Concert for Bangladesh (1972) - Spout Help! (1965) - Spout A Hard Day's Night (1964) - Spout Heavy Metal (1981) - Spout American Pop (1981) - Spout The Warriors (1979) - Spout Reservoir Dogs (1992) - Spout Vanishing Point (1971) - Spout ... And there are MANY, MANY more where those came from... " [More]

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