3 LP BOX SET W/ BOOK THE CONCERT FOR BANGLA DESH 1971 APPLE STCX-3385 V/A NM

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"The Concert For Bangla Desh" (Apple Records, STCX 3385) is a landmark three-LP box set released in December 1971 in the US. It documents the historic benefit concerts organized by George Harrison and Indian sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar on August 1, 1971, at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Here's a brief summary:

• Pioneering Charity Event: This was the first major music benefit concert of its kind, setting the blueprint for future multi-artist humanitarian events like Live Aid. Its primary goal was to raise awareness and funds for the millions of East Pakistani (now Bangladeshi) refugees who had fled into India due to the Bangladesh Liberation War and the devastating 1970 Bhola cyclone.
• All-Star Lineup: The concert featured an incredible roster of musicians, including:
  • George Harrison: As the primary organizer, he performed many of his solo hits ("My Sweet Lord," "Wah-Wah") and "Something" from The Beatles.
  • Ravi Shankar: Opened the concert with a spellbinding set of Indian classical music, including the epic "Bangla Dhun," introducing the genre to a massive Western audience.
  • Bob Dylan: Made a rare and highly anticipated live appearance, performing iconic acoustic songs like "A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall," "Blowin' In The Wind," and "Just Like A Woman."
  • Ringo Starr: Reunited with Harrison on stage for the first time since The Beatles stopped touring in 1966, performing "It Don't Come Easy."
  • Eric Clapton: Delivered a memorable guitar performance, notably on "While My Guitar Gently Weeps."
  • Billy Preston: Electrified the audience with "That's The Way God Planned It."
  • Leon Russell: Contributed a lively medley of "Jumpin' Jack Flash" / "Youngblood."
  • A stellar backing band featuring Klaus Voormann (bass), Jim Keltner (drums), Jesse Ed Davis (guitar), and members of Badfinger.
• Musical Style: The album is a diverse showcase of rock, folk, Indian classical, and R&B, reflecting the varied styles of the participating artists. It captures the raw energy of a live performance, with improvisations and spontaneous moments.
• Historical Impact: Beyond the musical performances, the concert and subsequent album significantly raised international awareness of the humanitarian crisis in Bangladesh. It helped to galvanize global support and generated millions of dollars for UNICEF relief efforts. The album itself won a Grammy Award for Album of the Year.
• LP Packaging: The original STCX 3385 LP was released as a lavish box set, typically including a comprehensive booklet with photos from the concert and essays, adding to its historical significance as a document of this groundbreaking event.

"The Concert For Bangla Desh" remains a powerful and moving record, not only for its iconic performances but also for its enduring legacy as a pioneering work of rock and roll philanthropy. 

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• 1971 3 LP Box Set Released on Apple Records # STCX-3385 (Stereo). Includes a 64-page book with pictures from the concert.
  
  
  
• Box Jacket has very slight wear with all edges and sides intact. No cut out marks on the album .
  
   
  
• Records are in NM Condition and will Perform with Brilliant Sound Reproduction.
  
  
  
• Records are professionally cleaned for your listening pleasure.