the Reluctant Beatle page 39 by ric gustafson
All of the Beatles were afraid of copyright infringement. The first to get snared by it was George. An American publishing company called Bright Tunes Music sued George. This complaint involved George's song ' My Sweet Lord' and a song by a black female group called the Chiffons. The Chiffons song was ' He's So Fine'. Allen Klein tried to do an out of court settlement. The case lasted for four years.
In March 1971, West Pakistan became Bangladesh. George wanted to help them. His idea was to do a benefit concert with Ravi Shankar's Eastern music and George's Western music. The venue planned was Madison Square Garden. The bad news was the whole thing had to be planned in five weeks. George along with some of his famous friends put on two very successful shows. Proceeds from the shows were channeled to those who needed it through UNICEF. There was a dispute over which record company would release the triple disc album. Capitol won.
In Feb 1972, George and Pattie were involved in a car crash. Both were taken to Maidenhead General Hospital. George was prosecuted for careless driving. He also lost his license for the second time in a year.
research help: ' George Harrison the Reluctant Beatle' by Philip Norman
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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