"The Weight" is an original song by the Canadian-American group the "Band" that was released in 1968. This is a great rendition of the song & great collaboration by artists from around the world. Proves that Music is a universal language.
Absolutely love The Band and "The Weight". When I first saw this video, I was so teary-eyed I almost couldn't see it. Have no idea how many times I have watched it, but every time it still gets to me. All these artists from different backgrounds coming together for these Playing For Change is such a great idea to keep the music alive.
This brings a tear to my eye everytime, this is the way the world is meant to be ❤ Too bad we can't understand we are all brothers from another mother ❤ Loved the reaction❣️
Rings lookin' good for 83 years old. I really enjoy these "Playing for Change" songs. It shows so much talent around the world. Thanks again for being ahead of everyone else on showing great unique music.
I have goosebumps after watching that... Thanks, Biz! Another great song by The Band, that I'd suggest is, "It Makes No Difference"... Rick Denkos vocals will grab you right by the soul strings..
I tear up every time I watch this. I envision a world where we all are brothers and sisters and I feel like it's possible when I watch Playing For Change videos. I got to see a Playing for Change concert with Grandpa Elliott and others up close and personal in Annapolis MD a number of years ago. It was special.
Omg, dude! I get that you were feeling the song, so had your eyes closed, but you have to WATCH the video as well as listen to it. Part of the beauty of this performance is seeing the different musicians and where they're from, all coming together to make one incredible performance. So, if you close your eyes, you miss that. This is whst I ADORE about Playing for Change videos - all over the world, the music brings us together and shows that we're all one; we're all connected.
Yeah, I'm with you Biz, this is simply beautiful. In such a chaotic world, it's such a breath of fresh air. And I dig this song so much, I have since it came out. Okay, I lied on that last part, I was only 5 in '74. 😎☮️
This is my favorite Playing for Change song. Robbie Robertson wrote this song. Lukas Nelson is Willie Nelson's son and Sherieta and Roselyn are singing in front of the house Bob Marley grew up in. So much talent and it's so cool to see an American song go worldwide. Beautiful.
Isn’t that one of the finest things you’ve ever seen, Biz? Remarkable production. I can see you were moved a great deal by this. It was the same for me the first several times I saw it. Great job!
I’ve been thinking about this one for a couple hours, Biz. I am adding to my folder of Exceptional Reaction Videos and should have done it earlier but was distracted by grandkids. I think that puts you at 4, 2 more than anyone else on the list. 🎶 🎵🎶
Wow, you made my day! I was one of the many that commented that you needed to do this, the third version of the Weight. The amount of editing work to sync this many people in geographically dispersed places into a single beautiful piece of music... so special. Thanks for reading the comments, man.
Robbie Robertson was inspired by the label inside of his Martin guitar. Martin's headquarters are in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. They still have a manufacturing facility in Nazareth, I believe. I love the rendition from "The Last Waltz" with Pops and Mavis Staples. That was my favorite, until I heard this version 👍 LL&P🖖 Tioraidh an-drasta 🏴
Absolutely beautiful music lol I laugh only because my dad told me when he was a kid doing the lawn my aunt and her friend came by the house crying they're eyes out first thing that crossed my mind was someone in the family must have died turns out that the original Beatles had broken up lol it reminded me when I read Ringo Star the drummer for the Beatles I left a like on your music video.before this one I was driving home and didn't want to get pulled over for listening to music with my head phones on I'm telling you that you always make my day now to go find something to get pregnant on lol have a great evening my friend and be safe 👍
🎉 Hi! The premiere of "Mr. Bobby" Song Around The World featuring the legendary Manu Chao and musicians from around the globe is almost here! 🌍🎶 We would be thrilled if you could share this exciting event with your followers. Invite them to join the premiere party on UA-cam and hit the "Notify Me" button so they don’t miss out on the celebration. We loved your reaction video to "The Weight!" If "Mr. Bobby" inspires you to create another reaction video, please share it with us so we can feature it on our socials. Let's continue uniting the world through music! 📢✨ ua-cam.com/video/fZtcbNFeKPc/v-deo.html 🎵 Playing For Change is a global movement that connects musicians and cultures through the transformative power of music. Our mission is to create positive change through music education and cultural exchange. Join us in spreading harmony and understanding across the globe! 💛 www.playingforchange.com Have a wonderful day!
That's Robbie on guitar and smiling at the camera at the end. Of course, we all know this is his song that he wrote and recorded when he was in the Band. Paul McCartney sings the "take a load off Annie" line in the video for the Beatles' song Hey Jude. He sings it right when the old guy with the flower in his ear pops up.
I LOVE all the Playing for Change videos - there are lots. I have probably seen 20 of them and there are more. This one and When the Leveee breaks are my favorites. I guess my next fav videos of theirs are "Peace Train" featuring Cat Stevens and a lovely film of childrem from all over the world singing "Don't Worry,Be Happy". Both these songs have messages we could all use. ✌
Great reaction! Anything from Playing for a change is awesome! I recommend you their version of "Colors" (ft. Slash), "Get up/Stand up (ft. Keith Richards)", and "War/No More Trouble" (ft. Bono), or really anything from them! Cheers from Argentina!
"The Weight" was written by Robbie Robertson, The Band's lead guitarist. He wrote a lot of their songs, and just died today. You might try some songs from Robertson's solo career, like "Broken Arrow" (ua-cam.com/video/OaXJYBHoxuo/v-deo.html) "Fallen Angel" (ua-cam.com/video/0MGXnMLESEA/v-deo.html)
Oh damn! Marcus King sings first on this!! You have to check him out! Please! His is a magnificent guitar player and his voice is so good! Start with Wildflowers & Wine. Then Goodbye Carolina. (sorry got excited about seeing him in this) I have never heard this version, it brought tears to my eyes! The best version I've heard. Phenomenal musicians and voices were outstanding.
Robbie Robertson's son put this all together. The message of playing for change: when we play music together we are not killing each other. This is a great movement for developing peace among all people. We can make this life on earth a heaven or a hell. It is our choice. If only everyone could see that it is in all of our interests to stay peaceful and beware of those trying to cause trouble among us. We all share the same planet.
You should give a listen to some of Robbie Robertson's solo songs, a couple of my favourites are Showdown at Big Sky, Somewhere Down The Crazy River and Ghost Dance
Can’t sing the praises of P.F. C. Loud enough , what a fantastic job they are doing . Margaret H . Have you looked into what they are doing for young folk around the world. M.H. U.K.
"The Weight" is an original song by the Canadian-American group the "Band" that was released in 1968. This is a great rendition of the song & great collaboration by artists from around the world. Proves that Music is a universal language.
Well, 1 American.
Playing for change makes the world a better place give me shelter a must believe me Peace Love and harmony ❤❤
Playing for change has amazing covers, and why street musicians are as important to the uplifting of life as and mainstream artist or band! ❤️💯✌️
Music, the universal language. It’s a beautiful thing.
Love how Willie Nelson's kid Lukas sings the Rick Danko part from the original.
Wow, I didn't realize that was his son. Thanks.
Dude 10000% and his voice is so on point ❤
@justcron4980 right?? Plus hearing his own music, even his last name wasn't Wilson, you would know that is Willie's kid.
The engineering of this is unbelievable! Such a great song original, but this version is phenomenal. Music is definitely the universal language
RIP Robbie Robertson, your music will live on forever
I found your video of this beautiful song on the day of Robbie's death RIP Mr. Robertson this just lifted me.
Song was composed by Robertson for The Band's first album in 1968. A classic as soon as it came out. RIP. Robbie.
Absolutely love The Band and "The Weight". When I first saw this video, I was so teary-eyed I almost couldn't see it. Have no idea how many times I have watched it, but every time it still gets to me. All these artists from different backgrounds coming together for these Playing For Change is such a great idea to keep the music alive.
My reaction exactly!
R I P Robbie. Played simultainouly from all over the world...Beautiful
This brings a tear to my eye everytime, this is the way the world is meant to be ❤
Too bad we can't understand we are all brothers from another mother ❤
Loved the reaction❣️
Great reaction, as always. This is my first time hearing this rendition of the song. Superb! Thanks for the great contribution
How beautiful is it to see the world unite in this incredible song. We all are one small piece of humanity. Love from Canada
The two women from Jamaica singing ar the end are standing in front the shack where Bob Marley grew up
WOW! How incredible was that!! Thank you for bringing this to my consciousness!!
Just when you thought a song couldn't get any better bamhere it is. The best version of this song I've ever heard.
Rings lookin' good for 83 years old. I really enjoy these "Playing for Change" songs. It shows so much talent around the world. Thanks
again for being ahead of everyone else on showing great unique music.
We can all get along, rejoice in our differences and recognize the sameness as well. Music is the key. ☮️
I love how much you love this song. 😊
Maybe if life was a musical.....?
Such a beautiful collaboration 🔥👍🏾😊👏🏾❤✊🏾🔥
I have goosebumps after watching that...
Thanks, Biz!
Another great song by The Band, that I'd suggest is, "It Makes No Difference"...
Rick Denkos vocals will grab you right by the soul strings..
I tear up every time I watch this. I envision a world where we all are brothers and sisters and I feel like it's possible when I watch Playing For Change videos. I got to see a Playing for Change concert with Grandpa Elliott and others up close and personal in Annapolis MD a number of years ago. It was special.
I never get tired of this! Just brilliant. ☮️❤️😎
Playing for change is amazing. I have watched many of those, not all of them yet. But I will, just takes time, there are so many.
I love this song and I never get tired of this version. 🙂
Omg, dude! I get that you were feeling the song, so had your eyes closed, but you have to WATCH the video as well as listen to it. Part of the beauty of this performance is seeing the different musicians and where they're from, all coming together to make one incredible performance.
So, if you close your eyes, you miss that.
This is whst I ADORE about Playing for Change videos - all over the world, the music brings us together and shows that we're all one; we're all connected.
The best!
Yeah, I'm with you Biz, this is simply beautiful. In such a chaotic world, it's such a breath of fresh air. And I dig this song so much, I have since it came out. Okay, I lied on that last part, I was only 5 in '74. 😎☮️
This is my favorite Playing for Change song. Robbie Robertson wrote this song. Lukas Nelson is Willie Nelson's son and Sherieta and Roselyn are singing in front of the house Bob Marley grew up in. So much talent and it's so cool to see an American song go worldwide. Beautiful.
The song is actually a Canadian song written by the great Canadian Robbie Robertson.
Love it!!!! ✌
Playing for Change is the best cover band. Do more from these musicians.
One of my favorites!
Anytime Ringo and Robbie team up for a project, you know it"s gonna be great.
I need not say anything else..
Peace ❤
One hell of an arrangement!!
Robbie is one of the most soulful players you’ll ever hear. He’s an amazing talent
Isn’t that one of the finest things you’ve ever seen, Biz? Remarkable production. I can see you were moved a great deal by this. It was the same for me the first several times I saw it. Great job!
I’ve been thinking about this one for a couple hours, Biz. I am adding to my folder of Exceptional Reaction Videos and should have done it earlier but was distracted by grandkids. I think that puts you at 4, 2 more than anyone else on the list. 🎶 🎵🎶
Oh wow I’m honored 🙏🏿 thank you
Playing for Change has done quite a few of these. They’re all awesome. Eventually, you should run through them all! Either way, love you reactions!
Yup! ❤
Wow, you made my day! I was one of the many that commented that you needed to do this, the third version of the Weight.
The amount of editing work to sync this many people in geographically dispersed places into a single beautiful piece of music... so special.
Thanks for reading the comments, man.
🙌🏿🙌🏿
Let’s all praise beautiful music. It’s real music played by real humans with their heart, soul, and spirit. It can touch you deeply.
Robbie Robertson wrote the song for The Band, of course.
Fabulous song. RIP Robbie.
Robby was one of the leaders of The Band, formerly known as The Hawks in their early days!
Marcus King kicking it off that young dude is phenomenal and people should be paying a little more attention.
Happy 80th to Robbie Robertson
Great piece of art
This really choked me up. Imagine what a beautiful world this could be if we all worked together in harmony like these musicians!
Try Robbie Robertson's "Ghost Dance"
If we all could just trade music and the arts and share What a world we have born in 1949
Great song 👍
Yay
The 3rd great Playing For Change video (after The Weight and Levee Breaks) is Listen To the Music by the Doobie Brothers.
Robbie Robertson was inspired by the label inside of his Martin guitar. Martin's headquarters are in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. They still have a manufacturing facility in Nazareth, I believe.
I love the rendition from "The Last Waltz" with Pops and Mavis Staples. That was my favorite, until I heard this version 👍
LL&P🖖
Tioraidh an-drasta 🏴
Good for soul, food for the soul, music the way it is supposed to be played, delivered and heard 😎
Just beautiful!
Wow! One of my all time FAV songs. This was quite a project to put together! What a COOL idea! Bravo!!👏👏👏
Absolutely beautiful music lol I laugh only because my dad told me when he was a kid doing the lawn my aunt and her friend came by the house crying they're eyes out first thing that crossed my mind was someone in the family must have died turns out that the original Beatles had broken up lol it reminded me when I read Ringo Star the drummer for the Beatles I left a like on your music video.before this one I was driving home and didn't want to get pulled over for listening to music with my head phones on I'm telling you that you always make my day now to go find something to get pregnant on lol have a great evening my friend and be safe 👍
Thanks fam
🎉 Hi! The premiere of "Mr. Bobby" Song Around The World featuring the legendary Manu Chao and musicians from around the globe is almost here! 🌍🎶 We would be thrilled if you could share this exciting event with your followers. Invite them to join the premiere party on UA-cam and hit the "Notify Me" button so they don’t miss out on the celebration.
We loved your reaction video to "The Weight!" If "Mr. Bobby" inspires you to create another reaction video, please share it with us so we can feature it on our socials.
Let's continue uniting the world through music! 📢✨ ua-cam.com/video/fZtcbNFeKPc/v-deo.html
🎵 Playing For Change is a global movement that connects musicians and cultures through the transformative power of music. Our mission is to create positive change through music education and cultural exchange. Join us in spreading harmony and understanding across the globe! 💛 www.playingforchange.com
Have a wonderful day!
Amazing!
You can never have too much of "The Band"!
That's Robbie on guitar and smiling at the camera at the end. Of course, we all know this is his song that he wrote and recorded when he was in the Band.
Paul McCartney sings the "take a load off Annie" line in the video for the Beatles' song Hey Jude. He sings it right when the old guy with the flower in his ear pops up.
I LOVE all the Playing for Change videos - there are lots. I have probably seen 20 of them and there are more. This one and When the Leveee breaks are my favorites. I guess my next fav videos of theirs are "Peace Train" featuring Cat Stevens and a lovely film of childrem from all over the world singing "Don't Worry,Be Happy". Both these songs have messages we could all use. ✌
Great reaction! Anything from Playing for a change is awesome! I recommend you their version of "Colors" (ft. Slash), "Get up/Stand up (ft. Keith Richards)", and "War/No More Trouble" (ft. Bono), or really anything from them! Cheers from Argentina!
it do something to me too, Biz
"The Weight" was written by Robbie Robertson, The Band's lead guitarist. He wrote a lot of their songs, and just died today. You might try some songs from Robertson's solo career, like
"Broken Arrow" (ua-cam.com/video/OaXJYBHoxuo/v-deo.html)
"Fallen Angel" (ua-cam.com/video/0MGXnMLESEA/v-deo.html)
Oh damn! Marcus King sings first on this!! You have to check him out! Please! His is a magnificent guitar player and his voice is so good! Start with Wildflowers & Wine. Then Goodbye Carolina. (sorry got excited about seeing him in this)
I have never heard this version, it brought tears to my eyes! The best version I've heard. Phenomenal musicians and voices were outstanding.
Robbie Robertson's son put this all together. The message of playing for change: when we play music together we are not killing each other. This is a great movement for developing peace among all people. We can make this life on earth a heaven or a hell. It is our choice. If only everyone could see that it is in all of our interests to stay peaceful and beware of those trying to cause trouble among us. We all share the same planet.
Sebastian Robertson also did "When the Levee Breaks" and "Biko" for PFC.
You should give a listen to some of Robbie Robertson's solo songs, a couple of my favourites are Showdown at Big Sky, Somewhere Down The Crazy River and Ghost Dance
RIP Robbie Robertson
Awesome review! ❤❤❤
Thank you
Can’t sing the praises of P.F. C. Loud enough , what a fantastic job they are doing . Margaret H . Have you looked into what they are doing for young folk around the world. M.H. U.K.
A great Playing for Change track is Listen to the Music by the Doobie Brothers.
Just grabs ya don't it !
Rip Robbie Robertson
“I said wait a minute Chester “
Try playing for change all my favorite colors
Daniel and the sacred harp
I suspect Levon is welcoming his brother about now RIP Robbie
Robbie Robertson was in The Band
Don't do it, ophelia, and the night they drove old Dixie down from last waltz,
Redemption Song or Ripple should be next👍