The Band are musician's musicians, They were put together and mentored by rockabilly great and character of characters, Ronnie Hawkins, went on to become Dylan's band during his most iconic era, then on to solo success. The Last Waltz, where this came from, was their farewell concert at Winterland in 1976. They were joined onstage by a number of friends including Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Van Morrison, Ringo Starr, an indescribable, joyous performance with their old Boss Ronnie Hawkins, and others. The movie is a must see for music fans. The entire concert is there, interspersed with interview snippets of the boys telling stories about their sixteen years on the road, Epic, it is.
I've always said that The Band was the most prolific underrated bands ever. Individually they are each master musicians, together they are magic. So many good songs! One of my top 10 bands of all time!
You mentioned the Band's 'The Weight' watch the version with the 'Staple Singers' from the live concert 'The Last Waltz', you will not be disappointed. It is also their final performance as 'The Band'
@@edvonblue Actually, if you can find the expanded album of The Last Waltz the included ALL the concert and not just the soundtrack, it has the concert version of The Weight on it and its an excellent version and I think the best Live version I've ever heard by them. I likke the Staples version but its not a pure Band version.
True. Years later I read Bill O'Reilly's book "Killing Lincoln" the description of Lee's retreat from Richmond to Appomattox had this song going through my mind.
Rather a viewpoint of the Rebel white common people, north & south. It does not encapsulate the views of the other Civil War survivors. The song is perfect, lyrically & musically. The vocal is incredibly poignant. The Band was excellent in person.
Check out The Weight in the same movie (The Last Waltz) with The Band and The Staple Singers. The best version ever. This is another song that was covered by many artists.
While he listened to "The Weight" before, it was just the studio version - ua-cam.com/video/ZozST1KrCCo/v-deo.html I'd rather he listen to 10 other songs by The Band before listening/watching that video, since he's already heard the song.
Don't know if anyone mentioned it but The Band was the band for Bob Dylan back in the day. You might have seen the drummer, Levon Helm, in movies. IDMb him.
@@foxandscoutMy fave song too. I've been lobbying for Coyote since the very early days of this dissectional. But lately, as I feel I know Daniel a bit better, I am thinking he would get more out of the breaking down of the lyrics of 'Amelia.'
Love that song from Joni 💖 Also her amazing ( hiding offstage ) vocals on Helpless ( The Band & Neil Young ) What a great idea... it worked so well and sounded beautiful 😇🎙
The Band was 4/5ths Canadian with Levon the drummer from Arkansas. It was while visiting with Levons family that Robbie heard, 'The South will rise again Robbie' that was the inspiration for the lyric's. Sadly many years after the Band broke up, Levon would write a book and claim Robbie unfairly took the writing credit on this song. It's a long and bitter story that the 2 former best friends no longer got along. I won't get into it except to say that Robbie did write the lyrics but Levon and the rest of the Band all worked together on the songs and so he felt they should all share equally in all credits for royalties. Sad they never worked out their differences...ps RIP Levon, Rick & Richard!
If you bring the lyrics AND the melody. You get full songwriting credit. Arranging, which is what they did afterwards is not considered, under copywrite law as part of the songwriting credit. Levon also said a few years before he died that even the rant in his book was exaggerated by the ghost writer. Its taken on a life of its own. I have friends from Woodstock, NY that knew these guys and tell me the reality is NOT as in This Wheels On Fire. Like alot of relationships, the breakup is really happened because of substance abuse. If you read up on the band, by the time the album Stagefright came out, Robbie and Garth were the only members who weren't hooked on Heroin. Since Garth never tried to write, it was left to Robbie to carry the load. And he did willingly. Remember, he got into the Hawks at age 16 because he overheard Ronnie Hawkins complaining that he needed two more songs to fulfill a recording conract. Robbie, who was hanging around hoping to get a gig, went home that night and wrote TWO songs and Hawkins used them both. One became a minor hit for him. And that's how Robbie got into the Hawks at age 16. He was prolific. On Cahoots, the fourth Album, Levon DID get shared writing credits for 2 songs. So its not like Robbie was stealing everything. That's not how it works.
@@HamiltonRb Ronnie wintered in Memphis and played around in the south; and summered in Toronto. But the Toronto music scene then was stronger with younger musicians,. He used to scout for younger, talented musicians playing in bar bands up there to add to his back up band.
@@Ignats75 Saw Ronnie play several times in the Toronto area back then & bumped into him about 10 years ago at an auto show in Toronto, and we talked about some of those bar & club concerts. He did pick up some local talent as well, as Levon & Robbie played with him often up there
@@Ignats75 That's interesting, though maybe copyright law (in more ways than one) is outdated. Arrangement and production became increasingly important in many records. In earlier periods perhaps that wasn't so important.
Great of you to do that. I have it on VHS !! Ha! I love the Band, the Band with Dylan at Big Pink, all of Dylan. All of the Band. The differences of history whether heard from Levon or Robbie. Books/films.... The Last Waltz of course with credit to Scorcese, is one of the best concert films. Lots of cocaine.....
@@foxandscout thanks for the feedback... I'm ashamed to say I have NOT seen it... Yes, I know I must live under a rock... Will have to double check with Deathstroke 8 to confirm okay to send to his son... Thanks for the blow head's up. I understand it's misuse back in the day, but my daughter is Daniel's age and while she and I'm sure Daniel can handle it, not sure I want to push the exposure... I guess I will have to find it via Netflix or Prime to watch as well before I send. Thanks again.
@@daveking9393 No there is no showing of use in the concert film. It is PG-no problem for Daniel or your daughter. This is what is known about the concert, told by the participants (in interviews and autobiographies) including Joni, Robertson and Helm. Probably they all had something to say about it at some time.
@@foxandscout oh great. It is up on a shelf with some other things to send so I had not even looked. Wrong of me to have assumed if done by Martin must be R rated... So sad, I'm getting old and or lazy... Used to rarely assume anything... Thanks again
Oh man, when I saw you did the Joan Baez version, I figured you might go here as well. Great song, love The Band. My only thing is, this album is a perfect roots rock proto-Americana concept album. They just released a fully remixed/remastered version in 2019, which sounds amazing. I know you have a lot on your plate, but The Band self-titled album is pretty much perfect as a totality, as a song cycle, the sequencing of the songs, the musicanship, the lyrics, the singing. It's a masterpiece. Maybe someday. Thanks Daniel.
The Band is the greatest! So far, the two songs you've heard are with Levon Helm singing vocals. But, The Band had 3 lead singers. Take a look at "It Makes No Difference" (The Last Waltz version) to hear Rick Danko sing. To hear Richard Manuel try "I Shall Be Released" or look for the video of the studio version of "King Harvest".
You should watch "The Last Waltz" movie this clip was taken from. A great documentary about the Band directed my Martin Scorcese with lots of great performances from other guest singers.
This is also something you might like... The following link is an hour of must watch musical history. Really folks this is SO well done. Great stuff about the ROOTS of rock. The Autobiography Video of The Band 1995. ua-cam.com/video/3V2OqxgeD9Y/v-deo.html Highly recommend!
Check out Caravan w/ Van Morrison from the same concert. Also Stage fright, Coyote and It Makes No Difference. Those are my highlights but everything from that concert is fantastic. Also Whispering Pines, Tears Of Rage and Unfaithful Servant from their first two albums are some of the most achingly beautiful songs ever created.
@@pierrevaillancourt1803 I was confused to by your initial comment. Also, I found this real quick searching online, but I don't know that all these drummers actually drummed and sang at the same time... "Levon Helm of The Band Karen Carpenter of The Carpenters Roger Taylor of Queen Don Brewer of Grand Funk Railroad) Grant Hart of Hüsker Dü Peter Hoorelbeke (aka Peter Rivera) of Rare Earth Buddy Miles with The Buddy Miles Express/Band of Gypsies Micky Dolenz with The Monkees Gil Moore with Canadian power trio Triumph Peter Criss sang lead on one of Kiss’ biggest hits, “Beth,” among some others. Kelly Keagy for Night Ranger. Dave Grohl played drums in Nirvana, and is lead singer/guitarist of Foo Fighters. Taylor Hawkins the Foo Fighter drummer sings lead as well, while drumming. Sheila E. (Solo artist) Dave Clark (of Dave Clark Five) Country Dick Montana of The Beat Farmers Nigel Olsson.... Elton John etc. Ringo Star with the Beatles Debbi Peterson of the Bangles"
The drummer/vocalist is the incomparable Levon Helm. The songwriter is the guitarist, Robbie Robertson The horns were added for this special Thanksgiving farewell concert Thanksgiving 1976. Special huests/legends. No one sounds like THE BAND.
I read once The Band was 5 guys who could play 27 different instruments... that's some serious talent! Be sure and check out 'It Makes No Difference' too.
This is from the Martin Scorsese documentary "The Last Waltz", which documents their supposed last concert, where live performances from the concert were alternated with interviews with the band. Besides playing their own songs, they backed up about 15 other guest performers. It is considered one of the best rock films ever, and if you can find a DVD copy, there is a great deal of behind the scenes footage you would probably like.
The Last Waltz is one of my favorite music movies. No one truly believed The Band would stop performing as of the date of the concert in the movie. Being on the road was all they knew therefore is wasn't too long for them to return to touring.
The last waltz you most definitely need to check out. So many great musicians played with them at their farewell concert. A must is the weight with the staple singers. You will have goosebumps like crazy!!!
Danville they speak of in the song is Danville, VA. The Capital of the Confederacy where Jefferson Davis and his cabinet meet for the last time. (Missing one member.) That is why Lee surrendered at Appomattox, VA. Danville, VA is my home town.
So many great performances from the Last Waltz to choose from. Dylan’s “I Shall Be Released” and “Forever Young” are great ... Van Morrison’s “Caravan” as well.
As everyone is mentioning, watch The Last Waltz. It was a concert on thanksgiving day and they fed everyone a thanksgiving feast. It was only for a smaller, intimate audience. The guests that played with The Band that night will give you an idea of their influence. My favorite moment was Neil Young singing helpless, backed by The Band and Joni Mitchel joining in on backing vocal from just offstage.
@@davesheppeck696 Mr. Rate : Whoever took that shot's probably dead now. That's how conspiracy works. Them boys on the grassy knoll, they were dead within three hours. Buried in the damn desert. Unmarked graves out past Terlingua. Nick Memphis : And you know this for a fact? Mr. Rate : Still got the shovel!
The Last Waltz were the farewell concerts of The Band, held at the Winterland in San Francisco. Well, it was really only farewell for the Robbie Robertson-led years of The Band, because the other guys would go back out on tour as The Band within a few years with other musicians backing them up. I would really encourage you to listen to more of their earlier work, especially songs from their first three albums, before doing more of The Last Waltz. It's a very popular movie, so lots of people know it and will request songs from it. But you're seeing them at the point in their career when they are burned out from drugs, touring, and inter-band feuds over money and songwriting credits. They had basically had enough of each other at this point, especially Robbie Robertson, who wanted out and was also resented by the other band members for hogging credit, money, and the spotlight. To be fair to him, he did put in most of the effort to actually write new songs and keep The Band functioning when the others were dealing with their own personal issues. But yeah, this wasn't exactly the highpoint of their career, even though it got the glitzy Hollywood treatment.
Leon Helm... I mean... what else does one have to say? What an insanely golden voice that man had!?! As others have suggested, it's well worth it to watch the movie "The Last Waltz" featuring The Band.
Robertson wrote this song specifically for Levon to sing. The Band was 4 Canadians and Levon, who was from Arkansas. Levon has said drumming while singing was not hard for him; said it was actually an advantage because he could 'punch' a line if it was tough for him to sing a particular line. You should check out more of The Band; Stage Fright, It Makes No Difference, Chest Fever, etc. are all great performances and there are many more. These guys were consummate musicians; one of my Top 5 groups of all time.
Well according to him in an interview he stated that he found it easy coss he sang to the beat and laid the beat down to the vocals so to him his voice was just like playing the snare or high hat his words
Drummers that sing lead are rare.. I play a few instruments but still can't get being able to just coordinate a bass drum with another foot on a hi-hat while playing with sticks...I can't even begin to think how hard it is to add singing lead for a song over that. The problem for people who play drums is mostly trying to concentrate on timing while singing at the same time. I always loved watching guys like Phil Collins and Don Henley (Eagles) and Ringo (Beatles) sing lead while amazingly adding great fills in between singing lines etc.. That's got to take so much practice.
Like I said before the song was written for Levon Helm because he is not only the only American in the band but he’s from the south and they lost . He sings his heart out while drumming. By the way you need to listen to more Band albums . Music from big pink and the brown album , stage fright is good too also cahoots . Lots of Band albums out there . I recommend Daniel and the Sacred harp from the album stage fright by the band
The Last Waltz is a terrific concert movie with guest stars from Neil Diamond to Joni Mitchell to Eric Clapton to Neil Young and more. Never a dull moment.
One of my all-time favorite bands. This cut is from The Last Waltz, one of the most famous concerts in history. It WAS a crowded stage: many of the greatest musicians of the time were there. They even took a break in the middle to serve us all a turkey dinner - it WAS thanksgiving, after all, LOL. The band disintegrated, then later reformed, but without Robbie Robertson. Robertson had been on the road since he was 15, he was approaching 30, and he'd seen how many musicians were killed by that way of life. Hard drugs had taken hold with several Band members, making it nearly impossible to do rehearsals or plan. Robertson's subsequent career as a songwriter, both for films and for his solo career, nailed down the most plausible answer to the debate about who had the songwriting chops in the group. His albums were far apart but brilliant, with his most recent release in 2019 "Sinematic." His song, "Once Were Brothers" from that album is the most he's ever said musically about the breakup. It would be fabulous if you reacted to it.... but I don't think he's released a single bad song. They're all enigmatic, complex and just gorgeous. So it would be wonderful to see you react to anything he's done.
Wow that was fast. I'd heavily suggest their song: It Makes No Difference from the same concert ua-cam.com/video/OAYdRR6l3WQ/v-deo.html the only one could find that's not edited (not missing a few verses)
The band members were Canadian except for Levon Helm. Robbie Robertson wrote the song after meeting Levon's family who were from the south in the United States. I think he was trying to describe the lovely grace and southern pride he encountered there.
Try The Band"s great heartbreak song, It Makes No Difference. It will make you emotional. The arrangment is also great. As a drummer myself, it is easy for me to sing and play at the same time. When you have drummed for a long time, you don"t have to think alot about it, and you can concentrate on the singing.
Ever wonder what the great musicians of the day were listening to? (and still are!) It was The Band! Heck, Clapton even wanted to join at one point. I've begged you to watch the movie Woodstock for your musical/social education of the time, I also implore you to watch the movie "The Last Waltz", which is where this footage came from, of The Band's farewell performance. They were joined by Clapton, Dylan, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Dr. John, Van "The Man" Morrison, Ronnie Hawkins, Neil Diamond, Emmylou Harris, and more. It's absolutely essential viewing! These guys are absolutely among my favorites of all time! 3 lead singers, unique songwriting, performed by excellent musicians. The albums "Music From Big Pink" "The Band" "Stage Fright" "Cahoots" "Rock of Ages" (live) are great starting places! If you want singles......."Jemima Surrender" "When You Awake" "This Wheel's on Fire" "Stage Fright" "Time to Kill" "Just Another Whistle Stop" "Shape I'm In" "Life is a Carnival". If you want some great stuff from later in their careers, try "Blind Willie McTell" "The Caves of Jericho" "Too Soon Gone" and a great cover of Springsteen's "Atlantic City" which you must hear! Man, just so much great stuff!!
Epic performance from a legendary band. Robby Robertson said the song came to him years after he met Levon Helm’s, the lead vocalist,dad as he told Robby that the south shall rise again. This had nothing much about the lyrics except for the inspiration.
I'd love to hear you do a reaction to any of The Band songs that feature Rick Denko on lead vocals, he had so much pure, raw emotion in his voice. A few come to mind: It Makes No Difference Stage Fright
Thank you.... it's so nice that The Band is getting some love on the reaction channels ! This is from the Last Waltz concert ! Like I said on the post from Joan's cover,. Levon said he found it easy to sing & play ! He was extremely talented so maybe that was a big part of it 😉 Levon Helm ( R.I.P - Levon ) Singer / Drummer does an amazing job with this song and is the heart & soul of The Band , a man who could play a number of instruments & play them well , just like most of the other members., now you must watch The Last Waltz concert as soon as you get a chance... for sure one of the greatest concerts ever✌😎 Thank you again for the video... hope you can post a few more songs from The Last Waltz.... Here are a few requests for the future : The Shape I'm In Ophelia Up On Cripple Creek Mystery Train ( w/ Paul Butterfield ) Helpless ( w/ Neil Young & offstage sounding like a voice from the heavens... Joni Mitchell )
Another under appreciated is their Christmas Song. "This must be Christmas Tonight." Has the same type story telling style as The Night they drove Old Dixie Down.
Love The Band. As alot of people are telling you, the Documentary "The Last Waltz" is an awesome representation of their personal and musical journey. Nice job Daniel...you dissected it well!!
That's how they were known before they were an official , under contract group. While they were living in Woodstock, NY, hanging out with Dylan while he convalesced rom a motorcycle accident. All sorts of people came up to Woodstock to see them, and the locals would just say, "Oh, you're here to see the band?" So when their first hoice of a name (The Crackers) was taken, the decided to just go with that, It was an intentional flipping of the bird to the music industry at the time.
This was written by robbie Robinson. A Canadian. He wrote it about the south in regards of the civil war. After meeting levins dad in Tennessee. He felt a need to write a song for the southern man.
what you don't see is Ringo Starr was also drumming ... Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, The Staple singers... the list goes on. The greatest concert. Dr. Hook ... I saw them 3sx. Got to see Richard Emmanuel before he died. The last time I saw them, Robbie Robertson was no longer with them. All in Philly.... That is Levon Helm. He played Loretta Lynn's father in " Coal Miners Daughter". He is great. Look at Don Henley, he sings & plays the drums for the Eagles.
So many people assume “ The Band” was an American band, because they sounded “southern”. But they were all Canadian except for Levon Helm, ( drummer) . They were all great singers! R.I.P. Levon Helm, Rick Danko and Richard Manuel.
The Band has a remarkable amount of lore that is very interesting to learn. Their early period where they were just starting out in the late 50's and early 60's, playing with Ronnie Hawkins and Bob Dylan, before becoming The Band, would have been enough for most musical acts of any era. But they were just getting started. Levon Helm was a great drummer and singer. Totally unique drumming style for a rock musician at the time. Completely different from a Keith Moon or a Ringo or a John Bonham or either of the two drummers for the Grateful Dead. Levon's style was inspired by the Stax Records sound out of Memphis, TN in the early 60's which was influential in the creation of southern soul and Memphis soul music. This was the label that had Otis Redding, Booker T. and the M.G.s, Gus Cannon, Sam and Dave, Wilson Pickett, and Albert King. All of whom are tremendous artists worth checking out. Motown was also a big influence on Levon's playing and The Band's rhythm section as well.
Your comment about singing and drumming being difficult is correct. I am not a drummer, but have heard a number of drummers comment that the reason you don't see many drummers sing is because it is near impossible. Most comments came after seeing Phil Collins doing that incredible rendition of 'In The Air Tonight' from Paris in 2004 (Bercy).
Great reaction and analysis. The song is about a common man in a situation and he could anyone, in his heart he was defending his country from an invading army. It’s not a political song. It’s just about one mans perspective.
Their 2nd album, THE BAND is a Rock masterpiece. EVERY song is a joy, but for contrast to DIXIE check out UNFAITHFUL SERVANT. It's a mournful ballad with guitars, brass / woodwinds, piano, fiddle, mandolin (no sidemen). THE BAND was so groundbreaking that they made the cover of TIME Magazine (a big deal). It was Clapton's dream to play with them and he did, on their farewell concert, along with many other legends.
That 'unique' sound is usually called americana or roots music. Even though drummer Levon Helm is the lone non-canadian. Called the band because when Dylan wanted to work he'd say "get the band in here.". You probably need to see all of the Last Waltz.
The could all do it all, at least when it came to music, they were all multitalented. Levon was the only one who went on to star in several well received movies.
As others have already said, the whole movie this is from, "The Last Waltz," is a whole musical history lesson in one concert film. Dylan, Clapton, Van Morrison, Joni, Neil Young, Muddy Waters, Dr. John, Staples Singers, Emmy Lou Harris, and many more. Absolutely essential watching/listening. Plus, interesting interviews from the members of The Band, all directed by Martin Scorsese.
The Band actually did research before writing that song. Their version is good, but Joan’s studio version was the most popular and still my fav. She has drums in that version and background singers and it’s quite lively by comparison.
Yeah, you gotta like what you like, but I personally prefer The Band's original over Joan Baez's version. But we are all different, and that's what makes life interesting. And Joan Baez does some great, great stuff.
The Band's true "original" version from 1969 is waaay better than Joan Baez's horrible rendition! The Band conveys the song with all the gravitas deserving of a dirge, a lament for the loss suffered. Baez renders "Dixie" to a campfire sing-a-long. All that's missing from Joan's performance is a cartoon voice saying, "Hey kids, remember this?!?"
There’s a bunch of tracks from this concert film with different guests up on YT: Neil Young, Doctor John, Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison etc. They’re all worth your ear and thinking. My own bet would be NY + TB doing ”Helpless”.
Levon Helms godson has a Band tribute band called The Last Waltz. I've seen them twice and have to say it was a pretty good show, but I've seen The Band 3 times in the 70's so what can I say :-) Levon's godson plays drums and eerily sounds like his late godfather.
Well if you're not aware of it the song "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" was written by Canadian Robbie Robertson who was a consummate musician who sometime after meeting Levon Helms, the drummer and lead singer on this song, southern parents was inspired to compose it. It was not a homage to the Confederacy, or slavery, or the abject racism many southerners like myself who grew up on tobacco, and cotton farm were exposed to while growing up. Robertson said he was simply writing a song about a southern family in that era, a movie in his head specifically and that was all it was about.
Just to be clear, if I'm not mistaken, the Band wrote this song (Robbie Robertson) and were the original performers (there be some argument about how much of the song Robbie wrote, but as far as i know, it was 100% within the band)
Up on cripple creek. You reacted to the Carpenters. Karen was a drummer who sang. I think in 72 she was voted best drummer. Theres vidio of her drumming. Forgot Phil collins too. Didnt you react to in the air tonight?
The Band are musician's musicians, They were put together and mentored by rockabilly great and character of characters, Ronnie Hawkins, went on to become Dylan's band during his most iconic era, then on to solo success.
The Last Waltz, where this came from, was their farewell concert at Winterland in 1976. They were joined onstage by a number of friends including Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Van Morrison, Ringo Starr, an indescribable, joyous performance with their old Boss Ronnie Hawkins, and others.
The movie is a must see for music fans. The entire concert is there, interspersed with interview snippets of the boys telling stories about their sixteen years on the road, Epic, it is.
Kevin Costa .... Cocaine was also a guest star at that show
Well said, friend.
@@rmhanseniii which Robertson said was inferior quality....
foxandscout ... I think he was being sarcastic, you could tell they were pretty well tooted up
@@rmhanseniii Where you there? Didn't think so...
I've always said that The Band was the most prolific underrated bands ever. Individually they are each master musicians, together they are magic. So many good songs! One of my top 10 bands of all time!
You mentioned the Band's 'The Weight' watch the version with the 'Staple Singers' from the live concert 'The Last Waltz', you will not be disappointed. It is also their final performance as 'The Band'
This is from the same movie.
The version with The Staples Singers was not IN the concert. It was filmed later. The cameras ran out of battery power during the song.
Yeah, the version with the Staples is the best
@@edvonblue Actually, if you can find the expanded album of The Last Waltz the included ALL the concert and not just the soundtrack, it has the concert version of The Weight on it and its an excellent version and I think the best Live version I've ever heard by them. I likke the Staples version but its not a pure Band version.
the staples singers also did a version of this on their own
Great historical ballad. You get a good feel for the American Civil War in five minutes.
True. Years later I read Bill O'Reilly's book "Killing Lincoln" the description of Lee's retreat from Richmond to Appomattox had this song going through my mind.
I heard this when it first came out. And I felt like it was from the civil song
Rather a viewpoint of the Rebel white common people, north & south.
It does not encapsulate the views of the other Civil War survivors.
The song is perfect, lyrically & musically. The vocal is incredibly poignant.
The Band was excellent in person.
RIP Levon. A great loss to the music industry. That voice.
To me there is so much more passion in The Band's version than anyone else's.
Check out The Weight in the same movie (The Last Waltz) with The Band and The Staple Singers. The best version ever. This is another song that was covered by many artists.
While he listened to "The Weight" before, it was just the studio version - ua-cam.com/video/ZozST1KrCCo/v-deo.html
I'd rather he listen to 10 other songs by The Band before listening/watching that video, since he's already heard the song.
Don't know if anyone mentioned it but The Band was the band for Bob Dylan back in the day. You might have seen the drummer, Levon Helm, in movies. IDMb him.
LEVON! RIP. One of the nicest, most genuine 'famous' person I ever met. Proud to say he was friend. One of the greats!
The Last Waltz, great concert film. Would recommend Coyote by Joni Mitchell from the same concert. Also RIP Levon Helm.
Yeah - Joni is fantastic here.
My favourite from the film/concert is a (rather drunk) Van Morrison on fire performing "Caravan".
I love Joni doing Coyote on the Last Waltz...but the studio version with Jaco Pastorius on bass is superlative.
My favorite Joni song...and I love them all.
@@foxandscoutMy fave song too. I've been lobbying for Coyote since the very early days of this dissectional. But lately, as I feel I know Daniel a bit better, I am thinking he would get more out of the breaking down of the lyrics of 'Amelia.'
Love that song from Joni 💖
Also her amazing ( hiding offstage ) vocals on Helpless ( The Band & Neil Young )
What a great idea... it worked so well and sounded beautiful 😇🎙
This is from 'The Last Waltz', which is full of fantastic live renditions.
The Band was 4/5ths Canadian with Levon the drummer from Arkansas. It was while visiting with Levons family that Robbie heard, 'The South will rise again Robbie' that was the inspiration for the lyric's. Sadly many years after the Band broke up, Levon would write a book and claim Robbie unfairly took the writing credit on this song. It's a long and bitter story that the 2 former best friends no longer got along. I won't get into it except to say that Robbie did write the lyrics but Levon and the rest of the Band all worked together on the songs and so he felt they should all share equally in all credits for royalties. Sad they never worked out their differences...ps RIP Levon, Rick & Richard!
Levon originally played with Ronnie Hawkins another musician from Arkansas, before the Hawk moving to Canada
If you bring the lyrics AND the melody. You get full songwriting credit. Arranging, which is what they did afterwards is not considered, under copywrite law as part of the songwriting credit. Levon also said a few years before he died that even the rant in his book was exaggerated by the ghost writer. Its taken on a life of its own. I have friends from Woodstock, NY that knew these guys and tell me the reality is NOT as in This Wheels On Fire. Like alot of relationships, the breakup is really happened because of substance abuse. If you read up on the band, by the time the album Stagefright came out, Robbie and Garth were the only members who weren't hooked on Heroin. Since Garth never tried to write, it was left to Robbie to carry the load. And he did willingly. Remember, he got into the Hawks at age 16 because he overheard Ronnie Hawkins complaining that he needed two more songs to fulfill a recording conract. Robbie, who was hanging around hoping to get a gig, went home that night and wrote TWO songs and Hawkins used them both. One became a minor hit for him. And that's how Robbie got into the Hawks at age 16. He was prolific.
On Cahoots, the fourth Album, Levon DID get shared writing credits for 2 songs. So its not like Robbie was stealing everything. That's not how it works.
@@HamiltonRb Ronnie wintered in Memphis and played around in the south; and summered in Toronto. But the Toronto music scene then was stronger with younger musicians,. He used to scout for younger, talented musicians playing in bar bands up there to add to his back up band.
@@Ignats75 Saw Ronnie play several times in the Toronto area back then & bumped into him about 10 years ago at an auto show in Toronto, and we talked about some of those bar & club concerts. He did pick up some local talent as well, as Levon & Robbie played with him often up there
@@Ignats75 That's interesting, though maybe copyright law (in more ways than one) is outdated. Arrangement and production became increasingly important in many records. In earlier periods perhaps that wasn't so important.
After Eric Clapton first heard The Band he said that's the kind of music I want to play.
The DVD of The Last Waltz is in the small Easter stack to send....
Ty Dave
Great of you to do that. I have it on VHS !! Ha! I love the Band, the Band with Dylan at Big Pink, all of Dylan. All of the Band. The differences of history whether heard from Levon or Robbie. Books/films....
The Last Waltz of course with credit to Scorcese, is one of the best concert films. Lots of cocaine.....
@@foxandscout thanks for the feedback... I'm ashamed to say I have NOT seen it... Yes, I know I must live under a rock... Will have to double check with Deathstroke 8 to confirm okay to send to his son... Thanks for the blow head's up. I understand it's misuse back in the day, but my daughter is Daniel's age and while she and I'm sure Daniel can handle it, not sure I want to push the exposure... I guess I will have to find it via Netflix or Prime to watch as well before I send. Thanks again.
@@daveking9393 No there is no showing of use in the concert film. It is PG-no problem for Daniel or your daughter. This is what is known about the concert, told by the participants (in interviews and autobiographies) including Joni, Robertson and Helm. Probably they all had something to say about it at some time.
@@foxandscout oh great. It is up on a shelf with some other things to send so I had not even looked. Wrong of me to have assumed if done by Martin must be R rated... So sad, I'm getting old and or lazy... Used to rarely assume anything... Thanks again
Oh man, when I saw you did the Joan Baez version, I figured you might go here as well. Great song, love The Band. My only thing is, this album is a perfect roots rock proto-Americana concept album. They just released a fully remixed/remastered version in 2019, which sounds amazing. I know you have a lot on your plate, but The Band self-titled album is pretty much perfect as a totality, as a song cycle, the sequencing of the songs, the musicanship, the lyrics, the singing. It's a masterpiece. Maybe someday. Thanks Daniel.
Levon had a great voice. The whole band was great!
The Band is the greatest! So far, the two songs you've heard are with Levon Helm singing vocals. But, The Band had 3 lead singers. Take a look at "It Makes No Difference" (The Last Waltz version) to hear Rick Danko sing. To hear Richard Manuel try "I Shall Be Released" or look for the video of the studio version of "King Harvest".
You should watch "The Last Waltz" movie this clip was taken from. A great documentary about the Band directed my Martin Scorcese with lots of great performances from other guest singers.
This is also something you might like... The following link is an hour of must watch musical history. Really folks this is SO well done. Great stuff about the ROOTS of rock.
The Autobiography Video of The Band 1995.
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Highly recommend!
The Band; legendary and brilliant.
Check out Caravan w/ Van Morrison from the same concert. Also Stage fright, Coyote and It Makes No Difference. Those are my highlights but everything from that concert is fantastic. Also Whispering Pines, Tears Of Rage and Unfaithful Servant from their first two albums are some of the most achingly beautiful songs ever created.
This "little old lady" (me!) really enjoys your programs. Keep up the great work! God bless.
RIP Robbie . . . one of the best songwriters and guitarists in history.
The drummer for the Eagles also sang lead on lots of their songs
The drummer for Grand Funk Railroad sang lead on We're An American Band.
Sorry man,no disrespect but Don Henley never sang for the Band. Robbie Robertson is and always was the lead singer of the Band !
I meant Henley sang eagles songs lol
@@pierrevaillancourt1803
I was confused to by your initial comment.
Also, I found this real quick searching online, but I don't know that all these drummers actually drummed and sang at the same time...
"Levon Helm of The Band
Karen Carpenter of The Carpenters
Roger Taylor of Queen
Don Brewer of Grand Funk Railroad)
Grant Hart of Hüsker Dü
Peter Hoorelbeke (aka Peter Rivera) of Rare Earth
Buddy Miles with The Buddy Miles Express/Band of Gypsies
Micky Dolenz with The Monkees
Gil Moore with Canadian power trio Triumph
Peter Criss sang lead on one of Kiss’ biggest hits, “Beth,” among some others.
Kelly Keagy for Night Ranger.
Dave Grohl played drums in Nirvana, and is lead singer/guitarist of Foo Fighters.
Taylor Hawkins the Foo Fighter drummer sings lead as well, while drumming.
Sheila E. (Solo artist)
Dave Clark (of Dave Clark Five)
Country Dick Montana of The Beat Farmers
Nigel Olsson.... Elton John etc.
Ringo Star with the Beatles
Debbi Peterson of the Bangles"
@@luckymustard or Phil Collins of Genesis
She told the story. This one was the story!
The drummer/vocalist is the incomparable Levon Helm.
The songwriter is the guitarist, Robbie Robertson
The horns were added for this special Thanksgiving farewell concert Thanksgiving 1976.
Special huests/legends.
No one sounds like THE BAND.
I read once The Band was 5 guys who could play 27 different instruments... that's some serious talent! Be sure and check out 'It Makes No Difference' too.
This is from the Martin Scorsese documentary "The Last Waltz", which documents their supposed last concert, where live performances from the concert were alternated with interviews with the band. Besides playing their own songs, they backed up about 15 other guest performers. It is considered one of the best rock films ever, and if you can find a DVD copy, there is a great deal of behind the scenes footage you would probably like.
The Last Waltz is one of my favorite music movies. No one truly believed The Band would stop performing as of the date of the concert in the movie. Being on the road was all they knew therefore is wasn't too long for them to return to touring.
The last waltz you most definitely need to check out. So many great musicians played with them at their farewell concert. A must is the weight with the staple singers. You will have goosebumps like crazy!!!
Danville they speak of in the song is Danville, VA. The Capital of the Confederacy where Jefferson Davis and his cabinet meet for the last time. (Missing one member.) That is why Lee surrendered at Appomattox, VA.
Danville, VA is my home town.
You should give a listen to "Up on Crippled Creek" from this same concert, great song and Levon is just a great singer, good choice to react to.
So many great performances from the Last Waltz to choose from. Dylan’s “I Shall Be Released” and “Forever Young” are great ... Van Morrison’s “Caravan” as well.
Thanksgiving night 1976. Dinner was served before the four-hour show.
As everyone is mentioning, watch The Last Waltz. It was a concert on thanksgiving day and they fed everyone a thanksgiving feast. It was only for a smaller, intimate audience. The guests that played with The Band that night will give you an idea of their influence. My favorite moment was Neil Young singing helpless, backed by The Band and Joni Mitchel joining in on backing vocal from just offstage.
Levon Helm --- scene stealer in "Shooter".
Good coffee?
Also great as Jack Ridley in The Right Stuff.
@@davesheppeck696
Mr. Rate : Whoever took that shot's probably dead now. That's how conspiracy works. Them boys on the grassy knoll, they were dead within three hours. Buried in the damn desert. Unmarked graves out past Terlingua.
Nick Memphis : And you know this for a fact?
Mr. Rate : Still got the shovel!
The Band was called “The best rock band of the 19th century”.
i had the pleasure of seeing Bob Dylan & The Band in St Louis in 1974 or 75...it was awesome
Brilliant band from top to bottom, and Levon Helm was the heart and soul.
Two other singing drummers: Phil Collins and Roger Taylor (Queen). I've heard other drummers comment that it is indeed very strenuous to do both.
Don Henley of The Eagles is another one.
And then there was always John Bonham doing back-up vocals with Plant in Zeppelin.
I have seen Genesis many times, Phil never sang while playing drums when I saw them
And Karen carpenter
Peter Rivera of Rare Earth was one of the earliest and best at this. Check out live video of Get Ready.
The Last Waltz were the farewell concerts of The Band, held at the Winterland in San Francisco. Well, it was really only farewell for the Robbie Robertson-led years of The Band, because the other guys would go back out on tour as The Band within a few years with other musicians backing them up. I would really encourage you to listen to more of their earlier work, especially songs from their first three albums, before doing more of The Last Waltz. It's a very popular movie, so lots of people know it and will request songs from it. But you're seeing them at the point in their career when they are burned out from drugs, touring, and inter-band feuds over money and songwriting credits. They had basically had enough of each other at this point, especially Robbie Robertson, who wanted out and was also resented by the other band members for hogging credit, money, and the spotlight. To be fair to him, he did put in most of the effort to actually write new songs and keep The Band functioning when the others were dealing with their own personal issues. But yeah, this wasn't exactly the highpoint of their career, even though it got the glitzy Hollywood treatment.
Leon Helm... I mean... what else does one have to say? What an insanely golden voice that man had!?! As others have suggested, it's well worth it to watch the movie "The Last Waltz" featuring The Band.
Robertson wrote this song specifically for Levon to sing. The Band was 4 Canadians and Levon, who was from Arkansas. Levon has said drumming while singing was not hard for him; said it was actually an advantage because he could 'punch' a line if it was tough for him to sing a particular line. You should check out more of The Band; Stage Fright, It Makes No Difference, Chest Fever, etc. are all great performances and there are many more. These guys were consummate musicians; one of my Top 5 groups of all time.
Levon Helm, the Drummer/Singer, wrote one of the greatest Rock autobiographies; This Wheel's on Fire
Well according to him in an interview he stated that he found it easy coss he sang to the beat and laid the beat down to the vocals so to him his voice was just like playing the snare or high hat his words
Drummers that sing lead are rare.. I play a few instruments but still can't get being able to just coordinate a bass drum with another foot on a hi-hat while playing with sticks...I can't even begin to think how hard it is to add singing lead for a song over that. The problem for people who play drums is mostly trying to concentrate on timing while singing at the same time. I always loved watching guys like Phil Collins and Don Henley (Eagles) and Ringo (Beatles) sing lead while amazingly adding great fills in between singing lines etc.. That's got to take so much practice.
Like I said before the song was written for Levon Helm because he is not only the only American in the band but he’s from the south and they lost . He sings his heart out while drumming. By the way you need to listen to more Band albums . Music from big pink and the brown album , stage fright is good too also cahoots . Lots of Band albums out there . I recommend Daniel and the Sacred harp from the album stage fright by the band
Wonderful, wonderful. Joan's is heartfelt.
The Last Waltz is a terrific concert movie with guest stars from Neil Diamond to Joni Mitchell to Eric Clapton to Neil Young and more. Never a dull moment.
One of my all-time favorite bands. This cut is from The Last Waltz, one of the most famous concerts in history. It WAS a crowded stage: many of the greatest musicians of the time were there. They even took a break in the middle to serve us all a turkey dinner - it WAS thanksgiving, after all, LOL. The band disintegrated, then later reformed, but without Robbie Robertson. Robertson had been on the road since he was 15, he was approaching 30, and he'd seen how many musicians were killed by that way of life. Hard drugs had taken hold with several Band members, making it nearly impossible to do rehearsals or plan.
Robertson's subsequent career as a songwriter, both for films and for his solo career, nailed down the most plausible answer to the debate about who had the songwriting chops in the group. His albums were far apart but brilliant, with his most recent release in 2019 "Sinematic." His song, "Once Were Brothers" from that album is the most he's ever said musically about the breakup. It would be fabulous if you reacted to it.... but I don't think he's released a single bad song. They're all enigmatic, complex and just gorgeous. So it would be wonderful to see you react to anything he's done.
Wow that was fast. I'd heavily suggest their song: It Makes No Difference from the same concert
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the only one could find that's not edited (not missing a few verses)
One of my favorite songs!
Great suggestion and a really great song.
The band members were Canadian except for Levon Helm. Robbie Robertson wrote the song after meeting Levon's family who were from the south in the United States. I think he was trying to describe the lovely grace and southern pride he encountered there.
Try The Band"s great heartbreak song, It Makes No Difference. It will make you emotional. The arrangment is also great.
As a drummer myself, it is easy for me to sing and play at the same time. When you have drummed for a long time, you don"t
have to think alot about it, and you can concentrate on the singing.
Karen Carpenter And Don Henley were drummers that sang lead vocals as well!
Good job. So many great songs/versions from this classic movie/concert.
If you ever get to it, "Whispering Pines" on the eponymous second album (The "Brown" Album) is one of the most beautiful songs ever from the rock era.
Ever wonder what the great musicians of the day were listening to? (and still are!) It was The Band! Heck, Clapton even wanted to join at one point. I've begged you to watch the movie Woodstock for your musical/social education of the time, I also implore you to watch the movie "The Last Waltz", which is where this footage came from, of The Band's farewell performance. They were joined by Clapton, Dylan, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Dr. John, Van "The Man" Morrison, Ronnie Hawkins, Neil Diamond, Emmylou Harris, and more. It's absolutely essential viewing! These guys are absolutely among my favorites of all time! 3 lead singers, unique songwriting, performed by excellent musicians. The albums "Music From Big Pink" "The Band" "Stage Fright" "Cahoots" "Rock of Ages" (live) are great starting places! If you want singles......."Jemima Surrender" "When You Awake" "This Wheel's on Fire" "Stage Fright" "Time to Kill" "Just Another Whistle Stop" "Shape I'm In" "Life is a Carnival". If you want some great stuff from later in their careers, try "Blind Willie McTell" "The Caves of Jericho" "Too Soon Gone" and a great cover of Springsteen's "Atlantic City" which you must hear! Man, just so much great stuff!!
Epic performance from a legendary band. Robby Robertson said the song came to him years after he met Levon Helm’s, the lead vocalist,dad as he told Robby that the south shall rise again. This had nothing much about the lyrics except for the inspiration.
I'd love to hear you do a reaction to any of The Band songs that feature Rick Denko on lead vocals, he had so much pure, raw emotion in his voice. A few come to mind:
It Makes No Difference
Stage Fright
Unfaithful Servant and their cover of Long Black Veil are other great lead Danko vocals.
Love those songs.
"Stage Fright" is awesome.
It Makes No Difference is probably Rick's "signature" song. It was the one Band song he was always sure to perform in his solo gigs.
i love all of them, The Band had 3 great singers, but for me Rick is the best.
Love their version ❤ glad you reacted to both
Thank you.... it's so nice that The Band is getting some love on the reaction channels !
This is from the Last Waltz concert !
Like I said on the post from Joan's cover,. Levon said he found it easy to sing & play !
He was extremely talented so maybe that was a big part of it 😉
Levon Helm ( R.I.P - Levon ) Singer / Drummer does an amazing job with this song and is the heart & soul of The Band , a man who could play a number of instruments & play them well , just like most of the other members., now you must watch The Last Waltz concert as soon as you get a chance... for sure one of the greatest concerts ever✌😎
Thank you again for the video... hope you can post a few more songs from The Last Waltz....
Here are a few requests for the future :
The Shape I'm In
Ophelia
Up On Cripple Creek
Mystery Train ( w/ Paul Butterfield )
Helpless ( w/ Neil Young & offstage sounding like a voice from the heavens... Joni Mitchell )
"The Last Waltz" a Thanksgiving tradition in my home to be playing while I cooking
Much better - thank you for this review!
My favourite song of their is "Acadia Driftwood" though I am very fond of "Whispering Pines" and their cover of "I shall be released".
Another under appreciated is their Christmas Song. "This must be Christmas Tonight." Has the same type story telling style as The Night they drove Old Dixie Down.
The Band - another Canadian treasure. Miss them dearly.... "weird camera" The great Martin Scorsese directed this most epic concert film..
All of The Bands music is so full! Please do a deep dive in them. You'll never regret it.
Love The Band. As alot of people are telling you, the Documentary "The Last Waltz" is an awesome representation of their personal and musical journey. Nice job Daniel...you dissected it well!!
When a name of a band is "The Band", you better be pretty good. They certainly were.
That's how they were known before they were an official , under contract group. While they were living in Woodstock, NY, hanging out with Dylan while he convalesced rom a motorcycle accident. All sorts of people came up to Woodstock to see them, and the locals would just say, "Oh, you're here to see the band?" So when their first hoice of a name (The Crackers) was taken, the decided to just go with that, It was an intentional flipping of the bird to the music industry at the time.
This was written by robbie Robinson. A Canadian. He wrote it about the south in regards of the civil war. After meeting levins dad in Tennessee. He felt a need to write a song for the southern man.
Congratulations on 14k
Levon Helm also played Loretta Lynn's father in the movie Coal Miners Daughter
what you don't see is Ringo Starr was also drumming ... Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, The Staple singers... the list goes on. The greatest concert. Dr. Hook ... I saw them 3sx. Got to see Richard Emmanuel before he died. The last time I saw them, Robbie Robertson was no longer with them. All in Philly.... That is Levon Helm. He played Loretta Lynn's father in " Coal Miners Daughter". He is great. Look at Don Henley, he sings & plays the drums for the Eagles.
So many people assume “ The Band” was an American band, because they sounded “southern”. But they were all Canadian except for Levon Helm, ( drummer) . They were all great singers! R.I.P. Levon Helm, Rick Danko and Richard Manuel.
The Band has a remarkable amount of lore that is very interesting to learn. Their early period where they were just starting out in the late 50's and early 60's, playing with Ronnie Hawkins and Bob Dylan, before becoming The Band, would have been enough for most musical acts of any era. But they were just getting started. Levon Helm was a great drummer and singer. Totally unique drumming style for a rock musician at the time. Completely different from a Keith Moon or a Ringo or a John Bonham or either of the two drummers for the Grateful Dead. Levon's style was inspired by the Stax Records sound out of Memphis, TN in the early 60's which was influential in the creation of southern soul and Memphis soul music. This was the label that had Otis Redding, Booker T. and the M.G.s, Gus Cannon, Sam and Dave, Wilson Pickett, and Albert King. All of whom are tremendous artists worth checking out. Motown was also a big influence on Levon's playing and The Band's rhythm section as well.
No autotune. That is a real voice. Joan Baez is a legend. Singing about the Civil War. But not a tries story. Just pure great music
Your comment about singing and drumming being difficult is correct. I am not a drummer, but have heard a number of drummers comment that the reason you don't see many drummers sing is because it is near impossible. Most comments came after seeing Phil Collins doing that incredible rendition of 'In The Air Tonight' from Paris in 2004 (Bercy).
The drummer for Triumph also sang and so did Karen Carpenter.
Of course if this song came out today The Band would be blasted.
Joan's version is notorious for it changed lyrics. She said she had copied them from the Band's record but misheard quite a few of them!
Glad you found the original.... Good man!
Great reaction and analysis. The song is about a common man in a situation and he could anyone, in his heart he was defending his country from an invading army. It’s not a political song. It’s just about one mans perspective.
Checkout "It Makes No Difference" in "The Last Waltz."
Their 2nd album, THE BAND is a Rock masterpiece. EVERY song is a joy, but for contrast to DIXIE check out UNFAITHFUL SERVANT. It's a mournful ballad with guitars, brass / woodwinds, piano, fiddle, mandolin (no sidemen). THE BAND was so groundbreaking that they made the cover of TIME Magazine (a big deal). It was Clapton's dream to play with them and he did, on their farewell concert, along with many other legends.
6:20 this part where he extends the note and puts a different emphasis on the word gets me every time.
That 'unique' sound is usually called americana or roots music. Even though drummer Levon Helm is the lone non-canadian. Called the band because when Dylan wanted to work he'd say "get the band in here.". You probably need to see all of the Last Waltz.
The Band were great, and Levon Helm, the drummer and lead vocalist, was a true renaissance man. He could do it all! Amazing career. RIP Levon.
The could all do it all, at least when it came to music, they were all multitalented. Levon was the only one who went on to star in several well received movies.
As others have already said, the whole movie this is from, "The Last Waltz," is a whole musical history lesson in one concert film. Dylan, Clapton, Van Morrison, Joni, Neil Young, Muddy Waters, Dr. John, Staples Singers, Emmy Lou Harris, and many more. Absolutely essential watching/listening. Plus, interesting interviews from the members of The Band, all directed by Martin Scorsese.
The Band actually did research before writing that song. Their version is good, but Joan’s studio version was the most popular and still my fav. She has drums in that version and background singers and it’s quite lively by comparison.
As I was listening I was like 'I've never heard this before' and then I recognized it. Now it all makes sense 🙂
@@Lightmane Had a similar experience...know I've heard this, but, have NO clue when...
Yeah, you gotta like what you like, but I personally prefer The Band's original over Joan Baez's version. But we are all different, and that's what makes life interesting. And Joan Baez does some great, great stuff.
The Band's true "original" version from 1969 is waaay better than Joan Baez's horrible rendition! The Band conveys the song with all the gravitas deserving of a dirge, a lament for the loss suffered. Baez renders "Dixie" to a campfire sing-a-long. All that's missing from Joan's performance is a cartoon voice saying, "Hey kids, remember this?!?"
We will have to agree to disagree. The Band was waaaaay better.
He's never seen The Last Waltz....amazing.
Here’s the drummer talking about how he sings and drums ua-cam.com/video/cdvcIqC1DJw/v-deo.html
I can only echo everyone's opinion on "The Last Waltz". Mahalo (thanks) again Daniel.
There's a movie that came out several years ago that clearly shows this struggle. It's called Free State of Jones. You should check it out.
Levon the drummer was also in a few movies
There’s a bunch of tracks from this concert film with different guests up on YT: Neil Young, Doctor John, Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison etc. They’re all worth your ear and thinking. My own bet would be NY + TB doing ”Helpless”.
Levon Helms godson has a Band tribute band called The Last Waltz. I've seen them twice and have to say it was a pretty good show, but I've seen The Band 3 times in the 70's so what can I say :-) Levon's godson plays drums and eerily sounds like his late godfather.
You really should watch THE BAND AND THE "LAST WALTZ"... A ONE OF A KIND DOCUMENTARY OF THEIR FINAL CONCERT... AND INTERVIEWS....,AND GUESTS...
Well if you're not aware of it the song "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" was written by Canadian Robbie Robertson who was a consummate musician who sometime after meeting Levon Helms, the drummer and lead singer on this song, southern parents was inspired to compose it. It was not a homage to the Confederacy, or slavery, or the abject racism many southerners like myself who grew up on tobacco, and cotton farm were exposed to while growing up. Robertson said he was simply writing a song about a southern family in that era, a movie in his head specifically and that was all it was about.
Just to be clear, if I'm not mistaken, the Band wrote this song (Robbie Robertson) and were the original performers (there be some argument about how much of the song Robbie wrote, but as far as i know, it was 100% within the band)
King harvest is one of my favorites or rocking chair
Levon Helm! Legend! Nuff said.
Up on cripple creek.
You reacted to the Carpenters. Karen was a drummer who sang. I think in 72 she was voted best drummer. Theres vidio of her drumming. Forgot Phil collins too. Didnt you react to in the air tonight?