@@alexsweet8585 My favorite comment here! As I've been diving deep into performances by The Band in recent weeks the exact same thought crossed my mind. Thankful for UA-cam among other sources for keeping the music of these two great groups alive.
I can't listen to this version very often. My face is filled with tears now, but it's joy. Levon is one of my favorite people. He was everything and he was nothing. If fame hadn't found him, I imagine there would have been great music coming from somebody's screen porch somewhere in the countryside. Thank God he did leave us these recordings though.
I love them all! I was raised to their music. I am almost 45 and I have to hear them and the Dead every day. Thank you lord for the blessings that you gave these people and their bands for us to enjoy!
The Last Waltz was the last time the original lineup played together. The Band got back together in '83 or so, but Robertson wasn't a part of the lineup.
💯💯💯💯🫶🏻Rip Levon, Rick, Richard, and Robbie! To quote Robbie ‘the song writer is the lowest man on the totem pole’. Guess Robbie worked hard to make sure that didn’t apply to him!
Absolutely unbelievable talent. Gives me the chills. I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, for those that was there, were in a great moment in history. I hope you never forget it.
All this Robbie hatred is so unjustified. You see comments like "Robbie would be nothing without Levon and Rick" (not I think here but on plenty of Band videos). Well probably yes if you accept that Levon and Rick would be nothing without Robbie - the whole point of a band is that it's more than the sum of its parts. I never heard Robbie say or write a bad word about the others and the first thing he did at HoF induction was to thank them. A musician with an ego - whatever next!
This is from Bob Dylan’s 30th anniversary concert at Madison Square Garden. I was lucky enough to be at this show. My ticket was behind the stage- so we took a shot. Saw the whole show in a section set aside for Columbia records- 10 rows from the stage-and got to stay there for the whole show. One of my all time greatest concert memories!
Levon Helms shares his heart and soul with us when he sings. Danko too. It's a shame how bands like this fade. It's also a shame that Robbie never allowed the other members the credit they deserved. The discography and the catalog as a whole would be nothing without the entire group. It's their voices that made the band the band
I wouldn't be too hard on Robbie. Anyone who knows the band knows they are a freakishly talented collaborative effort. He just wrote most of the songs, which of course was vital to the band.
Consider this: we are lucky they got their act together to give us a small amount of great music. I am not trying to be contentious. Just suggesting the "glass half empty/full" might apply here.
A comparison, when George Harrison sang lead, and had John and Paul singing harmony behind him? That's what it must be like here. Robbie Robertson can also sing solid high harmonies.
I have been a real "the band" kick lately. What an incredible collection of musicians. If anyone was ever worthy of the title "The Band" they were certainly it. Over half of them gone now, the singers in the group, Richard, Rick and Levon.... but their music lives on, thankfully we still have Garth and Robbie.
Kevin. Turning 40 this year. Just dove in deep, and I'm a music lover 30 minutes from Port Dover. The Band is the band!. Amazing. Peace brother, hope the last 8 years has been awesome.
Another thought....I have watched this video and played this song so much; Back-ups on Back-ups! The Band being one of the great backup bands and having Booker T and the MGs backing them up on stage (Duck Dunn/ SteverCropper/ Booker T. Just Great!! DD
So few people that affected me more than Levon Helm . His Song writing , vocals and musicianship is unique and unequalled ..God rest my neighbor from Arkansas
I love the Band. i don't think anyone played or sang with more passion then they did. Danko always appears to put everything he has out there. Same with Levon - I miss them. I'm glad Garth is still with us.
I was in college in the mid 70s into hard rock. I had a girlfriend an music from the big pink was her favorite record. Took me decades to understand that but now I do. Fantastic music!
Was lucky enough to attend this show. I had gone to see Clapton/Harrison/Young/Petty/Dylan and several other acts , and the Band being on the bill wasn't really on my radar (in part because I knew Robertson wasn't with them anymore). And this performance blew me away and was my favorite of the show's (along with Harrison's 'Absolutely Sweet Marie', Clapton's 'Don't Look Twice' and Petty's 'Rainy Day Woman'). RIP Levon & Rick...
Rick and Levon. Damn their voices are jivin' perfectly here!! Every last member of the band is a musical genius, I swear to God. I watch this video everyday
I first heard this song while inside Tower Records @ El Camino + San Antonio, been looking for it since, this is a masterpiece performance & the band is out of sight, love this song
@@robertkirkendall2010 Yap! Tower Records was the "Power House" in selling records, how about the one in San Francisco near the Wharf, that had every record. That Bascom Shopping Center has become something to behold and the Bascom Theaters
@@ws_odysseusHow about the London one on Piccadilly Circus not far from the Richard Brandon’s Virgin Records store on Oxford Street and now the Rolling Stones’ store on Soho’s world-famous hippies road…???
Commenters below continue to debate the role of Robbie Robertson. Every member of the Band was hugely talented, but there's no question Robertson was the leader. Want proof? Watch the Last Waltz-- every other musician treated Robertson as the leader. Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Ronnie Hawkins-- they all came out and addressed only Robertson, not Levon or anyone else. Joni Mitchell kissed Robertson. Eric Clapton called out to him when he got in trouble. Those aren't the kind of talents who would be fooled by a faker or self-promoter. They all agreed that Robertson's great songwriting ability, lead guitar, and ambition (while Levon and others were in a drug-induced haze) was what put the Band where they were. It's too bad that Levon (another great talent) became so bitter toward the end. To his credit, Robertson never lowered himself to that level.
Shit is the real americana ,,CLAPTON nailed it,we all seen the doc 30 times and leevon and danko even robbi all over else where but together its just so sweet
Brilliant performance of a legendary bands on the planet. I will never get bored of listening to this, it is probably the most beautiful I've ever heard, the pleasure of listening too. I could see how much sensational man's voices means to everyone. Quality of highest level music sound. Absolutely beautiful my dear friend. I like it much.Thank you for sharing .All the best to you. I've subscribed to support your lovely channel.
The Band in their 'after years' when Robbie had left. Still without him and his excellent songwriting they would have been only a good cover band. The Band was Robbie's band and others were just jealous of his talent.
I was a freshman and 14, when the kid's mom who I carpooled with was playing Dylan. First time I had heard him. A few weeks later, on Pay Per View I saw that they were going to have the 30th Annv. Concert, convinced my parents to order it and I got to see/listen all of this.
Love the Band, and their version of this song. Unfortunately, the house band played straight 4/4 time. The Band played it in half time with Richard Manual on drums, which gave the song a whole different feel. ua-cam.com/video/BYaLUzdyWWI/v-deo.html
I just watched one of the best interviews with Eric Clapton I have ever seen. He tells the story about the first time he ever heard the Big Pink. Its really a great story so I dont want to give any more away, but if you get a chance to watch it - do so. :-) Miss these guys a bunch.
I never understood why Dylan did not stand up for her. She was there to honour him, for God's sake. He missed the opportunity to connect with his audience for once, by saying: '"Come on folks, she's a protest singer like I used to be, give her a chance". Instead he did nothing when they booed her away.
@@gjs9441 This was a very long time ago. So, I'm going by my memory (which sucks). Sinead was booed off closer to the beginning of the night. Kris Kristofferson met her off stage and said something like "Don't let the bastards get to you". I think there's a clip of that, that's been around. Dylan was the last artist to perform, and I don't remember him saying anything about anything. He just played 2 or 4 songs. Of everyone that night, Dylan did the worst Dylan impression. I've seen him numerous times, and he was not "on". He was probably also wasted. As much as Sinead was 100% correct about the Church, she killed her career with the SNL performance. I love her. I saw her every time she played NYC from her first till about 2005 or 2006 at the Beacon Theatre, where she was a shell of her former self.
@@snowmancometh3847 that may be but i saw her 2014 (+ or -) with a bunch of gospel all-stars at Lincoln Center and she was a m a z i n g...her vocals soared to the heavens and no one i have seen before or since could touch that performance.
The Band is, by far, the most underrated band of all-time.
The only other band even remotely in the discussion for that title is Little Feat.
Not in my house they aren't.
Underrated by whom?
ABSOLUTELY!!!!
@@alexsweet8585 My favorite comment here! As I've been diving deep into performances by The Band in recent weeks the exact same thought crossed my mind. Thankful for UA-cam among other sources for keeping the music of these two great groups alive.
I can't listen to this version very often. My face is filled with tears now, but it's joy. Levon is one of my favorite people. He was everything and he was nothing. If fame hadn't found him, I imagine there would have been great music coming from somebody's screen porch somewhere in the countryside. Thank God he did leave us these recordings though.
What a beautiful thing to say❤
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I love them all! I was raised to their music. I am almost 45 and I have to hear them and the Dead every day. Thank you lord for the blessings that you gave these people and their bands for us to enjoy!
There ll never be such vocal combination like Levon and Rick. And don t forget poor Richard.
Levon Helm’s voice aged like fine wine. RIP
So fine🕉🏹💛🗝
Beautiful song. Two wonderful musicians singing their hearts out.❤😢
I’m 71. I still play the Jericho album about once a month. I got old, but the music never did 😊
Me too and I’m 70.
But it's been a grand party!
it is hard to see the ones who will become immortal. isn't it? sitting next to them in class...
Am 56 and you are never too old for The Band
Rick Danko is so special!
they are the band for a reason!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mic drop!!!!!!!!!!!
You can see Danko was just starting the decline of his body. RIP Danko.
Levin is just one of a kind they all are
Levin??
Love Levon!!
Who’s that sitting with Rick and Levon?
Who is the presenter...?
The Last Waltz was the last time the original lineup played together. The Band got back together in '83 or so, but Robertson wasn't a part of the lineup.
Levon is amazing, but can we also admit that Rick deserves more respect than he gets? Those two were so bright together.
Rick was one of the best vocalists that we’ve ever known. Him and Levon were a match made in heaven. Those harmonies were magical
There will Never be another Rick/Levon harmony. GOD BLESS BOTH.🙏
oh shut up. everyone knows that already, you dont have to go around trying to make it equal
💯💯💯💯🫶🏻Rip Levon, Rick, Richard, and Robbie! To quote Robbie ‘the song writer is the lowest man on the totem pole’. Guess Robbie worked hard to make sure that didn’t apply to him!
Robbie🙏
Absolutely unbelievable talent. Gives me the chills. I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, for those that was there, were in a great moment in history. I hope you never forget it.
If this isn't someone's cup of tea they need to switch drinks. Masterful
All this Robbie hatred is so unjustified. You see comments like "Robbie would be nothing without Levon and Rick" (not I think here but on plenty of Band videos). Well probably yes if you accept that Levon and Rick would be nothing without Robbie - the whole point of a band is that it's more than the sum of its parts. I never heard Robbie say or write a bad word about the others and the first thing he did at HoF induction was to thank them. A musician with an ego - whatever next!
This is from Bob Dylan’s 30th anniversary concert at Madison Square Garden. I was lucky enough to be at this show. My ticket was behind the stage- so we took a shot. Saw the whole show in a section set aside for Columbia records- 10 rows from the stage-and got to stay there for the whole show. One of my all time greatest concert memories!
I watched the concert on paid cable. Was blown away. What year was it? Like 1993 or 94?
Amazing!
Hey Beck: It was Oct. 16, 1992. What a great lineup performing awesomely so many Dylan songs together! I wish I could have been there! @@BeckRD1
I , too, was there. The best show I’ve ever seen to date. And that’s sayin’ a lot.
@@bettydurnin8760 must have been brilliant; which other ones are up there for you if you don’t mind me asking?
Levon and Rick harmonizing is so recognizable and beautiful. Cheers from Montreal.
Life is complete when listening to The Band singing their soul out with this song!
Love how Levon plays the mandolin like it might explode at any moment.
Those ones with the round back are kinda like trying to play a watermelon.
17 years on the road. Do you think they needed the teleprompter? These guys were the absolute best musicians.
Bob Dylan wrote this but nobody does it like Levon & Rick
Rick and Levon sang the hell out of that song. Ricky was starting to look like he was going to explode!
Grateful Dead did some fantastic versions spanning more than a decade
Great song by the master song writer… Bob Dylan.
@@mydogchance195 uuhuhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
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My first Grateful Dead concert had The Band as the opening act.... It was an honor to hear them.😔😔😔
Both great...I can't imagine how good it would be if Jerry and Levon jammed together
@@christopherjohnson1803heard they were getting together, just waiting for Garth
Bob Weir used to cover this song in concert with the Dead...I always loved when it made it onto a show's set list...one of my favorites.
saw the band in san Francisco back in the day, wasn't even stoned. Awesome band, the band.
The band was and continues to be underappreciated. Great band
Not really. These are giants
Underappreciated by people that don't know what they're talking about. They are acknowledged as masters by most of us.
Yes beautyfull band❤❤❤❤❤👍👍👍🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶
Yes. This is the best version of 'when i paint my master piece. Always been a fan of Dylan's song writing skills!
Totally agree!
Only thing better than Levon on lead vocals is having Rick there backing him up 😢 ❤️
In the "Tennessee Tenor" tradition of American country music.
Levon Helms shares his heart and soul with us when he sings. Danko too. It's a shame how bands like this fade. It's also a shame that Robbie never allowed the other members the credit they deserved. The discography and the catalog as a whole would be nothing without the entire group. It's their voices that made the band the band
I wouldn't be too hard on Robbie. Anyone who knows the band knows they are a freakishly talented collaborative effort. He just wrote most of the songs, which of course was vital to the band.
Where is robbie in this video
Consider this: we are lucky they got their act together to give us a small amount of great music. I am not trying to be contentious. Just suggesting the "glass half empty/full" might apply here.
...thanks.
THE Band.
They just loved to sing. Such passion bloody beautiful to watch.
A comparison, when George Harrison sang lead, and had John and Paul singing harmony behind him? That's what it must be like here. Robbie Robertson can also sing solid high harmonies.
The Band is one of my favorite groups to cover when I play my guitar.❤
Levon gave me his hat at bastille days inn90 in Milwaukee.. I couldn’t believe the Band was there ,I was hanging on that stage. I’m a 60’s girl
I have been a real "the band" kick lately. What an incredible collection of musicians. If anyone was ever worthy of the title "The Band" they were certainly it. Over half of them gone now, the singers in the group, Richard, Rick and Levon.... but their music lives on, thankfully we still have Garth and Robbie.
Kevin. Turning 40 this year. Just dove in deep, and I'm a music lover 30 minutes from Port Dover. The Band is the band!. Amazing. Peace brother, hope the last 8 years has been awesome.
And they are all Canadaian Boy's to Boot , except for Levon. My second favorite band of all time just behind the Grateful Dead my#1 Band
@@scottbrunette8366 He did become a landed immigrant ( no Viet Nam for him ).
Another thought....I have watched this video and played this song so much; Back-ups on Back-ups! The Band being one of the great backup bands and having Booker T and the MGs backing them up on stage (Duck Dunn/ SteverCropper/ Booker T. Just Great!! DD
Who was the second accordionist besides Garth?
It gets no better then this! God Bless The Band!
So few people that affected me more than Levon Helm . His Song writing , vocals and musicianship is unique and unequalled ..God rest my neighbor from Arkansas
I love the Band. i don't think anyone played or sang with more passion then they did. Danko always appears to put everything he has out there. Same with Levon - I miss them. I'm glad Garth is still with us.
Levon Helm's voice is still unique.
it will never be like this again... so, so fine
The harmony, beautiful. Best band ever !
Descanse en paz, Sr ROBBIE ROBERTSON.
My favorite band around 1970. So many good songs they did. So many.
If I could express myself through my shoulders like Levon Helm I would die happy and ascend to heaven as an angel.
The band is the best can't believe so many people still don't know them
Real musicians will
Clapton is correct with his opening statements.
Their bad loss...
Screw 'em
who the hell are
you?@@skontch1
R.I.P. Robbie. ♥️🎶🎶🎶
Just an amazing song. The lyrics and the music are sublime. I played this song in bands for years and couldn't get enough of it.
I’m 55 and absolutely adore these legends!!! I was born when they were wrapping up!!
I was in college in the mid 70s into hard rock. I had a girlfriend an music from the big pink was her favorite record. Took me decades to understand that but now I do. Fantastic music!
65 here, still listening
Rick and Levon sounded nothing less than sublime together!
Was lucky enough to attend this show. I had gone to see Clapton/Harrison/Young/Petty/Dylan and several other acts , and the Band being on the bill wasn't really on my radar (in part because I knew Robertson wasn't with them anymore). And this performance blew me away and was my favorite of the show's (along with Harrison's 'Absolutely Sweet Marie', Clapton's 'Don't Look Twice' and Petty's 'Rainy Day Woman'). RIP Levon & Rick...
Rick and Levon. Damn their voices are jivin' perfectly here!! Every last member of the band is a musical genius, I swear to God. I watch this video everyday
In general wish youtube would add the date of their posted recordings so I can put the recording in a historic perspective...
thank you, Bob Dylan
Rick's on fire!!!! High harmonies..
I first heard this song while inside Tower Records @ El Camino + San Antonio, been looking for it since, this is a masterpiece performance & the band is out of sight, love this song
I remember that Tower Records! I usually went to the one on Bascom Ave.
@@robertkirkendall2010 Yap! Tower Records was the "Power House" in selling records, how about the one in San Francisco near the Wharf, that had every record.
That Bascom Shopping Center has become something to behold and the Bascom Theaters
@@ws_odysseusHow about the London one on Piccadilly Circus not far from the Richard Brandon’s Virgin Records store on Oxford Street and now the Rolling Stones’ store on Soho’s world-famous hippies road…???
Tower Records at the Wharf in San Francisco was the Mecca
One of best versions ever ❤
Commenters below continue to debate the role of Robbie Robertson. Every member of the Band was hugely talented, but there's no question Robertson was the leader. Want proof? Watch the Last Waltz-- every other musician treated Robertson as the leader. Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Ronnie Hawkins-- they all came out and addressed only Robertson, not Levon or anyone else. Joni Mitchell kissed Robertson. Eric Clapton called out to him when he got in trouble. Those aren't the kind of talents who would be fooled by a faker or self-promoter. They all agreed that Robertson's great songwriting ability, lead guitar, and ambition (while Levon and others were in a drug-induced haze) was what put the Band where they were. It's too bad that Levon (another great talent) became so bitter toward the end. To his credit, Robertson never lowered himself to that level.
Holy shit what a great version! Thank you brothers sisters peace and love. ✌️
Now we just have Garth. And the legacy. Just don't care who ran the show. The music remains. That's enough.
RIP BOYS ! THANKS FOR THE GREAT MUSIC 🎶
The Band was not Robbie Robertson. The Band was Rick Danko, Levon Helm and Richard Manuel.
Not just a great band but THE BAND.❤❤❤
Hej lärde mej lyssna på the band 1978,so good music❤
Wonderful. Duck Dunn and Jim Keltner keeping it going.
...props for props.
...just these two =
well-over a century of musicianship.
Don't overlook G.E. Smith on guitar, the guy with the blond haircut. He was the musical leader of this show.
Donald "DUCK"Dunn!!👍
Best version, hands down!
What an amazing music take you back to a feeling in your heart .
Shit is the real americana ,,CLAPTON nailed it,we all seen the doc 30 times and leevon and danko even robbi all over else where but together its just so sweet
That's about as good as it gets
levon & rick yeeeaaahhh
Perfect rendition by the only band !
This is MONEY !!!
good stuff right here !!!
7 year comment below said it best. Rick and Levon, lot of feckin soul there.
I can listen to this and believe anything possible! Best ever 😎🇺🇸☮️
What a night
I had the pleasure of attending with Doctor Dale R DeMonde and his lovely sister
R DeMonde
I saw Danko and Helm in a small, Midwest college in 1983. They were incredible. I forget who was with them. Great show.
Brilliant performance of a legendary bands on the planet. I will never get bored of listening to this, it is probably the most beautiful I've ever heard, the pleasure of listening too. I could see how much sensational man's voices means to everyone. Quality of highest level music sound. Absolutely beautiful my dear friend. I like it much.Thank you for sharing .All the best to you. I've subscribed to support your lovely channel.
Wonderful guys
Love it. I discovered this song while looking for another song with the same title. They're Awesome 🖤
You choice to call the band the bank. You keeped your name separate. You clear. Men. You never need me. You just thought you did 👀😂😎💭🤣❤️👀😜🌌
This and the Night they Drove Old Dixie Down are their finest moments.
Indeed, the streets of Rome are filled with Rubble.
Levon and the Band are truly one of the best bands that deserved much more recognition than they received! They sing with heart and soul!
Just so damn good!
The Band in their 'after years' when Robbie had left. Still without him and his excellent songwriting they would have been only a good cover band. The Band was Robbie's band and others were just jealous of his talent.
Got me into drums in the 80s Levon helm and doug Clifford from ccr taught me drums
Good teachers
Levon was the. Description of the heart and soul of music RIP
I was a freshman and 14, when the kid's mom who I carpooled with was playing Dylan. First time I had heard him. A few weeks later, on Pay Per View I saw that they were going to have the 30th Annv. Concert, convinced my parents to order it and I got to see/listen all of this.
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Love the Band, and their version of this song. Unfortunately, the house band played straight 4/4 time. The Band played it in half time with Richard Manual on drums, which gave the song a whole different feel. ua-cam.com/video/BYaLUzdyWWI/v-deo.html
I love each and every one of these guys. Miss em miss em miss em!!!!!
I just watched one of the best interviews with Eric Clapton I have ever seen. He tells the story about the first time he ever heard the Big Pink. Its really a great story so I dont want to give any more away, but if you get a chance to watch it - do so. :-) Miss these guys a bunch.
He basically decided to change his whole approach to recording and performance,based after hearing that album.😗😗😗
I'm watching this thinking "this looks familiar". I was at this show. I almost got my ass kicked when I was applauding for O'Connor to perform.
I never understood why Dylan did not stand up for her. She was there to honour him, for God's sake. He missed the opportunity to connect with his audience for once, by saying: '"Come on folks, she's a protest singer like I used to be, give her a chance". Instead he did nothing when they booed her away.
@@gjs9441 This was a very long time ago. So, I'm going by my memory (which sucks). Sinead was booed off closer to the beginning of the night. Kris Kristofferson met her off stage and said something like "Don't let the bastards get to you". I think there's a clip of that, that's been around. Dylan was the last artist to perform, and I don't remember him saying anything about anything. He just played 2 or 4 songs. Of everyone that night, Dylan did the worst Dylan impression. I've seen him numerous times, and he was not "on". He was probably also wasted. As much as Sinead was 100% correct about the Church, she killed her career with the SNL performance. I love her. I saw her every time she played NYC from her first till about 2005 or 2006 at the Beacon Theatre, where she was a shell of her former self.
@@snowmancometh3847 that may be but i saw her 2014 (+ or -) with a bunch of gospel all-stars at Lincoln Center and she was a m a z i n g...her vocals soared to the heavens and no one i have seen before or since could touch that performance.
Bob Dylan and The Band go together better than Peanut Butter and Jelly.
nice intro from Eric - the brown album is in the top 10 albums ever made imho
You know everything is right in the universe when Clapton introduces you. . . .
Bravissimi
just the best ever!
💥 The Band 💯💓 No other band compares. 🎉🎉
There wasn't any death bed mending...and royalties/song writing rights was at the root of it....this is a masterpiece...Robertson wasn't there.
do we really accept that Robbie wrote all of their songs. Or did he just own the rights of their music.
@@paulweston1812 He didn't write all the songs. He just wrote the ones with his name on them.
@@grahamsquires6964 and there is no one left to dispute him, well played Robbie.
@@thomasborger6548 Well Garth is still alive and he never had a bad word to say about Robbie.
And Robbie never had a bad word to say about any of the other members. Levon had many bad words to say about Robbie, isn't it... @@grahamsquires6964
Robbie screwed the rest of the band.
I mean it’s called THE BAND
not The Robbie.
I miss them boys.
I love Rick doing the Danko dance, sitting down!