The music world lost another unique musician with the passing of Robbie Robertson. RIP, Robbie; keep making that amazing music somewhere down the crazy river in the big sky. You brought us so much joy and happiness; you will live in our hearts, always. Thank you NiknLex, for always being there for your fans and love of music; you are greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much for doing this. Robbie Robertson is one of the seminal songwriters and musicians of our time. RIP to one of Toronto and Six Nations favourite sons
Thanks Michele and Nick, it's another sad day but we do have the music (and moving pictures) to help us celebrate a major talent and such an important figure in North American music. The first time I saw The Last Waltz was at a Drive-In Theatre in South Africa! Robbie's music stretched around the world indeed.
A real shame to lose Robbie Robertson, who was a master songwriter! In addition to his work with The Band, his 1987 self-titled solo album, which you played two tracks from, is top notch and features some amazing guest appearances including Peter Gabriel, U2, and Tony Levin who played bass on "Somewhere Down The Crazy River". Great picks and reaction!
The Band was phenomenal and Robbie Robertson was great. One of my favorite Band songs is Arcadian Driftwood from the album Northern Lights / Southern Cross
Amazing reaction Video. I always luv anything from THE LAST WALTZ - the grand daddy and in my opinion best concert film ever made. RIP Robbie, born and raised in Toronto Tom from Toronto
As regards Robbie's singing voice. It was not his strong suit but he did know how to use it and compliment it with other vocalists. In Somewhere Down the Crazy River it was Sam Llanas from The BoDeans which contrasted with his voice perfectly for that song. He was a gifted writer, arranger and guitarist. The Band had three very good vocalists with Levon Helm, Rick Danko and Richard Manuel. Richard probably being the best overall vocalist among them and he did not sing a lead verse on the last video because they had the great Staples. Levon Helm laughingly commented on Martin Scorsese's camera fixation on Robbie's singing by saying they probably had his microphone turned off as they had done so many times before. Anyway he brought so much joy into my life and so many others. I am sad and I will miss him. Thanks for the reaction Nick . Great job as usual.
Time to watch the entire Martin Scorcese movie "The Last Waltz", which covers a history of The Band between musical selections by around 15 guest artists, including Joni Mitchell. I saw them once at a local college. The Band came together as the backup band for Ronnie Hawkins, a rockabilly artist who moved from Arkansas to Toronto. Except for drummer and vocalist Levon Helm, they were all Canadian. When they backed Dylan, he would just introduce them as "the band", and the name stuck. One of the best examples of their original material live is the 1972 double album "Rock Of Ages", where they were backed by top notch session horn players. Robertson was known for his Roy Buchanan influenced pinch harmonics through a Fender amp. Thanks Michele, I really wanted to see him.
I've been playing all his solo albums every day since he passed. Thank you, Nick, you're always so humble and kind to your fans and the artist you play. Maybe someday you can give his solo music a deep dive. You and your wife make the world a better place.
Great marathon, Michele and Nick, and RIP Robbie, a truly great songwriter and musician! Nick, the "Americana" genre in rock basically started with The Band when they backed up Bob Dylan on tour in '65 and '66 and with their first two albums of their own. Their influence was then and continues to be huge. I saw Dylan and the Band when I was 18 in 1974 on Bob's big comeback tour and it was one of the greatest concert experiences of my life. "Somewhere Down the Crazy River" is from Robbie's first solo album, released in '87; it's got guest appearances by Peter Gabriel and U2 on it. A number of critics didn't like it at the time, called it overproduced. That crazy instrument you noticed in the video is called an Omnichord and it was being played by producer Daniel Lanois - and did you notice it was Tony Levin playing the bass? Anyway, thanks again for this reaction! Maybe you and Lex can react to the full "Last Waltz" with all the star guest performers one of these days.
I have a Yamaha C-70 electric grand piano once owned by Garth Hudson. In a weird way it makes me feel connected to The Band. When I was a kid the multiplex theater near me would have midnight showings of concert/music movies like Led Zeppelin Song Remains the Same, Pink Floyd The Wall, Rocky Horror and Last Waltz ect...I watched all of them but would switch theaters to catch Out of the Blue and The Weight at the end of the night.
Really you have to watch The Last Waltz. It is simply the best concert ever recorded. Joni, Neil Young , Dr John, The Staples, Van Morrison, Muddy, and so many greats performed. Please watch it all. ❤❤❤
Thanks Michelle and Nick. The Band was that true slice of Americana? 🤔 Canadian/Americana because Robbie and everyone in the band were Canadian except for Levon Helm an American from Arkansas. Robbie's mother was Mowhawk and Cayuga from the Ontario six nations reserve near Toronto, and he learned later in his early life that his real father was killed before his birth in a car accident. His real father was Alexander Klegerman a Jewish gambler, some say gangster, in Toronto's underworld. The combination of Mohawk and Jewish ancestry played into his song writing and storytelling. You had reacted to 'Somewhere Down the Crazy River" before, but its worth a 2nd or even a 3rd reaction maybe with Alexia. There is after all a lyric in the song "why do you always end up down at Nick's cafe" A great artist and influence, rest in peace.
I've been listening to The Band since 1968 .I actually saw them at the Isle of Wight Festival in 1969 where they did a solo set ,and then one with Dylan. I've sung many of their songs in various the bands I've played with over the last 50 years+. For me, they are up there with the Beatles, Steely Dan and Little Feat. Magic! (PS, I think the bass player on Crazy River is Tony Levin from Peter Gabriel's band)
Loved this Marathon, always enjoyed Robbie's music , good song selection , shame you could not get the The Weight on. I dont know if you noticed but, on Crazy River, as the video displayed, you had Manu Katche on Drums and Tony Levin on Bass, both regular artists on Peter Gabriel's solo work
The beautiful Lady in the "Somewhere down the crazy river" video is Maria McKee, a very talented singer as well and as with the Last Waltz movie, Martin Scorcese worked on it as well
Nick & Michelle, thank you so much for doing this tribute to Robbie Robertson. I know Robbie was 80, but it always sucks when we lose these musicians who contributed so much to the world of music. I work at a record store on Saturdays & I will be doing my own tribute to Robbie by playing his CDs from the Band & his solo stuff. Nick Show Down At Big Sky & Somewhere Down The Crazy River are from his self titled solo album which is just fantastic from beginning to end. You mentioned he his voice reminded you of Peter Gabriel. Peter is on that album doing some backing vocals & keyboard. He does two great songs with U2 on there also. Actually there's a lot of great musicians on the album including a couple of members from the Band. The Last Waltz is one of the best, if not the best concert movies ever made. You & Lex might think about doing that for your channel. There's so many great artists that come out & play with the Band for this show & it's totally awesome. The last song you did, The Weight cut off for some reason but it was still a great tribute. Also at the end of Don't Do It, Robbie goes up to the mike & says Good Night & Goodbye. I thought, that would have been the perfect way to end the marathon, but as I said, it was a great tribute. Thanks again Nick & Michelle for doing this R.I.P. Robbie.
Appreciate all the info and enthusiasm. And I loved the “good night and goodbye” - I put that track first because the credits identify the band. Oh, The Weight got blocked. The full video is on Patreon. Thanks, David. 😻💖
I adore this album, came out in the,early 80's Superb!!! Also he was big on Native Americans and thier rights 😅😊 he was also half native American, that other singer is from a gr8 band called " The Bodeans "correction album came out in 88😊
You are right about Robbie's voice, I can listen to Robbie speak all day long. He didn't sing much when he was with The Band, because he had 3 great singers in Richard Manuel, Levon Helm and my favorite Rick Danko.
There are some great Robbie Robertson interview segments online where he talks about playing with Dylan. Also, notice Tony Levin and producer Daniel Lanois on the "Crazy River" video.
Hi Nick, this is a lovely tribute, perfectly timed - Thankyou Michele ! Excellent choice of clips [ going to Patreon, for The Weight, even though I've seen so many times ] Love that the track "Showdown At Big Sky" was here and in such great quality sound. What a belter of a track that is !!! You couldn't have got a better marathon. Thankyou ! Jim X 💔 RIP Robbie.
Howdy brother Nick...Robbie was/is first rate!An awesome human being and bother ...Crazy River is so well recorded is considered an audiophile quality track!Ty brother for this...GTSY...
“Goodbye to that country home, so long, lady I have known, Farewell to my other side, I'd best just take it in stride Unfaithful servant, you'll learn to find your place I can see it in your smile, and, yes, I can see it in your face The mem'ries will linger on, But the good old days, they're all gone Oh, lonesome servant, can't you see, We're still one and the same Just you and me”
Another great one has left us 😢. R.i.p. Robbie. Great marathon, Nick and Michelle. "Somewhere Down The Crazy River" is a masterpiece in story telling. A whole movie in one song. I don't know if you recognized Tony Levin on bass and Manu Katché on drums in the video.
🇨🇦icon The Band created an entire genre Yes that’s Robbie’s first solo album Manu Katche and Tony levin from Peter Gabriel’s band Sammy llanas from the bodeans singing Marie McKee from lone justice dancing
The Last Waltz is available on disc and the conc we t features gurst stars like one of your favorites, Joni Mitchell singing Coyote backed up by The Band.Beautiful narathon Nichelle. Nany thanks.
Listening to The Band's album "Music From Big Pink" was one of the reasons Eric Clapton decided to quit Cream. He found their song oriented approach more inspiring than trying to continue in the guitar-centric direction he had been pursuing for years - especially after a Rolling Stone Mag. writer said he just played blues cliches. On the Last Waltz movie, when he went to solo he broke a string, so Robbie had to jump in.
Levon's voice was perfect for this song and others. However, you should listen to some of The Band's songs where Rick Danko sings. Such as Stage Fright and It makes no difference, on the last one which is the heartbreak song of all times, Rick pours all his soul and feeling into it and it breaks your heart.
RIP Robbie Robertson. Just have to say though Robbie Robertson was not the leader of the Band he was just one of the members. He did write the large majority of the songs but The Band has 3 lead vocalists and he is not one of them so he was only an equal member of a band with no real leader.
Robbie was the driving force behind the group. That is indisputable. When he moved to LA, The Band Moved to LA. He made decisions for the band. That makes him the de facto leader.
I could have sworn the Band continued after the leader left. How did that happen? Don't see the Stones continuing without Jagger or Santana continuing without Santana.I believe Robertson believed he was the leader I just don't think anyone else in the Band felt that way.
@@kbrewski1 That was me being sarcastic. Not only did the Band reform I saw them play at Carnegie Hall in NYC. They had Jim Weider on guitar I saw them many times as the original Band and obviously without Robbie they weren't as good but they were definitely still the Band. I was just explaining to barstar through sarcasm that Robbie was not the leader of the Band as they had continued without him
They started out with the idea that they were all equal, not person was to be a leader. Before the became The Band, they were Levon and the Hawks, Levon was at that time considered the leader. When they started to become more famous and well know, someone had to deal with the press, publishing, accountant, that fell to Robbie. Levon was suspicious of what he called "the suits", Garth was an introvert and Richard had problems with alcohol, Rick had addiction problems too, not as bad as Richard, but he was not business savvy. So Robbie became the de facto leader, and the later on Richard, Rick and Levon were doing heroin, so yes Robbie was the driving force, he wrote the songs, had the vision and work ethic, Not that he didn't do drugs, he did, but he stayed away from heroin and with Robbie the music always came first.
I know you guys think Rush is the best band to come from Canada. Let me inform all that this was and still is the best musical group (4 or the 5) members to come from the great white north. Don't take my word from it, just ask Eric Clapton or Bruce Springsteen.
There was a moment when I totally gave Mr. Robertson total complete respect . . . It happened at the Grammy's, as he and Steven Van Zandt presented, which seemed they were out of place and typical of the Grammy's; "Best Metal Performance". He then read what was written on the teleprompter, and he refused to say it. It was probably some sort of corny joke about Metal, but no . . . he then said his own words that, when I 1st saw this as it was broadcasted, it gave me chills. A man of this stature, in another category of Rock/Americana/Folk Music understood what Heavy Metal was about, possibly liked it, yet respected the genre and maybe how it shook-up the music world: ua-cam.com/video/C6mkwKK06Do/v-deo.html I had known about "The Band" since childhood, but it was with his debut solo album, that I became a fan as my music started to expand. Like Robbie's, I'd explore more (and Peter Gabriel, Peter Murphy, Sting, Tori Amos, Kate Bush, Bjork for example) and keep-up on Robbie's solo work. But his debut solo album really made an impact, a really great solid album that I listen to various tracks often and have on at-least 5 themed playlists. And I had to get N&L a copy because I KNEW they would enjoy his music, vocals and style('s). But Thank you Robbie for your music, and thank you for those honest words about Metal to those that had only stereotypes and cliches, but may have introduced them to a music without "Hit Singles" (for the most part), yet has a broad spectrum, an emphasis on musicianship and honesty (and an "Album" as a whole). - Rest in Peace Robbie. Heartfelt Thoughts and Prayers go out to his Family, Friends and Bandmates \m/. And thank you M&M for your Tribute, seems me and you reached out to Nick, almost at the same time about this sad news (which I shared that clip/link above).
A werry Nice tributt to one of my alltime favorites Robbie Robertson!
The music world lost another unique musician with the passing of Robbie Robertson. RIP, Robbie; keep making that amazing music somewhere down the crazy river in the big sky. You brought us so much joy and happiness; you will live in our hearts, always. Thank
you NiknLex, for always being there for your fans and love of music; you are greatly appreciated.
😢💖
Canada lost two legends recently .. Gordon Lightfoot & now, Robbie Robertson .. heart-broken is an understatement :(
#RIP
Thanks so much for doing this. Robbie Robertson is one of the seminal songwriters and musicians of our time. RIP to one of Toronto and Six Nations favourite sons
Beautiful First Album Robbie!! I just love the audiophile quality of the recording ! Love to you Dear Robbie In heaven eternally!!
Thanks, Michele and Nick, for this timely request. This has been a particularly sad year for artists we’ve lost.
Thanks Michele and Nick, it's another sad day but we do have the music (and moving pictures) to help us celebrate a major talent and such an important figure in North American music. The first time I saw The Last Waltz was at a Drive-In Theatre in South Africa! Robbie's music stretched around the world indeed.
A real shame to lose Robbie Robertson, who was a master songwriter! In addition to his work with The Band, his 1987 self-titled solo album, which you played two tracks from, is top notch and features some amazing guest appearances including Peter Gabriel, U2, and Tony Levin who played bass on "Somewhere Down The Crazy River". Great picks and reaction!
And all the album from 1987 was produced by Daniel Lanois, just after he finalised production of Peter Gabriel’s So.
The great Levon Helm singing Cripple Creek! Awesome!
The Band! Watching The Last Waltz documentary is a MUST for any musician.
The Band was phenomenal and Robbie Robertson was great. One of my favorite Band songs is Arcadian Driftwood from the album Northern Lights / Southern Cross
Amazing reaction Video. I always luv anything from THE LAST WALTZ - the grand daddy and in my opinion best concert film ever made. RIP Robbie, born and raised in Toronto
Tom from Toronto
As regards Robbie's singing voice. It was not his strong suit but he did know how to use it and compliment it with other vocalists. In Somewhere Down the Crazy River it was Sam Llanas from The BoDeans which contrasted with his voice perfectly for that song. He was a gifted writer, arranger and guitarist. The Band had three very good vocalists with Levon Helm, Rick Danko and Richard Manuel. Richard probably being the best overall vocalist among them and he did not sing a lead verse on the last video because they had the great Staples. Levon Helm laughingly commented on Martin Scorsese's camera fixation on Robbie's singing by saying they probably had his microphone turned off as they had done so many times before. Anyway he brought so much joy into my life and so many others. I am sad and I will miss him. Thanks for the reaction Nick . Great job as usual.
Time to watch the entire Martin Scorcese movie "The Last Waltz", which covers a history of The Band between musical selections by around 15 guest artists, including Joni Mitchell. I saw them once at a local college. The Band came together as the backup band for Ronnie Hawkins, a rockabilly artist who moved from Arkansas to Toronto. Except for drummer and vocalist Levon Helm, they were all Canadian. When they backed Dylan, he would just introduce them as "the band", and the name stuck. One of the best examples of their original material live is the 1972 double album "Rock Of Ages", where they were backed by top notch session horn players. Robertson was known for his Roy Buchanan influenced pinch harmonics through a Fender amp. Thanks Michele, I really wanted to see him.
I've always loved Somewhere Down The Crazy River. What a cool song.
Oh man. I've been working all day. Missed this.writing as I cry
Nice tribute to a Canadian icon. Nice MM really appreciate this. Nice reaction Nick RIP
The Band was the real deal. A raw natural power.
I've been playing all his solo albums every day since he passed. Thank you, Nick, you're always so humble and kind to your fans and
the artist you play. Maybe someday you can give his solo music a deep dive. You and your wife make the world a better place.
That is very kind of you, thank you very much for your support!
Great marathon, Michele and Nick, and RIP Robbie, a truly great songwriter and musician! Nick, the "Americana" genre in rock basically started with The Band when they backed up Bob Dylan on tour in '65 and '66 and with their first two albums of their own. Their influence was then and continues to be huge. I saw Dylan and the Band when I was 18 in 1974 on Bob's big comeback tour and it was one of the greatest concert experiences of my life. "Somewhere Down the Crazy River" is from Robbie's first solo album, released in '87; it's got guest appearances by Peter Gabriel and U2 on it. A number of critics didn't like it at the time, called it overproduced. That crazy instrument you noticed in the video is called an Omnichord and it was being played by producer Daniel Lanois - and did you notice it was Tony Levin playing the bass? Anyway, thanks again for this reaction! Maybe you and Lex can react to the full "Last Waltz" with all the star guest performers one of these days.
I have a Yamaha C-70 electric grand piano once owned by Garth Hudson. In a weird way it makes me feel connected to The Band. When I was a kid the multiplex theater near me would have midnight showings of concert/music movies like Led Zeppelin Song Remains the Same, Pink Floyd The Wall, Rocky Horror and Last Waltz ect...I watched all of them but would switch theaters to catch Out of the Blue and The Weight at the end of the night.
Cool story. Thanks 😊
Great reaction. Thanks.
Really you have to watch The Last Waltz. It is simply the best concert ever recorded. Joni, Neil Young , Dr John, The Staples, Van Morrison, Muddy, and so many greats performed. Please watch it all. ❤❤❤
Thanks Michelle and Nick. The Band was that true slice of Americana? 🤔 Canadian/Americana because Robbie and everyone in the band were Canadian except for Levon Helm an American from Arkansas. Robbie's mother was Mowhawk and Cayuga from the Ontario six nations reserve near Toronto, and he learned later in his early life that his real father was killed before his birth in a car accident. His real father was Alexander Klegerman a Jewish gambler, some say gangster, in Toronto's underworld. The combination of Mohawk and Jewish ancestry played into his song writing and storytelling. You had reacted to 'Somewhere Down the Crazy River" before, but its worth a 2nd or even a 3rd reaction maybe with Alexia. There is after all a lyric in the song "why do you always end up down at Nick's cafe"
A great artist and influence, rest in peace.
He will always be remembered. One of the True Great american musicians.
@@kbrewski1weil Canada is also a Country in Northern America isn‘t it?😊
RIP Robbie❤
Love The Band, love Robbie and Rick. Rich and his Happy Thanksgiving and stomping and smiling, so Rick, such a sweetheart, and that voice.
R.I.P. Robbie! LOVE “Don’t Do It.”
I've been listening to The Band since 1968 .I actually saw them at the Isle of Wight Festival in 1969 where they did a solo set ,and then one with Dylan. I've sung many of their songs in various the bands I've played with over the last 50 years+. For me, they are up there with the Beatles, Steely Dan and Little Feat. Magic! (PS, I think the bass player on Crazy River is Tony Levin from Peter Gabriel's band)
Thanks so much MM. I don't know his solo stuff but I love The Band and I love The Last Waltz (what an allstar line up).
😊💖
Great Songwriter and Musician. Rest in Peace Robbie. ❤️ 🎶
Loved this Marathon, always enjoyed Robbie's music , good song selection , shame you could not get the The Weight on. I dont know if you noticed but, on Crazy River, as the video displayed, you had Manu Katche on Drums and Tony Levin on Bass, both regular artists on Peter Gabriel's solo work
The beautiful Lady in the "Somewhere down the crazy river" video is Maria McKee, a very talented singer as well and as with the Last Waltz movie, Martin Scorcese worked on it as well
Nick & Michelle, thank you so much for doing this tribute to Robbie Robertson. I know Robbie was 80, but it always sucks when we lose these musicians who contributed so much to the world of music. I work at a record store on Saturdays & I will be doing my own tribute to Robbie by playing his CDs from the Band & his solo stuff.
Nick Show Down At Big Sky & Somewhere Down The Crazy River are from his self titled solo album which is just fantastic from beginning to end. You mentioned he his voice reminded you of Peter Gabriel. Peter is on that album doing some backing vocals & keyboard. He does two great songs with U2 on there also. Actually there's a lot of great musicians on the album including a couple of members from the Band.
The Last Waltz is one of the best, if not the best concert movies ever made. You & Lex might think about doing that for your channel. There's so many great artists that come out & play with the Band for this show & it's totally awesome. The last song you did, The Weight cut off for some reason but it was still a great tribute. Also at the end of Don't Do It, Robbie goes up to the mike & says Good Night & Goodbye. I thought, that would have been the perfect way to end the marathon, but as I said, it was a great tribute. Thanks again Nick & Michelle for doing this R.I.P. Robbie.
Appreciate all the info and enthusiasm. And I loved the “good night and goodbye” - I put that track first because the credits identify the band. Oh, The Weight got blocked. The full video is on Patreon. Thanks, David. 😻💖
I adore this album, came out in the,early 80's Superb!!! Also he was big on Native Americans and thier rights 😅😊 he was also half native American, that other singer is from a gr8 band called " The Bodeans "correction album came out in 88😊
Yeah, The Bodeans are really good ! I knew about them from Robbie’s album so I caught a show of theirs several years ago. They did not disappoint !
You are right about Robbie's voice, I can listen to Robbie speak all day long. He didn't sing much when he was with The Band, because he had 3 great singers in Richard Manuel, Levon Helm and my favorite Rick Danko.
There are some great Robbie Robertson interview segments online where he talks about playing with Dylan. Also, notice Tony Levin and producer Daniel Lanois on the "Crazy River" video.
Hi Nick, this is a lovely tribute, perfectly timed - Thankyou Michele ! Excellent choice of clips [ going to Patreon, for The Weight, even though I've seen so many times ] Love that the track "Showdown At Big Sky" was here and in such great quality sound. What a belter of a track that is !!! You couldn't have got a better marathon. Thankyou ! Jim X 💔 RIP Robbie.
His first solo album is all good, produced by Daniel Lanois with Peter Gabriel's band from SO + Peter himself on a couple of tracks + U2.
Up on Cripple Creek, Robbie, Rick and Levon in rare form. Love it.
'Don't Do It" is a cover of a Marvin Gaye song.
Howdy brother Nick...Robbie was/is first rate!An awesome human being and bother ...Crazy River is so well recorded is considered an audiophile quality track!Ty brother for this...GTSY...
You should read his book Testimony!
“Goodbye to that country home, so long, lady I have known,
Farewell to my other side, I'd best just take it in stride
Unfaithful servant, you'll learn to find your place
I can see it in your smile, and, yes, I can see it in your face
The mem'ries will linger on,
But the good old days, they're all gone
Oh, lonesome servant, can't you see,
We're still one and the same
Just you and me”
Another great one has left us 😢. R.i.p. Robbie. Great marathon, Nick and Michelle. "Somewhere Down The Crazy River" is a masterpiece in story telling. A whole movie in one song. I don't know if you recognized Tony Levin on bass and Manu Katché on drums in the video.
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The Band created an entire genre
Yes that’s Robbie’s first solo album
Manu Katche and Tony levin from Peter Gabriel’s band
Sammy llanas from the bodeans singing
Marie McKee from lone justice dancing
The Last Waltz is available on disc and the conc we t features gurst stars like one of your favorites, Joni Mitchell singing Coyote backed up by The Band.Beautiful narathon Nichelle. Nany thanks.
Wait what happened to The Weight?
It got blocked. 🤨. They put the full video on Patreon.
Crazy River show us that, with the right material, Robbie's voice could be spectacular.
The weight is my all time fave song by my fave band.
Listening to The Band's album "Music From Big Pink" was one of the reasons Eric Clapton decided to quit Cream. He found their song oriented approach more inspiring than trying to continue in the guitar-centric direction he had been pursuing for years - especially after a Rolling Stone Mag. writer said he just played blues cliches. On the Last Waltz movie, when he went to solo he broke a string, so Robbie had to jump in.
Showdown at big sky featuring Bono and the Edge if I’m not mistaken.I know they feature on the first album along with Peter Gabriel
Robbie descanse em paz
point of interest...everyone in The Band was a Canadian except for drummer & singer Levon Helm who was from Arkansas,USA
The Band's Stagefrieght features Rick Danko on lead with some tasty licks from Robbie
I wanted to include it but was in a hurry and guess I had too many. Love it. 😜
Garth's the last man standing.
If you're out there, can you touch me?
Can you see me? I don't know
If you're out there, can you reach me?
And lay a flower in the snow
Levon's voice was perfect for this song and others. However, you should listen to some of The Band's songs where Rick Danko sings. Such as Stage Fright and It makes no difference, on the last one which is the heartbreak song of all times, Rick pours all his soul and feeling into it and it breaks your heart.
RIP Robbie Robertson. Just have to say though Robbie Robertson was not the leader of the Band he was just one of the members. He did write the large majority of the songs but The Band has 3 lead vocalists and he is not one of them so he was only an equal member of a band with no real leader.
Robbie was the driving force behind the group.
That is indisputable.
When he moved to LA, The Band Moved to LA.
He made decisions for the band. That makes him the de facto leader.
I could have sworn the Band continued after the leader left. How did that happen? Don't see the Stones continuing without Jagger or Santana continuing without Santana.I believe Robertson believed he was the leader I just don't think anyone else in the Band felt that way.
@@kbrewski1 That was me being sarcastic. Not only did the Band reform I saw them play at Carnegie Hall in NYC. They had Jim Weider on guitar I saw them many times as the original Band and obviously without Robbie they weren't as good but they were definitely still the Band. I was just explaining to barstar through sarcasm that Robbie was not the leader of the Band as they had continued without him
@@kbrewski1 Ph then continue my bad lol
They started out with the idea that they were all equal, not person was to be a leader. Before the became The Band, they were Levon and the Hawks, Levon was at that time considered the leader. When they started to become more famous and well know, someone had to deal with the press, publishing, accountant, that fell to Robbie. Levon was suspicious of what he called "the suits", Garth was an introvert and Richard had problems with alcohol, Rick had addiction problems too, not as bad as Richard, but he was not business savvy. So Robbie became the de facto leader, and the later on Richard, Rick and Levon were doing heroin, so yes Robbie was the driving force, he wrote the songs, had the vision and work ethic, Not that he didn't do drugs, he did, but he stayed away from heroin and with Robbie the music always came first.
I know you guys think Rush is the best band to come from Canada. Let me inform all that this was and still is the best musical group (4 or the 5) members to come from the great white north. Don't take my word from it, just ask Eric Clapton or Bruce Springsteen.
Robbie's singing voice wasn't heard on record until Showdown at Big Sky (other than harmonies)
There was a moment when I totally gave Mr. Robertson total complete respect . . .
It happened at the Grammy's, as he and Steven Van Zandt presented, which seemed they were out of place and typical of the Grammy's; "Best Metal Performance".
He then read what was written on the teleprompter, and he refused to say it. It was probably some sort of corny joke about Metal, but no . . . he then said his own words that, when I 1st saw this as it was broadcasted, it gave me chills. A man of this stature, in another category of Rock/Americana/Folk Music understood what Heavy Metal was about, possibly liked it, yet respected the genre and maybe how it shook-up the music world: ua-cam.com/video/C6mkwKK06Do/v-deo.html
I had known about "The Band" since childhood, but it was with his debut solo album, that I became a fan as my music started to expand. Like Robbie's, I'd explore more (and Peter Gabriel, Peter Murphy, Sting, Tori Amos, Kate Bush, Bjork for example) and keep-up on Robbie's solo work. But his debut solo album really made an impact, a really great solid album that I listen to various tracks often and have on at-least 5 themed playlists. And I had to get N&L a copy because I KNEW they would enjoy his music, vocals and style('s).
But Thank you Robbie for your music, and thank you for those honest words about Metal to those that had only stereotypes and cliches, but may have introduced them to a music without "Hit Singles" (for the most part), yet has a broad spectrum, an emphasis on musicianship and honesty (and an "Album" as a whole).
- Rest in Peace Robbie. Heartfelt Thoughts and Prayers go out to his Family, Friends and Bandmates \m/.
And thank you M&M for your Tribute, seems me and you reached out to Nick, almost at the same time about this sad news (which I shared that clip/link above).
💖 Tony. 💖