The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down (Lesson) - The Band

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  • @briano.5746
    @briano.5746 3 роки тому +38

    You can bring on anything by THE BAND and I will be a happy man! I love those guys and was lucky enough to see Levon Helm not long before he left us.

  • @Nick-vm2ut
    @Nick-vm2ut 3 роки тому +34

    Last Waltz version has got to be the definitive performance for me

    • @EclecticHillbilly
      @EclecticHillbilly 3 роки тому +6

      In his book, Levon said that was the best performance of it that they ever did.

    • @aaronmatulevich454
      @aaronmatulevich454 3 роки тому +2

      The horn sections make it 10x better

    • @johnmichaelson9173
      @johnmichaelson9173 3 роки тому +5

      That film blew me away when I was a little kid here in England. I'd heard "TNTDODD" but I knew nothing about Dr John so it was life changing for me & Joni Mitchell wow!!

    • @GDavis49
      @GDavis49 3 роки тому

      @@aaronmatulevich454 Yes!

  • @wrenchhead4378
    @wrenchhead4378 3 роки тому +9

    House of guitars shirt and a genesee beer sign. God bless america. Big shout out to Rochester

  • @FlugHerr
    @FlugHerr 3 роки тому +8

    One of my old favorites. Loved The Band.

  • @markrup6369
    @markrup6369 3 роки тому +9

    Good to have you healed and back JJ

  • @d17spud
    @d17spud Рік тому +2

    Thankfully I still can learn great tunes from the best teacher on UA-cam. You may be done, but you sure left a wonderful catalog. What ever you are up to. May you be blessed

  • @mikeshort130
    @mikeshort130 3 роки тому +23

    Dude, you make it so easy to figure out. I know you put a lot of work into these and I appreciate it so much. It's like you're a friend now, showing me the way. I'm so busy at work I can never take the time to rest let alone pick these things apart. I'm very grateful for your tutlelage.
    Thx

  • @timorean320
    @timorean320 3 роки тому +1

    Great teacher, and player.

  • @harigeorgeson5885
    @harigeorgeson5885 3 роки тому +4

    Love the descending bass line on this one. A great one to rock the campfire indeed.

  • @joeblock22
    @joeblock22 3 роки тому +2

    Beautiful song.

  • @CharlieTWilbury
    @CharlieTWilbury 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you, JJ! Glad to see you're looking well.

  • @Peter-rl4nc
    @Peter-rl4nc 3 роки тому +3

    thanks James for this great song very cool

  • @drotdotnotnot7585
    @drotdotnotnot7585 3 роки тому +3

    Awesome! I love listening to you pick.

  • @uspsdaveable
    @uspsdaveable 3 роки тому +2

    Great song... thanks

  • @anthonyalfredyorke1621
    @anthonyalfredyorke1621 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for the wonderful music, great lesson and great song. PEACE AND LOVE TO EVERYONE ❤❤ ESPECIALLY YOU MY FRIEND, HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY.

  • @brankoj62
    @brankoj62 3 роки тому +1

    Great Song and Cool Lesson!!!

  • @noahmarks4117
    @noahmarks4117 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you James!

  • @johnnichols8293
    @johnnichols8293 Рік тому +1

    You are such a good instructor. Thanks so much for sharing your gift.

  • @douglaspuett1900
    @douglaspuett1900 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks, James. I love this song. 🤗

  • @robertparent2966
    @robertparent2966 3 роки тому +2

    I’m amazed and pleasantly thankful for your tastes . I barely learn or come close before jumping into another of your videos.

  • @ashleyspeake3168
    @ashleyspeake3168 3 роки тому +2

    Great lesson, from my favorite The Band. Thank you!

  • @timmack2415
    @timmack2415 3 роки тому +2

    Great lesson 👍🏼

  • @parsleycheesecake5194
    @parsleycheesecake5194 3 роки тому +1

    Great band, great song and a great lesson.. Much appreciated Thanks James.

  • @samiam5557
    @samiam5557 3 роки тому +1

    Fantastic song! Thanks for showing us how.

  • @nicklyde4361
    @nicklyde4361 Рік тому

    I love JJs lessons......

  • @CraigRadala
    @CraigRadala Рік тому +1

    Miss your videos.

  • @ThePduncan742
    @ThePduncan742 3 роки тому +1

    Well you sure made it look easy! Thanks for sharing

  • @doncharlesworth4748
    @doncharlesworth4748 3 роки тому +1

    Great lesson, thank you!

  • @tysonmindham2986
    @tysonmindham2986 3 роки тому +7

    Their first 3 albums are 10/10. Damn shame that they started to drift after that. Yeah their other albums are good. But them first 3 albums they proved that a band can be just as good as The Beatles.

    • @NiePieerdol
      @NiePieerdol 3 роки тому +1

      Even better than the Beatles in many ways. Most of all, they sure could play live!

  • @davidshort5947
    @davidshort5947 2 роки тому +2

    Your passion for the music always gets me. Thanks for this lesson. I’m going through a “The Band” phase right now.

    • @CopperSucks
      @CopperSucks 2 роки тому +1

      lol same here, had to learn it, after learning the weight this was my #2

  • @mbrownie22
    @mbrownie22 3 роки тому +1

    The tone of that guitar is sublime

  • @skiphoneyman2712
    @skiphoneyman2712 3 роки тому +2

    Sweet! Thanks!

  • @mikeweir3680
    @mikeweir3680 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks Man, for doing the song from the most quintessential Americana rock and roll "The Band". The singing and musicianship of these American and Canadian talent of Robbie's writing and Garth's Mad genius, to Rick, and Richard's vocals that could call Angels down from Heaven, and also of course Levon's back beat and tonic singing made the sound of this group simply Magical! The harmony's were transcendent! Whenever you get the chance...as Oliver Twist said "Please Sir, Can I Have Some More"....lol, thank you so much!!

  • @DeadDiverDan
    @DeadDiverDan 3 роки тому +1

    Your choice for lessons keeps me dedicated to your page not to mention your selection of guitars to make the songs sound as close to original as possible. I really like that J45. I had a 1956 and loved the
    1 11/16 nut. Perfect size for a very young kid. I lost it to a luthier in the 70's who was supposed to do the frets but instead closed shop along with so many other people's instruments. Seeing you play it brings me a memories of a time well spent learning the basics and first chords.

  • @pedromusic4209
    @pedromusic4209 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for that JJ 👍 Love the Band 👏

  • @michaelahern3006
    @michaelahern3006 2 роки тому

    These little licks fills that you demonstrate make all the difference. I have learned so much from your vids.

  • @mongrelhead1
    @mongrelhead1 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks so much for showing how to play this song. It's a favorite. You do a first rate lesson, as always.

  • @INDYOSKARS
    @INDYOSKARS Рік тому

    You done it well ole son, t´anks !

  • @danmuzquiz296
    @danmuzquiz296 Рік тому

    splendid!

  • @nuthinfancy78
    @nuthinfancy78 3 роки тому +1

    Nice! Look forward to sitting down with this one.

  • @stanleykostrzewski7222
    @stanleykostrzewski7222 Рік тому

    Wow , just an amazing job with this tune .

  • @samgolfyob4266
    @samgolfyob4266 4 місяці тому

    Good job Thanks 🙏

  • @TheJackie2007
    @TheJackie2007 3 роки тому +4

    That’s great JJ. One of my all time faves. The last waltz version is etched in my mind under great times. Cheers from Oztralia

  • @AnthonyBurrito1313
    @AnthonyBurrito1313 6 місяців тому

    WOW!!!! That J45 sounds AWESOME

  • @thenameless3271
    @thenameless3271 3 роки тому +3

    Amazing, I was just figuring that song out a few days ago.

  • @stephenguinane6565
    @stephenguinane6565 11 місяців тому

    Wow. Had it in 10. Great vid.

  • @Ermnd2
    @Ermnd2 3 роки тому +13

    This one is much appreciated boss . Doesn't get much better than the band . They can all play multiple instruments well and they all can sing, except maybe garth I don't think he did much singing. Number 2 in all time great bands for me , just under the Stones at number 1.

    • @castanzes
      @castanzes 3 роки тому +1

      Well Robbie didn't sing much in The Band... for a good reason because Levon, Rick and Richard were incredible singers and Robbie below average being generous :-)

  • @ringokidd387
    @ringokidd387 Рік тому +1

    Awesome brother

  • @scotthouston1737
    @scotthouston1737 11 місяців тому

    I just knew he’d have a lesson on this song

  • @andrewptob
    @andrewptob 3 роки тому +1

    As you often do with songs, you filled in the gaps that I didn’t know for this one, all the bits that make it fun and unique. Thanks!

  • @MrSpaceplatypus
    @MrSpaceplatypus 2 роки тому

    awesome! Thank you!

  • @paulwillett7115
    @paulwillett7115 3 роки тому

    Very Nice - Always enjoyed The Band, Great Job!

  • @donheller231
    @donheller231 2 роки тому

    Great lesson my friend ! Love Music from the Big Pink album.

  • @SuperBlackguard
    @SuperBlackguard 2 роки тому

    This is a godsend thanks so much for making it Easy....really buzzing to hit some people with this tune...the words hang so brilliantly....✌️

  • @dimension323
    @dimension323 Рік тому

    This is great, because I love the last waltz version, it's like he's giving his all for the last one, sounds incredible. Thanks!

  • @bluesmatically
    @bluesmatically 3 роки тому

    Thank you for the help on this tune. You cleared up a small change that I had missed

  • @duaneday5474
    @duaneday5474 2 роки тому

    Good video. Thanks

  • @DanielAlvarez-sl6yh
    @DanielAlvarez-sl6yh 3 роки тому +2

    Get Down brother🙏

  • @dutchmcfadyen5867
    @dutchmcfadyen5867 3 роки тому

    Great job with this dude!!
    Such a great help!

  • @santrixhimself3679
    @santrixhimself3679 3 роки тому +6

    There is weird german version of that song with lyrics about some teen going from the devils lettuce to 'trips' and syringes and finally dying.
    "Am tag als konnie kramer starb" is the name of that version

    • @Aarrmehearties
      @Aarrmehearties 3 роки тому

      You didn't use Google translate did you?

  • @peterdefilippi3676
    @peterdefilippi3676 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for the lesson man, super helpful

  • @ST-xg3gy
    @ST-xg3gy 3 роки тому

    Dylan's "(Baby) Let Me Follow You Down" from that great performance is so groovy as well! Danko on bass.

  • @dfdprofessionalstandardstr5640
    @dfdprofessionalstandardstr5640 3 роки тому

    Great! Thanks for sharing.

  • @tonymullins8437
    @tonymullins8437 3 роки тому

    Agreed, love when the Dm RESOLVES to a D major, just sets up that chorus in such a powerful way. Great lesson here man, giving me some great ideas for songs to add at gigs and campfires. Keep on a rockin'.

  • @deanfeldman2505
    @deanfeldman2505 3 роки тому

    Great song

  • @44scoots
    @44scoots 3 роки тому

    Nice video. The HOG t-shirt! Love it!

  • @donny763222
    @donny763222 3 роки тому

    Very very nice thank you !!!

  • @victortomasetti5186
    @victortomasetti5186 2 роки тому

    Wow this one got past me. What a pleasant surprise. For me a new lesson from James James. Even though I played this song. I've learned a few embellishments from watching this. Love this guy's videos. Hopefully he's enjoying his life and he's okay

  • @bcancun123
    @bcancun123 2 роки тому

    So awesome

  • @kevinreilly8132
    @kevinreilly8132 3 роки тому

    Love it dude!!

  • @michaeld.mahoney9106
    @michaeld.mahoney9106 3 роки тому

    Well done, great lesson. Hope you are feeling better.

  • @richardl3835
    @richardl3835 3 роки тому +4

    When I was first starting out learning the guitar, playing this song really motivated me. While you said the Dm to the Dmaj makes this song, I always loved the way the C to Fmaj7 drives the chorus. I was bored playing the standard I, IV, V progression, but then I found this song and got inspired - What Song Inspired You When You Were First Learning the Guitar?

  • @palacerevolution2000
    @palacerevolution2000 10 місяців тому

    Haha yes that D major!

  • @wessleymarcum4782
    @wessleymarcum4782 2 роки тому

    Super helpful and beautifully explained. Thanks dude

  • @jrpipik
    @jrpipik 3 роки тому +2

    If you want to play along with Manuel's piano chords on the descendant chromatic part between the two final refrains: C G/B Bb F/A Ab C/G D/F#

  • @darealspacy
    @darealspacy 3 роки тому

    Nice shirt! The HOG! The ROC!

  • @greg7656
    @greg7656 3 роки тому +2

    Soft spot for Joan's version mostly because it made me seek out the original way back when

  • @Mosey410
    @Mosey410 2 роки тому

    I love those one note changes
    D minor to D major
    It’s the little things

  • @Bam_Like_Dat
    @Bam_Like_Dat 3 роки тому +2

    James James is my name and I'm playing my guitar again.....

  • @peterking1270
    @peterking1270 3 роки тому

    Cheers mate 👍

  • @hobbes4583
    @hobbes4583 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks for the lesson. The walk downs/ups are so beautiful.
    New guitar sounds good. Still hearing the rattle?

  • @TypicalGirls
    @TypicalGirls 3 роки тому

    Just picked up the "New Barbarians" book by Rob Chapman. I advise you (JJ) and all Stones fans to check it out. Wonderful photos...and t-shirts!

  • @elvadrum4965
    @elvadrum4965 Місяць тому

    Hey thanks! ❤

  • @johnwillard6198
    @johnwillard6198 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks

  • @acceptyourself
    @acceptyourself Рік тому

    had to click for the house of guitars shirt

  • @harper7509
    @harper7509 4 місяці тому

    FLUSH

  • @donny763222
    @donny763222 3 роки тому

    Just love the dm to dmaj

  • @raystargazer
    @raystargazer 3 роки тому

    That is one tight sounding Gibson. J45? Excellent job as always!

  • @Bravo65
    @Bravo65 3 роки тому

    Sophie B Hawkins also does a version of this song. Hers is mainly vocal & piano.

  • @richardriley8906
    @richardriley8906 2 роки тому

    Never new Biaz recorded it . You do know Vivian Lawrence done the original version. She recorded it when she was on the Carol Burnett show . Evidently Levon Helms and Robby Robertson liked it too .

    • @jamesjames9275
      @jamesjames9275  2 роки тому

      No, Robbie wrote this song. You’re thinking of Vicky Lawrence, and her song was The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia.

  • @evanpeters5348
    @evanpeters5348 5 місяців тому

    Hey James, thank you very much!
    Can’t see your strumming hand. Can you help me w the strumming pattern??

  • @coreyjohnston4673
    @coreyjohnston4673 2 роки тому

    I have the same guitar 2019 version. What strings do you like?

  • @m444ss
    @m444ss Рік тому

    👍

  • @paulgeorgia8013
    @paulgeorgia8013 3 роки тому +1

    How would one go about sending a t shirt to you? I see no process for direct messaging on UA-cam.

  • @SyntagmaStation
    @SyntagmaStation 3 роки тому +2

    Sterling choice.

  • @hobbes4583
    @hobbes4583 3 роки тому +1

    James- what do you think of Robbie's solo stuff? I really like storyville and music for the native Americans.

    • @jamesjames9275
      @jamesjames9275  3 роки тому +4

      I love his first solo album, but I haven't really kept up since then.

    • @jsm3233
      @jsm3233 3 роки тому +1

      Storyville is an incredible album, start to finish, every song is amazing.

    • @hobbes4583
      @hobbes4583 3 роки тому +1

      @@jsm3233 I know. The list of guest musicians and singers is extraordinary. Almost as good as the last waltz. Maybe my favorite concept album next to synchronicity.

  • @martinuglow116
    @martinuglow116 Рік тому

    Great lesson for a brilliant song.

  • @larrysheetmetal
    @larrysheetmetal 2 роки тому

    HEY, I KNOW THIS DUD !!! at 1:24 is that a G/ C chord

  • @AnthonyBurrito1313
    @AnthonyBurrito1313 6 місяців тому

    WUSSSSSSUPPPP??

  • @thierrywlazlak4210
    @thierrywlazlak4210 2 роки тому

    I cant understand how you are doing the hammering thing in DM. Wish i could see what you re right hand is doing

    • @georgeculver1043
      @georgeculver1043 2 роки тому

      You have probably moved on to another song but I think what he is doing is a down strum focused on the open g string then hammering on the second fret of the g string and then playing a up strum (seemingly hitting the high E string mainly) immediately after that and just repeating that a few times. So its just a down-up-down-up-down-up strum on the D and E string with the hammer on between the down and up strum. Idk if this is right because I am very much a guitar novice but it sounds right and when I slowed down the video to look for which strings moved on each sound it seemed to line up.