Joe Forno’s book, Levon’s Man, goes into some detail regarding his self esteem issues, as well as previous suicide attempts. There is also a possible reason for the suicide itself that are alluded to. Such a sad story.
@@teacup3133 I wonder if Richard suffered from some kind of child abuse? That might explain his low self esteem. He just seemed like such a sweet guy but he was also a tortured soul. I believe there was some kind of deep sadness and pain within him.
Gail Halldorson Richard had a wonderful artistic life...don’t get too sentimental. Few experience the realisation of their musical/creative potential to the depth & degree that he did. The admittedly sad fact that he couldn’t navigate (pun not intended) through his darker adult (midlife?) phase was directly related to the quality & authenticity of his work. Too soon gone to be sure...but he touched a LOT of people.
His voice got better after this (shortly before his death), but it actually sounds kind of fitting on this track. Saw Garth, Jimmy V and them do this and just cried and cried in the theatre thinking about Levon, Richard and Rick. Then they launched into Don't Ya Do It (with Maud singing!) to get the place rockin. That's what the band was about, the tragedy of life and then FUCK IT, LET'S HAVE A PARTY. Love these fucking guys.
This is heartbreaking. Richard sounds like the character he's singing about. He's hurting so much it makes the song that much more powerful. Tears in my eyes while I listen.
hearing this after all these years makes me sad and happy at the same time..........sure miss that fella. Bless him.............please God let him be at peace now.
Richard was so loved and he never knew it, I guess he never believed it. It was so sad, he was so fragile for a guy who could perform and party like he did.
Special thanks to the folks who recorded and posted this sparse, hymn to all us folks who, might see “the old rock’in chair has just about got me”. Heart-felt thanks
Wish I knew more about this great man. His life is such a mystery to me, not much on the internet about him as a person and what he was like. Such a legend and greatly under-appreciated.
There’s plenty of info about his personality online now, and through newer books. Robbie’s book spells out his personality pretty well. I also highly recommend Joe Forno’s book, Levon’s Man, for details regarding his conduct on the last tour, as well as new info regarding a possible reason for his suicide. It’s a sad, but well written, read. Also, Once Were Brothers does an excellent job of dealing with Richard’s issues…directly, but respectfully. I have read somewhere where his father was rather brutal with him as a child. Not sure how truthful this is…but I can, from personal experience, understand how an abusive father can harm your self esteem.
I luv his singing here it’s so fuckn real ...I don’t understand the disappointment from some folks...this version is bleeding with raw emotion I can’t beat that
Dayem. Miss Richard, Rick and Lavon. My most favorite Band, EVER! Keep on Rockin Garth, you musical genius. And Robbie, although I dont agree with your standards, U CAN bend some strings!
inatizzy2 Well said. I agree with you about Robbie as well, he could share the stage with Clapton and hold his own... what he did to his mates for the sake of green paper however, very unfortunate.
I knew Richard for many years. Beautiful voice. Just listen to Georgia. He was a troubled soul but a fine person. Stop blaming Robbie Roberson for all that has followed. Robbie is a wonderful person who did all he could for The Band. You don't know what when on. You watched from afar.
Ian Bentley Sorry l upset you Ian! However, l do not live in the past, nor do l worship any one! Richard, Rick and Robbie, to me were friends! Perhaps this bothers you! He was a great guy with a great talent they all were! Including Robbie! We all performed on the same concert! Many years ago! Now carry on. I think Richard would agree with me.
Gayle Thomson why didn't Robbie attend either Richard, Levon or Rick Danko's funerals? Strange way for such a wonderful man to pay respect to the people without who he would have been yet another average guitarist.
Musically his voice is shot and it's so painful to hear. But in this case he really does sound just like I think the character he is portraying in the song. "And I'm pushin' age seventy-three". It's a shame that he himself did not even realize how many lives he affected and inspired. You will be missed Richard.
Joe Forno’s book, Levon’s Man, is an excellent read (he Managed The Band from 86-94). There are a couple of anecdotes regarding his self esteem issues that are almost mind boggling; one involves running into a famous actor who recognized and acknowledged Richard in passing, which amazed Richard to no end, and another regarding a book that gave him a huge compliment for his voice which also amazed him. He just couldn’t step out of his own way.
why am i just finding this now????? awesome! some say he is worn out and in his last days, but i think this is the most honest and true he has ever sounded.....wonderful stuff!!
Yes, Richard's voice has deteriorated by this point, but somehow it makes this poignant song (and one of my favorite of all The Band's songs) the richer for it. By this point, I really wish Richard could have found some peace in a big rocking chair along with Ragtime Willie.
thanks for posting...Richard always sounded real.....great song...Rick and Richard were both guys who battled demons, while trying to make a buck on the road
Reading as much as I’ve could on The Band, I have to kindly and respectfully disagree about Rick having “demons”. Richard undoubtedly had them, but I don’t think that Rick had personality issues. He was an addict, which stemmed from his near fatal car wreck in 1968. He lived with great pain for the rest of his life, and attempted to use heroin as a painkiller. This is what ended up killing him at 56, essentially.
It's really hard to listen to this stuff now knowing the demons this man was facing back then, such a soulful voice and brilliant musician. I never got to see The Band in person and ironically I was in Orlando at that time (1986) and only found out they had been playing at a place called Cheek to Cheek in Winter Park after the news of Richard's suicide broke out. Had I known they were playing there I'm sure I would have made it to one of their shows. That would have been much more painful to me.
BigDipper this is one of the best rock history reads out there. All the way back to the days in Arkansas when Levon wanted to get up and play with Conway Twitty. Excellent book.
Alcohol=depression, which= death. If only he had took retirement, moved to Big Pink & , as Bobby said: marry me a wife, catch Rainbow Trout. With hindsight of course.
I understand the appeal, but this is very sad. At a relatively young age, mid 40's, his voice is gone. Listen to the version on the newly released "Live at the Academy of Music (remixed Rock of Ages) and listen to Richard at his peak only 12 years before. Just beautiful.
+rocnrolldr He never really had great control but his voice is immortal in its beauty. It's tough being a golden baritone who is predisposed for blues and R&B music. Alcohol and cocaine didn't help his voice but he has a great voice here; he just didn't take control lessons. Old school guys weren't big on vocal coaching.
The Band died to me when Richard Manuel died. Sure the Last Waltz was the end but no Reunion of the Band can ever be complete without Richard Manuel even though Rick, Robbie, Garth and Levon were still alive after he died.
I wasn't really discussing Robbie, but it's good advice just the same. I do think the publishing royalties issue was a complicated one, but there was much more to The Band's dissolution than that.
Brock, there was a documentary in the 80s where he had some interviews. Clapton talked about him in it as well. It's on UA-cam except the very end. Also, you can read a lot about him in Levon Helm's book, which is a great read and tells you so much not only about The Band but about the entire golden era of American popular music. It is called "This Wheel's on Fire." Richard had already died and Levon talks about him extensively, dedicated the book to him.
"poor richard sounds completely wore out"? "but in my opinion his personal pain makes this just as good as the studio version from 69. sick!!!!! sick!!!!!! yeah it sounds great if you get off on artists dying to entertain you!
Thanks for the post...what can ya say about his voice and how it meshes with Ricks...looking forward to visiting heaven and listen to them singing again someday!
Like listening to the late recordings of Billie Holiday. (Check out, e.g., “I Love You Porgy”). Yes his voice is shot, but his singing isn’t. And Danko, in his way, pitching in.....
I saw the Band in Chicago on the tour where Richard didn't quite make it that far in '85. So many regrets there. The last thing I am aware of Richard recording was the haunting vocal on Tom Petty's Southern Accents (Best of Everything, I think). Does anyone know if there was anything after that? RIP Richard and Levon.
Just don't completely base your opinions of Robbie off of what Levon says in there. You should wait and read Robbie's memoir of the story and then add it together to make a good decision. People treat Robbie like shit a lot for no good reason really.
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There will Never be another Richard Manuel!! RIP Riçhard.
Totally heartbreaking how little self esteem he had in spite of how much talent he had. Depression is real.
Yes depression is real and so is substance abuse.. Richard was the heart and soul of the BAND!! RIP.
Joe Forno’s book, Levon’s Man, goes into some detail regarding his self esteem issues, as well as previous suicide attempts. There is also a possible reason for the suicide itself that are alluded to.
Such a sad story.
Richard was about 7 when he started drinking alcohol, he didn't have much of a chance. Even this tortured rendition is great.
well said, i always thought how could such a great kill himself.
@@teacup3133 I wonder if Richard suffered from some kind of child abuse? That might explain his low self esteem. He just seemed like such a sweet guy but he was also a tortured soul. I believe there was some kind of deep sadness and pain within him.
RIP Richard Manuel.
Beautiful rendition, nevertheless, his voice actually makes the songs even more beautiful.
Dear sweet Richard, a beautiful human being resting in peace.
Indeed sir and the beautiful gifts he sang for us continue to echo through eternity!
A F'n man. Best voice in rock ever in my opinion.
When it's your song, you can sing it any way you choose. I'm just grateful to hear it.
Me too..
I`m 80 years old now, Richard. Still not ready to sit in your rockin chair. I`ve had an easier life than you. Wish you had a better one.
And still listening to great music. I hope I am like you if I reach 80
he did he produced this stuff
Gail Halldorson Richard had a wonderful artistic life...don’t get too sentimental. Few experience the realisation of their musical/creative potential to the depth & degree that he did. The admittedly sad fact that he couldn’t navigate (pun not intended) through his darker adult (midlife?) phase was directly related to the quality & authenticity of his work. Too soon gone to be sure...but he touched a LOT of people.
he had a much better life than you he was the best you are nothing
grow up too old fart
His voice got better after this (shortly before his death), but it actually sounds kind of fitting on this track. Saw Garth, Jimmy V and them do this and just cried and cried in the theatre thinking about Levon, Richard and Rick. Then they launched into Don't Ya Do It (with Maud singing!) to get the place rockin. That's what the band was about, the tragedy of life and then FUCK IT, LET'S HAVE A PARTY. Love these fucking guys.
His voice is just perfect for the song. God bless him.
Never forget a true legend. Peace and love Richard.
Thanks Richard my favorite tune,
This is heartbreaking. Richard sounds like the character he's singing about. He's hurting so much it makes the song that much more powerful. Tears in my eyes while I listen.
can you say Grand Marnier?
I just add white wine.
Amazing performance RIP Richard. How could anyone dislike this. So much hate in this world.
At least old Willie had a friend to grow old with.
i just can't help but crying over this genius
I love his voice here.
Me too
I do too it's just wonderful.so full of emotion..
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hearing this after all these years makes me sad and happy at the same time..........sure miss that fella. Bless him.............please God let him be at peace now.
please god rest his soul
god will tell take care of him
god will bless him
AMEN ❤ ❤ ❤
Richard was so loved and he never knew it, I guess he never believed it. It was so sad, he was so fragile for a guy who could perform and party like he did.
he was the best of the generation
As sad as I dont wanna believe what you are saying.... its true. Breaks my heart!
still feel the loss of Band members. their contributions so heartfelt, personal...
nobody but nobody were as good as these guys ever ever
Rest in peace Richard. Wish you were here. You're missed dearly
The sweetest, most souful version I've ever heard. Great harmony from Rick. God, I miss these guys!
My favourite song of all time.This is a real version with all of the emotions the song evokes.jIM.lIVERPOOL.
curleyteeth yes mate one of my best from Liverpool to
Mine two
Special thanks to the folks who recorded and posted this sparse, hymn to all us folks who, might see “the old rock’in chair has just about got me”. Heart-felt thanks
Wish I knew more about this great man. His life is such a mystery to me, not much on the internet about him as a person and what he was like. Such a legend and greatly under-appreciated.
There’s plenty of info about his personality online now, and through newer books.
Robbie’s book spells out his personality pretty well. I also highly recommend Joe Forno’s book, Levon’s Man, for details regarding his conduct on the last tour, as well as new info regarding a possible reason for his suicide. It’s a sad, but well written, read.
Also, Once Were Brothers does an excellent job of dealing with Richard’s issues…directly, but respectfully.
I have read somewhere where his father was rather brutal with him as a child. Not sure how truthful this is…but I can, from personal experience, understand how an abusive father can harm your self esteem.
God, he makes me cry. I love him so much.
Oh my goodness, this is breaking my heart. God bless you, Richard.
such a teddy bear........I hope he got to where he wanted to go.........peace be with him.
in heaven of course
Happy Heavenly Birthday Richard❣ thank you for all you've done
That voice, oh that voice!
Even toward his later days, still love his voice. Different but still amazing
Your music will live forever
I luv his singing here it’s so fuckn real ...I don’t understand the disappointment from some folks...this version is bleeding with raw emotion
I can’t beat that
U can’t beat that not I...
You hear his voice..you can feel the hair on your arm stand straight up.
Damn. It doesn't get more real than this.
probably my favourite band song
Dayem. Miss Richard, Rick and Lavon. My most favorite Band, EVER! Keep on Rockin Garth, you musical genius. And Robbie, although I dont agree with your standards, U CAN bend some strings!
inatizzy2 Well said. I agree with you about Robbie as well, he could share the stage with Clapton and hold his own... what he did to his mates for the sake of green paper however, very unfortunate.
Thats exactly what he did thyamelate. Sad that things like that happen to the best of the best. :-(
Richard was I think the soul of The Band...
he was
and garth too
he was
I knew Richard for many years. Beautiful voice. Just listen to Georgia. He was a troubled soul but a fine person. Stop blaming Robbie Roberson for all that has followed. Robbie is a wonderful person who did all he could for The Band. You don't know what when on. You watched from afar.
can you say Grand Marnier?
but you were so cool, Gayle! You knew it all!!!!
So go and have a good shit on yourself.
Ian Bentley Sorry l upset you Ian! However, l do not live in the past, nor do l worship any one! Richard, Rick and Robbie, to me were friends! Perhaps this bothers you! He was a great guy with a great talent they all were! Including Robbie! We all performed on the same concert! Many years ago! Now carry on. I think Richard would agree with me.
Gayle Thomson why didn't Robbie attend either Richard, Levon or Rick Danko's funerals? Strange way for such a wonderful man to pay respect to the people without who he would have been yet another average guitarist.
Hope you suffer the same fate scumbag!
Love this. Richards power on full display!
Went to Richard’s grave today. Played him Whispering Pines😢
This is amazing!!!Thanks for sharing!!!!
Thanks for the emotion Richard,Rick and Levon!!!The best!
Love him he was class
Musically his voice is shot and it's so painful to hear. But in this case he really does sound just like I think the character he is portraying in the song. "And I'm pushin' age seventy-three". It's a shame that he himself did not even realize how many lives he affected and inspired. You will be missed Richard.
Joe Forno’s book, Levon’s Man, is an excellent read (he Managed The Band from 86-94). There are a couple of anecdotes regarding his self esteem issues that are almost mind boggling; one involves running into a famous actor who recognized and acknowledged Richard in passing, which amazed Richard to no end, and another regarding a book that gave him a huge compliment for his voice which also amazed him.
He just couldn’t step out of his own way.
Thanks for posting this. Love to hear Richard Manuel.
There are times I just really HATE alcohol. Listening to Richard is one of them.
I was too...until Feb. 2, 1999.
Such a wonderful soul, and a great singer..
why am i just finding this now????? awesome! some say he is worn out and in his last days, but i think this is the most honest and true he has ever sounded.....wonderful stuff!!
this tears my heart apart every time i listen
One of the greatest pure singers ever...alcohol won the war.
Sweet sound of Richards voice !
Thanks for posting this
Yes, Richard's voice has deteriorated by this point, but somehow it makes this poignant song (and one of my favorite of all The Band's songs) the richer for it. By this point, I really wish Richard could have found some peace in a big rocking chair along with Ragtime Willie.
thanks for posting...Richard always sounded real.....great song...Rick and Richard were both guys who battled demons, while trying to make a buck on the road
Reading as much as I’ve could on The Band, I have to kindly and respectfully disagree about Rick having “demons”. Richard undoubtedly had them, but I don’t think that Rick had personality issues. He was an addict, which stemmed from his near fatal car wreck in 1968. He lived with great pain for the rest of his life, and attempted to use heroin as a painkiller. This is what ended up killing him at 56, essentially.
bless you richard.
Love this! Thank you!
Have the book, read it twice already and will read again. Excellent history of The Band.
inatizzy2 which book? levon’s?
R.i.p. uncle wull .miss you x
I wish I could give this video 1,000 likes, I really mean that
Sweet Richard...
It's really hard to listen to this stuff now knowing the demons this man was facing back then, such a soulful voice and brilliant musician. I never got to see The Band in person and ironically I was in Orlando at that time (1986) and only found out they had been playing at a place called Cheek to Cheek in Winter Park after the news of Richard's suicide broke out. Had I known they were playing there I'm sure I would have made it to one of their shows. That would have been much more painful to me.
they had a shiity piano for him those florida southern inbreeds
Just listening to him and this story man i feel his energy is still around
Oh man, makes me cry too. Such a loss!
Such a sad ending for one of the best musicians of his generation.
Love you Richard!
very powerfull
BigDipper this is one of the best rock history reads out there. All the way back to the days in Arkansas when Levon wanted to get up and play with Conway Twitty. Excellent book.
Beautiful soul Richard, alcohol was certainly no friend; and Rick...what a combination.
Alcohol=depression, which= death. If only he had took retirement, moved to Big Pink & , as Bobby said: marry me a wife, catch Rainbow Trout. With hindsight of course.
soul music - that's the only way I know how to sing
How can 3 people dislike this? Really. Someone, tell me.
Not their style, I guess. Not enough rhythm and shit.
they are inbreeds
they have to be pure southern inbreeds
I understand the appeal, but this is very sad. At a relatively young age, mid 40's, his voice is gone. Listen to the version on the newly released "Live at the Academy of Music (remixed Rock of Ages) and listen to Richard at his peak only 12 years before. Just beautiful.
+rocnrolldr He never really had great control but his voice is immortal in its beauty. It's tough being a golden baritone who is predisposed for blues and R&B music. Alcohol and cocaine didn't help his voice but he has a great voice here; he just didn't take control lessons. Old school guys weren't big on vocal coaching.
+Shawn Martin Grand Marnier
Incredible live album
his voice was just temporarily shot here from doing to many shows in a row.
a light shone and spent. RIP Richard.
nothing better
The Band died to me when Richard Manuel died. Sure the Last Waltz was the end but no Reunion of the Band can ever be complete without Richard Manuel even though Rick, Robbie, Garth and Levon were still alive after he died.
the truth and it makes me cry i want to go with him
cannot be more perfectly said
so true
On another level that never got popular
Magic
I wasn't really discussing Robbie, but it's good advice just the same. I do think the publishing royalties issue was a complicated one, but there was much more to The Band's dissolution than that.
Me too, always ..
How have I never stumbled across this clip until now? This was great. Thanks for uploading :)
Brock, there was a documentary in the 80s where he had some interviews. Clapton talked about him in it as well. It's on UA-cam except the very end. Also, you can read a lot about him in Levon Helm's book, which is a great read and tells you so much not only about The Band but about the entire golden era of American popular music. It is called "This Wheel's on Fire." Richard had already died and Levon talks about him extensively, dedicated the book to him.
Heartbreaking. But what can friends or family do when a loved one is on this path?
When Richard sang a song you heard the truth.
amen
"poor richard sounds completely wore out"? "but in my opinion his personal pain makes this just as good as the studio version from 69. sick!!!!! sick!!!!!! yeah it sounds great if you get off on artists dying to entertain you!
Great find! Just one correction: Robbie is the sole writer/composer of the song.
And you felt it too.
I'm back making the rounds again. TX. Peace
i love you richard want to be with you
Thanks for the post...what can ya say about his voice and how it meshes with Ricks...looking forward to visiting heaven and listen to them singing again someday!
wouldn't THAT be nice!
Another victim of a dirty busines. Such a shame bands don't look after each other. RIP Richard.
thats true
jesus chrisst will save us all
Ragtime Willie hes my buddy
Like listening to the late recordings of Billie Holiday. (Check out, e.g., “I Love You Porgy”). Yes his voice is shot, but his singing isn’t. And Danko, in his way, pitching in.....
The singer was only 40 years old ? he really sound as he sang " i'm pushin age 73 " ... Very good song! sad to hear some talent ruined at only 40!
bee u tiful...
I saw the Band in Chicago on the tour where Richard didn't quite make it that far in '85. So many regrets there. The last thing I am aware of Richard recording was the haunting vocal on Tom Petty's Southern Accents (Best of Everything, I think). Does anyone know if there was anything after that? RIP Richard and Levon.
That’s my favorite Petty song. I had no idea Richard sang on it. Thanks!
saw him sit with bonnie raiit e seemed strong but frail
richard maneuls the flying dutchman ahahah it sounds more authentic
It is to bad, he had such a good voce
He was pushing age 73, don't forget in this song. Really sounds like Ragtime Willie's buddy. I think it's an awesome version.
He was only 41 at the time of this recording, although his voice sounds so much older than that. such a sad ending to a wonderful man's life
Just don't completely base your opinions of Robbie off of what Levon says in there. You should wait and read Robbie's memoir of the story and then add it together to make a good decision. People treat Robbie like shit a lot for no good reason really.
Exactly.
He sounds like he's 80 years old
A voice as big as his beard
he was more than beard
idiot