Agreed. As a drummer, I love his loose playing style and deep grooves. Always playing for the song, singing always changes a playing style but Levin did it in a way that looked effortless.
@@eighmanauraview Levon thought enough of Ringo to play in Ringo's All Star Band so why shouldn't their names be mentioned together? If you're just making the case that Levon was a superior musician compared to Ringo - I agree.
@@eighmanauraview😂😂 that’s funny as hell!!! I’m much bigger Levon Helm fan than Ringo. I used to give Ringo endless amounts of shit about his drumming when I was younger and in my punk metal phase. I didn’t like the Beatles in high school b/c my drunk girlfriends would endlessly play Rocky raccoon. I still hate that song. I’m thought ringo was an over rated shitty slow drummer no chops. I later came to appreciate his drumming talents. Crazy amount of drumming talent on one stage . Jim Keltner, Levon, Ringo!!!! Rip Levon and Rick miss you boys!!!
@@mattryan6886 Paul McCartney responding to the question of if Ringo is the best drummer in the world: “He’s not even the best drummer in the Beatles.”
I went to this concert when they were in Indianapolis Indiana. My friend and I met Levon Helm and got his autograph. He was a great guy. A great concert and memory. 😀❤
This must have been a fabulous tour organized by Ringo Starr. Oh, but to be a fly on the wall !! This time frame was several years before his throat cancer diagnosis. The point being during this time period Levon was still in full control of his "gift". Hard to believe that was 28 years ago. You're with the heavenly choir now Levon. RIP
OMG this line up!!! Ringo has a really good thing going with his All Starr band. Nothing but legends! He lets the legends shine with their own works, they play the hits and everyone goes home really happy.
That was his first ALL-STAR BAND, and WHAT A BAND!! They each took turns playing hits from their individual bands. Two or three songs each. I caught their show at the Saratoga Performing Arts Centre in Saratoga, New York. Probably the best concert I ever went too. What a line-up!!
Could there be any greater pleasure in life than seeing these legends of their craft on stage together? Music surely must be the best thing in life and these men are some of the best at playing it.
I caught this tour at Jones Beach, Great stuff, Moments of my life I'll forever cherish. Rick & Levon, Joe Walsh sang an acoustic version of Desperado and said he loved playing it cause it pissed Henley off. Clarence & Billy both gone, Classic tunes by Billy and the duet of You're A Friend Of Mine. Just beautiful all around!
Check the lineup and those couple of shots of Jim Keltner. It was three drummers together! Of course it helps it was three of the world's greatest drummers...
Three of the best meat 'n potatoes rock drummers - three guys who played a part in INVENTING meat 'n potatoes rock drumming - up there on the same stage! And i can see why Ringo called Levon and Rick: The Band were one of the ten or so best straight-up ensemble groups of the Sixties/Seventies, along with The Beatles, Booker T + the MGs, and the great studio bands - and now, Ringo got to play with The Band as well!
Nearly every time an amazing lineup takes place, Jim Keltner is there. The most unknown, yet accomplished drummer around I reckon. His Christmas card list must read like a who's who in music! I saw him with Little Village. Remember them?
@@ianowens1577, there are three drummers on stage. Keltner doesn't get much camera time, aside from a few select shots, but he has just as much to do with this clip as any of the other musicians performing.
This is my all time favourite song after I heard my dad playing it when I was a teenager , and what a version this is . Levon , you are a Legend, RIP .
I look back at some of the videos and dam near cry everytime. When I was really depressed time in my life I would watch Levon videos for hours. 100% got me thru some tough times.
+colnago1mc 'He lived in Woodstock Ny near where I grew up and for years he would old jam sessions at his barn that he did on friday nights and locals would go over and see who would show up to jam with him. Many great artists would show up for the jams. They were so popular he would have to sell tickets to keep the number of people manageable . Was a great local guy who was just a normal guy around town .
@@ethanrocket123 And I bet you did not know. Brian Jessy was living across the street for a summer! Amazing singer songwriter. I tried to connect him with Levon. But it never worked out. That would have been very special!
If I ever did see one... My soul mate...we never met. BUT My god I hope that when my time comes levon is there to dip a donut in my tea. What a talent. What a soul
Wow! This is great! I have tis on audio-cd but never saw it on video. Ringo did such a fantastic (still does!) job putting together the All-Starr bands. They always made great music together and have a lot of fun doing it! Young at 73 and still going strong ! Happy 73rd Birthday Ringo!
Just came across this today. Wow. I was at this show. One of the greatest shows ever. Ringo lead a few songs, then everyone took a turn leading a song or two. Ringo closed out the first set and later the show with a few of his hits. I wish I could see the whole show on video. So many awesome tunes by this amazing line up.
This place must have been jumping this night. What a great line up. So much talent on that stage it’s hard to take in. Greatness from Levon all the way to Billy Preston this is just awesome.
Dozens of their songs kept my spirits up over the years...and it all started with Cripple Creek...had no idea Garth was doing that essential part on an organ.
@@debrayundt9732 Why are you making this about Justin Bieber and what does he have to do with this video? Do you know anything bout The Band? Obviously not. You've turned this excellent video into personal hate against someone who has nothing to do with it. Grow up.
@@debrayundt9732 Well then you should be further ashamed of yourself for making such an idiotic "joke" about one of Stratford's biggest success stories. The video is meant to showcase two members of The Band, but rather than comment on that, you chose to jump on the bandwagon of anti-Bieberism. Your comment had absolutely nothiing to do with acknowledging the "amazing talent" that Stratford has produced. Shame on you.
@@debrayundt9732 The video is about celebratratiing beautiful music by some great performers. Your comment had nothing to do that. Watch the video, enjoy the music and learn from the positive vibes Levon and company give off.
Pretty mindblowing to see and hear this, especially hearing Joe and Nils playing off each other, Rick and Levon doing what they've done together since they were just kids, and just seeing Billy Preston and Dr John made me choked up a bit.
It's a pity Garth was not part of the cast of players ! A genius who could play 3 different melodies on 3 different instruments ...all at once . Do you know why ? Because it was easy for him to do so ! No sweat whatsoever .
Hal Blaine contributed to 10,000 pop recordings over tge course of his life. It would be hard to say who was most successful. I won't quibble. They are both incredible.
Levon was the real deal…love his voice, love his drumming…a true American treasure…I had a cup of coffee & a slice of pie with him on an Autumn Saturday sitting at the counter at a diner in Woodstock in the early ‘90s (THE diner in Woodstock?) he was beyond friendly; we talked shop and was sincerely humble & appreciative when I complimented his work with The Band…a very cool 20 minutes; the guitar playing here is pretty damn groovy too (not to mention it’s always great to see Ringo drumming on someone else’s material)
I saw this band in Mansfield Massachusetts from the front row , three of my favorite drummers on one stage was a religious experience Ringo being the supreme deity and Levon and jim being saints , with the incredible cast of character’s Ringo assembled for the rest of the band Ive always thought he should have had a band that included Bonnie Rait and warren Zevon before he left us and one with Linda Ronstadt and Jackson brown before she’d lost her voice
Man that is one stacked lineup for the All Starr Band, probably the best I've ever seen. Not mentioned in the description also, Garth Hudson, one of the original band members alongside Rick and Levon. Amazing
When Ringo called it his ALL STARR BAND he wasn't joking. Now that's what I call a stage full of talent!!! I am so sorry I never got to see them.
That is one of life's many regrets not being able to attend and enjoy such An event.
Levon was one of the greatest performers in the history of rock & roll.
Agreed. As a drummer, I love his loose playing style and deep grooves. Always playing for the song, singing always changes a playing style but Levin did it in a way that looked effortless.
I have never considered Levon to be a R&R Drummer. He is a contemporary C & W performer in my mind.
Damn straight
Levon Helm was the only person in the world that could sing this song right.
Randy W. He carried his accent to his singing voice.
Randy W. Amen.
He makes me proud to be from Arkansas
And Rick Danko's backing vocals are unsurpassable! Look at him, having a great time :D
AMEN!
Ringo assembled some of the best super groups of all time. What a lineup, ridiculous wealth of talent!
For sure
Was lucky enough to see this lineup 4 times. I'd give anything to go back. Rest in Peace Gentlemen.
I too was fortunate enough. Blossom Music Center near Cleavland. Crap im old
Levon looks like he had a kickass model train collection.
Do you think it would rival Neil Young's?
@@mcburnski Neil probably has a decent one.
@@mcaddicts he bored me to tears talking about it in hiis autobiography!
i thought this was a burn calling him autistic lol
@@mcaddicts Neil at one time was one of the owners of Lionel Trains Inc.
The story went, Ringo asked everyone he could think of, and they all said yes. What a band!!!
Ringo and Levon are the two famous drummers (deservedly so) but the third drummer, Mr. Jim Keltner of Tulsa, Oklahoma is a legend in his own right.
Don't you ever say the name fucking Ringo when you say Levon.
@@eighmanauraview Levon thought enough of Ringo to play in Ringo's All Star Band so why shouldn't their names be mentioned together? If you're just making the case that Levon was a superior musician compared to Ringo - I agree.
One of the "BIG 5 " from Tulsa.
@@eighmanauraview😂😂 that’s funny as hell!!! I’m much bigger Levon Helm fan than Ringo. I used to give Ringo endless amounts of shit about his drumming when I was younger and in my punk metal phase. I didn’t like the Beatles in high school b/c my drunk girlfriends would endlessly play Rocky raccoon. I still hate that song. I’m thought ringo was an over rated shitty slow drummer no chops. I later came to appreciate his drumming talents. Crazy amount of drumming talent on one stage . Jim Keltner, Levon, Ringo!!!! Rip Levon and Rick miss you boys!!!
@@mattryan6886 Paul McCartney responding to the question of if Ringo is the best drummer in the world: “He’s not even the best drummer in the Beatles.”
Levon, Rick, Dr. John, and Billy all gone and missed.
Especially by the bartenders
Clarence too.
Levon and rick, my two favorites from the band! Having the time of their life. God bless them and may they Rest In Peace
I truly think that Levon and Rick were the same person playing different instruments. The chemistry between them is undeniable and incredible.
RIP Levon, we still miss you!
Hearing Levon voice always makes me relax and cry at the same time.
I went to this concert when they were in Indianapolis Indiana. My friend and I met Levon Helm and got his autograph. He was a great guy. A great concert and memory. 😀❤
Too cool. 😎🎶
That’s awesome 🙏🏻
I met Amy Helm after a Levon concert [actually a small club date]. She loved her dad VERY much.
Quite possibly one of the better lineups Ringo's ever had.
The best by far
It's a shame hes been with the same people for maybe 10 years or more. No comparison to these early shows.
I think the best line-up he's ever had.
He was in the beatles guys. He had lennon/ Harrison as his guitar players and paul macartnye played bass for him haha
This must have been a fabulous tour organized by Ringo Starr. Oh, but to be a fly on the wall !! This time frame was several years before his throat cancer diagnosis. The point being during this time period Levon was still in full control of his "gift". Hard to believe that was 28 years ago. You're with the heavenly choir now Levon. RIP
i seen this show at Great Woods in Massachusetts, I'll never forget
Levon - the only drummer that can make you cry.
This lineup of musicians is simply incredible.
No other trio could pull off 3 drummers. Simply amazing.
Now that’s an ALLSTAR band! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
and today the so called music we are left with is so terrible I can't stand it. thank God for some real music like this
What a goddamn lineup!
I was lucky because I was there. Hard to believe that half of them are now gone.
Levon is so cool...
OMG this line up!!! Ringo has a really good thing going with his All Starr band. Nothing but legends! He lets the legends shine with their own works, they play the hits and everyone goes home really happy.
That was his first ALL-STAR BAND, and WHAT A BAND!! They each took turns playing hits from their individual bands. Two or three songs each. I caught their show at the Saratoga Performing Arts Centre in Saratoga, New York. Probably the best concert I ever went too. What a line-up!!
Ringo knows how to put together a band.
Unfortunately can’t drum worth shit
@@7979man pretty sure all your favorite drummers would disagree
Wow! So much GREATNESS on one stage at one moment in time! Thanks Ringo for all the hard work putting the 89 All Star Band (and all others) together!
Could there be any greater pleasure in life than seeing these legends of their craft on stage together? Music surely must be the best thing in life and these men are some of the best at playing it.
I have got to watch more of these Ringo Allstars performances. Every one of them is better than the one before.
I caught this tour at Jones Beach, Great stuff, Moments of my life I'll forever cherish. Rick & Levon, Joe Walsh sang an acoustic version of Desperado and said he loved playing it cause it pissed Henley off. Clarence & Billy both gone, Classic tunes by Billy and the duet of You're A Friend Of Mine. Just beautiful all around!
FretsmanRFS alsome video
I saw that tour line. It was freaking great. So many memories just from that one show
And not one flammed snare sound from any those drummers. Pocket to the max. Great performance.
Very intelligent comment.
What a bloody line up. Theres the ole to many cooks spoil it but this works. Levons voice makes me smile 👍🏴
How in the hell could one sing and play drums at the same time. Amazing
Levon could pull off the amazing effortlessly!
There's a video where Levon talks about it. Levon Helm - On Singing While Drumming. Enjoy! :)
I do not think anyone else has come close.
@@martinmolloy5876 What about Don Henley from the Eagles?
@@juhisheljaste not much of an Eagles fan to be honest. I think Levon was the Master
A collection of masters performing a classic song. Only a few of these performance are still with us --- who will be the masters of today?
Check the lineup and those couple of shots of Jim Keltner. It was three drummers together! Of course it helps it was three of the world's greatest drummers...
Three of the best meat 'n potatoes rock drummers - three guys who played a part in INVENTING meat 'n potatoes rock drumming - up there on the same stage!
And i can see why Ringo called Levon and Rick: The Band were one of the ten or so best straight-up ensemble groups of the Sixties/Seventies, along with The Beatles, Booker T + the MGs, and the great studio bands - and now, Ringo got to play with The Band as well!
Nearly every time an amazing lineup takes place, Jim Keltner is there. The most unknown, yet accomplished drummer around I reckon. His Christmas card list must read like a who's who in music! I saw him with Little Village. Remember them?
Levon and Ringo are the drummers here? What has Jim Keltner got to do with this clip?
@@ianowens1577, there are three drummers on stage. Keltner doesn't get much camera time, aside from a few select shots, but he has just as much to do with this clip as any of the other musicians performing.
Yep.
My friend Ringo. Gonna miss you when you are gone. Good job man.
this lineup is insane
This is my all time favourite song after I heard my dad playing it when I was a teenager , and what a version this is . Levon , you are a Legend, RIP .
The best All Starr band.
I look back at some of the videos and dam near cry everytime. When I was really depressed time in my life I would watch Levon videos for hours. 100% got me thru some tough times.
Joe Walsh & Nils Lofgren on Guitar
Neil young
I was fortunate enough to see them here on September 3 89. First of 2 tours. First sober concert in over 15 years. Was a wonderful night
Never saw this one! Levon still sounds amazing here!
This is amazing.
+colnago1mc 'He lived in Woodstock Ny near where I grew up and for years he would old jam sessions at his barn that he did on friday nights and locals would go over and see who would show up to jam with him. Many great artists would show up for the jams. They were so popular he would have to sell tickets to keep the number of people manageable . Was a great local guy who was just a normal guy around town .
Levon was my neighbor in Woodstock. Small world.
@@ethanrocket123 And I bet you did not know. Brian Jessy was living across the street for a summer! Amazing singer songwriter. I tried to connect him with Levon. But it never worked out. That would have been very special!
Watching Ringo just be a guy in the band made me smile. He got to beat the drums and it was freedom. I saw a man who wanted to be there.
Levon taking no prisoners!
Levon you are the man great singer musician and song. God Bless you man 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀
I saw the show outdoors in Jones Beach, LI that year. Great show !
I too was there Sat Aug 12 1989 show
Levon. You made the Band. xoxoxox
If I ever did see one...
My soul mate...we never met. BUT
My god I hope that when my time comes levon is there to dip a donut in my tea.
What a talent. What a soul
Wow! This is great! I have tis on audio-cd but never saw it on video. Ringo did such a fantastic (still does!) job putting together the All-Starr bands. They always made great music together and have a lot of fun doing it! Young at 73 and still going strong ! Happy 73rd Birthday Ringo!
What is the name of the CD. Looking for it
Just came across this today. Wow. I was at this show. One of the greatest shows ever. Ringo lead a few songs, then everyone took a turn leading a song or two. Ringo closed out the first set and later the show with a few of his hits. I wish I could see the whole show on video. So many awesome tunes by this amazing line up.
Jesus, what a lineup of talent.
This place must have been jumping this night. What a great line up. So much talent on that stage it’s hard to take in. Greatness from Levon all the way to Billy Preston this is just awesome.
Certainly an all star line up. What a band.
RIP Levon.
I attended this tour...and many others. Thank you Ringo for sharing talent and memories for so many years.... P&L ✌
The 20 people who disliked this must be rap fans.
Garden State Arts Center ....loved it
Sounds great with guitar solos on it too. Great version
I NEED the whole video from this concert. You hardly ever see concert footage of this quality from then, especially with this good of a lineup
Been available on DVD for many years, one of the best. Search for ‘live at the Greek theatre’. Enjoy.
Thank you, RINGO!! We love you!!!
Dozens of their songs kept my spirits up over the years...and it all started with Cripple Creek...had no idea Garth was doing that essential part on an organ.
This stuff is great! We won't see anything like this again!! Never!
For sure,stacked with talent.
Levon wuz the real f•kn deal
Yes. He was. Long live Levon!
What a band, Billy Preston, Dr John, Joe Walsh
whole lotta ROYALTY on this stage truly timeless bellezza
That one checked all the boxes!
Sad that four Bieber fans thumbed this down... maybe someday they'll appreciate REAL music
When you have the musical mind of a second grader, his fans are challenged
@@debrayundt9732 Why are you making this about Justin Bieber and what does he have to do with this video? Do you know anything bout The Band? Obviously not. You've turned this excellent video into personal hate against someone who has nothing to do with it. Grow up.
Why the fuck is anyone turning such an excellent performance by Levon and friends into a hate on Justin Bieber?
@@debrayundt9732 Well then you should be further ashamed of yourself for making such an idiotic "joke" about one of Stratford's biggest success stories. The video is meant to showcase two members of The Band, but rather than comment on that, you chose to jump on the bandwagon of anti-Bieberism. Your comment had absolutely nothiing to do with acknowledging the "amazing talent" that Stratford has produced. Shame on you.
@@debrayundt9732 The video is about celebratratiing beautiful music by some great performers. Your comment had nothing to do that. Watch the video, enjoy the music and learn from the positive vibes Levon and company give off.
all that talent on one stage, wow
Pretty mindblowing to see and hear this, especially hearing Joe and Nils playing off each other, Rick and Levon doing what they've done together since they were just kids, and just seeing Billy Preston and Dr John made me choked up a bit.
Nils solo threw down a lot of good chicken scratch...
So much swing in the drums on this song. But with these great drummers it’s no wonder!
i love you ringo starr
This is the band I saw at the Kingston Fair grounds in New Hampshire a long time ago..
The Beatles E-Street Eagles Band. Truly an All-Star band. Pure joy.
It's a pity Garth was not part of the cast of players ! A genius who could play 3 different melodies on 3 different instruments ...all at once . Do you know why ? Because it was easy for him to do so ! No sweat whatsoever .
I saw this band at The Mann in Philly. Great concert. Thanks Ringo.
I was at the Mann that night too!
Thank you!🙌
This song has a lot of words.
Alot of drummers don't realize that Keltner is the most successful session/studio player in history....much respect!!
DrUmRbOy67 really, I thought it was Hal Blaine (RIP)
Hal Blaine contributed to 10,000 pop recordings over tge course of his life. It would be hard to say who was most successful. I won't quibble. They are both incredible.
I like the way Levon is playing the 60's Ringo Ludwig drum kit.
Great line up!!
Rick and Levon....😢
A room full of legends! Amazing !
I miss Levon Helm
Levon's just in a different dimension right now and his spirit will always be in this realm as long as his music is played.
Levon is UNIQUE. Period.
Full, rich voice from Levon with rock solid drum stick -- still in his prime. I love that Joe moves over in front of him to dig that drumming.
Levon was the real deal…love his voice, love his drumming…a true American treasure…I had a cup of coffee & a slice of pie with him on an Autumn Saturday sitting at the counter at a diner in Woodstock in the early ‘90s (THE diner in Woodstock?) he was beyond friendly; we talked shop and was sincerely humble & appreciative when I complimented his work with The Band…a very cool 20 minutes; the guitar playing here is pretty damn groovy too (not to mention it’s always great to see Ringo drumming on someone else’s material)
Danko - Helm and Dr John.. Amazing
Levon was absolutely killing it here! Sounds so good with this lineup too. Anyone notice how he changed the lyrics up a bit?
Amazing grace!
Yeah you are right on that I sure do miss Levon Rick Richard gone but damn sure not forgotten
I saw this band in Mansfield Massachusetts from the front row , three of my favorite drummers on one stage was a religious experience
Ringo being the supreme deity and Levon and jim being saints , with the incredible cast of character’s Ringo assembled for the rest of the band
Ive always thought he should have had a band that included Bonnie Rait and warren Zevon before he left us and one with Linda Ronstadt and Jackson brown before she’d lost her voice
All these enlightened people bring tears to my eyes
Hella sick breaks by Nils and Joe🔥
Man, I miss this. Helm, Danko et al, Keltner, one of the best skin thrashers ever, and of course RS, Dayam, wotta line up & crew.
I don’t care how old they r or was those guys can freaking sing and play!!
Man that is one stacked lineup for the All Starr Band, probably the best I've ever seen. Not mentioned in the description also, Garth Hudson, one of the original band members alongside Rick and Levon. Amazing
Where was Garth?
No Garth.
What a band!! Crazy how good this is!