Levon Helm...the nicest guy in Rock and Roll. May he RIP. The Band...the most underrated band, all-time. Anyone Bob Dylan chooses, as his back-up band...must be something special. Two thumbs up...👍☀️👍
Imagine a band with both Hudson AND Billy Preston. Wait...we had one: The Band, 1991. For an all too brief time. The video of one of the Preston/Hudson Band shows is on RUclips. It’s pretty awesome!
Agreed. Having been a fan of theirs for some 40 years now, I honestly believe that Weider is every bit as good of a guitarist as Robbie. Not Robbie bashing here, since I’m a fan of his, but simply acknowledging Weider’s talent. Saw them in Chicago in April 96. Sat about 10 yards from Garth, my keyboard hero (I play keys and a bit of guitar). A great night. Even got a “salute” from Levon! If you enjoy Weider here, check out his solo from It Makes No Difference from their performance in Germany, 1996; the concert is posted on RUclips. Blistering. Also, there’s concert video from one of their performances with Billy Preston’s brief time in The Band on RUclips. It’s worth a watch. Preston joined after Stan Szelest passed away in 90. One reviewer called his time in The Band an embarrassment. I kindly disagree. Preston and Hudson in the same band. Wow! Two of the best ever.
Did I see the "drummer" just start out by taking a big swig from a good ole "Pabst Blue Ribbon" PBR...... Yes.... Had to be a great show.. Love this version of CC Rider...
Well, I've listened again [& again], Hell's Bells it sounds better every time I hear it. I do feel sorry for all those poor little fuckers who grew up listening to all the crap that has passed itself off as music for the recent decades.
I've heard so many versions of this song over the years, from Leadbelly to Mitch Ryder to Eric Burdon and many others in between..and I don't think I've heard a bad version yet. I suppose that just goes to show what quality musicians can do with a quality bit of music, no matter how old it is.
The original version was sang by Chuck Willis back in the '50's. he also had a string of big hits, What Am i Living For, Betty and Dupree, CC Rider..ETC...best of the best. I do love The Band but Rick's voice is almost gone.
The Band was so great. This is even better than Chuck Willis' hit version which was one of Willis' best songs. Was that beer or pop that the drummer takes a swig of before the song begins?
A nice attempt to keep the band going. I wonder if they avoided songs Robbie Robertson claimed total authorship on. Levon Helm was bitter about this for the rest of his life.
No, Robbie’s songs were part of their set list until the end. I mean, I love the “reformed” Band...but imagine a Band concert without Robbie’s songs. “Remedy” and filler.
@@robertbruce6865 I haven't looked at this in a while. I'm no expert, but the issue was whether the rest of the band (The Band) shared in the songwriting. Levon Helm said the anger and heartbreak over the claim of sole authorship was what shortened Rick Danko's life. Who knows? One thing I can say for sure, though, is that every time I see Robbie Robertson on some retrospective interview he is arrogant and syrupy, someone I wouldn't cross the street to hear play or sing. We all get a chance at life, play the chance for better or worse, then we are gone. I like to think we get another chance.
@@johnhamilton5290 What shortened Danko’s life was his decades-long addictions to narcotics. He admitted in an interview later in life that he spent an estimated $100,000 to $200,000 ANNUALLY on drugs. He cleaned up during his stay in a Japanese jail, then relapsed just before he died. Jim Weider said that Rick and his wife had been evicted from their home and were living in a motel, and that Weider tried to get Rick to get to a doctor for help in cleaning up. Danko, severely obese, went out on the road instead. He died two days after his last show in Ann Arbor, Mi. Lack of credits didn’t kill him; the only song that Danko himself complained about was “Twilight”. An exceptionally poor lifestyle killed him. I love Levon, but that was reaching.
@@johnhamilton5290 I won’t argue your point about Robertson. He has had his cringeworthy moments. I’ll just say that I agree with Band insiders like John Simon, Ronnie Hawkins, and Jonathan Taplin...all of whom have said that Robbie wrote the songs that Richard didn’t write. Even Larry Campbell...Levon’s righthand guy for the last decade or so of Levon’s life...said that Levon’s bitterness was irrational. Ronnie Hawkins, who knew Levon from the age of 15 on, said that Levon’s Heroin addiction in the 70’s changed his personality significantly: he became meaner when he had always been a happy-go-lucky guy.
I think sometime during or after this tour the Japanese authorities nabbed poor ol' Rick on a BS charge & even made him do a couple of months in Japanese jail, if I'm not mistaken. Kinda messed up & at the very least a serious bummer if'n ya ask me..Oh well, that's the world we live in! Ya can read about it in Levon's book....great read btw, I may have read it 3 times in all.
Just read Levon's book Wheel's On Fire last month. I 've underlined, circled so many parts of this book, and written in margins, always stopping to listen to some of the songs on RUclips. Book's a keeper, for sure.
She sent him a packet of heroin, and it was intercepted. He got busted when he went to pick it up. Big mistake on his/her part. He could have gotten ten years
Wasn't a BS charge, his wife mailed him a packet of heroin, and he was arrested when he tried to pick it up. He did six weeks in jail--the US helped to get him out, or so I understand--that may not be true
Such sad time for the Band. Manuel's gone and although the guitarists try their best, their laid back playing is generic and uninspiring. Listen to Rock of Ages, Robertson kills with every solo he belts out from his Tele.
I respectfully disagree. I truly believe that Weider was every bit as good of a guitarist as Robbie is. Not Robbie bashing, as I’m a fan of his also, but I’ve been a Band fan for 40 years and have loved Weider.
He found Richard Manuel; helped cut his body down. His son died only a few years later. Don't think he ever got over it. Was sort of the start of the end of him.
@@martykate6836 People deal w grief in different ways, but I’ve always thought that it was odd to say the least that the Coroner in Eli’s case said that he left 3 phone messages for Rick that were never returned.
@@robertbruce6865 I know Rick's niece Danielle, she has a real problem with that story. I know Rick was on the road when it happened, I don't know where Elizabeth was. I haven't pressed Danielle for further info, I do know that she said "Why didn't they call me?"
Robbie passed away today 8/09/2023 age 80 yrs. Losing to many of our greats this year. Gordon Lightfoot, Randy Meisner & others. 😢
Levon Helm...the nicest guy in Rock and Roll. May he RIP. The Band...the most underrated band, all-time. Anyone Bob Dylan chooses, as his back-up band...must be something special. Two thumbs up...👍☀️👍
I loved to hear Levon talk. A gentleman.
Babe Root every now and then the student becomes the teacher. IMHO.
UNDERRATED? BY WHOM?
Shelly Tracy I agree. They were regarded highly by all musicians and critics. ( and me, not that that matters much )
@@rob8872 Me too 👍😀 ♥️
THE BAND-----the greatest band
I love "The Band" in all their various forms. Great song. And an even greater band!!!!
Thank you Garth for playing for The Band. I love every way you played your organ, piano, and sax. You're the purely genius instrumentalist.
This version of the band (with Jim Weider and Fred Jr. wailing away on guitars) is a fine one
I can't get enough of this!
My favorite band all-time Garth play baby play
Imagine a band with both Hudson AND Billy Preston.
Wait...we had one: The Band, 1991. For an all too brief time.
The video of one of the Preston/Hudson Band shows is on RUclips. It’s pretty awesome!
Jim Weider is such an excellent guitar player
Agreed. Having been a fan of theirs for some 40 years now, I honestly believe that Weider is every bit as good of a guitarist as Robbie. Not Robbie bashing here, since I’m a fan of his, but simply acknowledging Weider’s talent. Saw them in Chicago in April 96. Sat about 10 yards from Garth, my keyboard hero (I play keys and a bit of guitar). A great night. Even got a “salute” from Levon!
If you enjoy Weider here, check out his solo from It Makes No Difference from their performance in Germany, 1996; the concert is posted on RUclips. Blistering.
Also, there’s concert video from one of their performances with Billy Preston’s brief time in The Band on RUclips. It’s worth a watch. Preston joined after Stan Szelest passed away in 90. One reviewer called his time in The Band an embarrassment. I kindly disagree. Preston and Hudson in the same band. Wow! Two of the best ever.
The loss of their dear pal Richard Manuel is palpable inspite of this spirited performance.
This is amazing. Such a groove, thank you for posting
Did I see the "drummer" just start out by taking a big swig from a good ole "Pabst Blue Ribbon" PBR...... Yes.... Had to be a great show.. Love this version of CC Rider...
even great drummers get thirsty oh yeah
Don’t think it’s PBR. Old Spillwaukee maybe?
Great, only great.......thank you Boys - one of the best versions
RIP Levon, Rick and Richard
This is excellent love them for years
Thanks for posting this ____ rock and roll great then great now
I haven't seen a lot of footage of this incarnation of The Band--after Richard Manual, that is. This is really good.
Ole' Garth can sure tickle them ivories!
What an ace band, the only one of the the great bands [in my opinion] that I didn't get to see. Damn, damn double damn.
love that song
Well, I've listened again [& again], Hell's Bells it sounds better every time I hear it. I do feel sorry for all those poor little fuckers who grew up listening to all the crap that has passed itself off as music for the recent decades.
Just a bunch of " Good ole Boys" having fun with music. RIP Levon
Just.....so wonderful! Thank you!
Yes I see what you went and done ! Started my day off oh so well good song .
SICK!! I absolutely luv it!!! Still rippin at 73!
I've heard so many versions of this song over the years, from Leadbelly to Mitch Ryder to Eric Burdon and many others in between..and I don't think I've heard a bad version yet. I suppose that just goes to show what quality musicians can do with a quality bit of music, no matter how old it is.
Right you are
The Youngbloods’ version, my personal favorite!!!
One street musician and a looper: ruclips.net/video/GUNnin2rYPk/видео.html
Great song, best version is by Wea Bee Booze
These guys are flat-out good!! Beautiful music all around.
There’s No better duo than Danko & Levon
Some of the BEST-EVER !
THANK YOU ALL RESPECT
I was there! They played in Osaka too. Jorma from Jefferson Airplane & Hot Tuna opened up for them. Good times!
OMG,..This is sooo different than Mitch Ryder's version. Laid back,bluesy. Love it. Love Rick Danko too. XD
the best Version ever………...
The great ones make it look easy
That's what you call a groove.
They did have a way to get ya up and movin', or at least groovin' if you weren't able to get up :D
Love it 😆😆
Thanks great stuff
Great sound from The band
Awesome. Thanks
Garth coming on stage is having none of the videographer. 😝
The original version was sang by Chuck Willis back in the '50's. he also had a string of big hits, What Am i Living For, Betty and Dupree, CC Rider..ETC...best of the best. I do love The Band but Rick's voice is almost gone.
The original version was done in the mid 1920,s. listen to the Tuba Skinny version if you want the real one!
Ma Rainey
Very, very NICE!!!!
This is my Song!
Nah, it's mine!
So cool watching lee's left hand .
love ya guys
I have a special place in my video collection for C C Rider!
sweet
Risk and Levon are great, as always, but Garth's solo blows me away completely.
Jimmy Weider wailin!
Bravo !
The Band was so great. This is even better than Chuck Willis' hit version which was one of Willis' best songs. Was that beer or pop that the drummer takes a swig of before the song begins?
best cc rider ever....
,by
The Japanese are crazy for American music. The band played there a few times
The best The Band
feel good music
Fred Carter Jr.! Fred was in the RCO All Stars and also on the Muddy Waters Woodstock Album..
DuneAquaViva Strawberry Wine Songstress Deana Carter is his daughter
He was in Ronnie Hawkins’s Hawks w Levon and Robbie at one point.
Bad ass!!!
Almost certainly an arrangement from the original Band.
bad ass
Thank heavens for American music.
At the beginning of THE BAND all members, except Levon Helms, were Canadian musicians. Not every exceptional band is from the US, you know!
@@suefrench8721 I knew that. By ‘American’ I meant from the Americas and in the American idiom. I should have been clearer!
A nice attempt to keep the band going. I wonder if they avoided songs Robbie Robertson claimed total authorship on. Levon Helm was bitter about this for the rest of his life.
I wonder if Alexander Hamilton had but avoided Aaron Burr. He was bitter about this for the rest of his life.
No, Robbie’s songs were part of their set list until the end. I mean, I love the “reformed” Band...but imagine a Band concert without Robbie’s songs. “Remedy” and filler.
@@robertbruce6865 I haven't looked at this in a while. I'm no expert, but the issue was whether the rest of the band (The Band) shared in the songwriting. Levon Helm said the anger and heartbreak over the claim of sole authorship was what shortened Rick Danko's life.
Who knows? One thing I can say for sure, though, is that every time I see Robbie Robertson on some retrospective interview he is arrogant and syrupy, someone I wouldn't cross the street to hear play or sing. We all get a chance at life, play the chance for better or worse, then we are gone. I like to think we get another chance.
@@johnhamilton5290 What shortened Danko’s life was his decades-long addictions to narcotics. He admitted in an interview later in life that he spent an estimated $100,000 to $200,000 ANNUALLY on drugs. He cleaned up during his stay in a Japanese jail, then relapsed just before he died. Jim Weider said that Rick and his wife had been evicted from their home and were living in a motel, and that Weider tried to get Rick to get to a doctor for help in cleaning up. Danko, severely obese, went out on the road instead. He died two days after his last show in Ann Arbor, Mi.
Lack of credits didn’t kill him; the only song that Danko himself complained about was “Twilight”. An exceptionally poor lifestyle killed him. I love Levon, but that was reaching.
@@johnhamilton5290 I won’t argue your point about Robertson. He has had his cringeworthy moments. I’ll just say that I agree with Band insiders like John Simon, Ronnie Hawkins, and Jonathan Taplin...all of whom have said that Robbie wrote the songs that Richard didn’t write. Even Larry Campbell...Levon’s righthand guy for the last decade or so of Levon’s life...said that Levon’s bitterness was irrational. Ronnie Hawkins, who knew Levon from the age of 15 on, said that Levon’s Heroin addiction in the 70’s changed his personality significantly: he became meaner when he had always been a happy-go-lucky guy.
Truly a great rendition is the full concert available somewhere?
is this on any album?
I think sometime during or after this tour the Japanese authorities nabbed poor ol' Rick on a BS charge & even made him do a couple of months in Japanese jail, if I'm not mistaken.
Kinda messed up & at the very least a serious bummer if'n ya ask me..Oh well, that's the world we live in!
Ya can read about it in Levon's book....great read btw, I may have read it 3 times in all.
Just read Levon's book Wheel's On Fire last month. I 've underlined, circled so many parts of this book, and written in margins, always stopping to listen to some of the songs on RUclips. Book's a keeper, for sure.
No, it was 1996 or 1997, a few years before he died. He was a life long heroin addict, using it as a pain relief for his back
didn't his wife mail him something?
She sent him a packet of heroin, and it was intercepted. He got busted when he went to pick it up. Big mistake on his/her part. He could have gotten ten years
Wasn't a BS charge, his wife mailed him a packet of heroin, and he was arrested when he tried to pick it up. He did six weeks in jail--the US helped to get him out, or so I understand--that may not be true
👍🎸🎵🎶
Fred Carter Jr!
Try billy Thorpe and the aztecs wound up version Sunbury pop festival 1972
Tele's Rule!
a stomp
badd ass
Such sad time for the Band. Manuel's gone and although the guitarists try their best, their laid back playing is generic and uninspiring. Listen to Rock of Ages, Robertson kills with every solo he belts out from his Tele.
robertson is an arrogant jerk
This is will never be again...you cant recreate it
took two guys to replace robbie
I respectfully disagree. I truly believe that Weider was every bit as good of a guitarist as Robbie is. Not Robbie bashing, as I’m a fan of his also, but I’ve been a Band fan for 40 years and have loved Weider.
#ugottalisten2b4udie
I'm not wild about the song, or the band, but I have to say that this is far superior to the Elvis Presley version.
Rick was starting to put on a lot of weight. He looked much better--and fit--in 1983
martykate he lost Richard Manuel and his son. Not sure when this was filmed, but he went through a lot.
He found Richard Manuel; helped cut his body down. His son died only a few years later. Don't think he ever got over it. Was sort of the start of the end of him.
@@emmacassidy8482 he married his long time girlfriend only a couple of months after his son died. Always thought the timing was strange on that one
@@martykate6836 People deal w grief in different ways, but I’ve always thought that it was odd to say the least that the Coroner in Eli’s case said that he left 3 phone messages for Rick that were never returned.
@@robertbruce6865 I know Rick's niece Danielle, she has a real problem with that story. I know Rick was on the road when it happened, I don't know where Elizabeth was. I haven't pressed Danielle for further info, I do know that she said "Why didn't they call me?"
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