I was fortunate to see them 13 times in their short existence including the Last Waltz always wanted to go to Levons barn but kids come life got in the way never made it.
Robbie stole Levon’s money and left him having to continue to make music to make ends meet until his tragic passing. Robbie claimed all of the royalties and Levon was a young, naive kid from the south new to the music industry he had to know idea the concept of royalties and song writing credits. You think Robbies knows about a cripple creek or the night they drove ol Dixie down and all the farm lingo? Or is it possible the drummer from Arkansas who also sings your best songs is the one who wrote those lyrics? Robbies mic was turned off too btw … joke
@DirtyByrd30 Few issues with what you're saying. Levon makes a lot of claims in his book and interviews that he later retracted about Robbie so I wouldnt take his word as gospel. Secondly, you're making him out to be some young man who was taken advantage of when Robbie was three years younger than him. Thirdly, Robbie got the royalties because he IS the main writer. If Levon has such an issue with the person credited as the writer taking the royalties, why hasn't he ever bitched about Manuel taking the lion's share of the money for the songs he wrote on Big Pink? Lots of inconsistencies with Levon that seemingly point to him being a very bitter and jealous man
It’s amazing that these Canadians and American captures a sense of roots. Roots look the same in Canada as they do in the US. These guys had a lot to write about.
✨💎 You got it, Chief. Perfectly expressed. I was too small to see them in concert back then, but I did grow up listening to them. Especially _Take A Load Off Fannie/ The Weight,_ most of all. You've just spoken for hundreds of thousands of people who were fortunate enough to experience Levon & his crew, back in the 70's & the 80's. God Bless You; may you have peace, always 💜
I couldnt agree more. I was a child at that time, too young to see them in concert. But decades later here it is on RUclips. Levon Healm is terrific! Being a musician myself, though, to me the best part is seeing how he & Rick, Richard, & Robbie are all really putting their _GUTS_ into the vocals; every one of them. I could never think of these men as a rock band. This is as soulful as real Soul Music will ever be, they just happen to be one White American, with White Canadians. And to have Mavis Staples & her sisters (plus an unnamed Black gentleman, too) for _Take A Load Off Fannie_ is absolutely capitol... the very best of the best 🎼🎸🎤 I can't tell you what it does for me to see Mavis Staples & the Staples Sisters performing, in their 30's & in their prime 🥲
I literally was born & raised on A Cripple Creek in Kittrell, Tennessee. The old `crick runs thru my granddad's land out behind the barn. When I was a kid hearing these beautiful songs on the radio I honestly thought they were singing about our creek. That same land, I was told, once belonged to Bluegrass legend & Grand Ole Opry founder, Uncle Dave Macon. My whole family played bluegrass & old-time gospel music but, I just became a block-headed drummer. Nothing but love for The Band and everyone here enjoying this wonderful song.
You got that right they were AWSOME! Eric Clapton said once talking about his band Cream, we thought we were the bees knees of rock, but when I heard the Band playing live I wanted to quit Cream and join the Band, but the band didn't even let Clapton join... daaammnnn!
5 talented bon vivants came together and for a time, created what most assuredly pleased our Creator. Morn not that it ended, but rejoice that it happened. Props to Ronnie Hawkins for stoking that fire for it to happen.
"I sure wish I could yodel" Great improv sung with passion Levon Helm was at his finest in this concert, proving if any more proof was needed, what a great drummer he really was. Man, I miss THE BAND. Dylan must have pinched himself when he found these rascals.
Levon helm, Richard Manuel, Robbie Robertson, Garth Hudson and last but definitely not least Rick Danko aka the most underrated band ever. Honestly it's absolutely incredible listening to how well they meshed as a band. Also this is my favourite live performance of all time!
Love Rick Danko, have love The Band since I first heard this song back in the late sixties when I was living in New York City, but Rick is special as is Robbie, not to take away from the other band members.
Everything about this song is gold, but when Rick Danko comes in at 1:55 and just belts it out, I just can't help but smile. I wish every recording of this song had him go that hard for that verse.
😢 God bless his soul levon home was the best drama to ever live on and care what anybody says, saw him Woodstock 1994 I'll never forget it 😢 rest in peace our dear levon
I'm listening to this, one of the songs I heard many times in my youth, while walking to a convenience store near my house in Tacoma, on August 9, 2023, the day the writer of the song is reported to have passed away. Well, he was 80, so it's not unusual, but still it does occasion some grief, some acknowledgement of the inexorable passing of time. Come to think of it, August 9 was the same day Jerry passed away, never again to produce divine music, 28 years ago.
I remember going to the theater in Denver and watching this after several bong hits and the whole theater was like one big party. Back when you could still have fun.
I wouldn’t say it’s dying, but there is a dearth of songwriters in the genre. Everyone seemingly wants to shred, but few musicians can assemble a tight, proper song.
RIP Robbie Robertson. 💔 I cried when Levon Helm died. 😭Helm was one of a kind. 💔💔💔💔 The Band was amazing in The Last Waltz. Only Garth Hudson alive now. With the deaths of Richard Manuel in 1986, Rick Danko in 1999, Levon Helm in 2012, and Robbie Robertson in 2023, Hudson is the last living original member of The Band. He just turned 86. Wow. Fricken time FLIES!!
One of the best gifts my dad gave me was introducing The Band to me. There music feels so old, yet it also sounds like no one else in music at that time. Nostalgic and fresh together, some kind of magic!
I've seen the last waltz like fifty billion times and I can always watch it again I tend to watch it every thanksgiving and listen to the song Alice's restaurant
Out of the hundreds of concerts that I have attended, the best show that I can recall, was, without question, The Band, in 1996 @ The House of Blues/Sunset Strip. I was completely amazed and enamored as I watched these legendary performers switching positions, flawlessly, and without skipping a beat. After the show, a friend and I walked out front, right on to their bus, like we belonged there, and all of the men, including their driver, were as kind as could be. I still have the ticket stub with Garth's autograph on it. I was walking around in awe, for days, at what I though was a special kind of perfection that I had not seen before, or since. I will never forget that very special evening.
I heard this song for the first time in my life three days ago and I´ve listen to every version of it I can find. This is the absolute best version out there, the tempo and the ending is really cool.
Levon Helm of the all time MVP of rock drummers. Singing like that while playing bang on. Levons parts were also the only ones not needing any dub over in post
This concert film was released back in 1978 but it is such good quality it seems like HD quality. The filmmakers deserve respect and kudos. It was filmed in from a 1976 concert and the quality is ad good any thing produced today in 2022. Ahead of its time indeed.
The carnal glint in Levon's delivery, Robbie's breath-bating fills, the surge of voices into the chorus...the smiles at the end that say: we nailed it!
Remembering the late, great legend Levon Helm on this day when he left the Earth in 2012. RIP.
I was fortunate to see them 13 times in their short existence including the Last Waltz always wanted to go to Levons barn but kids come life got in the way never made it.
One of the great musicians in rock. God lent him to us for way too short of a time.
@@hotajax None Better !!
How sad that as of today, 3 June 2021, three of five have left us: Mr. Manuel, Mr. Danko, and Mr. Helm.
Left earth already back. Takes about just a few minutes. Body lost. Being still here.
The Last Waltz, one of the best concerts of all time.
I watched the movie in a cinema two times a day for 7 days in 1979..
You’re damn right it is
I would say it was the most perfect live performance of all time ever captured on film, and the dance by Fleetwood Mac a close second...
@@deborahhatcher186 I agree!
It's flat out insane to see that many people firing on all cylinders through a whole set.
One of the greatest song endings of all time! Between Levon's yodeling, and Robbie's fierce guitar, it's pure magic! Goosebumps.
RIP Robbie. His reaction to Levon's drum fill at 2:58 is wonderful
was it the drum fill or the simultaneous and otherworldly yodelling? Could've been both! Jesus, the guys were great.
Robbie stole Levon’s money and left him having to continue to make music to make ends meet until his tragic passing. Robbie claimed all of the royalties and Levon was a young, naive kid from the south new to the music industry he had to know idea the concept of royalties and song writing credits. You think Robbies knows about a cripple creek or the night they drove ol Dixie down and all the farm lingo? Or is it possible the drummer from Arkansas who also sings your best songs is the one who wrote those lyrics? Robbies mic was turned off too btw … joke
@DirtyByrd30 Few issues with what you're saying. Levon makes a lot of claims in his book and interviews that he later retracted about Robbie so I wouldnt take his word as gospel. Secondly, you're making him out to be some young man who was taken advantage of when Robbie was three years younger than him. Thirdly, Robbie got the royalties because he IS the main writer. If Levon has such an issue with the person credited as the writer taking the royalties, why hasn't he ever bitched about Manuel taking the lion's share of the money for the songs he wrote on Big Pink? Lots of inconsistencies with Levon that seemingly point to him being a very bitter and jealous man
So much music crammed into that three and a half minutes.
With all the fake accents among American and British singers, it does my heart good to hear Levon. He sounds exactly like precisely where he's from.
All but Levon are Canadians and they should just like what they are absolutely fabulous
It’s amazing that these Canadians and American captures a sense of roots. Roots look the same in Canada as they do in the US. These guys had a lot to write about.
Elaine, Arkansas, YUP
No fake accents from the Canadians!
While playing the drums...amazing
So many members of The Band have long left this earth. Hope they were all there to meet Robbie.
Goosebumps every time. Levon's voice while masterfully commanding those drums is absolutely mesmerizing. Forever missed along with Rick and Richard
✨💎 You got it, Chief. Perfectly expressed. I was too small to see them in concert back then, but I did grow up listening to them. Especially _Take A Load Off Fannie/ The Weight,_ most of all. You've just spoken for hundreds of thousands of people who were fortunate enough to experience Levon & his crew, back in the 70's & the 80's. God Bless You; may you have peace, always 💜
RIP Robbie
Please send help I cannot stop watching this. Levon is one of the most pure musicians I've ever heard in my life.
He sure is. Something very special. He could make magic. That band was so gd good.
I couldnt agree more. I was a child at that time, too young to see them in concert. But decades later here it is on RUclips. Levon Healm is terrific! Being a musician myself, though, to me the best part is seeing how he & Rick, Richard, & Robbie are all really putting their _GUTS_ into the vocals; every one of them. I could never think of these men as a rock band. This is as soulful as real Soul Music will ever be, they just happen to be one White American, with White Canadians. And to have Mavis Staples & her sisters (plus an unnamed Black gentleman, too) for _Take A Load Off Fannie_ is absolutely capitol... the very best of the best 🎼🎸🎤
I can't tell you what it does for me to see Mavis Staples & the Staples Sisters performing, in their 30's & in their prime 🥲
Extremely influential on future musicians
So he coupled a great verse with one of the best drum fills. He was awesome
I literally was born & raised on A Cripple Creek in Kittrell, Tennessee. The old `crick runs thru my granddad's land out behind the barn.
When I was a kid hearing these beautiful songs on the radio I honestly thought they were singing about our creek.
That same land, I was told, once belonged to Bluegrass legend & Grand Ole Opry founder, Uncle Dave Macon.
My whole family played bluegrass & old-time gospel music but, I just became a block-headed drummer. Nothing but love for The Band and everyone here enjoying this wonderful song.
How's life with your music 🎶
The Band, the only group with the talent, and balls, to name themselves THE BAND!
You got that right they were AWSOME! Eric Clapton said once talking about his band Cream, we thought we were the bees knees of rock, but when I heard the Band playing live I wanted to quit Cream and join the Band, but the band didn't even let Clapton join... daaammnnn!
They were and still are, The BAND.
truth
@@deborahhatcher186 That's because Clapton wanted to jam, and they said, "We don't jam"
lol
According to legend, when they moved to Big Pink, it was the locals that said " There goes the Band"
Levon Helm had one of the best singing voices I’ve ever heard. Full stop.
An serious drummer..
carlew12 The best, IMHO. ♥️Levon, RIP
@@carlew12 ⁰
One of my crushes for drummers. 😘💗😘
Oh my GOODNESS YES!!!
Man, I love Levon. He was unbelievable
Sing it Levon baby......the songs are still traveling in space.
5 talented bon vivants came together and for a time, created what most assuredly pleased our Creator. Morn not that it ended, but rejoice that it happened. Props to Ronnie Hawkins for stoking that fire for it to happen.
"I sure wish I could yodel" Great improv sung with passion Levon Helm was at his finest in this concert, proving if any more proof was needed, what a great drummer he really was. Man, I miss THE BAND. Dylan must have pinched himself when he found these rascals.
Rick Sjoquist that part is absolutely epic and I replay over and over again. What a performance!
Levon's voice definitely got better with age.
been practicijng exactly that and nailed it now.
Secret is being completely reelaxed and taking breath into account.
sit up straight, or sstanbd up straight.. no slouching as it decapacitates proper needed breathing
I love that! And it looks like Robbie got a chuckle out of it as well :)
5/8.. Jersey Shore, U 2 late & something made 2 Listen 2 this Great tune 🌹🎼🇺🇸 Touring East Coast?
Levon helm, Richard Manuel, Robbie Robertson, Garth Hudson and last but definitely not least Rick Danko aka the most underrated band ever. Honestly it's absolutely incredible listening to how well they meshed as a band. Also this is my favourite live performance of all time!
Love Rick Danko, have love The Band since I first heard this song back in the late sixties when I was living in New York City, but Rick is special as is Robbie, not to take away from the other band members.
Everything about this song is gold, but when Rick Danko comes in at 1:55 and just belts it out, I just can't help but smile. I wish every recording of this song had him go that hard for that verse.
My fav from get go .orig big pink vers better
Totally agree. I just love when he lets it rip
the drum fill and vocals at 3:00 are pure bliss
They all look like they are having the time of their lives. I bet that show had the best atmosphere.
go on Levon!!! 😊
Levon looked so happy singing this
You can have have your Phil Collins. I'll take Levon Helm 10 out of 10 times
👍👍👍👍👍👍
NOT TO.SOUND SACRILEGIOUS BUT""""" 3:40 AMEN BROTHER"""
philadelphia collins
@@jtjoemammaWhat're you lookin' at ma gut fer?
Why do you have to bring Collins into it? Hes one of the best if not the best prog rock drummer of all time
these 5 men provided the soundtrack of my youth
THANK YOU
Thanks to Scorsese for creating this beautiful film.
😢 God bless his soul levon home was the best drama to ever live on and care what anybody says, saw him Woodstock 1994 I'll never forget it 😢 rest in peace our dear levon
My favorite version of this song.
Levon Helm so underrated. He was a very good actor as well.
When he took the switch to 'retty in Coal Miner's Daughter.
I loved Levon's role in The Right Stuff..
Levon Helm the master of drums and singing god rest his soul
The Last Waltz was recorded on my 18th birthday.......very cool
I'm listening to this, one of the songs I heard many times in my youth, while walking to a convenience store near my house in Tacoma, on August 9, 2023, the day the writer of the song is reported to have passed away. Well, he was 80, so it's not unusual, but still it does occasion some grief, some acknowledgement of the inexorable passing of time.
Come to think of it, August 9 was the same day Jerry passed away, never again to produce divine music, 28 years ago.
I remember going to the theater in Denver and watching this after several bong hits and the whole theater was like one big party. Back when you could still have fun.
So cool!
When I get off of this mountain, you know where I'm gonna go
I really wish rock music wasn't dying and we still had bands like The Band around.
Check us out if you like The Band!
I wouldn’t say it’s dying, but there is a dearth of songwriters in the genre. Everyone seemingly wants to shred, but few musicians can assemble a tight, proper song.
check out big thief, you will NOT be disappointed
Check out The Marcus King Band
Tedeschi Trucks Band
RIP Robbie Robertson. 💔
I cried when Levon Helm died. 😭Helm was one of a kind. 💔💔💔💔
The Band was amazing in The Last Waltz.
Only Garth Hudson alive now.
With the deaths of Richard Manuel in 1986, Rick Danko in 1999, Levon Helm in 2012, and Robbie Robertson in 2023, Hudson is the last living original member of The Band. He just turned 86. Wow. Fricken time FLIES!!
One of the best gifts my dad gave me was introducing The Band to me. There music feels so old, yet it also sounds like no one else in music at that time. Nostalgic and fresh together, some kind of magic!
Masterpiece of world music, a true work of art!!
i love that shirt Levon's wearing - i also love how Danko realizes it's his turn for backup vocals.. Danko was the greatest
There's nothing like the way Danko chimes in!
That improvisation by Levon at 3:00 is the absolute best..
goosebumps
yup! sooooo in the moment! Great concert, Great band. The Band!
That’s called “being in the zone”
yeah yeah you know i sure wish i could yodel like a...
Love Levon, and God Bless The Hawk. R.I.P. in Rock n Roll Heaven.
RIP Robbie, The Band was one of the most underrated bands of all time.
Levon sang with such great enthusiasm this concert on all of his songs, this and the night they drive old Dixie down are my favorites
Levon Helm, the best vocalist AND LEAD drummer there ever was.
Ricks backing vocals are so good on this..
What a great performance! Yeah, yeah, I sure wish I could yodel!
Levon Helm was such a beautiful man
agree did you see him as Ridley in the movie "The Right Stuff"? If not, watch it :)
@@rotorhd2 I did. It was so long ago. He was brilliant
rip robbie u will be missed greatlty,u playing the harrpsicord was always epic
I'm an Arkansas boy like Levon, this is where rock and roll should be not what it is today that's just my opinion
Im from toronto like robbie and I agree!
Levon helm the best no one can be better than him
This is as good as it gets. Forevermore!!!!!!!
Aman my brother! Levon, probably could have sung the phone book and made it a hit!
It don’t get better than this
Something about this song, cheers me up every time I am feeling sad.
Levon Helm is maybe my favorite drummer ever and an incredible singer too! It’s almost unfair for one man to be so talented
Pure genius...I really miss The Band. One of a kind.
I've seen the last waltz like fifty billion times and I can always watch it again I tend to watch it every thanksgiving and listen to the song Alice's restaurant
Love the music of The Band ❤️🎸❤️🎸❤️🎸❤️🎸❤️
Levon's yodeling is great!!
Some moments you want to go on for ever . This is one !
The best!!!! Ever.
What a drummer and singer, he goes beyond Southern rock. Got a soul, really.
Thank You, Thank You...........Levon Helm!!
Levon what a talent
Out of the hundreds of concerts that I have attended, the best show that I can recall, was, without question, The Band, in 1996 @ The House of Blues/Sunset Strip. I was completely amazed and enamored as I watched these legendary performers switching positions, flawlessly, and without skipping a beat. After the show, a friend and I walked out front, right on to their bus, like we belonged there, and all of the men, including their driver, were as kind as could be. I still have the ticket stub with Garth's autograph on it. I was walking around in awe, for days, at what I though was a special kind of perfection that I had not seen before, or since. I will never forget that very special evening.
Love this. Godspeed, Tommy.
Levon Helm, God bless him!
Levon gives it everything, love it.
Levon, is the true master of this song.
Hard working .no holds barred musical craftsmen
Levon's singing was as if it was another piece to his kit.... rhythmically, both vocals and playing in the pocket together.... very unique
I heard this song for the first time in my life three days ago and I´ve listen to every version of it I can find. This is the absolute best version out there, the tempo and the ending is really cool.
This was one of the first things I watched when I first got cable TV in the very early 80s. I stayed up til 3am.... I absolutely loved it ❤
Greatest concert film ever made. I loved Muddy Waters and Neil Diamond's time in the show. Great memories!
2019, anyone? This music will live forever. Love you, Levon.
Lisa Lee about to be 2020 and still rocking the band
Levon... pure soul in his voice for all to hear & appreciate. When he sings it's from his heart.
levon had the greatest drum fill/vocal ever
2:45 - the cut from Robbie's stinging lick to Levon leaning into the drums: another priceless moment from this film!
I never noticed that! great find!
Levon Helm of the all time MVP of rock drummers. Singing like that while playing bang on. Levons parts were also the only ones not needing any dub over in post
I just started listening to the band and they are awesome!!
One of the best songs ever.
Levon made it look easy to play and sing at the same time
Levon❤
Levon. Wow, just wow.
The band is one of the world's great creations
RIP Robbie.
Nothing to say, only listen this timeless voice💖💖💖💖💖💖
Some good-ole Canadian boys doing it up right ....with a great American drummer/singer taking the lead on this one !!!
These guys were amazing what a song and what a band The Fantastic The Band.
Robbie Robertson plays the fender Stratocaster like an angel
Music critic John Carrol wrote "Levon is the only drummer who can make you cry."....................AMEN!!!!!!
This concert film was released back in 1978 but it is such good quality it seems like HD quality. The filmmakers deserve respect and kudos. It was filmed in from a 1976 concert and the quality is ad good any thing produced today in 2022. Ahead of its time indeed.
One word: Scorsese
These guys are so great, love Levon !
Rock on ☆♡☆ Arty Than
Got to sing this in concert with Levon. He was with Ringo and his all star band. It was flippin awsome!!!!
An extraordinary band. Great Groove and Feeling. When the music was still played all live and great emotions
that is as good as live music can get! Great!
Wish they had song all the verses. This is too good to cut short.
I've seen the last waltz fifty billion times and I always like watching it again I tend to watch it every thanksgiving
The carnal glint in Levon's delivery, Robbie's breath-bating fills, the surge of voices into the chorus...the smiles at the end that say: we nailed it!
I always (for some reason) listen to Levon singing and look at the expression on his face when i hear them perform this song live. What a great song.
Damm! I've never seen a drummer sing like that!
This might be at the top of the list of “if we’re alive or could see”
Damn Levon had some pipes!!!