Robbie was the main composer and guitarist of The Band, who earlier in their career backed up Bob Dylan. He didn't sing much with The Band, but I think he has a nice voice. They were an epic Canadian band. A mix of so many musical influences. Basically country rock. But more.
He was one of the five members of the legendary band "The Band". A movie suggestion for you would be their farewell concert video from 1976 The Last Waltz.
No one's mentioned The Band yet. Another drummer suggested this album to me waaaaay back in 1988. This song and American Roulette (with Bozzio on drums) have always stood out. Hey John, thx for listening! Song is just about falling in love, but moody. You might have noticed the funky way the drummer plays with the beat during the verses, only landing on the downbeat every four measures. That was Manu Katché, who played with Peter Gabriel (In Your Eyes live, all of So), and Sting (Soul Cages, album) and a million others. He's the French Vinnie Colaiuta, and Rush were huge fans of him. Next month, I'm gonna stay down in New Orleans and hit you with the man, the myth, the Cat (Tommy the Cat, that it)... Tom Waits. Texture for days, man, texture for days... 🤘🤘
This entire album is amazing. It won the Juno award for album of the year. So many great artists were on it, from the guy singing on this track who is from the group The Bodeans, to other artists like U2 and Peter Gabriel. Robbie worked on this album with producer Daniel Lanois, who was also working with U2 on their Joshua Tree album during the same period.
RIP Robbie, that instrument you were asking about is a Suzuki Omnichord. The lady in the video is Maria Mckee another pretty well known musician, and the video was directed by Martin Scorsese.
Great choice, and rarely covered. He followed this album with Contact from the Underworld of Redboy which also has some great cuts, particularly "Unbound".
“Storyville” came between this, his self-titled first solo album and “… Redboy”- and I think it's the best album of the three (for listening to the full album straight through at least), even though my favorite songs of his ("Unbound" being one of them) are mostly on the other two albums.
Hey John, I am glad the algorithms pointed me your way. Great reactions. I was 20 years old when this album came out in 1988. It is still one of my favorites. Great song by a legend.
It's based in Louisiana on the river lots of hot humid nights in the bayous of Louisiana and voodoo . Very moody song puts you there in the swamps of Louisiana. Amazing song !
Want to experience a real strange and totally original instrument? Check out Bela Fleck's "drummer" Future Man: he invented the *"DRUMITAR,"*,a wearable drum kit. Unbelievable and unreal to the max!
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Robbie was the main composer and guitarist of The Band, who earlier in their career backed up Bob Dylan. He didn't sing much with The Band, but I think he has a nice voice. They were an epic Canadian band. A mix of so many musical influences. Basically country rock. But more.
He was one of the five members of the legendary band "The Band". A movie suggestion for you would be their farewell concert video from 1976 The Last Waltz.
Showdown at Big Sky is awesome from Robbie too. Whole album is great
American Roulette., but then again there is no bad track on the whole album.
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 agreed. Masterpiece
No one's mentioned The Band yet.
Another drummer suggested this album to me waaaaay back in 1988. This song and American Roulette (with Bozzio on drums) have always stood out.
Hey John, thx for listening! Song is just about falling in love, but moody.
You might have noticed the funky way the drummer plays with the beat during the verses, only landing on the downbeat every four measures.
That was Manu Katché, who played with Peter Gabriel (In Your Eyes live, all of So), and Sting (Soul Cages, album) and a million others. He's the French Vinnie Colaiuta, and Rush were huge fans of him.
Next month, I'm gonna stay down in New Orleans and hit you with the man, the myth, the Cat (Tommy the Cat, that it)...
Tom Waits.
Texture for days, man, texture for days...
🤘🤘
This entire album is amazing. It won the Juno award for album of the year. So many great artists were on it, from the guy singing on this track who is from the group The Bodeans, to other artists like U2 and Peter Gabriel. Robbie worked on this album with producer Daniel Lanois, who was also working with U2 on their Joshua Tree album during the same period.
I'm pretty sure that's lanois playing the unique instrument in the video too. Not 100 percent sure though
Haven't heard this in years. The whole album is excellent. Try "Showdown at Big Sky".
Garbage
Zappa looked like a bum at the end 🤣 🤣
RIP Robbie, that instrument you were asking about is a Suzuki Omnichord. The lady in the video is Maria Mckee another pretty well known musician, and the video was directed by Martin Scorsese.
You are so right. This is a deep sing on multi-levels
Excellent reaction. Robbie is a Canadian music legend.
Great choice, and rarely covered. He followed this album with Contact from the Underworld of Redboy which also has some great cuts, particularly "Unbound".
“Storyville” came between this, his self-titled first solo album and “… Redboy”- and I think it's the best album of the three (for listening to the full album straight through at least), even though my favorite songs of his ("Unbound" being one of them) are mostly on the other two albums.
This song always stirred something in me. Love it!
That instrument (played by Daniel Lanois) is called an "Omnichord" - kind of like an electric autoharp.
I always wondered what that was too. Thanks!
On bass, you had Tony Levin, a member of King Crimson, Peter Gabriel's band and he played with Anderson, Bruford, Wakeman and Howe
I thought I had recognised Levin in the clip!
WOW. Now you can dive deeper into one of the greatest
Hey John, Watch Martin Scorsese's movie "The Last Waltz", it's a tribute to The BAND. Robbie is a clan cousin from Six Nations reserve in Ontario, 🇨🇦.
Love this song but probably my 3rd favorite on this album. Top 5 favorite album/cd. I'm showing my age.
Rest in Peace Robbie!
The coolest song of the eighties
Hey John, I am glad the algorithms pointed me your way. Great reactions. I was 20 years old when this album came out in 1988. It is still one of my favorites. Great song by a legend.
It's about his "relationship" with the Mississippi River
FYI - the “crazy river” he is referring to is the Mississippi.
Check out the song "the Weight" by the Band
The whole album is great,every song
The album is really good.
That’s an autoharp she’s playing
It's based in Louisiana on the river lots of hot humid nights in the bayous of Louisiana and voodoo . Very moody song puts you there in the swamps of Louisiana. Amazing song !
Looked like two Peter Gabriel stalwarts in Manu Katche on drums and Tony Levin on bass..I think maybe Daniel Lanois was in there too
Lanois produced it I believe?
there is not one bad track on this album.
Fallen Angel is dedicated to The Band member and friend, Richard Manuel.
Australia troll how pathetic is your life really? I am curious 🤣 🤣 🤣
You know what they say, sex, drugs and rock and roll
Died too soon, brother! Even at 80.
I know no one asked, but i think this is the sexiest song ever. 🥵🍁
Want to experience a real strange and totally original instrument? Check out Bela Fleck's "drummer" Future Man: he invented the *"DRUMITAR,"*,a wearable drum kit. Unbelievable and unreal to the max!
Dobro
why do you always end up at Nick's Cafe?