What a classy tribute. I interviewed Robbie Robertson in 1989 for a Global Satellite network radio special on the Last Waltz. A true gentleman to me and generous with his time and memories of the Band's final show.
Loved the Band ..man I’m 69 and played in clubs in 70 ‘s 80’s 90’s life is a breath ..all the guys are getting to the vulnerable ages ..so 1day at a time enjoy small things now..RIP Robbie Robertson
So sad and what a great back story with you and Robbie..I am in tears just thinking about the weight of the loss of a man and talent Robbie was. I loved everything he created, rest in Paradise Robbie, you were loved and appreciated.
Tough year for Canada with the loss of Gordon Lightfoot and now Robbie Robertson. Robbie would have appreciated Norm singing and performing in his memory.
I got to see the opening of the Last Waltz in a beautiful, old theater in Oakland, Ca. It was a never to forget experience, that I will hold as a important moment of my life. I am so greatful that you made this memorial of Robbie for all of us to see.
The universe stood still at Robbie’s passing. Many hearts were broken. I can’t imagine the loss felt by his dear friends. You are a gem of a man Norm and I am truly sorry for the loss of your friend. I never had the pleasure to meet him, but through his music, he was my friend and the world’s friend. Thank you Robbie for leaving your beautiful music for us all to enjoy. Rest in peace. “the clouds never hung so low before “.
Dear Norm, thank you for your heartfelt tribute. I’m still weeping every day periodically when the thought of Robbie comes up. Hubby & I both cried hard upon the news. We just also watched an interview where Robbie named you when talking about modifying his fender. He loved you too & would never be shy about saying so! ❤ He was a rare gem both musically & humanly. He had such reverence in his spirit & it showed with his family & all his music. Hang in here with us Norm, we still need you for a long time. You are a rare gem also & I too think you belong into the R&R Hall of Fame! Deepest condolences to Dominque, Sebastian & the Robertson daughters. RIP Robbie! Thank you for all you gave the world so freely!
It’s amazing how this channel became so much more than only about showcasing and selling guitars. Norm and staff you are fantastic- these tributes are impeccable. Thanks 💜
Through the last 10 years, since Levon's death, I've always thought it was great that Robbie was still here on this earth because I like holding on to childhood memories and icons from that time. His passing is one more reminder to appreciate the life, and days, you have and thank God for what he does give us - personally and through musicians as talented as Robbie truly was.
Thanks for the tribute. The Band was one of my favorite bands to listen to and Robbie's guitar playing was as good as any the other guys,. George in Montana
Norm, This is best thing I have ever seen on your channel. Robbie needed this kind of respect shown. You, Nick (my man) & the drummer did a great job. That B3 sounds fantastic. Uncle Norm, Play it more and sing more. I love it. RIP Robbie. God Bless you Norm and the crew.
I feel like I m in the family here!! The more I hang around, the closer it becomes. Our "Generation " is really connected thru the 🎶🎵🎶!! Norm and Robbie, 2 Fantastic Gentlemen... see you round!!..🎵🎶🎵🤙🤙🤙
What a glorious tribute Mr Harris to my all time musical hero Mr Robbie Robertson . No praise or gratitude is too high when it has been given to greatness in my opinion and Robbie had it all . Originality , intellect, style ,panache ,you name it ! Deepest condolences to the immediate Robertson family .Your husband ,father and grandfather influenced my life immeasurably for which i am eternally grateful RIP ,God Bless from Scotland .
Norman as always your a special class act of a person . Not only Remembering friends but letting them and their family's know how you appreciate knowing them and the help they were in your life . G. B.
Robbie Robertson released a solo album in the 80s and it kept me going. I live in Australia and I turned on the tv to have breakfast and they announced breaking news of his passing. I was saddened and yet live thousands of miles from you Norm. A truly incredible beautiful tribute Norm for a truly incredible man.🙏🙏🖐
He will be missed, Thanks for the kind and moving words, Norm. Its the curse of age, as we see our friends and loved ones and heroes pass on...Let the music play
That was a very emotional tribute to one of my favourite players. I was just a kid learning to play in small town Ontario when some older players in the local guitar store started talking about this incredible player in Toronto called Robbie Robertson. Unfortunately I never was able to get to an actual performance but I loved his work with The Band and after.
My condolences on your personal loss. Though I didn't know Robbie Robertson personally, his music touched my soul profoundly. His tone and feel inspired me since I was a kid. And a beautiful musical tribute at the end of the video. Thank you.
R.I.P. Robbie Robertson!!! Phenomenal Guitarist. A legendary sideman to numerous legends of music. It's SAD ..... With each passing of the people whose artistry and genius sustained the "Music Industry" throughout the decades, the glaring stark reality of the abysmal cesspool into which the present "Industry" has devolved is heartbreaking!
back again for a 2nd time....very touching tribute and a very 1st class thankyou to Robbie....way to be Norman...it takes a big unselfish and gracious man like yourself to do and say what you did....thumbs up Norman and thankyou !!!!
Thank you Norm, and thank you Robbie. Saw the Band, the Grateful Dead, and the Alman Brothers in 1971 at Watkins Glenn. 600,000 in the audience! Won't ever forget that show. Was just looking at the Martin Journal of Acoustic Guitars, 2022. There was an article about Robbie and his son. In it Robbie talks about his 0045K which he got from Norm. He said, " On the 0045K, I didn't realize at the time when I got this guitar (1975) from Norman Harris ( owner of the California vintage guitar store Norm's Rare Guitars) that it was one of a kind. I don't think he realized it either or he would have charged me more." LOL. Did you know Norm? I bought a beautiful L5C acoustic from Norm in the 80's. Great guitar and great price $1,100. Thanks Norm. Norm's old bandmate Dan is a close friend of Norm. He is a friend of mine and I've bought many wonderful guitars from him over the past 30 years, some of which I still have and play. He got Norm to sign his two fantastic books for me. Thanks Dan and Norm. Recently, Dan had a beautiful Koa Martin signed by Robbie Robertson. Foolishly I didn't buy it. Thanks for the memories; music, guitars, and good energy. All the best. 😢
Such a moving and heartfelt tribute to one of our greatest artists from a generation that produced such vastly talented musicians. Thank you Norm , godbless. Rest peaceful, Robbie Robertson. Your music lives on within us. 🙏
Sorry to hear about the loss of your very dear friend, Norm. I wish all of those people who loved Robbie peace and strength during this tough time. Robbie is fine now, and I'm sure that he would want everyone to move on with their lives and go out and enjoy the day. With every ending there's a new beginning.
Sincere condolences to all on the passing of Robbie Robertson. He provided us with a great catalogue of music over the years. He will be sorely missed by all. 😮💨
Beautiful tribute Norm and gang. Robbie will be missed but thank God for the great music that will endure long after we are all gone for new genereations to hear n enjoy
Beautiful tribute Norm .....RIP ROBBIE 🙏🕊️
Thank Norm. That was a moving tribute. Sorry your lost.
Robbie Robertson was the quintessential Musician, Songwriter, Guitarist. 🙏
What a classy tribute. I interviewed Robbie Robertson in 1989 for a Global Satellite network radio special on the Last Waltz. A true gentleman to me and generous with his time and memories of the Band's final show.
Loved the Band ..man I’m 69 and played in clubs in 70 ‘s 80’s 90’s life is a breath ..all the guys are getting to the vulnerable ages ..so 1day at a time enjoy small things now..RIP Robbie Robertson
Beautiful tribute Norm. Robbie was a class act.
Whoa! Beautiful tribute Norm. Blessings to all of you.
Another great Canadian RIP 🇨🇦
Rest In Peace Robbie
So sad and what a great back story with you and Robbie..I am in tears just thinking about the weight of the loss of a man and talent Robbie was. I loved everything he created, rest in Paradise Robbie, you were loved and appreciated.
very sorry for the loss of your friend ............
Torontonian here, thank you to Norm for your tribute to Robbie, and thank you Robbie for the music RIP
Definitely gonna miss Robbie!!!
Robbie was 1 of a kind !! RIP Brother
Robbie was a true treasure to the world, may he rest in peace. I can hear him Rick,Richard and Levon making beautiful music again.
Tough year for Canada with the loss of Gordon Lightfoot and now Robbie Robertson. Robbie would have appreciated Norm singing and performing in his memory.
+ hawkins / leonard cohen / rob bachman =5
He shall be released.... Have a great journey Robbie Robertson.
Thank You for the music.
R.I.P. Ronnie...🙏✌
Robbie
Thank you Norm, RIP RR.
A wonderful tribute Norman. Seems like only yesterday that The Last Waltz was released. RIP Robbie.
Canada and the world lost an amazing musician, but you lost a friend Norm.
Thank you for a touching tribute.
RIP Robbie.
Beautiful guitar playing Nick. R.I.P. Robbie.
So sorryNorm , thank you for sharing this intimate tribute to Robbie ,it helps all of us deal with his loss 🙏
Norm, that was the best tribute I have heard for him. Rest In Peace Robbie!
A major author of American Music.
R. I. P.
Great work on this video everyone.👍🎸🎹🥁 🎥
Norm that is a beautiful tribute. I love playing guitar along with songs from The Band. R.I.P. Robbie. 🙏😎✌️
Cool way to say good bye to a rocker.
Thank you from Germany for this touching tribute. RIP Robbie
I got to see the opening of the Last Waltz in a beautiful, old theater in Oakland, Ca. It was a never to forget experience, that I will hold as a important moment of my life. I am so greatful that you made this memorial of Robbie for all of us to see.
The universe stood still at Robbie’s passing. Many hearts were broken. I can’t imagine the loss felt by his dear friends. You are a gem of a man Norm and I am truly sorry for the loss of your friend. I never had the pleasure to meet him, but through his music, he was my friend and the world’s friend. Thank you Robbie for leaving your beautiful music for us all to enjoy. Rest in peace. “the clouds never hung so low before “.
I am sorry for everyone's loss. Thank you Norm.
Dear Norm, thank you for your heartfelt tribute. I’m still weeping every day periodically when the thought of Robbie comes up. Hubby & I both cried hard upon the news.
We just also watched an interview where Robbie named you when talking about modifying his fender. He loved you too & would never be shy about saying so! ❤
He was a rare gem both musically & humanly. He had such reverence in his spirit & it showed with his family & all his music.
Hang in here with us Norm, we still need you for a long time. You are a rare gem also & I too think you belong into the R&R Hall of Fame!
Deepest condolences to Dominque, Sebastian & the Robertson daughters.
RIP Robbie! Thank you for all you gave the world so freely!
Bless you Norm, Robbie will be up in Heaven along with all the other greats. 🙏 🙏 🙏
RIP Robbie you were a legend
We're losing all the beautiful people. 😅God Bless you Robby.
It’s amazing how this channel became so much more than only about showcasing and selling guitars.
Norm and staff you are fantastic- these tributes are impeccable.
Thanks 💜
“Music for the North Americans”I played that CD over and over. Robbie sharing and celebrating his Indigenous roots!❤🎶😇
Very touching tribute, Norm. He was totally unique and iconic. Huge loss.
Through the last 10 years, since Levon's death, I've always thought it was great that Robbie was still here on this earth because I like holding on to childhood memories and icons from that time. His passing is one more reminder to appreciate the life, and days, you have and thank God for what he does give us - personally and through musicians as talented as Robbie truly was.
Very hard to take.😔😔
We all lost a great musician.
You lost a great friend.
Rest easy Robbie 🙏🙏
My Condolences to all those musicians arts who we all have lost and Robbie Robertson Family love ones He who truly was a humble loving humanitarian
Thank you for this touching tribute. Got a little teary when you started playing "I Shall Be Released."
Beautiful tribute to a beloved friend. What more could a man ask for at the end of his life. God bless you and Robbie and his family.
My Saturday couldn't have started off any better than with this video. R.I.P. Robbie.
Thanks for the jam Norm.
Love music with organ; so soulful. Beautiful tribute. RIP Robbie.
Thanks for the tribute. The Band was one of my favorite bands to listen to and Robbie's guitar playing was as good as any the other guys,. George in Montana
Norm, This is best thing I have ever seen on your channel. Robbie needed this kind of respect shown. You, Nick (my man) & the drummer did a great job. That B3 sounds fantastic. Uncle Norm, Play it more and sing more. I love it. RIP Robbie. God Bless you Norm and the crew.
So good to know that Robbie was as good a person as he was a musician- we send our blessings to Robbie’s family and all who called him a friend.
Great tribute.
I love musicians. They see more.
So sorry for your loss. You're a great person. Great to know the history and your past.
Thanks
So sorry for you and his family. Beautiful tribute. Rest in Peace Robbie.
I feel like I m in the family here!! The more I hang around, the closer it becomes. Our "Generation " is really connected thru the 🎶🎵🎶!!
Norm and Robbie, 2 Fantastic Gentlemen... see you round!!..🎵🎶🎵🤙🤙🤙
Thank you Norm for bringing it on back home..yes he was an icon..beautiful rendition of I SHALL BE RELEASED..rest in peace Robbie Robertson.
Wunderfull Norman!! Greetings from Berlin (Germany)
beautiful
I've never heard anyone ever say anything but great things about Robbie. Sad news.
Beatiful. Bless you guys!
R. I. P 😥
What a heartfelt tribute! His music will live on.
What a glorious tribute Mr Harris to my all time musical hero Mr Robbie Robertson . No praise or gratitude is too high when it has been given to greatness in my opinion and Robbie had it all . Originality , intellect, style ,panache ,you name it ! Deepest condolences to the immediate Robertson family .Your husband ,father and grandfather influenced my life immeasurably for which i am eternally grateful RIP ,God Bless from Scotland .
Condolences Norman, so much music was passed through your doors, I want to thank you.. for being a vessel for all the great music you've connected
His wonderful, understated guitar playing in the Last Waltz is a lesson for us all. Rock in Peace, RR
Norman as always your a special class act of a person . Not only Remembering friends but letting them and their family's know how you appreciate knowing them and the help they were in your life . G. B.
Beautiful tribute, Norm. Sorry for your loss. RIP Robbie. A true legend in every sense.
Your the best norm all class rip Robbie😢
Robbie Robertson released a solo album in the 80s and it kept me going. I live in Australia and I turned on the tv to have breakfast and they announced breaking news of his passing. I was saddened and yet live thousands of miles from you Norm. A truly incredible beautiful tribute Norm for a truly incredible man.🙏🙏🖐
Touched. Beautiful!
Beautiful !!!!
He will be missed, Thanks for the kind and moving words, Norm. Its the curse of age, as we see our friends and loved ones and heroes pass on...Let the music play
That was a very emotional tribute to one of my favourite players. I was just a kid learning to play in small town Ontario when some older players in the local guitar store started talking about this incredible player in Toronto called Robbie Robertson. Unfortunately I never was able to get to an actual performance but I loved his work with The Band and after.
Thank you Norm
My condolences on your personal loss. Though I didn't know Robbie Robertson personally, his music touched my soul profoundly. His tone and feel inspired me since I was a kid. And a beautiful musical tribute at the end of the video. Thank you.
Thanx Norn your in a class by yourself with words and music ....from a fan of yours and Robbie's on Prince Edward Island .
Great Tribute.
That was a beautiful epitaph. Sorry for your loss, Norm.
R.I.P. Robbie Robertson!!! Phenomenal Guitarist. A legendary sideman to numerous legends of music. It's SAD ..... With each passing of the people whose artistry and genius sustained the "Music Industry" throughout the decades, the glaring stark reality of the abysmal cesspool into which the present "Industry" has devolved is heartbreaking!
Very nice , tasteful tribute.. the performance at the end just amazing!. Sorry for your loss.
Thank you Norm, for sharing that memory with us.
back again for a 2nd time....very touching tribute and a very 1st class thankyou to Robbie....way to be Norman...it takes a big unselfish and gracious man like yourself to do and say what you did....thumbs up Norman and thankyou !!!!
The icing on the cake was the playing at the end. R.I.P Robbie
Thank you Norm, and thank you Robbie.
Saw the Band, the Grateful Dead, and the Alman Brothers in 1971 at Watkins Glenn. 600,000 in the audience! Won't ever forget that show.
Was just looking at the Martin Journal of Acoustic Guitars, 2022.
There was an article about Robbie and his son. In it Robbie talks about his 0045K which he got from Norm. He said, " On the 0045K, I didn't realize at the time when I got this guitar (1975) from Norman Harris ( owner of the California vintage guitar store Norm's Rare Guitars) that it was one of a kind. I don't think he realized it either or he would have charged me more." LOL.
Did you know Norm?
I bought a beautiful L5C acoustic from Norm in the 80's. Great guitar and great price $1,100. Thanks Norm.
Norm's old bandmate Dan is a close friend of Norm. He is a friend of mine and I've bought many wonderful guitars from him over the past 30 years, some of which I still have and play. He got Norm to sign his two fantastic books for me. Thanks Dan and Norm.
Recently, Dan had a beautiful Koa Martin signed by Robbie Robertson. Foolishly I didn't buy it.
Thanks for the memories; music, guitars, and good energy.
All the best.
😢
Love this channel!! My guitar source of enjoyment and inspiration!! Love the whole Norms bunch!! Peace and rest in peace ✌️
Thank you Norm. Thank you ! 🎸
Such a moving and heartfelt tribute to one of our greatest artists from a generation that produced such vastly talented musicians. Thank you Norm , godbless. Rest peaceful, Robbie Robertson. Your music lives on within us. 🙏
A fitting and moving tribute. RIP Robbie. Thx Norm.
beautiful ...... Thanks Norm
Sorry to hear about the loss of your very dear friend, Norm. I wish all of those people who loved Robbie peace and strength during this tough time. Robbie is fine now, and I'm sure that he would want everyone to move on with their lives and go out and enjoy the day. With every ending there's a new beginning.
Sincere condolences to all on the passing of Robbie Robertson. He provided us with a great catalogue of music over the years. He will be sorely missed by all. 😮💨
Heartfelt tribute Norm. The song ‘I Shall Be Released’ was fitting and beautiful. From a Robbie Robertson fan who grew up in Southern Ontario.
Beautiful organ playing🎉
That was a really beautiful tribute! RIP Robbie
Beautiful!
Robbie Robertson was a " mark" for perfection.
Hits home ! Such an under-rated man with the heart of a saint! An inspiration to all of us, you will be missed but always present within us!🎸
Wow.. Brilliant Norm.... He will Be Missed...but He Gave So Much...…R.I.P Mr. Robertson and Thank You!!!!
Fantastic tribute Norm! You sound great on the Hammond.
Norman is such a class act. I do believe Norm belongs in the rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame with all the other greats.
RIP ROBBIE.... go into the night, somewhere down that crazy river.
Beautiful
Robbie would be grateful for such playing.
Beautiful tribute Norm and gang. Robbie will be missed but thank God for the great music that will endure long after we are all gone for new genereations to hear n enjoy