That video is from Martin Scorsese's documentary "The Last Waltz" which is fabulous. Every song, every guest singer, from Van Morrison to the Staple Singers are solid. A must watch for anyone who loves the history of America music 🔥
You need to react to the entire movie. The musical sections are uniformly, phenomenal and the interview sections are equal parts informative and hilarious.
"The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" and "Up On Cripple Creek", are great to listen. Robbie Robertson writes some amazing material with passion and meaning. His SOLO later on was :Somewhere Down the Crazy River: A moody, southern blues epic song. cheers from the west coast, way up north
@@lisamcphee8923 I don't think so. He loved music, he was a gentle soul. Unfortunately he got into heroin along with Richard and Levon. I read Robbie's book Testimony and Barney Hoskyns Across the Great divide, a biography of The Band. RIck's life was not all sadness. Richard more so, he struggled with heroin, cocaine and alcohol.
@hannejeppesen1809 it's perfectly fine to disagree. I, too, have read the great divide, but you cannot watch the last waltz without seeing how fractured they all were. One can only imagine the debauchery & fights that went on. Seems to me Rick thought the party would never end and when he realised it had, he had nothing much to show for it but the memories. Good & bad.
@@lisamcphee8923 I think one reason Rick got hooked on heroin is that after his near fatal car accident in the late eighties, he was in constant pain. Not he was not doing drugs before that, they all were, but I think his car accident contributed to his almost lifelong addiction to heroin.
To me The Band is equal to Beatles and Stones. Everything they ever did was "MAGICAL!" The BAND had three lead singers. Suggestions Chest Fever The Night they Drove Old Dixie Down Stage Fright King Harvest Tears of Rage The Shape I'm In When I Paint My Masterpiece Time to Kill Ophelia Acadian Driftwood I Shall Be Released. The lead here was bassist Rick Danko (I wish I could sing like him) Richard Manuel sang the upper registers and played piano. The singing drummer and muse for The Band was Levon Helm. Robbie Robertson was the lead guitar player and principal songwriter and the multi instrument master (saxes, organs, clavinet,) was Garth Hudson. The Beatles loved the Band. The Band was Bob Dylans back up group. They are MAJOR influences on so many. Thanks for playing them!
The raw emotion in Rick Danko's lead vocal is heartbreakingly beautiful. The Night They Drove Ol' Dixie Down is my recommendation as the next Band track for you guys! 🎶
You've heard Levon Helm (The Weight) and Rick Danko (It Makes No Difference) but The Band had a THIRD lead singer in Richard Manuel😎 Check out "The Shape I'm In" off the Rock of Ages album!! Richard was awesome and it's definitely one over The Bands finest songs
Garth Hudson played the sax solo. Fantastic musician. He's mostly on keyboards with The Band & in the background, but when you listen to The Band's songs, he adds so much to their sound. He just turned 85 years of age on Aug 2.
Every member of the Band plays really distinctively - you can pick out Levon's drums, Robbie's guitar, Rick's bass, and Richard's piano (and drums for that matter) anywhere, any time. But for all that unique and special musicality, it's Garth that brings the secret sauce tying it all together into that sound that is the Band.
I love The Band so much. So many great songs. You should definitely hear "Up On Cripple Creek", "Chest Fever", "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down", "Stage Fright", "The Shape I'm In", "King Harvest (Has Surely Come)", "Ophelia", "Acadian Driftwood" ... I could go on an on. Robbie Robertson is one of the most amazing songwriters ever. You love story songs, so this is definitely a rabbit hole to follow.
Or “Whispering Pines,” “Lonesome Suzie,” “Look Out Cleveland,” “The Unfaithful Servant,” The Rumor,” “4% Pantomime,” “Rockin’ Chair” -- did The Band ever record a bad song?
The Band shared lead vocals. Rick Danko, bass guitar, is singing here. Levon Helm, drummer & Richard Manual, piano also sang lead. Garth Hudson was on the horn. The guitarist, Robbie Robertson, wrote this song & many of their hits. All the members played a variety of instruments.
Robby Robertson claimed he wrote this amd many of their hits. Fuck him. Richard Manuel died broke because of Robbie Robertson and how he screwed the entire group.
@@ToeAndno I remember seeing an interview with The Band after Robertson left, one of the guys laughed & said they just kept his voice microphone unplugged - the rest of the members just laughed.
@David Bradley Right you are, they were not at Newport in July of 65. Robertson joined Dylan for the next two gigs after Newport, and then they added the rest of the Hawks when they started the US tour in Sept. Thanks for the correction.
I hope you'll play The Band's "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" tonight. The brilliant Robbie Robertson passed today. He wrote the song, and it will lift the roof off your house. RIP Robbie.
Amber nailed it - it's not they are trying to do it/or to be perfect.... they just are. these 5 musicians are "Americana" personified. The Band is a gift and a treasure for eternity.
@@davidpost428 - was not speaking of their nationality or lineage.... as info - "Americana" is a term describing the type of music that they played - a conflux/amalgam/blending of folk, blues, country & blue grass, R&B and rock; a perfect example from current artists would be Mumford & Sons.
The Band is in the top tier of my musical favorites. They were perfect, plain and simple. They had *three* top notch lead singers: bassist Rick Danko (who sings this one), drummer Levon Helm and pianist Richard Manuel, whose vocals are reminiscent of Ray Charles at times. Guitarist Robbie Robertson didn't sing lead, but wrote most of their wonderful songs. Multi-instrumentalist Garth Hudson added amazing colors to the sound. Amber is right on the money: Their harmonies aren't "pretty," but they are absolutely perfect. One of the finest bands of the rock era.
The Band were one of the finest collections of musicians ever to come together. Love them Arcadian Driftwood is another Band song that’s always been one of my favorites. ♥️
Garth Hudson, the man on the Sax, plays many instruments and, although he does not sing, he is responsible for creating the unique Sound of The Band. He was also known as "The archivist of The Legendary Basement Tapes". The big box set of the Bob Dylan/The Band "Basement Tapes" CD's only exist because of Garth's decades long loving care of those recordings. Garth and Robbie are the only two members of the original Band still with us.
They seem to be actively avoiding the "music" movies, probably due to so much music in a row? I agree on The Last Waltz and still think Purple Rain should have been their first movie reaction.
I can't believe that you reacted to this song.....one of my favorites! Kudos to whomever suggested it. Such amazingly soulful singing by Rick Danko. And you got the right version to boot! Just keep playing songs from the movie, "The Last Waltz."
Danko is one of my all time favorites for non regular lead singers, Garth is extremely talented (horns keyboards etc, and his parents wouldnt let him join til he said he was giving them music lessons) the night they drove old dixie down , by the band pretty please
I have a suggestion that seems to get overlooked. “Chest Fever”. It opens with a masterful organ performance by Garth. It’s one my favorites by them. I think you’ll like it.
@@Bassman2353 my only complaint about “The Last Waltz “ movie is that “Chest Fever” is not included. There is a little tease for it, and then it’s a let down when you don’t get it. I know it’s on the soundtrack, preceded by “Genetic Method”, which is fantastic in itself.
@Robyn Matheson. That's exactly the comment I was lookin' for, "Chest Fever" is on a level of brilliance I can never comprehend! My absolute favorite song of their fantastic discography.
This is one of the great Band songs that rarely gets played. Congratulations for reacting to something off the beaten path. Please continue in that direction and do Twilight...with the same guy singing lead...Rick Danko.
Many props too you two for "getting" The Band. Many don't. Authenticity is what they're about. At one time The Band was Eric Clapton's favorite group, and his dream was to be in it. Levon Helm, the Drummer is from the USA, all the other band members are Canadian who were mentored by Levon Helm and Ronnie Hawkins, back in the day known as Ronnie Hawkins and The Hawks in Canada.
Between Rick (on Bass) and (drummer) Levon with harmony, this song really sounds like when life throws you a curve. A building thunderstorm of emotional music wrapped in soul. Garth's horn solo gets me every time. Note that Mr. Hudson (Sax player in this clip) started playing different instruments at an early age in Church and at his Uncle's funeral home. Garth was so good that he had his first professional gig at age 12, but it was his skills in "The Band" that solidified his place among legendary musicians!
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down from this concert!!! Horns galore...the place goes insane!!! I assure you...it will continue the magical journey that is The Band. Hoping to see that one soon!
Check out some of Robbie Robertson’s solo stuff …Somewhere down the Crazy River……or Broken Arrow….also he had Great album….Music for the Native Americans…..love Ghost Dance…..
Robbie has Mohawk heritage. He was included in the documentary - Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked The World. Jay/Amber, you might want to consider that doc for a movie reaction. 🎸😎
The guy singing here is the late Rick Danko. He sang a verse on "the Weight" but the primary singer there was drummer, Levon Helm. If you love Rick's voice, I definitely recommend "Stage Fright" (From "the Last Waltz")
Although The Band was one of my favorite groups of all time, I haven't heard all their albums. Yesterday your competitor, Hari, reacted to "Stage Fright" and it was as if I heard it for the first time and wrote a long reply as I'm in the habit of doing, maybe too long. Someone did another response to this one and I didn't like it much but upon the second hearing, I liked it more. I looked it up on Wikipedia and the horn coming in with the guitar wasn't planned but it worked! My other favorite group was the Grateful Dead who were always spontaneous. What I always play on the juke box are "Up On Cripple Creek" and "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down." All of Robbie Robinson's songs tell a story. In my mind, this is what songs are supposed to do, Bob Dylan always fancied himself as being a traveling troubadour and The Band was the perfect back up group we he went electric. Every now and then, I go on a binge playing songs I love and try to hear everyone's covers. I did this for "The Weight" and George Harrison's "My Guitar Gently Weeps". The video of "Playing For Change" where musicians around the world are playing parts of the song is testimony how great that song is. The other video which does the song justice is people like Emmy Lou Harris, Sheryl Crow, James Taylor, Steve Winwood, and Jacob Dylan all song writers and musicians on their own honor, your song is saying something, the greatest compliment. The story is that none other than Eric Clapton asked to join The Band. I think they debated and thought about it then said "Sorry, you'd break up our chemistry" or something like that. He would have destroyed the balance by being too popular. Bob Dylan did that unintentionally. The fans would only want to hear Clapton and not the rest of the group or the songs and their message of their songs. I would have liked to hear Clapton as a guest artist which they had from time to time. Not being noticed by music fans when you know in your heart you are good is a curse, but so is too much success. The music industry has a tendency to kill a good artist's career by over exposure and scheduling too many concerts so the performers lose the creative spirit which made them great in the first place. The industry forgets the groups have a personal life, with family and children they see too little of. Bob Dylan, the Beatles, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Michael Jackson all had to battle with too much fame.
The Last Waltz is a classic music documentary from the mid 70’s. The concert was held on Thanksgiving evening. in San Francisco. After the audience was fed Thanksgiving dinner, the concert began. In addition to the Band, the concert featured Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Van Morrison, and, in a separate filmed performance, the Band sings with the Staple Singers. I hope you guys have a chance to watch this film. It is one of the best concert films ever made.😀
Finally... The Band for you to react too... They have such quality that most of the biggest artists had them to back them up, and finally they stood on their own as the main event. Blessed was the world.
Love Rick Danko! RIP! The Band was another underrated band! Kevin Helm was also lead singer!! Watch the Last Waltz!! Excellent movie abound their history!!!
The Band had 3 lead singers, Richard Manuel, who many thought was the best, it is hard to judge, Levon was great on certain songs. Rick happens to be my favorite, but I love all of them.
Rip Robbie Robertson 💙 just heard the news and my first thoughts were of this song....😢 This band was a huge part of my life and today is a sad one after hearing about RR. The only other band I can recall -besides 'The Band'- that had 3 lead vocals is-- CHICAGO!
That was a great analysis by Amber, you both do great reactions! I love The Band, they do so many great songs. I think you would both love The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down and Up On Cripple Creek. I see you're already getting requests for them and I'm sure you'll get lots more in the comments. The keyboardist is Garth Hudson, and he is the one playing the saxophone in this song. He had very conservative parents and began studying classical music at a very young age. When he joined The Band (who were then called The Hawks), he knew his parents would be horrified that he was joining a rock band, so they told them they were hiring him to be their music teacher! Oh yeah, and this is one group you can do a lot of live performances of because they did a great job of many of their songs at "The Last Waltz" concert, which is where both of the videos you've seen by them came from. The also back a lot of great artists in the same concert, including Bob Dylan.
The Band is so good. You’ve now heard songs that Levon Helm and Rick Danko have sang lead on. Now try one that Richard Manuel sings lead on such as ‘I Shall Be Released.’
The Band performed their own songs in this farewell concert, and accompanied many well known guest artists as each came up to play one of their tunes. It was an all-star concert, for sure!
Anything from the last Waltz. They don't really have a lead singer, they gained notoriety as Bob Dylan's back up band, that's why their called "the Band". I prefer when Levon, their drummer sings. They do some amazing collaborations in the last Waltz. The one with Emmy Lou Harris is beautiful.
I love how The Band sound is so loose. The vocals, too, are not a polished sound but, rather, that same almost fallin' apart, just a bunch of guys getting together and singing and playing.
The Band was amazing!!! Levon Helm(drummer/vocals) was awesome! He def fell on some hard times in his last years but he was still putting out great music! Also a great actor. He was awesome in the movie "Shooter" as the gun expert Mark Wahlberg and Michael Peña go to see... I crack up every time I watch the part where he just rubs their hand and tells them who they are hahaha
Rick killed it on this one. Robbie wrote it with Rick in mind, feeling he could sing it without it coming off as self pity. He was right. The line "and the dawn don't rescue me" always gets me. You get up in the morning and think it will be better and then you realize it will not. Rattle the waaaall Rick knew how to draw it out.
You guys should react to more of The Band… "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down", "Acadian Driftwood", "Whispering Pines", "It Makes No Difference", "King Harvest (Has Surely Come)", "We Can Talk", "The Rumor", "I Shall Be Released", "Up On Cripple Creek" 🎸🤘
Rick Danko's voice is an emotional machine, that draws you in. " The Shape I'm In" and "Cripple Creek". Two more great journeys. Great reaction. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️❤️🇨🇦 🇨🇦 PS. I got a weird message today saying that I won a prize on your channel. So BEWARE.... The creeps are out again.
If you want a smile on your face, do the version of "The Weight" by "Playing for Change." They have people from all over the world, including Robbie Robertson from the Band and Ringo Star. As for whats next, everything on this "Last Waltz" album is great. You might try their number with Emmylou Harris: "Evangeline."
Up on Cripple Crick should be next, IMO. It’s absolute fire. Love the Band, love Robbie Robertson. Should really give him a listen as well…you won’t regret it. Sure enjoy you two, love your connection, it’s very inspiring to watch. ❤️🔥🇨🇦
What I've always loved about this performance and how it was captured is that the camera stays pretty well locked on Rick for the most part, with Robbie and Levon getting some screen time, and then just all of a sudden Garth's right up front taking the song to a new level on the sax. Like some magical creature just appearing out of nowhere to gift us with his talent.
Thank you for reacting to this An incredible live performance by the Band, filmed by Martin Scorcese and some of the best cameramen of the time, y’all should really keep your eyes opened 😮
The Band is a very rare blend of very rare souls. You can hardly imagine five more unique and vastly different individuals. Melding together to form a perfect blend. The vocal duties were shared between three lead singers whose styles were as different as the individuals themselves. For my money, Ricky Danko who takes the lead here, is the heart and soul of The Band. Sadly, all three singers, Danko, Richard Manuel and Levon Helm have passed beyond this Earth. So much more for you to discover here. They are legendary.
The Band took the name "The Band" after playing for Bob Dylan for a few years during his heyday in the mid 60's. They are the most notable band to ever back Dylan and are hailed by many famous musicians as one of the most influential rock bands in the world.
Watching ‘The Last Waltz’ was a transformative musical moment in my life. I saw a couple of clips on late night TV. For nearly a week I didn’t rest until I procured a VHS of the complete movie & watched it 3 times in a row. I’d recommend it to anyone, just a fantastic experience. A moment in time & a celebration of a certain era. I felt in on a secret culture that I missed by 10 years. Everything is authentic as Amber mentioned. Watch the whole thing. You won’t be the same.
You're just scratching the surface. I love The Band for the reasons you guys are already getting -- they are genuine, incredible musicians (three world-class singers) and create those "experiences". I'd maybe do "Don't Do It" or "Ophelia" or the video version of "King Harvest" with them playing in the basement of Big Pink, the house in Woodstock, NY where they created tons of music with Bob Dylan.
So many great songs by The Band that you two need to listen to. The entire Music From Big Pink album is a good place to start!! One of my favorites is Chest Fever.
"The Band" was a Canadian-American rock band formed in 1967. They started out as the "Hawks", the backing group for singer Ronnie Hawkins & later they were the back up band for Bob Dylan. Their most popular songs included "The Weight" & "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down". But they had a lot of other great songs such as "King Harvest (Has Surely Come)", "The Shape I'm In", "Ophelia", "Up On Cripple Creek" etc.
You NAILED the beauty and magic of this extraordinary and truly one of a kind group. I was instantly obsessed when my mom took me to see The Last Waltz in theaters when it came out. I was only 10, but it hit me deep, and I've only loved them more and more over the years. AND, it was my introduction to Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, The Staples, Muddy Waters, and on and on (I already knew Dylan from my parents' record collection!) You described their harmonies perfectly - I think Levon (drummer) said that they didn't really know how to harmonize, they just each sang what felt right. This performance of this song is just so brilliant, and is a perfect example of what us old-timers would call "real music." If I could recommend a great video for a Friday - Joni Mitchel's "Coyote" from this concert is hard to beat! A great example of The Band's diversity, and I dare you not to fall in Love with Joni. Love your channel, keep up the great videos!
The Band is my favorite for years now. Try The Night They Dove Old Dixie Down (Last Waltz version). Chest fever is great, but there aren't many live versions out there with good sound quality. Up on Cripple Creek is another hit.
Amber's comment about the harmonies is spot on! The Band is authentic and they're really doing it. Not playing it. Not singing it. They're all really there in the moment. And that goes for the harmonies, too. I don't think many people see that. Kudos to Amber!
The saxophonist Garth Hudson is also a genius keyboard player. His big feature song at any Band concert was Chest Fever, which was as close to psychedelic as The Band ever got.
a band of soul
That video is from Martin Scorsese's documentary "The Last Waltz" which is fabulous. Every song, every guest singer, from Van Morrison to the Staple Singers are solid. A must watch for anyone who loves the history of America music 🔥
What a concert!!
Amazing concert and amazing movie. I saw it years ago in a theater. I would say it’s a must watch for RSR.
You need to react to the entire movie. The musical sections are uniformly, phenomenal and the interview sections are equal parts informative and hilarious.
I just got the Criterion edition, it is a great watch.
The Last Waltz is fantastic! Have on DVD, but saw on big screen a few years ago. Love!!
"The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" and "Up On Cripple Creek", are great to listen. Robbie Robertson writes some amazing material with passion and meaning. His SOLO later on was :Somewhere Down the Crazy River: A moody, southern blues epic song. cheers from the west coast, way up north
Yes!
Sorry but that was the name of a song on his album "Showdown at Big Sky" GREAT ALBUM
Crazy river!!!
I love Robbie Robertson, and somewhere down the crazy river is one of my all time favorites! It's been a long time, thanks for reminding me 😊
I 2nd The Nite They Drove Old Dixie Down!
So true Ric Danko the one who sang lead on this song sings so soulful
Only Rick could do this song justice.
Rick Danko was such a lovely, tragic soul. His eponymous solo album is brilliant as well.
His life after the band broke up is very sad...
@jasonremy1627 think I'm his life during thr band was also pretty sad.
@@lisamcphee8923 I don't think so. He loved music, he was a gentle soul. Unfortunately he got into heroin along with Richard and Levon. I read Robbie's book Testimony and Barney Hoskyns Across the Great divide, a biography of The Band. RIck's life was not all sadness. Richard more so, he struggled with heroin, cocaine and alcohol.
@hannejeppesen1809 it's perfectly fine to disagree. I, too, have read the great divide, but you cannot watch the last waltz without seeing how fractured they all were. One can only imagine the debauchery & fights that went on. Seems to me Rick thought the party would never end and when he realised it had, he had nothing much to show for it but the memories. Good & bad.
@@lisamcphee8923 I think one reason Rick got hooked on heroin is that after his near fatal car accident in the late eighties, he was in constant pain. Not he was not doing drugs before that, they all were, but I think his car accident contributed to his almost lifelong addiction to heroin.
To me The Band is equal to Beatles and Stones. Everything they ever did was "MAGICAL!" The BAND had three lead singers. Suggestions
Chest Fever
The Night they Drove Old Dixie Down
Stage Fright
King Harvest
Tears of Rage
The Shape I'm In
When I Paint My Masterpiece
Time to Kill
Ophelia
Acadian Driftwood
I Shall Be Released.
The lead here was bassist Rick Danko
(I wish I could sing like him)
Richard Manuel sang the upper registers and played piano.
The singing drummer and muse for The Band was Levon Helm.
Robbie Robertson was the lead guitar player and principal songwriter and the multi instrument master (saxes, organs, clavinet,) was Garth Hudson.
The Beatles loved the Band.
The Band was Bob Dylans back up group.
They are MAJOR influences on so many.
Thanks for playing them!
The raw emotion in Rick Danko's lead vocal is heartbreakingly beautiful. The Night They Drove Ol' Dixie Down is my recommendation as the next Band track for you guys! 🎶
agreed!
And then “Stage Fright”.
Rick sings it like he lived it.
if they ever have a movie about the Band they need Joaquin Phoenix to play Rick.
And Rick’s voice cracks just enough to let you know he's absolutely genuine in every word he sings.
Rick Danko sure turned on the heart ache on this one. A great singer in his own right. Great song too 👌
Jay & Amber, you'll love their “Up on Cripple Creek”!!
edit - "It Makes No Difference" had Rick Danko on lead vocals, bass guitar.
You've heard Levon Helm (The Weight) and Rick Danko (It Makes No Difference) but The Band had a THIRD lead singer in Richard Manuel😎 Check out "The Shape I'm In" off the Rock of Ages album!! Richard was awesome and it's definitely one over The Bands finest songs
Garth Hudson played the sax solo. Fantastic musician. He's mostly on keyboards with The Band & in the background, but when you listen to The Band's songs, he adds so much to their sound. He just turned 85 years of age on Aug 2.
Happy birthday @Garth Hudson.
Every member of the Band plays really distinctively - you can pick out Levon's drums, Robbie's guitar, Rick's bass, and Richard's piano (and drums for that matter) anywhere, any time. But for all that unique and special musicality, it's Garth that brings the secret sauce tying it all together into that sound that is the Band.
That final note ...... it's enough to bring a grown man to tears.
I've heard Garth described (accurately) as "The Band's secret weapon."
I love The Band so much. So many great songs. You should definitely hear "Up On Cripple Creek", "Chest Fever", "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down", "Stage Fright", "The Shape I'm In", "King Harvest (Has Surely Come)", "Ophelia", "Acadian Driftwood" ... I could go on an on. Robbie Robertson is one of the most amazing songwriters ever. You love story songs, so this is definitely a rabbit hole to follow.
I like to add the song "Daniel and the Sacred Harp" to your list.
Or “Whispering Pines,” “Lonesome Suzie,” “Look Out Cleveland,” “The Unfaithful Servant,” The Rumor,” “4% Pantomime,” “Rockin’ Chair” -- did The Band ever record a bad song?
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This was so good it made me cry. 🥺🥺🥺
The Band shared lead vocals. Rick Danko, bass guitar, is singing here. Levon Helm, drummer & Richard Manual, piano also sang lead. Garth Hudson was on the horn. The guitarist, Robbie Robertson, wrote this song & many of their hits. All the members played a variety of instruments.
Robby Robertson claimed he wrote this amd many of their hits. Fuck him. Richard Manuel died broke because of Robbie Robertson and how he screwed the entire group.
Doesn't Robbie Robertson sing as well?
@@brenthenderson3983 He never sang lead with The Band; just harmony / backup. Though, as his solo work shows, it's not because he couldn't.
@@keithosmond5730 Though he mimes throughout The Last Waltz.
@@ToeAndno I remember seeing an interview with The Band after Robertson left, one of the guys laughed & said they just kept his voice microphone unplugged - the rest of the members just laughed.
Rick Danko brings so much honest emotion to this vocal. That's what makes it so beautiful, and it's why we connect to it. Makes me cry.
Garth Hudson absolutely melts me with that sax every time. Just beautiful.
I have always admired how authentic their sound is. As always, you guys got it just right. Sometimes imperfection is more human.
Nice call
My favorite Band ever!!! This is a great song, he sings it from his heart ❤️The great Robbie Robertson on guitar!
The Last Waltz is an iconic film. When Bob Dylan shocked everyone and went electric, these were the guys on stage with him. Historic.
@David Bradley Right you are, they were not at Newport in July of 65. Robertson joined Dylan for the next two gigs after Newport, and then they added the rest of the Hawks when they started the US tour in Sept. Thanks for the correction.
@@greggp5188 And then I think they (the Hawks) did the first England tour with Dylan, right?
I hope you'll play The Band's "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" tonight. The brilliant Robbie Robertson passed today. He wrote the song, and it will lift the roof off your house. RIP Robbie.
There is a really good documentary about the them on Hulu, well worth watching.
The best version of the greatest love song/heartbreak song ever written. Rick Danko was one of the greatest voices in rock.
Amber nailed it - it's not they are trying to do it/or to be perfect.... they just are. these 5 musicians are "Americana" personified.
The Band is a gift and a treasure for eternity.
LOVE you guys!
Four of them are gritty Canadians...as info.
@@davidpost428 - was not speaking of their nationality or lineage.... as info - "Americana" is a term describing the type of music that they played - a conflux/amalgam/blending of folk, blues, country & blue grass, R&B and rock; a perfect example from current artists would be Mumford & Sons.
More like "Canadiana" personified.
@@gvbezoff - once again, not their nationality but their unique & exquisite blending of different genres into what is referred to as "Americana'
The Band is in the top tier of my musical favorites. They were perfect, plain and simple. They had *three* top notch lead singers: bassist Rick Danko (who sings this one), drummer Levon Helm and pianist Richard Manuel, whose vocals are reminiscent of Ray Charles at times. Guitarist Robbie Robertson didn't sing lead, but wrote most of their wonderful songs. Multi-instrumentalist Garth Hudson added amazing colors to the sound. Amber is right on the money: Their harmonies aren't "pretty," but they are absolutely perfect. One of the finest bands of the rock era.
Agree. Great summary of this fabulous group! And props to the late, great Ronnie Hawkins for putting them together.
The Band were one of the finest collections of musicians ever to come together. Love them
Arcadian Driftwood is another Band song that’s always been one of my favorites. ♥️
They were musician's musicians. Sadly, Rick, Levon, and Richard have passed on
RIP Rick, Levon and Richard😥❤️
Garth Hudson, the man on the Sax, plays many instruments and, although he does not sing, he is responsible for creating the unique Sound of The Band.
He was also known as "The archivist of The Legendary Basement Tapes". The big box set of the Bob Dylan/The Band "Basement Tapes" CD's only exist because of Garth's decades long loving care of those recordings.
Garth and Robbie are the only two members of the original Band still with us.
Rick Danko on the vocals in this one. They had 3 amazing lead singers.
The way you groove is the same for all of us ❤
I love to see & hear Rick Danko sing, gets me in the feels. RIP Rick, Richard and Levon - legends all.
Ok, movie suggestion! 'The Last Waltz'. It's the story of the Band's farewell concert. It's absolutely fabulous.
Absolutely should be reacted to! But it would be near impossible to release on RUclips. A Patreon exclusive
They seem to be actively avoiding the "music" movies, probably due to so much music in a row? I agree on The Last Waltz and still think Purple Rain should have been their first movie reaction.
I can't believe that you reacted to this song.....one of my favorites! Kudos to whomever suggested it. Such amazingly soulful singing by Rick Danko.
And you got the right version to boot! Just keep playing songs from the movie, "The Last Waltz."
“The Shape I’m In” You’ve yet to here Richard Manuel’s voice as the lead. You won’t regret it.
My favorite album is music from Big Pink anything on that album is great
that whole concert is iconic, so many great guest appearances, Clapton. Dylan Joni, Neil, Van ......
Don’t forget Dr. John and Ronnie Hawkins.
@@Wordsmyth8 I know right, just a who's who of legend after legend
Danko is one of my all time favorites for non regular lead singers, Garth is extremely talented (horns keyboards etc, and his parents wouldnt let him join til he said he was giving them music lessons) the night they drove old dixie down , by the band pretty please
I have a suggestion that seems to get overlooked. “Chest Fever”. It opens with a masterful organ performance by Garth. It’s one my favorites by them. I think you’ll like it.
Chest Fever (the original studio version) is my favorite song from The Band, but it doesn't get the attention it deserves.
You have great taste - "Chest Fever" is masterful all the way through.
@@Bassman2353 my only complaint about “The Last Waltz “ movie is that “Chest Fever” is not included. There is a little tease for it, and then it’s a let down when you don’t get it. I know it’s on the soundtrack, preceded by “Genetic Method”, which is fantastic in itself.
@Robyn Matheson. That's exactly the comment I was lookin' for, "Chest Fever" is on a level of brilliance I can never comprehend! My absolute favorite song of their fantastic discography.
@@rodjohnson2632 Agree 100% with you, criminally underrated!
This is one of the great Band songs that rarely gets played. Congratulations for reacting to something off the beaten path. Please continue in that direction and do Twilight...with the same guy singing lead...Rick Danko.
Suggestion - The Band song Up On Cripple Creek
Many props too you two for "getting" The Band. Many don't. Authenticity is what they're about. At one time The Band was Eric Clapton's favorite group, and his dream was to be in it. Levon Helm, the Drummer is from the USA, all the other band members are Canadian who were mentored by Levon Helm and Ronnie Hawkins, back in the day known as Ronnie Hawkins and The Hawks in Canada.
Between Rick (on Bass) and (drummer) Levon with harmony, this song really sounds like when life throws you a curve. A building thunderstorm of emotional music wrapped in soul. Garth's horn solo gets me every time.
Note that Mr. Hudson (Sax player in this clip) started playing different instruments at an early age in Church and at his Uncle's funeral home. Garth was so good that he had his first professional gig at age 12, but it was his skills in "The Band" that solidified his place among legendary musicians!
The Last Waltz!!!! Love every minute of it! 😍
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down from this concert!!!
Horns galore...the place goes insane!!!
I assure you...it will continue the magical journey that is The Band.
Hoping to see that one soon!
The Band are an amazing group with 5 incredibly talented musicians. They had 3 great lead singers, Rick Danko in this song was probably my favorite.
You really need to listen to the “ exchange of the guitar and horn” on “Move On” by Loggins and Messina
Check out some of Robbie Robertson’s solo stuff …Somewhere down the Crazy River……or Broken Arrow….also he had Great album….Music for the Native Americans…..love Ghost Dance…..
Robbie has Mohawk heritage. He was included in the documentary - Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked The World. Jay/Amber, you might want to consider that doc for a movie reaction.
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@@gtrgar4561 sent them a copy of Rumble about 6months ago…hope they watch it
The guy singing here is the late Rick Danko. He sang a verse on "the Weight" but the primary singer there was drummer, Levon Helm. If you love Rick's voice, I definitely recommend "Stage Fright" (From "the Last Waltz")
“Whispering Pines,” with Richard Manual on lead vocal, is another poignant masterpiece from The Band.
You guys should do "The Bands Last Waltz" as a movie reaction. Greatest music documentary ever, and second place isn't even close.
Although The Band was one of my favorite groups of all time, I haven't heard all their albums.
Yesterday your competitor, Hari, reacted to "Stage Fright" and it was as if I heard it for the first time and
wrote a long reply as I'm in the habit of doing, maybe too long. Someone did another response to this one
and I didn't like it much but upon the second hearing, I liked it more. I looked it up on Wikipedia and the horn
coming in with the guitar wasn't planned but it worked! My other favorite group was the Grateful Dead who
were always spontaneous.
What I always play on the juke box are "Up On Cripple Creek" and "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down."
All of Robbie Robinson's songs tell a story. In my mind, this is what songs are supposed to do, Bob Dylan
always fancied himself as being a traveling troubadour and The Band was the perfect back up group we he
went electric.
Every now and then, I go on a binge playing songs I love and try to hear everyone's covers. I did this for "The
Weight" and George Harrison's "My Guitar Gently Weeps". The video of "Playing For Change" where musicians
around the world are playing parts of the song is testimony how great that song is. The other video which does
the song justice is people like Emmy Lou Harris, Sheryl Crow, James Taylor, Steve Winwood, and Jacob Dylan
all song writers and musicians on their own honor, your song is saying something, the greatest compliment.
The story is that none other than Eric Clapton asked to join The Band. I think they debated and thought about
it then said "Sorry, you'd break up our chemistry" or something like that. He would have destroyed the balance
by being too popular. Bob Dylan did that unintentionally. The fans would only want to hear Clapton and not the
rest of the group or the songs and their message of their songs. I would have liked to hear Clapton as a
guest artist which they had from time to time.
Not being noticed by music fans when you know in your heart you are good is a curse, but so is too
much success. The music industry has a tendency to kill a good artist's career by over exposure and
scheduling too many concerts so the performers lose the creative spirit which made them great in the
first place. The industry forgets the groups have a personal life, with family and children they see too little of.
Bob Dylan, the Beatles, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Michael Jackson all had to battle with too much fame.
The Last Waltz is a classic music documentary from the mid 70’s. The concert was held on Thanksgiving evening. in San Francisco. After the audience was fed Thanksgiving dinner, the concert began. In addition to the Band, the concert featured Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Van Morrison, and, in a separate filmed performance, the Band sings with the Staple Singers. I hope you guys have a chance to watch this film. It is one of the best concert films ever made.😀
Finally... The Band for you to react too... They have such quality that most of the biggest artists had them to back them up, and finally they stood on their own as the main event. Blessed was the world.
Try "King Harvest" and for sure listen to "Chest Fever".... Not from "The Last Waltz".... But the studio versions.
That is Rick Danko singing Amber!! That's the fellow that gave you the Joe Cocker vibe in the Wait!!👍🎶
Love Rick Danko! RIP! The Band was another underrated band! Kevin Helm was also lead singer!! Watch the Last Waltz!! Excellent movie abound their history!!!
Levon
The Band had 3 lead singers, Richard Manuel, who many thought was the best, it is hard to judge, Levon was great on certain songs. Rick happens to be my favorite, but I love all of them.
So glad you enjoyed this! Love from Canada🇨🇦 (The birthplace of The Band)
They were originally called the Hawks and were the backup band for Ronnie Hawkins from 1958 to 1963.
And Ronnie needs some reactions from his early days onwards.
@@shelleybleu4903 He was an icon here in Canada and he received many awards. It was a sad day when he recently passed away.
One of my favorite ballads, gives me chills.
Rick Danko, love ya man, hope you’re good wherever you are, R.I.P.
Rip Robbie Robertson 💙 just heard the news and my first thoughts were of this song....😢
This band was a huge part of my life and today is a sad one after hearing about RR.
The only other band I can recall -besides
'The Band'- that had 3 lead vocals is-- CHICAGO!
The Band with Van Morrison - Caravan live is amazing
That was a great analysis by Amber, you both do great reactions! I love The Band, they do so many great songs. I think you would both love The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down and Up On Cripple Creek. I see you're already getting requests for them and I'm sure you'll get lots more in the comments.
The keyboardist is Garth Hudson, and he is the one playing the saxophone in this song. He had very conservative parents and began studying classical music at a very young age. When he joined The Band (who were then called The Hawks), he knew his parents would be horrified that he was joining a rock band, so they told them they were hiring him to be their music teacher!
Oh yeah, and this is one group you can do a lot of live performances of because they did a great job of many of their songs at "The Last Waltz" concert, which is where both of the videos you've seen by them came from. The also back a lot of great artists in the same concert, including Bob Dylan.
The Band is so good. You’ve now heard songs that Levon Helm and Rick Danko have sang lead on. Now try one that Richard Manuel sings lead on such as ‘I Shall Be Released.’
Yes! Such a beautiful song.
They had 3 top line vocalists
Robby Robertson wrote everything, plays amazing lead guitar and can also sing great.
Try When You Awake
Right on for the first two, he's amazing writer/guitar player but as a singer and fellow band mate... Not so hot !
Robbie Robertson claimed he wrote all the songs, that's a damn lie. He is a piece of crap who screwed over his band mates.
@@bigbow62 Richard manuel is the third
@@theholyearthgod1363 Yes you are correct, what a voice...my fav. is "The Shape I'm in"
Rick Danko shines on this!!!! Robbie’s guitar is so unique. A BEAUTIFUL SONG!!!
The Band performed their own songs in this farewell concert, and accompanied many well known guest artists as each came up to play one of their tunes. It was an all-star concert, for sure!
Such a beautiful lyric. Anyone who’s had their heart broken can immediately relate to the line “And the dawn don’t rescue me, any more.”
Glad you revisited The Band. Very influential group.
Great reaction fam...this Band has more surprises for you.
Anything from the last Waltz. They don't really have a lead singer, they gained notoriety as Bob Dylan's back up band, that's why their called "the Band". I prefer when Levon, their drummer sings. They do some amazing collaborations in the last Waltz. The one with Emmy Lou Harris is beautiful.
I love how The Band sound is so loose. The vocals, too, are not a polished sound but, rather, that same almost fallin' apart, just a bunch of guys getting together and singing and playing.
The Band was amazing!!! Levon Helm(drummer/vocals) was awesome! He def fell on some hard times in his last years but he was still putting out great music! Also a great actor. He was awesome in the movie "Shooter" as the gun expert Mark Wahlberg and Michael Peña go to see... I crack up every time I watch the part where he just rubs their hand and tells them who they are hahaha
Didn't Levon work with The Alan Parsons Project on something?
May the Circle Be Unbroken
He also played Loretta Lynn's father in the movie "Coal miner's Daughter"... and a fine performance it was!
Rick killed it on this one. Robbie wrote it with Rick in mind, feeling he could sing it without it coming off as self pity. He was right. The line "and the dawn don't rescue me" always gets me. You get up in the morning and think it will be better and then you realize it will not. Rattle the waaaall Rick knew how to draw it out.
rick danko is lead singer on this song
You guys should react to more of The Band…
"The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down", "Acadian Driftwood", "Whispering Pines", "It Makes No Difference", "King Harvest (Has Surely Come)", "We Can Talk", "The Rumor", "I Shall Be Released", "Up On Cripple Creek"
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Rick Danko's voice is an emotional machine, that draws you in. " The Shape I'm In" and "Cripple Creek". Two more great journeys. Great reaction. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️❤️🇨🇦 🇨🇦 PS. I got a weird message today saying that I won a prize on your channel. So BEWARE.... The creeps are out again.
If you want a smile on your face, do the version of "The Weight" by "Playing for Change." They have people from all over the world, including Robbie Robertson from the Band and Ringo Star.
As for whats next, everything on this "Last Waltz" album is great. You might try their number with Emmylou Harris: "Evangeline."
Absolutely on Playing for Change. Think I mentioned it when they reacted to The Weight.
Up on Cripple Crick should be next, IMO. It’s absolute fire. Love
the Band, love Robbie Robertson. Should really give him a listen
as well…you won’t regret it. Sure enjoy you two, love your connection,
it’s very inspiring to watch. ❤️🔥🇨🇦
rick danko got an amazing voice
What I've always loved about this performance and how it was captured is that the camera stays pretty well locked on Rick for the most part, with Robbie and Levon getting some screen time, and then just all of a sudden Garth's right up front taking the song to a new level on the sax. Like some magical creature just appearing out of nowhere to gift us with his talent.
Thank you for reacting to this
An incredible live performance by the Band, filmed by Martin Scorcese and some of the best cameramen of the time, y’all should really keep your eyes opened 😮
The Band is a must. Incredible music and lyrical themes.
The Band is a very rare blend of very rare souls. You can hardly imagine five more unique and vastly different individuals. Melding together to form a perfect blend.
The vocal duties were shared between three lead singers whose styles were as different as the individuals themselves. For my money, Ricky Danko who takes the lead here, is the heart and soul of The Band.
Sadly, all three singers, Danko, Richard Manuel and Levon Helm have passed beyond this Earth.
So much more for you to discover here. They are legendary.
I agree they 3 singers were all unique, and not to take anything away from Levon and Richard, but I absolutely love Rick's singing.
Such a great song. So beautiful. My personal favorite from the band.
The Band took the name "The Band" after playing for Bob Dylan for a few years during his heyday in the mid 60's. They are the most notable band to ever back Dylan and are hailed by many famous musicians as one of the most influential rock bands in the world.
You both closed your eyes at the end of Robbie's solo, he is a pleasure to watch playing.
Many, many years ago, I heard Rick Danko and the Band on this song, and I proceeded to buy everything the Band produced.
RIP RICK DANKO, see we are all listening to your soulful beautiful voice
You got it! It's not about perfection, it's all about authentic emotional expression. Not many ever did better than The Band.
Watching ‘The Last Waltz’ was a transformative musical moment in my life. I saw a couple of clips on late night TV. For nearly a week I didn’t rest until I procured a VHS of the complete movie & watched it 3 times in a row. I’d recommend it to anyone, just a fantastic experience. A moment in time & a celebration of a certain era. I felt in on a secret culture that I missed by 10 years. Everything is authentic as Amber mentioned.
Watch the whole thing. You won’t be the same.
This music makes you feel, like you can actually feel the pain.
You're just scratching the surface. I love The Band for the reasons you guys are already getting -- they are genuine, incredible musicians (three world-class singers) and create those "experiences". I'd maybe do "Don't Do It" or "Ophelia" or the video version of "King Harvest" with them playing in the basement of Big Pink, the house in Woodstock, NY where they created tons of music with Bob Dylan.
So many great songs by The Band that you two need to listen to. The entire Music From Big Pink album is a good place to start!! One of my favorites is Chest Fever.
They started out as Bob Dylan's backing band before they went on their own as "The Band". (Which is how they got their name The Band)
"The Band" was a Canadian-American rock band formed in 1967. They started out as the "Hawks", the backing group for singer Ronnie Hawkins & later they were the back up band for Bob Dylan. Their most popular songs included "The Weight" & "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down". But they had a lot of other great songs such as "King Harvest (Has Surely Come)", "The Shape I'm In", "Ophelia", "Up On Cripple Creek" etc.
Yes. RIP to Ronnie Hawkins.
Caravan with Van Morrison must be from the Last waltz
You NAILED the beauty and magic of this extraordinary and truly one of a kind group. I was instantly obsessed when my mom took me to see The Last Waltz in theaters when it came out. I was only 10, but it hit me deep, and I've only loved them more and more over the years. AND, it was my introduction to Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, The Staples, Muddy Waters, and on and on (I already knew Dylan from my parents' record collection!) You described their harmonies perfectly - I think Levon (drummer) said that they didn't really know how to harmonize, they just each sang what felt right. This performance of this song is just so brilliant, and is a perfect example of what us old-timers would call "real music." If I could recommend a great video for a Friday - Joni Mitchel's "Coyote" from this concert is hard to beat! A great example of The Band's diversity, and I dare you not to fall in Love with Joni. Love your channel, keep up the great videos!
The Band is my favorite for years now. Try The Night They Dove Old Dixie Down (Last Waltz version). Chest fever is great, but there aren't many live versions out there with good sound quality. Up on Cripple Creek is another hit.
You should do the entire concert/documentary “The Last Waltz” , which is considered by many to be the greatest rock n roll movie of all time
Amber's comment about the harmonies is spot on! The Band is authentic and they're really doing it. Not playing it. Not singing it. They're all really there in the moment. And that goes for the harmonies, too. I don't think many people see that. Kudos to Amber!
The saxophonist Garth Hudson is also a genius keyboard player. His big feature song at any Band concert was Chest Fever, which was as close to psychedelic as The Band ever got.
He used a Lowry organ, a little unusual at a time when almost everybody else used Hammonds.
That soprano sax is Garth Hudson, the organ player in The Band. He also plays accordion.