🖕🏾You clearly don’t know anything about me or my channel, please don’t come back, you’re presence is not needed. As a black man, the amount of “white” artists or “black” isn’t a point of contention. It’s all love here. This is the 4th comment suggesting racist intent or motive because I enjoy The Staple Singers, I don’t say much anymore, but please just don’t come back
*_Everyone_* perks up when that jolting transition from folk to gospel shows up. How can you not? The performers wanted it that way. When you listen to black singers back then and before, you hear a lot of this sound. You can immediately tell where a lot of these guys and gals learned to sing. The one who really struck me this way was the legendary Sam Cooke who was an incredible Gospel singer. Racism? A load of crap. Music doesn't care what race you are, it binds us all together.
@@DramaSydETV I apologized, you won't accept it, that's ok with me. later dude. Just to be clear, I never said YOU were racist, but now I think you're an ass.
I actually just now saw the comment where you apologized, i hadn't said anything because i hadn't seen it, but because things didn't happen on your time, you recanted a fake ass apology with another insult? be true to yourself, stick to you guns and fuck off while you're at it!! Now, that's how to be an ass. Thank you!!!
My dad gave me the Last Waltz album when I was 14, and told me 'this my son, is real music'. We also watched the concert together and he introduced me to all the artists who participated. Neil Young, Neil Diamond, Joni Mitchell, Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton, Emmylou Harris, Van Morrison, Ron Wood, Ringo Starr, Stephen Stills, and the greatest of all, Bob Dylan. I cant thank him enough, this is where my true apreciation for music began!
No one ever mentions that Rick is playing a flawless electric fretless bass without even looking at the thing throughout the song while in a nodding out state. It’s astounding how talented the guy was. 95% of all bassist’s today couldn’t even play a fretless bass if they wanted to, let alone under the influence.
The bassist, Rick Danko sings It Makes No Difference in this concert, you’d like it. You should check out the entire movie, Martin Scorsese’s The Last Waltz, The guest acts included everyone from Muddy Waters to Neil diamond. You would really enjoy the entire movie.
That's Rick's verse! It's the Band's song and Rick always sings that verse. Yes he is very animated, but has that lovely tenor voice. Levon sings the rest of the song (the drummer). The Staple Singers were one of their favorite bands and invited them on to perform in this wonderful song! There was a Play for Change version to celebrate the 50 yr anniversary on this song. Robbie Roberson who wrote the song and was the guitarist for the Band is joined by Ringo Starr and other musicians from around the world to perform it. It's a good watch too!
Mavis was very animated as well...if you watch her performance, including the clapping at the end. I think he was surprised by the intensity in Rock's face.
The drummer/Singer, Levon Helm also had a successful Acting Career. He was Sissy Spacek's father in "Coal Miner's Daughter", one of Chuck Yeager's buddies in "The RIght Stuff", and the old man that Mark Wahlberg's character goes to in "Shooter"..famous line "still got the shovel".
This is from The Band’s farewell concert on thanksgiving day 1976 , the bassist Rick Danko once said he was all coked up during this performance, if haven’t seen the movie the Last Waltz you really need to,it was directed by Martin Scorsese , you won’t regret watching it and you can thank me later after you see it, great job always enjoy your reactions, take care and be safe
In the 70's many a concert or a whole tour was botched by drug or alcohol abuse, The Last Waltz concerts had some problems. This clip and I believe Emmylou Harris were not filmed in the concerts but in rehearsal.
@@coryobrien8879 just a generally hyper and enthusiastic happy go lucky dude... wouldn't surprise me if he had ADHD, I have this affliction and I can relate to his demeanor 100%...
Everything about this is extraordinary. The Bands last concert, them having balls big enough to ask the Staple Singers to play along. Pop Staples was one of The Bands heroes, and Pops saw that game needs to recognize game. A perfect performance.
Saw the thumbnail and broke a land-speed record clicking it. You're going to love The Band! Upon watching it again it occurs to me that this clip represents the best tradition in American music. Black musicians and white musicians sharing their influences and creating something that is greater than the sum of its parts. By the last verse everyone is singing together. And, yeah, Rick Danko (the bassist) is a unique cat, but it always comes from the heart.
That verse is Rick Danko's signature piece. I can't imagine anyone else but him singing about Crazy Chester. The Band were gifted with three outstanding singers in Levon Helm (drummer), Rick Danko, and Richard Manuel (keyboards). Richard didn't get a verse here but he's got a great soulful bluesy voice.
Loved your reaction, Syd! I went to see "The Last Waltz" as soon as it hit the theaters, which being in LA at the time, was pronto (yeah, I'm old). Take some time to watch the whole thing. When the band did "The Basement Tapes" with Dillon, they, together, changed the future of pop music. They broke the mold of having to do things in a studio, with studio workers, with a gd clock on the wall. After that folks started recording in their garages...and basements..but they were the first.
Miss Mavis killing it as usual! FYI Robbie Robertson, the one in the black shirt with the double-neck guitar, is Mohawk; he learned to play visiting relatives on the Six Nations Reserve in Ontario. Check out his 90s albums Music for the Native Americans and Contact from the Underworld of Red Boy when you get a chance, there's some great stuff there that I think will really speak to you. (And if you haven't seen it yet, he's featured in the documentary Rumble: the Indians Who Rocked the World, which I know a bunch of us have recommended here.)
You owe it to yourself to watch the movie, "The Last Waltz" about the Band. This movie is where this clip originated. The Staple singers, Bob Dylan, Muddy Waters, Neil Young, and others that "The Band" had backed up for many years show up. It is worth your time.
The last waltz was the band last concert. Levon, (The drummer) was great friends with mavis staples. The line is "take a load off fannie'... You should check out that whole concert... One of the greatest music fest ever.
One of my favorite songs, has everything! Loving your channel. Takes me to my youth, we had great music. Thank you for reminding us how great those times were.
Pops worked at a mill with my dad in Chicago and rarely took days off even after playing the night before. Great stories and great pictures to look at for me. I loved the staples singers.
I love Levon! Just a little tidbit: He played Loretta Lynn's (Sissy Spacek in her Oscar winning role) Father in Coal Miner's Daughter. If you've never seen that movie - check it out. Great songs throughout and Sissy does the singing.
I know you gonna love this one my brother. God bless you an stay safe. Levon Helms lead vocalist and drummer passed on in 2012. His music lives on an he will forever be remembered an loved. Miss Mavis Staplelton is in her 80,s now if i,m not mistaken. Miss Mavis an Robbie Robertson on the lead guitar are the only two still with us in the flesh but, they,re all with us in spirit and will never be forgotten.
This is from the film The Last Waltz, which you said. This is a FILM, and it needs to be seen in it's entirety. Directed by Martin Scorsese (Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, Mean Streets), it documents the final concert by The Band, with many guest stars. Bob Dylan Muddy Waters, Neil Young, Ringo Starr, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, Dr. John and Ronnie Hawkins to name but a few. There is some backstage stuff and good stories between the songs, an entertaining evening. More than worth your time. Great reaction.
I flew down to Chattanooga from Canada in the late 70's to a friends wedding. I'd never heard Black vocals live and up close till then but the richness of their voices left a permanent impression on me.
This arrangement was purposeful. Imagine a town full of people. All sorts of different kinds of people, all shapes and sizes, ages and colors. People taking care of each other, taking the weight and sharing it. The song was written by the lead guitarist about real people they knew in Nazareth Pennsylvania, where Robby (lead guitarist) liked to spend time due to his love of Martin Guitars that are made there. This arrangement was to reflect the diversity of the people the band knew. Rick Danko, bass player and animated singer, sang the part with Crazy Chester for a reason. It gave character to Chester and added more diversity. This wasn't a jam session, this is an arrangement. Thanks for sharing your reaction.
I spent decades trying to figure out what this song was about., turns out it's just about Levon going to Pennsylvania to help a friend ( Fanny ) who was helping other friends.
The strange movements is Rick Danko his strange movements in the video always reminded me of the dancing potted flowers that Spencer's used to sell remember 🤣🤣🤣 fyi im a 1974 baby 🙌
Rick Danko (animated bassist) was kinda the darling, boyish kid of the group. That was his style. Someone noted below to check out his stunning performance, also from this same show The Last Waltz, “It Makes No Difference.” Omg, what a beautiful song. I just love his heartbreaking style and voice.
That was Rick Danko.. he was very animated and very much a big part of The Band... one of my favorite groups ever. He sings It makes no Difference.. beautiful song..
That's Rick Danko the Bass player. He's a real character. That's just how he is in real life, it's not an act for the camera. All of these guys are dead. Robbie Robertson, the guy playing the double necked guitar is still alive. He must be 75 at least. All of them were talented as heck.
"The Last Waltz" ... One of the best live concerts. I've seen the movie at least a cpl dozen times. A must watch. Robbie Robertson, lead guitarist of The Band, is the last remaining band member.
You should listen to the Band-it makes no difference, Acadian driftwood, tears of rage, king harvest (has surely come), I shall be released, the night they drove dixie down, stage fright, and up on cripple creek
This’s my first time viewing one of your reaction videos.🤷🏻♂️ That said, you’re the first to mention The Staples, let alone their interaction with Prince!👍🏻😊 Your thought(s) and overall reaction/commentary closely mirror my own. [Imma take that as a ‘Good Thing’....😉] Anyway.....where’s that ‘Subscribe’ Button.....😎🕺🏻
Major props for not immediately dumping on Danko for the Crazy Chester verse like so many do (especially Black reactors following the absolute genius that is Mavis and Pops). Yeah, it’s different, but he has his own unique soulfulness. Thanks for being open. :)
The producers were unhappy with this song and a few others from the concert so they went into the studio later to re-record them. In the movie and on the album they cut cut and pasted to get what they wanted. There is a video of the whole concert in order. 4 1/2 hours, forty-some songs and about 25-30 guests.
Hey Drama, As you venture into Rock you are gonna come to realize that The Band were one of the greatest bands in that genre and Country and Roots music, all you have to do is watch "The Last Waltz" DVD and see the star studded lineup of rock and blues talent that they influenced. I realize that you can't react to All of the DVD but for your own enjoyment you should check it out.
There is an entire documentary called "The Last Waltz." It chronicles "The Band" and their origins. Full of their musical performances from the different stages of their existence. They were such a unique Band. You cannot Pidgeon hole them into any one genre. They used live in a Big old 3 story Pink country style home. (Think the Walton's) in upstate New York. They had thousands of hours of Taped music from the make shift basement studio that they used to jam in almost all day, everyday. They had other performers come and stay there and jam with them, like Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Duane Allman (Allman Bros,) and on and on. They named the house "Big Pink." Shortly afterwards, they cut an album called "Big Pink." Legendary movie producer "Martin Scorsese, produced the documentary ,"The Last Waltz." If Martin Scorsese wants to do something like that about you, well...he thinks your a big deal. He's one of the biggest Hollywood producers there is. Check it out if you get a chance. Some popcorn and a soft drink, and 2 hours of great music and storytelling. Thanks.
The Last Waltz was The Bands final performance with special guests. One of the best Concert Documentaries by Scorsese who is friends with Robbie Robertson m, lead guitarist and writer. So many great performances. Check out Eric Claptons performance. He and Robbie are 🔥
As already said, watch the movie, The Last Waltz. The Band has to be considered up their with the Beatles, Zeppelin, and Pink Floyd as one of the greatest bands ever.
I'm sure this is probably been mentioned before, but just to be sure. This came from the movie The Last Waltz. Which was a Martin Scorsese documentary of their final tour. Video editing of this documentary included airbrushing cocaine remnants from noses. Sad but true
Black 'reactioners' always perk-up when the black singers come in, every time. underlying racism? (not angry, just preferable)
🖕🏾You clearly don’t know anything about me or my channel, please don’t come back, you’re presence is not needed. As a black man, the amount of “white” artists or “black” isn’t a point of contention. It’s all love here. This is the 4th comment suggesting racist intent or motive because I enjoy The Staple Singers, I don’t say much anymore, but please just don’t come back
@@DramaSydETV I admit I didn't word it correctly. 'Racism' wasn't what I meant. I apologize, I actually like you and your reactions.
*_Everyone_* perks up when that jolting transition from folk to gospel shows up. How can you not? The performers wanted it that way. When you listen to black singers back then and before, you hear a lot of this sound. You can immediately tell where a lot of these guys and gals learned to sing. The one who really struck me this way was the legendary Sam Cooke who was an incredible Gospel singer. Racism? A load of crap. Music doesn't care what race you are, it binds us all together.
@@DramaSydETV I apologized, you won't accept it, that's ok with me. later dude. Just to be clear, I never said YOU were racist, but now I think you're an ass.
I actually just now saw the comment where you apologized, i hadn't said anything because i hadn't seen it, but because things didn't happen on your time, you recanted a fake ass apology with another insult? be true to yourself, stick to you guns and fuck off while you're at it!! Now, that's how to be an ass. Thank you!!!
Rick Danko is crazy and quirky, but this is his verse, he owns it, and belts it out with great quality.
My dad gave me the Last Waltz album when I was 14, and told me 'this my son, is real music'. We also watched the concert together and he introduced me to all the artists who participated. Neil Young, Neil Diamond, Joni Mitchell, Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton, Emmylou Harris, Van Morrison, Ron Wood, Ringo Starr, Stephen Stills, and the greatest of all, Bob Dylan. I cant thank him enough, this is where my true apreciation for music began!
No one ever mentions that Rick is playing a flawless electric fretless bass without even looking at the thing throughout the song while in a nodding out state. It’s astounding how talented the guy was. 95% of all bassist’s today couldn’t even play a fretless bass if they wanted to, let alone under the influence.
Seeing Pops Staples brings back such good memories.
Levon was such a character. Kind of never knew what he would do or say next and a great story teller. RIP Levon! Thanks for reacting to The Band.
He was also an enormously talented actor.
The bassist, Rick Danko sings It Makes No Difference in this concert, you’d like it. You should check out the entire movie, Martin Scorsese’s The Last Waltz, The guest acts included everyone from Muddy Waters to Neil diamond. You would really enjoy the entire movie.
Yes, The Last Waltz was one of the best, most enjoyable concerts my husband & I have ever seen, wonderful!
I second that! Rick has such a soulful mourning voice in that song. You will definitely need that one in your play list.
...And Stage fright!
Rick danko solo sip the wine is amazing as well
@@careym3901 my fav danko some next to makes no differance
That's Rick's verse! It's the Band's song and Rick always sings that verse. Yes he is very animated, but has that lovely tenor voice. Levon sings the rest of the song (the drummer). The Staple Singers were one of their favorite bands and invited them on to perform in this wonderful song! There was a Play for Change version to celebrate the 50 yr anniversary on this song. Robbie Roberson who wrote the song and was the guitarist for the Band is joined by Ringo Starr and other musicians from around the world to perform it. It's a good watch too!
Mavis was very animated as well...if you watch her performance, including the clapping at the end. I think he was surprised by the intensity in Rock's face.
I am Carey M too, small world
The Staples released one of the first, if not the very first, cover versions of this song on their Soul Folk in Action 1968 album.
The drummer/Singer, Levon Helm also had a successful Acting Career. He was Sissy Spacek's father in "Coal Miner's Daughter", one of Chuck Yeager's buddies in "The RIght Stuff", and the old man that Mark Wahlberg's character goes to in "Shooter"..famous line "still got the shovel".
This is from The Band’s farewell concert on thanksgiving day 1976 , the bassist Rick Danko once said he was all coked up during this performance, if haven’t seen the movie the Last Waltz you really need to,it was directed by Martin Scorsese , you won’t regret watching it and you can thank me later after you see it, great job always enjoy your reactions, take care and be safe
This clip wasn't recorded the same time as the concert. A number of tracks were recorded separately and added to the film later.
That's what I was referring to in my previous post
In the 70's many a concert or a whole tour was botched by drug or alcohol abuse, The Last Waltz concerts had some problems. This clip and I believe Emmylou Harris were not filmed in the concerts but in rehearsal.
I worked with Rick Danko. He was always ready to jump into....Anything
Please elaborate lol
@@coryobrien8879 just a generally hyper and enthusiastic happy go lucky dude... wouldn't surprise me if he had ADHD, I have this affliction and I can relate to his demeanor 100%...
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Mavis could sing the phone book, just using the vowels and she'd still make my knees go weak.
I have never related to a comment more
don't let Elvis fans ever read that.
you gonna get some hat email if they read that.
but I agree with you.
Everything about this is extraordinary. The Bands last concert, them having balls big enough to ask the Staple Singers to play along. Pop Staples was one of The Bands heroes, and Pops saw that game needs to recognize game. A perfect performance.
Saw the thumbnail and broke a land-speed record clicking it. You're going to love The Band! Upon watching it again it occurs to me that this clip represents the best tradition in American music. Black musicians and white musicians sharing their influences and creating something that is greater than the sum of its parts. By the last verse everyone is singing together. And, yeah, Rick Danko (the bassist) is a unique cat, but it always comes from the heart.
He beautiful Mavis Staples saying "Beautiful" at end. Love it.
That verse is Rick Danko's signature piece. I can't imagine anyone else but him singing about Crazy Chester. The Band were gifted with three outstanding singers in Levon Helm (drummer), Rick Danko, and Richard Manuel (keyboards). Richard didn't get a verse here but he's got a great soulful bluesy voice.
Everything's better together!!!! Those were the days my friend❤
I loved when Mavis said "beautiful" at the end. Love this performance ❤
THIS is an awesome version of this song.The Staple Singers add so much.
Loved your reaction, Syd! I went to see "The Last Waltz" as soon as it hit the theaters, which being in LA at the time, was pronto (yeah, I'm old). Take some time to watch the whole thing. When the band did "The Basement Tapes" with Dillon, they, together, changed the future of pop music. They broke the mold of having to do things in a studio, with studio workers, with a gd clock on the wall. After that folks started recording in their garages...and basements..but they were the first.
Don't know about the first. Garage rock was a thing in the 60s, and a lot of the early surf rock was pretty lo-fi, but hugely influential for sure.
Dillon?
FYI--The drummer (Levon Helm) played Loretta Lynn's father in the movie Coal Miner's Daughter with Sissy Spacek and Tommy Lee Jones.
He was also in Shooter with Mark Wahlberg. :)
Yep and Levon also played the Tennessee gunsmith in the movie the shooter.
Miss Mavis killing it as usual!
FYI Robbie Robertson, the one in the black shirt with the double-neck guitar, is Mohawk; he learned to play visiting relatives on the Six Nations Reserve in Ontario. Check out his 90s albums Music for the Native Americans and Contact from the Underworld of Red Boy when you get a chance, there's some great stuff there that I think will really speak to you. (And if you haven't seen it yet, he's featured in the documentary Rumble: the Indians Who Rocked the World, which I know a bunch of us have recommended here.)
You owe it to yourself to watch the movie, "The Last Waltz" about the Band. This movie is where this clip originated. The Staple singers, Bob Dylan, Muddy Waters, Neil Young, and others that "The Band" had backed up for many years show up. It is worth your time.
I love when the bass player Rick Danko sings his part, he is so passionate and into the song.
The last waltz was the band last concert. Levon, (The drummer) was great friends with mavis staples. The line is "take a load off fannie'... You should check out that whole concert... One of the greatest music fest ever.
No it's Fanny
One of my favorite songs, has everything! Loving your channel. Takes me to my youth, we had great music. Thank you for reminding us how great those times were.
The Last Waltz- pure gold from start to finish. Greatest concert film ever, hands down.
Great one!! You should watch the entire Last Waltz video. So many greats appearing on one stage to celebrate the end of The Band!!
Pops worked at a mill with my dad in Chicago and rarely took days off even after playing the night before. Great stories and great pictures to look at for me. I loved the staples singers.
Love that you have a shoutout to your grandma...they are the best!
I love Levon! Just a little tidbit: He played Loretta Lynn's (Sissy Spacek in her Oscar winning role) Father in Coal Miner's Daughter. If you've never seen that movie - check it out. Great songs throughout and Sissy does the singing.
A great, great song made even better with the Staples and the incomparable voice of Mavis. Thank you so much for this one!
One of my very favorite songs! Thank you for your reaction!
Her voice is other-worldly!..I could listen to her all day long!
I absolutely love this rendition!
It's on all my playlists lol.
I know you gonna love this one my brother. God bless you an stay safe. Levon Helms lead vocalist and drummer passed on in 2012. His music lives on an he will forever be remembered an loved. Miss Mavis Staplelton is in her 80,s now if i,m not mistaken. Miss Mavis an Robbie Robertson on the lead guitar are the only two still with us in the flesh but, they,re all with us in spirit and will never be forgotten.
Garth Hudson from The Band is still with us.
This is from the film The Last Waltz, which you said. This is a FILM, and it needs to be seen in it's entirety. Directed by Martin Scorsese (Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, Mean Streets), it documents the final concert by The Band, with many guest stars. Bob Dylan Muddy Waters, Neil Young, Ringo Starr, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, Dr. John and Ronnie Hawkins to name but a few. There is some backstage stuff and good stories between the songs, an entertaining evening. More than worth your time. Great reaction.
That guy always sings that verse to this song, he's always animated and seems strange!! That's just him!
RIP Levon Helm. One of the most laid back people, making great music. Taken too young.
Projects like this just prove we are all better.. together...
Every single of these musicians and singers was all world. Amazing
Thanks for bringing us this superb version of the song, with the incomparable Staples Singers!
I'm a year and a half late to this reaction, but no one can miss with Mavis Staples come in. Legend.
The Band introduced me to The Staples Singers and I am grateful for that
I flew down to Chattanooga from Canada in the late 70's to a friends wedding. I'd never heard Black vocals live and up close till then but the richness of their voices left a permanent impression on me.
This arrangement was purposeful. Imagine a town full of people. All sorts of different kinds of people, all shapes and sizes, ages and colors. People taking care of each other, taking the weight and sharing it. The song was written by the lead guitarist about real people they knew in Nazareth Pennsylvania, where Robby (lead guitarist) liked to spend time due to his love of Martin Guitars that are made there.
This arrangement was to reflect the diversity of the people the band knew. Rick Danko, bass player and animated singer, sang the part with Crazy Chester for a reason. It gave character to Chester and added more diversity.
This wasn't a jam session, this is an arrangement. Thanks for sharing your reaction.
I spent decades trying to figure out what this song was about., turns out it's just about Levon going to Pennsylvania to help a friend ( Fanny ) who was helping other friends.
The strange movements is Rick Danko his strange movements in the video always reminded me of the dancing potted flowers that Spencer's used to sell remember 🤣🤣🤣 fyi im a 1974 baby 🙌
Rick Danko (animated bassist) was kinda the darling, boyish kid of the group. That was his style. Someone noted below to check out his stunning performance, also from this same show The Last Waltz, “It Makes No Difference.” Omg, what a beautiful song. I just love his heartbreaking style and voice.
You should react to The Band's song The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down, also from The Last Waltz. Amazing!
I saw this in concert..it was epic..
Always appreciate your well thought out insightful comments
That was Rick Danko.. he was very animated and very much a big part of The Band... one of my favorite groups ever. He sings It makes no Difference.. beautiful song..
That's Rick Danko the Bass player. He's a real character. That's just how he is in real life, it's not an act for the camera. All of these guys are dead. Robbie Robertson, the guy playing the double necked guitar is still alive. He must be 75 at least. All of them were talented as heck.
Garth Hudson is still alive!
I've watched the Last Waltz many times, and this song always gets me, Mavis is so absolutely amazing.
You should definitely check out more from this album. So many great collaborations!
Thank you Sir. I haven't ever heard the Staples i will definitely be listening to them
"Respect Yourself" and "I'll Take You There" were their big hits in the 70's.
"The Last Waltz" ... One of the best live concerts. I've seen the movie at least a cpl dozen times. A must watch. Robbie Robertson, lead guitarist of The Band, is the last remaining band member.
Because Robbie was the youngest. I remember all of them from Yonge Street in Toronto.
The hawks nest, the friars, the Brown Derby, the Embassy etc.
You should listen to the Band-it makes no difference, Acadian driftwood, tears of rage, king harvest (has surely come), I shall be released, the night they drove dixie down, stage fright, and up on cripple creek
If you're going to listen to I Shall Be Released it should be Nina Simone's version.
This’s my first time viewing one of your reaction videos.🤷🏻♂️
That said, you’re the first to mention The Staples, let alone their interaction with Prince!👍🏻😊
Your thought(s) and overall reaction/commentary closely mirror my own. [Imma take that as a ‘Good Thing’....😉]
Anyway.....where’s that ‘Subscribe’ Button.....😎🕺🏻
Beautiful collaboration....
You should check out this movie. Great. Award winning
Huge Band fan for many decades, but this combination with the Staples was amazing. And the Staples later had their own hit with this song.
I love this documentary. I bet I’ve seen it 10 times over the years.
A music affectionato such as yourself owes it to yourself to watch The Band The Last Waltz all the way through, trust me on this!
The blues is for all of us! Beautiful
I miss my moms cooking. That brought chills when he said that. Rest in peace both of em'.
Chris Stapleton, Maves Stapes and Maureen Morris at the CMA performing together.
Major props for not immediately dumping on Danko for the Crazy Chester verse like so many do (especially Black reactors following the absolute genius that is Mavis and Pops). Yeah, it’s different, but he has his own unique soulfulness. Thanks for being open. :)
I dont think Rick Danko gets enough credit on his vocals. The low raspy to the high notes is really fantastic, plus he was incredible on the bass
The last waltz was their farewell concert so they gave it all
Ohhhh this music is a place of peace in these troubled times! Bliss xx
The producers were unhappy with this song and a few others from the concert so they went into the studio later to re-record them. In the movie and on the album they cut cut and pasted to get what they wanted. There is a video of the whole concert in order. 4 1/2 hours, forty-some songs and about 25-30 guests.
Mavis' voice is like the earth. Dark, rich soil that would grow a mighty tree.
Hey Drama, As you venture into Rock you are gonna come to realize that The Band were one of the greatest bands in that genre and Country and Roots music, all you have to do is watch "The Last Waltz" DVD and see the star studded lineup of rock and blues talent that they influenced. I realize that you can't react to All of the DVD but for your own enjoyment you should check it out.
Thanks for this never heard this version love it
There is an entire documentary called "The Last Waltz." It chronicles "The Band" and their origins. Full of their musical performances from the different stages of their existence. They were such a unique Band. You cannot Pidgeon hole them into any one genre. They used live in a Big old 3 story Pink country style home. (Think the Walton's) in upstate New York. They had thousands of hours of Taped music from the make shift basement studio that they used to jam in almost all day, everyday. They had other performers come and stay there and jam with them, like Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Duane Allman (Allman Bros,) and on and on. They named the house "Big Pink." Shortly afterwards, they cut an album called "Big Pink." Legendary movie producer "Martin Scorsese, produced the documentary ,"The Last Waltz." If Martin Scorsese wants to do something like that about you, well...he thinks your a big deal. He's one of the biggest Hollywood producers there is. Check it out if you get a chance. Some popcorn and a soft drink, and 2 hours of great music and storytelling.
Thanks.
Rest in peace grandma Fannie. 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏
I think the marvelous Mavis could hiccup and make it sound like an angel's voice, she is so heavenly!
Yea, it definitely did make me go.."OOH"
I just noticed at the end of the video Mavis whispers "beautiful". She was absolutely right. Nice reaction 👍
Listening to the Staples brings a sense of Valhalla!
The Last Waltz was The Bands final performance with special guests. One of the best Concert Documentaries by Scorsese who is friends with Robbie Robertson m, lead guitarist and writer. So many great performances. Check out Eric Claptons performance. He and Robbie are 🔥
The shout-out to Granny was just great.
Love it my friend....keep up keeping up!!!!
Pops!
IKR Pops. Mavis is well Mavis, but when Pops sings you go to church
They were protest singers back in the day and pops Staples brought a bluesy reverb guitar to the songs. Bob Dylan asked Mavis to marry him once.
The last walz was there last concert and it was the last time the place they where playing in was also its last concert plyed there winterland in s.f.
My first time hearing this was on the movie Easy Rider
Love this song
As always Syde Great Reaction Stay Safe ❤️❤️❤️
As already said, watch the movie, The Last Waltz. The Band has to be considered up their with the Beatles, Zeppelin, and Pink Floyd as one of the greatest bands ever.
My favorite song ever
You gotta watch this same show with Van Morrison. Fireeeeeee. Will send link. This was so awesome!!
I'm sure this is probably been mentioned before, but just to be sure. This came from the movie The Last Waltz. Which was a Martin Scorsese documentary of their final tour. Video editing of this documentary included airbrushing cocaine remnants from noses. Sad but true
I reacted to the whole movie
It did!!
Now you gotta do a song by The Band with Richard Manuel singing such as King Harvest.
Dankos vocals r definitely different. Love him. Before he died he had a major heroin addiction
Love this one, and the Staples Singers are legendary!
Great job. A perfect version of a beautiful song.
PERFORMANCE ..AAA+
I love this song and your reaction to the video.