Huge thanks for the amazing reaction video to our Song Around The World version of "The Weight"! 🙏🎶 We appreciate your support and are thrilled that you connected with the music. Keep spreading the love! 🌍✨
When I saw this video 3 years ago I immediately subscribed to your channel... I love what you do... You've brought me amazing artists from around the world and i follow many of them... The john Paul Jones and warren haynes vids are my favorites... But then again,so are they😊❤
Martin Scorsese's award-winning movie featuring the Band's last concert in the Last Waltz is a classic. This song with the Staples family is the version to watch from The Last Waltz. The concert featured the Band, Joni Mitchell, Neal Young, Bob Dylan and so many more.
The band's name "The Band" was what they were called when they backed Dylan. Primarily a Canadian band with only one American on it, the drummer, Levon Helm. This group has a long and celebrated history in Rock music. Enjoy the jurney.
This could be a deep rabbitt hole. The Band is worth the time. "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" A great song, but there are others. "It makes no difference" is also a great one.
Levon Helm is someone you really need to listen to. And learn what an amazing man he was. The Band is one of my favorite groups. The Last Waltz one of my favorite movies and albums.
The definitive version of this song is from the concert movie The Last Waltz by The Band, which features The Staple Singers, and was one of Robert Scorsese's first films as a director.
Boiled down this is a song about faith, but not in a deity, but of faith and the common fellowship of all men and women. You can see that this song crossed all boundaries and I, having seen this video several time still tear up every time I see it. It shows the when we want we can all do beautiful things. My father, long since passed (I am 75) once told me, "Great things are possible as long as nobody cares who gets the credit".
Your dad was so wise. My dad and mom have both passed but I remember the words they said that taught me how to live among others and be a good listener and give without expectation We were blessed to have them in our kids lives...it shows in who they've grown to be too. Much gratitude. Thnx for your post and your dad's words. Powerful 😊
@@dilleydoll1001 Their recoding made it to the shelves before The Band released their version - but to claim that The Staple's version of Robbie Robertson's song is "the original" is wrong on so many levels.
Playing For Change is an amazing organization. I can never get enough of their collaboration music videos. So many incredible musicians from across the globe. I'm a monthly donor. You can find about 80 videos on RUclips. Much fun watching your reation to this!
Playing for Change is, by far, one of the most amazing musical experiences. To see people from all over the world get together and show us all that Music, joins us all, in spirit and in heart.
I discovered Playing for Change in 2008 when I heard their version of 'Stand By Me'. What you've seen in this video started with that. Their idea was to gather together street musicians from all over the globe to perform classic songs in their own way, but together. The 'Stand By Me' clip sucked me into an extremely pleasant vortex, and I'm 70. Let the music take you away. 🖖
Playing For Change is wonderful. Robbie Robertson was a treasure, he died not too long ago. He was the leader of The Band, Bob Dylan's backing tour band. His solo album Robbie Robertson is beautiful. He also worked on the soundtrack to Killers of The Flower Moon, his last project before his death, and was nominated for an Oscar. Born in Canada to a Native mother and a Jewish father that he never knew. His mother told him later that Robertson, the man she married, wasn't his bio dad.
@@KelleighDahl What absolute nonsense! Levon Helm was the drummer for Ronnie Hawkins and The Hawks. Ronnie Hawkins was the leader and it he who brought Robbie into his band after Robbie wrote 2 songs for him to record and demonstrated his guitar chops. Robbie was only 16 at the time. Don't forget that Helm quit the band when they were backing Dylan in the midst of the tour - a punk move that showed his weak character. It was Robbie that got Levon back to the band when they decided to write their own material in West Saugerties, New York after the tour ended.
Don't apologize for the way you're finding your path into "new" music. Millions of us did it as you are -- albeit over the past 60-70 years. I know you're gonna enjoy it.
"The Weight" is an original song by the Canadian-American group the "Band" that was released in 1968. This is a great rendition of the song & great collaboration by artists from around the world. Proves that Music is a universal language.
Now your job is to listen to every song on every album by The Band and tell me if you find one that isn't a classic. I bet you a steak dinner you can't. They were Dylan's "backup" band and toured on their own. They started out as Ronnie Hawkins and the Hawks as Ronnie Hawkins band. I"m proud to say I saw them live 3 times. Once in 1978 when they were backing Dylan again. To hear what that sounded like listen to the double album Before The Flood. I was at the concert where that album was recorded. They were just the best group ever live and I miss Robbie and the boys so much. My life would have been so much poorer without their music.
@@kimmalone2302 Could you provide some documentation about your claim? I’m not disputing it but I would also like to hear what Garth Hudson has to say.
You can now see how we that were raised during the 70’s when it was Peace, Love and Rock and Roll are so sad about how divided the world is now. It breaks my heart. I had friends of every nationality, every color and we all got along so good. I miss those days
The Miracle of Music, where people from different parts of the world and different beliefs all play together and make beautiful music together. Most importantly, this shows us that we can all live, work and play together.
You as a host, bring a lovely, innocent, humble wonder to your discovery of these musical and poetic magicians that vibrate In resonance a connection to this unfolding journey we all are on.
It always kind of shocks me to know there are people out there who have never heard this song. The Last Waltz is considered the gold standard, but I'm so glad you found this one because it is an absolute favorite of mine. THANK YOU!
I would also recommend you to watch "The Last Waltz". There are so many "gems" in that concert. For example: Eric Clapton started to play "Further On up the Road", but the strap got loose from the button, so he couldn't play until fixed. Robbie Robertson jumped in, just like that, it was marvelous. Then there was Neil Diamond performing the only live version of "Dry your Eyes", or when they all came together to sing "I shall be released". Can you imagine Neil Young, Muddy Waters, Joni Mitchell, Dr. John, Eric Clapton, Neil Diamond en Van Morrison, Ronnie wood, Ringo Starr, Bob Dylan and The Band, at least some of them drunk or stoned, playing and singing together? By the way, Robbie Robertson did filmscores for "The Wolf of Wall Street", "Raging Bull", "Ladder 45", "The Color of money", "Shutter Island", and just before he died "Killers of the Flower Moon".
I am always amazed at your channel, which I truly enjoy, (and others), that have never before heard these songs. Or artists. The music of the mid/late '60's to the late '70's was by far the best the world will ever know. These songs had meaning, real meaning...anti (Viet Nam) war, anti establishment ... pro peace and love...pro brotherhood...It was by far the best time to be alive in your teens and 20's. Muscle cars were a thing; a thing you worked on in your own garage then went out to race someone on a Sat night..... it was hot "chicks" in short shorts, go go boots, mini skirts and halter tops...it was Woodstock every day on your radio, and in your life. No cell phones, no internet...most people were in shape because we were outside more than inside...it was making love to that "brown eyed girl behind the stadium"...or in your "Chevy van" ... These songs were raw, rock n roll was new, and raw...the world was changing and music was leading the way. This was the best era for music that ever was, or ever will be. My era...
So The Band is my favorite band. You definitely need to listen to more of their music. Personally, my favorite song from them is "Whispering Pines". Kinda makes me cry a little, to be honest. Which is why I usually have to follow it up with something like "Up On Cripple Creek" or "Rag Mama Rag" to lift my spirits. 😄 Oh and if you get a chance, you should watch their concert film, The Last Waltz. Brilliant!
That recording was not "live". It was filmed on a sound stage a few days after The Last Waltz concert. There were a number of takes and editing before the final result was added to the film.
Dude, if you're an LA guy there is a Tribute concert for Robbie Robertson just announced. Oct 17th at the Forum. Eric Clapton, Trey Anastasio, Van Morrison, Bob Weir, Margo Price, Elvis Costello, Mavis Staples, Warren Haynes, Bruce Hornsby, Taj Mahal, Lucinda Williams, Ryan Bingham, Robert Randolph and others. One night only. It will be one for the ages.
The 60s & 70s for me my eyes were opened I became the love and felt the joy from the music I think that was my true Happy time, I felt tears of joy with every passing day, it was a beautiful powerful time A time to be alive, all captured in the music, I don't know when the darkness came, but if felt as though the happiness were push in to the corners, and sadness took over the world, for many the nostalgia of those times became a lift raft, many still want to love this world but there is so much hate and so little to love! our nostalgia is all that's left, all else is greed and fear of violence. only the core of spirituality in the hearts of those who truly remember, keep the flame burning!
My dad had a 1950's Martin Acoustic guitar that he absolutely loved. We lost him in 2009, and I mourn him always. My son is the musician in the family and now it's his. The smile on his face when he first picked it up and started to play is something I will never forget. My father was his biggest fan and they adored each other. I love that whenever I watch your videos, they bring up such wonderful memories, although half the time I end up in tears. Keep it up, you are amazing.
You can go down a rabbit hole with those “Playing for change” versions and never come out. They’re all soo good. But, this song in particular, it’s special.
His heritage is Canadian, Cayuga and Mohawk and spent a lot of time on the Six Nations Reservation. One of my favorite albums was Music for the Native Americans with the Red Road Ensemble. It’s amazing!
Why leave out the fact his dad was Jewish? Also, he only visited the reserve a few times in his youth. He was born and raised in downtown Toronto and never really explored his indigenous roots until long into his adulthood.
If you'd like to hear another classic song from this era, I'd suggest you check out Ripple, originally recorded by The Grateful Dead, but also covered by Playing For Change. I was born in 1952 and this is MY music. I went to Woodstock and both The Grateful Dead and The Band played at Woodstock. Young people make this old hippie very happy when they listen to and appreciate the music that is a huge part of my past and that helped shape who I am. Peace, love and joy to you and yours.✌️♥️
my brother had this on the live album -- on 8-track! We listened to it every morning on our way to classes at the local community college. Sometimes he kept time to a tune with the accelerator and it made it hard to drink your coffee. You need to hear the song "Stagefright".
I was privileged to witness Robbie and The Band play with Bob Dylan at the Checker Dome in St. Louis. There was a smoke haze hanging in the air and it wasn't cigarette smoke.😀
I love Playing for Change, this was the first video I saw from them when it dropped. Their channel is not just packed with great music, but it’s a whole movement to unify people through music. All their videos are great, but their “Song Around the World” videos are pure magic. I HIGHLY recommend PFC’s “When the Levee Breaks” featuring John Paul Jones from Led Zeppelin.
Nazareth… He’s talking about the town in Pennsylvania where Martin guitars are made. He was playing his Martin at the time and noticed the town name of Nazareth.
I'm so glad you discovered this. The first version I heard of this was the 1969 studio version on Music From Big Pink (many of those songs were jammed out with George Harrison who was visiting there with Bob Dylan before going back to England to record Let It Be with the Beatles), and it is still my favorite version (yes, I know I will get grief over that from the Last Waltz boosters). The version on The Last Waltz is a very very close second (you need to watch that concert movie, also). This version you just watched is my third favorite version. The Band created their own genre, and are the musical godfathers of what would be called Americana today, and you should check them out.
You can’t be Canadian and not know this song. You may not know the name, or who exactly sung it, but it’s been in the aether for your whole life. Robbie was a genius, may he RIP.
Sebs as a 68 year old man i will always defer to the original version but have to say this is really great music transcending age culture ethnicity it's like another Traveling Wilburys so great to see so many musicians collaborating beautiful but as a side you must listen to the original
Great stuff, they had awesome talent!! Listen to some more!! One, Mama told me not to come, Road to Shambala, Joy to the World, Never Been to Spain, Black and White!! Etc, they had a huge catalog of hits!!❤
The guy in the blue shirt who opened with the guitar is Robbie Robertson Watch the video of The Band’s last/ farewell concert. It was a television special and many great musicians were on it. Another great song of theirs is Cripple Creek.
Playing for change is a great channel! The weight is a great song! The band was a great band! You won't go wrong with any reaction to anything you can find related to the topics.
"The Band" released this song in 1968. The band was a group of studio players who joined together and formed " the Band" The band later released this song in a joint effort with the Staple singers.
I don't think Robbie Robertson was ever a studio musician. He just started a band back in the 1950s in the Toronto area and eventually met other musicians and bands in Canada and the US until they coalesced into what became known as The Band. Robbie was 1/4 Cayuga, 1/4 Mohawk and 1/2 Jewish. A potent brew musically, LOL! 🎸😉👍💖😂
To give you an idea of just how great this band was - Eric Clapton desperately wanted to join them. They influenced everyone. Each member played several instruments and was a lead singer in their own right. Levon Helms was the voice for this song and from the US in the South. It's an amazing story and the music from The Band is iconic. Your soul will thank you for going down this path, i promise.
*"The Weight"* was written by Robbie Robertson, who found the tune by strumming idly on his guitar, when he noticed that the interior included a stamp noting that it was manufactured in *Nazareth, Pennsylvania* (C. F. Martin & Company is situated there) and he started crafting the lyrics as he played. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Weight
After The Last Waltz, Robbie Robertson became a prolific composer of movie music - most often, in collaboration with Martin Scorcese. He also had an incredible solo career: each album was different than the one that came before. He followed his heart. And he held to his decision not to tour, so his albums had to be successful without a tour, and they were. Clapton has said that when he went to hang out with The Band in Woodstock, NY, he had just quit Cream because after listening to The Band's album, Music from Big Pink, he decided they were the future and he wanted to be a part of it. He never got around to asking though. Robbie and Clapton played together quite a few times, including as guests on each others' albums.
This video encapsulates the "SOCIAL DISTANCING/SHELTER IN PLACE" during Covid Times. The Weight by The Band ft The Staples Family *sisters & their dad* a gospel group, is the best version in good times.
LOVE! The Band, yes!! The Last Waltz, a MUST to watch, not only for the music and many artists who sang and played for this "advertised last concert of The Band's" which is also a documentary, interviewing the Band members about the being on the road. You'll get a better idea of Robbie Robertson's playing and voice. Levon Helm is amazing on drums and his voice is so unique and cool. Thanks for this!
Playing for Change....... This producer guy was traveling the world and noticed some awesome buskers. he thought they would be cool to be making music together so he went around recording the song Stand By Me. It's grown from there big time.
The Weight is an iconic song. Welcome to its world. It never gets old. This version of the Weight is very fitting to its true spirit. I'm so glad you like it. Whenever I hear this song I think about empathy, :-)
There are behind the scenes and making of videos for the channel Playing for Change. There are I think two videos discussing the making if this particular video. Now, When The Levee Breaks by Led Zeppelin is another one and John Paul Jones from LZ features on the video. But Sebastian Robertson, one of the produces for Playing for Change and Robbie's son, is the guy playing in the cement Box on When the Levee Breaks. I absolutely love Playing for change. TY for the great reaction 🙂
I've heard the original from "The Band" on the radio in New York for decades!!! They still play it on some rock stations ❤ it's one of my favorite songs ever!!!!
The Band were 4 Canadians and Levon Helm from Arkansas. They started out in the late 50s early 60s as the back up band to ROnnie Hawkins and became known as the Hawks. Back then they played early rock n roll,and R &B. But they played it fast and loud. How they became The Band is a great story. But, they ended up basically inventing the genre Americana. Sort of a hybrid of r & b, delta blues, country and rock n roll. Eric Clapton hearing their debut album Music From Big Pink immediately decided to leave Cream. He wanted to play that ki d of roots rock. They were the band other musicians listened to.
Sebs, this is your best content so far. I wish I could subscribe a second time. This video is full of talent. Have fun checking them all out. Marcus King and Larkin Poe are two of my favorites.
I don't know if anyone else has said this, but the reason they are named The Band is because they were Bob Dylan's backup band when he converted from singing folk songs.
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All sorts of new guys here. The only one i recognized was Ringo on Drums. The original of this is well worth hearing...a classic traveling down the road song, meant to be played on AM radio. This is a fantastic cover.
You should check out the documentory by Martin Scorsese "The Band, The Last Waltz". it was their last concert together on Thanksgiving Day 1976. They had a number of other artists play with them, to include '' Waters, Van Morrison, Neil Diamond and Neil Young. It's an incredible show!
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Huge thanks for the amazing reaction video to our Song Around The World version of "The Weight"! 🙏🎶 We appreciate your support and are thrilled that you connected with the music. Keep spreading the love! 🌍✨
When I saw this video 3 years ago I immediately subscribed to your channel... I love what you do... You've brought me amazing artists from around the world and i follow many of them... The john Paul Jones and warren haynes vids are my favorites... But then again,so are they😊❤
@@timhoovermusicmansame. I was very familiar with the original. This blew me away.
Love playing for change.. so awesomely mixed
@playingforchange- Please keep doing what you do! It’s absolutely beautiful and brings us together in music. We all need it right now ❤
The Last Waltz. When Mavis Staples sings her verse, you will get chills. Absolutely spiritual.
I love at the end she whispers, "beautiful". She knew they caught lightning in a bottle.
The absolute best version, and gorgeously filmed by Martin Scorsese
I agree.one of the best parts of the movie.
Nailed it!
mavis was amazing
Martin Scorsese's award-winning movie featuring the Band's last concert in the Last Waltz is a classic. This song with the Staples family is the version to watch from The Last Waltz. The concert featured the Band, Joni Mitchell, Neal Young, Bob Dylan and so many more.
I was there. The most mind-numbingly extraordinary concert of my life.
We are all envious. What a trill.
Yes! That’s probably my favorite version on RUclips.
The original Band version was a perfect song, but when Mavis Staples comes in on The Last Waltz version, it is beyond perfect.
Yes! The version from The Last Waltz is phenomenal
I am 71 and have been blessed to have had all the best music in my life😎
Ain’t we though 😃
I'm a wee bit younger but I know what you mean. So many bands growing up so many styles and varieties.
Count me in the same group. Best music and it didn't cost an arm and a leg to go see them live. Pre-ticketmaster.
I am 72 and started listening to music around 1957 and I am blessed to have heard the great music of the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and more
I’m 72 and still get chills when I hear this. I didn’t think it would get lost to some so it’s good to see it get out there to new ears
The band's name "The Band" was what they were called when they backed Dylan. Primarily a Canadian band with only one American on it, the drummer, Levon Helm. This group has a long and celebrated history in Rock music. Enjoy the jurney.
The Band were outstanding, never to be forgotten.
And one hell of an american he was😊❤
This could be a deep rabbitt hole. The Band is worth the time. "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" A great song, but there are others. "It makes no difference" is also a great one.
I Shall Be Released.
Also "Stage Fright".
OMG, the original from 1967 is one of the most iconic, classic songs! I can’t believe you’ve never heard it! Please look for old videos of The Band. ❤
Rest In Peace Robbie!!!
Lucas Nelson that is Willie’s son! You need to check him out! And The Last Waltz version of this song with The Band and The Staples it’s incredible!
Another thing in this video: The two singers from Jamaica are standing in front of Bob Marley's old home.
My friend, you should definitely go down this rabbit hole of Playing for Change. There is so much great music.
Absolutely a phenomenal music channel
Playing for Change does so many excellent covers!
I agree when they do Led Zeppelin When the lever breaks
Found Playing for Change by accident and it gave me shivers down the spine.
Jackson Brown doing Doctor My Eyes on the Playing For Change site is great.
Levon Helm is someone you really need to listen to. And learn what an amazing man he was. The Band is one of my favorite groups. The Last Waltz one of my favorite movies and albums.
Had a crush on Levon. He could SANG.
The Love for Levon tribute concert would be another great rabbit hole to dive into for excellent The Band material. ❤
The definitive version of this song is from the concert movie The Last Waltz by The Band, which features The Staple Singers, and was one of Robert Scorsese's first films as a director.
The "Definitive" version is the original.
@@dennisshaper4744 agreed, Music from Big Pink came out my final year of high school.
Boiled down this is a song about faith, but not in a deity, but of faith and the common fellowship of all men and women. You can see that this song crossed all boundaries and I, having seen this video several time still tear up every time I see it. It shows the when we want we can all do beautiful things. My father, long since passed (I am 75) once told me, "Great things are possible as long as nobody cares who gets the credit".
That last sentence is everything. Thank you.
Your dad was so wise.
My dad and mom have both passed but I remember the words they said that taught me how to live among others and be a good listener and give without expectation
We were blessed to have them in our kids lives...it shows in who they've grown to be too. Much gratitude.
Thnx for your post and your dad's words. Powerful 😊
Wow, your dad was definitely channeling JC ! God love him !
That was a favorite saying of Harry Truman.
Perhaps that's where your father heard it.
Also in this group. LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS MUSIC!!!
The absolute beauty of a Jewish First Nations Canadian kid who wrote some of the greatest rock hymns that are treasured in the American South.
But much of the strength was the collaborate effort of The Band, anf Garth tinkering after rverybody recorded their parts.
The Weight, with The Band and the Staple Singers
THIS is the answer. Any other version is not.
Mavis Staples voice has no equal!! Seb, you’ve gotta listen to the Staple Singers version -the original.
@@dilleydoll1001 Their recoding made it to the shelves before The Band released their version - but to claim that The Staple's version of Robbie Robertson's song is "the original" is wrong on so many levels.
Playing For Change is an amazing organization. I can never get enough of their collaboration music videos. So many incredible musicians from across the globe. I'm a monthly donor. You can find about 80 videos on RUclips. Much fun watching your reation to this!
Playing for Change is, by far, one of the most amazing musical experiences. To see people from all over the world get together and show us all that Music, joins us all, in spirit and in heart.
I discovered Playing for Change in 2008 when I heard their version of 'Stand By Me'. What you've seen in this video started with that.
Their idea was to gather together street musicians from all over the globe to perform classic songs in their own way, but together. The 'Stand By Me' clip sucked me into an extremely pleasant vortex, and I'm 70.
Let the music take you away. 🖖
RIP Robbie Robertson!
Playing For Change is wonderful. Robbie Robertson was a treasure, he died not too long ago. He was the leader of The Band, Bob Dylan's backing tour band. His solo album Robbie Robertson is beautiful. He also worked on the soundtrack to Killers of The Flower Moon, his last project before his death, and was nominated for an Oscar. Born in Canada to a Native mother and a Jewish father that he never knew. His mother told him later that Robertson, the man she married, wasn't his bio dad.
Levon was the leader of The Band. He was the one who brought Robbie into the group in the first place.
@@KelleighDahl What absolute nonsense! Levon Helm was the drummer for Ronnie Hawkins and The Hawks. Ronnie Hawkins was the leader and it he who brought Robbie into his band after Robbie wrote 2 songs for him to record and demonstrated his guitar chops. Robbie was only 16 at the time.
Don't forget that Helm quit the band when they were backing Dylan in the midst of the tour - a punk move that showed his weak character. It was Robbie that got Levon back to the band when they decided to write their own material in West Saugerties, New York after the tour ended.
Don't apologize for the way you're finding your path into "new" music. Millions of us did it as you are -- albeit over the past 60-70 years. I know you're gonna enjoy it.
"The Weight" is an original song by the Canadian-American group the "Band" that was released in 1968. This is a great rendition of the song & great collaboration by artists from around the world. Proves that Music is a universal language.
Robbie Robertson was a prodigy, leaving Toronto to play in a band at 16, after The Band he really turned his career to movie sound tracks.
The Band was important to many rock musicians.
The most important.
No The Band no Let it Be or Beggars Banquett
My other favorite song by The Band is Cripple Creek. Also, the move Once Were Brothers is a documentary about The Band. Worth a watch.
Now your job is to listen to every song on every album by The Band and tell me if you find one that isn't a classic. I bet you a steak dinner you can't. They were Dylan's "backup" band and toured on their own. They started out as Ronnie Hawkins and the Hawks as Ronnie Hawkins band. I"m proud to say I saw them live 3 times. Once in 1978 when they were backing Dylan again. To hear what that sounded like listen to the double album Before The Flood. I was at the concert where that album was recorded. They were just the best group ever live and I miss Robbie and the boys so much. My life would have been so much poorer without their music.
Great comment but in the end Robbie screwed them
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Could you provide some documentation about your claim? I’m not disputing it but I would also like to hear what Garth Hudson has to say.
@@georgesotiroff5080it's well documented that RR screwed them all over, especially Levon.
You can now see how we that were raised during the 70’s when it was Peace, Love and Rock and Roll are so sad about how divided the world is now. It breaks my heart. I had friends of every nationality, every color and we all got along so good. I miss those days
This is a great version, but you should still check out the original at some point.
The Miracle of Music, where people from different parts of the world and different beliefs all play together and make beautiful music together. Most importantly, this shows us that we can all live, work and play together.
You as a host, bring a lovely, innocent, humble wonder to your discovery of these musical and poetic magicians that vibrate In resonance a connection to this unfolding journey we all are on.
It always kind of shocks me to know there are people out there who have never heard this song. The Last Waltz is considered the gold standard, but I'm so glad you found this one because it is an absolute favorite of mine. THANK YOU!
You can also watch the Last Waltz which about the Band!!! Great watch and heaven to your ears!
Absolutely!
I would also recommend you to watch "The Last Waltz". There are so many "gems" in that concert. For example: Eric Clapton started to play "Further On up the Road", but the strap got loose from the button, so he couldn't play until fixed. Robbie Robertson jumped in, just like that, it was marvelous. Then there was Neil Diamond performing the only live version of "Dry your Eyes", or when they all came together to sing "I shall be released". Can you imagine Neil Young, Muddy Waters, Joni Mitchell, Dr. John, Eric Clapton, Neil Diamond en Van Morrison, Ronnie wood, Ringo Starr, Bob Dylan and The Band, at least some of them drunk or stoned, playing and singing together? By the way, Robbie Robertson did filmscores for "The Wolf of Wall Street", "Raging Bull", "Ladder 45", "The Color of money", "Shutter Island", and just before he died "Killers of the Flower Moon".
I agree 100%. It is a MUST WATCH!
I am always amazed at your channel, which I truly enjoy, (and others), that have never before heard these songs. Or artists. The music of the mid/late '60's to the late '70's was by far the best the world will ever know. These songs had meaning, real meaning...anti (Viet Nam) war, anti establishment ... pro peace and love...pro brotherhood...It was by far the best time to be alive in your teens and 20's. Muscle cars were a thing; a thing you worked on in your own garage then went out to race someone on a Sat night..... it was hot "chicks" in short shorts, go go boots, mini skirts and halter tops...it was Woodstock every day on your radio, and in your life. No cell phones, no internet...most people were in shape because we were outside more than inside...it was making love to that "brown eyed girl behind the stadium"...or in your "Chevy van" ... These songs were raw, rock n roll was new, and raw...the world was changing and music was leading the way. This was the best era for music that ever was, or ever will be. My era...
I Love, "Playing For Change" so much great music and great musicians ~ great Humans!
So The Band is my favorite band. You definitely need to listen to more of their music. Personally, my favorite song from them is "Whispering Pines". Kinda makes me cry a little, to be honest. Which is why I usually have to follow it up with something like "Up On Cripple Creek" or "Rag Mama Rag" to lift my spirits. 😄 Oh and if you get a chance, you should watch their concert film, The Last Waltz. Brilliant!
My favorite Playing For Change song. ❤
Lukas Nelson, is Willie Nelson's son
I highly suggest you listen to it live (Robby Robertson and the Band with The Staples). That video is from the concert called the Last Waltz.
That recording was not "live". It was filmed on a sound stage a few days after The Last Waltz concert. There were a number of takes and editing before the final result was added to the film.
Dude, if you're an LA guy there is a Tribute concert for Robbie Robertson just announced. Oct 17th at the Forum. Eric Clapton, Trey Anastasio, Van Morrison, Bob Weir, Margo Price, Elvis Costello, Mavis Staples, Warren Haynes, Bruce Hornsby, Taj Mahal, Lucinda Williams, Ryan Bingham, Robert Randolph and others. One night only. It will be one for the ages.
Wow. This will be phenomenal. THANKS 😊
So glad you found this. A must for musicians and non musicians alike. There’s a mysticism to great music that just IS religious.❤
The 60s & 70s for me my eyes were opened I became the love and felt the joy from the music I think that was my true Happy time, I felt tears of joy with every passing day, it was a beautiful powerful time A time to be alive, all captured in the music, I don't know when the darkness came, but if felt as though the happiness were push in to the corners, and sadness took over the world, for many the nostalgia of those times became a lift raft, many still want to love this world but there is so much hate and so little to love! our nostalgia is all that's left, all else is greed and fear of violence. only the core of spirituality in the hearts of those who truly remember, keep the flame burning!
My dad had a 1950's Martin Acoustic guitar that he absolutely loved. We lost him in 2009, and I mourn him always. My son is the musician in the family and now it's his. The smile on his face when he first picked it up and started to play is something I will never forget. My father was his biggest fan and they adored each other. I love that whenever I watch your videos, they bring up such wonderful memories, although half the time I end up in tears. Keep it up, you are amazing.
You can go down a rabbit hole with those “Playing for change” versions and never come out. They’re all soo good. But, this song in particular, it’s special.
My all time fave song.
There are so many great songs by Playing for Change ❤
Yes!!
His heritage is Canadian, Cayuga and Mohawk and spent a lot of time on the Six Nations Reservation. One of my favorite albums was Music for the Native Americans with the Red Road Ensemble. It’s amazing!
Love that album. I've always wanted to see the documentary it was recorded for, but I've never found it.
Why leave out the fact his dad was Jewish? Also, he only visited the reserve a few times in his youth. He was born and raised in downtown Toronto and never really explored his indigenous roots until long into his adulthood.
@@BobSoltis1better late than never
If you'd like to hear another classic song from this era, I'd suggest you check out Ripple, originally recorded by The Grateful Dead, but also covered by Playing For Change.
I was born in 1952 and this is MY music. I went to Woodstock and both The Grateful Dead and The Band played at Woodstock. Young people make this old hippie very happy when they listen to and appreciate the music that is a huge part of my past and that helped shape who I am. Peace, love and joy to you and yours.✌️♥️
Yes, yes!! Playing for Change doing Ripple is joyous!!
There are several “Playing For Change” videos, and I would love to see more of them on your channel. Thanks for this one. Really great!
my dude, if you dont know The Band, you in for a treat
my brother had this on the live album -- on 8-track! We listened to it every morning on our way to classes at the local community college. Sometimes he kept time to a tune with the accelerator and it made it hard to drink your coffee. You need to hear the song "Stagefright".
I have always loved this song, and yes… it takes me back to my childhood. Fly high Robbie! 😢
I was privileged to witness Robbie and The Band play with Bob Dylan at the Checker Dome in St. Louis. There was a smoke haze hanging in the air and it wasn't cigarette smoke.😀
I love Playing for Change, this was the first video I saw from them when it dropped. Their channel is not just packed with great music, but it’s a whole movement to unify people through music. All their videos are great, but their “Song Around the World” videos are pure magic. I HIGHLY recommend PFC’s “When the Levee Breaks” featuring John Paul Jones from Led Zeppelin.
Nazareth… He’s talking about the town in Pennsylvania where Martin guitars are made. He was playing his Martin at the time and noticed the town name of Nazareth.
I'm so glad you discovered this. The first version I heard of this was the 1969 studio version on Music From Big Pink (many of those songs were jammed out with George Harrison who was visiting there with Bob Dylan before going back to England to record Let It Be with the Beatles), and it is still my favorite version (yes, I know I will get grief over that from the Last Waltz boosters). The version on The Last Waltz is a very very close second (you need to watch that concert movie, also). This version you just watched is my third favorite version. The Band created their own genre, and are the musical godfathers of what would be called Americana today, and you should check them out.
You can’t be Canadian and not know this song. You may not know the name, or who exactly sung it, but it’s been in the aether for your whole life. Robbie was a genius, may he RIP.
You should listen to this song by The Band featuring the Staple singers.
Absolutely what I was going to say....
Sebs as a 68 year old man i will always defer to the original version but have to say this is really great music transcending age culture ethnicity it's like another Traveling Wilburys so great to see so many musicians collaborating beautiful but as a side you must listen to the original
Nailed it again, Sebs! Best wishes!
Great stuff, they had awesome talent!! Listen to some more!! One, Mama told me not to come, Road to Shambala, Joy to the World, Never Been to Spain, Black and White!! Etc, they had a huge catalog of hits!!❤
The Band is awesome. You will enjoy these great tunes
The guy in the blue shirt who opened with the guitar is Robbie Robertson Watch the video of The Band’s last/ farewell concert. It was a television special and many great musicians were on it. Another great song of theirs is Cripple Creek.
Playing for change is a great channel! The weight is a great song! The band was a great band! You won't go wrong with any reaction to anything you can find related to the topics.
Somewhere Down That Crazy River 🎶🎵🍯🤌🔥🙏💪🐝🍀
I love this one.
"The Band" released this song in 1968. The band was a group of studio players who joined together and formed " the Band" The band later released this song in a joint effort with the Staple singers.
I don't think Robbie Robertson was ever a studio musician. He just started a band back in the 1950s in the Toronto area and eventually met other musicians and bands in Canada and the US until they coalesced into what became known as The Band. Robbie was 1/4 Cayuga, 1/4 Mohawk and 1/2 Jewish. A potent brew musically, LOL! 🎸😉👍💖😂
Gads, look things up first, please. They were Ronnie Hawkins road band, not studio guys.
To give you an idea of just how great this band was - Eric Clapton desperately wanted to join them. They influenced everyone. Each member played several instruments and was a lead singer in their own right. Levon Helms was the voice for this song and from the US in the South. It's an amazing story and the music from The Band is iconic. Your soul will thank you for going down this path, i promise.
George Harrison to!
Levon Helm, the drummer and singer of The Weight has recorded gospel music. One to check out is "When I Go Away". 💞
Playing for Change has so many great collabs. Half the fun is seeing where all the musicians are from.
*"The Weight"* was written by Robbie Robertson, who found the tune by strumming idly on his guitar, when he noticed that the interior included a stamp noting that it was manufactured in *Nazareth, Pennsylvania* (C. F. Martin & Company is situated there) and he started crafting the lyrics as he played.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Weight
The Weight is my all time favorite song. It still has the ability to bring me to tears.
Great song. I've loved the song since 1968.
After The Last Waltz, Robbie Robertson became a prolific composer of movie music - most often, in collaboration with Martin Scorcese. He also had an incredible solo career: each album was different than the one that came before. He followed his heart. And he held to his decision not to tour, so his albums had to be successful without a tour, and they were. Clapton has said that when he went to hang out with The Band in Woodstock, NY, he had just quit Cream because after listening to The Band's album, Music from Big Pink, he decided they were the future and he wanted to be a part of it. He never got around to asking though. Robbie and Clapton played together quite a few times, including as guests on each others' albums.
Lukas Nelson is Willie Nelson’s son, Country musician.
This video encapsulates the "SOCIAL DISTANCING/SHELTER IN PLACE" during Covid Times.
The Weight by The Band ft The Staples Family *sisters & their dad* a gospel group, is the best version in good times.
The Weight, with The Band and the Staple Singers - phenomenal
From The Last Waltz, The Band’s farewell concert that was filmed to chronicle their career. It’s a great performance as well.
WHat he said... This is not even in the same level as the Live one from the Last Waltz
LOVE! The Band, yes!! The Last Waltz, a MUST to watch, not only for the music and many artists who sang and played for this "advertised last concert of The Band's" which is also a documentary, interviewing the Band members about the being on the road. You'll get a better idea of Robbie Robertson's playing and voice. Levon Helm is amazing on drums and his voice is so unique and cool. Thanks for this!
I've had a crush on Robbie Roberts my entire life! 😎
Playing for Change....... This producer guy was traveling the world and noticed some awesome buskers. he thought they would be cool to be making music together so he went around recording the song Stand By Me. It's grown from there big time.
Absolutely love this. It is a world trip. Tx. Greetings from South Africa
For my money this is the best recording of this song by far, even better than The Last Waltz, all of the different voices truly lift me up. 😊
Saw Bob Dylan & The Band in 1975. What an incredible concert. Will never forget that concert & those days.
The Weight is an iconic song. Welcome to its world. It never gets old. This version of the Weight is very fitting to its true spirit. I'm so glad you like it. Whenever I hear this song I think about empathy, :-)
The best music out there in today’s world!!
One of those songs that takes you right back to what you were doing in that moment 50 years ago.
his last commercial success was in late 80s on VHS 1 music channel with SOMEWHERE DOWN THE CRAZY RIVER
I love the Playing For Change videos!
I love Playing for Change. It's awesome. One of my favorites is "What a Wonderful World" Louis Armstrong's song. Then "Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay.
Also A Better Man - Keb Mo
I love their versions of When the Levee Breaks and Soul Rebel.
There are behind the scenes and making of videos for the channel Playing for Change. There are I think two videos discussing the making if this particular video. Now, When The Levee Breaks by Led Zeppelin is another one and John Paul Jones from LZ features on the video. But Sebastian Robertson, one of the produces for Playing for Change and Robbie's son, is the guy playing in the cement Box on When the Levee Breaks. I absolutely love Playing for change. TY for the great reaction 🙂
I've heard the original from "The Band" on the radio in New York for decades!!! They still play it on some rock stations ❤ it's one of my favorite songs ever!!!!
The Band were 4 Canadians and Levon Helm from Arkansas. They started out in the late 50s early 60s as the back up band to ROnnie Hawkins and became known as the Hawks. Back then they played early rock n roll,and R &B. But they played it fast and loud. How they became The Band is a great story. But, they ended up basically inventing the genre Americana. Sort of a hybrid of r & b, delta blues, country and rock n roll. Eric Clapton hearing their debut album Music From Big Pink immediately decided to leave Cream. He wanted to play that ki d of roots rock. They were the band other musicians listened to.
Sebs, this is your best content so far. I wish I could subscribe a second time.
This video is full of talent. Have fun checking them all out. Marcus King and Larkin Poe are two of my favorites.
Masterpiece!! Makes me cry n I'm not ashamed
Eric Clapton is doing a tribute to Robbie Robertson tickets go on sale tomorrow
I don't know if anyone else has said this, but the reason they are named The Band is because they were Bob Dylan's backup band when he converted from singing folk songs.
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All sorts of new guys here. The only one i recognized was Ringo on Drums. The original of this is well worth hearing...a classic traveling down the road song, meant to be played on AM radio. This is a fantastic cover.
You should check out the documentory by Martin Scorsese "The Band, The Last Waltz". it was their last concert together on Thanksgiving Day 1976. They had a number of other artists play with them, to include '' Waters, Van Morrison, Neil Diamond and Neil Young. It's an incredible show!
Wow, thanks for the great review. ❤❤❤
Robbie was so great, loved his stuff in the 80s too.