RIP Levon helm we miss him because we went to his consert he loved my little girl and he give us cose sticks my daughter is going to do drums with her cose sticks hear is my daughter. Hi My name is alexandria I seen Levon helm.
Oh, what a sweet comment. I like to think that my son was there to meet with Levon, when his spirit arrived.My son had been murdered 3 yrs ago (shot in throat by a very fool of a man) He was a drummer also, amazing djembe player. He was a poet. I like to think they met in that light and joy that will live on forever. I love that your alexandria met Levon and has the sticks.
This is backstage at Vacouver's Queen Elizabeth Theatre from 1983, The Bands first tour since The Last Waltz. It's part of the interview included on the dvd I have of this show.
Right there with you. He was my crush in The Band...so handsome in their early years...and so tragic to see what heroin and alcohol did to him. But his beautiful voice endured until his end.
Those of us who care to find out about these fine men and women who made the soundtrack to our lives, will, of course, remember the tragedy of Mr. Richard Manuel, passing. Traveling with his wife and Musician friends this genius of the man this gentle kind man threw himself out of bed in despair, and crept into the bathroom of their cheap Hotel room. Walking into the shower, he hung himself until dead. Can you imagine what it would be like to be his wife? She goes into the bathroom the next day and thinking of Richard went for coffee she reaches into the shower turn it on… I still don’t think I’ve ever gotten over that story the despair, and since Richard and especially Leon passed, I cannot stand to even look at Robbie, or hear his voice. All the self serving documentaries that Robbie made, and all the public statements he made about how, “ well, of course I I’ve written most of the songs, but they wouldn’t be the same thing without my brothers, in this thing that we call the band. I found myself wanting to shout into the TV that if you really felt that way, he wouldn’t of stolen all the fucking publishing money and then maybe these men that he called his brothers wouldn’t have had to stay out on the road way past their deadline and struggle to make a living after being celebrated as one of the most creative forces in American music history. Fuck that in world history. All the Robbie Robertson is strutting around his Italian villas and his Los Angeles film facilities and blah blah blah. You have to be one stone coldhearted motherfucker to do that to the men and the memory of the men that brought such comfort and fame into your own life. anyway, I better shut up now because I’m about ready to go into a real rant. I’d be happy to hear from other people about this. Am I being unfair?
That rough bad-ass Arkansas hillbilly twang, came out in his singing--for my money, Levon's singing MADE The Band. All my favorite The Band songs Levon just happens to sing! BAD ASS DELTA HILLBILLY!
I like an interview of Levon Helm just being himself. I forget how "country" he is until he starts to speak and laugh. Just a good ol' boy from Arkansas. Hope I meet him one day!!
Levon's laugh, in all my life I have never had someone I heard laughing make me laugh but his. Even after his battle with throat cancer that took his voice as he recovered he laughed so much, his voice slowly but surely returned and he made a 10 year victory lap, releasing 3 albums all of which won Grammy awards and he appeared in a movie, and a famous Ramble at the Ryman. @ retrorex, he hated the idea of the band breaking up, Robbie Robertson took all of the song writing credits and that made Levon very bitter, up to his death. He did reunite with the band, sans Robbie Robertson several times until he went solo after his battle with cancer. He performed up until 1 month before his death.
Rick B According to Levon, they all received performance credits but only Robbie collected the songwriters credits, when everyone in the band help write the songs. Many of the songs were gleaned from Levon's life. Everyone in the band was Canadian but Levon, so tell me how could Robbie write The night they drove old Dixie down without some background?
Rick B you have made some convincing points. However no one can deny Robbie was the one that basically was ready to end "The Band" I believe that all the credits should have been shared equally. Here is a current example they just released the anniversary set from The Last Waltz with only Robbie and Garth Hudson surviving is Garth going to get anything from the sales, Levon's estate, Rick or Richards families? probably not would be my guess. Yet they were all there and none of them waivered in their last performance as the band.
About 15 years ago me and my music buds went over to a Hotel in Santa Monica to meet Levon. His beautiful wife was up as we arrived around midnight and said Levon would be up shortly. About an hour later Levon walks out and greets us all with a smile and hand shake. I had brought my D41 Martin acoustic and Levon had his Mandolin. We played and sang until the Sun shone thru the sheer curtains. Levon was a wonderful, gracious man and kept asking for my guitar. Years later on the phone he kept wondering why 'his' guitar hadn't arrived. Loved the man, his talent and his music. Miss him.
You should check out the song 'Sedona' by Houndmouth. Great song and the chorus references "Saturday night kinda pink!" Can't help but wonder if Houndmouth got that from this interview.
I love Levon's laughter. Cheers me up everytime. Actually now that he passed seeing him and hearing him laugh cheers me up and at the same time tears me up.
All the guys were multi instrumentalists, fantastic. And the three part harmonies were wonderful. And they had three members that could be lead vocalists on songs. Plus great songs to perform. What a winning combination. I am so glad so many people enjoy their music.
Tonight, the lady and I saw Josh Groban, her favorite, live. Was a great show. But while she teared up at some of his songs, I tried to think of who has made me feel the same way -- who has made me weep from his music. And only two names popped up: Richard Manuel and Levon Helm. Voices and talents without equivalents. Rest in peace, you two.
Levon is certainly in a better mood here than he was during the Last Waltz interview. Richard is the only singer to make me cry, and I'm a tough guy (well, maybe). RIP Levon and Rick. God Bless You Both!
I miss Levon so much and Richard too. God it really sucks how we got to lose two great people and no one say a god damn thing. Well I love em and I miss em. Without them I wouldnt be who I am today
Timeless Masterpiece... I never got to meet Richard, so the only video interviews with him that I have to cherish were from "The Last Waltz". Thank you so much for sharing.
That hilarious raunchy laugh adds another dimension to Levon's funky voice singing some of his earthiest lines like "Looked for a cow and I saw me a few" or "Lock the door/ tarr my shirt/ and let my river flowww..."
Remember listen to them and a friend's house and my brother was a Vietnam getting ready to send me some sansui speakers I thought this is stuff I've never heard before I have no ideas how many times I play The last waltz in the last 50 years
yea there was plenty of abuse issues with each guy, but together they were strong. Levon was pretty open about heroin use, rick too, others may have had more issues with booze or blow but, those are their choices and not my business. Im not going to take sides on the publishing issue. I would have done it differently but neither side is without blame. I can only give them love since that is what I got from them. I saw the band, rick, and Levon a number of times each. I learned a lot from Levon about groove and where not to play. Levon was a true badass. His last 2 albums are pretty nice also.
Jahn, I haven't had a chance to read it yet but do hope to. Thanks for the advice. I agree that the best of The Band is now gone. Nothing good lasts foorever.
Whispering Pines.Say no more.The call and answer between Richard and Levon is precious. Love Levon,love Rick Danko.But Richard,without effort,hits you in the center of whatever makes you human.
Hard to believe some of that wit and humor didn't make its way into Robertson's songwriting. No wonder Levon was pissed. Manuel sounds so measured and thoughtful here; not at all the wild man depicted in The Last Waltz. Man are they missed.
How much can some of you find to be critical of Robbie of? Really, they were all amazing talent, Robbie wrote some amazing lyrics, and Rick, Richard and Levon brought those lyrics to life, with Garth as the genius back up. Robbie write The night the drove old dixie down, with Levon in mind.
whoever "wayne the train" is, he wouldn't know a golden note from a "golden pond" of his own making---but for his comment about levon helm below, he deserves to be horse whipped-I worked with ALL of those guys, and Levon was one of the MOST talented
im not saying your wrong but listen to the last waltz Richard signing I shall be released ive never heard a more powerful verse ever than when hes signing in the beginning of that
Love Levon I’m a Canadian but I can hear his Arkansas drawl. Love it. Sounds a bit like Slick Willie though. Saw Levon solo in Montreal in the early 1980s. I love to hear him sing and love to hear him talk. (Unlike Spike Jones and his City Slickers)lol ✌️
your life most be beyond interesting if you spend your time trolling around on youtube. and because I also have better things to do I will now withdraw from this conversation, sad about my failed attempt to get yet another person to realize his inappropriate behaviour. What can I see, I'm a hopless.
If there ever was an extremely talented and famous person that you feel like you could just have a beer with and have a great time , it would be Levon Helm.
I just noticed this and maybe I’m going off the deep end, but Richard Manuel looks so much like Hugh Jackman, the man who plays Wolverine. Especially around his eyes.
Levon Helm a humble leader of the Band not like Robbie driven by his own self centeredness and short coming I hear once when he would have concert at his farm a fan reported that he looked at her and made eye contact and winked at her will playing drums singing and smiled she said " he made me feel like I was the only one in the room " she said it. felt like he had a sweet Heart"
I don't know his name but Levon and the guy Mark Wahlberg went to visit that asked to see his hands and told him about the guy in the wheel chair in the movie shooter sounds a lot a like
"it was a nice color pink...Saturday Night Pink!" ... fuckin love him lol
"pank"
@@RobertCeisler "pank shangles"
Love levon love his accent and kinda looked like Dennis Leary as he got older lol
Levon could read a mattress tag, and you would be captivated by the story telling!!
i agree, love levon helm. he reminds me of family and neighbors with that hillbilly twang. gotta love the accent.
Vince V beautiful comment.
KIND OF A SATURDAY NIGHT PANK!
He was just the best. Imagine just sitting and listening to his stories all night. Captivating stuff.
@@letstalktruecrime01 Arkansas?
RIP Levon helm we miss him because we went to his consert he loved my little girl and he give us cose sticks my daughter is going to do drums with her cose sticks hear is my daughter. Hi
My name is alexandria I seen Levon helm.
Oh, what a sweet comment. I like to think that my son was there to meet with Levon, when his spirit arrived.My son had been murdered 3 yrs ago (shot in throat by a very fool of a man) He was a drummer also, amazing djembe player. He was a poet. I like to think they met in that light and joy that will live on forever. I love that your alexandria met Levon and has the sticks.
Beautiful comment-I wish you and your wonderful daughter well wishes : )
This is backstage at Vacouver's Queen Elizabeth Theatre from 1983, The Bands first tour since The Last Waltz. It's part of the interview included on the dvd I have of this show.
Relative ? who knows- my father was born in Canada.
what's so funny about this? just curious
Man, Levon and Richard have been part of the soundtrack of my life since I was 12 years old and I'm about to turn 66. Thanks fellas.
Same here, same age ~
Levon has my heart, but Richard breaks my heart.
Perfect. Hes so honest, open, fragile.
I feel the exact same way.
Right there with you. He was my crush in The Band...so handsome in their early years...and so tragic to see what heroin and alcohol did to him. But his beautiful voice endured until his end.
Those of us who care to find out about these fine men and women who made the soundtrack to our lives, will, of course, remember the tragedy of Mr. Richard Manuel, passing. Traveling with his wife and Musician friends this genius of the man this gentle kind man threw himself out of bed in despair, and crept into the bathroom of their cheap Hotel room. Walking into the shower, he hung himself until dead. Can you imagine what it would be like to be his wife? She goes into the bathroom the next day and thinking of Richard went for coffee she reaches into the shower turn it on… I still don’t think I’ve ever gotten over that story the despair, and since Richard and especially Leon passed, I cannot stand to even look at Robbie, or hear his voice. All the self serving documentaries that Robbie made, and all the public statements he made about how, “ well, of course I I’ve written most of the songs, but they wouldn’t be the same thing without my brothers, in this thing that we call the band. I found myself wanting to shout into the TV that if you really felt that way, he wouldn’t of stolen all the fucking publishing money and then maybe these men that he called his brothers wouldn’t have had to stay out on the road way past their deadline and struggle to make a living after being celebrated as one of the most creative forces in American music history. Fuck that in world history. All the Robbie Robertson is strutting around his Italian villas and his Los Angeles film facilities and blah blah blah. You have to be one stone coldhearted motherfucker to do that to the men and the memory of the men that brought such comfort and fame into your own life. anyway, I better shut up now because I’m about ready to go into a real rant. I’d be happy to hear from other people about this. Am I being unfair?
They were all very talented, love all of them. However, Robbie and Rick were the good looking ones.
Worshipped those guys since I was a young kid. I'm 62 now and love em just the same. Those songs make my heart tremble.
Bubbacat54 me too. 62
and my heart suffers
I'm 63 now saw them in Detroit back in the day. Royal Oak Theatre I believe..
@@smwrbdSaw them in Massey Hall in Toronto, early 70's. Wonderful concert.
That rough bad-ass Arkansas hillbilly twang, came out in his singing--for my money, Levon's singing MADE The Band. All my favorite The Band songs Levon just happens to sing! BAD ASS DELTA HILLBILLY!
Not only could I listen to Richard sing for hours, but if he just talked, I’d be listening for hours
I like an interview of Levon Helm just being himself. I forget how "country" he is until he starts to speak and laugh. Just a good ol' boy from Arkansas. Hope I meet him one day!!
I did meet him one day after a show in Chicago.. great guy and very down to earth.. I called him mr. helm and said …son, call me Levon.
When Levon laughs at the other two name ideas for the Band, I can't help but smile and laugh!
LOL ... and at the end "Boy, they were squirmin ... (huge laughter)".
Loved that guy. He was the Common Man.
Yes!
One of those real honest laughs
I laughed out loud with Levon and then felt sad. Both these men have made such an impact on me, I wish I could thank them.
Love them both but let's not forget Ricky!
I just love Levon so much. RIP Legend.
Sad here though seeing him as a junkie and playing a character
When Richard says “I really like this stuff” is how I feel when I listen to those harmonies especially on the song “Where do we go from here”
Levon's laugh, in all my life I have never had someone I heard laughing make me laugh but his. Even after his battle with throat cancer that took his voice as he recovered he laughed so much, his voice slowly but surely returned and he made a 10 year victory lap, releasing 3 albums all of which won Grammy awards and he appeared in a movie, and a famous Ramble at the Ryman. @ retrorex, he hated the idea of the band breaking up, Robbie Robertson took all of the song writing credits and that made Levon very bitter, up to his death. He did reunite with the band, sans Robbie Robertson several times until he went solo after his battle with cancer. He performed up until 1 month before his death.
Rick B According to Levon, they all received performance credits but only Robbie collected the songwriters credits, when everyone in the band help write the songs. Many of the songs were gleaned from Levon's life. Everyone in the band was Canadian but Levon, so tell me how could Robbie write The night they drove old Dixie down without some background?
Rick B you have made some convincing points. However no one can deny Robbie was the one that basically was ready to end "The Band" I believe that all the credits should have been shared equally. Here is a current example they just released the anniversary set from The Last Waltz with only Robbie and Garth Hudson surviving is Garth going to get anything from the sales, Levon's estate, Rick or Richards families? probably not would be my guess. Yet they were all there and none of them waivered in their last performance as the band.
RIP LA-VAWN/
@@Gary198101 I have heard their story is why bands now days set out from beginning to share credits equally
About 15 years ago me and my music buds went over to a Hotel in Santa Monica to meet Levon. His beautiful wife was up as we arrived around midnight and said Levon would be up shortly. About an hour later Levon walks out and greets us all with a smile and hand shake. I had brought my D41 Martin acoustic and Levon had his Mandolin. We played and sang until the Sun shone thru the sheer curtains. Levon was a wonderful, gracious man and kept asking for my guitar. Years later on the phone he kept wondering why 'his' guitar hadn't arrived. Loved the man, his talent and his music. Miss him.
What a great storyteller Levon was.
Wonderful. Love those guys. Levon makes me proud to be a Southerner. Could listen to Levon, Richard, Robbie etc. tell stories all day long.
It's mad how Richard had such a deep voice but sang so high
A lot of talent in that bunch. Very different from each other but extremely alluring to hear on and off the stage. Now….only Garth Hudson is left…..
I think Sherwin Williams should carry a paint color called " Saturday night pink' !!!!
You should check out the song 'Sedona' by Houndmouth. Great song and the chorus references "Saturday night kinda pink!" Can't help but wonder if Houndmouth got that from this interview.
But they should spell it Pank.
I love Levon's laughter. Cheers me up everytime. Actually now that he passed seeing him and hearing him laugh cheers me up and at the same time tears me up.
First interview I've seen with Rich where he wasn't soused.
He was an intelligent guy. A real tragedy.
I've been listening to the band for a long while and only just found out Richard is from my town and is buried just a few blocks away from me.
+Nick Foster Leave him some flowers for me. =)
chiefmachine24 will do once the snow clears
All the guys were multi instrumentalists, fantastic. And the three part harmonies were wonderful. And they had three members that could be lead vocalists on songs. Plus great songs to perform. What a winning combination. I am so glad so many people enjoy their music.
Is there another interview with Richard besides the one from the last waltz?
Yes, all three of these great singers, Richard, Rick, and Levon are gone but never forgotten, always in our hearts.
Rip LEVON, may you find a place to rest your head, brother
These guys are the best...LEGENDS...Levon Helm and Richard Manuel!
I love Levon. What I wouldn't give to play one song with him. Best "rock and roll" drummer of all time.
I could listen to Levon sing the phone book all day!
Had the honor of meeting Richard and playing with Garth, so nice to see a healthy Levon talking.
Big Pink changed me for the better!
Thanks Ronnie for seeing all this talent and putting it together. You were a genius.
levon ... just an immense joy. i could listen him talk all day, let alone sing!
Tonight, the lady and I saw Josh Groban, her favorite, live. Was a great show. But while she teared up at some of his songs, I tried to think of who has made me feel the same way -- who has made me weep from his music. And only two names popped up: Richard Manuel and Levon Helm. Voices and talents without equivalents. Rest in peace, you two.
Levon is certainly in a better mood here than he was during the Last Waltz interview. Richard is the only singer to make me cry, and I'm a tough guy (well, maybe). RIP Levon and Rick. God Bless You Both!
retrorex He makes me cry too.
+retrorex The Band are the best band ever..
+retrorex The Band are the best band ever..
We all tough guys ..But all us tough guys cry when we think of losing Levon and Richard...God bless
Richard was a helluva drummer too.
I miss Levon so much and Richard too. God it really sucks how we got to lose two great people and no one say a god damn thing. Well I love em and I miss em. Without them I wouldnt be who I am today
Big Pink. So great. I remember when it came out--yeah, I'm old. Look at Richard's beautiful eyes.
Me, too. His voice is mesmerizing, too. I could listen to him talk all day.
Timeless Masterpiece...
I never got to meet Richard, so the only video interviews with him that I have to cherish were from "The Last Waltz". Thank you so much for sharing.
That hilarious raunchy laugh adds another dimension to Levon's funky voice singing some of his earthiest lines like "Looked for a cow and I saw me a few" or "Lock the door/ tarr my shirt/ and let my river flowww..."
Remember listen to them and a friend's house and my brother was a Vietnam getting ready to send me some sansui speakers I thought this is stuff I've never heard before I have no ideas how many times I play The last waltz in the last 50 years
I remember back when I was 17 and just getting my ears wet in Big Pank…
Should be called Levon Helm and the R's for Richard Rick and Robbie
yea there was plenty of abuse issues with each guy, but together they were strong. Levon was pretty open about heroin use, rick too, others may have had more issues with booze or blow but, those are their choices and not my business. Im not going to take sides on the publishing issue. I would have done it differently but neither side is without blame. I can only give them love since that is what I got from them. I saw the band, rick, and Levon a number of times each. I learned a lot from Levon about groove and where not to play. Levon was a true badass. His last 2 albums are pretty nice also.
YESS...HE WAS A SCRAPPER. THAT'S FER SURE.
Levon's a riot. Boy can he tell a story. He could read the telephone book and have you cracking up.
Jahn, I haven't had a chance to read it yet but do hope to. Thanks for the advice. I agree that the best of The Band is now gone. Nothing good lasts foorever.
IT'S CALLED "THIS WHEEL'S ON FIRE"
Whispering Pines.Say no more.The call and answer between Richard and Levon is precious.
Love Levon,love Rick Danko.But Richard,without effort,hits you in the center of whatever makes you human.
Beautiful song
Well said.
00:24 a Saturday Night PANK !!! Love to Levon & Rich :)
and shangles.
Hard to believe some of that wit and humor didn't make its way into Robertson's songwriting. No wonder Levon was pissed. Manuel sounds so measured and thoughtful here; not at all the wild man depicted in The Last Waltz. Man are they missed.
Richard was a tortured soul who had serious addiction issues throughout his life
How much can some of you find to be critical of Robbie of? Really, they were all amazing talent, Robbie wrote some amazing lyrics, and Rick, Richard and Levon brought those lyrics to life, with Garth as the genius back up. Robbie write The night the drove old dixie down, with Levon in mind.
Levon died today, no longer live Levon :/
R.I.P.
love the band,love Levon Helm even more.god bless Levon and Richard.gone but never ever forgotten....
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down...love that friggin song, everything a song should be
any footage of richard, especially him talking is priceless!
'Sadurday-naht pink'! I luuuuvre that accent!
Richard and Levon are reunited, now, having a great time
This comment it makes me cry
Rick and Robbie too.
Levon was a funny dude. He could also play the drums and sing a little.
aahhh. Vale Levon Helm. Not only the consummate musician songwriter but such an engaging personality person, and that accent..
another reason to say no to drugs ....drugs destroy life
? He had cancer..
RIP Levon
Big Pank
whoever "wayne the train" is, he wouldn't know a golden note from a "golden pond" of his own making---but for his comment about levon helm below, he deserves to be horse whipped-I worked with ALL of those guys, and Levon was one of the MOST talented
R.i.p boys
He would've been the greatest guy to have a beer with.
Exactly!
Levon Helm is absolutely hilarious.
im not saying your wrong but listen to the last waltz Richard signing I shall be released ive never heard a more powerful verse ever than when hes signing in the beginning of that
Blake Norman Robbie, for some reason, didn’t want that filmed. Best performance of the night.
Are there any other interviews with Richard besides this and the last waltz?
Fuck. Richard eyes. :DDDD
so odd seeing Richard being interviewed sober mind you I've only seen the bits from The Last Waltz.
@jeffkahl: How do you know he's sober? A lot of drunks can well hold their alcohol.
levon's laugh is great
Lmao!!! Levon all wound up. this was hilarious.!!
Love Levon I’m a Canadian but I can hear his Arkansas drawl. Love it. Sounds a bit like Slick Willie though. Saw Levon solo in Montreal in the early 1980s. I love to hear him sing and love to hear him talk. (Unlike Spike Jones and his City Slickers)lol ✌️
God, I loved these guys....Richard was amazing. Oh, and 1 person has taste only in their fuckin mouth.
your life most be beyond interesting if you spend your time trolling around on youtube. and because I also have better things to do I will now withdraw from this conversation, sad about my failed attempt to get yet another person to realize his inappropriate behaviour. What can I see, I'm a hopless.
Who's better than Levon ?
Gentlemen,
You are both in a much better place now.
And y'know... as missed as you are, I'm good with that. :)
RIP
Great video. Please post some more. There's a bit of a dearth of Band videos on this here youtube.
2 ABSOLUTE GENIUSES!
amen and the truth
The main thing is that you tried! You tried to reform a hopeless soul such as myself,and for that I thank you!
If there ever was an extremely talented and famous person that you feel like you could just have a beer with and have a great time , it would be Levon Helm.
Good musician and singer but unfortunately couldn't write a song t save his life,which made him very bitter,pity
I just noticed this and maybe I’m going off the deep end, but Richard Manuel looks so much like Hugh Jackman, the man who plays Wolverine. Especially around his eyes.
True Levon! The real deal!
He's truly a happy soul.
1:25......."We had another alternative.......".......yep from the South alright
Levon didn't have a phony bone in his body.
Had the pleasure to meet him 2 years before he left us. Trust me, he's the REAL DEAL. RIP Levon!
Richard just wanted to break even. So sad he broke before he could break even. Thank you richard ❤❤
The greatest American rock band was 4/5th Canadian!!!!!!!!
Richard’s speaking voice is so low, but man, could he hit some high notes when he sang. Hard to believe.
This always--always--makes me laugh.
Nice color too, kinda saturday night 'pank
Gotta love Levon!
He did quite a bit of heroin throughout his life. That probably contributed to the anemic look he gives off here
YEAH..BUT HE MANAGED TO GET CLEAN...BY HIMSELF!
Levon Helm a humble leader of the Band not like Robbie driven by his own self centeredness and short coming I hear once when he would have concert at his farm a fan reported that he looked at her and made eye contact and winked at her will playing drums singing and smiled she said " he made me feel like I was the only one in the room " she said it. felt like he had a sweet Heart"
Saturday night Pink
asbestos
I don't know his name but Levon and the guy Mark Wahlberg went to visit that asked to see his hands and told him about the guy in the wheel chair in the movie shooter sounds a lot a like
“They called it…..the soooouuuund baaaarrieeeerrrr”……
A band that had three excellent lead singers.
One of Elton John's songs was named after him.
LEVON was LEVON
This is really cool, hearing Levon and Richard talking and laughing. Thanks for posting it.