If you haven't heard it, give the Black Crowes cover of "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" a listen: czcams.com/video/YdVhIbiIBC0/video.html Speaking of the Black Crowes, I saw The Levon Helm band open for them and after he completed his set, the Black Crowes came out and they played "The Weight" with Helm's band.
THE BAND . . . . . . You finally found "The Band". These guys are the reason that Eric Clapton left "Cream" to explore other genres. EVERYBODY, back in the day, wanted to play with the band. EVERYBODY. You did, however, miss out on the best performance. Should have done the live video, with the "Staple Singers"......A legend on their own.
@@sukie584 While that may be true, it may have taken them 15 takes to get the performance they wanted, so in my mind, that kind of takes the "liveness" out of it. Don't get me wrong, I love that version.
They were a big influence on George Harrison as well. That's why his first solo album, All Things Must Pass, has the pedal steel guitar and a more relaxed, almost country feel to it. Originally, it was going to loose and close. The echo overkill is to be blamed on Phil Spector.
When they were all living in the same house (Big Pink) and Dylan wanted to work, he'd say "where's the band? Get the band in here." So, they were The Band. You guys owe it to yourself to see the Martin Scorsese directed film of their farewell concert "The Last Waltz" featuring them doing songs with Dr. John, Van Morrison, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Eric Clapton, Muddy Watters, and, of course, Bob Dylan. Took the critics a while but musicians always loved the band.
Elton John and Bernie Taupin named Levon after Levon Helm. Clapton heard this album and dissolved Cream, saying he had to reassess his career. Jimmy Page, Jack White and Edge jam out in this song in Gonna Get Loud. Paul McCartney just randomly bursts out singing this in the Hey Jude video. Roger Waters said this album influenced Pink Floyd most after Sgt Pepper.
He does so live... It's possible that he sings and plays together in the studio version.... But, then again, maybe not, since doing it separately is the more common way, under multi-track tape recording in a studio.... They do this to be able to keep audio on each track completely separated (or as much as possible)... If someone is recorded playing drums and singing at the same tine, there would likely be very significant 'bleed' of drums into the vocal microphone.... This really messes with the mixing possibilities for the recording engineer.
Martin Scorsese made the movie "The Last Waltz" about their last performance. It's arguably the greatest rock music movie of all time. The guest appearances alone are astounding; Neil Young, Dylan, Van Morrison, etc, etc. Your life is not complete until you've experienced this movie and I can't stress that enough. There are about a dozen songs that could be the next one, but I'll vote for "Stage Fright". Welcome to yet another rabbit hole.
Almost crimminal not to do the live version of this from The Last Waltz. Study the history and members of this band. This was no country band. This was Americana before there was Americana music. The band was mostly made up of Canadians except for the amazing Levon Helm.
Hi A&A. Re: the lyrics. They refer to the "weight", or burden, that the narrator carries throughout the song. We learn at the end that it started with Miss Fanny, who had asked him for a seemingly simple favor--she "sent me here with her regards for everyone". Then with each encounter, he comes away with another "weighty" burden he didn't expect, before finally picking up his bag and leaving town. Basically, you do the right thing, things start getting messy, but you keep doing the right thing although you're tempted to give up. It's "The Weight" of trying to be a good and decent man.
I always thought the lyrics were abstract but fundamentally about getting called to go to war in vietnam, just a simple country guy getting called to war and saying goodbye to the people around him, asking to be sure his dog is taken care of, that miss fanny is taken care of, preparing himself to leave.
Also Rick Danko the singer on the 4th Verse and the harmonies in the chorus always sings a little choppy because that is how he plays bass. I guess it is from his stage fright.
Don't break my heart. Maybe when you hit 100,000 you could watch the rock concert movie "the last waltz". The band plays with everyone from Bob Dylan, Neil young to Neil diamond. Martin Scorsese filmed it. Worth the trip. So happy you got to the BAND!
This is what you get with a guy from Arkansas and 4 Canadians. Someone else mentioned "The Last Waltz", and they were right. Watch it. It's beyond amazing.
The Band is one of the greatest groups/musical influences in the history of music. Probably the actual pioneers of roots/rock/folk. They actually started their own genre of music people later called Americana(Ironic as they were 4/5 Canadian). Anybody who has an influence on Clapton and The Beatles is paving their own way. You should check out the live version with The Staples singers. Its even more incredible if thats possible. We are definitely proud of these crazy talented guys up in 🇨🇦 Canada!
You really can’t fully appreciate this group until you’ve seen the documentary “The Last Waltz”! It was a huge tribute to The Band for them retiring. Anyone who was anybody was at the show & performed to pay homage. It was held at San Fran’s Winterland Ballroom (Nov 25, 1976) where The Band got their start. Really cool stuff!!🎸
@@Pepeekeo808 The specific reference is to to the town in Pennsylvania, but I think it's also a subtle reference to the biblical Nazareth, particularly about not being able to find a bed
When you coined 'Rough hands built this' i knew these guys earned my support big time. That hits the nail right on the head for me, their songs have an authentic human quality to them.
Congratulations, by listening to The Band you guys have finally earned your Rock & Roll Big Boy pants. Try “It Makes No Difference” next. They have three guys that sang lead at different times, and all 5 members were masterful instrumentalists. Enjoy!!!
"The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down", "Up on Cripple Creek", "Stagefright", and "Life is a Carnival" are great by these guys as well. Of course their list of good songs is far longer than just those, but they're some of the bigger hits that deservedly get a lot of recognition. I'm also still really pulling for some Tragically Hip from you guys. They've very "Canadian" (as are at least most of the Band) but they're also brilliant and really worth a listen. Basically anything from their discography is top notch.
Not sure what 'very Canadian' means. They speak to a certain demographic you'll find in Canada (and the US) but they're no more Canadian that anyone else. It's just a very bizarre thing to say as Canada is a very diverse country and there's no standard Canadian template.
Yes Albert.....they were truly Americana although Levon was the only American. All the rest were from Ontario, Canada. I've seen them live in '69 and '70.....absolutely amazing!
@@DSTsucks I totally agree with you Marshall.....Levon made the Band what it was. A few years ago I saw a tribute band that had Levons godson playing drums. Closing my eyes I could almost hear Levon.
PREDICTION: After Andy listens to this song a couple of more times, he will raise his rating...like happened with "The Logical Song," :) The Band was an acquired taste for me, when I first heard them way back when, but after a few listens, I began to realize just how good they were.
I saw untold bands in the 70-80's, by far the BEST STAGE Sound was the band, saw them 7 times. You can record in the studio until it's perfect, live on stage is another world, the Band was flawless in concert
When Dylan decided to take the leap from folk singer to Electric, guess who he called to back him up. It was a match made in heaven and was beneficial for both him and them. Good call with this one boys. 🙂😎
Album Reaction - The Band - The Last Waltz, one of the best concerts to be committed to film. It was their final performance and documented by Martin Scorsese, 1978. Do some research and enjoy.
@@RobertERensch That sort of Dueling Guitars segment between Clapton & Robertson is one of my favorite segments of anything ever committed to film. And even when Clapton’s strap broke, & Robbie had to pick up the slack... as great as Robertson is, he was/is/will never be a match for Slow Hand. Clapton just smoked him, Robertson was playing his ads off to keep up. Clapton made it look completely effortless!
Just looked through about 50 of the comments on this video - and they're pretty much unanimous. If you don't watch "The Last Waltz" you have no soul! :)
This is definitely one of those songs that gets better and better the more you listen to it, eventually becoming like a comfy old blanket, perfect for sipping whiskey, sitting on a porch on a foggy day
"It isn''t pretty, it's just what's needed." You brilliantly summed up The Band. You guys need to do more of their music. Check out the album The Last Waltz.
"The Last Waltz" is nothing but The Band live. With a whole lot of guests (Neil Young, Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Muddy Waters, Bob Dylan, etc.). And they are amazing. Not for a reaction, just for your soul, you should watch it.
I no longer weep for the future! Watching you two young men seriously enjoying a song that I was weened on gives me faith that all is not lost in today's music! Rock on guys!!!
This song embodies what is so great about rock n roll back then and is exactly what is lost today, exactly what Alex said, the imperfection, the roughness, the humanness of it. All those features exact an emotional response, which is what we relate to in music.
Explanation of “The Weight” from Wikipedia: "The Weight" was influenced by the films of director Luis Buñuel, in particular Nazarín (1959) and Viridiana (1961), and reflects the recurring theme in Buñuel's films about the impossibility of sainthood. The song portrays an individual who attempts to take a saintly pilgrimage, and becomes mired down with requests from other people to do favors for them along the way. The mention of "Nazareth" at the beginning of the song refers to Nazareth, Pennsylvania, where the C. F. Martin & Company guitar manufacturer is located; it was inspired by Robertson seeing the word "Nazareth" in the hole of his Martin guitar.
Full Album - The Band - The Last Waltz - It was their finale, their goodbye concert,.... and everyone came to the show - but watch the movie, it's the whole show,... simply awesome, directed by Scorsesee
Way to go guys. The Band never plays it the same way twice. Every version of The Weight is the best until the next one. Check them out live. By the way, the cover is a painting by their buddy Bob Dylan.
His friend asked him to contact her old friends but everyone he spoke to gave him a task so they were unloading a weight on him when he just wanted to give them her regards. Beautiful song.
koshersalaami genuine, unadorned, authentic, organic- whatever. The Band at this time was not using the effects pedals or other distortion gadgets that had become so prevalent. They were basic, return-to-roots musicians. I think that’s what we heard and appreciated in an era of psychedelia and electronics.
"Up On Cripple Creek" is the next obvious choice by The Band, with " The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" being the second choice. This was later covered by Joan Baez with a fair degree of commercial success. Here are a number of other songs/artists of a somewhat similar ilk that merit a reaction; The Zombies/Time Of The Season, Procol Harum/A Whiter Shade Of Pale, Ten Years After/I'd Love To Save The World and Skylark/Wildflower. Keep up the good work!
Stage Fright ive always loved. Then The Weight grew on me. My favourite bands are the Beatles, nine inch nails, yes, Bowie ,Devo, type o, and dream theater. You see my tastes. But my favourite songs are the Weight, and Stage Fright. More than anything else. But I had to grow up. I got the album for my birthday when I was 10 or so. Wasn't a huge fan. I liked yummy yummy I got love on my tummy. But I'm 60 now. Let it prosper let it grow. And grow it will. :)
Baez's version of "...Old Dixie Down" has more, I don't know... empathy and sadness, maybe. Both are excellent. Kind of the way I like Linda Ronstadt's verson of Desperado over The Eagles.
Had to chuckle at 10:41 "confused with the lyrics". Proves that he gets what's going on. It does indeed tell a story without telling you the story at all. I've always LOVED The Band with an emotional, gritty passion since I first heard them in 1968?, when my friend's older brother played this song for us. Life and music had recently gotten so complicated, and these guys were all about finding out what was really important ..... feelings, experiences, family, beliefs ... etc. Definitely the undisputed fathers of what we now call Americana!
Roger Waters called their debut album, Music from Big Pink, the second "most influential record in the history of rock and roll," The Weight and Up on Cripple Creek are well known popular wise... However they go deeper in there roots of rock and you two don't seem to go back that far to the ones who actually influenced those you are reacting to now... What I call the roots of rock. The Band were a roots rock group consisting of four Canadians and one American: Rick Danko (bass guitar, vocals, fiddle), Garth Hudson (keyboards, accordion, saxophone), Richard Manuel (keyboards, drums, vocals), Robbie Robertson (guitar, vocals), and Levon Helm (drums, vocals, mandolin, guitar). Between 1958 and 1963, they originally formed as The Hawks, a backing band for rockabilly singer Ronnie Hawkins. In the mid-1960s they gained recognition backing Bob Dylan, and the 1966 tour was notable as Dylan’s first with an electric band. After leaving Dylan and changing their name to the Band, they released several albums to critical and popular acclaim, highlighted by the songs "The Weight" and "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down." According to AllMusic, "For roughly half-a-decade, from 1968 through 1975, The Band were one of the most popular and influential rock groups in the world." Their influence on several generations of musicians has been substantial: Roger Waters called their debut album, Music from Big Pink, the second "most influential record in the history of rock and roll," and music journalist Al Aronowitz called its "country soul....a sound never heard before."
Since it doesn't look like anyone has addressed the lyrics yet. "This tells the story of a guy who visits Nazareth, and is asked by his friend Fanny to visit several of her friends. "The Weight" that is his load are all these strange people he promised he would check on." It really isn't much more than that, just a vivid snapshot of this made up experience trying to do one good deed and getting several more thrust upon him in the process. It paints such a vivid picture that it seems is must be about more.
There's no way all the biblical allusions are accidental. "I pulled into Nazareth." and "you put the load right on me" make me think of this as being from the perspective of a Christ-figure. This is someone who comes into town, helps all these people out, takes their burdens as a kindness, and goes away. Like a modern gospel retelling. Which definitely fits the folk idiom these guys operated in.
Nazareth, PA (where Martin guitars are made) "Made by rough hands" sums it up nicely. It had an authentic sound the first time I heard it - 50 years ago.
@@HollowGolem In a roundabout way yea, from wiki According to Robertson, "The Weight" was inspired by the movies of Spanish filmmaker Luis Buñuel. Buñuel's films are known for their surreal imagery and criticism of organized religion, particularly Catholicism. The song's lyrics and music invoke vivid imagery, the main character's perspective is influenced by the Bible, and the episodic story was inspired by the predicaments Buñuel's film characters faced that undermined their goals for maintaining or improving their moral character. Of this, Robertson once stated: (Buñuel) did so many films on the impossibility of sainthood. People trying to be good in Viridiana and Nazarín, people trying to do their thing. In "The Weight" it's the same thing. People like Buñuel would make films that had these religious connotations to them but it wasn't necessarily a religious meaning. In Buñuel there were these people trying to be good and it's impossible to be good. In "The Weight" it was this very simple thing. Someone says, "Listen, would you do me this favour? When you get there will you say 'hello' to somebody or will you give somebody this or will you pick up one of these for me? Oh? You're going to Nazareth, that's where the Martin guitar factory is. Do me a favour when you're there." This is what it's all about.
Yeah, song references Nazareth PA home of Martin Guitar. I live 'bout 5 miles from there at the foot of Blue Mountain. I was born and raised in nearby Bethlehem PA. Jordan Creek is close by too. Biblical names are due to the Moravians settling this area of PA in the early to mid 18th century....I'm sure the allusions were intended tho'....
Hey guys. The Band was the backing band for Bob Dylan. Also sought after for studio work. They got together to do some recording when Bob was not touring one time. Bob introduced them one night on stage by saying let's have a couple songs from the band, and it stuck. They became uber popular as a band, after leaving Dylan (with his blessing). The lead singer was also the drummer. The great Levon Helm. In his later years he also had critical acclaim as an actor. In the Sissy Spacek movie Coal Miners Daughter he played her Dad. He was in several other films as well. Loving the journey.
They were Bob Dylan's backup band for years....when they would show u for a gig and they were asked at the door who they were they would answer, "We're the band"....the name stuck
Actually, the name was chosen during their time at Woodstock when they were recording the first album, before they ever even did a gig as “The Band”. They had trouble coming up with a good name and everyone around town simply called them The Band, so they stuck with it.
May I make a request, please? How about 'Cripple Creek' by the band?! It's a great one!! Also, check out the movie 'The Last Waltz'!!! Trust me on this one!! 😉
i was thinking that too. that they might appreciate 'the last waltz' since they know who neil young is too. they must see it. i don't know what these kids were eating growing up but they sure a different!
@@sfbayareagirl Stage Fright with Danko singing from same movie is arguably just as good, so much emotion. Something how Rick put his touch on Robbie's lyrics.
recycler1955 hopkins Maybe it’s subjective. I definitely love “Stagefright” as well, I just think “It Makes No Difference” is better. Two things: 1) I’ve seen that movie hundreds of times over the years. Love it so much and all the performances are amazing : )). 2) Robbie got writing credits but he did not actually write all these songs. The other guys got cheated out of proper credits and $$ and Robbie (who I still love) got control of nearly everything. Believe me, I was way hot for Robbie Robertson, and I appreciate his massive musical talent, but I’m just saying, there is also massive controversy about the lyric writing credits. Think of this: what brilliant lyrics has he written since then?
Love the Band. Andy Al love your reaction videos ❤️ Keep up your great work! I'm a67 year ol grandma grew up in the 70's.Best decade in music 🎶. Love you guys. Rock.On 💕
OMG u guys are after my heart w this one. Need A live stream watch of 'The Last Waltz' movie / concert directed by Martin Scorsese. Amazon Prime has it free right now. TRUST ME!
Great call! I rewatched it last week and it still thrills. Van really lit up the boys- their faces showed they were a bit star struck. Also, I did a little research about these Irish gypsies that Van seems to really like. They are Irish people who became vagrants, not the Indo-Aryan Romani tribe on continental Europe. "Gypsy" is one of my other favorite Van songs!
As good as the recorded version is, the live version with the Staple Singers is significantly better. And the version done by the “Playing for Change” channel is incredible.
Andy and Alex: These guys are true masters and perfectly crafted their instruments. Each musician could play multiple instruments. They knew when to go hard and be musically perfect, or when to peel it back and make it more raw, such as this one. Watch them live and you will be blown away at how amazing The Band members are.
Yep: rough-hewn, grandpa music, almost literally now. My late brother used to play this a lot when I was a tot, so the whole album is special to me. Recorded in Dylan's basement outside of Woodstock. It's gonna grow on ya, if you let it.
Imagine a concert with more people than Woodstock featuring three bands: the Grateful Dead, the Allman Brothers, and the Band. That was Watkins Glen in 1974.
Wow Alex. "...this isn't pretty, it's just what's needed." You nailed it. You guys give me so much hope. Janis Joplin Ball And Chain live at Monterey Pop.
Janis' coming out party. What an incredible performance it was. Not to engage in stereotypes, but there is no black blues singer alive that could have done that song with more soul. Amazing.
Robbie Robertson, who wrote this song, said it was about the “impossibility of sainthood.” And it’s recorded in as high fidelity as you could get in 1968. The piano’s in tune, and Levon tuned his drums to sound flat. That’s the beauty.
Now please give a listen to The Guess Who - No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Natue and Ten Years After - I'd Love To Change The World. You won't regret it. P.S. There is a song that came out in the early 80's called Sausalito Summer Nights by a band named Diesel. It has what could very well be the catchiest guitar riff in the history of music. There is really no way to prepare you for that song. You just have to experience it. And you will. Over and over again. All Abooaardd!
Holy crap! Diesel! Good God I have not even thought about that song in 25 years. It is a snappy little pop song with a pretty decent guitar and keyboard solo no doubt about it 😎
I saw The Band perform live at U of H. I couldn’t believe how good this group was. Even in a basketball arena, their sound was as good live as on their recordings. Never got the credit they deserved.
This took me back to listening to gospel groups in church in West Virginia. A lot of great harmonies, good music, simple, but hits you right in the soul.
Great point. I really just started listening closely to The Band maybe 8 years ago and after several listenings it struck me just how great they were. They are either my favorite band now or right up there. When I was young and listening to everyone else in the 70s, I never really listened to The Band. Not sure how that happened.
@@joeabraham878 it happens to all of us. Ive never been able to get into the Greatful Dead. Not sure why. I'm still trying every once in a while now, lol.
'its like an antique shop" NAILED IT You guys get The Band. It's Americana. A band from Canada that captured the spirit of nostalgia of the past in the United States better than most.
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FINALLY checking out The Band!! It was time to do it, and many of you said this was the song to start with!! Where do we go next?! Cheers guys!! 🙌🏻🔥
The Shape I'm In, The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down, Chest Fever, Life is a Carnival, Up On Cripple Creek.
Up On Cripple Creek should be the next one!
Up On Cripple Creek, The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down, The Shape I'm In, and Ophelia.
Thanks, Peter Q! I was in his Band mob.
Cripple creek.... yeah this is really a good bunch of players in this they backed a lot of people this is the Woodstock era late sixties
"Up On Cripple Creek" is a necessity, then "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down".
I would add that they should react to "The Last Waltz" version of "The Night They Drove Ole Dixie Down"!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Weight is a good song to start with....
If you haven't heard it, give the Black Crowes cover of "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" a listen: czcams.com/video/YdVhIbiIBC0/video.html
Speaking of the Black Crowes, I saw The Levon Helm band open for them and after he completed his set, the Black Crowes came out and they played "The Weight" with Helm's band.
I concur. Great triple of songs!!!
Two thumbs up...yep.
THE BAND . . . . . . You finally found "The Band". These guys are the reason that Eric Clapton left "Cream" to explore other genres. EVERYBODY, back in the day, wanted to play with the band. EVERYBODY. You did, however, miss out on the best performance. Should have done the live video, with the "Staple Singers"......A legend on their own.
As great as that performance was it wasn't live, it was done on a sound stage, as was Evangeline with Emmylou Harris.
Thor Sluter though it wasn’t during the concert, it is technically live... It just wasn’t done in front of a live audience.
@@sukie584 While that may be true, it may have taken them 15 takes to get the performance they wanted, so in my mind, that kind of takes the "liveness" out of it. Don't get me wrong, I love that version.
Thor Sluter ah, I see your point.
They were a big influence on George Harrison as well. That's why his first solo album, All Things Must Pass, has the pedal steel guitar and a more relaxed, almost country feel to it. Originally, it was going to loose and close. The echo overkill is to be blamed on Phil Spector.
When they were all living in the same house (Big Pink) and Dylan wanted to work, he'd say "where's the band? Get the band in here." So, they were The Band. You guys owe it to yourself to see the Martin Scorsese directed film of their farewell concert "The Last Waltz" featuring them doing songs with Dr. John, Van Morrison, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Eric Clapton, Muddy Watters, and, of course, Bob Dylan. Took the critics a while but musicians always loved the band.
Don’t leave out Emmy Lou Harris!!!
Bob Dylan and The Hawks
@@harriotteworthington3147 And so many others!
Couldn't agree more about the Last Waltz. A truly seminal live show and some darn good music.
Spot on. I’d like to see a reaction to that whole film.
There's No Other Band In This World Like
THE BAND !!!!
Who Agrees ???
There is a fantastic live version of this that The Band does with a group called The Staples. It's fire.
Yes. Absolutely wonderful version. Better than studio.
@@KDeCesare No. Absolutely not, doesn't sound anywhere near as good as the studio version.
I love... that version.
Yup in Scorsese's the last waltz
No. No.
Elton John and Bernie Taupin named Levon after Levon Helm. Clapton heard this album and dissolved Cream, saying he had to reassess his career. Jimmy Page, Jack White and Edge jam out in this song in Gonna Get Loud. Paul McCartney just randomly bursts out singing this in the Hey Jude video. Roger Waters said this album influenced Pink Floyd most after Sgt Pepper.
One correction the movie with Jimmy Page, Jack White and the Edge is "It Might Get Loud".
@Peter Quinones they dropped your name 😄
I loved Page's solo in that show.
Clapton went to visit the Band with the intention of asking to join them. He couldn't bring himself to do it.
@@MMFrye Wait, what? Is that true?
You definitely should give The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down a listen!
Gotta be the Last Waltz version for full effect. 👍🏻✌🏼💯
Great tune
So true Stephen....
The Last Waltz is amazing !
Any song from that concert is great !
✌😎
Yes, Dixie is a phenomenal song!!
Joseph Blumenberg If they haven’t taken it off CZcams yet
"It just felt like rough hands built this."
In a certain way, the kid's not wrong.
He is spot on
I have to agree, he is totally spot on.
Yes. Nailed it.
Choppin' wood at the Big Pink.
All of the Bands songs sounded a little unfinished and a little rustic, which worked for the stuff they did.
“It Makes No Difference.” One of the greatest love songs. Rick Danko’s voice is haunting.
Totally agree!
LOL I just said EXACTLY the same thing!
100%
Rick Danko Must be appreciated with It makes No Difference!!
Absolutely
Levon Helm, drummer and lead singer. One of my favorites of all-time.
And his performances in “In the Electric Mist” and “Shooter” are important statements for our Republic.
The drummer is singing and playing at the same time. Levon Helm - RIP.
Only two of ‘em are still alive.
Levon one of my all time favorite artists. RIP brother Levon.
I named my son after Levon. He was such a super cool musician.
He does so live... It's possible that he sings and plays together in the studio version.... But, then again, maybe not, since doing it separately is the more common way, under multi-track tape recording in a studio.... They do this to be able to keep audio on each track completely separated (or as much as possible)... If someone is recorded playing drums and singing at the same tine, there would likely be very significant 'bleed' of drums into the vocal microphone.... This really messes with the mixing possibilities for the recording engineer.
Martin Scorsese made the movie "The Last Waltz" about their last performance. It's arguably the greatest rock music movie of all time. The guest appearances alone are astounding; Neil Young, Dylan, Van Morrison, etc, etc. Your life is not complete until you've experienced this movie and I can't stress that enough. There are about a dozen songs that could be the next one, but I'll vote for "Stage Fright". Welcome to yet another rabbit hole.
Turn it up loud!
yeap HBO would play The last waltz alot when i was younger in the 80's...turned me onto the Band at a young age
I agree 100%
Its a little robbie heavy.. but thats coming from a Canadian..
I've seen this so many times... I'll never tire of it. One highlight for me is "Evangeline" with Emmylou Harris.
You just need to watch the movie "The Last Waltz" directed by Scorsese film in San Francisco at Winterland Theater "The Band" last concert.
I think it's good but vastly overrated
Almost crimminal not to do the live version of this from The Last Waltz. Study the history and members of this band. This was no country band. This was Americana before there was Americana music. The band was mostly made up of Canadians except for the amazing Levon Helm.
@@stevewhite9510 - agree. The Last Waltz version of this is the standard.
@D2D 2D Neil Young and Mavis Staples almost steals the show.
EXACTLY!
Hi A&A. Re: the lyrics. They refer to the "weight", or burden, that the narrator carries throughout the song. We learn at the end that it started with Miss Fanny, who had asked him for a seemingly simple favor--she "sent me here with her regards for everyone". Then with each encounter, he comes away with another "weighty" burden he didn't expect, before finally picking up his bag and leaving town. Basically, you do the right thing, things start getting messy, but you keep doing the right thing although you're tempted to give up. It's "The Weight" of trying to be a good and decent man.
I always thought the lyrics were abstract but fundamentally about getting called to go to war in vietnam, just a simple country guy getting called to war and saying goodbye to the people around him, asking to be sure his dog is taken care of, that miss fanny is taken care of, preparing himself to leave.
Well said!
@@randyrodriguez1445 I always thought it was about Jesus.
You have understand how revolutionary this album was at the height of psychedelic music. Nothing else sounded like this.
Cool song - “Up on Cripple Creek” is my fav fun song
Note: the drummer is the main singer so could explain the choppiness
Also Rick Danko the singer on the 4th Verse and the harmonies in the chorus always sings a little choppy because that is how he plays bass. I guess it is from his stage fright.
@@HALberdier17 the bassist of the band has stage fright???
That's surprising
RIP Levon Helm
@@karlsmith2570 it is a minor case of stage fright. He even sung "Stage Fright", though I think that was more about Robbie Robertson's stage fright.
@@karlsmith2570 The song "Stage Fright" was written all about Danko's stage fright. It was dang near paralyzing early on....
Btw, this song live with The Staple Singers from their concert film "the last waltz" is AMAZING.
Brought tears to my eyes!!
yep.
Yaaaaas!
My wife’s favorite version
When Pops Staple starts signing, he's so smooth. One of the best vocals ever. This one gives me chills.
The cover is a painting by Dylan by the way. He was holed up with them recording The Basement Tapes at the same time.
Anything off the basement tapes would be a good reaction to see. Sloppy by design defined.
Did you get a shout out? Leading an anarchist group?
@@notedrockhistorian4382 Jamal Griffin just says "My brother Peter!"
@@peterquinones3522 Per chance you could rally your forces to get them to listen to BLUE BAYOU by LINDA RONSTADT?
Dylan's "art show" a few years ago was a horror show. All plagiarized. I have a hard time getting over that as an artist.
No repeated verses. Rare. One of the greatest songs of all time.
alot of songs do that
This is the kind of song that won’t knock your socks off the first time you listen to it but like a fine wine gets better over time.
Exactly
Watching The Last Waltz is a requirement for Rock 101. Good job!
Don't break my heart.
Maybe when you hit 100,000 you could watch the rock concert movie "the last waltz".
The band plays with everyone from Bob Dylan, Neil young to Neil diamond. Martin Scorsese filmed it.
Worth the trip.
So happy you got to the BAND!
Woodstock first!
Levon Helm was also a actor. Played Loretta Lynn's father in Coal Miner's Daughter. RIP Levon ❤️
He's also in the Mark Wahlberg movie Shooter as Mr. Rate.
And Ridley in "The Right Stuff" and a tragic character in "The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada". Terrible loss!
@@Thats.So.Trish57 ‘Still got the shovel’ Haha! Great scene, & great line! RIP Levon.
Robbie is a movie star, too! He was in "Carney", with Jody Foster and Gary Busey.
Holy shit I never knew that!
This is what you get with a guy from Arkansas and 4 Canadians. Someone else mentioned "The Last Waltz", and they were right. Watch it. It's beyond amazing.
The Band is one of the greatest groups/musical influences in the history of music. Probably the actual pioneers of roots/rock/folk. They actually started their own genre of music people later called Americana(Ironic as they were 4/5 Canadian). Anybody who has an influence on Clapton and The Beatles is paving their own way. You should check out the live version with The Staples singers. Its even more incredible if thats possible. We are definitely proud of these crazy talented guys up in 🇨🇦 Canada!
"An unfinished wood table and the smell of leather"....fantastic!
amongst CZcams reactors these guys are the kings of analogies! LOL
Alex gets the vibe of the Band. Andy won't be far behind once he hears more.
The night they drove old Dixie down is pretty great.
That's right.
The recent re-write of the lyrics was controversial...but i liked it.
Great song!
You really can’t fully appreciate this group until you’ve seen the documentary “The Last Waltz”!
It was a huge tribute to The Band for them retiring. Anyone who was anybody was at the show & performed to pay homage. It was held at San Fran’s Winterland Ballroom (Nov 25, 1976) where The Band got their start.
Really cool stuff!!🎸
And directed by Scorsese.
Absolutely! From Scorsese doing it to the amazing talent. The perfect concert!
I watch it every Thanksgiving.
Loved the Last Waltz version of this song with the Staples!
except they're all too coked up
I love the opening line "I pulled into Nazareth, I was feeling about half past dead". After a big road trip, we have probably all felt like that.
Nazareth, Pennsylvania (not Israel)
@@Pepeekeo808 never said it was Israel. I know it's Pennsylvania. There happened to be a guitar store there where all the pro musicians went to.
@@Pepeekeo808 The specific reference is to to the town in Pennsylvania, but I think it's also a subtle reference to the biblical Nazareth, particularly about not being able to find a bed
@@garymaidman625 Martin Guitars is there.
When you coined 'Rough hands built this' i knew these guys earned my support big time. That hits the nail right on the head for me, their songs have an authentic human quality to them.
Congratulations, by listening to The Band you guys have finally earned your Rock & Roll Big Boy pants.
Try “It Makes No Difference” next.
They have three guys that sang lead at different times, and all 5 members were masterful instrumentalists.
Enjoy!!!
Four vocalists if you count the two songs where Robbie Robertson sang lead.
"The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down", "Up on Cripple Creek", "Stagefright", and "Life is a Carnival" are great by these guys as well. Of course their list of good songs is far longer than just those, but they're some of the bigger hits that deservedly get a lot of recognition.
I'm also still really pulling for some Tragically Hip from you guys. They've very "Canadian" (as are at least most of the Band) but they're also brilliant and really worth a listen. Basically anything from their discography is top notch.
Stagefright live.
Not sure what 'very Canadian' means. They speak to a certain demographic you'll find in Canada (and the US) but they're no more Canadian that anyone else. It's just a very bizarre thing to say as Canada is a very diverse country and there's no standard Canadian template.
Dixie is a must.
@@GoWestYoungMan my favourite bands are Canadian, eh...need a cruller?
All of those are great tunes! 👍
Also, you HAVE to check out the film The Last Waltz directed by Scorsese. The Bands farewell concert with a list of who's who of rock icons.
One of the truly great ensembles of the early-mid ‘70’s. All immensely talented guys.
The live version of this from "The Last Waltz" with the Staples KICKS!
'It Makes No Difference' is a fine fine song by these guys. RIP Rick Danko, Levon Helm and Richard Manuel
Last waltz version is amazing
@@seankennedy8518 It's likely to get blocked, though.
@@ComeOnIsSuchAJoy Why?
@@bswear77 Copyright stuff?
@@bswear77 Because I've seen it happen to other reactions to songs from this concert/movie.
The Band, has an authentic, unique sound that strikes an “Americana” chord in a country/folk vein. Nobody sounds like Levon Helm.
Yes Albert.....they were truly Americana although Levon was the only American. All the rest were from Ontario, Canada. I've seen them live in '69 and '70.....absolutely amazing!
sure - not bad for a bunch of Canadians
Levon was from Arkansas. (Fuck autocorrect, I type Levon and it gives me Kevin. #proofread)
@@CharCanuck14 Levon was truly the heart and soul of The Band.
@@DSTsucks I totally agree with you Marshall.....Levon made the Band what it was. A few years ago I saw a tribute band that had Levons godson playing drums. Closing my eyes I could almost hear Levon.
PREDICTION: After Andy listens to this song a couple of more times, he will raise his rating...like happened with "The Logical Song," :)
The Band was an acquired taste for me, when I first heard them way back when, but after a few listens, I began to realize just how good they were.
Plus The Weight was not where they should have started their The Band journey. King Harvest or Rag Mama Rag woulda been my choices.....
@@sammack1564 King Harvest, definitely. Maybe we need a King Harvest anarchist uprising like what got them to finally listen to the Band.
oceanfrog , this version!!!!!!! czcams.com/video/TaKD1Vdarnw/video.html
@@sammack1564 YES!!! A & A, consider this marching orders. Do this!
If he listens to it live he'll change his stripes.
I saw untold bands in the 70-80's, by far the BEST STAGE Sound was the band, saw them 7 times. You can record in the studio until it's perfect, live on stage is another world, the Band was flawless in concert
When Dylan decided to take the leap from folk singer to Electric, guess who he called to back him up. It was a match made in heaven and was beneficial for both him and them. Good call with this one boys. 🙂😎
Album Reaction - The Band - The Last Waltz, one of the best concerts to be committed to film. It was their final performance and documented by Martin Scorsese, 1978. Do some research and enjoy.
Rodney Hefner, it was recorded in 1976 and has some decent guest performances. IMO, Rock Of Ages is a vastly superior live album.
Poor Eric Clapton. His guitar strap failed, so Robbie covered.
THE best concert film.
@@RobertERensch That sort of Dueling Guitars segment between Clapton & Robertson is one of my favorite segments of anything ever committed to film. And even when Clapton’s strap broke, & Robbie had to pick up the slack... as great as Robertson is, he was/is/will never be a match for Slow Hand. Clapton just smoked him, Robertson was playing his ads off to keep up. Clapton made it look completely effortless!
**playing his ASS off**
“Up On Cripple Creek” next !
YES
Just looked through about 50 of the comments on this video - and they're pretty much unanimous. If you don't watch "The Last Waltz" you have no soul! :)
But if you watch it a dozen times, you might grow one.
This is definitely one of those songs that gets better and better the more you listen to it, eventually becoming like a comfy old blanket, perfect for sipping whiskey, sitting on a porch on a foggy day
"It isn''t pretty, it's just what's needed."
You brilliantly summed up The Band. You guys need to do more of their music. Check out the album The Last Waltz.
“Rough hands built this” Yep, you got it right.
Levon said they were after that revival tent feeling.
That was a great description
It Makes No Difference, Live from The Last Waltz
Tremendous song and must be this live version.
Yes, 100%.
FINALLY!!! Someone else who knows that movie! Scorsese did a great job early in his career.
@@chuckconner3694 God, yes! My heart breaks with Danko's voice every time.
Yea I’ll second that. If you all do listen to it, it’s gotta be the full version on the live album
"The Last Waltz" is nothing but The Band live. With a whole lot of guests (Neil Young, Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Muddy Waters, Bob Dylan, etc.). And they are amazing. Not for a reaction, just for your soul, you should watch it.
Absolutely. Not to mention it was brilliantly slapped together by Martin Scorsese.
I've had "The Last Waltz" in my LP collection and the movie on...VHS...since they were made available...😎
I no longer weep for the future! Watching you two young men seriously enjoying a song that I was weened on gives me faith that all is not lost in today's music! Rock on guys!!!
This song embodies what is so great about rock n roll back then and is exactly what is lost today, exactly what Alex said, the imperfection, the roughness, the humanness of it. All those features exact an emotional response, which is what we relate to in music.
Explanation of “The Weight” from Wikipedia: "The Weight" was influenced by the films of director Luis Buñuel, in particular Nazarín (1959) and Viridiana (1961), and reflects the recurring theme in Buñuel's films about the impossibility of sainthood. The song portrays an individual who attempts to take a saintly pilgrimage, and becomes mired down with requests from other people to do favors for them along the way. The mention of "Nazareth" at the beginning of the song refers to Nazareth, Pennsylvania, where the C. F. Martin & Company guitar manufacturer is located; it was inspired by Robertson seeing the word "Nazareth" in the hole of his Martin guitar.
sorry, the reference to nazareth is to nazereth, pennsylvania, home of martin guitars.
Sounds like Mercerism (the Blade Runner novel).
Very enlightening. Never knew this origin story about the lyrics.
Full Album - The Band - The Last Waltz - It was their finale, their goodbye concert,.... and everyone came to the show - but watch the movie, it's the whole show,... simply awesome, directed by Scorsesee
I'm a 52 year old, just lost my dad on Sunday, you lads have been a great help, this song too, thank you both x
God bless you and God bless your Dad. I am sorry for your loss.
@shevi04
Sorry for your loss my dear friend, really glad we’re able to bring some smiles your way ❤️
🙏🏼
sorry for your loss. I lost my dad in 2007, I'm 60 now and just lost my wife of 40 yrs 2 weeks ago. 2020 has been the worst year ever.
I'm so sorry for your loss. It's rough when you lose your Dad. I felt like an orphan so I know there's a hole in your life right now. x
Way to go guys. The Band never plays it the same way twice. Every version of The Weight is the best until the next one. Check them out live. By the way, the cover is a painting by their buddy Bob Dylan.
His friend asked him to contact her old friends but everyone he spoke to gave him a task so they were unloading a weight on him when he just wanted to give them her regards. Beautiful song.
The word you are searching for is “organic”.
Damn well put! Very true
I read that wrong, and thought it was about the sex shops.
Lucie Melahn Hah! It’s eargasmic 😂
I agree with Rodzilla. The word Alex is looking for is Authentic.
koshersalaami genuine, unadorned, authentic, organic- whatever. The Band at this time was not using the effects pedals or other distortion gadgets that had become so prevalent. They were basic, return-to-roots musicians. I think that’s what we heard and appreciated in an era of psychedelia and electronics.
Bob Dylan’s band, thus “The Band”. “The night they drove old Dixie down” is a must listen. Please do The Last Waltz version.
The Last Waltz version is sublime 👍🏻
Almost everything on The Last Waltz is worth a listen
@@discovader9460 everything is worth the listen.. I watched the concert again the other night.
The Band was not Dylan`s Band.
maheiherp Backed Bob on his from 65 to 67. changed their name to the Band and went on their own.
"Up On Cripple Creek" is the next obvious choice by The Band, with " The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" being the second choice. This was later covered by Joan Baez with a fair degree of commercial success. Here are a number of other songs/artists of a somewhat similar ilk that merit a reaction; The Zombies/Time Of The Season, Procol Harum/A Whiter Shade Of Pale, Ten Years After/I'd Love To Save The World and Skylark/Wildflower. Keep up the good work!
Stage Fright ive always loved. Then The Weight grew on me.
My favourite bands are the Beatles, nine inch nails, yes, Bowie ,Devo, type o, and dream theater. You see my tastes.
But my favourite songs are the Weight, and Stage Fright. More than anything else.
But I had to grow up. I got the album for my birthday when I was 10 or so. Wasn't a huge fan. I liked yummy yummy I got love on my tummy.
But I'm 60 now. Let it prosper let it grow. And grow it will. :)
Baez's version of "...Old Dixie Down" has more, I don't know... empathy and sadness, maybe. Both are excellent. Kind of the way I like Linda Ronstadt's verson of Desperado over The Eagles.
Joan misheard a verse and so sings different words that aren’t in the original. I do love her version. I love her.
The Band is THE band. Bob Dylan painted /drew the art for the album cover. Recorded at The Big Pink.
Had to chuckle at 10:41 "confused with the lyrics". Proves that he gets what's going on. It does indeed tell a story without telling you the story at all.
I've always LOVED The Band with an emotional, gritty passion since I first heard them in 1968?, when my friend's older brother played this song for us. Life and music had recently gotten so complicated, and these guys were all about finding out what was really important ..... feelings, experiences, family, beliefs ... etc. Definitely the undisputed fathers of what we now call Americana!
Funny you mention”it sounds like Bob Dylan. “The Band” were his back up band before they went out on there own. Good call!!
They were actually a touring and recording band before they backed Dylan.
Bob Dylan did the album cover painting.
They were Dylans band, when he went electric.
Roger Waters called their debut album, Music from Big Pink, the second "most influential record in the history of rock and roll,"
The Weight and Up on Cripple Creek are well known popular wise... However they go deeper in there roots of rock and you two don't seem to go back that far to the ones who actually influenced those you are reacting to now... What I call the roots of rock.
The Band were a roots rock group consisting of four Canadians and one American: Rick Danko (bass guitar, vocals, fiddle), Garth Hudson (keyboards, accordion, saxophone), Richard Manuel (keyboards, drums, vocals), Robbie Robertson (guitar, vocals), and Levon Helm (drums, vocals, mandolin, guitar). Between 1958 and 1963, they originally formed as The Hawks, a backing band for rockabilly singer Ronnie Hawkins. In the mid-1960s they gained recognition backing Bob Dylan, and the 1966 tour was notable as Dylan’s first with an electric band. After leaving Dylan and changing their name to the Band, they released several albums to critical and popular acclaim, highlighted by the songs "The Weight" and "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down." According to AllMusic, "For roughly half-a-decade, from 1968 through 1975, The Band were one of the most popular and influential rock groups in the world." Their influence on several generations of musicians has been substantial: Roger Waters called their debut album, Music from Big Pink, the second "most influential record in the history of rock and roll," and music journalist Al Aronowitz called its "country soul....a sound never heard before."
They were only his touring band though.
Since it doesn't look like anyone has addressed the lyrics yet.
"This tells the story of a guy who visits Nazareth, and is asked by his friend Fanny to visit several of her friends. "The Weight" that is his load are all these strange people he promised he would check on."
It really isn't much more than that, just a vivid snapshot of this made up experience trying to do one good deed and getting several more thrust upon him in the process. It paints such a vivid picture that it seems is must be about more.
There's no way all the biblical allusions are accidental. "I pulled into Nazareth." and "you put the load right on me" make me think of this as being from the perspective of a Christ-figure. This is someone who comes into town, helps all these people out, takes their burdens as a kindness, and goes away. Like a modern gospel retelling.
Which definitely fits the folk idiom these guys operated in.
Nazareth, PA (where Martin guitars are made)
"Made by rough hands" sums it up nicely. It had an authentic sound the first time I heard it - 50 years ago.
@@HollowGolem In a roundabout way yea, from wiki
According to Robertson, "The Weight" was inspired by the movies of Spanish filmmaker Luis Buñuel. Buñuel's films are known for their surreal imagery and criticism of organized religion, particularly Catholicism. The song's lyrics and music invoke vivid imagery, the main character's perspective is influenced by the Bible, and the episodic story was inspired by the predicaments Buñuel's film characters faced that undermined their goals for maintaining or improving their moral character. Of this, Robertson once stated:
(Buñuel) did so many films on the impossibility of sainthood. People trying to be good in Viridiana and Nazarín, people trying to do their thing. In "The Weight" it's the same thing. People like Buñuel would make films that had these religious connotations to them but it wasn't necessarily a religious meaning. In Buñuel there were these people trying to be good and it's impossible to be good. In "The Weight" it was this very simple thing. Someone says, "Listen, would you do me this favour? When you get there will you say 'hello' to somebody or will you give somebody this or will you pick up one of these for me? Oh? You're going to Nazareth, that's where the Martin guitar factory is. Do me a favour when you're there." This is what it's all about.
Nazareth, California. Hippie haven in the day.
Yeah, song references Nazareth PA home of Martin Guitar. I live 'bout 5 miles from there at the foot of Blue Mountain. I was born and raised in nearby Bethlehem PA. Jordan Creek is close by too. Biblical names are due to the Moravians settling this area of PA in the early to mid 18th century....I'm sure the allusions were intended tho'....
Others beat me to it: "Up on Cripple Creek", "Chest Fever", "Stage Fright" or "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" ....
Stage Fright is awesome.
All great choices!
Can’t forget, “ The shape I’m in”
I like,, The Shape I'm in.
1970s had the best music.
August 8th 1968
Hey guys. The Band was the backing band for Bob Dylan. Also sought after for studio work. They got together to do some recording when Bob was not touring one time. Bob introduced them one night on stage by saying let's have a couple songs from the band, and it stuck. They became uber popular as a band, after leaving Dylan (with his blessing). The lead singer was also the drummer. The great Levon Helm. In his later years he also had critical acclaim as an actor. In the Sissy Spacek movie Coal Miners Daughter he played her Dad. He was in several other films as well. Loving the journey.
...... and they were together for years as "The Hawks" before backing up Dylan. They always intended to go off on their own
The Band was respected by so many musicians. They were a "Band of Brothers" and loved each other. That's a rarity for the music industry. Peace.
Ripper such an amazing bass
They were Bob Dylan's backup band for years....when they would show u for a gig and they were asked at the door who they were they would answer, "We're the band"....the name stuck
Hall the band playing with the great Ronnie Hawkins as well
Actually, the name was chosen during their time at Woodstock when they were recording the first album, before they ever even did a gig as “The Band”. They had trouble coming up with a good name and everyone around town simply called them The Band, so they stuck with it.
May I make a request, please? How about 'Cripple Creek' by the band?! It's a great one!!
Also, check out the movie 'The Last Waltz'!!! Trust me on this one!! 😉
They had this sound because thats how they wanted it and yes it was on purpose. A great band for ever.
You'll need to redo this one with live version accompanied by the Staples. It's miked and mixed really well and definitely next level
It's got mavis and pops in it. Case
Closed!
Yes! It takes a perfect song and makes it perfect-er!
THE LAST WALTZ . . . . . . . . You HAFTA do "The Last Waltz" when you have an hour and a half some day.
^^THIS^^
i was thinking that too. that they might appreciate 'the last waltz' since they know who neil young is too. they must see it. i don't know what these kids were eating growing up but they sure a different!
Rock of Ages is actually a better live album.
"It Makes No Difference" is a game changer of a song by the Band.
The version in The Last Waltz can make a grown man weep.
Best Rick Danko song ever. A beautiful heartbreaking song. And yes, only The Last Waltz version will do.
I've cried many times to that song... So damn good!!!
@@sfbayareagirl Stage Fright with Danko singing from same movie is arguably just as good, so much emotion. Something how Rick put his touch on Robbie's lyrics.
recycler1955 hopkins Maybe it’s subjective. I definitely love “Stagefright” as well, I just think “It Makes No Difference” is better. Two things: 1) I’ve seen that movie hundreds of times over the years. Love it so much and all the performances are amazing : )). 2) Robbie got writing credits but he did not actually write all these songs. The other guys got cheated out of proper credits and $$ and Robbie (who I still love) got control of nearly everything. Believe me, I was way hot for Robbie Robertson, and I appreciate his massive musical talent, but I’m just saying, there is also massive controversy about the lyric writing credits. Think of this: what brilliant lyrics has he written since then?
Check out the movie, “The Last Waltz”.
I was thinking that through the entire video.
I second that Martin Sciorese directed great concert video. Awesome
For sure!
Van Morison's Caravan is epic during the Last Waltz! Never gets old- Van the Man.
Watch "The Last Waltz". The BEST Rockumentary. The Band's last performance with a who's who in support. Directed by Martin Scorcese.
Love the Band. Andy Al love your reaction videos ❤️ Keep up your great work! I'm a67 year ol grandma grew up in the 70's.Best decade in music 🎶. Love you guys. Rock.On 💕
OMG u guys are after my heart w this one. Need A live stream watch of 'The Last Waltz' movie / concert directed by Martin Scorsese. Amazon Prime has it free right now. TRUST ME!
Definitely do "Chest Fever." "The Weight" is great, but it's the most obvious choice and the most frequently played.
Yup, would have been a much better choice, and not the obvious one.
Agree 100%
Guarantee you’ll start with “did not expect that”....Chest Fever is a must...
YES!!! Or STAGE FRIGHT
“Caravan” by Van Morrison live from The Last Waltz.
Awesome call.
Turn it UP!
Great call! I rewatched it last week and it still thrills. Van really lit up the boys- their faces showed they were a bit star struck. Also, I did a little research about these Irish gypsies that Van seems to really like. They are Irish people who became vagrants, not the Indo-Aryan Romani tribe on continental Europe. "Gypsy" is one of my other favorite Van songs!
Anything by Van Morrison works for me.
@@otisdylan9532 agreed- how have these guys missed the van catalog?
Their first 3 albums are certainly worth hearing in full.
The night they drove old Dixie down - The Last Waltz Version is a must , thanks for checking this underrated gem of a band out
"Chest Fever" should be next. Insane keyboards on that one.
As good as the recorded version is, the live version with the Staple Singers is significantly better. And the version done by the “Playing for Change”
channel is incredible.
Andy and Alex: These guys are true masters and perfectly crafted their instruments. Each musician could play multiple instruments. They knew when to go hard and be musically perfect, or when to peel it back and make it more raw, such as this one. Watch them live and you will be blown away at how amazing The Band members are.
I agree. This song, still on my playlist after 50 years, is tops. I love the storytelling & music written by Robbie Robertson.
Yep: rough-hewn, grandpa music, almost literally now. My late brother used to play this a lot when I was a tot, so the whole album is special to me. Recorded in Dylan's basement outside of Woodstock. It's gonna grow on ya, if you let it.
Imagine a concert with more people than Woodstock featuring three bands: the Grateful Dead, the Allman Brothers, and the Band. That was Watkins Glen in 1974.
Damn it doesn't get better than that!
73 but you are spot on. As good as it gets!
"Up On Cripple Creek" is a definite next listen.
"Bout time! Check out "Life is a Carnival." You'll love the rhythm signature.
Wow Alex. "...this isn't pretty, it's just what's needed." You nailed it. You guys give me so much hope. Janis Joplin Ball And Chain live at Monterey Pop.
Janis' coming out party. What an incredible performance it was. Not to engage in stereotypes, but there is no black blues singer alive that could have done that song with more soul. Amazing.
Robbie Robertson, who wrote this song, said it was about the “impossibility of sainthood.” And it’s recorded in as high fidelity as you could get in 1968. The piano’s in tune, and Levon tuned his drums to sound flat. That’s the beauty.
“Nazareth” has great duality as both hometown of Jesus and the hometown of the CF Martin guitar company.
That album cover was painted by Bob Dylan.
“The Shape I’m In” is a great song. Great analysis guys, you hit the nail on the head.
Richard Manuel is a great singer with loads of soul.
Yes! The Shape I'm In is one of my favorites! Up On Cripple Creek is a great one, as well.
Listen to the song Saved on the Moondog Matinee album.i just did and it rocks..
Second that!
Now please give a listen to The Guess Who - No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Natue and Ten Years After - I'd Love To Change The World. You won't regret it. P.S. There is a song that came out in the early 80's called Sausalito Summer Nights by a band named Diesel. It has what could very well be the catchiest guitar riff in the history of music. There is really no way to prepare you for that song. You just have to experience it. And you will. Over and over again. All Abooaardd!
I'd love to change the world is a classic, but has some lyrics that might offend some people.
Holy crap! Diesel! Good God I have not even thought about that song in 25 years. It is a snappy little pop song with a pretty decent guitar and keyboard solo no doubt about it 😎
These songs are the best. The Guess Who is one of my favorites!! Fellow canadians to The Band haha
I saw The Band perform live at U of H. I couldn’t believe how good this group was. Even in a basketball arena, their sound was as good live as on their recordings. Never got the credit they deserved.
This took me back to listening to gospel groups in church in West Virginia. A lot of great harmonies, good music, simple, but hits you right in the soul.
Baker Street by Gerry Rafferty
Shakin by Eddie Money
City to City is a must album for anyone 💜💜
They would love Baker Street
Baker Street and Right Down the Line yes and yes
@@sherrys5172 yes lol
"Baker Street" definitely. Also "Get it right next time" - I think Alex in particular will love the hypnotic bass on that one.
The Band has to have multiple listenings. It'll grow on you, and when it does. you wont be able to live without them.
Truth. When I die, I hope I can go to whatever dive bar Levon and Rick are playing in. That would be musical heaven to me.
Great point. I really just started listening closely to The Band maybe 8 years ago and after several listenings it struck me just how great they were. They are either my favorite band now or right up there. When I was young and listening to everyone else in the 70s, I never really listened to The Band. Not sure how that happened.
@@joeabraham878 it happens to all of us. Ive never been able to get into the Greatful Dead. Not sure why. I'm still trying every once in a while now, lol.
@@rundoetx Same for me with the Greatful Dead. Those cult type bands have never really done it for me. Dave Mathews is another.
They were Dylans backing band when he first went electric...tied to him forever
I believe Dylan did the artwork for this album didn’t he?
David Holowitz yes
'its like an antique shop" NAILED IT You guys get The Band. It's Americana. A band from Canada that captured the spirit of nostalgia of the past in the United States better than most.