An Interview with Levon Helm | Sound Tracks Quick Hits | PBS
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- Filmed in February 2012 as part of the Sound Tracks: Quick Hits series by the Talbot Players in association with PBS Arts ( / soundtrackstv .
Levon Helm - drummer and lead singer for The Band - presides over what he calls "midnight rambles" -- concerts in his Woodstock, N.Y. barn, where he's surrounded by musical friends and family, including his daughter, singer Amy Helm. His voice may be raspy, but his energetic drumming and high-beam smile can warm the coldest winter night. - Hudba
Best part of this interview: At the end when Levon not only thanks the interviewer, but also looks at each of the guys in THE CREW, and thanks them for coming. What a class act, RIP.
He looked right into the camera and thanked us all! Thank you Levon. See you on the other side of the river.
I would have liked to hear Alison Krauss singing with Levon when his voice allowed. I love ya Levon, Rick, Richard, Garth, Robbie!
But he didn't feel too kindly towards Robbie Robertson. I read Levon's book - he raked Robbie over the coals!
@@martysmith5260 I just listened to Robbie saying that Levon told him "That book was bullshit, I didn't write that book." czcams.com/video/Aw1mqChVkCg/video.html
dont hurt yourself with that shoehorn
@@martysmith5260Robbie later revealed he talked to Levon later about the book and Levon said that the book was BS and that he wrote part of it with somebody else
Well, my Bros, I actually wept watching this, I really do not have any more words. Levon, I really miss you. RIP Brother
I'm convinced that ,due to this wonderful and humble man, this world is somehow, a slightly better place.
I damn near cried just watching this. Levon had the most beautiful old soul. I'm gonna miss him so much!
Dude truly was a class act. His music and his smile will ring out for centuries to come, and elegantly.
This should be pinned.
I met Levon at the diner in Woodstock back in the early '90s...we sat at the counter & had coffee & pie...I had the opportunity to tell him that The Band was one of the biggest influences on me as a musician...he was humble & warm; one of the best half hours of my life
Frank Tac You lucky bastard!! Would loved to have met him.
💝💝💝
@@onnoman
"I admire American's who fought for my freedom by liberating the Netherlands from the nazis"??
Levon was 4 yo when the Netherlands were liberated.
I was massively blessed to have seen one of these Rambles. Levon’s joy was infectious. What a damn shame that a National Treasure like this man was buried in medical bills. Kinda pisses me off. Seeing my Dad go through cancer right now is heartbreaking. It’s hell. The fact that people lose their homes to pay for cancer treatment in the richest country on earth is criminal.
Still the same not changing as long as healthcare of human beings is a money making business. Your rich you can get the best of care, your poor and you die broke and your family bankrupt.
Amen to that!!! It’s disgusting!! Pig Pharma!!!
We are so grateful to see all the warm, heartfelt comments in response to our interview with Levon Helm. He was truly a beloved man.
Thank you for this piece of Americana. Levon and the band changed music history forever.
I miss a man that I've never met. Levon Helm, seemed like a member of my family, bc I miss him that much, as well as Rick Danko and Richard Manuel. Just the most special band, ever. RIP
The most beloved of men, a gentleman and a genius who was kind enough to share some with us. Rest in piece Mr. Levon Helm.
The world has lost another talented musician from cancer. May he rest in peace. Many condolences to his family.
I got a high five and a salute from Mark Lavon Helm in Portland Oregon in 1994. I just said "God Bless you, Levon and God Bless Turkey Scratch!" He got up from behind the drum, came over, high -fived me and gave me a salute and then went to work! One of the GREATS. End of story.
I live in Turkey Scratch 🌞
@@donaldallen1276explain yourself by saying scratch?
@@williambrown6721 My friend, that is the name of the town that Levon is from in the Great State of Arkansas in the United States of America 🇺🇲✌️🌞
I was with him for 18 months in 1967/68. He was a wonderful person then & still is. Blessings on his soul & spirit!
Levon is the kind of person I wanna emulate...genuine, friendly, welcoming, great integrity and character, just a perfect gentleman. Levon, Gregg Allman, Brian Wilson, etc....I get so inspired listening to these guys talk (always humbly) about their past, about those who influenced them, and about their contributions to American music.
As Dylan said "one of the last true great spirits"...How can you not help LOVE this man....RIP, let's help Barbara "keep it goin"..
Levon radiated personality and charisma. His friend and fellow musician John Martyn described Levon as being "like a mad sparrow." Even when battling illness, Levon kept his smile and the twinkle in his eye. Many years since his passing, he is still larger than life. Miss you, Levon Helm.
one of my greatest memories is meeting levon in wheeling west virgins on the banks of Ohio river he talked to me asking about myself and family what my father did for a living I was on the light side of 20 and he gave me a turkey club sandwich and a coke and when he was talking to like he knew for years God bless him
Man...singing songs on the back porch, singing songs around the supper table...that's a great musical heritage that people in America are giving up, and so many people don't seem to care about it. That's definitely something I want to change in my little corner of the world.
You're all invited to my front porch to sing songs. :)
... and you to mine. Thanks to you and to our brother Levon. 😢😃
I love it that he thanked the production crew at the end of the show. A true Southern Gentleman.
Levon was a hell of a classy guy . In any interview he did he seemed to always talk up other musicians and never bragged on himself or his amazing talent. This was filmed shortly before his death and you can hear the raspy higher tone of his voice that sounds like he did when he had been diagnosed with cancer the first time . Little did we know he was fighting it again and he never let on..
Am i the only one crying? I can't watch this, and i'm not kidding, this hurts. Rest in peace, Levon.
No you are not the only one. It hurts... but I laughed along with him in the interview. We'll see him on the other side of the river, with a brand new body..! 😃
You’re not the only one!!! But I’ll take any of him!! What a blessed man!! He may have been done wrong and ended tragically, but that smile tells you how blessed his soul is!! A Fine Man right here!!!
I am crying too in Hong Kong
If everyone had the heart and soul of Levon Helm... What a wonderful world we would live in. Rest In Peace Levon. We miss you so much, and are so thankful for the inspirational, soulful, REAL music that you provided us over the years. Your determination, and passion for doing what you loved were truly amazing. Your music will live on forever...
What a national treasure this man is/was and forever will be. RIP Levon, thanks for everything....
god i love him. i truly mourned when he passed. so humble and sweet.
Levon was a true national treasure...we just don't have too many like this great musician around anymore...you are truly missed Levon....😏😏
Proud to be from the same neck of the woods in Arkansas as this great man. I love Arkansas & dirt farmers, duck hunters, & bass fishin. My fishin partner was Levon's god son. How many of you can say, I smoked with Levon. A great humble man that loved his roots. Love you Levon.
What a great thing to look back on. I saw him in the Calgary Library Theater, with the Kate Brothers. He and they played there hearts out. YHA! 😃😢😿
"He was my bosom buddy friend to the end, one of the last true great spirits of my or any other generation" - Bob Dylan
What a beautiful human being. Rest easy Levon.
This interviewer did a great job. He asked Levon a lot of good questions, and Levon looked happy answering them. I'm glad I was able to share the wonderfull moments. RIP Levon, I love you for the rest of my life.
Always loved his unique vocals and his acting bits.This guy was one of "The Greats" in my eyes.
Me and my wife saw levon a few weeks ago up in his barn and he had some friends david hildalgo and cesar rosas and a few others. After los lobos did an acoustic set which as usual was off the hook ,but 45 minutes later levon and his band came out and i gotta tell ya looking at levon looking into his eyes he was not feeling well but being levon he counted and the show began ,watching him from about 8 feet away levon was hurting and i was hurting for him .I started seeing levon in the '70's and
Hardest thing I've tried to sit and watch in a long time. Killing me. We love you Levon. You will be missed more than you can know.
Rest in peace Levon, you made a hell of a lot of good music over the years and certainly made this place better for having been here. You will be missed!
He seems like such a genuine guy. Really cares about the musical experience.
Great what a great gentleman and down to earth performer much respect sad we have lost him.
Humble until the very end.
This video was posted in March of 2012. Levon Helm passed away that April.
Along with the other members of The Band, he was a major influence in my learning more than one instrument growing up. Listening to him in this video was rough knowing that he’d soon be gone.
However, the thing that got me choked up in this video was at 11:48. I’m pretty sure that was Muddy, Levon’s dog, shaking off from a nap and then coming up to Levon for a scratch.
This is good stuff right here.
Grace, humility, intuition and manners. This is what I miss from todays generations.
What a great person, you can just tell by his story telling, that he loved the music industry🙏
He is just so real, He is such a genuine nice man.
Talk about how to hang in there until the end and not let your spirits break. What an amazing man. R.I.P., Levon. You are sorely missed already.
This has to be one of the best interviews of a musician out there period.
What an inspirational human being!
Yes, what a beautiful, happy smile. Levon was so much fun. Friendly, he loved to perform live. The other musicians have fun playing together.
"I had more bills than I had uh... just about anything, besides friends." ~ Levon
Now that's a fucking CLASS ACT!
What an amazingly good guy. Imagine being in his shoes and having such a great attitude.
I miss him so much. Been to a few Rambles. I miss me some Levon.
What an amazing human being your music Sir Levon will live forever. God Bless 🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼
As tears well up listening to this great musician and person i know we are losing one of the best.
Levon was such a slice of reality, forged in the deep south of Arkansas. He came from a musical family, and pretty much lived for it. As a drummer I admire his playing, and ability to sing and drum at the same time, quite amazing.
I sincerely hope he's not the last of his kind.
Truly miss him, I will never forget him playing a preacher on the Steven Seagal film.
Never another like Levon. One of the greatest vocalists in rock 'n' roll.
Levon had such a beautiful smile. I can't help smile myself when I listen to him. He seemed to be extremely humble and down-to-earth.
RIP Levon
He really did seem like the greatest person to talk to. Like he'd be honest and tell some good stories. Shame he had to go out like that. Really wish the band could've turned out different.
So blessed to have attended the Ramble with my family. He was an amazing musician and human being.
Caught Levon & The Ramble live at the Hampton Beach Club Casino in June of 2010. I am an old buck who has been to hundreds of concerts over the years, but never to one like that night on the seacoast of New Hampshire (literally, across the street from the Atlantic Ocean). The feeling in that huge, expansive old ballroom was what one might hope for in a tiny little shoebox club. The effect was a communal feeling that I had never experienced before, or have since, at any concert - anywhere. Very hard to put into words, but it's something I'll never forget. Thank you, Levon.
National treasure. I remember specifically where I was and what I was doing when I heard Levon was gone. A fantastic singer with cancer of the vocal cords. What a world, what a world!
He’s so thankful. What lesson of how to be.
I'm from Arkansas I am proud to say.i love this man. I feel his spirit.
He was so good in Shooter. Great musician and singer most of all.
"Good coffee?" I love it, he is a gem.
I absolutely loved that old man. I think everyone should have a Levon in their lives. He REALLY understood and fostered joy in life. Whether he was playing for thousands or just talking one on one with a total stranger, he could make everyone feel like THEY were the star in the room. God bless ol’ boys like Levon Helm.
What a respectful beautiful interview ..well done ❤️
Levon was the real deal...when he thanked the crew at the end it tore my heart out
It tears mine apart too buddy.
Blessed to even have been able to
Hear his music,salt of the earth.
humble, authentic, a true American treasure! I'll miss you Levon. Music never sounded so good
So many good memories. One of the greats. Much love, Levon! Thanks!
I tend to avoid interviews with Levon at that stage of his life. This was hard to watch in some ways...but I'm glad that I did. Everytime I listen to his music, be it solo or with The Band/Dylan, I get the same feelings. The music never loses the qualities that make it great - what a legacy to leave the world.
That small part in shooter he played so friggen great
Peace and Love to you Levon. Your voice will carry on. You are loved.
Levon was COOL! Even sickness couldn't get him down.
R.I.P. and raise some hell in heaven!
I miss this man :( the end broke my heart
I've listened to Levon Helm since high school back in the early 70s. He was one of the main influences in my life and my drumming.
Thank you. I knew Levon and interviewed him in 2004 for a book I wrote, and I helped with his then-band, the Barnburners, by moving gear just as a means of having a chance to pay back the joy of being in his company. He was a prince of a man, and an absolute joy to spend time in his presence backstage.
and now Robbie 😢
What a genuine man ,just a very talented country gentleman ,love this video
Two of my favorite singers in the same band, Levon Helm and Donald Fagen.
God Bless you Levon. I hope I get a chance to meet you someday, someway, somehow.
A fan.
Awesome man and musician and actor , gotta love this guy and his talent !!
He was a beautiful man. Handsome till the end. I could listen to him all day!!!! God Bless 💖
Damn Levon....I'm gonna' miss you. Thanks for all the great music.
What an extraordinary man! So glad you tube is around to show these recordings! Love this man!
I love this man I mean. The guy was at the end of his life, losing his voice in the interview and he didn't stop. He smiled and at the same end he thanked him.
What a beautiful and extraordinary human being... We miss you Mr. Helm... the definition of a southern gentleman.
-a Salvadorian FANATIC living in the beautiful Houston, Texas
Levon is the embodiment of all that is good in American music.........
Music is best thing y’all ever produced. Thanks from Canada.
It's so fitting that his hands never stop moving while he's talking. He can't keep them still; they have as much to say - if not more - as his voice.
Seems like one of the nicest cats one could have met! Real amazing guy! RIP!!
Levon was one if a kind. "And he shall be Levon, and he shall be a good man."
Rest in peace Levon. Thanks for the wonderful music. Love to your family.
I Grew Up here in 🇦🇺Australia
Listening to "The⭐️Band."
Levon is still a "Legend."😌
After seeing this interview that he did only a couple of months ago(possibly even one of his last, if not the last, interviews), I realized that I'm REALLY going to miss him:( We love you Levon, and you will be remembered forever.
My fav band of all time . My fav drummer ever RIP Levon
Levon helm is all class. R.I.P
This is making me cry.
God Bless Levon Helm. He was a kind and humble man and a musical genius.
What a kind and gracious man. Nothing proud or haughty about him for being such a famous artist. Someone commented unfavorably about his teeth: Smokers are prone to tooth and gum disease. He probably had to undergo significant dental work. His teeth and smile look like Leonard Nimoy’s toward the end of his life - Nimoy was a life long smoker. May they both Rest In Peace.
RIP Levon! Thank you for all of great music!
Robbie got the money, but Levon got the heart and soul.
amen, J'Mac, more than you know
Love all these boys
Robbie wrote the songs
And Robbie wrote the songs
It think Levon got some money too. Everything I have read on these boys says they squandered their money as fast as they made it. I think they thought the money would never stop flowing in!
Class act right to the end, thanks for the wonderful music Levon!🎸🇨🇦
Greatest singer and drummer I and singer I ever saw.
May artist never leave this world for with out it the world would be a dark place to live.
sang some of the best hits of the century.....the last waltz was awesome !!!
Wonderful man! Truly blessed and willingly shared his blessings. Lord if you can find a way to give me one drop of Levon's talent and goodness....I would be truly grateful. Rock on my Brother!
Great job doing this interview!!
Levon Helm, a great guy with a monster spirit!! His smile is all it takes. Listening to him and watching the response he gets is mesmerizing!!
He may have been shafted by RR, but RR will never receive the kind of love that went out to and from Levon!!! God Speed Mr Helm!!!
A Fine Man right here!!!
Miss you, Levon. You are such a gentleman.
I have just discover Mr Rate !!! Although I've heard "The Band" for years What a Great man that is Levon Helm
Thank god for this interview