Rick Danko/NTO "It Makes No Difference"
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- čas přidán 30. 06. 2016
- Metro, 1999, First Waltz. Guests, Adam Horowitz- piano, Hambone-organ, John Rice-mandolin, Alice Peacock- backing vocal. Mixed to film by Rob Fraboni and Jim Tullio. Live sound by Jay O' Rourke. Directed by Dan Andries.
- Hudba
We lost Rick Danko far too early, what a cool dude he was.
Incredible talent without arrogance or self-obsession. We will never see the likes of Rick Danko again. The world suffers for it.
Damn man. A dagger of a comment.
Yes the end of our youth when our generation loses our idols.
Just doesn't get any better what a tremendous talant
Are you referring to Robbie Robertson?
danko
Nowhere as bad physically as he would become in just a few months, but his health was bad at this point, but being the great performer he was, he delivered with a beautiful soulful performance from the heart. I remember reading Marvin Gaye saying that when you sing a song, you have to get into the same mood on stage and get the same feeling as when you first sang it. Rick was always able to do that. RIP Rick. You DID make a difference!!
Amen
Said so well. God Bless The Band.
Big Heart.
That's rubbish! You cannot control your moods and get into moods, you are what you feel at that moment,Rick is awful here and obviously a lazy person
@MrThedonhead
you cant
Robbie wrote it but Rick owned it! Sure miss you Rick Danko.
OMG. For the life of me, I cannot make it through any version of this song without crying. Only Rick...
Honestly
Same for me😢
A true master talent , nothing he couldn’t do once on that stage……….just goes to show how magnificent THE BAND were
Reminds you of Elvis - falling apart physically, trapped in a music paradigm of repeating the same songs over decades and from this ruin of a beautiful man, an angel's voice emerges unchanged in the quality of it's plaintive, desperate emotion. 22 years since his death - makes you want to cry. What a waste.
Beautiful words my friend.
Yes it was and it didn't have to be that way. I knew him most of my life and he was the sweetest man l have ever known. RIP Baby!
Love the way he quiets the band early in the song.
RIP Rick, Levon, Richard. Thank you for the great music my friends! ❤
And now as of the week ago or so Robbie!!
Only Garth still here....
Poor guy. What a sweetheart and a pure incredible talent
Most beautiful song ever written and sung- loved you Rick 💕and the sun don’t shine anymore
there are some songs, that no matter how many people cover them, will always belong to just one singer. danko / 'it makes no difference' is one of them
norman crew So true Norman, nobody else can sing this,or should they..
norman crew so absolutly true
I knew him and I sing it, most times I cannot finish it... what a great human being he was.
cravinbob My parents met at a Levon&Hawks show in Port Dover (my mums hometown) , it it wasnt for these guys and my dad's ability to dance I wouldn't exist. I must listen to thos song once a week minimum. RIP Rick, Richard, Levon and my dear old dad.
I've watched many covers of this song, and no one puts the emotion into it that Danko did. Without that emotion, the song is just flat and boring.
Great song from Rick RIP to all who passed from The Band you were all superb!🏴🇬🇧
At this point it’s just Garth.
Ricks voice was always magical. Miss you my friend....
The Danko masterpiece.
Happy Birthday In Heaven Rick, would have turned 80 today.
There ain't many that make me cry! But I cry bucket loads over Rick!
This is one of the absolute best versions of this cherished song. Thanks Rick Danko for the music and rest sweetly in peace. Thanks for sharing this treasured bit of history.❤
No kidding, Debbie I Soo Loved THE BAND, and ALL
they did. Love you Ricky, Garth ……
Debbie, yes brilliant but so hard to watch.
Rick takes the guitar solo. Fucking awesome.
Danko does flamenco!
So bad ass !!! He was feeling it ✌️✌️
Rick always pushing his voice to make the song feel the way he feels...
That's a true artist!!! Never satisfied
What a beautiful song always been one of my faves, well done Rick and RIP. SIR.
The way he delivers the line “it makes no difference who I meet, it’s just a face in the crowd on a dead end street” in this particular rendition destroys me.
An amazing human being in the best meaning of the word. A true gentle person, and so, so beautiful to hear that unique voice on this tune; a Rick Danko trademark.
I am really glad this was caught on film.
Thanks for sharing it.
This is the magic he lived for! God bless you Rick and the talent you shared with us.
The deep sadness and joy I feel at this moment for The Beautiful Rick Danko. Sounds like Gold. 💗
Love this song and Rick owns it forever. It's sad to see him toward the end. Saddest note, he was buried next to his son who died of alcohol overdose at age 18 at college. As a parent I dont know the heartbreak but know it cant have helped Rick's own addiction sickness.
Damn i didnt know that. Fk thats so sad
I didn't know that. I'm sad
Rick seemed a lovely soul. RIP darling.
It hurts to see footage of those like Rick Danko, Elvis Presley, and Rory Gallagher, during the last year of each of their lives. Their health issues became so visibly obvious, but their talents never stopped shining bright. Much brighter than others.
Rick gained a lot of weight in a short span of time. There should have been an intervention to get him help.
Luke an addict has to reach a point to quit and be ready. Surrender. Unfortunately Rick has lost all hope and he’s fortunate to have made it to 57.
At least he was having a good time.
I agree poor Rick such a talent
jerry garcia too
The best BAND song.
God calls those worthy to be the example. Danko is the example.
Dear Rick, you always did it right and had the ability to touch my heart in a very vulnerable way. I know that not long after this grand performance you met your final curtain sadly on the eve of your birthday. .I think your Brother Richard really needed your strength by his side. .as you both lay down neath the strength of strings and the Whispering Pines as tears stream down my face the strength of your heartwhrencing, soul drenching music will live with me forever.....R.I.P. My soulful Brothers.
I love Rick Danko and this song... it is more beautiful with every listen.
I’ll never stop missing that man.
His left elbow swinging back and forth...
as he bounces around... shuffling his weight between his left and right foot....
Never be another Danko.
Danko, Manuel, Helm forever...
And Robbie too.
@@commanderk3829
Garth
First time I have seen this. One of 5 incredible musicians whose music I play every day.
Crying here too. Just love his voice and sincerity.
He sang his Masterpiece.
Oh my God what a beautiful voice and performance. I love you Rick. .
painful to watch, but glorious to listen to...rick dank is sorely missed.
Every time I hear this song I get the chills- so sad - miss this guy big time
still can't believe Rick's gone...big loss to music
We don't live forever unfortunately
20 years already , Stu...
Ricky made a BIG difference... RIP.
I never knew he got so big, such a talent. Was it it health that caused his weight gain?
Rick handed the torch to a whole new generation with this beautiful song! R.I.P.!
Despite his spiraling condition he is able to evoke beauty in the melancholy....a lonesome serenade ....a heartwrenching yet poetic splendor.
" the road is taking all of the greatest " robertson said in the last waltz ... Damn such an example of a wonderful singer / bass player who ruined his health on this god damn impossible way of life as robbie would also said in the movie ... RIP Mr.Danko !! Great music great guy ! and RIP robbie now ... May the good lord shine a light of garth as would say mick jagger !
I have loved this song since it was first released on "Northern Lights." My wife and I had the incredibly luck to see The Band with all of the important members (sans-Robertson) in '86 at the Golden Bear in Huntington Beach, CA. This song and Manuel's version of "Georgia" about ripped the hearts out of all of us.
Since you been gone it's a losing battle, stampeding cattle they rattle my walls.....been there before. God bless you Mr.Danko
It’s so nice to have this as his record of contribution! God Bless Danko!
Today would be his birthday 💔 rest in piece
Heartbreaking and moving all at once. Danko is my boy
On the day Rick Danko was born, the angels sang. Rick sang harmony
🙏👍
Still one of most talented bassists ever!
Not a lot of people mention it,,but he was a great and very distinctive bass player! Like McCartney, You don't notice how awesome they were til its gets pointed out!
So wonderful to see him doing what he loved! God bless him for sharing his amazing talent through his struggles. Watching him sing with Janice on the train in Festival express is a rare moment in history. They were Soo wasted! 1970 that's how it was.
That song will tear your heart out.
Rick always gave his all when he sang ,that's why he is so good, and played aswell.. true talentedvand inspiring .... 👍👌😎
Such a beautiful version of this song! Rick, we love you!
in a way I had a very sad feeling when I saw the front few rows and realized that this is the generation that was not even born when I saw the Movie The Last Waltz, and fell in love with this song in 1977 when I was 20
That voice, so fucking special. Every time I hear this, no matter from what year, I tear up.
my high school English teacher took the class of 78 to the cinarama dome to see the last waltz it changed the way I would view the world they broke the mold after them sounds as magical now as then
James Campbell What a cool teacher you had. I put The Last Waltz on often for the sheer pleasure of that concert
I think the greatest R&R movie to date..
I went to see the last waltz as a teenager in the movie theatre as a teenager,didn’t know anything about the musicians.Definitely life changing,went back the next day to see it again.
Twenty years later, I'm still amazed by Rick Danko's musical legacy, and that voice! Just watched the new Band rock-doc, Once Were Brothers, it again shows what an amazing original talent he was. And I just watched his acoustic version of When You Awake which blows me away every time I watch it. Thanks for posting this performance!
Almost Rick’s swan song. Love this tune. Beautiful.
Rick n Robbie used to play an Irish bar on Mission Hill in Boston back in the 1980’s. I saw Rick there more often playing solo but Robbie floated in once in a while. It was a dive and surreal.
So many great musicians are gone
He looked stunned on the Last Waltz during Interviews with Scorsese. He didn’t want to stop and I’m sure he had demons that had they continued might of expedited his death but you could tell it was gonna hurt him the most. Richard and Rick were the two most vulnerable guys I believe.
Car accident pain !
Mr. Denko had such a beautiful voice. I'm glad he shared it.
A natural born musical genius whose huge heart shines through his performances. I wish we could bring him back!
2022 and this song is still one of my favorites. Did No know about Rick’s health issue, RIP
Alcohol and drugs related. Great singer and character till the end tho! A good man!
Such a moving version. Thank you Rik Danko... You live on.
Beautiful soul #RIP
Phew! What an amazing version! Rick, you break our hearts!
Rick Danko ,true genius,
RIP! truly missed but not forgotten!
corey praweckyj fuck those people who down this song
1978. J’avais 18ans quand avec mes potes on a vu le film au cinema. C était magique et c’est toujours magique. Ce morceau est dans mon top 10 depuis.
❤
Absolutely love this song, and Rick and his like are few and far between. ♥
he died in december that year. he was excellent with the band. i shot two rolls of fim of them in cambridge in 1970. his album wit eric andersen and jonas fjeld was great
What venue did they play in Cambridge? Cheers
@@finnmcginn9931 they played at a stadium at some school. there was a section roped off due to structural issues. when they ended the crowd stomped their feeet til they came back two times all thanks tothe fear of a collapse
I met Rick and the band in 74, I was 5 yrs old. Had no idea at the time who they were. My father took me to visit Uncle Russell, who was Rick's Uncle as well.
I fell in love with Rick Danko in 1974. I was 12 years old. My Uncle took me to see Dylan and The Band for my Birthday. IT CHANGED ME. Every time I hear this song I fall in love all over again. Stage Fright was my actual first exposure to Ricks soulful voice but this is my very favorite song. The Band was a visionary unit. I heard Bruce Springsteen' say, "The whole was greater than the parts" and "They where like nothing you'd ever heard, but they have always been here." Well said, they changed his life too. Organic and American Roots music. They invented a new genre of Music; Americana. It still touches me down to my core. When I'm down and sad, this music is my recharge. Its powerful connection to my soul still mystify's me. I am just incredibly thankful I found them. I want to see the Jamie Johnson, Warren Hayes, and Lucus Nelson preform the Last Waltz concert when this virus is gone. The tribute concert is filled with great musicians honoring the source, the roots if their own music.
nice post - my first exposure to the Band/ Rick was the song Stage Fright too. was lucky enough to catch him about 10 times solo from late 80's til death- and I always enjoyed every show and he never mailed it in, always gave a good show, even sometimes in the Bottom Line in NYC when the crowd was only about 30 people.
Saw Rick Danko with his own band in a small club in the late 70's. I don't remember much about it. I was probably spending my time trying to meet girls in the bar.
A little upset with myself I didn't appreciate the legend who was standing in front of me.
r.i.p. Rick, What a voice, rest easy my brother.
Met Rick a few times, saw him play at the Old Town Crier one of his last performances....he was such a nice guy.....so missed...simply beautiful
Live right next to it and he rocked my world
What an incredible performance musically and vocally
TEN STARS!!!!
this could not have been better....
this band nailed every note, every subtle nuance....
Rick found a new melodic path every time he sang....
Absolutely tremendous....
to Rob Fraboni: you are a consummate master....I remember your name from albums of the Band....Thank You for sticking with Rick!!!
Levon and Rick are resting side by side along with Rick Danko's son that died at the age of 18. I love The Band.
Oh rick what a beautiful man what beautiful song
I will always love Rick Danko. We need more Dankos . Warts and all
He was still delivering a supremely emotional and genuine performance, even more heart wrenching and great as time went on.
very sad to see the great man like this
Wonderful musician, so incredibly talented and humble
Love Danko. Always did, always will
Heartbreaking to hear and watch.
Maybe. Actually I think it’s an incredible performance
This is in no way meant to say anything negative about Rick... He has always been my favorite vocalist in The Band, and in my top 3 favorite bassists of all time! What I know is that when we gain weight we lose lung capacity which directly effects our ability to hold notes out, AND it even effects our range... And of course, smoking (anything) has an impact on one's ability to hit AND hold notes. Sadly, Rick had both working against him! It's difficult to hear and see this performance and NOT compare it to the version from The Last Waltz... Rick was in infinitely better form and better health at the time they filmed the aforementioned film!
This is one thing that has always perplexed me about opera singers; so many of them are SO HEAVY, but still have an amazing ability to hit and sustain notes. What's their secret? Please, if anyone can answer that question, please do. I truly interested!
Whatever else is true, I miss The Band and especially Rick!
Farewell my dearly departed hero!
May you R.I.P. ✌🏼&❤️!
Yup
@@williamadamsmusic3025 "when we gain weight we lose lung capacity which directly effects our ability to hold notes out"
Wrong. Case and point = Pavarotti.
@@CooManTunes that's exactly what I meant! Pavarotti was so heavy but still had an AMAZING voice... Now that I think of it, Aretha Franklin got very heavy near the end of her life, but never lost her voice... Perhaps it depends on the artist... Plus, those people we just mentioned weren't smoking cigarettes, pot and cocaine/heroin, but Rick Danko was definitely doing those terrible things to himself. It's what caused his death for God's sake! Put all that together and I think ANYONE'S voice would have been negatively effected! I'm with you man!
Still miss The Band every damned day! RIP all you lost Brothers!
I met him twice i Norway in 1994 when he was playing with Jonas Fjeld and Eric Andersen in "Danko-Fjeld-Andersen". They made two albums in the 90's.
Rick is, and always was, awesome!
I love this...
We saw the BAND at Winterland...long ago when we made real FAIRYTALES .
I like RICK DANKOS AGED
SOUND HERE..Lifes pain,
Makes feelings bleed.
Whether a song or a
Good talk....Peace X
RIP Rick 12/10/99🎵🎤🎸
Read em and weep, thank you so much Rick. Was a pleasure.
Puro sentimiento Danko 😢
RIp Rick never b forgotten
As a bass player i look up to you so much one of the best ever you rocked
Man it was tough seeing him like that🙁
Wow! Stunning acoustic performance!!!
Tears rolling down my face!