Impactful, absolutely.. transcendent unto a new generation ,my heart goes out to Sebastian and his family, Robbie left a mark in this world for all to see,Levon and Rick await him to make beautiful music again.. God Speed.
On this day this song surpassed it's original impact. I listened to it again today and shared it with friends. My deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your Dad. What a gift he gave to us all. He will be missed. I never met him, but today I am in tears knowing I never will.
Music is magic. It makes time travel a reality. When I hear The Weight I am transported back all those years ago. Now with this wonderful version it brings a multitude of new destinations that it can take us to. Thanks to all who make magical music and memories
You nailed it Sebastian…..what a great gift to your dad. I’ve watched this a lot and it keeps getting better. The best part is that great huge smile at the end. RIP Robbie and Levon. Thanks for touching my soul over the years.
I am very grateful for this version of The Weight. Most everyone is feeling quite isolated now (March 28, 2020), and this collaboration really gives me a feeling of being connected to all who love this song. My brother, sadly gone now, introduced me to the music of the Band. Levon was our favorite, but all of their music was very dear to us. It still resonates, and this rendition made me cry with truly mixed emotions. Thank you, global musicians and Playing for Change, for the comfort given here.
Thank you Sebastian, for providing us with "The Weight" sung around the world. Soooo special !!!! I always come back to this video when I need to hear "The Weight". Fourteen times i went to the movie matinee to see, "The Last Waltz". Robbie and The Band have been in my heart for 50 Years. Blessins' Robbie, your music will always be cherished.
Magic happened here. It was COVID when I saw this and was blown away with hope. @Sebastian, I'm so very happy you had this moment with your Dad, especially that smile. Thank you for sharing your moment with us. RIP R.R.
That smile at the end says it all. Sebastian may remember it for the rest of his life, but so will all the fans who watched this. A true legend who will never be forgotten.
Thank you, Robbie, for your gift of your music and songs. You deeply inspired and entertained us so well. And thank you, Sebastian, for this touching video. Both parts of this loving tribute are moving and tremendous beyond belief!
What an amazing/wonderful gift Robbie and The Band, gave to us with this song. And for his son to give back to him, on it's 50th anniversary. I feel the love!
6'30:"we are all together in this world, we are all together and music reminds us that we are a human race." so true Merman Mosengo, such a beautiful voice and such a beautiful soul. And of course all members of PCF, love you all!
Every song I listen to on Playing for change literally raises the hair on my arms. Keep up the great work on uniting a world that is being pushed to be so divided.
Such a great tribute to the global community! Performed by great artists from all around the world - and produced masterfully and professionally! Thank you so much to Playing for Change - you bring us all into this crazy world just a little closer together!
I was in Singapore in 1971 when I heard "The Weight" on a borrowed Woodstock 3 album set. Straight away the soul hit me. Nearly 50 years later, it's still fantastic, and Marcus, you're almost Levon. What a fantastic performance from all.
The way you made your dad smile makes me well-up(read as openly cry) too. Thank you, I have to come back every now and again to get a dose of that smile.
Just amazing...like they say in the video...this is a song for so many of us hearkens back to childhood and has been with us all our lives...a beautiful touchstone of Americana. Literally my eyes water watching this and I am transported back to those simpler times. Beautiful.
All of these Singers on this Video are simply Phenomenal, love how they all carried their voices, all the instruments they played & the one's that didn't sing, but played beautifully, just overwhelming! Great Masterpiece here!
Wow. I absolutely ADORE the Playing for Change - The Weight video. We're living in such a disjointed time, where a segment of American society THINKS we're divided and "need" to hate each other. It makes you just want to shake them and say, "...don't you see? We're all interconnected. And, we can all not only go through life together, we NEED each other." Whenever I'm a little stressed, I watch this video and it just soothes my soul. Robbie Robertson was such an amazing musician. So sorry to hear of his passing. Thank you for making this incredible video for your dad...and for us!
Grew up listening to the Band had no idea what the lyrics meant as a kid, just knew this song made me feel good. Hearing and seeing all the collaboration from around the world. OMG Fabulous! ❤❤
Just saw this for the first time today. Have listened and watched it about 10 times already. Great piece of work. I am amazed. Listened to this song when it first came out. It reminds us that we are all in this together. We are humanity. No matter the color of our skin. No matter if we are rich or poor. We are more alike then we are different. Great job!
Every time I need some positive energy, I come here after watching "the Weight". Sebastian seems very nice man with warm heart. His papa has good reasons to be proud.
Making these just has to be the most fun, amazing effort and I can't imagine the joy and thoughtfulness they are spreadiing... thanks . Ever need an old harp player.. I'm there!
The first virus lock down song I watched was "The Weight". It still brings tears to my eyes. The most beautiful thing of course, is that we are all one while we song that song.
"Smiling and proud of his song and his son." You weren't the only one welling up. What a beautiful recognition and gift from you to your dad. He was a giant and I'm so sorry for your loss.
This is my favorite songs of all times. All the artist are sensational . I can listen to this all day . I often have to play this three or four times to get my fill. I love every second of this video. JOB WELL DONE GUYS
Every time I see the video it makes me cry. There are so many Playing for Change videos, but this is the best. It's incredibly moving and it's shared equally among all the musicians in it. The MOST important part is that they bring their gifts to serve the song, not their egos. You can see that they love the song which I think is why it's so poignant for me.
As my good friend pointed out- "From the time Grog banged a stick on a rock, music has brought people together". If anything is going to bring this crazy world together, it's music. What a great video!
Playing for Change brings out the fact that talent is everywhere. Many of these musicians may not have the worldwide high profile of a Ringo Starr or Robbie Robertson, but when you get them on the same piece of music, they shine. The sitar player may have been a bit starstruck over playing with the big celebs, but when it came time for his solo, he laid it all out and it worked fantastically. The same goes for all of the others who had their time to shine on a virtual world stage.
I don't know if you shall ever view my message here Sebastian , but I am compelled to inform you that your late ,great wonderful father is my all time musical hero and idol . Everything about your dad was exquisite ! The music , the lyrics , the intelligence , the body of work , the street smarts , oh and the legacy ,just to name a few of his many attributes he earned with hard graft . His word was his bond ! When Robbie declared that The Last Waltz was his swansong with The Band as far as a touring ensemble was concerned ..he meant it and was never persuaded to go back on his words for any amount of money . Not many musicians can say the same ....all class and integrity ,sadly disappearing these days . I could go on further but you know most of these true facts about your father more than I ever will . Robbie Robertson is immortal now and may I offer you ,your sisters and all of your immediate families my sincere condolences on your deep sad loss at this sad time . We will never see his like again ! Best wishes from Scotland .
Stunning. I cry every time from the beautiful Everything this song represents & how amazing it just IS. Thank you for the beauty of every person and their talents y'all showcased and shared with the people of the world. Love Love Love. ❤❤❤😘
It's Art a painter takes a bunch of colors mixes them together and comes out with a beautiful painting. This is a bunch of musicians put together in away that the end result is beautiful and amazing I watch this over and over love it. Thanks for this beautiful work.
Loved both parts of this "behind the scenes" video - and, in particular, felt a huge lump in the throat seeing images of Rick, Levon, and the boys superimposed over PFC passages during Pt. 1. Thanks for making this video - it helps so many of us add to the already incredibly rich experience of watching the original PFC video of "The Weight".
beyond imagination for this song, always loved this song The Weight, now becomes the world song, such talent that cant be beat.. great job putting this together We are The World...
This is so awesome what you put together from every musician I was oblivious to, how you took it around the world all cultures, music is what makes the world one for sure. This was probably one of your Dads most memorable, and overwhelming gifts of all. Unbelievable. My heart is just pounding with love tears and I can’t wait to find out who all these incredible young stars are. Fantastic job. Thank you
I had the same immediate reaction as Robbie did with Mermans first section. But truly, each and every contributor was clearly and enormously committed to this wonderful song. The complete production value of every one of these PFC chapters is so high; and without that, these pieces would still of course be good because the musicianship is so good, but without that level of production value, never could the entire package be this remarkable..! When one considers the absolutely seamless quality in the task of music and video editing (two distinctly different skills), the artistry/craftmanship in play, the the photography, setting, lighting, the logistics and so forth... this general project, PFC... is creative on a very, very lofty scale..! Stellar and award worthy as could possibly be..!
@@michaeloreilly2533 agree for sure. But this one’s pretty damn good all around. It acknowledges the Band’s classic, bows down to Robbie celebrates the Band members who passed and uses it as an international anthem. The whole thing brings tears of joy. Nobody’s cutting Rick Danko. I had a Spotify playlist with every single Rick Danko “The Weight” I could find, including “It Makes No Difference” and the rest.
What a Gift Sebastian, not only for your dad but for all us too!
Thank you and RIP Robbie!!!
Thank you Sebastian, for sharing your gift to your father with the world. We are all so sorry for your loss.
Rest in Peace, Robbie. Thank you and safe travels. Thanks also Sebastion for this timeless, gorgeous, poignant, splendid gift. Bless you and everyone.
Impactful, absolutely.. transcendent unto a new generation ,my heart goes out to Sebastian and his family, Robbie left a mark in this world for all to see,Levon and Rick await him to make beautiful music again.. God Speed.
A truly inspired collaboration, and all the more poignant with Robbie's passing. Such a wonderful legacy he leaves this world with.
This is by far my favorite version of the Weight! I love all of the different voices doing the same song.
What a beautiful thing you did for your father and all of us! Thank you!
With what's happening around the world and here in the US right now, I really needed this. Thank you.
One year later……UKRAINE!
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On this day this song surpassed it's original impact. I listened to it again today and shared it with friends. My deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your Dad. What a gift he gave to us all. He will be missed. I never met him, but today I am in tears knowing I never will.
Music is magic. It makes time travel a reality. When I hear The Weight I am transported back all those years ago. Now with this wonderful version it brings a multitude of new destinations that it can take us to. Thanks to all who make magical music and memories
You nailed it Sebastian…..what a great gift to your dad. I’ve watched this a lot and it keeps getting better. The best part is that great huge smile at the end.
RIP Robbie and Levon. Thanks for touching my soul over the years.
Thanks to each and everyone that created this master piece of a musical video.
Watched with tears streaming down my face. So wonderful!
jimz68 ... Likewise. I was surprised at how emotional this was. Bravo. Kudos to all of the performers AND the producers! Job well done.
Me too! Multiple times!
I am very grateful for this version of The Weight. Most everyone is feeling quite isolated now (March 28, 2020), and this collaboration really gives me a feeling of being connected to all who love this song. My brother, sadly gone now, introduced me to the music of the Band. Levon was our favorite, but all of their music was very dear to us. It still resonates, and this rendition made me cry with truly mixed emotions. Thank you, global musicians and Playing for Change, for the comfort given here.
Well said 👏
Thanks for recording this masterpiece,you guys makes so many people crying.
Thank you Sebastian, for providing us with "The Weight" sung around the world. Soooo special !!!! I always come back to this video when I need to hear "The Weight". Fourteen times i went to the movie matinee to see, "The Last Waltz". Robbie and The Band have been in my heart for 50 Years. Blessins' Robbie, your music will always be cherished.
Magic happened here. It was COVID when I saw this and was blown away with hope. @Sebastian, I'm so very happy you had this moment with your Dad, especially that smile. Thank you for sharing your moment with us. RIP R.R.
I enjoyed ALL the Playing For Change songs but this song was OUTSTANDING!! I play this when I drive all the time and it gives such a great feeling.
That smile at the end says it all. Sebastian may remember it for the rest of his life, but so will all the fans who watched this. A true legend who will never be forgotten.
a fitting tribute to a recently departed legend. Robbie Robertson RIP
I just love playing for Chang and I share it with my family and friends !!! It's amazing all of them !! Always puts a smile on my face Thank U All
Thank you, Robbie, for your gift of your music and songs. You deeply inspired and entertained us so well. And thank you, Sebastian, for this touching video. Both parts of this loving tribute are moving and tremendous beyond belief!
What an amazing/wonderful gift Robbie and The Band, gave to us with this song.
And for his son to give back to him, on it's 50th anniversary.
I feel the love!
LOVE the tribute to Levon
Never gets old. Always as fresh and new as the morning Pacific.
Robbie's smile at the end has always been my favorite part of the video.
If the world is still here in 500 years this song will still be the most wonderful song of the ages.
Thank you all for sharing, for being beautiful people making beautiful music
6'30:"we are all together in this world, we are all together and music reminds us that we are a human race." so true
Merman Mosengo, such a beautiful voice and such a beautiful soul.
And of course all members of PCF, love you all!
Taking on that Mavis Staples verse is a huge ask, but they found the guy to do it...
Even their behind the scenes videos are masterfully edited. The Weight always gives me chills
With out a doubt the best playing for change song yet. Perfect song for it.
YES!, I'm so impressed!, I don't know if I like it better than the one from the last waltz with the staple singers.. is hard to say.
@@JP-xd6fm i saw the band in 1972 when they opened for Bob Dylan then came back on and backed Dylan. An awesome band.
This song..and this video..gets me where I REALLY live! Must have been a major labor of love for Robbie's son.
So nice to see the unity on a global level. Thank you for all you do 💎
I cried with tears of joy and love for The Band, and the good memories it brought. Loved it.
Every song I listen to on Playing for change literally raises the hair on my arms. Keep up the great work on uniting a world that is being pushed to be so divided.
That's a classic song that I've never gotten tired from hearing. Great job.
Can’t imagine how much work went into this but it was so worth it outstanding
Such a great tribute to the global community! Performed by great artists from all around the world - and produced masterfully and professionally! Thank you so much to Playing for Change - you bring us all into this crazy world just a little closer together!
I was in Singapore in 1971 when I heard "The Weight" on a borrowed Woodstock 3 album set. Straight away the soul hit me. Nearly 50 years later, it's still fantastic, and Marcus, you're almost Levon. What a fantastic performance from all.
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What a beautiful telling! Thank you so much. Love 'n Light best & cheers, Sean
What a song..RIP Robbie...thanks for the music 🍀🍀🍀😊
The way you made your dad smile makes me well-up(read as openly cry) too. Thank you, I have to come back every now and again to get a dose of that smile.
After having watched and listened to part 1 so many times, I find all of my impressions confirmed here.
All I can say is: Thank You!
I had the same experience here, myself.
I smiled through the whole thing. Wonderful choice of players and singers.
Just amazing...like they say in the video...this is a song for so many of us hearkens back to childhood and has been with us all our lives...a beautiful touchstone of Americana. Literally my eyes water watching this and I am transported back to those simpler times. Beautiful.
Thank you Sebastian. Wonderful version and many thanks to all the people involved.
BRAVO
All of these Singers on this Video are simply Phenomenal, love how they all carried their voices, all the instruments they played & the one's that didn't sing, but played beautifully, just overwhelming! Great Masterpiece here!
Wow. I absolutely ADORE the Playing for Change - The Weight video.
We're living in such a disjointed time, where a segment of American society THINKS we're divided and "need" to hate each other. It makes you just want to shake them and say, "...don't you see? We're all interconnected. And, we can all not only go through life together, we NEED each other."
Whenever I'm a little stressed, I watch this video and it just soothes my soul.
Robbie Robertson was such an amazing musician. So sorry to hear of his passing. Thank you for making this incredible video for your dad...and for us!
My brother and I would sing this all the time one of our favorites. !!! Excellent Rip my bro I sing this all the time
Grew up listening to the Band had no idea what the lyrics meant as a kid, just knew this song made me feel good. Hearing and seeing all the collaboration from around the world. OMG Fabulous! ❤❤
Sherita and Rosalynn brought tears to my eyes...they sang so beautifully!!
Me too
So sorry for your loss. What an incredible song
One of the greatest song from Robbie. Thanks forever. 🙏❤️
Love this song. I have heard this song all my life. I grew up in the same place as Rick Danko did.
Thank you….it’s all about the music…..please never stop, it just gets better and better ❤
This gives me chills. I absolutely love it.
Love Robbie smiling as the end … ❤
One of my favorite all-time songs. I remember 1968 well, for good or for bad.
Thank you. Such an important time for togetherness!
Just saw this for the first time today. Have listened and watched it about 10 times already. Great piece of work. I am amazed. Listened to this song when it first came out. It reminds us that we are all in this together. We are humanity. No matter the color of our skin. No matter if we are rich or poor. We are more alike then we are different. Great job!
I love the concept, organization and the music. These artists are all so talented. So good.
Every time I need some positive energy, I come here after watching "the Weight". Sebastian seems very nice man with warm heart. His papa has good reasons to be proud.
Making these just has to be the most fun, amazing effort and I can't imagine the joy and thoughtfulness they are spreadiing... thanks . Ever need an old harp player.. I'm there!
The first virus lock down song I watched was "The Weight". It still brings tears to my eyes. The most beautiful thing of course, is that we are all one while we song that song.
When I first watched the original, the moment I saw Larkin Poe, I got so stoked
if the. world had more of this..id be happy to live on this rock❤
R.I.P. Robbie Robertson. And Thank you for such a great song.
One of the coolest pieces I've ever heard. Thanks!
"Smiling and proud of his song and his son." You weren't the only one welling up. What a beautiful recognition and gift from you to your dad. He was a giant and I'm so sorry for your loss.
Much much greater than the sum of it's individual parts... Magic
This is my favorite songs of all times. All the artist are sensational . I can listen to this all day . I often have to play this three or four times to get my fill. I love every second of this video. JOB WELL DONE GUYS
Very good. Rio de Janeiro - Brazil.
I did not want this to end. Thanks for the sanity.
Wonderful. Thank you, all
Every time I see the video it makes me cry. There are so many Playing for Change videos, but this is the best. It's incredibly moving and it's shared equally among all the musicians in it. The MOST important part is that they bring their gifts to serve the song, not their egos. You can see that they love the song which I think is why it's so poignant for me.
As fortunate as you guys feel playing this , I feel just as fortunate being able to hear all of you playing it. Beautiful.
Love it brother, then again i'm old school and i'm in it for the music.
As my good friend pointed out- "From the time Grog banged a stick on a rock, music has brought people together". If anything is going to bring this crazy world together, it's music. What a great video!
Playing for Change brings out the fact that talent is everywhere. Many of these musicians may not have the worldwide high profile of a Ringo Starr or Robbie Robertson, but when you get them on the same piece of music, they shine. The sitar player may have been a bit starstruck over playing with the big celebs, but when it came time for his solo, he laid it all out and it worked fantastically. The same goes for all of the others who had their time to shine on a virtual world stage.
Music 🎶 saved my soul and heals this tired old man.
I don't know if you shall ever view my message here Sebastian , but I am compelled to inform you that your late ,great wonderful father is my all time musical hero and idol . Everything about your dad was exquisite ! The music , the lyrics , the intelligence , the body of work , the street smarts , oh and the legacy ,just to name a few of his many attributes he earned with hard graft . His word was his bond ! When Robbie declared that The Last Waltz was his swansong with The Band as far as a touring ensemble was concerned ..he meant it and was never persuaded to go back on his words for any amount of money . Not many musicians can say the same ....all class and integrity ,sadly disappearing these days . I could go on further but you know most of these true facts about your father more than I ever will . Robbie Robertson is immortal now and may I offer you ,your sisters and all of your immediate families my sincere condolences on your deep sad loss at this sad time . We will never see his like again ! Best wishes from Scotland .
I still can’t believe he’s not going to be here again, I shall never forget him ⭐️
I love what this collaboration produced, so much joy and unity of spirit and song. 👍👍👍👍👍 Very well done, Sebastian and thank you! 👍💖🎸😎
Stunning. I cry every time from the beautiful Everything this song represents & how amazing it just IS. Thank you for the beauty of every person and their talents y'all showcased and shared with the people of the world. Love Love Love. ❤❤❤😘
It's Art a painter takes a bunch of colors mixes them together and comes out with a beautiful painting. This is a bunch of musicians put together in away that the end result is beautiful and amazing I watch this over and over love it. Thanks for this beautiful work.
Thank you Robbie. Music is the way to bring us together
Sebastian, I loved your dad.....It's a great tribute now.....
An amazing legacy for your😮 dad. RIP Robbie
I must old. This music video sounds fantastic.
I got chills when I first saw this video. I play ukulele and learned how to play this tune which was just an amazing experience for me. Thank you
Oh my...inspired...thank you 🙏🏽 RIPower Robbie ❤
Just amazing!!!
The Band..awesome
Loved both parts of this "behind the scenes" video - and, in particular, felt a huge lump in the throat seeing images of Rick, Levon, and the boys superimposed over PFC passages during Pt. 1. Thanks for making this video - it helps so many of us add to the already incredibly rich experience of watching the original PFC video of "The Weight".
I was going to comment but I couldn't say it any better than you. So fun to watch. I love this channel.
Outstanding! I know your father is proud. And I'm proud of you too!
beyond imagination for this song, always loved this song The Weight, now becomes the world song, such talent that cant be beat.. great job putting this together We are The World...
Arguably the greatest song every written.
Know wot life’s not bad after all, when you can listen to so much great talent
This is so awesome what you put together from every musician I was oblivious to, how you took it around the world all cultures, music is what makes the world one for sure. This was probably one of your Dads most memorable, and overwhelming gifts of all. Unbelievable. My heart is just pounding with love tears and I can’t wait to find out who all these incredible young stars are. Fantastic job. Thank you
I had the same immediate reaction as Robbie did with Mermans first section. But truly, each and every contributor was clearly and enormously committed to this wonderful song.
The complete production value of every one of these PFC chapters is so high; and without that, these pieces would still of course be good because the musicianship is so good, but without that level of production value, never could the entire package be this remarkable..! When one considers the absolutely seamless quality in the task of music and video editing (two distinctly different skills), the artistry/craftmanship in play, the the photography, setting, lighting, the logistics and so forth... this general project, PFC... is creative on a very, very lofty scale..! Stellar and award worthy as could possibly be..!
Larkin Poe is an international treasure
Lucas Nelson was a fantastic Crazy Chester. What’s a great “together thing”.
Rick Danko defined Crazy Chester during the last waltz.
@@michaeloreilly2533 agree for sure. But this one’s pretty damn good all around. It acknowledges the Band’s classic, bows down to Robbie celebrates the Band members who passed and uses it as an international anthem. The whole thing brings tears of joy. Nobody’s cutting Rick Danko. I had a Spotify playlist with every single Rick Danko “The Weight” I could find, including “It Makes No Difference” and the rest.