This video was from The Last Waltz, a concert movie directed by Martin Scorcese, it would be The Band's last ever concert together. Great choice, Jamel!
Other great Staples Singers songs: - I'll Take You There - Respect Yourself - If You're Ready (Come Go With Me) - Oh La De Da (this one is great live) - Black Boy (a single that Roebuck "Pops" Staples did)
@@jenniferjack4346 This is what I came to say. Duane's slide guitar adds so much emotion, and then Aretha! hot damn she is pushing the bounds of that microphones limits and all the rawness just exudes from the recording like it was live right in front of you. Please @Jamel_AKA_Jamal give this recording of this great song a shot.
Staple Family Singers had crossover hits in the 70's but their hearts are definitely in Gospel. They have magnificent vocals that take my breath away. The Father has passed I believe but the sisters are fantastic.
This is from the movie “The Last Waltz” which documented the farewell concert of the Band in 1976 - then they recorded some extra material in the studio, which is where this is from. Try the Staples Singers - Respect Yourself
Rolling Stone magazine appropriately placed this song in the top 50 of ALL songs ever recorded. By the way, The Band was originally Bob Dylan's band before going on alone. RIP Levon Helm. The coolest dude that ever lived.
@@lisaeischens2352 The Hawks, as they were know then, backed up Dylan during 1965's electric tour. Levon Helm quit the tour and Micky Jones was asked to sit in for the balance of the 66 tour.
Absolutely. Helm and Danko -well, all of them-were incredible but his line “Wait a minute Chester you know I’m a peaceful man!” always gives me chills. Saw the band with Dylan and the Dead in the mid-80s and it was a fantastic night to say the least.
Bruh, this is a classic song which has been done many times and The Staples/Mavis have done it many times. A great version is when they sang with Marty Stuart who is a country artist who is really the caretaker of the history of country/blues and a family friend of the Staples family. Mavis is a jewel and she keeps on recording. There is a great documentary on her life out called "Mavis" and you need to check it. The Band was an amazing band with some members passing on like Levon Helm the drummer and others like Robbie Robertson still active.
My husband introduced me to The Last Waltz our first Thanksgiving together. We’ve listened every Thanksgiving Eve since 1992. Now we watch with our kids.
Correct you are, sir. Though not part of the actual San Francisco concert this IS a performance filmed for Scorcece's TLW. I bought the DVD decades ago and it STILL has not gotten old.
@@GrainneCarney nope, Levon was 1st since they needed a really good drummer. Robbie 2nd then Rick. Can't remember whether Garth or Richard was 4th or 5th.
The Band was ground breaking. And Levon Helm, dummer and vocalist extroadinaire. And Mavis Staples, what a treasure! RIP Robbie Robertson and Levon. You will be missed. Pops Staples is music royalty.
Crazy that Eric Clapton always wanted to be in the Band even when he was in Cream. The band is the only group I have a poster of on my wall, which being born in the 90s is a rarity
Fifty years after I first heard this song hanging out at a buddy's house back in high school, I still get tears in my eyes whenever I hear it. What a masterpiece, and thanks for reacting to it.
The late great Levon Helm on drums/vocals. The legendary Mavis Staples from the Staples , and on bass/vocals that's the late Rick Danko. Legend has it that Rick did about 3 lines of coke before he did this lol. He was feeling good😉
On of the best songs, ever. Levon said he had the best seat in the room, he got to watch the band and the audience at the same time. So miss Richard, Rick, and Levon. Life will never be as good without them.
@@pabsts____3964 My pleasure. Saw the film at the cinema when it first came out and noticed it then. Probably wouldn't have noticed it on a small screen. Stay Safe.
@@michaelfinlay6341 Heard Mavis on a radio interview last year. She said that The Band knew Staples songs that her and the family had forgotten about. She said that Levon insisted on calling Pops, Roebuck, which was his real name, although nobody else called him that. Was on BBC Radio, possibly Sounds of the 70s.
You should take an evening and watch " The Last Waltz" with "The Band" and the coolest guests ever, best musical movie I've ever watched, only time I can ever recall seeing Bob Dylan smile.
This is From "The Last Waltz" it was The Bands last concert and featured many other artists like Neil Young, Bob Dylan, DrJon, Eric Clapton an many others. Literally any song from this concert by anyone is fantastic This was a 2 neck guitar/mandolin other ones are 2 neck 6 string/12 string guitars you really should check out more from this concert (the last waltz, its a concert documnetary film by martin scorsese)
Fun fact about this song. it starts with "I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead" When Robbie wrote this he was playing a Martin guitar, looked in the sound hole and saw the "Made in Nazareth, Pennsylvania" label.
The story I heard was that the band was on tour and they took a detour to visit the Martin plant in Nazareth but got there too late, after they closed for the night.
The Band...Absolute *Legends.* I can't think of a bad song from them You will *never go wrong* reacting to a song from *The Band.* . Their history is the kind of stuff they should make a major motion picture biopic about(there are biographies out there, you should check them out, you'll love their story) This dvd ( *"The Last Waltz"* ) holds a special place in my collection, as probably my most watched. There isn't a bad performance in it. I would highly recommend getting the dvd,. For *The Bands* performances *and* the interviews, and all the incredible performances from the huge list of guest superstars . AND it's directed by the famed, *Martin Scorsese.*
@Tim C. Wondering if you could clear something up for me. I read Robbie’s autobiography, and remember him saying he bronzed his guitar. Also he described what clothes he and Rick bought for the concert. But this excellent version of The Weight isn’t from that Thanksgiving concert. Do you know when this version was performed, and who came up with the idea to include the Staple singers?
The Band is definitely a band worth exploring. Ophelia, The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down, Evangeline (with emmylou Harris), King Harvest and so many more. Their blend of roots, blues, country, soul and rock is so cool and unique. Aretha Franklin also covered this song (with a pre Allman Bros Duane Allman playing guitar) it's a great version too.
@@Akentrophyta of course, how could I forget. That era of Dylan is honestly probably my favorite. It always amazed me how these so called "progressives" were so hostile towards Dylan when he went electric when lyrically, he was still writing FABULOUS songs. Ironic how the "progressives" and "free thinkers" were so close minded.
With the current controversy about Confederate statues, The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down deserves a second look. Love the song but it definitely humanizes the confederate solider. One might even say that glorifies the south.
@@mwa9113 I disagree, but I'm not going to tell anybody how to think. I've listened to that song hundreds of times, because I'm a huge fan of The Band and I never got the sense its glorifying anything, it's simply telling a story. A line has to be drawn between a song like that (and songs like it, Dicky Betts "Atlantas burning down" for example) and songs like Hank Williams Jr singing songs like "if the south would've won" where he clearly says the line "if the south would've won wed have it made." If anything, "the night they drove old Dixie down" tell the story of hard times, and doesnt paint the South in a positive way at all. In today's climate, yes, it may be a bit edgy but it's not glorifying or demeaning. It's simply a story about a massive part of our history.
The Staple Singers were a legendary gospel group who crossed over to the secular market. Their songs always had a message. Unfortunately, with the passage of time, this video was from 1976, Levon Helm, the singing drummer for The Band has passed (2012), Pops Staples (2000), Cleotha Staples (2013), and Yvonne Staples (2018) have also passed. However, Mavis Staples, the lead singer and hand clapper on the video is still going strong. She recently turned 81!!
It's a great performance. But The Band went into the studio and did some overdubs for the whole movie. A guitar lick or bass-line here, or a piano run there... fixing little mistakes, making it perfect. I'm sure the performance in its original glory is still captured here, but what you hear on the song isn't *exactly* what you would have heard if you were there in person.
@@american_cosmic only Robbie overdubbed his guitar parts, at Scorsese's house/studio. The others were never asked to do that. That was the end of Robbie in the band.
Levin Helm had a hand in the birth of Rock and Roll. He was insanely gifted, everyone wanted to play with him. He was an amazing actor as well. His cameo in Shooter was sublime
Scorsese’s brilliant “Last Waltz.” So many awesome performances of The Band with special guests. I am a huge fan of Robbie Robertson. Would love for you to react to “Somewhere Down the Crazy River!”
The movie "The Last Waltz" was directed by Martin Scorsese and is The Band playing with about 15 other guest stars to mark the breakup of the band. The Band formed as Ronnie Hawkins' backup band when he moved north to become a regular in the Toronto music scene, and they are all Canadians except for drummer Levon Helm. When Bob Dylan went from acoustic to electric they toured as his band, and he would just introduce them onstage as "the band", so they just continued to call themselves that. The movie, released in 1978, with its combination of live performances and interviews with band members is still considered one of the best rock movies ever. Also see all of the Y.Tube interview segments of singer/guitarist Robbie Robertson talking about his experiences. The double necked guitar is just a 6 string neck plus a 12 string neck, like Jimmy Page and Alex Lifeson sometimes use. They don't usually play them the whole night because of - the weight.
I have not seen Alex Lifeson from Rush with the D-Necked guitar. BUT, Rik Emmet of Triumph did/does carry one. Both bands are three-man from Toronto, Canada. Triumph was cool, but had a real short life span. Rush...the rest is history...
This is pure, soulful joy. I love The Band, especially Levon's voice--and the Staples. The charisma and voice of Mavis... and then when Pops comes in. Incredible.
From last waltz. Absolutely. I’m a drummer who sings. I find it easy by accident. Others struggle. Just accidental really. But I could never pull off the subtleties of the ghost noes, military rolls and tempo / rhythm swaps while nailing a fairly decent range of vocals. He was from space that guy, so good. Kinda like ringo, you notice him because you kind of don’t. His playing inhabits the song, not merely moves it from verse to chorus. Underrated the both. Not by drummers tho, which should really tell you enough.
Also you may like Aretha Franklin’s version of the Weight Also note Paul McCartney sings “take a load off Fanny ya put the load right on me” near the end of the Beatles Hey Jude video (also from 1968)
@@vickieray C'mon! Personally prefer the _Studio Version_ over the Last Waltz Live version myself, I know Jamel at times goes for live versions, hopefully he'll stick to the studio one instead when he does get to reacting to this song :).
B1G P0PPa he wants to see who is playing what and who is singing, I totally get it. Some bands are as good or better live than studio but some bands just aren’t ☮️ I love seeing a live performance especially if it’s a band I’m not familiar with ✌️
For the 50th anniversary of this song Robbie Robertson the lead guitarist and songwriter of The Weight did a rendition of this song with musicians from around the world preforming all together at one time! It was FABULOUS! Well worth the time to watch the video!
I’m as white as the wall behind you but Pop Staples voice has been giving me goosebumps for 50 years! Miss Mavis and the girls too! Love the reactions.
There is a documentary of The Band of their last concert ever, called The Last Waltz. Worth the listen-FULL of music legends as guest stars. The. Best,
I been waiting for you to get to The Band. I love Levon Helm 's voice and drumming. Rock In Peace Levon... The Weight is one of my favorites, it was featured in the film Easy Rider. So many great songs by this legendary band... The guitar that has 2 guitars fused together is called a double neck. Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick has several quintuple necks! That's 5 necks on one guitar!
Love that too....it's not "The Weight" without Danko singing the 4th verse...Other artists who cover "The Weight" botch it by omitting the 5th verse. *Denver & *Cocker
Met Rick's 1st wife Grace this past year at the dog park. Beautiful long gray hair; I said to her she looked like Grace Slick, and she giggled. Started talking music, and after I mentioned Janis Joplin, she says she was married to Rick Danko from 68 to 80?. I had recently watched the Festival Express film, where Rick and Janis lead a drunkin acoustic jam session . There was two unique people!. Grace had nothing bad to say about Rick. Truly loved him
I was waiting for him to mention Don too, but the Eagles watch that copyright like, well, Eagles. They don't believe in spreading the love. They treat nickels like manhole covers.
I think he has tried ... Eagles block it. Which seems about right. Jamal should still watch the 2003 (?) Hell Freezes Over show ... damn. Eagles are tight live at that show, think it was in Sydney. They sound great live.
If you ever saw the movie "Shooter" with Mark Wahlberg, you might recognize Levon Helm, singer and drummer, as the man he visits for information. RIP Levon Helm
You know, when I first started watching reaction videos, I wondered what it was all about. Certainly, no one could have lived to adulthood on this planet and never heard Janis Joplin, Stevie Wonder, Queen and all the others. Impossible! Then I realized that people don't listen to radio any more as they're growing up. Back in the day, radio was how we were exposed to music, and we heard rock, jazz, blues, funk, soul, R&B, Motown, folk, we heard it all, and got to pick and choose what we loved, like a great big musical buffet. Growing up in the 50s, it was really the only way I ever heard new music, and I realize that I don't even know how kids are exposed to music today. But I wish they had the opportunity to hear it all like we did back then. You miss a lot when you don't get to hear everything. Hopefully you TH-cam reactors will spread the love and the music around you! Anyway, here's... The Staple Singers "I'll Take You There" - th-cam.com/video/sOgKppT85GY/w-d-xo.html The Band "Up on Cripple Creek" th-cam.com/video/MlegqCMcYGI/w-d-xo.html
It was not a big hit because it wasn’t “commercial “, but it resonates with people who have been through some real life. The Staples added so much soul. Awesome and moving performance.
Thank you for this comment. I have known this song for years, but it wasn't until I became an adult and experienced real difficulties that I could appreciate it.
To say this was not a big hit is quite misleading. This in 1968 hit the top 100 charts peaking in the 60's. I think the albumin the same year peaked higher in the 30's. Since then many retrospective reviews including the Rolling Stones have ranked this #34 on their all time albums.
Pops was battling memory issues at the end - if you watch her while he sings - she's holding on - but when he brings it home with annalee at the end of his part - she smiles a smile of pride/relief.
It was Ronnie Hawkins who put the band together, I don't think any of them had professional experience when he hired them. They performed as Ronnie Hawkins And The Hawks for a couple of years, then left Hawkins and performed as Levon And The Hawks for another 2 or 3 years, this was in Canada. Then they picked up an American folk singer named Bob Dylan and changed their name to The Band.
My first comment to you and it’s this- Anyone who listens to this song and isn’t moved must close their eyes and- LISTEN AGAIN!!! This song was one of the greatest songs ever written -,and this version from The last Waltz with the Staple singers is nothing short of greatness- Pops Staples has a sweet voice and Mavis Staples voice is one of the most soulful your ears will ever hear!!!
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Hey Jamal, it’s me again that 63 year old white man I check in from time to time. I’m so glad you bring up this music, yes during the 60s and 70s there was much trouble in our nation so much like there is today but black and whites got together put their differences together and created music meaningful music. I have so many staple singer albums pop staples I could sit and listen to him all day. So with Robbie Robinson gone things finally come to an end. Thank you so much for letting me speak my mind God bless
Love your shirt. My son had to say every morning before going to school, be kind, be honest, respectful, patient and kind..said kind twice because it was the most important.
Congrats! You picked THE best version of this one And I ageee 'The Night they Drove Old Dixie Down' should be the next one Do the version off the same movie as this The Last Waltz In fact, the movie is a good watch some evening for ya (Directed by Martin Scorsese!) Some legends make guest appearances in it Also, the guitar is a double-neck guitar Jimmy Page made a version of this popular on Stairway to Heaven (see The Zepplin movie 'The Song Remains the Same') The 70' were truly a magical musical time!!
@@JohnnyOgres I totally agree!!!! I love the Staples Singers. RIP to those who have gone ahead. Mavis is still with us as far as I know - but Pops!!!! God, I loved him.
@@kathlelan Not only is Mavis still with us, but she's been releasing great albums produced by Jeff Tweedy from Wilco the past few years. Tweedy also mixed and produced Pops Staples' final album--also released in the past few years.
Good point! The clip he’s watching kinda fades the sound out at the end. I’ve seen numerous reviewers do this song and they always use this same video and none of them have caught her saying that at the end. I always look for it! 🤣
Ima get that shirt! ✌️
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Thanks 😊
Me too!
This video was from The Last Waltz, a concert movie directed by Martin Scorcese, it would be The Band's last ever concert together. Great choice, Jamel!
Respect Yourself and I'll Take You There by the Staple Singers!
Mavis Staples has one of the greatest voices of all time, but when Pops starts singing, we all go to church
I'm an atheist and I still endorse this message.
J. Patrick Pote me too. I appreciate “soul” as the expression of something deeply human
Mick jager asked Pops if he could marry Mavis. Pops said no
@@jimwiater2867 That was Bob Dylan.
Excellent comment!
This song captures 200 years of American music. Soul , blues , country and rock. All in one unforgettable performance.
The Staples are a foundational family of American music
Yet The Band was Canadian
The Staples - I’ll Take You There (please and thank you)
Mavis Staples is 82 years of age and is still performing. Go hear her while you still can.
"If this don't move your soul... You might be soul-less"
Brilliantly said
if this don't move your soul .... I'm sorry, but then you are probably even dead. Great reaction video
This is what happens when you combine the harmonies of The Band and The Staples Singers, and the lead singing of Levon Helm and Mavis Staples.
And Rick Danko on bass
Levon Helms player Loretta Lynn’s father in Coal Miner Daughter.
@@colleenwood8220 Yup, and he also played the preacher in the Steven Segal movie 'Fire down below'.
And don't forget the verse Pops Staples sang.
@@jackndew2 And the gun expert in Shooter with Markie Mark. Shortly before he died I believe.
The Staple Singers who sing I'll Take You There. I love this version.
"I'll Take You There" would be well worth a reaction. th-cam.com/video/Qsl4A9hZEto/w-d-xo.html
Try reacting to this song by Playing For Change. Or All Along the Watchtower or anything by Playing for Change.
And Do It Again!
Here's a local St, Louis artist remake from around 1988, you may enjoy it, th-cam.com/video/WHy5iU6sDzU/w-d-xo.html
Other great Staples Singers songs:
- I'll Take You There
- Respect Yourself
- If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)
- Oh La De Da (this one is great live)
- Black Boy (a single that Roebuck "Pops" Staples did)
Who don't love the Band??? They are the kind of band I can see at the old country store sitting on the porch just jamming out..
For me, this is THE definitive version of, "The Weight". A classic. What a blending of talents..
Even better than the original. Richer and fuller.
Aretha & Duane Allman's is good too! That slide guitar
@@jenniferjack4346 This is what I came to say. Duane's slide guitar adds so much emotion, and then Aretha! hot damn she is pushing the bounds of that microphones limits and all the rawness just exudes from the recording like it was live right in front of you. Please @Jamel_AKA_Jamal give this recording of this great song a shot.
@@davidkris well said sir, a gentleman and a scholar! Know what I'm listening to this weekend
@@jenniferjack4346 Put's a smile on my face!! Enjoy your evening my Internet comment friend!
If you liked the Staples, try "I'll take you there" or "Respect Yourself" - classic soul!
Yep..he definitely needs to check out "I"ll Take You There". I could listen to it again (and again). As a matter of fact.....
Muscle Shoals early start & success took off with the Staples. Great doc. about muscle shoals on youtube, everyone should watch a lil, really good.
Staple Family Singers had crossover hits in the 70's but their hearts are definitely in Gospel. They have magnificent vocals that take my breath away. The Father has passed I believe but the sisters are fantastic.
Speaking the TRUTH!!
*MEMPHIS SOUL* !!
This is from the movie “The Last Waltz” which documented the farewell concert of the Band in 1976 - then they recorded some extra material in the studio, which is where this is from.
Try the Staples Singers - Respect Yourself
I remember seeing "The Last Waltz" when I was 18 in an arthouse movie theatre about 10 years after it was released. I really loved it.
@@StephBer1 It's sooo good. I watch it every Thanksgiving.
Great movie. Directed by Martin Scorsese.
@@Skraboing649 Wow. I had no idea. Thanks.
@connie baldwin it was in The Big Chill. I loved that movie too.
Rolling Stone magazine appropriately placed this song in the top 50 of ALL songs ever recorded. By the way, The Band was originally Bob Dylan's band before going on alone. RIP Levon Helm. The coolest dude that ever lived.
The Band was originally Ronny Hawkins band before they back up Bob Dylan. They are all from Canada except Levon Helm the drummer.
The band that was famous for “Dylan going electronic “ with the actor from Home Improvement playing the drums (Mickey Jones).
@@lisaeischens2352 The Hawks, as they were know then, backed up Dylan during 1965's electric tour. Levon Helm quit the tour and Micky Jones was asked to sit in for the balance of the 66 tour.
My little high school rock band was pretty hip as we had this song in our repertoire in ‘69!
Everyone knows the song, no one knows the title....
I love watching Rick Danko deliver his verse.
Danko was so cool
Died way too young!!
Absolutely. Helm and Danko -well, all of them-were incredible but his line “Wait a minute Chester you know I’m a peaceful man!” always gives me chills. Saw the band with Dylan and the Dead in the mid-80s and it was a fantastic night to say the least.
I give Rick a ton of credit but mostly for his loping bass lines that made The Band's song pop right along.
Cocaine
"If this don't move your soul, you might be soulless" Perfect, Jamel, just perfect.
The Band is life yo. I play their songs everytime i play live
Bruh, this is a classic song which has been done many times and The Staples/Mavis have done it many times. A great version is when they sang with Marty Stuart who is a country artist who is really the caretaker of the history of country/blues and a family friend of the Staples family. Mavis is a jewel and she keeps on recording. There is a great documentary on her life out called "Mavis" and you need to check it. The Band was an amazing band with some members passing on like Levon Helm the drummer and others like Robbie Robertson still active.
“The Night they drove old Dixie Down” is a great tune by the Band that you would enjoy.
Joan baez's version is so much better
You gotta do the live version
@@phgemini1501 ...let's not go there
@@phgemini1501 Lol no.
@@phgemini1501 gems in the house...🤟🤘 twice
"Hey, if this don't move your soul, you may be soul-less." Best YT quote ever, imo
When Pops Staples sings it touches my soul 😊
Amen
The Band "Up On Cripple Creek"--another great one.
This was Martin Scorsese's film "The Last Waltz" of The Band's final concert - many great performances by lots of artists.
My husband introduced me to The Last Waltz our first Thanksgiving together. We’ve listened every Thanksgiving Eve since 1992. Now we watch with our kids.
Thx for that. I'll be looking for it.
Favorite concert!
I don’t think this is from the Last Waltz, but great performance nevertheless. No audience shots and background is different
Correct you are, sir. Though not part of the actual San Francisco concert this IS a performance filmed for Scorcece's TLW. I bought the DVD decades ago and it STILL has not gotten old.
One of the greatest performances, ever!
Jamel looks into the camera - “Is that the Staples?” I look back and say “Yes.” Out loud. In my own house. But I still feel like he heard me. 😎
Me too ;)
I did also.
😄 Glad it wasn't just me!
Guilty. Yep!
Me too! Lol! I said yes! To him when he asked, just like he was right there and he could see me!
I personally think The Band was the greatest band that ever existed
They’re certainly are on The Mount Rushmore
Totally agree. I saw them at Albert Hall, 1971. Awesome!
My favorite band of all time
The Band was Bob Dylan's first backing band when he went electric.
well Bob couldn't just have any old band backing up the goat. Had to be _The_ Band.
before that they were Ronnie Hawkin's back up band :)
@@Gardeninggirl1107 when they were The Hawks if memory serves. Bob didnt initially hire the whole band.
HaraTaiki bobs first electric band was mike Bloomfield and members of the butterfield blues band at new port folk festival
@@GrainneCarney nope, Levon was 1st since they needed a really good drummer. Robbie 2nd then Rick. Can't remember whether Garth or Richard was 4th or 5th.
The Band was ground breaking. And Levon Helm, dummer and vocalist extroadinaire. And Mavis Staples, what a treasure! RIP Robbie Robertson and Levon. You will be missed. Pops Staples is music royalty.
Crazy that Eric Clapton always wanted to be in the Band even when he was in Cream. The band is the only group I have a poster of on my wall, which being born in the 90s is a rarity
Great song, you also need "the Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" and "Cripple Creek"
Great tunes.
Yes
I like Joan Baez's rendition of The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down, probably because it's the first one I heard.
Absolutely!
Will Dwyer, Aaaaaaaahhhhh!!! THANK YOU for mentioning my girl, Joan!! I’ve been dying to hear Jamel discover her!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
The Staple Singers were outstanding! A father and his 3 daughters.
JERRY LAYTON pops
That's a Real Friend Right There. "Take Load Off... Aaand put the Load Right On Me."
Fifty years after I first heard this song hanging out at a buddy's house back in high school, I still get tears in my eyes whenever I hear it. What a masterpiece, and thanks for reacting to it.
I feel the same way.
I met and talked to Pops Staples in a Memphis grocery store many years ago ... he was a sweet old man and a great talent ... may GOD Bless his Soul.
I remember seeing him in David Byrne's movie "True Stories"
Any performance from this film "The Last Waltz". Directed by Martin Scorsese it is probably the best concert film of all time.
This is a fact
Absolute truth
Truth.. Best concert film ever.
I like it too, but Levon didn't like it at all.
No doubt about it.. the finest. I got to see it on the 50th anniversary of its release, with Robbie Robertson introducing it. Fantastic night!
The late great Levon Helm on drums/vocals. The legendary Mavis Staples from the Staples , and on bass/vocals that's the late Rick Danko. Legend has it that Rick did about 3 lines of coke before he did this lol. He was feeling good😉
I heard that also. Danko’s vocals adds so much to the song.
I severely doubt only "three". Our boys loved to party. What a great film, great music, great stories!
On of the best songs, ever. Levon said he had the best seat in the room, he got to watch the band and the audience at the same time. So miss Richard, Rick, and Levon. Life will never be as good without them.
Wow beautiful 🤙
When Pops finishes singing his verse, the look of love that his daughter gives him is beautiful. The best version of a song for the ages.
I’ve never noticed that before and I’ve watched this video and the original video way too many times. Thank you!
@@pabsts____3964 My pleasure. Saw the film at the cinema when it first came out and noticed it then. Probably wouldn't have noticed it on a small screen. Stay Safe.
Pops was the best. That's why The Band wanted The Staples, and why Levon, Robertson, etc were at the top of their game.
@@michaelfinlay6341 Heard Mavis on a radio interview last year. She said that The Band knew Staples songs that her and the family had forgotten about. She said that Levon insisted on calling Pops, Roebuck, which was his real name, although nobody else called him that. Was on BBC Radio, possibly Sounds of the 70s.
I keep going back to this song and reaction! I just love it. Music is medicinal! Goosebumps for sure!
The Late Great Levon Helm on drums & vocals. "R.I.P."
"The Pink House"
You should take an evening and watch " The Last Waltz" with "The Band" and the coolest guests ever, best musical movie I've ever watched, only time I can ever recall seeing Bob Dylan smile.
I love that an 80% Canadian brought the sounds of the south and joined both black and white traditions and voices to create beauty.
"Up on Cripple Creek",and "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down"...
Two of the best songs ever....sir, you have excellent taste!
Ophelia
You said it: “If this don’t move your soul, you might be soulless.” We need more of that spirit in todays world.
This is From "The Last Waltz" it was The Bands last concert and featured many other artists like Neil Young, Bob Dylan, DrJon, Eric Clapton an many others. Literally any song from this concert by anyone is fantastic
This was a 2 neck guitar/mandolin other ones are 2 neck 6 string/12 string guitars
you really should check out more from this concert (the last waltz, its a concert documnetary film by martin scorsese)
The combination of Van Morrison and The Band on ‘Caravan’ is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
I have to watch it every few years and I've been around since day one.
Didn't Neil Young do that "blue blue windows" song , love that song
Joni stole the show
This song never fails to move me, I shed a tear every single time. ❤️ The Band never made a bad song.
You know that’s the truth!
Mavis Staples is one of the most respected vocalists of all time, sang a lot of Gospel with Aretha,,,,a treasure!
Mavis is massively underrated. Awesome talent!!!
The Staple Singers are freaking awesome
"Respect Yourself"
"I'll Take You There"
are two of their greatest songs
Fun fact about this song. it starts with "I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead" When Robbie wrote this he was playing a Martin guitar, looked in the sound hole and saw the "Made in Nazareth, Pennsylvania" label.
The story I heard was that the band was on tour and they took a detour to visit the Martin plant in Nazareth but got there too late, after they closed for the night.
@@mrdanforth3744 Thanks, either story is intriguing and awesome. I recalled mine from a Martin ad, but that was decades ago.
Isn't that from "The Usual Suspects"?
I melt when the Staples singers kick it in. One of the best performances of all time.
The Band...Absolute *Legends.*
I can't think of a bad song from them
You will *never go wrong* reacting to a song from *The Band.*
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Their history is the kind of stuff they should make a major motion picture biopic about(there are biographies out there, you should check them out, you'll love their story)
This dvd ( *"The Last Waltz"* ) holds a special place in my collection, as probably my most watched. There isn't a bad performance in it.
I would highly recommend getting the dvd,. For *The Bands* performances *and* the interviews, and all the incredible performances from the huge list of guest superstars .
AND it's directed by the famed, *Martin Scorsese.*
I have The Last Waltz on DVD at my house! Love watching it all the time! ❤
Great movie!
Agreed!
It's now available to stream, too. Netflix or Amazon Prime, iirc.
@Tim C. Wondering if you could clear something up for me. I read Robbie’s autobiography, and remember him saying he bronzed his guitar. Also he described what clothes he and Rick bought for the concert. But this excellent version of The Weight isn’t from that Thanksgiving concert.
Do you know when this version was performed, and who came up with the idea to include the Staple singers?
The Staples Singers, Dad and 3 daughters
“I’ll Take You There”
“Respect Yourself”
I learned something new
Thank you
Don't forget "Let's Do It Again"!
Mavis & Pops MADE this version the best!
I know "I'll Take You There" by General Public, and "Respect Yourself" as done by Bruce Willis. I'll have to check out the originals, Thanx.
You can’t go wrong with anything on the stax label!
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Levon Helm is the singer drummer, You might recognize him as Loretta Lynn’s dad in Coal miner’s daughter.
A fine performance. Perfect 👌 Loretti
Yep, he was nominated for an Oscar for that role.
He's also the only American in The Band (from Arkansas); the rest are all Canadians.
Vanessa Whitehead A great performance for sure, but Levon wasn't nominated for an Oscar.
His solo work, even after his cancer, is beautiful and powerful.
Doesnt matter how many times I listen to this song. Chills and goosebumps EVERY time
Every single time!
Levon Helm, Mavis Staples, & Pops Staples. You’ve found musical heaven Jamel!
Ummmmmm, did you forget rick danko?
"Never heard of this band before."
It's THE Band...
Who?
THE Who?
@@j.d.6915 beat me to it....
Burt Gummerfan
The Who! They’re on first!
@@frankiebowie6174 YES!
The Band is definitely a band worth exploring. Ophelia, The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down, Evangeline (with emmylou Harris), King Harvest and so many more. Their blend of roots, blues, country, soul and rock is so cool and unique. Aretha Franklin also covered this song (with a pre Allman Bros Duane Allman playing guitar) it's a great version too.
Great comment.
Any exploration of The Band starts with the basement tapes
@@Akentrophyta of course, how could I forget. That era of Dylan is honestly probably my favorite. It always amazed me how these so called "progressives" were so hostile towards Dylan when he went electric when lyrically, he was still writing FABULOUS songs. Ironic how the "progressives" and "free thinkers" were so close minded.
With the current controversy about Confederate statues, The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down deserves a second look. Love the song but it definitely humanizes the confederate solider. One might even say that glorifies the south.
@@mwa9113 I disagree, but I'm not going to tell anybody how to think. I've listened to that song hundreds of times, because I'm a huge fan of The Band and I never got the sense its glorifying anything, it's simply telling a story. A line has to be drawn between a song like that (and songs like it, Dicky Betts "Atlantas burning down" for example) and songs like Hank Williams Jr singing songs like "if the south would've won" where he clearly says the line "if the south would've won wed have it made." If anything, "the night they drove old Dixie down" tell the story of hard times, and doesnt paint the South in a positive way at all. In today's climate, yes, it may be a bit edgy but it's not glorifying or demeaning. It's simply a story about a massive part of our history.
My gosh. Pops Staples. Phew so gentle. I could cry. I'm pretty old, never heard this version before
You absolutely have to watch “ The Night they Drove old Dixie Down” from the Last Waltz show.
Amazing song
Check out Neil Young doing his song Helpless from the same concert.
Great song with Joni Mitchell doing backup vocals before doing Coyote with The Band.
The Staple Singers were a legendary gospel group who crossed over to the secular market. Their songs always had a message. Unfortunately, with the passage of time, this video was from 1976, Levon Helm, the singing drummer for The Band has passed (2012), Pops Staples (2000), Cleotha Staples (2013), and Yvonne Staples (2018) have also passed. However, Mavis Staples, the lead singer and hand clapper on the video is still going strong. She recently turned 81!!
RIch Danko and Richard Manuel, the bassist and pianist for the Band, are also no longer with us.
The most powerful song evet written and reformed. 59 years later, we should all be listening to the words.
You should react to the Staples Singers two No. 1 hits, "I'll Take You There" from 1972 and "Let's Do It Again" from 1975.
We have to give Mavis Staples all her flowers while she’s still here with us.
"Stage Fright" is another one on The Last Waltz that will give you goose bumps!
In my opinion, this is the best one take live performance ever recorded
I completely agree. I'm keen to something better than this, because I don't think it exists.
It's a great performance. But The Band went into the studio and did some overdubs for the whole movie. A guitar lick or bass-line here, or a piano run there... fixing little mistakes, making it perfect. I'm sure the performance in its original glory is still captured here, but what you hear on the song isn't *exactly* what you would have heard if you were there in person.
@@american_cosmic only Robbie overdubbed his guitar parts, at Scorsese's house/studio. The others were never asked to do that. That was the end of Robbie in the band.
Fooled ya, then - this recording wasn't live, it was done in a studio.
Levin Helm had a hand in the birth of Rock and Roll. He was insanely gifted, everyone wanted to play with him. He was an amazing actor as well. His cameo in Shooter was sublime
He played Loretta's father in "Coal Miner's Daughter", and was so moving, so outstanding!
Scorsese’s brilliant “Last Waltz.” So many awesome performances of The Band with special guests. I am a huge fan of Robbie Robertson. Would love for you to react to “Somewhere Down the Crazy River!”
Somewhere Down the Crazy River is a favorite of mine. Jamel you need to check out Robbie Robertson's solo work.
Van Morrison's Caravan stole the show in my opinion.
I also love “showdown at big sky”
Love ...crazy river ❤️❤️
Van Morrison does caravan also on this dvd it was directed by Martin Scorsese it’s fantastic
Best performance of the show.
And one kick ass purple jumpsuit
John Tremmel I didn’t see this before I put up my comment
The movie "The Last Waltz" was directed by Martin Scorsese and is The Band playing with about 15 other guest stars to mark the breakup of the band. The Band formed as Ronnie Hawkins' backup band when he moved north to become a regular in the Toronto music scene, and they are all Canadians except for drummer Levon Helm. When Bob Dylan went from acoustic to electric they toured as his band, and he would just introduce them onstage as "the band", so they just continued to call themselves that. The movie, released in 1978, with its combination of live performances and interviews with band members is still considered one of the best rock movies ever. Also see all of the Y.Tube interview segments of singer/guitarist Robbie Robertson talking about his experiences. The double necked guitar is just a 6 string neck plus a 12 string neck, like Jimmy Page and Alex Lifeson sometimes use. They don't usually play them the whole night because of - the weight.
Anything with Dylan and The Band is worthwhile (See The Basement Tapes). While we're at it, you need to start reacting to Bob Dylan.
I have not seen Alex Lifeson from Rush with the D-Necked guitar. BUT, Rik Emmet of Triumph did/does carry one. Both bands are three-man from Toronto, Canada. Triumph was cool, but had a real short life span. Rush...the rest is history...
You have to watch the movie!!!!!!!!!!
Well this is a fitting song for him to play it! The WEIGHT
I see what you did there.
Also, thanks for all that info.
This is pure, soulful joy. I love The Band, especially Levon's voice--and the Staples. The charisma and voice of Mavis... and then when Pops comes in. Incredible.
You’d also love the night they drove ole Dixie down. Drummer Levon Helm’s iconic live performance.
From last waltz. Absolutely. I’m a drummer who sings. I find it easy by accident. Others struggle. Just accidental really. But I could never pull off the subtleties of the ghost noes, military rolls and tempo / rhythm swaps while nailing a fairly decent range of vocals. He was from space that guy, so good. Kinda like ringo, you notice him because you kind of don’t. His playing inhabits the song, not merely moves it from verse to chorus. Underrated the both. Not by drummers tho, which should really tell you enough.
Also you may like Aretha Franklin’s version of the Weight
Also note Paul McCartney sings “take a load off Fanny ya put the load right on me” near the end of the Beatles Hey Jude video (also from 1968)
Yeah the Aretha version is awesome too, with Duane Allman on guitar! 😎
@@daveingrey2615 Aretha said "Get me the white kid" and they didn't need a name, they knew she wanted Skydog.
And Duane Allman also played guitar on “Hey Jude” by Wilson Pickett. It all comes full circle.
Definitely react to *The Band* -_"Up On Cripple Creek"_ Jamel, one of my all time fave songs ever :)
B1G P0PPa Amen to that ☮️
@@vickieray C'mon! Personally prefer the _Studio Version_ over the Last Waltz Live version myself, I know Jamel at times goes for live versions, hopefully he'll stick to the studio one instead when he does get to reacting to this song :).
B1G P0PPa he wants to see who is playing what and who is singing, I totally get it. Some bands are as good or better live than studio but some bands just aren’t ☮️ I love seeing a live performance especially if it’s a band I’m not familiar with ✌️
For the 50th anniversary of this song Robbie Robertson the lead guitarist and songwriter of The Weight did a rendition of this song with musicians from around the world preforming all together at one time! It was FABULOUS! Well worth the time to watch the video!
Check out "Playing for Change" Features Robbie Robertson & Ringo Starr.
Playing for Change is amazing
The Last Waltz revives me. You just listened to Dr. John. He does "Such a Night" on The Last Waltz.
I also love Ronnie Hawkins' number in the movie. And Muddy Waters'. And...
I’m as white as the wall behind you but Pop Staples voice has been giving me goosebumps for 50 years! Miss Mavis and the girls too! Love the reactions.
Age , n race shouldn’t be a favor.. on ones taste.. 😊You , are so on point! Love , LOVE his reactions.. !! Makes you SMILE, n be joyful..😄😁😁😍
Sorry , meant factor..😁😂
And, yes! The Staple Singers. An iconic group worthy of your time in and of themselves.
I come back to Jamal time and again..his Reactions are unofficially award winning accompaniments to many a rock n roll classic.
Levon Helm, on the drums. Also he played Sissy Spacek's dad in, Coal Miners Daughter.
There is a documentary of The Band of their last concert ever, called The Last Waltz. Worth the listen-FULL of music legends as guest stars. The. Best,
That’s where this is from
I been waiting for you to get to The Band. I love Levon Helm 's voice and drumming. Rock In Peace Levon... The Weight is one of my favorites, it was featured in the film Easy Rider. So many great songs by this legendary band... The guitar that has 2 guitars fused together is called a double neck. Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick has several quintuple necks! That's 5 necks on one guitar!
What Robbie is playing here is not a double neck guitar it's a madolin and guitar. Check the short neck has eight strings
Yes, but still a double neck. I was already knee deep in a novel, so I didn't want to break it down that far. LOL!
my favourite moment in this song is Rick Danko's verse (the last guy that sings solo), he just radiates so much passion when he sings.
He was special. I love his spotlight Band number, "Makes No Difference".
Love that too....it's not "The Weight" without Danko singing the 4th verse...Other artists who cover "The Weight" botch it by omitting the 5th verse. *Denver & *Cocker
Rick was definitely the coolest member of The Band. He had that signature bop while playing his bass.
Met Rick's 1st wife Grace this past year at the dog park. Beautiful long gray hair; I said to her she looked like Grace Slick, and she giggled. Started talking music, and after I mentioned Janis Joplin, she says she was married to Rick Danko from 68 to 80?. I had recently watched the Festival Express film, where Rick and Janis lead a drunkin acoustic jam session . There was two unique people!. Grace had nothing bad to say about Rick. Truly loved him
Me too...It's not "The Weight" without Danko singing the 'Crazy Chester 4 verse.
The Last Waltz is a must see - so many memorable performances, however I'm particularly partial to The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down
My face is Caravan by Van the man. The look of joy on the Band's faces as Van is getting in to it is priceless.
you didn't mention Don Henley in "drummers who sing" list, I think you gotta do more eagles!
Also Phil Collins Genesis
I was waiting for him to mention Don too, but the Eagles watch that copyright like, well, Eagles. They don't believe in spreading the love. They treat nickels like manhole covers.
@@thor697 yeah, i was going to say he tried the eagles already and got shot down.
I think he has tried ... Eagles block it. Which seems about right. Jamal should still watch the 2003 (?) Hell Freezes Over show ... damn. Eagles are tight live at that show, think it was in Sydney. They sound great live.
Don't forget Karen Carpenter
If you ever saw the movie "Shooter" with Mark Wahlberg, you might recognize Levon Helm, singer and drummer, as the man he visits for information. RIP Levon Helm
mypl510 Didn’t he play the part of Loretta Lynn’s father in Coal Miner’s Daughter starring Sissy Spacek?
@@joeslomka448 Yes indeed! Forgot about that! He was also in The Right Stuff
@@mypl510 Levon should have been nominated for an Oscar for The Right Stuff. Played a perfect supporting part as Ridley.
Levon has done a lot of roles in different movies and TV shows
I'm a Buddhist. This song with the Staples and the Band, makes me want to pray.
You know, when I first started watching reaction videos, I wondered what it was all about. Certainly, no one could have lived to adulthood on this planet and never heard Janis Joplin, Stevie Wonder, Queen and all the others. Impossible! Then I realized that people don't listen to radio any more as they're growing up. Back in the day, radio was how we were exposed to music, and we heard rock, jazz, blues, funk, soul, R&B, Motown, folk, we heard it all, and got to pick and choose what we loved, like a great big musical buffet. Growing up in the 50s, it was really the only way I ever heard new music, and I realize that I don't even know how kids are exposed to music today. But I wish they had the opportunity to hear it all like we did back then. You miss a lot when you don't get to hear everything. Hopefully you TH-cam reactors will spread the love and the music around you!
Anyway, here's...
The Staple Singers "I'll Take You There" - th-cam.com/video/sOgKppT85GY/w-d-xo.html
The Band "Up on Cripple Creek" th-cam.com/video/MlegqCMcYGI/w-d-xo.html
It was not a big hit because it wasn’t “commercial “, but it resonates with people who have been through some real life. The Staples added so much soul. Awesome and moving performance.
Thank you for this comment. I have known this song for years, but it wasn't until I became an adult and experienced real difficulties that I could appreciate it.
To say this was not a big hit is quite misleading. This in 1968 hit the top 100 charts peaking in the 60's. I think the albumin the same year peaked higher in the 30's. Since then many retrospective reviews including the Rolling Stones have ranked this #34 on their all time albums.
didn't Easy Rider have an influence
when Pops finishes his verse, his daughter gives him the sweetest look...i LOVE her and them.
Pops was battling memory issues at the end - if you watch her while he sings - she's holding on - but when he brings it home with annalee at the end of his part - she smiles a smile of pride/relief.
@@murraywestenskow2896 she is beautiful...i'm in love with her...
@@aceofbassmoore7093 - my wish for you - is that she loves you too.
It may be the single most amazing live performance I’ve ever seen.
“If this don’t move your soul, you might be soulless.” Amen, my man.
or dead....
Love Mavis's face at the end mouthing 'beautiful'
These guys were Bob Dylan's back up band when he toured, hence the Band.
They turned him electric😎
It was Ronnie Hawkins who put the band together, I don't think any of them had professional experience when he hired them. They performed as Ronnie Hawkins And The Hawks for a couple of years, then left Hawkins and performed as Levon And The Hawks for another 2 or 3 years, this was in Canada. Then they picked up an American folk singer named Bob Dylan and changed their name to The Band.
It's amazing how a Canadian band captured the American south so well.
LEVON HELM IS FROM MISSOURI
@@haroldroberts6962
I heard Arkansas but close enough LOL!
YOU ARE CORRECT, HE WAS BORN IN ELAINE, ARKANSAS
@@haroldroberts6962 That's right, but the rest of the band are Canadian.
Levon was not Canadian. Arkansas I believe...maybe Oklahoma.
I watched Mavis Staples playing this some years ago... I just cried like a baby
My first comment to you and it’s this- Anyone who listens to this song and isn’t moved must close their eyes and- LISTEN AGAIN!!! This song was one of the greatest songs ever written -,and this version from The last Waltz with the Staple singers is nothing short of greatness- Pops Staples has a sweet voice and Mavis Staples voice is one of the most soulful your ears will ever hear!!!
my favorite of ALLLL time
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@@dwc1964 thanks, was wondering what was going on there
Next you need to do "The Shape I'm In" by The Band, live version or album.
Hey Jamal, it’s me again that 63 year old white man I check in from time to time. I’m so glad you bring up this music, yes during the 60s and 70s there was much trouble in our nation so much like there is today but black and whites got together put their differences together and created music meaningful music. I have so many staple singer albums pop staples I could sit and listen to him all day. So with Robbie Robinson gone things finally come to an end. Thank you so much for letting me speak my mind God bless
Love your shirt. My son had to say every morning before going to school, be kind, be honest, respectful, patient and kind..said kind twice because it was the most important.
Thanks Karen🙏🏾
Congrats!
You picked THE best version of this one
And I ageee
'The Night they Drove Old Dixie Down' should be the next one
Do the version off the same movie as this
The Last Waltz
In fact, the movie is a good watch some evening for ya
(Directed by Martin Scorsese!)
Some legends make guest appearances in it
Also, the guitar is a double-neck guitar
Jimmy Page made a version of this popular on Stairway to Heaven (see The Zepplin movie 'The Song Remains the Same')
The 70' were truly a magical musical time!!
Ed Alisauskas Agree about The Night They Drove...but I like the original version of The Weight much better than this one.
Yes! Levon totally rocked it.
Nawh, Dog. I really miss that bass line at the end of each chorus. Should not leave that out. No way, no how.
The staple singers were epic!
Absolutely love them!
No to mention Miss Mavis is on a whole separate level. One of the greatest voices of all time!
"I literally have goosebumps" - lucky you, i can't count the times this performance made my cry.
Me too. I’m 62 so there are many many times.
The Staples have a song called “I’ll Take You There” from around this same time period thats groovy and soulful and funky as hell
Yes...Jamel should totally react to "I'll take you there".
@@JohnnyOgres I totally agree!!!! I love the Staples Singers. RIP to those who have gone ahead. Mavis is still with us as far as I know - but Pops!!!! God, I loved him.
I freaking love that song
@@kathlelan Not only is Mavis still with us, but she's been releasing great albums produced by Jeff Tweedy from Wilco the past few years. Tweedy also mixed and produced Pops Staples' final album--also released in the past few years.
Jamal you missed the best part. Mavis Stapes was so impressed with How the tune grooved at the very end she says "beautiful!".
That's right! I thought so too.
Good point! The clip he’s watching kinda fades the sound out at the end. I’ve seen numerous reviewers do this song and they always use this same video and none of them have caught her saying that at the end. I always look for it! 🤣
I was gonna say the same thing
Exactly, the weight on our back.
Thanks man