I wouldn't worry too much about Robbie. He died rich, while his "brothers" died broke. Robbie took 51% of the Royalties and his Lawyer, Albert Grossman, took 49%. This is what he did to Janis Joplin, from Wikipedia: "When Grossman signed Janis Joplin and her four bandmates from Big Brother and the Holding Company in 1967, he told them he would not tolerate any intravenous drug use, and all five agreed to abide by the rule. When he discovered in the spring of 1969 that Joplin was injecting drugs anyway, he did not confront her. Instead, in June 1969 he took out a life insurance policy guaranteeing him $200,000 in the event she died in an accident.[8] His yearly premium was $3,500.[8]"
@@richardredseal3993 According to Barney Hoskyns biography of The Band they ALL made a lot of money. Some wasted it on drugs and bad money management. Besides that Levon did not die broke, and Robbie made a lot of money after The Band, composing music scores for Scorsese's movies. I love all of them, and I'm not being judgmental, I especially love Rick, but it was not Robbie's fault if they ended up broke.
@@richardredseal3993 Barney Hoskyns biography of The Band gives a much more balanced view, it is critical of Robbie, but fair, he was not perfect, none of them were, and Levon certainly glossed over the truth about his own shortcoming and addiction in his book.
This performance was totally spur of the moment. Bruce had finished his set prior to encores and was headed down the ramp with the band when he stopped halfway & returned to the stage alone. He asked a fan down front to hand up the sign you see in the video requesting that he "Sing one for Levon". That's where the video picks up. Bruce was initially alone on the stage as he began singing but then, one by one, the band joined in with the 20,000 odd fans already singing along. Was it musically perfect? Of course not, but anyone there that night knew they had participated in one of those rare, pure, magic moments that can't be planned or manufactured. Lotta love at The Rock that night.
What a gutsy performance and tribute Outstanding accolades bestowed upon Levon Helm with class by Bruce A wonderful rendition as the entire audience soon became greatness along with the perfomance of perfection
Wonderful from Bruce. Makes you wonder how many lyrics and chords he has rattling around his head when he knows other people songs and not just his own! What a gift he is to the world.
i was there that night and this was amazing - Bruce is so amazing and i love this covers almost more than his own songs....he appreciates his peers and rocks their songs.....awesome tribute
Absolutely! I'm here in my kitchen watching this, and at the same time I'm in heaven rejoicing with Levon! Outstandingly excellent! Thanks Boss and that excellent crowd! You have made my day!
Absolutely beautiful cover...I grew up with that song....if you ever come across a person thst doesnt know this song...They grew up in a god damn bad time...
I don't get emotionally affected by music generally, not to that extent, but when Bruce started singing and literally everyone started singing along, they all knew every word to this transcendentally great song. What a beautiful moment, real tears.
One of the great anthems of the 60's. It's not as good as the original (it would be impossible to duplicate the feeling, time, and place) but Springsteen has a way of knowing where his roots came from and how to reproduce them with soul.
Even "The Boss" has to defer to the great Levon Helm....that little boy who grew up in Turkey Scratch, Arkansas was unequalled on the drummers who also did vocals....Levon, RIP my brother from Arkansas
Danko, Emanuel and Helm were the Band ... BUT Robbie Robertson writ all the music! Rarely acknowledged as such. Of course, the Band had the 3 most unique voices ... the Band could have done without Garth and Robbie but not Robbie's Songs!
@@Rilez616 I sa'yed they could have done without Robbie and Garth as front men but Robbie was the poet ... that is pert near all he had as the others were very tight ... nonetheless what you sea is what you get .... also they are billed as "Americana" when they were "Canadiana" except for Lavon at the Helm ... LOL My very first album was "Tommy" by the Who ... my second was the Band's Brown Album ... I wus 13 at the time ...
I was there and the crowd singing all the words was so loud. I saw a guy with a sign for the song and said c'mon,he's not gonna play that. I forgot that Levon had passed recently.
I believe the people criticizing Bruce's pronunciation of Mr. Helms name. He was using his given birth name Lavon. The industry made him change his first name. Happens all the time. SO Bruce was ACTUALLY showing him great respect.
I love you, Bruce Springsteen, because you always know and acknowledge the best and most precious of the art that kept and keeps the best parts of us alive. You are among a very small group of heroes of mine who are as beautiful and true and as constant as the North Star. You know, that abominable creature in Washington is causing most of us great alarm and damage. He is not qualified or fit for the job. I know it would be a terrible Herculean job, but you and Oprah could take over leadership and truly fix the nation. Dancing in the streets! Thank you for giving us your beautiful rendition of this beautiful song.
Always looking for "secret sauce" in musical style.....love Springsteen and love The Band and Levon Helm....interesting that a great drummer like Max went with the obvious hi-hat on the vocal breakdown to keep the time.....Levon used the bass pedal for that. Just a very small point on why he was such an incredible and one of a kind drummer.
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Man. I am crying from this heart-felt ode to Levon...and to Richard...and to Rick...and now to Robbie.
I wouldn't worry too much about Robbie. He died rich, while his "brothers" died broke. Robbie took 51% of the Royalties and his Lawyer, Albert Grossman, took 49%.
This is what he did to Janis Joplin, from Wikipedia: "When Grossman signed Janis Joplin and her four bandmates from Big Brother and the Holding Company in 1967, he told them he would not tolerate any intravenous drug use, and all five agreed to abide by the rule. When he discovered in the spring of 1969 that Joplin was injecting drugs anyway, he did not confront her. Instead, in June 1969 he took out a life insurance policy guaranteeing him $200,000 in the event she died in an accident.[8] His yearly premium was $3,500.[8]"
@@richardredseal3993 According to Barney Hoskyns biography of The Band they ALL made a lot of money. Some wasted it on drugs and bad money management. Besides that Levon did not die broke, and Robbie made a lot of money after The Band, composing music scores for Scorsese's movies. I love all of them, and I'm not being judgmental, I especially love Rick, but it was not Robbie's fault if they ended up broke.
@@hannejeppesen1809 it’s about the ROYALTIES and Treachery. Robbie was a Liar and a Thief. His Autobiography was a work of Fiction.
@@richardredseal3993 Barney Hoskyns biography of The Band gives a much more balanced view, it is critical of Robbie, but fair, he was not perfect, none of them were, and Levon certainly glossed over the truth about his own shortcoming and addiction in his book.
The fact that the crowd knows word to word the song shows what an impact The Band made.
I think they are even singing the harmonies in the chorus. And that is not so easy to do.
You know how important you are it Bruce does a tribute to you?? Wow
This performance was totally spur of the moment. Bruce had finished his set prior to encores and was headed down the ramp with the band when he stopped halfway & returned to the stage alone. He asked a fan down front to hand up the sign you see in the video requesting that he "Sing one for Levon". That's where the video picks up. Bruce was initially alone on the stage as he began singing but then, one by one, the band joined in with the 20,000 odd fans already singing along. Was it musically perfect? Of course not, but anyone there that night knew they had participated in one of those rare, pure, magic moments that can't be planned or manufactured. Lotta love at The Rock that night.
Brenda Wombough
Bruce is known for the "what does that sign says" or "please play this song" sign, and then perform the number
thanks
Wow, thanks for that bit of the story. Explains the tingling performance. Incredible.
Brenda Wombough I imagine that emotion!!!
Wonderful comment and a wonderful moment
The way he jams with the audience at the end.
The Band covered Bruce, here he is returning the favor. Love it.
Not a huge Springsteen fan but as a huge fan of the Band, this was a wonderful tribute. Thanks Bruce, Levon you’re oh so missed down here!
The Weight is one of those songs that just has it all. Fine job from The Boss here. Lovely tribute.
What a gutsy performance and tribute
Outstanding accolades bestowed upon Levon Helm with class by Bruce
A wonderful rendition as the entire audience soon became greatness along with the perfomance of perfection
levon sang, played the drum and lead one of the great bands and delivered a sense of the song that remains unmatched to this day.
listen to the crowd. the ultimate compliment. sung with love.
That first chorus made me cry.
The version on The Last Waltz stands out as one of the best versions of this song. Man, it still sends shivers up my spine. 😅
Wonderful from Bruce. Makes you wonder how many lyrics and chords he has rattling around his head when he knows other people songs and not just his own! What a gift he is to the world.
He has a teleprompter on stage for lyrics. He's used one for years.
@@krog21 ah but come on? It's still very impressive. It's not as if he's glued to it.
i was there that night and this was amazing - Bruce is so amazing and i love this covers almost more than his own songs....he appreciates his peers and rocks their songs.....awesome tribute
Thank you Bruce and the audience for knowing how GREAT Levoln was!!!
indeed
The Man's Name Was Levon. Have Enough Respect To Get It Right.
@@rodneyhood2269 And you shouldn't capitalise every letter in a sentence but we can all make mistakes, right?
I am more impressed with this than I thought I would be and I am Springsteen fan, so well done Bruce.
Levon was more than a drummer and a singer, he was the definition of musical integrity.
Goosebumps. A real moment at a concert, so lovely.
Absolutely! I'm here in my kitchen watching this, and at the same time I'm in heaven rejoicing with Levon! Outstandingly excellent! Thanks Boss and that excellent crowd! You have made my day!
Levon Helm use to sing a great version of Bruce's Atlantic City.
Absolutely beautiful cover...I grew up with that song....if you ever come across a person thst doesnt know this song...They grew up in a god damn bad time...
A lot of respect here. Respect for the song and Levon by Bruce and the audience.
From one legend to another! Love how the crowd is singing... if you love Bruce you love the band... standing on the shoulder of giants...
No one engages the audience like the Boss! ❤
This Man right here is a national treasure. I hope I get the chance to see him one time.
this is so awesome. i was very lucky to see the band in concert as a young kid and bruce does them well. thank you bruce
This was a very strong show of the first US leg (just behind DC). I remember that this song got the biggest ovation of the night.
I don't get emotionally affected by music generally, not to that extent, but when Bruce started singing and literally everyone started singing along, they all knew every word to this transcendentally great song. What a beautiful moment, real tears.
My older Bro turned me on to The Band w/Pink Album and this awesome song back in 1971 . Bruce does it well .
Bruce giving credit where credit where it was deserved ... Hard song to cover ... seems so simple, yet so intricate ... Great Job Bruce!
This is something! Lots of love for Levon,we all miss him. Absolutely love this. Thanks Boss.
One of the great anthems of the 60's. It's not as good as the original (it would be impossible to duplicate the feeling, time, and place) but Springsteen has a way of knowing where his roots came from and how to reproduce them with soul.
100% improvised. This is a case of Bruce picking up a song and the E-Street Band just following his lead.
I cry uncontrollably every time I see this
god bless levon and god bless bruce. wish i were there, at this show, and wherever levin may be.
Wow over 250 downvoted this piece of Art. I am speechless
Unfortunately there are
plenty of stupid people
out there . . . . . 🌷
Love this. Bruce sounds like he was really fighting the emotions in the finale there. ❤
Awesome tribute to Levon by The Boss + E St Band RIP Brother nobody can sing it like you
if that don't give you the chills, or a tear in the eye. wheeew
+BJ Ethier That song gives me a tear in the eye at the best of times! This was marvellous!
love it !!!
Madrugada
The goosbumps tell it all......
Even "The Boss" has to defer to the great Levon Helm....that little boy who grew up in Turkey Scratch, Arkansas was unequalled on the drummers who also did vocals....Levon, RIP my brother from Arkansas
One word brillant.. go Bruce .. love you x
Damn even the audience sounded good! I saw him 9/2/12 in Philly
Bruce Springsteen. The best live act I've ever seen! 🇮🇪
What a tribute from a superstar to a legend!
+Mark Phillips So true
Yea yea !! Awesome !!
I hope all of you realize that this was an unplanned audible. No rehearsing done whatsoever.
Miss The Band😣
And what really shows the love for Levon: the whole audience knows the song and sings...
I Love My Man...thank You Bruce and Band for bringing that to my Realization !! Long Live Music God Loves It
Danko, Emanuel and Helm were the Band ... BUT Robbie Robertson writ all the music! Rarely acknowledged as such. Of course, the Band had the 3 most unique voices ... the Band could have done without Garth and Robbie but not Robbie's Songs!
@@Psychiatrick rude to say the band could have done without them, I think not
@@Rilez616 I sa'yed they could have done without Robbie and Garth as front men but Robbie was the poet ... that is pert near all he had as the others were very tight ... nonetheless what you sea is what you get .... also they are billed as "Americana" when they were "Canadiana" except for Lavon at the Helm ... LOL My very first album was "Tommy" by the Who ... my second was the Band's Brown Album ... I wus 13 at the time ...
@@Psychiatrick are you kidding? Garth was the secret ingredient.
A living legend singing a legendary song. Just great!
Wow! RIP Levon, Rick and Richard.
Awesome, awesome crowd participation !!
Good one Bruce, you are the Boss all right
I was there and the crowd singing all the words was so loud. I saw a guy with a sign for the song and said c'mon,he's not gonna play that. I forgot that Levon had passed recently.
Love love this❤
I believe the people criticizing Bruce's pronunciation of Mr. Helms name. He was using his given birth name Lavon. The industry made him change his first name. Happens all the time. SO Bruce was ACTUALLY showing him great respect.
It gave me chills, Bruce.
I think we should make this song the anthem of the world
I love you, Bruce Springsteen, because you always know and acknowledge the best and most precious of the art that kept and keeps the best parts of us alive. You are among a very small group of heroes of mine who are as beautiful and true and as constant as the North Star. You know, that abominable creature in Washington is causing most of us great alarm and damage. He is not qualified or fit for the job. I know it would be a terrible Herculean job, but you and Oprah could take over leadership and truly fix the nation. Dancing in the streets! Thank you for giving us your beautiful rendition of this beautiful song.
Loved it!! A fitting tribute by The Boss,sure sounded like the crowd loved it too.
It's a beautiful song...Bruce!!!!
My favorite singer covering my favorite song.
The crowd really into it
Thank you Bruce for the great words for Levon, To Levon and the band , you are missed
I love when Danny starts playing the organ.
Takamine guitars are such workhorses. I love that Bruce plays them.
great. thanks for the entertainment Mr. Helm
Una delle piu belle canzoni di tutti i tempi. Tutte le volte la pelle d'oca. Indiscutibilmente the Band
Bruce did Levon proud
Great cover...
tears tears tears from japan with love
Bruce is one of the musicians out there. His music is history
I love Levon so much....
Gives me chills.
This is fantastic.
Superb!
Omg I ain't even a Springsteen fan but that gave me 5he funding chills
Wow, shivers down the spine...this is awesome. Thanks for sharing!
Kick ass performance.
E sempre un piacere ascoltare Bruce!!!!😅😅😀😀😍😍😍😘😘😘🎶💎🤩💋💓🎷🎸
AWESOME
Wonderful!
Goosebumps like little mountains, damn!
Absolutely Chilling, as Only The BOSS 🎵🎼🎶🎸✌️❤️🤗🙏🧚🌹 can be!!!
Good job. No one could sing it like Levon and sadly the writer of that song (Robbie Robertson) just recently passed away as well.
This is insane. What an adlib. My fav signer singing my fav band and my fav song from said band
Great cover of a great Band song.
Bruce is da man. Loved that.
What's the odd of me clicking on this 5 years later of his concert on the exact day
Great respect for the great one
We still love you, Levon.
crying like a baby. Fabulous, just fabulous...
simply f... amazing
RIP, Levon and Rick
Richard
Nice Job..
Edward Oleander, Bruce is never "mean and obnoxious" towards the crowd- I call bullshit.
Always looking for "secret sauce" in musical style.....love Springsteen and love The Band and Levon Helm....interesting that a great drummer like Max went with the obvious hi-hat on the vocal breakdown to keep the time.....Levon used the bass pedal for that. Just a very small point on why he was such an incredible and one of a kind drummer.
Please keep in mind that this song was not rehearsed or planned. It was performed as a sign request partway through the show.
I worked at a 2008 concert of his, and he was mean and obnoxious to the crowd. THIS makes up for it. Welcome back, Bruce.
What show are you talking about from 08, just out of curiosity
If I could choose one song to listen to, this is the song, if I could listen to one band, The Band would be it, a great, great group of musicians
Max did a really good job playing Max/Levon, would have loved to have seen him play this traditional grip.
Isn't the crowd participation at a Springsteen show invigorating?!
Just fantastic
I know its a well known song, but to sing all the words right on a spur of the moment,and play guitar, nice job bruce! Thats why we love ya.
I'm not sure he knows the chorus structure tho