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
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.
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.
That is totally ignores that Robbie wrote the song, and Levon was not the leader of The Band, except for a short time. They started out not having a leader, however, as they got more popular and 3 of them got into heroin, someone had to, deal with the press, the publishing, accountants, etc. so Robbie became the de facto leader, Garth was an introvert, and the other 3 were in no shape and had no interest in dealing with the business side of things. Also don't leave out that Rich snd the Chester verse. Having said that Levon sang the hell of this song as well as playing the drums, he was great at that, but he was not the leader nor a songwriter.
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!
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 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...
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.
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 ...
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
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.
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.
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.
great impromptu cover...i am hoping somewhere down the road the " official" releases will put together a collection of covers he's done over the yrs...would be a great series
Not nearly all covers of course but the Spotify playlist/album Songs Under Cover is a pretty nice compilation over covers taken from the various official live releases. open.spotify.com/album/6fFzRb5gNtSZzR3I2aSLwR?si=TSgpoFH5SBCKipyRNqhevQ
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 way he jams with the audience at the end.
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
The Band covered Bruce, here he is returning the favor. Love it.
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
Levon Helm use to sing a great version of Bruce's Atlantic City.
The Weight is one of those songs that just has it all. Fine job from The Boss here. Lovely tribute.
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. 😅
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
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!
listen to the crowd. the ultimate compliment. sung with love.
That first chorus made me cry.
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.
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.
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?
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.
That is totally ignores that Robbie wrote the song, and Levon was not the leader of The Band, except for a short time. They started out not having a leader, however, as they got more popular and 3 of them got into heroin, someone had to, deal with the press, the publishing, accountants, etc. so Robbie became the de facto leader, Garth was an introvert, and the other 3 were in no shape and had no interest in dealing with the business side of things. Also don't leave out that Rich snd the Chester verse. Having said that Levon sang the hell of this song as well as playing the drums, he was great at that, but he was not the leader nor a songwriter.
god bless levon and god bless bruce. wish i were there, at this show, and wherever levin may be.
Goosebumps. A real moment at a concert, so lovely.
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
No one engages the audience like the Boss! ❤
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.
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 was more than a drummer and a singer, he was the definition of musical integrity.
A lot of respect here. Respect for the song and Levon by Bruce and the audience.
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
Bruce giving credit where credit where it was deserved ... Hard song to cover ... seems so simple, yet so intricate ... Great Job Bruce!
Bruce did Levon proud
This Man right here is a national treasure. I hope I get the chance to see him one time.
My older Bro turned me on to The Band w/Pink Album and this awesome song back in 1971 . Bruce does it well .
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...
Miss The Band😣
I am more impressed with this than I thought I would be and I am Springsteen fan, so well done Bruce.
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...
Good one Bruce, you are the Boss all right
I cry uncontrollably every time I see this
Awesome tribute to Levon by The Boss + E St Band RIP Brother nobody can sing it like you
The crowd really into it
This is something! Lots of love for Levon,we all miss him. Absolutely love this. Thanks Boss.
One word brillant.. go Bruce .. love you x
Wow! RIP Levon, Rick and Richard.
A living legend singing a legendary song. Just great!
I love Levon so much....
My favorite singer covering my favorite song.
Bruce Springsteen. The best live act I've ever seen! 🇮🇪
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.
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......
I think we should make this song the anthem of the world
It's a beautiful song...Bruce!!!!
What a tribute from a superstar to a legend!
+Mark Phillips So true
Yea yea !! Awesome !!
100% improvised. This is a case of Bruce picking up a song and the E-Street Band just following his lead.
Wow over 250 downvoted this piece of Art. I am speechless
Unfortunately there are
plenty of stupid people
out there . . . . . 🌷
Damn even the audience sounded good! I saw him 9/2/12 in Philly
Kick ass performance.
Takamine guitars are such workhorses. I love that Bruce plays them.
It gave me chills, Bruce.
tears tears tears from japan with love
I love when Danny starts playing the organ.
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.
Awesome, awesome crowd participation !!
Love this. Bruce sounds like he was really fighting the emotions in the finale there. ❤
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
Una delle piu belle canzoni di tutti i tempi. Tutte le volte la pelle d'oca. Indiscutibilmente the Band
We still love you, Levon.
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.
Gives me chills.
Love love this❤
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.
RIP, Levon and Rick
Richard
Long live The Band
Bruce is da man. Loved that.
Goosebumps like little mountains, damn!
Good job. No one could sing it like Levon and sadly the writer of that song (Robbie Robertson) just recently passed away as well.
Thank you Bruce for the great words for Levon, To Levon and the band , you are missed
crying like a baby. Fabulous, just fabulous...
What a great crowd
THE ONE AND ONLY THE BOSS !
Loved it!! A fitting tribute by The Boss,sure sounded like the crowd loved it too.
Omg I ain't even a Springsteen fan but that gave me 5he funding chills
Great cover...
AWESOME
great. thanks for the entertainment Mr. Helm
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.
サビの最後のコーラス観客がちゃんとやってるのいいなぁ
Bruce is one of the musicians out there. His music is history
What's the odd of me clicking on this 5 years later of his concert on the exact day
simply f... amazing
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.
Keep on Levon - what a voice
Great cover of a great Band song.
This is fantastic.
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
Superb!
Great respect for the great one
Bruce never misses much
Wonderful!
The Boss singing For Levon just treasure
Just fantastic
Wow, shivers down the spine...this is awesome. Thanks for sharing!
Powerful. Awesome.
great impromptu cover...i am hoping somewhere down the road the " official" releases will put together a collection of covers he's done over the yrs...would be a great series
Not nearly all covers of course but the Spotify playlist/album Songs Under Cover is a pretty nice compilation over covers taken from the various official live releases. open.spotify.com/album/6fFzRb5gNtSZzR3I2aSLwR?si=TSgpoFH5SBCKipyRNqhevQ
@@ShabbyDogRCR i ve seen and heard that it is pretty nice
Bruce with great respect