The Band, And The Staples - The Weight (The Last Waltz)
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- Lyrics:
I pulled into Nazareth, I was feelin' about half past dead;
I just need some place where I can lay my head.
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, and "No!", was all he said.
(Chorus:)
Take a load off Fannie, take a load for free;
Take a load off Fannie, And (and) (and) you can put the load right on me.
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide;
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side.
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on, let's go downtown."
She said, "I gotta go, but m'friend can stick around."
(Chorus)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke, and Luke's waitin' on the Judgement Day.
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, woncha stay an' keep Anna Lee company?"
(Chorus)
Crazy Chester followed me, and he caught me in the fog.
He said, "I will fix your rags, if you'll take Jack, my dog."
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man."
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can."
(Chorus)
Catch a Cannonball, now, t'take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time.
To get back to Miss Annie, you know she's the only one.
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone.
(Chorus)
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Perfection! Mavis is the true Queen of Soul!
AMEN
I've just discovered her today because of this song, my goodness what a voice!!! Going to listen to a load of her tunes right now!
The best version of this song. Love it
❤AGREED 😮
To me too
Master combo version ❤️
Mavis Staples is one of the greatest voices ever. Smooth as silk and powerful as dynamite
I just love Pops
For sure. Her entire family had talent
And beautiful too!
And she’s still singing today
Movie is top 5 music
There is nothing to compare to the likes of this today. What has happened to music.
Autotune and no talent hacks happened to todays what they call music !
@@philhamilton2886 You took my exact thoughts out of my head.
Video killed the radio star, then corporate entities ran off the last DJ, and then auto tune smothered most of the talent that was left...
Shame
My older brother turned me on to The Band. I'm 66 and nothing like the music of 60s and 70s
They called us hippies. But we had the best music ever. And that was what the 60’s and 70’s were about. Teaching us how to communicate
Amen !!!!!!
The Last Waltz might be fading, but not in our collective memories. Thanks for the posting!
Thank you! ❤
You're right.
Is there any rockers out their?
72 years old in 2024 -loving this like it was yesterday ❤
Hell yeah! Incredible, my God they sound amazing together
What year was this?
1976
God I miss the 70’s
Anybody that doesn't like this wasn't raised right.
YES
Truth
Some people don't have an ear for great music. They've been raised on less.
Or it simply isn't to their taste being a more logical explanation. The fucking shite some people will talk for a thumbs up is mind boggling.
@@paulbutler43 yeah. Not to their taste because they weren't raised right is logical enough.
RIP Robbie, 08-09-2023, aged 80. One of the greatest rock songs ever written. When he played “The Weight” for Dylan for the first time, Bob said “you wrote that” letting Robbie know this was that good..Truly one of the great rock guitarist’s ever and just as great of song writer as well. With his death leaving Garth as the sole survivor of The Band..
THANKS Tccchamp5877, The Boys sure were generous with thier favorite singers LOVE the staples ALWAYS !!!! GO GARTH !!!! I’m trying to get my kids into this ,sent it to all 3 ! 🎉❤❤❤ ❤
I was only born in 75so didn't get to know these guy till twentys ...finest musicians I ever had the privilege to speculate on they're work as a band no pun intended not to mention in they're own individualism as solo artists ..timeless....thanks.. Levon ,Rick, Richard,Garth never will be replaced...
Oh damn I done forgot Mr Robbie Robertson...
dont forget RONNIE HAWKINS ,,he is alsso gone but not forgotten!!!!!!!!!!
Sheesh!
It's pretty evident that song was written by the guy from Arkansas playing drums and not the Canadian.
I’m 73 and this song and band still stirs my soul, and has my 28 year old son says… dad you guys had the best music!
I'm 67 and I never get tired of listening to the Band was lucky enough to see them in concert at a venue called The Music Inn in western Massachusetts in I believe 1976
Damn straight we did. Still do
65 and was just a wee teen❤, Older brothers and sisters introduced me to this music....Forever grateful ❤
Amen!
Ur son doesn't lie xx
Thank you mom and dad for raising me right.. and I played it foreward to mine🌹❤️
Could be the greatest live song ever recorded. It is a vocal masterpiece with flawless playing .
I wonder if they knew what they were creating.
@@MikK5 Of course they knew. If we knew it the minute we heard it, they knew it too.
I believe that Roger Waters called "Music from big Pink' the second most important album ever.
Will never be duplicated, the best
Definitely the greatest...when I hear Levon's voice it is like hearing the gospel
The Staple sisters send chills down my spine every single time ‼️‼️☝️✝️🎖🎖🎖💯🇺🇲
July 2024 still listening to the Band-AWESOME ❤
In October 2024 I still listen to you everyday! I absolutely love you!
O,K guys and Girls, Have been Listening to this master peace for over 35 years, the Band and the Staples together on this occasion makes this song number one maybe 2 of all time, who would agree?
Yep , it’s on another level 👍
The Stables made this great ☺
#1. A song to live by.
it is spelled masterpiece,,, sheesh
@@ronnietoots6797 Sorry Ronnie, would tell you am Disieksik but can not spell that ether, Just a simple tradesman who likes good music. Kind regards
Pay attention people, this is what you call music. With the Staples singing it just oozes soul and the Band is right on point. A true classic.
"Listen, people. Hear what I say." :)
🎉❤💯✌️👋
@@ShunyamNiketana😍
Just listen and appreciate while learning!! This is music!! At its best
@@Kreepyb5 it simply does not get better than this
Rick, Levon and Robbie will live forever through this video! 😅
And Richard
They did it for us. I hope we all can appreciate it.
@@tomconnolly7420...and Garth
And Pops
I love Danko's turn at the mic here. Just magic.
"If ya take ol' JACK, my dog" - Man, it's hard to make it through that.
Agreed. As much as I love everyone else's verse here, especially Mavis's. Rick's is my favorite.
Rick Danko is one happy bass player -- Rick always gave it 100%. RIP Rick Danko -- you will never be forgotten.
See the man with the stage fright
The Last Waltz Movie should be mandatory for man/womankind….
No auto tune. No bullshit. just genius and tone for decades. RIP
I was 17 year's old when I saw the Last Waltz now I'm 62 what a great. Movie and sound track
Me too!.
I'm 67when the world was great ireamber it well
I was 12 and still get goosebumps only thinking about the sensation sitting in that huge cinema and being mesmerized
I'll be 73 in November. I think of the Band as I just heard them yesterday. On of the greatest and most underrated
I genuinely felt the Holy Spirit. God Bless every single one of us ALL. 🙏🏼
Amen - I’m 73 have watched them 13 times in their short time.
Mavis Staples burns down the stage with her vocals and, and, what’s the word……..SOUL!!!
What a good looking woman with an incredible voice. Magic
Pops too!
She is tearing it up
Yep INDEED 👍🏼😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤‼️
Im 69 WE definately had the real music.I feel blessed.this music,vietnam stopped when I was almost 18,had a 18 ID when i was 16,had liberal parents that taught us to make your own decisions and had 2 wonderful spouses,43 & now 5 years.god bless you all
This kind of music is gone forever.
Oh, please, let's hope not!
Some of us are trying to bring it back!
Then what’s the point?!
Hands down one of the most seminal moments in music history. The whole concert with all the guests musicians and the sit down dinner….something unique for a moment in history supported by an era of music genius
We will never see there likes again ,this generation is now sadly leaving us.blessings to them all.
Im 66 for the last 30 plus yrs. I catch a good buzz the nite before thanksgiveing sit back and watch the last waltz!!!
I never get tired of listening to this version of "The Weight". What a great blend of styles and musicians.
Levon Helm was a national treasure. I cry every time I watch this.
that's why I watch the video of "Ophelia" ya just can't be sad when The Band is playin' Dixieland Jazz
He sure was
R.I.P. LEVON
Me too!
This song always brings me back to the 70's when the Vietnam vet's were coming home. Much love appreciation and respect to them. Some gave all. All gave some.
At 70 years of age, this is my all time favourite song, The Band and the Staple singers.
We lived in the best time for music that ever was … that’s a blessing, inn’t it.
After reading most comments it is easy to see we will never have the privilege of another group like The Band again
a truly COMPLETELY PERFECT SONG…
rock ✔️
gospel ✔️
soul ✔️
blues✔️
R&B ✔️
country ✔️
folk ✔️
only thing it’s “lacking” is pop music. and there you go.
I owned this for years, I have watched it...I don't know how many times...still gives me chills.
I'm 69 and The Band's songs still amaze me! Takes me back to when music meant something!
Thanks boys!!
Me too 69
Timeless! RIP to amazing Robbie Robertson. 🌹
Cheers friend
Making music on another plane.. 🎼🎶❤️
don't forget levon he was a genius
RIP 😢❤
And Rick Danko.
These guys are a great light Rock band. Excellent sound...superb instrumentalists and Canadian. ❤❤❤ Rest in peace levon, Robert and friends.
Many, many yrs ago when I first heard this song on the "Harvest "album, it reminded me of my dad in oh so many ways. I'm sure I'm not alone on that thought. RIP Dad .😢🎶🎶
This is classical music… for the ages.. this is global cultural heritage
🙋♀️I'm here July 2nd 2024
This has to be the sweetest performance of this song by Robbie that I've ever heard! I have heard many. Peace!
Who’s listening in 2024 to greatness
Here- again 07/05/24
I was in Fort Worth, TX, in the seventies, I remember things by decades, anyway, I was asked to do a survey at the Skylite Bar to see lighting, sound, and power requirements, it was an old burned-out warehouse that had a bad fire, no roof, it held 5000 people, 8 bars always six deep, Got to meet all the guys, shared some stories, had a great time with them, there golden in book, Robbie just passed, only one left. just thought you would enjoy this story.
12/7/2024
Emotional
Me!
You bet.
A combination of Mavis Staples and Levon Helm is like Christmas morning with unlimited presents..
enigmatic harmonies, even angelic in the American Songbook of songs.
You said it man!
Couldn't have said it better.
Levon Helm was an American treasure! You nailed it, friend!
And presence...
RIP Robbie. This is one of the greatest songs in rock history, and this is the best performance of the song. I've loved "The Band" since their first album came out in 1968: "Music From Big Pink." Garth is now the only band member still alive. Thanks for the hundreds, if not thousands, of hours of enjoyment, listening to your incredible recordings.
Yes,this Band had Soul. Can we all come together as brothers & sisters.
Levon Helm was soo damn great with his vocals! Very few singers put that much energy in their delivery like Levon. What a MAN!!!
Levon was painting his masterpiece!!"
One of my heroes.
A little solace in a world gone mad.....thanks Levon....and Mavis....WOW
Still missing Richard Manuel 😢 😔 💔
Well put, couldn't have said it better myself.
Damn right.
👍Well said. ☮️
I absolutely agree, they were so I to the song it’s fantastic. Went to a Mavis concert in Australia about 2012/13 and it was fantastic but sadly she didn’t sing The Weight, great night though. And we still have this version from the Last Waltz movie.
This is pure, unfiltered soul. The amount of truly great singers in this one performance is astounding. Two of the best groups to ever do it.
Pouring one out for Robbie today.
In my opinion Mavis was and is the best female singer ever. She put real soul in every song
All my heroes are leaving this world. But thank God for them. And we can still find and listen to them.
Old man here on 12/25/19 surfin' youtube for some of the greatest music ever played.
I am in good place in this lost world.
Welcome! Information age hasn't brought me any riches except for these amazing moments in time... priceless. I feel so blessed to have access to live recordings like these....
Ole man u did the dam thing there .so did r r
It's even more lost now Ned.
Keep the faith Sir 👍🏻
You got good taste brother.
you are sure in a good place, when you are listening to this beautiful music, it's not lost by any means, keep on rockin' nedsellars, God bless
When Mavis comes in on the second verse it brings tears of joy to my eyes. What a song! What a band! What a woman!
just brilliant, every time - timeless
I love her song "Christmas Vacation." (For those who don't know, this is the song that plays over the opening credits of the 1989 Chevy Chase movie "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.")
Tears indeed,, thought it was just me... tearing up watching this...just glad to be here ✌🏼..
She's great no doubt.
I just try to hear back Aretha in this one.
Me too, man.
OMG I will never hear music today to rival this, my heart expands and beats faster listening to this ❤
My fourth grade teacher in 1969 turned the whole class on to the band, she use to play them in the classroom, god bless Ms. Pottieger.
Mark Nairn Ms. Pottieger sure could teach!
Mark Nairn That’s cool. My form teacher used to play us Johnny Cash. Proper education. ❤️🇬🇧
she sounds amazing
My 6th grade music teacher in 1988 was a beautiful Black woman who taught a classroom full of kids from Eastern Kenucky about the blues.
And jazz, and soul, and spirituals, and gospel, and poly rhythms, and thank you, Ms. Burnam, for kicking open new doors.
Mr. Pogger
Too funny! My parents didn't listen to this music - my brother and I did. Secretly, I think they liked some of the music we "grooved" to in the 60's and 70's!!! Grear music and always will be! I'm 72 and my grandson is 25 and he loves the music from when i was young.
@@karenrakes1641
Music 🎶 for all generations.☮️👀😊
50 years of consuming music like taking a breath and I still get speechless when I discover something that moves my soul and brings me to tears...
You took the words right out of my mouth-:)
I just discovered this.Incredible!
That is music. Just great. RIP Robbie Robertson and members of The Band and the Staples no longer with us (only Garth and Mavis still with us, I believe).
I really feel sorry for all the folks in the world who don't know how special this song is
The perfect blend of Rock and Soul.
The Staple Singers, Mavis Staple, national treasures. The Band so deep, so true, so musical!
Watching in 2021 after nearly 2 years of the world going to pot because of covid. It brings me great comfort to be able to escape to this absolute masterpiece. It truly HAS to be one of the greatest songs of all time, this version particularly always gets me. Levon really was a genius.
Too right, Levon and Mavis make this the best version ever. Peace from the UK.
Take a load of McLeish 😉🍻🎵💞🎶
Great song one of my favorites!
Not because of COVID, but because of dumb people manipulated by powerful people. But the bells of swift and deep justice are ringing, just like they were last time fascists tried to take our freedom. Judgement day is coming.
❤
I watched, The last waltz! Over and over again. All of the musicians were awesome! This is how I grew up! Listening to Kick-Ass music!❤❤❤ It is November 21st 2024 and you bet your ass I'm still listening!❤❤❤
How is this not one of the best renditions of all time?! Mavis and the Band! The song, the singers, the players.... This is pure soothing of ones soul. Everyone on stage needs to be there. Perfect!
yes you are right
It is.
It is.
Plus RR probably didn't have his guitar or mic plugged in. Hard to get better than that!!
Well said
Rest in peace Robbie. You'll never know what your music means to me.
This is an absolute gem. Vocals are out of this world, instrumentation is phenomenal. Rare how the piano and electric keyboards complement each other. Staple Singers gospel sound works perfectly into this song. Mavis, Pops and Levon have charismatic, unique and powerful voices. I don't know if I've ever seen a better collaboration. Love the guitarist's sounds and what a spectacular song he wrote.
Hell yes. Sit up and recognize kids. This is rock and roll at it's highest level
Oh I've recognized alright!
@Patrick O'Brien really?
amazing song but definitely not rock hahah
@@moose-music Honey, rock can be many things, it can sound many different ways. This here: rock. The very belly and grit of rock. Give it another listen, you might start to see what I mean.
^5
This song was performed when entertainers could actually entertain.
Roger that, Gary...
This is super good.. lots of today’s musicians are talented too.. in different ways
They weren't even popular or mainstream back then.
Grew up with the Band I lived! by the Rockwood Club.ive known them for many years,lots of stories
What a great band and Levon Helm was such a great humble man! I had the honor and pleasure to meet Levon and Garth. My brother and I were walking into the show a bit after most of the crowd had already entered and we see Mr. Helm and Mr. Hudson pull up in front of the concert hall from about a hundred yards away, we waved and kinda yelled out hi guys just hoping for a wave back and Mr Helm just turned direction and came running up to us with Mr Hudson kinda following behind. Levon held his hand out...shook our hands and we said it was great to meet you, we love your music and he hung out for a few minutes and made some small talk and then says I gotta go and actually it is so nice to meet you. Mr Hudson a bit shyer says hi too and they just bee lined inside...We walked in took our seats and Levon ran on the stage 30 seconds later...and started up like the pro he was. Levon was the real deal!
One of my FAVORITIES - Im a Jimi hendrix Fan, U know .... TX FOR THIS GREAT MUSIC ---------------peace love & happiness
Levon Helm has the most soothing voice! RIP brother, your music is missed!
I absolutely love this Song! So well crafted. Adding the Staples Singers just takes it Way Over The Top!
Man, this performance is powerful. Beautiful stuff. So much passion, so much talent.
How come tears run down my face when I listen to this song. So much wonderful talent with common purpose. Sing Beautifully. If the world could be like this.
Literally just finished listening and have dried tears on my cheek. Cheers 🍻
Magical. Absolutely magical. Pure music and poetry ,, enchanting music. Timeless classic song. Never will die. !!👌👌💞💞
King of the road.. my dear friend Steve lip .. great guitar player.. song writing partner.. gave me the gift of John Hiatt b4 he passed some 15 years back...
Man I love John, lip thank you.. I miss you my friend..
Our parents were the greatest generation but we are the luckiest generation because of this music!!
Robbie Robertson wrote one hell of a song in connection to the other songs from the album on which this was released and offered up biblical bits and pieces to the story. The song has been out for 53 years….unreal. The inclusivity of the different stylings is perfect for the piece. When Mavis sings with her buttered toffee voice or just throats a note I feel the goosebumps and adrenaline and I still wonder if I’m hearing what I’m definitely hearing. Her voice is difficult to define and must be heard! For me, she makes an incredibly special song even more special. It is a fun ride of a song and they all do it justice.
Feeling the same for a long time
Very sad for Mr. Robertson passed away
When I pick up a guitar, my Uncle Billy said sometimes it’s the note you don’t play. He said to listen to Robbie Robertson, Dicky Betts and Steve Miller. I want to play Kiss solos. I grew up and that advice stayed with me. Thanks Robbie
Robbie was heavily influenced by Roy Buchanan they played together briefly in the Hawks. You can hear Roy in Robbie. Both greats.
Miss Mavis and Levon on stage together…..Heaven on Earth ❤
Absolutely right
It actually makes me sad, quite so, that 535 people have listened to this, and decided to thumb it down. I am a metal head primarily, but mostly a fan of music and the soul it has. This performance almost always gives me chills.
Don't sweat it! Someone's gotta watch the CMA's.
No musical taste. Tin ears.
@@johnwilkes6634 - yea, I guess so. Also, some people are just so closed minded to music outside their preference. I say, if you close you eyes, and truly listen, the music will speak to you and heal your soul.
just not our age i guess
Wait a minute here..535 no’s out of 6million listens…that’s like 99.99999% approval
In this old crazy world we live in with music like this we can forget about life for a minute
I come back to this version of this song again and again. I loved The Band, but with the addition of The Staples, listening is a spiritual experience. I always get goosebumps. Mavis Staples whispers “beautiful” at the end and I could not agree more.
Sure is very spiritual .also by far my favourite version the song is so we'll write I don't think Robbie knew guitar what he was onto at the time but wow .what a legacy to leave ....tough act to follow!!!
Man , that second verse when Mavis comes in....my goosebumps get goosebumps on their goosebumps! Stunning.
Mavis Staples may have the most soulful voice of all time.
Absolute chills and awe when Mavis first comes in. One of the most stunning vocals I have ever heard.
Harmony!
She just exudes soul and talent
Yeah, she's really something, isn't she?
That moment Robbie cues here in with the guitar nod 🤩
Absolutely
The greatest singing drummer ever Levon Helm!!! Great performance! !
Karen Carpenter could sing a bit also.
Ringo doesn't feature? Yellow Submarine?
Per Elton John…Levon is the ONLY drummer that should be singing!
There’s brilliant. There’s a few levels above brilliant. And then there’s this.
Last time i cried as an Irish kid from Chicago was 40 years ago,the beautiful Mavis and the Staples and the great,wonderful,outstanding Rick Danko made me cry tonight Dec 4th 2020
Are you crying??? Tom Hanks says NO CRYING ON TH-cam!!! th-cam.com/video/6M8szlSa-8o/w-d-xo.html
with you!
Enorme lirica
Mavis Staples voice is truly under credited, in this history of music. Phenomenal on this recording
Its that little "uhnh" at the end of her verse that gets me every time.
@@lotsofciggies Yep, me too. I wish the camera had spent more time with the Staples.
Actually the only thing wrong with this performance is Mavis should have sung at least one more verse.
She came here to open for Dylan. Bob could've stayed home.
yes i get it @@johnwilkes6634
Father’s Day 2022. Grateful for this!!! Thank you to the talent in this video!!!
Not that it matters. But I'm a black guy. This is the ultimate union of Folk and Gospel. BRILLIANT!!
The band.
This song fits just as well downtown as it does in some farm field. I hope that everyone of us has at least a little soul and a little down home redneck in us.
No - it doesn’t matter. You are a human with great taste in music. The folk and gospel reference is spot on. 💋🍎❤️🥃🍺🎼🎸🌿
A great blending song❤
There's nothing like this anymore.My black brother s*** is so f***** u*It's never gonna be right again
Damn, back when it wasn't about your image, your dance moves, just your talent. Thank goodness for people from my generation this stuff was captured on film and audio. It gives us something worthwhile to watch or listen to.
Amen!
This is MUSIC. Not this garbage you hear today.
Your own comment is garbage
Funny. I thought garbage was your love life. 😅
When Pops finishes singing his verse, his daughter who is next to him, gives him a beautiful look of love.
Mavis gives me goosebumps when she sings doesn’t get any better than this.
I just love this band
It is actually sexy watching her sing this.
@@cmortenson3647 She has a way of singing, it's probably not intentional, but it's lower register and uh's and oh's and..
The band and the staples wish I was brought up in that family!
Imagine what they're doing right now up there! Thanks for some beautiful music 🎶, Rest in Peace, Robbie......
The BEST version of "The Weight" ever!
Yeah this is the finest version of any song I think I ever hard
Hard to disagree!
Watch the other favorites version, it's pretty good too.
Yes !
I still like the original version. Has more of the Band rustic feel. This one sounds too smoothed out and sanitized. Still a great version.
My God, what smooth, beautiful voices from the Staples!