Levon Helm Ramble At The Ryman "Ophelia" on PBS
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ก.ค. 2009
- Excerpt from PBS Special "Levon Helm Ramble At The Ryman" premiered nationwide on August 2009. Join legendary musician and singer Levon Helm as he brings his Midnight Ramble to the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. Check you local PBS listings.
This man beat cancer twice and played with all his heart. You got to love this man's spirit.
A survivor and a rock and roll legend
Levon looked so happy playing here. That guy was awesome.
Looks like he's having so much fun doing what he loves. A Legend.
Also, he was a really good guy. What a combo!
Levon showed us the key to success as a musician; Love what you do. That smile beams up any room he steps foot in.
there are not many people in the world who can drum and sing at the same time but Levon was the genius of that!!!!
yep ur right dave grohl too ringo but levo was a gifted kind hearted soul peace
yep ur right dave grohl too ringo but levo was a gifted kind hearted soul peace
+Susan T uhh wtf no more sweetleaf tonite lol
+Susan T uhh wtf no more sweetleaf tonite lol
don't forget karen Carpenter...
No one loved playing music more than Levon Helm. Such joy whenever he played!
The Band, one of my biggest musical heroes. When I clicked on this video, I expected it to be a weak version of the versions I knew, because that has happened too many times before... But it wasn't. Levon Helm remains one of my musical heroes. Such a legend.
I love The Band.
Not many people left that appreciate good music.
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Not a lot of people left that can create good music! As Chad Prather said "now they are mixing country with rap, you guessed right, it's crap"!!! Really going to miss Mr. Helm!!!
so much great energy here. also should say that larry campbell's guitar solo here is amazing and probably the best solo on any version of ophelia out there. th-cam.com/video/THFW2Qo_m0U/w-d-xo.html&lc=UgzdLykyzn8767XCoPJ4AaABAg
Yeah he belted it in this clip
RIP Levon Helm you are greatly missed sir.
after all these years and health issues, his voice is still magnificent! Wow! The band, the horns...all works together so well, but it is the vocals that take center stage!
Miss Levon greatly the twinkle in his eye when he plays is golden
Good Lord I miss him he still brings tears to my eyes He was the BAND
Grew up as a young girl listening to Levon! I love his voice! I miss him. He was amazing and what a thousand kilowatt smile! RIP Levon..You are not forgotten!! Your music lives on!
I hope people sit and listen not only to his voice but his soul. This man represented music's real spirit. A great man who will be sorely missed. RIP Levon..
Real musicians like Levon are truly going to be missed if people continue to listen to notes instead of listening to music...
I always say if people want to hear perfection go listen to the album. Live shows are “live”and the mistakes are all part of the show.
Drums onstage at the Ryman! Brass section?!?! People dancing in the aisles!
The horror! George Hay is rolling in his grave.
And I'm loving it.
I had to great pleasure of being at that show. Thanks Levon for all the great music. R.I.P.
Woodstock, NY will always be truly blessed and honored that the tradition of incredible music and wonderfully rockin' times have lived on through the great Levon Helm, his family, and his friends.
Really miss Levon and his music. He had a way of delivery that just made you feel like you were in the presence of a friend that you had known your whole life. Every show was always casual and full of comfort. Just like Mama's cookin.
My favorite musician of all time...I'm 67 by the way
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i agree down here beside Lookout Mountain in Alabama...everytime i get in a writer's slump, i just have to listen to a few of these songs and it's on, baby! it's on! SUCH INSPIRATION!
What a smile that man had!
What a groove he had and he had it every time he played. I don't know how you sit still when that guy was playing.
the amazing Larry Campbell on tastefull lead guitar....damn !
+offaxisdude Larry is surely the best. So unasuming as well.
Why do the best things always disappear?
Sad as I am to have witnessed his passing, this song, whatever version he does, makes me feel good, head to toe.
one of my heroes.....a great man...........missed every day.........and hardly a day goes by when I don't play his stuff...solo or with the boys in the Band....its all just wonderful.
So much could be said about Levon. I love how he just gets down to work right from the count in.
One more note on this video - thanks, Billy Bob... for staying back stage.
what a horn arrangement!
Love this performance.
Good arrangement for sure. Does Levon and the song proud.
I discovered Mr Helm and the band late in my life just sorry i missed so much of the man himself in the early days. Still feel fortunate to have had his everlasting love for life...thank you Levon.
Made my day! Ole Levon rocking from the wild blue yonder. Amy killing it too. Oh my heart!
I'm in awe. Incredible music. Incredible voice. This is MUSIC!
His voice is so great in this clip.. what an amazing recovery.. Long may he run
Rest in peace, Levon. What a legend. Still rocking at 70 and beyond. Awesome. Thanks for the music.
Sitting here crying - but thankful I got to see this great musician several times in concert. Thank you for the music.
Levon Helm...the nicest guy in music. Miss him.
the crowds reaction when he started the song gave me goosebumps
Levon is in my soul, I hear his voice and I am happy. RIP you are missed.
love this
soooooo great!!!!
What I wouldn't give to just give Levon a hug of thanks. Can you believe I came to The Band Party just in the last year? What great music. Such a beautiful soul. Oh. Love. Oh, sadness.
How many times can I like this ?
Once is plenty.
Thank You Leon.
Wish I could "like" more than once!!
Man l sittin here in tears l really miss him and the band therel'll never be another
What a sad loss to the world but what a legacy he left the amazing Levon Helm God Bless you 🎼🎼🎼🎼
Second to none !!! , God speed Levon Helm ... And thank you very very much
Love that man. A good soul right there.
One of my all time favorites. His music will last forever.
The look of pure joy these folks have while playing this song will be my lasting memory of Levon.
Levon Helm was a great musician as well as a good actor.
And a good man
Such a great talent. RIP
RIP Levon Helm. Thank you for the great music.
Smiling and crying my eyes out. Thanks Levon.
I smiled from start to end... what a great video. RIP Levon
Every time Levon sat at those drums with the Band, it makes my heart melt.. Will love him 4 ever, RIP
What a way to go out! Best singing drummer ever.
Missed but not forgotten
Absolutely great !!!
still has a great voice this late in his life
still going great at this age
Gosh, I loved The Band! This is priceless!
Love you Levon. Thank you so much. Bless you and family.
Awesome! Legend!
Man he was still rocking it at that age!! What an awesome dude👑
The reason I play drums... Thank you. RIP Levon.
RIP Levon 💔 your spirit will never die ❤🎶🥁🥀🕊️🕯️🙏
My favorite song...thank you Levon!
The ultimate "fuck you" to throat cancer.
Sad to say ... smoking for years doesn't help prevent the beast ... I know.
Please you assholes.....the whole point of The Band was to ? shit. It was Dylan's band for god's sake.
This is so inspiring ❣️❣️❣️ Thank you for sharing 🙌 We love you LEVON🙌🎶❣️
I absolutely love the tone of that trumpet. All of the horns really. They play so well during the simultaneous sections. Beautiful.
Pure joy
I was at this show. I think tickets were $30. LOL. Priceless.
Brilliant performance eh!! miss him, but his music and spirit will live forever!!
I had the Blessing of Seeing The Band once and 2 Midnight Rambles.. Ashes of Laughter, The Ghost is clear, why do THE BEST THINGS always Disappear......
No words necessary on this one.....
Sweet!
Great voice throughout his whole life. Never met the guy but in every video you watch of the guy one can tell how much heart and soul Levon helm has. Bet he was a great guy, know he was a great musician!
he almost lost the voice to cancer, he fought through it and came back.
great video - I feel so bad that I never made it to Levon Helm's Midnight Ramble.
RIP Levon Helm - you will be truly missed. I love all of your different bands and sounds.
God bless you and your family. Godspeed
Levon continues to and always will rock!
great session !
I keep coming back!!!!
God Bless you Levon! You will always be a legend among legends! RIP!
RIP. You left us with some great music. Thank you....
Spellbinding!❤️
that sends chills up my spine!
Unbelievable! Good god! I'll regret never having seen Levon at one of his Rambles for the rest of my days. :(
Could not have been said better! I have always been impressed with his. music.He had "Style with a Smile" and always made me feel good!
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A musical inspiration and true genius :)
What an artist Levonnnnnn!!!
Always in our ❤️'s
Love & miss this guy!
This is some great horn blowing
There was only one Levon Helm. That music is long gone sad to say. God bless Levon.
I’m glad we can still
Listen and see this genius on video …
Thank you, Levon.
one of my favs and just a fun song!
Gorgeous tone on that Gibson. Great performance by all hands. Gonna have to pull out Ramble at the Ryman for another listen.
doesn't get any better than this!!!
Awesome video/audio quality.....Thanks for posting. RIP Levon. Singin' & drummin' at the same time is a true talent. Join Danko & Manuel up there & get back to playin'.
this was my first Ramble At The Ryman". i got my tickets a couple weeks ago for this years which was supposed to be Sunday, May 6. i will cherish my memories of this Great Man and Musician all my days. i pray his final journey is filled with love and respect and that he's allowed to pass over with the dignity he deserves...Godspeed Levon
I love his smile
Great video showcasing whatsoon be known as his his "later years". I'm so glad I was introduced to the music he has made.
Pure joy.
Levon is a god here in NW Arkansas.
even a little further south, in the valley
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Yep, all over Arkansas really.👌
One of the Greats !
What a great tune. What a great person, singer & entertainer..