The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down - The Band - The Last Waltz

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  • Winterland Ballroom, San Francisco, CA
    1976-11-25
    The Last Waltz (Once Were Brothers Mix)
    ¡IMPORTANT!
    If anyone thinks they have footage (audience or professional) or an audience recording that no one else has (or that I haven't published) and wants to make it public, they can contact me.
    ¡IMPORTANT!
    The audio as well as the beginning of the video are from the movie Once Were Brothers and the rest of the video is from The Last Waltz

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  • @buckwade5454
    @buckwade5454 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +174

    In my humble opinion, this is the greatest live performance ever. Any time, any genre, anywhere. God bless you Levon!

    • @joemechwar4338
      @joemechwar4338 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I'm sure you have it, but if not, buy the movie "The Last Waltz". Is one of the finest rock documentaries ever.

    • @timwright4263
      @timwright4263 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Jesus, brother. My honest feeling from England is that you are 100% accurate. A thing this vital can never die.

    • @joemechwar4338
      @joemechwar4338 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@timwright4263 Exactly. And you got to love van Morrisons performance. That messed up AND STILL delivers brilliantly!!!

    • @kmudcat1971
      @kmudcat1971 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I came in here to say that, and your comment was first, as it should be.

    • @ogdimmy
      @ogdimmy 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Also a fun fact is this show was put on for Thanksgiving day so they served a FULL Thanksgiving dinner to all guests in the hall alongside this completely iconic show

  • @flyingbeaver57
    @flyingbeaver57 ปีที่แล้ว +962

    I met Levon, quite by accident, in Vancouver - I believe it was 1983. Walked around around a corner and literally bumped into him. I'd been playing full-time, professionally for about 6 years, but I'd actually come to Vancouver in order to drive my Dad from Alberta to pick up a car. It was a bit of a quick vacation, too. I knew Levon - instantly - by his voice. I've never heard another like it. He was kind enough to stop and chat, and we spoke for a few minutes. Even though I was a stranger, he was in no hurry to rush off, and in that brief meeting I found him to be one of the most genuine and most gentlemanly people I've ever met. I followed his work, in music and in film, and read his autobiography later on. He was a superb musician, and a true gentleman, and I've always been glad to have had even a few minutes to talk with him in person. I played with many fine musicians, a few well known, and enjoyed all of it for many years. But meeting Levon was one of the things I'll always remember clearly. When I hear his voice on any recording, I find myself missing him - a lot - because the world was a better place for having had him in it. Fare thee well Levon, and Rest In Peace. And thank you.

    • @pigpen5145
      @pigpen5145 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      I played sax in a rock band later, in the 90's. I got to play with a few well known people, also. But it seems like the ones who are the most talented are often the kindest and most humble. I met a few like that, with one fiddle player in particular standing out. Musicians can be some of the nicest people. And of course, RIP, Levon, and thank you.

    • @williamwheeler5900
      @williamwheeler5900 ปีที่แล้ว

      youtube.com/@williamwheeler5900

    • @echohunter4199
      @echohunter4199 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      I’m just a retired Army Infantryman and went to Sniper school when I was 21 back in the 80’s. So I remember this song well and I was shocked to see him in “Shooter” as the “gun Jesus”, lol. There’s a lot of detailed things about the skill we don’t discuss in public, it’s not some big secret, it’s that most people care less and if I did explain things in depth, they won’t remember but a part of it. So you can imagine my mouth gaping open in the theater. One thing they didn’t do correctly is that we don’t squint one eye while shooting, we keep both eyes open and just focus mentally on what our dominant eye sees. Any muscle used to align the rifle to target will relax involuntarily once the round goes off.
      But he did a pretty good job of being the wise gun guru, we have a few still walking the earth that we know about and I was fortunate enough to understudy with one.

    • @sportsfansports3353
      @sportsfansports3353 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      When we meet celebrities and find them to be welcoming like this, I think it always makes for a good story that should be told. For me, it was two random meetings with Earvin Magic Johnson. He was genuine and kind and had all the time in the world to talk.

    • @camerongillespie9980
      @camerongillespie9980 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Peace

  • @diva7681
    @diva7681 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +911

    Wow. Just chills. Robbie Robertson is gone. To hear him say he'll see Levon on the other side...🥺☹️ RIP, Robbie...thanks for the music.

    • @darioburatovich2240
      @darioburatovich2240 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

      The Band, the band that I still listen fifty years after as the first day, fifty years ago.

    • @antoniosilvestrojr.
      @antoniosilvestrojr. 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      Wow, chills!

    • @wilburshuman
      @wilburshuman 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

      Made this Old man cry like a child !!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @brushfuller330
      @brushfuller330 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      So that leaves Garth.Remember when they were Bob Dylans' back up band. We wore out The House at Big Pink

    • @susiesones8129
      @susiesones8129 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@brushfuller330 I did too!

  • @davidsigalow7349
    @davidsigalow7349 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +314

    Possibly the most moving song about the tragedy of the American Civil War, sung by a son of the South but written by a Jewish/Native American from Canada with a rare gift indeed. RIP to Robbie, Levon, Richard and Rick.

    • @oleggorky906
      @oleggorky906 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      Well, even the The Battle Hymn of the Republic was a tune lifted from a southern gospel song, whilst Dixie in turn was a song sung, written and popularised by Daniel Decatur Emmett - a northerner from Ohio. Given those ironies, I don’t suppose it really matters here either (especially when the song was so well-written.)

    • @cledisstamper8962
      @cledisstamper8962 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      You are correct sir, the passion in the song is well, hard to explain, make me feel like I was there

    • @annsmith3192
      @annsmith3192 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      war between the states.

    • @susanbush7788
      @susanbush7788 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      In total agreement

    • @chriswesterfield2042
      @chriswesterfield2042 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      who the fck cares if he was a jew? just enjoy the great song and forget the editorial.

  • @alanbyrne8858
    @alanbyrne8858 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +165

    75 year old man still listening and jigging to this how lucky am I

    • @user-iz2hm3mn3v
      @user-iz2hm3mn3v 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      64d😢😢

    • @claudiocerioli729
      @claudiocerioli729 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I'm 80 and i'm pround listening the Band

    • @dennymckenzie3688
      @dennymckenzie3688 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I’m 72 and still listening to “The Band.” What a classic group of great musicians 🎉

    • @user-bf9sk5wl5z
      @user-bf9sk5wl5z หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      78 yr old guy here listening & so very, very grateful for seeing these guys and others.

    • @philipn5140
      @philipn5140 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      74 and still here with you, these men were great.

  • @DrivingWithDon
    @DrivingWithDon ปีที่แล้ว +513

    Levon sings this song like he was there in person. So much passion! The best version ever!!!!

    • @briancheek5850
      @briancheek5850 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      You can't fake that voice.

    • @rickkeller9733
      @rickkeller9733 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      I was thinking that.

    • @ShilohJacobs-bz9qm
      @ShilohJacobs-bz9qm 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Ja better than the album version.I think his voice got better.

    • @thelasthuman2510
      @thelasthuman2510 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      maybe he was there
      - meet him at the other end -
      he will never be gone
      and
      he did some awesome shit
      drums and lead vocals
      no more words

    • @susiesones8129
      @susiesones8129 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      No one sings it like Levon!

  • @darylmixan8170
    @darylmixan8170 ปีที่แล้ว +267

    My dad used to tell us how hard it was to play drums and sing lead... Levon does it flawlessly.

    • @fireball1322
      @fireball1322 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      My Grandmother used to tell me how bad it was during 1861-1865...and afterwards.

    • @peachesb-georgia1125
      @peachesb-georgia1125 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      It's hard to play piano and sing...it was hard living for most people during that time period...

  • @nrich5127
    @nrich5127 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +142

    And now today August 9 2023 , Robbie Robertson is meeting with Mark "Levon" Helm ... damn I never thought it would be so hard to lose these musical heros who colored our lives with these songs that can only be described as "magical".

    • @masaomizuno8546
      @masaomizuno8546 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Thanks, for your beautiful comment.
      I’ve been feeling the same in Far East country.

    • @drgwhatsthetruth3783
      @drgwhatsthetruth3783 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      We never appreciate who we have until they are gone.😢

    • @yankeegirl3380
      @yankeegirl3380 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I agree. Losing Robbie is like losing a friend of the family.

    • @ALCE52
      @ALCE52 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      This group of men bring me to tears every time I listen to their renditions. Fellows, I Will see y'all on the other side. R. I P. Robbie Robertson.❤❤❤❤,,MARK "LEVON"HELM

  • @UpstateNYFirefighter
    @UpstateNYFirefighter 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    Walking thru Woodstock (the town) a few days ago with my grandson. We stop at a tee shirt shop and he buys a Levon shirt because he heard this song before. Good choice for an 11 year old!

    • @AlexSilva-zu3te
      @AlexSilva-zu3te หลายเดือนก่อน

      be proud of your grandson. congrats. But could you tell him that Woodstock, the concert, did not happen in Woodstock, the city?

  • @markuspags8800
    @markuspags8800 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +325

    RIP Robbie and Levon. Robbie song writing was unparalleled and Levon's voice fit the story so well it's magical.

    • @WayneHadley-pe5sw
      @WayneHadley-pe5sw 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      The way Levon Helm saying The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down at The Last Waltz was just the best way I've ever heard It song. He was just so f****** into it. Very remarkable.

    • @WayneHadley-pe5sw
      @WayneHadley-pe5sw 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hudson manual with an e danco Hudson Robertson made up of a really good band. The band. Nobody will ever come close

    • @theofarmmanager267
      @theofarmmanager267 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The comment that most pleases me is that Levin was a good, kind gentleman. Those behaviours are so easy to lose

    • @TheProPainter
      @TheProPainter 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I first heard these guys at deer camp about a decade ago, what a crazy night…

  • @palletcollars
    @palletcollars 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +82

    How remarkable that a Canadian wrote this song and a Southerner brought legitimacy and soul to it. Unbelievable talent coming together at the right place and time. Truly remarkable!

    • @stargazer6753
      @stargazer6753 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My loved one told me , and he was a Northerner , that many Confederates from the South escaped to Canada and that would explain the sympathy for the South coming from The Band. If he were correct , that would explain a lot about this song , wouldn’t it ? Being from The South myself , this song personifies every thing that the people felt when The North did their best to decimate The South , their own country. Something that we distain other countries from doing. Watch me get banned on this topic.

    • @stargazer6753
      @stargazer6753 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I have found out since that there was a lot going on between The South and the Canadians. Too complicated to explain here. It explains a lot about how a Canadian could write about The South.

  • @tommoore5272
    @tommoore5272 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    I was there...what a great time to be alive

    • @DUCKSAREEVILLLLLLLL
      @DUCKSAREEVILLLLLLLL หลายเดือนก่อน

      I wasn't there but Levon really gave it his all. Best live performance recording I've ever seen. Best introductory album to American music for the last half of the last century anyone could own. "The Last Waltz" instrumental was the perfect ending. Scorsese really went all out.

    • @ApolloSuns
      @ApolloSuns หลายเดือนก่อน

      Really!?!? That's so amazing. How was it in the room

  • @user-hg6qo9xg3y
    @user-hg6qo9xg3y 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +119

    And now it's Robbie's time to pass over and jam with his brother once again. RIP to these greats!

    • @Statalyzer
      @Statalyzer 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      "they should never have taken the very best"

    • @feellucky271
      @feellucky271 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​​​@@StatalyzerWow.
      Never stops once started,first Ron then Rick, Levon now Robbie.
      Is Garth Hudson the only one left?
      Thanks so for the memories.
      Cool to see them young and healthy here in 76

    • @KlarryRazos
      @KlarryRazos 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He was true to his word and is seeing Levon “ on the other side”.

    • @user-ul9gg9bv6p
      @user-ul9gg9bv6p 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Legends peace be with you all rip thanks for sharin the best around

  • @alexrishi2740
    @alexrishi2740 2 ปีที่แล้ว +402

    Quite possibly the greatest song ever written, and possibly the greatest rendition of it

    • @tomst.antoine7742
      @tomst.antoine7742 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I agree, greatest rendition...

    • @kengrubb
      @kengrubb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Well said, and I am in complete agreement. The only thing that comes close is Barbra Streisand singing "The Way We Were" in 1975 at the Kennedy Center. But I still gotta give the nod to Levon. I don't know that there's EVER been a more soulful performance by anyone of anything, ever.

    • @robinwhitehead4283
      @robinwhitehead4283 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      YES!!! Really feel it when he sings it.

    • @ericsinger7393
      @ericsinger7393 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Amen and Amen!!

    • @petergleave1924
      @petergleave1924 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I agree...youre looking at mere mortal channeling something from the gods here.

  • @alexanderbuhr6251
    @alexanderbuhr6251 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    RIP Robbie! "The night they drove Old Dixie down" is one of my favorite songs! 😪

  • @clearspot1267
    @clearspot1267 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +163

    This is Gold, I've watched the Last Waltz dozens of times and I still I tremble at the sheer passion the whole band puts into this live performance. The Band at their very best, just brilliant!

    • @WayneHadley-pe5sw
      @WayneHadley-pe5sw 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You just ain't whistling Dixie brother!

    • @Chief6945
      @Chief6945 หลายเดือนก่อน

      amen, watched this for years to remember "good memories"...!

  • @David-ei1fs
    @David-ei1fs ปีที่แล้ว +109

    "...just 18, proud and brave, until a Yankee laid him in his grave..." And yet people today talk of another civil war. The hatred. Will we never learn? This song has always brought tears to my eyes.

    • @patrickbolinger7952
      @patrickbolinger7952 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      You are right David. Well spoken. Will we ever learn. Do what is right. Treat others as you want to be treated. Don't lie. Don't steal. Give respect and dignity to all forms of life. Something trump supporters cannot do. If this cult continues, more brothers will be put in the grave. C'mon America. Were better than that.

    • @timoconnor8520
      @timoconnor8520 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@patrickbolinger7952 "We're better than that." Sorry Patrick, I'm afraid I have lost any faith I may have once had in the United States. We do kinda suck that big old hairy-eyed penile. 🥵

    • @bobpiff5161
      @bobpiff5161 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@patrickbolinger7952 actually Sir, you have it 100% backward.
      The democrat party and all of those associated with it (Antifa, blm, planned parenthood, LBGTQ groups, Obama/Biden/Pelosi crowd) do not respect life (the unborn) or opinions, but want to keep the peons like me down and working for them. That party has left you long ago, unless your one of those elitists. Wake up and smell the coffee. What is right is right.
      Fact: Trump supporters want you to have your own opinion.
      The left & dems get down on anyone who doesn’t agree with them. Is that what you call respect?
      They want socialist sheep. Sorry, I’m not sharing the fruits of my labor to a lazy assed pot smoking democrat.

    • @robertrobert7924
      @robertrobert7924 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@patrickbolinger7952 You had to ruin this comment section with WOKE politics. I am no fan of Trump. And I hate that politics weaves it's slimy way into everything today.

    • @impalaSS65
      @impalaSS65 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@patrickbolinger7952 Don't lie, don't steal, give respect blabla? And you oppose MAGA? CNN-consumer?

  • @dontbakdown6015
    @dontbakdown6015 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +74

    Levon has to be one of the greatest singer/drummers ever. Exceptional talent.😊

  • @antoniosilvestrojr.
    @antoniosilvestrojr. ปีที่แล้ว +119

    Ive been playing drums since I was 9 and I'm about to turn 46. I've never saw this before until a few nights ago. I literally cannot remember the last time I've been gripped by a performance like this. I had chills, almost tears in my eyes, and my mouth is open just laying there watching it. He was so raw and so sincere. AMAZING performance.

    • @Rogers_Ranger
      @Rogers_Ranger ปีที่แล้ว

      Bullshit

    • @Rogers_Ranger
      @Rogers_Ranger ปีที่แล้ว +1

      37 yrs of drums u can not say this....

    • @antoniosilvestrojr.
      @antoniosilvestrojr. ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @fatwad39 What do you mean?

    • @bingsinatra5283
      @bingsinatra5283 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Watch 'Up On Cripple Creek' from the same concert and check what happens around 2:58

  • @benleblanc6133
    @benleblanc6133 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +79

    Generations will appreciate the musical genius of the best band ever, Robbie is jamming with Levon in rock heaven.

    • @Imprison45
      @Imprison45 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      And you know they’ve got a hell of a band

    • @cbroz7492
      @cbroz7492 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ...the Everly Brothers could add a few new verses to their song Rock and Roll Heaven...

    • @stevethepict
      @stevethepict 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Levon is stomping Robbie's stealing ass in Purgatory.

    • @Goathill
      @Goathill 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@stevethepict Yea Levon wanted nothing to do with Robbie and left strict instructions that he did not Robbie there or at his funeral. But Robbie waited till he was unconscious to show up, and Levon's family did not want to make a scene.

  • @micarsenijevic2313
    @micarsenijevic2313 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    I've played the drums ( all be it badly ) and I can't for the life of me understand how , Levon could sing with such passion and play the drums so perfectly

  • @Dirtycowwalloper
    @Dirtycowwalloper 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +64

    In my opinion this is the best rendition of this song ever, they absolutely nailed it!

  • @rodstelterjr938
    @rodstelterjr938 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +135

    Might just be the greatest musical performance I’ve ever seen. Levon was an amazing man.

    • @stuartmckern6206
      @stuartmckern6206 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      We will never never see music like this again

    • @SherrieOLeary
      @SherrieOLeary 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      My Sister and myself were about 18 years old! But we sang our hearts out! This song touched us and we still sing it. Love to all. ❤

  • @DanielVenadjv
    @DanielVenadjv 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    Since released, when I play this version of this song, I am so thankful that these musicians came together and recorded this song in this way. It is so powerful that I can not hold back the tears.

  • @nagee76
    @nagee76 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +35

    RIP Robbie Robertson... This song represents the very best of the Band and their humanity too..
    Levon and Robbie are now jamming in Heaven

    • @donaldwilhelm1926
      @donaldwilhelm1926 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Beautiful tribute, oh So good

  • @victoriaharden4903
    @victoriaharden4903 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    They should never have taken the very best...we miss you Levon.

    • @Davidmoore-ib8xg
      @Davidmoore-ib8xg ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello dear,how are you doing,how is the weather over there,can i be your friend if you don't mind?

  • @marcs.8214
    @marcs.8214 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    I've listened to this song hundreds of times, but this version tops them all. So much passion and emotion. That it was the last time The Band would play this together makes it even more powerful and poignant. They completely nailed it! What an amazing amalgam of talent. We can never go back in time, but at least we have these amazing recordings and videos. Thank you, Levon, Robbie, Garth, Rick and Richard!

  • @Dessienewshoes
    @Dessienewshoes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +199

    Levon was so good. His talent was unmatched, his music is beautiful

    • @selftrue670
      @selftrue670 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      As was his spirit.

    • @ericlackford6718
      @ericlackford6718 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      And his acting skill.

    • @Robaatosensei
      @Robaatosensei ปีที่แล้ว +3

      His talent was unmatched? Therefore he was the greatest ever? Right. As if. Ridiculous.

    • @loindafl
      @loindafl ปีที่แล้ว +4

      His talent was only matched by his humility.

    • @bryanpace5248
      @bryanpace5248 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Levon was The Band

  • @cillid23
    @cillid23 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    This is quite possibly the finest example of levon helm owning it, I've ever heard...Visceral and passionate, if Levon's heart could have burst into supernova here, I beleive it would have. He's completely in the vortex and may lord I miss him

  • @jahensley1795
    @jahensley1795 ปีที่แล้ว +204

    Beautiful, beautiful memories of The Band. What great music makers they were. So much talent. RIP Levon Helm. God bless all. ❤️🎶

    • @SIH274
      @SIH274 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Another Hensley! Where ya at?

  • @FileniaPrantzou
    @FileniaPrantzou 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    This video is so thrilling !!!
    The Robbie’s reference to his colleague Levon is so true and from his soul .
    RIP Robbie , I hope to find your brother Levon in heaven .
    Both of you were very talented in your lives!!!

  • @michaelmilner6831
    @michaelmilner6831 2 ปีที่แล้ว +169

    If I was going to choose a greatest song ever by the Band, it would be The Weight, but this is DEFINITELY the greatest rendition of this song, by a mile.

    • @lauratanner8475
      @lauratanner8475 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Man I think alot of best versions of alot of great songs happened that night! Definitely one of the best concerts ever. Sometimes when people set out to make something this epic it can easily fall short of everyone's naturally high expectations. Not here though. If anything it well exceeded them. Just amazing performances by everyone!

    • @alisonwinfieldburnsALICE
      @alisonwinfieldburnsALICE ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me,too.

    • @seanmacgiollarnath2121
      @seanmacgiollarnath2121 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A country mile. Incredible performance.

    • @dennispicone6801
      @dennispicone6801 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      If you have not listened to Joan Baezs' version I strongly recommend that you do before your final call.😁👍

    • @michaelmilner6831
      @michaelmilner6831 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Laura Tanner. I couldn't have said it better myself.

  • @ronleeedmondson2757
    @ronleeedmondson2757 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    What a great movie The Last Waltz was, most concert movies suck. I can't think of another movie that made you feel like you were an insider at that concert and you were welcomed by the band.

  • @penney304
    @penney304 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    The Good Lord gave this man a double helping of talent. I've enjoyed his music for many years.

  • @brushfuller330
    @brushfuller330 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Robbie wrote this song for Levon.Such gifted musicians and folks these guys.The house at Big Pink what a blast to be alive then

  • @mikehiers3332
    @mikehiers3332 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    This is absolutely the best I've ever heard this song sung.

    • @jaybloomfield5082
      @jaybloomfield5082 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree with you 100%. He has the best voice I've ever heard for a male singer in my life.

  • @janefriel6895
    @janefriel6895 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Sixty this year. I wouldn't have made it without music. My nearest, most loyal friend. In happy times and sad. In times of intense pain a phone to my ear in an A and E department. Nothing short of pure pleasure at every occasion. Thank you.☘

  • @ireks7193
    @ireks7193 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    i'm Polish... The Band & The Last Waltz i discovered it in 07... At this point i can say that i haven't seen a better concert in my life!!! I was born in the year it was recorded

  • @robinwhitehead4283
    @robinwhitehead4283 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Makes me emotional.

    • @mickeystanic4750
      @mickeystanic4750 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm Serbian and I feel every note...every word....epic..

    • @richman360
      @richman360 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mickeystanic4750 Hell yeah we're all humans : )

    • @paddington3028
      @paddington3028 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And me every time..I can't control it.

  • @danielking-9310
    @danielking-9310 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Love this, back when there wasn't so much hatred in our country.

  • @JackPearce-st6eb
    @JackPearce-st6eb 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Probably the greatest moment in musical history. Everything was perfect. Everyone there witnessed history and probably didn't even know it at the time.

    • @stevethepict
      @stevethepict 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well except for Robbie and Scorsese scamming the rest of the Band.

  • @xeverettx2564
    @xeverettx2564 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    Just so dang good. No band ever has or will top this performance of this song!!!

  • @tenofivelips
    @tenofivelips 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    One Christmas my sister who at 40 had a stroke which knocked her out of the game for a few yrs, gave me an old VHS she had taped of The Last Waltz. Still the best Christmas present I ever received. This is the music of my childhood.

  • @JETTYRAT
    @JETTYRAT ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Was born and raised in the south, and this is by far the greatest song about the south ever written or sang. Lemon was the best.

  • @shanephillips1730
    @shanephillips1730 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    They played like it was the last show ever and Levon sang like they held his kids hostage. Superb!!!

  • @robramakers6496
    @robramakers6496 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Fantastic song by one of the best folk-rock bands. Thanks Robbie and the others for this wonderful music.

  • @RaymondOdom-ee2ns
    @RaymondOdom-ee2ns ปีที่แล้ว +14

    They don't make it like this anymore.todays youth will never know what they missed.very sad !!

    • @cowboysfan782008
      @cowboysfan782008 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Most importantly today's youth doesn't know recent history, namely the 20th century, and what kinds of debts were paid to get to the easy way most people live today. The fact that our biggest social problems have to deal with peoples feelings, and the way idiots look back 200 years ago and judge is another example. I hope things turn around because I cannot imagine today's 20 and 30 something running the Country.

  • @InfamousGUNN
    @InfamousGUNN ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Literally one of the greatest songs ever written❤

  • @joekosobucki2141
    @joekosobucki2141 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +40

    Hard to believe that only Robbie and Garth are left of this magical band! They left us so many beautiful songs!

    • @thelasthuman2510
      @thelasthuman2510 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Sinead left as well.
      I am 55 and my heroes die ... already scared when Neil is leaving.
      Just praying all of em will meet Janis ... somewhere, somehow.
      xo

    • @pak47man
      @pak47man 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Why do so many of the goodun's leave us way too soon?

    • @diddywahdaddy
      @diddywahdaddy 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      And now Robbie has left us, leaving Garth to be the last man standing. RIP

    • @jeffreyurbach6544
      @jeffreyurbach6544 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@diddywahdaddy😢

    • @bjornnordstrom9235
      @bjornnordstrom9235 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Robbie is dead

  • @carpenter3069
    @carpenter3069 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Damn that's a beautiful song. Levon Helm (and everyone) pour their souls into it.

  • @michaelvaladez6570
    @michaelvaladez6570 2 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    Leon's voice not to mention his drumming, he will surely missed but not forgotten. RIP 🙏 LEON HELM.

  • @arjankoeslag9483
    @arjankoeslag9483 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    For me, Levon Helm is one of the all-time great musicians. Besides his phenomenal drum skills combined with his soulful Southern voice, he brought music that touched the heart directly. So pure, enlightening, fragile and powerful at the same time. Levon Helm brought real life to the stage with his music in a humble way and full of gentleness. The joy for the music and letting the other band members excel. All that was Levon at his very best. Thank you Levon of what you gave me and the world. You are a jewel that I will cherish forever.

    • @roryweiler3959
      @roryweiler3959 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Levon was a Canadian.

    • @JesAusCam18
      @JesAusCam18 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@roryweiler3959no, he was a Southerner from Arkansas I believe.

    • @roryweiler3959
      @roryweiler3959 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@JesAusCam18 No, google him, you'll find he and the rest of the Band were Canadians who backed up Bob Dylan before going out on their own. They wrote and recorded some of the tunes at "Big Pink", a house a few of the members rented in West Saugerties, NY, near Woodstock, NY, where Bob Dylan was living at the time. Thus, the album title, "Music from Big Pink."

    • @arky5610
      @arky5610 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      yes your right, he was born in my home state of Arkansas @@JesAusCam18

    • @IronManx70
      @IronManx70 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@roryweiler3959 He was born and raised in Arkansas. He didn't move to Canada until he joined Ronnie Hawkins' Hawks along with the other Band members when he was in his late teens.

  • @kencarr8385
    @kencarr8385 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    There was only one drummer who sang with a full heart. Rest In Peace , many fabulous hrs spent listening 😢😊😊

    • @semireckless
      @semireckless ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ringo had his moments.

    • @aarondigby5054
      @aarondigby5054 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lead vocal playing drums. Awesome rendition.

    • @crackerjack5210
      @crackerjack5210 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@semirecklessYeah.. So did Phil Collins.

    • @semireckless
      @semireckless ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@crackerjack5210 True.

    • @joeyfinlay2475
      @joeyfinlay2475 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Don Henley as well

  • @davidturcotte5677
    @davidturcotte5677 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    " You take what you need, and you leave the rest...." God bless you Levon.

  • @DucatiGTS
    @DucatiGTS ปีที่แล้ว +96

    I know a lot of groups have done this song, but none, can compare to the way The Band did it. Just an incredible mix of talent and sound, that rarely is seen today.

    • @annalake4376
      @annalake4376 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's because it's their song, every other version you heard was plagerized

    • @chrish6757
      @chrish6757 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is The Band’s song, written by Robbie Robertson.

    • @jg6698
      @jg6698 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@annalake4376 you sound ridiculous. Plagiarized only applies if you perform or write anothers work and purport to be the author. You think anybody could get away with that on this song?

  • @Chief6945
    @Chief6945 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I knew the music but didn't know my favorite character/person from "the Right Stuff" was a music legend who I'd listened to and loved for years growing up as a young kid from the 70/80's. RIP Levon.

  • @buckyoung4578
    @buckyoung4578 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down is THE GREATEST SONG EVER WRITTEN AND RECORDED!!!!

    • @davidbroadley126
      @davidbroadley126 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nah not having that your a southerner your gonna say that or a southern sympathiser

  • @realbogus
    @realbogus 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I saw The Band, about 1994... With Levon. It was a moment. His voice reverberated. Hearing this brings back the memories of that evening.

  • @denis888red
    @denis888red ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Singing like that....AND playing the drums! Blimey! What a fantastic talent Levon and every single one of the boys were...

  • @lcdubs7847
    @lcdubs7847 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Oh my Jesus. These men and the music they made. Thank you. Thank you so much.

  • @fredsavage4925
    @fredsavage4925 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    that many instruments following the pulse of an outstanding drummer. powerful performance.

    • @peteharrison2301
      @peteharrison2301 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lemon Helm had such an amazing talent. This song is of the finest. Having to a couple of the Bands shows in the early 70,s. RIP. Levon. Seeya on the other side brother.

  • @donaldmeuse4066
    @donaldmeuse4066 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Levon & Robbie make a masterpiece that will go on forever.

  • @doninmichigan
    @doninmichigan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    Love it, takes me back to my teenage years, so grateful I grew up when I did in that amazing era of music!

    • @juliehobbs7938
      @juliehobbs7938 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I hear ya. I did too. The seventies-ahhhh.. the music never stopped. And the concerts! I think I might cry remembering.

    • @bettyandrews9571
      @bettyandrews9571 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So did I. I loved all the Southern Rock bands. Now we have to be so politically correct many of the songs that were so great couldn't be written

    • @TC-eo5eb
      @TC-eo5eb 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Class of 1976 here. Oh the memories. Cruising around my high school in my 1969 Dodge Charger with an 8 track tape player under the dash listening to all the great bands of the 1970's. If I could turn back the clock even for a day.

    • @bettyandrews9571
      @bettyandrews9571 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @TC-eo5eb I cruised around In my spitfire orange Roadrunner with Lynyrd Skynyrd in the 8 track

    • @desertwitch9608
      @desertwitch9608 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Class of 72 here..... I wouldn’t change a thing

  • @jeffreyhall2136
    @jeffreyhall2136 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I've listen to this video hundreds of times but this is the 1st time I heard it with the tribute in the begining. Truely remarkable and sad at the same time. Being in a band back then meant so much more than making tunes. They bonded together and that's why the music was so good.

  • @tennesseeridgerunner5992
    @tennesseeridgerunner5992 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    This song has an effect on me few other songs can or do. Especially in light of my own 2x great grandfather's experiences in the waning days of The War Between The States in Tennessee. Oh, and did I mention that The Band was one of the absolute best in the history of rock music? And this is high praise indeed considering The Band comes from a time when musical giants roamed the earth.

    • @medyaminboulenouar7963
      @medyaminboulenouar7963 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Quite frankly speaking...among the best songs...!!! Rest in peace ☮️...!!!

  • @paularandall2798
    @paularandall2798 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This man can sing and the emotion he has is just unique! Great song

  • @markeastman5249
    @markeastman5249 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    2022. I’m old now but I love this song so mucin.

  • @shannons1649
    @shannons1649 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Absolutely Legondary! Thank You!

  • @lou4134
    @lou4134 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    this song has come to my mind much
    these last few years... just had to hear it!
    What An American Song! God Bless America!

  • @theanimal619
    @theanimal619 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I cried listening to this story 👍🏾☝🏾🔥🎶🎸

  • @Legginbass
    @Legginbass 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Rest in Peace Robbie…

  • @dickjones5067
    @dickjones5067 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    A hymnal, a dirge, a poignant and pensive social and historical statement, and so much more.
    Beautiful rendition, full of passion and respect given by Helm and his band of trailblazers.
    Perfect.

    • @DjRenigade
      @DjRenigade ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And they were Canadian ro boot!

    • @DanFan2042
      @DanFan2042 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@DjRenigade I believe Helm was from Arkansas. This song always moves me.

    • @kengrubb
      @kengrubb ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@DanFan2042 he was

    • @susiesones8129
      @susiesones8129 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DanFan2042 I’m from Virginia and grew up on a farm, so it definitely resonates with me.

    • @janetcallanan7020
      @janetcallanan7020 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      RIP Robbie I know you told Levon you'd see him on the other side bet there's some amazing music being played

  • @celiaansell4860
    @celiaansell4860 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just bloody brilliant and beautiful my life long partner who died we were together for forty years and I love this song

  • @markmclean4144
    @markmclean4144 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I must have watched Tha Last Waltz over 💯 times...Classic.

  • @johnchalmers7336
    @johnchalmers7336 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My dad use too drink with these guys when they were the back-up band for Ronnie Hawkins. They were known as Ronnie Hawkins and the Hawks . This was in the late 1950's or the early 1960's . My dad told me that at the Stork Club in Port Stanley Ontario , Canada , you had too be 21 too drink at the bar and Robbie Robertson was only 17 or 18 at the time so he had too go out back in the alley to have a beer . That is when the old man met Robbie . My pops was only 19 years old himself . God Bless Them All !

  • @melissazawodny8965
    @melissazawodny8965 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My older brother was a huge fan so I listened to that awesome Band early then and no one can come close to them RIP brothers and Thank You👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️

  • @ballardevans8425
    @ballardevans8425 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Who plays the drums that good an sing like that .Heard this man sing this as a small boy. Never forgot that voice

  • @sarahsosa729
    @sarahsosa729 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    RIP MY BROTHER ROBBIE!! WE ALWAYS LOVED THIS Beautiful song. Zak Brown does a great job of this song as well!

  • @eddiestorey9633
    @eddiestorey9633 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I had the opportunity to see Levon and the midnight ramble okay about 6 months before Levin passed. It was an unbelievable experience for me, I knew who The Band and all of their members were for my entire life, I’m 60. I could tell Levon wasn’t well but being the true professional he played an amazing gig. A true blessing to witness, rest well Levon ❤

  • @eskenazibeth
    @eskenazibeth หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    One of the best songs by The Band! The Last Waltz is one of the best rock ‘n’ roll film ever released IMHO🙌👏😎🎸🥁🎤🎵🎼🎶

  • @bigjohnson7895
    @bigjohnson7895 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is one of the most amazing things I have ever seen. In awe

  • @jimfladwood4393
    @jimfladwood4393 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I miss the voice and talent of Levon Helm❤☮️
    How great is this!
    Play drums and sing so hard!
    AMAZING 😢

    • @robertferguson533
      @robertferguson533 ปีที่แล้ว

      The good thing is that it’s always right here whenever you need it

  • @ddomotor66
    @ddomotor66 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This was and is some of the most heart-full music of my time, I will never forget Levon . What good old days. I wish someone wold have told me the good old days are now so enjoy ..

  • @cubnation
    @cubnation 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We are losing so many, and music like this comes but once in a lifetime. 😓

  • @user-vp9tx8og1q
    @user-vp9tx8og1q ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So overlooked this band as a young man

  • @sammarch6837
    @sammarch6837 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    One of my favorite bands of all time.

  • @charleshendrix232
    @charleshendrix232 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What a magnificent performance. I remember seeing that movie in 76. It was a revelation.

  • @vc23
    @vc23 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    They're back together again now and he's with his brother and hopefully the feud has ended. RIP Robbie - Thanks for sharing your amazing talent with us

  • @Alan-gx8gf
    @Alan-gx8gf ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hi Robbie , yesterday I was looking through my CD.s and I felt I needed something to give me a boost and picked out , deliberatley "The Bands Greates hits " So you if you can imagine a 64 year old driving a Hond Fit singing his head off to these wonderful songs in Scotland , real music real musicians God Bless everyone of you ,RIP Levon Helm

    • @timoverington5177
      @timoverington5177 ปีที่แล้ว

      U & me both, when I first played the weight quite a few years ago it hooked me .

  • @nicolavivarelli4127
    @nicolavivarelli4127 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Excellent performance ! Love this classic song !!! Thanks from Italy 🇮🇹

  • @manuman27
    @manuman27 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    2023 this still brilliant.

  • @artwatts8390
    @artwatts8390 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I watch this about every other day!! This hits totally different to me!!!
    They’ll never be another!!

  • @trevorverdoold4843
    @trevorverdoold4843 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I lost my best friend two years ago, I always played this for him and he loved it I just have memories with him his hat hangs on my amp I love and miss him everyday this song always brings back great memories

    • @markanderson6707
      @markanderson6707 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My condolences, Trevor. May your beloved friend live long in your dreams.

  • @kevinwatkins2297
    @kevinwatkins2297 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I never saw them but they are one of the top bands I listen to on u tube they are amazing!

  • @dennymckenzie3688
    @dennymckenzie3688 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    What a Masterpiece. I love to listen to Levon and The Band❤

  • @pattiguy7617
    @pattiguy7617 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good old Winterland. I was raised in the Bay Area , and Winterland used to be where they held the ice follies every September in San Francisco. Then Bill Graham came aboard and rented out Winterland and put on so many great concerts by all the great bands of that era... I have seen so many that it would take too long to list. I thank my lucky star's that I was there for the Last Waltz that Scorsese filmed that night. There was Joanne Mitchell, Van Morrison, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, which the Band was his original backup band in his early days. I thank my lucky star's that I have the memories that I do...We had the BEST MUSIC 🎶 EVER.

  • @derrickmurphy7632
    @derrickmurphy7632 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Levon was definitely one of the best.Bless him and many thanks for giving us such great music.

  • @JoshDeCoster
    @JoshDeCoster ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Gotta say the edit from the interview to the song was flawless and one of the most perfect edits I’ve seen

  • @johndunlap9848
    @johndunlap9848 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A song I never get tired of listening to.

  • @alanbyrne8858
    @alanbyrne8858 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    75 years old been listening to these guys soooo long thanks boys