2012 OFFICIAL Americana Awards "The Weight"

An All Star cast (Amy Helm, Teresa Williams, Larry Campbell, Emmylou Harris, John Hiatt, Sam Bush, Booker T. Jones, Richard Thompson, Bonnie Raitt, Brittany Howard and more) perform a tribute to Levon Helm at the 2012 Americana Music Association Honors & Awards show, presented by Nissan. REGISTER NOW to attend the September 17-21, 2014 Americana Music Festival and Conference bit.ly/1jIIz4n. Follow us on #!... , like us on / america. . or visit www.americanamusic.org for updates and info.

[@richdiodato6949]

They’re all good..,then there’s Bonnie..,

[@yankeefifty]

amen! and Emmy Lou

[@schittscrack]

They are greatness. She is the goddess

[@montypeterson7681]

Is there anybody cooler than Bonnie on stage with a group of greats? Always grins and waits her turn, then KILLS it! Love her!

[@reliablebow]

Dig😎

[@NilsFerry]

Right on! I think she owes me one-third child support, if you know what i mean.

[@ElianalisaElena2196]

@@NilsFerry 😂

[@jimjim7819]

Remember the no nukes concert ? She's awesome

[@csedan510]

To think she learned that slide from Lowell George.

[@philkatauskas3858]

I'm 75 and I can't count the number of times I've listened to this version.

[@reneepatterson8498]

I am just in love with Brittany Howard's voice. Everyone sounds perfect. And Bonnie oh Bonnie...

[@goodguy4342]

Ms. Bonnie still sounds like she did back in the day. Such a strong voice

[@derek3366]

When bonnie Raitt squares up on the microphone like that hold on to your seat!

[@TheMonroemomma]

Seriously! I said to no one 'God D*mn, Bonnie!'

[@johndelaney7579]

@@TheMonroemomma Really she blows the rest of them away.

[@johnpatify]

WOW! And the look on John Hiatt's face while watching Brittany Howard sing is awesome. She did great with all those veterans up on stage

[@legacypowerlocal]

I noticed this - for sure young gurl gots some pipe! Yeah man love to hear more from her

[@dananthony7529]

Her band is called Alabama Shakes. Good stuff!

[@kerryevans1562]

I concur

[@oughtssought1198]

you just named the 2 singers I was gonna ask to have ID'd so thanks and amen re: Brittany Howard, such perfectly shaped phrasing for the verse she sang this is a helluva lineup for a great song ... & wouldn't want anything less than that for Levon & his other gone mates

[@cockeyedoptimista]

@@dananthony7529 Oh, That's who that is! She's good (Brittany Howard).

[@davidparnell1893]

Bonnie Raitt gives a volume to this life so rare in its soul...notes expressed like none other than angels in sincerity and heart.

[@Meme-dp9gn]

That’s the truth , been listening since I was 14 years old , now I am that old woman ,in angel from Montgomery , bless her for all she has given us !

[@constancelena]

indeed Bonnie

[@pascalcherouny]

So true

[@du3223]

Very true. Too bad she butchered the lyrics.

[@richcastle6796]

@@du3223?

[@custardflan]

Love how Bonnie and Emmy Lou give each other a hug as the music starts.

[@selftrue670]

Bonnie Raitt is simply incomparable.

[@dougfireside2120]

You are correct. I also love Susan Tedeschi. Their voices are the some of the finest and both can represent on the guitar.

[@mljones655]

Love Bonnie Raitt!

[@koen8185]

It's just incredible . the effort of the others , and then Bonnie just does her thing , totally natural.....

[@philipethier9136]

I have a Stratocaster. I have a slide. Now tell me how I can get that TONE.

[@lindamattioli7943]

Love Bonnie since I was 16 years old !

[@joeherald7319]

Brittany Howard hit this like one of those unlikely contestants who come on those talent contest shows and blows everybody away. This was 2012 She was not well known yet. This is a moment that put the spotlight on her.

[@duncanmcgroyne9317]

The look on John Hiatt’s face while she was singing says it all.

[@Washee61]

Hiatt's look is simultaneously one of total respect, and knowing that the baton has been safely passed to the next generation.

[@guyrabinowitz]

Yes, your assessment is valid, but I wouldn't want her to sit on me.

[@Washee61]

@@guyrabinowitz don't worry Joe, I think it highly unlikely she'd even want your company.

[@georgedarrell7416]

She KILLED it. Comma, period. End of sentence.

[@alw87642]

My name is AnnaLeigh, after this song. This means so much to me. Thank you, Levon.

[@johnmarschalk1977]

We've had numerous dogs in the family named Jack. Not to equate to you in anyway, but for the same reason.

[@kennedydewitt3219]

Bonnie is stunning and that voice of hers gives me chills !

[@joegiotta7580]

I love most of the people on this stage. Many of them I am personally close with. The musicality is palpable. But, without doubt, Miss Bonnie is the one that literally brings tears to my eyes every time I hear her. I love you, B.

[@nathanwahl9224]

OK, you might know who that incredible piano player is, making the whole song, but no mention that I can find anywhere. I hate it when that happens with "celebs" that get all the attention and they leave folks like that out.

[@waiting4aliens]

What an honor to be a part of that ensemble.

[@Wacbot]

I've heard all my life of how beautiful Emmylou Harris is. She truly is, and has class too. My thanks to all of them for this fine gathering that they did! Bonnie Raitt too! She's so good.

[@rickkimpel1269]

Every bit as beautiful with silver hair as she looked 40 years ago.

[@rachmann516]

But where was Robbie Robertson, he wrote the songs Levon sang.

[@keithconner6495]

Robbie says he wrote all the songd. He had a falling out with the other members. Those guys thought Robbie stole form them

[@jimrebr]

My husband and I took our oldest son to see Nitty Gritty Dirt Band October 2012, they played this at the end combined with Will The Circle Be Unbroken, we were in the third row, center, everyone was on their feet singing along and tears rolled down our cheeks, Tristan included, he loves Levon, of course!!❤❤❤❤ This is a wonderful tribute, love everyone on that stage and yes, recognized Brittany immediately as well as everyone else of course!! Bravo 👏

[@clafong9]

And a RIP shout-out to the other singer who made this song great, Rick Danko. And of course to one of the best songwriters to come along - Robbie Robertson.

[@dthebassman7999]

They all sing and play the hell out of this song. One of the best all-star performances of this song. The Weight is timeless anyway.

[@paulamiles9559]

I was 13 the first time I heard The Weight on the radio- it was by Jackie DeShannon, who did a good version. I had no clue about the lyrics...over many years, friends and me discussed- what could they be talking about. Now I'm 67- and have read so much about what Robbie Robertson MIGHT have meant. I guess it's like my Dad used to say- " no good deed goes unpunished."

[@jeffhockett2985]

It is timeless...still goin stromg!

[@georgeflutey838]

what an awesome tribute to Levon. That was one hell of a performance!!

[@evolvevlove]

Emmylou Harris and Bonnie Raitt have class for days! Absolutely beautiful souls who I look up to.

[@pabloperez4063]

and the way bonnie sings!

[@chuckturner6984]

Jennifer Leslie Bonnie singing John Prine's "Angel From Montgomery" is an all time favorite of mine.

[@jeffreysinkler4135]

Jennifer Leslie two very lovely talented ladies

[@thismycollection334]

They're they two highlights of this video. The rest were so-so. Poor singing and playing. Well, Brady Blade was good, too. I was disappointed.

[@dwightb3405]

Well sais

[@nuggetmcgraw3114]

I have watched this so many times, and I still think it is one of the best performances I have ever seen. Each artist brings a unique flavour to their part, but Bonnie Raitt has a voice that just soars above the rest.

[@ntak7716]

I know,she is brilliant.

[@patricedolan9675]

When I watched this video the first time I knew them all except Brittany Howard and thought she was great too. Great discovering her and her band Alabama Shakes

[@canadiangrrrl14]

Brittany Howard ripped it! She has the least number of years performing on stage. Bonnie Raitt is still the queen blue eyed soul.

[@mattlehmann9300]

WTF....my hair stood up

[@christopherwyant6364]

I didn't recognize her. But, wow. She sounded better on this than anything else I've heard from her, tbh.

[@Thadmotor1044]

stevie winwood the King of blue eyed soul

[@triskelworkshop2855]

the only one

[@awwj22]

I can't wait to see where Brittany's talent takes her.

[@ChrisB802]

wow not seen this before. Fantastic that Richard thompson is recognised in this company. So under-rated here in the UK. And, when i first heard Brittany Howard, I thought how great she would sound on this song. During her solo you can see the warmth and admiration in the eyes of the older guys in the band. To have been part of that song's creation 50 years ago and hear it being delivered again like that must bring a new level of enjoyment and meaning.

[@JohnCran]

Amazing how that stage didn't buckle under the weight of the talent standing on it. Vale Levon we all miss you

[@jeffhockett2985]

Most of the tributes for this song go to Levon as it should, but Brittany Howard sure did Cover verse 4 just like Rick Danko did it! Thanks Brittany!!!

[@MrAllegiant1]

She did, but ole Danko was throwing nba elbows when he played

[@usmcchrisg]

She performed the hell out of it.

[@usmcchrisg]

@@MrAllegiant1 I thought I got animated but no. Bass players. They perform the hell out of things.

[@nick_john]

No matter how many big stars are on a stage, whenever Bonnie Raitt is there she outshines all of them.

[@ronrenshaw3446]

for sure, and you can see the respect on their faces when she steps up to the mic....

[@stephenhudson7039]

She does. Croz said the same. Always the best. Love from England.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@torbjornandersson6389]

Clearly!

[@christar9527]

I’m here for Bonnie.

[@Clambelly]

No. Not even close vocally. She was shrill. Brittany Howard smoked them all. Emmylou Harris easily much better vocalist, and John Hiatt too.

[@fordcarlton3410]

Gotta love Buddy Miller and Richard Thompson as "back-up musicians!" Sweet Jesus, what a band!

[@leannmeixner8073]

And, Don Was ("Mr. Everywhere Cool ") on Bass !

[@andrewz4537]

Don't overlook the incredible Darrell Scott on guitar and chorus harmony!!

[@ET-qw9vm]

@@andrewz4537 Would've liked to hear more of Darrell on the mike and a gentle slide duel between Bonnie and Richard would've served up some kind of nirvana!

[@nathanwahl9224]

Help!!! Who played that magnificent piano part???? Never saw him. Incredible, the very essence of the song uncredited.

[@tantraman10]

It's times like this I wish You Tube had a LOVE button!! Like is NOT strong enough!!

[@kerryevans1562]

Bonnie pointing 👉 up Levon smiling down from Heaven ... The Reverence in this version was beyond the beyonds. Greetings from Dublin Ireland 🇺🇦 🇮🇪 Groovy man...Groovy....

[@jimbishop8667]

I really appreciate the inclusion of Brittney Howard.... whom I think is one of the few who will carry on that which Levon and so many others on that stage reflect, a dedication to the music that transcends ego and vanity and is just about the pure magic of the music!

[@johnosullivan3120]

Probably one of the greatest pieces of music ever written

[@Alwayswilling]

Robbie most certainly delivered on this jewel. He really did define the Band like no other.

[@kennethpenaluna1789]

John I think you have nailed it. A superb piece of music. Defined The Band from the start.

[@richardfamous6466]

Advice from an old lawyer: never qualify your opinion. “Probably” has no place in that sentence. It detracts from its forcefulness.

[@msmegs93]

God, I love her, her playing, her voice, her everything, nobody ever like her

[@ericsfreshfishmarket5560]

This was already remarkable and then Bonnie Raitt dropped her hands from her guitar and belted out "...who set me here ...." My soul almost left my body!

[@themancaveclub]

So sad to realize we won't be seeing another one like Levon on this planet.

[@annjohnson6387]

I love this. I can only imagine how Britany feels being up there with all of them❤

[@heatherlindquist1899]

Love her so much!!!

[@dbreardon]

Bonnie still rocking a fantastic voice!

[@rlevitta]

@@ramonagerig3938 She's just the best

[@davidyoung8406]

And Mama still can rip that slide like nobody since Duane!

[@carolaynstewartraitt9954]

Bonnie Raitt and Emmylou Harris are the best, is a pity that a guy called Rhino Ranch can't appreciate good things and think Bonnie "screech like an old bird" and "her voice sounds horrible", between more other bad answers. I think that this guy is Brittany Howard's friend and for him was hard recognize that Bonnie Raitt is better than his friend!!!

[@ElianalisaElena2196]

And wicked guitar playing!

[@cockeyedoptimista]

And great guitar playing, and gutsy stance..

[@TA-ch7ok]

Bonnie Raitt, more Bonnie Raitt, then start over and play more Bonnie Raitt, with an encore by Bonnie Raitt

[@ElianalisaElena2196]

Tears to my eyes!!! Such a beautiful and moving tribute to one of the greatest that Music’s ever had!!! Love for Levon, this song made me want to play the guitar!

[@chuckturner6984]

My introduction to Brittany Howard. I'm an instant fan! What a voice! Seeing John admire her gave me chills.

[@Bluesphan]

My intro too! I never heard of her...looking her up now :) What a soulful voice!

[@wddub9075]

Chuck Turner haha cool I didn’t notice that first time cuz she was blowing my mind w her delivery

[@philliphutson7250]

Alabama Shakes, if I'm not mistaken. Chills and tears. Miss you Levon.

[@sallylarhette7083]

When do you see Brittany?

[@rlicht4752]

Chuck Turner on

[@joeherald7319]

What a great performance! One of the best songs ever. Young Brittany Howard holding her own on stage with these A-list All Stars.

[@Jeff-jg7jh]

Who was Banny? I never got this song.

[@helenarichter8792]

@@Jeff-jg7jh Oh, my ...thanks for that 😂😂

[@joeherald7319]

@@Jeff-jg7jh There are actually college classes dedicated to deciphering the lyrics to "The Weight"

[@billdedman3334]

@@Jeff-jg7jh, It's Fanny. Wikipedia has a good entry on The Weight. Fanny ran a bookstore.

[@keeranimal8]

Lost my mom to cancer in March of 2012…Levon died from cancer a month later. A week or so after that, we were at a Light The Night cancer walk and benefit in New Smyrna Beach Florida. They had a large board up at the stage and encouraged people to write loved ones names who we lost in the last year since the last walk. I of course put my moms name, but had to put Levon’s name too. Such a great influence on my musical journey over the years…

[@kevinbarrett9615]

The most quintessential Americana song written by and performed originally by a Canadian band ( except Levon ), love this lineup, love Levon R.I.P.

[@rimmersbryggeri]

I'd say The night they drove old dixie down is quite high on that list to.

[@kinkle_Z]

Everybody, including me, pulled into Nazareth back in those days. Nazareth, PA. (circa 1968 for me.) They boasted of their race car drivers (Mario Andretti, et al billboards) , fine, but for us, they had something much more incredible and alluring, something of which they never ever boasted back then - a small non-descript rectangular building with about 6 busy craftsmen inside, slowly crafting these beautiful upscale guitars in various phases of completion - MARTIN GUITAR CO. Nazareth, PA

[@RonTuriello]

Thanks for this. I had never made the connection. I've been playing guitar since I was 6 in 1975 and I love my two Martins from Nazareth.

[@whimpypatrol5503]

my dad raced against Unser senior but didn't qualify when he tried out at Indianapolis. Nazareth about 1/2 past 8 is dark and the inn is full; Its time for you to let Jesus be born in your olé-racecar-garage-of-a-life and clean it up for good with his death, blood and resurrection.

[@ericsinger7393]

I saw Robbie Robertson on CBS Sunday morning talking about writing this song. He said he looked into the base of his guitar and saw it was made in Nazareth, Pennsylvania and he thought Nazareth was a beautiful word. "So I thought "Pulled into Nazareth, I was feeling half past dead. I think I have something here". Boy did you ever Mr. Roberson! Boy did you ever!! One of the best songs ever written in my opinion.

[@michaelmilner6831]

Killer version of one of my all time favorite songs.

[@whyzup6593]

Always thought it was about truckers...don't know why. Thanks for sharing Gr8 version...gr8 comments

[@BenjaminMartinyt]

I really wish Levon Helm was still here. such talent, an in the band, when he played this song on the drums, i was amazed to see him to keep perfect rhythm while singing! he will rest in peace, as my, and many others, favorite drummer.

[@jajanesaddictions]

I absolutely adore Bonnie Raitt. and love Brittany Howard, her style is unique. They're all great.

[@sandyshoenberger2697]

Brittany Howard's voice shook me. Wow!! Bonnie and Emmylou were good, as expected, but Brittany was amazing!!

[@elixermixer]

Alabama Shakes Baby!!!

[@sandyshoenberger2697]

@@elixermixer Hell yeah!

[@michaelbrickley2443]

Sandy Shoenberger, And did you notice how John Hiatt smiled?

[@shellytarbet3677]

John Hiatt singing The Weight just awesome!!!!

[@mikefowler2417]

Brittany and Bonnie I could listen to them all day long. I had the pleasure of seeing them live. OMG

[@stevedaniels3064]

Anything with Bonnie signing and playing guitar is magic!

[@Ken4Pyro]

All that amazing talent, and one of my long favorite artists, Booker T. Jones, pushing the sound from that amazing Hammond. These voices are so incredible, it once again brings the tears to my tired 60 year old eyes. Magnificent.

[@scoutxr247]

Is that a Leslie speaker in the Hammond?

[@NeverTalkToCops1]

Booker's playing was not heard on this, at all, stop imagining things.

[@meeshaladawn941]

Im a big fan of the electric organ etc myself

[@Ken4Pyro]

@@NeverTalkToCops1 Then who do you think was playing the Hammond? Gophers? I am not imagining anything, thank you. It's kind of hard to figure that he would be there and not play. I also note that Jones is listed in the video description listng some of the artists. Go figure.

[@robertgarland805]

74 years and getting off on

[@PaulBooth-ve3qz]

I was very lucky to have seen Bonnie Raitt back in the 80's-90's she still sounds the same,AWSOME,as does everyone else great video!

[@gangstercorleone]

PURE GOOSEBUMP CITY! Especially that intro by Amy Helm, Teresa Williams and Larry Campbell. And Bonnie, oh Bonnie! She flips every line like she don't care but wrings out soul for days. And that's before we get to the gee-tar and that mean, mean slide of hers. Think "The Gangster" is in love - but don't tell the boys! G.C.

[@buckfan1969]

I can't think of anyone in the music business who was more loved than Levon. I got choked up listening to this. A wonderful musician and by all accounts a better man. God bless him. There's no higher praise than that which comes from your peers and we surely saw it here in spades.

[@graemesemple9784]

buckfan1969 Well said.

[@nevardtellalian5666]

YES...an absolutely WONDERFUL man.

[@pg9144]

I met Levon and the Band in (I think 1974) in a tiny bar in Birmingham. He was a joy to talk with and very homey. A missed treasure.

[@Nortonork]

We named our cat after him. Baddest ass on the ranch...

[@crichta]

These all star things often don't work. This works brilliantly. Thanks.

[@mbsnyderc]

+crichta I was thinking the same thing.

[@Pete-z6e]

crichta , well said.

[@freddegrazia3620]

Bonnie Rait is UNDERRATED ! ! What a talent

[@KSpirit54]

No, she isn't. Underrated is overused 😊

[@du3223]

@@KSpirit54Exactly! She’s a legend.

[@du3223]

@@KSpirit54I don’t think people even know what the term even means anymore!

[@bradleygray2511]

Respect for all in this performance. Especially Brittney and Bonnie

[@justafan6545]

Don't think it gets much better than this. How did they manage to get all these great musicians together in the same place at the same time?

[@musiclover9361]

Wow, there are some of my heroes on that stage! Sam Bush, Bonnie Raitt, John Hiatt, Booker T, Emmylou, Richard Thompson, Levon, et al. Fantastic!

[@jgemmell2823]

My first encounter with Brittany Howard. Man, what a voice!

[@cindivt8025]

I loved seeing John Hiatt smile watching her sing. Greats appreciate each other.

[@rumpledskin7971]

They saved the best for last -- the one and only Bonnie Raitt! 👌👋🙏

[@alfredalvaradojr6761]

WOW WOW WOW so many powerful harmonies sharing the love for Levon, probably one of the most loved musicians of all time.

[@avictorbell2835]

January 1st 2020 and this song still reduces me to tears

[@PattiMoore-u5b]

Brilliant .People will be listening and watching 20,000 years from now. On a DVD that is one inch wide.

[@PoetryHound]

Wow, Brittany Howard. Didn't expect to see her there. Fantastic.

[@markbauer827]

She's a force of nature.

[@javierfueyo6871]

Es la primera vez que la escucho ....Me Encanta Gracias

[@dand1363]

John Hiatt at 4:19 really admiring what she's doing

[@eamonngee7457]

I had never heard of her until now. Omg. Brilliant

[@cinemeleon2808]

@@eamonngee7457 Well shidddd, please go listen to Alabama Shakes, she's the frontwoman

[@wayward_texan9508]

Bonnie is the best. The Band will live forever.. miss you Levon.

[@rachelwatkins3374]

This is such a great version. So much talent on one stage! (Also, did anyone else notice that Bonnie and Emmylou were having a moment right there at the start of the song? It was sweet) The amount of awesome on that stage is off the scale.

[@kenschelper4720]

Bonnie, Emmylou and Linda Ronstadt loved to sing and hang together. All three were huge fans of Little Feat, performed with them and/or recorded their songs.

[@purpleivory2]

Bonnie and Emmy were my 2 crushes growing up.

[@lyndamiller9413]

This is so freaking incredible. I came to this to post a comment about how incredible Richard Thompson is (TRUTH!)and how amazing it would be to have RT & Sam Bush on the same stage(THAT still takes my breath!). But when Bonnie Raitt started to sing I just lost it,and realized the beauty of this moment. UnFreakingBelievable!! THANK YOU!

[@chuckturner6984]

Lynda Miller, I'm a fan of bluegrass and all associated with it. Sam is a mandolin god.

[@rodneyst-pierre9525]

I am reading Richard Thompson's memoir Beeswing. The Band was a big influence on him and I was surprised to learn that he was actaully asked to become a member of The Band, but declined as he felft that they were past their creative peak at that point and he wanted to have his own solo career around that time.

[@nathanwahl9224]

@@chuckturner6984 any idea who the piano player was? We got robbed.

[@jeffreysinkler4135]

Wow I've never heard Brittany Howard sing before I did not expect such an amazingly powerful voice

[@callanightshade8079]

I absolutely love this song and I love this cover. Everyone singing it together like this, you don't find something this incredible often ❤️

[@brakeforblake638]

Important to remember as we watch this footage of the Americana Awards that this song was written by a half Jewish, half-Mohawk Canadian and originally arranged by a group consisting of 4 Canadians and 1 American.

[@williamhuber8122]

Why they picked a Robbie Robertson song to honor Levon is a mystery. Levon did not like Robbie

[@michaelrubin4740]

@@williamhuber8122 My guess is that it is because Levon sang this song and made it his own.

[@williamhuber8122]

@@michaelrubin4740 except they traded off lead vocals

[@davidmodine2582]

New Years Eve 2019. Just watched/listened to this for the first time ever. Great grouping of many favorite musicians. So sweet and smooth, it brought tears to my eyes.

[@andretremblay]

Levon has such a wonderful voice. This song is in the pantheon of great songs.

[@thephoenix61]

I have hard so many covers, mixes of this song but this is the only one live I've come across that is respectful of the harmonics.

[@LifeVentures250]

Bonnie Raitt sounds so amazing! What an awesome tribute. Grew up listening to this genre...miss the real music.

[@brianomalley3241]

Wow...!!! There are 7 people who are obviously clueless... 1000 thumbs up!.

[@cynthiaolsen9887]

10,000 at the very least!

[@HighlyCruciferous]

It's a weak cover.

[@chuckufarley5348]

HighlyCruciferous weak cover ? You obviously don't know enough about music to put your 2 cents in this was probably in the top 5 versions of this ever.

[@chuckufarley5348]

My guess is the thumbs downs all came from Luke Bryon when he realised no one will ever give him the same respect .

[@BernieHollandMusic]

A million thumbs up from me - cos I love Bonnie xxxxxx

[@mikolj6649]

Powerfull stuff. I'm speechless and crying such good tears. Always love this lil' tune......

[@asixstringnut1972]

What a great song that has stood the test of time! Played this song in the early 70's in a band! 💕💕💕

[@thomasflynn5366]

This just shows how great Levon was. A bunch of great musicians and this can't hold a candle to the original.

[@liandrosmoots4931]

Very few tributes do, Thomas. The point of a tribute--especially a live one with lots of musicians-- is not to do it better than the original artist, but to pay homage. No cover or tribute can top the original, but it's the feeling rather than pure note for note vocal imitation that makes a tribute work, and this one too. Bruce Springsteen does one, too, and he can't manage all the notes that Levon sang, and doesn't even try, but it's his regard for Levon that's clear and present. Try to enjoy it for what it is, not comparing to the master Levon.

[@thomasflynn5366]

@@liandrosmoots4931 But I didn't enjoy it. I made an observation. I stand by it. I've heard tributes and covers that I thought were better than the original. I don't know if it can be done here. Again, not because they are bad musicians, but because Levon was so good.

[@liandrosmoots4931]

OK, yes, I was too fast in noting that that no covers or tributes are better than the original. You're right, some are, for sure. I do appreciate this group's effort in the tribute, and can't deny that the original was so much better; just was enjoyable for me to see so many great musicians give it a try, and even if you didn't enjoy this one, I can agree that Levon Helm was just wonderful. @@thomasflynn5366

[@TehCrumpet]

Great to see John Hiatt there. A very underrated artist!

[@josephknox7358]

Michael hourihan underrated??????

[@nevardtellalian5666]

NEVER!

[@sallylarhette7083]

when do you see John Hiatt"

[@carrrexx7190]

Shut your mouth rookie

[@ABCGUITAR]

The best!

[@JamesCouch777]

So many of the artists I grew up with are gone, I miss them. RIP Levon.

[@darylhall6733]

Great version with an amazing all-star lineup!

[@herbyparker8284]

I can't get enough of this - keep coming back for my monthly fill...

[@popoff7808]

This makes me cry just about every time. The amount of respect on the stage is unheard in mainstream toady.

[@williamsullivan4994]

It speaks volumes for the humility of these music legends that they can respect the efforts of their colleagues.

[@stevenhunt933]

Bonnie Rait is a treasure we will never appreciate enough .

[@grumpytrumpy8015]

Yes sir !

[@Nottalottasleep]

The wonderful singer/composer/guitarist extraordinaire, Richard Thompson, content to simply pay respects and 'wick his lamp down low' for the opportunity to pay respects and play just a little in Levon's honour.

[@shawnuel]

Brian David Stoliker plus, he was the only "Brit" on that stage.

[@martinhardy5462]

Quite probably the best guitarist on the stage but content to "be there", love you RT.

[@andrewz4537]

@@martinhardy5462 He may be the best but another backup incredible guitarist there is Darrell Scott.

[@richardjohnson5979]

There is a hole in my soul since Levon left us.What an amazing arraignment of a timeless classic. Shoutouts to The Band and this astounding group of musicians.

[@JoeLeary]

It’s nice to see real musicians playing REAL MUSIC!!! Wow

[@pamelaaverette1282]

Levon was a good human being! He was happiest when playing & singing with groups of people. He had as much love for folks as he did talent.

[@jamesmoon6705]

Bonnie voice makes this song

[@wjcorrinne4052]

Sometimes with all the great songs from our pasts we file away many on the shelves in our minds. Then along comes a crisis, such as the one we are now encountering, and those good old songs drop off those shelves into our consciousness. This an excellent song for now and what all the first responders, medical personnel, and all those day in day out are contending. How, many wish the load could be taken off their shoulders, at least for a while that they may get some respite from the battle? Almost all are faceless, some behind masks while others behind walls or those individuals outside simply doing what they do best, their work. Under appreciated until the crisis hits and still doing their work but some thrust into an unwanted limelight. A limelight that exposes them to us the recipients of their labors. Labors that take care of the water, electricity to our homes, the food from farm to store to table, that keep our lives as normal as possible. And those whose labors tend to the infirm, sick and dying, labors that drain their whole bodies as they give of themselves and too often they join those they treat and care for. We don’t see their faces but we should never take their labors for granted and never ever forget to give the honor the deserve fighting for us. Energies and emotions drained they still show up for the fight and we should do all in our power to support them and give them our thanks, always.

[@bh8365]

As the song progressed, anticipated Bonnie taking a verse. So much talent on that stage. Think I'll seek out the Playing For Change version again.

[@IdealDanl]

Ja, PFC's version is a masterpiece. Keep in mind, though, it took two years to record and edit.

[@TuxGal1]

This is the most awesome thing I've found on KZbin so far. Amazing lineup of musicians and a wonderful tribute to Levon.

[@mathmusic1490]

Written by Robbie (Jaime) Robertson, lead guitar of The Band. When Robbie joined the Ronnie and the Hawks (precursor to The Band) , he looked up to Levon the most. Read "Testimony", wonderful autobiography of Robbie R. for more. You'll love it.

[@johnnyozelius6852]

Such an incredible and moving version. This literally brings tears to my eyes just from the sheer beauty of the sound. I love all kinds of music from A to Z but harmonies and soulful singing like this demonstrates to me why country and blues singers give us some of our greatest singers. I just love this.

[@lewball8973]

This song toughed my soul tonight... i've played it over and over... and still listenting to it...

[@MelodySusanneC]

Bonnie, forever the Queen❣️

[@capecodcynic9008]

The humanitarian spirit lives in the music that came from the generation represented by those playing like they’ve done it their way for the rest of us to admire

[@ACOUSTIC_4LOVE]

What a Line -up!!!! 🇺🇸Americana at its finest. RIP Levon’ Heaven Rejoice one of greatest Songwriter/Musicians of all Time! This song has become an American Anthem

[@jeffdelaney8934]

You realize the song was written by a Canadian? He also wrote The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down. Four of the five members of The Band were Canadian. Don't tell a Canadian that this is an American song...we disagree. Next you'll probably tell us Leonard Cohen was an American.

[@ACOUSTIC_4LOVE]

Jeff Delaney Yeah was talking bout this song in particular being somewhat of a folk rock anthem. Well aware of the Musicians from up north. Been a Band’ fan since 60s. Robbie Robertson’ is Mixed blood Iroquois/Mohawk’ Indian- from six nations reserve Ontario! -My G Grandmother was 1/2 Iroquois from the same Reserve in Ontario’. The Iroquois homeland was originally Upper New York State region. Robertson no doubt felt the connection with both America & Canadian roots as his songwriting reflects it -and of course Levon’s southern roots

[@jeffdelaney8934]

@@ACOUSTIC_4LOVE Yes, but he is also half Jewish and raised in the streets of Toronto. Levon spent alot of time in Toronto. In the 80's he was still playing bars on Yonge Street. I appreciate your response.

[@ACOUSTIC_4LOVE]

Jeff Delaney -it’s all a blend as far as I see it. Music has no boundaries. People have been touched by music as far back as time stretches. Ancient Irish folk music made its way to shores of Nova Scotia and New England. African rhythms made its way round the globe and blended with Appalachia etc. I love the stuff that came from up north-from Hank Snow’ the singing Ranger’ to Ian Tyson’ and Lightfoot’ to the Guess who’ and. Lenny Breau’. The Band’ is one of the my favorites. Stay safe up there my friend

[@jeffdelaney8934]

You too!