Amy Helm & The Handsome Strangers - "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" - Mountain Jam 2015

[@CaptainAmaziiing]

As if Levon's musical legacy wasn't legendary enough, then along comes Amy, REALLY making dad proud.

[@Raving]

This song, like Ray Montagne's Jolene, is about grief and loss. You have too feel those songs. You can't do covers of these songs if you can't reach into someone's chest, grab their heart with both hands and squeeze it like wringing a mop. Amy ripped it up. This was the most heart-rending rendition I've ever heard.

[@shamusa943]

Lasting music, words and family talent. Thank you.

[@adhip1]

Met Amy in 2014 at the CAP in NY. Had a chance to chat with her. Talked about her dad's music and how he was a true musical treasure. She signed the set list for me and had a tear in her eye. The tradition continues. Luv ya Amy.

[@WordslingingStephen]

I love all the cheers that the line 'Like my father before me...' gets from the audience! Nice job, Amy! Your dad's all smiles.....

[@jaimekanter4887]

ABSOLUTELY!

[@robertbruce8492]

Stephen Novik Less known is that the next line...Like my brother above me...has meaning for her as well. Her brother, Ezra Titus, committed suicide a few years ago. He was a talented writer. RIP Levon and Ezra. I'm a huge fan of Levon.

[@alexanderbuhr6251]

Great cover - carry on, Amy 🙂

[@AlwaysHalloween000]

this song makes me cry

[@miaoupha2370]

Fantastic version. Love it.

[@teltech75]

Wow! Thank you for this. I have goosebumps from this!

[@aspsa6246]

I rarely post comments to KZbin videos, but I felt compelled to do so here. This is an exceptional rendition and conveys the song's meaning soulfully. Amy's voice is captivating and is adeptly accompanied by her band. I really enjoyed both the instrumentation and the arrangement. What is the old saying? Oh yeah, 'less is more'. The harmonium introduction was hauntingly beautiful. You cannot help but listen to this performance with full attention. Music exhibits its power when it is performed with 'feel' and transports you to another place. It just goes to show you that quality music does not require a zillion-dollar production budget. Bravo and thank you for the joyful listening experience.

[@nealixd.3011]

Well said.

[@c.j.bueche9332]

I couldn't agree more. I don't think anybody should squash a tribute to her unbelievably talented father. I thought it was beautiful. What I found interesting was she did solo single drum beats. .......... no cymbals, no full drum set. Nobody can do it like Levon did. That's her cloaked message, trust me. This was all from her soul. God bless u Amy. Loved ur Daddy. Miss him huge. ......

[@fc7208]

glad you came in...

[@arthurbludgeon]

WOW! This is definitely one of the most beautiful and haunting versions of this song that I have ever heard!!! Gorgeous! Very emotional! The harmonium really highlights the intense suffering behind the lyrics!!!

[@Horiatis76]

God bless you Amy!

[@jeffmitchell9863]

Beautiful voice!! Her singing style and manor reminds me of her dad!!! Her voice bends in the exact same way. Great talent.

[@edhalfen7380]

So very well done Amy. You are definitely your Daddy's girl. I miss Levon's music (singing, drumming, and just plain ol' influencing the music landscape...RIP Levon and God Bless you Amy...from EdADrummer2

[@kcreming]

I'm sure that your dad, Rick, and Richard took a small pause from their jam when they heard you singing, Amy... thanks for keeping their spirits stirred!

[@gerddreischhoff1633]

What a wonderful thought :-).

[@yttktr3250]

As the bell rang for the first early morning train back to my family's home away from home, I was filled with tears when I saw this video. What emotional drums. Like Amy's father before us, We will work the land. From rural Japan, with respect to Amy, Levon Helm, and The Band. Thanks for sharing this.

[@danreilly2792]

Beautiful rendition! ❤

[@christopherfletcher5384]

An heir to rock n roll royalty.

[@williamhess6783]

Her Daddy would be proud!!!

[@nealixd.3011]

Beautiful, Amy does Levon proud, no doubt.

[@peternewman1609]

Saw Amy and company perform this - one of the most special moments of the entire festival.

[@amandahenry1171]

I was there. It’s still as great, 8 years on..

[@danreilly2792]

Awesome

[@jimmyhunsucker5212]

Best version I ever heard

[@scottewell9743]

Well done ! God bless ya !

[@markzwilsky3509]

Damn... Amy has got it!

[@wildcolonialman]

Brilliant.

[@jonathanadams6673]

You can feel feel Levon in this one. That's definitely intentional. Same stage different year. Generation to generation. So much love!

[@brentmcswain633]

Chills...

[@p52twinboom]

Her Dads smiling down on her for sure

[@ajrose3539]

Amen to that

[@MaryGerdt]

Very special!

[@marks2254]

Nice job!!

[@davekpghpa]

NICE!

[@PeterHyatt]

She's a talent in her own right. I prefer mandolin, ukulele, banjo, acoustic guitars, and even a fiddle added to this beautiful and Americana voice. No synths! It's nice to see a singer sing, rather than try to sell 'sexy' or shock us with 'wardrobe malfunctions' and other nonsense that takes away from the music.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Peter Hyatt That's trying to hide the fact they need Auto-tune. What's REALLY bad is when you hear them without it, and you desperately wish for it, even though it's awful...

[@stv111play]

nice cut

[@perryarrington8446]

The Arkansas Triumvirate THE MAN IN BLACK GLENN CAMPBELL and the great LEVON HELM.....god how we miss them all back home in Arkansas.

[@JohnSmith-ez8dn]

This version is fitting the lyrics better than all the other versions I have heard by now.

[@christopher-ke9nj]

Hi Amy good on you angel

[@matthewmcgarry1097]

levon your my hero GBNF X

[@bunkosquad2000]

Like her father before her....She's a great musician.

[@tunesmith7437]

Sweet. This version underscores Levon's beautiful delivery of this beautiful song.

[@9hewittd]

That's Levon's old Ludwig snare!

[@drewpackman2929]

No shit?! Thats awesome. We are all a little poorer without him. Song makes me tear up.

[@brentmcswain633]

I thought it looked familiar!

[@jkajje2945]

WOW

[@christopher-ke9nj]

Hi Amy, God rest Levons, Robbies souls

[@Dunwyche]

Nice! D~

[@_swmc8_613]

Best friends with her son!!!!

[@pmcclaren1]

She sings what her daddy taught her; 'take a rebel's stand' always.

[@JohnWayneDIMREC]

beast mode

[@elizabethcoopers901]

watch her face she is definitely Levons kid

[@Nemes_Imre]

and just as talented as her dad :-) R.I.P Levon

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Elizabeth Cooper 's holy cow, that connection just hit me, lol...she's just as talented as her father, which is often not the case at all...he was an extremely talented drummer, and it's those rare singing drummers I'm really drawn to. It's tough to do both well.

[@sarahwoodhouse2666]

What instrument is that bellows organ thing the Keyboard player is playing callsx

[@Windman0828]

Was it really a sad day when they drove Ole Dixie down? And for whom? 🤔

[@johndarcy3965]

Thank You Jesus.

[@TheHonkcat]

where is this? please.

[@brianbenicase4993]

Mt Jam at Hunter Mt NY

[@fart813]

nice twist on a great cover ......nice job

[@aardvarkmcgillicuddy]

Did anyone record this?

[@susanhaggblom4517]

WHEN I MET U AT BARRYS HOUSE, U WERE SO GOOD I WONDERED WHO WERE U

[@jimmybright7579]

Man I watch this and did not know that is who she is..I came here to say how it's easy to ruin this song ,Joan Baez did ..but she nail it , thought he would be proud of that one ..I bet so ..wow

[@GimmieCookie]

I couldn’t watch John Baez thru to the end so unpalatable

[@GimmieCookie]

Is there a Hurdy Gurdy playing I can’t see?

[@keithkennedy2418]

In

[@lindarichards8700]

An all male audience???

[@johnentwistle7995]

Good singing, but ouch, too much feedback, bad amp, or something…where’s the soundman?

[@lordrevan3315]

I lived on a street named Dixie Drive for years , A woke culture made sure to have name changed

[@edwardbukelis3748]

not as good as your old mans version, but not bad

[@davidcoomber4050]

Thin and weak vocals

[@kevinporter861]

Crap!

[@ARSciandra]

yawn

[@felixlara183]

I'm sorry but that guitar is way to loud. At times she really can't be heard. And being someone's kid doesn't make them good. Her dad, now that there was a something special.

[@beesollom-yp1pp]

ABOUT TIME HEL M PUT SOMETHING IN HER HANDS ======VISUALLY HER JUMPING AROUND WITH SPATIC HANDS AND ARMS JUST LOOK TOO PATHETIC