Atlantic City The Band NBC Today Show 1993

Randy Ciarlante of The Band and The Weight opens his vault!
The Band - Atlantic City - NBC Today Show 1993
NBC Today Show with Brian Williams

[@Ghost-bx8ld]

such a classy move by Levon introducing all the members of the band despite the question from brian williams.

[@rhandakramer9840]

Levon Helm was a classy man

[@leavemealone0819]

Right!! Most people probably didn't pick up on that but I noticed it right away. Obv people know Garth and Danko but levon is so modest and such a real genuine human that he included all.

[@srgaither2117]

I thot robbie Roberson was the founding member of the band

[@beckyfinch6628]

@@srgaither2117 this has been an on going question... But yes Robbie Robertson was the brains behind The Band and wrote several of their hit songs!! But it was Levon Helm and Rick Danko that made the music and did all the singing that made people like me ' love this band '! Then they became Bob Dylan's band for a while and that just shot them into stardom!!!! But Robbie was kinda the silent guy in the background ( except when he was ripping on that guitar) that made most of the decisions I do believe!!!!! Hope I answered your question!!!!

[@srgaither2117]

Becky finch thank you for your only member that I was response. Robertson was the member that I knew .I didn't know who helms was until recently..I love hie

[@torsch69]

when The Band covers your song, you know you've made it

[@zelmo999]

Actually the opposite is true. It's a rule: Don't even try to cover a Springsteen song unless your name is Emmy or the band you're with is The Band.

[@SDeanP]

"People like it when we do it" ❤

[@palmerlp]

I will never not be impressed that Bruce wrote a line like “The gambling commission’s hanging on by the skin of its teeth.” Such a rock n roll poet.

[@ElevenMileRecords]

Damn, I miss Rick Danko. My favorite harmony singer of all time. Loved the way he moved on stage. Miss ya bud.

[@mario7frankielee]

Jason Bennett you said it😢 those guys didn’t have to prove nothing to nowbody they just did it!

[@bjm8238]

Yes!

[@beckyfinch6628]

Rick Danko was the quiet explosion in The Band!!!! If you know what I mean!!! His voice was so unique and people thought that it was Levon singing on certain songs, when in fact it was Danko!!!! His best voice is 'IT MAKES NO DIFFERENCE'... MY FAVORITE BAND SONG OF ALL TIME!!!!!! But I love it all just the same!! Wish we could all go back in time and just lose ourselves in this GREAT music that is THE BAND!!!! RIP to all members who have passed!!! Again.... What a BAND there must be in heaven!!! When I meet my maker at the Pearly Gates I can only hope that the music plays on!!!!!!!!!!!✌️☮️✌️☮️✌️💕💖

[@ElevenMileRecords]

@@beckyfinch6628 Well said!

[@beckyfinch6628]

@@ElevenMileRecords Thanks man!! I just say what I'm feeling!!! This band was just so good!!! The Last Waltz!! Everyone should see this final concert of The Band!!!!!!!!! If you are a fan!!! AMAZINGLY GOOD!!

[@philipdallmayr4729]

Dang, Levon is such a gentleman, down-home and makes everybody nice and comfortable.

[@DeuteriumLicious]

a genuine human being

[@dustingill4202]

That's why Elton John wrote Levon because he was respected so much by everyone

[@g5pigott]

Most underrated band of all time. Levon Helm was just made different. Danko was low key a legend in his own right.

[@stub609cat]

Love Levon !!!

[@Dizzydre21]

We named our boy Levon after Mr. Helm.

[@robertlepper5460]

A group hugely rated by the critics and other musicians.

[@buckfan1969]

The world was a better place when these guys were here. RIP boys; you are remembered fondly.

[@rogermacinnis2761]

You said it. The world was a better place

[@joekavanagh8997]

Yes, I was born on the other side of the Atlantic and to me Levon Helm and Rick Danko strike a chord within me even greater than some of my own Irish singers. Also their voices show what great human beings they were ,warts and all !!💚

[@sm0kinjoe]

Man, You can see Danko just loves playing the bass

[@pulfordt1]

RIP Levon, RIP Rick, and RIP Richard. Damn those guys were giants.

[@sdot5389]

RIP Robbie

[@aguyfromindiana]

I honestly think Levon is a national treasure.

[@garysmith6477]

This is from a Brit" but Levon would be a national treasure WHEREVER his home may be. RIP Brother. ❤ 🐝

[@angelstewart3397]

He's a rarity, in a class of his own! ❤

[@sadeyedlady]

I just Levon. There is something really special about this man. 🙏 You are missed by many!

[@featherweight1910]

Get chills when Levon starts singing

[@weylancraig2595]

Levon Helm is so talented. I think he can play anything.

[@jwelton957]

Rip Rick danko...god I miss your playing.. spirit..presence...Levon...sigh...I dont even have the words..ill cherish all the gifts you gave us!! Much much love.

[@trevmac8362]

Levon is such a humble gentleman and the beautiful Richard Danko and the incredible Garth Hudson and the rest of the supporting cast are all so terrific..And the *Boss* said he loves this version better than his...so talented all these great people..Miss Richard though

[@jagtone]

Can you tell me where you saw that Bruce likes this cover? I'd love to see that.

[@jimeggeling3694]

Sounds great but where's Robbie Robertson?

[@DanielC__]

Jim Eggeling If you know about The Band. You know which you obviously made this comment as some derogatory hit at Levon and/or the other original members. Fucking asshole

[@steviedepaoli2717]

Great band, luv that accordion sound.

[@cecilieovrum7403]

Greg Saunder

[@vicomtedelomagne]

Garth just takes it to another level.

[@thorsmagicstone]

Well said!

[@AdamTraum]

Honey Boy or HB is what they called him because made everything sweeter.

[@lindentr3374]

Everyone talks about Levon and Rick, but for me the real Band sound kicked in when Garth stoked up that there old squeeze box.

[@DoofsterDan]

lindentr33;Boy they all brought something to the mix, but I'm always floored by how Garth added background that always fit right in, never overshadowed but an as an almost subconscious aside....rarely in the spotlight but a potent force in the mix.

[@patriciahodges7412]

Garth Hudson is one of my music heroes

[@TLK3]

There’s no doubt, the music wouldn’t have been magic without each member.

[@patriciahodges7412]

Garth was the glue that held everything together.

[@littlemoccasin5678]

My 8 yr old has been playing it on repeat off and on all day. ☀️

[@bjm8238]

Raise em’ right!

[@patriciahodges7412]

Your child has good tastes!

[@swapmeetlus4096]

I remember hearing he died through the radio on my way to school, I cried. I was only in 10th grade and my dad asked me why I cared. I sat all day through school asking myself “why do I care?”. I got home and played a record I had bought with my 5$ allowance one day, I believe it was music from big pink. As soon as I heard Levon’s voice I cried again. And after I stopped crying I was left singing with a smile on my face.I cried because I wasn’t cool, I wasn’t popular, I wasn’t anyone. But when I listened to Levon I felt I was. I begged my parents to take me to love for Levon but we just couldn’t afford it at the time :/ but that’s alright, I still remember being in 10th grade and feeling like hot shit when I listened to the band.

[@andychristensen2947]

You are not nothing. Not ever. Never let the bastards win. Dunno if it will make you feel better or not, but I still tear up while I listen, all while being happy I'm able to listen. Its a big old goofy world.

[@chriswinslow6843]

I just Fu^&ing love Levon and the band. Great cover.

[@mathmusic1490]

RIP Levon. What a dude. I miss him.

[@gmm3579]

Levon Helm….a gift for all of us

[@martinleo1818]

Doesn't get any better than this! God bless Levon,Rick and Richard!

[@scottrusling]

Fantastic version! Great to hear ricks unique voice in the harmonies!

[@billjackson1317]

I heard that Levon & Rick are buried next 2 each other, true brothers R.I.P.☮

[@juliejohnston6175]

Not next to each other but within sight of each other. There were brothers. Rest their souls, what a gift they gave to us.

[@whowell04]

at 2:30 did anyone else notice danko peeking into the camera in the corner behind helm

[@dennisdownes9319]

I just saw that -------photo bomb!! DD

[@eddiestorey9633]

I saw Kevin perform about 10 months before he passed, I sure am glad I got to see him, what an amazing talent and human. Rest In Peace Levin

[@johnthomson83]

Yes, an amazing talent is Kevin as well as Levin.

[@Mounhas]

Levon was a gentleman, loved to hear him talk, a born story teller.

[@cherylsurwillo914]

Not just an a mazing musician and singer, but just a regular guy that I would have loved to sit at the bar and have a beer with. Such a great smile. He is sorely missed.

[@kevinvick4020]

Great version The Band live on forever!

[@samuelenglish7844]

I love the band. Was born in 1993 when they came out with this song. Just love it so damn much. Original legends are the best

[@matthewehritz3544]

I was also born in 1993 and love the band ✌

[@kathybailey4427]

I love all your music. R.I.P. levon helm 50 years of your awsome self. How luck we are...

[@tessteasers]

Well said 👏

[@kingoftomatoes]

The greatest band in the world

[@MultiPetercool]

Garth Hudson: Keyboard God!

[@LOVERGEIST777]

And he shall be LEVON AND HE SHALL BE A GOOD MAN ❤️

[@rexbarnwell6921]

Seen them with Dylan in Hollywood ,FL. IN the early 70's.. Great Time..BLOW OUT SHOW...THOSE WERE THE DAYS..MET THE LATE GREAT BILL GRAHAM..ROCK PROMOTER..ASOME DUDE..HE SHOOK MY HAND TOLD ME & MY BROTHER ^ GIRLFRIEND AT THE TIME TO ENJOY THE SHOW..HE'S GONE NOW ""GOD BLESS HIM""

[@tomheadley8749]

I would say that out of almost any famous musicians that I love and/or respect, Levon seems the most like someone I could sit down and have a beer with.

[@derrickmurphy9988]

a true gent was levon. had a great love for music he'd give it his all every time.rip levon.

[@MsTdougherty]

I love The Band! I always said Levon Helm was the heart and soul of The Band. If there is a rock and roll heaven they have one hell of a drummer.

[@artie_rx]

I love how Rick just gets caught up in the music.

[@LeMarais88]

Love this version of Atlantic City!

[@davidbrennan3613]

Levin had a unique voice with a southern drawl, a truly gifted musican and a great American, God rest his soul

[@marcelmallory2761]

I had never heard this version before..... Levon was amazing, he was just built different.

[@davidmitnick868]

The band so fucking good. Something about their music just feels eternal.

[@sarraceno58]

The great Levon. Master of masters. Incredible person. Thanks for everyting.

[@dianepajak4332]

The greatest rock band ever

[@artist2739]

Beautiful live version! Thank you for the post!

[@natewhelden4463]

fantastic version of this song, i love it so much, thank you!

[@cherylgaudetable]

Great song. Too bad Rick's bass wasn't in the mix until the last few bars...I had the pleasure of hanging out with him and his wife in the Village many years ago. Sweet couple, down to earth as could be. RIP.

[@josephfafara3627]

About half way through the song, all of a sudden you can hear the bass and really hear Danko's vocals. How awesome was he?

[@inspector7112]

The best

[@deanmccaskill5495]

He was super awesome.

[@keithwelch2137]

Joseph Fafara awesome when Danko and helms voices mesh

[@kmslegal7808]

best high harmony singer

[@tommygunner8680]

Rick was on of the great voices in rock. Dylan once said Rick was "his favorite soul singer ". I agree

[@vwhummer]

gorgeous

[@Scotsgrey13]

RIP Levon, a true genius. Levon was from my wife's hometown of Helena, Arkansas. He was the only American member of The Band. The first incarnation, Ronnie Hawkins and the Hawks, featured Ronnie as the lead singer. He was an Arkansan also.

[@theprovincial]

Denis Chauvin You're right he's from Elaine, Arkansas and in his book reminisces about taking the bus in to Helena to sit in on a local radio station house band for as long as they'd have him

[@charold3]

I think he was born in Marvell, no?

[@brucewells6996]

He won awards for tractor driving then he and his sister won talent shows until his folks made her stop. What a wonderful human.

[@DoofsterDan]

Guess i'm the dumb one: I was thinking Turkey Scratch Arkansas, but I suspect that as deep rural areas go, make it a toss up.

[@benitapretti5689]

How bout Turkey Scratch, Marvel, and Eeeeelaine.

[@timshelley8635]

Awesome! They Boss would be proud, as I am!

[@cravinbob]

I was elk hunting in the southern Rockies in Nov 93. One day hunt and on the way home I switched the radio on and I heard the opening strains of a tune on a mandolin. Never heard it before but knew it was Atlantic City and The Band. Coincidence when I arrived home I had a message on my phone machine, it was Rick Danko...

[@andrewwesley1946]

Was he looking for the money you owed him?

[@MichaelChristiaens]

Great, Great version!! Thank you

[@Internutt2023]

I got to see the band a few times, but one concert at the now long gone "Mill Run" theater in the Chicago burbs ( it had a slowly rotating stage in the center of the seating area) was truly memorable. I don't remember the whole set, and only Robbie was missing from the group then, but they played "Acadian Driftwood" and I was just mesmerized as they played and passed the vocals on from Levon to Rick to Richard. And although it wasn't them playing it, years later I saw a bluegrass band at a beach bar in FL, that went into about a 3 or four minute lead in, and then broke out into "Atlantic City" and I freaked out with enjoyment. A truly talented band, the likes of which won't be seen again.

[@kevind1931]

Didn't miss nothing with Robbie not there.

[@scottraisbeck9782]

miss these guys

[@austinalba]

Love Levon. happy 75th today. we 💓🌹you.

[@nemonautilus9807]

Levon Great musician & very Kind Person r.i.p & Ricky too!

[@Hog69head]

Levon was a class act in every aspect of his life very kind to everyone

[@debbiecarman6327]

Levon makes everything better :-)

[@gmajorspresents]

I'm sure Bruce was proud if this version. Well done !

[@paulbunyan4738]

I know you wrote this a term ago but Bruce said of all the covers not only did the band do it best but that they did it better than he himself... " So I heard" not like I speak with the Boss .. but I did hear this. Wonder if it's true. I love this one. But in my book no one does it better than Bruce himself. My fav song ever written and best in my book

[@claytonkeates2614]

Love this. And and this version

[@jonasbutterworth8153]

Saw this Band open for Jerry Garcia’s last show in Chicago 95, what a night!

[@jeremydunbar7485]

Wow. What an honor to see them play live

[@evoo7748]

Supreme.... the musicians that other musicians listen to. Levon seems like a saint.

[@professorlouie]

Great times - Professor Louie produced Atlantic City with The Band...he also worked on two more CD's with them after that.... This was a great arrangement - Miss Marie

[@lankydude]

This is a strong performance- before Levon had the throat cancer. They sound great

[@davidwdorr6636]

Back in the late 70's, the Criterion theater in Bar Harbor, Maine played a midnight showing of The Last Waltz every summer. Great times, Great memories!

[@srobert7845]

Levon .......would have loved to met the man! A man of the country and I bet quit a quit interesting person to have a conversation!

[@charleskerr8415]

Great group.

[@bjm8238]

So. Much. Greatness.

[@liaghetta]

Great rendition. They were SUPER.

[@petermullowney8078]

Thanks, Rando!

[@woodrowwertz966]

What a class act thank you

[@barbirwin1923]

God I miss these guys!!☮♥️☮♥️☮

[@robertmounsey4682]

Love the Springsteen version, but nontheless The Band has made it their own. Big thumbs up

[@petergerman4748]

This is one of my favorite songs to listen to when I’m painting houses

[@frob-rp4xo]

Levon..An American Treasure and Legend, along with Robbie Robertson and the guys in The Band.❤❤

[@madeleinehague648]

RIP, Levon and Rick. And Richard Bell, from my hometown of Toronto. IMHO...."Jericho" is a very fine LP. They didn't need Robbie to carry on making great music.

[@DClean]

@zaxx19 McGill the university in Montreal? Why is it 'the shit' ? Im assuming your 19 and living in Vermont.

[@aarond23]

Atlantic City is just a perfect song that can't be done wrong. Amazing song, but Levon does it better than anyone, even Bruce himself.

[@HamiltonRb]

Hardly. Bruce does it with energy, the Band is good but it sounds like a country song.

[@chasetopsecret2018]

HamiltonRb are you kidding, the boss is great but he is no Levon

[@ethanahoia8619]

HamiltonRb So? It's still fucking amazing!

[@jbell310]

Jason Isbell does a great version also

[@DavidS-rb2rj]

Levon does it better cause he has Danko with him. Bruce can't match that.

[@okrajoe]

An amazing version!

[@tkcarr1969]

And, Garth !!!

[@anthonyfoutch3152]

Springsteen knew someone would play this song with mandolin.

[@Distantmoores]

HagbardCeline43 you're sayin' what i'm thinking. levon helm outclasses Williams so much it hurts to watch. Levon, damn what a great talent. miss his work so much.

[@stevechaulk]

Seen these guys in LuLu's Roadhouse in Kitchener back in the 80's. I've seen a lot of concerts but that was one of the best.

[@ccfarrar7981]

Miss you everyday Levon Save me a seat for me while you're singing with the angels!

[@edwardtravaglione4947]

Randy ciarlatte. Born and bread in saugerties ny 😎. 🥁

[@Garret00074]

I miss all of them. One of the greatest ever. They belong to the ages now.

[@seanbense1057]

This interviewer is a smart ass

[@kmslegal7808]

RIP Rick Danko and Levon Helm

[@CaptainAmaziiing]

Saw these guys around '90. Wish I knew then what I know now, I was in the presence of true genius. Still remember when they started King Harvest the place went upside down.

[@edwarddotson3626]

gives me shivers

[@stormbringercoming8105]

Brian Williams used to perform with The Band at Big Pink. He played with them at Woodstock too. Brian also witnessed dead bodies floating past Sun Studios during Katrina. But that’s another story.

[@DDiVeglio]

nice basement tapes shoutout from williams

[@tap4904]

2019...Greensky Bluegrass also does a GREAT JOB to this awesome tune!

[@geneanderson6694]

Legend

[@jackryder-sw9rk]

The world is a poorer place without the Band.

[@hannahscott8144]

jack ryder correction “Leon”

[@jackryder-sw9rk]

@@hannahscott8144 Sorry leon what?

[@MaryGerdt]

Excellent 😎❤️

[@joemartines3545]

I didn't recognize the greatness of The Band when they were around... I thought of travelling to see Levon's concerts in New York State but never made it...