Levon Helm "Poor Old Dirt Farmer" Official Music Video

The music video for "Poor Old Dirt Farmer," from the album DIRT FARMER, in stores now.
"Poor Old Dirt Farmer"
(Tracy Schwartz); Traditon Music Co., (ASCAP)

[@cudaman340]

This single and the whole Dirt Farmer album should have revolutionized Country Music back in the day, but since it wasn't about partying on the tailgate of a jacked-up pickup it was ignored. RIP Levon, you are still missed.

[@joshuadowling8778]

Well his tractor wasn't chrome, soooo. And no mention of Craftsman tools.

[@pascagoula]

I hope it ends up in the Library of Congress somehow at the very least. Levon is a man that was even a part of The Right Stuff. Sinew of America individual.

[@mattshaffer5935]

Modern pop county is trash.

[@dennisddd8243]

Yeah, well they say the world goes around and around maybe someday it'll swing about a half of them off. I'm just glad that you only have to be pretty just to sing on the radio but not to listen to the radio. I like both kinds of music, country and western. And I've got nothing against tailgates or bar stools to sit on just as long has I can listen to Haggard and Jones and you know old Levon he can hold his own pretty well. There's still some good country music around you just have to look a little harder for it but I guarantee you it's worth looking if you love to listen.

[@0lbluec10]

One of the best comments that describes this man and what he did for music he will always be missed .....country music today is just pop disguised as country

[@ripplesnake]

Levon If you saw what's going on after you passed, to this country it would break your heart like it does mine.

[@WalterCondi-us3im]

Levon's smile could light up a town, I truly love this man with all my heart. Best drummer hands down! RIP Levon, so much missed

[@barryallen4404]

And on the 7th day the lord blessed us with Levon Helm.

[@sup393]

Amen

[@cliffbrown2566]

And Richard Manuel!

[@JayDillDrums]

Lolol indeed

[@JayDillDrums]

Better than dylan in my opinion. I mean Dylan's great but levon was something special dude

[@michealdaye4551]

Don't forget Roy Acuff. GOSPEL. HEAVEN ON EARTH.

[@sekhmetraptah]

Levon is one of Arkansas' finest....my heart truly breaks for what we've let happen to the farming community.

[@MrKatzfey]

I enjoyed every time he was on Imus in the Morning. Great entertainment 🇺🇸

[@darcee3350]

We have people like Bill Gates and the Clinton Crime Org. (among many others) to thank for that. Bunch of SOB's.

[@jenniejenkins6034]

You so right he was one of the very best

[@rjh1226]

As crazy as it sounds here on Long Island the Farms are thriving. Seems many are buying from the Locals. Of course many continue to buy from Walmart as that’s all that is affordable at Walmart wages. “Shopping at the Company Store”

[@carrolltucker]

@@MrKatzfey So true

[@PhillyChangSteak]

RIP Levon. Thank you for making the world a little better with your music than it was before you

[@rolldemtrees7419]

World?

[@JayDillDrums]

No matter what kind of genre of music you’re into. How can you not love this infectious peaceful salt of the Earth anthem?

[@Rastaman633]

I'm laying in the hospital now and starting to realize just how many wonderful people have been through the same time on earth and and I'd better appreciate them while I'm here RiseInPower Levon Thank you for reminding me it was never really that complicated.

[@monstermilkman4567]

Hope you’re doing alright sir, after all this time

[@danielgallik3961]

Funny how we finally understand time. And how it's been our friend.

[@lastnamefirst4035]

@@monstermilkman4567 he passed away several years ago

[@fungidungie]

interesting comment.

[@Squeege85]

This is real grass roots America right here. Support your local farmers and the markets. God Bless You Levon. You're one hell of a man.

[@jefflefebvre899]

We lost this man way too soon what a musician what a man

[@1ImTheNextBestThing1]

What an amazing guy...I wish a lot more people could appreciate this music, not only for the sound, but what he's talking about, what he's trying to say to us.

[@UTubeMeTubeWeTube]

Now his head Is shaped like a tread But he ain't quite dead Poor old dirt farmer Simply classic Levon! God Bless!

[@edwhite7475]

My Dad was KILLED in a horrific tractor accident 15 years ago, and i STILL laughed at that one line....he would have LOVED this video, and Levon....AND that joke. RIP to both of em.

[@katerilevasseur8119]

💋Much RESPECT to MR.LEVON...He is the definition of a GREAT HUMAN BEING! R.I.PARADISE💋

[@michealdaye4551]

Roy Acuff and Levon singing GOSPEL. HEAVEN ON EARTH.

[@MarshalltheIrish]

So this basically sends my love for Levon through the stratosphere. Nice guy, loyal husband, beautiful singer, kickass drummer, and of course alumni of my beloved The Band. God bless you Levon!

[@TifanShu]

Levon. I love you, I really do. You'll live on in our memories and in the beautiful music you leave behind. Thank you!

[@TheEjburns]

So glad his music will live with me until I'm gone

[@trippbloodworth4217]

Sterling Smith I got to see him and Amy at Wannee Fest at the Spirit of the Suwannee near Live Oak, Florida. Never got to see the Band. The one group, I miss so much. Thank you Levon for the magic.

[@jeffmitchell9863]

Such a beautiful spirit! And so much talent!! They’ve taken the very best! RIP sir!!

[@trm10111]

I've been a drummer on and off for about 12 years, picked up a mandolin for the first time about 3 months ago. Never played a string instrument in my life and I'm having a blast with it. Never would have even crossed my mind if it wasn't for Levon.

[@kesleycottrell1416]

I miss that feller all the time. America lost a true legend. RIP Levon.

[@JacobTheTall]

Farewell Levon. Thank you for all the music and all the joy it has brought to so many people.

[@jerrymeeuwse859]

Dam, has it really been that long? I was fortunate to meet this icon when getting water from a spring in Northwest Arkansas. He was my neighbor when i house sat for some friends for a little over a month. He was the coolest good ole boy I've ever met.

[@SunsetSix]

God Bless you Levon Helm. I grew up on 80 acres that my great-granddad bought in the 1870's. My Pop was farming it but he died when I was a boy in 1963. I ran the farm myself for 3 years till went into the Army. Afterwards I got jobs in the City, but Thank God, managed to keep 23 acres that included the barn. I hope to retire back to it in another few years.

[@luckycharmsyummy]

I am only 31 but after watching the Last Waltz I am fascinated by Levon Helm. When he sings and drums at the same time during "up on Cripple Creek" I was an instant fan. Doing research and realizing he is still at it just makes me even more amazed. Levon your a legend.

[@lulutileguy]

real people in a real song thank you Levon

[@farshimelt]

If I had heard Levon Helm when I was beginning to play, I would have played a lot differently. I don't think he was born yet.

[@swordsman466]

Im 44 now and know men like those in this video. God bless them. God bless Levon too and Im thankful for his music and recovery from the cancer

[@rugburn5]

Another great one has passed. God needed more music in heaven. I loved his music & The Band.

[@mikelogan7735]

Lemon was a great musician . I lived in Arkansas for awhile and knew some people who knew him and spoke of him highly.

[@chipmiller9163]

This is Bluegrass, Country and the Blues at the same time. Its awesome

[@cymcyn]

Beautiful music from a beautiful man. Rest in peace Mr. Helm. God bless.

[@HonRevPTB]

The good Lord must have wanted to hear Mr. Levon Helm sing again, because the odds of coming back from the cancer he had and retaining his voice are slim to none!!! Mr. Helm is an American original and a treasure! That voice man, that voice! So much soul! Thank God for it!

[@cameroncox859]

Levons' little chuckle when he's talking to Jack always kills me. RIP Mr. Helm. I was blessed with the chance to see you live before you passed and for that, I am grateful.

[@Mr.Big-Gunz]

Levon Was Really The Best Of The Best...🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠

[@paulhinson1956]

We have lost caring spiritual Music Man! A Great American! Levon Helm voice lives on for eternity.... God Bless His Family

[@Avaloctus]

R.I.P. Levon, ' been 4 years now since you´re gone on the day. ' hope you´re doin' fine where you are.

[@47hammer]

He is doing ok He is in GODS Band now,, .

[@thesmogmankills]

Glad i got to work for 5 years now with Levon up here in Woodstock ...Mr Gill is a true farmer and an even better true gentleman....if anyone is able to make it to NY try to come up to Levons for a ramble if you can get tickets if not then try to make it up this way on Colombus day weekend every year he does a free show at Gill farms..its a show not to miss with a few special guests every year

[@bisbadge41]

LEVON YOU WERE GREAT!WE WILL MISS YOU THIS YEAR AT THE KING BISCUIT.YOU NOW CAN PLAY YOUR GREAT MUSIC FOR GOD.WE WILL MISS YOU. LOVE YOU BROTHER ,BOBBY STEWARD,HELENA,AR

[@jasonpatterson1738]

So good to see and remember the true and hardworking American farmer these are treasures to our great land thanks levon for sharing your hometown well done rest in peace

[@turkos26]

I love it and spread it on my facebook. Pay attention to the singer's smile. Priceless! He love this. Cheers from Sweden

[@JayDillDrums]

This is Levon Helm from the band absolutely one of the greats

[@mdogg1604]

4:10 Absolutely correct; you were taught to respect elders ; "yes, sir; yes ma'am". Then you were well on the path to being respected yourself by your children and your peers.

[@Mr.Big-Gunz]

🇱🇷 i still live the dirt farm i was raised on, i loved Levon in the movie "Shooter", & Coal miners daughter, his best song was the one about Robert E.Lee...

[@mrchildgrownold3852]

Levon was the soul of the Band

[@patbovat1966]

The man in the yellow shirt passed early thiis morning.. rest in peace Joe..

[@KarstenG81]

sorry to hear that :(

[@DHFHades]

no idea why that just made me so sad :(

[@svthorasailing4868]

RIP mate thanks for sharing,be safe.

[@kimberlysongwriter]

Rest In peace Mr Helm. You were a true talent

[@TheWoodsrow]

Weeded my garden listening to mr Helm.....and remembering waiting to get the last waltz at national record mart and listening to it......rest in peace sir.....and thank you....

[@tercuman7374]

Thankfully we have his voice forever. And what a voice!!!

[@jonfloate3891]

I first saw this man on Shooter, fell in love with the character he played, so rich. Then a week later I recognized his voice on The Right Stuff which I was watching with my kids. So I got curious....holy cow, the life this man had. I am ashamed I had never heard about him before, what a treat!

[@ronphillips6336]

Me to.

[@edwhite7475]

Better late than NEVER..... ;-)

[@sunildesai6604]

Me to

[@awen777]

And this was how we grew up in the late 50's and 60's.

[@user-od5fh3gn4d]

Dirty farmers? Where? ❤😂❤ They got skills! They know how to PLOW! I love the Band!

[@Mlczdk1]

Levon was the heart and soul of "the band" he was the heart and soul of pure American art and truth.We all lost so much when he left.......wont be the same without him.I damn sure miss him.

[@user-oq5dp5jg3p]

My god I miss this man ❤ RIP Levon

[@ispinimor1958]

Couldn't have put it better myself. Great to see him singing and playing.The Band have a special place in my heart.

[@lambo90dmc12]

I've watched this video more times than I can count, but still keep coming back to it. Love song and Mr. Helm, it speaks so much to what is happening in this economy, and you feel the emotion in Levon's voice. Truly great music.

[@cripplecreekqueen]

Levon, I miss you madly. You were one of a kind. Your ability to play drums, sing and act is amazing. I am thankful his music came about during my youth. For that, I am thankful. ☮️

[@Rowaan12]

I'll always remember the joy you brought to me and all my friends in Montreal, Canada all those years ago. A distictive voice. RIP. Peter

[@jmkphotographymt]

Levon, you will be missed. Thank you for the inspiration you have given me over the years.

[@homegrown8282]

Man was awesome they broke the mold after him

[@safeandsound100]

There's something very musical about a drummer who also sings melody - he (or she) is the 'go' and the 'show' all at the same time and Levon was at the top of the heap. He learned his trade honestly, in the late night clubs of Toronto in the late 50s and early 60s with Rompin' Ronnie Hawkins. Oh my, the stories he could tell... RIP Levon, you earned it. Glen Parker Nova Scotia, Canada.

[@kwilliams1958]

Levon had a special spirit. Though I never saw him in concert or met him, he has the kind of soul to which one is attracted...so much respect for all of humanity. I almost feel as if I do know him just from listening to his music and interviews. Maybe I will meet him in the next afterlife.

[@bonzo31868]

I love you levon... you never forgot your roots - i really need to make a ramble soon xxoooxooxoooxoooxoox

[@erikmiller4732]

I've been to a lot of concerts and the best one I've seen is THE LAST WALTZ and I wasn't even there. LEGENDARY.

[@williamjavier1653]

You come up on me like a surprise In my younger days . Your music had a tinge of growing corn and raising cattle to it. Like riding a tractor and disc harrowing a field looking back on it you get a feeling of doing something right. Happy and sad at the same time knowing its all gone now . Both sets of grandparents passed on , ranch sold out for money old schoolhouse torn down where my grandma taught. The small farm the other Grandparents had the State took to build a highway . Pulled a lot of barbed wire drove a lot of tractors on both . Thanks for the music I owe you that much.

[@mellwood1987]

What kind of Tormented Soul's dislike this song- with 38 thumbs down, you people need to get a life--Levon-VIP....

[@platter1000]

51 NOW

[@indioraven]

@@platter1000 10/29/19 82? Some people don't get #Realmusic

[@rudolfabelin383]

Don't look at that. We are a lot that loved Levon!

[@billyarnold5467]

They need to get a life, and taken to the woodshed a couple times

[@MrJohnygit]

im 32 and have been listening to the band my whole life good bless you levon my you rest in peace and will see you on the other side brother

[@tjcolatrella943]

What drumming Levon does on this like no other drummer, why so many drummers looked to him and his style as being a huge influence..

[@chipmiller9163]

Levon Helm is Southern Soul!

[@Lucas311Revival]

Beautiful song, Mr. Helm! And with a message. Thank God we can still enjoy his voice!

[@Music-lx1tf]

I moved to Arkansas in 2015 It's a Wonderful state to have reared to individuals like Levon Helm who's wonderfully talented man and Bill Clinton pure Criminal

[@rtcfrtcdana]

RIP Levon, VW & Seth. Jam ON buddies! Thanks for making dirt farmin more fun & growin me up strong & brave. I Love you all

[@a4forty]

Thanks to you Levon, from my heart to your's, for your music, spirit and mind! Michael

[@inya1lake]

Levon leaves the rest for dead. Respect from England Mr Helm and Mr Gill too.

[@randyweiland]

That Killbros gravity flow wagon was built in Iowa!.....IOWA! My dad had several, and I spent alot of fall days on a John Deere Tractor bringing grain in from the feilds, to the bins when I was a kid. Song and video sure reminds me of home,especially the "nothing but jails" part. Thanks for posting!

[@lovewins7412]

Director Jacob Hatley (better known to me as Branson) was my classmate from 5th grade until graduation. I always knew that he was destined for greatness, just never imagined it would be with my favorite musician! Wassup Jacob!! 😁

[@cherposton8242]

Rolling Stones lists him as #89 of the best voices ever. I decided to look him up. I'm not a country fan, but I like this song! RIP Mr. Helms.

[@anterlopic1]

During the 70's me and a friend from school hitched all over Upstate New York and followed The Band. Wow! Music and America were so different then.

[@miatapaul]

What a song! Fell off his tractor, got up under the wheel and now his head is shaped like a tread! how can you beat that line? Get to one of his rambles! Really good time, though some one dank most of my beer!

[@johnhedges235]

GOD REST YOU LEON. I LOVED YOUR MUSIC AND YOUR MESSAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jvsj74]

My papaw was a poor old dirt farmer. This world would be a better place if we had more of them today. God rest your soul Levon!

[@donny5063]

My heart is truly broken over losing a legend and a great man like levon 💔🎶💞😎✌🥁

[@JayDillDrums]

I loved Levon helm so much man.

[@michaelmoss8307]

as we all know -- when we see or smell or feel things that are so real-- it turns on a light within us and brings a certain joy immediately for being touched by the realness-- the purity of spirit and heart--- Levon is my hero for such thigs as I am more than sure he is for so may others--- I am thankful for knowing of him -- being touched by him and sitting in the same room with him on several unbelievable evenings----- thanks for sharing your beautiful spirit --- your gonna be remembered for a long long time -- MSM

[@imprettystoned]

Going to see him at the Woodstock 40th in Bethel. First time. Can't wait!!!

[@michaelhorozko2347]

Miss that Guy. Rip Levon God Bless Us All....

[@DuneAquaViva]

A True Voice of We The People... " These hills won't be the same without, Levon Helm.."

[@shangothecat]

Thanks Mr. Gill. Thanks for your sacrifice. Thanks for my freedom. Mr. Helm - please come to Rochester!

[@ubbno1]

As a member of a farming family "over the line" in CT, I COMPLETELY sympathize. It's a good, but hard life.

[@timsydlowski5208]

Some people would say what a rube and what’s so big about him? First he is no simple rube but he never shy’d away from his country roots and here is a guy who farmed, snuck on trains, very intelligent, multi instrumentalist which is rare for anyone to play any instrument where so called musicians are just marketed faces for corporate radio stations to oversatuate exposure to get every dollar from today’s entertainers and then on to the next. He starred in End Of The Line with Wilfred Brimley about two conductors trying to save their jobs and their friends jobs on the rails. Great movie. The back and forth with Richard Manuel his fellow Band mate on King Harvest gives me chills. Shit your eyes and it’s like your in the field looking to the heavens praying for rain. Great drummer and Mandolin too. He would rather sing for 3 years and die then for the doctors to remove his cancer by removing his voice box and chose chemo instead. That may seem selfish to his family but to have him around for maybe 5-7 more years if it didn’t return and see him miserable. His jams in his converted barn where in the last year of his life was for any musicians invited nightly with big names and new names and no names😂 his daughter is a saint doing that for her dad for a better part of 15+ months with some nights he couldn’t perform but listened and other nights like it was so long ago. Great job to the filmmakers for this production.

[@superlite177]

Wow, great American thanks Levon.

[@pattilafleur3089]

A great old tune. Funny, and sad, that this is so relevant today. Even more so

[@mburgess3126]

Genuine old dirt farmer...never will their be another Levon Helm God bless you brother

[@MrDeadhead53]

One of the GREATS-----R.I.P. and thank you for entertaining us

[@DuneAquaViva]

Happy Birthday to my dear old friend Levon Helm on what would have been his birthday.! May 26th..

[@bdeartrm]

Ramble on.....Thankyou for your wonderful gift of music. Go gentle.

[@MegaHistorygirl]

Just love his music...Never will be forgotten!

[@twigberries7110]

Levon lives on.He is in me and he is in you.We are all Americans and proud of it! Nobody will ever change the fact that we are free but we do need to be more tolerant of each other.Thank you Levon for the great memories!

[@happytrailswhileseekingjes5445]

Love, Love, Love

[@skyloader]

You'll be missed Levon. Your music was real and came from the heart. Peace be with you.

[@clamzo1]

Bad things seem to happen on my birthday: Levon's passing was one of 'em. Rest easy Levon.