Don't Do It │ The Band │ Live At The Academy Of Music, NYC, 1971

[@Incornsyucopia]

RIP Garth Hudson. The Band is now back together again in heaven.

[@TheHman22]

RIP Garth Hudson. Passed away in Woodstock today 1/21/25. The last of them are onto the next journey. Grateful to the company their music, stories and poems have given. RIP THE BAND

[@Linda-o6x]

Lovely 😍

[@Linda-o6x]

Thanks for Woodstock!

[@patrickcrowther9195]

This should be a model for young musicians starting out. Each instrument plays a memorable but understated part yet the whole is so much greater. And there is plenty of space for the music to breathe.

[@mikewinter4987]

A tight band that played loose

[@DouglasBougher]

​@@mikewinter4987best bunch of them for me ther the best

[@BaconTomatoCheese]

@@patrickcrowther9195 Well put!👍🥁🎸🎹🎤

[@johncopeland3826]

The most magnificent dancing drummer in the history of Rock 'n Roll! The guy is doing 5 different things simultaneously,as easy as breathing. No one comes close to the late ,great Mark Lavon Helm in my opinion .

[@ferrallc1]

How he does the fill at 3:15 while singing is a mystery (as someone who tries to sing and drum)

[@tjodogify]

So TRUE…..

[@jotapecu]

Second to Phil Collins.

[@ferrallc1]

@@jotapecu sorry, not in my book

[@avlisk]

I agree. Take a look at Queen's Roger Taylor in concert videos. He's right up there.

[@martypeters5354]

Was there, Dec. 30th 1971, balcony, 15 yrs. old. They were giants among men.

[@jyellowhammer]

Thats big time ! You had a taste for the good stuff at an early age!

[@marty88899]

Unreal pal !🤙🍹

[@mcdaniels6188]

I bow down to you. Count your good fortunes!

[@ravikhanolkar855]

@martypeters5354 lucky you. I'd have given a kidney to watch them atleast once. Can you recall the price of the ticket?

[@John-f9e4k]

Strate-up , Smokin' I wooda flipped my "Wig" and do to this day, Ole Levon, Da Man! all the "BAND" 4 ever , brings a tear 1 of the best. All around !

[@AD92116]

Levon clapping the horn section at the end after giving such a stunning performance himself really sums him up.

[@PhukIT1865]

never saw it but what a great song

[@terryblankenshipmusic1322]

That was Levon Gracious and Humble it has been said that every inch of his body oozed Music

[@SteveGamlin]

Massive respect for that! What an absolutely rippin' performance.

[@slimbuttermilk]

A Rock Star, he was not. A great, or should I say, really great musician he was! Yes, you are so right...I noticed that act of humility, and graciousness at the end. And, that after tearing the shit up out of that great song with a stellar vocal performance. He was a multi instrumentalist, but, in his vocal work, he didn't just find the pocket and sing there, he felt the shove of the groove, and sang balls to the wall on top of it.

[@christrotter3052]

​@@slimbuttermilk well said....damn

[@davidcaldwell494]

Levon was so on it: his drumming had a southern drawl, in addition to his voice.

[@MikeWilliamson-cl6zd]

Such a crucial, group in music history. Not a weak spot in The Band

[@jeffbrown-hill7739]

What stands out to me most about these guys is how confident and deliberate they are in their playing. They don't rush, instead they take their time creating that signature tight, yet loose groove. Truly one of a kind musical chemistry was on display when The Band played.

[@karlafisk]

They had all that time on the road with Ronnie Hawkins as The Hawks to get to know each others playing and create a unique band sound. Then they took off from there and created (I think) the best American rock and roll band ever.

[@RobertZimmerman-x4p]

Beatles, Waylon Jennings played gigs anywhere for 6-7 years until they had the sound they like perfected on stage. Thet look at ease they were together for years. Their last album was the best! Forbidden Fruit all of us through the 60's.

[@John-f9e4k]

And whata Groove , It Is too!

[@jamesbrigham8543]

Rick putting a little extra into the harmonies gets me every time. This version is pure 🔥🔥🔥

[@thomashermann2785]

II always dig Ricks harmonies. The Band’s sound wouldn’t have been the same without them.

[@jamesgregory2962]

@@thomashermann2785 Ricks harmonies and animation were awesome. Lead vocals as well. He was so important.

[@Karmakatt6]

Do the Danko Dance 😃

[@jamesgregory2962]

@@Karmakatt6 Hell yes. Nobody moves like Danko did!

[@Karmakatt6]

​@jamesgregory2962 love his sound!! Keep On Keepin' On!! -Levon

[@TheMoodyLoners]

I’m a late arrival to the Band appreciation society, but this is the best live performance of theirs I’ve ever seen. It’s got group focus, passion and pure joy on a level that any band would aspire to.

[@brianbard3410]

You know, Clapton has pondered lately that when they broke up after last waltz , they toured f I r northern lights southern cross. Released in 76 77, I think. And they were clean and playing fantastic, Just like the Beatles, they didn't have to break up indefinitely.

[@joelwexler]

56 years for me, if you want some recommendations.

[@tdrain320]

RIP ❤ Garth, Rick, Richard, Levon, Robbie You are all legends.

[@jpetersgoyanks]

I always wanna see more of Richard Manuel in any video of The Band.

[@OutlawJoseyWales327]

Kids today don’t know what a good jam is.

[@mikea9365]

I honestly feel bad for them..

[@davidgarza1301]

Rick and Levon’s voices blended so well together, what a classic.

[@BaconTomatoCheese]

The Band in their prime… Doesn’t get better than this!👍❤️🎸

[@joelwexler]

I think I wore out 3 vinyl copies of this.

[@davidbirks7166]

This shows you how great Levon Helm was. What a powerhouse! Gotta love The Band. 🎸

[@PhukIT1865]

RR didn't write the effing songs but got paid and Levon got screwed. Read the book by Mr Mark L Helms and draw your own conclusion. RIP Levon. You were the soul of the Band

[@davidblank9564]

​@@PhukIT1865 Composer's copyright yield royalties for their holders. That did not hold back many successful Bands. Promotions and Advertising (P&A), and... live performances create demand and ticket sales. Promoters must compete for audiences...So, if the guys were earning union scale as professionals, once they were signed, produced and managed, promotion and merchandising would supplement income from tours to support their albums. Did Albert Grossman screw Levon?

[@hannejeppesen1809]

Robbie definitely wrote the songs, there is no disputing that. So he got song writing credits, but the other Band members made plenty of money too. I'm guessing Levon's version is somewhat onesided, read Barney Hoskyns biograhpy of The Band, and you get a more balanced view, not Robbie was perfect (who is),@@PhukIT1865

[@hannejeppesen1809]

According to Barney Hoskyns biograhpy of The Band, they ALL made a lot of money, even if Robbie made more as the primary song writer, but much was wasted on drugs and bad money management.@@davidblank9564

[@johnpandolfino8663]

I was at this show .... Yes I'm that old.....

[@lordburlap4514]

You are that YOUNG!!!!

[@midnightmover2329]

You look every day of it 😊

[@ClaudioGabrielSalgado-qt5ee]

The "most humble" Band of all times, untill today, Hudson,Manuel,Danko,Robertson & Helm.Thanks for ever.(from Jujuy,Argentina)

[@TweedSuit]

Levon Helm - Holding down the two most important jobs in a rock band, vocals and drums.

[@lesterross1]

So sad that we have now lost Robbie. R.I.P. Great solo by him in this great version. Top of their game.

[@dwaynewladyka577]

This is so good. With the camera angles we get to see up close how brilliant Levon Helm was, as a drummer. May Richard Manuel, Rick Danko and Levon Helm rest in peace. Cheers! ✌️

[@AussieFloraFauna]

Amen!!! What a beautiful bunch of people! Levon will always be my favourite, despite being completely in love with all of the others too.

[@cindypowers4993]

Add Robbie to the list now RIP

[@TheJoeGrosso]

And now Robbie Robertson as well.... this version is so killer!! They were just ON this night.

[@charlesking5328]

I was consider myself lucky too have seen them in 1974 at Cleveland stadium along with Santana and CSN&Y the best concert I ever attended too this day .

[@Warp75]

One of the best live albums ever recorded.

[@tomst.antoine7742]

Fantastic...Love this performance...As a drummer myself, I love playing along with this tune, as well as Don't Do It, from the Rock of Ages album. Levon is my hero.... The Band was the best.... Keep these coming....Thanks...

[@tomst.antoine7742]

I mean't to say, I also love playing drums along with the cover tune, "(I Don't Want To)Hang Up My Rock And Roll Shoes" From Rock of Ages album.

[@quentenjones3626]

One thing I like about this video is the kit Levon plays. It is spartan, but he could get great sound through his technique. He was a fabulous musician.

[@clayjones8890]

Best pocket that’s ever been!

[@adamkane4217]

This footage is unbelievable!

[@lakechamp529]

One of the most electrifying performances ever. Thank you

[@wangson]

100%! Brilliant performance of "Don't Do It"!! Better than from The Last Waltz.

[@jeffcampbell4602]

Wow. It just doesn't get any better than that.

[@Mojoe44]

One of the all time great performances and the definitive version of this song! Nice to finally have some footage uploaded officially as well, hopefully some more from the academy of music emerges this week!

[@micahsalinas8857]

What can be said? The music was all feel..Feel it….

[@danielmorehouse9116]

Levon, with one of the GREAT rock n roll voices.

[@clayjones8890]

Best grove of all time! Levon baby!

[@Wordsmyth8]

My favorite version of one of my all-time favorite songs by the Band.

[@Cascadian505]

One of the most incredible recordings I’ve ever seen. All members of The Band are incredible but I am blown away by Levon. How did he do it?

[@JDWH]

Man, this fuckin jams!!! They were THE band

[@Dudleymiddleton]

Like tellin' a lemming not to leap! Great song thank you for sharing! And when the drummer sings, you know it's a good song!

[@rinalore]

Levon Helm was a great singer, however I believe all the rest of the Band members sang great, lead or backup. 🇨🇦✌🏻🎶♥️✨🌎💫

[@josephsweeney8611]

Greatest North American Band

[@daveyboy8907]

Best song ever

[@coriwallace4365]

What a funky bass player Rick was

[@kenbarthSimAV8tor]

Love the use of horns tooo!

[@Blondejam]

Quality every time. Give me a band these days with quality like this...

[@RUNNOFT71]

God this is so damn good. Yall can have the music of today, I’ll take the music of yesterday any day.

[@mikefitch6392]

Phenomenal version and to showcase The Band at the peak of a unbelievable career still largely unknown to many yet truly one the greatest American-Candian bands of all time.

[@ruizmam]

En esta canción Levon es pura dinamita, que difícil tocar y cantar así !!

[@rodrigobarros1503]

What a great version!!

[@genosiegelli5237]

Oh, this just KILLS IT! And, if my memory serves me well, add that this was THE FIRST TIME THE BAND PLAYED WITH THAT HORN SECTION! That’s right, sure the horns had charts, but there was no rehearsal before this. Holy shiite, they DID IT!!❤

[@jackstraw6760]

If it was the first then it was also the last.

[@beatlelennon9168]

Levon , the best singer/drummer

[@scottharrison9768]

I did not know this was on film! How great to see it in the moment!

[@rinalore]

The lyrics are so great, the heart and soul shine through. I love the animated way they all play, especially Richard. This live vid warms my heart, makes me smile. 🇨🇦✌🏻🎶♥️✨🌎💫

[@brötzmannsax]

The Band's stay at the Academy was one of the greatest times in music history fortunately well documented with unbelievable renditions of their songs with the added horn section. How about Levon kicking it up a notch @2:00 with the vocals & drumming.

[@heinz812]

Absolute legends!! I’m currently reading Robbie’s book “Testimony”. A joy to read for all us Band fans.

[@kettymartire7660]

Love this band FAVOLOSAAASA 👌👌👌👏👏👏🥳🥳🥳♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@jennifersman7990]

I think this was from a New Year’s Eve show that became the Rock of Ages live album

[@michaelseet9320]

1.4k like..this should have like 14 million likes..

[@gregmullanax4986]

Awesome. I don't know what else to say.

[@gabelossusthe4th]

Levon's snare sound on this is incredible. Wire wound silk snares, if I'm not mistaken.

[@zdravkogalesev7715]

Vrlo dobra muzika,gledao sam film The last walc tri puta

[@johnflynn5523]

Thanks for posting this vintage live recording and sure enough those young musicians who want to learn from the masters, especially in the form of working as a band, The Band!

[@joeschmoe1794]

So f’n good

[@ralphm5192]

Well, this certainly was a nice little pick-me-up for my day...

[@samfilmkid]

How can you sing that well while drumming fills THAT tight???!

[@mcdaniels6188]

it's not easy. This coming from a drummer who sang. Levon was gifted many times. Thank God for that!

[@janhensley3617]

Fabulous! The Band! ❤

[@terrywright8731]

I want more of this.

[@PhukIT1865]

WOW.

[@mannyleon2122]

Still enjoy listening to the Band

[@TimothyMcGuckin]

Your absolutely right my brother, goat

[@PhukIT1865]

♥ Garth so great

[@timwall6187]

Levon, one he'll of a fine drummer. Here he is driving the beat. Same thing Ringo was doing with the Beatles

[@katherinehunter9526]

This Music will never Die!❤🎸🥁🎹🎻 It has been and Will be my soundtrack til death. THE BAND songs that are on my Funeral own reel! Thanks! Rest in Peace and love Robbie! ❤🎸🎶💃🏻 "Acadian driftwood, Gypsy tailwind They call my home, The land of snow Canadian cold front, Movin' in What a way to ride, Oh what a way to go!" I pray you Rest in Peace and love Bobbie! Thanks for all the great music you blessed us with.. May you, Ronnie, Richard, Rick and Levon find Peace and Love together. I pray Garth and Bob have someone close to be with them as they learned of your passing, Robbie. I know I'm having a rough time handling this news! Vaya con Dios! Thanks boy's! "The Weight" is lifted the veil is thin, dance your Ghost Dance and join in!! Safe journey brave music warrior! 🕊❤🕯🇨🇦🎶🥁🎸🙏🏻 Died on 08:09:23 ❤🇨🇦🎸🎶🎹🥁💃🏻🙏🏻 Keep on Keeping on!

[@franvazquez5804]

WOW!!! 😍

[@TheDavejmcknight]

Absolute perfection!!

[@東夷-x5g]

great！i want this concert's DVD！

[@fulviovanbasten6012]

Magnifici e con un Levon incredibile

[@t8br00k36]

Thanks for the upload!😎

[@josephlemko3027]

This is one of the best singers I have ever heard. Colin's voice incredible back in 1964. His voice stills holds up today. The man sings with so much feeling. 😇✌️

[@bollardill]

I was there and the horn section was memorable that night. This show stood the test of time I believe they put some cuts on their Rock of Ages Album, saw it live... lucky me!!!

[@Gimenez528Hz]

Gorgeous 💙

[@GuillermoSantillanaMárquez]

La mejor o más increíble banda del mundo, ¡¡vengaa!!.

[@tamarashadle5977]

My ABSOLUTE favorite ❤️💕THANK YOU 💕❤️

[@josephsweeney8611]

Classic performance by the great ones

[@luismolina424]

MARAVILLOSA MUSICA POETICA Y LLENA DE ESPERANZA

[@timwatt651]

The who and my morning jacket do great covers of this also. Blistering Robertson solo

[@alfonsoricca4084]

Thank you God for the band existence

[@thomasreilly-Guitar]

Late great arty what a player

[@robincrowflies]

Fantastic! Thanks for the lift. xo

[@emirlerdtm6774]

This song erases my stress!

[@JustAnotherBlader]

one of my favorite grooves of all time, levon had his mojo this evening. my favorite part is the drum break right after robbie's first solo.

[@lawrencebrissenden]

This First Waltz is better than The Last Waltz!

[@robertoponce8077]

Well, it's THE band

[@robertwinkelbauer3244]

My biggest mistake was lovin you to much Dont! Break my heart🎉

[@板原公]

なんかゾクゾクします。そっちのケはないのだが。出だしが最高のグルーブ感。たまりません。

[@danisenstein6703]

as essential a live recording as Allmans at Fillmore East, James Brown at the Apollo or Johnny Cash at San Quentin

[@JackTadoussac]

I like Rick Danko's electric bass playing on this song. He is playing an Ampeg fretless bass as opposed to the typical Fender basses used at this time.

[@bluesbasscovers]

Great 👍🎸🎸🔥🔥🔥

[@hawkeye_544]

"My biggest mistake was lovin' you too much.."

[@Vibrochambient]

I just noticed Robbie's humbucker, or at least the cover, appears to be installed backward. Every little clue is helpful!

[@gustavm]

❤

[@PhukIT1865]

my heart is broken

[@Gebraldo420]

This song ... From The Last Waltz (Happy Thanksgiving) Followed by Don't Let Me Down, Apple Studios, Rooftop Version are two masterpieces of LIVE performances in my opinion

[@larrysmith1201]

Is this Amazing musician musician in the Rock and Roll hall of shame if he’s not