The Band, And The Staples - The Weight (The Last Waltz)

[@philliptanswell7159]

January 2025 and still wonderful beyond words! I didn’t know at the time but I have lived through a golden age!

[@jaewok5G]

we're here now … it's hard to imagine …

[@davetupman462]

yes we did,there will never be another musical era like that, there can't be.

[@susanrichard6376]

My favorite band back in the early 70s . I'm 69. Never stopped loving their music.

[@rwest0782]

Same.. January 27, 2025 In the late 1960's I was hitch hiking all over the country. Never a problem. Today you can't even walk to the corner store. I'm old now. 76'

[@luiscorreia847]

January 29 2025, still playing air guitar and air piano

[@georgecash1563]

Mavis Staples is one of the greatest voices ever. Smooth as silk and powerful as dynamite

[@SteveDavies01]

I just love Pops

[@ednaatluxton4918]

For sure. Her entire family had talent

[@davidjudd951]

And beautiful too!

[@marieryan9592]

And she’s still singing today

[@craigchesnut4139]

Movie is top 5 music

[@SharonCaldwell-b2c]

They called us hippies. But we had the best music ever. And that was what the 60’s and 70’s were about. Teaching us how to communicate

[@bustersmith5569]

Amen !!!!!!

[@youngkim4582]

The Last Waltz might be fading, but not in our collective memories. Thanks for the posting!

[@WendyBecker-t3q]

Thank you! ❤

[@Hammetification]

You're right.

[@michaelflanagan5450]

Is there any rockers out their?

[@stevenfowler411]

Anybody that doesn't like this wasn't raised right.

[@vivianmaynor7885]

YES

[@ukmary1968]

Truth

[@johnperrigo6474]

Some people don't have an ear for great music. They've been raised on less.

[@paulbutler43]

Or it simply isn't to their taste being a more logical explanation. The fucking shite some people will talk for a thumbs up is mind boggling.

[@stevenfowler411]

@@paulbutler43 yeah. Not to their taste because they weren't raised right is logical enough.

[@stephenlamb3929]

Could be the greatest live song ever recorded. It is a vocal masterpiece with flawless playing .

[@MikK5]

I wonder if they knew what they were creating.

[@bondojoe8161]

@@MikK5 Of course they knew. If we knew it the minute we heard it, they knew it too.

[@bondojoe8161]

I believe that Roger Waters called "Music from big Pink' the second most important album ever.

[@jayderoche4158]

Will never be duplicated, the best

[@BrigitteSmith-nc8hy]

Definitely the greatest...when I hear Levon's voice it is like hearing the gospel

[@mrj19681]

No auto tune. No bullshit. just genius and tone for decades. RIP

[@johnbridges9220]

The best version of this song. Love it

[@jimfladwood4393]

❤AGREED 😮

[@annakaczmarczyk2284]

To me too

[@annakaczmarczyk2284]

Master combo version ❤️

[@elisabethhadley7182]

I like the version that Robbie Robertson & Ringo Starr do with Playing For Change a whole bunch. This one is special with the Staple Singers!

[@sensoredmedia]

Staples can elevate any song.

[@ben3tiger]

72 years old in 2024 -loving this like it was yesterday ❤

[@barrettgrissett2740]

Hell yeah! Incredible, my God they sound amazing together

[@MrJohnnyblazed]

What year was this?

[@ben3tiger]

1976

[@campcookhenry]

God I miss the 70’s

[@DarrylSmith-hs5zc]

Right on 👍✌️sister!!

[@Tcchamp5877]

RIP Robbie, 08-09-2023, aged 80. One of the greatest rock songs ever written. When he played “The Weight” for Dylan for the first time, Bob said “you wrote that” letting Robbie know this was that good..Truly one of the great rock guitarist’s ever and just as great of song writer as well. With his death leaving Garth as the sole survivor of The Band..

[@mebmom3]

THANKS Tccchamp5877, The Boys sure were generous with thier favorite singers LOVE the staples ALWAYS !!!! GO GARTH !!!! I’m trying to get my kids into this ,sent it to all 3 ! 🎉❤❤❤ ❤

[@Dermot-b7e]

I was only born in 75so didn't get to know these guy till twentys ...finest musicians I ever had the privilege to speculate on they're work as a band no pun intended not to mention in they're own individualism as solo artists ..timeless....thanks.. Levon ,Rick, Richard,Garth never will be replaced...

[@Dermot-b7e]

Oh damn I done forgot Mr Robbie Robertson...

[@archstanton3379]

dont forget RONNIE HAWKINS ,,he is alsso gone but not forgotten!!!!!!!!!!

[@briar4657]

Sheesh! It's pretty evident that song was written by the guy from Arkansas playing drums and not the Canadian.

[@steveredwood2615]

O,K guys and Girls, Have been Listening to this master peace for over 35 years, the Band and the Staples together on this occasion makes this song number one maybe 2 of all time, who would agree?

[@markmeade2937]

Yep , it’s on another level 👍

[@tom.hoffmann6585]

The Stables made this great ☺

[@noellemaffin4737]

#1. A song to live by.

[@ronnietoots6797]

it is spelled masterpiece,,, sheesh

[@steveredwood2615]

@@ronnietoots6797 Sorry Ronnie, would tell you am Disieksik but can not spell that ether, Just a simple tradesman who likes good music. Kind regards

[@Sabbymarie75]

Who’s listening in 2024 to greatness

[@rebeccamaker3084]

Here- again 07/05/24

[@Paul-od9yd]

I was in Fort Worth, TX, in the seventies, I remember things by decades, anyway, I was asked to do a survey at the Skylite Bar to see lighting, sound, and power requirements, it was an old burned-out warehouse that had a bad fire, no roof, it held 5000 people, 8 bars always six deep, Got to meet all the guys, shared some stories, had a great time with them, there golden in book, Robbie just passed, only one left. just thought you would enjoy this story.

[@1951dirk]

12/7/2024 Emotional

[@SusanLyons-nu9tc]

Me!

[@RIJPublishingLLC]

You bet.

[@clydedowns5589]

I’m 73 and this song and band still stirs my soul, and has my 28 year old son says… dad you guys had the best music!

[@charlesdelong5479]

I'm 67 and I never get tired of listening to the Band was lucky enough to see them in concert at a venue called The Music Inn in western Massachusetts in I believe 1976

[@Imprison45]

Damn straight we did. Still do

[@margarethernandez8098]

65 and was just a wee teen❤, Older brothers and sisters introduced me to this music....Forever grateful ❤

[@ben3tiger]

Amen!

[@mandoza99]

Ur son doesn't lie xx

[@hoganp711]

Pay attention people, this is what you call music. With the Staples singing it just oozes soul and the Band is right on point. A true classic.

[@ShunyamNiketana]

"Listen, people. Hear what I say." :)

[@Kreepyb5]

🎉❤💯✌️👋

[@Kreepyb5]

@@ShunyamNiketana😍

[@Kreepyb5]

Just listen and appreciate while learning!! This is music!! At its best

[@grahamlaidlaw7164]

@@Kreepyb5 it simply does not get better than this

[@michaelmillikan1743]

Levon Helm was a national treasure. I cry every time I watch this.

[@RobGrognerd]

that's why I watch the video of "Ophelia" ya just can't be sad when The Band is playin' Dixieland Jazz

[@chrisbetz4670]

He sure was

[@roscoep.coltraine6344]

R.I.P. LEVON

[@claudiomarciolopes7934]

Me too!

[@pattyfennell.6395]

This song always brings me back to the 70's when the Vietnam vet's were coming home. Much love appreciation and respect to them. Some gave all. All gave some.

[@christopherbright1048]

There is nothing to compare to the likes of this today. What has happened to music.

[@philhamilton2886]

Autotune and no talent hacks happened to todays what they call music !

[@newriver8940]

@@philhamilton2886 You took my exact thoughts out of my head.

[@j.mathers1113]

Video killed the radio star, then corporate entities ran off the last DJ, and then auto tune smothered most of the talent that was left... Shame

[@kikidee7680]

My God You're SO RIGHT!! 💜☮️

[@DavidSammons-od7sh]

The people that didn't understand, thought a change to style needed to happen. And they were wrong!

[@alicebonanno713]

July 2024 still listening to the Band-AWESOME ❤

[@danrease7505]

Rick, Levon and Robbie will live forever through this video! 😅

[@tomconnolly7420]

And Richard

[@David.Diamond19]

They did it for us. I hope we all can appreciate it.

[@diiispitler6505]

​@@tomconnolly7420...and Garth

[@Doughboy1943]

And Pops

[@scottsoucy6186]

Perfection! Mavis is the true Queen of Soul!

[@maxanderson1947]

AMEN

[@waynedowling6593]

I've just discovered her today because of this song, my goodness what a voice!!! Going to listen to a load of her tunes right now!

[@kevinryder1291]

Yes, Mavis kills it here. Just wonderful!

[@patrickhughes4914]

Yeah she is. And pop's following her is so smooth. She took it up, and he dialed it right back down. Perfect

[@Newfoundmike]

Oldman and Rick stole the Show on this even though they don't have the voices like the others

[@nrgmstr27to]

Mavis Staples burns down the stage with her vocals and, and, what’s the word……..SOUL!!!

[@BerndRaimondi]

What a good looking woman with an incredible voice. Magic

[@johndiggs4335]

Pops too!

[@teddysaginaw9101]

She is tearing it up

[@mauricewascom658]

Yep INDEED 👍🏼😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤‼️

[@Dave-rf6eg]

Im 69 WE definately had the real music.I feel blessed.this music,vietnam stopped when I was almost 18,had a 18 ID when i was 16,had liberal parents that taught us to make your own decisions and had 2 wonderful spouses,43 & now 5 years.god bless you all

[@gsmarin1]

A combination of Mavis Staples and Levon Helm is like Christmas morning with unlimited presents..

[@BrianCarnevaleB26]

enigmatic harmonies, even angelic in the American Songbook of songs.

[@alexforsyth5895]

You said it man!

[@joelbizzell1386]

Couldn't have said it better.

[@sandtrap1018]

Levon Helm was an American treasure! You nailed it, friend!

[@sst3d]

And presence...

[@ariebroek2404]

This is classical music… for the ages.. this is global cultural heritage

[@LucyLennon909]

🙋‍♀️I'm here July 2nd 2024

[@doncompton9453]

I'll be 73 in November. I think of the Band as I just heard them yesterday. On of the greatest and most underrated

[@bigdancd]

Levon Helm was soo damn great with his vocals! Very few singers put that much energy in their delivery like Levon. What a MAN!!!

[@seanriffle6324]

Levon was painting his masterpiece!!"

[@jackwalker1822]

One of my heroes.

[@zg1000dru1]

I love Danko's turn at the mic here. Just magic.

[@rk3689]

"If ya take ol' JACK, my dog" - Man, it's hard to make it through that.

[@stevelaws2572]

Agreed. As much as I love everyone else's verse here, especially Mavis's. Rick's is my favorite.

[@cynthialangley7338]

Timeless! RIP to amazing Robbie Robertson. 🌹

[@Noblesavage77]

Cheers friend

[@JojoplusBo]

Making music on another plane.. 🎼🎶❤️

[@albertfachan1470]

don't forget levon he was a genius

[@debbiemcgrath9682]

RIP 😢❤

[@ronhuycke]

And Rick Danko.

[@larrymills4019]

My older brother turned me on to The Band. I'm 66 and nothing like the music of 60s and 70s

[@larrymills4019]

The last surviving member of The Band has sadly passed

[@barbiecota6691]

I was 17 year's old when I saw the Last Waltz now I'm 62 what a great. Movie and sound track

[@BrianLevine-q7e]

Me too!.

[@seanineill7896]

I'm 67when the world was great ireamber it well

[@sheercerebralpower]

I was 12 and still get goosebumps only thinking about the sensation sitting in that huge cinema and being mesmerized

[@iannicholls7476]

When Mavis comes in on the second verse it brings tears of joy to my eyes. What a song! What a band! What a woman!

[@robinjones6999]

just brilliant, every time - timeless

[@joshuabrooks4907]

I love her song "Christmas Vacation." (For those who don't know, this is the song that plays over the opening credits of the 1989 Chevy Chase movie "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.")

[@marktemsic7457]

Tears indeed,, thought it was just me... tearing up watching this...just glad to be here ✌🏼..

[@lukehunter6922]

She's great no doubt. I just try to hear back Aretha in this one.

[@leschab]

Me too, man.

[@Sabbymarie75]

Thank you mom and dad for raising me right.. and I played it foreward to mine🌹❤️

[@jpeez12345]

This kind of music is gone forever.

[@eileenmunson3647]

Oh, please, let's hope not!

[@laketownriots]

Some of us are trying to bring it back!

[@melissabarrett3107]

Then what’s the point?!

[@Little_Muskrat13]

The Staple sisters send chills down my spine every single time ‼️‼️☝️✝️🎖🎖🎖💯🇺🇲

[@Newfoundmike]

Daddy Staples and Rick kicks this

[@chriscosby2459]

Rick Danko is one happy bass player -- Rick always gave it 100%. RIP Rick Danko -- you will never be forgotten.

[@charlesnichols4689]

See the man with the stage fright

[@markreiser1898]

The Last Waltz Movie should be mandatory for man/womankind….

[@metalcavy33]

2025 here. Still a great song and always will be. Nailed it is an understatement.

[@jebstewart9013]

A little solace in a world gone mad.....thanks Levon....and Mavis....WOW

[@janisburton4178]

Still missing Richard Manuel 😢 😔 💔

[@joinmarch76]

Well put, couldn't have said it better myself.

[@robertspence831]

Damn right.

[@gobigorange]

👍Well said. ☮️

[@graemewright9898]

I absolutely agree, they were so I to the song it’s fantastic. Went to a Mavis concert in Australia about 2012/13 and it was fantastic but sadly she didn’t sing The Weight, great night though. And we still have this version from the Last Waltz movie.

[@PaulBooth-ve3qz]

Im 66 for the last 30 plus yrs. I catch a good buzz the nite before thanksgiveing sit back and watch the last waltz!!!

[@TheKoncon]

In October 2024 I still listen to you everyday! I absolutely love you!

[@bartram33]

At 70 years of age, this is my all time favourite song, The Band and the Staple singers.

[@ghostinthemachine5821]

I genuinely felt the Holy Spirit. God Bless every single one of us ALL. 🙏🏼

[@danielmcgraw3385]

Amen - I’m 73 have watched them 13 times in their short time.

[@hankjones195]

In my opinion Mavis was and is the best female singer ever. She put real soul in every song

[@wilmamann4559]

The BEST version of "The Weight" ever!

[@jaxnegra8992]

Yeah this is the finest version of any song I think I ever hard

[@donaldbenson2202]

Hard to disagree!

[@lachiewren]

Watch the other favorites version, it's pretty good too.

[@tom.hoffmann6585]

Yes !

[@paulbaransky4086]

I still like the original version. Has more of the Band rustic feel. This one sounds too smoothed out and sanitized. Still a great version.

[@maxpuppy96]

My fourth grade teacher in 1969 turned the whole class on to the band, she use to play them in the classroom, god bless Ms. Pottieger.

[@larrycarr4562]

Mark Nairn Ms. Pottieger sure could teach!

[@stephenhudson7039]

Mark Nairn That’s cool. My form teacher used to play us Johnny Cash. Proper education. ❤️🇬🇧

[@gregoryoneill3824]

she sounds amazing

[@doctorivan]

My 6th grade music teacher in 1988 was a beautiful Black woman who taught a classroom full of kids from Eastern Kenucky about the blues. And jazz, and soul, and spirituals, and gospel, and poly rhythms, and thank you, Ms. Burnam, for kicking open new doors.

[@Bruh-qs7lf]

Mr. Pogger

[@BrianLevine-q7e]

I never get tired of listening to this version of "The Weight". What a great blend of styles and musicians.

[@garymays6636]

This song was performed when entertainers could actually entertain.

[@omor33]

Roger that, Gary...

[@kathypetersen2447]

This is super good.. lots of today’s musicians are talented too.. in different ways

[@mikestarr6634]

They weren't even popular or mainstream back then.

[@rosspittman1916]

RIP Robbie. This is one of the greatest songs in rock history, and this is the best performance of the song. I've loved "The Band" since their first album came out in 1968: "Music From Big Pink." Garth is now the only band member still alive. Thanks for the hundreds, if not thousands, of hours of enjoyment, listening to your incredible recordings.

[@coconuciferanuts339]

Yes,this Band had Soul. Can we all come together as brothers & sisters.

[@michaelbrooke1385]

We will never see there likes again ,this generation is now sadly leaving us.blessings to them all.

[@upstatebrian3726]

Hell yes. Sit up and recognize kids. This is rock and roll at it's highest level

[@FrankHudsonbass]

Oh I've recognized alright!

[@wyliegarcia5965]

@Patrick O'Brien really?

[@moose-music]

amazing song but definitely not rock hahah

[@Tassie85]

@@moose-music Honey, rock can be many things, it can sound many different ways. This here: rock. The very belly and grit of rock. Give it another listen, you might start to see what I mean.

[@rustyed1]

^5

[@jimfitzgerald6510]

Absolute chills and awe when Mavis first comes in. One of the most stunning vocals I have ever heard.

[@lukehunter6922]

Harmony!

[@SuperMathewson]

She just exudes soul and talent

[@timoconnor8520]

Yeah, she's really something, isn't she?

[@usair1232]

That moment Robbie cues here in with the guitar nod 🤩

[@JamesBond-gh2pr]

Absolutely

[@joeljoss1916]

Bless him and Elton for giving this man the respect he deserves and a chance to enjoy performing in the bright lights again. Peace, ✌️

[@nedsellars]

Old man here on 12/25/19 surfin' youtube for some of the greatest music ever played. I am in good place in this lost world.

[@kellyparkinson444]

Welcome! Information age hasn't brought me any riches except for these amazing moments in time... priceless. I feel so blessed to have access to live recordings like these....

[@flyflywood6976]

Ole man u did the dam thing there .so did r r

[@SANDSCORCHER]

It's even more lost now Ned. Keep the faith Sir 👍🏻

[@jeffreyloskoskill4901]

You got good taste brother.

[@desmondjohnstone]

you are sure in a good place, when you are listening to this beautiful music, it's not lost by any means, keep on rockin' nedsellars, God bless

[@timavery99]

How is this not one of the best renditions of all time?! Mavis and the Band! The song, the singers, the players.... This is pure soothing of ones soul. Everyone on stage needs to be there. Perfect!

[@janwright717]

yes you are right

[@jhandle4196]

It is.

[@kevinvilmont6061]

It is.

[@TylerJayWalker]

Plus RR probably didn't have his guitar or mic plugged in. Hard to get better than that!!

[@edwardking4095]

Well said

[@aum3.146]

The Staple Singers, Mavis Staple, national treasures. The Band so deep, so true, so musical!

[@JM-qw2kn]

Watching in 2021 after nearly 2 years of the world going to pot because of covid. It brings me great comfort to be able to escape to this absolute masterpiece. It truly HAS to be one of the greatest songs of all time, this version particularly always gets me. Levon really was a genius.

[@alyorkie6]

Too right, Levon and Mavis make this the best version ever. Peace from the UK.

[@natescott3832]

Take a load of McLeish 😉🍻🎵💞🎶

[@markackland8445]

Great song one of my favorites!

[@oraloni1681]

Not because of COVID, but because of dumb people manipulated by powerful people. But the bells of swift and deep justice are ringing, just like they were last time fascists tried to take our freedom. Judgement day is coming.

[@terrydavidson5052]

❤

[@bruceglock7260]

Mavis gives me goosebumps when she sings doesn’t get any better than this.

[@emilieruiz7543]

I just love this band

[@cmortenson3647]

It is actually sexy watching her sing this.

[@DM-hh7wl]

@@cmortenson3647 She has a way of singing, it's probably not intentional, but it's lower register and uh's and oh's and..

[@edwardmcsheffrey4300]

The band and the staples wish I was brought up in that family!

[@ML-nj4qi]

50 years of consuming music like taking a breath and I still get speechless when I discover something that moves my soul and brings me to tears...

[@cala65]

You took the words right out of my mouth-:)

[@johnbaumgartner9532]

I just discovered this.Incredible!

[@leekosmin8788]

When Pops finishes singing his verse, his daughter who is next to him, gives him a beautiful look of love.

[@pwddogman]

Mavis Staples voice is truly under credited, in this history of music. Phenomenal on this recording

[@lotsofciggies]

Its that little "uhnh" at the end of her verse that gets me every time.

[@behall808]

@@lotsofciggies Yep, me too. I wish the camera had spent more time with the Staples.

[@lyonellaverde3135]

Actually the only thing wrong with this performance is Mavis should have sung at least one more verse.

[@johnwilkes6634]

She came here to open for Dylan. Bob could've stayed home.

[@janwright717]

yes i get it @@johnwilkes6634

[@mldiode]

My therapy, this song, my Harley, and a long winding road…

[@jimferguson3863]

I'm 69 and The Band's songs still amaze me! Takes me back to when music meant something! Thanks boys!!

[@Segura-x4k]

Me too 69

[@sandtrap1018]

Levon Helm has the most soothing voice! RIP brother, your music is missed!

[@piustwelfth]

Amazingly, more than 50 years after this recording, Mavis Staples is still touring. I live in No. Cal., and Mavis was here recently performing at Golden Gate park in SF. She's still a fabulous live performer with a one-in-a-million voice.

[@spartyman7]

Only 8000 views? This is one of the greatest moments in Rock and Roll.

[@pipeandslippersman]

pardon me sir - but don't you mean "Rock and Soul"? mavis coming in a close second to van the man as best singer in the film, danko playing that fretless bass with every fibre of his being and levon has to be one of the 'blackest' white guys ever... don't want any arguments here (especially about race) - just adding to your comment, man. you're totally right!

[@katrinamalachowski1005]

Paul Jacobson word.

[@mls-a9837]

I think I've watched this 8000 times 😉 never gets old.!!

[@cliveclerkenville2637]

Superb. Mavis rocks that wonderful voice.

[@bensnow2688]

To be fair there is another video which has significantly more views.

[@stephenstover7905]

40 YEARS HAS ONLY ENHANCED THE POWER AND SPIRITUALITY OF "THE LAST WALTZ" FOR ALL TO BEHOLD!!!!

[@jeffbrehove2614]

And it's ironically wasted on 80% of the public.

[@ChefZee1964]

a truly COMPLETELY PERFECT SONG… rock ✔️ gospel ✔️ soul ✔️ blues✔️ R&B ✔️ country ✔️ folk ✔️ only thing it’s “lacking” is pop music. and there you go.

[@rtflone]

Some folks will never understand how unbelievable amazing this is

[@petersonlafollette3521]

A musical treasure AND a double whammy here...

[@Dennzio1]

Why

[@du3223]

But you understand so you're special?

[@regornam]

Pouring one out for Robbie today.

[@shawnofthedead6362]

🇨🇦 Legends your music will Live on from coast to coast to coast in 🇨🇦 RIP GARTH HUDSON

[@tehofunderburk2534]

Not that it matters. But I'm a black guy. This is the ultimate union of Folk and Gospel. BRILLIANT!!

[@Stepp1a]

The band.

[@rogm8577]

This song fits just as well downtown as it does in some farm field. I hope that everyone of us has at least a little soul and a little down home redneck in us.

[@michaelgapple1894]

No - it doesn’t matter. You are a human with great taste in music. The folk and gospel reference is spot on. 💋🍎❤️🥃🍺🎼🎸🌿

[@RobertoPoncebk]

A great blending song❤

[@donaldcreager4684]

There's nothing like this anymore.My black brother s*** is so f***** u*It's never gonna be right again

[@J.J123]

After reading most comments it is easy to see we will never have the privilege of another group like The Band again

[@carinhall4508]

RIP Robbie, you were the best 😭

[@Segura-x4k]

I didn’t know he died All my heroes dropping like flies now

[@indoscot764]

Hands down one of the most seminal moments in music history. The whole concert with all the guests musicians and the sit down dinner….something unique for a moment in history supported by an era of music genius

[@AlwaysHalloween000]

Last time i cried as an Irish kid from Chicago was 40 years ago,the beautiful Mavis and the Staples and the great,wonderful,outstanding Rick Danko made me cry tonight Dec 4th 2020

[@ronpicavet1738]

Are you crying??? Tom Hanks says NO CRYING ON KZbin!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bH6bpK2iiMZgbtE

[@ronnietoots6797]

with you!

[@giuseppealciatore5156]

Enorme lirica

[@karlm5235]

How can you beat Levon, Mavis, and Pop Staples…true musical treasures!!

[@perselander8763]

Levon Helm is Fantastic singer! So underrated!

[@Leblond987]

Damn, I wish I could give this more than one thumbs up! What a masterpiece.

[@terryengland5772]

I'll give a thumbs up from the UK and donate it to use as you will

[@mlsjuge477]

Bob Dylan wrote this song 100 percent

[@georgetanga9771]

Couldn't have said it better myself!

[@Anna-loves-you]

So proud my name is Anna.This Band will never come beyond its compare 🖤🖤🖤

[@williamcoates1751]

One of my favorite songs by one of my favorite bands. Their talent is immeasurable. Danko, Helm, Manuel, Robertson and Hudson. So talented.

[@briandavidson4156]

Rompin' Ronnie Hawkins, was the crux of this band, he recently passed another great one gone

[@mloftus8618]

It actually makes me sad, quite so, that 535 people have listened to this, and decided to thumb it down. I am a metal head primarily, but mostly a fan of music and the soul it has. This performance almost always gives me chills.

[@natescott3832]

Don't sweat it! Someone's gotta watch the CMA's.

[@johnwilkes6634]

No musical taste. Tin ears.

[@mloftus8618]

@@johnwilkes6634 - yea, I guess so. Also, some people are just so closed minded to music outside their preference. I say, if you close you eyes, and truly listen, the music will speak to you and heal your soul.

[@janwright717]

just not our age i guess

[@arronbiber5823]

Wait a minute here..535 no’s out of 6million listens…that’s like 99.99999% approval

[@Yipe-gm1wp]

Mavis Staples may have the most soulful voice of all time.

[@terrymalone1474]

Miss Mavis and Levon on stage together…..Heaven on Earth ❤

[@williamhoeweler8259]

Absolutely right

[@jeffpapshmear8242]

Does anyone else feel like they just can't hold back from singing along with this version?

[@mdogg1604]

Yes indeed. Levon would be proud.

[@ModestNeophyte]

I really feel sorry for all the folks in the world who don't know how special this song is

[@mitchelltaylor7816]

Our parents were the greatest generation but we are the luckiest generation because of this music!!

[@JonahLoeb]

The moment right at the end when you can hear Mavis whisper _Beautiful!_ might be one of the best moments in any song ever.

[@darrylsmith5771]

I saw her in an interview years later she said pops was mad at her for doing that

[@blackandgold676]

@@darrylsmith5771 Oh, it was ... beautiful and sweet.

[@carolheck]

Lovin this sound at 90 years old

[@dmlong56]

Robbie Robertson wrote one hell of a song in connection to the other songs from the album on which this was released and offered up biblical bits and pieces to the story. The song has been out for 53 years….unreal. The inclusivity of the different stylings is perfect for the piece. When Mavis sings with her buttered toffee voice or just throats a note I feel the goosebumps and adrenaline and I still wonder if I’m hearing what I’m definitely hearing. Her voice is difficult to define and must be heard! For me, she makes an incredibly special song even more special. It is a fun ride of a song and they all do it justice.

[@RussianBassPlayer]

Feeling the same for a long time Very sad for Mr. Robertson passed away

[@brianphelan6606]

Thank you Levon Helm and the Staples Singers. Music like this starves to still be made. Thanks that we have this.

[@doug3066]

I owned this for years, I have watched it...I don't know how many times...still gives me chills.

[@samlee5890]

Man , that second verse when Mavis comes in....my goosebumps get goosebumps on their goosebumps! Stunning.

[@reallifelebowski4732]

Totally incredible and it got really beyond incredible when Danko appeared out of the fog jiving and bouching around like a gift from heaven

[@aaronskibbie2900]

Probably the best song in the history of music. The staples there amazing. God i love this song.

[@bretmorse7810]

Consider myself a professional music listener ;). This is one of the most perfect songs ever, ever put together. This version, I would stack it up against anything I've ever heard!

[@JohnPiersCilliers]

I reckon so am I. Been doing it for 60 odd years. I would have to agree most wholeheartedly with your sentiments. Absolutely phenomenal.

[@terrybaird3122]

Perfection.

[@markhonerbaum6988]

Listen a bit longer and you'll see were all getting better at listening. It's not like it used to be.That drummer can sing.

[@kevinporter8172]

PERFECT

[@noellemaffin4737]

yes. perfect sound and the only message that counts,

[@cynthiamccoy9250]

I come back to this version of this song again and again. I loved The Band, but with the addition of The Staples, listening is a spiritual experience. I always get goosebumps. Mavis Staples whispers “beautiful” at the end and I could not agree more.

[@Dermot-b7e]

Sure is very spiritual .also by far my favourite version the song is so we'll write I don't think Robbie knew guitar what he was onto at the time but wow .what a legacy to leave ....tough act to follow!!!

[@twinstime3731]

Rest in peace Robbie. You'll never know what your music means to me.

[@hugodegouzel2645]

The contrast between each interpretations of each verses makes it, in my opinion, the best live version of a rock song ever. Just breathtaking

[@johnhughes5083]

Wow! 45 years ago and possibly the greatest concert of all time! Miss these guys! Masterful musicians and great music!

[@someguy42093]

This wasn’t at the concert. They show this later just for the movie.

[@gabbyhayes4561]

Many, many yrs ago when I first heard this song on the "Harvest "album, it reminded me of my dad in oh so many ways. I'm sure I'm not alone on that thought. RIP Dad .😢🎶🎶

[@kevinoconnor4669]

How come tears run down my face when I listen to this song. So much wonderful talent with common purpose. Sing Beautifully. If the world could be like this.

[@natescott3832]

Literally just finished listening and have dried tears on my cheek. Cheers 🍻

[@tarasager5503]

One of my favorite vocal performances of all time. The highlight of this film. And Rick Danko playing bass like lead guitar!

[@michaelh.glassman372]

That is music. Just great. RIP Robbie Robertson and members of The Band and the Staples no longer with us (only Garth and Mavis still with us, I believe).

[@jillschoenfeldwhite5534]

The greatest version of The Weight in history - the Band with Levon Helm plus the Staple Sisters performing a Southern Gospel/Folk Rock classic.

[@josephblauer8570]

Senior is amazing too

[@josephblauer8570]

That was Denko

[@rolandmiller5456]

Robbie Robertson can say whatever the hell he wants; Levon Helm was the HEART of The Band.

[@PaulusMichael]

wonderful; also one later version with the accordion is top

[@josephedwards082]

@@rolandmiller5456 Kevon and Rick Danko!