I LOVE IT ! The Band, And The Staples - The Weight (The Last Waltz) REACTION

[@TheDivayenta]

The magnificent Mavis Staples still tours today. Her family , The Staple Singers are world famous- that’s Pops Staples and her sisters with her. We always blended musical styles back then! For more Staples, check out “ Respect Yourself” !

[@daleclark2376]

Everyone singing here has serious chops, but when Pops cuts loose, EVERYBODY goes to church!❤❤❤

[@glfeezel2460]

Pop's pipes pop right

[@mvellis3863]

The Band is iconic, and Mavis Staples is a National Treasure

[@jfree336]

The singing drummer was the great Levon Helm.

[@dagmar.6954]

"The Band" was a Canadian-American rock band formed in Toronto, Ontario, in 1967. They started out as the "Hawks", the backing group for singer Ronnie Hawkins in 57-64. And in 65-67 they were the back up band for Bob Dylan. The Band's first solo album included three songs written or co-written by Dylan ("This Wheel's On Fire", "Tears Of Rage" & "I Shall Be Released"). Their most popular songs included "The Weight" & "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down". But they had a lot of other great songs such as "King Harvest (Has Surely Come)", "The Shape I'm In", "Ophelia", "Up On Cripple Creek", "It Makes No Difference", "Life Is A Carnival" etc.

[@maryhuhnke8496]

Thank You for that!

[@falcon215]

What a wonderful marriage of soul/gospel and American folk/rock. Great reaction.

[@BobSoltis1]

Slight correction: Canadian folk/rock. Robbie Robertson - who wrote the song - is a Canadian. As are all the other members of The Band except Levon Helm.

[@falcon215]

@@BobSoltis1 You are correct sir!

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

James you made me feel like I was sitting right next to you watching this. Nearly made me cry. You are a joy my dear, yes, you are. I find it sad though, that the younger generation are so surprised to see blended combinations of musicians as unusual or surprising. We took it for granted; music is music man, that's it. The amount of Melanin in someone's skin just did not make a difference to us. The music we were hearing every day felt like a gift. it made us dance and cry and feel..something. I am so glad I lived through that time, I wish great kids like you could have been there. At least you and other young reactors are feeling the vibe we did, the pure joy of hearing great music. Better late than never; I hope it has the same effect as it did on us. We felt united. That's not just me, right?

[@marieogara1036]

Dawn, Hello from Ireland. No, not just you --- I had tears at the the joy in his face too.

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

@@marieogara1036 Thank you. thought my HRT levels were off I felt so emotional 🤣. I love this young man he's awesome. x

[@billrehberg9271]

Right on, man

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

@@billrehberg9271 Amen

[@donaldduck2139]

no, it's not just you... we felt it all the way over here in New Zealand way back when...was an awesome time, and what you said could have come straight out of my head. . .

[@John_Chu]

This is real music.

[@VangelVe]

Took my young son to see Mavis a few years back. She was still fabulous. While I love these reactions, I get sad when I think about how much talent we have lost. The Band is highly underrated even though it helped shape Rock & Roll as much as it did.

[@STAkers-ni9jg]

Thank you for this. I was having a shit day, but seeing your pure reaction to one of my favorite songs has helped lighten the mood. I needed this. Thank you again. God bless.

[@marieogara1036]

@S.T. Akers Can I say hello to you from Ireland tonight? It's midnight here, and I think everyone watching this had their spirits uplifted, pure joy.

[@lisannebaumholz5028]

This performance is from "The Last Waltz", Martin Scorsese's documentary of The Band's farewell concert in 1978. Among the other participants along with the Staples Singers were: Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Van Morrison, Bob Dylan and many others. How lucky are we that a great film director (at that time, early in his career) made this film so we can still enjoy these performances 44 years later?

[@keef7224]

Thanksgiving of 1976, actually. But yes, we are so incredibly lucky to have this time capsule of what music used to be ✌️

[@marieogara1036]

James, this must be your most joyful reaction ever! And to this perfect "Share the Load" dream --- friendship, openness, need, all about taking care of others in the world.

[@sharonm6262]

Strongly recommend "I'll Take You There" by the Staple Singers. A joy to hear. When it was on the radio All The Time, overplayed... people would get the usual eye-rolling "oh no, this *again*??" looks on their faces when it started, but by the end everybody's happy, singing along, having been "taken there" once again by this great group.

[@crowredeye8066]

Doesn't she have the most marvelous voice ever? One of the best performances in music history, no doubt. I am so glad you enjoyed it so much.

[@joelliebler5690]

The superb, unforgettable performance done at the Last Waltz concert

[@bobosborne9846]

I am a white guy who grew up with the Staple Singers. Mavis rules!

[@harlanginsberg7269]

You can't hear it but on the album you hear Mavis Staple whisper into the mic "Beautiful" and she was right. That is 4 great singers letting it all out.

[@sharonpate5481]

The joy on your face is infectious! The Staples Singers are awesome! ❤️☮️👵🏼

[@CharCanuck14]

I love The Band & love this song, but The Staples....Pop, Mavis & sisters make this song phenomenal!!!

[@ronaldstokes4841]

That "Uh Huh!" Mavis does after, '...but my friend can stick around', seems to come from somewhere deep in her soul. Gives me chills every time.

[@HidingFromFate]

From this same performance film produced/directed by the great Martin Scorsese, a celebration of this band called, well, "The Band"... you need to hear, 'The Sun Don't Shine Anymore' and, 'The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down' next.

[@SamNitzberg]

"It Makes No Difference," not "The Sun Don't Shine Anymore." But yeah.

[@HidingFromFate]

@@SamNitzberg DOH! 🤦‍♂️ Of course, you are correct.

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

Love seeing your smile, James. The Band and the Staples Singers are both legendary. This is truly a gem with them playing together. R.I.P. Pops Staples

[@jessieball6195]

RIP to all the Staples, except Mavis-she is the only one still alive (and she is still performing in her '80's!)

[@Hoxson1]

Glad you are loving it. All kinds of singers dropped in for the band's send-off. Muddy Waters doing Mannish Boy. Clapton, Van Morrison, Neil Diamond...others.

[@alimac1469]

I've worn out so many old video tapes and then DVD's of this LOL Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell (Coyote is brilliant), Paul Butterfield, Doc John , the Hawk - think I might have to go watch it all yet again now!

[@jamesdignanmusic2765]

@@alimac1469 Don't forget the magnificent Emmylou Harris!

[@Brandon-sw5ob]

You you got it indeed it's the band and The Staple Singers and that's Mavis what a voice right beautiful beautiful

[@mamaflush9945]

The Staples Singers - I'll Take You There/We The People Live 1972 [Reelin' In The Archives]" The Staples Singers were an American Gospel, Soul and R&B singing group. Roebuck "Pops" Staples the Patriarch (Head) of the family, formed the group with his children Cleotha, Pervis, and Mavis. Yovonne replaced her brother when he was drafted into the US Army. They have quite a few big hits. Mavis's voice is a beautiful instrument in itself, let alone how well she sings. This is R&B at it's best🔥💖🤗✨✨

[@SingOnStreet]

I like to watch your reactions 🔥👑💝 Always a pleasure. Thanx💞💓💖

[@LivingMyBestLifeIAm]

I’ve always loved this song but I’ve never heard it with The Staples colab. Wow!

[@keef7224]

Just watch The Last Waltz in it’s entirety, and all will be revealed. The greatest rock and roll film ever made. 🎸🔥

[@nathanielcampbell3488]

Awesome! The Band is incredible and the Staples are amazing and together they’re terrific lol

[@pamalaalford1081]

One of, if not the best line of yours ... "I am not going to let anyone kill my joy"! I want you to remember that line always! You are strong, you are a good person, you have your goals ... nobody can take that from you - only you can give it away ... and don't ever do that again! Keep getting stronger ... keep being happy 😊! We love you.

[@angelacowens8291]

The Band started as Bob Dylan's back up band. This is their final concert called The Last Waltz. It has many singers that join them including Van Morrison, Neil Young, Eric Clapton and Bob Dylan. The Staple singers are great.

[@jamesdignanmusic2765]

"The Last Waltz" is one of the greatest music movies ever made. It was the film of The Band's last concert, and they invited many of their musical friends and influences along to perform (including The Staples family) - everyone from Bob Dylan to Joni Mitchell to Eric Clapton. Brilliant performances, plus interviews with the band and stuff from backstage. Do yourself a favour and watch the whole movie.

[@carnivoroussoupspoon]

Rick Danko absolutely shredding that fretless bass,, dude is a boss!

[@hlawrencepowell]

One of the best songs ever written and this is perhaps the best version of it.

[@victoriav389]

You are correct when you say this is a masterpiece. One of my favorite songs of all time. This version is incredible!

[@sallycriss353]

Definitely watch The Last Waltz. The music is sublime. My son is a guitarist and singer. When he was in HS a group of band geeks decided to start playing these classics. They ended up winning the Battle of the bands at the Akron Agora as a group of awkward kids using the music from The Last Waltz. The Weight is my favorite they performed. A few years ago we went to see Mavis Staples in Cleveland as part of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremonies. Even at 80 she was a firecracker with a powerful voice. It was an honor to be there in her presence with my children.

[@johncopeland3826]

The Band ,the most respected and admired group EVER ,gave their final concert in San Francisco in 1976 .Musical friends , influences and the very best film makers ,helped them to capture their outstanding musical!ty one last time as the original ensemble .They called it The Last Waltz .The concert/ documentary is widely regarded as the greatest of its kind to ever be recorded to film , to this day ,46 years later. If you have not ever seen the film I would strongly suggest you do. Very ,very ,quickly .

[@rossmacintosh5652]

James it was great seeing your reaction! Now you have to see the concert film 'The Last Waltz' (directed by famed director Martin Scorsese) that this performance is from.

[@hollypinkley7936]

probably the BEST version of this song!! Mavis & Pop Staples ROCK!!!!! one of my very fav songs & I am 73!!!! Mavis should have eclipsed other female of her time but Aretha happened at the same time!!!! This song TAKES ya to church!!!!

[@brendamilloy2557]

I just saw the incomparable Miss Mavis Staples in concert, opening for Bonnie Raitt. Even at the tender age of 83, Mavis was electric! ♥️

[@happything100]

Mavis Staples was the female vocalist and was lead singer for the Staples Singers. The older gentleman was her father "Pops" Staples who founded the Gospel/Soul group. Levon Helm was the Drummer/Vocalist. Not often you see a Rock/Gospel/Soul song like that.

[@XprPrentice]

I'm with ya brother. I didn't know I needed it either. I am of course familiar with the original, but this version with the Staples Singers and other voices is new to me. Gotta find some more!

[@sharonm6262]

This is from "The Last Waltz", the farewell concert by The Band. There's a movie as well as an album. A real gem. Various guest artists - the Staple Singers, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Neil Diamond (!?!), On and on.

[@alimac1469]

The Last Waltz was The Band's final concert / celebration from Nov 1976. The entire concert is well worth investigating. R.I.P. Rick, Richard and Levon. Their music has got me through a lot of dark times. "It Makes No Difference" I guess is my all time favourite.

[@michaellockhart554]

Levon Helms is the drummer for The Band, Mavis had performed a cover of this song and when The Band performed their last concert they were joined by a whole bunch of friends, Martin Scorsese filmed it, called The Last Waltz, lots of great music in the film and album

[@stephanietip]

The Band(yes, that's their name)are the white group, singing one of their hits accompanied by The fantastic Staple Singers (I'll Take You There is my favorite by them)and you gotta hear that one.

[@jackbutler2989]

The Staple Singers are music Royalty 🔥🔥🔥

[@rogerlunde8668]

Both groups are some of the most influential, ever!

[@j.p.bumstead1174]

This was taken from The Band's final performances on the road. There were many guest artists performing with them, and the Staples were one of the best.

[@solitarybee3714]

I first saw this video years ago, loved it so much then and have never tired of it. Always thought Robbie Roberson was a really fab looking guy, and the Band was great, but when you add the wonderful Staples Singers it just becomes a performance for the ages! Thanks so much JBLETHAL, for this treat.

[@rogerlunde8668]

This is "the elite" in popular music, ever!

[@robertacolarette1594]

This is one of The Band’s performances from the Martin Scorsese film The Last Waltz. It was the farewell performance of the group and so many artists came to play with them. The Staples, Clapton, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell and so on and so in. It’s a great movie. Levon Helm who’s on the drums singing also did some acting. He played Sissy Spacek’s father in Coal Miner’s Daughter and he played Chuck Yeager’s (Sam Shepherd) mechanic in The Right Stuff. He’s very good.

[@tonycamillo7171]

You make EVERYONE happy with your reactions

[@juliodownbytheschoolyard8006]

"This is something I didn't know I needed". An all-time reaction comment from any reactor

[@claimguy]

JB: "This is something I didn't know I needed" Pop Staples and Rick Danko ; "Hold our beers"

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

Great collaboration on a gteat song! My reaction is identical to yours every time I hear it. And yeah, the Staples will take you to church!

[@davidw7005]

I love your reactions... you really feel the music.

[@bradmorrison2796]

Mavis is the mold for the “soulful old black lady at church” sound. Nobody did it like that before her and no one has measured up since. Levon Helm from The Band sings the first verse Mavis Staples sings the 2nd Pops Staples sings the 3rd Rick Danko from The Band sings the 4th Levon leads on the final verse

[@fjiminy]

'Once Were Brothers' is a great documentary about The Band. Great reaction.

[@kentclark6420]

You've got a whole universe of a rabbit hole to dig into with the Band, Brother! This group is like the heart and soul of Canadian- American folk/country rock over the past 55 years, starting with being the backup band for Bob Dylan, and playing at Woodstock, as well as making albums like Big Pink and The Band. You'll see plenty of good suggestions. Good luck!

[@BobSoltis1]

They started with being brought together as the backing band for Ronnie Hawkins.

[@kentclark6420]

@@BobSoltis1 Oh yeah- that's right. I remember from the Last Waltz.

[@kentclark6420]

'The Hawk!'

[@johnthegreek5836]

I’m glad you found this masterpiece, it doesn’t get much better than this musical performance

[@rogerlunde8668]

This is it, can't get better!

[@karensantiago5183]

This is one of the greatest performances of all time! Levon helm is the drummer.

[@susanacheson390]

I'm so damn happy that your back and healthier Missed you and love you Discovered you last December, right after my husband passed Thankyou

[@JBLETHALTV]

Thank you for watching ❤️❤️❤️ I hope my channel brings you much joy , you motivate me to keep this going

[@wendyryder2708]

SO sorry for your loss Susan! Hope you are doing ok! Peace and Blessings to you and your family from Australia.

[@juliewolfe168]

You should check out this song covered by "Playing for Change!" I would love to see your smile when you hear it! It is beautiful, it bring the world together for a moment in time with one song. I know you have a long list of requests but I hope you don't wait long to play this version of this song; it makes everyone who hears it joyful.

[@gowens479]

Take us to CHURCH! Love watching you discover greatness Sir!

[@lynnybu4442]

Mavis Staples done snatched all your hairs.

[@kimberly3131]

Love this song and this performance! As you can tell from this, music can lift your soul. Wishing you many more hours of joy as you mosey through your list at whatever pace in whatever order you choose. Glad you are feeling better.

[@boosuedon]

In a perfect world it would look like this!!!

[@briangbv1]

Never let that kill your rediscovered joy my friend. Music is a healing power. Great to see that in your reactions. Fantastic. 👊

[@Mangawhero]

Good morning Jb man you cheer me up, with your reaction, take care up there my brother, Malcolm from down under, Australia 🇦🇺

[@peterhatton7558]

you must be the happiest reactor on you tube, I just found, you and love the joy in you. I am glad you love our aussie bands and singers most aren't born here but will all ways call aussie home . this place kind of grows,..,. trough you, no matter where you come from. you would be welcome down under, if you ever wanted to come. we love happy, loving souls.

[@ptournas]

What a great reaction! Really enjoyable to watch you discover this song. Went to a Bob Dylan concert just a few years. He's been a big favorite of mine since 1964, but Mavis Staples was on the bill too, and her performance totally stole the show!

[@cinmarksx]

the staple singers in 72' or 73' had a hit with a song called I'll take you there. Mavis is the lady singer😀

[@dritz3806]

I love this version of the song and I love your reaction.

[@noahholliday9761]

If you check out The Band 'The Last Waltz' you won't be disappointed. You will probably have to watch it for yourself as I'm sure it would get strikes, but it's their farewell performance and it's full of heavy hitters joining them for songs. You won't be disappointed.

[@MichaelMikeTheRussianBot]

Back during the Depression ('08-'12) my *other* job was at a printing company. One of the occasional jobs was printing the programs for The Midnight Ramble (on the occasions when they were planned ahead of time.) Nice to see young'un's interested in Levon's work, & keeping interest alive. :)

[@weezy8029]

AMAZING🥰💖💖💖💖

[@briankuczynski4375]

Now you need to see The Band and Van Morrison doing "Caravan." Van Morrison's studio version of "Tupelo Honey" will blow you away too.

[@skipwilliam5639]

This is why you get back into it and ignore the haters.. We are here to see your reaction We have heard these songs all our lives. We don't matter.. We are wondering what YOU think about the songs we love and grew up with.

[@humpy936]

Oh man it’s about time you got around to “the Band”, this was part of the movie the last waltz from the bands farewell concert Thanksgiving day 1976, arguably the best concert of all time which I was going to go to but never did as the tickets were fairly expensive back then, one of my biggest mistakes ever, oh well!, I can still still live it vicariously through the movie, I recommend you watch it it’s on KZbin, occasionally I see it on TV where I recorded it a few years ago and still keep watch once or twice a year. By the way I enjoy your enthusiasm for all this old great music that I grew up with.

[@edgarsnake2857]

JB! I'm glad you're so excited by these incredible musicians. I saw all of them numerous times back in the day. The shows with the Band and The Staples, separately and together were always killer.

[@terrywright8731]

So glad you found this. I've loved these guys for a long time.

[@wesalker3479]

Mavis is legendary . . . . . still tours!

[@jonpappaj-son3071]

You would like the version from "Playing for Change". You don't wanna miss that

[@timlenard1646]

man it's SOOO good to see you back and finding your joy again, we are ALWAYS here for you brother, peace and keep on keepin on...

[@robinlathim8221]

So happy you're listening to the songs you've been doing lately. This music heals people! ❤ and it brings them together ...

[@davidmaholchic6146]

What a pleasure watching you enjoy this such joy joy joy love

[@Silverstreak7878]

Oh, you are young and you have some wonderful music to hear❤

[@allycat9044]

I love The Band, one of my very favorite groups. I hope you decide to dive into their catalog. I love The Staples too. The Staples were the first group to cover a song by The Band, not too long after the Big Pink album came out, so very late 60’s (this particular performance is from 76). It was this song. And yes, The Staples will take you to CHURCH! You should definitely check out their music too.

[@ewetoobblowzdogg8410]

Been hoping you'd get to this one for awhile. Let this wonderful work lift the weight from you. It will if you let it.

[@markwilmot6085]

You make me smile. I'd almost love to see your list. I almost can't believe that people give out. Keep the faith.

[@pennyhill7680]

Love Your reaction! Take Your time and Love Yourself. Sending Prayers to you and your family❤

[@rebeccalipps23]

Oh, yeah, CHURCH music! Playing For Change has an awesome cover of this & is a charitable cause.

[@frankpropri540]

Simply magical

[@laurietegen1819]

You crack me up😂 your expressions! It is a great performance

[@caroltz8220]

James, you are such a joy to watch. ♥️

[@wandaphillips9494]

I hope you went back and listened to it again. There is a cool session at the end where The Band members are kind of messing around. They whip out a quick version of That Old Time Religion. I think you would like it.

[@kimberly3131]

Anybody else notice in verse 2 when when she sings .....and the devil walking side by side, how the organ plays that evil little riff? Just one of the spectacular details.in this multi-layered masterpiece. (Just saying)

[@vickihirsch8340]

Great song. Great collaboration. Mavis Staples is still with us and just put out a new album. She and Levon Helm ( the drummer and song writer) were great friends. Gotta check out some classic Staples Singers. " I know a place" " Respect yourself". Aretha Franklin also covered this great song.

[@cafoster76]

Porch singin' music at it's best. Loved your reaction!