Levon Helm - "Only Halfway Home"

A short film inspired by and featuring music from Levon Helm's GRAMMY Award winning album Dirt Farmer.
"Calvary"
(Byron Isaacs); (BMI)
"Poor Old Dirt Farmer"
(Tracy Schwartz); Traditon Music Co. (Administered by Bug Music), (ASCAP)
"False Hearted Lover Blues"
(Trad, arrangement by Levon Helm, Larry Campbell); Dirt Farmer Music, Talkhouse Music (BMI)
"Got Me a Woman"
(Paul Kennerley); Irving Music (BMI)
Directed by Jacob Hatley.
Buy The Album here: www.amazon.com/Dirt-Farmer-Lev...

[@stephaniesmith9715]

Wow kick ass performance and the musicians everything

[@lucydart1528]

I noticed 32 people disliked this video! what idiots! they have no clue who Levon Helm was. This is a man who gave us 10 more years after throat cancer and won 3 Grammy's in that time. So insane to dislike this video; most likely because it doesn't have rainbows and stars in it

[@chiledoug]

+lucy dart I think there a dummies that go around and dislike everything..

[@terryboivin9173]

Sometimes people appreciate things too late in life...

[@tommyoneill5862]

Under the age of 30 clueless and somehow seem proud of it,fake tans fake Boobs ungrateful inform on God to beat a J Walking Pinch.Damn I hope my daughter doesn't have kids other than Adoption it's over Planet Self is imploding

[@cj_m2477]

lucy dart Some people hear this music and think it’s some kind of hillbilly music. It’s sounds simple because it’s acoustic instruments but it’s sophistication comes in its simplicity. It takes someone with an ear to to appreciate this type of music and not everyone has that ability.

[@halmiller2577]

Levon was some great singer.

[@randybeard6040]

Its 2019-almost 8 years since Levon went to be with our Lord and Savior--His Music is still Strong in the Minds and Hearts of his Followers...

[@brucewells6996]

2020 and I listen now more than ever.

[@Tbowie13]

Amen... 2024 and I get a bunch of inspiration for my clawhammer playing from Levons music.

[@beowulf3075]

I always get a bit emotional when I listen to Levon. RIP.

[@primate924]

He ain't dead. He lives on in this music

[@swhip897]

Me too❤

[@lisalee84]

Levon. What a beautiful soul. Damn.

[@liaghetta]

Such a great artist, an incredible brave man. And what a voice! He still sang beautifully, after all the trials he had to come through.

[@arronjoseph1212]

He sure made his mark on musical history, what a voice, a true artist and everyday I thank god I was here at just the right time to listen .

[@guillermorodriguezmaruri3893]

Even to a Spanish guy as me, this icon of American roots music gets you right in your soul

[@kevscaptures8690]

Isn't it interesting how music from the heart and soul transcends backgrounds?

[@ryancarter5183]

That is very true.

[@jdhamiltonx2]

In the early '60's as a teenager I used to see Ronnie Hawkins and the Hawks at the Summer Garden in Port Dover,Ontario.Levon was the drummer and he was a master at vocal backphrasing.He is playing bass drum,snare,ride and hihat cymbals and fills and then can add this 5th rhythmic dimension with his voice which,as a musician,I know is an amazing feat.Any university that has a music program should study this amazing man and what he has contributed to the world of music .He's a rhythmic genius.

[@christy7698]

That's why he is my favorite drummer of all time!

[@TheBobr54]

I'm proud to say that I helped with the production of this project and found the locations for the shoots! So much fun. Hard work, but so much fun!

[@danm3213]

Goddamn, music was in this man's blood!!

[@TheClock7]

Levon Helm is one of the greatest voices of our time! So glad he is finding more success after all he has been through.

[@SuzyWildeMusic]

I fell in love with his voice when I was 16 years old. Must have watched "The Last Waltz" a hundred times. A good friend sent me this link today shortly after Levon's death was announced. What an odd little film. The musical sections are GREAT! RIP Levon. I'm going out to buy this album tomorrow.

[@stv111play]

The Waltz never gets old. Greatest film of the greatest ever!

[@secondhandlyon2603]

I love this. Levin has been my hero for almost 40 years.

[@Bubbacat54]

my deepest respect and love go to this great man. Grew up listening to the boys in the Band..............a special person, bless you Levon. A Master.

[@christyfrancis1740]

A wonderful human being. I thank God for having given Levon to us. May his Soul rest in peace

[@rabsboy]

Today my sister, my dear friend of childhood passed this world of cancer,quite swift and quick.I find, as always ,comfort just in the sound of Levon's voice

[@Miglionicoschool]

My favorite artist of all time❤ u levon!

[@swhip897]

Well that made me cry.❤ 😊 Levon...what can you say..💯❤️

[@ronbo11]

Love this video. Levon was a natural in front of the camera just like he was behind those drums. Speaking of drums, what a sweet Slingerland set and Miss Amy played 'em pretty nice on "Got Me a Woman" while her daddy strummed that mandolin. Larry Campbell is a badass guitarist/fiddler and his wife is a hell of a singer too!

[@lizakellum2548]

One of the best from Levon. RIP. You are dearly missed.

[@stevicki]

I have always loved this man's singing. Listening to him is like going home. It doesn't matter what the song is about. Just the sound is warming to the heart, like family.

[@MACGYVERGEEK1]

How could anyone not like Levon Helm. What an inspiration to me as an artist . I see the world through as being vintage. The old way of life. We need to go back to this in America. To God , Family, History.

[@brendahenderson2755]

There are certain distinctive voices that are unforgettable… for me the great Levon Helm is one of them RIP Levon

[@mellwood1987]

An Arkansas Boy from Cottton Plant, Ar to Turkey Scratch, Ar.-Home of Levon Helm Wish all Listeners of this Great Video a Great Year--Your Soul Moving Music will Live on LEVON...

[@PilgrimPiper]

Dirt Farmer is absolutely my favorite album of all time. I agree with other comments about Levon's voice and style. His soul is connected to the land. Peace to all

[@kirby711]

Levon an American icon Keep playing his music and his spirit is always with us

[@dennisrosenfeld4913]

i was lucky to see him perform @ Gill's farm october 09. great show, wonderful man. he reached out & shook my hand as he was getting on his bus after the show. i'll never forget his smile RIP, my brother.

[@sicaarib5782]

His drumming is so perfect catch it 10:00 minutes in

[@KWMC512]

"Got Me a Woman" .... miss Levon everyday

[@leonolan-evans4634]

kawksw7

[@randydavis9090]

Levons music touches me like no other ever has. I can not imagine any music that ever will.Thank you sir.I am grateful for the chance to listen

[@videofreekify]

RIP Levon !!! Thank you for the good music !!!

[@maryvanlandingham7947]

Well I gonna have to watch this again This might be my favorite Thing I ever did see ... Keeper - and hope it pins in Arkansas box On Pinterest

[@Mlczdk1]

I wish I had something profound to say about a man who was so profound to me.But I aint got nothin.When folks like Levon go home I just get profoundly sad...We needed him to stay....But here we are ....I believe in my heart that hes free from this shit and is now writing and singing for people who may need him more..nite my friend..Ill see you again.

[@gayleoverly7613]

I love it that this is a family affair rest in peace LeVan. Your legacy will live on your family is so talented like you were they are going to do a big thanks to God I hate a word to Text what I really want to tell you is that your family is very talented and you have left such a legacy and your children are so talented. Watching you and the great waltz got me through a lot of hard times rest in peace LeVan you deserve peace more than anybody I know

[@warshipsatin8764]

it took me a second to realize this was a film. levon is so natural

[@stevebrooks4th]

Levon's two dirt farmer albums, Ray LaMontagne's God Willin' and the Creek Don't Rise, Dylan's Time Out of Mind (plus outtakes), and the Steeldrivers record are the best Americana music in 30 years.

[@AbbyNormal777]

Levon was a truly beautiful soul..

[@smalltimeblues]

Beautiful performance and strong vocal from Levon. A good period for him.

[@williammiracle311]

Old levon if you didn't know who he was and met him you would think he was just an poor old dirt farmer but he had good old country common sense and good hearted soul "GOD BLESS LEVON"

[@FlatlandMando]

First time I heard this. What a strong expressive song, so honestly done by Levon.

[@jjpoustka]

God has lifted you heaven, you will no longer feel the pain that you have felt the past few year's, My prayers are with your family.God bless you and rest in peace.

[@Jay-dh9yy]

This always makes me happy. In a melancholy way. A true national treasure

[@marthajf73]

My heart aches, tears are flowing. I saw Levon in concert in Charlottesville, VA not too long before he died. He was so sick then, but gave an excellent performance.

[@garyjohnson2879]

THIS IS THE WAY IT WAS AND THE WAY IT IS. THANK YOU. I'M READY TO GO HOME. IM TIRED

[@annawyatt7688]

Kind of like an introduction to me (and You) into the other players art. This may seem like 20 minutes is long, but it goes by so quick you can't get over it. You just want to hit replay... It also let the The Levon Helm first album with Larry, and I think they definitely get it right. Larry is not as intense as Levon. But Levon was diagnosed by this time. The intimate story line is that to understand Levon, you have to put it in your own perspective. The storyline is somewhat disjointed, but the parts with Mr. Gill and Iwo Jima are priceless... there is nothing cooler in the world than Levon on his tractor doing "spinouts? and waving to whoever or no one, just joyous to be helping Mr, Gill. I love that they think about average Americans.

[@kboogie3187]

Anna Wyatt You know what a "dirt farm" is if, you spent time growing up with a "slop bucket".

[@GreatMooglyGoogly]

Oh my God... so amazing.THANK YOU LEVON!!!!!

[@jasonlee8497]

I played Dirt Farmer for 2 years solid.....a wonderful record....I saw The Last Waltz when I was a little boy...about 5 or 6.....back in the late 70s when you had just one premium movie channel...like HBO or Showtime it might have been....on the weekends I was allowed to fall asleep on the couch....I woke up very late, or very early....The Last Waltz came on....I remember the Play This Movie Loud part especially....I remember thinking this is adult music....I remember loving every song and not understanding why.....years later I forgot about this....but always loved music and play guitar... When I saw it again....I was in my late teens.... I had a strong feeling of deja vu....then I realized I had seen all of it before.... An awesome feeling came over me... Like this is my kind of music....these are my kind of people....

[@brianblack6190]

He says it all right to your soul

[@lexrobertson9883]

I still remember this: "What Would Levon Play? Truly God has the most loved drummer known. Sit on the lap of the Father and guide us left here, "still trying to play Like Levon."

[@MrGonzorhea]

RIP Levon, you made such an unmeasurable contribution to the entertainment industry and touched too many hearts and souls to count. Travel well, man.

[@townside_woodcraft]

Thanks for the tunes Levon, RIP

[@JByrd029]

Levon Helm=Absolutely Spectacular!!!!! A true living LEGEND.

[@Mistral1172]

Top bloke, just ordered the album. Never realised he had passed. Saw him in a film once and thought he seemed very real. Respects for posting this excellent film. God bless him.

[@jdhamiltonx2]

Levon Helm is an American icon in the music industry.I watched Levon with Ronnie Hawkins and the Hawks in the early '60's at the Summer Gardens in Port Dover,Ontario and he was stellar as a drummer and singer !

[@ademeo29]

I just love him and all that he stands for! He is probably the most underrated jewel of the Hudson Valley. They should name one of the Catskill peaks after him. A mountain in his honor is minimally sufficient for this mans contribution to our country and our Hudson Valley. Love you Levon from Poughkeepsie, NY. "Helm's Hill" sounds good to me! We'll see you on the 30th at The Barn Levon! Thank you for offering your home again and again to spill over the cup that holds my soul.

[@nonameidiot1492]

MR. Levon Helm living american treasure? NO DOUBT, ABSOULTLY!!!!

[@ONLYGOODleftistisaDEADleftist]

Mr. Helm is ALL the way home now, in the arms of Jesus and a member in His band.

[@Marsx4]

Whatever Levon said...I'm listening.

[@sbc1320]

You made it all the way home now Levon. R.I.P. my man. A great person you are.

[@johnebgood108]

i love levon helm. can't believe he sang the line: his head's like tread"

[@deanmccaskill5495]

But he ain't quite dead

[@rolllarry]

God Bless and Thanks for the music. I'll always remember how much fun he was having on stage, a real classic showman.

[@Buttermilk32]

Levon was amazing and clearly he was the soul man of The Band.

[@smokeymtgypsy]

the master ,, never be another Levon

[@MaryGerdt]

Love this, every time...missing Levon Helm 😢

[@jeremiah123z]

Here's what Miss Anna Lee Amsden -- yes, THAT Anna Lee -- said to me about her lifelong friend a few days after Levon died: "He never met a stranger." That was also my experience of the man.

[@toniaugusta]

This is right up there with The Grapes of Wrath. Miss Levon so much.

[@joereft1234]

love you levon. you inspired me and helped raise me right believe it. YOU ARE GOING TO BRIGHTEN HEAVEN. SAW YOU LAST summer awesome sorry cant see you this year. see you in heaven BELIEVE THAT THANKS, JOE

[@Strokecity1]

Amazing voice and music and backing vocals performed by outstanding musicians,

[@stonedlabradour12]

Amazing! Can't wait to see it in full!

[@MrGandharva108]

What's better than Levon's voice ?

[@deanmccaskill5495]

Nothin

[@mikedownend6861]

MrGandharva108 only his drumming comes close. Too much talent in one man

[@DonaldMacDougall]

@@mikedownend6861 That Steven Segal movie where Levon plays a priest in Appalachia is pretty good. Levon carried the whole thing.

[@mikedownend6861]

@@DonaldMacDougall i didn't know he was an actor as well. True legend!

[@DonaldMacDougall]

@@mikedownend6861 Levon carried Steven Segal in that movie. Pretty funny.

[@korneiliusyokubonis]

This is at Snyder's Tavern, West Shokan, NY in the catskill mtns. Check it out if your in the area!

[@TheMasterRhyme]

Thanks so much for posting this, Man. I didn't get familiar with Levon until he was dying. Every single posting I watch, people talk about how much they Love and Miss him, like no other artists I see. That's a Great way to go home, I have to say!!!

[@janeannek3875]

I get the message Levon. Anyone looking for entertainment is missing the message and should watch it again.

[@MichaelAllman]

AWESOME...!!

[@lbgc321]

Wonderful Man! Truly blessed and willingly shared his blessings. Lord if you could spare one drop of his talent and goodness, I'd be forever grateful....Rock on my Brother!

[@christopherfletcher5384]

It just occurred to me that Levon left this earth just six days before I had my bone marrow transplant. RIP Levon! And yes you made your mark heck you're immortal cause nobody's ever going to forget you!

[@Akindone53]

Rest In Peace Levon. Thanks for all the Memories!

[@brucekitchura3680]

From the weight to this hes only gotten better I'm glad I was alive and listening to his music all the way through

[@tomdadomdomdom]

Great music. The mix keeps the vocal right up front where it belongs, and each instrument is balanced just right. Great video, too. Perfectly expresses the mood of Levon's music. The only thing I didn't get was the title, since that song is not on the video. Still, not a video to miss.

[@swellofthespeakers]

Beautiful. Thanks for posting this.

[@philipheubeck]

Wow, his acting is really great in this! RIP Levon. I find it encouraging to feel so close to someone I've never met in person, and I'm not really afraid of death, seeing how Levon dealt with it.

[@lespilgrim8178]

Levon, simply the best!

[@davejung121253]

You made your mark Lavon, big time. Now you have gone home, to our lose, and your gain.

[@chellerose]

this moves me SO HARD. just incredible! so grateful to ALL involved in this piece. and SO GRATEFUL to Levon for the beautiful art.

[@kevinjonesaccordion]

An absolute gem!

[@traceyswanberg9340]

I love this.❤

[@jimruegg1675]

this is the good stuff the real stuff i cry sometimes when i listen

[@VesaGuardian]

Hitsit mitä kamaa! Levon the man!

[@Kdubgrit]

Levon Helm = American Classic!

[@SteakPerfection]

Thank you for all your music - RIP

[@user-fu2pu1xr4c]

My brother Connell knew Levon and Ronnie Hawkins back in ‘61 in Fayetteville Ar where he went to school. Jammed and hung out at Hawkin’s Rockwood Club on College Avenue!

[@3chrds]

incredible, wow! cant believe it would have been empty like that. what a special treat for you!

[@kraftymomma1979]

I have this CD and can't stop playing it. If it were a vinyl record, it would already be wearing out. Awesome!

[@CryptidWalks]

The Band would not have been a Band without Levon.

[@willtrib]

beautiful!

[@thisNewFoundLand]

...Levon Helm is an inspiration -- as relevant now as in The Band's heyday, if that's possible. Unmistakable groove, voice of pure soul... with an integrity that shines through every frame of this short film. thanks much to the uploader. pilgrims all...

[@GeHOF]

Brilliant!!!

[@ensamistan2]

This is heaven on earth! Levon. Always love You.

[@skippy2883]

im 24 years old since june 23rd. and ive grown up on the music of The Band. and i cant wait to get Helm's new albulm. i just hope it comes out on a vinyl record so i can add it to my record collection.