Levon Helm - The Weight (Live)

[@Marty1959]

RIP Levon your missed

[@coinslotsandjoysticks2572]

Very much so

[@jersus3491]

world aint the same without Levon Helm

[@robertfiorellino6070]

The pure joy on Levon's face is just as good as hearing all these super stars. R.I.P. Levon and thanks for all of the music.

[@markloveridge-i9b]

Levon helm was heaven sent and heaven called him home and broke our hearts

[@josephbarron9230]

Levon Helm R.I.P. The MAN !!!!! 3/22/24.

[@shawfestify]

R.I.P. Mr. Helm! No you-no 1960s/‘70s in the U.S.

[@MichaelReplogle-g8y]

There will never a talented group than “The Band” it’s why Bob Dylan gave them that name. Levon, Robbie, Rick, Richard and the sole surviving Garth are one of a kind, never to be topped or forgotten 😢

[@populisttrope9385]

RIP Garth

[@jpdavis6042]

The immortal Leon Helm ... even at this age he was so strong.

[@JMRSplatt]

Dude has more pocket than a pull over sweatshirt.

[@anthonyfoutch3152]

Levon passed on this date and I think we all miss him. He was "The Band".

[@Alwayswilling]

Oh please. Levon was a great performer no doubt, especially when he had music written specifically for him to sing. If anyone personified "The Band"it was Robbie Robertson., who wrote The Weight as well much of The Band's music.

[@judymcvey9005]

I play his songs on this day every year to honor one of the greatest! RIP Levon!

[@kwaichangcaine8234]

They were all the Band " Robbie, Richard, Garth Rick and Levon . Rip lads 🙏

[@popperbits]

As many times as I've listened to this song, I love it more the next time I hear it than the last time I heard it. This song is truly timeless! RIP Levon!!!

[@tmdamoradamora5437]

A total celebration at the Ryman Auditorium. The night was full of love for LEVON HELM and singers like John Hiatt sang on The Weight sang with so much soul and you can see LEVON smiling from ear to ear. If this was the first time LEVON performed at The Ryman then it was a thrill LEVON, his daughter, the musicians on stage and the audience because LEVON will always be an American treasure. I've shed many tears of joy watching this live performance. God Bless LEVON and his family.

[@liaghetta]

A true, great musician. A generous, brave man. Astonishingly powerful, until his very last day on earth.

[@StephanieSmith-qh8kr]

Definitely

[@mikestarr6634]

Levon is a badass to the end.

[@stevestudley4060]

I miss Levon. He left us with this gift.

[@lancemiller4647]

So sad that he has passed, But boy did he leave us with some great, great tunes..

[@larrykestner5609]

The. Best voice to come to any stage ever

[@StephanieSmith-qh8kr]

Doesn't get any better than this sounds good live to

[@kats6875]

I had never heard this song. Many years back my dearest friend, John (who passed away a fewy ears back) introduced me to this band, he had some biopic or something we watched too. I love this song, always brings back memories of my dearest friend. He turned me on to a lot of new artists that I had never heard. How I miss him.

[@StephanieSmith-qh8kr]

True right now this is what live music is abput carrying on the feeling

[@backachershomestead]

There will never be another person as talented as Mr. Levon Helm.

[@blainemcelwee2222]

That was music. RIP LEVON. THE BAND WILL LIVE FOR EVER.

[@ARB826]

Saw him in Chicago with my dad a year before Levom Passed. I'll never forget what a precise punch his music hit me with, from the first note to the last. Raw talent personified.

[@shawnsmitley8596]

Not Only a Great MUSICIAN, but a Great Actor, as Well!!! Stole the Show in 1 of My Favorite Movies EVER, Shooter!!!! RIP, Sir!!!❤

[@coltonlawhorn5170]

The moment he started singing, you’re just overwhelmed with the joy of knowing he had the talent to the end 😢

[@StephanieSmith-qh8kr]

Yes

[@marthajf73]

I saw Levon in concert in Charlottesville, VA when his health was getting really bad. However, he gave a great performance. I consider myself very fortunate to have seen and heard him in person. Love his Dirt Farmer album.

[@StephanieSmith-qh8kr]

Love dirt farmer me too

[@ddomotor66]

Love The Levon ! Timeless music and the Band well awesome ! Everything good is just a fleeting moment in time.

[@wenderbendelak]

Está música fortalece a alma, grande interpretação da canção do The Band na voz Levon. Quando ouvi a música a primeira vez quando assisti o filme Sem Destino, foi sensacional.

[@Dennzio1]

Levon Helm is a National treasure

[@justinshultz9245]

The kinda music my Jesus can dance to!!! I can just see them dancing together now!

[@StephanieSmith-qh8kr]

The vocals too

[@danny7954]

My old 83 year old buddy recalls his many times with the great levon helm. He was also asked by Ronnie Hawkins another old buddy of his 40 years later why he pulled a gun on him once. All legends.

[@katherinenovak4233]

Hello the house! The Ryman house. What a treat to dial up Levon in this perfect setting. It's like he's still with us. What a talent.

[@jjalseth]

Levon will always be with us in our memories.

[@susanstorm6182]

jjalseth , Levon will always be a favorite, loved by many, disrespected by one.

[@jjalseth]

Terrific actor and narrator Levon. And Mr. Hiatt sure deserves more accolades as a singer/songwriter. One of the good ones. And John can 'rock' the mullet forever.

[@fandazz1]

I just love Levon.

[@pstewart5443]

Still one of my favorites.

[@davidkeitel5967]

Been hearing this name my whole life and never knew who he was until today. Ive always wondered what this song meant. Whenever i go ride my old Triumph chopper this song will be in my head.

[@Armentitron]

No matter how old or how sick he never lost the passion, talent or charisma.

[@msoiseth3419]

Stunning. Just brought a tear to my eye.

[@elainedillon4846]

the heart of one of the best ,not many still here

[@garyjenkins6629]

One of the greats, Levon Helm.

[@StephanieSmith-qh8kr]

The women vocalists everything

[@road1796.]

Great band!

[@stephaniesmith9715]

It doesn't get any better than this.

[@ricksmith6298]

I actually went to Nazareth square (in pa) to play this on my bass. Pretty sure I had tears running down my cheeks the whole time

[@Bipolar_Badger]

Levon the legend ❤

[@paulschut5873]

Levon emits so much joy in this performance.. One of the good guys but gone much too soon.

[@StephanieSmith-qh8kr]

Yes all the musicians sound good live

[@judymcvey9005]

On this day in 2012 we lost one of the best!😢

[@josephharris1869]

That was so good!!

[@arjankoeslag9483]

For me, Levon Helm is one of the all-time great musicians. Besides his phenomenal drum skills combined with his Southern voice, he brought music that touched the heart directly. So pure, enlightening, fragile and powerful at the same time. Levon Helm brought real life to the stage with his music in a humble way and full of gentleness. The joy for the music and letting the other band members excel. All that was Levon at his very best. Thank you Levon of what you gave me and the world. You are a jewel that I will cherish forever.

[@okbouncer24]

1:10 when you don't know the words but you keep dancing and moving your mouth like you naild it!

[@LeaverAction]

music with feeling and you could understand the words

[@joekosobucki2141]

Is that Sheryl Crow??Lots of talent on that stage!

[@anthonyfoutch3152]

Levon was very sick here but still had it.

[@cabellp]

ME AND MY HEART IN THE 60'S 💙✌

[@bumbleandprincess]

Fantastic song by one of the true gentleman of Music. I remember this song in the movie the waltz and still one of my favorites of all time. Levon, you will be sadly missed but never forgotten!!! You gave us treasured memories forever!!! Big Jim - New Zealand!!!

[@swhip897]

A fun song from fun times.❤❤

[@joekosobucki2141]

The MinI LAST WATLTZ!!

[@jamescunningham1973]

Levon,wow

[@PhilloTBillo]

Too good and you know it

[@NT-qj1sy]

RIP Levon

[@udomatthiasdrums5322]

still love your drumming and your work!!

[@georgeceh1945]

Miss ya Levon thx for you

[@jessiegarcia3117]

Before my time but the Band were a great band n Levon was a super musician

[@HarrySatchelWhatsThatSmell]

EPIC

[@Jack_Rabbit_Ranch]

Historic.

[@shamuspeters3734]

When music was true !! 🎵🎶🎵

[@markj2838]

Epic!!!!

[@davidvisoky7918]

Super!

[@erosthespacesoldier1712]

wow...

[@susanstorm6182]

❤ Love Levon! ❤

[@arronjoseph1212]

that's the gift a good song and I am sure robbie would like this

[@charmon2000]

Huge loss ❤

[@DevotedDisciple-x]

The world ain't what it seems is it gunny?

[@StephanieSmith-qh8kr]

Just looking for a bed ❤❤

[@jimdandy7323]

...that's America...

[@Scanjoon]

There was once a time when there were people that were called songwriter, musicians, and singers who created and performed something that was called music. Ray Charles replied when asked about early rap as a music genre..."Son! That ain't music!"

[@hendude127]

Rap is as much of a music genre as any other genre is. In fact, the songwriting side of rap is objectively harder, and much much deeper than most (not all, like Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell, great songwriters) rock. Take Kendrick Lamar for example. Dude won a Pulitzer Prize in literature as a black rapper. And I love rock too. So you can look at rap as a mainstream shit genre like most other old heads do, or you can just go in with an open mind and try to appreciate rap. But hey, I can’t make these decisions for you, I’m just tryna tell you that calling a genre with possibly the most gifted songwriters of all time as “not music” is definitely ignorant and you’re close minded as fuck if you think that.

[@bjaded1]

@@hendude127 ive tried countless times to even slightly enjoy a rap song or artist and i just cannot do it ar all. And im 20 years old. its sad that rap is the only thing my generation even gives a look to.

[@hendude127]

@@bjaded1 You don’t have to enjoy it, don’t be forced to enjoy it. But I’m just saying some rap actually has meaningful lyrics and not all rap is “gucci gang gucci gang gucci gang.”

[@jimmichaelson4363]

Bemmylou harris 0:33

[@billdimitroff898]

My mother dated Helm when I was a baby. She told me that he bounced me on his knee. I wonder what would have happened if their relationship continued.

[@eyoung2289]

whos is the lady singing with sheryl crow?

[@backachershomestead]

Read somewhere it was levons daughter. That she was in several shows"concerts" towards the end of his career.

[@eyoung2289]

@@backachershomestead Cool, Thank you so much!!

[@johncarlson7338]

Robbie wrote this song . Let’s not forget

[@nonenone2612]

Yes and he certainly suffered from not having a good voice, when the songs are yours but the spotlight is on the singer (Helm) it may be fine in the beginning but in the long run it wears out. Money and fame this is the reason for the breakup. Let's remember that all the members of the band contributed to the success and Danko, Hudson and Manuel should also be remembered.

[@MortimerSnerdVideos]

His speaking voice wasn’t the best but Levon could still sing his heart out.

[@RobertHurleyJr]

If Robertson had integrity he would have divied up his earnings equally to all other band members. The band as a whole were unselfish in their contributions to a song. So one black mass energy of selfishness from Robertson aint right. It was a group effort. Rick Danko had to tour with a weak heart. Helm had to perform til he died to pay his bills. Robertson partied with Scorcese set for life.

[@laughlight1]

Just letting you know that Ronnie Hawkins said Helm did the arrangin', and that was a different thing than doing the writing...which was done by Robertson. Helm had a net worth of $12M at the time of his death v Robertson's $40M 2021. I got no dog in this fight, just the facts. I hope there was peace in his phenomenal soul when he left.

[@messi8921]

Maybe Lennon/McCartney should have given Ringo more songwriting credits! 😂 It’s easy to judge looking from the outside looking in but RR was the creative driving force of the Band. If Helm was such a talented arranger then how come he didn’t have any success after RR left? RR had a very good solo career without the other Band members. So that kinda tells you everything you need to know.

[@geraldcarter6398]

Maybe Jagger & Richards should have given Jones, Watts & Wyman credit and compensation for all the songs the stones wrote too.

[@alexnutcasio936]

@@laughlight1 we’re you their accountant? You have no idea as to their net worth nor have you seen their estate tax return.

[@beemelonhead1]

But they brought so much happiness and great music to us by continuing to play and I'm sure knew it and enjoyed it also. Let Robbie do his movie scores.

[@lancehoughton7519]

And I with a moment of forever '92. 3&hours a. Daughter w/ bestFriendBacking-tp n invitation

[@nicktulloh]

Easy Rider

[@geraldcarter6398]

Robbie wrote songs which fit the voices and styles of Helm, Manual and Danko. If he didn’t write these songs and manage the groups affairs, nobody would have ever heard of the band, except as Dylan’s back up band. Which wouldn’t have lasted forever. Why the other members were partying, Robbie was down to business. Robbie knew it was over in 1976 and knew it was time to move on. The Band after his departure became a second rate band by the 1980’s without him.

[@musicofanatic]

The "popularity" of Robertson bashing is, to me, unfathomable. It is done by people who were not there and are simply repeating some crap they read/heard somewhere...vividly demonstrating their ignorance

[@harriheinsoo]

"Alvin Tostig is the father of Levon, who has a son named Jesus. There is a lot of speculation that the name Levon came from Levon Helm, the drummer for The Band, but Elton John's lyricist Bernie Taupin says that he simply made the name up because he likes it, and the song has nothing to do with Helm." ... still, what a great song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZLTmJuwlrOkq8k

[@erickchurch5390]

Imagine creating something and then having uninvolved people saying you should share credit with the people around you who didn’t have anything to do with creating it. Writing the lyrics and initial music of a song is not the same as arranging. Arrangements change all the time.

[@thetruth156real3]

Bit fast.

[@PedroCucuchucho]

Esto está mucho mejor que el pinche de Juan Gabriel.

[@earlrhode9686]

Ummmmm. Robbie Robertson wrote “ the Weight”, not any American.

[@ku-neru.sandans]

サイコーでしょ(笑)

[@dbag3345]

Levon’s unlucky because Robbie had Martin Scorsese as his Goebbels

[@geraldcarter6398]

Robbie wrote songs which fit the voices and styles of Helm, Manual and Danko. If he didn’t write these songs and manage the groups affairs, nobody would have ever heard of the band, except as Dylan’s back up band. Which wouldn’t have lasted forever. Why the other members were partying, Robbie was down to business. Robbie knew it was over in 1976 and knew it was time to move on. The Band after his departure became a second rate band by the 1980’s without him.