King Harvest - The Band (720p HD Quality High Def sound)

[@kevthomusic]

RIP Robbie. Somebody bubble wrap Garth.

[@Synthesizer1980]

This might be the greatest thing ever filmed

[@joewoe6817]

We are so fortunate that they had the foresight to film it. WE WANT MORE :)

[@joewoe6817]

I agree, I want to see the full vid

[@joewoe6817]

80 hours worth :)

[@rockinghorsepeople79]

Synthesizer1980 agreed

[@SuperRowdyone]

Indeed💯

[@toniaugusta]

Richard's voice was so great. If only he realized how much he was loved and valued. Important to let all know this.

[@sipzyofficial4379]

That’s how life works sometimes, it’s sad but people get busy. Feels like my life will end up that way sometimes, but I try to brush it off and practice the craft handed down to us from the legends such as these. Rock untill you roll, brother

[@amyhintz471]

Why did he commit suicide?

[@aanbb48]

@@amyhintz471 yes quite tragically couldn’t escape his demons

[@deltonkillen8024]

Great artist. He could put the pain and anguish in a song as required and express joy as well when required. I still can't understand how 5 alphas could produce so much amazing music and stay together that long.

[@riffsthatkill2180]

@@amyhintz471 yes, he was deep into alcohol. I believe he drank a couple bottle of grand Marnier every day. Perhaps he wouldn't have taken his own life had he gotten sober. It's a sad story, he was such a great talent with an awesome voice. He even inspired bands I really dislike, such as Counting Crows (singer voice/style similarity).

[@frokopop]

Something about that single snare hit after the hook just gets me going every time. So damn simple, but so damn effective

[@benh2807]

@Bob Meager Mate, Levon is very, very funky. Simple stuff but such awesome feel... You can't learn it.

[@ethanknight8123]

The line at 2:03 is when i first heard this version in once were brothers and now this is one of my favorite songs

[@benh2807]

@@hamc9477 He went mad!

[@VulcanJedi2006]

I did notice that.

[@tanukistrider6541]

After 20 years of drumming, I often come back to him as my favorite. Restraint is powerful.

[@jimferoce4862]

“King Harvest will surely come,”. SNAP! goes Levon’s drum. Love that.

[@gordomctavish6599]

seriously! the finest snare hit every recorded.

[@lambertedl]

Goosebumps.

[@adderon]

Shakes ya out on the illusion that things on the farm are gonna be ok

[@travisrussell3250]

Garth Hudson - the unsung hero of The Band.

[@MitchClement-il6iq]

Basically the back bone! Reminds me of john Paul jones from zep.

[@JonKooistra-wf6pq]

They all called him "honey boy" because he just poured honey over everything they played. Garth had to tell his family he was teaching music to these guys. And in "The Last Waltz", the one time Garth speaks, they all fall silent and reverent. He was and still is(thank God) one of the greatest living musicians of all time. Tragically undersung.

[@RobbieWard]

When you really listen to what he’s doing, it’s a fascinating insight into his mind. His solos are from another dimension ❤

[@monteyoung7126]

He was known as the professor and yes he charged the other band members $10 a week for lessons just to keep his family off his back. He came from serious money and the family expected more from him than just being in a band. Even though it was "The Band" 😂

[@jimcates4114]

@monteyoung7126 this recording was done just after Lesson 3. 😊

[@Sassifrassilassi]

This is why you have to see live music. RIP Robbie. Garth is the last man standing as of August 2023. Grateful for this music.

[@lakai475]

He’s on his last legs, too. According to people close to him.

[@Sassifrassilassi]

Unfortunately yes.

[@blackfinjrblackfinjr3555]

Poor Garth. Getting old sucks. But you will NOT be forgotten.

[@koDaffi]

​@@lakai475Isn't anyone close to him. Maude passed a few years ago so he got put in a nursing home. There's 1 douchebag who's keeping him locked up and makes everyone go through him for contact. Basically abuse.

[@eddienerney7263]

Rip Robbie Robertson , Levon Helm, Rick Danko, and Richard Manuel. Playing this song live tonight in honor of them all.

[@apexjoe4769]

You forgot the only surviving member Garth Hudson

[@avidrob]

@@apexjoe4769Yes thankfully Garth doesn’t get an RIP yet.

[@joshuadowling8778]

Where and when? Was it recorded?

[@patricknavarro6634]

​@@joshuadowling87781969 The Malibu house

[@BradleytheT]

Robbie even told rolling stone that Richard wrote almost all the songs. Then he totally ripped them off. Snake.

[@jessegazell8790]

RIP Robbie. Your solo on this performance brings a smile to my face every time I hear it

[@monicadonnelly4991]

😢😢😢

[@SmelOdies]

Indeed. What a guitar god. And yet he was a reluctant guitar god, which I’ll never understand.

[@kevinvilmont6061]

I don’t play guitar, how do people not have Robbie on any of those greatest lists? He is amazing!

[@SmelOdies]

@@kevinvilmont6061 He didn’t really like being a guitar hero. I know it sounds crazy since he appeared to love playing guitar in the Last Waltz to a degree akin to EVH. But after 1966 playing long solos bored him. Maybe had he enjoyed doing it long after ‘76 he’d be on more people’s top guitar hero lists. Nevertheless he’ll always be on mine.

[@PhukIT1865]

2:58 yeah awesome yeah WOW

[@FreethinkingSecularist]

RIP Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Richard Manuel. I loved this group.

[@robertsloan9284]

I still love them

[@robertsloan9284]

Probably always will, even the thief Robbie. I just love the rest of the guys a bit more, but still love at that

[@sdwriter2626]

Idiot. Robbie wrote the songs. He was the driving force. Heroin and resentment caused Levon to spread that BS.

[@robertsloan9284]

Robbie did NOT arrange the piano, keyboard, bass, and drum tracks. He didn't even write all the lyrics. He got his name on the publishing rights and after the first 3 albums where the band all mutually contributed, robbie took over all songwriting responsibilities because he was already getting paid a vast majority of the publishing royalties. Thats the truth, you can be mad at levon and you can blame the dope, but Robbie wasnt on heroin and he was the biggest thief of them all. Oh and btw namecalling is an indication of a lack of intelligence and a lack of a valid response.

[@friendlyphil12]

@@sdwriter2626 A Canadian wrote songs about life in the South? Not hardly. It was a group effort and Robbie stole credit.

[@bartacks]

Levon was one of the best drummers ever. Listen to how his fills match Robertson's soloing at 3'22". Levon was completely in tune with every note that was played and heard everything. I never tire of watching him drum.

[@charlesrichardson2479]

well said ❤

[@boyheswearsalot6164]

Love that shot in the Last Waltz , at the beginning when Clapton played.

[@TheMooreBrothersMusic]

If you like The Band, you should check out Ursa and the Major Key. They have a song called Only The Sky Is Blue that sounds pretty similar to The Band, and their whole album is influenced by The Band, Floyd, Grateful Dead, Beatles, etc.

[@ahenders81]

He was just incredible, it’s true. I was listening to Tears of Rage before this, just marveling at the drumming there. No idea what that even is, that groove, especially in the last verse and chorus.

[@ZionForman]

Levon Helm and his Band

[@teacup3133]

It's so nice to see Richard smile at the end, he knew they had nailed it.

[@brendanmcghee]

That's exactly what I thought..lovely 😊

[@patricknavarro6634]

I cant get through this video without crying..34 yo male here. My dads band used to play this song. My dad sang Levons parts and his guitarists sang Richards. Unfortunately his guitarist took his own life several years ago. I was probably 5 when i recall tucking under my dads legs by the bass drum. Floor of the basement littered with cigerette butts and empty budweiser cans. But there was nowhere else i would rather be.. to this day. Whenever im having a rough day I play this video and im filled with so many emotions I cant help but tear up.

[@stevenchampion8137]

Raising one to you mate. That's a good memory there. Respect, from London town.

[@lordburlap4514]

Bless your dad and the memories he created for you!

[@redskindan78]

The three voices -- Richard, Rick, and Levon -- each so different and capable of so much together.

[@caitlinbrennan9039]

All unbelieveable

[@Pacific_maps]

Especially Richard, imo, although all 3 of them were so unique.

[@aalbi2781]

Echoing the haunted anguish and beauty of the 19th century south and the dust bowl. Deeply moving.

[@sammack1564]

Ed and this song perfectly showcases Richard

[@sratus]

Rick isn't singing here

[@ch1nmuzak]

Just gotta be the greatest collection of musicians of all time.They brought it all to the table; writing, singing, playing, feeling. This track in particular shows off everyone. Rick and Levon driving the funky beat, Garth and Richard's mad KB fills, the beautiful harmonies, Robbie's understated riffs. Its all so masterful from start to finish.

[@DoofsterDan]

to me, they are a once in millenium force, an epic moment when all cosmic tumblers were in place. Like with the Beatles or Elvis, they changed music forever.

[@tobypuente8841]

I agree. I still struggle with Robbie getting credit for 'writing' all the songs. With everyone SO talented, it strikes me as underhanded

[@Baribrotzer]

@@tobypuente8841 I guess he wrote the lyrics and the vocal melodies, and back then that was considered to be "the song". All the rest of it: the rhythmic groove from Rick and Levon, Richard's bluesy piano, Garth's organ countermelodies, the vocal harmonies - everything that made it sound like The Band, everything that made a great song SOUND great - that was classed as "arrangement". And an "arrangement" wasn't part of "the song", and wasn't part of the copyright. Bands still struggle with that issue. If you've only got one or two actual songwriters, it isn't fair to credit everything to them. But it isn't fair to credit everything to everybody, either.

[@michaelcoll5701]

Quite possibly the coolest live recording ever made…Just wow!!!!!!

[@brendanmcghee]

No..not quite possibly..the best. The big pink..the basement tapes..king harvest..

[@Peter-y2w9y]

@@brendanmcghee They are playing to the record but at least it's a great record.

[@pretorious700]

Richard was just too soulful for this world.

[@matthewgray469]

The Band somehow captured both Americana and Canadiana at the same time and it is pure magic

[@raymondtogtman1047]

I heard that he was disgusted with himself because he went back to heroin after getting off it.

[@superstimulatedminotaur3681]

@@matthewgray469 Very true. Whenever I hear the Band during interviews, Rick Danko and Garth Hudson speak exactly like members of my family up here in the North. It comes across in the music too, of course

[@ustheserfs]

richard manuel is one of few vocalists who truly sends a shiver up my spine, just a visceral quality in his tone.

[@dumfriesspearhead7398]

Yes, a consistent wanting and yearning for something he can’t quite reach.

[@anthony4257]

I love how happy Richard looks at the end of the song.

[@hiterss]

Man Robertson makes that Epiphone sound so damn good!

[@dreamwell2020]

Robertson got flak for appropriating the work of his fellow musicians, but none of them had what it takes to sustain a project and produce a coherent outcome. He is why the Band's work has been so influential. Watch any interview Robbie ever did. He always offered up real wisdom for us to share.

[@KevyNova]

He didn’t appropriate anything. After The Last Waltz, The Band reformed without him and did several albums of cover songs. Robbie, on the other hand, put out several great solo albums of all original songs. I think that proves who the songwriter was.

[@samhynninen]

Manuel's voice gives me chills. Such a sad, sad story. This was in '70 and then in '76 he could barely sing.

[@alexmason2763]

Richards deterioration always intrigued me. I’m not sure what happened to his voice obviously he drank and smoked a lot but I did read somewhere about a boating accident around 74. It’s interesting because in 1973 concerts his voice sounded perfect but by 1974 it was raspy and he could barely sing falsetto. Then by 1976 they didn’t even play the songs that he sung in falsetto except for the Last Waltz where he sung his verses with a regular pitch

[@superstimulatedminotaur3681]

@@alexmason2763 Cocaine as well , seems like alcohol, cigarettes, and coke killed a lot of great singing voices in the 70s. Richard's voice did sound better in the early 80s after being clean for a couple years.

[@TheRothka12306]

I always felt bad for his horse, Jethro. Poor thing.

[@craziivideos1310]

Pour one out for Jethro

[@hamburgerdan101]

Alcohol was his main problem but had nothing to do with his voice. Richards voice only got better with time. What you’re talking about is when he would sing his heart out for months on end nearly every night on tour and every now and then would ‘give’ levons voice gave a lot too.

[@davesigmon8144]

The closing track to my favorite Band album. Never was Robbie Robertson's narrative writing (or anyone's) better than on King Harvest Has Surely Come. He played a funky as hell guitar solo on this. RIP Robbie.

[@jhonsonrly]

love watching Garth play, he's always staring at the rest of the band with a smile like "I know were going down in history"

[@bday55]

I disagree, I think it's a smile that comes from making great music with his friends.

[@jhonsonrly]

either way, it makes me smile

[@davidbmilton524]

@Joshua Dowling Dunno 'bout that... he talks funny and seldom, but didn't he set up a lot of equipment and wiring, and recorded the basement tapes on Cassettes? Aside from being an obvious musical genius, it overflowed into electronics of that time too.

[@ronfrankl]

Now THAT'S how you play the drums. R.I.P. Levon.

[@MD-lf3gt]

It just doesn’t get any better

[@raymondnavarro5100]

You are correct, Sir...

[@MrRazorblade999]

The song structure and rhythm in this song amazes me every time. Such a brilliant team work.

[@liberteestamour2484]

yes, amazing sone

[@DonaldSteiny]

D'Ascoyne So true, it is not something anyone can play. There aren't a lot of Band cover bands. Way too hard. Someone mentioned Jawbone. Just think of trying to switch between time signatures the way they do. It is mostly in 3/4 but they switch to 4/4 once and a while.

[@miltonbharrison9402]

Grateful they taped! Many thanks

[@atrastire]

I've seen this performance at least fifty times--it's always fresh and vibrant. How can a group of musicians be tighter than this?

[@jonchandlersongs]

I'm listening with tears for Levon, Rick and Richard. Good Lord, the Band was incomparable.

[@CS-sf1rz]

Love how Richard does the high vocal on the chorus and switches to the low for the verse! What a talent!! RiP

[@thomaspick4123]

Boy, I am I delighted we have this classic performance saved on tape. Such a wonderful performance with the group at it’s best playing together.

[@brötzmannsax]

Do yourself a favor and buy the Band Musical History box set which is worth it just to have the sacred DVD of their old performances including this song.

[@barbaraelettacamoni6398]

Listening over and over. Manuel’s voice is so touching.

[@MrNategriffin]

took me about ten years to realize how funky this band is. really appreciate robbies playing style as well.

[@davebowman6497]

".. to realize how this band is". Insert any of: Talented, just-tight-enough, perfectly sloppy, complete, singularly outstanding, rocking, influential, down-to-earth, heartbreaking, groundbreaking, sympathetic, missed...

[@RobertGrayMusic]

Watching Levon drum is pure joy. And that bass groove - sends shivers down my spine every single time.

[@rhondayates2972]

I could watch him all day.

[@jerryrobinson8510]

Best rhythm section of all time !!!!!

[@gsd4me00]

Of all the Band videos I've watched over the years, this is the only one that shows a decent amount of Garth Hudson.

[@choosegamingfps2032]

we need more garth in our lives ngl

[@4oatech47]

You'll likely never hear something as original and purely brilliant as this again. Ever. Garth Hudson's playing is just amazing, the sounds he generates are wicked. The guitar solo at the end is cool, Robbie Robertson can play but the band's music is not guitar forward like most rock bands, it's nice to see him in this video lay down that solo. So Good....

[@campaigner1016]

"THE Band"...yes indeed, THE only band that mattered at the time, and has lasted the test of time. You know you have something special happening when Eric Clapton says that he wants to be part of your band. Eric says that The Band was playing his type of American music...or his type of music that he loved the most...period. What talent! Robbie could do almost anything...bend them strings Robbie! Richard Manuel...the voice of an angel revealing his soul to anyone who listened. Levon, the Southern boy who had that perfect twang in his voice. A drummer who could sing...it was somewhat unusual and unique at the time. Rick Danko...I really love that man! What a talent! Great soulful voice! Then Garth Hudson, the teacher! He could play virtually any instrument. He could have conducted The New York Philharmonic at Lincoln Center if he was so inclined to do so. He chose roots rock, and the world is a richer place for his part and contribution to The Band. Garth, a complete musical genius doing rock music. Garth was an undeniable quiet force within the group You can hear his mark clearly on most of their songs. Like Robbie and his unique guitar style, Garth also had a distinct style that you could hear, whether it be through his keyboards, saxophone or accordion play....and another Canadian along with Robbie to boot! First of all, we lost Richard Manuel tragically. I saw The Band without Richard and although they were fantastic, the loss of Richard made me miss his voice in the band much more. Of course Robbie also wasn't touring with The Band after "The Last Waltz." Sure, I missed Robbie's huge part within the groups dynamic, but Robbie was still alive and making music. This wasn't long after Robbie's first, self titled solo album. I absolutely loved it! Completely different from The Band's music, but such genius! So, that first solo Robbie Robertson album that I still play today. It still sounds current and fresh. It was 1999, and a seemingly tired Rick Danko passed suddenly from a heart attack in his sleep.He was way too young to leave us and it hit me hard! I knew that was the end of any incarnation of The Band. Sure, Robbie and Levon could do a show together, but that can't be considered as/or called The Band. An era was over. Before I venture back when he Band were both at the height of their career yet shutting the operation down under the public's viewing of a movie called "The Last Waltz", let's think about a great musical force in Levon Helm. He had it going on after The Band was no longer viable due to Richard and Rick's death. In 2005, Levon started holding late night concerts at his ranch/studio called "Midnight Rambles." They were going on with diverse performers as often as once a week until his passing in 2012. Then they started up again in his honor not long after his death...always sold out. He also released two very successful and critically acclaimed studio albums..."Dirt Farmer" in 2007 and "Electric Dirt" in 2009. Levon , a great musician and a better man will be missed dearly by fans, friends and family alike. It was 23 years earlier when, at the top of their career, The Band called it quits with the release of a live album called, "The Last Waltz.". Sure, "The Last Waltz" signified the end of The Band. Only to find out later, it signified the end of The Band with Robbie Robertson in it. The rest of the groups members weren't ready to call it quits. Though, Martin Scorcese agreed to document The Band's rise to critical and commercial acclaim, along with a live concert taped at Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco. Through The Band's magnetic draw and Scorcese directing this concert/documentary spectacle, the deck was stacked with amazing guest musicians. from Neil Young, Van Morrison, Muddy Waters and Bob Dylan, to name but a few. I can imagine that all of the guys played the charade of wanting to shut down The Band because of all of the guest musicians and a documentary by Scorcese. It would be very hard to turn that sort of thing down....no matter what you think your future might hold. As it turns out, Scorcese's "Last Waltz" may be the best rock concert/documentary ever made. If you disagree, I bet you rank it right up there near the top? What else can be said about The Band? Anybody who knows their music will agree that any single book has never quite covered the true authenticity of this band called The Band. It was so diverse, from Dylan's first tour where all of what became The Band joined Bob to plug in their instruments, except Levon Helm. The Band members witnessed an angry folk movement jeering Dylan saying he was a traitor for playing electric music. Especially in Europe, the crowds would mock him and many simply walked out to a chorus of "boos!" Robbie Robertson was quoted saying, ""After those shows we were lonely guys. Nobody wanted to hang out with us." So, the bands beginnings with one of the world's greatest writers of folk and rock music was dubious at best. Then Dylan's electric music took off as did The Band's career. The rest is history...a small and mostly sad sliver of The Band's existence is written above. Rest In Peace Richard Manuel, Rick Danko and Levon Helm. We love you all!

[@kylebyrne8076]

Sole what an accurate description you the man brother

[@oppkiller12]

I love how Garth weaves the organ in and out of the song and ties it altogether. Total genius.

[@brötzmannsax]

He always did and always was, check him out on Long Black Veil live at Woodstock version.

[@lisamoroney3036]

A Masterpiece….

[@bst6791]

These guys were just so freaking good. The best band North America has produced, imho.

[@max_mittler]

hands down the best musical era in all of music history. I'm so grateful we have videos like this from 1970 to appreciate 50 years later :)

[@geekay1349]

Love Robbie's guitar on this track and Manuel's soulful voice.

[@xTheOxx]

That snare hit, huh? God damn!

[@Dedhedted71]

The genius of this song and the mind boggling talent of this band is beyond incredible. This video may be one of the greatest film clips ever recorded in musical history. A moment of pure gold captured and preserved forever.

[@tangyorange6509]

Thank you Mr. Palendech, for showing me this song 8 years ago in 6th grade.

[@ssrrdg]

i'm curious to see what kind of music library exists for someone who has the ignorance to put a thumbs down on this performance

[@RasMajnouni]

"Swamp, swaaaamp" music. Let's have some Justin....it don't matter which one.

[@pwreric]

Ha! Good point. Never thought of it. What an abysmal party or even small get together that must be. More likely an extremely lonely existence.though.

[@RasMajnouni]

Yeah, my younger brother had been a Band fanatic since 1969 and I grew to like their music a year later. There was a lot of hype back then for the Band, Bob Dylan, Rolling Stone mag, etc

[@russallert]

Music From Big Bieber

[@fella51plev12]

i was lucky enough to see them with dylan in 69,isle of wight festival magic days.

[@willisryan4576]

Best take of the song that exists! Robbie plays the best solo on this version, and everything else is perfecto.

[@pliesj]

A friend of mine who is an accomplished rock guitarist tells me that this solo is quite difficult to play well.

[@bluesmonkey4463]

Been listening to The Band for 50 years and I'm still listening ! Never get tired of them what a Band !

[@dextermcgrubbin]

Remarkable blending of country and blues music right here.

[@kimklinzman2919]

I've waited 52 years for this clip! Thank you!

[@zingaview480]

Every Piece of this puzzle fits so right and feels so good. These guys really are something else

[@ITURNER5555]

This is my favorite version of my favorite Band song. Incredible lyrics, voices, talent. Robbie's guitar solo at the end takes my breath. I followed them all over California and every show was different and fantastic. What a band!

[@wesley-harding8483]

This has to be one of my favorite guitar solos ever. I keep coming back.

[@MD-lf3gt]

And the solo on the record

[@babbopaul]

The best voice from the best band ever (they weren't called THE Band for nothing). And one of their best songs. Unbeatable!

[@Sassifrassilassi]

Perfection.

[@goblin801]

Just discovered this video a few days ago in the wake of Levon's passing. It just blows me away and I cannot stop listening. That groove, that guitar solo, those voices, the drumming... Wow, just WOW! The Band, indeed.

[@kylebyrne8076]

Its crazy to me how good The Band was. Love the mad musicianship and harmonys. Only really got into them this year

[@dpeatebc7265]

Best, simplest, most direct and most honest music video of all time. Note that the camera doesn't go racing all over the place with stupidly fast cuts. It's also their best song in my opinion with a story that pulls you in. Manuel's voice ia perfect and every instrument contributes. They were a true ensemble of working musicians with no one trying to hog the limelight. In their prime, they worked together.seamlessly.

[@gailhalldorson4648]

King HarVEST. So good. Richard looked happy there.

[@michaelcoll5701]

So Ridiculously COOL 😎 What an Amazing Arrangement and Musicians. Just WOW. That beat is INCREDIBLE. WOW

[@ffrederickskitty4607]

the band's 'last waltz' was originally to be in oakland, bought two tickets i think for $30 each. then the show was moved to winterland, which was great since i lived in s.f. at the time. bill graham set it up and every attendee was served a thanksgiving dinner. one of the musical highlights of my life and i'm a hardcore deadhead.

[@xtho7999]

If you were a dead head what made ya wanna buy those tickets in the first place? Also.. were they hard to get? Tons of qs here Haha.

[@TBlanktim]

I was at Chico State in school when they had the Waltz. Friends had tickets and I just showed up but couldn't get in. Big regret.

[@ffrederickskitty4607]

@@xtho7999 No problem, bought the tickets at Tower Records IIRC.

[@jessemancinone127]

This guys vocals are off the chain in this. When the drum snaps and he starts each verse is so powerful. So sad that his addiction comprimised his voice/career so much.

[@ddk999]

RIP Richard, Rick, and Levon. The incredible voices of The Band.

[@mikepiercey3845]

love Robbie's style with the flat pick and the two fingerpicks its very subtle but just amazing

[@thomaspick4123]

Mike Piercey Yeah, I like that too, thumb pick and two metal finger picks. He said his fingers might strike the middle pickup of a Stratocaster by accident. That is why he moved the middle pickup next to the bridge pickup on the copper Last Waltz guitar. I liked his Telecaster playing.

[@NiickMariion]

@@thomaspick4123 if only the replica by Fender wasn't $15k am I right? lol

[@mathiszilinski258]

Iam 36 and love the music. Who else? Greets from Germany!

[@stefanschleps8758]

Greetings from Wien! 😊

[@psi_sig]

it is amazing the amount of musicianship in this band, most bands only one or two really impressive members but this band everyone is just simply amazing,

[@spriteley]

How lovely to see Richard Manuel on form. Man that guy was so talented......a crying shame he was so fragile too and went on to screw himself over the next few years.

[@c.jarmstrong3111]

Steven Whiteley yah it's sad that he could never kick the booze and smack. Addiction is some tough shit, such a deep hole

[@eddiewillers1442]

When I think of Richard, I REALLY hate alcohol.

[@robertsloan9284]

When i watch the last waltz, when the song the shape im in starts and the light shines on richard, the look on his face is literally that of "Ohh shit where i am" and then he proceeds to jump in and sing a kick ass version of the shape im in flawlessly

[@toernebohmite]

You're all morons. How the fuck would you know what Manuel was thinking? Fuck off and go listen to some noise pollution. Dumb fuck, no idea, musically illiterate zero idea what it's like to be operating on a higher plane internet fucks.

[@aaronjams2637]

@@toernebohmite you're a lil shit hahah

[@xtho7999]

Addicted. Sooths my soul every damn time

[@BigDaddyZakk420]

This song paints such an amazing image. I love it so much.

[@davidgetz726]

Watching brilliant musicians at work is a treat.

[@Philstackbass]

One Of The Greatest, most authentic things ever caught on film !!

[@MrFrolunda]

Great vocals,great lyrics on this brilliant song.

[@ericlewis7328]

what a pleasure to this magnificent haunting song in such clarity in sound and vision the joint singing of Levon and Richard is majesticl on this quite mystical song reflecting the tough life on tenant farms in the south. magical to see a fit Richard Manuel doing the business

[@scottd5705]

My god this is wonderful. So glad I found it. Saw The Last Waltz in a theater last week and was in tears!

[@hudentdw2]

That was awesome those great vocals, those guys were a superb band!

[@kevinvilmont6061]

Just gets better and better.

[@dovestones]

I really like how the chorus is much darker, and slow tempo, an almost complete opposite to how pop songs are written.

[@javierponce3097]

My friends and I would get drunk and put on The Band....all their songs are just so god awfully good!

[@eddiewillers1442]

Oh man...how they dared to open "Music From Big Pink" with a dirge! ("Tears Of Rage"). I have never heard drums that could mournful. And If I'm not mistaken, it was Richard, not Levon, on the drums.

[@digitalnobody74]

@@eddiewillers1442 Nah I think it's Lev on the album. On the basement tapes version your right... I think :)

[@eddiewillers1442]

@@digitalnobody74 I did more research on it and I believe you are right. Still, very moanful drums.

[@PhukIT1865]

soulful renderings so great

[@samuelbull5997]

I absolutely love how Robbie ends his solo in this performance! That little triplet hits the spot!

[@stephensmith799]

Stories, stories, stories. Every song from the band a story; vivid, sparse, from about the 1870s. Wonderful.

[@nickjohnson5341]

They look as good as they play.

[@danielgautama]

hello from 2019 i grew up mostly with hip-hop, so i'm only just finding this now what a beautiful piece of music--thank you so much for enriching the world with your art i'm so sorry, richard, for the pain you had in your heart--i hope you have found peace

[@egreenbery]

My horse Jethro, well he went mad

[@TheJoeGrosso]

My god that was amazing to watch. Always loved this song and they are one of the best bands EVER!!!!

[@sampickel1030]

Seriously has there ever been a song recorded better than this one? I know its a tough question to answer but this song exemplifies why The Band is at the top of the list when it comes to being a great band.

[@liberteestamour2484]

amazing song...loved it then and love it now...makes my body move!

[@jhardycarroll]

This is extraordinary in every way.

[@martinmolloy5876]

Surely the greatest music ensemble ever put together. Love The Band

[@bodiddley2007]

Really probably the best video I've seen here in 20 years of looking at music videos. Easily supercedes the greatness of CCR, The Stones or any group that tried to distill American Roots Music in their own style. Levon said "The snare should sound like wood" And it does. Brilliant and effortlessly done.

[@We_are_the_light]

I'm so glad this incredible band got captured in the studio. Greatest album all time. Richard Manuel forever. ♥️

[@tubatalabal]

So long Levon, and thanks for all these years.

[@ulrichfriehe3459]

Greatest song of all times and best lyrics; it don't get any better than this.

[@a.harrison4613]

Absolute god like genius. My Dad always had this LP and I always wanted to look like Levon Helm on the cover. The most brilliantly crafted slice of Americana ever created. Amazing vocals, harmonies, musical playing and lyrcs all in possibly the best album ever.

[@charlotte_plays1236]

So different, so beautiful. One of my favourite Band songs.

[@richardlefaive1944]

80% Canadian. Of all the great artists to come out of this country ( Neil Young, Leonard Cohen , Joni Mitchell, Rush just to name a few ) these guys are the most talented and it's quite a ways down to 2nd place. That's saying something given some of the names on that list. Thanks for the memories guys!

[@shrimptastic-life]

Only one left now... RIP to the greatest band of all time.

[@AU-jr5yq]

Both Garth and Robbie are alive. Garth was the heart and soul of The Band. Not to mention he played a huge role in teaching the others how to play. He literally gave them music lessons at the beginning.

[@stub2022]

This is absolutely my favourite band tune.

[@PhukIT1865]

50 years later thank God these documentations still exist. Real music!!

[@mythtree]

I don't want to stop hearing it but don't want to wear out King Harvest having recently discovered I am loving too much such haunting funk

[@repeatsitself]

Yes, the song structure, the groove, the details and the feeling. I haven't listened to this gem in 20-odd years but it's haunted me since the first time I heard it at age 16. Goose pimples now.

[@mehdimaouche9722]

one of the Greatest guitar solos ever ... robbie B)

[@1964Yovra]

Robbie plays ALL the right notes. I love it when great guitarist DON'T play 20-minute solo's but play what they have to play and move on.

[@caitlinbrennan9039]

Totally he is not selfish like slash or someone either he does it just the right length but sounds just man.

[@miqer]

Plus he looks just like Lennon, which is extra ultra cool to me...

[@wildbill1834]

It is an honor to grow up with THE BAND