Robbie Robertson - Once Were Brothers

“Once Were Brothers” is taken from the new studio album, SINEMATIC and is also the title track from the new documentary out in select theatres on 2/21/19.
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Music video by Robbie Robertson performing Once Were Brothers. © 2019 Macrobiotic Records
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[@ofenblase3713]

R.I.P. Robbie. Not many here understand what the Movie "The Last Waltz" means to me. I grew up in East Germany and the film ran in cinemas for 2 Weeks. Every time sold out. It wasn't easy to get tickets. But I saw that four times. 😀

[@mikeschmiedel7369]

Glück auf aus dem Erzgebirge, Ich war damals 14 Jahre alt und spielte in einer Schulband. Der Film hat mich musikalisch bis heute geprägt. Aber vielleicht können wir The Band live erleben. Auf himmlischen Instrumenten…….

[@presstoplay2314]

Rest in peace, Robbie. Thanks for the music. You'll be missed...

[@ersheri]

Definitely!

[@joannehack7588]

Amen brother. Your light went out, but your righteous flame will burn forever. Eternal Flame

[@duffharris9295]

How kind of Robbie to say this too bad everybody was already dead.

[@SteinGiljarhus]

A music icon left us now. You gave so much to us through your great music, sound and songwriting, both in The Band, but also later as a solo artist. A modest, calm, and a bit shy person outside the music world, but so clear, strong and loud through the music you created. RIP, Robbie

[@wallace758]

Kudos to Robbie and The Band. Sounds like the drug addictions they had played a role in splitting. It’s not easy having 5 Beethovens in one band!!! Nothing lasts forever. Thank you to The Band for making incredible music that will last much longer than all of us on this forum. One of a kind no better 5 band members ever!!!

[@wimlepelaars3769]

Rest in peace Robbie. Howxwe enjoyed your music

[@Jebbie1976]

"Once Were Brothers - The Band" brought me here; Fantastic documentary! I highly recommend giving it a watch if you haven't already. Thanks for the memories Robbie & The Band.💔

[@Mikemikemike13579]

“Thankfulness to The Band and all the fellas” ❤️

[@sanoj92]

such a night :D

[@PaulMcGrath-k9s]

The Doctor!

[@huistekoopklarendalarnhem9704]

"once we were brothers "applicable for so many families, neightbourhoods, nations, we need peace

[@comanche1234]

Just imagining what Richard's levon and ricks voices with garths organs, would have done to this song.

[@batteryelectricvehicle2749]

Nah, it's perfect as is...

[@Stephanjnj]

The high harmony on the choruses sounds eerily like Rick Danko

[@bolajiaiyegboyin3579]

Yeah

[@michaelmcgcp]

BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLE Levon and Rick have the arguably some of the very. best vocals in rock music

[@stanjhoro]

A brilliant point that you make, Robertson was the songwriter, the others added excellence.

[@berlinsassin]

Farewell, Robbie, you will be missed .

[@leighgoldstein3119]

As we age we forgive and long for the connection that is not available there when the people we loved are gone. Thank you Robbie. We are all forgiven and we all can forgive.

[@ferdiahackett2739]

Very nicely said.

[@danny4481]

Leigh Goldstein, Perfectly stated.

[@sealisa1398]

That’s the way it is...becoming more and more true with each passing year. The bell tolls for you.

[@deeroberto9317]

The love and brothership is immortal😢❤😮😊😢

[@philipose66]

our rock mostly has 2 components ---the meaningful lyrics needed for OUR time, and the melody---voice and instruments accompany as being necessary to a picture of an orator in a stone open theater. i am sure it was difficult for Robbie to create following ALL his previous creations---kinda the sign of a true artist.

[@stefanoperoni6059]

Death will never take away your memory of the hearts of those who loved and continue to love your beautiful music. Big, huge and unforgettable Robbie!!

[@TheBobHate]

Godspeed Robbie. Finest bandleader of his generation.

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

RIP Robbie Robertson

[@genebumgardner-lc2cm]

REST IN PEACE..THE GREAT ROBBIE , YOU'LL BE GREAT MISSED BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN

[@mrspockyt]

Rest in peace thanks for your music. Another legend gone another one sadly missed.

[@ilonahesseling4821]

Saw a shooting star like a diamond in the sky Must be someone's soul passing by (Shine your light)

[@jimferguson3863]

Robbie has always been one of the worlds best songwriters! Thanks Robbie!

[@colinwilliams553]

Dam right, Thank you, ROBBIE god bless you.

[@peterzang]

Hear Hear!

[@peterzang]

You got that right brother

[@johnaneal0803]

We all miss the Band, Robbie!

[@mathmusic1490]

I came here after hearing today, Aug. 9, 2023, that WE LOST JAIME (ROBBIE) ROBERTSON ..........age 80. A big blow. His autobiography "Testimony" is an awesome read. If you miss him, listen to his music and read his book............holy cow, I'm still in shock.

[@joannehack7588]

Hey, isn’t August 9th the day Jerry Garcia passed?

[@joannehack7588]

Why is it musical legends seem to leave in August?

[@mikeschmiedel7369]

Robby, the Band. Meine Kindheit, meine Jugend, meine Idole, mein Traum! Tribut! Ruh in Frieden.

[@BeckyGutierrez-qj2he]

As an indigenous woman I am especially saddened by the loss of this spokesman for my people. Aho my friend

[@Skinnyorangemusic]

I've learned my songwriting from Bob Dylan, Robertson and Dylan did big things together. He plays in that same style

[@MrSparklespring]

Thanks for the music Robbie. Forever in my heart!

[@americanhotdog]

Any news on the unreleased music being put into circulation

[@TaiViinikka]

Robbie, it was a good run. Thanks for everything, especially for telling us about Hiawatha and the Peacemaker. Your memory will be a blessing.

[@lucabrasi5070]

Thanks for everything Robbie. Have a beer and a laugh with Rick Danko. He’s been waiting for you. You’ll be missed.

[@cinnaco]

A chunk of me died today .You were ,are great, peace brother .Larwood Davis

[@ic7lj811]

The day they broke up was the day that the sun came out and I sung hallelujah

[@vikramnaharwar5338]

Robbie, you left an indelible mark on rock music, your passion to tell the story of the First Nation through your music. I watched The Last Waltz over 100 times, 21 in a row!! You are first amongst equals...RIP.

[@theodoorvanheugten9634]

Rest in peace Robbie, thanks for the wonderful music. This song brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it, so beautiful

[@Jeaneeto]

This is a beautiful song, it reminds me of my brother who recently died of cancer....miss him alot, and good person, also a good soldier..(Viet Nam veteran).....RIP BROTHER, 😢✌

[@robbierobertson7075]

Thanks for youhr nice comment on my post, it means a lot to me. I want you to send me a direct message via hangouts using my personal email address, Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don’t reply unnecessary messages. Hangouts mail::[e-mail]

[@robbierobertson2078]

May His Rest In Perfect Peace ✌🏾!!! Sorry for the loss. Thanks for been a great fan, since when have you been a fan ?

[@koei715]

This song is certainly Grammy winning quality. Always ignored. Worthless award.

[@mikec3202]

Very sad to hear Robbie has passed. I've been listening to his music for decades, and also loved hearing him being interviewed. Especially I remember hearing him on the Roger Scott show circa '88 talking about the inspiration behind Crazy River, etc. You'll be missed RR.

[@anglophiledave]

Just got in from a birthday dinner to find this. Best gift I could have imagined.

[@curaeus007]

wonderful tribute to Robbie's legendary group The Band who were truly his musical brothers and one of the greatest bands of all time

[@Faninpoose]

This was a great documentary. One of the greatest bands of my generation. Robbie is one of the greatest writers to even pick up a pen. Levon, Rick, Richard and Robbie all blessed with voices that will never be assembled again. You never realize just what you have until it's gone. I lost my best friend in 2004 , my life has never been the same. I miss him every day. Robbie, I miss your brothers too, you all gave us a gift that will live on - thank you

[@Faninpoose]

Another great passes away. We were blessed to have had the honor to hear these guys while they lived because that's what they did...lived ! I feel like I've lost another friend here RIP Robbie

[@91Kingscrib84]

Watching this, I felt like I was watching Life Is A Carnival in a photo-montage, with Robbie telling the story of The Band's ups, downs and eventual demise. I was one of the devoted. Someone who knew them from The Hawks days at the Le Coq d'Or and just followed on through. Few bands have truly long-standing careers, but The Band's music is legendary. Even when feelings & egos collided, there were moments of greatness. Every album had at least one track that EVERYONE can say, "Hey, I remember that!" At their best The Band was 'synergy' exemplified. A perfect blend of voice, music and rhythm. 5 men. One band. Sadly, perfection is shortlived. Like a Supernova, when it was over, it was over - leaving a vast 'black hole' in music that has never been filled. Their music deserves to live on, and people like us who dug it from day 1, will keep it alive through succeeding generations.

[@sanoj92]

Robertson's redemption song

[@jacobvredenborg9066]

pls robbie if you read this: never stop making music like this not dylan but you, should receive a nobel prize

[@cvetkonovicic1554]

Robbie will continue living in all of us forever

[@TheWavemaster204]

so sad.... another of the good ones gone... rip bro

[@karensmith9237]

Our hearts hurt for you. You put your feelings into this song. Sorry for your loss Robbie. Thank you for your contributions to the group and giving us fondest memories of the best of times in music.

[@robbierobertson7075]

Thanks for youhr nice comment on my post, it means a lot to me. I want you to send me a direct message via hangouts using my personal email address, Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don’t reply unnecessary messages. Hangouts mail::[e-mail]

[@Toby-Wan-Kenobi940]

@@robbierobertson7075 shut up you fake

[@robbierobertson2078]

Thanks been a great a fan for taking your time writing this to me! All love ❤️ Since when have you been a great fan ?

[@missjoshemmett]

RIP Robbie. So, in my early teens Brian Hyland came on the scene, he was my first heartthrob, and I loved I'm Afraid to Go Home. Decades later, live performance, he said, "This is my favourite song." Between those times, I heard Joan and then the Band do The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down and I loved it. (Garth's wailing organ in The Last Waltz was the best version ever.) And now this, Once Were Brothers. The Happy Hunting Grounds just added a new singer at the Pow Wow in the sky.

[@かわまたぐんじ-n4q]

RIP Robbie. You still alive our hearts,

[@occamseraser]

The goddamn king of songwriters. RIP Robbie.

[@johncopeland3826]

The road has taken another one of the great one's ! RIP Mr Robbie Robertson .

[@ericb2501]

Ohhh man, RIP Robbie!! 😭😭😭😭

[@dianetussey343]

Rest easy now

[@dreamwell2020]

Here is more of Robbie's beautiful work for us to remember him by. We have all been fortunate here.

[@coryjacobs3253]

Rest in peace Robbie. I’ll admit I wasn’t the biggest the band fan before I saw the once were brothers documentary. But once I saw it I knew in my heart I was missing out. Thanks

[@BunyanaRed1958]

RIP Robbie. A life lived well.x

[@giuseppepiarulli5451]

RIP Robbie

[@nicholasrosebush6182]

RIP Robbie thanks for the amazing music.

[@kosmik68]

Brothers in Heaven. RIP Robbie. And thanks for all

[@newgutierrez7199]

Who says they don't make them like they used to. New music is great music. This album is prof . Robbies allways on point . It's the closest thing to Dylan these days . Never stop going forward . 👊

[@rinalore]

I disagree to agree🔃agree to disagree, too! Global friend gutuierrez, I don't like today's music?🔮The music of📹today's nothing like it was during The Band's heyday.🤔To be honest, I don't call music music, if the production costs more than the equipment, if it can't be played without electricity or if the costumes are scant, to be honest.❌Those are all red flags to the 🎶musical🔮knowing. 🇨🇦✌🏻🎶♥️✨🌍💫

[@BlindArthurBlake]

Except for maybe Dylan himself? Who happens to still be alive and doing and and touring besides?

[@zero_bs_tolerance8646]

Forever in our hearts, Robbie.

[@davidsummerville351]

I met Garth through mutual friends in the 80s. I felt fortunate for the opportunity. Great music, great message, great beat all packed into a memorable listening experience. You never forget those cool tunes. 😎🤓

[@williamdavis600]

Drinking one for you tonight Mr Robertson. Thank you for the beautiful music.

[@rinalore]

"Spiritual Brothers", the Band, will always be, "The night they drove old dixie down", will remain in music History." 🇨🇦✌️🎶🎸❤️

[@robbierobertson7075]

Hello Thanks for your comment and supports, your comments and constant support has brought me this far, I want you to send me a direct message via hangouts using my personal email address, Also endeavor to add your name to the text. Keep Supporting❤Mail:: [e-mail]

[@rinalore]

@@robbierobertson7075 😂Funny!🎸Play & sing this Mr. Robertson?🔮I dare' Dom to? 🎶"Rag Daddy Rag I won't do what you say if you can't reply kindly I'm throwing you away Rag Daddy Rag ohh, I believe it's true keep playing your games I'm finally through with you."🎶 😂 p.s.👍🏻No thanks.🏆Keep the music evolving.💫You've got the gift.🦅Every First Nations Peoples have a gift,🤔I believe?🧙🏻I should know💪🏻I've raised🧸🧸🧸3 of my own👏🏻(alone)! Gchi Miigwech. 🇨🇦✌🏻🎶🎸✍🏻♥️✨🌍💫

[@JoeCitizensBlues]

If I had to pick a song for an era...

[@wilderjai]

RIP Robbie. Thanks for the great songs 🎵

[@Juanice-vv4ye]

Love you Robbie, Linda Juanice

[@Juanice-vv4ye]

Linjuanice always love yo( hope to see you in heaven!!

[@kuriabraham]

The Band. Enough said. 🙏🏾

[@billhader6766]

3:19 and when the band played Dixie 🙂🤧

[@jonbreyfogle4089]

Me too. Now THAT's a songwriter. Reaches back in time while pulling your heartstrings.

[@dwaynewladyka577]

A Canadian music icon. Awesome!

[@batteryelectricvehicle2749]

An Southern Ontarian icon more like it...

[@rft2001]

Rest In Peace Robbie. Now only Garth remains here in this realm.

[@tiagogalindez]

My God, what a beautiful song!!

[@studio1954thereflections]

I Must say this song reminds me of all the musicians I have played with and have now passed on ...as I'm sure you know of that kind of loss ❤so the only thing left is to keep playing music ...make new connections...wonderful song Robbie!

[@woodstock950]

My brother died last year. He was my only sibling. I miss him.

[@cygnetseven]

Rest in Peace Robbie.

[@vermontbee1]

Always brothers, brothers forever. Remember the sweetness of youth, falling against each other laughing, stumbling over words, not giving a damn, just rolling with the days. Like pups then, now all grown up. Same dog, new tricks.

[@rafialvarez3308]

Robbie continues to be the extraordinary composer he showed himself to be since 1968.

[@tyrapp262]

@Jordan - He wrote songs as early as the early 60's for Ronnie Hawkins.

[@riccardomusiu510]

... RIP my Idol ❤️ Now you can fly free like a golden eagle, I thank you for beautiful emotions with your timeless music. A special greeting from your big Italian fan. Ciao Maestro ❤️

[@kazboyd6545]

I feel so saddened laying in my bed inches Aged Care Centre .😢

[@Skinnyorangemusic]

😢 Now The Band plays the other side

[@jcbm3112]

Rip with your brothers!😢❤

[@k4847]

A Haunting Tribute to his Brothers Whom he created Awesome Muzik with That changed Merican Rock Muzic Forever! His Brothers would have been proud to hear it and know he wrote it and sung it in memory of them... A Beautiful Song

[@stairwaytoheaven413]

Rest in peace MAESTRO...Your music will live on...

[@rodrigobortoloti2830]

Robert, what a beautiful song, will be immortalized in our hearts as well as so many others from The Band. Come to Brazil to introduce yourself, it would be a dream to meet you. I love your music. I wish you much health, peace and long life. God bless.

[@Steenhollowind]

There is no going back... Keep rockin Robbie!

[@claushebor8747]

We ARE brothers ... build bridges instead of digging diches.

[@jajaCogitoErgoSum]

Agree. But........

[@ronouwendijk1109]

Thank you robbie

[@yvesbrisabois5972]

Robbie Robertson un immense musicien et compositeur..parti trop tôt. Salut l'artiste.

[@bolajiaiyegboyin3579]

So touching and that's the reality.big up Sir Robbie robertson.i grew up watching you and loving you with love from Nigeria.

[@brianwalsh7610]

Awesome! Classic Robbie..... Many artist sound old when they get older. He sounds as fresh as can be.

[@elizabethreed2090]

ROBBIE!ROBBIE!!ROBBIE!!! From Dickson Street. AR🙏

[@robbierobertson2078]

Thanks for supporting my music 🎶 I'm so grateful 🥰 and I hope you never stop being a fan, I would like to honor you by giving you my personal information if that's ok by you.💝❤️💝

[@rinalore]

I believe, Mr. Robbie Robertson and Mr. Neil Young should reunite with an outdoor concert, in Canada, when the Pandemic is eradicated from this World. They are both, Canadian Musical Treasures. 🇨🇦✌🏻🎶🎸✍🏻❤️✨🌍💫

[@Elwood76199]

That would be a great concert but Neil Young would only want vaxxed concert goers..

[@rinalore]

@@Elwood76199 👍🏻Isn't it great🔮how more😎intelligent, Mr. Young is🙄than you!🤦🏻‍♀️"Stuck on Stupid"🦠are'ya? 🤒Stay home,👍🏻we won't miss you nor will Mr. Young. 🇨🇦✌🏻🎶🎸✍🏻♥️✨🌍💫

[@jon-nolanacousticsingerson9920]

I love this man's music

[@thomasburke8548]

Thanks for the Music Brother RIP All of The Band are Missed

[@O_Towne_Bear]

Man, this cuts me deep. Miss you Robbie. Thanks for the music.

[@SillyBillies1]

Wow

[@scottmoore7975]

Sounds like a goodbye song, sad.

[@RavenGuitar]

this is a classic. gorgeous in both its' simplicity and complexity.

[@johnnierotten5161]

Have to hand it to Robbie for keeping on .....

[@antoniorigorighetti]

this is an instant classic that you want to play while you listen to...great song!!! we lost our way after the war...you are still brothers...

[@blackstar044]

Rest in peace

[@MichimotoSatoh]

RIP.

[@dennyarmstrong2478]

Sounds very much like Danko backing up Robbie. Haunting yet Awesome!

[@FrankKlaver]

Thank you Robby.

[@martinkelly9763]

.... ur like a fine wine Robbie, remained revelant ur whole career.

[@mortenkirkensgaard3070]

Fantastic memories, great sound always, that voice and that history. Brothers forever man.