FIRST TIME HEARING The Band - It Makes No Difference | REACTION

[@SalvoG]

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[@ohfour-seven6228]

Thanks for The Band, so good to see them here.

[@racing2cat]

"The Weight" and "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" are well worth the listen!

[@matthewserkert4401]

That’s an understatement!

[@FrancisPowers-ks3qg]

Rick Danko's vocals shatter me. Perfection.

[@magicbrownie1357]

This is one of the most heart breaking songs I've ever heard. Rick Danko's vocal delivery is spot on.

[@paulburton5150]

Oh man. You need to watch The Last Waltz

[@jimmeltonbradley1497]

The Band is one of the most influential rock groups ever. A very deep rabbit hole. If you miss them, there will be a very large gap in your understanding of the history of American popular music. Their work with Dylan is historical. All members of the band take lead vocals except Robbie Robertson, the guitarist, who wrote most of their songs.

[@ohfour-seven6228]

And then Robbie went on to make some incredible solo albums where he sang on all the songs!

[@hannejeppesen1809]

The heartbreak song of all times. Robbie wrote the lyrics, and when he heard Rick singing it, he thought he killed it, what a classic.

[@falcon215]

Amazing song and Garth Hudson's sax playing is just ethereal.

[@robertkern9911]

OMG you have to do the Weight from the Last Waltz I cant believe you never heard the band before

[@alimac1469]

The Band literally got me through some really dark times. GOATS of music ❤

[@steveullrich7737]

One of the greatest rock bands, they had a unique sound that no one else has replicated.

[@donnakaymaltese9080]

The Band is THE BEST BAND EVER! And Danko's voice is awesome in this song. Levon Helm's drumming is great as well as his led vocals in The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down and Don't Do It and the song The Weight that they do with The Staples is heaven on earth. It will forever change you! For the better!

[@hannejeppesen1809]

Don't forget Rick singing Stage fright. Especially from The Last Waltz, when the light hits his face just magical.

[@NBKenC]

Over all these years, this song has become my favourite from The Band. I think that's mostly because as I've experienced life, love and loss, I've learned to totally appreciate the heartfelt vocals by Rick Danko.

[@hannejeppesen1809]

Rattle the waaal, Rick knew how to draw it out.

[@ohfour-seven6228]

Ah, The Band!!! Their first album, Music From Big Pink, came out when Hendrix and Zeppelin were exploding and their music was very different. Eric Clapton wanted to join the band. The Last Waltz was a documentary of their last performance before the band split up. They invited a lot of their friends to join them: Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Clapton, Ringo Starr, Dr. John, etc. Clips from the movie are available on youtube, but album cuts are amazing as well: King Harvest (Has Surely Come), Up on Cripple Creek, Chest Fever, The Night They Drove Ole Dixie Down, The Weight, Life is a Carnival, The Shape I'm In... I can go on and on. Very influential and incredible band.

[@LonghopeBro-ju6jl]

Great song from an awesome concert, memorialized in the Last Waltz. The epic star-studded event included appearances by Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Ron Wood, Ringo Starr, Van Morrison and many other guest performers. It was the end of an era for me as it was the last concert that I attended before moving away from the Bay Area. For the ten years that I was lucky enough to live there, during the Bill Graham era, San Francisco was a rock and roll mecca.

[@cynergy4]

Oh boy, you are in for a treat! The Band is awesome! Anything from The Last Waltz is killer! Back in the day our local theater had Friday midnight showings of rock movies. We went every Fri. and saw this countless times. After that we had it on VHS and now we have KZbin. It never gets old! Sadly, the guy on Sax (Garth Hudson) is the last surviving member of The Band. The guy singing (Rick Danko) is my fave member. There is a fragility to his voice and I love the way that it breaks with emotion.

[@rogerknox9147]

Pianist Richard Manuel took the high notes in the choruses. His quavery, affecting voice can be heard in "I Shall Be Released" and "Whispering Pines" from other albums.

[@pairofpints]

Played and sung with feeling. They used to be Dylan's backing band. The Last Waltz is their final concert filmed by Scorsese. Many guest stars invited onto the stage. Robbie Robertson's solo hit Somewhere Down The Crazy River is a peach too.

[@hlawrencepowell]

Considered by many to be the greatest band ever. Thgeir influence lives on.

[@brianorzel1873]

I love The Band!!! They have so many great songs. You should check out more, especially The Weight.

[@dianegardner7210]

Absolutely love the band - this is part of the documentary-you should watch more of it -love this song

[@ohfour-seven6228]

And Scott, thanks for much for the suggestion!!!

[@douglasg.9271]

This is one of my favorite songs ever. I love it ❤

[@alchemy-oi8xf]

You're absolutely correct, Salvo; "authentic" is a great word to describe both Rick Danko's vocals, as well as the Band's music, in general. Danko didn't have a traditionally polished voice, but he could convey longing and vulnerability in a heartbreakingly beautiful way. Plus, the Band has two OTHER great lead singers that you haven't heard yet. They were the back-up band, (before they became famous on their own), that Bob Dylan chose to accompany him on tour when he made his controversial/legendary leap from acoustic music to electric, and it was a match made in heaven. Another commentor has explained about the Scorsese documentary movie, and listed the amazing acts that played, but I'd like to add a couple of other things of note. The almost 5-hour long Last Waltz concert was preceded by a Thanksgiving meal (!) at the auditorium, and 42 songs were performed. The Band was on stage the entire time, either performing their own tunes or playing back-up for each of the many guest artists. A ticket for the meal and concert was $25.00. It's arguably the greatest concert ever. (I don't know about the meal, lol. 😉) Having gotten to know your musical tastes over time, Salvo, I think you would really enjoy listening to more of the Band's song suggestions that other commentors have left.

[@davidtullis2810]

I was there the meal was what you would get at a cafeteria but most of us were so stoned we didn't taste anything

[@alchemy-oi8xf]

@@davidtullis2810 Well, you've certainly got bragging rights, David! Wow!

[@had64198]

Garth Hudson, who is still alive, is such an amazing musician!

[@michaelwalker5257]

Garth is the only one left. . . And the Band were the authors of the BEST concert I've ever attended. These guys are tremendous; they're in the Hall of Fame; and this song is so sad to me...but I love it. Also: many of their notes are 'weird', but they work.

[@had64198]

@michaelwalker5257 amazing you saw this show...wow!

[@williamthelast1]

What a song brothers and sisters !!! What a band !!! 😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@festidious2644]

I heard something to the effect that Garth, the one with the beard behind the guitars on the keyboard could only gain his parent's approval for being in The Band when he told them that he was teaching them music. Great sound from the band that started out as Ronnie Hawkins' backup band.

[@jimbattista1120]

And the saxophone

[@CharCanuck14]

True!

[@BDJ7002]

I don’t remember which biography it was but they explained it like his parents believed it was beneath him for a classically trained musician to be joining a rock band. Waste of talent and not a legitimate career path in their eyes.

[@lss10b]

Amazing band. Started out as the band for Ronnie Hawkins, then Bob Dylan. Five extremely talented musicians. Three of them great lead singers in Levon Helm, Rick Danko and Richard Manuel. Rick Danko is probably my favorite band member.

[@ohfour-seven6228]

Danko's my favorite too!

[@orchidwave2574]

Hard choice between Rick and Levon. Rick was just so authentic, like a regular guy you'd play a beer league hockey game with, when he wasn't being part of one of the most iconic roots/Americana bands in history.

[@ohfour-seven6228]

@@orchidwave2574 Def taking nothing away from Levon either.

[@hannejeppesen1809]

Rick is my favorite singer from the Band, not that I don't like Richard and Levon, but there is something special about Rick, He also has an endearing personality. Rick and Robbie are my 2 favorites from The Band. They were also the 2 best looking once and both had a lot of charisma.

[@tomgribbin9531]

One of the most heartbreaking songs in rock history made you feel "good" and "warm" ? Rick Danko 's practically crying the lyrics.

[@ericdee391]

I’m a relatively old Canadian boy from Toronto area and luv the band. Great tune that brings a nice feeling for sure.

[@CharCanuck14]

Sounds like me....only female 😁 When it came to music, Toronto was a great city to grow up in. Saw The Band at Varsity Stadium, CNE Stadium & Massey Hall - 1969 & '70

[@reneeroxanneabeln2202]

Oh wonderful! What a great reaction! So happy you made it to these artists - I think you'll enjoy so much of their music. As far as multi-instrumentalists go, Garth Hudson is kind of insane.🙂

[@judyyurchuk4904]

Four of the five original members were canadian ❤🇨🇦👏

[@NicJones-t6j]

But the one from Turkey Trot Arkansas is the glue of the band. Love from Arkansas.

[@RayEvans-j1q]

Great Canadian Band!

[@KennyRansom-l5k]

A Simple suggestion . Watch "The Last Waltz" , It will explain a lot & you'll love it too . Take note of the year it was filmed and who came by for that legendary concert . It's quite a list of big stars of the day with amazing performances all around .

[@daveking9393]

Everyone everyone please please watch the band the authorized video biography. At one point the whole thing was available on KZbin but now it's just cut up into five parts doesn't have the whole documentary but it has a good chunk of it and it's fantastic. Everyone should understand the backstory of these guys and the last waltz doesn't do it this documentary does

[@rk41gator]

You will like 'The Weight', especially the version with the famous 'Staple Singers' (R&B) accompanying them.

[@had64198]

The movie is amazing!

[@YeungSze]

It's nice that you review this version of video that captures full performance of the song by combining edited-out footages with shorten footages used in "The Last Waltz" movie.

[@johndef5075]

If you havent already watch The Last Waltz. Every performance outstanding.

[@mayabairey]

great choice Scott! Thank you Sal

[@enchantedwooddesigns3462]

As a kid in early 70s some older cousins and other cool highschoolers got the fun back of the bus. They sang Up on Cripple Creek a lotand I loved the song but never knew what band it was from. I always wanted to know and when I finally saw The Last Waltz I was instantly hooked on The Band. So many good songs!

[@daveking9393]

I really hope you check out more of these guys there's a fantastic unofficial biography out there on KZbin it's actually just cut up into five parts of like an hour and a half documentary but it's really good and it shows that these guys really are the roots of rock and roll they went back to the really deep Delta Mississippi area generation of music and brought that's forward in a new way and combine things that no one had ever seen before it's a great documentary you'll learn so much about the roots of Rock and how these guys were a part of it a big part of it Actually the documentary is called the band The authorized video biography it is so good

[@JimmyJam-cz7ey]

If you haven't yet, PLEASE watch the entire documentary film. Thanks.

[@miked6761]

This video is a restoration of the full song. The color on stage footage is all that appears in Scorcese's final cut of the film.

[@johnperrigo6474]

I've never seen the full song like this. Very awesome!

[@Bekka_Noyb]

thank gawd someone finally uploaded the whole video version! ♥

[@jodij6280]

Great choice, Scott!

[@AliciaMoore-Morada]

Every performance of that concert is worth every second of listening to it. Rick Danko's tortured soul comes through in this song particularly but his funky cadence often elevates the song he sings. Please keep going down this rabbit hole - you will love it. The Weight with the Staple Singers is top notch.

[@desichambers7556]

The guy playing the saxophone is Garth Hudson and sadly the only band member still living. As already requested you should listen to The weight and the night they drove old Dixie down.

[@patfrye2126]

Thank you❤

[@kingstumble]

The Last Waltz is the best concert film of all in my opinion. Makes No Difference has always been a favourite and the last band I was in played a version of it. I'd like to think we did it justice!

[@dianegardner7210]

I love this song

[@rhwinner]

Scorcese has said that during the long, grueling hours of editing the film, Taxi Driver, he would listen to the Band's music a lot.

[@tinapatterson5022]

This Song makes you feel Hugged😊.

[@Bekka_Noyb]

♥ The Band! One of the best sad love songs ever made! dbl ♥ You gotta check out their song: *The Nite They Drove Old Dixie Down* from this same concert!

[@arroyo284]

Almost anything from the Last Waltz is well worth your time. Bill Graham produced the concert, Scorsese did the film documentary

[@davidwalsh7128]

A masterclass....

[@belvagurr403]

Robbie Robertson is a great song writer, lead vocals, guitar player and producer. His albums are full of great music and moments of inspiration and love. His Album For The Native American is beautifully crafted with his songs sung by Robbie and his Native American singers including Rita Coolidge.

[@michaelfletcher9640]

A break-up song makes You feel good!?! That would be so awesome! I do envy You, Sir!❤

[@belinda35_77]

bless your sweet soul ricky 🤍🕊️

[@hannejeppesen1809]

Love The Band, and especially this song. Rick pours all his emotions into and Robbie's lyrics nothing like it.

[@BillBrock-m7n]

Oh Canada!!!

[@johnbrowne2170]

A Canadian band that played American roots music.

[@rhunt79]

The Band were the forefathers of Americana music. This video is a blend from two sources. The color parts are from The Last Waltz, while the black & white were from a house recording at Winterland.

[@briang4103]

My favorite group

[@suziq8714]

The Last Waltz was The Band's final concert. Sad, bcz The Band and every musician/performer that night was in top form. You'd do yourself a favor to watch the whole documentary! GREAT REACTION ❤

[@artsilva]

This was a mosh of The Last Waltz footage and Bill Graham's in house Wolfgange video footage (the black and white) that he did at all the shows at his (Winterland Auditorium) venue for archiving. The audio is the full uncut version found on The Last Waltz LP (album) release where in The Last Waltz film, they cut a verse and part of the guitar solo, so whoever put this video up did a brilliant job of splicing two separate footage sources to match the uncut album version of the concert. *footnote: Bill Graham and Bill Graham productions was the world famous concert rock promoter in San Francisco, famous for his pioneering contributions to rock and popular music and how artist management, concerts and festivals were done... and Yes, Martin Scorsese was the film director, interviewer in the film and co-producer along with Robbie Robertson.

[@hannejeppesen1809]

You nailed Rick, authentic is what he was, as was the rest of The Band.

[@rosmeeker1964]

This song isn't a person's usual introduction to The Band but I do approve. I love this song. Keep on digging from The Last Waltz. Every performance is worthy.

[@johncopeland3826]

They made it look , oh so easy ..a doddle . They kept the very best for last and the rest is history ..as they say . The Band ..The Last Waltz . Thank you.. goodnight ... goodbye .... magnificent !

[@thundernels]

You should try a Levon-led song.

[@Aurora-cv5to]

Still one of my all-time favorite bands. Clapton said he quit Cream after The Band released their first album The Big Pink - because he figured Cream was headed in the wrong direction. It's hard to see now how radically different their sound was. Scorsese got involved when they did the good bye concert, The Last Waltz. Robbie and he became good friends, and Robertson wrote the music for many of Scorsese's films. Robbie went on to write and perform 5-6 of his own albums, all of which are amazing, story-telling kind of songs. Check out Robbie's Somewhere Down that Crazy River if you can - it's stunning. Scorsese did the video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/anyzaoOEiLqAe5Y

[@ohfour-seven6228]

The entire Storyville album is a stunner!

[@Aurora-cv5to]

@@ohfour-seven6228 yep. But each of his albums has been my favorite, in turn. So, so good.

[@ohfour-seven6228]

@@Aurora-cv5to Right! It seems no one really knows his work. but I'm glad you do!!!

[@NearlyNormalSteve]

I was there. Such a night!!

[@mikemccabe6258]

There is a reason they were THE BAND

[@bigbow62]

You want to know more about The Band and their music..... Go straight to.... The Last Waltz concert ( this song is from that performance) 4 hours of pure music magic and keep your eye on the singer / drummer... "Levon Helm" ( R.I.P ) the heart and soul of the band and national treasure. Enjoy the ride of good ole rock-n-roll music. I've watched or listened to The Last Waltz concert well over 100 times ❤

[@SueKay-rq1lr]

Robbie was an awesome songwriter and musician. ❤ The whole band was great. 😊 Robbie wrote the song, and played the guitar solo.

[@DocRock71]

The Last Waltz was film documentary of the final farewell concert by The band and held on Thanksgiving night in San Francisco, and was one of Martin Scorsese's earliest directorial efforts.

[@BZZZzzzisavailable]

Excellent seamless edit of the Last Waltz video interspersed with the black and white verse that was omitted in the movie... 👍

[@charlierussell6577]

This was taken from the documentary, which was produced by Scorcese. You might want to watch the whole thing, it is AMAZING ! It will make a big The Band fan of you.

[@rayberry4261]

They were with Ronnie Hawkins as the Hawks years before this. They were a hard driving rock and roll, rhythm and blues groups. The best live band I have ever heard. I am a musician and have heard many bands. They were the best band I have ever heard, as the Hawks. Bob Dylan picked them up and they electrified his music. This was the birth of folk/rock. A major shift in music that changed everything. Listen to them with Ronnie Hawkins on Roulette records doing Who Do You Love. This us a short glimpse if what they were doing, pre Dylan. The power of the music and Robbie's guitar work on this recording is very revolutionary for this early 60s recording. You had to be there.

[@chitownlee]

You need to check out the documentary The Last Waltz, with all the greats from that era.

[@lonniekramlich6241]

Sadly, most if not all the Band members have passed away😢 RIP, and your music will be remembered ! 😏❤️🎙🎸🎹🥁😎🤘

[@StevenHennesey]

the drummer and singer levon helm is a god

[@ohfour-seven6228]

Amen to that!

[@chuckcelemin6789]

DANKO !!!

[@ChipG3000]

This song was from “The Last Waltz” movie, directed by Martin Scorsese. It’s a great concert movie! They have some great guests, including Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and Neil Young. You really should check it out!

[@robertbailey5239]

Martin Scorsese directed the film/documentary called The Last Waltz which contained this clip. The entire movie is awesome, arguably the best concert movie ever made! The number and quality of the guests was astounding. The songs were some of the best renditions ever. For example, Neil Young sang his song Helpless with The Band and Joni Mitchell singing backup, and it beats any other version of that song. The same is true of Dr. John's Such a Night and the other guests, whether they were playing their own songs or The Band's. The interview segments with Scorsese interspersed throughout the movie were both entertaining and a look into the origins of The Band and rock and roll in general.

[@billalbritton4972]

Good for you,you’ve discovered gut punch music.

[@roevega9902]

I always loved Rick Danko’s voice..vulnerable

[@Laurynerin]

Rick worked in the butcher shop in the small Canadian town where I grew up

[@alankinkle5207]

Rick Danko had one of TV he most amazing and interesting voices.

[@jpmnewyork]

Their second album, called simply "The Band," is my favorite album of all time. It is simply perfect from beginning to end. I highly recommend listening to the entire thing. I'm still mad at Robbie Robertson for deciding it was time for them to break up and pushing them to do so with The Last Waltz concert, which he had Scorsese film.

[@jaycee3434]

The movie was produced by Martin Scorcese

[@DavidMusil-pq5bk]

Hey brother, just so you know man Martin Scorsese is behind that camera or at least next to it. I actually petitioned my mother and father with my brother who was living in New Jersey at the time that my brother Randy would take me there and we would see the concert I was 14 he was 24. Didn't go but I just wanted to let you know about Martin square Stacy if you can watch this entire last waltz you will be a different person at the end of it.

[@tonyberezowski7859]

I much prefer the album version of this one. This upbeat tempo hides the heartbreak that the lyrics and Rick's style portray.

[@garyking6519]

My idols. Garth Hudson, the guy playing the sax, is the only one left 😢

[@gregangus9961]

Watch THE LAST WALTZ a thousand times, you’ll discover something new every time.

[@O_Towne_Bear]

The best American music, by a band of Canadians (+ one Yank) LoL

[@hannejeppesen1809]

Rattle the waaall, Rick knew how to draw it out.

[@bigbow62]

Garth can do it all ! ( the man on the sax at the end )

[@shelleybleu4903]

Canadians

[@russellkaplan1818]

Weird video version. It switched in and out of the Martin Scorsese film

[@hannejeppesen1809]

Robbie felt Rick could sing it without it coming off as self pity, which he did not want. Robbie was right.

[@MrCome4numb]

This video was from the documentary "The Last Waltz"

[@SalvoG]

Thank you Scott!!

[@ryanhill-u3z]

hey can you please wear gloves and do a reaction to the movie Austin powers international man of mystery

[@howardkip99]

Some Frankenstein stuff going on with this video, seems like a whole performance of the song with some footage coming from some dude in the audience and the rest is actual footage from the last Waltz movie, very weird mix.