The Band, And The Staples - The Weight (REACTION) with my wife

[@waltercrain2910]

dominika, stop saying "sorry" for having so much joy! your joy is a gift to us, andrei, and yourself. revel in it.

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Thank you 💚

[@hog7203]

😆 she's a sweet lady, she can't help it. And Andre is good as gold too.

[@briang4103]

❤❤

[@briang4103]

My favorite song ever recorded 🙌💥❤️‍🔥

[@MikeeDineen]

I love their joy!😀

[@ShannonKoch-j5d]

Mavis Staples is an American treasure.

[@lipby]

My take on this performance is that it is pure Americana. America has always had a creole musical culture.

[@CharCanuck14]

@@lipby I don't mind at all that The Band's music is called Americana, even though 4 of the 5 members were Canadian. Cheers from Ontario, where Robbie, Rick, Richard & Garth are originally from.

[@lipby]

@CharCanuck14 And the Rolling Stones are basically a blues band from Britain who mastered American music forms. The phrase "rolling stone" itself is a blues idiom.

[@CharCanuck14]

@@lipby Aaah yes......I remember back in the 60's listening to them do Willie Dixon's "Little Red Rooster". Look at how popular skiffle was in Britain. Didn't the Beatles start out as a skiffle band?

[@frankiebowie6174]

As well as Pops, and all his children!

[@susantodd6963]

This is what music is all about. It speaks straight to your soul. You two make my heart happy.❤

[@williammcpeak8800]

Rick Danko coming in like your drunk uncle bursting through the back door on Christmas morning. You two are adorable together. Hell, I would have married her too, but Andre, she deserves you. Thanks for sharing yourselves with us.

[@allisonyoung4007]

😂👏👏✌️

[@deegomez2089]

Rick!!!! 🤹‍♂️💚

[@hannejeppesen1809]

I love all THe Band members, but Rick really touch at my heartstrings, his voice have been described as plaintive and archingly that even the most hardcore Hell's Angel's would tear up. Listen to Rick singing "Stage Freight and especially "It makes no difference", and you will know what I'm talking about.

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Glad you enjoyed it. Much love from both of us 💚

[@johnathanstruble1064]

Every family needs a drink Happy to be alive drunk Uncle😂..don't have one,? Adopt. 👍

[@sam-wz8tu]

From the Band's farewell concert, The Last Waltz. Martin Scorsese filmed the entire concert. It's worth a watch. The Staples are the perfect compliment to a great song. Mavis takes us to church.

[@cspringer333]

Check out the Staple Singers' big hit "I'll Take You There".

[@cspringer333]

Best reaction to this song ever! Another great song from The Last Waltz is "It Makes No Difference" sung by the bass player Rick Danko. He as an incredible and unusual sound.

[@johnbrowne2170]

Brings you to tears.

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Thank you 💚

[@kevinfriel6182]

‘It Makes No Difference’ has long been in my shortlist of favourite songs of all time.

[@pairofpints]

Absolutely, it's beautiful.

[@debbierahfaldt6854]

Beautiful song, Beautiful reaction, Beautiful couple..Peace and Love to everyone..

[@DrStrangelove3891]

So many great songs from this concert. Check out It Makes No Difference (Danko's voice will make you feel), Helpless (with Neil Young and a special mystery guest), Caravan (with Van Morrison), Forever Young (with Bob Dylan), and I Shall Be Released.

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Oh my...we definitely have to check it out. Thank you 💚

[@custardflan]

Greatest Americana song ever written by a Canadian.

[@davidoriggan]

Helm is actually from Arkansas

[@hannejeppesen1809]

@@davidoriggan Levon Helm didn''t write this song, in fact he wrote very few songs. He was a great drummer and singer, but not much of a songwriter, Robbie Robertson wrote this song and most of The Bands songs.

[@zoeslovely7096]

@@hannejeppesen1809 which is why they were so upset with him when he left. That, plus the royalties, which in those days went to the songwriter.

[@hannejeppesen1809]

@@zoeslovely7096 According to Barney Hoskyns biography they all made a lot of money, they did get 20 percent of the royalties until 3 of them (except Helm) willingly sold their share to Robbie. The 4 members reunited in the early eighties, under the name The Band, they had to get Robbie's approval to use the name, which he gave, he didn't have to. By the time Robbie left, he was tired of being the caretaker of 3 heroin addicts, he had a wife and 3 small children he wanted to spend more time with. The Band was together for 16 years, more than most bands. Several other musicians, George Harrison and I think Don Henley said it is very hard to keep a band together for 10 years or even less.

[@zoeslovely7096]

@@hannejeppesen1809 well said! I was going to bring up the "babysitting 3 heroin addicts" part and decided against it.

[@AW11-e4h]

Mavis Staples always reaches my soul with her voice 🤘🤘

[@helenespaulding7562]

Well that’s weird. The song cut off before the end. In the cuts I’ve seen, it continues and then Mavis Staples says something like “that was beautiful”. Anybody else remember that?

[@blindriv3r]

Yes she did, they should have left that in and forgotten the drunken 'interview' part lol

[@ThistleAndSea]

That whole Last Waltz concert is really something. So many great singers came to celebrate The Band, share their music, and say goodbye. Just wonderful. Thanks for sharing this one. 🙂

[@joelliebler5690]

A treasure without a doubt!

[@anthonyblakely399]

Again this song and artists are in that Coffeehouse genres were every note sung or played is intimate like you get in a Coffeehouse. Love the Staple Singers I would love for you guys to react to "Respect Yourself" which brought great fame to them in the 70's and it was their No.1 hit. Marvis Staple the lead singer of the group I consider as one of this best female vocals in music history!!!

[@simchabaruch7023]

The Last Waltz concert was a peak of civilization. The master promoter BILL GRAHAMS hand prints are all over this. Thank you Bill.

[@GaryCain-qf5vi]

This song takes me to the summer of 1968, in the fall I entered high school and the next summer 1969 was Woodstock, ☀️ the music then was so exciting, wished I could have gone to Woodstock everyone did 😢 Peace✌️ and Love❤️ Gary the 70 year old forever hippie.😊 Loved your reaction I can see the 2 of you at Woodstock, all the great music what fun it would have been!😅

[@marcsailers534]

'Respect Yourself' by the Staples is a great and permanently relevant song

[@jean-pierreyot5871]

Agreed! And probably worth checking out the live version ( from Wattstax if I am not mistaken ).

[@joelliebler5690]

For sure!

[@Sid-gu5qk]

Genuine music evokes genuine emotions. 👍👍

[@AKR8810]

Great song, and one of the most iconic concerts ever. Hope you choose more songs from this epic concert to react to. I would suggest The Bands own song It Makes No Difference and performances when The Band played with Neil Young, Bob Dylan, and Joni Michell.

[@ericanderson8886]

Rick Danko has a good one from The Last Waltz called "It Makes No Difference". Very sad song.

[@hannejeppesen1809]

The lyrics are sad, and Rick put all his feelings and soul into it. It was written by Robbie Robertson, and he wanted Rick to sing it. Felt that Rick could sing it without it coming off as self pity, which Robbie did not want.

[@tessesmom]

Oh Dominique I feel the same way about this song and I have been listening to it for decades ❤

[@garya7893]

If gold could sing it would sound like Mavis

[@alchemy-oi8xf]

What a lovely, well-put sentiment.

[@hookalakah]

It's okay to be deeply moved by this soulful music, Domenika. We're there with you.

[@riskyseeds423]

The guy playing the double neck guitar is Robbie Robertson. He wrote the song. Later on he put out a solo record with many great songs including one called Sacrificed. Listen to it.

[@petergarayt9634]

YES, please check out "The Last Waltz". You will never see a stage full of the greatest music makers from the era, or ever!

[@MikeOstrowski-iq8wf]

Never apologize for feeling the music like you do ❤️ thank you for keeping the music alive in all of us ❤️

[@bigbow62]

You can't lose watch.... The Last Waltz Its 4 more hours of what you just watched and possibly one of greatest concerts ever recorded ✌️🙂 (Just for the star power alone) Rock Blues Soul all in one magic night ! The best thing about The Band.... They all can play they all can sing.... the concert is a gift it truly is ❤

[@dropfishboogie3869]

Haha he said "hey baby, don't cry.." 😅 you're the man

[@v.j.3029]

Don't worry about it man, your wife is crying tears of joy. Anyone who can get tears of joy is a very lucky person.🥰

[@Laniefj]

I just love you two!! Never apologize for crying to the best music ever made!! A great song, wonderful harmonies. A favorite !!❤

[@AP-gb3eh]

Glad you enjoyed this , give yourself the gift of watching the entertainment film. The Bands farewell concert “The Last Waltz “ The Staple Singers have a great song I’ll Take You There. Their harmonies and feel good Gospel is joyful.

[@Brandi6666]

Those 2 keyboards, garth hudson and richard manuel were so friggin talented🤘❤️

[@descendantoffools9767]

I've heard the song for decades and I still react the same as you every time I hear it. It just makes you feel good.

[@alchemy-oi8xf]

Yes, "The Last Waltz" is a film no rock music lover should miss. Another terrific number to react to from the movie is Van Morrison doing, arguably, his finest rendition of the wonderful "Caravan". It's one of his odes to radio/music, and he and the Band bring down the house. (You two are the sweetest couple, and so deserving of each other.❤)

[@birdpainter452]

I get goosebumps every time I hear this song and I’ve heard it hundreds of times!

[@jimmymcintyre7944]

Thus is from the movie 'The Last Waltz', the best concert ever filmed.

[@barbaracollins385]

Do NOT ever apologize for crying at their song. If the world was more like this now, we would all be at a much better off now. . More talented people can not be found in this day and time. It is truly a blessing.

[@Bar-l7w]

Kisses to you I love it too! Your so sweet both of you ❤

[@helenespaulding7562]

This song is a great example of the genre of Americana music; a mixture of folk, blues, bluegrass, country and sometimes gospel , as we saw here

[@zoeslovely7096]

Yes and written by a Canadian! 😊❤️🇨🇦

[@LeeSmith-fl8wg]

I absolutely love your reactions😊 I've known the song pretty much my whole life never shed a tear all these years and when you cried I cried God bless you ✌️

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Much love from both of us 💚

[@geobol7603]

You 2 are my favorites because you both have remained authentic, and simply: are yourselves

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Love and peace from Romania 💚

[@mojobag01]

Mavis whispering at the end "Beautiful".

[@hankhaney3785]

..brings back good memories of driving across the US in the early 70's.

[@scuppernog1]

This is my favorite version of one of my favorite songs. Cheers from Texas! 🇺🇸🇨🇱🤘🏻😎

[@jeremyhitchcock9182]

I'd love to see you guys react to rick danko it makes no difference. These guy's are absolutely amazing.

[@mikegray5725]

From The Last Waltz, please watch the Band with Van Morrison doing Caravan. There are many more as well.

[@jackpearson1110]

It's because everyone is perfectly out of phase with each other. It makes the sound authentic. The Joni Mitchel song "Coyote" from this concert is also special.

[@zoeslovely7096]

Fantastic!!! ❤❤❤ Funny, I just posted this request last night lol I KNEW YOU WOULD LOVE IT!!!! ❤❤❤ RIP to these Canadian legends ❤️🇨🇦❤️

[@MerchantOfAlba]

They really are! 👍

[@dougieyou]

Great reaction...don't apologize at all... this is how most people feel when they experience this band and this song. They were an amazing and so original. The drummer Levon Helm was a special human being who was the definition of what makes a great person and one of the coolest guys God ever put breath in.

[@DarrellFanning-bx7xz]

Love you guys so much. I wonder if you even realize how many people you touch with your warmth

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Oh, thank you so much 💚

[@brianhildreth9099]

Still my favorite reactors. You're so REAL! Thank you for your channel... Really, thank you!

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Wow, thank you so much. It means a lot. Much love from both of us 💚

[@bynumite76]

One of my all time favorites!

[@GregFalken]

Another great performance from The Last Waltz is Caravan by Van Morrison. You'll love it.

[@markmurphy558]

You really should watch the movie. Each song they performed with a different rockstar-Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Dr John, Van Morrison, Neil Diamond, and many more.

[@chickmcgee1000]

I always say, anytime something moves you to tears. It has to be something worthwhile. Please don’t stop covering these until you’ve done one for each song from the film or everything on the album.

[@3DJango]

Great Choice. Voices were from Angels

[@michaelwalker5257]

Please watch the Band do "It Makes No Difference". There are several great versions, both live and in studio.

[@michelfroggy56]

your reaction is right in line with Bob Marley's famous quote, “One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.”

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Oh, so true 💚

[@johnruffner4532]

Mavis Staples is taking us to church... Got to love the band and the staple singers....

[@KyleS.1987]

Totally understand the emotional reaction to this. It's a sublime performance of a classic song. We've lost a lot of the people in this performance, but the magic they made will live on forever.

[@squidkid2]

Danika's reaction says more than words. Sometimes a song goes straight to your heart.

[@jobydogwhisperer4163]

One of the best groups ever. The" LAST WALTZ" is just Epic. Crazy talent. YOU BUT THE LOAD RIGHT ON ME!!!

[@Brandi6666]

Those 2 keyboards, garth hudson and richard manuel were so friggin talented🤘❤️

[@jas8581]

It Makes No Difference. Also amazing.

[@austenbrinkley2206]

Love this reaction.......NEVER apologize having a visceral reaction to music! Peace and love from NC, USA.

[@storknewsofnashville]

I've heard and watched this performance a 100 times. I never not cry. It's one of the songs that mysteriously goes straight to the deep place.

[@blackwolf6082]

When you hear music like this it reaches into your soul

[@custardflan]

Fromthe movie. Caravan with Van Morrison.

[@petergarayt9634]

"Take a load for free", off your brothers and sisters.

[@johnwinton2209]

A great track. Checkout Mavis Staples xx Also. From the same DVD.. the Song 'It makes no difference'. You will love it.

[@henkhut3038]

Never say sorry for crying, music is emotion, and a lot of times I have tears in my eyes when I hear a great song and this is a masterpiece

[@sofiapuente2737]

Please!! Listen Pablo Alborán - prometo (acoustic sessions) ❤

[@geetarbube]

So sweet ❤ Definitely check out the movie!

[@kimzwolinski9919]

Your reaction made the song better ❤

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Oh, thank you ☺️

[@johncagnettajr344]

Other performances from The Last Waltz: Van Morrison with The Band , Caravan. Or Joni Mitchell plays Coyote is also a good clip.

[@bobtedeman5975]

Wholesomeness at its finest.

[@timbeatty8411]

I love these men and women so much.

[@dianaspears571]

Levon Helm, the drummer has always been a favorite musician of mine. I love his solo work, his gospel recordings (When I Go Away) he's a talented musician on many instruments and also a talented actor - The Right Stuff, The Shooter, In The Electric Mist and Coal Miners Daughter. 💞

[@larryhelmeczy4320]

OK, I screwed up. I thought you did this song before but I was mistaken. Glad you liked it. It's a great song and a great version of it. The clip is a bit of traditional country (actually very similar to trad Roumanian that i've heard)

[@Megadeth1921]

It is such a pleasure to watch two people fully embrace and enjoy some of the greatest music ever made. I was fortunate enough to grow up with all of this music. I was born in the 60s, was a child and young teen in the 70s and a teenager and young adult in the 80s. Those eras produced some of the greatest music ever. To see people who’ve never listen to this music fully appreciate and enjoy this music fills my heart with happiness. Music like this will go on forever because of people like you two. Thank you so much for reacting to and enjoying all the music I was fortunate enough to grow up with. 👏👏👏👏👏👏🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Warm greetings from Romania 💚

[@stevesullivan8705]

Wonderful reaction. You two are the most honest reactors around❤. Also from this concert are "It makes No Difference" (sad one for Domenika)and "Up on Cripple Creek" (happy one for Andre). Thank you!

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Thanks for that! Added 👍😍

[@falcon215]

Every song from this event is a happening in itself. The Band's performance of 'It Makes No Different; is a personal favorite and something I would love to see you two check out.

[@gulliver3103]

Try watching Joni Mitchell joining the Band from the same movie.

[@moonbeam2062]

If you go watch the live Hey Jude performance by the Beatles on the David Frost show, listen close towards the end starting at the 6 minute and 19 seconds mark and you hear Paul McCartney singing a little of the chorus to this song, Take the load off Fanny,...take the load off Fanny, put it back on me. You have to really listen close but it's there.

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Oh, cool. Need to check it out 👍

[@danhill5619]

That was beautiful Thank You

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Thanks for listening 😊

[@jamessullivan5860]

Thinking song is timeless. It’s more than 50 years old and every generation seems to enjoy it.

[@michaelacker4493]

You could react to every performance from The Last Waltz and be equally transported. Please do yourself a favor and enjoy them all.

[@1953jazzman]

Dominika, your reaction - your BEAUTIFUL honest reaction is just as perfect as this song and performance is! There are moments in music that are transcendent magic for the listener whose heart is open to the magic! We love you both and we are so happy that you appreciate this as much as we have over the years!

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Thank you for your kind words 💚

[@MARCOSIDJUNE]

ROBBIE ROBERTSON "Show Down at Big sky" 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@robertlear2712]

The town Nazareth in the song is Nazareth, Pennsylvania where Martin Guitars has its factory.

[@tonybarnett1158]

Wow! I just watched The Last Waltz a couple of hours ago for the first time in years.

[@pn1457]

The clip at the end really brings the hillbilly out in me and I find myself wanting to be front porch sitting in a rocking chair with some smoke and a mason jar of moonshine just rocking and sipping. ❤

[@wadehines9971]

My best friend spent about a decade of his life beginning every Saturday morning by playing The Last Waltz

[@jenniferbabros1985]

Great choice you 2 beautiful people

[@miltonslocum8957]

No, you're not alone. It doesn't matter how many times I hear this song, it gets to me every time. Thank you for your beautiful heartfelt reaction! God bless you as well🙏🏻

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Wow, thank you. It's refreshing to know it's more of us out there 😀💚

[@miltonslocum8957]

@@MerchantOfAlba Yes, there is! I truly enjoy your reactions and how you care for each other❤

[@757optim]

I love this song and I love Dominika's reaction to it. RIP to The Band and thank you to them for the musical gifts they left us.

[@double00spy]

God Bless you both! One of the greatest songs ever written and this is probably the best performance of it. Peace be with you all.

[@mikegray5725]

Loved your reaction. I have felt the same way about this song and the movie.

[@magicbrownie1357]

Beautiful

[@jenniferworley7115]

One of my all time favorite performances. The Band and The Staples, absolute perfection. Thank you for this wonderful reaction. Peace and blessings to all. ✌🙏🤗

[@lynnegunn2425]

A lovely song, that speaks to thirsty souls, with big hearts that love to love people ❤ rest in His Love lovely people. Take a load off...❤😊