The Band, And The Staples- The Weight REACTION

[@musicairplanes4884]

Mavis Staples is a legend and in her 80's and still performing. She was at Coachella.

[@BarbButler]

💗 💖 💘 💝 💟

[@oskarobit]

She keeps performing live!

[@marielaveau5321]

She is incredible, always has been. 💜💚💛✌️

[@michaelfinlay6341]

That's called being a badass.

[@Charles-vk1lb]

All the respect to Mavis, Levon & Rick, but when Pops Staple comes in; he's the rug that ties the room together.

[@mragren9853]

Funny thing is that the sister/daughter to his left, told a story about this . "Pops", who as you say just killed it, but was actually nervous about remembering the lyrics. That is why you can see the smile of relief on her face when he got through it in such a flawless manner...

[@stevenmotchan2048]

@@mragren9853 Pops was worried that the song was about drugs. But Mavis showed him the lyrics and the first line was, "Pulled into Nazareth..." and she said see, Nazareth, like where Jesus was born. Pops okayed the gig, but his initial worries about the song were actually valid. The Nazareth the Band pulled into was in Pennsylvania and they were strung out and looking for drugs.

[@mragren9853]

@@stevenmotchan2048 Yes, he was a genuine godly Man !

[@mourlyvold7655]

@@mragren9853 Thanks for that story. I always enjoyed that loving smile, great to know the story behind it!

[@mattbaker1453]

I could not have said that better

[@ragjamrock]

Mavis Staples had a distinct soulful sound in her voice.Respect yourself,I'll take you there and Lets do it again were their big hits.

[@sharonpreston4925]

Ahhh yes Jayvee, you've DEFINITELY got to hear I'll Take You There, Let's Do It Again and Respect Yourself from The Staple Singers

[@oskarobit]

@Diana Gero she IS! She's still rocking and I have to thank Prince for discovering me her voice and talent in early nineties. Prince once said he had two mothers, guess the second one! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIDVhGhjfrSCkLc

[@theccpisaparasite8813]

I've heard it said that Mavis is the best singer that most people never heard of ... we are lucky because we damned well know who she is

[@whazzuphere]

The Staples was a Gospel, Soul, and R&B group, consisting of three sisters and their father, all singing here. There was a son originally in the group, but the third sister replaced him when he was drafted into the Army.

[@ericanderson8886]

pure soul from The Band and The Staples. Last Waltz was a great film.

[@edoq78]

rock n roll royalty right there - one of the finest songs ever written

[@mdunn4555]

The Staples Singers was a family group that wrote and sang protest songs during the civil rights movements of the 60's. They traveled with many of the civil rights leaders including Martin Luther King

[@inigoquixote2014]

This is my favorite song of all time. I'm young but my parents raised me with a love of classic rock. This concert was only 14 years after segregation ended. Levon Helm( the drummer and lead singer wrote this song and loved the band The Staples. This collaboration preformance has always been seen as perfection. So glad you enjoyed it. Much love.

[@mroldsalty]

The song was written by Robbie Robertson. It has a complicated history in publishing rights with Dylan's company at the time. 50/50 and all the band got a piece. Robertson eventually bought out two of the band members at their request and they have since deceased. 1/5 of the publishing still goes to Levon's estate. With the exception of Levon, all the other members were Canadian and the band was originally known as "The Hawks". Also of interest, Robbie Robertson was indigenous (partly at least). Ojibwa I think

[@johndallara3257]

How can you not smile during this song!!!

[@meadowkell]

Check out the “Last Waltz” a truly great concert film. Performances by Neil Young, Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, Joni Mitchell, Muddy Waters, Bob Dylan, and more!

[@howardkip99]

Without doubt the best concert film/documentary of all time - my favourite movie - period

[@davidtullis2810]

I was there and finally the whole concert has been released half of the songs were cut in the movie

[@turdferguson400]

Ana Tullis Lucky!!! 💖💖💖👍

[@turdferguson400]

I sent a copy to JV. I don’t think he’s had time to watch it yet. 💖💖💖

[@BarbButler]

💗 💖 💘 💝 💟

[@revk-squared9046]

Music is the Language of the Soul. Blown away.

[@muriel2267]

This performance feels like a hug ☺️❤️❤️

[@digittbr1688]

On paper, you'd think this wouldn't work, but it's great in the real world.

[@SpaceCattttt]

Nah, "The Weight" was always a soul song. It makes perfect sense, even on paper.

[@billdufour1630]

The Staple Singers did a cover of The Weight back in 1968 so they were well versed in the song so it made sense for them to do it with The Band...

[@ajschroetlin2196]

Huh? Two very soulful bands, imo. A perfect compliment to each other. Imo.

[@PaulaJoW]

Robbie Robertson (guitar), Rick Danko (base, vocals), Richard Manuel (piano, vocals, drums) and Garth Hudson (keyboards) are Canadian, starting out in the bar scene in Toronto, Canada as a backup band for Ronnie Hawkins. Levon Helm (drums, vocals) from Arkansas was already playing with Hawkins. The Band played with Bob Dylan on and off starting in 1965. They co-habitated in Woodstock, NY and were known to locals as "the band", which is how they settled on their name. They went on to record their own material - ten studio albums, nine live albums, and thirty-three singles. Their swan song as a unit took place in 1974 with The Last Waltz directed by Martin Scorsese. Richard Manuel, Rick Danko and Levon Helm have all passed away.

[@CharCanuck14]

Watch Mavis sing her heart out with "I'll Take You There" - Staple Singers. You'll love it Jay!

[@gcnmah1]

Levon Helms and Rick Danko just killed this song. The Staples Singers added so much color to an already wonderful song. It's perfect.

[@hannejeppesen1809]

Love all of them, but Rick is my favorite, and of course Robbie who wrote the song.

[@mightyneponset1560]

“I never knew that I needed to hear it...” - Exactly! Such a great way to describe this magical musical pairing

[@johnbarrick1244]

Mavis brings a little bit of heaven wherever she goes.

[@christychristina292]

This was part of a concert that was filmed on Thanksgiving Day in 1978, and everyone performing was in a very happy, peaceful mood. I'd recommend you watch the film The Last Waltz which was filmed by Martin Scorcese of this live concert. It's called The last Waltz because the Band decided to give a 'farewell concert' before stopping performing live, and invited all their best friends from many years touring to sing on stage w them. Amazing collaborations in the concert, all folks that knew and liked each other very well. That's why all the songs sound so special. It was a magic

[@rhunt79]

1976

[@johnglue1744]

Back when groups would have performers from different genres collaborate with them because they respected each other's talent and not because the record company thought it would make more money .

[@stephaniewhite5644]

Mavis Staples has a very beautiful voice and I also love The Band. RIP Mr. Levon Helm. Always love you!💕

[@theresavickroy1828]

Bob Dylan was in love with Mavis Staples, he proposed to her in 1963, she said no but he pursued her for many more years. I love Mavis, I can see why Bob wanted to marry her!!!!

[@BarbButler]

So interesting!! Never knew that!!

[@texadan314]

Pops told him no, too.

[@cheryla7480]

The Band was a Canadian band with one American member, Levon Helm drummer and fantastic voice. I never get enough of listening to them. R.I.P. Levon Helm, Rick Danko, and Richard Manuel.

[@GratefulZen]

There’s a reason they’re “THE BAND.” They were the purveyors of what we now call Americana music, in my opinion.

[@brianforgie5515]

by 4 canadians and an adopted canadian. This is the greatest band Canada has ever unleashed on the world

[@jerryrobinson8510]

The Staple Singers... the best of the 60's gospel type music ever. The Band, one of the best 60's rockabilly, folk, rock,bluegrass one of a kind bands of all time. They had the pink house ( studio) in Woodstock N.Y..... showing my age a little !!!!

[@kathleenwalsh3713]

Javon, thank you so much for this! a truly great performance. Martin Scorsese made a film called "The Last Waltz" that chronicled The Band's last performance, and the Staples Singers were one of a lot of other musicians performing with them. A lotta years have passed since then, and sadly so have a lot of the folks on this stage. (Though you can see Mavis Staples singing with Hozier just in the last year or so.) The Band's drummer Levon Helm passed away a few years ago, but not before leaving us with yet another unforgettable song called "When I Go Away" - which you would love, so do check it out. Again, thanks for your thoughtful reviews and your wonderful taste in music!

[@CharCanuck14]

Thumbs up for the info Kathleen! As well as Levon, RIP to Richard Manuel (piano), Rick Danko (bass) and Pop, Cleotha and Yvonne Staples.

[@stephenhanson3647]

Okay, but this performance was one of a few that weren't filmed during the Last Waltz concert. It was filmed separately, you can see the stage setup is different than the concert.

[@robertacolarette1594]

You should check out the entire “The Last Waltz” a Martin Scorsese film. Not a bad performance in the whole thing and a tremendous lineup.

[@rogueleader5498]

Same concert, " the night they drove old Dixie down" is a must listen

[@Wolverines77]

This is one of those songs that stuck in your soul. Sometimes we wander away for a day, a week, a month... But when we wander back around it welcomes you with OPEN arms, like you had only stepped out for a soda. Listening to it takes the load right off my shoulders, for sure, and brings a big-old smile to my face. I always have considered it a Folk-Rock hybrid... Keep up the excellent work my Brother...

[@joshb23]

My favorite four and a half minutes of music on film, hands down. Like you said, SO much talent on stage!

[@Dianne-g2k]

These musicians are in a league of their own.❤ love it.

[@peterfromgermany2431]

Thank you Mr. Scorsese for this wonderful film about an extraordinary band. The Band. This video with one of their great songs is awesome filmed at the time. Quiet camera, the wonderful Staples Singers. A single pleasure. A mix of white and black. Nowadays a sign of one with and not against one another. I wish America the best for the most important election of all time to date.

[@cjpreach]

The Band & The Staples - Incredible Ensemble! Brilliant decision to combine them!

[@shirleykelly9971]

Now being a child of the 60s and 70s I am really partial to the Band who was Bob Dylans backing band for years but had so many great songs themselves always loved this performance

[@holypaper]

I can't wait for you to see van Morrison's performance during this show.

[@jenniferroos1103]

Agreed. It was mind blowing

[@delrayflom8887]

Mavis Staples gives me goosebumps every time I hear this song. Her voice is just phenomenal.

[@harryanders2877]

The Band used to admire and love the Staples Singers' music who in turn returned the favor and respect with this very performance..

[@Grateful_Dad_54]

"The Last Waltz" was jam-packed with talented musicians all bidding a fond and well-deserved 'adieu' to The Band.

[@Claudio-1969]

Such a joy to watch your reactions to songs I know and to others I didn´t know, too. Today YES - "Owner of a Lonely Heart" came to my mind.

[@feferosette]

Yes! I hope he does "Owner of a Lonely Heart"

[@Thats.So.Trish57]

We are fans of The Band in our house and have the Last Waltz DVD. A few Christmas' ago I found Last Waltz on vinyl for my hubby. Levon was amazing!

[@KTRS]

By the way it’s the Staple SINGERS, the ladies doing the collaboration with the Band. Fantastic! The Staples Singers are great - check out I’ll Take You There. I think you will dig it!

[@stephenhanson3647]

Don't forget Pops!

[@KTRS]

Stephen Hanson right!! Sorry!

[@bigbow62]

Thank you Jay for playing my request ( & a bunch of other viewers ).... spot on & yes the correct video almost anything from the band should come live from....... The Last Waltz concert and a few of their friends,The Staples,Eric Claption, Muddy Waters, Van Morrison, Paul Butterfield,Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, Joni Mitchell, Dr John, Ronnie Hawkins.....etc. One of the greatest concerts ever ! Trust me Jay take a few hours & WATCH The Last Waltz ! I bet it will be the first of many 😉 ( Especially now you know what you've been missing 😆 ) I'm in the 100 club I've watched or listened to the Last Waltz over 100 times ❤ Great song every one gets involved and the drummer & Lead singer Levon Helm ( R.I.P )is a musical treasure,he can do it all... like most of the other members - This one is for you Levon ✌😎 Jay you want to know what type of music ? As Levon said in The Last Waltz documentary .... "it's Rock-n-Roll man" That last part was from The Last Waltz documentary ! Jay I'm telling you man the more you hear the more you will love... The Band ( Enjoy the ride my brother ) Here are a few more songs you should play...... The Night They Drove Ole Dixie Down ( A very strong song about our Civil War ) Up On Cripple Creek Ophelia The Shape I'm In Such A Night They ( w/Dr. John ) Helpless ( w/ Neil Young ) It's hard not to love this very underrated band that was Chuck full of extremely talented musicians ✌😎 I've been after many reactors with requests for for The Band.... so it's just nice finally seeing them get some much deserved love !

[@canaguy]

Robertson has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Canadian Music Hall of Fame as a member of The Band, and has been inducted to Canada's Walk of Fame, both with The Band and on his own (SOLO) He wrote so many of the songs and for other artists he produced.

[@lynnhauenstein4136]

Well as an old lady, im hearing this not in 70s or 80s like I should have. But during lockdown. My goodness, the rock, the country, the gospel, sounds, R &B sound. Best of America sounds of the time, together singing. Seemed to pass by Radio play, back in the day. Well we got it now.

[@ronaldstokes4841]

Being that talented and having that much fun with that talent.

[@patsmith9192]

A magnificent performance. The whole Last Waltz movie is a joy-packed with great performances from The Band and all their famous friends. You get on and watch it 😀

[@arthurimhof2427]

This is my all time favorite song. Favorite version.. I love this song so much that if my house caught on fire it would continue to burn until the song was over R.I.P Levon Helm Rick Danko Richard Manuel. Forever Missed

[@tartanphantom]

This is perhaps The Band's finest moment, and having The Staples add their magic just put it over the top. Sweet, sweet sweet! You owe it to yourself to see the entire film, "The Last Waltz."

[@theresavickroy1828]

One of my ALL TIME favorite songs

[@sorryfortheinconvenience]

Rick Danko reminds me of my bro when he was young. RIP to both.

[@lesterarmon8281]

Probably my all-time favorite song, at least in pop/rock/folk music.This version with The Staples is sublime. The best song about generosity and empathy

[@AP-wh8ju]

I loved your comment: "This is a colaboration I didn't know that I needed to hear!" You nailed it. :-)

[@IrishKack]

I was hoping you’d get to this. What a great old classic. So much talent on that stage.

[@David-ns4ym]

Staples senior gives me chills on this tune. I never knew this version until recently on another reaction channel. Thank you guyS helping us out and being helped out.

[@kathimosley9881]

“This is a corroboration that I never knew I needed to hear”!!! My words exactly. Excellent song and excellent reaction. Love watching you.

[@brigitter1469]

Great song! Late 60's early 70's ballad style of song. So many of these songs!

[@gkiferonhs]

Category? we always called it "country rock" along with Allman Brothers, Buffalo Springfield, etc. The Staples are very famous gospel singers. The girls eventually went out without dad (and did more "sinful" rock) as The Staples Sisters.

[@jaywalkallstar]

I’d always heard it called “Country-Soul”

[@kimbunchalastnames5357]

country rock? for us, country rock was poco, and the eagles, and the new riders of the purple sage, and the marshall tucker band, gram parsons, and the flying burrito brothers. the allman brothers we called southern rock, along with lynyrd skynyrd, little feat, and charlie daniels. not much difference, really, except country rock was more melodic and lighter, and southern rock was romping, stomping, hellacious music. and groups like the band were, in their way, sort of like the ramones in later years -- just scratch-off-all-the-layers rock. and it doesn't matter much, really -- just sort of interesting, the way people go through the same things at the same time and come out so differently at the other end of things. and i'm up way too late and probably just rambling nonsense, so i'll stop now. lol.

[@robertkawka7553]

@@kimbunchalastnames5357 I was always told that it was classified as swamp rock or roots rock. Either way The Band were a fantastic group.

[@kimbunchalastnames5357]

@@robertkawka7553 roots rock! yeah, i remember that one, too. i think they qualify. :)

[@rhondabenin1571]

Pop Staples never stopped singing with his daughters until he died. He was on all their big hits.

[@BarbButler]

Wow...so happy to see you react to this!!! 💗 💖 💘 💝 💟 Wait... my mind has just been blown!! You said you have already reacted to "It Makes No Difference"...?!?! That is My JAM!!! I am going to watch it now! Keep up the great work!! 😎

[@lynnybee888]

my favorite song......... so old, so wonderful. 1968.

[@karenscigliano9787]

I recently heard Robbie say in an interview that the Staples was The Bands favorite singing group--!

[@colinmcgregor6890]

saw the band in CANADA'S wonderland along with the grateful dead back in the 80's amazin concert

[@cindyphifer970]

Love love The Band, especially Levon Helm. R.I.P love the Staples too

[@stevesander893]

Saw them (with a lightly different lineup, if memory serves) in 1968 at the Fillmore in San Francisco. At one point they left the stage and paraded through the crowd (Fillmore had no seats at stage level) singing and clapping...awesome.

[@cwasatko5601]

Watch "The Last Waltz" it's "The Bands" last performance in 76 with lots of extra folks. Best concert ever!

[@heatherwatts7918]

This is a great road trip song. And so much soul 💓

[@dalebaker9109]

This is a nice surprise, quite gentle, and a nice arrangement. Well you live and learn.

[@roevega9902]

The Last Waltz was the farewell concert for the Band on Thanksgiving, 1976. They invited all their friends to come and play. Martin Scorsese directed the film.

[@leesher1845]

The Band was GREAT and their collaboration with the Staples was brilliant.

[@tonyhernandez669]

Bruh...the Iconic category. It’s a song that once you hear it, you never forget it. Iconic...

[@teej-h7w]

A collaboration that i never knew i needed to hear . . . .yes . . .just that

[@roxiepearl1]

One of my ALL TIME favourites!!!!💕💕

[@pres96ton]

THE LAST WALTZ was THE BANDS farewell concert in 1976. Martin Scocese documented it. They had a about 20 super stars sing with them and then the last song is ALL of them together....check it out..

[@dbeecooks]

Rick Danko "what a voice" indeed.

[@lindachristensen1783]

OMG! How. Love this song! Sing it Mavis! Southern Rock Still Lives on! Really enjoyed hearing this again… took me back in time!

[@ninjavigilante5311]

Even though it's a Robbie Robertson song who is Canadian. Lol

[@gerrijones51]

I can watch this over and over and over. It gives goosebumps... Love this....

[@Julia-ov7zy]

I need to say it again, JayVee you showed me so many fantastic songs. And here is another one. Thanks!

[@debbeborders5762]

This is a great collaboration. The Staples are a family that cross over gospel and can basically sing anything very well.

[@bearclairebear]

Mavis still performs The Weight at her shows! Just went on her 80th birthday tour last year

[@JulioLeonFandinho]

I had the privilege of watching Mavis Staples some years ago... she played this song and made me cry. What a wonderful woman. I wish I could see The Band but sadly it's impossible :_(

[@jillsallade6998]

Watch the entire concert on dvd called the last waltz. It was a farewell to the band... Great great musicians. It doesn't disappoint. A must see.

[@alohakittymon]

I love what you said “ a collaboration you didn’t know you needed to hear” who of us ever did until we did hear it for ourselves...❤️

[@julieharden2433]

This is my all-time favorite song. For something really special, check out "The Weight Playing for Change" and "The Making of The Weight Playing for Change".

[@ninjavigilante5311]

That's a huge statement right there.

[@jenniferroos1103]

So good!

[@cindiaker5778]

I recommend to every reactor I watch.....it just hits all the right buttons. Amazing collaboration for sure !!!!! The Staple singers added the right touch......Great song to begin with, but the version with them is just WOW !!!!

[@decal2756]

That's Mavis Staples singing one verse & then " Pops " Staples singing one! The Staples were primarily gospel singers who did some cross-over recordings too. You ought to check out their song I'll Take You There. This is one of my favorite collaborative performances ever!

[@cynthiadepriest8192]

The Band loved The Staples! And yes The Band created a new genre Americana. No front man in this group it was always the contribution to the song. Each were so very talented and they were musicians musicians. I can't think of one musician who didn't love and respect them. THANKS for this reaction!

[@timothylivingston4135]

This is one of those perfect performances!

[@adamt1564]

Thanks for bringing us The Band and the Staples---what a fantastic combination!

[@fredfrederick5607]

The Band is the single most underestimated and under respected group in modern history. In their day every artist wanted to be them and so much today traces directly back to them.

[@howardkip99]

This was one of only two songs from the Last Waltz that were recorded live on a sound stage without an audience, the other song was Evangeline with Emmy Lou Harris a beautiful song written especially for the movie by Robbie Robertson, The theme to the last waltz, an instrumental also written by Robertson, was performed by the Band on the same sound stage.

[@jaywalkallstar]

3 of The Band members were excellent lead vocalists. Rick Danko: bass player (sang It Makes No Difference) Levon Helm: also played drums, and Richard Manuel: the creepy looking piano player near the end (the only one you haven’t heard sing lead). To hear Manuel sing I recommend either King Harvest or The Shape I’m In.

[@mik9124]

yeah, what a moment of live performing together as one.

[@l-bird]

The Band put out some amazing music... and this collaboration with the Staples is outstanding !!

[@pamelacoyer7435]

Jayvee, you are the epitome of someone who truly didn’t listen to rock music growing up. You missed so much. I realize that today’s music is a lot different, but the old stuff gets you going. Pure joy listening to you reactions! I love Mavis. What a voice.

[@rnorth8812]

I would love to feel again what I felt the first time I heard this song. I'll have to settle for how I feel the thousandth time. It's the same so all is good.

[@hildareynolds231]

One of my favorite performances of all time! Thanks for another great reaction!

[@tommiesmith3191]

The Staple Singers make me want to head to the nearest church and scream "I BELEIVE". Can the "Edwin Hawkin Singers" be far behind?

[@sharonpreston4925]

Jayvee try Oh Happy Day by The Edwin Hawkins Singers. You might even recognize it from a movie or something

[@lynnarthur-stillalive2025]

Oh yes! Another amazing collaboration is Melanie and the EHS: "Candles In The Rain."

[@kentclark6420]

@@lynnarthur-stillalive2025 Lay Down, by Melanie and the EH singers is incredible!

[@Peter-oh3hc]

Everybody should listen to this song and react to it with as much joy as you do. Made my day. Thanks

[@theresavickroy1828]

Robbie Robertson wrote this tune, he is one one with the double neck Gibson

[@rmf9522]

And Canadian...

[@billobrien2599]

His solo stuff is great too.

[@brianforgie5515]

and ripped off every one of those guys. Great musician but a real snake.

[@acousticshadow4032]

The Band meets the Gospel Choir = Rockin' Soul

[@denisehampton4204]

It was The Band and Staples. Great together 👍