The Band: "It makes no difference".

Another from "The Last Waltz" ... filmed at The Thanksgiving Day Concert in 1976.

[@genevievegelatto8447]

Robbie Robertson really outdid himself when he wrote this sad, beautiful song. Rick Danko’s vocals are perfect for this song... his voice breaking, and sounding like pure heartache... Robertson’s lyrics, “and the dawn don’t rescue me no more” ring so true for anyone who’s ever experienced that kind of an absolute, crushing broken heart. Add to that, Robertson’s tasty, pinched note leads & fills, the gorgeous bottom layers of Garth’s keys & Rick’s bass lines, the lush, harmonies of Levon, Robbie, & Richard, and it’s about as good as anything can possibly get.... then it gets BETTER! as Garth steps to the front and lays down the most beautiful, soul-slaying sax, and I’m left absolutely gutted... in the best possible way. Sighhhh.

[@TheManOnTheRail]

Love the way Robbie turns just the spit second before Garth comes in and Rick is in awe watching and listening.

[@cfc105]

you nailed it Genevieve👌

[@cfc105]

and THAT sax🥰

[@jag6183]

Robbie Robertson DID NOT write these songs himself!! He just said he did for the MONEY.

[@surferbeto]

What he said.

[@rockrecordsreviewed1880]

I think this song is one of the finest performances ever caught on film - a beautiful song anyway, but this performance takes it on to another level, it's almost spiritual. Just stunning, very human and profoundly moving.

[@chrisharrison4060]

Beautifully said. If this was 'classical' music, it would be called a threnody - a song of lamentation.

[@DG-tt1gl]

The guitar-sax duel at the end sends the performance into another realm of music. I've seen them in an another live performance and it doesn't come close to this!

[@JonathanHorwitz]

Broken-hearted soul-loss defined, Rick's singing always leaves me in wonder, like how could he sing like this without dying on the spot, surpasses Robbie's superlative guitar and Garth's sax. I miss you guys - Blessings on you..............

[@spello8191]

Amen🙏

[@elliottberry5317]

Yep, Garth's sax melts me every time. Absolutely beautiful❤

[@Resenbrink]

I feel like crying when I watch Rick. He's just so great.

[@susancarpenter7682]

I always do ..

[@michaelpearson-smith3639]

Robbie Robertson - one of the all-time great songwriters and guitarist - may he rest in peace.

[@jamesroets800]

Man - the pure emotion, the evident heartache and loss in that song always brings a tear to my eyes. Rick sang it the only way he knew how - with everything he had. Forty-five years after this album came out, I still listen to it. God bless you Rick, wherever you are.

[@sup393]

Amen. This one always brings a tear

[@timarnold2136]

The single greatest soulful love song of all time.

[@tonijeanapple]

This song is on my “it Moves me” list. Robbie knew what he was doing when he wrote this song for Rick to sing. Rick’s pain is projected in this beautiful song. I have never heard it without becoming emotional. The music and lyrics are hauntingly beautiful yet sad. I will forever love it!

[@hannejeppesen1809]

Robbie wrote the song with Rick in mind, felt he would do it justice, and be able to sing it so it didn't sound like self pity. He was right, of course. Robbie also said of the song, "time supposedly heal all wounds, except sometimes it does not, this is one of those times. Definitely one of my favorite Band songs, if not the favorite.

[@madcows2009]

The best heartbreak song performance. Ever. Danko brings it.

[@chrisharro]

It is a song of deep, masculine loneliness - "Since you've been gone, it's a losing battle."

[@hannejeppesen1809]

"Rattle the waaal" Rick knew how to draw it out. Love Rick and The Band.@@chrisharro

[@martinmcdonald4207]

Thank You Rick Danko, Coolness personified. R.I.P. old rock warrier.

[@aerostns]

"stampeding cattle, they rattle....the walllllll" Brilliant!

[@hannejeppesen1809]

@@aerostns Yea, Rick knew how to draw it out waaallll. Love him.

[@joshuafloyd5568]

I have been listening to them for 57 years and they are as good as it gets

[@brunopinto3777]

That saxophone always brings me to tears

[@redlipstickmafia]

My God this is a beautiful song. The words are real for me and so really get me. The Band was the best ever. It’s bittersweet to see them so young and in their prime here. 💔

[@L.C.Sweeney]

I love how adolescent Danko's voice was. Always sounded like he was 17 and it fit his energy so perfectly.

[@pn641]

I have no words Knocks me out everytime I hear it

[@murkthejurk19]

Garth is the cherry on top in this one. Gets me every time.

[@MrJones-918]

Sad day RIP Robbie Robertson❤

[@kieranowen8662]

Came here after hearing about Robbie's passing. Every aspect of this song is perfection, but that transition between Robbie and Garth towards the end is heavenly.

[@pennyparkin]

perfection

[@nedkline886]

talk about putting your heart and soul into a song, man i love rick danko. and just a down to earth type of person, he was always just rick danko, i miss him

[@spello8191]

Ned, totally support your comment 🙏

[@mdemma60]

I love Rick Danko. Always will.

[@Warp75]

Best singing rhythm section ever.

[@spello8191]

Omg someone else who had noticed!

[@belinda35_77]

and the dawn don't rescue me no more ~ so raw so real..

[@ddawg75]

One of the greatest songs ever written. RIP Robbie Robertson

[@patriciathewisher2315]

It makes no difference that every performance on The Last Waltz is fuckin fantastic. This outshines them all. Rick Clare Danko. Love ya. RIP. Beautiful boy with the beautiful lisp and the beautiful face. And what a song Robbie. Ffs. One of best songs ever written.

[@ottavva]

I don't mind getting old THE BEST TIME OF ALL

[@tippimail1]

Yes,it was.

[@patriciathewisher2315]

Perfect Robertson Danko collaboration. The words with that heartfelt voice. JFC

[@patriciathewisher2315]

Incredible performance. Just perfect. Love Danko. X

[@punchdog9205]

Greatest love song ever written, in my humble opinion.

[@jvs333]

Along with “Oh Darling” Beatles

[@sup393]

I'm there with you

[@stratslngr]

Annie's Song by John Denver is another.

[@Tombacuse1]

These are what legends look like folks. God bless Rick D and The Band!!

[@Panda-hg8sb]

All three leads for the band had the most human voices. Simple and beautiful.

[@improcat1]

What a great evocative voice Rick Danko had. Always loved this performance.👏

[@mrshardlo]

Plaintive is another good word for one of its aspects.

[@Excannakoenisch]

2024!!! Im still listening ! Thank you for this great Songs !

[@cinnamongirl64]

Ricks voice is a testimony to this song about love, sadness and such, this song lyrically is beyond beautiful. Robbie always outdoes himself in his writing. This band is still time epic.

[@davidquinn9476]

Beautiful melancholy song......the sax 🎷 the vocals lead and harmony the guitar solo what am outpouring of emotion

[@joshuameighan344]

No wonder they were called The Band different class what a song and performance from the guys. 🙏

[@brianfoushee3382]

Loved this for years. My cat died last week, now I understand it

[@saraa.jakubiak726]

I'm so sorry. This song really touches that raw nerve. Love to you.

[@mdemma60]

I love you. I miss you Rick. You should be here. It did make a difference.

[@spello8191]

I keep coming back to this video!! There’s a reason. I’m in no doubt 💜

[@ronfowlermusic]

I was in a record store in Portland, Oregon, around Christmas, 2000, when this song came on. It slayed me. There's a kind of heartbreak that never goes away.

[@hannejeppesen1809]

Robbie said in an interview that supposedly time heal all wounds, except in some instances it doesn't, so he wrote this song. I agree with many hear, it is pure perfection, the lyrics, Rick's putting all his soul and feelings into it, as only Rick could. And of course Robbie and Garth at the end.

[@tinamariamoore3589]

Robbie Robertson killing it...

[@leannsherman6723]

Rest in peace, Robbie Robertson. May your memory be a blessing. 💔

[@TombstoneHeart]

I once read of a record critic describing Joe Cocker's version of "A Whiter Shade of Pale" as a 'soul drenched waltz'. That's a pretty good descriptor for this 'sorta country' tune that's just dripping with soul. I doubt we will hear anything like it ever again.

[@ottavva]

Rick Danko ... if there is a place called Heaven it must be some place where it is always the 70's SEE YOU THERE

[@droz1000]

A big cry. Just what I needed. Streaming down.

[@patriciathewisher2315]

Heartbreakingly beautiful

[@philgez]

Danko’s got this one right in the pocket

[@patriciathewisher2315]

💕 Rick Clare Danko RIP beautiful boy.

[@ModGirl-nu1xk]

It makes no difference how far I go Like a scar, the hurt will always show And it makes no difference who I meet They're just a face in the crowd on a dead-end street And the sun don't shine anymore And the rains fall down on my door

[@michaelcoll5701]

IMO…greatest love song ever written…one time heard Robbie Robertson say about this, “Hey, sometimes it works out, sometimes it don’t. This was one one of those times….” I never forgot that and it made the song even deeper for me…GBless The Band…

[@lordburlap4514]

Just sublime.....

[@nedmaletdecarteret1991]

Just Garth left. RIP Robbie. I'm just going to put on the Last Waltz, it's been too long. I'm now feeling melancholy.

[@davidmavin261]

This still blows me away :)

[@TheJpsauve]

Simply beauty eh, when a band comes together like a that, Garth so sublime

[@SharksSeanOSullivanSharkey]

Real music...awesome band

[@christthernikow274]

Best love song ever!

[@johncopeland3826]

I believe this was Robbie Robertson's parting gift to his other Band members ....his love song to them . He knew The Band would break up soon after writing this amazing song ..and was proved right . The Band at its most united performing here ! Incomparable.....

[@carrieoh7197]

Amazing how a song can take you to an exact moment in your life and recreate a mood that you never forget. 2006 for me xo

[@adriwander6165]

Makes me cry. Trip down memory lane.

[@billparry3591]

Makes no difference where you look at that stage, your only going to find unsurpassed talent.

[@spello8191]

Too right Bill.

[@spello8191]

Oh Bill you’re so true

[@genevievegelatto8447]

Spot on, brother. That is ALL good. We don’t have bands like this anymore. R if we do, they don’t seem to be getting any love from the record labels. Why on Earth did the music industry decide the only money to be made was with crap like rap and Beyonce? I know... Bey has a loyal following, but... come on. The record companies are ignoring a HUGE fan base who #1 have money, and #2 WILL spend it if they give us great music like this! Maybe one day it’ll come back. I sincerely hope I live to see and hear it.

[@pennyparkin]

This, and "Unfaithful Servant" shatter me.

[@kennyjeanful]

THE BAND.....Just KILLIN" it.

[@stevewoods293]

All time great bands

[@normanknier2219]

This is it. It don't get better than this. I miss these guys!

[@donnahenley7866]

Wonderful song

[@Genjo_N_Mojave]

It makes no difference where I turn I can't get over you and the flame still burns It makes no difference, night or day The shadow never seems to fade away And the sun don't shine anymore And the rains fall down on my door Now there's no love As true as the love That dies untold But the clouds never hung so low before It makes no difference how far I go Like a scar, the hurt will always show And it makes no difference who I meet They're just a face in the crowd on a dead-end street And the sun don't shine anymore And the rains fall down on my door These old love letters Well, I just can't keep 'Cause, like the gambler says "Read 'em and weep" And the dawn don't rescue me no more Without your love I'm nothing at all Like an empty hall, it's a lonely fall Since you've gone it's a losing battle Stampeding cattle, they rattle the walls And the sun don't shine anymore And the rains fall down on my door Well, I love you so much And it's all I can do Just to keep myself from telling you That I never felt so alone before

[@montsemoreno3963]

La mejor canción de 💌 amor, cantada por la mejor voz!! Forever Rick!!

[@stephengaydos4346]

this song is like COVID it gives me the chills. really

[@spello8191]

Wow I’d like the COVID you had!!!

[@kusze]

thank you Band, thank you guys, thank you Scorsese

[@spello8191]

Scorsese loves Blues and loved The Band!

[@user-lk5wn5kt8u]

Most underrated band of all time

[@yoyopg123]

how fricken' talented is the band?!

[@crisnboots]

The rains fall down on my door. Help me Lord.

[@richardhickcox2554]

You sure do find them! Thanks for forwarding them to me.

[@nealatthecrossfishing]

I’ve felt like this!! Always loved this song!

[@aerostns]

Thank you Mr Denko... R.I.P good sir

[@thiagom.3097]

Rip Rob, we lov y ❤

[@robertanderson290]

Great job Rick!

[@spello8191]

Rick you moved me and my wife. There’s no Ballard like this Ballard. Rest assured I speak the truth...

[@Tony6969ism]

Outstanding!

[@carmie9400]

I can’t keep my eyes off Rick Danko - he’s gorgeous! 😍🥰

[@hannejeppesen1809]

I wouldn't say Rick is gorgeous, he is good looking no doubt, but I think Robbie is better looking. I love Robbie, however there's something about Rick's personality and of course the way he sings that gets me.

[@carmie9400]

@@hannejeppesen1809 Of course Robbie is very good looking too! He & Rick make a gorgeous pair! 😁

[@donnahenley7866]

And the sax!

[@justsayin991]

Thank you,Judy for sharing this beautiful song with me.In my heart forever. Your sunshine will always live in me.

[@amyhintz471]

I, like many women, wish Rick Danko had been my lover

[@GPsgurl80]

Damn right. Just take me and sing. *sigh*

[@hannejeppesen1809]

Anyone that sings with such feeling would have to be a great lover. I'm with you, back when he was young and good looking. I'm only a few years younger than Rick, so I could have met him, was living in New York City back then.

[@les13robinson]

Well, I love you so much And it's all I can do Just to keep myself from telling you That I never felt so alone before

[@mikegalante6909]

I think J.R.R.Robertson is the most skillied rock +roll guitar player i've ever heard . HE might not run scales the fastest but he was the most musical player ever . for evidence which is plentiful, listen to what Robbie playes live behind Garth 's sax solo was tracked on in post later

[@sup393]

Dylan has an interesting quote on RR s mathematical playing

[@patriciathewisher2315]

My fave song of The Last Waltz

[@donnahenley7866]

That guitar!

[@OgundeleSodiq-qt9tl]

I love it

[@lindacole7393]

11 out of 10!!! : ))

[@chrisjones4400]

Classic Band. Only Garth left now…..musical genius

[@AceHermes]

Rick....what can you say? Perfectly flawed

[@GPsgurl80]

I'm not sobbing, you're sobbing. 😢

[@ninaswer3490]

❤

[@ottavva]

Amerika koju sam volio ❤ Amerika koje više nema 💔

[@johannbogason1662]

RIP Robbie

[@ottavva]

ne bi mijenjao svoje godine (kakve god bile) za OVU (današnju) mladost ... mi smo živili u NAJBOLJE DOBA ... radije sam star na svoj način, nego mlad na njihov (parafraziram jedno mjesto kod Šekspira)

[@patriciathewisher2315]

Wowowowowowowow

[@Lessontobe]

Rick Danko was a quite great one!

[@motman52]

I hereby make a formal Public Apology to Terry Danko (Rick's Brother.) I met Terry here in Ottawa in 1998 (?) after he had played bass with the rejuvinated Ronnie Hawkin's Band (following Ronnie's recent major heart surgery in Peterborough.) So outside the club on a hot night Terry took a haul off his cigarette as I shook his hand and did the customary "meet-the-performer" small talk....but (I confess) that in my mind I was not really shaking hands with Terrry but, in fact, shaking hands with "Rick's DNA." A great pedigree. Your Brother really "had it", Terry. (Merry Christmas 2021.)

[@spello8191]

To the 3 dislikes...well what can we say

[@guybeauregard]

Who the hell would dislike this?

[@gldmj55]

I'll always wonder what this concert actually sounded like without the rerecorded instruments. This song in particular shows how much busier Rick's and Levon's playing was. Look at that drum fill at 4:19 compared to what we actually hear lol.

[@lenalennon8746]

🎶👁❤🙏

[@ottavva]

snimka iz filma je u odnosu na LP/CD sa cca 6 min skraćena na 4.49 min the movie recording has been reduced from cca 6 minutes (LP/CD) to 4.49