The Band & Ronnie Hawkins - Who Do You Love

Taken from The Last Waltz (1976, movie 1978).

[@jimmontroy9892]

When the Hawk first toured around southern Ontario with the Band, he made them practise steady. 1 night he gave Robbie hell for gettin' too much "string" noise on the guitar. Robbie said, "even Segovia gets string noise." the Hawk answered, "yes, and that's why he ain't in my band."......f'n classic.

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

Comment of the Day Jim. Ronnie used to stop by my wife's family's place up in the Kawarthas to shoot the shit with her dad and Grandad and from what I've heard the laughter coming out out of the drive shed could be heard for a mile.

[@chirpyburpy]

@@buckodonnghaile4309 dia duit a chairde!

[@magwamagwa45110]

brilliant

[@TheDavejmcknight]

Agreed, also if I may, Ronnie gave Crowbar their name....as in "you guys could fuck up a crowbar...

[@MSYNGWIE12]

THANKS GUYS FOR THOSE ANECDOTES - I BELIEVE RONNIE HAD A LAUGH AND A HEART "LARGER THAN LIFE"- TO PUT IT LAMELY, JUST SLUGGING BACK COFFEE NUMBER ONE, REMINISCING- NEVER KNEW HIM, SAW HIM PLAY LONG AGO- listening to him at any age, I start to sing, dance, wiggle! clap, yell woo-oo-ee-ah-woo, the Bo Diddley hand jive stuff- gets me going. Wish I'd known Ronnie- THANKS FOR THOSE ANECDOTES- POST ANY, OTHER FOLKS MUST HAVE A TALE- "that's why he ain't in MY band"- love it and Robbie- great minds think I would have said the SAME THING, love Segovia ( not the point) and Ronnie's temper! Did it match his heart, his mirthful heart? Bet it could! Namaste from Canada

[@SuperSackdaddy]

And now Robbie Robertson passes today. Our era of greatest songwriters are fading away.....

[@SSHitMan]

I love the way he gives it his all for 3 and a half minutes, then struts off the stage like a boss. A true legend!

[@samanthab1923]

They're all so happy to play with him! Look at Danko's face! True showman.

[@wlarrry]

He felt that he wasn't worthy of sharing the stage with the talent that was gonna be on the show that night

[@janec8733]

Isn't he just.

[@SuperMarry23]

They got some really god cocaine backstage, thats why.

[@43cjd]

Are you FN kidding me? I just want to hop in a ragtop and drive cross country blasting this song! We will never again see the likes of the talent on a stage that made up the last waltz.

[@G_-jt2op]

R.I.P. Robbie Robertson. The opening with his guitar is giving me everytime goosebumps

[@regis387]

another heart breaker🙁

[@jaxsutro4880]

Simply, LEGENDARY!!!….#RestInParadiseRobbie🙏🙏❤️

[@peterzang]

Why is he still alive underrated as a guitarist? Every lick is magic.

[@chadcorley2702]

Definitely R.I.P. to Robbie. But I can’t help but acknowledge the big smile on Levon’s face watching Ronnie go crazy at 3:30! Ronnie was pretty crazy! That’s for sure!

[@steves672]

Me too!!!

[@rustyking8783]

Interesting fact: Roy Buchanan was touring with Ronnie Hawkins at 21 and played bass on the original recording of this song. He also tutored Robbie on guitar.

[@DanPurdy1]

He just died at 87. I am grateful for his good, long life. He did so much for younger musicians.

[@jez2466]

Amazed that he reached the age of 87, he looked old in the late 1970s

[@finnmcginn9931]

@@jez2466 beat pancreatic cancer and lived another 20 years. That in itself is amazing.

[@43cjd]

Do you not just love it when he is fanning Robbie's guitar?

[@TheGodfather4200]

Hawk rolled into that stage like he owned the goddamn thing. Then strutted off before the song ended because he knew he did. Epic performance. RIP Hawk!

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

The man owned every stage he ever strutted out on. Epic indeed. Cheers

[@annalisavajda252]

He did own it though Scorsese got to film some real gangsters same with Shine a Light with the Stones.

[@Uberplacoderm]

I could not agree more. Ronnie owned it, and then made some great music, like he was saying, "here's how it's done." The strut off-stage, that's a hard thing to pull off, and he made it look easy. RIP.

[@jimmmmy41]

One must always stay in touch with their inner Ronnie Hawkins.

[@saramohdshafek7214]

Rest in peace, Ronnie. The heavens are gonna have a ball with your rockabilly tunes

[@Vlad-nw8rx]

He's probably somewhere cutting flips with Manuel Danko and Helm

[@jimmarshall3668]

@@Vlad-nw8rx Oh man do I hope so!! He made them the Band they became, through hard work, attention to detail and playing the right way!! They all had talent but without Ronnie they never would have reached the Greatness that they did. One of the Greatest "Bands" of all time! The World misses you Ronnie and so do I!!

[@gailhalldorson4648]

OMG So great. I just turned 83 and this still gets me up out of my couch potato spot!

[@jeanniegiaquinto2316]

love that!

[@terrylucas630]

God bless ya sista. I hope this reaches you and those you love in great health and happiness😎

[@abanana2561]

Big time!

[@tonfiselier1818]

The best bit is in the last few seconds. Ronnie Hawkins putting his hands to his sides and surveying for a moment. "Yes, I did you good and you did well." And then just shimmying off stage and leaving the band to finish in the spotlight. Rambunctious grace.

When Canadian and American musicians get together.......watch out!!!!

[@UberLummox]

Like a dummy I FF'ed through the closing. Thank you for pointing that out!

[@leescazighini4025]

Rambunctious grace--perfect...wished I'd thought of that...

[@somebodyelse714]

It's a man uuterly comfortable with who he is at the moment in time

[@markmiller489]

The vibe of a proud parent enjoying their kids success!!!! The way he stops and puts his hands on his hips for a few seconds, and stares at them, like “ I’m so proud of you boys!” , and struts off stage. BEST STAGE EXIT EVER!!!

[@sonaavak2953]

"Take it easy, Garth, don't you give me no lip!" ❤

[@ReggaeStrongTV]

Rest in Peace Robbie Robertson. Forever young.

[@29cherokee1]

Ronnie Hawkins still has the greatest rock & roll quote in history: "90% of all the money I've ever had in my life I spent on women, booze and drugs. The other 10% I just blew."

[@richardleonard4281]

29cherokee1 He said to 16 year old Robbie Robertson "You won't make much money but you'll get more pussy than Sinatra" lol

[@ronpaolillo8686]

truer words have never been spoken

[@petermullins4284]

29cherokee1 m

[@davidmellish3295]

That was said years before,George best said it and it’s been attributed to w.c fields as well

[@bamadeadhead]

29cherokee1 DAMN👍🏼😂👍🏼 that’s awesome

[@hilzy9]

Who would’ve thought the hawk would outlive most of the people on that stage

[@stevekelly6206]

According to Robertson's book, Hawkins didn't drink or touch drugs.

[@constancelund5609]

Probably the most honest performance of The Last Waltz. Shared history counts for a lot. God bless Ronnie Hawkins and his ability to detect talent!

[@candiceellingson1957]

Every artist here is immaculate

[@metislamestiza3708]

you're right about Ronnie 1000 percent.this film and concert was just grand and epic on a whole other level. i saw it in the theatre when it came out. i was only 17 but old enough to know what musicianship was really all about. such a magical - musically historical moment!

[@joewatson1978]

​@@metislamestiza3708😊

[@stewarta5993]

too hard to pick one except me diamond. even Levon was pissed about the choice

[@PURAVID]

Having a few drinks right now, Hawk was a legend.. nobody brought the boogie to Toronto better than Ronnie. Thank you for the best of times.. YOU ROCK! RIP Big Man

[@danielwatters711]

I spent one night drinking with Ronnie ... who drank double rum and cokes none stop and ate ribs ... the stories he told and the charisma of this guy was off the charts ... John Candy the comedic actor was there that night as well and was over shadowed ... but in a nice way by Ronnie...

[@finnmcginn9931]

We have a great picture of Ronnie and my wife's dad and grandpa laughing their arses off up at the cottage not far from Ronnie's place. Thr man was a special one.

[@clafong9]

God Bless Ronnie Hawkins for giving us The Band.

[@kanjiwooowooo3202]

yes

[@ahjaanhugh]

They backed Dylan after he went electric as "Levon and the Hawks".

[@Sinisa599]

I was a kid. The film "Last Waltz" was shown in a local cinema in the former Yugoslavia. I didn't move from my seat for two hours. The film left a big mark on me. Dr. John Ronnie Hawkins, Clapton, Dylan, Young ... uhhh, The Band ... the best r & r movie I've watched. That was in 1978 and I was 13 years old.

[@christopherfletcher5384]

I was was just one year younger and living in San Francisco at the time. If only I had known.

[@johnsealy733]

And Van the Man !

[@jamesdupuis3018]

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[@joyofsox]

"I didn't move from my seat for two hours." ....... Neil Diamond is the "pee break" in the movie. You can get up and leave the room for that.

[@MrVukojeB]

Ja nisam tada gledao film, ali sam uspeo da snimim ceo koncert na magnetofonu. Verovatno sa neke od tada kultnih emisija na BG 202. I danas imam te trake. Nikakav kvalitet, ali draga uspomena. ❤

[@michaeleidman3078]

If all he ever did was to assemble and hire The Band, that would have been enough. Rest In Peace, Hawk.

[@michaelcarvlin7348]

RIP Robbie Robertson. That's a big loss.

[@irvy78]

Love how the hawk at start helps them all get on the same lick ,with his singing

[@traviswyatt1113]

Robbie is working his ass off during this song…that Bo Diddley strum pattern ain’t easy. Ronnie Hawk was a great performer…highly underrated

[@hannejeppesen1809]

Robbie was always hard working. Ronnie said in an interview he worked harder than anyone else.

[@bettysheehey6218]

I had the privilege of being invited to Ronnie's beautiful home on Stoney Lake. It was a wonderful afternoon with Ronnie and his wonderful wife. I will treasure that day always. Indeed heaven is rocking with Ronnie's music. Thank you Art and Marilyn for including in your afternoon at Stoney Lake💖

[@davehughes574]

What a showman Ronnie Hawkins was.

[@jessebfly]

This is perhaps the best version of this tune ever. Ronnie and The Band just bring it!! Ronnie is just such a showman. -A lost art IMO. The nigh club circuit vibe is so alive and present here.

[@civita63]

The best version? I guess you've never heard of Happy Trail, Quicksilver Messenger Service's debut LP. The whole first part, almost half an hour, repeats the riff of "Who do you love" under influence of acid and many other drugs. 🙂

[@murraypassarieu9115]

@@civita63they all pale next to Bo’s. Come on

[@metislamestiza3708]

@@civita63 hey i'm bookmarking this to listen to. thanks for the pro tip. plus also -i can hear that Bo Diddley riff. a different take from George Thorogood's version. i like

[@philiphalpenny3783]

Heaven may have trouble constraining this most incorrigible man-rooster! Good night Ronnie. 1935- 2022...

[@bobrennegarbe5547]

Levons facial expression as Ronnie is leaving is priceless

[@chrisjames6327]

Robbie obviously loves playing with Ronnie so much. He looks so excited when Ronnie starts singing

[@louise_rose]

Oh yes, at some points when Ronnie is cajoling him it's plainly visible how Robbie is working hard to avoid breaking into laughter.

[@BradFalck-mn3pc]

RIP Robbie ,one of Canada's favorite guitar players and people 😢🇨🇦

[@carmenhardy2629]

I think nobody can watch this without a big grin on their face. He even made Robbie Robertson smile ❤

[@robpicazo]

One of the best performances of the night! Robbie's solos are unbelievable!

[@Dermot2927]

You can see him being pushed and inspired by the Hawk’s cajoling.

[@vikkifurrh9688]

God, I could watch Robbie play lead anytime. Very sexy!!!!!

[@kevincosta9228]

@@Dermot2927 Yeah, he was cranking him up LOL!

[@louise_rose]

Aaaaah! -AAAAAAAHH!! --AAAAAUGHHHH - WAAAAARRRHHH!!! 😃

[@aroe3896]

like they were playing for their paycheck circa 1963

[@steveconn]

You and Ronnie play some good Bo cuts in Heaven, Robbie. You've earned it. RIP

[@gypsymothgillis3537]

My step dad Guy Wilkes of Whiskey Hollow use to tell me stories of watching Ronnie and the Hawks and he knew they had “it” . He’s the reason I’m here , he’s the reason I listen to good music . Proud to be a southern Ontario boy and even though Ronnie is an adopted Canadian this one is sad . What a beautiful human he was !

[@benhong540]

May 29, 2022 R.I.P. Ronnie Hawkins. Thank you for giving Canada "Arkansas North!"

[@crowhaven200]

Keep Rockin up there Ronnie Hawkins. I know you don't want to rest. You are missed already.

[@AllThePiecesMatter_]

From the greatest music documentary ever, one of my favourite live performances. Can you imagine being in the audience for this? Ronnie Hawkins, what a character!

[@okitssteph]

Here to see The Hawks play. The best way I know to send my love and appreciation to Robbie and The Band tonight. 💔❤

[@michaelgray5168]

Rompin' Ronnie Hawkins was the king of Yonge Street in Toronto for a generation. Mentored many local musicians. We were lucky to have him around. RIP.

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

My wife's dad grew up at Coxwell and Gerard and spent every chance he got on Yonge Street in its prime and the sheer volume of great music coming out of those places sounds just wild. Him and his dad got to know Ronnie later in life up in the Kawarthas. Absolute legend. They don't make em like that anymore, cheers.

[@annalisavajda252]

The Hawks Nest.

[@LastWaltz123]

RIP boss - Levon, Ricky and Richard gonna greet you with music for sure.

[@unclejeff64]

RIP, Ronnie. Rock and roll Heaven just got a lot wilder.

[@Uberplacoderm]

Ronnie Hawkins : Awesome performance, done with seeming ease, but great power. He drives the band like it's a hot rod. When he fans Robbie's guitar solo with his hat.... epic stagecraft. His walk-off... like he's saying, " my work here is done." Classic.

[@annalisavajda252]

Wild.

[@stormsbrewingnc5898]

Rest In Peace Ronnie Hawkins. 05/29/2022. Thanks for the music and the memories.

[@houstonrebel4449]

Good harmony. Good shouting by Ronnie too. Wakes you up. Haha. Who needs coffee when you got Ronnie Hawkins.

[@jamesdoyle7650]

My favorite scene in any concert movie. Scorcese and Robertson may have had an elegiac farewell to the road in mind, but look out, here comes The Incarnate Spirit of Rock n' Roll, Ronnie Hawkins, OC.

[@kevincosta9228]

LOL! Well spoken

[@Thebrowndogcafe]

Rest in Peace, Robbie. Thanks for making my youth complete and eventful with your music. God be with you. We are Ohana.

[@svy99n]

this just gets better and better over the years !........Legends

[@markfriedman6341]

What can anyone say!! Hawk was Big Time!!! Always will be!!!

[@janetgilliland5534]

He had a great time in this life He knew how to live Great vibes!!

[@this0033]

One of the best concerts ever. There is no music like this anymore.

[@algywatt]

Gonna miss you Ronnie,but we'll always have your music to remind us of you...RIP Ol'pal

[@Voodoochil111111]

Who cares what Robbie was like personally. His guitar sound is killer, and this performance is epic! Absolutely perfect!

[@Dermot2927]

Exactly. He was part of The Band. I’m really sorry about what went down between him and Levon, but that’s humans for you.

[@timmyteaching]

Despite being an alleged asshole, the dude could write tunes

[@hannejeppesen1809]

It is more complicated than that. Robbie and Levon were really close when they first started out with Ronnie Hawkins. As Levon got into heroin his personality changed, he became somewhat paranoid, lied to Robbie about doing heroin, would fall asleep in the middle of a recording session. Was Robbie perfect, no, Did he do drugs as well, he did, by his own admission, but not heroin, and he had a wife and baby that kept him grounded. @@timmyteaching

[@stephcooper5998]

Ronnie remembering you from the Le Coq D'or days on Yonge St. You had the Hawks Nest upstairs. Who do you love, well hell yeah!

[@WalterSobchak1000]

Ronnie, rest in peace and thank you for the music

[@noellarash367]

RR was so focused... knew this was going to be the “Time” of his life

[@NevadaBoss]

As original and true a rock and roller as ever rocked...RIP Hawk.

[@blackcatpgh13]

Walked off like a BOSS. Great performance. RIP Ronnie Hawkins. Knew how to do it right.

[@Augmuse]

Two of the most exceptional musicians of all time Ronnie Hawkins and Robbie Robertson. One kickass song for sure. The Band Ronnie Hawkins is a musical treat, for sure!

[@collyyy]

I have the great pleasure of singing and acting the part of Ronnie Hawkins here in Ireland as part of (The live last Waltz ) what great fun, always amazed at the mount of people who show up with there Hawk hats on. ✌

[@toxictroopers5533]

Noel, I see you have the date of the 28th of August 2022 to play The Live Last Waltz in Dublin. Was thinking of heading down as I live up North. Worthwhile??

[@collyyy]

@@toxictroopers5533Man definitely and I'm not saying it because I'm in it, but truly is a great take on the show, full movie screen's and all the quest acts 👍

[@christophergriffin4585]

And RIP Robbie Robertson! Great to hear him wind it up on this Bo Didley classic!

[@jeffsilverman6104]

R.I.P. Ronnie, I just heard about your passing.

[@joekosobucki2141]

So much talent on that stage, unfortunately only Garth is still with us!

[@johnsumner6593]

who knows for how much longer

[@leescazighini4025]

One of the greatest moments in R&R history RAT THERE!!! RIP Ronnie Hawkins

[@andygross7643]

The Hawk has the most sordid growl in rowdy rock and roll history... great joy and energy in this song especially Robbie and Rick Danko. I love Rick's happiness, so poignant and fleeting given the later circumstances of his injured life and bruised charm.

[@ianfranks5611]

this live concert has everything, rock, country,jazz, blues,folk,

[@philiphalpenny9761]

...also some bad , would be, poets came on with their stoner philosophy...

[@michele21auntiem]

Also that you walked into a dive bar and found this great band. You only got a beverage when they took breaks because you danced your but off.

[@aptaylor75]

Rock and Country, Blues and Folk, yes. But Jazz? No. Not remotely. I love The Band, but I also love Jazz, and they are a country mile from anything even remotely resembling a jazz ensemble. They are a GREAT Americana Blues/Rock band. I think Robbie would say as much.

[@MrSteeles912]

@@philiphalpenny9761 …Ohhh Man

[@edthomas4727]

"Big time, Bill, big time!" Pure joy from start to finish. What an entertainer.

[@ralphlevenstein7140]

Ronnie said that to promoter Bill Graham, standing offstage.

[@kevincosta9228]

@@ralphlevenstein7140 As I understand it, at one point Ronnie had told Bill Graham that he'd never play Winterland, to which Graham replied "If you don't play Winterland you'll never make the big time." So, when Ronnie finally took the stage at Winterland to give tribute to his old band he couldn't resist needling Graham a little. We need more characters like the Hawk.

[@ralphlevenstein7140]

@@kevincosta9228 thanks for adding

[@alfredc1342]

RIP Mr Dinamo...raw and pure Rock and Roll.

[@stoverboo]

The is my favourite performance from The Last Waltz. It made me so happy to have Ronnie Hawkins come to Canada.

[@murphs511]

One of the all-time Best!!! Rest in Peace, Hawk!

[@JayChevako]

I found the Last Waltz album as a teenager in the early eighties, and obsessed over this song, and the whole album, because it was so much better than the crap they were promoting at the time. Jay

[@Long2556]

Great performance, all the way down to the false ending, and recovery. Legendary. Thank you Martin Scorsese for capturing this fleeting magical moment.

[@aroe3896]

wow, that is a serious piece of rock and roll history, the Hawks playing with the band leader that got them ready to become the Band. And he knows how to make an exit. That just might be the coolest thing that ever happened on stage at Winterland

[@Garciadann]

Rip thanks for the music and The Band...

[@DERAG0TH]

Sad to think that most have passed, best music ever.

[@mcmatcros]

I love the way Rick is grinning at around 2 minutes in the background. The smile tells a lot of stories!

[@joeyd1957]

Funny thing I thought the same thing. Check out Levon even more so. Robbie is in the same boat. Cheers.

[@Murphmeister1]

Greatest live concert known to man..Ever!! No Charity In Sight!!! just for the hell of it

[@steveconn]

Well, meant to be a farewell show, so had a purpose.

[@TheMichaelseymour]

" live " ??? is a stretch -so many overdubs on it .

[@Murphmeister1]

+Michael Seymour Almost Live?....lol

[@butuh1324]

Yeah. A lot of overdubbing but still great.

[@steveconn]

***** Actually there was little overdubbing (part of the songs were recorded in a separate session, like The Weight and Evangeline, but that's not overdubbing). The biggest change was digitally erasing the coke from Neil Young's nostrils (true story).

[@Duke87654]

I would have loved to hear them back in the early days. They must have just tore it up some nights.

[@andyassad2626]

We are proud to call Ronnie a “ Good Canadian Boy”

[@markfriedman6341]

Love watching a Young Robbie rock with the Band or anyone. He rocks!!!

[@noellarash367]

“RR” what a handsome man & pretty good guitar player too

[@craigpadover8667]

I am about a third of the way listening to Robbie Robertson’s autobiography Testimony. Ronnie Hawkins was instrumental in the Bands evolution into the iconic Americana musical group they would become. This electric 4 minute video gives further Testimony to his contribution. Wow. Thank you. RIP. Robbie, Ronnie, Levon, Rick and Richard. Great music. 😮😂😊.

[@sanchez12344321]

The best live gig ever recorded. Amazing

[@mollygraham7687]

i don't know, does it get better than this? pure joy on their faces

[@timmyteaching]

Does Ronnie Hawkins feel the music? Yes, he does.

[@reveddro319]

RIP Ronnie Hawkins

[@williamcrozier9087]

I loved that man!He had such great respect for his friends and fans..

[@chrisl2285]

This is an amazing performance in it's own right, but having just read both Levon Helms' and Robbie Robertson's autobiographies, the impact of this performance and the relationships among these men takes it to another level.

[@asquare176]

Love this! Have this in my personal library. Love Robbie Robertson! Love those Canadians, they can rock!

[@heathergibson3590]

Robbie if you read this this 👧 loves you❤

[@shanehall9697]

I tend to watch the last waltz every thanks giving

[@BlasphemousBill2023]

People came to see a show and damn! They got a show! :)

[@darkogalic420]

The best exit from scene in the history of modern music.....

[@navigatorone1808]

The Gold standard of Rock-Docs!...Awesome!!

[@daniaa.oliva-pena7338]

Wow, excellent music !

[@peterwalsh5068]

Counts it in with Bo, then he’s like “big time Bill, Big tiiiime!!!! Fanning Robbies guitar 🎸 What a gig!! Bring these days back. Xxxx

[@jimcmf2]

A great entertainer!

[@frgioia405]

and The Band enjoyed that immensely!

[@bryanthompson3737]

Seen him many times at the Royal Hotel Whitby Ontario Canada.

[@jez2466]

RIP Ronnie Hawkins. Turned 41 and don't mind dieing.

[@barbaramonaco105]

RIP Ronnie Hawkins. 5/29/2022

[@gaylethomson6614]

Hawkins taught them well. I sang with Hawkins and the band when I was 15 years old they were good band and they were fabulous later

[@littleauld2575]

Gayle Thomson prove it

[@ALLEYOOP77]

@@littleauld2575 Prove that she didn't!

[@heathergibson3590]

Gayle if you ever talk to Robbie tell him that this 👧 has a mega crush on him! God bless you❤