The Band - The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down (The Last Waltz)

One of the greatest directors and The Band enjoy =)

[@jimferguson3863]

Most underrated rock band in history! Love The Band!

[@jimmymcgill713]

Yep

[@sweatervestfest918]

Yuuuuuup

[@revman2007]

I agree, also, Eric Burden and the Animals!

[@loboblue5441]

I do believe, the Band, was the greatest band, in the history of the world. In more ways than just music.

[@jimferguson3863]

Everything about this performance from the lyrics to the instruments to the voices blows me away! Thanks boys!

[@jimmymcgill713]

Pleasure Jimbo

[@rodneyb.hubbard5963]

As an African American who served in The United States Marine Corps, with a great number of American men and women from the south, and by the way my American heritage is southern as well, we are all Americans at the end of the day, that's just what I know. Semper fi.

[@brianmollet5930]

was not in military but semper fi if you dont mind me saying thanks friend

[@brianmollet5930]

i play this shit everyday i dont know what black you butch means but anytime you got a problem with southern blood we should talk@@HuxleyBarada

[@brianmollet5930]

@@HuxleyBarada what the fuck does that mean

[@jessejames-]

love you bro... and anybody gives you shit... tell them Black Guns Matter....

[@dlg8404]

Semper Fi Marine-I served 1978 to 1983, Sgt Brinkman

[@owehag]

It is history, story telling, culture and great music in a brilliant blend. FANTASTIC !

[@robertferguson533]

Yes Sir

[@mcbroomjacob]

One of the best damn versions of one of the best damn songs ever.

[@manko330]

yes the best!!!!

[@kanebruno]

Amen, brings tears

[@timrobinson7373]

Totally agree with you on this one. But i remember the Joan Baez version before I got to hear this one it's one of my favorite songs ever. Thank God my brother turned me on to this version sounds way better. That was like some 50 years ago I think

[@johngialanellajr8650]

No question you are a Southerner. You are right a GREAT song.

[@mcbroomjacob]

@@johngialanellajr8650 Maybe at heart. Born and raised Minnesota.

[@jimmypage9283]

Levon, the only drummer who could make you cry. I played with quite a few drummers who made me cry too, but Levon made you cry happy., God blessed him.

[@wahooiron]

I liked his singing style!

[@utujhgf]

Thanks, Jimmy. I hope John didn't make you cry sadly, at least while he was alive.

[@wahooiron]

I always liked the tuff sounding vocalists such as, Jim Morrison, John Kay, David Clayton Thomas but I think my favorite was Burton Cummings. Not much for Robert Plant type.

[@jimmypage9283]

@@wahooiron my favourite vocalists, Paul Rodgers and Steve Marriott.

[@wahooiron]

@@jimmypage9283 Yeah, they were good. I was into those British Blues bands for awhile, Stan Webb, Miller Anderson and Kim Simmonds. I liked the Les Paul players better then the Fenders though. Tony Stevens on Bass was good.

[@flatonia]

Levon owns this song. His vocals are just soaring on this.

[@pnolans]

Absolutely. Beautiful, unique , memorable voice. Also, "When I paint my Masterpiece"... Dylan wrote it, Levon owns it. :)

[@janetwhite7786]

@@pnolans RIP Levon. So much talent in one man; so much on ONE STAGE! All dead but Robbie Robertson (who wrote the song; always amazed a Canadian wrote this quintessential southern song). Robbie still putting out great stuff. Last i checked anyhow.

[@honeylambb9864]

@@janetwhite7786 - I think Garth Hudson is still alive and Ronnie Hawkins who Levon Helm started out with is still alive and still performing occasionally. Ronnie and Levon started out as The Hawks and it transformed into The Band but without Ronnie.

[@rafflesxyz4800]

His drumming ain't bad neither!

[@rafflesxyz4800]

@@janetwhite7786 / He was inspired by chatting to Levon Helm's Dad in Arkansas - a real character who said that one day The South will rise again! Robbie then wanted to write a song for Levon to sing!

[@JairoZapata-p5z]

R.i .p Robbie Robertson thanks for your music &help making it great? In peace,😢

[@tonyjofenig6833]

Levon, the most underated lead singers in the history of R&R. I always forget how many songs he sang lead on, great voice and emotion, this song proves his chops for anybody who disputes his abilities.

[@mizzury54]

NO NO NO . He was NOT underrated.

[@paulken11]

Drummed with a passion and sang with a passion...a perfect combination. Perfection

[@wolfwilliams]

From backstage Eric Clapton watched this song and called it the saddest moment in American music, and the high point of American music, all at once. I think Levon knew this was the last time he'd ever sing that song, and he went all-in. It never fails to move a listener to some authentic, sincere emotions. Bravo, boys. Thank you all. Thank you, Levon.

[@shanephillips1730]

i agree with Clapton. In this age we are in now I have so much emotion attached to this song. Levon is unearthly in his conveyance of Robbie's lyrics. Which were wrote with no first hand experience of the situation, only his reading of literature informed him. Robbie never been down south. How could he know? But the time has come. The war ended 155 years ago. As a multi generational Tennessean of Scotch-Irish descent , father, grandfather, volunteer coach, US Marine and taxpaying American. I do believe it is time for all men to be considered equal. It is past due time. I didn't mean to get off on a rant, but Cash would've known it was time. Past Due!

[@wolfwilliams]

@@shanephillips1730 Fair enough, for the current listener, but in Nov. '76 Clapton had no idea the song would ever again have a contemporary social poignancy or relevance. Wasn't he referring to the way the boys absolutely knocked this performance out of the park? He knew The Band was done after this, and he knew there was no other American (Mostly Canadian, sure, but let's not split that hair here. The song is the thing, this song, not the group's political demographics.)... he knew no other American group was in play, or even on the horizon,that could do the kind of rock and roll The Band did. (And here we must acknowledge Clapton's fan bias. He has said many times that 'Music from Big Pink' was his favorite rock album, at least during that era, and that it changed the way he thought of making music, the potential to make seriously good and historically meaningful rock music.) That night, he seemed to know that this song was an apotheosis for The Band, and for the kind of music scene that was going to be diminished by their absence.

[@sartainja]

Viva the memory and music of Levon, Rick, and Richard. Do I hear “Amen” gentlemen?

[@johncmiles1]

@@shanephillips1730 Past due for what? To permit the blood libel of southern soldiers? The statement that they were traitors,traitors when from the beginning it was understood that this republic was built on the sovereignty of the states and that their being in the union was not forced,but voluntary? No,it will never be time for that.No, to erase and disrespect our history in the name of so-called equality is too high a price to pay. Besides, the frankly communist mob that is demanding it will never be satiated, nor should they.Once you bend a knee to a mob you should do so with the understanding that you must spend the rest of your life there and probably your children's and your children's, children and so on.

[@shanephillips1730]

@@johncmiles1, As I plainly stated, past due "time for all men to be considered equal". Where did you come up with the idea I called southern soldiers traitors? Maybe you replied to some other voice in your head. I love this song and have for almost fifty years. I have no hate in my heart.

[@bmac7885]

Drummers have to be the fittest members of every band as it involves much more physical exertion than any other instrument............to sing at the same time? Fucking incredible!!

[@carolgroff591]

I wanted to be a drummer because of him!! Who makes music like this today!?

[@bmac7885]

@@carolgroff591 sadly I was only born in the late 70's but luckily I was raised by a mum with great taste so its my favourite era of music, all these modern bands you can only listen to, bands from the 70's you feel the music

[@j9andphoenix]

But also because there is a different rhythm/tempo that you are working with vocally and instrumentally. Similar with playing bass and singing in some ways.

[@MrThermostatic]

And if you can do it like hes doing it, it looks like so much damn fun!

[@robrees8501]

Man I was a rockabilly drummer back in my younger days , no way I could’ve sung as well , and yep totally built like a,racing snake then and now not an ounce of fat on me 😁

[@heathkey5663]

The heart and soul they put into this rendition of The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down is just amazing! This is a REAL band

[@s.greasey7654]

I believe this performance can’t be topped by anyone, ever! This was all heart by everyone! Levon, Rick, Robbie, Garth, Richard and the brass section. Outstanding!

[@jimsly8080]

I know man! This is pure and passionate

[@terryengland5772]

Can't fault that man , much respect from me in the UK

[@katherinehunter9526]

They were one of the best Bands ever and have been the soundtrack to much of my life. Proud to say my kid's all love The Band too.

[@thomastramontano1328]

Just Great.

[@LibertyLynch]

Did the brass section tour with them or was this only for the movie?

[@juanblanco3187]

"You Take what you need and leave the rest" "But they should never have taken the very Best" Still makes me weep.

[@donnawalker8452]

So true!

[@irvannhennigan6470]

And they knew he was the best !

[@chicochavez2997]

Yep...

[@pktdbgnzwl]

The combination of the song and his singing of it here in this performance is so intense.

[@BonsaiBarry-dh3pz]

And it's what we do wrong with the world. We take too much.

[@bobbyosborne2375]

The bells were rangin' and all the people were sangin' RIP LEVON HELM. He was THE MAN.

[@johnsimmons6640]

Brandy looking glass

[@johnsimmons6640]

Some songs live much longer than the songwriter, maybe this is an amazing example?

[@francomanca]

@Joshua Dowling it seems he was looking into the future....

[@katherinehunter9526]

Yes he was. May he be at peace in rest.

[@nowelcatterall1664]

Great cameo in Shooter with Whalberg and Pena

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

This clip still gives me chills after all of these years later. Levon was such a special talent and he really sang his heart out on this one.

[@joycemaddox989]

If I could go back in time and watch any concert I wanted, this one would be at the top of my list. Thanksgiving farewell for the Band. God I would have loved to have been there.

[@starmnsixty1209]

You were the man, Levon, no doubt about it.

[@aldon1100]

Yep

[@loveandlight8533]

He kissed me on the cheek at Sugarbush in Vt. Prob 25 yrs ago... I was peeking in a bus, as one should do at a concert when stumbling upon one. And who came out but Levon. Yes, it's been enuf yrs I had to cave to washing that cheek! Never to be forgotten ❤

[@loveandlight8533]

@Ralph Huston what's G? Curious

[@loveandlight8533]

@Ralph Huston I remain clueless, lol

[@seanriffle6324]

Yes he was!

[@peteyo66]

I watch this video over and over, and I cant help but feel sorry for myself for not having discovered the absolute genius that was Levon Helm before his passing. RIP Mr Helm. You were a unique talent, never to be equaled.

[@jackwalker1822]

One of my ultimate heroes, for sure.

[@mikeforbes1521]

one of the best talents ever R.I.P LEVON

[@TweedSuit]

Take what you NEED and LEAVE the rest. Good words to live by.

[@dougpotosky4102]

This is what makes America so great! The soul of a Country. This is just so incredible!

[@bakovbugalu5454]

Yeah, but 4 out of 5 were Canadian.

[@AnnaLVajda]

@@bakovbugalu5454 yeah not that Canadians are not steeped in American culture though. Lots of southern rock fans here.

[@bakovbugalu5454]

@@AnnaLVajda And you can get Cuban rum and cigars there!

[@danieldoherty8101]

Perhaps you're right, I know it isn't there military

[@williamprendergast6510]

That's what makes music magic.!😎😎

[@billmcdevitt2649]

Great song that will never, must not ever, be allowed to die.

[@kevdogrudi7260]

Damn Right my friend

[@butchlester1]

For those who don’t appreciate classic rock just don’t push the dislike button just shut up

[@bmac7885]

Yeah never understood the mentality of these people, if you don't like a song, why on earth go to bother of listening to it. Should go and listen to their mass produced pop bands who's biggest hardship in life was when their phone died

[@lislezehner9518]

Don’t hold back: shut the f___k up!

[@ukmary1968]

That's right, keep scrolling

[@luckyduck2928]

It could be worse, Tick Tok could of found it

[@josevillarreal9920]

Or get to steppin'.

[@jackwalker1822]

Brilliant songwriting from Robbie and phenomenal vocals from Levon. A classic performance of a classic song.

[@stephenagosto6198]

In my opinion, one of the most mesmerizing live performances ever.

[@Lovemeoldtimemusic]

Here in August 2020. My cousin Stephen died in Vietnam after just serving only 4 months. He was drafted and was only 21 years old and the sweetest young man. Died in 1969 from a landline. And if you don't think of him everything I listen to the late great Levon Helm I cry and think of my cousin. This is a song of every war. Not just the civil war.

[@Lovemeoldtimemusic]

I meant I think of him every time I hear this song

[@Rock2Motown2Jazz]

Suzanne, my son died at 17 in a car accident. He was my best friend. My nephew died at 25. He was my football and basketball teammate and friend. My brother-in-law died. Only God knows what is going on. We don't. But we have to believe. God has a big plan. Don't give up.

[@Lovemeoldtimemusic]

@@Rock2Motown2Jazz Thank you so much for your kind words. It touched me deeply.

[@Lovemeoldtimemusic]

@@Rock2Motown2Jazz I am so sorry for all of your losses. I hope someday your memory of them will be a blessing. I too, have been through losses. My brother died at 51 years old from Brain Cancer and my Mom will still alive at the time. I could go on but I would rather right now be happier due to this plague. It is not a pandemic. It is a plague definition by Websters dictionary. Thank you so much for responding. Feel very isolated some days.

[@Lovemeoldtimemusic]

I didn't mention what a strong person you are. Your journey has been very difficult and you came out a warrior👍

[@stephenchappell5815]

Levon Helm. The pride of Turkey Scratch, Arkansas. RIP my brother!!

[@rbbrown2106]

Drumming and singing...very difficult. Levon was a master of his craft.

[@christophermotyka5384]

He was truly a great one but don't forget Don Henley ..

[@Nyckname]

@@christophermotyka5384 Karen Carpenter wasn't half bad at it, either, but the suits decided they didn't want her hidden behind a drum kit.

[@jamesd.5940]

RB Brown Hell yes. Levon, Don Henley, Phil Collins, ??? & I’m a classical & folk player. I can sing & fingerpick but I won’t for anyone but my children or wife now.

[@dansenjem6133]

Yeah people don’t get that, really hard.

[@larryr5725]

Don Henley couldn't hold levins beer

[@ringokidd387]

True factual history is steeped in this beautifully done Song performed by none other than the greatest band ever THE BAND! very moving and very powerful..... and Still inspires this singer/Songwriter very MUCH! God bless Dixie!!!

[@pizzamanmodels9989]

I wish you much success

[@jackwalker1822]

Emmylou Harris once said that The Band was the greatest music group she ever heard. That is a supreme compliment.

[@mizzury54]

It's a song , not a history lesson.

[@buddylocklear8394]

One of the greatest songs ever. By the greatest Band ever in R&R . A master piece.

[@ringokidd387]

@@pizzamanmodels9989 may GOD BLESS You Abundantly! I'am currently Working diligently on my Music!

[@urnsane2userealname683]

An historical document as well as one of the best tunes I ever heard. Pushin 70, and still love it.

[@droooppyy]

They poured their heart and soul into the last waltz !!!!!!

[@josedopwell9645]

No doubt Robbie Robertson wrote fantastic lyrics. But Levon Helm sang them with a combination of such soul, rage, resignation and conviction that Virgil Cain might as well have been as real as Stonewall Jackson or Robert E. Lee.

[@basshuntet607]

Very well put!

[@kimlong5426]

Jose Dopwell amen

[@joeyd1957]

Then Robbie screwed Levon and Garth. Broke. Richard and Rick died broke. Robbie is worth millions. Somebody drove Old Dixie Down.

[@silverstar4289]

It is a tale of a common man. It more brought to life the hardship of people caught up in a war, helpless to do anything but endure. Not sure the comparison to wealthy slave holders is the best

[@johntuttle3245]

Rick and Levon and rich brought well written songs too life

[@bwilliams463]

The horns - especially the tuba - really give this a majestic sound.

[@garypruitt4289]

Drumming and singing difficult enough but to do it with that heart and soul TREMENDOUS! Maybe the best group ever. Or at least in the top 5

[@alexnovak6408]

The sad thing in 2020 in all this turmoil many refuse to acknowledge the loss of lives of the civil war. All died for their beliefs. Freedom in America was earned on the backs of patriotic men.

[@jimeb2jim256]

25% of the male population of the CSA died in 4 years. 20 years later the survivors started building monuments. People today think they should have desecrated their graves instead?

[@MOAONAABE]

our fight has yet to begin. we've spent 200 years paying off the bank. our true enemy

[@gachatwog6800]

Yes brother !!!!!!

[@NegOedipal]

@@jimeb2jim256 Thank you

[@intuneorange]

Well the civil war didn't solve the problem so wars suck going to have another one because people Kaint learned to live with each other and stop glorifying an ideolgy

[@ChrisM-zm4li]

This concert was so amazing. All the songs were so much better than any studio version.

[@ValeskaTruax]

I was surprised when I heard Music from the Big Pink how terrible the audio fidelity was on that album.

[@budfudlackerinc.1900]

Remember when music was actually music played by actual musicians and you could even learn something from it?

[@Weshopwizard]

No auto tune crap.

[@frankbullitt4556]

exactly

[@MrThermostatic]

With each passing day, as we go further and further into musical and cultural oblivion, my appreciation of this music just grows deeper and deeper.

[@brucehenson2904]

YES I DO!!!!!!!!!

[@brucehenson2904]

@Liberals Suck Ass WHAT A SHAME

[@liciniawrench8123]

Levon Helm just a great voice

[@marshallcurrie8391]

One of the greatest . DEADEYE

[@javierfueyo6871]

Buena banda está hecha la banda

[@garryvee]

Indeed. I love his voice and power of delivery is awesome.

[@grld0cheerleadin]

And he was also great in the movie The shooter 🤔🤷‍♂️🍾

[@pamelaturman8553]

A GREAT MAN in everything he did.

[@louisquinones3164]

It was an honor to play and be part of a group of such wonderful musicians, including Harry Dean staton, gene Clark of the Byrd's, Andrew Masst Royce D. Applegate and many more that would drop by Kevin's bungalow in Santa Monica. What awesome, awesome nights,they would turn out to be.this went on thru the summer miss you my friend levon helms. Miss everyone. I will never forget, never .

[@kayevans6053]

Levon, you left this earth way to soon and my heart is broken, I loved you and the band, you will live on forever in our hearts!!!!!

[@lislezehner9518]

Levon was one of the most underrated and unknown greats of country music!

[@williamsecor7745]

My people been Yankees for over 3 centuries and we all could have no more admiration for our dear brother Levon. God bless his soul.

[@christinamaciasz2102]

A. Real bad. One today . Christina Maciasz

[@minkschannel2176]

@@christinamaciasz2102 WHAT?? m.

[@robertwilliamson8711]

If ever a man was born to sing a song

[@jillschoenfeldwhite5534]

I believe is the best version of this song - The Band was the most versatile group of folk-country-rock- jazz instruments musicians in history - Levon Helm sang with so much emotion in his voice that he made the lyrics come alive.

[@godbluffvdgg]

A very important band from "back in the day" I remember cause I was there...:)

[@annettegoodban8222]

Levon one of the very greatest....my heart fills with such bittersweet joy every time I hear this combination of musicians.......xxxx

[@srobert7845]

They don't make them like that anymore! Such talent making great music!

[@ruthtaylor5253]

The band are always the band ….the best

[@adreampainter1]

Such a pity, this would not do in this day and age. I am actually surprised KZbin would allow it. I love it. So good.

[@marky1974]

Its a great song . Wtf..

[@noelivester7340]

How do you figure?

[@bmac7885]

@Mark S @Noel Ivester I think Sarah means that if this song was released now in today's politically correct, snow flake, cancel culture era it would probably 'offend' or melt one of the poor little darlings feelings. Not an attack on the song, more the state of modern life

[@bertkilborne6464]

Just don't you dare mis-gender anybody

[@jakedoe1302]

Shhhh dont tell youtube its still up i love this song and this band

[@bjornwesterberg4140]

Magic in all. + 40 years and now. Red, white and blue. North, south, east and west. FOREVER one undying AMERICANA!

[@helenhess1603]

What magic these five musicians put on to the music world can never be duplicated phenomena

[@greysparrow68]

Levon, do you have any idea how much you are admired? Even over here in Oz. When you are gone, this will be played for centuries. When I am gone, the earth will yawn.

[@stuartsundquist4838]

You are so right on!!!

[@mattbaker1453]

Dam right....I'ma pom agreeing with a convict...that's how good Levon is. ..

[@paigecat9104]

Pity he passed away a few years ago. He was really super talented this whole bunch were!

[@SaGrassman]

Hell yeah here in OZ !!! I’m only 35 and love “ the band” play it all the time and always will. Wish I only wish I had the chance to see them in there day. And the only way to play it is LOUD 😄

[@SaGrassman]

Australia 🇦🇺

[@conblonde]

When I was a kid in Hong Kong, I remembered the Joan Baez version but I can really only made out the words the night they drove old Dixie down. Then I moved to Canada where of course they would played the Band's version on the radio, later I would learned more about the deep south when I went to southwest Virginia for grad school. Fifty years on, I am still listening, such an awesome song in so many ways.

[@JeffDennis-uf8ke]

This concert video is very well done. Whoever directed it has a bright future in the movie business!

[@randybeard6040]

Its been 49 years since this Great Song was Recorded and it Still Moves Me.....Levon...VIP....

[@scottwright6647]

Such a strong performance, how could anyone give this a thumbs down? I don't understand !!

[@brendadrumm9708]

Nor me and I'm 70 all ways loved good music x

[@Stratfan1969]

@@brendadrumm9708 I've always figured good music is good whether I like it or not. If I don't like something, I just move along. This video gets a thumbs up.

[@brendadrumm9708]

@@Stratfan1969 ok xx

[@jerryoshea3116]

No legislating for stupidity or lack of taste!

[@sartainja]

Damn Yankees and Red Commies.

[@frankohjoe970]

Omg. This song makes me feel like I was there. thank you to the Band

[@TheJer1963]

He also played Loretta Lynn's father in the movie Coal Miner's Daughter. Really good actor to.

[@vastylebbq5203]

Indeed. Hugely underrated actor.

[@bjaded1]

He was a great actor! levon was just a great person

[@MyIrules]

He made me cry when Loretta left to be with Doolittle.

[@mikewoodson6930]

Levon. One hell of a beautiful accent. Others were hiding Southern slang and being put down for the way they spoke. Thank you for embracing your true language. Proud to be from the South! “ and all the people were sanging” ! 🎶

[@hobartcavanaugh2457]

The band is from Canada

[@mikewoodson6930]

Hobart Cavanaugh all but one, guess which one isn’t from Canada? Levon was born in Arkansas and grew up there where he worked on his family’s cotton farm in the small community of Turkey Scratch.

[@hobartcavanaugh2457]

@@mikewoodson6930 bob hope

[@mikewoodson6930]

Hobart Cavanaugh congratulations, someone give the man a 🍌.

[@rayc.8555]

Sorry bub but Levon is American.

[@lbungard]

2020 and still get emotional about this song whats that about im from New Zealand

[@chaddecker8705]

i am from michigan , and its one of the best songs in my opinion.

[@joshstarkey9135]

It is truly an amazing song. I am from dixieland and the scars from the war are still not healed

[@sartainja]

Thank you, Leonard. 👍

[@JETTYRAT]

It doesn't matter where your from Leo,Great music has no borders. No matter if you are on the other side of planet.

[@drissboukili6194]

I am from Marokko 2023,i love it so deeply, i see the Band in Amsterdam,loonnnggg ago! 💕💕✌

[@jimferguson3863]

Cannot get enough of The Band! I grew up their music!

[@felixquintanilla4726]

Nothing like the 20th century right?

[@thebulleltoro6427]

Why does this sing move me so much, I’m Australian! It fucks me up! I am proud of my family and our Irish history

[@seanyuke3249]

Goosebumps every time. The world is that much more beige now. RIP Levon.

[@danielmerrell5534]

Miss Levon! Such a beautiful Soul, Drummer, Singer and Actor!

[@judypastore8650]

Am I the only one who's had a lifelong crush on Levon? Talent like that gives me the chills...

[@pamelaturman8553]

Your not the only one! LOL! IM 64 so ive had it awhile.

[@allenbuber9540]

I saw them at Masonic Theatre in mid 70s

[@helenhess1603]

He lives in my bones

[@themistermax]

I'm a straight, old man, but I don't see how anyone could not have a crush on Levon Helm. :/

[@judypastore8650]

I forgot to add that I'm actually from Richmond, born bred and raised!

[@richardbridge9537]

Another brilliant song by a Canadian song writer. What a performance!

[@josephdorenbos2633]

Levon was a singular force of nature❤

[@rickywatkins3464]

Levon Helm, what a piece of work, singer/drummer , I say no more

[@BackfireEmpire]

My teacher was playing this on repeat when learning about this topic mr h is the goat

[@kne2323]

"Ohhhhhh. It's not like it used to be..." More true words were never spoken brother. Little did we know how things would change. RIP the good and simple life - I'm glad I lived a little of it back in a forgotten time.....

[@KarstenG81]

Virgil Kane is the name And I served on the Danville train 'Till Stoneman's cavalry came And tore up the tracks again In the winter of '65 We were hungry, just barely alive By May the 10th, Richmond had fell It's a time I remember, oh so well The night they drove old Dixie down And the bells were ringing The night they drove old Dixie down And the people were singing They went, "Na, na, la, na, na, la" Back with my wife in Tennessee When one day she called to me "Virgil, quick, come see, There goes Robert E. Lee!" Now, I don't mind chopping wood And I don't care if the money's no good You take what you need And you leave the rest But they should never Have taken the very best The night they drove old Dixie down And the bells were ringing The night they drove old Dixie down And all the people were singing They went, "Na, na, la, na, na, la" Like my father before me I will work the land And like my brother above me Who took a rebel stand He was just 18, proud and brave But a Yankee laid him in his grave I swear by the mud below my feet You can't raise a Kane back up When he's in defeat The night they drove old Dixie down And the bells were ringing The night they drove old Dixie down And all the people were singing They went, "Na, na, la, na, na, la" The night they drove old Dixie down And all the bells were ringing The night they drove old Dixie down And the people were singing They went, "Na, na, la, na, na, la"

[@phillipbrock6215]

Sam Shephard said that Levon Helm was the only musician he knew who's drumming could make you cry.

[@jimmartin7881]

Take it for what it is, a beautifully performed song, nothing more.

[@snifflepup]

Just freaking brilliant! Levon Helm gives a clinic, on playing the drums and singing! Man those guys could play!

[@MuttTheHoople]

A Canadian band, playing 104 years after the Civil war, plays the epitaph of the war.

[@tomeskew6080]

Levon and Hawkins were from Arkansas. So it kinda checks out.

[@Ethanmor]

The inspiration for all these musicians was from the American South, Gospel, the Blues, R & B, Country and Jazz all had Southern origins as ultimately did Rock n' Roll. Great art has always developed in fractious rather than anodyne environments. Robbie Robertson has written extensively about his Southern inspiration. The tortured history and poverty of the South and its mix of people and cultures is what gave us its music. The Band of course was made up musicians from a variety of places, but the soulful voice of the band, Levon Helm hailed from Turkey Scratch, Arkansas. There is another rock era epitaph for the Civil War written a little later, Neil Young's wonderful "Powderfinger" from 1979. Powderfinger was composed years before, sent to Lynyrd Skynyrd, who never recorded the song because of the fatal plane crash that killed Ronnie Van Zant, Steve and Cassie Gaines. Like this song, Powderfinger has been covered many times, notably by the Cowboy Junkies and the Beat Farmers.

[@davidmellish3295]

@@tomeskew6080 yeah but ronnie Hawkins was not in the band,yes I know they were his backing band when they started out but he wasn't a member of the band and had nothing to do with this song, so its 4 Canadian's and one southern boy performing this song written by a Canadian

[@michaelstansby1770]

@@davidmellish3295 there is some ?? as to who should hold the rights the break up of the band was not harmonious

[@davidmellish3295]

@@michaelstansby1770 erm ok,not quite sure why are are telling me this ? Someone made a comment about it being 4 Canadian's and 1 southern boy,then someone else said there was 2 American and 4 Canadian as ronnie Hawkins was American. I just said that Ronnie Hawkins wasn't in the band so it was 4 Canadian's and 1 American. I said that I knew they were Ronnie's backing band but he was never actually a member of the band. It's all good though, it doesn't matter but I think you may have replied to the wrong person as your comments don't really have anything to do with mine ,no dramas bud

[@odgie9915]

How have I only just discovered this gem. What a performance and an incredible song.

[@nancyridenour1815]

It’s all the years .. All Centuries All time Working people We all giving

[@peacetrain3320]

I saw this movie with my soon-to-be wife in 1978. I was 23. It was the singular most influential thing in the development of who I became. This music was cool and the people who made it were the coolest!

[@lorenzomoro1313]

It was a jolly good movie, with a hell of musicians

[@rayward3630]

Great band. Brings back memories. I was in a rock band when younger and this is one that we actually did fairly well. I feel like I have lived during a time when the very best names and bands performed and recorded. I wish I could convince my kids of that!! Damn Hip Hop!

[@jameskessler4129]

Congrats the band you still rock

[@ark141]

Levon❤️❤️❤️❤️Was great ! A time when the music was great and lasting . I pity today’s youth for not seeing it.

[@marklanger331]

Exactly right, Rodney Hubbard, US Marine. Thanks for your service, AMERICAN PATRIOT. (I'm a fellow USAF vet). Good man, Rod.

[@47Brenda47]

This video makes me cry every time I watch it. Damn politics, and damn prejudice. Anyone who is not moved by this song has no soul!

[@bigbear647965]

My Dad gave me the gift of a great taste in music. Recently became a fan of Leon Russel and The Band. Thanks pops.

[@kylevantassel7259]

And again I see these dividing comments in here . People have gotten too far off the path and too far away from what brought us here . I have not so distant relatives in the ground on both sides of that War. I have their guns in the closet and its a funny thing . They both have sat silent for many many years side by side and just like most of the people that fought and died in that war they did nothing to cause it. They were just used to carry out very ugly work just like so many Americans cut down in their youth . Just children fighting for whatever the rich told them was something to fight for. That war was a tragedy for everyone involved and its scars are still worn today by many . I think people forget that.. Many Fathers and sons never came back home. Many blood lines ended . You notice I am not indicating one "Side" or the other . Why ? Because it was all American lives .....Our population would do well to keep that war and its lessons fresh in their minds. This song is the perspective of a person that was on one "Side" and its sad . Levon gets that point acrost masterfully . This in no way takes away from the families in the north that had their sons and fathers never come home . Roughly 640 thousand Americans died and are gone and in the ground . Some were lost and the families have no idea where they are buried . Anyone that tries to turn this song into some political bullshit is just a moronic asshole... Period...Its one mans view of the aftermath . We are all Americans and all allowed to have a view...

[@humpy936]

Amen

[@bluepeter1519]

truth well written !!!!!

[@jamesutley1352]

Very well said

[@jk3dad]

Agreed, there's still healing that needs to happen. Pray for peace in America.

[@bruceromero5451]

Well said

[@dondicesare2408]

History. The good bad and ugly. Great music however, puts it right in your face!

[@sacluvsBM]

I was in the Winterland that night. My brother in law worked for Bill Graham back then and helped put on the Rolling Stones and Stevie Wonder show from that same time frame. I have a Neil Young autographed Fender Strat from that evening hanging on my living room wall. It reads: to rockin'- Neil Young

[@Don-co9zs]

Well, I was fortunate enough to see them twice in CANADA, once in Montreal with Bob Dylan. Some bands get you high, but some deeply touch your heart. Many Thanks!

[@smbeabout]

Levon Helm was a national treasure. R.I.P.

[@justanothergunnerd8128]

God bless em - all those who took a stand.

[@pamelaturman8553]

Yes Levon couldnt be topped by anyone. He was great at what he did and i think a lot of that is because he loved what he did. He will be missed. Thank God his music lives on.

[@loindafl]

Just had to give these guys one more like. One of the greatest songs ever done.

[@boojum402]

I love this performance and love The Band, but I am saddened to watch this and realize that at this point in time, July 2021, that all the good ones are gone and only the douche survives. It must be the infusion of native blood. I really don't have any answers for that. Rick was a sweet, kind, thoughtful soul. Levon was his own force of nature. Rick laid it down in his own way, and God bless him. It breaks m heart that they are gone and that there remains so much animosity, but.... there is still the music and in that there is glory and redemption.

[@steveaustin1406]

Whoaaa The Zimmerman is till alive.

[@seanyuke3249]

Goosebumps still.

[@retiredammo4617]

A like button, for this song & Group? No way, KZbin needs a LOVE button for sure!

[@deboraharjay2140]

🎼😍💞💝

[@christophermcguire7888]

RIP levon rick richard the world will never hear or see the like again

[@HELLO-iq5rb]

The coolest band to ever grace a stage.

[@ryansturm1141]

Levon was singing from the heart. Dixie will rise but it will be in a different form. America will rise up.