The Band ... the Weight 1969 @ woodstock live

The Band the Weight from Woodstock 1969 performance.
very rare performance.. and the best!!!!

[@nickf6350]

I’m 25 years old and I say that this is the best music ever made. Great lyrics, great musicians, great music.

[@panheadchick1212]

This has to be the best version of The Weight I've ever heard them do. Harmonies are gorgeous.

[@richardschneller7674]

This performance was so remarkable, and so under appreciated. It’s one of the finest things from Woodstock. How I wish I had been there!

[@donbagley2322]

Some songs are classic and timeless. This song outlasts and outclasses those songs.

[@jjstratford]

Nice!

[@jamesgurney6576]

jjstratford you got that right

[@punkrockadict619]

Thanks to mr. Robbie Roberts

[@1middie]

Jake Caplen Thanks to all of them.

[@yhn1inc]

Jake Caplen Nothin against Ol' Robbie R. He was the least talented guy in the Band (as good as he was) I'm sure he knows that. :)

[@josephconnolly2800]

the banter between Helm and Danko is priceless. I was there. they were great.

[@koenvandenbussche8462]

I was -23 at that time!!! But even ar My age the band was so important in my life!!! Don’t forget robbie, he is a genius!!! If I could have one sound out of My guitar, it would be his sound in get up jake :)

[@Bob-zr6mr]

That is so cool Joseph.....I was only seven years old....Would have loved to have been at this Woodstock concert.

[@RoyFive]

"Yeah, me too!"

[@jeffharrison1277]

@@Bob-zr6mr me too,I was 7 in '69,but I was already a huge music fan.The neighborhood kids about that time would argue over who was the coolest-The Beatles or The Monkeys lol

[@melissahanna2712]

I was 9 months & 3 days old... Plus we ( my daddy, mommy, & me ) live in north central Texas so No, I did not get to attend Woodstock... Would have if I could have

[@Escape1988]

Levon had turned 28 just a couple of months before this. 28 years old. He sounds like he'd been living forever. What an incredible soul to have at such a young age.

[@freespeechordeath7826]

Coming up out of the Arkansas side of the Delta just south of Memphis near Helena/West Helena. Hard times are life still today down there.

[@msspi764]

@@freespeechordeath7826 Truth. Both sides of the river.

[@freespeechordeath7826]

@@msspi764 right on. My grandmother was born and raised in Itta Bena in Leflore County.

[@jennycooper5364]

28 thats middle age in the music biz

[@bruceeipperle2770]

JENNY COOPER Yep, We lost Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix & Janis Joplin when they were 27.

[@TradDad2019]

This was one of the best performances from that epic festival. This was right after they released "The Weight". One could argue this was the pinnacle of their careers. Perhaps this is The Band's defining performances. This lone video is historical for archival purposes. The Band was one of the most influential American-rooted bands ever. Good stuff.

[@lurk7967]

American/Canadian rooted... I believe Robbie who wrote the song was Canadian

[@davidnobes6180]

Levon was from the US, Arkansas. The rest of The Band were Canadian. They were formed when they were the backup band for Ronnie Hawkins.

[@kanenashoba3973]

A very special song that I will always remember and I'm only 20. Also a shout out to a very special man that showed me this song. I love you like a father

[@bertvanstaveren3178]

Levon Helm and Rick Danko were the ultimate: Levon steady and deep-down-south, Rick almost like he couldn't make it (he could indeed..). Terrific. So sad they are gone.

[@emilyballer]

There will never be another group like The Band.

[@jaiseriksen7599]

No matter when you were born it's never too late to enjoy the music of the the band :-)

[@suazot]

Gotta Say Garth's piano really makes this version for me. Awesome.

[@dustbinfilms]

wouldn't that be Richard Manuel's piano?

[@lillistern4901]

So young and just priceless. Miss the Band - one of the most under rated ever!

[@stevenkirby7478]

Got out of the Army in August of 69, mustered out at Fort Dix in NJ. Decided to hitch home and fell in with some "hippies" who were goin to upstate NY to McGregors farm. Needless to say they were blown away I was just gettin outta the service and hauled me along with them. I lasted two days and hadda get outta there but hey, that's another story.

[@thatgirlinitaly]

No band will ever be as good as The Band. I mean, their name says it all. They are THE Band.

[@Telecasterluvr]

Agreed. Greatest band of all time in my opinion. I wish more people felt that way! nether the beatles or the stones can compare to the talent level of these guys

[@tyblondahl4265]

easy

[@Telecasterluvr]

Don't get me wrong I'm a fan of The Stones they just never sucked me in like The Band has. Like I've always loved The Beatles and Stones but when I got into The Band I really got into them they just take me to a happy place. Also having grown up a huge Dylan fanatic probably makes me a bit bias towards them as well haha Sorry it's just my opinion I respect yours though.

[@fasteddie-iq6lt]

I've seen the Band many times even before they became the Band. They were Rompin Ronnie Hawkins backup before they hit the big time

[@ahjaanhugh]

The Band back up Dylan after he went electric as, Levon and the Hawks.

[@gregoest143]

I like when Levon says “yeah me too” after the lyric “I’m a peaceful man”

[@pablindio1]

Me too

[@bt9704]

I agree completely. I also learned today that he isn't saying "What a body on Anna Lee" I have been singing it that way for 20+ yrs. - Always thought it didn't really fit with the song...

[@justfelix6171]

@@bt9704 Levon's accent does that to ya

[@peterblack8386]

Yet another band that I was not aware performed at Woodstock! So plain and simple yet breath taking with their delivery.

[@Steve-hh9gs4yo2i]

I think I was so F'd up, I didn't notice.

[@tygerjan2010]

I love this song-and The Band! I unfortunately missed Woodstock since I was 18yrs old in Nursing School. :( However.......when my beautiful and only daughter was born in 1978, I named her 'Analee' from this song. I can now just close my eyes and remember hearing The Weight and that was it!!!

[@studebaker914]

You could have skipped school, no excuses T.K.

[@AdolfFauci]

My wife is pregnant and we couldn't agree on a girl name until I read your comment. Her grandmas name was Anna and she was wanting to use that name somehow. I suggested Annalee and she liked it! That's for the suggestion!

[@deathshead357]

At least you didn't call her Fanny.

[@bacsi19461]

getting older now and forget just how good they were and what a great song. RIP Levon.

[@ABlastFromYourPast]

I Was Born In 1960 And Was Too Young To Make It To WoodStock , But I Been To Over 150 Concerts In My Life Time , Alot of The Bands I Didn't Get To See At Wood Stock .... Just 3 Years Ago I Got To Levon Helm Play The Weight @ The Out Side Lands Festival @ The Golden Gate Park In San Francisco , Ca ...... I Flew From Pennsylvania To California To Go A Concerts With A Bunch Of New And Old Hippies.. It Was 1 Big Trip With Alot Of Great People ... Hope To Do It Again In 2013

[@coastdweller]

The band had no weak links what so ever. Most bands are carried by one or two people but these guys were magical. It makes me sick to see the state of music this day in time. No feeling, no soul , no originality these guys were pathfinders!

[@billdoe8919]

@Winston Leg-Thigh How could he be the weak link if he wrote those great songs......

[@TimWhiteCubs]

Today is my 50th birthday. I was born right around the time they were performing this song. Aug. 17, 1969. Coincidently, this has always been among my top ten favorite songs.

[@123Goldhunter11]

I turned 19 - 15 days before this performance. Strange to see my generation grow old. Especially Arlo. Was he the only one to play for free at Woodstock 2019. I can easily see that.

[@j.davidsemple6988]

Check this link - in commemoration of 50 years of The Weight: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppmUeIhnprZksLM

[@mrbelcherful]

I was 18 months old in summer of 69 just started walking, and yes this was a great era for music

[@johnathancross11]

The Band are so good it is ridiculous. God I love them.

[@ConwayBob]

Levon was for real. He was the heart and soul of The Band. Thank you, Levon, for all of the great music and memories.

[@BigDtootall]

The Band is an awesome album. Never gets tired, always delivers and its by the Band. Thanks for posting what's not in the movie.

[@peterallington6965]

timeless. I have owned the Greatest Hits Album, in every format, since about 1978. I am still not tired of listening to it.

[@0825Ras]

The greatness of that year (1969) still and always will amaze me!

[@psynapsurfa]

45 years young. what a timeless track and performance.

[@joeziegler9345]

It's a good thing I wasn't around in the 60's because I don't think I would have made it through! Doesn't get any better than this!

[@brendaanderson47]

I was five in 1969. Born too late to be a part of this great music

[@CosmikDebrisFZ]

Ya me to. Luckily my brother is 5 years older than me so he brought me up listening to the best music ever. : ]~

[@mikepiercey3845]

talk about being born late, I was born in 1999 :(

[@broncobrian2620]

yeah but if you were around when this was released, you'd be an old fart like me.

[@kvernon1]

brenda anderson actually, that isn't quite true. This great music is still a part of you, even if it was first produced when you were a child. What's important is that the music has touched you as only good music can. Even someone born 50 years after Woodstock can be a part of this music, though recordings, radio, and sites like KZbin.

[@JackDaniels10101]

brenda anderson the fact that you're watching this, and appreciating the emotion in it, means that you weren't born too late... just soak it up and let it wash over you. There isn't much music nowadays that evokes so much emotion. I was also 5 in 1969...

[@johnathancross11]

This is so amazing The Band at Woodstock!!!!! That is the shit.

[@markkovats1460]

One of the greatest songs ever. Never gets old

[@johnathancross11]

The Band!!!!!! I love them so much! I know in another life I was here at this show, I was born 1986 well after but I know without a doubt I was alive and well at Woodstock for sure. One of the greatest concert/ shows / events/ awesomeness ever!!! This is music and culture at one of its peaks.

[@Mauro_B._Vieira.]

One of the best woodstock presentation after watching all artists there.

[@michaelmatlosz6975]

Written by Robbie but he who knew who could sing it the best. One of the best 100 songs of R&R. One of my 10 best. Got to love Danko RIP.

[@skyshaq]

The spirit of 1969. I crushed into this song when watching Easy Rider, and this song just kept looping in my brain for another whole week.

[@barbarakaskinen4115]

Levon Helm is so very highly respected by musicians. Just listen to his drums - how he brings the band into any song and keeps everything steady - this is the magic of music - great drums - and also a great singer with great heart and feel!

[@mikes3827]

IMO, Levon was THE greatest singer/drummer combo ever. Better than Don Henley, better than anyone. Just an incredible voice, then paired with Rick's different pitch makes for an awesome combo.

[@amandawoods8323]

The koolaid was kicking in.

[@johndonegan01]

god, i am so happy to walk this earth when these guys played.

[@TheAlohagil]

Fresh back from "Crazy Land," Viet Nam, caught the movie Woodstock, and immediately became a hippie! No longer a skin head! Some beautiful times followed. A lot of peace, exactly what I needed. That was my WELCOME HOME!!!! Screw the parade!

[@abw48]

1982 Greenwich Village NYC, small Club off 6th Ave, Rick Danko and Levon Helm on a small stage, me and my Japanese girlfriend,who had no idea who they were, as we sat a few feet away from them as they played Banjo, guitar, bongo,violin,harmonica, and I cant remember what else, but it was a magical night for me. Two greats, now gone. Im Scottish and I was living in the East Village at the time, 9th Street and 2nd Ave, and working as a Bicycle Messenger... Love it all...

[@1trustnone]

Holy cow!!! Such amazing talent!! I was 17 in 69 and I really miss music like this. They don't make it like this anymore. Wow! Levon Helm.

[@coravisser727]

This is so amazing very great and good.keep it up the very good work.We keep this music alive for ever.

[@bradystewart2471]

Millennial here. As god as my witness, I will make sure this music is never forgotten.

[@joannebrebes2962]

That's a good promise, thank you.

[@sa65cn1]

Thank you Levon for a lifetime of phenomenal music. RIP.

[@merrygreenleaf8583]

I love this song. Thanks guys for such a wealth of music.

[@NobbyHall48]

So good to listen to these guys. Never tire of their music, great tunes played exceptionally well.

[@daveyboy8907]

O yeah!!! Man the 60s and 70s were great..I wish I was alive back then..

[@caroledesrochers3134]

Je suis née en 55, en pleine adolescence, yeah, je les tous vu apparaître, je les ai tous vu en spectacle, chaque sortie de chanson, il y en avait des nouvelles chaque jour. Beatles, Stone, the band qui ont accompagné Dylan pendant cette période, Led Zep, Santana etc...

[@MrA259]

Thanks for all of the wonderful music you left for us to enjoy. Job well done. Rest in peace, Levon

[@JDels-hn2ut]

I was there. I'm pretty sure they played on Sunday night, 8/17. The Band...playing music that ran to the roots of America! They weren't trendy, just solid and their music and musicianship was absolutely unique.

[@ustabe]

RIP Levon. God Bless You, and thanks for some wonderful music.

[@sheddski]

its because WE ALL GREW UP and got grey and now new fads and a new generation music took over nothing ever stays the same DAMN i miss those days

[@tellmeitsnottaken]

The bass player is out of this world. Killer chops! Wow.

[@paschkefan]

His name is Rick Danko.

[@PURPLHEZ1]

THANK YOU LEVON FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL SONG YOU LIVE ON IN THE HEARTS AND SOUL OF ALL OF US WHO LOVED THE BAND AND THE MUSIC! AMEN...

[@m_tias]

Levons little "what did you say?", "yeah me to", are awesome!

[@Gabes47]

One of the greatest bands of all time and one of the greatest songs of all time.

[@grayhand9676]

Possibly the greatest rock song ever. Perfect on every level and a truly great live performance. A band so great they were simply known as "The Band"!

[@martykate6836]

Cary Howe That was what Dylan called them--they were his backup band, remember?

[@terryfenn3940]

+Cary Howe I agree Cary...the greatest ever. I thought I was alone with this opinion.

[@terryfenn3940]

I totally agree!

[@gsquared5673]

Thanks to Bob Dylan. Love this. Always have. Don't have any plans to stop loving this!

[@timprescott4634]

Not even the best Band song...

[@jerrellstrawn6409]

I remember seeing Lavon and Linda playing at the county fair, Marvell Arkansas 1962.

[@Hapax007]

No kidding I remember buying Led Zeppelin tickets in "73 for $5. It seems concert tickets have outpaced inflation by about 1000 % .

[@greenlawdog1979]

RIP Levon. You've inspired so many with your truly soulful music...

[@gronnie48]

RIP Levon, you brought so much good to the world through music.

[@crimdell]

Some songs are timeless... my great, great, great grandkids will be listening to this.

[@lizlorman8477]

So true!!!

[@nigelcrete3901]

hell yeah!

[@mikeread4329]

+crimdell we wish! they will probably be listening to Justin Bieber III that is unless your descendants raise em right

[@christopherhann6725]

crimdell I so hope so

[@MrKeyboardCommando]

There's a thousand cover versions of this song, but this is the original and THE BEST !!!!!!!

[@justsomeguy7042]

Yeah this one is obviously the best, but Aretha Franklin did a cover of it with Duane Allman, I felt that one was really good

[@MrKeyboardCommando]

JoJoJo No argument there, Jo.

[@justsomeguy7042]

MrKeyboardCommando Pretty much anything with Duane was good

[@johnnyozelius6852]

Amen brother

[@jjstratford]

As I posted above, go listen to the version from the Last Waltz with the Staple Singers and then get back to me. You may change your mind

[@ChimeraAZ]

Oh Lord,..how this takes me back. I was 15 when this performance was done. Jeez,..all the things this gives me back that I had forgotten.

[@mitchtaylor6120]

Bless us all. I survived the tempest of the 60's, fought in the infantry in vietnam in 68- survived that. I just figured the other day,I want to do a road trip to see some of my most special players. Rock and Roll never dies.

[@TheAce24]

Great performance. Perfect for those days when you get home from work tired and you just want to take a load off.

[@tommysmith6717]

And just like that, 1969 was 50 years ago!

[@trevortilley5122]

And very soon another 50. But this song will still be played, and on a record player some where.

[@jochenweiss4388]

warum könnte die Welt nicht heute noch so schön wie damals sein...... ?

[@drumsticknow]

Far Out! When I came back from the Nam I WENT to Woodstock. And I was ALREADY a Hippie. I watched this performed live and I am still a Hippie at 66.

[@sylviagraham6892]

can't get this great music today.....lost a great talent. Hope you're singing with the angels Levon. Greatly missed

[@redskindan78]

Even live at Woodstock -- with no fancy re-recording and patching -- this is just about perfect. Note how we can hear Rick Danko so clearly, both on the choruses and on the duet verse with Levon ("Catch a cannonball" etc)

[@gryjffrs]

Oh Man! This is so damn good! How have I missed this? I have to say people, it brought a tear to my eye thinking back on those days. Thanks yuki, you done everybody a solid posting this.

[@VIVAELLCHEE1967]

WHat a genius and great voice and sound. BRILLIANT!! Nothing fancy, bright lights or colorful clothes or tight leather pants. Real rockers!!

[@DavidByers1eye]

There is never a "ride", that I don't think of this song! Those four (4) August days in up-state New York, forty-six (46) years ago, were defining moments. Thank You!

[@closertotheheart]

I love how you can discern every instrument in this version if you listen for them. I'm really digging the acoustic piano and bass here.

[@organicproductions]

***** thats so true,that is awesome

[@Stubahn]

+Jasper Yangchareon Tube amps, analogue mikes, pa/monitors, and a human manually tweaking (by ear and vu meter) the i/o at a soundboard. The venue was irrelevant; it could be a living room, pub, grange hall, or in this case, a cow pasture. In "this version" you're listening to the human version; e.g., analogue to analogue, and human involvement every step of the way. Digital sampling and software discern signals, not instruments. Even after 40 yrs. and up-conversion to digital, the DNA of raw analogue sound and skillful engineering by a human ear (not binary code) has preserved sound not as signals, but as "instruments".

[@meikilev8109]

+Stubahn You are so right Sir in the last few days I heard about ten different versions of this great song - but this one is from acoustical point of view by far the best - sit well awake in a comfortable place, dim the lights, put earphons, close the eyes and play at almost full power - boy - you have the feeling beeing right between The Band on the stage. The Box version of The Last Waltz is similar in audio quality, the Staples version is flat

[@barryalanwalker]

too bad there's no footage of Richard Manuel playing the acoustic piano

[@AbramsAirsoft]

It was Garth on the piano on this one, Richard's playing that catchy hook on organ.

[@richardscottmusic1]

Rest in peace sweet Levon. Thank you for the music.

[@BIRISHPM]

Must have been great, I wish I could have been there. Great era for music! Long Live The Band!

[@edfinn1]

Absolutely definitive - this is THE performance of this great song!

[@qzetu]

I wasn't alive then but from observation & ear I have come to understand that music was so much better during those years. It was raw and honest and brought people together. My favorite videos to watch are ones from Woodstock. These kids were out there in the elements singing and dancing and loving each other and being free and I think we all need that from time to time.

[@peterkumble4093]

Classic does not even define how great this is!!

[@braveheart51able]

Can listen to this over and over and over for hours!

[@patrik5608]

50 years ago... Amazing performance wish i coud be there

[@puddinpop1835]

Agreed

[@billparry3591]

Wish I could have hung out with these guys. Always felt an affinity with the band, miss them a lot.

[@petershort4836]

I was VERY close to this set, as wide eyed 16 yr old...Crosby, Stills, Nash n Young played around same time, along with Paul Butterfield Blues Band...I was close to stage for all three acts...The Band BLEW them away...MEN among boys...

[@johnellick63]

Great early footage of The Bands iconic song. So much talent. Always loved Robbies playing.

[@dale60035]

Levon Helms fit into this song perfectly in so many ways - Regardless of their personal disagreements The Band represents the 70s at its best

[@silverwinter5311]

I would give anything in the world to have been at Woodstock..

[@joesweeney7216]

Me too! Still regret missing it 50 years on!

[@rocks830]

Can't say I remember much from Woodstock, except this, which cut through the purple haze. RIP Levon Helm and thank you for the music.

[@Pittsburghestatesale]

Fantastic! Also bittersweet as the great musicians from this era are slipping into the sunset. There will never be better!

[@12tinnk]

Makes me proud to be from Nazareth, Pa, home of the Martin Guitar, and honored that one of my favorite bands of all time would even mention it

[@lukelowrance8949]

Robbie's vocal mic is up in the mix more than it would be in later years. It's fun to hear his little responses to Levon and Rick. Also dig Richard's keyboard part which is pretty buried on the studio version and Garth's wild piano. Everything about this performance is absolutely wonderful!

[@parsnip82]

The Band turned his mike off.

[@anthonybracciante5112]

I was 15 when they performed this but was not allowed to go to Woodstock. This performance makes me feel like I was there! Thanks for posting.

[@charlesfoster508]

The year I turned 16. what a magical time

[@lowellthomasjr.468]

Missed them in Houston, with The Eagles and Emmy Lou Harris...they put the "sound man" right where our seats were and offered us seats "BEHIND THE STAGE?" lol Long time back...these guys were so GREAT...sure am sorry we missed that gig!

[@GiveMeYourNachosButthead]

To me these guys are very underrated, but man they are talented bastards!!!

[@dzac01]

Underrated.. fucking hoot.....

[@GiveMeYourNachosButthead]

What's a "hoot" ? but if you're calling me a dumbass or some shit, then think again, I gave a positive comment! I just think this band doesn't get played very often.

[@dzac01]

Doom666 Hoot, Blast, Good Time, Fun... Hoot is a positive... I should have said, 'the Bands a fucking hoot" (Jack Daniels to blame...) Generational Misunderstanding i spose.....

[@GiveMeYourNachosButthead]

Ohhhh okay, sorry man! But hell yeah!!!

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[@EnaMaas]

Brings back a sound, rarely heard anymore. But you don't know what you have - until its gone. That's an old saying. Perfect Vintage boys !! I will/do enjoy!

[@markmace2113]

Fuck they are so good . Bigs back my hole childhood. I Love them...

[@erdwest]

The Civil War goes electric. I love performing this song.

[@danielhouseworth5714]

Saw one of Levons last gigs. Joe Walsh was playing the Red Bank Theatre, NJ. He sat in on the last song "Rocky Mountain Way". Singing like he was 28.

[@Vothtrucks]

With a preacher father ensuring no devil music hit my ears the sound jumping from the hippies jumbo speakers that Saturday morning will forever coat my brain... the Weight.... put a dogleg into my thinking that day... then came the Last Waltz.... a sad one for sure. zoom forward some years to a picnic in a moist overhung park in Virginia and no s%$#.... the Band is playin ! With my 5 year old boy perched on my neck I soon find myself standing a small marble roll from Mr. Helm himself... course they waited til we were all nearly in heaven til they did this one but what the hell !

[@herthacarlile1877]

I was fortunate enough to get to go to the film with some members of Levon's family. afterwards there was a panel of people.... Terry Cagel, Levons nephew and the Cate brothers who filled in after Robbie quit. I also got to meet ms. Anna Lee. quite an honor.