The Last Waltz - Van Morrison - Caravan

The Last Waltz - Van Morrison - Caravan

[@MrSteeles912]

Every time I leave a room, I pretend I'm Van Morrison at The Last Waltz

[@michelemichele3375]

Be careful you don’t pull a groin muscle with those high kicks, because clearly that’s what happened to him ... so he had to run off stage. 🤪

[@davidbarbee7486]

Pirate Radio

[@mauricebutler7215]

Good Man!!

[@laurawinston6524]

😂

[@Tbirdhaynes]

I could be wrong of course but I THINK Van does the very first ever mic drop!

[@eflows]

II've watched this probably 5000 times and it only gets better.

[@coopaloopmex]

I love it!!!

[@user-gd6bm8rh8i]

Yes

[@skerneydkm]

the greatest 5 minutes of the 20th century

[@user-zc5gd8ki3u]

True!

[@thadcashin6962]

Just 5 ? The Last Waltz in my opinion has more than 5

[@ToddWernstrom]

You're not far wrong.

[@barbarabonito8881]

Ikr?! He’s simply a genius.

[@christopherdavison652]

Cannot top this comment.

[@donnahidder3092]

Van kills it. Love Robbie's face when Van is kicking it out. Priceless. You will be forever missed Robbie..... Peace.

[@thesultrystrangerdanger6824]

Yeah I was digging hard on The last waltz and I'm I'm a kid compared to most of the people that are going to read this comment yeah he died he died right what the hell is shity old Van Morrison doing these days anymore anyways

[@derekhorn9865]

@@thesultrystrangerdanger6824Van has done enough for everyone bro

[@thesultrystrangerdanger6824]

@@derekhorn9865 lol he helped make babies 🧐

[@shibasurfing]

Rob’s mic was literally turned off

[@christopher_ecclestone]

​@@shibasurfingBut his guitar was turned up loud

[@RobJazzful]

Look at the faces of the Band members when Van starts his Elaine Benes “little kicks.” It looks like they’re saying, “Isn’t this the greatest thing ever?”

[@geoffwolfe9515]

Van Morrison has more soul than 99% of the artists today who masquerade as soul/R&B performers. A true original and legend that we should all appreciate. If you don't like Van the man then just don't bother talking to me...

[@frankgreally453]

looks to me like they're thinking "this little pricks coked out of his mind"

[@jacksimone1677]

And, of course, it really IS the best thing ever. An astonishing performance.

[@jjvainionpaa]

@@frankgreally453 It appears you have been tasting a little bit of that white snow.. Why else would you think something like that, hmm. Better be quiet.

[@kenmckenzo9465]

@@frankgreally453 If this were true (which it likely is not,) not a member of this group (save maybe Garth) would be judgmental about it.

[@aaaaaaaaardvark]

This is the difference between singing like you don't want to make a mistake, and singing with your heart and your soul and just going for it with every fiber of your being. Only by doing the latter are you going to create something memorable. "Turn up...your RADDIO!"

[@SweetParadise68]

+aaaaaaaaardvark Truest thing that's been said in a long time.

[@Juliaraye566]

word

[@lindaturney6825]

+Net Flix So true

[@samanderson1292]

switch on your (weird voice) electric light

[@marysagar]

After so many repeat listens, I can't believe I am still surprised that moment when everyone comes in at the beginning, and it's like, oh! I see everybody's brought their A game, how could they do less ... this experience lives forever.

[@Tassie85]

How goddamn epic is this thing! Electrifying and unparalleled. Easily one of the best live performances ever.

[@chriswarner126]

Best performance of the night by far!!!

[@leahcotton5315]

It’s the best. I watch this like once a month lol. It just … ya know… makes me feel alive.

[@kevstreet]

Yessir!

[@Rob_Kates]

Everyone on that stage that night was on fire...in the zone...pure magic.

[@coachjohnblakelfcunited1601]

...coo coo

[@patrickpilkington6241]

The Absolute Masterful Irish Good-Bye caught by Scorsese ought have won Oscar’s for Van and for Marty.

[@theajroseshow]

I can't even listen to the studio version of "Caravan" anymore. That's how good this is.

[@jln6701]

And credit to the band as well. They are tight!

[@lyndyma4493]

jln6701 and BIG credit to THE BAND ... they were oh so tight.. you're right.. and cool as hell as well

[@smheron1]

There's not much I can listen to after listening to this. Decades after this concert, you can still feel the intensity.

[@Tassie85]

You are so right, AJ Rose! I heard the studio version on the radio the other day and it was anemic by comparison. How in sync Van and the boys were! Magic!

[@Tassie85]

+flip inheckb I heard similar reports of Van being a dick. Gifted, yes, but a miserable old bugger otherwise.

[@ingridellingsen8233]

In my opinion the best ever live performance by a major artist. This is simply insane. Thats how good this is. Amazing.

[@parkis1234]

He knew he killed it at the end

[@VenusEnrique57]

@@parkis1234 I'm not so sure...that's just VAN on his high!

[@mattvanryn]

Well, he signs off key, so I wouldn't call this the greatest performance. You should go look up some of the 1973-1974 live concerts by Van that you can find here on KZbin.

[@owencampbell8799]

@@mattvanryn Ypu cand spiel.

[@bethbeyer8441]

Agree

[@stevegand]

In 1978, I was an 18 yr old kid in the Navy on a submarine on patrol. In those days for some reason we had access to “new releases” . I remember watching this movie and this performance, mesmerized, and to this day, I remember my words said out loud to no one in particular, “who is this man?” As soon as we got back to shore, I bought every record I could get my hands on by “Van the Man” . 40-some years later, I bet I’ve listened to and watched this performance hundreds of times and always feel like it’s the first time I “discovered” Van Morrison.

[@leahcotton5315]

Awww lovely story!

[@BigboiiTone]

Earlier generations had it so much easier/better

[@BigboiiTone]

At least we can experience good music belatedly. Better than nothing

[@BigWesLawns]

Thanks for Your Service! 👊😉🇨🇦❤🔱

[@herodotus53]

I was on a submarine on patrol roughly forty years after you were in the Navy, but I had download as much of Van Morrison into my iPod as I could manage before we left. He got me through long hours and isolation and some dark feelings. There’s probably a whole fraternity of military guys that Van has kept going through some tough times.

[@bluesful]

One of the best live performances of all time captured on video.

[@thebadterrorists5323]

I think you might be right. Greil Marcus bought me here. Hair standing up stuff.

[@matiasmendez3417]

All the movie is excellent!

[@cirocjones9886]

my homiea!

[@frederickacerra7766]

With out a doubt .

[@lordsleepyhead]

Van Morrison is one of the best singers of all time but unfortunately also a bit of an asshole. You can see this in this video already which is more than 40 years old, but it has only gotten worse.

[@johnwalsh468]

It's actually ridiculous how amazing and powerful his voice is. It's one thing to sound good on a record album, but what separates van is his ability to sing like that at a live concert. Ridiculous talent

[@Sean-kp2uq]

4:32 The most literal mic-drop of all time. Van's the fuckin man

[@fabjen1961]

I'm gonna have this played on a huge screen at my funeral while I have a captive audience. I'll be high kicking off stage just like Van.

[@TheKitchenNinja]

Van left IT ALL on the stage when he walked off! Truly legendary performance

[@davidbartley989]

Saw The Last Waltz at the Granada Theater in Buffalo, NY. Van's performance killed it. The movie theater audience broke into applause at the end of Caravan. Talk about LIVE!

[@TheMisterGriswold]

i show this to everyone who is willing to watch

[@mstrizic]

Greatest mic drop in the history of microphones, and dropping things.

[@lyndyma4493]

lolllll

[@OklaZonie]

Absolutely.

[@OklaZonie]

Justifiable mic drop, too. They melted faces that night.

[@johnwalker6919]

These days singers do mic drops at the drop of a hat. Given that he'd just finished the best number of the night, as part of a concert featuring several of the most revered and influential artists in rock history and delivered a performance that ranks among the greatest of all time, Van earned that one.

[@LisaMitchellGD]

Ha ha!!!

[@rolandoaponte214]

There's something mystical about the horn section at the end, a slow and subtle entry which grows in ecstasy as Van prepares for the greatest exit in rock history.

[@JamesDixonMusic]

Amen to that. Always think it when I hear it

[@benandemmasmom]

The energy of that night still resonates. "That's The Way God Planned It" is also a true one time performance.

[@TheMisterGriswold]

so perfect

[@petespri4729]

This is by definition facing your fears, Van Morrison said he struggled with stage fright and you can see his intent to not look at the crowd but he gets out there and does what he has to and made one of the most historic live performances ever!

[@DavidDiMuzio]

I had no idea Van Morrison was THIS GOOD of a singer! He has to be one of the best rock vocalists of all-time! This is amazing!

[@timothydoherty5337]

check him out signing "Domino" with Elvin Bishop playing gee-tar on the MIdnight Special! Awesome show!

[@mightyhammers7310]

This is true. Try singing along. Very difficult unless your name is Van the Man.

[@PrincipledNaturalLaw]

Plus greatest mike drop ever 😉 Astral Weeks album 👍

[@PHC002]

Yes, he is!

[@j77walker]

Timothy Doherty one of my favorites!!

[@Grundle_]

107 people are really wrong really wrong really wrong really wrong.

[@daisywomack7587]

+Kenny G Perfect remark

[@jonathanwilkinson1461]

+Daisy Womack Also a wonderful remark!

[@keeponrollin7922]

lol got that right.

[@evilpagan2342]

+Kenny G They ain't got soul. ;)

[@johnperrigo6474]

You're really right, really right, really right.

[@rosterdamus8382]

I just bought a caravan after listening to this song and I didn't need one.

[@leahcotton5315]

😂🤣

[@michelemichele3375]

Those “impulse buys” gonna break you, Bruh. 🤪

[@gem6922]

@@michelemichele3375 give my man a break he just heard one of the greatest performances of all time

[@michelemichele3375]

Shoulda sold it to Dodge for a commercial: “If you’re looking for a Caravan, we got the Van for you!” ✨🤪

[@misterjammypants2404]

😂😂😂

[@bluesboy25000]

Just an incredible performance all around. Van Morrison is electric. Robbie's guitar playing is on fire. Levon is just in awe the whole time. The kicks at the end. Thank you, Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko, Richard Manuel, Levon Helm. Thank God we still have Garth. Tonight, I'll turn up my Rah-dee-oh and play this. Rest easy, Robbie.

[@cindywright3368]

He doesn’t have to warm up. Just gets right to it and belts it out with all his heart and soul.

[@drasticbread249]

Actually he did one more song before this one at the concert.

[@willb3486]

@George Ivan Morrison you're some different level of delusional weirdo

[@cirocjones9886]

Was really excited to show my friend this song & he didnt care

[@LenKenny]

How on earth can anyone NOT like one of the best rock performances of all time?

[@evilpagan2342]

They must be aliens from planet Mork who've never heard human music. :D

[@jcjc9155]

you got that shit right. This is one of the best performances of all time. i am shocked everytime I listen to The Last Waltz songs. how great the sound recordings are. the detail. boy if at least one song from this performance doesn't move a persons soul. Just wow.

[@CLS2808]

Len Kenny envy i guess. Must have been one hell of a night.

[@etcetraetcetra3173]

wankers...

[@ronroberts1281]

I AM PROUD TO BE IRISH.

[@Jeffy45]

2024 and I still hold that imaginary mic in the mirror when I’m drunk and sing the fck out this song! Morrison your a legend

[@MaryKayLukevics]

Me too. One of my "buzzy' tunes. 😂

[@fabjen1961]

The bedazzled jumpsuit is what makes Van a stone cold killer.

[@emiliebachand4892]

This has to be the single most viewed video in my personal KZbin viewing history. Just brilliant.

[@iluvspam6]

yup.

[@evanbluz946]

Same

[@Luke-pd7xj]

I can’t get enough of it

[@alanblack9540]

Thisis the night the stars perfectly aligned, the gods smiled, everything came purely and brilliantly together and "The Last Waltz" happened. . A once in a lifetime event.

[@danaleota4034]

Same same! Still my favorite

[@findmeamovie_]

Be honest, at least once in our life, we have all done those kicks and pretended we were Van Morrison while listening to this song

[@mrbobevans]

That leisure suit should definitely be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

[@mqL49J]

or on a circus acrobat

[@ChiselNixon]

you got that fucking right dood!

[@drricksjoquist4358]

LMAO. My uncle had his five colors in his closet--one for each Life Savers flavor. ha ha

[@Ravingmonkey144]

With Billy connolys banna boots...

[@arthurkyriazis]

and the country HOF

[@danalawton2986]

It wasn't just Van... the whole performance was just amazing.... every musician on the stage that night got into it and contributed to a truly timeless work of musical art.

[@murkartik]

this is good and is lightning in a bottle but check out the Too Late To Stop Now version, there is the video of it on youtube

[@aaronfelman1000]

To the 500 lost souls who gave the thumbs down: “you are still loved, despite your depravity”

[@Demon-rq5de]

Sorry, if they thumbs down this, they aint worth loving.

[@neohomme]

Meanwhile 59 more are lost on what ingenious music is...Oh well, let them die stupid.

[@VenusEnrique57]

I was wondering WHO IN THE HECK give Van THE man a thumbs down? What the heck? Ur right we just have to send those lost souls "light and love" because they are in the dark to this man's greatness as TRUE artist/musician/poet/spiritualist. peace

[@Earth-Aperture77]

@@Demon-rq5de😂

[@laurarominger2073]

Some sins are just unforgivable. 😪😎

[@classichost]

Everyone on board for this extravaganza was in top form. Maybe the greatest concert of all time.

[@MrHova50]

The riffing horn section at the end is really a highlight.

[@ivanbonilla4554]

Per Theander my favorite part 😊

[@baudelaire2984]

Honestly the whole song is a highlight.

[@dougjames5029]

Nothing get's me pumped up more than this LIVE version of Van the Man performing with THE BAND!! If this doesn't bring you up and out of the doldrums, you must already be dead!

[@balerjohnson3099]

+Douglas James Ive been watching this for a number of years and it has risen me from the dead on numerous occasions . I will now click onto " into the mystic " to complete my most recent resurrection .

[@troyzilla1]

Carpe Diem!

[@andrewptob]

I periodically rewatch this and it gives me goosebumps every time.

[@alexmalenfant5603]

wise

[@infonut]

Butt stompin' blues.

[@lucidjuicekid]

What a performance from Van. The Band look blown away.

[@ozzie-sk9dh]

One of the greatest stage exits of all time. Up there with James Brown 👍

[@michaelcolarossi5062]

THE best performance from The Last Waltz. Van just kills it. He looks like he's had a few Jameson as well : )

[@doncacchione6506]

and a few more ??

[@georgie8609]

The Weight by The Band is my fave

[@MARKIEBANUNCE]

He stole the show....ABSOFUCKINGLUTELY OWNED IT!

[@markleyp03]

This disrespect to Dr John will not be tolerated

[@doodoo871]

I think I’d heard the coke was heavy at this show.

[@caffenefree]

I hope everyone can experience the feeling of several "justa one more time"s at least once in their lives

[@kent387]

Top tier comment, hope you do, too, man

[@michelemichele3375]

I might have to report you, Man. That level of sarcasm has got to be a felony in most states. 🤪

[@carolinebanks4994]

I'm crying with joy ... saw this in the cinema in '78. Never surpassed ...

[@elizabethgeiger556]

I play this every single day. And live a better life for it.

[@tonythetigerlongliverocknroll]

I just love the end bit when he starts kicking the air and all the guys have bigs smiles on their faces ..... the coolest performance :)

[@coachjohnblakelfcunited1601]

😄

[@derekhorn9865]

That last point during his walk-off while the band is still going is Epic

[@laddstanton3452]

Van Morrison's energy is so contagious. Everyone around him is smiling

[@coachjohnblakelfcunited1601]

Winner, winner, chicken dinner. Soul

[@chrismanteris9093]

Cocaine?

[@johnstrange6799]

One of the greatest moments of rock n roll history.

[@donaldkane9054]

Robbie Robertson is so in tune with this performance of a Van Morrison classic … RIP Robbie. So sad to witness the standard of music I had growing up , and the throwaway nonsense that gets churned out these days.

[@armtheempire]

There's still great music out there, just harder to find

[@lizc6628]

just change out some names (like the great Robbie Robertson) in this statement and that's probably something your grandad said (and his grandpa before him).... This music is amazing, BUT there is equally fantastic music out there now, recently created... but how would you know? I'll bet you are not exposed/don't expose yourself to anything current. You thinking there is nothing new and good is a shame. You're wrong and what's worse, you're missing out.

[@user-xk3ip6wd1z]

@@lizc6628He’s not wrong though. The standards are much lower now and that’s quite sad. Obviously there is still some good stuff out now but not nearly as much as there used to be.

[@ZenMistressNYC]

I love the smile on Levon when Van is really getting into it. Ah Levon, I'm so glad your joy was captured in that moment. Miss you.

[@traceyswanberg8796]

Totally, Van is fantastic as expected, Levon is my all time favourite

[@galations22o]

Love Levon!!!!!

[@chriscorman734]

Bless his gentle soul

[@Septimus111]

I have come back to this life affirming clip every couple of weeks for many years. Mainly for Van but also for the rest of The B/band - today though there 's no Robbie with us. Sad but, hey, he did this and I thank him for it.

[@Scotsgrey13]

One story was that Van had to be talked into going onstage to sing this one due to last-minute stage fright. You can't tell by his performance, once he got into it, he was all in! One of the greats. The Band seems very amused by Van's antics. They certainly, and even Van, were not known for extra demonstrations on stage. But Van was feeling it that night.

[@gregscheyd4131]

He was probably scared of kicking the ABSOLUTE HELL out of somebody : that would be MY GUESS !!!!!! NOTHING SHY ABOUT VAN !!!!!

[@gabrielfoskett4262]

@@gregscheyd4131 What the hell are you talking about? Van Morisson was known for having serious performance anxiety and stage fright frequently. He had to get dragged on at this gig apparently. Certainly doesnt detract from how brilliant his performance was!

[@gregscheyd4131]

@@gabrielfoskett4262 WELL , JUST FOR THE RECORD , I AM NOT WORTH A DAMN , UNLESS I AM DRINKING ..... IF I AM DRINKING , I CAN DO ALMOST ANYTHING !!!!!!!!!

[@katiezee2]

@@gabrielfoskett4262 yeah I read something once, (maybe in Rolling Stone ?) that his manager literally shoved him onstage, forcefully.

[@mikegalvin9801]

I'm guessing the Peruvian marching powder backstage helped.

[@user-qy9tf2im7f]

At 76 Van the Man is still going strong today! No one will ever beat the passion he puts into his Voice. I think his performance actually shocked the Band (you can tell by the smiles on their faces)because it was the first time they worked together with little rehearsal. Van deadest his Fame, and it only provides him the vehicle to create more music. Van suffered from Stage Fright and this was his first live performance in 2 years. How such Humble, introverted Human Being can possess such a commanding stage presence is remarkable! This has to be considered the best live performances by major artis on video tape! The kickout by Van is historic.

[@BingBongHell]

Im only 23 and I heard this on CD before watching and didn't know who sang this and I can tell you the way Van looks was the total opposite of what I thought I was gonna see. WHAT A BAD ASS!!!

[@billymurph8125]

THIS IRISH BOY CAN BELT OUT A TUNE YOU WOULD THINK HE WAS A BROTHER UNTIL YOU SEE THE RED HAIR AND POINTY NOSE. VAN YOU ARE THE MAN !!!!

[@syaoranoni54326]

reading your comment and watching van sing this one made me realise something

[@wighto73]

van and only

[@michelefellows8784]

he's actually Welsh.

[@CooManTunes]

No. He's better than a brother, you stupid fucking bitch.

[@jimmythesaint2286]

michelle.. are you stating Van Morrison is Welsh?

[@onqfilm]

Anyone who thinks today's music and performances are good... please watch this great moment in music. An introverted singer-songwriter stealing the show, fronting as a guest, an immortal band. This performance was rehearsed ONCE.

[@justandardprocedure]

Van Morrison is a legend. But booze and coke will make anyone loosen up on stage. And that's exactly what was going on.

[@tdsims1963]

@@justandardprocedure Booze and coke can loosen a person up, true... But can they PERFORM at this level? I understand your cynicism. But I challenge you to drink, snort, and then get up and blow an audience away like this. Let us know it goes. Hopefully, your triumphant performance will be recorded for posterity. Have a great week👍!

[@ThommyofThenn]

​@@tdsims1963I wouldn't call it cynicism. It's pretty well established that a LOTA people were snorting that garbage. It wasn't just an 80s thing. From what I have read, most ameris got introduced to it in the mid 70s. Before that I think people could easily just buy amphetamines over the counter. Just like any time the government bans any other substance, it just creates an extremely lucrative black market for even worse drugs

[@rope600]

The best live performance I've seen in my entire life. Tears in my eyes.

[@aquican]

Go listen to Freddie Mercury Live.

[@sirjer73]

Really I love Van but come on any of the soul singers from their hey day blow this away. IE James Brown!!!

[@SweetParadise68]

This never fails to amaze me... Van fucking killed it. A true legend!

[@billcarney5449]

Tom Laveign

[@matiasvalenzuelam.6608]

Tom Laveign

[@KIERNAN100]

Man on the moon, penicillin, fire and the wheel, still come and watch this every week. Perfection

[@danielmurphy2]

That man is a holy man masquerading as a singer and songwriter.. This video is always a major pick-me-up. Thank you VAN THE MAN!!!

[@cadman_on_tour4528]

This is more perceptive than most people realise.

[@matthewkosakowski3151]

This is one of my favorite performances of any rock song ever, flawless.

[@markstoltenberg470]

"Turn it up, now, just a one more time, just a one more time, just a one more time ....thank you" ; the fantastic horn section reaches its phenomenal climax, while Van kicks and punches the air to the rhythm before leaving the stage exhilarated and exhausted at the same time, wow!!! I´ve been enjoying this grand music for the last nearly 40 years ...Thanks Van & The Band!!

[@MARKIEBANUNCE]

The horn section MADE this performance

[@georgeanderson2940]

Remember watching the movie at an art house in Calgary in 1980; 200 people all doing "Van Kicks" all at the same time!

[@AJMoore101]

I can't stop listening to this version, it's great. I also love the looks on Levon and Robbie's faces as Van Morrison just fuckin bowls off stage before the song ends LOL gets me every time!

[@veeken777]

One of the best performing artists ever. Best band imo is deep purple.

[@sohooded]

Yeah Levon and Robbie were smiling at Van's kicks as he exits the song and stage!! Fantastic. Real Emotion, not machines and crap rap.

[@martinmcdonald4207]

Van is the Man, he knew what he was doing when he smiled off that stage knowing he had just blowin` the roof off the place and the Band can play just go with it, no problems. Van The Man. And crowd famously called for more.

[@michelemichele3375]

And the Band is like, “Well, I guess we end it here then.” 🤪

[@flaxy2727]

You gave this comment 6 years ago. My god it's still prevalent.

[@claudiostevenbrown1868]

it is really incomprehensible that 417 people don't like this.... when in fact it should be considered greatest among the greatest performances...

[@Sahanie]

They didn't turn on their electric lights.

[@sloshercd]

He says frig the mic stand I'm letting the Jameson handle this, interrupts the guitar solo with scatting, kicks the air like he's kicking away a rabid dog, and then drops the mic and leaves the stage. Friggin LEGENDARY

[@MattDuczeminski]

Whenever I listen to this song, I end up immediately listening to it one more time...then one more time...then one more time...

[@rosefritchman7829]

My Kid gave me this DVD Concert Tape it was left behind by somebody! I have been

[@flaxy2727]

Perfect

[@billmiller5741]

I understand...this is my favorite

[@BeingJohnMackovic]

“Hnah one more time..!”

[@tedd.4463]

Same here love it!

[@BASSASist]

Van is in ecstasy, i am in ecstasy, everyone watching this clip is in ecstasy... Pure godly performance by Van and The Band.

[@davidstevens5827]

Sitting here in mi casa, trying to heal myself with illicit drugs ,I'm moved almost to tears, almost beyond words (again) by V

[@stevetaylor317]

This performance is incredible - it sends shivers down my spine and makes my eyes well up every time, but I've no idea why. It's just so powerful and passionate. It seems to come from a transcendent spiritual place.

[@georgie8609]

This is when people had talent and soul. And good drugs.

[@MARKIEBANUNCE]

It's because you're witnessing REAL HEART ❤️ 💙 💜 AND TALENT!

[@hun2100]

저도 그렇습니다.

[@mattgilbert7347]

This is old time religion

[@stevetaylor317]

@@georgie8609 But Van was never into drugs - apart from alcohol.

[@TheKramer12321]

You know it's a legendary show when every song feels like an encore.

[@flatonia]

I consider this version of Caravan not only the highlight of this famous concert but a seminal moment in the history of live "Rock" performances.

[@detweilcny]

Just watched this for probably the 100th time. Still gives me chills.

[@louishoyt5104]

i was born in thw wrong era, todays music will NEVER be as good as the classics!

[@dsnodgrass4843]

There's great stuff out there today; you just have to take the corporate spoon out of your mouth and go find it.

[@mikeandrews9551]

One of the great live performances of all time.

[@pipeandslippersman]

lot of talent went on that stage that night, but the little ginger guy from belfast owned them all imho. the way he rips into it when the horns start blasting at the end totally sends me! justa one more time...

[@Beserker3737]

Van Morrison was amazing, that's true. I honestly don't know which was the better vocal though, this or Levon's The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down vocal performance...

[@speedspeed121]

His exit was classic. I can imagine him thinking "nailed another one, bitchez"

[@Grendel53]

Eric Hanaway hahaha...exactly

[@kmjsmith]

And the little kicks! Love it!!!

[@gsdsteve]

The two great performances that night!

[@danryan4137]

It’s 2022 this is so damn good. You can’t top it man.

[@jwardbass4452]

I just read that Van was absolutely terrified to go out in front of this large crowd and the only reason he appeared on the stage was because he was physically pushed to get out there. He even went on hiatus earlier in the 70s once the size of his audience began to grow because he felt he simply couldn’t do it. Needless to say, you wouldn’t be able to tell he was nervous if no one had told you. Absolutely incredible.

[@c.s.mcleod7383]

I firmly believe and know Van is a control freak and the musician lineup was out of his control which would have caused him concern.

[@jonjotatty957]

does the audience realise just how lucky they were??...... witnessing this once in a life time performance. VAN THE MAN at his awesome best. That soulful voice is just inimitable. The Band outstanding. Absolutely love it.

[@davidmartinez7090]

Waff Jumard

[@martinmcdonald4207]

It`s as good as it gets. Watch the dvd on big tv screen at least .......once a month?

[@joeyjack79]

25 bucks, nice dinner and the best concert ever. What a wild experience it would have been.

[@sifiska]

Love the look on Levon Helms face as Van Morrison is about to exit. R.I.P Levon ! You were an original.

[@stevetautog880]

the dance thing at the end with the words "turn it up" has to be one of the most ECSTATIC experiences on a rock and roll stage EVER

[@jacksonbauer5199]

Easily one of the greatest performances of Caravan I’ve ever heard… I have loved this show since I was a small child and that love has only grown over time. Seeing Robbie with that giant smile and energy bursting from the seams is downright magical. Thank you for sharing this!

[@rafmarazzi]

Love the look on the guitar player's face - living the natural high of music, he's thrilled, and knows he'll remember this moment for the rest of his life

[@rquan61]

I'm sure he will, this The Band,"the last waltz" a most memorable album in all respects

[@elvers9877]

Natural high. Yep. Lol.

[@EnvyBlu]

Robbie Robertson ❤️

[@maineroad7429]

Nothing to do with the actual cocaine room that they had downstairs.True story. .

[@theladieschains2]

@@maineroad7429 mmm the cocaine room I've been there

[@frgioia405]

gotta love the way The Band reacts and enjoys Van cavorting around on stage at the end doing his little choreography thing....he truly is Van the Man

[@aurora123borealis]

Life wouldn't be worth living without his music and voice. I'm serious.

[@lokijam]

Just as good as Van’s leg kicks is Robbie and Levons face when he’s doin it. Priceless

[@speedspeed121]

I love that. His exit is classic. This fat, short, balding dude in a purple jump suit, kicking it Saturday Night Live style. "Nailed another one" My favorite song in my favorite concert movie

[@jackm4307]

Jerry Smitherson damn that’s considered balding

[@sohooded]

Fantastic Song!!! Fantastic Performance!!

[@randaltemplin4541]

@John Smith GIANT TALENT,, who gives a F what he looks like! He's Van The Man

[@jeffreybrian2666]

Four years late in replying, but you are spot on. Irrespective of venue or genre, whether as a headlining act or guesting, he is true to himself and his self-confidence is made manifest to his audiences vis-a-vis his energy and consistent delivery. Here, it probably did not hurt that the horns, the prominence of Levon's low end, and Robbie interspersing sharp, biting licks, all frame, complement, and elevate his talent; something that is no doubt very hard to do (i.e., think of Duane Allman's contribution to Aretha's cover of "The Weight". This is one of the shows that I most regret not being around to see. For Scorsese to win his first Oscar for "The Departed" despite this ambitious masterpiece and what it chronicles being a forgotten bullet point in a very long resume, is quite sad. Scorsese filming a true Bill Graham Production ... that is already the figurative mirepoix for a great event. What a night!

[@jeffreybrian2666]

@Orange OwL, I can definitely see how you may read the post as pretentious, and thank you for calling it to my attention in a constructive, tactful manner. This is how I write, and while unapologetic, there are things on which I can work, and receiving feedback, even on a KZbin post, is appreciated. Cheers!

[@humpy936]

Van didn't even want to do this show and he had pretty bad stage fright before he went on. I must say he literally kicked ass and did indeed blow away everyone at this show. Love Van the Man!

[@driloc]

Gives me chills! Can you name a concert movie with as much love and diversity as The Last Waltz?!

[@nickbeef4824]

The man never had a bad song.

[@kevinlajoie2966]

I can name dozens... and I'm a HUGE Van Morrison fan... Some entire albums are pure garbage lol.

[@facialhairlegend]

exits the stage like a boss

[@CapAnson12345]

A good example of how powerful a live performance can be.. I never paid all that much attention to Van Morrison until I saw this and was blown away.

[@apc467]

Turn up your raawdio

[@FestusTravincal]

Moondance and Astral Weeks are outstanding albums.

[@lyndyma4493]

I'm hooked

[@jasonwheel]

I couldn't agree more. Van Morrison was pretty much just another name until I saw this performance. this is the greatest concert movie ever.

[@BSIII]

jasonwheel honestly, i never heard any music from any of these artist, or payed attention to them in the least until i heard neil young and the band - helpless. now i'm hooked on this last waltz concert footage.

[@bettiemccall9671]

Still watching in Feb 2021 and never gets old! Love this performance and watch it over and over!🍀☘️💚

[@mariacp3270]

This is the only song that will get my baby to sleep. It has to be this version, currently listening to this whilst the baby is sleeping. The best thing about this is you can never get sick of listening to this. Best. Song. Ever!

[@coachjohnblakelfcunited1601]

love this

[@shawnwright5332]

👍🇨🇦

[@secoulte]

Levon adds the best cowbell to his fills at 1:29 and 2:36

[@djsoulie7520]

I loved that he did that. It's amazing how a simple well placed move like that takes a song into the next level, isn't it?

[@tombonaroo7937]

It's the light switching on.

[@woodyschuler6232]

Simple but essential to this live version. Levon was one talented mo-fo!

[@dlm9293]

@@tombonaroo7937 EXACTLY!!!

[@davidschuch9473]

The Last Waltz is by far the best musical documentary to date.

[@DevilsAdvocateofnazareth]

searching for sugarman.

[@smarterthananyone]

Best, yes. By far? Woodstock. Another great one with Scorcesse's involvement.

[@thomasosullivan9710]

sugarman was a fraud... look it up

[@DevilsAdvocateofnazareth]

thomas o'sullivan in what way is it fraudulent? he was popular in SA, my parents listened to him, and thought he was dead till the 90s, when he was found, and performed a concert here. Those parts are all true, and he was definitely an amazing musician. On top of that, it was a brilliant documentary. What part was fraudulent?

[@thomasosullivan9710]

he was apparently unknown as portrayed in the movie but in fact had toured a lot even abroad.... i n the 80's.

[@stevea1236]

Van is one of the most talented human beings I’ve ever seen. It flows out of him so naturally it’s insanity.

[@Istaphobic]

Kids, when Van left the stage without any accolades - this was the first recorded mike drop in history.

[@mrbobevans]

RIP Rick, Richard, and Levon. You are sorely missed.

[@MichaelfromMontreal]

If this doesn't put a smile on your face and make you forget your troubles, even for a short time, then nothing ever will.

[@mateus7693]

I caught myself with a big smile watching this

[@hellox8990]

I was born this year...this newborn is loving it!

[@tomefran]

Wish I could live my life the way Van performed this song...such an epic badass this performance was, and he knew it. Talk about a true original who just didn't give two fcks what anyone thought. The original mic drop. The expressions are priceless. This never gets old.

[@user-qy9tf2im7f]

Van @ 76 still writes and Tours Regularly.

[@andyjgrace2461]

Awe and wonder. Even after hearing this 10,000 times!

[@greerlovesgovert]

Best performance of the whole damned concert. Blows me away and makes me get up and do those kicks every time I watch it. If you enjoyed it, you'll love "It's Too Late to Stop Now", Van's 1974 live album.

[@GonzoGolf]

Not to mention van was wasted

[@charleshendrix232]

Another artist that peaked on The Band’s farewell show

[@stevedorefromtyneside9993]

I love how you can see him hesitate so as not to step on Robbie's solo at 3:30