"The Weight" - Levon Helm, Jim Lauderdale, Roseanne Cash at 2011 Americana Awards Nominee Event

[@deadskunk8733]

The door may have slammed shut on the 60's and 70' but the music will live on forever. My God the music that came out of that era. My God.

[@howlinhog]

I can't believe how many times I've wondered this particular question. Why, why why, do people thumbs down a bunch of people making music? Especially Levon Helm, a freakin icon. If you don't like it, go away.

[@lawrencemay8671]

Cause they are dumb asses. Lot of people don’t realize that Levon Helm had a Platinum Album in five different decades, one after he had throat cancer and lost his voice and retrain his voice.

[@alanras370]

Well, the page gives you the chance to vote. Sometimes it's ignorance, because I loved many of The Band's hit when I was growing up right behind them--I'm 73--but never "registered" and cared for The Weight until KZbin. Other times it's the person's mood. I was feeling so crappy before I listened to this that if you'd popped me up a song I half like and thought was okay, I wasn't strong enough to give it a positive reaction. Jesus one time said, If you're not for me, you're against me. The soul is not Always ready to respond to goodness or upbeat energy.

[@carmenrivera5904]

I liked this piece as soon I played it and I always listen what words are sung and I favored this song by levon helm ...along with Rosanna Cash and the the rest supporting singers . Levon helm is singing what came true to one particular real individual,this is no joke I'm serious about the following first I am not no believer in coincidence is why I took song seriously about Carmen and the devil/lucifer walking side to side only it was not Carmen walking with it rather devil was walking with Carmen only that Carmen did not call it and for matter in no name of form. I do not joke of things not of this realm

[@alanras370]

@@carmenrivera5904 My Guru Yogananda says a "force of opposition" exists in us or with us until we learn completely to yield to the force of light or good. This light is our original true nature that we have forgotten or not followed well or lost track of due to the confusion of being in this material world. We want what is in the world--security, love, sex, control, success, revenge, etc--more than we wish to seek out the light. Until in time we learn that doesn't bring peace and happiness.

[@carmenrivera5904]

I myself like and enjoy this song + . Levon sings really of one person actually did what Levon says in this piece: Carmen and devil/satan walked side by side for three nights in a row

[@TheRobibosco]

I'm 51yo, I'm italian. The first time I watched The Big Chill I fell in love with this song and now watching mr.Helm singing and playing . . . I cried as a baby. RIP Levon Helm

[@flyflywood6976]

So true

[@TheRobibosco]

@ユウ probably italian people of a certain age with a certain taste for music. So . . . Not so many😊

[@lawrencemay8671]

You can see Levon Helm loved performing.

[@tunesmith7437]

Undoubtedly one of the great American songs...when America was musical...ain't so musical today.....................damn.....POWERFUL RENDITION HERE....BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES....I was fortunate enough to see THE BAND more than a few times...thank God.

[@murraywestenskow2896]

Levon will live forever - because they'll still be singing one of the great all-time songs hundreds of years from now. The Weight is timeless and iconic.

[@ericsinger7393]

Levon Helms and Robbie Robertson both because Robbie wrote it and Levon did an amazing job lead singing it. Especially in The Last Waltz. Robbie said that was the best he had ever heard him sing it. They had been performing it 8 years at that time.

[@biglifeline]

Man I just smiled and cried through the whole thing. We miss you Levon.The weight feels pretty heavy right now during this pandemic but this lightened it for a few minutes. LOVE.

[@tracyunser6492]

AMEN helps alot to see all the diff. ones thu the years.

[@paultarczynski9925]

I cried too... but these are tears of joy knowing that Levon is in a better place... Levon if you are there you rock, man!

[@troyupshaw3846]

Ha, you must be old as shit too. 60 in June. Rock on

[@cyruskhalid1693]

i guess I'm kinda randomly asking but do anybody know a good place to watch newly released movies online?

[@bransonkody3416]

@Cyrus Khalid flixportal xD

[@jonveranto7303]

Talent, friendship, joy, good timey music ... what we need badly right now. Wish you were still here, Levon.

[@douglasmcintyre3297]

Kudos to Levon for taking a verse despite having almost no voice left at all.

[@gmoore6166]

Levon! Such a great American icon! I can’t count the times I listen to this song and the band in particular! Just musicians playing and no auto tune!!

[@deniceyeagin4728]

Greatest... Levon!!! Larry Campbell has taken the torch up for the next generation! Larry ..amazing musician. Levon will never ever ever be forgotten!!!!!! Robbie who? SMH Rick Danko - Twilight one of my favorites!!! Levon was heart & soul of everything! Miss you and Rick!!! Watch over us!

[@philliphutson7250]

Dang boys, got tears in my eyes. Miss you and your music, Levon. Peace, Brother.

[@our73nova]

You gotta love Levon. He was the heart and soul of the band called "The Band". I love the way he changes the lyrics every time he sings "The Weight", as if to just be Levon and maybe a poke at Robbie, for taking credit for writing all of the lyrics to the Band songs except for the ones that are expressly stated that was written by one of the other band members. RIP Levon, we will never forget.!

[@asokanponnusamy]

I waited with bated breath for Levon to sing and when he did at 2:49, a tear rolled down my cheek.

[@proudcanadian67]

Outstanding. Thanks for the music Levon. A life well lived.

[@mikeroki3806]

Levon must have known...... But he kept on smiling, and loving every moment. He's why I make my kids learn how to play musical instruments

[@IdealDanl]

Oh yes, since 2009 when the cancer first started spreading.

[@alanras370]

Fabulous. It's magically good.

[@sookielittle]

There will never be another Levon Helm. My husband and I were so saddened at his passing in April of 2012. We had tickets to his upcoming show that was scheduled for May 2012 at the Ryman in Nashville. Oh to have heard the angel of music in the Mother Church of country music. Rest in Peace sweet Levon. You are definitely singing with the angels on high.

[@davidj.gaillard1046]

S.M. Your message is so on point. He was truly an American treasure. Too many of our heroes gone too soon. May he RIP

[@jimberlygridder183]

Its so sad that his great and original voice...one of the quintessential voices of American music..was damaged the way it was. Still everyone knows the impact it had...and thats why they continued to honor the man. But what a travesty that voice was taken. Thank God we have the recordings...and had Levon Helms the man for lil while.

[@timwynne4209]

That was incredibly sweet.

[@alanras370]

@@jimberlygridder183 Such a good phrase, and I spend my life working to make good phrases: "one of the quintessential voices of American music" Power in the tubes. Right there with Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald, Johnny Cash, Paul Robeson, and 127 others.

[@WilliamHughes-l6h]

You all did such a fabulous job. Fantastic. That's what it is all about. When we can share our gifts together. Don't get no better than that. Love you Rozanne

[@richardcollacchi351]

i have played guitar since i was 10 and i am now 71 my daughter sings and plays when i see levon sing with his daughter i love singing with mine how more proud can a father be its more than you can believe

[@iecrime]

Levon Helm was a national treasure.

[@georgeflutey838]

That was a tearjerker! Levon sure was one extremely cool dude right to the end. That was an awesome performance. Respect in Theresas eyes singing with him RIP LEVON HELM

[@buckfan1969]

I know Robertson wrote it, and a lot of people have covered it over the years, but this is Levon's song, and I believe everyone in that room knew that. What a treasure he was. I'm 63 and I can't think of another musician who was as loved as much as Levon was. God bless him.

[@billandresen2338]

Maybe Jerry Garcia, but I hear what your saying buckfan. I'm 65 and couldn't agree more.

[@redskindan78]

Something about the way Levon and his band did this song...the perfect ending to one of his Rambles. Special.

[@jimberlygridder183]

yes he surely was....WHAT a voice...what a heart.!

[@philliphutson7250]

I'm 70.... And Levon IS The Man

[@tommielewis977]

Well said man

[@tinaepstein873]

One of my favorite songs of all times. Leon brought tears to my eyes, it was so beautiful the love & respect all had for him. ❤🎶🎵🎶

[@elainedillon4846]

Levon I love you friend ,I think you're the best ,thank GOD for video's

[@stephenolaughlin6595]

Does my heart good to see Levon kicking such ass so late in his life. Wonderful tribute to such an iconic song.♥️

[@carlwdixon]

Three things to remember about Levon -- his music, his magic and his world-brightening smile ...

[@douglasthorne8820]

My favorite vocalist all time. LEVON HELM raspy ass drummer.

[@BabsBrooklynPilates]

What a great musician and gift to American music. Rest his soul.

[@garryr486]

The verse sung by Theresa and Levon can bring tears to your eyes.

[@jamesfinn2080]

It did

[@Guitarbiker]

Mine too....and at 78 that don’t often happen!

[@Baci302]

The love that Theresa expressed to Levon there was overwhelming. And Levon was so happy to sing that verse with her. What a great version.

[@petejefferson2]

Looks like a bunch of old friends having fun. Great version.

[@gayleroland7173]

They are having fun... And they ain't snorting coke, like Last Waltz...

[@bikethetrails8155]

I absolutely love, love, love this video. I just came upon it on YT. Not only one of my all time favorite songs. But such a tribute to Levon, what I really love is the sincere smiles and respect on stage between the musicians. Thanks for posting this version of the Weight!

[@chrisbecker4825]

Great Sound and Great Band too. This music from the sixty-eighties is just amazing. Thank You Levon...

[@johnrahl6437]

makes me cry heart and soul..........

[@troubadourtr56]

midnight tears here...

[@LoveFlatfootin1]

I miss the '60s.

[@georgefraser7143]

Levon a man with music running through every bit of his body, a warm and beautiful man. 🎶 ♥ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@robertfiorellino6070]

Wonderful, just wonderful.

[@maxanderson1947]

Awesome Talent, every one of you Amen thanks for sharing (Johnny Depp keep your guitar with ya!)

[@michaelmichael4390-v8hemi]

Such incredible talent at that gathering!

[@Armentitron]

As sad as it is to see/hear, I kinda like Levon's raspy withered vocals here. Like an old man telling a story of years gone by.

[@denisjl100]

con. bombadil. yeah he sure had to work hard to get through. rip levon

[@23theseeker50]

That's what I call talent loved watching these great musician's and THE BAND were one of my all time favourite bands I hope they up in heaven still playing those great, great songs of theirs LEGENDS OF REAL MUSIC.

[@danielueblacker9118]

God Bless Levon with his voice hurting still sang a verse.

[@fnewman8805]

Levon was and always will be our gift from GOD....

[@jeffreyarlidge5878]

Levon Helm is fantastic, i was hooked after earing a quarter of this amazing song, sung by him. I had to play it over and over again..

[@myjacobs]

I think I have found the music I love the most. Up here in Northern Michigan, we are a hot bed for Americana talent... sometimes fused with rock or jazz or heavy blue grass or pop even..... Gosh I love this music!

[@richcastle6796]

One of the great songs xxx

[@Scotsgrey13]

Chill bumps at 5:00 when Levon's daughter takes the lead and sings with a verse with her dad. Whoo!

[@1954IndiansFan]

That is not Amy. It is Teresa Williams.

[@cindiaker5778]

I loved this !!!! RIP to an icon we will remember forever Levon Helm !!!!

[@TheKBK2]

Wonderful!

[@ChosenHandle117]

Just superb.

[@anniejo1355]

Such heart in the face of his personal tragedy. Rest in peace, dear Levon. You are missed and loved so much.

[@stevenhaines9489]

Every person on that stage that is jammin with Levon, should put that memory in their brain and appreciate what they got to do!!! He was definitely something special! I have a few tears actually.

[@Johnboy33545]

I'm sure they didn't need your urging.

[@alanras370]

Neil Young said at The Last Waltz, "It's one of the pleasures of my life to be on this stage with these people tonight."

[@TheHonudiver]

Levon and Teresa singing that verse was one of the most beautiful moments of music I have ever listened to and watched. The look on her face. She knew it was goodbye to a dear friend. He would soon be gettin back to Miss Annie...

[@mauricecanney7472]

Amazing gathering of talent, an not an ego in sight...... Todays musicians could sure take a lesson.

[@georgegwynn2616]

Levon is totally wrapped up in his wonderful music

[@Studioman88]

I love Rosanne! Another great man we lost in her father.

[@chesslerbooks]

What serendipity! I loved the Civil Wars, Joy Williams and John Paul White, and there they are on the far left looking as joyful as only they could look while singing! I wish they were still making their beautiful music.

[@dappy848]

Admiration for a special group of people. This is as good as music gets.

[@bobbailey5072]

Gave me goose bumps, Rosie.

[@alanras370]

Who's the pianist and the blonde next to the tall guy with black hair? In fact who are they all left to right. I only recognize the three they named at the top. I love how much Roseanne Cash is smiling at the thrill of this song with Levon and these people. Who's the Jackson Browne looking guy at left? What you see so vividly is Levon with his spent body 40 years later but his enthusiasm and spirit still the same, and he has transferred the love of this music to artists young enough to be his daughters or his grandsons. It's infectious. That's why they're grinning. Singing and hearing this great composition of Robbie Robertson takes a load off of us all.

[@alanras370]

The blonde with the loud powerful voice is Teresa Williams and she's singing at the same mike with Larry Campbell.

[@acococarmel]

Whoa, look at all these amazing artists sharing the stage. Jim Lauderdale on far right .

[@Kekuahiwi]

Benmont Tench on piano made a lot of great music for years with Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers

[@puri6546]

Food for the heart.🙏❤🎶

[@steve7220]

Who enters the stage with a legend like Levon Helm with notes in their hand? The preceding female killed it and have to say the magic between her and Levon is one of the best performances I have ever seen. He gave everything he had in his frail body when she stepped forward and gave him a nod of respect. He gave her permission to sing and she stole the show without stealing the show.

[@steve7220]

It was a rhetorical question..

[@diesel1344]

That girl is Roseann Cash.

[@12124wgh]

God Bless Levon ... May he be in All His Glory!!

[@hallmobility]

ZAP! This group captures the meaning of the song I understood at the time in '74 when I heard it repeated-in the right situation. It's the levels of coercion that EACH OF US imposes on our fellow man.

[@kathyfoucaud940]

The band !!! Awesome musiciens !!!

[@josephcharbonneau8740]

I MISS HIM SO VERY VERY MUCH BUT I KNOW HE’s already got a new band and they have wings and he does too. ❤️

[@DB-wr9mz]

Levon was a joy

[@jeffnnj]

Loved and missed.

[@stevenspellman2962]

of all the wonderful renditions of this classic song, this is my very favorite

[@coletteneilson9947]

This powerful song .. Amazing great musicians... so sad but also so happy.. I'm crying it's hard hitting .. don't want it to end xx love and peace to you .. Kevin Rip you were amazing 💖

[@coletteneilson9947]

Leven rest in peace x

[@rodhancock4682]

Such a beautiful sound.

[@hazlettb8841]

Thanks for everything LEVON!

[@albertoortega2467]

Que belleza ...tremendos ...gracias de Argentina 🇦🇷✌️♥️👏 2021....

[@muffa9125]

thanks to all , for helping a brother

[@MartyWininger]

I named my last cat Levon, because as close as we could backtrack it he was born on April 19, the day Levon died in 2012. What a beautiful musician......

[@johnblood3731]

Happiness is playing with Levon. Love the man.

[@Proglove85]

Somehow Levon never sung it better than here - and he sung it perfect every time.

[@DanielRidings-SE]

Watching Amy and Levon singing together at the end. Very, very moving.

[@elizabethcoopers901]

Amy isn't here.

[@DanielRidings-SE]

sorry ... my bad ...

[@brucerobinson9321]

Interesting that Williams & Helm sing the last verse as a duet -- just like Danko & Helm always did. She's watching him closely,following the master's lead.

[@williamjewels8180]

@@brucerobinson9321 Williams had tears in her eyes.

[@tumadoireacht]

@@elizabethcoopers901 who is the woman who does duet with him - her being near tears as she sang induced mine.

[@amosmoses8718]

Levon had more than money could ever buy, friends who loved him. RIP Levon, I pray you are singing in the Lords heavenly choir.

[@hudentdw2]

Jesus Man this was good they all were feeling it Levon was very ill then pretty much his last jam,Roseanne Cash still has it very nice so very nice!!

[@myphilippineamericanjourne4731]

Yeah. To bad she couldn't be troubled to learn 1 single verse.

[@hudentdw2]

@@myphilippineamericanjourne4731 Oh boy, stop bitching and take it at face value, some things are better to be left alone!

[@robertadodea6462]

What a pleasure to effortlessly be part of a moment like this. Thanks for sharing.

[@JACKSCHAEFFNER]

I cant believe I never saw this cut, brought me to tears. I miss those days....

[@AbiMcQuater]

Great version, dunno why so many people are hating on it

[@melodydent1074]

My mom and I use to sing this to each other goodness memories

[@folknblues1]

Could the love of others have sustained him, Levon would have lived forever.

[@russyeatman5631]

yup. Along John and June.

[@richardwallace6313]

Love sustained as long as it did

[@maryodonoghue9637]

What a beautiful thing...

[@manuelacosta2088]

Amazing! Beautiful! Thank you for sharing. Compliments

[@albertoortega2467]

Teresa Williams ....gracias 🙏♥️☮️...te saludo de Argentina ....2021

[@newsongpractice_ume686]

"The Band, Weight" It's my youthful bitter, sweet & fole memories!

[@john9944]

There a couple of miracles one is Levon Helm....Damn. I forgot the other one.

[@royjohnwheelock5159]

good one! :)

[@roddymoore]

Levon was the soul of this song.

[@gedglass9475]

john prine

[@DanielSanchez-og4ox]

Rosanne's pop.

[@alanras370]

Beautiful. Somebody said in overstatement, but making a good point, no drummer should sing not named Levon Helm.

[@timshelley8635]

Salve for the soul here in 2022! Miss Levon!

[@rickeyzinn6767]

I do love me some rhythm and blues like this. It eases my mind

[@popogejo7245]

Boy the world gonna miss Levon. Unbelievable what he was able to do.

[@DieGwinners]

THANKFUL ...

[@dextererwin8052]

Kevin Helm, the absolute greatest not only musician, but hero to all. I'm sure God almighty is enjoying having him around.

[@w001mpb]

Um, that's Levon, friend.

[@rolfstade1233]

Perfect music, I'm a great fan of your work Honour and Respekt for you all. Gemeinsam sind wir stark und erreichen was wir wollen Gary kicking Wolf 🐺🐾🐾

[@manuelacosta2088]

Beautiful, beautiful!.............

[@robertstanley3253]

Levon is someone to emulate.

[@ziggyzettel6668]

WOW what a talent treasure of friends who were obviously having a peak moment. This ONE goes in my SAVE file.

[@robgerety]

This stuff defined my generation..

[@auburnsmilin]

stumbled on this, sure glad I did.... thank god for recording equipment!

[@sobiesk]

Wow. Just great. Thanks guys!