The Weight , The Band en The Last Waltz

[@TelecasterLPGTop]

My Lord where have the real musicians gone? I'm almost 70 and I feel so grateful that this was the music that I grew up with.

[@jody808]

after listening to this soundtrack in the public library twenty years ago I fell in love with the music of The Band and the voice of Mavis Staples.

[@alanyupongau8404]

Me too but I was 18 years behind you. I am 68 years old too bad I just discovered the great music of the band 2 years ago. I did hear the music of the Band when was a teenage. The life of Levon Helm n Robbie Robertson are amazing

[@drewid78]

Its a shame it cuts early just as Mavis Staple says "beautiful" sends a shiver down my spine everytime i hear it. Great version.

[@morjohnny540]

No worries little bro.... I am 35 and when I was 16 I felt the same way. Last month my 12 year old daughter comes bustin in the living room and says Dad! you gotta check out this band called the "Band"! Right then I knew there was hope for music.

[@LocalRailfan]

I am 13 and my favourite Band is "The Band"!!! I love Leveon Helm... Good for your daughter

[@keefriff99]

I play the drums a little, quite badly I might add, and I simply cannot fathom SINGING while playing. I know the same general technique is used by musicians for singing while playing any instrument...the instrumental playing comes down to sheer instinct and muscle memory, while the musician primarily concentrates on the words he/she sings, but still...it's just mind-blowing to see it. Great footage from a classic film, and RIP to all the great musicians we've lost over the years.

[@the1zedog]

exactly, when Mavis says "beautiful," it's like a kick in the heart.

[@elainep1772]

I heard it for the first time.

[@blogegog]

This is my favorite laid back band of all time, followed closely by Fairport Convention. Fun to listen to, and it sounds like they're having fun too.

[@longlivetherevolutio]

Many thanks to my parents who had the foresight to introduce music like this to me at a young age.

[@MattMonk]

Pops Staples had, probably, the most soulful voice ever.

[@brianl890]

Hey Mr. 16 year old. It's is not hard to appreciate this music. I grew up with it and am happy to see young people discovering it. You're right. It does make you feel good.

[@maxwelledison99]

It's a great recording. The one on "The Last Waltz" album is probably genuinely from the concert, but it's nice to have this one with the flashy Scorsese camera moves - especially giving the Staples their due.

[@jamesfennen4683]

EVERYBODY was lead singer in this performance! Today, 8/9/2023, we said goodby to another member of the Band, Robbie Robertson RIP.

[@wmbukowski2]

RIP Garth Hudson. You made the world a better place.

[@ZachariahGreggs]

Wow wonderful is that!! Soulful and heart felt

[@shonarichards3568]

Watched and love this on SBS New Years Eve and welcomed 2021🎉

[@mikefrance7498]

Now you why I like The Band!!

[@planisphere9]

agreed. I watched his part a few times lol, it's the best.

[@TelecasterLPGTop]

I love that slightly embarassed look across the stage by Robbie @ 4.36 when he hits that dud note. They could have redone it but I'm glad they left it in.

[@sheldonbirkeland8220]

RIP Robbie🍁

[@zonk42]

I agree, npferetti. Not enough views. People have no idea what they're missing.

[@mrswilberforce]

suscribo totalmente tus palabras.

[@karmenjazbec7743]

YES BOYS YOU REALLY WERE THE BEST BAND

[@IsisMusic]

Mavis Staples

[@apc467]

naaa dude it's the bassist Rick Danko. I love his vocie and the way he acts during that small segment.

[@apc467]

I love the last waltz

[@SFFOOL76]

they did this right with the staples

[@Z0mbieMushr00m]

I have lived now.... I have lived....

[@TDOYLE28]

I mean...I get what you're all saying...that Robertson is not the whole band...but I think you're all exaggerating quite a bit when you say the emphasis is almost solely on Robertson... ...you all do realize, also, that Robertson wrote like, everything they ever recorded, right? So don't crucify the guy without good reason. Sure, Danko had a better voice...that's why he and Manuel did all of the backup vox on the recordings...but without Robertson there is no Band.

[@karmenjazbec7743]

YES

[@12gagedan]

i think they put a different take on the live album. it sounds just a little different. anyone know?

[@therenegadej5764]

12gagedan Depends on what album you bought. Two came out to my knowledge one included this version and the one you’re talking about. And the other just had the other version. You probably know this by now but you still deserve an answer.

[@dazin7886]

The Renegade J any idea where to find the original recording of this? The other ones isn’t as good to listen to

[@karmenjazbec7743]

yeah boys

[@megalodon8473]

You're so correct, MrPeacefulman, I keep listening to that clip over and over...

[@karmenjazbec7743]

YEAH

[@karmenjazbec7743]

yeah boys you were the best band and pink floyd too and bob dylan my favorite

[@insainiac33]

Stop watching the Fucking Video! Wipe it from your minds! (Long Live The Band)

[@insainiac33]

Danke Schon

[@gabelossus]

you forgot levon and richard

[@jfelix94]

anyone know what model guitar robbie is using here?

[@karmenjazbec7743]

YEAH YOU FOLKS TAKE A LOUD OFF OF ME I LOVE BOB DYLAN YES

[@bradfordkraft]

omg did that guy really think rick danko was pops staples..?

[@karmenjazbec7743]

i would like to go to galleries with mr. tambourine man yes

[@lionbulldog6]

fukin MASTERPIECE

[@jasonpwnd]

Incredible song, is Pops the guy who sings about the dog Chester?

[@blackfinjrblackfinjr3555]

Rick Danko

[@beboploo]

the band

[@gvbezoff]

Well, he's not using it any more. No doubt I'm going to Hell for that comment.

[@Bunnicula71]

How coked up is Danko on this track?

[@bradfordkraft]

wikipedia man.. sorry just caught me off guard

[@morjohnny540]

Peace to Luke....

[@karmenjazbec7743]

yeahboys you were the real band

[@hbloops]

whats the name of the girl?

[@bonsgirl]

npferretti . Understand so where you are coming from. But, not killing of ponies.

[@massimilianof6574]

Rick Danko

[@nickd444]

danko win.

[@enverpasha55]

Martin S. really places too much emphasis on Robertson....down plays too much the other members of The Band.

[@soulsIn80]

lol "pops"

[@enverpasha55]

I agree...Robertson was good...but this movie made him out to be "The band." Not true at all...

[@karmenjazbec7743]

yeah boys