The Band: "Shape I'm In". & Ronnie Hawkins: "Who Do You Love".

[@thurstonhowell2262]

Ronnie Hawkins came north from Arkansas and brought teenage Levon Helm with him. He gave a bunch of young Canadian boys their Southern soul.

[@scottcorkery7863]

Ronnie Hawkins loved those boys...and they loved him.

[@idicula1979]

With all the Drugs and orgies they could handle you bet they were a tight nit bunch. Man the ‘70 seemed like a good time.

[@adamkane4217]

Levon may not have wanted to do this show, or the movie, but he was clearly feelin' it on stage. He's so, so good from start to finish.

[@roccocormier3821]

I never knew he didn’t want to do the movie. Why was that?

[@hannejeppesen1809]

Well, he didn't want The Band to stop touring, and the movie was the end of The Band touring. Robbie had enough of touring, he had been doing it since he was 16, he was married with 3 young children, and 3 of the Band members, Levon, Richard and Rick were doing some heavy drugs etc. Robbie felt like if they continued something bad would happen. Rick and Richard had already had serious accidents, especially Rick, broke his neck and back, and the were crashing cars all the time.@@roccocormier3821

[@hannejeppesen1809]

They were all good that night, even Richard even though he was not in top form.

[@Cmaxutube]

@@roccocormier3821 because robbie was tired of babysitting a bunch of drunks and heroin addicts who didn't contribute any song ideas and wanted to just party and wreck cars. robbie was married with children, producing, writing, interested in movie soundtracks, interested in being the multi layered 50 year career success story that he became and wanted to end the band with one last show. and the others, as proven in their attempts at careers without him, were about to lose the engine to the train that brought them to these heights. that is why levon didn't want to do that show.

[@bengui9749]

​@roccocormier3821 Ending The Band was Robbie's decision. Levon didn't want to do a concert film, that too was Robbie's decision. Royalty issues were starting where Robbie was claiming complete songwriting royalties for songs that the others felt they contributed on.

[@yorgosalexiou8832]

Ronnie leaves the scene like an arsonist thinking "All good. The band is on fire.Big time...BIG TIME!!!"

[@steveanthrop8475]

I always thought of it as more of a nod to the boys. A way of letting them have the applause. But i do like the way you put it. Ronnie definitely thought highly of The Band.

[@papawoffour2562]

@@steveanthrop8475 Those who ever listened to them ALL do, every one of them Steve Emanuel Levon Robbie damn even Bob Dylan

[@theresadmytriw4138]

Now The Beautiful Robbie Robertson joins the Band in the Big Gig in the Sky 💔🎸🎶❤️ Rest Easy 💐

[@joekosobucki2141]

Garth is the only one left?

[@hannejeppesen1809]

Robbie beautiful inside and out.

[@emilrwolanski]

@@joekosobucki2141 Yes.

[@YvonneMendez-l9c]

Yes rip keep singing ❤😢

[@susanrichard6376]

​@joekosobucki2141 he's joined them 1/22/25

[@killdogmarine]

They all look so happy, even Garth. Ronnie Hawkins is the man

[@weehudyy]

Now Garth joins them ... Last man standing . Vale Mr Hudson

[@loribaker7963]

😢

[@PaulBooth-ve3qz]

This is a DVD i watch every nite before Thanks giveing i'll be 67 yrs old in Feb. What awsome music!!!

[@dragopsunder]

I watch the movie 3-4 times a year. Mandatory on certain occasions, since I have got internet 25 years ago. Happy new year. Regards, Drago

[@amyyoung2804]

I've watched this a gazillion times. Never gets old. They were just phenomenal. This film was such a great conglomeration of talent

[@loribaker7963]

Great musicians showing how to have a great time, making great music. Together, forever. RIP Eric Garth Hudson.

[@liza0052]

In Levon Helm's book, This Wheel's on Fire, he talks about how much he hated The Last Waltz. He thought that Richard Manuel should have gotten more screen time, but he also said that Richard looked really bad at that time, "like Che Guevara after the Bolivians got through with him."

[@terrybono5995]

He was bitter of the screen time Robbie got too

[@awfelia]

I saw that movie 'The Last Waltz' in Pretoria, South Africa in 1978 and was hooked! Now im going on 81 and am still hooked! Thanks guys and RIP ♡

[@PaulCaminiti-hf2ie]

My father was a very good musician...played with Garth in London, Ontario (the Capers ) He was part of Garth's learning curve on his way to becoming one on RnR's best musicians.

[@loribaker7963]

Wonderful memories. Especially poignant today as we give thanks for the life and music of Garth Hudson.

[@joekosobucki2141]

RIP Robbie it’s been one year since you left us! Thanks for the great music!

[@charatwell4519]

Richard had such a great voice. A wonderful soul that we lost too soon.

[@johnmcclung7536]

So cool no body today can can stay up with them

[@scottbartlett4853]

I've watched this so many times and yet this time is when I actually recognize how Robbie is conducting. He is absolutely leading The Band like the best defenseman on your power play!

[@Originalgravcat]

I think Ronnie is the one doing the conducting in this particular song

[@paulmontoya4781]

So many memories with this music. Aww the good old days

[@NelsonConroyRealtor]

I met Richard when I was 10 yrs old on Brunswick st in Stratford at my cousins house 😢

[@Rileykeen]

That’s amazing. What a cool memory to have in the bank. I went to the same high school Rick went to… about 50 years later though. I got into The Band after college. I can’t believe there’s no Danko statue out front of the school.

[@miratweti7675]

love them and so glad I saw them live at Watkin's Glen.

[@farmerburns]

RIP Ronnie Hawkins...the Hawk!

[@jagtone]

Great stuff. I'm gonna have to go back and watch the whole thing again.

[@ClaudioGabrielSalgado-qt5ee]

Coolest & humble band The Hawks-Band with Ronnie. What a great times the '60 & '70. We grew up those brilliant days.🗣(from Jujuy,Argentina)

[@hannejeppesen1809]

They were all great, but I especially love watching Rick and Robbie.

[@YvonneMendez-l9c]

The Band iconic they will always live on in music history long may they play❤

[@JamesKenneally-le1zd]

Watching this with amazement! The greatest night in musical history

[@joekosobucki2141]

When I first got into The Band, I thought Robbie was doing the lead vocals? Richard had a fantastic voice!

[@Kyle-r9x]

Mr. Robbie really could burn that fretboard. Also this may be the first fanning of the flames on the guitar🍻

[@ronnyparker]

the Band was one of my life changes

[@shirlenecraft]

Loved The Band!

[@JayRiemenschneider]

Love that little delayed crash Levon gives at the end there.

[@garyault-h1g]

A song written for Ronnie. The most fun man in any room.

[@ravikhanolkar855]

Written and recorded by Bo Diddly

[@cowpattycreek]

great video

[@timmyteaching]

God, could Richard sing.

[@janeharper9329]

thats what is what is all about rip ronnie

[@rikWALKER-o8f]

rik danko was always my favourite, luvluv

[@CB-rv9kb]

Greatest concert movie ... until stop making sense.

[@wendym.7648]

Will always love and miss you guys. ❤️‍🔥

[@dace938]

RIP Ronnie. Gonna miss ya mightily.

[@donnaj.clarke2482]

I just loved Ronnie's voice.

[@joekosobucki2141]

When I first heard this talented band- I thought Robbie was doing most of the vocals- until I found out how talented Richard, , Levon and Rick were!

[@juanitasumner1410]

THANK YOU!

[@communitypark2313]

The Heavens are surely Howlin...RIP Ronnie 'The Hawk' Hawkins...

[@ajh335]

Great version!!

[@caribouwho]

Big time, Bill! Big time!

[@coleweston6740]

That was fucking epic 🤘🤘

[@richardbrinton5109]

Big time talent❤️

[@daniramc]

RIP Ronnie Hawkins

[@brendantaylor3570]

Big time Bill! Big time!

[@nancybegin5870]

RIP Robbie Robertson.❤❤❤

[@jollyjakelovell4787]

Jerry Lee Lewis, The cousins Hawkins, Dale and Ronnie are the progenitors of what came to be known as Southern Rock.

[@gayleoverly7613]

Not in very good shape myself. Just buried the love of my life

[@kimh5566]

My sympathies Gayle. Wishing you strength and peace. 🙏 Kim

[@joshuawalls7102]

Sorry to hear that😢

[@gabrieldelrio9103]

RIP Ronnie Hawkins.

[@Kyle-r9x]

Garth in the back wanted in on it 🔥🔥listen🤘🤘

[@sup393]

90% of the money I made I spent on drugs and women. The other 10% I just wasted. Ronnie Hawkins

[@Sal-fn1pm]

Wasnt that George Best of Man United? Similar mindset.

[@Kyle-r9x]

Wouldn't we all 🥳🥳🍻

[@adrianordonez8800]

Rip Ronnie

[@rotorhd2]

saw Ronnie at the Cave in Vancouver the last show ever.

[@conormacpicks]

The Hawk!

Damn that Robbie could play.....

[@xSwordLilyx]

man, men used to have such great hair

[@Kyle-r9x]

Anyone know what rig robbie used?? His tone is sick and his guitar pkaying is professional as it gets

[@Patriotic327]

Deluxe Reverb or 2x12 version of it whatever that’s called. Possible Tube screamer.

[@arthurshepherd8757]

January 28, 2024 Ronnie Hawkins Ultra Insane Extra Ultra Bad Most Badass Terror of all Archangels 'The Godfather of the Band' Immortal Ronnie Hawkins Kisses Michelle Clan Colvin

[@papawoffour2562]

To look at this earlier recording just look what it did to Levon, he went gray to gone. The little time they had on the stage will last a lifetime

[@Karenm-r4q]

❤

[@jameswithers4549]

Only Garth left now 😢

[@plamusiciampauladams3403]

RONNIE HAWKINS WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR FORMING THE HAWKS , HIS BACK UP BAND , WHO LATER BECAME “THE BAND” : HE RECOGNIZED THE IMMENSE TALENT OF THE GROUP : RICK DANKO , LEVON HELM , GARTH HUDSON , RICHARD MANUEL , AND ROBBIE ROBERTSON : THE HAWKS , LATER RENAMED. “ THE BAND” . THE ABOVE VIDEO DEMONSTRATES THE IMMENSE TALENT OF THE BAND. , PLAYING ‘’ SHAPE I’M. IN “ , AS A UNIT , AS WELL AS THEIR ZEAL PLAYING WITH RONNIE HAWKINS , ON “WHO DO YOU LOVE “ ? ONLY A DEAD 💀 PERSON IN A SHALLOW GRAVE WOULD BE INCAPABLE OF CREDITING ALL INVOLVED FOR THE TERRIFIC. MUSIC EXHIBITED BY BOTH SEPARATE AND COMBINED ENTITIES !!!!

[@murrayberger4344]

I worked for Ronnie Hawkins years ago before I was married

[@elsperger52]

Please tell us more.!!!!!!!!

[@Himesok]

RIP Ronnie.

[@newriver8940]

Rip Garth

[@JamesKenneally-le1zd]

1:20 . 😅.

[@noellarash367]

This is where KC got that scream from

[@tonyj8011]

I wish they could have brought Roy Buchanan for this performance.

[@sup393]

Curious why you would say that. And I love some Roy Buchanan

[@ricofama1785]

@@sup393 Roy Buchanan was in Ronnie's band for a short time

[@JohnDoe-cu2hl]

RIP

[@noellarash367]

“Robbie R” rocks

[@yuric4311]

big time

[@arthurshepherd8757]

If anyone ever asks Me Who the most badass mutherfuc er in this world at least is I'll say: "Ronnie Hawkins hands down" Kisses Michelle

[@carlew12]

Who do you Love … ✊

[@jonathanwhitmire7580]

Ronnie must have come from a family of characters 😂

[@eazysam9523]

Cousin Dale Hawkins in Louisiana 😎

[@Xac.Taylor]

...and he did🙃

[@SusanEaden]

Tl 👍

[@tuguybear930]

I don't get why Robertson didn't want them to continue without him.

[@sharonnelson3397]

In interviews Robbie gave late in his life he stated that The Band at that point was no longer performing as well as before with drugs and alcohol taking a toll. He probably felt that subpar performance would continue if they kept going. The Last Waltz film was taken from their last 5-hour concert with all their friends. It was the grand extravaganza Robbie wanted The Band to be remembered by.

[@arthurshepherd8757]

One who turns his back on a woman has turned his back on Heaven Brigid

[@bigjoe8922]

Who’s the werewolf on keyboards

[@LarsTonguesInAspix]

The great late Richard Manuel! Although he ain’t in the best of health here..

[@alextakacs768]

THE BAND!! Why bother with a NAME just be simply THE BAND very smart its much better that NO NAME BAND!!

[@PhucShu]

A TRUE REPUBLICAN, HE WAS GETTING TORRURED BY THR BRITS AND THEY BROUGHT SUITCASE 50K AND TOLD IT WOULD BE PUT IN A BANK IN GIBRALTAR?( HE TOLD THEM YOU COULD OFFER ME 50 MILLION) NO THANKS

[@docsavage8640]

Man, what a great performance...until Ronnie Hawkins comes out and ruins it. Geez

[@andrewbicseymusic]

They were The Band because of Ronnie. Get your head out of your ass, Matt.

[@7550375503]

ahhahahaha

[@frankhawkins1018]

Hey Matt that's my Cuz--and he trained all those guys in case you don't know

[@JamesSmith-ou9sd]

@@andrewbicseymusic I can be trained by Jimmy Page, but if he came out drunk and ruined my gig I'd be annoyed.

[@andrewbicseymusic]

@@JamesSmith-ou9sd The Hawk is a straight showman during this show. I actually enjoy his songs the most out of The Last Waltz. But you’re right, doesn’t compare to Neil Diamond!