Filed under: Live Music Bands
(live 12/28-12/31/71, the Academy of Music, NYC) [performance previously unissued]
Duration : 0:4:37
Jun
21
(live 12/28-12/31/71, the Academy of Music, NYC) [performance previously unissued]
Duration : 0:4:37
this is sweet, …
this is sweet, great footage. Awesome cover
Hmmmm, thinkin …
Hmmmm, thinkin about it in terms of pure soulful vox, you could be right, or at least they are equal…. I just prefer (but only just) the Band’s music which tips it for me. ‘Fact’ was obviously tongue in cheek, I have never yet come across a soul-o-meter which determines who is more soulful, it’s all down to what touches your soul I reckon
heerrm herrrm.. …
heerrm herrrm..CORRECTION! bar one!you must live in a cave with one channel on your radio brother.. there is no one greater than Steve “f’n” Marriot when it comes to “white” soul singers.. you kidding me? Levon is soulful but don’t state it as fact that he is the greatest..
Haha yeah, loving …
Haha yeah, loving Youtube much. Just played it back and that is exactly what he’s singing….
Levon Helm, the …
Levon Helm, the greatest singing drummer in the world! Indeed yes, but before his ‘accident’ Robert Wyatt ran him a very close second.
Yeah, great …
Yeah, great breakdown. Pure The Band synergy.
But I’m afraid I’m starting to hear “my biggest mistake was loving youtube much”.
Kids, take your sleeping seriously and don’t sit up at night youtubin’ for the band.
The way they come …
The way they come down on that riff after the breakdown and ‘my biggest mistake….’ at 3:11 is staggering, so strong and funky.
Levon is the best …
Levon is the best white soul singer bar none. Fact.
1:46-2:17 Levons …
1:46-2:17 Levons right foot on the bass drum.What a drummer and singer and what A BAND!!
I hope they were …
I hope they were cloned….good music.
I miss the awesome …
I miss the awesome improvised guitar solos. Like at Royal Albert Hall with Dylan. Where can I get me some of those?
Love this. I …
Love this. I especially love Robbies outfit. I’m digging that suit.
OH, this is really …
OH, this is really a great video.
Yes, they rocked this - I agree.
LOVE this.
thanks.
yeah man, i …
yeah man, i completely agree, that film was OK but certainly not a true showcase of the Band’s talent
the “last waltz”… …
the “last waltz”…ive never heard of that?
THey rocked this! …
THey rocked this! And Allen Toussaint’s horn arrangements are the with “our best men in NY, Snooky Young, Earl McIntyre, Howard Johnson, Joe Farrell and FJ Parron!
Marvin Gaye.
Marvin Gaye.
The Last Waltz is …
The Last Waltz is okay, but this earlier stuff is way better. It’s just the Band doing their thing. And no Neil Diamond.
Could be wrong but …
Could be wrong but as I remember and given the dates, this ain’t a ccover. It’s the original and it’s way cool!
THE LAST WALTZ MUST …
THE LAST WALTZ MUST BE PLAYED LOUD
One of the best …
One of the best covers of all time
this rules!!
this rules!!
Anyone who’s a fan …
Anyone who’s a fan must check out “The Last Waltz” its an amazing concert documentary of The Band
R.I.P. rick danko
R.I.P. rick danko
Levon Helms is the …
Levon Helms is the !!!!