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The Last Waltz

patrickredeyespatrickredeyes Posts: 8,834
edited May 2008 in Other Music
Watched this last nite for the first time in a while. The best rock concert ever made into a movie IMO. :D

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Waltz
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  • Jeremy1012Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    Totally. Aside from The Band's performances, and Levon Helm's 'The Night they Drove Old Dixie Down' is amazing, and the fact that Scorcese directed it and his use of music in his films is always incredible, some of the guests spots are brilliant. Neil Young coming on for Helpless is awesome but when Van Morrison comes on to do 'Caravan', that's one of my favourite vocal performances ever. He's clearly totally wasted and still sings like nobody else. Brilliant.
    "I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
  • wcsmithwcsmith Posts: 165
    I've got the dvd and the 4-cd box set and return to it often. The version of It Makes No Difference on the Last Waltz is absolutely incredible. The Band, imo, still cannot be touched in terms of sheer talent and ensemble playing.

    In terms of The Last Waltz, I pretty much like the whole thing from top to bottom, with the possible exception of Neil Diamond - I'm just not a big fan.

    There are a ton of little moments that I really like, for example:

    - Ronnie Hawks yelling "Big time, Bill, big time!" to Bill Graham before singing Who Do You Love

    - Robbie Robertson egging on the crowd to cheer harder for Muddy Waters. (He repeats "Muddy Waters!" and sounds almost shocked that the cheering isn't louder)

    - Clapton breaking a string during a solo.

    - "Who? Joni Mitchell."

    - In the dvd: Richard Manuel saying, "I just wanna break even." Funny at the time, heartbreaking knowing his eventual fate.
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  • patrickredeyespatrickredeyes Posts: 8,834
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nbrmP9kQCc


    Just the best IMO!!!
  • patrickredeyespatrickredeyes Posts: 8,834
    wcsmith wrote:
    I've got the dvd and the 4-cd box set and return to it often. The version of It Makes No Difference on the Last Waltz is absolutely incredible. The Band, imo, still cannot be touched in terms of sheer talent and ensemble playing.

    In terms of The Last Waltz, I pretty much like the whole thing from top to bottom, with the possible exception of Neil Diamond - I'm just not a big fan.

    There are a ton of little moments that I really like, for example:

    - Ronnie Hawks yelling "Big time, Bill, big time!" to Bill Graham before singing Who Do You Love

    - Robbie Robertson egging on the crowd to cheer harder for Muddy Waters. (He repeats "Muddy Waters!" and sounds almost shocked that the cheering isn't louder)

    - Clapton breaking a string during a solo.

    - "Who? Joni Mitchell."

    - In the dvd: Richard Manuel saying, "I just wanna break even." Funny at the time, heartbreaking knowing his eventual fate.




    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_9Vfd16DXI&feature=related


    Is ''Don't Do It'' on the 4 cd set?
  • Jeremy1012Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    http://www.livevideo.com/video/44FE333251D74443A82296CBF7BCA799/van-morrison-and-the-band-car.aspx


    this is my favourite part.
    "I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
  • JeanieJeanie Posts: 9,446
    I was sure I'd answered this thread already!! :confused:

    Never mind, what I did say the first time I tried to post was I bought this for my Dad for Xmas patrick and I'm still trying to organize a time when we can both sit down to watch it together BUT I'm really looking forward to it. :)

    I was thinking of making it a double bill night and watching Led Zeppelin's The Song Remains The Same afterwards. :)
    NOPE!!!

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  • patrickredeyespatrickredeyes Posts: 8,834
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4k4Mv9givQI&feature=related


    I love all the stories in between all the songs. Rick does a great job on this song.
  • patrickredeyespatrickredeyes Posts: 8,834
    Jeanie wrote:

    I was thinking of making it a double bill night and watching Led Zeppelin's The Song Remains The Same afterwards. :)



    What a night that would be. :D
  • JeanieJeanie Posts: 9,446
    patrickredeyes wrote:
    What a night that would be. :D

    Yup!! I reckon too! :D

    Now if only I had some Paul Newman popcorn it would be perfect! :p:D
    NOPE!!!

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  • catefrancescatefrances Posts: 29,003
    wcsmith wrote:
    I've got the dvd and the 4-cd box set and return to it often. The version of It Makes No Difference on the Last Waltz is absolutely incredible. The Band, imo, still cannot be touched in terms of sheer talent and ensemble playing.

    In terms of The Last Waltz, I pretty much like the whole thing from top to bottom, with the possible exception of Neil Diamond - I'm just not a big fan.

    There are a ton of little moments that I really like, for example:

    - Ronnie Hawks yelling "Big time, Bill, big time!" to Bill Graham before singing Who Do You Love

    - Robbie Robertson egging on the crowd to cheer harder for Muddy Waters. (He repeats "Muddy Waters!" and sounds almost shocked that the cheering isn't louder)

    - Clapton breaking a string during a solo.

    - "Who? Joni Mitchell."

    - In the dvd: Richard Manuel saying, "I just wanna break even." Funny at the time, heartbreaking knowing his eventual fate.

    oh my oh my. i could talk about the band and the last waltz all night. and then some.

    the reason neil diamond was there at all despite protestations from certain the band members was cause robbie was working with him at the time. they'd written dry your eyes together amongst others.

    someone even sugested that muddy waters be taken off the bill. levon told them exactly what he thought of that suggestion.

    richard manuel gets me every time.

    as for neil young. just the thought that they had to erase a chunk of coke from his nose in the final cut of the film makes me smile bigtime.
    they got it now robbie :D
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  • patrickredeyespatrickredeyes Posts: 8,834
    patrickredeyes wrote:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4k4Mv9givQI&feature=related


    I love all the stories in between all the songs. Rick does a great job on this song.



    Just found this version with Rick. Still sounds amazing. :)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvvDwXg5ekY
  • patrickredeyespatrickredeyes Posts: 8,834
    Jeanie wrote:
    Yup!! I reckon too! :D

    Now if only I had some Paul Newman popcorn it would be perfect! :p:D



    You need some? :D
  • JordyWordyJordyWordy Posts: 2,261
    the benchmark for any concert/documentary i watch. not a bad song, not a bad guest (maybe save Neil Diamond), the guests fit the songs really well...a feast for the eyes and ears!
  • catefrancescatefrances Posts: 29,003
    JordyWordy wrote:
    the benchmark for any concert/documentary i watch. not a bad song, not a bad guest (maybe save Neil Diamond), the guests fit the songs really well...a feast for the eyes and ears!

    and it all starts with, to me, the american band. even though 4/5 were canadian. :D
    hear my name
    take a good look
    this could be the day
    hold my hand
    lie beside me
    i just need to say
  • ashtrayrockashtrayrock Posts: 167
    patrickredeyes wrote:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nbrmP9kQCc


    Just the best IMO!!!

    better than forever young?

    i don't get that
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  • JordyWordyJordyWordy Posts: 2,261
    catefrances wrote:
    and it all starts with, to me, the american band. even though 4/5 were canadian. :D

    20% stars & stripes = 100% stars & stripes baby! :)
  • catefrancescatefrances Posts: 29,003
    JordyWordy wrote:
    20% stars & stripes = 100% stars & stripes baby! :)

    that is excellent math. :p:D

    personally i consider the band to be the quintessential american band. for me they are the most complete band. not one of the five can be removed, imo, without screwing with the essence of the band.
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    take a good look
    this could be the day
    hold my hand
    lie beside me
    i just need to say
  • PJ_LukinPJ_Lukin Posts: 2,050
    I have posted this on here a number of times... but. The Band lived and lives near me, Garth and Levon still do. When Richard and Rick were alive, they would play all the time. Rick would come into a local bar just to hang out and start playing. He was a great guy. Levon is really on a high note right now, playing Bonnaroo, don't miss him.

    I leave out Robbie Robertson because he left town in the 70's and never came back. The rumor is that he is the only one who made any money. I know the guys that remained had financial difficulties from time to time. Which was good for us locals who got to see them in some pretty small venues.

    Levon does his "rambles" at his house and has some great guests. Knowing what a fan of the band Ed is, I am hoping that one day, he will strap on the uke and sit in for a few songs.
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  • Rhinocerous SurpriseRhinocerous Surprise Posts: 4,423
    I love this movie. :D

    Favourite moments are It Makes No Difference, The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down, and Coyote. But the best part is that iconic one-shot recording of Muddy Waters. "I spell M.... A, chile! Nnnnnnnnn..." :D
    Smokey Robinson constantly looks like he's trying to act natural after being accused of farting.
  • PJ_LukinPJ_Lukin Posts: 2,050
    Check this out, these guys are the best. They know the real deal.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc_xj5H1pyU&feature=related


    ps. Amy Helm's step father (who also lives here) is none other than Donald Fagen from Steely Dan.
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  • JordyWordyJordyWordy Posts: 2,261
    catefrances wrote:
    personally i consider the band to be the quintessential american band. for me they are the most complete band. not one of the five can be removed, imo, without screwing with the essence of the band.

    youve hit the nail on the head. totally. musicians, not rock stars. brilliant singers. timeless songs. and i do think "americana" when i think of them too!
  • ahitchhikerinmyrvmahitchhikerinmyrvm Posts: 119
    Joni Mitchell kinda ruins Neil Young's Helpless for me, with her background whinning.

    Stage Freight is one of the best songs ever...
    coming up

    MSG 1
    Ringo the next night in Boston
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    Boston 1 & 2

    hell's yeah...
  • Yellow LedbellyYellow Ledbelly Posts: 3,749
    Quite simply the most important moment in music history! Awesome, amazing concert that I could watch every day of my life without a blink if I had to....and I am not even half joking
    All I have to do is revel in the everyday....then do it again tomorrow

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  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,060
    I ran across a nice used DVD of The Last Waltz in a thrift shop the other day and oh man, what a treat! So much better than the worn out VHS tape (and ancient information transmitting device that stores images and sound on a spool of thin film). The 2002 "Behind the Scenes Featurette" is a nice addition as well. A quintessentially amazing piece of music history!
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  • SD48277SD48277 Posts: 12,243
    brianlux said:

    I ran across a nice used DVD of The Last Waltz in a thrift shop the other day and oh man, what a treat! So much better than the worn out VHS tape (and ancient information transmitting device that stores images and sound on a spool of thin film). The 2002 "Behind the Scenes Featurette" is a nice addition as well. A quintessentially amazing piece of music history!

    Nice! I watch this around Thanksgiving every year. Always a treat!
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  • lockedlocked Posts: 4,039
    Ironically most of "the band" hate that film as it falsely depicts Robbie as their leader (frequently filmed singing into a dead microphone according to Levon)
    I do love that DVD though!
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  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,060
    locked said:

    Ironically most of "the band" hate that film as it falsely depicts Robbie as their leader (frequently filmed singing into a dead microphone according to Levon)
    I do love that DVD though!

    Yeah, that is rather ironic. I've read ab bit about the post-breakup disputes in the band including Levon Helm's assertion that it was Robertson's idea do do The Last Waltz project as a way to break up the Band.

    An amazing band, an incredible film and a difficult parting of ways. I guess you just have to figure that's all a part of rock and roll.
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  • pledgeagrievancepledgeagrievance Posts: 2,861
    Best concert DVD ever. Can watch it over and over.
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