The Last Waltz

patrickredeyes
patrickredeyes 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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  • Jeremy1012
    Jeremy1012 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"
  • wcsmith
    wcsmith 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.
    "I'll ride the wave where it takes me"
  • patrickredeyes
    patrickredeyes Posts: 8,834
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nbrmP9kQCc


    Just the best IMO!!!
  • patrickredeyes
    patrickredeyes 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?
  • Jeremy1012
    Jeremy1012 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"
  • Jeanie
    Jeanie 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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  • patrickredeyes
    patrickredeyes 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.
  • patrickredeyes
    patrickredeyes 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
  • Jeanie
    Jeanie 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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  • catefrances
    catefrances 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
    hear my name
    take a good look
    this could be the day
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    lie beside me
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  • patrickredeyes
    patrickredeyes 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
  • patrickredeyes
    patrickredeyes 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
  • JordyWordy
    JordyWordy 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!
  • catefrances
    catefrances 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
  • ashtrayrock
    ashtrayrock 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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  • JordyWordy
    JordyWordy 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! :)
  • catefrances
    catefrances 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.
    hear my name
    take a good look
    this could be the day
    hold my hand
    lie beside me
    i just need to say
  • PJ_Lukin
    PJ_Lukin Posts: 2,055
    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 Surprise
    Rhinocerous 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_Lukin
    PJ_Lukin Posts: 2,055
    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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