The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down by barryjeffer
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Levon Helm co-founder of The Band, 71... Rest In Peace.
Gone but never forgotten, The Band influenced so many great musicians, it would take an entire book to list all of the names. Levon's gritty tones, filled with honest emotion, could bring tears to the eyes of any audience.
If you've never listened, I would suggest finding a copy of The Last Waltz, the swansong for The Band, produced by band member Robbie Robertson in the late 70's.
here's a taste: please take a moment to check out the link.
http://youtu.be/-VShpcqd3zE
Comments (33)
hardwaretoad
Another one gone, so sad to hear but nobody get's out alive. The Band was so under rated to and their influence was alot more than most people realize, me thinks. Nice tribute, I guess this takes the weight off of him afterall.
MacMyers
Sad day for The Band. And for us old Music Lovers as well. Great image. Very Fitting.
ZigZag321
Great tribute, my friend. Thanks for the link. I'm going to do that.
renecyberdoc
i remember i have seen the last waltz in amsterdam in the early 70s/late 60s. all of us smoking pot in the cinema.in these times it was allowed to smoke and drink and f..k in the cinemas not like today with all the restrictions. RIP Levon. here a link to the complete album on you tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8i-m_yaFh2k
Leije
Great tribute, I don't know this artist, thanks for the link, Seth, I'll go to listen !
rbowen
Very good work and dedication for a great musician. He will be missed.
Jean_C
Excellent image and great tribute to this artist!
Lenord
Splendid tribute man The Band, the only word fitting is Legendary and the man behind the Drums, Levon Helm deserves the Moniker also. Winterlands 76 Thanksgiving day farewell concert by The Band still ranks as arguably the Greatest lineup of talent and best Live Performance ever recorded. Paul Butterfield, Eric Clapton, Neil Diamond, Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris, Ronnie Hawkins, Dr. John, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Ringo Starr, Muddy Waters, Ronnie Wood, Bobby Charles and Neil Young and The Band RIP Levon, "The Weight" is off now Brother Peace
SidheRoseGraphics
Oooooh, Levon's gone? Rest in peace, man. Isn't that all of the main guys now except Robbie? I loved the Band and Levon's voice - so many wonderful songs. They actually weren't that 'under-rated' - at least by the music industry itself. They are in both the American and Canadian Rock and Roll Halls of Fame. They received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys and are 50th in Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. "Up On Cripple Creek" - favorite Band song. A nice dedication Seth - thanks for this.
Feliciti
must listen this sound ...don't know the name ...but a great tribute !!
teecee2107
Great tribute, Seth.
odile
Strong tribute,my friend!
Heitaikai
A great tribute to a great artist!
nefertiabet
Wonderful dedication my friend, great work!!!
Lunamoon
I think "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" is my favorite Band song. Your picture is a beautiful and powerful tribute to Levon Helm. It is sad he is gone, but at least his death was peaceful and he left us his legacy in song. R.I.P. Levon Helm.
eekdog
great song by the band, he will be missed. nice tribute Seth.
nitegrafix
Awesome work!
adrie
Great tribute Seth, i don't know the band, but it must have bin a great band.
KnightWolverine
Fantastic Tribute Art!....agreed....gone but not forgotten.....(smiles)..
Faemike55
I remember the BAND from the album of music from Easy Rider Cool tribute
mgtcs
Absolutely fabulous tribute my friend, amazing image!
brewgirlca
The band were incredible for sure, Up on Cripple Creek and The Night are total iconic songs of the era. It brings a shiver to my soul just thinking of the words to both those songs.
UteBigSmile
Yes, I remember me too - fantastic band and this is a great song, have it almost in my head, because René played it yesterday!!! Juliane Werding - Am Tag als Conny Kramer starb 1972 Deutsche Fassung vom Titel 'The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edcW13e81M8
vechtdalcollege
This says something about you as a person and your caracter. It's to your credit that you are so involved with this. That I like in you, my friend! gr.Rudy.
LBJ2
Wonderful composition, Seth. A fine memorial for Levon. The Band..is rock history. Very nice.+5
boobunny
Great tribute.
twelvemark21
I somehow missed the news of his passing, thanks for sharing. All sorts of wonderful and classic tunes playing in my memory now...
lyron
Excellent tribute!!!!
drifterlee
Excellent!
adorety
Excellent tribute image. You are so right about the influence he and The Band had on the music world. Influences no one would even realize anymore.