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)

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hardwaretoad

10:12AM | Fri, 20 April 2012

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.

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MacMyers

10:19AM | Fri, 20 April 2012

Sad day for The Band. And for us old Music Lovers as well. Great image. Very Fitting.

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ZigZag321

10:21AM | Fri, 20 April 2012

Great tribute, my friend. Thanks for the link. I'm going to do that.

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renecyberdoc

10:24AM | Fri, 20 April 2012

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

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Leije

10:36AM | Fri, 20 April 2012

Great tribute, I don't know this artist, thanks for the link, Seth, I'll go to listen !

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rbowen

10:42AM | Fri, 20 April 2012

Very good work and dedication for a great musician. He will be missed.

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Jean_C

10:49AM | Fri, 20 April 2012

Excellent image and great tribute to this artist!

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Lenord

10:51AM | Fri, 20 April 2012

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

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SidheRoseGraphics

11:05AM | Fri, 20 April 2012

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.

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Feliciti

11:38AM | Fri, 20 April 2012

must listen this sound ...don't know the name ...but a great tribute !!

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teecee2107

11:43AM | Fri, 20 April 2012

Great tribute, Seth.

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odile

11:48AM | Fri, 20 April 2012

Strong tribute,my friend!

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Heitaikai

11:59AM | Fri, 20 April 2012

A great tribute to a great artist!

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nefertiabet

12:06PM | Fri, 20 April 2012

Wonderful dedication my friend, great work!!!

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Lunamoon

1:09PM | Fri, 20 April 2012

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.

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eekdog

1:15PM | Fri, 20 April 2012

great song by the band, he will be missed. nice tribute Seth.

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nitegrafix

2:28PM | Fri, 20 April 2012

Awesome work!

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adrie

4:27PM | Fri, 20 April 2012

Great tribute Seth, i don't know the band, but it must have bin a great band.

KnightWolverine

5:19PM | Fri, 20 April 2012

Fantastic Tribute Art!....agreed....gone but not forgotten.....(smiles)..

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Faemike55

7:16PM | Fri, 20 April 2012

I remember the BAND from the album of music from Easy Rider Cool tribute

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mgtcs

11:40PM | Fri, 20 April 2012

Absolutely fabulous tribute my friend, amazing image!

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brewgirlca

1:51AM | Sat, 21 April 2012

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.

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UteBigSmile

3:32AM | Sat, 21 April 2012

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

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vechtdalcollege

7:08AM | Sat, 21 April 2012

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.

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