The Band / Richard Manuel - Georgia on my Mind - FULL HQ VIDEO

[SophyaAgain]

I always disliked people saying certain rendition is better or worse than the original. Ray Charles is great BUT this is simply fantastic. How I miss good melodies, lyrics and singers.... I guess I'm getting old, hahaha

[ykppm]

I love richard's voice.It make me cry always.... from japan

[novaantonius]

Brings back so many memories !

[EarCandyJar]

@novaantonius - I recall watching it on Sat Night Live ..... like yesterday ..... poof

[TheDemonatron]

*Richard Manuel hanging (suicide); 1986. He was 42. Manuel was the keyboardist and vocalist for The Band (with bassist Rick Danko, see 1999), who began their career as Bob Dylan's back-up band. The group was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. "Up On Cripple Creek," "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down," "This Wheel's On Fire" 

[Semelak85]

He is such a great singer, can't understand why he doesn't get more recognition. Robbie

really screwed his bandmates. Considering Robbie hasn't had a decent record since northern lights tells u something.

[ronbo11]

Pure artistry and soul!

[jckchrstphr]

This sounds like the final record take, not a live performance. Amazing. And not a first for the Band.

[robotorb]

the definitive performance of this tune, period!

[IzzyIsou]

Stellar! I miss this type of music. Music today is just not heartfelt.

[EarCandyJar]

@IzzyIsou - sadly, music became just another means to the almighty dollar. Soul and music have been divorced for many years, sad to say, and were it not for YT we'd really be up the creek. If we only had taken a stance and voiced our opinions to the proper people (morons in ivory towers who think they know better). Thanks for posting and enjoy whatever is left available to us. Who knows how much longer this will last.

[ChrisMcloviification]

@EarCandyJar thats true man all you have to do is look a the xfactor, amercian idol, and all them other karakoe shithouses, and your case is rested

[EarCandyJar]

@ChrisMcloviification - Thanks :-)

[1993Lazarus]

@IzzyIsou People always say this shit, it's just a stupid thing to say, very arrogant. Even if the only "popular" music yknwo of is from magazines and tv then your haven't been looking good enough, just last night on Conan he had on Dr.Dog. And Rolling Stone has done a bunch of stories on Dawes. There's a lot of sincere music out there, don't be so DUMMMMB

[razkeys]

Read Levon Helms book. Explains a lot what you guys are talking about

Sad SAd SAd

[shrew972]

doesn't get any cooler

[MusicWriter1965]

was this an SNL performance?

[EarCandyJar]

@MusicWriter1965 - Bingo !!!! ...... 8?). Indeed, back when SNL was worth watching and PC did not exists. People had common sense and, most, could tell the difference between insults and humor on the edge, like Richard Pryor, Belushi, Animal House, Blazing Saddles, History of the World - Part I. The good old days !

[Lazairus]

can anybody be old enough to remember watching this on TV?

IT seems that richard was very critical of this preformance?

[EarCandyJar]

@Lazairus - I do !!!!!! Same for Joe Cocker's appearance. Hard to believe it went by so fast. Today's shows censors would have suffered sudden heart attacks hearing what back then was perfectly acceptable fun. But returning to the tune one arm up in the air here !!!!! :?)

[pawsy3]

Manny you were the best!!!

[brockhickman111]

Who the hell disliked this????

[EarCandyJar]

@brockhickman111 - most like an a low ranking, ordinary specimen of the two legged homo sapient species, one we commonly refer to as an "idiot", "moron", "twit:", "dumb ass", "numb nuts", etc etc ... just a wild guess on my part ... ;-).

[brockhickman111]

@EarCandyJar haha I believe your right.

[Freethinker12341]

@brockhickman111 justin beiber

[dave10524]

@Freethinker12341 Actually justin beiber and richard are from the same small town , Stratford Ontario

[Freethinker12341]

@dave10524 lol you're right. I wonder if Richard would've liked Justin. lmaoo

[buck1247]

i love this band. so sad to lose such great talents like richard and rick

[elstroshitnonstop]

fuck off robbie you whore, just leave out your flashy shit for one song. richard should have lead the last waltz, instead of being shoved off in the shadows

[PCFDD]

@elstroshitnonstop Hardly in the shadows, all robbie does is play a few bluesy licks, Richard owns this song.

[EarCandyJar]

@PCFDD - electro was referring to the Last Waltz farewell concert (on DVD) - I think it took place @ the now defunct Fillmore West in San Francisco. They broke-up as Robbie was looking to greener pastures (producing/directing for the most part which is what he did go on to do). During that concert, the spotlight was kinda hogged by Robbie. Even Levon kinda got less time (but them I did not time how much face-time each member got). FWIW. Peace.

[PCFDD]

@EarCandyJar Thanks, now I understand.

[EarCandyJar]

@PCFDD - My pleasure .... 8?). My initial reaction was identical as yours, but after re-reading it, I recalled the concert vid at which point he made sense, especially for The Band's diehards as his departure effectively broke up the band, just as R&R was gaining momentum (the Brits feeding off our blues, soul & some country - The Band already reflecting some of that meld/progression - then in turn we fed off the Brits, leading to the irreplaceable R&R created between late 60s to mid 70's. PEACE

[MrBenulek]

Now I know what youtube is for.

[MrKersey101]

thank you so much for the comments....Uncle Richard came to my house for Christmas when I was young (I was only 10 when he died) and sang to me & his other nieces and nephews. I am Richard Manuel's niece & we love him & appreciate all the great comments about his awesomeness because he was unbelievable - thank you for remembering him.

[EarCandyJar]

@MrKersey101 - perhaps it may sound a bit dimwitted to, personally & on behalf of his fan-base, reply by thanking you & yours as Richard's family, for the pleasure & comfort his music has offered us over the years, as well as for having served as inspiration to later generations of musicians, thus passing on the baton. Also, my thanks to you for taking the time to share memories of family & personal experiences !!! Future listeners: please thumb-up this post so it can remain #1 & seen by others

[twinoak170]

@MrKersey101 Richard singing Whispering Pines gives me the chills every time. I can only imagine your love for him.  Remember the good times. Peace.

[ahz123]

0 people are not in the band. Wow.

[EarCandyJar]

@ahz123 ...... Nothing but viewers with taste ... ;-). Hee Hee. Thanks for visiting & enjoy!!!

[therealcraigbaxter]

richard was such a sweet man ... and he sang so beautifully ...

i met him several times when i was a teenager and the band backed up ronnie hawkins ...beak was unfailingly polite and genuine and always made me feel like

he was interested in what i had to say ... i think that somehow the world always let down this gentle man ...

[DrunkPerson]

i think its really beast starting from 1:37

[cdphatty]

shit, man...

[t43700]

Stirring

[saltemann]

better than ray

[PackersAndTheBand]

Cant beat the band boy. cant wait to see Levon again this summer! What I'd give to see Richard and Rick with him too...

[EarCandyJar]

@PackersAndTheBand - Have a great time & enjoy !!!

[lucklinkhamer]

super!!!!

[theturfmoor1]

How good were The Band.................AWESOME

[tiemyshoes92]

one beautiful song, voice, & band

Richard Manuel and Rick Danko will never be dead to me

every sweet song by the Band keeps them on my mind

[IzzyIsou]

Excellent version!

[Adamanai]

No one does it better, this is my favorite Georgia!

[gbrochon]

wow goose bumps



[aokay25]

last 30 secs were perfect

[banstyle43]

God this is amazing. Thank you

[EarCandyJar]

@banstyle43 - My pleasure. Enjoy...... :-)

[sexierPhil]

When Ray Charles heard this he personally called..Beak/ Richard to complement him on this. 

[mexicansmell]

25 years ago this day music lost one, certain emotional drive.

[SoulMusic121]

Absolutely perfect. What a magnificent vocal performance. Goddamn, these boys could play. Even Robbie manages to control himself.

[punksk8er656]

his voice sounds like a saxaphone at 1:47, a goddamn perfectly in tune saxaphone

[Monsieurmul]

my favorite "Georgia on my Mind " :P

[ejohnsonious01]

You know, when he sings "no peace I find"- I think he means it. What a great singer and I am so sorry he's gone.

[therealcraigbaxter]

i saw these guys often in my teens ... when they were ronnie hawkin's band around 1959 or 60 ... usually at the saturday matinees at the concorde tavern on bloor street near christie pits in toronto, or club pavalon in orillia ... although i was just a kid, richard always had time to talk ... a genuinely nice man without pretense or conceit, with a fantastic voice ... we miss you, beak ...

[TheGeneticMethod]

richard manuel greatest rock n' roll singer of all time!

[TheGeneticMethod]

Richard Manuel: Greatest Rock n' Roll Singer Of All Time

[shumirules1]

Had not heard this one for years, damn were they good.

[oshesa1]

damn...still miss him and rick too.

[theunsheep]

Stunning.

[inatizzy2]

OMG! Richard must be he most feeling and soulful white boy I know of! And Levon is my next Fav. Rick rocked too! Thanks soo much for posting!

[EarCandyJar]

@inatizzy2 - pleasure is all mine for having been able to share it.....:-). Enjoy!!!!

[matx33]

Listen to the honesty and pain in his voice. The world lost someone amazing in 1986 by way of Mr. Manuel. The Band forever!

[RamrodtotheMax]

This is fantastic...gotta love Richard. But I've always wondered why he doesn't play the piano on this one.

[ecatt333]

Damn right zero dislikes.

[EarCandyJar]

@ecatt333 - i declared my Channel an "idiot & troll free zone" and so far so good... 8?). No flame-ups either! Polite posts to boot, also a rarity. A corner of sanity ..... Thanks for visiting & posting. Now I must retreat behind a big rock w/ my club, waiting for trolls .... :?).

[EarCandyJar]

@ecatt333 - sorry to write. On June 2nd, 2011, the wind blew along some cretin who felt compelled to show-off his/her ignorance, and thumb down this treasure. Ohhh well ..... t'was good enough for good ol' Ray Charles to personally call and congratulate Richard, but not for some @#$%^& ordinary Shmo ..... ..... deep sigh

[DinosaurusOcskai]

Ooh why does that Mountain Man miss Georgia, there is no mountains there.

[jobasbass]

I like the jack o lantern on the piano

[pac401]

this brought tears to my eyes.

[tominniti]

this is seriously my favorite youtube video ever

[EarCandyJar]

@tominniti - I am glad you are enjoying it and welcome back.

[EarCandyJar]

@tominniti - a belated Thanks and am glad you like it (although my only contribution is to share it) ... :-)

[Gnomitolindo]

@EarCandyJar "only" contribution? fuck i don't know what would youtube be without this kind of users like you.

[EarCandyJar]

@Gnomitolindo - thank you kindly !!! It would have been more but the idiots keep nuking a bunch, some even with my very own landscape photos. In one instance I uploaded one, and in less than 30 minutes I had a + comment, only to have the vid nuked 12 hours later. .... [deep sigh]..... It was a little known band.

[tominniti]

he knew what a beard should be like

[nicholasdala]

he knew what a song should sound like.

[mcaddicts]

Wow, mind blowing song. Wish the whole band was still alive just to see this live.

[EarCandyJar]

@mcaddicts - a classic in so many ways. This is from good old (SNL) Saturday Night Live!!! Those were the days. Tks for posting.

[SoliDeoGloria11]

I'm having trouble sending and responding to my YouTube messages. So just wanted to say thanks for sending me Sands of Time again - I heard it a few times before it was taken down, and I tried to respond to your msg. but I don't think it went through. Anyway, it was good while it lasted!

[EarCandyJar]

@Soli - Pleasure was all mine. What a shame what those crooks are doing, while failing to recognize the value of free advertising & exposure to whole new generations of potential buyers. The sad irony is that we had zero recourse back when the whores in ivory towers were shafting us w/sub par products due to horrible contracts whereby they were virtually forcing the artists to "mass produce" products just not produced on 9-5 schedules. Often the albums had 1-2 good tunes, rest crap.

[klososo]

ouch. that's coming from a tormented guy. wonderful.

[tominniti]

fucking amazing

[bangkokaaron]

An awesome singer. R.I.P. Richard and Rick.