This the Band all dug up out of their graves on the old bones of Levon Helm and it has guts and beauty and juice and Levons most delicious personal stamp on its nostalgic ass.
But, I was very happy that Levon regained his voice in around 06 and was able to start singing again. This album and Dirt Farmer are two of the best roots-rock albums of the last four years. Both won Grammys, by the way.
I dont know if Levon is my fave singer from the Band, cos Richard Manuel and Danko were both such soulful singers. The Band is the greatest band in the history of American rock n roll if you ask me. (Yes, 4 of em were Canadian, but they've all lived here since about '66)
It's refreshing to hear that a 13 yr old loves Levon Helm. What a giant of roots music he is. I guess you folks know this is a Randy Newman song. If you don't know his version, run out right now and buy "Good Ole Boys."
I love the way Levon and his producer Larry Campbell give this song a New Orleans style treatment, befitting the subject matter and Newman's own background. I was sad that the Band met such a terrible demise, with Danko dying and Levon getting throat cancer
Awesome song definately getting this never too old for rock and roll this is like a classic band album hell id love to see the band again who needs robertson Helm is awesome. Keeping the 60s spirit alive im 22 and this rules.
Levon do no wrong. Americana a la boogie, rock, and all spaces in between.
jdmfonte 4 months ago
This song is about Huey Long right?
bluesboy25000 4 months ago
Levon Helm singing Randy Newman? Don't get much better.
pretorious700 5 months ago
I'm only 6 and even I can write asinine drivel on the internet.
FungusMossGnosis 10 months ago 14
This the Band all dug up out of their graves on the old bones of Levon Helm and it has guts and beauty and juice and Levons most delicious personal stamp on its nostalgic ass.
molloyxx1 1 year ago
super-awesome! He's still got it.
grievouscowboy 1 year ago
Levon Helm is the man. He and Rick sang all of my favorite Band Songs
bluesboy25000 1 year ago
@bluesboy25000 Yeah, Levon and Rick are/were both incredible singers, but boy howdy, Richard Manuel was one for the ages.
pretorious700 5 months ago
But, I was very happy that Levon regained his voice in around 06 and was able to start singing again. This album and Dirt Farmer are two of the best roots-rock albums of the last four years. Both won Grammys, by the way.
I dont know if Levon is my fave singer from the Band, cos Richard Manuel and Danko were both such soulful singers. The Band is the greatest band in the history of American rock n roll if you ask me. (Yes, 4 of em were Canadian, but they've all lived here since about '66)
MusicWriter1965 1 year ago
@MusicWriter1965 You are super knowledgeable. Keep it up.
theatlantisrise 1 year ago
It's refreshing to hear that a 13 yr old loves Levon Helm. What a giant of roots music he is. I guess you folks know this is a Randy Newman song. If you don't know his version, run out right now and buy "Good Ole Boys."
I love the way Levon and his producer Larry Campbell give this song a New Orleans style treatment, befitting the subject matter and Newman's own background. I was sad that the Band met such a terrible demise, with Danko dying and Levon getting throat cancer
MusicWriter1965 1 year ago
im 13 and love levon helm
TheDATJackass 1 year ago
@TheDATJackass who gives a shit if youre 13
Hoboscouts 11 months ago 4
im 25....this beats any music my generation is listening too....levon, youre the fuckin man buddy
devin844 1 year ago
The guy is sincere and its clear he is havin a great time! Love his stuff, big fan of the band in general but Levon stands out that little bit!
munkiman23 1 year ago
Awesome song definately getting this never too old for rock and roll this is like a classic band album hell id love to see the band again who needs robertson Helm is awesome. Keeping the 60s spirit alive im 22 and this rules.
hambone9119 1 year ago
how in the hell is this song "keeping the spirit of the sixties alive"
AgentCarter 1 year ago
I knew there was always a reason why i liked Levon Helm...man what a good album. I am glad I bought this cd when I saw it. Thank you Levon!!!
Itsbuttersk 2 years ago
i need this album lol
25bars25 2 years ago
Superb cover !!! One of the best tracks in the album !
engarbo 2 years ago
This is taken from the Penn Warren novel!
Retrieverman1 2 years ago
Love it Thanks!!
rosagal5 2 years ago