Best cover of this song I've ever heard. His voice is plaintive and desperate; as you would imagine a starving, shoeless Confederate to sound. Only boys from the South could pull off such a hauntingly beautiful cover.
The background looks like the Cathedral at Cordoba, Spain. There's two palms on either side of the background scenery with writing on the fingers. I don't know what the writing means, or what the whole background means for that matter.
@MrCfralick yea for sure levon is a beast in this song you just dont feel it as much espeacially the part after he says like my brother before me who took a rebel stand....in the last walts that part give me chills if you listen close you can here people cheering in the audience
I've been listening to the Band for many many years and I didn't know the Black Crowes play this song.... I think this is a great version of "the night they drove old...."
ah too much of direct knock off from the band couldn't they at least have added their own nuance. Just another example of how the more things change the more they stay the same
Obviously the original from The Band is the best. I've heard quite a few versions, this is the only one that comes close. Might be because the Crowes are actually southern boys and kinda get it. It's kinda funny though considering The Band was from Canada and somehow managed to capture the spirit of the old American South with this tune. Good stuff!
Commendable performance of The Band's "The Night they Drove Old Dixie Down" by The Black Crowes. Great job guys and a tribute to one of the greatest bands who ever played..........The Band.
crowes are a very talented band...great musicians and sound....but they are in desperate need of a songwriter...their lack of material keeps them from greatness
I'm just sayin' I AM A FAN!! don't shoot the messanger....
@mightybeeb THAT'S IT! THAT'S what has always bugged me about them! You hit the nail right on the head! I will listen to them until the day I die, and they do have some songs that are worth listening to that no one ever does, like "Descending", but you're right about the material.
Funny. Aerosmith at their WORST is about as good as YOUR taste gets. So, are you having any luck yet with your marriage proposals to the girl on the "farting video??"
@yovioleatuzorramadre That's too bad that you feel that way. You'd like it better if you thought it was awesome. Try thinking it's awesome! you'll be right!!! haha. I tease i tease
They're not The Band. They never will be. They're The Black Crowes. This is their version of a classic song. At the time of writing this, 21 people can go jam knitting needles in their ears as they have no need of a sense of hearing. I'm a die hard Band fan and am in total agreement with scranchdip. Lovely, respectful cover and a pleasure to listen to.
@RandallJonesey the guitar @ like 2:20 just sounds a bit out of tune... (they are able guitarists) and the arrangement is mainly the horns so........ ?????????
@dougjnesbitt > Why is that strange? When?? When are we gonna move past it? If not now, when? I was born and raised in the south - I have white, black, mexican, and native american blood in me; and I have taken the bodhisattva vow. They have moved past it ~ you can too ...
Why is everyone conplaining about it being too slow? Joan Baez is the best at singing it and the tempo is perfect. The Black Crowes did a brilliant cover...
I dont think its lethargic or too slow. Remember this was written by a Yankee, covered by a Southern band. Im not gonna argue who's version is better, But I know who's version I like more
@FunLovingCriminals77 chris robinson? I'm not surprised. If you are in the entertainment industry, and you know nothing about politics, call your self a Democrat. You will be considered a deep person and noone will test your knowledge. It's the path of least resistance. I'm so pissed right now. I'm watching c-span. A trucker calls in to question the abuse of power by the EPA and they never address his question and laughed like he was reporting a UFO sighting. Chris is boldly in the "in-crowd".
I like the Black Crowes, but this is not a good cover, sorry. Sounds lethargic, and doesn't have the emphatic pride of the Band's original or live versions of this wonderful song. Sounds really half-assed, and is very disappointing.
Most of the people criticizing this and making pointless arguments about which band plays the better version, couldn't carry a tune to save their lives.
Seriously, having watched this a few times more, and the Band;s version, this is ridiculously pale. I do reallt like the Crowes, and I although I like The Band, a lot of their rep hinges on the factt that they were deemed 'cool'. But in this instance, the Crowes are not in the same murder,
This was a fantastic cover. I played this and the clip from "The Last Waltz" back and forth. The two versions certainly are incredible in their own way and there was definitely much more emotion with the Band's version, but I feel the Crowes did a great job in adding their own stamp on it without losing anything felt from The Band's version.
I like Chris and the Crowes also, but not only does he make no effort to craft his own vocal interpretation, it sounds like a tribute band imitation. Don't get it. Why?
@MrAndersoncouncil Look, the Band parted company a long time ago....this is happening in front of your eyes, and unless my ears decieve me is pretty damn good....why not just dig it for what it is and stop asking pointless questions.
How about, 'blow it out your ass, half-wit.' Is that pointed enough for you? So many of you little punks come on here just to fight - would love to see you in person mouthing off to a stranger like that. It wouldn't be me, I assure you.
@MrAndersoncouncil Well he did say stop asking pointless questions. "blow it out your ass, half-wit" isn't a question, pointed or not its rather redundant.
I think the subject of the song is what made it even for The Band, because although it was a good song, it is not anywhere near as amazing as what people think it is, no matter who is playing it. But the lyrics are emotion provoking. People mistake this for musical excellence.
"blow it out your ass, half-wit", isn't really a question, and it's hardly redundant,
but fair enough. I love the Crows, I feel this cover is lazy, but still enjoyable.Unfortunately, most attempts at engaging in serious discussion here are met with either mindless allegiance or wild hostility. Whether it's a good choice to keep singing it - anyone - that's a whole 'nother discussion.
The Band! A band forever as are the crowes and we are still driving dixie down- these guys have soul Im glad they stuck it out through to good and bad!
Saw Zac Brown in concert and he done this song, of course you cant compare anything to "The Last Waltz" version, but it was done well, the Crowes version was alittle slow for me, could have picked the tempo up just a bit IMO.
@jwstorey911 life is ironic, they drove dixie down, get it, so it is, and it will always be ...just because they have black back up singers doesn't mean shit except that they will always be looked down upon by oblivious heartless soulless non southerns, for it is what it is and these mf have soul...as does this song.....if you really know what it is like to be a southerner black or white..houses towns and people were burned and are only a memory, and this songs serves as only a part of that
this is a GREAT cover of a GREAT song. no need to compare to The Band or to The Band's "The Last Waltz". the Crowe's are fantastic, ..and simply just paying homage to one of the best American (Canadian) band's ever to hit a live stage, period.
@scranchdip The Crowes are smart enough to know that neither they nor anyone else will every be The Band. It's be stupid to try to just sing this like The Band, and the Crowes aren't dumb enough to try. They're doing it like, well, like The Black Crowes. They're not trying to reinvent the wheel, and that's precisely their charm. This is good, old-fashioned fun. The Crowes, whatever else they may be are not pretentious, and it's awful hard not to enjoy the infectious fun.
@crcausey Why? If slavery had been allowed to run it's course and fade away naturally, I think that there would be a lot less racial tension in the United States. It was already starting to dissolve; by the time of the Civil War, the only nations that still had slavery were Brazil and the United States. By 1884 Brazil had gotten rid of slaves. The CSA wouldn't have taken much longer. There would be a lot less hate if owners had chosen to release their slaves rather then being forced to.
I agree with diarmcon...I am a HUGE fan of the Band and just kinda like the Black Crowes and I think this cover is awesome. There is a real "heart and soul" to this cover. Not just "play by numbers".
why argue or shit on the musicians? This is clearly a heartfelt cover and it sounds great?
And fuck you for shitting on the south too. I'm not even from America, and I love their south the most. Try actually going there are meeting people, maybe you'll understand........
@Jookkor Slavery is horrible. But back then "negroes" were happy on the plantations. Look at the inner cities now. Violence, prostitution, rampant incest, gangs, drug addiction, broken homes, and endless bullshit promises from Rev. Jackson, Sharpton, and Obama types. You tell me what is worse. Freedom is dangerous, unless you know how to use it.
I think you are taking the Manuel and Danko thing a little to serious....it is a celebration of one of the best musical outfits ever... the Crowes pay homage to their heros...just like we do listening to the music.
@plaebslayer personally I don't like the Black Crows. Their only good song is remedy in my opinion, this is not very good at all compared to The Band. I had tickets to see them at the Sunrise Musical Theater in Sunrise Florida back in 90 and gave them away. The best cover of all time ever was Jimi Hendrix All Along the Watchtower. Van Halen had a few "good" covers, other than that I don't like remakes.
This is just incrediable. The emotion and soul that is poured into this. I'm sorry, but only a southerner can really nail this song. A Canadian may have written it, but an Arkansan put the soul in it. Baez sings a nice easy to listen to song, but crap people she didn't even get the words right. She just liked the tune and had no idea of the emotion and the feelings evoked by the tune. I for one had a great uncle who "was just 18, proud and brave, but a yankee laid him in his grave."
@CursedDoughnut because they are fucking sick and he is a soulful singer as was levon you fucking retard. thats like saying why does the grateful dead do bob dylan songs you fuck
this really is a beautiful cover, i kind of was leary to listen cause i thought it would ruin my thoughts of the black crowes, cause the bands songs are just so perfect to me, like they couldnt be touched, but they did this song and didnt change alot like other artists would do, you can tell they really love the band and what they stood for, this is the best cover ive ever heard
Excellent cover, but it does lack the emotion that Levon puts into it, and the guitar that Robbie bleeds with. Although Robbie wrote it, there is a LOT of Levon in this song, too bad he doesn't sing it anymore (years in fact)
Good vocal, they lack a little tightness in some parts of the song but pull it together well enough for me, I sense they were feeling the grove pretty good through most of the song, the lead at the 3:25 could have been a little more soulful note wise to carry into a better climax, Good performance! not as great as the Band but close enough to enjoy!
Love this band so much!! A REAL band, playing REAL music :D extremely talented and amazing live! If you haven't seen them live before....SHAME ON YOU!! :D
agreed...awesome cover...they done Dixie proud...glad to listen to it...I'll be downloading this to my iPod...totally righteous
constancelena 1 week ago
Best cover of this song I've ever heard. His voice is plaintive and desperate; as you would imagine a starving, shoeless Confederate to sound. Only boys from the South could pull off such a hauntingly beautiful cover.
McDowellCounty 1 month ago 2
this is sexypant 69 .com u rock still
ZombieDecapitator696 1 month ago
Damn... We miss you, Marc Ford..
roo7227 1 month ago
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Nic7ish 1 month ago
What's the English word for "Gänsehaut"? This is what I get when I listen to the Crowes cover. Chris is a fucking god.
beeblebronx 2 months ago
I gives a fuk how any musician is in their personal life. I want them to rock my ass off. The Crows do this. Here they just make me real happy.
christopherkuhn73 3 months ago 2
Great band but what a dick head he is
seanjuhl 4 months ago
25 people are sparrows.
rockafede 5 months ago
The background looks like the Cathedral at Cordoba, Spain. There's two palms on either side of the background scenery with writing on the fingers. I don't know what the writing means, or what the whole background means for that matter.
tim5208686 5 months ago
really sweet version
mrbeanpile 5 months ago
THE BAND relives!
scarredman42 6 months ago
those two black backup singers should thank god that dixie was driven down
literaturecorner 6 months ago
@literaturecorner haha, cant get more ironic than that
theblahman 5 months ago
@literaturecorner Those are the Pickens sisters they are from Jersey.
NWAfan 3 months ago
banned - watch?v=IqiWhswgmR8&feature=related
XXXTVQ8IPLUS 6 months ago
o tom dela è lindo
brunagiselda 6 months ago
TURN EDDIE UP!
buchan44 6 months ago
what a great cover!!!!!
TheTater1984 6 months ago
Sweet!
tessasbaxter 6 months ago
an bells where ringing!! not many bands can pull of covering hits like this. hats of to black crowes, this is fucking magical
joe80manc 6 months ago 8
anyone have the solo tab?
knules2 7 months ago
with mark ford in the band. they get that sound they had in the 90s.one of the great bands of our time.
hershysquirts187 7 months ago
I can listen to this song every night, Along with the Bands version
Santillan011 8 months ago
wooooaaaah, these guys are ridiculous hippies, haha. Awesome!
Scoob505 8 months ago
@Scoob505 these are fine, respectful Georgia Boys. They deserve more respect than that comment sir..
Tragic2Magic 7 months ago
@Tragic2Magic I meant that as a compliment!
Scoob505 7 months ago
A righteous version.... loads of soul
mrbeanpile 8 months ago
The temp is slightly slow, very tough song to play though c+
sweetswing1 8 months ago
it doesn't have the same feel as the original...but it;s not bad
feeeball 8 months ago
Great version, the only complaint I have is the drums on the chorus. They sound fine, but Levon Helm's march really makes you feel the song
MrCfralick 8 months ago 3
@MrCfralick yea for sure levon is a beast in this song
carlhoward11 8 months ago
@MrCfralick yea for sure levon is a beast in this song you just dont feel it as much espeacially the part after he says like my brother before me who took a rebel stand....in the last walts that part give me chills if you listen close you can here people cheering in the audience
carlhoward11 8 months ago
This is almost as good as the Band. That is saying alot!
olesne 8 months ago
I've been listening to the Band for many many years and I didn't know the Black Crowes play this song.... I think this is a great version of "the night they drove old...."
I think I like the Black Crowes more now.
drafishy 8 months ago 3
ah too much of direct knock off from the band couldn't they at least have added their own nuance. Just another example of how the more things change the more they stay the same
infoanalysis 8 months ago
That Les Paul sings.
kelljm 8 months ago
mark ford rules
hershysquirts187 8 months ago
Obviously the original from The Band is the best. I've heard quite a few versions, this is the only one that comes close. Might be because the Crowes are actually southern boys and kinda get it. It's kinda funny though considering The Band was from Canada and somehow managed to capture the spirit of the old American South with this tune. Good stuff!
MagusSeraph 9 months ago 2
@MagusSeraph Levon Helm was from Arkansas. The rest of The Band were from Canada.
NunyaDammeBiznis 8 months ago
speechless
arno1333 9 months ago
@yovioleatuzorramadre
I'm wondering if this is "garbage", what do you think good? My guess is your an angry disco fan who still can't believe it's dead!!!
buldgyeye 9 months ago 2
You Tube needs a "Love" button for videos exactly like this one!!!
TheKitchenNinja 9 months ago
Commendable performance of The Band's "The Night they Drove Old Dixie Down" by The Black Crowes. Great job guys and a tribute to one of the greatest bands who ever played..........The Band.
joevs21001 10 months ago 2
yes yes yes!!!
jamie1994100 10 months ago
wow awesome cover of an awesome song
neanderpaul14 10 months ago
This video was just added to a music playlist at JustPlay.fm
justplayfm 11 months ago
ed is a bad ass
hershysquirts187 11 months ago
Didnt care for this song until I heard The Crowes perform it. Chris is an amazing vocalist!! Awesome band and a Awesome cover.
TheCypressgrove79 11 months ago
@TheCypressgrove79 suck more penis
PhillyPhunk 10 months ago
Very cool. I must say. I wasn't nuts about the guitar solo though.
Killer band. Killer tune. Thanks for posting.
dunskie 11 months ago
WOW what a great cover
neanderpaul14 11 months ago
crowes are a very talented band...great musicians and sound....but they are in desperate need of a songwriter...their lack of material keeps them from greatness
I'm just sayin' I AM A FAN!! don't shoot the messanger....
mightybeeb 11 months ago
@mightybeeb THAT'S IT! THAT'S what has always bugged me about them! You hit the nail right on the head! I will listen to them until the day I die, and they do have some songs that are worth listening to that no one ever does, like "Descending", but you're right about the material.
NoPawn 11 months ago
@mightybeeb
Silliness. "Lack of material?" Utter silliness.
67goldtops 10 months ago
@67goldtops no it's not silly....this band is fantastic...but they need someone to write them some stuff
or bear down and get it done themselves...like i said I am a fan!!! but much sounds redundant?
mightybeeb 10 months ago
@mightybeeb
The only thing that's redundant is your last post.
67goldtops 10 months ago
@67goldtops you call this SHIT a great band? they sounds like fucking aerosmith in the worst era....fucking garbage
yovioleatuzorramadre 10 months ago
@yovioleatuzorramadre
Funny. Aerosmith at their WORST is about as good as YOUR taste gets. So, are you having any luck yet with your marriage proposals to the girl on the "farting video??"
67goldtops 10 months ago
@yovioleatuzorramadre That's too bad that you feel that way. You'd like it better if you thought it was awesome. Try thinking it's awesome! you'll be right!!! haha. I tease i tease
Mackers2317 8 months ago
Great!Great band!yeah!
gianfridiber 11 months ago
@gianfridiber go fuck youself
gouthpac 11 months ago
What a great song, the Crowes did it justice. The song has such poignant lyrics about war and what was done to break the back of the south.
Acousticmarine 11 months ago
Well said...."Lovely, respectful cover and a pleasure to listen to".
skychurchify 11 months ago 14
They're not The Band. They never will be. They're The Black Crowes. This is their version of a classic song. At the time of writing this, 21 people can go jam knitting needles in their ears as they have no need of a sense of hearing. I'm a die hard Band fan and am in total agreement with scranchdip. Lovely, respectful cover and a pleasure to listen to.
VintageSG 11 months ago
my opinion tonight is this might be the best rock band since 1980. I love so much of their stuff that I am discovering here. I just love them!
BlazeBlackstock 1 year ago
nineteen fuckin bastards don´t like this video...lols
oasotam 1 year ago
I am so addicted to this song right now!
MLfan24 1 year ago
@RandallJonesey the guitar @ like 2:20 just sounds a bit out of tune... (they are able guitarists) and the arrangement is mainly the horns so........ ?????????
BuckcherryBabe1 1 year ago
Good cover, but the original is clearly better. Still really liked it, and thanks for bringing attention to the original.
lawltaxcuts 1 year ago
I love it....The Black Crowes looked and sounded like old school rockers in this vid including being pretty high yet playing well while high.
johnex3303 1 year ago 2
A Soldier 1864
We are now falling back to the mountains
the cannons have been beating us up all day
Jeb caught a piece of iron in the shoulder
and bled out within the hour
We are tired of dying
and wish for peace…
M.S. Morrison
michaelsmorrison 1 year ago
They are not very able with the guitars, but a very good singer they have. Has he been smoking chocolate?
RandallJonesey 1 year ago
The Black Crowes...What a great band! Soulful!! Something today's music is lacking.
skychurchify 1 year ago 33
@skychurchify uderrated band at best!!!!
joealarmguy 1 year ago
@skychurchify
i'm getting sick of such accusations, just look around, too lazy to dig enough? today's underground scene has SO much to offer.
HammondB200 10 months ago
@skychurchify
Couldn't agree more!!
DrummerGirlAtHeart1 8 months ago
Instead of reading a history text book, play The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down.
LocalRailfan 1 year ago
Has anybody else noticed that the Robinsons are both dressed like Han Solo? The Black Crowellians.
patrickjacobsonmusic 1 year ago
@patrickjacobsonmusic= No - i didn't see anyone
missingremote 1 year ago
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patrickjacobsonmusic 1 year ago
indeed a great cover of a great song
but it is kinda strange to have two african american women doing backing vocals
dougjnesbitt 1 year ago
@dougjnesbitt Whats so strange?....I'm glad to see that they aren't offended to honor it as a part of history.
acedbt 1 year ago
@dougjnesbitt The war wasn't about slavery. What they teach in school is wrong.
bbouch111 1 year ago
@dougjnesbitt > Why is that strange? When?? When are we gonna move past it? If not now, when? I was born and raised in the south - I have white, black, mexican, and native american blood in me; and I have taken the bodhisattva vow. They have moved past it ~ you can too ...
kristina4DalaiLama 1 year ago
John Denver's version isn't too shabby. Baez gets on my tits with her warbling...
showusyertube 1 year ago
Why is everyone conplaining about it being too slow? Joan Baez is the best at singing it and the tempo is perfect. The Black Crowes did a brilliant cover...
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lemmeuk 1 year ago
Everyone needs to check out the Zac Brown cover....such freaking power!
rhslinebacker33 1 year ago
I can't think of a better band to cover this song! Nice freakin' job guys and gals!
asaum3 1 year ago
DA BEST SINGER TOO TAKE ON SINGGING THIS HERE SONG,- SO FAR.
MrSeanodwyer140 1 year ago
I dont think its lethargic or too slow. Remember this was written by a Yankee, covered by a Southern band. Im not gonna argue who's version is better, But I know who's version I like more
Jaythrow666 1 year ago
fuck off with al the political bullshit, wow.
The civil war might have been started by trich and powerful men, but it was fought by poor but decent men who had no choice in the matter.
This song is a fictional account of one such person.
If you had happened to been born in the wrong place at the wrong time, you would have BEEN Virgil Cane. Or you would have swung.
Btw this is a great cover, they made it their own and added a distinct southern sound to it.
Jookkor 1 year ago 2
@Jookkor Well said - couldn't agree more
554687858 1 year ago
I prefer Levon Helm's drumming, but this is a great cover nonetheless.
KyrlActon 1 year ago
ah,i see.its a song about the south.so,people gotta bring in politics.Just enjoy the song,people,& get off the rest!!!!!
rebelrecording 1 year ago
THEEEE BEST cover of this song by far, wow! Sooo good.
jmattb2 1 year ago
A mthrfking republican Ad before this vid, holy mfking ironing
tallnywrtr 1 year ago
@tallnywrtr LISTEN TO THE LYRICS. THE GUY HAD A FATHER AND THEY BOTH WORKED. CLEARLY NOT DEMOCRATS.
lousinup 1 year ago
@lousinup chris is a democract
FunLovingCriminals77 1 year ago
@FunLovingCriminals77 chris robinson? I'm not surprised. If you are in the entertainment industry, and you know nothing about politics, call your self a Democrat. You will be considered a deep person and noone will test your knowledge. It's the path of least resistance. I'm so pissed right now. I'm watching c-span. A trucker calls in to question the abuse of power by the EPA and they never address his question and laughed like he was reporting a UFO sighting. Chris is boldly in the "in-crowd".
lousinup 1 year ago
I like the Black Crowes, but this is not a good cover, sorry. Sounds lethargic, and doesn't have the emphatic pride of the Band's original or live versions of this wonderful song. Sounds really half-assed, and is very disappointing.
cpob1688 1 year ago
@cpob1688 compared to Baez it's slow. The Band is slower than Black Crowes
lousinup 1 year ago
really good, but there's only one real thing...
lmiteyone 1 year ago
rip rick and richard THEY SHOULD NEVER HAVE TAKEN THE VERY BEST
summersavannah01 1 year ago
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This is So unbelieveably GOOD!!! They did such a great job with this cover......
And BTW LARRYHARRISON11....The Black Crowes recorded this WITH Levon Helms @ Levon Helms studio in Woodstock NY....
Go on Robinson Brothers!! Make LEVON PROUD!
nature1969 1 year ago
This is So unbelieveably GOOD!!! They did such a great job with this cover......
And BTW LARRYHARRISON11....The Black Crowes recorded this WITH Levon Helms @ Levon Helms studio in Woodstock NY....
Go on Robinson Brothers!! Make LEVON PROUD!
nature1969 1 year ago
this is really good.really good.
chrisnlee2001 1 year ago
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BHENSELMEIER 1 year ago
Most of the people criticizing this and making pointless arguments about which band plays the better version, couldn't carry a tune to save their lives.
Cobe1976 1 year ago
Seriously, having watched this a few times more, and the Band;s version, this is ridiculously pale. I do reallt like the Crowes, and I although I like The Band, a lot of their rep hinges on the factt that they were deemed 'cool'. But in this instance, the Crowes are not in the same murder,
MrAndersoncouncil 1 year ago
This was a fantastic cover. I played this and the clip from "The Last Waltz" back and forth. The two versions certainly are incredible in their own way and there was definitely much more emotion with the Band's version, but I feel the Crowes did a great job in adding their own stamp on it without losing anything felt from The Band's version.
CDili316 1 year ago
I like Chris and the Crowes also, but not only does he make no effort to craft his own vocal interpretation, it sounds like a tribute band imitation. Don't get it. Why?
MrAndersoncouncil 1 year ago
@MrAndersoncouncil I don't know...it's really really puzzling isn't it.
clean3 1 year ago
@clean3 Don;t know if your being facetious or not, but taking you at your word, yes.
Stilll, kinda like it.
MrAndersoncouncil 1 year ago
@MrAndersoncouncil Look, the Band parted company a long time ago....this is happening in front of your eyes, and unless my ears decieve me is pretty damn good....why not just dig it for what it is and stop asking pointless questions.
clean3 1 year ago
@clean3
How about, 'blow it out your ass, half-wit.' Is that pointed enough for you? So many of you little punks come on here just to fight - would love to see you in person mouthing off to a stranger like that. It wouldn't be me, I assure you.
MrAndersoncouncil 1 year ago
@MrAndersoncouncil Well he did say stop asking pointless questions. "blow it out your ass, half-wit" isn't a question, pointed or not its rather redundant.
I think the subject of the song is what made it even for The Band, because although it was a good song, it is not anywhere near as amazing as what people think it is, no matter who is playing it. But the lyrics are emotion provoking. People mistake this for musical excellence.
wargasmnz 1 year ago
Wel
"blow it out your ass, half-wit", isn't really a question, and it's hardly redundant,
but fair enough. I love the Crows, I feel this cover is lazy, but still enjoyable.Unfortunately, most attempts at engaging in serious discussion here are met with either mindless allegiance or wild hostility. Whether it's a good choice to keep singing it - anyone - that's a whole 'nother discussion.
MrAndersoncouncil 1 year ago
i dont think anyone can argue this is any better than what the band could produce, but chris robinson does have a good voice for this song
sipsey44 1 year ago
And I love Chris, really do, but Levon sings this one like no one else in the planet, no doubt. @larryharrison11 is right.
plastilinave 1 year ago
I just had to go change my pants.
plastilinave 1 year ago
You Take What You Need And You Leave The Rest. But They Should Never Have Taken The Very Best. AMEN
IronSaban 1 year ago
the guitar player looks like the young Dickie Betts, but his playing not...
Slavuernes 1 year ago
The Band! A band forever as are the crowes and we are still driving dixie down- these guys have soul Im glad they stuck it out through to good and bad!
milandavis1 1 year ago
To all Americans (and Canadians) we must NEVER forget are history, it is a part of us and will never die!!!
jkoff76 1 year ago
Saw Zac Brown in concert and he done this song, of course you cant compare anything to "The Last Waltz" version, but it was done well, the Crowes version was alittle slow for me, could have picked the tempo up just a bit IMO.
saun7762 1 year ago
A great cover, I have always considered the Black Crowes to be worthy successors to The Band.
josbruls 1 year ago
GEN LEE WE NOW SEE YOUR WISDOM BUT NOW TOO LATE!!!!!!!
MyTiger44 1 year ago
I find this video quite Ironic.....It's a song about the Civil War and they have Black Women Sing in it......Think about it....
jwstorey911 1 year ago
@jwstorey911 What do you think the civil war was about. ??
djackedinc 1 year ago
@jwstorey911 life is ironic, they drove dixie down, get it, so it is, and it will always be ...just because they have black back up singers doesn't mean shit except that they will always be looked down upon by oblivious heartless soulless non southerns, for it is what it is and these mf have soul...as does this song.....if you really know what it is like to be a southerner black or white..houses towns and people were burned and are only a memory, and this songs serves as only a part of that
milandavis1 1 year ago
@caledonia62 we should have but im black so i was on yall side anyway lol
petfireball 1 year ago
the background singer are so hot. Those dresses are awsome
Guitarstring187 1 year ago
great song so true so great
villavillaforever 1 year ago
love this song i love it i love it
guile4444 1 year ago
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slickskillet123 1 year ago
Shannon Curfman does a wonderful rendition of this song. It just runs a distant 3rd.
santafecard 1 year ago
this is a GREAT cover of a GREAT song. no need to compare to The Band or to The Band's "The Last Waltz". the Crowe's are fantastic, ..and simply just paying homage to one of the best American (Canadian) band's ever to hit a live stage, period.
scranchdip 1 year ago 31
i KNOW,RIGHT!TWO OF THE ALL TIME BEST.
CHRIS416CHRIS 1 year ago
@scranchdipOK
CHRIS416CHRIS 1 year ago
@scranchdip The Crowes are smart enough to know that neither they nor anyone else will every be The Band. It's be stupid to try to just sing this like The Band, and the Crowes aren't dumb enough to try. They're doing it like, well, like The Black Crowes. They're not trying to reinvent the wheel, and that's precisely their charm. This is good, old-fashioned fun. The Crowes, whatever else they may be are not pretentious, and it's awful hard not to enjoy the infectious fun.
hanshotfirst1138 1 year ago 2
As a New York yankee, it's a shame the South didn't win.
Caledonia62 1 year ago 4
@Caledonia62 Deo Vindice
12thSTARvideo 1 year ago
@Caledonia62 as a Virginian,,, it's for the best that we didn't!
crcausey 1 year ago 3
@crcausey Why? If slavery had been allowed to run it's course and fade away naturally, I think that there would be a lot less racial tension in the United States. It was already starting to dissolve; by the time of the Civil War, the only nations that still had slavery were Brazil and the United States. By 1884 Brazil had gotten rid of slaves. The CSA wouldn't have taken much longer. There would be a lot less hate if owners had chosen to release their slaves rather then being forced to.
jeb4hand 1 year ago
like my brother before me i took a reble stand love this song
petey6469 1 year ago 2
@petey6469 more like you bent over and took the dixie cock
slickskillet123 1 year ago
Wow..Best cover ever!! This band rocks!!
drunksknsfan 1 year ago
I agree with diarmcon...I am a HUGE fan of the Band and just kinda like the Black Crowes and I think this cover is awesome. There is a real "heart and soul" to this cover. Not just "play by numbers".
nukejohnnyo 1 year ago
Long Live Georgia!!!!
modernistheremin 1 year ago
Not sure where or why there is so much venom in the posts.
This is a very warm version with a fantastic bridge.
Increase the peace.
diarmcon 1 year ago
why argue or shit on the musicians? This is clearly a heartfelt cover and it sounds great?
And fuck you for shitting on the south too. I'm not even from America, and I love their south the most. Try actually going there are meeting people, maybe you'll understand........
Jookkor 1 year ago
@Jookkor are=and. Oops. A bit too much burbon. Guess where I learned to love that stuff?
Jookkor 1 year ago
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@Jookkor Slavery is horrible. But back then "negroes" were happy on the plantations. Look at the inner cities now. Violence, prostitution, rampant incest, gangs, drug addiction, broken homes, and endless bullshit promises from Rev. Jackson, Sharpton, and Obama types. You tell me what is worse. Freedom is dangerous, unless you know how to use it.
rockyracune 1 year ago
LOVE THE BAND.. They did a great job on this one... Long live the 60's
jklinkhardt 1 year ago 2
doesn't hold a candle to the band.
KingMoses3 1 year ago
I love the sound of the Hammond B-3 in this song at around 2:40 +
johnex3303 1 year ago
eddie harsch solo: God music!!!
psike5000 1 year ago
@psike5000
Marc Ford solo: Divine on earth music!!!
psike5000 1 year ago
I have always loved that song.this version do absolute right to The Band's original version.Very nice...
miguellahous 1 year ago 2
I think you are taking the Manuel and Danko thing a little to serious....it is a celebration of one of the best musical outfits ever... the Crowes pay homage to their heros...just like we do listening to the music.
ScottLansky 1 year ago
@plaebslayer personally I don't like the Black Crows. Their only good song is remedy in my opinion, this is not very good at all compared to The Band. I had tickets to see them at the Sunrise Musical Theater in Sunrise Florida back in 90 and gave them away. The best cover of all time ever was Jimi Hendrix All Along the Watchtower. Van Halen had a few "good" covers, other than that I don't like remakes.
MasterWitchDoctor 1 year ago
This is just incrediable. The emotion and soul that is poured into this. I'm sorry, but only a southerner can really nail this song. A Canadian may have written it, but an Arkansan put the soul in it. Baez sings a nice easy to listen to song, but crap people she didn't even get the words right. She just liked the tune and had no idea of the emotion and the feelings evoked by the tune. I for one had a great uncle who "was just 18, proud and brave, but a yankee laid him in his grave."
maxdavid84 1 year ago
I saw them last year in Edmonton and they covered Alabama what a treat. Peace Imij
Jimiimij 1 year ago
why the hell are the Crows singin this
CursedDoughnut 1 year ago
@CursedDoughnut because they are fucking sick and he is a soulful singer as was levon you fucking retard. thats like saying why does the grateful dead do bob dylan songs you fuck
LedZeppelin362 1 year ago
@LedZeppelin362
well EXCUSE ME, but I have never though of them as a "southern" group so thats why I was surprised they sang this song
CursedDoughnut 1 year ago
@CursedDoughnut theyre from georgia
hobgoblinlkjfdsa 1 year ago
@CursedDoughnut its the Crowes and they're only the best southern rock band of the last 22 years ...have another donut
milandavis1 1 year ago
this really is a beautiful cover, i kind of was leary to listen cause i thought it would ruin my thoughts of the black crowes, cause the bands songs are just so perfect to me, like they couldnt be touched, but they did this song and didnt change alot like other artists would do, you can tell they really love the band and what they stood for, this is the best cover ive ever heard
theladieschains2 1 year ago
Excellent cover, but it does lack the emotion that Levon puts into it, and the guitar that Robbie bleeds with. Although Robbie wrote it, there is a LOT of Levon in this song, too bad he doesn't sing it anymore (years in fact)
clanmcarthur 1 year ago
fuck commercials
allfagssuck 1 year ago 13
@guitarbutt Laff
swederacer 1 year ago
simply great
brent76bowman 1 year ago
Good vocal, they lack a little tightness in some parts of the song but pull it together well enough for me, I sense they were feeling the grove pretty good through most of the song, the lead at the 3:25 could have been a little more soulful note wise to carry into a better climax, Good performance! not as great as the Band but close enough to enjoy!
jeffrow1960 1 year ago
What a great version of this song.. very moving..
Milverton68 1 year ago
Love it makes me cry my dads best tune brilliant cover love it
slynessmk1 1 year ago
Love this band so much!! A REAL band, playing REAL music :D extremely talented and amazing live! If you haven't seen them live before....SHAME ON YOU!! :D
axemanhutch 1 year ago