The Band was one of my favorite bands back in the day and I was fortunate to see them live a couple of times. If you want to follow a current band that channels The Band and many others from that era check out My Morning Jacket. The just release an iTunes EP with that includes a beautiful cover of this song.
This may be one of the few songs from the 1950-? era that will one day be called and used as a Christmas carol. It's that good and the pacing here is almost perfect for that.
Under-rated??!! Not then, they weren't. Not by a long shot:
"Rolling Stone magazine lavished praise on the Band in this era, giving them more attention than perhaps any other group in the magazine's history; Greil Marcus's articles in particular contributed greatly to the Band's mystique. The Band was also featured on the cover of Time Magazine's January 12, 1970 issue."
Clapton wanted in, (after Blind Faith) if just as a sideman. Or ask Van Morrison.
@alive1945 Yet they were under-rated by the public. Three Dog Night, Creedence and others of the same era were far better known than The Band. Yet, The Band was recognized by critics and their peers as one of the most influential groups of the 60s and 70s. I still listen to them more than almost anyone else of that era. Long live The Band!!!
@RolioRudus its not that they were never appreciated, its just they never were really a live band, the last waltz was staged to look bigger than it actually was.
if you look at the footage from wolfgangs vault, you will clearly see this
@Lazairus There are a number of cuts and out takes from the movie that can be staid to make it look "bigger" and, I've seen, even "smaller" than it was. It's pretty much standard operating procedure when filming a concert for crowd shots to be both tighter and wider than they really need to be. It doesn't change the fact that it was one hell of a show.
And that The Band were in their comfort zone as the backing band with the "start" taking the spotlight. Like when they started with Dylan.
@RolioRudus They were also the studio band and backing tour act with more people than most of us from that era even remember. No, they weren't fancy showmen. Just great musicians.
this is a beautiful version but i really think robbie's own version has more 'feeling' maybe because it is a really personal song to him because of the birth of his son
does anyone know where i can find the 'faster', i guess radioized version of this? i think it was just by robbie robertson alone, or maybe not. thanks.
Thank you so much. My 22 year old son died 3 weeks ago of pneumonia. He was otherwise healthy. I know where he is and that I'll see him again. This song comforts me more than you know.
Please accept my most sincere condolence. I cannot imagine your loss.
This song is a modern Christmas classic, which I believe was written and performed with divine inspiration. Only that inspiration deserves your appreciation.
May the New Year bring you Peace, Comfort and Joy.
You are thinking of Rick Danko. He played bass and died in 1999. Richard Manuel died in 1986. Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm and Garth Hudson are all still making music.
The Band was one of the most influential, yet consistently under-rated bands of the late sixties and early seventies.
I also have been looking for this song I live near where the late levon helm lived I first heard it in the early 80's and taped it off local radio the message is to deep to let a petty thing make some one take it off thank you on this christmas you have given me much joy listening and sharing it with my children
i've been trying to find this forever. thanks so much. am so glad i found it just in time for christmas. best gift i got. thanks again. i'll be sharing this one for sure.
You are welcome. Glad to have helped make your Christmas brighter. I have always loved The Band and was surprised no one else had put this up. My montage needs work, but the song speaks volumes. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
I almost deleted the post, but decided the best deterent to blatant stupidity is exposure to the facts. If the poster had not used the "wtf" in their remark, I would have forgiven it. This song has too much depth, emotion and meaning to be demeaned by that inclusion.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!! The little baby boy brings the people so much joy!!
"the best deterrent to blatant stupidity is exposure to the facts"!!! I agree. Merry Christmas -- and thanks so much for this song. I think it is beautiful.
i did realize after the fact that rr was part of the band, my apologizes. im just having trouble finding the version of this song that was sung just by him. it was on the radio a lot this season and cannot seem to find it anywhere on the net. anyone know where to get it?
As far as I know, it is only available on the "Scrooged" movie sountrack CD. You might check Amazon or your local music store. I haven't seen this available anywhere as a digital download.
That version is also available as a bonus track on the import reissue of Robbie's "Storyville" album. Neither CD comes cheap, though.
There's also an alternate version the Band did with more of an uptempo, rock arrangement. That one's a bonus track on "Northern Lights - Southern Cross".
This version's still my fave, though. Arguably the best Christmas song of the rock era.
The Band was one of my favorite bands back in the day and I was fortunate to see them live a couple of times. If you want to follow a current band that channels The Band and many others from that era check out My Morning Jacket. The just release an iTunes EP with that includes a beautiful cover of this song.
MMJGO4IT 2 months ago
Goodnight everyone, this is the only way I know to end this great holiday
oldsoul247 2 months ago
merry christmas-we all love and miss you rick...thanks for touching our hearts,our lives...
paschal421 2 months ago
This may be one of the few songs from the 1950-? era that will one day be called and used as a Christmas carol. It's that good and the pacing here is almost perfect for that.
ttfnjohn01 2 months ago
Great cover version by Screenprints if you can track it down.
upahill23 3 months ago
Thank You i knew I heard this in the 70's was Beginning to think it was one of those Flash Backs they Promised Me LOL
pappawheelie09 4 months ago
I grew up with this band a very part of my growing up
Nucc3 8 months ago
what a great Christmas song
trjordan 1 year ago
Under-rated??!! Not then, they weren't. Not by a long shot:
"Rolling Stone magazine lavished praise on the Band in this era, giving them more attention than perhaps any other group in the magazine's history; Greil Marcus's articles in particular contributed greatly to the Band's mystique. The Band was also featured on the cover of Time Magazine's January 12, 1970 issue."
Clapton wanted in, (after Blind Faith) if just as a sideman. Or ask Van Morrison.
Read Levon's book ...
alive1945 1 year ago 2
@alive1945 Yet they were under-rated by the public. Three Dog Night, Creedence and others of the same era were far better known than The Band. Yet, The Band was recognized by critics and their peers as one of the most influential groups of the 60s and 70s. I still listen to them more than almost anyone else of that era. Long live The Band!!!
RolioRudus 7 months ago 2
@RolioRudus its not that they were never appreciated, its just they never were really a live band, the last waltz was staged to look bigger than it actually was.
if you look at the footage from wolfgangs vault, you will clearly see this
Lazairus 3 months ago
@Lazairus There are a number of cuts and out takes from the movie that can be staid to make it look "bigger" and, I've seen, even "smaller" than it was. It's pretty much standard operating procedure when filming a concert for crowd shots to be both tighter and wider than they really need to be. It doesn't change the fact that it was one hell of a show.
And that The Band were in their comfort zone as the backing band with the "start" taking the spotlight. Like when they started with Dylan.
ttfnjohn01 2 months ago
@RolioRudus They were also the studio band and backing tour act with more people than most of us from that era even remember. No, they weren't fancy showmen. Just great musicians.
ttfnjohn01 2 months ago
Those of us who grew up with this music know they were one of the greatest Bands to EVER exist. RIP Rick and Richard.
pessimist131313 1 year ago 3
And why do we never hear this on the radio?!
LocalRailfan 1 year ago
My all time favorite Christmas song, and I never hear it on the radio at Christmas time.
xtbrady01x 1 year ago 2
Its sad that The band was so underated...
LocalRailfan 1 year ago 3
@LocalRailfan were they, not in music circles thats for sure, this must be the only good christmas song ive ever heard
theblahman 1 year ago
thanks to Travis singing "The Weight" on Jools Holand in 2000 i have been a fan of The Band ever since
woodyrugby 2 years ago
this is a beautiful version but i really think robbie's own version has more 'feeling' maybe because it is a really personal song to him because of the birth of his son
masterd48 2 years ago
I love this song!♥
Uncertainpixie 2 years ago
The Band was great. Rest in peace Rick.But this was probably the 2nd best x-mas song made.Lennon,s was no. 1
MrOhnothimagain 2 years ago
bullshit..lennon = poser....rick was the man
theachtungtree 2 years ago
I love this song,thanks for posting,Rick sounds great...
mjgrahm 2 years ago
That is correct. His version is great....
LBjim 2 years ago
LOL! And sung by Robbie Robertson who is half Jewish! Live version is excellent too.
bluehen111 3 years ago
jesus was all jewish just so you know
shumirules1 2 years ago 4
<3 it
Tomboygal123 3 years ago
Its a great band an a very very very good song
for information im 14 years old
an i think it´s a wonderful song
dididerda 3 years ago
a wonderfull song, a feeling so so so... a bright dream of love
Greetings from Bavaria
bennomama 3 years ago
Missing Rickie Danko. Man had a great voice.
geed 3 years ago 3
Definitely my favorite Christmas song!
luisaalfreda 3 years ago 6
i love this song it is my fav christmas song after my dad showed it to me and i love the band
pinkladies139 3 years ago
does anyone know where i can find the 'faster', i guess radioized version of this? i think it was just by robbie robertson alone, or maybe not. thanks.
1redroom 3 years ago
The "faster" is found on 1975's The Band Northern lights - southern ... remastered edition .
thevangris 3 years ago
his is my favorite Christmas song. Thanks for puting it here. Merry Christmas Everyone
BourbanScotchBeer 3 years ago 2
thanks for posting The Band is one of my favorite groups this song originally was from their album Islands
Bosephis1234 3 years ago
thank you so much I told my new family about it and then there it was on christmas day my present
CaPoDaITALIANOs 4 years ago 4
Thank you so much. My 22 year old son died 3 weeks ago of pneumonia. He was otherwise healthy. I know where he is and that I'll see him again. This song comforts me more than you know.
Diana5230 4 years ago 26
so sorry for your loss we will all see each other one day
CaPoDaITALIANOs 4 years ago
Yes we will!
Diana5230 4 years ago
Please accept my most sincere condolence. I cannot imagine your loss.
This song is a modern Christmas classic, which I believe was written and performed with divine inspiration. Only that inspiration deserves your appreciation.
May the New Year bring you Peace, Comfort and Joy.
RolioRudus 4 years ago 9
Thank you!
Diana5230 4 years ago
@Diana5230 My condolences. Just know he is with God.
bluesboy25000 1 year ago
@Diana5230 thank you
heaintnogentlemanjim 1 year ago
@Diana5230 we are here only on loan from god may he hold your son in the palm of his hand god bless you
williehackitt1 1 year ago
sorry for the mistake it must be the bass player robbie roberson am I right he lived in up state ny in the town of woodstock
CaPoDaITALIANOs 4 years ago
You are thinking of Rick Danko. He played bass and died in 1999. Richard Manuel died in 1986. Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm and Garth Hudson are all still making music.
The Band was one of the most influential, yet consistently under-rated bands of the late sixties and early seventies.
RolioRudus 4 years ago 7
I also have been looking for this song I live near where the late levon helm lived I first heard it in the early 80's and taped it off local radio the message is to deep to let a petty thing make some one take it off thank you on this christmas you have given me much joy listening and sharing it with my children
CaPoDaITALIANOs 4 years ago 2
You are welcome! I have good news. Levon is alive! Check out Amazon for his latest release. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
RolioRudus 4 years ago
i've been trying to find this forever. thanks so much. am so glad i found it just in time for christmas. best gift i got. thanks again. i'll be sharing this one for sure.
errortot 4 years ago 2
You are welcome. Glad to have helped make your Christmas brighter. I have always loved The Band and was surprised no one else had put this up. My montage needs work, but the song speaks volumes. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
RolioRudus 4 years ago
the band did not write this, wtf, it was robbie roberston
1redroom 4 years ago
Robbie Robertson was the songwriter and lead guitarist for The Band. The song was recorded by the group around 1976.
RolioRudus 4 years ago
I think it is really sad you had to explain that to somebody.
isabella1717 4 years ago 3
I almost deleted the post, but decided the best deterent to blatant stupidity is exposure to the facts. If the poster had not used the "wtf" in their remark, I would have forgiven it. This song has too much depth, emotion and meaning to be demeaned by that inclusion.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!! The little baby boy brings the people so much joy!!
RolioRudus 4 years ago
"the best deterrent to blatant stupidity is exposure to the facts"!!! I agree. Merry Christmas -- and thanks so much for this song. I think it is beautiful.
isabella1717 4 years ago 2
i did realize after the fact that rr was part of the band, my apologizes. im just having trouble finding the version of this song that was sung just by him. it was on the radio a lot this season and cannot seem to find it anywhere on the net. anyone know where to get it?
1redroom 4 years ago
As far as I know, it is only available on the "Scrooged" movie sountrack CD. You might check Amazon or your local music store. I haven't seen this available anywhere as a digital download.
RolioRudus 4 years ago
That version is also available as a bonus track on the import reissue of Robbie's "Storyville" album. Neither CD comes cheap, though.
There's also an alternate version the Band did with more of an uptempo, rock arrangement. That one's a bonus track on "Northern Lights - Southern Cross".
This version's still my fave, though. Arguably the best Christmas song of the rock era.
mdumas43073 3 years ago
Fantastic! Thanks for putting it up.
Colm
colm841 4 years ago