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The main songwriter for The Band was born on this day in 1943.
So many great songs.
Do you have a favorite one or several?
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07-05-2021 12:20 PM
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One of my favorites, with Richard Manuel on lead vocals.
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A funny story about Eric Clapton and The Band.
That time Eric Clapton auditioned for — and was rejected by — the Band | CBC Radio
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Happy birthday RR!
Great talent, and part of the “glue” that held the disparate parts of The Band together.
I know some people diss him because of the giant chip on Levon’s shoulder, but without RR, no Band. He wrote the songs and played the melodies on the guitar. A great talent.
The documentary he helped produce—Once We Were Brothers—sheds a lot of light on the complex relationships in The Band. They were a volatile mix, and only RR and Garth are still around to represent the glory that was.
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Robbie did not write this but its from Big Pink Its one of my early faves from the Band who were the Hawks when I first heard of them
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The Cate Bros Live With Delbert McClinton better to see Live Music Cates were opening act for the Band often drummer was Levon H. cousin
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I really liked this Robertson 80's album. My dad played it a lot when I was a kid.
Love the Band too. Kind of responsible, with a few others, for the whole genre of what we call "roots rock," which is a bunch of my favorite stuff.
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The drama of credits aside “Chest Fever” is my favorite from Big Pink. His Storyville album is really good IMHO. “Showdown at Big Sky,” “What About Now,” “Somewhere Down the Crazy River” and “Go Back to Your Woods” are all great songs IMHO. RR has always been one of my favorites.
Jeff beat me to it. Dude, I hope that I am not old enough to be your dad.Last edited by lammie200; 07-05-2021 at 11:06 PM.
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Originally Posted by steve burchfield
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"Ophelia" is another fave.
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Originally Posted by Doctor Jeff
I like Robbie, a lot, he is a hero of mine, but I think he underestimates the contribution of the rest of the guys to the great music they all made together. (I don't think any of Robbie's solo work approaches the greatness of The Band's best work.)
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His guitar playing on Dylan’s Going, Going, Gone, is among the best I’ve ever heard. Planet Waves album.
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Someone mentioned "Chest Fever" above, a showcase for Garth Hudson. Couple interesting articles about him, his musical background and his instruments.
Keyboard Magazine: Garth Hudson
Kerrin Worsfold: Garth's Gear - The Classic Years
Garth Hudson : the most brilliant organist in the rock world – Musica Kaleidoskopea
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