Levon Helm (1940-1912) with The Band; a sad day losing such a legend in music.
No matter how many times I listen to The Band’s music or see the concert film “The Last Waltz,” (which I did again last night), I can’t seem to shake my focus from Helm’s voice and his playing and how he infused the music with so much. His singing on “Up on Cripple Creek,” “The Weight,” “Ophelia” and “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” is simply magical and forever near the top in the annals of rock-n-roll.
For two fascinating interviews with Levon, check out the 1993 and 2007 talks he had with NPR’s Fresh Air here.
Remembering those musical moments from the past always has me tearing up…which is why your post resonates with me.
Thanks for sharing…and here’s MY SUNDAY SALON POST
I don’t think I’ve ever heard of him before. Thanks for sharing.