This message has been edited - 19-apr-2012 @ 21:50

Originally posted by dubliner 2:
One of America's, nay the world's greatest musicians passed away today at the age of 71.I could watch The Last Waltz forever and have the two Midnight Ramble concerts that he released on DVD.An absolute stone legend.

This message has been edited - 19-apr-2012 @ 22:49

Originally posted by theface2010:
What a musician-I watch the last waltz dvd a few times a year-what a collection of talent on 1 stage. Have you ever been to the last waltz tribute in the olympia? I've been meaning to go the last couple of times but never did-would be interested in reviews.

Originally posted by dubliner 2:
To be honest I'd rather just stick on the DVD and I mean no offence to the people involved in the tribute.He had a huge falling out with Robbie Robertson but Robertson visited him in the last couple of days and they parted as friends. Just as it should be.Boy this one has really made me sad!

Originally posted by caidman:
total legend , may he rest in peace , the 'band' were right up there with very best ...
by the way i went to see that tribute show of 'the last waltz' here in limerick a few weeks ago , nice show , worth a look , without been anything special ..

Originally posted by Jimmy Conway:
Jaysus i never heard of him or any of the music/shows ye are talking about. I'm 38 and thought i knew a bit about music!

Originally posted by dubliner 2:
Do yourself a favour Jimmy.Get The Band, Music from Big Pink, Stage Fright, Rock of Ages and The Last Waltz by The Band and Dirt Farmer, Electric Dirt, The Midnight Ramble Sessions Vols 1 and 2 and Ramble at the Ryman by Levon Helm.Your ears will thank you for it.Before the Flood and The Basement Tapes both of which are credited to Bob Dylan and The Band should be on your shopping list as well.

Originally posted by dubliner 2:
Do yourself a favour Jimmy.Get The Band, Music from Big Pink, Stage Fright, Rock of Ages and The Last Waltz by The Band and Dirt Farmer, Electric Dirt, The Midnight Ramble Sessions Vols 1 and 2 and Ramble at the Ryman by Levon Helm.Your ears will thank you for it.Before the Flood and The Basement Tapes both of which are credited to Bob Dylan and The Band should be on your shopping list as well.

Originally posted by Inglis Drever:
I must get my hands on those midnight ramble tapes. The last two solo albums were really excellent. He was a true musician, only concerned about making good music. Like our own Rory Gallagher. My favourite is him singing 'Night they drove' on the last Waltz, doesn't get much better. Jimmy Conway, just take a look at this and you'll know whether you like it or not.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQYj2ltJKe8

Originally posted by Jimmy Conway:
I'll take your word for it and try one of them for a start..

Originally posted by Glinnti Glasa:
You're only a child , Jimmy.

Originally posted by dubliner 2:
Do yourself a favour Jimmy.Get The Band, Music from Big Pink, Stage Fright, Rock of Ages and The Last Waltz by The Band and Dirt Farmer, Electric Dirt, The Midnight Ramble Sessions Vols 1 and 2 and Ramble at the Ryman by Levon Helm.Your ears will thank you for it.Before the Flood and The Basement Tapes both of which are credited to Bob Dylan and The Band should be on your shopping list as well.

This message has been edited - 20-apr-2012 @ 23:31

Originally posted by m_the_d:
I'd be a couple years younger, but in the same boat as Jimmy, he never came across my radar. I' say mainly due to me ignoring Bob Dylan. One good thing about threads like these is an reason to educate myself, not Dylan though.

Originally posted by Arkle:
I could never quite fully get into the band, and God knows I tried with multiple listenings to Music From the Big Pink, The Band, the last Waltz etc back in the day (though I will admit to a fondness to the Basement Tapes).
But either way, Levon was one soulful dude. He occupied a unique piece of real estate in American music with many different strains and influences evident in his music. And you could tell from listening to his music that he seemed to come by them honestly.