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wcmagumba

(4,617 posts)
Sun Aug 10, 2025, 02:15 AM Aug 10

I'm re-watching a wonderful documentary called "The Last Waltz" which details the last concert of the group, "The Band"

I loved The Band's music and was in my first year of college when this concert happened in 1976. Great music in this film including some of their best musical friends like Elton John, Eric Clapton and others. I highly recommend this movie...

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I'm re-watching a wonderful documentary called "The Last Waltz" which details the last concert of the group, "The Band" (Original Post) wcmagumba Aug 10 OP
Great music, outstanding movie! Walleye Aug 10 #1
My favorite concert film johnnyplankton Aug 10 #3
Chuckle... That's my Thanksgiving ritual--every year for many years. I'm glad you discovered it. hlthe2b Aug 10 #2
Also has Neil Diamond singing "Dry Your Eyes" Biophilic Aug 10 #4
I don't think there was a dry eye in the theater at the end mike_c Aug 10 #5
Last year I read Robbie Robertson's autobiography "Testimony" FakeNoose Aug 10 #6
After I saw the movie, I went out and bought the album..still have it. Deuxcents Aug 11 #7

hlthe2b

(111,085 posts)
2. Chuckle... That's my Thanksgiving ritual--every year for many years. I'm glad you discovered it.
Sun Aug 10, 2025, 06:18 AM
Aug 10

Having Scorsese film it means it is lasting, and the legacy of all these tremendous performers is encapsulated in such a way that new audiences will continue to find it. 'Lots of stories behind it (beyond the documentary interjections... ) For example, Neil Young's cocaine snorting is evident from the residue under his nose (and yes, I adore Young, but like many of that time... ). Getting to see the Staples family (Pops, Mabel, and the sisters) was a joy. Muddy Waters-- a real blues legend. A perpetually awkward Bob Dylan (and Van Morrison)... New Orleans's "finest," Dr. John. The "truly thrilled to be there," Ronnie Hawkins. The amazing Paul Butterfield. So much talent including the Band, itself--among them my forever favorite, the late Levon Helm.

Biophilic

(6,000 posts)
4. Also has Neil Diamond singing "Dry Your Eyes"
Sun Aug 10, 2025, 08:04 AM
Aug 10

I think it is one of only two performances he did with it. It’s deeply political and moving.

mike_c

(36,699 posts)
5. I don't think there was a dry eye in the theater at the end
Sun Aug 10, 2025, 01:39 PM
Aug 10

Any day now, any day now, I shall be released....

FakeNoose

(38,335 posts)
6. Last year I read Robbie Robertson's autobiography "Testimony"
Sun Aug 10, 2025, 02:26 PM
Aug 10

... and afterwards I watched "The Last Waltz" again. It brings tears to my eyes, but I certainly loved The Band. As I understand it, there will be a second Robertson memoir that will come out this fall, and it will be about his longtime friendship and collaboration with Martin Scorsese. I'm looking forward to reading that book when it comes out.

Deuxcents

(23,663 posts)
7. After I saw the movie, I went out and bought the album..still have it.
Mon Aug 11, 2025, 12:02 AM
Aug 11

Bob Dylan’s Forever Young is still my favorite rendition of that song but the whole movie and music are treasures. Thanks for posting..I’ll have it on tomorrow as it’s gonna be another rainy day and I’m gonna enjoy it all over again

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