The Last Waltz (1978) - The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down Scene (5/7) | Movieclips

The Last Waltz - The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down: Levon Helm leads The Band through a passionate take of the Civil War-inspired song, "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down".

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FILM DESCRIPTION:
Seventeen years after joining forces as the backing band for rockabilly cult hero Ronnie Hawkins, Canadian roots rockers The Band call it quits with a lavish farewell show at San Francisco's Winterland Ballroom on Nov. 25, 1976. Filmed by Martin Scorsese, this documentary features standout performances by rock legends such as Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, Joni Mitchell and Muddy Waters, as well as interviews tracing the group's history and discussing road life.

CREDITS:
TM & © MGM (1978)
Cast: Garth Hudson, Levon Helm, Richard Manuel, Rick Danko, Robbie Robertson
Director: Martin Scorsese

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[stevieb]

This whole concert is easily one of the greatest live performances in the history of music

[drricksjoquist]

One of the best performances by a drummer ever--period. Levon sang his heart out in this ballad and it showed.

[jag]

This song is a history lesson. Unfortunately, people in 2024 don't realize it.

[KarlKrogmann]

Levon Helm is the voice of America. No other vocalist in history captures this country's earthiness, complexity and ambiguity like he did. God bless him.

[travelingwilbury]

I can honestly say that The Last Waltz changed my life. When I first saw it, I came out of the theatre a different person. All these years later the music is still as relevant as it was then. I recently read Robbie Robertson's book, Testimony. One of the best, if not the best Rock n Roll autobiographies of all time. What an adventure!! I learned of Robbie's passing today and it has shocked and saddened me greatly. Another of my true heroes gone from this human journey of ours. Go in peace friend and may your spirit continue to travel.

[shawnsharkey]

I am a Yankee, 49 years old and I am recently thinking this is one of the best songs I ever heard! Levon Helm, you are amazi ng and I am so sad we lost you too young.

[annestanford]

I saw this in the theater in 1978; I was 16. This has influenced my musical taste my entire life. I was impressed then, and I still get chills when Levon sings.

[cherylsurwillo]

Never saw a drummer pour out heart and soul the way Levon did here. Incredible performance.

[lars]

The passionate soulful voice of Levon Helm. One of a kind.

[SilentKnight]

We lost Robbie Robertson today - RIP Robbie. Canadian legend and icon.

[dmackmatt]

Elton John once said a drummer should never sing unless his name is Levon Helm !!!

[timdungan-levant]

Respect to Robbie Robertson, passed on at 80 years of age -- composer of many classic tunes (like this one), performed beautifully by he and the rest of the boys in The Band.

[oldgreentop]

Levon Helm sang and played with honesty and conviction. What a talent. "The Band" forever.

[tsully]

Nobody sang this like Levon. Nobody. Magical.

[alexp]

I can't listen to the studio version anymore after hearing this.

[ericsinger]

Robbie Robertson said this is the best he ever saw Levon Helms ever perform this. Leon had told him he'd bring his A game and boy did he ever!!!

[timarnold]

One of the greatest songs ever written and performed.

[simonsays]

Amazing, can't even describe in words...
Rest in peace Robbie.

[saggitarius]

Levon Helm... You will live on!
You were not just a drummer...
You were an angel!
May you rest in peace!

[martinmolloy]

The single best individual performance by any drummer. The passion in that song is on a different level. I adore it. Levon's best performance. He gave everything for us in that song