The Band Performs 'The Weight' | David Letterman

Legendary.
(From "Late Show," air date: 1/3/95)

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[realBrianCars]

Can't believe they're all gone, but what a gift they were.

[Marc-bzow]

The first time I saw the Band was in Cleveland in 1974. The line up was Jesse Colin Young, the Band, Santana and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. 90, 000 people and the tickets were $10. What a show

[Buffalobulltofta]

Rest in peace Garth, there will never ever be another.

[resplendentpeace]

Sad to hear of Garth's passing but this was the ideal way to hear it. Rest in peace, you humble giant.

[johnmitchelljr]

Glad people appreciate Mr. Hudson. Thank you.

[PaulHaider]

Garth Hudson, rest in peace. Actually, rest in peace to all five members of The Band. 🎹😇🎸😇🥁😇🎸😇🎹😇

[keefrasputin]

64 years on this planet and I’m forever grateful for the era of music that I was gifted growing up. The Beatles, the Band, Creedence, The Stones, Led Zeppelin, Bob Marley, the Doors, Stevie Wonder, Motown, Bowie, Dylan, Police, British punk, AC/DC, Australian Pub bands, Little Feat, Van Morrison, Elton, Elvis, Carol King, Glen Campbell, ……plus a thousand others of equal talent and value to me. There is some great talent around today….but my era set the scene….
Very melancholy when another one passes.

[powerbookdude]

It is so cool that The Band included all of the Late Nite Band members in this unbelievable performance! I've only seen The Last Waltz a few dozen times... I have to see it again now!

[KentAJDK]

This band made me discover that special sound which for me were a entry to folk, contry, bluegrass and so much much more. I love you guess. Rest in peace. 😢

[fatnikobellic]

They're all together again. RIP Garth

[jeromemiron]

God Bless Dave for giving us such amazing live music performances for decades that will live on forever…and always recognizing genius across the ages.

[jbacunn]

Look at Paul having the time of his life.

[KingThrak]

"I see my light come shinin'
From the west down to the east
Any day now, any day now
I shall be thank you...😢

[privatehand]

Paul? On the accordion? He's a man of many talents.

[jamesroof]

One of the greatest bands ever. Long live The Band❤

[laurapalka]

This brought actual tears to my eyes. Goodbye Garth, we just lost you yesterday. 😢

[wesk.]

I am truly in mourning today. 😢 RIP Garth.

[StripedTurkey]

So sad they’re all gone but so happy they were here.

[saddletramp]

One of the best bands evah. RIP The Band.😢❤

[JamesAllmond]

RIP Garth, thanks for playing for us all those years.
Damn, 2025 just keeps taking and taking.