'The Weight' (Part 1) | Behind The Song | Playing For Change

In this episode of Behind The Song, we sit down with songwriter and former member of The Band, Robbie Robertson, and PFC producer Mark Johnson, to talk about "The Weight." Get an inside look at how this Song Around The World came to be...

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[paulolet]

The world has just lost Robbie, his music will live on forever! The song is phenomenal, but Robbie's smile at the end puts a an epic exclamation point on this fabulous piece.

[elgenetiamzon]

Rest In Peace Robbie, Richard, Rick and Levon. Thank you for blessing us with your musical talents.

[Yanto-Bardic]

" It just re-affirms that thing that we all believe, that no matter how many things in life that divide us it's never going to be as strong as the power of music to bring us together" Well Said!.

[lindahoff]

Music is truly the universal language and diversity makes everything better!

[sg]

One of the greatest songs ever written. Thank you Robbie.

[Ir-eland]

Just at the weekend i was sitting with my family outside in the beautiful weather.My son in law brought out his dot( is that what its called?).I requested it play "The Band". So "The weight " played.We all discussed the band, the song and this video. Three generations listening to one song and found a common thread.I a fan of The Band, my children knew the song and grandchildren really don't have a choice. They hear "The weight " every time they visit me.To see my little baby grandson recognise the music with joy is priceless. If i can leave anything behind in this world i hope i leave how to appreciate, enjoy and love good music and fabulous musicians. Thank you and congratulations to everyone involved in this production. Its a lesdon in itself.☘

[johngagne]

This entire series of songs brings tears to my eyes every time one of them plays. I wear my PFC t shirt so often it is perfectly worn! Just wonderful.

[charlesmitchell]

Every time I see the video it makes me cry. There are so many Playing for Change videos, but this is the best. It's incredibly moving and it's shared equally among all the musicians in it. The MOST important part is that they bring their gifts to serve the song, not their egos. You can see that they love the song which I think is why it's so poignant for me.

[annanutherthing]

Vale Robbie Robertson . Gorgeous tribute for the 50th Anniversary of his song ‘ The Weight’. A timeless legacy.

[danc.]

Amen, and Levon we will always remember and miss you ... Richard Manual and Rick Danko the beautiful Robbie ...

[ardysailo]

Music is the only thing that can bring unity and peace

[calman]

I'm over 80 and still doing this song which i was singing in the very early 70s in a little Gold mine town called "Kalgoorlie"

[raymondbriscoe]

From WOODSTOCK, NY to around the world. Fabulous!. I heard it LIVE at the CORRAL REEF in Middlehope, New York. The BAND sadly to say WAS! a GREAT BAND!. 👍 MAY GOD! BLESS THEM. ROBBY ROBERTSON THANKS! FOR SOME GREAT TIMES I HAD HEARING YOU GUY'S.

[wendycooper]

I can’t count the number of times I have listened to this. Just fabulous. Let my grandsons know and hope they like it as much as Indo.

[janetkoster]

One people. One world! Beautifully done, Robbie!

[sharonsheehy]

Music the universal language, , , so cool to watch and hear X

[artbdishes]

Robbie’s smile at the end was just so wonderful... fabulous song/video

[MarcAmAlb]

Goodbye, Robbie. Thanks for the music. You will be sorely missed.

[bonniebabird]

GOD I remember the moment this song blasted thru the speakers way back then!!! I'm SO HAPPY to hear ALL of the beautiful people of the WORLD singing it together. namaste, Starchildren

[robertacofie]

Wow, just WOW!!!! Needed this big time………..