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Here at the start in 1983. They were all singing and sounding peak. No new music just ever came through. I think this is probably what Richard was referring too when he said he saw millions of dollars just going by. These 4 guys could of easily come up with one comeback song that could of boosted them in the charts somewhere in the period, again it just didn't happen. They all surely were still playing fine here. Just in hindsight so many bigger things left on the table.

I was wondering about Stephen Stills, Ronnie Wood and Ringo Starr being at the Last Waltz but not as main guests... why weren't they asked to perform a song or two each? The lore is that Gordon Lightfoot was backstage as well and invited to perform but didn't feel prepared...

Them and Bob being the whole reason to take the festival in the first place and them never being truly highlighted upsets me. I understand the reasons it didn't happen but man their set just makes me feel like I'm back in Woodstock NY even if it happened in Bethal. That town and seeing Big Pink in person truly puts in perspective of their music and lyrics. That set to me is the highlight of what they did and man I just want it's footage and recordings to be fully available like Jimi's set.

Edit: didn't realize it was already on streaming my apologies and thanks for the replies bringing it to my attention it is.

Been playing around with MVSEP and put this together over the past few days. Isolated tracks of Bob's vocal and Richard Manuel's piano from Planet Waves. Really brings out Manuel's distinctive style, which I for one had completely missed in the full mix.

If you've got a spare half hour give it a listen, would love to know what ya think

Love this cover. Please check it out if you haven’t already. Richard is 22 here!! 😧 (this recording was apparently July 27 or 28, 1965). Onyx Club, Oklahoma City.

His voice sounds even more powerful than during The Band days. This is probably partially due to the natural distortion of the not great audio quality, but whatever. Regardless, he of course sounds amazing.

Everyone is super tight too. Sounds pretty jazzy too (I think it’s jazzy lol idk). Especially Garth and Levon.

Hello,

What is the meaning of the lyric:

That’s when my little love of mine
Dips her doughnut in my tea (hee hee)

Is this supposed to be a sexual reference? I’m not sure how to interpret it.

Thanks

Hi everybody. I am a 14 year old male from the St. Louis area, and love classic rock and country. I had known about the band since I was about 11 because of their song the weight, but just recently I’ve started to do a deep dive into their music and history, and I think they are my second favorite band now, just behind the Grateful Dead. Just wanted to put it out there that the music from your generation is being carried on into the newer generations.