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The Band: The Last Waltz

Dec 15, 2023
Guest
Robbie Robertson
Robbie Robertson, musician from The Band, discusses The Last Waltz. They explore the unique elements of their hit song 'Up on Cripple Creek', analyze Rick Danko's emotional performance in 'It Makes No Difference', and delve into guest appearances by Van Morrison, Neil Young, and Joni Mitchell. They also discuss the band's versatility and their embrace of blues music. The speaker emphasizes the importance of acknowledging historical context when watching 'The Last Waltz'.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Exploring 'The Last Waltz' Film and Its Musical Moments
03:30 • 3min
3
Exploring 'Up on Cripple Creek' by The Band
06:25 • 3min
4
The Last Waltz: Analyzing Danko's Emotional Performance
09:35 • 28min
5
Guest Appearances and Performances in The Last Waltz
37:31 • 5min
6
Flexibility and Blues Reinforcements
42:21 • 5min
7
Contradictions and Historical Context
47:44 • 17min