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by Jason Ankeny Originally rising to prominence as Bob Dylan's backing group, the quintet known simply and authoritatively as The Band later emerged as one of rock music's most seminal acts. Crafting highly literate, austerely luminous songs probing the mythology of the American experience (the great irony of their work, given the Canadian origins of all but one of their members), their music fused the rural beauty of old-time country and blues with the spirit of rock 'n' roll to forge a uniquely evocative aesthetic far removed from the work of their contemporaries. The Band comprised guitarist J.R. "Robbie" Robertson, pianist Richard Manuel, organist Garth Hudson, bassist Rick Danko and drummer Levon Helm; Robertson was the unit's chief songwriter, and Manue More... (Submit New The Band Lyrics) (Submit New The Band Lyrics) my specific comment | Reviewer: adrienne ------ About the song Saved performed by The Band hey i think that when people are really specific you should actually give them what they are looking for. So its easier for them and you'll get good reviwesb and lots of people will visit this site. The Weight | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song The Weight performed by The Band The song is not religous. According to Levon Helm, of The Band, it is about a town called Nazareth in Eastern Pennsylvania, where they manufacture Martin guitars. The song is a sort of story about the encounters the man has after arriving in Nazareth. the weight | Reviewer: jack ------ About the song The Weight performed by The Band songs about a man with weight on his chest. nazareth was a place in the bible and the man ends up in heaven the part "hey mister can you tell me where a man might find a bed" is referring to god. wasnt his time so they sent him back to his fanny. Fannie, and song meaning | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song The Weight performed by The Band The name is Fannie, not Annie. This is clear when you hear the line "get back to miss Fannie" and the F is so audible... The whole song was written using actual friends of the Band who lived in/around Woodstock... Levon Helm and Emmylou Harris | Reviewer: Ryan C ------ About the song Evangeline performed by The Band I really love this song. I love the way the guys in the band all switch up on the instruments, I really enjoy Rick Danko playing the fiddle and Richard Emanuels silly drum style. It has a bluegrass/folk sound and the words paint a picture in your mind that is just amazing.Plus Emmylou and Levons voice together is just magic. Plus emmylou was kind of hot back then! Ok, just enjoy it | Reviewer: David Rehm ------ About the song The Weight performed by The Band re:johnwwwatson comment; well, I've been wondering about the meaning of each line of this great work of art for some time. I don't agonize over it and I don't worry about it, I just wonder what mystery there is in the creation, but your comment makes more sense than anyone's.....sometimes the music just comes and the words are filled in. Like so many other songs we should just enjoy it. The best version of this song belongs to... | Reviewer: Lon ------ About the song The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down performed by The Band Dobie Gray...remember the guy that did "Drift Away"? He does a version of this song live on Volunteer Jam Volume 2. (VJ is a series of CD's released by Charlie Daniels) Search them on Amazon. There are several. Absolutely will make you cry it's so damn good. A true American legend | Reviewer: Joanna ------ About the song Evangeline performed by The Band It's always been gratifying to hear "Evangeline", by the Band or EmmyLou Harris (both are excellent) not just because it's a great song, but because it immortalizes one of the often overlooked folk legends that is truly American. It's a mystery why most people in this country have never even heard of the legend, nor the great American poem by Longfellow. We need more artists like the Band and Emmy Lou to help us keep these important links to our history alive. lyrics off the chain | Reviewer: larry miller ------ About the song Chest Fever performed by The Band no writes like this any more im a viper in shock with my eyes on clock she been down in the dunes and dealt with the goons musicians arent writting like this any more im a guitarist not only do i like great riffs lyrics r the thing that makes a song Origins | Reviewer: Tera ------ About the song Evangeline performed by The Band This song was written with thoughts of the poem "Evangeline" , and not really about the South. The poem was originally about an Acadian woman (The Band being mostly from Canada) who was separated from her French husband after the Great Expulsion. They were both forced out of Acadia and lived separate lives in the British controlled colonies. Many ended up in the south...cajuns. Jy Clain | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song The Weight performed by The Band WoodstockJon, the name is definitely Annie, not Fannie... though I do like the name Fannie, as it was my grandmother's name. To me, this song is about a traveling mad making his way through the south. The imagery conjures up scenes of dusty paths of bygone Dixieland... I always listen and imagine someone going back to places he had been before, in his youth, and all the characters he meets. THE INDIAN RUNNER! | Reviewer: Anthony, Mike. ------ About the song I Shall Be Released performed by The Band My mom watch this on cable the indian runner in 2004 that song I shall be released, at first I thought it was the bee gees. Great song. I'm 36 yrs old. Love that song. Mike. One of my favourites | Reviewer: Paige ------ About the song Evangeline performed by The Band I first heard this song on the "Last Waltz" disc and I haven't been able to get it out of my head since. It's truly a testament to Robertson's incredible writing ability. It's a shame that The Band doesn't get more credit for their work. This song captures the essence of the South in the early 20th century for me. It's defiantly one of my favourites. So explain it's meaning? | Reviewer: johnwwwatson ------ About the song The Weight performed by The Band Is it about the South, The Civil War, Vietnam, Religion, Woodstock, or Drugs? A musician friend told me sometimes the music comes before the lyrics and the words are just filled in. Don't read between the lines, just enjoy it. simply the best | Reviewer: mikki ------ About the song It Makes No Difference performed by The Band These lyrics simply and most accurately describe a heart breaking and a soule slowly dying. I can feel the words burn in my heart as I relive the pain of being departed upon Forever Young | Reviewer: preacher ------ About the song Forever Young performed by The Band I have not been able to obtain a recording of the band's version of forever young. I understand there is a recording of Bob and the Band doing this song and I would really like that recording. Thanks, Preacher coast or ghost? | Reviewer: B3and88 ------ About the song Ophelia performed by The Band I've only got the version on the Best Of record, but I think the third verse is a play on words, and not the familiar cliche. Ashes of laughter The ghost is clear Also, I do agree that it's "darken my door". Back again. | Reviewer: Greg Lucas ------ About the song Whispering Pines performed by The Band The Band was one of my favorites when they first hit. I've saw them play at least 2 or 3 times and was always amazed at how they were one of the small number of groups that could actually sound like their records when they wanted. Now that my youngest child is away at college I'm rebuying all the CD's lost to them over the years. This is the third time I've purchased "The Band" One Vinyl and now a second CD. It's still one of my favorite listens and still puts me in the same happy/sad mood it always has. Life is good. Darken my door | Reviewer: George ------ About the song Ophelia performed by The Band You're right, Jake. I was watching my copy of Last Waltz last night, and Levon clearly sings, "Please darken my door." And you're right about the imagery, too. I like the idea of Ophelia reappearing and casting shadows. Review by Adanko | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song Twilight performed by The Band One of the more lyrical and melodic offerings from this under appreciated group, this civil war based ballad features the styling of Rick Danko's somewhat diminished presentation during the time when his voice could still deliver the sad plaintiff tonal range to capture the feeling that was always present, but not always available. The true talent of his performances and the stylings of the group have often been imitated, but alas, will never be dupicated in the eyes of their many fans! You could review the artist/band The Band in Biography page You could review The Band album by visiting Albums page and selecting an album You could review The Band song by clicking the song which you like | | ||||||||||
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