Robbie, Bobby Charles and the Doc (playing his Gibson Byrdland) cut from The Last Waltz
look at Robbie’s face!
How come so many were left out completely from The Last Waltz?
Bobby Charles, the legendary Louisiana songwriter behind classics like "See You Later, Alligator" and "Walking to New Orleans," played a unique role in The Last Waltz, The Band’s historic farewell concert in 1976. While he took the stage to perform "Down South in New Orleans" with Dr. John, his performance was the only one cut from the final film, thought he ended up on the soundtrack.
Though excluded from the final edit, Bobby Charles' connection to The Band ran deep. He was a steady collaborator with Rick Danko, who played a key role in producing Charles' critically acclaimed 1972 self-titled album. Their partnership continued on Danko's 1977 solo album, where Charles contributed his signature blend of swampy grooves and soulful lyrics.
I loved Bobby Charles and can’t believe he was cut!?
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