Birthday’s this month included LEVON HELM: GOING BACK TO MEMPHIS!

 

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(Seen in the video performing "Going Back To Memphis" with The Band 1983) 

"On May 26, 1940, Levon Helm was born! The heartbeat to The Band. Whether as a musician, actor or community builder, Levon brought charisma and charm to his work and that resonated with audiences worldwide."

Always remembered on your Birthday, Levon!

"Going Back To Memphis" with The Band 1983

[in case the upper version doesn’t play there is this! It’s Chuck Berry Song!

The Band - Don’t Do It 1976 Casino Area if Asbury Park | The Band: A History Facebook

 Not the best video quality but the audio makes up for it  . . . . . 

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The Band performing "Don't Do It" at Casino Arena in Asbury Park, New Jersey July 20, 1976

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"Up On Cripple Creek" by The Band in the studio in 1990 | The Band: A History

 Not entirely sure if you like the band THE BAND!? 

Well turn this UP! 

Levon the beating heart of the Band and just check this version if you do one thing here today!

"Up On Cripple Creek" by The Band in the studio in 1990 for Levon Helm's drum instrumental series by Homespun.

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More of what I DO like?! THE BAND - MILK COW BLUES [Levon]! | The Band: A History

 The Band performing "Milk Cow Boogie" during their reunion concert in 1983.

"An old blues cover, "Milk Cow Boogie," became a Levon Helm staple in his solo career and has been covered by everyone from Robert Johnson to Elvis Presley.” The Band: A History

The Band rehearsing "Up On Cripple Creek" in Woodstock, New York, 1969. | The Band: A History

The Band performing "Up On Cripple Creek" in Woodstock, New York, 1969.

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check our Garth on keyboards . . . . one handed bliss (that sounds wrong!)

Full rehearsal tape here . . . . . 

THE SHAPE I’M IN - THE BAND - Song of the Day (restored) 1984

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The Band’s Last Waltz concert had gone better than even they expected!

From Facebook page 

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A fantastic restoration of Richard Manuel, Rick Danko, and Levon Helm perform “The Shape I’m In” at the All-Star Folk Jam, Capitol Theatre, 1984. Guests also included Roger McGuinn, Jesse Colin Young, John Sebastian and Richie Havens.

*The 1925 Fiddler’s Convention in Mountain City, Tennessee with fiddlers Al Hopkins, Joe Hopkins, Elvis Alderman, John Rector, Uncle Am Stewart & Fiddlin’ John Carson.