The Band, “(I Don’t Want To) Hang Up My Rock ‘n’ Roll Shoes” (1971): Across the Great Divide
This old Chuck Willis tune, forgotten in the wake of his early death, gave the Band a chance to let loose — and let loose they most certainly did.
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Levon Helm, “Even a Fool Would Let Go” from Levon Helm (1982): Across the Great Divide
A journeyman country tune makes the case all over again for Levon Helm’s tender, heart-openingly emotional side.
Levon Helm, Bob Dylan Remain Unlikely Heroes of ‘The Last Waltz’: Across the Great Divide
Neither seemed all that interested in ‘The Last Waltz.’ But their performances are the heart and soul of the film.
Levon Helm, “False Hearted Lover Blues” from Dirt Farmer (2007): Across the Great Divide
When Levon Helm decided to return to the Americana roots that had for so long nourished his career, he did it his way.
The Band, “Stuff You Gotta Watch” from ‘Jericho’ (1993): Across the Great Divide
Levon Helm led the Band through a fun-filled take on this Muddy Waters tune, then returned to it once more for another intriguing pass.
The Band, “You See Me” from Jubilation (1998): Across the Great Divide
The Band’s fun run through Allen Toussaint’s soul-lifting “You See Me” underscored an often-forgotten portion of their inestimable legacy.
The Band, “The River Hymn” from ‘Cahoots’ (1971): Across the Great Divide
“The River Hymn” tries to answer questions raised on the Band’s ‘Cahoots,’ offering one of Levon Helm’s prettiest vocals along the way.
The Band, “Ain’t That a Lot of Love” from Islands (1977): Across the Great Divide
The Band’s “Ain’t That a Lot of Love” felt like a one-off from a group ready to be anywhere else. And, in some ways, it was.
Deep Cuts from the Band’s Self-Titled 1969 Masterpiece: Gimme Five
Even lesser-known tracks continue to yield important insights, decades later.
The Band, “Don’t Do It” from ‘Live at the Academy of Music’ (2013): Across the Great Divide
With “Don’t Do It,” the Band created something deeper than what came before – something harder to quantify.
