Garth Hudson on the Band’s Influences, ‘Basement Tapes,’ and Tragic Losses
The Band’s Garth Hudson joined Nick DeRiso to discuss lost friends, the sounds that inspire, and his love affair with the Lowry.
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Rick Danko, “Times Like These” from Times Like These (2000): Across the Great Divide
When Rick Danko’s posthumous “Times Like These” ends, it’s like coming awake again after a beautiful – if powerfully sad – reverie.
Rick Danko, “Tired of Waiting” from Rick Danko (1977): Across the Great Divide
As with much of 1977’s ‘Rick Danko,’ “Tired of Waiting” feels loose and personable, but an added bit of funk gives it no small amount of grit.
Rick Danko + Levon Helm, “Once Upon a Time” from Rick Danko (1977): Across the Great Divide
Rick Danko was the first to start a solo career, but this involving duet with his former Band mate Levon Helm shows a sense of community remained.
Rick Danko + the All-Starr Band, “Raining in My Heart” (1990): Across the Great Divide
Seemingly an offbeat choice for an All-Starr Band tour, “Raining in My Heart” had already become a signature part of Rick Danko’s solo shows.
The Band, “Where I Should Always Be” from ‘High on the Hog’ (1996): Across the Great Divide
A song with this aching classicism, the Band’s “Where I Should Always Be” has gained resonance with each year since Rick Danko’s passing.
Rick Danko, “Driftin’ Away” from Danko / Fjeld / Andersen (1991): Across the Great Divide
His solo recording career had lain largely dormant since a promising late-1970s debut. But this solidified a striking resurgence for Rick Danko.
The Band, “Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever” from ‘Live at the Academy of Music’ (2013): Across the Great Divide
The Band’s version of this Four Tops gem illustrates their canny ability to countrify soul music. A Motown classic is reborn.
Deep Cuts from the Band’s Self-Titled 1969 Masterpiece: Gimme Five
Even lesser-known tracks continue to yield important insights, decades later.
Rick Danko, “What a Town” from Rick Danko (1977): Across the Great Divide
Rick Danko carries this song, as he could most any, by sheer force of exuberance.
