Robbie Robertson + Rick Danko, “Hold Back the Dawn” (1991): Across the Great Divide
A moving turn by former Band mate Rick Danko gives shape to a yearning at the center of Robbie Robertson’s darkly mysterious “Hold Back the Dawn.”
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Robbie Robertson, with Neil Young + Garth Hudson, “Soap Box Preacher” from Storyville (1991): Across the Great Divide
“Soap Box Preacher” rewarded those who’d waited in the hopes that Robbie Robertson’s solo career could conjure that old Band magic again.
Robbie Robertson, “Night Parade” from Storyville (1991): Across the Great Divide
Robbie Robertson continued in his role as a curator of things that Americans take for granted with this New Orleans-focused project.
Backstage at ‘The Last Waltz’: ‘It Was So Exciting, Very Exciting’
Pattie Boyd gives fans an exclusive peek into the rehearsals for ‘The Last Waltz’ concert by the Band, saying “it was so exciting, very exciting.”
Robbie Robertson, “The Lights” from Contact from the Underworld of Redboy (1998): Across the Great Divide
Songs like “The Lights,” from Robbie Robertson’s adventurous 1998 solo album, could only come from this songwriter, in this moment.
Robbie Robertson, “It Is a Good Day to Die” from Music for ‘The Native Americans’ (1994): Across the Great Divide
Crazy Horse, as Robbie Robertson’s “It Is a Good Day to Die” makes clear, wasn’t being boastful. This wasn’t a warrior’s cry.
Robbie Robertson on a thrilling, unrehearsed New Year’s Eve set with Bob Dylan: ‘We were just winging it’
Two and a half hours into a Dec. 31, 1971 show, the Band was joined by Bob Dylan — who arrived without a setlist.
Robbie Robertson, “Broken Arrow” from Robbie Robertson (1987): Across the Great Divide
Robbie Robertson’s willingness to speak from the heart gave moments like ‘Broken Arrow’ a new resonance.
Rock and Roll Highway: The Robbie Robertson Story, by Sebastian Robertson (2014): Books
Robbie Robertson’s son set out to reshape his father’s life as a children’s tale. He ended up with something that will resonate with everyone.
Deep Cuts from the Band’s Self-Titled 1969 Masterpiece: Gimme Five
Even lesser-known tracks continue to yield important insights, decades later.
