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by Jason Ankeny Originally rising to prominence as Bob Dylan's backing group, the quintet known simply and authoritatively as The Band later emerged as one of rock music's most seminal acts. Crafting highly literate, austerely luminous songs probing the mythology of the American experience (the great irony of their work, given the Canadian origins of all but one of their members), their music fused the rural beauty of old-time country and blues with the spirit of rock 'n' roll to forge a uniquely evocative aesthetic far removed from the work of their contemporaries. The Band comprised guitarist J.R. "Robbie" Robertson, pianist Richard Manuel, organist Garth Hudson, bassist Rick Danko and drummer Levon Helm; Robertson was the unit's chief songwriter, and Manue More... (Submit New The Band Lyrics) (Submit New The Band Lyrics) Review about The Band I am Ophelia | Reviewer: Ophelia ------ About the song Ophelia performed by The Band Hello, my name is Ophelia. It was so unbelievable that my name was used for a song! Well, I really appreciate that. Thank you to whosoever writing the lyrics,it was sooooo....SWEET of you. I will keep the lyric because it meant a lot to me... (^_^) Come back to me | Reviewer: Wof-n-Kat ------ About the song It Makes No Difference performed by The Band I lost the love of my life a long time ago but this song makes me cry like it was yesterday every time I hear it. The song articulates the power of love and the horror and desolation of lost love. Come back to me Kathy Im doing it makes no differance on my youtube page with my guitar and my voice | Reviewer: Hardshark4 ------ About the song It Makes No Difference performed by The Band I hope all the band fans such as Iam totally will come with all good heartedness to my page to hear this lovely ballad sung only the way rick danko could have sung it , Iam very sorry to hear he had died . I had know their drummer levon had cancer think he died prematurly of that . such great tragedy but the band if you watch the last walz which I totally reccomend their last concert together their farewell . Robbie robertson talks about only having so much fate to out live living a lifetime in bars an venues stadiums and tours he said ironically thats what took the lives of Jimmy hendrix , Janis , and Morrison early the drama of there lives played unfortunely to quickly for them to realize there gifts were being kiddnapped and randsacked right from under neath themselves before they even had a chance to ask for help or even knew they were to become to any great danger of there lives .This is my home page youtube link Iam a guitar singer songwriter from Pittsburgh Pa , My real name is Glen Gernat Im pleased to get to know all of you .www.youtube.com/user/Streetlights1atNight Review from Wales, Great Britain | Reviewer: Pamela Brooks ------ About the song Cherokee Morning Song performed by The Band Beautiful words, which can be sung or chanted regardless of faith, creed or religion -the words are relevent to all. We shall sing it this September when our group of adults with additional learning needs meet again for Music and Drama sessions. Heartbreaking | Reviewer: anonymous ------ About the song It Makes No Difference performed by The Band No other song ever written captures heartbreak like this. When an old lover got in touch recently, it brought back how much pain her leaving caused me. Instead of writing her in my own words i told her to listen to this song. Danko's phrasing captures what I felt about her (and still do 20years later) more than I could say to her any other way. i only just heard this a few days ago | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song It Makes No Difference performed by The Band It's amazing! I can't believe how beautiful and heartbreaking this song is. Truly a perfect conjunction of lyrics (which would have puzzled me if I'd just read them on paper), delivery (which would have sounded overcooked if the lyrics weren't so beautiful--the way he hangs back behind the beat a little I mean), and music (which just kind of meets up with the singer and the words in such a perfect way--I'm not a musician so I don't know how to say it, it just all meshes together). this is a part of me | Reviewer: courtney ------ About the song Cherokee Morning Song performed by The Band my name courtney and i'm mixed with cherokee from my grandmother her mom is full cherokee its apart of me and it means a lot to me especially i'm like the only one alive in my family who im around who speakes cherokee ,thankyou so much for keeping cherokee culture alive Cherokee Morning Song | Reviewer: Limhachan Kithan ------ About the song Cherokee Morning Song performed by The Band i heard this song when i clik to check on to study the culture of the Native Americans as m from a tribal Naga, its a very nice song we should encourage to research our(every tribals) folk song which are almost fading. For Julie (a long time ago) | Reviewer: Dennis Pearson ------ About the song It Makes No Difference performed by The Band This is the best love song ever written and/or performed! The plain-spoken lyrics so artfully capture the hopelessness you feel after losing a lover, and Rick Danko's profound vocal rendering will make you cry every time you hear this tender piece of fine art. Grief, Passion, and Truth | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song It Makes No Difference performed by The Band The best love song ever written and sung. Tears in a voice, a raw heart and a bared soul. RobbieRobertson wrote a master piece, and Rick Danko gave us himself in this song. No mask here, just gorgeous music, and a purity that's unparalleled. This is the sound that I live for. The Band was a virtuoso carnival. It is immortal. Dylanologist 101 | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song The Weight performed by The Band Ok, enough, the song is about everyone in the world trying to put there load on you and you just want to get by. it was the 60's and there was a bunch of "stuff' all over and all the elders wanted to dump it on you. carmen wanted to give you her devil, Old luke was going and he wanted you to look out for his girl and chester just wanted you to take care of his dog. You see all this around you and you decide it is time to get back home and take care of your own "fannie". awesome | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song Evangeline performed by The Band This song is amazing. I love The Band and watched the Last Waltz late one night and this song, even more than "I shall be released" just got me. I adore it and Emmylou Harris, with her beaufiful hair and aura sings like perfect. I didn't realize Robertson wrote it, is that true? It sounds like an old standard, I've been searching for other versions of it because I just heard it on "Scent of a Woman" - anyone know what girl group sang it? Great song, use a capo | Reviewer: Joeythunders ------ About the song It Makes No Difference performed by The Band I agree this is one of the best rock ballads ever. If you're trying to play this on guitar, I think it'll be better to slap a capo on 1 and play the relative chords D-D/Db-Gbm-Gbm/E-Cb7-E, then for the chorus A-Gbm-D-E... this will make it easier to do the walking bass notes in between the chords which make the song. Check out Danko's solo acoustic version on Youtube, no capo but h's tunes up half a step. And let me know if I am wrong! Ingenious and unique | Reviewer: Damon Schwartz ------ About the song When You Awake performed by The Band The lyrics of "When You Awake" are wonderfully evocative and imagistic but still ambiguous enough to pleasantly nag your interpretation. Musically, it has the fragrance of piney woods and back-country roads, but the key is nearly as ambiguous and tantalizing as the lyrics, taking us from E-major to D to C and back again without ever sounding "weird." It's an ingenious composition and a great, signature song of The Band. Killer | Reviewer: Claudia ------ About the song It Makes No Difference performed by The Band Robbie nailed it on this one with the lyrics. But it's Rick Danko's anguished vocal that kills, especially in light of his lifelong addiction problems and premature death. He always seemed like such a sunny guy on the outside, but like most addicts he hurt like hell inside. I saw Danko not too long after the Band broke up, when he was still in his prime, and was shocked to see him again years later. Sad. I just love this tune. It was a favorite of an old boyfriend's too - ironically he also had terrible addiction problems. It's amazing. | Reviewer: Taylor ------ About the song Cherokee Morning Song performed by The Band I love this song. It's a good way for me to hear the way my anscestors talked and such. I can learn about their culture better. I'm not sure what part Cherokee I am, but I'm determined to learn the culture anyway. Even as young as I am. :) My take on Dylan And the Band | Reviewer: Bullfrog ------ About the song The Weight performed by The Band I dont say they made each other at all. Both Bob and The Band can stand alone. Bob was huge in our eyes, if you remember, before he teamed with the BAND. The Band is Great, like no greatness will ever be known, Likewise Bob Dylan all by himself is greatness like the world has never known. One has to REALLY Love both and know enough about both to make a proper assertation. Anyhow, I love all you folks also; have an Enjoyable life! Do good where you can ; otherwise just Do. Thanks: Bullfrog. Thank you Rick | Reviewer: Paul Vdbon ------ About the song It Makes No Difference performed by The Band This is one of my favorite songs since the first time I heard it, and it still makes my flesh creep. I was touched by the loneliness and the desperation from the music, the chords, and especially Rick Danko's singing. And only later when I learned to understand the english language I was amazed again that the lyrics told exactly what I had felt before by only hearing the music. Thank you Rick. (And look at 1min03: you can see the satisfaction on Robbie’s face "There is nothing better than this...") The Greatest Band of the 70's | Reviewer: Kenneth ------ About the song The Weight performed by The Band Just want to support those who have lauded this song. It is a masterpiece. It is about "the clap" and the boys put together a great set of lyrics and musical backing to the song. Remember that they are Canadians, not US of A types, so they are able to invoke a certain amount of irreverence in their songs US of A people find troubling. Anyway, great song, great lyrics and just one of the songs which go to making this group the Greatest Band of the late 60's and early 70's. I love this song.. | Reviewer: Shereena ------ About the song Cherokee Morning Song performed by The Band This song is one of my first songs that I started to learn when I met my mother a year ago I started to learn more about my culture I am too Native... and now that I am starting to learn my culture I can teach My daughter when she gets a little older right now she is one so she wont learn that well but I sing her this song every morning when she wakes up You could review the artist/band The Band in Biography page You could review The Band album by visiting Albums page and selecting an album You could review The Band song by clicking the song which you like  Download "The Band" Music | |
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