Acadian Driftwood - The Band

cheyfletcher13 Says:

Apr 20, 2012 - I have loved The Band and especially Levon Helm since the 70s. I will miss you, Levon!

brent7768 Says:

Apr 21, 2012 - Artists today really need to take a listen to what music used to be... It contained soul, passion, and power. I wish people still made music like this.RIP Levon Helm. You're my boy, Blue!

sirslice Says:

Apr 21, 2012 - Rick and Levon vocals combined with Garth's arrangement really gave this song some soul. "Acadian Driftwood" a song that brings awareness to the plight of my ancestors that some describe as Canada's holocaust - aka  "The Expulsion of the Acadians". The odds were not in the Acadian's favor but they endured... one only has to look at the amount Acadian or as the slang goes "Cajun" based programming on channels such as TLC. A great song by a great band. RIP Levon!

TheStarwar5 Says:

Apr 21, 2012 - Rip Levon ,you will be missed buddy!

dlfswi Says:

Apr 21, 2012 - I was living in Shreveport, La. when The Band's 1st album came out, but seems Shreveport didn't keep up with their music so good. 1st album is all I have and in the 90s bought "The Last Waltz" on cd a box set. I think the only remaining living member of the original The Band is Robbie Robertson. I too will miss Lavon's (his birth name) music. Only artist out today that comes close to The Band is Ryan Bingham and The Dead Horses.

Comdev11 Says:

Apr 21, 2012 - This music soothes the savage beast. I like it also!

wildturkey1960 Says:

Apr 22, 2012 - Indeed he was and still is. I wonder just how many folks will attend his funeral. It would prolly be a 'who's who' of Rock & Roll...

kbidus Says:

Apr 23, 2012 - Garth Hudson is still alive as well as Robbie 

SoleilRouge30 Says:

Apr 24, 2012 - Souvenir de l'Acadie. Ne pas oublier ce qu'ont fait les "habits rouges".... Salutation de France Guy, Merci pour cette vidéo.

palijim Says:

Apr 24, 2012 - Anyone got a clip of the band performing Acadian Driftwood?

guybelliveau Says:

Apr 24, 2012 - I have not found a live clip although the audio is live in the Last Waltz CD Box Set

meatpuppetsucd Says:

Apr 25, 2012 - RIP Levon, im glad my dad used to listen to kpig which led to this being one of the most profound songs of my childhood

oldtimedrumcorps Says:

Apr 26, 2012 - Great Poetry set to music . This has to be one of the finest productions I've heard . True story of the plight of these people. Listen to the British flutes riffs & The Cajun squeeze boxes. Had my 17 yr old listen. You know what he says? Hey Dad can you get the words? Thanks Band!

shrew972 Says:

Apr 29, 2012 - Thumbs up pour L'Acadie and our beloved immortal Band!

robertplantisgod1234 Says:

Apr 29, 2012 - RIP Mr. Helm

czech698 Says:

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eskimoquinn1679 Says:

May 1, 2012 - Yeah there is a an outtake from the Last Waltz out there. Check the related videos on this clip...I would paste the link, but that is not allowed in comments.

andywm100 Says:

May 9, 2012 - Should be our national anthem...

andywm100 Says:

May 9, 2012 - Love you Levon, so does Canada. You and The Band will forever remembered here, this much I know is true.

mskirazz12 Says:

May 9, 2012 - amazing

theJremedy Says:

May 12, 2012 - liked

DPSTweek Says:

May 14, 2012 - My very favorite Band tune. Sung by Richard Manuel, Levon Helm, and Rick Danko. All gone now. That makes the song even sadder. RIP gentlemen.

lumaz71 Says:

May 17, 2012 - Please, God, give us back Richard Manuel, Rick Danko and Levon Helm. We need The Band on earth, again. Thanks.

MasterOfPuppets929 Says:

May 21, 2012 - I'm a fan of metal music, and I just heard about these guys. I really liked them, so I did some research on The Band. I found out that Levon Helm died a few weeks ago, and I'm so sad...RIP Levon, May Your Music and Spirit Never Die, for we will always love you.

BillySnicker Says:

May 30, 2012 - Is this what they sang at the end? What does it mean? Thanks