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John Prine’s death and the news of Robbie Robertson’s new film, “Once were Brothers,” catalyzed me to surf for the authentic. All authentic Band searches lead to Levon Helm (you knew this already.) After the Band’s dissolution, Levon and the remaining four members were not treated fairly by Mr. Robbie Robertson. This has been much discussed in the music press. “According to Levon, in his memoir, This Wheel’s on Fire, Robbie claimed all the publishing royalties on most of their songs, compositions that had famously been work-shopped by all five of them, beginning at the Big Pink house, and later sessions” (1).  The relationship between Levon and Robbie might best be described as a muse to the author; it was challenging, especially during Levon’s money issues and cancer.  Author credit for the Band’s songs continues to be unclear. No issue resides who penned the songs, yet fairness sways  favor for The Band’s collaborative songwriting efforts throughout their history.

 

Many Band and Levon Helm fans know he routinely performed live concerts in his Barn (Levon Helm and the Midnight Ramblers) adjacent to his home in Woodstock, NY. with his daughter Amy on backup vocal, and often featured vocal as Levon recovered from throat cancer.

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One such notable example,  My favorite track from this Levon Helm Band -Midnight Ramble period:

 

Levon Helm Band Battle is Over but the War Goes On – Midnight Ramble Sessions Vol. 2

 

 

 

This performance reminds us how much talent comes from the genetic profile, yet remember the early childhood exposure to musicians like Rick Danko, Richard Manuel, Garth Hudson, Eric Clapton, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison,  Bob Dylan, Robbie Robertson, and her father.

 

Rescue Me, by Amy Helm, makes you want to dust off, drive to the nearest outdoor cafe, and feast up with your friends.    Helm is the product of a lifetime of musical influences; her own family is her inspiration, and her connections with those along the way have built her into a stunning performer. With the help of cohorts and members from past projects, Helm writes soulful country rock with a balladic sound blooming from the roots of music she has surrounded herself with. Her debut album is “Didn’t It Rain,” and its twelve tracks are full of personal sing-alongs ranging in style from country to rock to Americana.

 

 

 

(1) Read the entire article http://philipsturner.com/2012/04/22/reflecting-bands-break-up-levons-death/

Amy Helm and the handsome strangers band

Amy Helm – Rescue Me | Audiotree Live


Amy Helm by Jambase.com

Helm is the product of a lifetime of musical influences; her own family is her inspiration, and her connections with those along the way have built her into a stunning performer. With the help of cohorts and members from past projects, Helm writes soulful country rock with a balladic sound blooming from the roots of music she has surrounded herself with. Her debut album is “Didn’t It Rain,” and its twelve tracks are full of personal sing-alongs ranging in style from country to rock to Americana.

Recorded on July 7, 2015, in Chicago, IL.

Art by Amy Helm

 

 

You’re watching a performance and conversation with Amy Helm live from Levon Helm Studios in celebration of the release of her new album, ‘What The Flood Leaves Behind’! Pre-save the album (out tonight at midnight!) at ffm.to/wtflb

AMY HELM – “Didn’t it Rain” (Live at Telluride Blues & Brews 2014)

Amy Helm on Audiotree Live (Full Session)

 

Let’s play #TheBandTogether to lift some spirits and keep our lives full of music! Here’s how it works:

1. Record a video cover of your favorite The Band or Levon Helm song.
2. Share your video, and include a link to support a non-profit helping those in need during the COVID-19 crisis.
3. Tag #thebandtogether and @levonhelmstudios and we’ll share our favorites!
4. Challenge/tag a few friends to record their own videos!

To kick things off, here’s my cover of “Twilight”, a song taught to me by Rick Danko on my 21st birthday! I’d like to invite @Hiss Golden Messenger, @Birds of Chicago, @The Wood Brothers, @Thundercat, @Harry Styles, and @Stevie Nicks to post their own covers!

I’d like to raise some money for Family of Woodstock, so please make a donation here: http://bit.ly/FamilyOfWoodstock


 

Folk Alley Sessions: Amy Helm & The Handsome Strangers.
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Amy Helm – Breathing (Audio Visualizer)

My new song “Breathing” is out now
Music in this video

Song
Breathing
Artist
Amy Helm
Album
Breathing
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Song
Breathing
Artist
Amy Helm
Album
Breathing
Licensed to YouTube by
WMG (on behalf of BMG Rights Management (US) LLC)

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