Rick Danko - RARE TV APEARANCE

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Rick Danko - RARE TV APEARANCE - 1991

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The late great Rick Danko makes a rare TV appearance to a corny show called "The Real Story". While this is amazing footage, it is cheaply done and the guy interviewing Rick seems like an idiot. But anyways Ricks
happy go luck personality really shows here as he preforms "Stage Fright", gives a cool interview, and preforms "Blue River". Ricks awesome personality really shines through here. He seems just like a big kid.
*Sorry for the incompleteness, this is how it was when I found it.

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@nyc1984nyc 4 жыл бұрын

Rick had one of the sweetest, most heartfelt voices I’ve ever heard. So unbelievably gifted and greatly missed❤️

@Stasiubrent Жыл бұрын

Such a warm hearted person

@NicolletIslandSlim 9 жыл бұрын

How I miss Rick, Richard, Levon....they changed my life.

@tomberlied7260 3 жыл бұрын

Indeed

@richardnish6469 3 жыл бұрын

I saw them together on 2 different occasions in a small local restaurant and watched both shows each night from living room close, the Rick Danko Band with his brother was great also. Makes it hard to listen the radio nowadays. SDo much great music has been lost over the years to show business.

@imannonymous7707 5 жыл бұрын

Dont ya hate when someone asks you a question and cuts you off before you answer it......grrr

@andrewmair7371 3 жыл бұрын

Yes… 😑

@leemagrish3432 3 жыл бұрын

I agree, rude

@madeleinehague648 7 жыл бұрын

You can always tell it's Rick - jumpy, in motion, lots of emotion - we miss you very much, Rick!

@marleenfawcett981 9 жыл бұрын

I found the interviewer didn't give him much of a chance but he was probably under a time thing.Rick seemed like such a sweet soul.Thanks Rick for the music.

@mratliff2957 9 жыл бұрын

They were not the band. They were THE BAND!

@CryptoGrizzly710 5 жыл бұрын

perfect response

@pwb0511 4 жыл бұрын

Like it makes a difference

@bzfgt1 Жыл бұрын

where I turn@@pwb0511

@fivehead6675 2 жыл бұрын

God bless Rick. It’d be nice if he wasn’t interrupted every time he tried to answer a question.

@waynej2608 8 ай бұрын

Yes, the 'host' was a tad on the annoying side. But, it's great to see Rick. He sounded terrific!

@Kedbuka 11 жыл бұрын

Interviewer's a tool. But Rick sure seemed like a nice guy.

@MrScottmc 13 жыл бұрын

Tommy . I have heard many of them live and met many of them . Marley , Dylan, and on and on . But Rick was for me the greatest singer of all time . He bolted on an emotional dimension that for me will never be equalled . May he rest in peace and I thank you for honouring your friend .

@davidblank9564 2 жыл бұрын

Rick and Richard both used falsetto vocals when the performance required. Some material written by Robbie was 3rd person and some was first person: Daniel and the sacred harp vs The Shape I'm In, Unfaithful Servant... Of course the rough hewn harmonies with Levon on The Night They Drove Ole Dixie Down, Volcano from Cahoots. In summary, with 3 lead vocalists, Robbie had no problem writing historical fantasies such as The Rumor & Chest Fever. The contributions of Garth, Rick, Richard and Levon were credited on the album, but seldom hilited in interviews.

@seanod7157 7 жыл бұрын

Glad to see Rick at all. Danko is a legend, the interviewer is nobody. Nobody sings or plays like Rick Danko.

@bmarloman 9 жыл бұрын

I miss Rick Danko! RIP what a voice

@billybeetle942 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this. I share a birthday with Rick and have been a fan since Big Pink. The host (if one could even call him that) sucks for repeatedly interrupting and causing the viewers and history to miSs out on some nuggets of Rick's experiences and insights.

@janetclaireSays 2 жыл бұрын

He seemed like the sweetest guy of all of them.

@k3304 9 жыл бұрын

I met Rick backstage and he was real people.

@Willmcfarlane1 12 жыл бұрын

I also had the good pleasure of hanging and playing with Rick in the late 70s. It still tears at me a little to see something like this---he was just too young to go. Thanks for posting.

@PhilipJohnson-fc9ej 3 ай бұрын

I'm surprised you weren't picked to be in The Band

@hockeyamy 3 жыл бұрын

Such a void - he had such a tender soul.

@OneOffization 10 жыл бұрын

Rick was such a kind hearted soul. Clearly the interviewer was a dolt and Rick could have easily ripped him a new one. I bet more people watched this clip on youtube then ever watched "The Real Story", all episodes COMBINED, and the dumb ass didn't even realize that this one clip would be HIS ONLY claim to fame. Rick was such a nice guy. RIP brother.

@musikiev 8 жыл бұрын

I completely agree.

@s.greasey7654 6 жыл бұрын

Rick Danko and The Band is the best in music history! Just my opinion.

@imannonymous7707 5 жыл бұрын

Rip rick richard and levon

@colnago1mc 8 жыл бұрын

He doesn't look old enough to have started in the mid 60's. He's amazing.

@leemorejacqueline 8 ай бұрын

what a sweet beautiful soul. and cool as hell.

@inatizzy2 13 жыл бұрын

He never forgot his "southern" teaching and friends did he. RIP Rick! Love ya bud.

@lastnamefirst4035 2 жыл бұрын

He was from Canada. Not too southern

@inatizzy2 2 жыл бұрын

@@lastnamefirst4035 yes, I know that. Duh. Lol He just had so much of a southern cry in his voice. He and Lavon, man. What greats the whole band, actilually. Richard's voice gave me chills

@lastnamefirst4035 2 жыл бұрын

@@inatizzy2 sorry. I re-read your 1st comment. NOW I see the "southern" in quotations

@hippieindecente 13 жыл бұрын

I was frustrated at the interruptions because he wasn't wandering, he had stuff I wanted to hear, but probably a time limit. This man, what a soul, no matter what shape his voice is in, his singing is all heart and he knows, like all great singers when the pipes get older, how to put it all across, absolutely make you cry and get you just as much as the first time you heard him.

@peterheading49 7 жыл бұрын

Great song Rick.....and that voice......they didn't let you finish the song......you are missed.

@toomuchinformation 8 жыл бұрын

At 2.29 Rick does a great impression of Bob Dylan. Very funny and accurate!

@schnode8367 10 жыл бұрын

I'd probably forgive the interviewer's shitty comments if he wasn't interrupting Danko every chance he gets.

@jesdebest 12 жыл бұрын

Love the man, miss him too....he was just great. thanks for the post!!

@msiroi01 11 ай бұрын

Rick: Let me tell you an amazingly interesting story no one has ever heard... Interviewer: Let me interrupt you and cut you off so you can't finish the story Rick: I'll just continue to shine and smile my way through this.

@sammyscotch9945 5 жыл бұрын

This is great. Rick has always seemed like a really nice guy

@patkeeg1 9 жыл бұрын

The interviewer talks over Rick. Let him finish his answer!

@briano.5746 3 жыл бұрын

Rick , Levon and Richard were amazing human beings and they're most likely jammin' right now! The interviewer is a mannequin. 💀🎸🎶🎵🌌

@spikevalhalla88 11 жыл бұрын

He really shows his CANADIANESS here. He was so cool. Watch Festival Express...I love the drunk jam with Rick, Janis,Jerry and Bob.Best ever!

@2tycade 2 жыл бұрын

Rick always stood out to me as a very heart felt performer that had so much soul in his music. I think he was a major influence on Bob Dylan and probably inspired many of Dylans songs. I can hear Rick's style coming through many of Dylans songs. Just his sweet melodies were amazing. He could have been a major major star had he been promoted like Dylan. He seemed to be so modest and such and giving person. He was so positive in his personality. I didnt' know him but it brings a tear when I hear him sing with such strong emotion.

@bcortez904 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. This is great!

@jefffraysier1986 7 жыл бұрын

Rick took it in stride. They all did after Robbie. They made many fans playing small clubs disassociated from the band, (or rather Robbie). They played the songs with passion and created their own. I am not very old, tho discovered these guys many years ago. They've shaped and encouraged me, and as I go, I find a whole new generation fed, satiated by these.

@alexmortland 11 жыл бұрын

There have been many, many tragic injustices in the history of humanity. Such as the fact that Rick Danko didn't live long enough to be a cast member on "Trailer Park Boys".

@kdmcc7 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this . Terrific.

@icebirdz 7 жыл бұрын

DANKO SO Great a Talent, THANKS FOR POST!!!!

@JeffersonMartinSynfluent 5 жыл бұрын

Such a sad ending to a man's life.

@janetburke8327 9 жыл бұрын

Rick Danko is great. The interviewer is a real stiff.

@ladivina79 13 жыл бұрын

@LocalRailfan To quote another poet "too soon gone" - oh, but he sure could sing. Rick rises above it all with his gentle, lovely performance. Too bad it cuts out before he's done, but I'm glad the camera stayed on him for as long as it did.

@colinwilliams553 6 ай бұрын

Ahhhh,the great RICK DANKO.I just bet that ROBBIE ROBERTSON who just joined him alongside RICHARD MANUEL and LEVON HELM are jamming and playing tunes in heaven may they all R.I.P😢❤.

@MrNormanBuntz 6 жыл бұрын

Rick was such a wonderful presence on this Earth. I miss him a lot. This is a very cool video. Thanks a million.

@user-ir3ob9nk2e 9 ай бұрын

Lovely to see and hear rick.

@ianeiI 12 жыл бұрын

That was a stellar Bob Dylan Impression

@jonprosise7162 9 ай бұрын

He had his own way of moving anytime he was playing and of course his own way of singing

@davidvisoky7918 7 жыл бұрын

I thought it was a good interview and don't believe the interviewer had any ill will. Rick looked great especially 2 years after his son Eli died. I don't think I ever heard him speak other than in song. He was very articulate

@sammyscotch9945 5 жыл бұрын

So sad about his son

@michaelricco81 3 жыл бұрын

Interviewer seemed like he wanted Rick to stay focused and get out as much information wiithin a limited time. Bottom line here was that Rick was able to promote two upcoming album releases and his upcoming NYC live show as well as get that tune (Blue River) out before the commercial break. I'd say the interviewer helped Rick out a lot.

@brendantannam499 2 жыл бұрын

I think you've got it right.

@kathypiazza7228 2 жыл бұрын

Should booked a double segment- too many morning & late night shows rush through their guests & all too often do more talking than the talented artists we turn in to hear!!

@Ironingbrd 12 жыл бұрын

I love this man!

@toniaugusta 11 жыл бұрын

So fortunate! You have that always to treasure. How wonderful.

@notmesharon 11 жыл бұрын

I hate to listen to this nobody interviewer talk to a key member of one of the greatest bands of all time who clearly knows NOTHING about the Band or their relation to Dylan. I love this clip for the pure simpilicity of Rick's sound and his gentle approach to the idiot he was interviewed by.

@LOOKN450 13 жыл бұрын

I've never seen a Rick Danko performance that I didn't love. They should have skipped the vapid banter between him and the John Tesh/ Network News anchor look alike dip-shit and let Rick play 4 songs instead. You'll forever be in our hearts Rick ....

@mratliff2957 9 жыл бұрын

Wonder if the interviewer even appreciated Rick's voice. I don't think so.

@sLowBrian 13 жыл бұрын

@cwhites1 I had the pleasure of seeing The Band (minus Robbie) here in Australia, I think 1986-87, shortly after Richard passed. Rick played his heart out that night, it's a gig I'll never forget being at. The Band were quite unique in that each member was a talent on his own, together they wrote/recorded/performed beautifully soulful music. I envy your friendship with Rick Danko, having never had the pleasure of meeting him, but I play his music often.

@SmelOdies 11 ай бұрын

Danko was in good form musically throughout the ‘90s. Physically in good form, seemingly, in 1991. But fell apart quickly.

@TheDankogirl 13 жыл бұрын

it would have been nice if he let Rick finish a sentence!! There are so few interviews with Rick out there, it would've been nice to here him finish his stories. Great post though. Thanks

@paulstancato1412 6 жыл бұрын

This interviewer is horrible! He did not know who this man is!!! You rock Rick!!

@HamCubes 12 жыл бұрын

What a sweet, sweet man.

@Markgr122 13 жыл бұрын

THANKS RICK!!! LOVE YA BUDDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@oshesa1 13 жыл бұрын

they should never let a guy in a suit interview a real rock and roll hero. it will NEVER work. miss you rick and richard too. you gave us some of the best music ever heard on this planet.

@mcsuibhne005 12 жыл бұрын

rick should have read books on tape..what a voice

@RosieR117 12 жыл бұрын

Poor Rick - this guy is so rude. He asks him a question and cuts him off mid-sentence.

@KevyNova 12 жыл бұрын

Wow, I can't believe I found this on youtube! I remembered seeing this 21 years ago and thought I'd se if it was on youtube, even though I doubted that it would be. Thanks for uploading this!

@1m00nleo 13 жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with this interview. The host had pretty good sense of momentum, and got a lot of conversation and interest out of a fairly short segment. Danko, what a singular talent!

@mrwaltermathews 2 жыл бұрын

Never heard this version, so good. Are full versions available somewhere?

@zenzen1916 Жыл бұрын

🤔. .Rick, Richard,Bloomfield,Levon, and Butter are making Heavenly 🎶

@Vidbace 11 жыл бұрын

People only have certain amount of time to do interviews you see it all the time. I don't really know the members of the Band so this was good for me. We were fortunate to even have this much.

@bothewolf3466 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome. One might say, Dank

@richiemarshall2755 2 жыл бұрын

Nice must run in the family His big brother junior was a multi talented man and one decent dude

@bernadineseidel7078 2 жыл бұрын

RIP Rick. What A sweetheart.

@TheLeubeck 13 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting it .

@Lwyse96 9 жыл бұрын

Rick Danko died in his sleep from heart failure on 10th December 1999.

@tommyxivx 9 жыл бұрын

16 long years...

@curleyteeth 7 жыл бұрын

If this had of been an English interviewer he would have let the great Rick Danko answer the questions and show a little dignity toward the lad.I would have been in awe myself.Jim.Liverpool.

@curleyteeth 7 жыл бұрын

John Banks You have a valid point John.I suppose I had a specific interviewer in mind at the time.No offence meant.Jim.Liverpool.

@Hafful2 3 жыл бұрын

I feel You brotha!!!

@loboblue5441 2 жыл бұрын

RIP, heavy, Dude

@BIG_BOSSMAN 4 жыл бұрын

I sat down and cried the day Rick Danko died

@sLowBrian 13 жыл бұрын

@LocalRailfan Absolutely! But notice that Rick is such a gracious person that he doesn't let it bother him too much. No use wasting energy on the guy......

@tcdave7 12 жыл бұрын

Danko would NEVER have converted 3.14127 into anthing intelligible. He was all about the strings. Fiddle! He had it!

@brookdalebill 11 жыл бұрын

Boyd, what a toid! Poor Rick. Oh well, nice to hear his voice!

@Chiselnyc 13 жыл бұрын

He was the VOICE.

@MaryGerdt 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful 😎

@pileowow 13 жыл бұрын

I wanna click both thumbs: way up for Danko way down for dopey host

@user-hg4yt7rc5z 10 ай бұрын

Should have written a book but too soon gone.

@We_are_the_light 4 жыл бұрын

Makes me so sad

@ynotttt 12 жыл бұрын

I thought Rick had a great voice.........Let me rephrase that.......Rick Danko had a fabulous voice. Listen to him on the csong "Georgia" he will and has been missed.

@joemartines3545 2 жыл бұрын

Gone too soon...

@karendurant4981 11 жыл бұрын

what a great song.too bad it was cut off.

@Perlj77 5 жыл бұрын

It wasn't! It's not a The Band album he's reffering to...but some Norwegian muscisians he was playing/recording with.Watch the link! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b7WDo9yltr3Fpac.html

@edwardbreadman9473 3 жыл бұрын

where did you find this? As Kenny Banyon of Seinfeld fame would say to Jerry " this is GOLD Jerry, this is GOLD " thanks for posting

@InquisitiveSpanish 12 жыл бұрын

One of the coolest things about the Band is that all of them (except for perhaps Richard, and it's not for lack of musical talent) would all have been able to have successful solo careers, they're that good individually. It's also freaky how multi-instrumental they are -- Rick could have never touched a bass in his life and still become famous on the guitar.

@emulcifier 11 жыл бұрын

I hate youtube arguments, but you are not allowed to call Rick Danko awful at music. It's against the laws of nature.

@hannejeppesen1809 5 ай бұрын

You can be critical of Rick, not every performance of his was stellar. However, watch and listen to "It makes no difference" and Stage Freight from the last waltz, and you will see his musical genius. Also his singing on Evangeline, and The Weight, and his playing fiddle on Evangeline and That old time religion. He sings with so much soul, and have so much charisma. Does not mean he was always great, but then few are.

@KevyNova 12 жыл бұрын

Is that a Members Only jacket that Rick is wearing?

@dixiefallas7799 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect interruptions from a nobody who thinks he’s a bigger star than the star! Miss you Rick RIP.

@Clerkpro 11 жыл бұрын

LOL. Cjc66, that cracked me up!

@NCYogini 12 жыл бұрын

Boyd Matson, ugh! That could have been an amazing interview if Rick wasn't cutoff every time he opened his mouth.

@suekillip 11 жыл бұрын

you need to 'buy' some logic. danko was part of one of the best rhythm sections ever with the band. you should ask your good friend bob what he thinks about rick danko. i'm sure he wouldn't be as glib as you are. by the way, i hope you are a great musician with an awesome career.