It was about 1992 I was a 20 passenger mini bus driver in Las Vegas. The dispatcher called me on the radio and said go to the side door of the Luxor Hotel and pick up the band. This was a very common call for us in Vegas as so many bands came here. Anyway these guys started getting on the bus and my first thought was hey these guys are older as was I at 42 yrs. old. They said take us to the Rio Hotel and told me they needed me for 8 hrs., it was 3 pm. We went to the Rio and they had their instruments set up to rehearse for an evening show. They said I could split if I wanted to just be back in a hr., I sat down to see what they would play, within a couple of seconds I realized this wasn't just a band, this was THE BAND. To make a long story short I had one of the best days ever. I was in a side room with THE BAND waiting for show time. I was a banquet/convention room Magician also so I was entertaining THE BAND with card magic and smoking some magic weed, the best ever. The hotel was paid off and security didn't bother anyone as the room where they played was a cloud of pot smoke and the joints were going up and down the rows of chairs. I had a front row seat during the show and after the show we went up to a private suite for an after show private party. I took the boys back to the Luxor after the party and they gave me a hundred dollar tip, an excellent tip in those days. It's been almost 30 yrs. ago and it's a day I'll never forget, my day with THE BAND.

That "electric frog" sound is a Hohner D6 clavinet running through a wah wah pedal. Played by Garth Hudson. Here's a clip where you can see it being played up close. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/orWcpJWVram-f3U.html

Just wanted to throw out that they were 4 Canadians and 1 American making some of the finest Blue Grass/Country/Dixie/Rock and fine music ever.

The great vocalist and drummer Levon Helm! The pride of Turkey Scratch, Arkansas!

I was crushed when Levon Helm passed. He and John Prine we lost too soon. Jamel is the Earl of Ear Candy!

"The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" one of their best.

The sound is a clavinet played through a wah pedal. One of the first recordings of a clav being used in such a way. Became a staple of many funk songs. Here I think it’s supposed to resemble a “mouth harp.” It’s played by Garth Hudson, who was also playing the organ in the chorus. He’s the Band’s “secret weapon,” one of the best keys players of all time, no hyperbole. Has played on so many successful recordings over the years, the list is staggering. Heard that at first he would only join the Band if the members paid him for music lessons. Needed to tell his mom he had a “real” job 😂 The way he played the clav in this song was a stroke of genius.

This tune is like the perfect blend of rock, country and funk. ✌🏽

The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down - live 'the Last Waltz' version. You have to see Levon sing it while playing drums.

Haven’t heard this song in forever, ahhh the good ole days. When nobody cared about how they looked, dress or how much money they had, it was about the music!!

Levon Helm played the part of Loretta Lynn's daddy in the movie, "Coal Miners Daughter". He was awesome.

You said it! This song is Ear Candy. I've loved this song and this band for fifty years.

'It Makes No Difference', by The Band is an absolute must!

Levon Helm one of the grooviest drummers ever....also the only American in The Band!

You can’t compare the band they are in a category of their own, every one of them a talented musician , together perfection.

Robbie Roberson wrote a solo song after the band broke up its "Show Down at Big Sky" and this song is deep in meaning and still relevant today

Prince, Tom Petty, Steve Winwood, Jeff Lynne and others -- "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" ! You will absolutely love this.

That sound ? It’s a Hohner clavinet being played with a wah wah peddle effect Distinctive - one of the first tracks to use it. It then became widely used and associated with ‘ funk ‘ groups

"A drunkards dream if I ever did see one!" Great line!

You can never go wrong with The Band. Everything they did was top shelf. Bob Dylan and The Band had a house they called Big Pink that they put a recording studio in and they made great music and history together from that little Pink house. ♡

“Don’t Do It” is another classic by The Band.

Like others have said here Jamel, “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” is excellent. One of my favorites also is “Acadian Driftwood”

"Had Spike Jones on the box." Now, there's a whole other rabbit hole.

I took a course in college, "Rock and Roll as Literature," and The Band was one of the professor's favorites and a big focus of the class. What a blast!

Oh gee, i was so young and green in those days. Now i am grey haired but still, this time is lingering . Thanx Jamal/Jamel !

The Late Great Levon Helm on drums & vocals. R.I.P. Great One ✌😎

"Life is a Carnival" by The Band is a personal favorite for me. Definitely worth a listen.

You should check out a band called Little Feat. The song is called “Dixie Chicken”.

"Ophelia" "It Makes No Difference" and "Jupiter Hollow" are some of my favorites from one of their best albums!

Jamel, try "Ophilia". Another great one from The Band. ✌️🌻

Jamel, that line that made you laugh, about them having "Spike Jones on the box (radio)" and how she couldn't take the way he sings, but loved to hear him talk, made me wonder if you were at all familiar with Spike Jones. As a fan of Dr. Demento, the man who discovered and made possible the career of Weird Al Yankovic, I think Spike Jones was amazing! If you don't know of him, maybe give him a shot. His best known track was called, "Cocktails for Two," but he had many albums of stuff that was just plain wonderful.

“It Makes No Difference “ from The Last Waltz- Rick Danko’s voice cracking gets me every time!

"The Shape I'm In", one of their BEST.

Hey, Jamal. The Band's official Facebook page shared your reaction to "the Weight".

Actually Robbie Robertson is Canadian. However, he has written so many awesome songs with the band and his solo albums.

Dude, I just love you. You always make me smile, your reactions are great, and you are probably my favorite of all of the reactors I watch.

“Ophelia” and “The Shape I’m in”.... great tunes

The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down from The Last Waltz. also need to listen to Chest Fever and King Harvest.

Watching you experience these songs with happiness & joy makes me love the music I already love even more. Love your videos 😊❤️✌️

Your videos always make me feel like I've had my morning coffee with a friend! SO thankful for these videos! Blessings!

Yo Jamel, you NEED to watch their farewell concert "The Last Waltz". It features Dr John, Clapton, Neil Young and many others you've reacted to. No need to react to it, but you'll be glad you watched it. Take care...

The night they drove old Dixie down from the Last Waltz!! Up on crippled creek is also great in the last waltz 👌🏼

The Band is a legend of being the right group at the right spot at the right time. They are a beautiful and tragic story of the unifying powers of music and the divisive nature of egos.

I just subbed for the emotional spirit therapy you're providing at a time when we really need it. Thank-you, and blessings. Good music, good reactions, and good reminders to go get more music.

Garth Hudson made everything sound like a Carnival.

Not a huge Van Morrison fan, but one of my favorite songs EVER would be "Into the Mystic". Think you'd enjoy it.

Levon Helm on drums, Rick Danko on bass, Richard Manuel on piano, Garth Hudson playing that Hammond B3 organ for all he's worth, and Robbie Robertson throwing down some seriously swampy lead guitar. One of their very best. Love your videos, brother! Peace and love to you!

Your song selections and you being so present within the these songs uplift my spirit man . I know and love most of your selections. You’re you tube channel is my go too’ vibe time.

Hope you check out Stage Fright - bass player Rick Danko handling the vocals Pull up The Last Waltz concert performance of it

“The Shape I’m in” another great Band song. You’ll love it.

Jamel, thank you so much for all the good vibes! This channel is my happy place, this is one of my happy songs and your smile always make me smile. I couldn’t wait to see your reaction when the Lowery organ came in! ☮️💟

Jamel u need to react to every song from the concert movie directed by Martin Scorsese 'The Last Waltz'. Its from 1978 & it is their farewell as a band. Every song is even better than the original studio performance.

Jamal, your voice and reactions are the ear candy for those of us, your faithful. Much love.

Jamel, please give the band Little Feat a try. “Dixie Chicken” is a good one, probably their best known. I think you’ll like it if you like The Band.

I can always count on you to start my day of with a smile and a tune in my heart...thank you brother, your a fine human.

The sound that you're hearing is a Hohner clavinet with a wah-wah pedal on it. Very cool sound! Dr Hook used one on the unlisted track on their 2nd album 'Sloppy Seconds'.

I live in Portland, Oregon.... please react to Buffalo Springfield “for what it’s worth”. Everyone in America needs to look at what’s going down.........

"I Shall Be Released" live with pianist Richard Manuel singing. It almost brings tears to a grown man's eyes.

I love hearing all these all songs from my past but it makes me extra happy to see how you love them. We all need a little extra happy right now! Thanks!

Jamel, Levon Helm is the short guy on the left, another singing drummer- he's passed away now, but he and his band left a lot of music behind- he played Ted Webb, Loretta Lynn's father on Coal Miner's Daughter from 1980. To answer your question, the funky sound running throughout the song is produced by an electric guitar- I like your shoulder moves- it's cool.

Eric Clapton said first he heard them changed his life that's big bold statement he's got credibility no doubt

This is such a funky hillbilly style. Takes me back to the days when shoes were optional all summer long.😄

The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down from the Last Waltz is one of the most soulful, incredible performances from The Band. You’ll be floored.✌🏼

Cheers to you for even giving this the time of day. The Band is tops

"Music from Big Pink" is such an incredible masterpiece of countryfolk-tinged sixties rock and roll.

Have to smile when I hear this. Just a great, feel good sing-along song.

Keep going! This is one of my fav reactions you’ve done and I’ve watched it about 7 times now lol

I love watching these! Peace and love to you Brother.

That's why they're known as "The Band"--there's only one (ask Bob Dylan).

“The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” Chest Fever”, Acardian Driftwood “ Rag Mama Rag” just a few . Pure Americana. Even though four of five are Canadian. All of them multi instrumentalist . Great band.

Spreadin the love, that’s what it’s all about. I love your reaction videos. Not many can feel the love like me, but you sure can! Your smile brightens my day. Keep on Truckin Baby!

Thank you for listening to The Band and to Little Feat as well. I've been trying to get other reaction people to do this to no avail. This truly is great music! Thank you for keeping it alive 🙂

You yodeling along with The Band was one of the cutest things ever! Check out Robbie Robertson's "Showdown At Big Sky"..great song!💚🌿💙

Love The Band!!!!!!!!! "The Weight" and "Stagefright" are my two faves. Check out "The Last Waltz" versions. First saw it at midnight in the theater, now I have it on VCR and DVD, never gets old.

I love your shirt! This is another one that I can remember from my childhood!

The instrument is the Clavinet! Stevie Wonder used one a lot. 'Chest Fever' has the ultimate whirling organ fest. Robbie Robertson has a lot of great solo work too. "Show Down at Big Sky' is great.

My brother loves The Band. I remember him having all their records. I remember this classic. I'm sending this reaction to my brother. He'll like this. Great reaction Jamel.

This put the biggest smile on my face this morning. Thank you brother! Along with "The Shape I'm In" you need to do The Band's cover of "Atlantic City". Levon Helm was a treasure.

Listening to your channel because your bring us all together brother. 1st generation Mexican American. Love your reaction to Spanish language songs. Positive vibes bro.

What a joy to see you groovin’ to The Band! For a beautiful song by them with a great sax solo by Garth Hudson, try “It Makes No Difference.”

For another of their songs with that funky vibe, check out "Ophelia".

I never thought I'd enjoy watching videos of someone listening to music for the first time, but I do. I love it when people discover new-to-them music. Keep it up. I also love your t-shirt.

I just gotta say that the way you interpret the songs with your upper body dance moves is just fabulous and adds to the sounds. I love this song (and the others of these times), they are a part of my long life and its so neat to see a cool young guy swinging along.

Van Morrison - "Caravan" from the Last Waltz.

Ophelia from the Last Waltz is one of my fav. A must see!

what a fine tune they gave us in in 1969''''''love the band...........Try to find the Band singing with the staples "The Weight". you don't want to miss it.

You're the man Jamal! Love your taste in music!

Love The Band. So many great songs! Life is a Carnival, King Harvest, I shall be Released, It makes No Difference, When I Paint My Masterpiece and on and on. When it comes to The Band you don't need suggestions, just grab one and throw it on!

I think you’d like Little Feat’s “Dixie Chicken “....

Thanks Jamel for Doing Cripple Creek! Made my day. :)

Dude. You the best. Thanks for this.

The night they drove ole Dixie down by them is a must

CLIMAX BLUES BAND ~ "COULDN'T GET IT RIGHT"

Jamel your reaction makes me smile so much, to all different music. Fair play.

Jamel , love hearing all the classics with you !!!

Been watching for awhile now, my wife and I love your reactions. You might try some Yardbirds or Cream. I know you like a good harmonica. Try Lee Oscar( used to play in the group War). Thanks for the good times. ✌

I've met Robby Robertson about 10 years ago real nice person even shook my hand

Awesome to see my favorite band get some love by all of you!! Listen to everything Bob Dylan did with the Band. My two favorites

I can't help but point out all the love in the comments and nothing else. Thank you brother.

Would love if you did a reaction to Blood, Sweat, & Tears-"Spinning Wheel and "You Made Me So Very Happy" if you haven't already?