The Weight

[68Hawk]

I remember when this version was released and my wife first heard it....she called me in to our office and we listened to it a couple times before making our teenage kids also come hear it, see it, maybe even feel it.

Selfless.
Supportive.
Joyous.
It speaks to what I believe in.

Thanks for sharing, I wish I believed it would unite people in ways that much of the rest of societies interactions don't.
Most will simply watch and hear it and respond or not respond based on whether they believe in being those three things; selfless, supportive and joyous.

In 20 years of living in this country I saw 24 hours of the first two post 911.
The rest of the time, not so much.
When this pandemic came and asked of us to be more for one another, so very many simply sneered and turned away.

[Lila2222]

Originally Posted by 68Hawk

I remember when this version was released and my wife first heard it....she called me in to our office and we listened to it a couple times before making our teenage kids also come hear it, see it, maybe even feel it.

Selfless.
Supportive.
Joyous.
It speaks to what I believe in.

Thanks for sharing, I wish I believed it would unite people in ways that much of the rest of societies interactions don't.
Most will simply watch and hear it and respond or not respond based on whether they believe in being those three things; selfless, supportive and joyous.

In 20 years of living in this country I saw 24 hours of the first two post 911.
The rest of the time, not so much.
When this pandemic came and asked of us to be more for one another, so very many simply sneered and turned away.

Very well put.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Robbie claims it's about Nazareth, Pennsylvania, where the Martin guitar factory was. But like many great songs, the listener can interpret it his or her own way and not be wrong. To me, there are clear religious overtones, starting with Nazareth, continuing with the Devil, and ending with Moses and Luke and Judgment Day.

I think it's also no coincidence Robbie asked one of the world's great gospel singers, Mavis Staples, to sing part of the song in the Last Waltz.

[Snapolit1]

Amazing song and amazing video. Thanks for posting.

[Jay Wolt]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Robbie claims it's about Nazareth, Pennsylvania, where the Martin guitar factory was.

My wife's from Nazareth PA. & every time I hear the song I think of her home town

[Seven]

There are many more things that bring us together, than ones that separate us. At the end of the day this entire Pandemic situation has put everyone a bit on edge, and It's important that we look for the common uniting causes rather than the issues that divide us.

The hobby is out of control right now, it's a good thing to see so many people taking a new interest in it.

On a lighter note, I love this version of the song, along with the original and the version of it at the Last Waltz

[edhans]

Great video and great post.

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by 68Hawk

I remember when this version was released and my wife first heard it....she called me in to our office and we listened to it a couple times before making our teenage kids also come hear it, see it, maybe even feel it.

Selfless.
Supportive.
Joyous.
It speaks to what I believe in.

Thanks for sharing, I wish I believed it would unite people in ways that much of the rest of societies interactions don't.
Most will simply watch and hear it and respond or not respond based on whether they believe in being those three things; selfless, supportive and joyous.

In 20 years of living in this country I saw 24 hours of the first two post 911.
The rest of the time, not so much.
When this pandemic came and asked of us to be more for one another, so very many simply sneered and turned away.

Try not to focus that people lost sight after 24 hours but that people found enlightenment for 24 hours.

[68Hawk]

Originally Posted by Casey2296

Try not to focus that people lost sight after 24 hours but that people found enlightenment for 24 hours.

Oh Man, I need more of you type of people in my life!

100 I'll try to remember the good, this country was synonymous for so many decades as a Country with a soul, with a message, with a will to do right.
As an Aussie growing up in the 60's/70's/80's we looked at America as truly a shining beacon. It wasn't just us either, you'd never believe it but throughout the Mideast and elsewhere this place and it's people were adored.
Well, Ok in France they always had issues...

Thanks for bringing something good in to my day, free even from the contraversies of our inane love of bits of cardboard.

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by 68Hawk

Oh Man, I need more of you type of people in my life!

100 I'll try to remember the good, this country was synonymous for so many decades as a Country with a soul, with a message, with a will to do right.
As an Aussie growing up in the 60's/70's/80's we looked at America as truly a shining beacon. It wasn't just us either, you'd never believe it but throughout the Mideast and elsewhere this place and it's people were adored.
Well, Ok in France they always had issues...

Thanks for bringing something good in to my day, free even from the contraversies of our inane love of bits of cardboard.

Love Australia. My GPA was born in Bondi in 23 when it was a dusty town, hunted Great Whites way back before the shark fence was put in and fought the Hun from Tobruk to the end of the war.
You also thought I should be banned for my views on this sub.

[68Hawk]

Originally Posted by Casey2296

......
You also thought I should be banned for my views on this sub.

Oh good lord.
I'm just gonna take a break from this place.
It's all yours.

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by 68Hawk

Oh good lord.
I'm just gonna take a break from this place.
It's all yours.

Duly noted.

[obcbobd]

Great post. Great song. Love the original and the version with Mavis Staples (one of the greatest singers)

However, watching this video, especially seeing Ringo on the drums just fills me with happiness. Much needed after reading some of the more divisive posts I've seen here lately