The Best of a Musical History

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#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Who Do You Love?
producer:
Henry Glover
bass:
Roy Buchanan (in 1963-01)
drums (drum set):
Levon Helm (in 1963-01)
guitar:
Rick Danko (in 1963-01) and Robbie Robertson (in 1963-01)
piano:
Richard Manuel (in 1963-01)
vocals:
Ronnie Hawkins (in 1963-01)
recorded at:
Bell Sound Studios in New York, New York, United States (in 1963-01)
cover recording of:
Who Do You Love? (in 1963-01)
lyricist and composer:
Ellas McDaniel (American singer, guitarist, songwriter and music producer) (in 1956)
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher) and Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher)
Ronnie Hawkins & The Hawks2:40
2He Don't Love You (And He'll Break Your Heart)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (in 1965-09)
bass:
Rick Danko (in 1965-09)
drums (drum set):
Levon Helm (in 1965-09)
guitar:
Robbie Robertson (in 1965-09)
organ:
Garth Hudson (in 1965-09)
piano:
Richard Manuel (in 1965-09)
vocals:
Rick Danko (in 1965-09), Levon Helm (in 1965-09), Richard Manuel (in 1965-09) and Robbie Robertson (in 1965-09)
recording of:
He Don't Love You (And He'll Break Your Heart) (in 1965-09)
writer:
Robbie Robertson
Levon & The Hawks2:38
3Can You Please Crawl Out Your Window?
producer:
Bob Johnston (American record producer)
bass:
Rick Danko (on 1965-10-05)
drums (drum set):
Levon Helm (on 1965-10-05)
guitar:
Bob Dylan (on 1965-10-05) and Robbie Robertson (on 1965-10-05)
harmonica:
Bob Dylan (on 1965-10-05)
organ:
Garth Hudson (on 1965-10-05)
piano:
Richard Manuel (on 1965-10-05)
vocals:
Bob Dylan (on 1965-10-05)
recorded at:
Columbia Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1965-10-05)
recording of:
Can You Please Crawl Out Your Window? (on 1965-10-05)
lyricist and composer:
Bob Dylan (from 1965-06 until 1965-07)
publisher:
Warner/Chappell (from 1965 until 1993) and Special Rider Music (from 1993 to present)
Bob Dylan with The Hawks3:38
4Ain't No More Case on the Brazos
producer:
John Simon (US producer, arranger, composer, songwriter and musician)
accordion:
Garth Hudson (from 1967 until 1968)
bass:
Rick Danko (from 1967 until 1968)
drums (drum set):
Richard Manuel (from 1967 until 1968)
guitar:
Robbie Robertson (from 1967 until 1968)
mandolin:
Levon Helm (from 1967 until 1968)
vocals:
Rick Danko (from 1967 until 1968), Levon Helm (from 1967 until 1968), Richard Manuel (from 1967 until 1968) and Robbie Robertson (from 1967 until 1968)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008) (in 1975)
recorded at:
basement of Big Pink, West Saugerties (basement tapes Dylan) in Ulster County, New York, United States (from 1967 until 1968)
recording of:
Ain't No More Cane (from 1967 until 1968)
lyricist and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
publisher:
Clear Air Music Ltd. and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
The Band4:00
5The Weight
engineer:
Don Hahn (engineer) and Tony May (Engineer)
producer:
The Band and John Simon (US producer, arranger, composer, songwriter and musician)
acoustic guitar:
Robbie Robertson (on 1968-01-12)
bass guitar:
Rick Danko (on 1968-01-12)
drums (drum set):
Levon Helm (on 1968-01-12)
piano:
Garth Hudson (on 1968-01-12)
background vocals:
Rick Danko (on 1968-01-12), Levon Helm (on 1968-01-12) and Richard Manuel (on 1968-01-12)
lead vocals:
Rick Danko (on 1968-01-12) and Levon Helm (on 1968-01-12)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 1968, in 2005)
recorded at:
A&R Recording Studio (third studio, 322 West 48th Street, closed in 1989) in New York, New York, United States (on 1968-01-12)
part of:
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - 500 Songs That Shaped Rock, Huffington Post: 100 Best Canadian Songs Ever (number: 6), Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 41), The Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 58) and Helsingin Sanomat: 100 maailman parasta laulua (2022-1-15) (number: 80)
recording of:
The Weight (on 1968-01-12)
lyricist and composer:
Robbie Robertson
publisher:
Dwarf Music and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部
The Band44:36
6Orange Juice Blues (Blues for Breakfast)
producer:
John Simon (US producer, arranger, composer, songwriter and musician)
bass:
Rick Danko (on 1968-02-20)
drums (drum set):
Levon Helm (on 1968-02-20)
guitar:
Robbie Robertson (on 1968-02-20)
organ:
Garth Hudson (on 1968-02-20)
piano:
Richard Manuel (on 1968-02-20)
vocals:
Richard Manuel (on 1968-02-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 2005)
recorded at:
Gold Star Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1968-02-20)
recording of:
Orange Juice Blues (Blues for Breakfast) (on 1968-02-20)
lyricist and composer:
Richard Manuel
publisher:
Dwarf Music
The Band3:18
7King Harvest (Has Surely Come)
recorded in:
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1969-03 until 1969-04)
engineer:
Tony May (Engineer), Robbie Robertson, John Simon (US producer, arranger, composer, songwriter and musician) and Joe Zagarino
co-producer:
John Simon (US producer, arranger, composer, songwriter and musician)
producer:
The Band
mixer:
Tony May (Engineer) and Joe Zagarino
bass:
Rick Danko (from 1969-03 until 1969-04)
drums (drum set):
Levon Helm (from 1969-03 until 1969-04)
electric piano:
John Simon (US producer, arranger, composer, songwriter and musician) (from 1969-03 until 1969-04)
guitar:
Robbie Robertson (from 1969-03 until 1969-04)
organ:
Garth Hudson (from 1969-03 until 1969-04)
vocals:
Levon Helm (from 1969-03 until 1969-04) and Richard Manuel (from 1969-03 until 1969-04)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 2005)
recording of:
King Harvest (Has Surely Come) (from 1969-03 until 1969-04)
lyricist and composer:
Robbie Robertson
publisher:
Canaan Music Inc
The Band43:43
8All La Glory (Early version)
producer:
The Band
mixer:
Donald MacDougal (in 2004)
bass:
Rick Danko (on 1970-06-13)
drums (drum set):
Richard Manuel (on 1970-06-13)
guitar:
Robbie Robertson (on 1970-06-13)
organ:
Garth Hudson (on 1970-06-13)
vocals:
Rick Danko (on 1970-06-13)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 2005)
recorded at:
Woodstock Playhouse in Woodstock, New York, United States (on 1970-06-13)
recording of:
All La Glory (on 1970-06-13)
lyricist and composer:
Robbie Robertson
The Band3:25
9Stage Fright
engineer:
Todd Rundgren
producer:
The Band
mixer:
Glyn Johns
bass and lead vocals:
Rick Danko (from 1970-06 until 1970-07)
drums (drum set):
Levon Helm (from 1970-06 until 1970-07)
electric guitar:
Robbie Robertson (from 1970-06 until 1970-07)
electronic organ:
Garth Hudson (from 1970-06 until 1970-07)
piano:
Richard Manuel (from 1970-06 until 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 1970, in 2005)
recorded at:
Woodstock Playhouse in Woodstock, New York, United States (from 1970-06 until 1970-07)
recording of:
Stage Fright (from 1970-06 until 1970-07)
lyricist and composer:
Robbie Robertson
publisher:
Canaan Music Inc
The Band43:42
10I Shall Be Released
engineer:
Don Hahn (engineer) and Tony May (Engineer)
producer:
The Band and John Simon (US producer, arranger, composer, songwriter and musician)
bass:
Rick Danko (in 1968-02)
drums (drum set):
Levon Helm (in 1968-02)
guitar:
Robbie Robertson (in 1968-02)
organ:
Garth Hudson (in 1968-02)
piano:
Richard Manuel (in 1968-02)
vocals:
Rick Danko (in 1968-02), Levon Helm (in 1968-02) and Richard Manuel (in 1968-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 1968, in 2005)
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1968-02)
part of:
New York Post: 100 Greatest Covers (2007) (number: 67)
recording of:
I Shall Be Released (original lyrics) (in 1968-02)
lyricist and composer:
Bob Dylan (in 1967)
publisher:
ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 and Dwarf Music (from 1967 to present)
The Band3.53:12
114% Pantomime
producer:
The Band
mixer:
Donald MacDougal (in 2004)
bass:
Rick Danko (in 1971-06)
drums (drum set):
Levon Helm (in 1971-06)
guitar:
Robbie Robertson (in 1971-06)
organ:
Garth Hudson (in 1971-06)
piano and lead vocals:
Richard Manuel (in 1971-06)
guest lead vocals:
Van Morrison (in 1971-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 2005)
recorded at:
Bearsville Studios in Bearsville, New York, United States (in 1971-06)
recording of:
4% Pantomime (in 1971-06)
writer:
Van Morrison and Robbie Robertson
publisher:
Caledonia Soul Music and Canaan Music
The Band6:02
12Don't Do It
producer:
The Band
bass:
Rick Danko (in 1971-02)
drums (drum set):
Levon Helm (in 1971-02)
guitar:
Robbie Robertson (in 1971-02)
organ:
Garth Hudson (in 1971-02)
piano:
Richard Manuel (in 1971-02)
vocals:
Rick Danko (in 1971-02), Levon Helm (in 1971-02) and Richard Manuel (in 1971-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 2005)
recorded at:
Bearsville Studios in Bearsville, New York, United States (in 1971-02)
cover recording of:
Baby Don't You Do It (in 1971-02)
lyricist:
Eddie Holland (Motown songwriter, lyricist of Holland‐Dozier‐Holland songwriting team)
composer:
Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland (Motown producer & songwriter)
publisher:
Jobete Music (UK) Ltd., Jobete Music Co., Inc., Jobete Music Ltd and Stone Agate Music
The Band3:48
13Life Is a Carnival
engineer:
Mark Harman (producer/engineer)
producer:
The Band
bass:
Rick Danko (in 1971-08)
drums (drum set):
Levon Helm (in 1971-08)
guitar:
Robbie Robertson (in 1971-08)
handclaps and minipiano [pianette]:
Richard Manuel (in 1971-08)
organ:
Garth Hudson (in 1971-08)
vocals:
Rick Danko (in 1971-08), Levon Helm (in 1971-08) and Richard Manuel (in 1971-08)
horn arranger:
Allen Toussaint
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 2005)
recorded at:
Bearsville Studios in Bearsville, New York, United States (in 1971-08)
mixed at:
Bearsville Studios in Bearsville, New York, United States
recording of:
Life Is a Carnival (in 1971-08)
writer:
Rick Danko, Levon Helm and Robbie Robertson
publisher:
Canaan Music Inc
The Band43:56
14Slippin' & Slidin'
bass:
Rick Danko (in 1970-05)
drums (drum set):
Levon Helm (in 1970-05)
guitar:
Robbie Robertson (in 1970-05)
organ:
Garth Hudson (in 1970-05)
piano:
Richard Manuel (in 1970-05)
vocals:
Rick Danko (in 1970-05), Levon Helm (in 1970-05), Richard Manuel (in 1970-05) and Robbie Robertson (in 1970-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 2005)
recorded at:
McMahon Stadium in Calgary, Alberta, Canada (on 1970-07-05)
live cover recording of:
Slippin’ and Slidin’ (on 1970-07-05)
writer:
Edwin Bocage, Albert Collins (composer of “Lucille” & “Slippin’ and Slidin’”), Richard Wayne Penniman and James Smith (composer of “Slippin’ and Slidin’”)
publisher:
Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd., Universal Music Publishing MGB Ltd. and Venice Music
The Band3:23
15Endless Highway
producer:
The Band
bass:
Rick Danko (in 1972)
drums (drum set):
Levon Helm (in 1972)
electric piano:
Richard Manuel (in 1972)
guitar:
Robbie Robertson (in 1972)
keyboard:
Garth Hudson (in 1972)
vocals:
Rick Danko (in 1972)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 2005)
recorded at:
Bearsville Studios in Bearsville, New York, United States (in 1972)
recording of:
Endless Highway (in 1972)
writer:
Robbie Robertson
publisher:
Canaan Music Inc, Fourth Floor Music Inc. (US publisher) and Warner/Chappell
The Band5:08
16Share Your Love With Me
producer:
The Band
bass:
Rick Danko (on 1973-04-02)
drums (drum set):
Levon Helm (on 1973-04-02)
guitar:
Robbie Robertson (on 1973-04-02)
keyboard:
Garth Hudson (on 1973-04-02)
piano:
Richard Manuel (on 1973-04-02)
vocals:
Richard Manuel (on 1973-04-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 2005)
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1973-04-02)
cover recording of:
Share Your Love With Me (on 1973-04-02)
writer:
Alfred Braggs and Deadric Malone
publisher:
Don Music Co., Songs of Universal, Inc. and Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!)
The Band2:55
17Forever Young (Bob Dylan With the Band)
bass:
Rick Danko (on 1973-11-08)
drums (drum set):
Levon Helm (on 1973-11-08)
guitar:
Bob Dylan (on 1973-11-08) and Robbie Robertson (on 1973-11-08)
harmonica:
Bob Dylan (on 1973-11-08)
organ:
Garth Hudson (on 1973-11-08)
piano:
Richard Manuel (on 1973-11-08)
vocals:
Bob Dylan (on 1973-11-08)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008) (in 1974)
recorded at:
The Village (aka The Village Recorder) in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1973-11-08)
recording of:
Forever Young (Bob Dylan song) (on 1973-11-08)
lyricist and composer:
Bob Dylan
publisher:
Ram’s Horn Music
Bob Dylan with The Band4:56
18Twighlight (Song Sketch)
recorded in:
Malibu, California, United States (in 1975-12)
piano:
Robbie Robertson (in 1975-12)
vocals:
Robbie Robertson (in 1975-12)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 2005)
recording of:
Twilight (in 1975-12)
lyricist and composer:
Robbie Robertson
publisher:
Medicine Hat Music
The Band3:24
19Home Cookin'
producer:
The Band
mixer:
Donald MacDougal (in 2004)
bass:
Levon Helm (in 1976)
drums (drum set):
Richard Manuel (in 1976)
guitar:
Rick Danko (in 1976) and Robbie Robertson (in 1976)
piano:
Garth Hudson (in 1976)
vocals:
Rick Danko (in 1976) and Richard Manuel (in 1976)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 2005)
recorded at:
Shangri La Studios in Malibu, California, United States (in 1976)
recording of:
Home Cookin' (in 1976)
writer:
Rick Danko
The Band3:45
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1Jam/King Harvest
recorded in:
Woodstock, New York, United States (in 1970)
live medley including a recording of:
King Harvest (Has Surely Come) (in 1970)
lyricist and composer:
Robbie Robertson
publisher:
Canaan Music Inc
4:22
2Long Black Veil
recorded at:
McMahon Stadium in Calgary, Alberta, Canada (on 1970-07-05)
live cover recording of:
The Long Black Veil (on 1970-07-05)
lyricist and composer:
Danny Dill and Marijohn Wilkin
publisher:
Cedarwood Music, Cedarwood Pub. Co., Inc. and PolyGram Music Publishing
2:46
3Rockin' Chair
recorded at:
McMahon Stadium in Calgary, Alberta, Canada (on 1970-07-05)
live recording of:
Rockin’ Chair (on 1970-07-05)
lyricist and composer:
Robbie Robertson
3:52
4Don't Do It
recorded at:
Brooklyn Academy of Music in Brooklyn, New York, New York, United States (from 1971-12-28 until 1971-12-31)
live cover recording of:
Baby Don't You Do It (from 1971-12-28 until 1971-12-31)
lyricist:
Eddie Holland (Motown songwriter, lyricist of Holland‐Dozier‐Holland songwriting team)
composer:
Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland (Motown producer & songwriter)
publisher:
Jobete Music (UK) Ltd., Jobete Music Co., Inc., Jobete Music Ltd and Stone Agate Music
4:33
5Hard Times (The Slop)/Just Another Whistle Stop
recorded at:
Wembley Stadium (1st incarnation, 1923–2000) in Wembley, Brent, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1974-09-14)
live recording of:
Just Another Whistle Stop (on 1974-09-14)
writer:
Richard Manuel and Robbie Robertson
7:20

Credits

Release

manufactured in:Europe
printed in:United States
photography:Bob Cato (album cover designer)
Barry Feinstein
Elliott Landy
executive producer:Robbie Robertson
producer:Andrew Sandoval (Andrew Sandoval, power pop artist & reissue record producer)
Cheryl Pawelski
Robbie Robertson
mastering:Andrew Sandoval (Andrew Sandoval, power pop artist & reissue record producer)
Dan Hersch (mastering engineer)
compiler:Andrew Sandoval (Andrew Sandoval, power pop artist & reissue record producer)
Cheryl Pawelski
Robbie Robertson
design:Paul Moore (Art director and designer)
manufactured by:Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint)
copyrighted (©) by:Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 2007)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 2005, in 2007)
licensed from:Warner Strategic Marketing
mastered at:DigiPrep Mastering in Los Angeles, California, United States
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/3731368 [info]
ASIN:UK: B000NOKF3A [info]

Release Group

included in:A Musical History
Wikipedia:en: A Musical History [info]