Probably my favorite song by the Band, the unique timings, the unusual softness of the chorus, mixed with more upbeat verses. Just outstanding. One of the greatest songs of all time in my opinion. The meaning comes from unions organized from 1927-1935 in the south for farmers. Wish I knew more but the way The Band evokes imagery from a bleak time that they never even really lived through or lived in is simply incredible. Long live Robbie Robertson and The Band. Their name really is truthful. They ARE THE BAND. The Band is one of the greatest musical groups of all time, which is why they deserve their name.
Probably my favorite song by the Band, the unique timings, the unusual softness of the chorus, mixed with more upbeat verses. Just outstanding. One of the greatest songs of all time in my opinion. The meaning comes from unions organized from 1927-1935 in the south for farmers. Wish I knew more but the way The Band evokes imagery from a bleak time that they never even really lived through or lived in is simply incredible. Long live Robbie Robertson and The Band. Their name really is truthful. They ARE THE BAND. The Band is one of the greatest musical groups of all time, which is why they deserve their name.