I really had no idea who this band was until two weeks ago. I mean, I guess that I heard my dad mention them one or twice. But really, this is first band on the countdown that I really had no exposure to in my life thus far. Wow, I was really missing out. What a fantastic album, and what a fantastic band.
Doing a little research on The Band, I found out that they were Bob Dylan's back-up band. Actually (well according to Wikipedia...) Dylan offered to play on the album, but The Band turned him down. They said they wanted to make it on their own. How awesome is that? Musicians so confident in their music that they turned down some free publicity from Dylan.
Now, the big hit on this album is The Weight. You probably know if from those Singular commercials, thanks America. Anyway, that song is pretty representative of the album. Nice Country rock feel, very laid back, but with some good lyrics and solid music. I listened to this album a few times on the bus ride from Florence to Sienna. This flowing and groove really went well with the hills and wet atmosphere outside. It made the trip melt by.
Doing a little research on The Band, I found out that they were Bob Dylan's back-up band. Actually (well according to Wikipedia...) Dylan offered to play on the album, but The Band turned him down. They said they wanted to make it on their own. How awesome is that? Musicians so confident in their music that they turned down some free publicity from Dylan.
Now, the big hit on this album is The Weight. You probably know if from those Singular commercials, thanks America. Anyway, that song is pretty representative of the album. Nice Country rock feel, very laid back, but with some good lyrics and solid music. I listened to this album a few times on the bus ride from Florence to Sienna. This flowing and groove really went well with the hills and wet atmosphere outside. It made the trip melt by.
Not much else to add, except that I think I'm getting a cold. But, I'm in a good mood.
I found an ipod touch outside our apartment two days ago. Anyways I put up a sign, and somebody finally called today, amazingly enough it was the guy who lives next door to us (the guy who Justin and I think works for the Bears...it's a long story, ask me sometime). Anyways, it was his son's who was visiting over the weekend (divorce, I think). He looked so relieved, so yah!
I leave you with an interesting cover of this great song. Please to enjoy...
I found an ipod touch outside our apartment two days ago. Anyways I put up a sign, and somebody finally called today, amazingly enough it was the guy who lives next door to us (the guy who Justin and I think works for the Bears...it's a long story, ask me sometime). Anyways, it was his son's who was visiting over the weekend (divorce, I think). He looked so relieved, so yah!
I leave you with an interesting cover of this great song. Please to enjoy...
Stats
Album: Music From Big Pink
Artist: The Band
Year: 1968
My Favorite Song: The Weight
Tomorrow: Ziggy!
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