Rick had one of the sweetest, most heartfelt voices I’ve ever heard. So unbelievably gifted and greatly missed❤️

@Stasiubrent

Жыл бұрын

Such a warm hearted person

You can always tell it's Rick - jumpy, in motion, lots of emotion - we miss you very much, Rick!

Dont ya hate when someone asks you a question and cuts you off before you answer it......grrr

@andrewmair7371

3 жыл бұрын

Yes… 😑

@leemagrish3432

3 жыл бұрын

I agree, rude

I found the interviewer didn't give him much of a chance but he was probably under a time thing.Rick seemed like such a sweet soul.Thanks Rick for the music.

How I miss Rick, Richard, Levon....they changed my life.

@tomberlied7260

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed

@richardnish6469

3 жыл бұрын

I saw them together on 2 different occasions in a small local restaurant and watched both shows each night from living room close, the Rick Danko Band with his brother was great also. Makes it hard to listen the radio nowadays. SDo much great music has been lost over the years to show business.

They were not the band. They were THE BAND!

@CryptoGrizzly710

5 жыл бұрын

perfect response

@pwb0511

4 жыл бұрын

Like it makes a difference

@bzfgt1

11 ай бұрын

where I turn@@pwb0511

Tommy . I have heard many of them live and met many of them . Marley , Dylan, and on and on . But Rick was for me the greatest singer of all time . He bolted on an emotional dimension that for me will never be equalled . May he rest in peace and I thank you for honouring your friend .

@davidblank9564

2 жыл бұрын

Rick and Richard both used falsetto vocals when the performance required. Some material written by Robbie was 3rd person and some was first person: Daniel and the sacred harp vs The Shape I'm In, Unfaithful Servant... Of course the rough hewn harmonies with Levon on The Night They Drove Ole Dixie Down, Volcano from Cahoots. In summary, with 3 lead vocalists, Robbie had no problem writing historical fantasies such as The Rumor & Chest Fever. The contributions of Garth, Rick, Richard and Levon were credited on the album, but seldom hilited in interviews.

Glad to see Rick at all. Danko is a legend, the interviewer is nobody. Nobody sings or plays like Rick Danko.

God bless Rick. It’d be nice if he wasn’t interrupted every time he tried to answer a question.

@waynej2608

8 ай бұрын

Yes, the 'host' was a tad on the annoying side. But, it's great to see Rick. He sounded terrific!

I miss Rick Danko! RIP what a voice

Thanks for posting this. I share a birthday with Rick and have been a fan since Big Pink. The host (if one could even call him that) sucks for repeatedly interrupting and causing the viewers and history to miSs out on some nuggets of Rick's experiences and insights.

I also had the good pleasure of hanging and playing with Rick in the late 70s. It still tears at me a little to see something like this---he was just too young to go. Thanks for posting.

@PhilipJohnson-fc9ej

3 ай бұрын

I'm surprised you weren't picked to be in The Band

I met Rick backstage and he was real people.

Interviewer's a tool. But Rick sure seemed like a nice guy.

Such a void - he had such a tender soul.

He seemed like the sweetest guy of all of them.

Rick was such a kind hearted soul. Clearly the interviewer was a dolt and Rick could have easily ripped him a new one. I bet more people watched this clip on youtube then ever watched "The Real Story", all episodes COMBINED, and the dumb ass didn't even realize that this one clip would be HIS ONLY claim to fame. Rick was such a nice guy. RIP brother.

@musikiev

8 жыл бұрын

I completely agree.

Rick Danko and The Band is the best in music history! Just my opinion.

Rip rick richard and levon

I was frustrated at the interruptions because he wasn't wandering, he had stuff I wanted to hear, but probably a time limit. This man, what a soul, no matter what shape his voice is in, his singing is all heart and he knows, like all great singers when the pipes get older, how to put it all across, absolutely make you cry and get you just as much as the first time you heard him.

He doesn't look old enough to have started in the mid 60's. He's amazing.

At 2.29 Rick does a great impression of Bob Dylan. Very funny and accurate!

Great song Rick.....and that voice......they didn't let you finish the song......you are missed.

He really shows his CANADIANESS here. He was so cool. Watch Festival Express...I love the drunk jam with Rick, Janis,Jerry and Bob.Best ever!

This is great. Rick has always seemed like a really nice guy

I'd probably forgive the interviewer's shitty comments if he wasn't interrupting Danko every chance he gets.

Rick , Levon and Richard were amazing human beings and they're most likely jammin' right now! The interviewer is a mannequin. 💀🎸🎶🎵🌌

Thank you for posting this . Terrific.

Love the man, miss him too....he was just great. thanks for the post!!

The interviewer talks over Rick. Let him finish his answer!

He never forgot his "southern" teaching and friends did he. RIP Rick! Love ya bud.

@lastnamefirst4035

2 жыл бұрын

He was from Canada. Not too southern

@inatizzy2

2 жыл бұрын

@@lastnamefirst4035 yes, I know that. Duh. Lol He just had so much of a southern cry in his voice. He and Lavon, man. What greats the whole band, actilually. Richard's voice gave me chills

@lastnamefirst4035

2 жыл бұрын

@@inatizzy2 sorry. I re-read your 1st comment. NOW I see the "southern" in quotations

Rick was such a wonderful presence on this Earth. I miss him a lot. This is a very cool video. Thanks a million.

what a sweet beautiful soul. and cool as hell.

Rick Danko is great. The interviewer is a real stiff.

DANKO SO Great a Talent, THANKS FOR POST!!!!

Thanks for sharing. This is great!

Rick took it in stride. They all did after Robbie. They made many fans playing small clubs disassociated from the band, (or rather Robbie). They played the songs with passion and created their own. I am not very old, tho discovered these guys many years ago. They've shaped and encouraged me, and as I go, I find a whole new generation fed, satiated by these.

@LocalRailfan To quote another poet "too soon gone" - oh, but he sure could sing. Rick rises above it all with his gentle, lovely performance. Too bad it cuts out before he's done, but I'm glad the camera stayed on him for as long as it did.

Such a sad ending to a man's life.

Rick always stood out to me as a very heart felt performer that had so much soul in his music. I think he was a major influence on Bob Dylan and probably inspired many of Dylans songs. I can hear Rick's style coming through many of Dylans songs. Just his sweet melodies were amazing. He could have been a major major star had he been promoted like Dylan. He seemed to be so modest and such and giving person. He was so positive in his personality. I didnt' know him but it brings a tear when I hear him sing with such strong emotion.

I love this man!

Rick: Let me tell you an amazingly interesting story no one has ever heard... Interviewer: Let me interrupt you and cut you off so you can't finish the story Rick: I'll just continue to shine and smile my way through this.

That was a stellar Bob Dylan Impression

There have been many, many tragic injustices in the history of humanity. Such as the fact that Rick Danko didn't live long enough to be a cast member on "Trailer Park Boys".

So fortunate! You have that always to treasure. How wonderful.

Thanks for posting it .

I thought it was a good interview and don't believe the interviewer had any ill will. Rick looked great especially 2 years after his son Eli died. I don't think I ever heard him speak other than in song. He was very articulate

@sammyscotch9945

5 жыл бұрын

So sad about his son

@cwhites1 I had the pleasure of seeing The Band (minus Robbie) here in Australia, I think 1986-87, shortly after Richard passed. Rick played his heart out that night, it's a gig I'll never forget being at. The Band were quite unique in that each member was a talent on his own, together they wrote/recorded/performed beautifully soulful music. I envy your friendship with Rick Danko, having never had the pleasure of meeting him, but I play his music often.

I hate to listen to this nobody interviewer talk to a key member of one of the greatest bands of all time who clearly knows NOTHING about the Band or their relation to Dylan. I love this clip for the pure simpilicity of Rick's sound and his gentle approach to the idiot he was interviewed by.

I've never seen a Rick Danko performance that I didn't love. They should have skipped the vapid banter between him and the John Tesh/ Network News anchor look alike dip-shit and let Rick play 4 songs instead. You'll forever be in our hearts Rick ....

THANKS RICK!!! LOVE YA BUDDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lovely to see and hear rick.

Interviewer seemed like he wanted Rick to stay focused and get out as much information wiithin a limited time. Bottom line here was that Rick was able to promote two upcoming album releases and his upcoming NYC live show as well as get that tune (Blue River) out before the commercial break. I'd say the interviewer helped Rick out a lot.

@brendantannam499

2 жыл бұрын

I think you've got it right.

@kathypiazza7228

2 жыл бұрын

Should booked a double segment- too many morning & late night shows rush through their guests & all too often do more talking than the talented artists we turn in to hear!!

it would have been nice if he let Rick finish a sentence!! There are so few interviews with Rick out there, it would've been nice to here him finish his stories. Great post though. Thanks

Ahhhh,the great RICK DANKO.I just bet that ROBBIE ROBERTSON who just joined him alongside RICHARD MANUEL and LEVON HELM are jamming and playing tunes in heaven may they all R.I.P😢❤.

What a sweet, sweet man.

He had his own way of moving anytime he was playing and of course his own way of singing

This interviewer is horrible! He did not know who this man is!!! You rock Rick!!

Wonder if the interviewer even appreciated Rick's voice. I don't think so.

Never heard this version, so good. Are full versions available somewhere?

they should never let a guy in a suit interview a real rock and roll hero. it will NEVER work. miss you rick and richard too. you gave us some of the best music ever heard on this planet.

rick should have read books on tape..what a voice

People only have certain amount of time to do interviews you see it all the time. I don't really know the members of the Band so this was good for me. We were fortunate to even have this much.

Nothing wrong with this interview. The host had pretty good sense of momentum, and got a lot of conversation and interest out of a fairly short segment. Danko, what a singular talent!

Wow, I can't believe I found this on youtube! I remembered seeing this 21 years ago and thought I'd se if it was on youtube, even though I doubted that it would be. Thanks for uploading this!

Poor Rick - this guy is so rude. He asks him a question and cuts him off mid-sentence.

RIP Rick. What A sweetheart.

I feel You brotha!!!

Beautiful 😎

🤔. .Rick, Richard,Bloomfield,Levon, and Butter are making Heavenly 🎶

Awesome. One might say, Dank

Nice must run in the family His big brother junior was a multi talented man and one decent dude

RIP, heavy, Dude

wicked good one rick

If this had of been an English interviewer he would have let the great Rick Danko answer the questions and show a little dignity toward the lad.I would have been in awe myself.Jim.Liverpool.

@curleyteeth

7 жыл бұрын

John Banks You have a valid point John.I suppose I had a specific interviewer in mind at the time.No offence meant.Jim.Liverpool.

Boyd, what a toid! Poor Rick. Oh well, nice to hear his voice!

Rick Danko died in his sleep from heart failure on 10th December 1999.

@tommyxivx

9 жыл бұрын

16 long years...

Danko was in good form musically throughout the ‘90s. Physically in good form, seemingly, in 1991. But fell apart quickly.

Makes me so sad

He was the VOICE.

Danko would NEVER have converted 3.14127 into anthing intelligible. He was all about the strings. Fiddle! He had it!

LOL. Cjc66, that cracked me up!

@LocalRailfan Absolutely! But notice that Rick is such a gracious person that he doesn't let it bother him too much. No use wasting energy on the guy......

I sat down and cried the day Rick Danko died

Danko!!!

RIP Rick ..

I thought Rick had a great voice.........Let me rephrase that.......Rick Danko had a fabulous voice. Listen to him on the csong "Georgia" he will and has been missed.

I wanna click both thumbs: way up for Danko way down for dopey host

I believe this is John Tesh doing the interview

where did you find this? As Kenny Banyon of Seinfeld fame would say to Jerry " this is GOLD Jerry, this is GOLD " thanks for posting

One of the coolest things about the Band is that all of them (except for perhaps Richard, and it's not for lack of musical talent) would all have been able to have successful solo careers, they're that good individually. It's also freaky how multi-instrumental they are -- Rick could have never touched a bass in his life and still become famous on the guitar.

Perfect interruptions from a nobody who thinks he’s a bigger star than the star! Miss you Rick RIP.

Boyd Matson, ugh! That could have been an amazing interview if Rick wasn't cutoff every time he opened his mouth.

what a great song.too bad it was cut off.

@Perlj77

5 жыл бұрын

It wasn't! It's not a The Band album he's reffering to...but some Norwegian muscisians he was playing/recording with.Watch the link! kzread.info/dash/bejne/a4OH0tutgbrHpdY.html

Gone too soon...

🤘🏼🙂❤️

Should have written a book but too soon gone.

Rick.

Гордитесь канадцы что у Вас такой великий человек был!!!

That is John Tesh.