Comments for The Band, Music From Big Pink

The Band's debut album from 1968 is an absolute stunner!It is definitely a " night-time " listening album, in that most of it's key songs are slow and melancholic, " Tears of Rage ", " In a Station " ( both written and sung by Richard Manuel, at his most heart-breaking ), " I Shall be Released ". However, Robbie Robertson's " To Kingdom Come " and " Caledonia Mission " really rock! and are quite unlike any song you have ever heard - incredible tracks! The Dylan / Rick Danko song, " This Wheel's On Fire ", is yet another rocking classic, which also became a number one hit single in the United Kingdom in the cover version sung by Julie Driscoll.The Band's most famous song is also on this album, " The Weight ", which was featured in the movie " Easy Rider ", an underground film which became a smash in 1969.The essence of The Band's greatness can be found on this album - for those who like music to touch their mind, heart and body, this is for you!