The Last Waltz is the recording of The Band's farewell gig in 1976, filmed as a documentary by Martin Scorsese, thus preserving this star concert for posterity. The Last Waltz brought together artists from all stages of the group's career to give them one more chance to jam and pay tribute to The Band. Many classics get a re-performance, with some notable highlights. Legendary Canadian rocker Ronnie
… Hawkins, who employed the band in their early years, comes out with Who Do You Love. After their time with Hawkins, the band teamed up with Bob Dylan for some of his first electric sessions. Dylan has a strong folk blues medley that starts and ends with a rocking version of Baby Let Me Follow You Down. Muddy Waters teaches blues in Mannish Boy, with Paul Butterfield on harmonica. Eric Clapton offers a slick take on the blues with his flashy version of Further On Up The Road. Other significant contributions come from Emmylou Harris, Dr. John, Joni Mitchell. Neil Young, Van Morrison and Neil Diamond. The emotional climax of The Last Waltz is the jointly sung I Shall Be Released, led by the song's writer, Bob Dylan.more