It Makes No Difference - The Band - The Last Waltz 

It is Rick's vocals that are so haunting in this song. Perfection.

No song conveys the deep and abiding sorrow of the loss of love for me more than this gut-wrenching ballad. Garth's soprano sax solo at the end is magnificent.

This was our wedding song. We had been through so much prior to getting married, including both of us feeling just what this song describes. 32 years together this month. Thank you gentleman.

This song is perfect. And Garth Hudson's soprano sax solo at the end has me in tears every time. Genius.

Wednesday August 9, 2023. The world is mourning the loss of Robbie Robertson, who died Wednesday at 80. Guitarist and songwriter for The Band, Robertson was the driving force behind the group's string of iconic hits in the late 1960s and early '70s, including "The Weight", "The Shape I'm In", and "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down". Following news of Robertson's death, celebrities have been taking to social media to pay tribute. Among those honouring Robertson's memory is director Martin Scorsese, a longtime friend and collaborator, who issued a statement to NBC News. "Robbie Robertson was one of my closest friends, a constant in my life and my work," said Scorsese. "It goes without saying that he was a giant, that his effect on the art form was profound and lasting," he added.

Why do l just lose it over this heartbreaker..guess it reminds me of hugging all of my brothers as they left home over the years..a couple are permanently gone..but the music lives on..🇨🇦

It’s been said before but Rick Danko, Robbie and Levon, it doesn’t get any better. This is one of the best country rock ballads ever written and performed. One of my all time favorites

Still after all these years, this is just freaking stunning, Ricks vocals, Garth on the sax, PERFECT & just beautiful!!

In 1976 ,Robbie knew The Band would disband . I believe this is his way of saying I love you guys to the other 4 members by writing this song ! Rick's greatest vocal performance of his brilliant career .

Simply put...the greatest love song ever written, composed, performed, recorded. Period.

There are not the words to do justice to these truly great five individuals who will be forever known as the BAND.

Rest in peace, Robbie. Thank you for all your wonderful compositions and performances.

Man, I love this song. I always have and always will. Can't believe they edited out the black and white verses for time. Thank you for the enlightened look at a favorite tune. Stampeding cattle, they rattle the walls. Poetry, thanks for posting the full video.

I only learned a few years ago that many of the songs from the concert had been abridged for the film. To find the full version of this stone cold killer is one of my most treasured musical discoveries.

Miss you, Rick. Great singer & bass player. 🎤🎸❤

One of the best bands ever!!

I was lucky enough to see them live on the last tour........they are legend.........

Magic. The great Rick Danko with Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm & Garth Hudson. Ladies & Gentlemen, The Band also with Richard Manuel.

It's the band. Rick definitely center's it Leon is the engine room Robby the fluff that brings it all together. There's some wizard's in the background too. It's a really strong band.

Robbie Robertson - one of the all-time greats - may he rest in peace.

Magnifique! Hudson's sax is the crowning glory to a wonderful performance.

Rattle the waaaal, Rick knew how to draw it out. Perfect. Love Rick

Nobody hasn't said a word about the ripping guitar from our Robbie during this performance. Love to the Band forever ❤

Gives me goosebumps listening to this

Happy heavenly birthday to Rick, born on this day in 1942. Forever in our hearts.

They just refuse to make music like this anymore. It's a shame that it's become a lost art. So passionate in the performance.

The music from this era will never be equalled, for those of us who grew up n this time we are blessed to have had this music as a part of our lives then and now. For me it is a source of enjoyment and comfort that has lasted for many many years.

Can‘t fight the tears . Makes me feel so lonely and small now . RIP my heros ❤

Miss you Rick. Miss you Robbie. Miss you Levon, and miss you a lot Richard.

RIP Robbie and thank you for all your geat songs

Drop-dead gorgeous. I'm at a loss for words. 🌹

Robbie gets all the credits most of the time but Rick Danko is the spirit of the band imnsho.

Ricks vocals were so perfect for the feeling he was conveying.

Everything about this is so great. Robbie's lyrics and guitar playing, Rick's vocals, and Garth's sax solo.

❤ such a beautiful song brings tears to.my eyes RIP 🙏 ROBBIE 😢 you left some great friends and fans behind. Without Robbie we have no sun shining anymore and the rain pours down at our door. ❤

Thank you! Every musician and producer responsible for this! Magnificent! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Garth coming in with that sax moves a man! On time and with tightness second to none.

I have to ration this song as I never want to get tired of it. Beautiful

One of the songs which have defined the end of my teenage years, from late 70's to the middle of the 80's. I really love this particular performance of The Band. I have heard it thousand times, thinking about an unrequited love from those years.

Whoever took the time to put this video together, all I can say is thank you! What a gift!

Rest in Peace Robbie Robertson 😢 Thanks for the memories ✌️❤️🌼

Simply stunning.

A truly heartfelt ballad about masculine loneliness. AND all those who have been left behind.

I love this song most in the Last Waltz film. Cause It makes no difference is so solitary. Thank you for posting its full version.

Many, many thanks to the poster/restorer.

Se nos ha ido uno de los más grandes. Yo adoro a The Band y el universo musical único que crearon, y estoy de acuerdo, The Last Waltz es el concierto de rock más vibrante y maravilloso que se ha dado. Lo he visto decenas de veces a lo largo de mi vida, pero la primera vez fue en un cineclub de mi barrio al salir del colegio, con unos 14 años. Esas cosas te marcan para toda la vida. Recuerdo que volví a casa ya de noche, feliz, en una nube de rock... cómo podía existir una música tan buena... Robbie... mi corazón llora por que también tú te has ido. La última vez te vi, os vi, en un documental que echaron en Movistar+, Once We Were Brothers. Lo recomiendo vivamente a todos los amantes de The Band. Robbie, lleva luz, amor y música a los cielos y diles a Rick, Richard y Levon que los queremos, los recordamos, y gracias a todos por la música maravillosa. Os queremos. 🙏💔❤🎸🎶💯❤

Possibly the most beautiful song ever. ♥ 😢

This is one my favorite songs..Rick Danko sings his heart out on so a sad ballad..so sad to bring tears to ones eyes..not much needed to say anymore that that !

the minute and 7 seconds at the end of this song is my alltime favorite piece of music. Perfection live ! Magic created in front of you. never to be seen again

Love this song. What a band!

This is incredible.

The vulnerabilty of the composition and the performance is conveyed in Rick's vocals and Garth's solo so superably. As perfect as it is, in the intechangeable roles in The Band I have always been curious how Richard's vocal would have worked on this masterpiece, he so naturally bared his tender side to his vocal performances. Even though I was only a teen, I am so glad I saw these guys perform a couple of times.

Every single Band killer has a secret weapon or two.... Garth Hudson sax solo blindsiding the vibe with sweetness so hard.

A stunningly beautiful song, perhaps the best one among many in the film.

I Love all your music my whole life Rick really stands out on this one. It seems like I've lost all my friends but I hope to see you all again soon.

Fabulous!!

Buenisima banda canadiense yo aqui en el salvador vi la pelicula en un cine de nombre libertad.

このギターの音色、フレーズは何度聴いてもグッとくる。RIP Robbie.

Danko's voice is the best.

Awesome song and rendition....loved it

Another masterpiece from the best band ever, Robbie is a multi generational icon, jamming with Leon in rock heaven

Never gets old watching this!

Did this song at kwaj with my best friend with the southern cross as bright as my wife's eyes.. no better ever

No American Idol or the Voice, the Band learned their chops in Woodstock and on the road!

Greatness , thank you for sharing.

Assiste esse último concerto de despedida do The Band no cinema em 1980. O filme começou meia-noite e a sala de cinema estava toda branca de tanta fumaça dos baseados queimando. Foi uma linda despedida memorável com todos os grandes artistas que estiveram no palco. Saudações do Brasil...América do Sul! ✌😎

Just plain good, I grew up not far from the town of Woodstock. This music cannot be duplicated!

If not for the brilliance of Robbie Robertson, the world would not have this amazing performance and movie to enjoy almost 50 years later. I saw somewhere Levon complained that Robbie was acting like a conductor that night and was a bit much and all for his ego. It was necessary for what the production of The Last Waltz called for. That's the difference between a player and a producer, so i guess you can say It does make a difference. When you've more ego than brilliance drugs is the usual next choice in the music world. If you disagree with me then ask yourself why the other Band members did not continue to make waves in their careers because they wanted to play the same Ole songs that made em famous and not want to contribute or grow beyond. When they decided to it was too late the world moved on. But luckily we've The Last Waltz the best Musical Documentary ever Produced as that timeless gift.

This is without a doubt one of my all time favorite songs and my favorite Band song! It’s a perfect song, and thins live performance is amazing no matter how many times I hear it.

I fuckin love this song. So very good. RIP Robbie you were grear 🙏

Happy Heavenly Birthday RICK DANKO ! Richard Clare Danko (December 29, 1943 - December 10, 1999) was a Canadian musician, bassist, songwriter, and singer, best known as a founding member of the Band, for which he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.

I love this so much I kept listening and listening and listening

Great mix, love it!

Wonderful.

Rest In Peace Charlie!

I like Rick Danko's bass guitar playing. Aspects of this: using a pick, sometimes playing double and triple stops, using the wrap around thumb to stop notes. Of course it is not about technique. Sometimes a playful New Orleans sound. I like the fact he can play and sing at the same time. It is all there.

If you don't play this at least ten times, in a row,, you never jammed, sorry for you guys

Prolly 1 of the best songs ever performed

I miss you so much Laura. My heart aches. I wish you were here to listen with me. I will never be the same.

Nobody can play like Robbie Robertson.... I'm not forgetting the band but the whole thing breaks my heart because this shit doesn't happen anymore. Love you all sorry for my bad attitude

Thanks VERY VERY VERY much for the HD. The way it should be, forever. Can't wait to one day walk around the stage during The Last Waltz. Believe you me, it'll happen.

Thank you for posting. The Last Waltz!

REST IN PEACE RICK DANKO AND ROBBIE ROBERTSON 🤍🕊🤍

Gran interpretación Rick 👍 👏 🤔 👌

My favorite song in the world and yes the sax and Robbie guitar at the end just TALK ❤

I was.down in front.that.night. First Thanksgiving w/o our.Daddy-o. Great memory great show. Great Man. James Thomas.Dugan.

Beautiful❤

Of course I'm going to have to learn to play this bass line for Danko!

So few of the greats left and now there's one less with the passing of Robbie The world is a much lesser place now

Man. Children it’s never gotten any better than that right there!

Rick Danko was the man!!

So much talent. Only Garth remains.

fabulous beyond words

I enjoy no band more than THE BAND...........fantastic ...(them and Leon, of course!) RUSSELL, of course!

Robbie Robertson, the man

Perfection.

best concert i ever attended

Great to hear the full version of this great song, with the edited out verses on The Last Waltz included here. I wonder if Scorsese ever regretted the edit he made to shorten the song in the documentary. The full version is just a gem.

Marina❤ is gone four years ago, for a better world I hope. I still miss her so much

Will not see their lot again......