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Product Details

  • Audio CD (January 30, 2007)
  • Original Release Date: January 30, 2007
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Savoy Jazz
  • ASIN: B000JMJVPY
  • In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #55,696 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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The Band's highway actually ended in 1978 at The Last Waltz, with the departure of founding member, guitarist, and principal songwriter Robbie Robertson. Considered by many to be ground zero of the roots-and-Americana movement despite being four-fifths Canadian, their decade-long Robertson-led run produced a handful of undeniable classics and volumes of timeless and influential music. So it's somewhat surprising that no one has released a tribute album to this legendary group until now. But after listening to these 17 tracks, it's clear why. Even with the best of intentions, many of these versions fail to capture the emotion and intensity of the original performances. All but the UK's Gomez are American-based, yet with a few notable exceptions, the acts either mimic the Band's already archetypal arrangements or add nothing unique. Bruce Hornsby sings the lyrics of the touching "King Harvest" like he's reading them off cue cards, Guster zip through a chilly "This Wheel's on Fire" with little emotional attachment, and Jack Johnson's folksy "I Shall Be Released" squanders the song's gospel tendencies. The women fare far better, with Lee Ann Womack nailing the subtleties of "The Weight" in a lovely, nuanced country interpretation, the Roches' unplugged sisterly harmonies bringing a gorgeous and appropriate back-porch feel to "Acadian Driftwood," and Rosanne Cash turning in a tender and touching "The Unfaithful Servant." Jakob Dylan and Lizz Wright do justice to the sensitive "Whispering Pines" and rockers Widespread Panic, the Allman Brothers Band, and My Morning Jacket add appropriate Southern grit to their selections. Ultimately, though, these covers make you appreciate how flawlessly the Band realized their own music and provided consummate arrangements that cannot be improved on. --Hal Horowitz


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"Commemorating one of the most influential rock bands in the world 429 Records presents an all-star celebration of the music of the The Band, with tracks by Jack Johnson, Lee Ann Womack, Rosanne Cash, Death Cab For Cutie, Allman Brothers Band, Gomez, Guster and more!

'An extraordinary and diverse collection of artists, performing the music of The Band. A wonderful ride and quite an honor.' - Robbie Robertson, The Band'

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Endless Highway, a real tribute, February 1, 2007
By D. Wiese (Fanwood, NJ, USA) - See all my reviews
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The Band is a musical icon, covering/replicating their songs seems to me to be virtually impossible. They are perhaps the group that most understood and reflected the roots and sensibilities of American music in our time. The Big Pink album is among the top few records that I consider most influential on me. But, what a surprise "Endless Highway: The Music of the Band," does what I considered not to be possible. The versions of The Band songs are a credit to both artists who interpret the music with reverence and the timelessness of the songs themselves. Think of the songs that really stand the test of time, there are mighty few. There is danger in trying to cover definitive versions of songs, but this record succeeds mightily. I just can't pick a favorite track, but some are standouts; the Allman Brothers live performance of "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" and Blues Traveler's "Rag Mama Rag." My Morning Jacket nails "It Makes No Difference," and The Roches version of "Acadian Driftwood" is inspiring. Lee Ann Womack's amazingly powerful version of "The Weight" is most unexpected. Death Cab for Cutie's take on "Rockin' Chair" is stunning and Steve Reynolds' "Stage Fright" adds surreal spookiness that works perfectly. I always thought the definitive version of "Chest Fever" was Three Dog Night's version, now I have a new favorite - Widespread Panic.
For fans of the band, this record is a treat, for those unfamiliar with The Band, this record will make them a fan.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Tribute to one of the greatest rock bands ever!, February 3, 2007
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This tribute is long overdue, but turns in some outstanding renditions of the Band's most popular songs. Among the best are Widespread Panic's rocking version of "Chest Fever", The Allman Brothers Band's live cover of "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down", but perhaps the best song on the entire CD is from My Morning Jacket, with their version of "It Makes No Difference". This is a really great CD.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Consistently excellent tribute, February 2, 2007
There seem to be a plethora of tribute albums coming out over the last few years -- record labels seem to be trying to milk every excess dollar they can out of their catalog. So it's a welcome relief when the results are as consistently excellent as this collection. Every song on here seems to be labor of love -- from Lee Ann Womack's sweet take on "The Weight", to a powerful "Chest Fever" by Widespread Panic, to the Allman Brothers doing justice to "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down". Even the weak points of this album are still as good as anything that's come out lately... this could be the Americana album of the year.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointingly mediocre
It is a shame to hear the sounds of such a creative band being covered with such a lack of creativity. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Ty Braxton

1.0 out of 5 stars "B+" for effort, "D" for execution
Many listeners are just so thankful that The Band have received this tribute that they're afraid to criticize it. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Passionate About Music

4.0 out of 5 stars A fresh listening experience
I usually avoid tribute albums like the plague. Oh, some have their merit and are good for a song or two, but sometimes you wonder if the participants drew the short straw. Read more
Published 23 months ago by todd

5.0 out of 5 stars Bears repeating often
You'll never get tired of listening to these renditions of the music of the Band
Published on July 13, 2007 by Mark J. Vanosdol

4.0 out of 5 stars Great effort, but I'd still prefer the original Band CDs
Some of my favorites, "Cripple Creek" by Gomez, "Unfaithful Servant" by Roseanne Cash, "Whispering Pines" with Jakob Dylan and Lizz Wright, and "Weight" with Lee Ann Womack... Read more
Published on July 8, 2007 by R. Kyle

3.0 out of 5 stars Worth the purchase but not all is gold
I do like this album a good deal but let me start with the low points.

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The Allmans: A band I love but Greg, learn the words brother. Read more
Published on May 30, 2007 by Randy Sanginario

3.0 out of 5 stars "A Few Good Songs"
My Morning Jacket's take on "It Makes No Difference" may well be worth the cost of the album, and the body of work captured in the disc validates the powerful and influential song... Read more
Published on May 18, 2007 by T. Curtis

4.0 out of 5 stars Endless Highway
The Band is my all-time favorite rock group and believe them to be one of the best ever so for other artists to attempt to reinterpret the Band's music is an act of courage -- or... Read more
Published on May 12, 2007 by D. Summers

2.0 out of 5 stars band lovers beware
sub-par effort on most tunes, possible exception of the jack johnson cover. buy the originals - as a die hard band fan I was very dissapointed
Published on May 6, 2007 by Dennis Centofranchi

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Trubite Album
This is the best tribute album I've heard. A great appreciation of one of the best bands of all time. Read more
Published on March 13, 2007 by Sandra Wiggins

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