24 Bit Remastered Release 2000
 1st LP is one of the most influential records in the history of Rock
The HAWKS started from  Canada as backing Group for Rock'n Roller  RONNIE HAWKINS in the late 50s.
Between 1965 and 1966 they backed BOB DYLAN (when he got electrical )
In 1967 they formed The BAND  and recorded the 1st essential LP in the Big Pink Studio.
Their 1st three albums are very recommended.
They split in 1978 the last concert with many well known musicians as guests was filmed,
and released as the LAST WALTZ. They reformed with some new members in 1993.

Style : Folk & Country-Rock

see:
Ronnie Hawkins ; Bob Dylan ; Rick Danko ; Professor Louie & The Crowmatix ;
Levin Helm & The Hawks ; Van Morrison ;

Musicians: 
ROBBIE ROBERTSON - guitar, vocals; RICK DANKO - bass, violin, trombone, vocals;
RICHARD MANUEL - piano, drums, sax, vocals; GARTH HUDSON - organ, accordion, sax;
LEVON HELM - drums, perc., mandolin, guitar, voc.;

Guest - 1971:
Allen Toussaint ; Van Morrison ;

Tracks:    written by J.R.Robertson if not shown
Life is a Carnival    (R.Danko-L.Helm-J.R.Robertson)
When I paint my Masterpiece  (B.Dylan)
Last of the Blacksmiths
Where do we go from here?
4 % Pantomime   (J.R.Robertson-V.Morrison)
Shoot out in Chinatown
The Moon struck one
Thinkin out loud
Smake Signal
Volcano
The River Hymn

Bonus-Tracks :
Endless Highway  -  early studio take
When I paint my Masterpiece  (B.Dylan)  -  alternate take
Bessie Smith   -  outtake
Dont do it  -  outtake studio version
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