At the age of 14 (1957) Danko booked himself as an opening act for ronnie hawkins, & his band The Hawks. Hawkins asked Danko to join his band as a rythym guitarist, though later he would have Danko learn the bass, and by 1960 was Hawkins' bassist.
Around 1963 The Hawks broke away from Hawkins and the members (including Danko) would go on to continue as the Levon Helm Sextet (later renamed to The Canadian Squires and Levon and the Hawks).
In 1965, Bob Dylan recruited Levon and the Hawks to accompany him on his 1965/66 wold tour. However, Levon Helm chose not to tour with Dylan and was replaced on the tour by drummer Mickey Jones. In 1968, Danko and The Hawks, who had moved to Woodstock, where they began to be referred to as simply "the band," began recording with Dylan in the basement of a big pink house that Danko had rented (and which would soon become famous on its on as "Big Pink"). With Levon Helm back in the fold, they also released their first demo, allowing them to secure a record deal with Capitol Records. Working over the next few months, the five-piece band recorded what would become their debut album, Music From Big Pink. At this time, the group more or less officially changed their name from The Hawks to The Band, this time with a capital "B." Shortly after the album was released, Danko was seriously injured in a car crash, breaking his neck and back in nine places. Though he was laid up in traction for many weeks, he recovered and worked with The Band until 1976, when the group did their final concert at San Francisco's Winterland. The film of the concert, directed by Martin Scorsese, was released as "The Last Waltz" in 1978.
Danko would go on to record solo work on Arista Records, releasing his first solo work in 1977 (his self-titled debut). In the early 1990s, Danko teamed with Jonas Fjeld and Eric Andersen and three albums were released, Danko/Fjeld/Andersen in 1991, Ridin' on the Blinds in 1994, and One More Shot in 2001. Danko released a live album in 1997 (Rick Danko in Concert), and, in 1999, he released Live on Breeze Hill, which featured a new studio version of his much-loved song, "Sip the Wine" (the original version was on his first studio album) and was already working on material for his next work called Times Like These. On December 10, 1999, Danko's heart gave out and he passed away in his sleep. Times Like These was released posthumously the following year.
Let The Four Winds Blow
Rick Danko Lyrics
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I like the way you talk
Let me hold your hand
Try to understand
I want a girl like you
To tell my troubles to
Don't you be afraid
You heard what I said
Let 'em blow let 'em blow
From the east to the west
I'll love you the best
Let the four winds blow
Let 'em blow let 'em blow
From the east to the west
I'll love you the best
I like the way you walk
I like the way you talk
Let me hold your hand
Try to understand
I want a girl like you
To tell my troubles to
Don't you be afraid
You heard what I said
Let the four winds blow
Let 'em blow let 'em blow
From the east to the west
I'll love you the best
Let the four winds blow
Let 'em blow let 'em blow
From the east to the west
I'll love you the best
The lyrics to Rick Danko's song "Let The Four Winds Blow" are a simple declaration of the singer's love for a girl. The repetition of "I like the way you walk, I like the way you talk" creates a rhythmic, catchy refrain that emphasizes the singer's appreciation for the woman's physical presence and personality. He then expresses his desire to hold her hand and have her understand his troubles.
The chorus then comes in, repeating the phrase "Let the four winds blow" twice, before emphasizing that his love for her will remain strong no matter where the winds blow. This simple, almost spiritual message of staying committed to a love, regardless of any external changes or challenges, is what forms the heart of the song.
Overall, the song is a straightforward love song that highlights the simplicity of true affection and emphasizes the importance of remaining steadfast in love no matter what life throws in one's path.
Line by Line Meaning
I like the way you walk
I admire your gait
I like the way you talk
I appreciate your manner of speaking
Let me hold your hand
I desire physical contact with you
Try to understand
Please attempt to grasp my intentions
I want a girl like you
I search for a woman with your qualities
To tell my troubles to
So I can confide in her
Don't you be afraid
You need not fear
You heard what I said
You comprehend my message
Let the four winds blow
Let occurrences unfold
Let 'em blow let 'em blow
With detachment, let things run their course
From the east to the west
Across the whole of the earth
I'll love you the best
My affection for you is unrivaled
Let the four winds blow
Let the future be determined by outside factors
Let 'em blow let 'em blow
Without intervention, let fate take its course
From the east to the west
Throughout the entire planet
I'll love you the best
You will always be my top priority
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Antoine Domino, Dave Bartholomew
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
John Philbin
Setlist:
1.) Crazy Mama [0:00]
2.) Blind Willie McTell [4:31]
3.) Stage Fright [10:25]
4.) It Makes No Difference [14:11]
5.) Book Faded Brown [19:25]
6.) Let the Four Winds Blow [22:53]
7.) Ophelia [27:40]
8.) Next Time You See Me [31:13]
9.) The Weight [36:30]
10.) Blue River [41:15]
11.) The Shape I'm In [44:40]
12.) Rivers of Babylon [50:35]
Pal3
Thank you so much 🙏🏼💪🏼❤️
جاي روني GuyRoni
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جاي روني GuyRoni
Sad to him like this
Emma Cassidy
Terrible demise for a very kind and talented man.