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.
Raining In My Heart
Rick Danko Lyrics
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They're gonna make a big star out of me
We'll make a film about a man that's sad and lonely
And all I gotta do is act naturally
Well, I bet you I'm gonna be a big star
Might win an 'Oscar', you can never tell
The movie's gonna make me a big star
Well, I hope you'll come and see me in the movies
Then I'll know that you will plainly see
The biggest fool that ever hit the big time
And all I gotta do is act naturally
We'll make a film about a man that's sad and lonely
And beggin' down upon his bended knee
I'll play the part and I won't need rehearsin'
All I gotta do is act naturally
Well, I bet you I'm gonna be a big star
Might win an 'Oscar', you can never tell
The movie's gonna make me a big star
'Cause I can play the part so well
Well, I hope you'll come and see me in the movies
Then I'll know that you will plainly see
The biggest fool that ever hit the big time
And all I gotta do is act naturally
All I gotta do is act naturally
All I gotta do is act naturally
The lyrics of "Act Naturally" by Rick Danko and Ringo Starr convey a desire for fame and the willingness to act in order to achieve it. The song tells the story of a man who is going to be put in movies and made a big star. He believes that he can play the part so well that he might even win an Oscar. All he has to do is act naturally.
The line "We'll make a film about a man that's sad and lonely" suggests that the person being spoken about might be going through a tough time, but they are willing to use their hardships to their advantage. The line "I'll play the part and I won't need rehearsin'" highlights their confidence and natural ability, implying that they are born to be in the spotlight.
The lyrics also reveal a sense of self-awareness and humorous self-deprecation. The line "The biggest fool that ever hit the big time" acknowledges that the person is aware that being in the movies might not necessarily make them a genius, but they are willing to take that chance nonetheless.
Overall, "Act Naturally" is a fun, upbeat song that celebrates the desire for fame and the willingness to put oneself out there to achieve it.
Line by Line Meaning
They're gonna put me in the movies
I have a chance to become a movie star
They're gonna make a big star out of me
The movie industry will turn me into a celebrity
We'll make a film about a man that's sad and lonely
The movie will feature a character who is unhappy and alone
And all I gotta do is act naturally
Playing such a role will come naturally to me
Well, I bet you I'm gonna be a big star
I have confidence that I will achieve fame
Might win an 'Oscar', you can never tell
There is a possibility of earning an Academy Award
The movie's gonna make me a big star
The film will be the catalyst for my stardom
'Cause I can play the part so well
I have the natural talent for acting the role
Well, I hope you'll come and see me in the movies
I desire for people to see me on the big screen
Then I'll know that you will plainly see
If you see the movie, you'll witness my acting ability
The biggest fool that ever hit the big time
Despite my success, I'll acknowledge my perceived foolishness
And all I gotta do is act naturally
Not pretending to be someone else will be the key to my success
We'll make a film about a man that's sad and lonely
The character's sadness and isolation will be the central focus of the movie
And beggin' down upon his bended knee
The character will be pleading and desperate
I'll play the part and I won't need rehearsin'
I'll be able to play the character without much preparation
All I gotta do is act naturally
I just need to be myself and act honestly
All I gotta do is act naturally
Being authentic will be my path to success
All I gotta do is act naturally
I don't need to put on a facade to be a star
Lyrics © HOUSE OF BRYANT PUBLICATIONS, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BOUDLEAUX BRYANT, FELICE BRYANT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Ah yes, A classic Buddy Holly song
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