Notinyourbushes t1_jabovri wrote on February 28, 2023 at 7:16 AM

I wouldn't say the Weight is overrated, I'd say it's over played. The Band has an amazing catalog but (in my region at least), that's the only song of theirs they play anymore (which is a shame).

Now CCR's Proud Mary or Willie and the Poor Boys? Never understood the appeal of those songs at all. CCR has at least 20 songs that are far superior.

Same thing with Creep. Just overplayed on the radio because it was their most accessible song.

gldmj5 t1_jabpbrf wrote on February 28, 2023 at 7:22 AM

Acadian Driftwood might be my favorite song by The Band

Notinyourbushes t1_jabq873 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 7:34 AM

I went on a big Band kick about a decade ago, listened to their whole catalog. Was honestly shocked at how many songs I'd forgotten about that our local classic rock station used to play but hadn't in decades. There's so much more there than just Crippled Creek and Drove ol' Dixie Down.

Robbie's got some choice solo work too.