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Although it has long been believed that the reason for Helm's refusal to play the song was a dispute with Robertson over songwriting credits, according to Garth Hudson the refusal was due to Helm's dislike for Joan Baez's version.
Sep 18, 2023 · In fact, frontman Robbie Robertson was inspired to write the track after visiting Helm’s parents in Arkansas. “I flashed back to when he first took me to meet his parents in Marvell, Arkansas,...
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Oct 22, 2019 · By Andy Kahn Oct 22, 2019 • 7:19 am PDT. Robbie Robertson was recently interviewed by John Fugelsang during a visit to SiriusXM. Robertson spoke about the meaning behind The Band’s classic song,...
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Nov 1, 2019 · “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” established Robertson as a formidable songwriter, and Helm went on to become a beloved Americana figure.
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May 14, 2024 · 1. What inspired Robbie Robertson to write “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down”? Robbie Robertson was inspired to write the song after reading “The Civil War: A Narrative” by historian Shelby Foote. The book provided a detailed account of the war and the struggles faced by both sides.
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Robbie Robertson wrote this song, which is set during the American Civil War - "Dixie" is a term indicating the old American South, which was defeated by the Union army. The song is not related to his heritage, as Robertson is half-Mohawk Indian, half-Jewish Canadian.
Apr 25, 2024 · “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” was written by The Band’s guitarist and songwriter, Robbie Robertson, and tells the story of a Confederate soldier named Virgil Caine who fought in the Civil War.
