The Weight
The Band
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I pulled into Nazareth, was feeling 'bout half past dead I just need some place where I can lay my head Hey, mister, can you tell me, where a man might find a bed? He just grinned and shook my hand, "No" was all he said Take a load off Fanny, take a load for free Take a load off Fanny, and you put the load right on me I picked up my bags, I went looking for a place to hide When I saw old Carmen and the Devil, walking side by side I said, "Hey, Carmen, c'mon, let's go downtown" She said, "I gotta go, but my friend can stick around" Take a load off Fanny, take a load for free Take a load off Fanny, and you put the load right on me Go down, Miss Moses, ain't nothin' you can say It's just old Luke, and Luke's waiting on the judgment day Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Annalee He said, "Do me a favor, son, won't you stay and keep Annalee company" Take a load off Fanny, take a load for free Take a load off Fanny, and you put the load right on me Crazy Chester followed me, and he caught me in the fog Said, "I will fix your rag, if you'll take Jack, my dog" I said, "Wait a minute Chester, you know, I'm a peaceful man" He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can" Take a load off Fanny, take a load for free Take a load off Fanny, and you put the load right on me Catch the cannonball, now to take me down the line My bag is sinking low, and I do believe it's time To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one Who sent me here, with her regards for everyone Take a load off Fanny, take a load for free Take a load off Fanny, and you put the load right on me
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Written by: Robbie Robertson
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8 facts about this song
Song Performers and Versions"The Weight" was first recorded by the Canadian-American group The Band in 1968.
- Diana Ross, formerly of The Supremes, has also performed the song.
- Artists including Jackie DeShannon and The Temptations have covered "The Weight."
- The Supremes, after Ross' departure, covered the song with The Temptations as part of a collaboration album.
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Song Meaning and ReceptionThe song, written by Robbie Robertson of The Band, is filled with Biblical imagery and tells a story of a traveler's experiences in a town named Nazareth.
- "The Weight" has been widely praised, regarded as a masterpiece and one of the greatest songs of the rock era.
- Rolling Stone Magazine ranked "The Weight" as 41st in its list of the 500 greatest songs of all time.
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Chart SuccessThe Band's version of "The Weight" peaked at number 63 on Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart.
- The Supremes and The Temptations' version reached number 46 on the same chart.
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Tour Performances and Recognition"The Weight" was a staple of The Band's live performances and is included in the concert film "The Last Waltz."
- The song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999 in recognition of its historical, artistic and significant value.
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Cultural Impact"The Weight" has been covered by hundreds of artists in different languages, illustrating its global appeal.
- The song has also appeared in several movies, commercials, and TV series, solidifying its place in popular culture. For example, it was notably used on the soundtrack for "Easy Rider."
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Diana Ross' VersionDiana Ross' version of "The Weight" is from her 1970 solo album, "Everything Is Everything."
- Ross recorded the song after her departure from The Supremes.
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Jackie DeShannon's VersionJackie DeShannon's cover is from her 1968 album "Laurel Canyon."
- DeShannon’s version remained relatively under the radar despite the song’s widespread popularity.
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The Temptations and The Supremes' VersionThe Supremes and The Temptations recorded "The Weight" for their 1968 duet album "Diana Ross & the Supremes Join The Temptations."
- Their version added a soulful twist to the original rock-style song.
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