TimmyB Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 A voice so beautiful it could make anyone cry.I believe Levon Helm when he said that Richard didn't plan to commit suicide that day in 1986, I wish he was still with us.from www.billboard.comTHIS DAY IN MUSIC for March 4, 20051986 - The Band's pianist, Richard Manuel, commits suicide by hanging himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 Glad I got to expirence the Band with Richard before he decided to leave us. There was incredible emotion in that guys voice.Sad loss thats for sure. April 3, 1943 - March 4, 1986. Too soon gone. "Isn't everybody dreaming?--then the voice I hear is real. Out of all the idle scheming, can't we have something to feel?" "In a Station",Richard Manuel ------------------------------------- Remembering Richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 I really like Richard, however when you watch The Last Waltz, it is apparent that all is not right with him, even back then. I know the whole band and Martin were gooned on drugs during the filming, but Richard's behaviour was unsettling. R.I.P. Richard Manuel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 He grew up around the corner from me in Stratford, (not at the same time obviously), and is buried near my old public school. RIP AD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. J Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 A rare talent. I see my light come shining From the west unto the east Any day now, any day now, I shall be released. RIP Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timouse Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 indeed. too soon gone....RIP Richard... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kookycanooky Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 the psychadlia period...names like chocolate subway and marshmellow overcoat rip rm. good read: "This Wheel's On Fire" Levon Helm with Stephen Davis peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodRev Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 YES man, I've mentioned on this board many, many times that I recommend Levon's book to any Band fan. It truly puts everything into perspective. The prologue is an account of the day Richard killed himself, and his subsequent funeral. Levon writes that, at the funeral, Garth Hudson played "I Shall Be Released" on the church organ, and everybody present sang along. There wasn't a dry eye in the place. It really gave a good tug to the heartstrings when, shortly after having read the book, I sat down to watch Festival Express in full and came to the scene where the Band is closing the Winnipeg show and Richard is belting out I Shall Be Released. Very sad to know that 16 years later, a chorus of his family and friends would be singing it at his funeral. He was one of the good ones. RIP Richard Manuel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kookycanooky Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 you said it goodrev. your closing excerpt brought a tear to my eye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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