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Robbie Robertson On His Creative And Symbiotic Relationship With Martin Scorsese

"Joni Mitchell is still the Queen Mother of singer-songwriters," Robbie Robertson says. Mitchell appeared in The Last Waltz, the first of his collaborations with Martin Scorsese. Don Dixon/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Robbie Robertson On His Creative And Symbiotic Relationship With Martin Scorsese

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The Band's songwriter and Scorsese have been friends and collaborators since they first worked together on The Last Waltz in 1976. This year, Robertson scored The Irishman.

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Rick Danko And Garth Hudson On Mountain Stage

Rick Danko on Mountain Stage in 1989. Courtesy of Mountain Stage Archives/West Virginia Public Broadcasting hide caption

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Rick Danko And Garth Hudson On Mountain Stage

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The Band's bassist and vocalist and one of rock's greatest organists and keyboardists both stop by Mountain Stage in this archival session from 1989.

Rick Danko And Garth Hudson On Mountain Stage

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Robbie Robertson On World Cafe

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Robbie Robertson On World Cafe

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The guitarist says The Band's debut album, Music From Big Pink, "was music we were making for one another. It was just the pure joy of making music."

Robbie Robertson On World Cafe

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Robbie Robertson On 'The Last Waltz,' 40 Years Later

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Robbie Robertson On 'The Last Waltz,' 40 Years Later

The Band's epic final concert included stars like Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan — and the venue even served Thanksgiving dinner.

Robbie Robertson On 'The Last Waltz,' 40 Years Later

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Robbie Robertson On World Cafe

Robbie Robertson reflects on the experiences that inspired his latest album in an extensive interview on this World Cafe. Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Robbie Robertson On World Cafe

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Hear an extensive interview with the former guitarist and songwriter of The Band.

Robbie Robertson On World Cafe

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First Listen: Robbie Robertson, 'How To Become Clairvoyant'

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First Listen: Robbie Robertson, 'How To Become Clairvoyant'

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How To Become Clairvoyant tells a personal story set to the type of sonically rich soundtrack that we have come to expect from Robbie Robertson's solo work. But for the first time we get a glimpse inside the man who has written some of popular music's most important songs.

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