I don't know who Ben Hauser is, but he has created a fresh, unique, and obviously loving homage to Rick called Getting to Know Rick Danko (Through Notebook Doodles).
It's one of the more interesting tributes I've seen--heart-warming, heart-rending, and factually accurate, too. The creator is obviously a major fan who "gets it." But what I find most admirable (aside from Hauser's talent and humor) is that he's able to pay homage to Rick without fawning and blind hero worship: he gives us a loving, real portrait of Rick Danko, including his flaws and quirks.
The only inaccuracy in the clip is Hauser's assertion that Rick was "along for the ride." Rick may have pimped the ride, but he certainly never took a back seat. From the first two syllables he sang with Bob Dylan--the harmony on the word "behind" on "One Too Many Mornings" on the 1966 World Tour--Rick was a charismatic presence on his own.
There's really not much more I can say about this piece other than that it's a must-see for any fan of Rick's. Click on the link above and you'll know what I mean.
I particularly love the Daffy Duck allusion--right on the money, Ben.
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Hello, Carol. Ben Hauser, here. You can take my word for it, or you can wonder why a complete stranger would write this lengthy response just to yank your chain. Either way, I just wanted to both thank you for your kind words for my video, and also to explain myself for my use of the phrase “along for the ride,” with which a number of Rick fans (at least here and there where I’ve found across the internet) have also taken issue.
ReplyDeleteI meant “along for the ride” far more in the sense concerning limelight versus what he contributed musically. Everything that Rick ever played or sang has been distinct and undeniable, yes. But at the same time, he was often invisible. That was Bob’s shining moment on the World Tour, largely because everyone talks about how “Bob went electric,” but only the ones going into detail bother to mention The Band, let alone the guy playing bass.
This, in fact, has been part of the motivation to make the video. I was the only Rick Danko fan I knew. I’ve tried before to relate to my peers why I liked the guy, but couldn’t do it. I knew I wasn’t crazy, but my fanaticism was hard to explain. And since I posted the thing, I’ve gotten a kick out of seeing responses from people who love the “BEHIND!” line as much as I do; and from people who could personally relate to lines like “simply put, Rick is my favorite”
Thanks again for your response. I’ve enjoyed a lot of compliments told to my face, but there’s some part of human nature that allows for an extra kick from hearing them in the third person, especially in detail as thoughtful as yours (not to cheapen my appreciation for the YouTube comments.)
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