The Last Waltz is on my iPad.
And, from the opening frames, THIS FILM SHOULD BE PLAYED LOUD!
Mavis Staples is on the New Orleans Jazz Fest 2019 list of performers!
And, from the opening frames, THIS FILM SHOULD BE PLAYED LOUD!
And that's exactly the way we play it when "PITA" is in the house.
Phil
If interested in seeing the concert uncut, in original sequence, and without overdubbing and other sweetenings, check this out when you have 4+ hours of time to kill - they will likely pass quickly.
Robbie and Levon told different stories about the Last Waltz in their books. Here are links to an excerpt from Robertson's and an article about Helm's thoughts.
Also of potential interest is this link to some lost photos that were found in in 2016 (40th LW Anniversary) the SF Chronicle