The Weight provided the feel of a faster tempo though the actual tempo was the same as the studio performance. Manuel's Lowrey organ, which was mixed out of the studio recording, was prominent; and Robertson participated vocally in the choruses. In the 1970s, "The Weight" appeared on three live albums by The Band, "Rock of Ages", "Before the Flood", and "The Last Waltz". Just after their November 25, 1976, "farewell concert," The Band performed a gospel arrangement of "The Weight" with The Staple Singers that was filmed for "The Last Waltz". Mavis and Pops Staples sang second and third verse lead vocals,
The Ladder (band) man. The Ladder British hard rock group. The band is composed of three past members of the group FM, Steve Overland, Pete Jupp and Bob Skeat along with former Dare/Ten guitarist Vinny Burns. The band has released two studio albums, " Future Miracles" in 2004 and "Sacred" in 2007. Originally thought to be an FM reunion, the group decided not to use that name for what was termed "political reasons", as well as seeking a fresh approach. The Ladder (Industrial act) The Ladder (hard rock band) The Ladder (industrial act) Remixes by The Ladder (industrial act) The Ladder (hard rock)