Released this day April 7th in 1978, THE LAST WALTZ was the soundtrack to the Concert Movie which was recorded on Thanksgiving day, it was a movie documenting the Farewell Concert performed by the band and guests at Bill Grahams Winterland ballroom, the actual event also included a dinner for 5000 attendees. The Album was released as a triple set with sides 1-5 consisiting songs from the event while side 6 was new music from Robbie Robertson, The Guests included Paul Butterfield, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, Dr John, Ronnie Hawkins, Emmylou Harris, The Staple Singers. The Concert Film was applauded as one of the best concert Films ever produced with the Director Martin Scorcese in the chair.
The Fat Angel Sings 