as of se18/2019, almost 22 million people have listened to this song on youtube.com. one of my favourite songs. "playing for change" is a movement uniting people globally through music. a powerful idea. is the weight, written by robbie robertson, one of the greatest rock songs ever? the incredible talent from around the world rocked me to an emotional high beyond the band's version, which i didn't think was possible. just beautiful...... check youtube.com for "the weight (part 1 &2)/ behind the song/ playing for change" to hear the opinions and thoughts of the artists and production crew not only about the song but the movement, itself. the song has been performed by 100s, including aretha franklin with duanne allman, bruce springsteen, the staple singers and the grateful dead.