Notable Covers and Performances
"Levon" has since been covered by several artists, including Jon Bon Jovi (who covered the song on the tribute album Two Rooms and claims that "Levon" is his favourite song of all time and that he looks up to Elton John as his idol). Phil Lesh and Friends started playing the song in April 2012 shortly after the passing of Levon Helm.
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