Miss this sweet, shy, man. met him in '69 in Macon & followed ABB & GA ever since. There will never be another one like him. Devon is very close. Melissa was written in '67. Ride high Midnight Rider! Love you forever!
Sad day everyone,....Gregg passed away today Saturday May 27/17. He was "one cool dude" and The Allman Brothers Band was equal to Zep or the Stones in their southern rock genre. Rest in Peace Brother........................
Went to the Big House in Macon this past summer. It was very interesting. So much "stuff" to look at and admire. The original art work of the band is breathtaking. As you come in, the incredibly large painting in front of you is memesmerizing. All of the furniture is original even though they only stayed there a couple of years back around 1970. TREAT YOURSELF!
One of the most soulful voices that I have ever heard. And I just heard his version of "When a man loves a woman". His singing will always resonate deeply for me and he is on my list of great, soulful singers. And there's a humility there and lots and lots of heart. LOngmay you sing!
This is one of the better interviews I’ve seen. Most don’t know how to interview musicians and artists. We have 3 female family members named Melissa...
My Dad's friend Dave was on tour with him and they were great friends, he was telling me that him and Jackson brown were so broke in L.A. at the time that he sold sweet Melissa for 100$ and later had to buy it back from the guy he sold it to and the record company. And he had to pay thousands just to get the rights back. But the guy he sold it to had to get writing credits even though he didn't write anything on it. It's crazy hearing alot about Greg and Dave's adventures during the 70s
Me too - for reasons I may not have totally known then it just came to me as the name for my 4th and last daughter. She has come to be, at 9 years of age, like what the song means to me. I read that the song was his brother Duanes favorite song.
DEBBIE CLANTON Yikes, you are blessed woman, I’m green with envy. I’ve loved him my whole life, since I was a teenager at least. I was lucky enough to see them live, but never lucky enough to be up close and personal with that beautiful man. I have lived life out loud for sure and am absolutely blessed . Now that I’m 65, I sure enjoy looking back on some of those wild memories. What a memory you must have to look back on with him.
I really love how the Allman Brothers were inclusive and believed everyone should be equal. I remember reading about that incident in Alabama where they wouldn't let Jaimoe into the diner, and how angry they band got about that.
My neighbor across the street is named Jessica and I called and remembered as Melissa because it was a pretty Allman Bros. tune . I was shocked when she said , "But my name is Jessica".
I was a kid in Daytona Beach & heard music playing..I rode my bicycle to find which house it was coming from Duane hit me with a pine cone & I threw it back & hit him..It scared me to death LOL. I said I'm sorry I didn't really mean to hit you...He grinned & said I ment to hit you kid & walked back in the house... When I told them I was from Nashville Tn they kind of took me under there wing.. Even Mama A was cool....And what a blessing.& the road goes on forever.. God bless them..RIP Mama A & brothers. 🍄🍑
I love the intro of the flute nice addition; would have been really beautiful if another flute was added to play in unison like they did (which I think is the best version of Mellissa) when Gregg,,Dickie, Betts, Warren and Woody were together and played this so Beautifully. Could have had some better guitar players to back Gregg up, Bass was kinda sad, loved the way Allen Woody played it. And of course Dickie, and Warren's guitar duo. Hope someone comes up with a sound THIS good again, but I doubt it. Glad I lived in this period. :)
3 million mile safe driver award signed by the governor Interstate I-75 and Highway 50 Crossroads name this daughter Melissa my brother Louis Arthur Groth❤
I like Gregg much better on keyboards than on guitar. Many also dont know that Duane Allman was a studio musician and played backup guitar for soul singers like Wilson Pickett, Aretha Franklin and others.
It's not the same without Dickey Betts in my opinion; he had a very melodic conception and, importantly, the taste to know what to leave out. This guitarist allows his playing to descend into a generic blues/rock ballad solo resembling any number of guitarists
Gregg does seem a little bit uncomfortable, but he seems like such a nice dude. Even though her questions were sort of weird, he still had a sense of humor and was nice about it.
I agree with these comments, she is terrible, stupid questions and comments-this is Gregg Allman for heavens sake. "Long hair in the 60's being radical? Are you kidding me!
I don’t know much about music. But I’ve always loved his song Melissa. I was wondering does Melissa have any meaning to his life ? I mean a sister or a girlfriend or something. Does anybody know. Much appreciated. Thank you.
In one of the other interviews I have posted of him he describes how he had the song but not the name (Melissa) He was in a store and heard a mother hollering to her young daughter Melissa! Melissa! and he said that was it!!.....Cheers!
Ease up...She's also interviewing for people who may have only a vague notion or no idea who he is. Besides, his hair was/is iconic and relevant to the GA persona. Also, GA doesn't like the term Southern Rock although he's been associated with it - I think he said it's too contrived of a label. If he was a Yankee would it be Northern Rock?
I feel the interviewer wasn't schooled well on music. This is a master musician - he deserved at least his equal in the music industry to ask the right questions. A disservice to him and his fans. However, he was such a gentleman.
Miss this sweet, shy, man. met him in '69 in Macon & followed ABB & GA ever since. There will never be another one like him. Devon is very close. Melissa was written in '67. Ride high Midnight Rider! Love you forever!
He casually strolled into my guitar shop in Fla. around when this was recorded. I still have the 8x10 glossy head shot he signed for me. RIP Gregg.
He's free & his soul flys❤
This song always brings a tear to my eye. RIP Gregg Allman!!
This beautiful and haunting song was one of my favorites in a musical era that was filled with so many songs of great soul. Much love to all
Amazing that Gregg wrote Melissa when he was 17 years old. Remarkable talent.
Gregg wrote Melissa in 1967 when he was 20 years old ❤
One of the best songs ever
What a great time to have lived....such exceptional music. RIP Gregg!
So happy I was there to experience the best years of music ever made, and behind the scenes on some of those groups.
🤘🏼✌️🍑🍄❤️
Lovely.
R.I.P. Gregg. Still cannot believe you are no longer with us. Continued peaceful rest. 🙏 ❤️
Heard gregg say in an interview years ago that his brother duane said this was the best song gregg ever wrote.
Still tough to believe he's gone. What an amazing musician!
I fell in love with him at 14.....i'm now 63 and still feel the same.
Just read his book,
My cross to bear...
Amazing life, Amazing career..
Rest in peace Gregg...
😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
I bought and read it. It's a great book.
Kudos to this guy Scott Sharrard playing the guitar solo...he's off the chart.
Scott's guitar playing is off the charts!!
SO PRETTY GLAD HE STOOD THE TEST OF OUR TIME GOD BE WITH HIM ROLL ON GREG !!!
Best rendition of Melissa yet. So great to drown in. I could enjoy it even more without the interview. Greg, such a humble man.
Sad day everyone,....Gregg passed away today Saturday May 27/17.
He was "one cool dude" and The Allman Brothers Band was equal to Zep or the Stones in their southern rock genre.
Rest in Peace Brother........................
Went to the Big House in Macon this past summer. It was very interesting. So much "stuff" to look at and admire. The original art work of the band is breathtaking. As you come in, the incredibly large painting in front of you is memesmerizing. All of the furniture is original even though they only stayed there a couple of years back around 1970. TREAT YOURSELF!
1i1feat Indeed....Very sad....RIP Greg
I love the man and his music!
I love this song!!
One of my all time favorite songs!!!!
One of the most soulful voices that I have ever heard. And I just heard his version of "When
a man loves a woman". His singing will always resonate deeply for me and he is on my list
of great, soulful singers. And there's a humility there and lots and lots of heart. LOngmay you sing!
I love you Gregg. You and your band were an inspiration to so many....
Wow. A ledgend ❤
Saw Allman bros in 89. Ny. Long island. What a guy
I absolutely love this dong. Thank you for this beautiful song. ♥️
16 YEARS SOBER GREAT STORY MY BABY BROTHER NEEDS TO HEAR THIS STORY LOVE YA FOR WORKING IT !!
This is one of the better interviews I’ve seen. Most don’t know how to interview musicians and artists. We have 3 female family members named Melissa...
My Dad's friend Dave was on tour with him and they were great friends, he was telling me that him and Jackson brown were so broke in L.A. at the time that he sold sweet Melissa for 100$ and later had to buy it back from the guy he sold it to and the record company. And he had to pay thousands just to get the rights back. But the guy he sold it to had to get writing credits even though he didn't write anything on it. It's crazy hearing alot about Greg and Dave's adventures during the 70s
I'm heading to the BIG HOUSE next week. I'm so excited :-)
I'll bet you are, my son is right behind you.
he is so exited too, leaving his kids behind.
always beautiful.....
I named my daughter after this song . . .
I did too.
She just turned 20
Me too - for reasons I may not have totally known then it just came to me as the name for my 4th and last daughter. She has come to be, at 9 years of age, like what the song means to me. I read that the song was his brother Duanes favorite song.
As well I did too but my Melissa don’t under stand it she says I still on the cross road and being a gypsy I will all way run !
True Legend.🙏RIP G.A.
Best song of Gregg's ever
GREAT INTERVIEW, SECOND TIME I HAVE SEEN IT!¡
love this song
I have been Blessed told spend some time with Gregg kiss his cheek an hug his neck ..He is unlike any other ..
DEBBIE CLANTON Yikes, you are blessed woman, I’m green with envy. I’ve loved him my whole life, since I was a teenager at least. I was lucky enough to see them live, but never lucky enough to be up close and personal with that beautiful man. I have lived life out loud for sure and am absolutely blessed . Now that I’m 65, I sure enjoy looking back on some of those wild memories. What a memory you must have to look back on with him.
Were the first n still are the best jazz fussion band ever . Rest in peace brothers
. . . to be missed forever . . . you will ride forever, Midnight Rider ~ love ya always
i don't think it matters who the band that he sings with, its he's voice that matters
This song would have been right at home on Gregg's solo album Laid Back-1973. Melissa is pure musical beauty!!!!!!
message to my very best friend .... Melissa
I really love how the Allman Brothers were inclusive and believed everyone should be equal. I remember reading about that incident in Alabama where they wouldn't let Jaimoe into the diner, and how angry they band got about that.
my favourite Allman Brothers song...RIP
I love this song cause my name is Melissa
Never any better
I used to pretend he was singing to me...
That's just sweet!
He is
He was.
My neighbor across the street is named Jessica and I called and remembered as Melissa because it was a pretty Allman Bros. tune . I was shocked when she said , "But my name is Jessica".
He was! 😊
This is a good version
That house sounds like it was alot of fun !! Wish i could've wandered upon it.
I was a kid in Daytona Beach & heard music playing..I rode my bicycle to find which house it was coming from Duane hit me with a pine cone & I threw it back & hit him..It scared me to death LOL. I said I'm sorry I didn't really mean to hit you...He grinned & said I ment to hit you kid & walked back in the house... When I told them I was from Nashville Tn they kind of took me under there wing.. Even Mama A was cool....And what a blessing.& the road goes on forever.. God bless them..RIP Mama A & brothers. 🍄🍑
I named my Daughter after this song she says she don’t un stand it ! I still on the crossroads !
i like this guy Greg Allman these days..he has the soul...
For Real THIS MAN PUT THE JELLY in the JAM!!! Watch Him multi Talented Dude Picking Keyboard 12 string He Knows!!!!
Pure Dope Song.... Respect.....
I love this...
how could i not like this song, it's my name
my old friend ,the little hippie girl named her daughter after THis great song dedicated to Christy & sweet Melisa from Bish
great guitar solo
GREAT VOICE, MUSICIAN - SOUTHERN BLUES BRO GREG ALLMAN
Fabulous!!! Love Jay Collins flute playing. Gregg's voice was great!
@conway2000 Scott Sharrard on guitar.
I love the intro of the flute nice addition; would have been really beautiful if another flute was added to play in unison like they did (which I think is the best version of Mellissa) when Gregg,,Dickie, Betts, Warren and Woody were together and played this so Beautifully. Could have had some better guitar players to back Gregg up, Bass was kinda sad, loved the way Allen Woody played it. And of course Dickie, and Warren's guitar duo. Hope someone comes up with a sound THIS good again, but I doubt it. Glad I lived in this period. :)
Yep
Dreadtower, you are so correct.
nice rendition gregg
And I named my daughter after the song Jessica... RIP Gregg
damm i miss this show. that sucks.
Wow
Still going at it... :-)
@voxofaor I don't think she knew what to ask him.... "Your iconic hair!!!" really!!
One bad brotha
3 million mile safe driver award signed by the governor Interstate I-75 and Highway 50 Crossroads name this daughter Melissa my brother
Louis Arthur Groth❤
I had no idea he died. May, 2017. Complications from liver cancer. Wow. How sad! We lost a great talent.
I like Gregg much better on keyboards than on guitar. Many also dont know that Duane Allman was a studio musician and played backup guitar for soul singers like Wilson Pickett, Aretha Franklin and others.
@TheGrambear Scott Sharrard on guitar Doyle is a lefty
It's not the same without Dickey Betts in my opinion; he had a very melodic conception and, importantly, the taste to know what to leave out. This guitarist allows his playing to descend into a generic blues/rock ballad solo resembling any number of guitarists
Dreadtower pretty sure Duane played the lead guitar parts on this song
☮️✝️🎼🎤😇🌍
Lovely! Variety is the spice of life.
Sorry to see GA playing in a shoe box w those guys
Pretty cool performance!!! Love you Gregg!!!
Who's the guitar player in this performance? anybody know?
Scott Sharrard on guitar it's in the above upload description.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Sharrard
Oh shit man I didn't notice!
But thank you kindly for the link man!
BRUCE K!!
Gregg does seem a little bit uncomfortable, but he seems like such a nice dude. Even though her questions were sort of weird, he still had a sense of humor and was nice about it.
I agree with these comments, she is terrible, stupid questions and comments-this is Gregg Allman for heavens sake. "Long hair in the 60's being radical? Are you kidding me!
The bass is very low in the mix?
RIP Greg
the guys playing with him bring the song down
They did get to Greg, but not his music. When the whole story has really been told. Q
I did to she's 33 now
He sure had a gorgeous head of hair back in the 70s. I would've loved to know what shampoo he used.
😂😂😂 i thought the same.
I like this interview. And yeh Jim Crow was still alive and well in the early 70s in the south.
I don’t know much about music. But I’ve always loved his song Melissa. I was wondering does Melissa have any meaning to his life ?
I mean a sister or a girlfriend or something.
Does anybody know.
Much appreciated. Thank you.
In one of the other interviews I have posted of him he describes how he had the song but not the name (Melissa) He was in a store and heard a mother hollering to her young daughter Melissa! Melissa! and he said that was it!!.....Cheers!
@@BilnBax cool 😎. Thanks 🙏
@TheGrambear he does look like a younger Doyle!!
Who is that dude on the flute?
Who is that awesome and cute guitarist?
Lynn is super hot
My mom named me for this... then changed it. Sigh.
Elesa is a pretty, cool , unique name. Good story and connection to this song : )
Ease up...She's also interviewing for people who may have only a vague notion or no idea who he is. Besides, his hair was/is iconic and relevant to the GA persona. Also, GA doesn't like the term Southern Rock although he's been associated with it - I think he said it's too contrived of a label. If he was a Yankee would it be Northern Rock?
Don’t care for the bass players groove it’s throwing off the feel for me!lovely song, I’m a sucker for the all man band originals!
There are only 2 genres of music:
1. Allman Brothers!
2. everything else….
@voxofaor
Of course, can you think of more stupid/useless questions?
PENNY
I feel the interviewer wasn't schooled well on music. This is a master musician - he deserved at least his equal in the music industry to ask the right questions. A disservice to him and his fans. However, he was such a gentleman.
Thought I was his number one. And l was going to marry him some day