The Fillmore East. Best live Album ever recorded. First rendition of the band. Dual lead guitars of Duane and Dickey. And Gregg could sing. Critics labeled them "Southern Rock," but they were so, so much more. Jaimoe and Dickey are still with us...RIP Duane, Gregg, Berry and Butch...The road goes on forever.
Alright, lot of history here, and you asked a lot of questions. The origins of the ABB were pretty much in the Jacksonville/Daytona Beach FL area. Pre ABB, Greg and Duane Allman had both gone to LA to try to make it, and Duane had done extensive studio work in Muscle Shoals AL (Wilson Pickett, King Curtis, Boz Scaggs, etc.). After forming, they settled into the Macon GA area where Capricorn records was in it's infancy, and would become THE record label of southern bands. (ABB, Marshall Tucker Band, Wet Willie, Cowboy, etc.) The original lineup was Duane Allman and Dickey Betts on guitars, Greg Allman on B3 organ and lead vocals, Berry Oakley on bass, with Butch Trucks and Jaimoe on drums. The two drummer, two guitar sound would become a "trademark" of sorts, and they always featured them in the lineup until they retired in 2014. The albums: The Allman Brothers Band, Idlewild South, Live at Fillmore East, and Eat a Peach, featured the original lineup. Tragically, Duane was killed in a motorcycle accident in Macon at the age of 24. Let that sink in a minute......only 24 and ripping like that! Ironically, Berry would be killed in a bike accident very close to the site of Duane's crash. Lot of tragedy in the band. They definitely earned their blues pedigree! You seem to be heavily influenced by great guitar work, and you will find none better than the Fillmore East live album and Eat a Peach, which also features some live tracks mixed with studio tracks. You also saw the emergence of Dickey's vocals around this time, with Blue Sky of particular note. Later albums saw more Dickey vocals. I encourage you to keep digging, and if you want more outstanding guitar work from Duane, check out the Derek and the Dominos "Layla" album with Eric Clapton, Bobby Whitlock, Carl Radle, and Jim Gordon. These albums mentioned here are some of the greatest work ever put to vinyl!!
This came off the at Fillmore East album. It is in my opinion and I’ve heard probably every hippie album of the 60s and 70s, the greatest blues rock album ever recorded. And you get it live. I and tens of thousands of other Allman brother fans would probably tell you that when you do the next Allman brothers reaction, you should go straight to this album. On the song you just listened to, take note of the slide guitar by Duane Allman. He took slide guitar to a new level. I would suggest you look into: you don’t love me, In memory of Elizabeth Reed or Whipping post as your next choice.
That's Duane Allman on guitar. A lost legend, who was taken too early. He died 50 years ago in 1971, unfortunately on my birthday of Oct 29th. He was only 23 years old, but played with a lifetime of soul behind that slide guitar. And the bass player, Berry Oakley died a year later. Greg Allman led the band, with some break ups and many albums until his passing a few years ago.
I wouldn't credit Greg with leading the band after the deaths of Duane and Berry. He by his own admission just wasn't the leader type. The band member that deserves credit for leading the band at that point was by all accounts was Dickie Betts. He willed them back from the brink of collapse and led them to the greatest commercial success with Brothers and Sisters. His personality and in fact personal problems eventually resulted in his being pushed out, but they wouldn't have even existed beyond 1973 without him. Also, while Duane gets most of the recognition it should be noted that the beauty of the original ABB lineup with the interplay of the guitars of Duane and Dickie. Dickie does not get the credit he well deserves.
@@elliottcrews4997 I agree with you on all the points you made, especially Dickie's equally great guitar work. Duane was exceptional in his own right and recognized for his studio session work for other artists, but Dickie's contribution helped shape the "Brothers" sound and popularity. Together they were one of a kind. Sad he had so many issues as time went on.
I was fortunate to see Duane Allman with the band about a week before the motorcycle wreck. Allman Brothers played at my college's Homecoming concert. Incredible
Them are Tennessee boys, born in Nashville but then moved to Florida. They went to school in my mom's hometown of Lebanon TN. They lived much of their adult lives in Georgia. This whole album is killer! One of the best live albums ever recorded! We have it on CD and listen to it frequently on road trips. It's a great melding of southern rock, blues and jazz. Rock In Peace Gregg, Skydog, Berry and Butch
Duane Allman was a session musician in the 60s and played on Boz Skaggs' "Loan Me a Dime." My granddaughter told me this is the best Blues song she has ever heard.
Duane Allman (slide lead guitar) was a phenomenal talent. I'm nearly 70 and when I stop an think (which is often) I am just gobsmacked by the sheer avalanche of fabulous songs, musicians, singers. etc. we got to enjoy in the wave of popular music between roughly 1960 and 1978 (my opinion). I assert we enjoyed an embarrassment of riches in that arena. I doubt I'll see anything that could compare to such talent again in my lifetime.
You're right, we were spoiled in the 70s. All the musicians were incredibly talented and the writing was superb ! It was the perfect storm of great musicians !
@@leodeemyze Yeah, we didn't even realize what we were living through in the 70s, but the explosion of musical greatness between the '60s and '70s is just phenomenal. I would actually say that run went through roughly '85. After that, meh.
Ahhh the Allman Bros. Band. They were from Florida. The Daytona, Jacksonville areas. It is hard to believe the number of incredible, world class guitar players this band had. Here it's Dicky Betts and Duane Allman (on slide). Dicky's problem was being a top 25 Rock guitarist in a band with a top 5 Rock guitarist. He wrote most of the great songs too. See: "In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed" "Dreams" "Jessica" "Blue Sky" A personal favorite of mine. A Desert Island song When Duane passed, RIP "Sky Dog", they went through a Who's Who of southern Rock guitar players. Dan Toler Warren Haynes a top ten player was with them until the end Jack Pearson another legend Jimmy Herring for a short period Derek Trucks. Who is possibly the best guitar player of his generation. See also Government Mule , Tedeschi Trucks Band.
@@darinlogan8967 I was just thinking the same thing!! I really always considered the Allman Brothers as a Georgia band!! And I have been a fan of them since 1971
For me, Best Southern Rock and Blues. Gregg's singing is God given. RIP. What Joy to see you guys 40 years later digging our music from the 70's, etc. SMOKING.......Major Stank Face........They are jamming! They got their dues touring 50 years ago. My first concert in my home town of Boston, I was 15 or 16.
The truly amazing thing about Gregg Allman's vocals here is that he was only twenty-four years old when this was recorded! He had the authenticity of someone far older and word-weary. One of the best blues singers ever. RIP.
On the Fillmore album, wasn't he around 20?? The whole band were only in their early 20', which is just mind blowing! They were all Masters of their craft at that age.!! I read Gregg's bio and it said he and Duane listened to masters of the blues and soul, and always gave credit to the black pioneers of those genres. Listened to a lot of local rock, country and other sounds around them. It honed their own talents and Duane added more members who were equally committed to all those genre's. He did a super job putting the band together. I agree that Gregg had a voice for the ages.
I am originally from Macon, GA and the Allman Brothers are a huge part of my musical DNA. When I was 6 or 7, I remember asking my Mom to drive by the "hippie house" (The Big House where they lived). When Cher married Greg and showed up in Macon at the country club with Elijah Blue on her hip and Chastity in tow, we were in awe. My Dad was very good friends with Willie Perkins (their tour manager back in the day with the stories). My Dad recently died on 11/9/2021. and Willie sent me a very sweet note about my Dad. Like I said...musical DNA. And you must react to Whipping Post Live At the Fillmore East - the live video. A classic. Greg was only 21 and Duane was 23 (I think). The story is that Greg woke up in the middle of the night with the idea of Whipping Post and found a piece of paper, a pen and used the ironing board as his desk.
I had the pleasure of jamming with Twiggs Lyndon a couple of times. He played Duane's Les Paul and he was kind enough to let me and the other guys play it. What a thrill!
"Statesboro Blues" is a blues song written by Blind Willie McTell; the title refers to the town of Statesboro, Georgia. McTell made the first recording of the song on October 17, 1928. McTell borrowed part of the lyrics from a 1923 Sippie Wallace recording of "Up The Country Blues" which was later popularized by Canned Heat as "Goin' Up the Country".
If you haven't heard it, The Band did a fine tribute song to Blind Willie McTell, with Danko and Levon alternating lead vocals. Mighty nice! czcams.com/video/AygowPLl06k/video.html
Your studio looks GREAT. Thx for checking out the Allman Brothers. I'm from and live in Macon Ga where they lived throughout their career. They jam like nobody else can. Next listen to Midnight Rider, Crossroads/ Sweet Melissa. Pretty much the 1st to combine the blues, rock, country and a few other genres of music. 💞
To the younger viewers, “Statesboro Blues” has many elements that make it great. Aside from the amazing Duane Allman, this style is a “ call and response” gem. Gregg will sing a line, and Duane answers on slide. To the Rob Squad. Thanks for the music. Looking forward to more from the Allman Bros. How bout Whipping Post or One away Out? Hell. Close your eyes and put you finger on one. It’s all good.
Their rendition of the Mountain Jam was musically perfect. Recorded at that concert but added to the Eat a Peach Album. Since Duane passed away at 24, Gregg had to be 22.
They could do the same song, change it some, go off in solos, just tear it up. And the band was still TIGHT in their playing together. Smooth and banging. No one like them before and they influenced generations.
Can we agree, we all need a partner who looks at us like Jay looks at Amber with all that love. You guys are so cute together. I love your videos and your family too.
I agree. ! Love is a beautiful thing, if you can find real true devoted love there is nothing more profound and will make you tout the pros of monogamy
The Allman Brothers are the heart of Southern Rock. It's rock, blues, and gospel melded together. Do "Ramblin' Man". The Allman Brothers are from Macon Georgia baby!
Kinda.... They recorded in Macon, but started in Daytona Beach, and played a bunch in Jacksonville originally. Gregg Allman (RIP) vocals and keyboard, Duane Allman (RIP) slide guitar. Dickey Betts lead guitar. Great, great southern blues/rock.
To be clear Duane and Greg Allman were born in Nashville Tennessee, as teenagers the family moved to Daytona Beach Florida, then they went out the Hollywood California where they recorded the first record as The Hourglass I think. Then Dwayne came back to Alabama (Muscle Shoals) to do recording work on his own.They formed the Allman Brothers in Jacksonville Florida along with Richard Betts who was from West Palm Beach Florida. They went to Macon Georgia because Capricorn records sign them to do albums under the name Allman Brothers. Capricorn was based in Macon Georgia.
There's no vibe like an Allman Brothers Band vibe. Duane Allman and Dickey Betts, an amazing guitar duo. Berry Oakley on bass, Gregg Allman on organ and vocals. Butch Trucks and J. Johanny Johnson, later known simply as Jaimoe, on drums. They were truly an amazing band. As noted in a previous comment, RIP Duane, Berry, Butch and Gregg.
That's the best slide guitar you'll ever hear. Duane has it screaming like no one else. He used a glass pill bottle on his ring finger. He invented some of those licks, like at the 7:15 mark. DIcky Betts is no slouch either. What a great guitar tandem.
Duane Allman plays the Slide Guitar solo you liked so much. Dickie Betts played the second solo. Berry Oakley on bass, Butch Trucks and Jaimoe on drums and on keys and vocals, Gregg Allman...
Great synopsis! Two lead guitars, a great bassist, and two drummers set them apart from anyone before. Add Gregg Allman's vocals and keyboard, and you create Southern rock/blues!
“At Fillmore East” was recorded over two nights, March 12 & 13, 1971. A friend of mine attended one of the concerts and kept the ticket stub until the day he died. Admission price: $4.00!
And yet people are paying thousands to see a 33 yr old woman sing about teenaged angst. I paid $7.50 in the early 70s for my 2 young teen boys and I to see this great band and I managed to get up to the stage since I had an absolute crush on Gregg. Oh lordy...what a thrilling experience!
@@Earl-pu2yh It is my job as a Grandma to teach my young Grandsons about classic rock music, country music, the Blues and opera as well. lol They listened to Hotel California one day and remarked that song was really good. They have heard it numerous times now and one of the boys said "guitar solo coming up"! Their favourite rock band so far is AC/DC and their favourite song is Thunderstruck. They also like Johnny Cash and know all the words to "A Boy named Sue". They call it Grandma's old timey music.
We were so fortunate in our music, when we were coming up. It’s funny how I used to be at one end of my cousin’s house listening to all the British bands. She was at the front end listening to Allmans, Marshall Tucker and Skynyrd. I lost her in 2012, but I know she is staunchly behind my new-found love of Southern rock. I just feel her, and I play these albums for her. I know she hears them! Love Ya, Little Lucy!!!
From Nashville Tennessee, grew up as teens in Daytona Florida. But the band lived and Duane died in Macon Georgia, home base. RIP: Duane and Gregg Allman. God be with you !
Duane Allman is, to me, one of the top 5 guitarists ever, and the absolute best slide player, his brother Gregg just a great blues singers. The tragedies they lived the Blues. Duane died in a motorcycle accident 50 years ago, and bassist Berry Oakley died also in a motorcycle accident one year and 13 days later.
.....and maybe my memory is a little foggy.....but I seem to remember that both motorcycle crashes were within a mile of each other, on the same road......
Saw the AB Band in 1973 in Madison Square Garden. They played for 3 hrs. There were 2 standing ovations and they came out both times. So long ago. They will never make music like this again.
That guitarist is Duane Allman, who tragically died in a motorcycle accident in this 20s -- and he was already established as one of the greatest slide guitarists in rock, and still is. Nobody played with more soul. (Brother Gregg is the singer and piano player, who just passed away). They are from Georgia.
@@babyymann also, was that dickie betts on guitar ? or Duyane. (Random fact, i live really close to muscle shoals sound studios where dwaye and the boys recorded)
If you could only listen to one Allman Brothers album, this one (Live at Filmore East) has to be the choice in my opinion. But.....since you can listen to to more than one, I'll add these three words: "One Way Out" from the Eat a Peach album.
Duane Allman may be the best slide guitar player ever and teamed up with Dickie Betts on guitar and Greg on vocals and keys were the best of their time. Amazing players as well as the rest of the band. Out of Daytona Beach, Fl they were/are an incredible mix of rock, blues, jazz, and other genres as well. Truly classic!
This was the lead-off song to their concerts when Duane was alive. Duane Allman did studio sessions with Wilson Picket, Aretha Franklin, King Curtis, Clarence Carter, Johnny Jenkins, Otis Rush, Arthur Conley, and Ronnie Hawkins Before he formed the ABB. Duane talked Wilson Picket into covering "Hey Jude". The Allman Brothers helped in making us all brothers and Sisters - irrespective of skin color and I luv that fact. They even had an Album named "Brothers and Sisters".
If you want a good sample of the Allman Brothers Band, then this entire album requires your listen. The Allman Brothers Band at the Fillmore East. You just listened to the first track of that album.
Great reaction/review. Statesboro Blues was written by Blind Willie McTell; he recorded it in 1928. In 1968, Taj Mahal recorded a blues rock version that featured Jesse Ed Davis playing slide guitar. The Allman Brothers rendition, with the late Duane Allman on slide guitar, was inspired by the Taj Mahal version.
This is the first true southern rock band. This is their greatest album. Duane is the slide, his brother Greg is the vocals. This band has talent to spare.
They had two lead guitarist, Duane and Dickey Betts. That Duane on slide guitar and his brother Gregg on keyboards and most vocals. Dickey also sang on a few hits like Ramblin’ Man and Blue Sky.
First off...can we take a moment and say YES to Amber's hair! Oh my word, SO beautiful! Second...thanks for reacting to Allman Brothers. I was a teen in the 70s, in Atlanta, GA and the Allman Brothers were the soundtrack to my teens. I love watching you two discover some of the best music ever and how much you appreciate it. Thanks! Keep it up!
Dickey Betts founding member and guitarist for The Allman Brothers Band passed away today. Maybe another reaction to an ABB song? Maybe Blue Sky? He wrote that hit!
@@20andin My cousin was their Roadie from their Jacksonville start. Red Dog was pretty well known, wrote a book about his experiences. He's buried there, too. I haven't been there as yet. Macon has a lot of ABB extended family there and keep their memories alive. The Big House Museum is a must for anyone to see. You sound like you know the history really well. TY for sharing. "The road goes on forever".
This song is important because in just 8 bars into the song (and album)-it becomes crystal clear and indisputable that Duane was (and still is) the best slide guitar player on Earth. Duane had only been playing slide for less than a year…and sadly that’s all we got. A crying shame. The boys are from Macon Ga. Which is about 2 hrs from Statesboro.
No their not from Macon Ga. That's where they ended up at Greg & Duane are from Tennessee & moved to Daytona Bch with mom after their father died a homicide victim that's where they started their musical career there were alot of stops along the way L.A. & Duane became a session player at the famous muscle shoals Alabama studio b4 forming ABB in Jacksonville Duane taught Don Felder of Eagles fame how to play slide guitar & incidentally Don Felder gave Tom Petty guitar lessons when he was in Gainesville Fla we have alot of famous musicians passing thru this awsome state of Fla we also got some pretty dam good football teams also
I have fortune of living in NE PA where Greg Allman performed at least 5 times and I saw him every time. I was heartbroken at his passing. One thing for sure, good music last forever.
He taught a few others slide. They asked. He took it to a whole new level. He used a glass Coricidin (pain med, no longer available) medical bottle as his finger slide. MY cousin Red Dog (their Roadie) procured them, smoothed off the top and kept a supply in a cardboard box for Duane.
The Allman Brothers were the best live band I have ever seen. Hands down, nobody compares. The show I saw in Toronto was incredible.......stretching songs out into 20 minute jams. Even the audience was amazing - everyone from little kids to 80 year olds......hanging out and having fun. It was an absolute blast.
They're from Macon Georgia..Duane Allman and Dickey Betts on guitar Duane on slide..beautiful Gregg Allman vocals and organ..Berry Oakley on the Bass..and Butch Trucks and Jaimoe drums. .My favorite band since I was 16 and still listening to them at 70..Great reaction 👍✌
From 1969 through the early 1970s the band had original members that were simply incredible. The band was the parents of you will of Skynyrd. Duane Allman started the band and he worked at Muscle Shoals before forming the Allman Brothers Band.
To sample the diversity of sound coming from this band, you NEED to listen to Blue Sky and hear both guitarists (Duane Allman and Dickie Betts) playing leads.
I love you two so much. My favorite reaction show on the Tube. I started listening to the Allman Bro's in 1969. Duane is The reason I learned to play slide guitar. Brother Gregg is on keyboard and vocals, Dickey Betts is on guitar, Barry Oakley on bass and Butch Trucks and Jaimo on drums. greatest of the Southern Rock bands. Keep On Truckin!
Taj Mahal's 1968 rendition, which the Allman Brothers covered is very much worth a listen to. Plus the original 1928 ' Statesboro Blues ' by Blind Willie McTell is also a treat.
The Allman Bros are top ten. So powerful and soulful. Blue Sky - Melissa - Whipping Post and Ramblin’ man are all masterpieces- they will leave u in awe. Keep the positiveness flowing!
One of the first blues/rock bands from the '60's was the Paul Butterfield Blues Band. On their self titled first album, Paul sang and played harmonica, the guitarists were Mike Bloomfield, and Elvin Bishop. Jerome Arnold on bass, Billy Davenport who replaced him, Sam Lay on drums,and Mark Naftalin playing organ made up the rest of the band. They were from the south side of Chicago, and two of the guys were in Muddy Waters band as well. It was my introduction to the blues/rock genre in the sixties, and I've been hooked on it ever since. My favorite song on their first album is Shake Your Money Maker. Can't keep my body still, listening to this great music. Give it a shot, see what you think... subbed, all notes.
The Allman Brothers are awesome. Duane Allman also played with Eric Clapton's band Derek & the Dominos on their 1970 studio album "Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs" at the highest point of Eric's entire career, which produced the dueling guitar masterpiece "Layla", the original studio version being one of the greatest tracks in rock history. Also great on that same album are the blues songs "Have You Ever Loved a Woman?" and "Key to the Highway", two of the best rock-blues tracks ever recorded.
Allman Brothers Live at Fillmore East...arguably the greatest live album ever. Especially the deluxe edition CD which came out decades after the original vinyl.as the 20+ minute version of Whipping Post goes right into the 30+ minute version of Mountain Jam. Pure heaven. Solo in the intro and first solo is Duane Allman on the slide guitar,second solo,the one after you asked who it was,is Dicky Betts. If there was ever any band who had 2 better guitar players than Duane and Dicky,I've never heard them. Skynyrd was close,with 3 dudes,and the Grateful Dead due to Jerry's brilliance and Bob Weir being one of the best rhythm guitarists off all-time. But Duane and Dicky were it for me. They were from Jacksonville,FL originally,but then based out of Macon,Ga.
The Allman Brothers Band is one of my most favorite bands. Saw them in concert many, many, times mostly in New Orleans in the early 70's. Give me good old Southern rock and roll which is in my heart and soul. Amber this type of music is in your heart too!!!!
In my opinion, you’re listening to The Godfather band of what became Southern Rock. This album, Live at the Fillmore is regarded as one of if not the best live albums. To answer your question, that was Duane Allman on the slide guitar, and younger brother Greg on the organ singing. The tragedy of their story was we lost Duane way too early to an accident, then bassist Berry Oakley the next year! The group carried on and delivered so many great songs following these two losses. Lead guitarist Dickey Betts was also a key contributor to their success and has a distinctive style that you’ll soon learn to hear as you continue to play their music.
Lynyrd Skynrd is one of the greatest southern rock bands, but the Allman Brothers Band IS HANDS DOWN, the BEST southern rock band, as well as the best rock jam band ever! Dive in!!!
Dickey Betts is one of the most under rated guitar players. Duane Allman was highly impressed, that's how he ended up in the band. A great song writer. "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" "Blue Sky" "Jessica " . He wrote the only top 40 hit they ever had. "Ramblin' Man".
As I remember, they were more about ALBUM sales, not song hits. Didn't get much radio play cause their songs were so long. They got pressured to play shorter, hit songs, but kept true to their artistry. Blues didn't get much radio play except on "black" stations or college DJ's, but even there it was not as big as jazz, soul or R & B. Album sales and touring made them the legends they are. Hit making wasn't their goal anyway.
Amber, If you love Greg’s voice then give a listen to his solo song Queen Of Hearts which is one of his best vocals along with the Altman’s song Melissa.
@@brianherrington7226 Funny story......I saw Jackson Browne in a small theatre setting and he was doing some acoustic numbers. His intro for "These Days" was pretty telling."I'd like to do a Greg Allman song that I wrote a while back........"
@@tommathews3964 A high nod to Greg’s singing abilities. That’s like Otis Redding wrote Respect and when he head Aretha Franklin sing it he said “ That woman done took my song and made it hers” .
One of my top ten live songs of all time, you get it, gets right inside you from the beginning and won't let you go. That slide guitar is like a chain around your soul pulling you in and out of the song. 30 years since I first heard it, and it still owns me every time I hear it.
I've seen the Allmans 5 times. Once you see them, you quickly realize they are who they are for a damned good reason. They'll blow your ears back everytime!
Forgot to mention in my previous comment that you should listen to the Allman Brothers song SOUL SHINE. It is absolutely y'alls kind of song. Very positive and uplifting message with great music.
Keyboards and singer is Gregg Allman. First guitarist is slide guitar Duane Allman, second solo is Dickie Betts, bass is Barry Oakley. Then there are two drummers; Butch Trucks and Jaimoe Johnson. Gregg and Duane Allman were born in Nashville, moved to Jacksonville, FL. This is where they established themselves as a Southern Rock band, soon after moved to Macon, GA.
You've just scratched the surface with the Allman Brothers. Live at Fillmore East in my top 5 best albums of all time. "In memory of Elizabeth Reed" & "Stormy Monday" are 2 masterpieces. Duane on slide guitar, Greg on keyboard & vocals, & Dickey Betts on guitar. They perfectly fused southern rock & blues. Duane was killed in a motorcycle accident shortly after this performance. Love you both🤘
The guitarist is Duane Allman. He was considered one of the greatest slide guitar players ever. Sadly, he was killed in a motorcycle accident shortly after one of their biggest albums, Live at the Fillmore West, was released. I'm not sure, but that may have been the recording you chose for this reaction. He was 24 years old.
As much as I love The Allman Brothers, this does owe more than a little bit to the version done by The Rising Sons in the mid 60s. It certainly sounds more like that than Willie McTell’s original.
The late Duane Allman is the guitarist doing the slide guitar solos, Duane was born in Tennessee, grew up in Florida, spent time as a session musician in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, then formed The Allman Brothers Band with his brother Greg and they moved to and recorded in Macon, Georgia. Duane and the three other members of the original band that have passed are all buried in the same cemetery in Macon, Georgia. The vocals on this song are by Duane's younger brother, the late Gregg Allman (who was also married to Cher) who also plays the keyboards (Hammond B3 Organ) has one of the most sultry, soulful voices ever to grace the rock genre. The other guitarist is Dickey Betts and the bass player is the late Berry Oakley and the band had two great drummers Jai Johanny "Jaimoe" Johanson and the late Butch Trucks. I'm 68 years old and from southeast Georgia, so I've been listening to the music of the Allman Brothers Band since about 1970, There are other southern rock bands that I absolutely love, but I've never thought there was anyone to compare to the Allman Brothers Band. Great reaction guys...Keep it up!!!
Duane was the king of slide guitar. Often copied but never duplicated. If you’re interested in other guitarists from The Allman Brothers Band, check out Warren Haynes with his band Gov’t Mule. Try out “Beautifully Broken”.
I saw the Allman Brothers over 10/times over the years. They were the best live band in the world at times. I love them and this song is great! Greg had the best blues voice and his brother Duane could make that slide guitar sing! And Dicky Betts on the second lead is amazing as well. Such a great duo, maybe the best ever. They were from Macon Georgia.
The Allman Brothers band (original) consisted of: Duane Allman, lead guitar and incredible slide stuff, Dickie Betts, second guitar, Berry Oakley, bass, Jai Johnny Johnason, drums, Butch Trucks, drums, and Gregg Allman on piano and main vocals. They hail from Georgia; indeed, very Southern. The original Allman Brothers Blues Band is the one you're hearing on this record. It was recorded live at the Fillmore east. Unfortunately, the heart of the Allman Brothers Band died tragically in motorcycle accidents. First, Duane Allman died and not much later bass player, Berry Oakley was also killed in a motorcyle accident. The remainder of the Allman Brothers, with Greg Allman (and his incredibly bluesy, funky voice) went on with the remainder of the band and with Dickie Betts fronting on the guitar. Sorry, I know we have lots of Betts fans but the group was never the same or nearly as good after Duane and Berry died.
I had the privilege of seeing them In June 1971 in Philly about 4 months before Duane Allman died in a motorcycle accident. He was hands down the greatest slide guitarist. And The next year Berry Oakley their great bass player died in the same manner. The singer was Gregg Allman Duane's brother. I was 17 years old 20 feet from the stage and hearing the most incredible sounds coming from that band. And they were the warm-up band for Johnny Winter from Texas who was another great slide guitarist you should check out.
The town of Statesboro is not too far from me. Dicky Betts and Duane Allman on guitars, Berry Oakley on Bass Gregg Allman on Organ and vocals. Butch Trucks and Jamoe johannson on Drums. I have a few of their albums I bought back in the seventies Try In memory of Elizabeth Reed, You will love it. They were born in Nashville,Tenn but their home base was Macon, Ga.
You guys will like Don Felder,-(Heavy Metal). Amber's southern rock groups Molly Hatchet,-(Flirting with disaster) or 38 Special,-(Back to Paradise). Jordan you will love this riff Thin Lizzy,-(Jailbreak). Keep up the good work 🤘😎🤘
Statesboro is our go to town. We live 17 miles out and go to Church, Walmart etc ..there. I didn't know about this song. Blind Willie McTell (1898-1959) lived there. He was the master of the twelve string guitar. His most famous song "Statesboro Blues" was popularized around 1970 by the Allman Brothers Band from Macon, Ga. Two hours from Statesboro.
The Fillmore East. Best live Album ever recorded. First rendition of the band. Dual lead guitars of Duane and Dickey. And Gregg could sing. Critics labeled them "Southern Rock," but they were so, so much more. Jaimoe and Dickey are still with us...RIP Duane, Gregg, Berry and Butch...The road goes on forever.
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@Gerald H Dickie doesn't really tour anymore however he does occasionally play with the Allman-Betts Band.
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Hands down the best live recording ever
Agree! Frampton’s live album is a close secone
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Posolutely!🤠
Absotively!
@@ErnieB Easy for us to say!
Absolutely positively!!!!
Guitar solo: Duane Allman.
Alright, lot of history here, and you asked a lot of questions. The origins of the ABB were pretty much in the Jacksonville/Daytona Beach FL area. Pre ABB, Greg and Duane Allman had both gone to LA to try to make it, and Duane had done extensive studio work in Muscle Shoals AL (Wilson Pickett, King Curtis, Boz Scaggs, etc.). After forming, they settled into the Macon GA area where Capricorn records was in it's infancy, and would become THE record label of southern bands. (ABB, Marshall Tucker Band, Wet Willie, Cowboy, etc.) The original lineup was Duane Allman and Dickey Betts on guitars, Greg Allman on B3 organ and lead vocals, Berry Oakley on bass, with Butch Trucks and Jaimoe on drums. The two drummer, two guitar sound would become a "trademark" of sorts, and they always featured them in the lineup until they retired in 2014. The albums: The Allman Brothers Band, Idlewild South, Live at Fillmore East, and Eat a Peach, featured the original lineup. Tragically, Duane was killed in a motorcycle accident in Macon at the age of 24. Let that sink in a minute......only 24 and ripping like that! Ironically, Berry would be killed in a bike accident very close to the site of Duane's crash. Lot of tragedy in the band. They definitely earned their blues pedigree! You seem to be heavily influenced by great guitar work, and you will find none better than the Fillmore East live album and Eat a Peach, which also features some live tracks mixed with studio tracks. You also saw the emergence of Dickey's vocals around this time, with Blue Sky of particular note. Later albums saw more Dickey vocals. I encourage you to keep digging, and if you want more outstanding guitar work from Duane, check out the Derek and the Dominos "Layla" album with Eric Clapton, Bobby Whitlock, Carl Radle, and Jim Gordon. These albums mentioned here are some of the greatest work ever put to vinyl!!
I doubt there was ever a better slide guitar player than Duane Allman. Died so young in a motorcycle accident.
This came off the at Fillmore East album. It is in my opinion and I’ve heard probably every hippie album of the 60s and 70s, the greatest blues rock album ever recorded. And you get it live. I and tens of thousands of other Allman brother fans would probably tell you that when you do the next Allman brothers reaction, you should go straight to this album. On the song you just listened to, take note of the slide guitar by Duane Allman. He took slide guitar to a new level. I would suggest you look into: you don’t love me, In memory of Elizabeth Reed or Whipping post as your next choice.
Stormy Monday!
I test all my new headphones with "I Done Somebody Wrong" from that Live at Filmore East album
Yes indeed, go straight through the Fillmore East album and then queue up Eat a Peach.
@@kevinsmith4429 Hell yes!
100% agree on Fillmore East. One way out should be on the list too.
That's Duane Allman on guitar. A lost legend, who was taken too early. He died 50 years ago in 1971, unfortunately on my birthday of Oct 29th.
He was only 23 years old, but played with a lifetime of soul behind that slide guitar. And the bass player, Berry Oakley died a year later. Greg Allman led the band, with some break ups and many albums until his passing a few years ago.
I wouldn't credit Greg with leading the band after the deaths of Duane and Berry. He by his own admission just wasn't the leader type. The band member that deserves credit for leading the band at that point was by all accounts was Dickie Betts. He willed them back from the brink of collapse and led them to the greatest commercial success with Brothers and Sisters. His personality and in fact personal problems eventually resulted in his being pushed out, but they wouldn't have even existed beyond 1973 without him. Also, while Duane gets most of the recognition it should be noted that the beauty of the original ABB lineup with the interplay of the guitars of Duane and Dickie. Dickie does not get the credit he well deserves.
And all 3 are buried in the same cemetery of a lady that died about a hundred years earlier and they memorialized... Elizabeth Reed.
@@elliottcrews4997 I agree with you on all the points you made, especially Dickie's equally great guitar work. Duane was exceptional in his own right and recognized for his studio session work for other artists, but Dickie's contribution helped shape the "Brothers" sound and popularity. Together they were one of a kind. Sad he had so many issues as time went on.
@@bryanblack526 Rose Hill cemetery, been there many times to smoke a joint in their honor
I was fortunate to see Duane Allman with the band about a week before the motorcycle wreck. Allman Brothers played at my college's Homecoming concert. Incredible
Them are Tennessee boys, born in Nashville but then moved to Florida. They went to school in my mom's hometown of Lebanon TN. They lived much of their adult lives in Georgia. This whole album is killer! One of the best live albums ever recorded! We have it on CD and listen to it frequently on road trips. It's a great melding of southern rock, blues and jazz. Rock In Peace Gregg, Skydog, Berry and Butch
Duane & Gregg went to East High in Nashville.............Nashville Cats indeed....
@@nunyabeeswax3936 They also went to Castle Heights Military Academy in Lebanon, Tennessee. They apparently hated it there
Duane Allman was a session musician in the 60s and played on Boz Skaggs' "Loan Me a Dime." My granddaughter told me this is the best Blues song she has ever heard.
Layla too
wilson pickett too- muscle shoals sessions
@@radchik09 Hell yes, their version of "Hey, Jude" can only be called art.
Aretha asked for him and used him too. She nicknamed him "Skydog" I believe.
Duane Allman (slide lead guitar) was a phenomenal talent. I'm nearly 70 and when I stop an think (which is often) I am just gobsmacked by the sheer avalanche of fabulous songs, musicians, singers. etc. we got to enjoy in the wave of popular music between roughly 1960 and 1978 (my opinion). I assert we enjoyed an embarrassment of riches in that arena. I doubt I'll see anything that could compare to such talent again in my lifetime.
Amen brother
You're right, we were spoiled in the 70s. All the musicians were incredibly talented and the writing was superb ! It was the perfect storm of great musicians !
@@leodeemyze Yeah, we didn't even realize what we were living through in the 70s, but the explosion of musical greatness between the '60s and '70s is just phenomenal. I would actually say that run went through roughly '85. After that, meh.
hear,hear
Yep I'm 66 qe lived in awesome musical times. I'm from Atlanta and saw them often in Atlanra at The Fox Theather and other venues in Atlanta
Ahhh the Allman Bros. Band.
They were from Florida. The Daytona, Jacksonville areas.
It is hard to believe the number of incredible, world class guitar players this band had.
Here it's Dicky Betts and Duane Allman (on slide).
Dicky's problem was being a top 25 Rock guitarist in a band with a top 5 Rock guitarist.
He wrote most of the great songs too.
See:
"In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed"
"Dreams"
"Jessica"
"Blue Sky" A personal favorite of mine. A Desert Island song
When Duane passed, RIP "Sky Dog", they went through a Who's Who of southern Rock guitar players.
Dan Toler
Warren Haynes a top ten player was with them until the end
Jack Pearson another legend
Jimmy Herring for a short period
Derek Trucks. Who is possibly the best guitar player of his generation.
See also Government Mule , Tedeschi Trucks Band.
Dicky Betts has a bad case of the John Paul Jones/Kevin McCale syndrome.
The Godfathers of Southern Rock. Any song from Live at the Filmore or Eat a Peach Albums will get you in the mood to boogie.
I know Duane and Greg were born and raised in Florida. But if I'm not mistaken The band itself was from Macon, Ga.
They were from Macon Ga.
@@darinlogan8967 I was just thinking the same thing!! I really always considered the Allman Brothers as a Georgia band!! And I have been a fan of them since 1971
For me, Best Southern Rock and Blues. Gregg's singing is God given. RIP. What Joy to see you guys 40 years later digging our music from the 70's, etc. SMOKING.......Major Stank Face........They are jamming! They got their dues touring 50 years ago. My first concert in my home town of Boston, I was 15 or 16.
The truly amazing thing about Gregg Allman's vocals here is that he was only twenty-four years old when this was recorded! He had the authenticity of someone far older and word-weary. One of the best blues singers ever. RIP.
On the Fillmore album, wasn't he around 20?? The whole band were only in their early 20', which is just mind blowing! They were all Masters of their craft at that age.!! I read Gregg's bio and it said he and Duane listened to masters of the blues and soul, and always gave credit to the black pioneers of those genres. Listened to a lot of local rock, country and other sounds around them. It honed their own talents and Duane added more members who were equally committed to all those genre's. He did a super job putting the band together. I agree that Gregg had a voice for the ages.
This song really features the amazing slide guitar playing of Duane Allman. He was the GOAT of the electric slide.
Autotune could fix that sliding around.
he's the goat PERIOD!!
Just the GOAT.
Him and dickey Betts made magic
I am originally from Macon, GA and the Allman Brothers are a huge part of my musical DNA. When I was 6 or 7, I remember asking my Mom to drive by the "hippie house" (The Big House where they lived). When Cher married Greg and showed up in Macon at the country club with Elijah Blue on her hip and Chastity in tow, we were in awe. My Dad was very good friends with Willie Perkins (their tour manager back in the day with the stories). My Dad recently died on 11/9/2021. and Willie sent me a very sweet note about my Dad. Like I said...musical DNA.
And you must react to Whipping Post Live At the Fillmore East - the live video. A classic. Greg was only 21 and Duane was 23 (I think). The story is that Greg woke up in the middle of the night with the idea of Whipping Post and found a piece of paper, a pen and used the ironing board as his desk.
The Whipping Post is a bar in Augusta we went to during this time.
I had the pleasure of jamming with Twiggs Lyndon a couple of times. He played Duane's Les Paul and he was kind enough to let me and the other guys play it. What a thrill!
We lived across the street from that house, but a few years later
I live in Nashville, but I'm originally from Macon also. Heading down tomorrow for Christmas. :)
@@stivcee My 1st cousin was married to his brother Andy(AJ) back in the early 70s.
How could you not know about the Allman Brothers?!
This is from "At Fillmore East." Arguably the greatest live album ever made. Recorded March 12 and 13, 1971.
"Statesboro Blues" is a blues song written by Blind Willie McTell; the title refers to the town of Statesboro, Georgia. McTell made the first recording of the song on October 17, 1928.
McTell borrowed part of the lyrics from a 1923 Sippie Wallace recording of "Up The Country Blues" which was later popularized by Canned Heat as "Goin' Up the Country".
If you haven't heard it, The Band did a fine tribute song to Blind Willie McTell, with Danko and Levon alternating lead vocals. Mighty nice! czcams.com/video/AygowPLl06k/video.html
willie mctell is one of favorites
Saw the Allman Bros perform this in Statesboro, GA, in the 70s...
"Goin' Up the Country" also "borrowed" the melody (substituting flute for quills) from the 1928 song "Bulldoze Blues" by Henry Thomas.
Very interesting and informative
Your studio looks GREAT. Thx for checking out the Allman Brothers. I'm from and live in Macon Ga where they lived throughout their career. They jam like nobody else can. Next listen to Midnight Rider, Crossroads/ Sweet Melissa. Pretty much the 1st to combine the blues, rock, country and a few other genres of music. 💞
what up fellow Sky Dog from Macon
Warner Robins here.
@@mikeharris3733 same here - Warner Robins Demons State Champions!
It's hard to just pick one or two songs, with so many great ones to pick. Just impossible !!
To the younger viewers, “Statesboro Blues” has many elements that make it great. Aside from the amazing Duane Allman, this style is a “ call and response” gem. Gregg will sing a line, and Duane answers on slide. To the Rob Squad. Thanks for the music. Looking forward to more from the Allman Bros. How bout Whipping Post or One away Out? Hell. Close your eyes and put you finger on one. It’s all good.
Greatest JAM BAND OF ALL TIME.
Their rendition of the Mountain Jam was musically perfect. Recorded at that concert but added to the Eat a Peach Album. Since Duane passed away at 24, Gregg had to be 22.
They could do the same song, change it some, go off in solos, just tear it up. And the band was still TIGHT in their playing together. Smooth and banging. No one like them before and they influenced generations.
Can we agree, we all need a partner who looks at us like Jay looks at Amber with all that love. You guys are so cute together. I love your videos and your family too.
I agree. ! Love is a beautiful thing, if you can find real true devoted love there is nothing more profound and will make you tout the pros of monogamy
The Allman Brothers are the heart of Southern Rock. It's rock, blues, and gospel melded together. Do "Ramblin' Man". The Allman Brothers are from Macon Georgia baby!
Thanks,thought I was right about Macon. Somebody said Jacksonville,think they meant Skynnrd!
Kinda.... They recorded in Macon, but started in Daytona Beach, and played a bunch in Jacksonville originally. Gregg Allman (RIP) vocals and keyboard, Duane Allman (RIP) slide guitar. Dickey Betts lead guitar. Great, great southern blues/rock.
The Allman Brothers formed in Jacksonville FL. Read Gregg's book. They moved to Macon after signing with Capricorn Records.
To be clear Duane and Greg Allman were born in Nashville Tennessee, as teenagers the family moved to Daytona Beach Florida, then they went out the Hollywood California where they recorded the first record as The Hourglass I think. Then Dwayne came back to Alabama (Muscle Shoals) to do recording work on his own.They formed the Allman Brothers in Jacksonville Florida along with Richard Betts who was from West Palm Beach Florida. They went to Macon Georgia because Capricorn records sign them to do albums under the name Allman Brothers. Capricorn was based in Macon Georgia.
@@johncagnettajr344 To be clear, you spelled Duane wrong. lol!
There's no vibe like an Allman Brothers Band vibe. Duane Allman and Dickey Betts, an amazing guitar duo. Berry Oakley on bass, Gregg Allman on organ and vocals. Butch Trucks and J. Johanny Johnson, later known simply as Jaimoe, on drums. They were truly an amazing band. As noted in a previous comment, RIP Duane, Berry, Butch and Gregg.
I'm guessing Butch is connected to the Tedeschi-Trucks Band?
@@grege9019 Butch was Derek's uncle.
@@DBRONX thanks for the clarification.
Peach Life forever!🍑🍄✌
That's the best slide guitar you'll ever hear. Duane has it screaming like no one else. He used a glass pill bottle on his ring finger. He invented some of those licks, like at the 7:15 mark. DIcky Betts is no slouch either. What a great guitar tandem.
It was an old Quinine tablet bottle from a Rexall store in Macon.
Dickey Betts was some the best guitar playing on the list Eric Clapton Derek Dominos lost sessions
Duane was great - and - he was First Guitar in the band, but I always liked Betts' playing better, and his songwriting.
@@martygamble4723 Coricidin
@@garyking6519 Correct. It was a Coricidin bottle (cold tablets).
Duane Allman plays the Slide Guitar solo you liked so much. Dickie Betts played the second solo. Berry Oakley on bass, Butch Trucks and Jaimoe on drums and on keys and vocals, Gregg Allman...
@Usernamesarewack His uncle.
Great synopsis! Two lead guitars, a great bassist, and two drummers set them apart from anyone before. Add Gregg Allman's vocals and keyboard, and you create Southern rock/blues!
Really cant go wrong with anything the Allmans did phenomenal band
“At Fillmore East” was recorded over two nights, March 12 & 13, 1971. A friend of mine attended one of the concerts and kept the ticket stub until the day he died. Admission price: $4.00!
And yet people are paying thousands to see a 33 yr old woman sing about teenaged angst. I paid $7.50 in the early 70s for my 2 young teen boys and I to see this great band and I managed to get up to the stage since I had an absolute crush on Gregg. Oh lordy...what a thrilling experience!
I'm all in Sista and Brother! Thanks so much! 🌹❤️
When they first hit the scene, they created the "Southern Rock" sound of white boy blues. And it never got any better than them.
Well put.
But a whole passel tied for 2nd.
Greg really shows off his soulful side in Whipping Post. Give it a listen sometime!
Jay has - czcams.com/video/VTlaig34vBw/video.html
'Whipping Post' is defiant;y one of my favorites, but my all time favorite is 'It's not my cross to bear'. A lot of blues in that song.
This is the music we listened to in high school. Allman Brothers, Stones, Led Zeppelin, Lynyrd Skynrd, ACDC, Black Sabbath, Eagles, The Doors!!!
There is NO great music these days...I always listen to the classic rock station in my car to get my fill of great music like the Allman Brothers.
@@Earl-pu2yh It is my job as a Grandma to teach my young Grandsons about classic rock music, country music, the Blues and opera as well. lol They listened to Hotel California one day and remarked that song was really good. They have heard it numerous times now and one of the boys said "guitar solo coming up"! Their favourite rock band so far is AC/DC and their favourite song is Thunderstruck. They also like Johnny Cash and know all the words to "A Boy named Sue". They call it Grandma's old timey music.
We were so fortunate in our music, when we were coming up. It’s funny how I used to be at one end of my cousin’s house listening to all the British bands. She was at the front end listening to Allmans, Marshall Tucker and Skynyrd. I lost her in 2012, but I know she is staunchly behind my new-found love of Southern rock. I just feel her, and I play these albums for her. I know she hears them! Love Ya, Little Lucy!!!
From Nashville Tennessee, grew up as teens in Daytona Florida. But the band lived and Duane died in Macon Georgia, home base. RIP: Duane and Gregg Allman. God be with you !
Duane Allman is, to me, one of the top 5 guitarists ever, and the absolute best slide player, his brother Gregg just a great blues singers. The tragedies they lived the Blues. Duane died in a motorcycle accident 50 years ago, and bassist Berry Oakley died also in a motorcycle accident one year and 13 days later.
.....and maybe my memory is a little foggy.....but I seem to remember that both motorcycle crashes were within a mile of each other, on the same road......
and just a block away.
Yes its mind-boggling Duane was 27 yrs old and was merely 3 years into his music career and was a one of the best at his craft rip Duane almond !
@@urbanurchin5930 within blocks from each other. Sperate roads than ran parallel to each other.
@@fitepitsnbonfires Duane was 24 at the time of his death
As a teen in the 70’s I got to see the Allman Brothers often- they came to Little Rock a lot. What a show!! Rock legends.
Saw the AB Band in 1973 in Madison Square Garden. They played for 3 hrs. There were 2 standing ovations and they came out both times. So long ago. They will never make music like this again.
That guitarist is Duane Allman, who tragically died in a motorcycle accident in this 20s -- and he was already established as one of the greatest slide guitarists in rock, and still is. Nobody played with more soul. (Brother Gregg is the singer and piano player, who just passed away). They are from Georgia.
The two Allman brothers are from Florida.
@@babyymann also, was that dickie betts on guitar ? or Duyane. (Random fact, i live really close to muscle shoals sound studios where dwaye and the boys recorded)
If you could only listen to one Allman Brothers album, this one (Live at Filmore East) has to be the choice in my opinion. But.....since you can listen to to more than one, I'll add these three words: "One Way Out" from the Eat a Peach album.
Lol the version of One Way Out that's on Eat a Peach IS the live recording from and on the Filmore East album!
or get the deluxe Fillmore East
Not only is this bluesy - it is the blues!
Duane Allman may be the best slide guitar player ever and teamed up with Dickie Betts on guitar and Greg on vocals and keys were the best of their time. Amazing players as well as the rest of the band. Out of Daytona Beach, Fl they were/are an incredible mix of rock, blues, jazz, and other genres as well. Truly classic!
This was the lead-off song to their concerts when Duane was alive. Duane Allman did studio sessions with Wilson Picket, Aretha Franklin, King Curtis, Clarence Carter, Johnny Jenkins, Otis Rush, Arthur Conley, and Ronnie Hawkins Before he formed the ABB. Duane talked Wilson Picket into covering "Hey Jude". The Allman Brothers helped in making us all brothers and Sisters - irrespective of skin color and I luv that fact. They even had an Album named "Brothers and Sisters".
If you want a good sample of the Allman Brothers Band, then this entire album requires your listen. The Allman Brothers Band at the Fillmore East. You just listened to the first track of that album.
Great reaction/review. Statesboro Blues was written by Blind Willie McTell; he recorded it in 1928. In 1968, Taj Mahal recorded a blues rock version that featured Jesse Ed Davis playing slide guitar. The Allman Brothers rendition, with the late Duane Allman on slide guitar, was inspired by the Taj Mahal version.
This is the first true southern rock band. This is their greatest album. Duane is the slide, his brother Greg is the vocals. This band has talent to spare.
In 1971,I had no idea of the history,and the connections of music.When I lisitened to Statesboro Blues,that was the best song I ever heard.Still is.
They had two lead guitarist, Duane and Dickey Betts. That Duane on slide guitar and his brother Gregg on keyboards and most vocals. Dickey also sang on a few hits like Ramblin’ Man and Blue Sky.
@@ib12541, you are correct. I was wrong. Thanks for the correction.
Dickey Betts, man. His contribution to that sound does not get enough credit. Crying shame.
First off...can we take a moment and say YES to Amber's hair! Oh my word, SO beautiful!
Second...thanks for reacting to Allman Brothers. I was a teen in the 70s, in Atlanta, GA and the Allman Brothers were the soundtrack to my teens. I love watching you two discover some of the best music ever and how much you appreciate it. Thanks! Keep it up!
Agreed Barbara! The Allman Bros played at my high school Junior/Senior in I think 1971. I was one year too young!!!:(
What a beautiful pair Jay and Amber are!
Dickey Betts founding member and guitarist for The Allman Brothers Band passed away today. Maybe another reaction to an ABB song? Maybe Blue Sky? He wrote that hit!
I suggest Jessica, a song Dickey Betts penned. Perhaps the greatest instrumental of all time.
Dickey will join the band in Rose Hill along with Elizabeth Reed and Little Martha. RIP
@@20andin My cousin was their Roadie from their Jacksonville start. Red Dog was pretty well known, wrote a book about his experiences. He's buried there, too. I haven't been there as yet. Macon has a lot of ABB extended family there and keep their memories alive. The Big House Museum is a must for anyone to see. You sound like you know the history really well. TY for sharing. "The road goes on forever".
One Way Out is another of their great songs!!!!!
This song is important because in just 8 bars into the song (and album)-it becomes crystal clear and indisputable that Duane was (and still is) the best slide guitar player on Earth. Duane had only been playing slide for less than a year…and sadly that’s all we got. A crying shame. The boys are from Macon Ga. Which is about 2 hrs from Statesboro.
No their not from Macon Ga. That's where they ended up at Greg & Duane are from Tennessee & moved to Daytona Bch with mom after their father died a homicide victim that's where they started their musical career there were alot of stops along the way L.A. & Duane became a session player at the famous muscle shoals Alabama studio b4 forming ABB in Jacksonville Duane taught Don Felder of Eagles fame how to play slide guitar & incidentally Don Felder gave Tom Petty guitar lessons when he was in Gainesville Fla we have alot of famous musicians passing thru this awsome state of Fla we also got some pretty dam good football teams also
When I hear The Allman Brothers, I just want to dance. I feel their music in my soul.
I have fortune of living in NE PA where Greg Allman performed at least 5 times and I saw him every time. I was heartbroken at his passing. One thing for sure, good music last forever.
Duane Allman was the GOAT on slide guitar ... and pretty much wrote the book on rock slide with this song. Love it!
He taught a few others slide. They asked. He took it to a whole new level. He used a glass Coricidin (pain med, no longer available) medical bottle as his finger slide. MY cousin Red Dog (their Roadie) procured them, smoothed off the top and kept a supply in a cardboard box for Duane.
The Allman Brothers were the best live band I have ever seen. Hands down, nobody compares. The show I saw in Toronto was incredible.......stretching songs out into 20 minute jams. Even the audience was amazing - everyone from little kids to 80 year olds......hanging out and having fun. It was an absolute blast.
Greatest Band EVER! I’ve seen them over 40 times live.
They're from Macon Georgia..Duane Allman and Dickey Betts on guitar Duane on slide..beautiful Gregg Allman vocals and organ..Berry Oakley on the Bass..and Butch Trucks and Jaimoe drums. .My favorite band since I was 16 and still listening to them at 70..Great reaction 👍✌
From 1969 through the early 1970s the band had original members that were simply incredible.
The band was the parents of you will of Skynyrd.
Duane Allman started the band and he worked at Muscle Shoals before forming the Allman Brothers Band.
To sample the diversity of sound coming from this band, you NEED to listen to Blue Sky and hear both guitarists (Duane Allman and Dickie Betts) playing leads.
This is whiskey sipping and dancing music! Amber got touched with the soul of the Allman brother's music! : )
I love you two so much. My favorite reaction show on the Tube. I started listening to the Allman Bro's in 1969. Duane is The reason I learned to play slide guitar. Brother Gregg is on keyboard and vocals, Dickey Betts is on guitar, Barry Oakley on bass and Butch Trucks and Jaimo on drums. greatest of the Southern Rock bands. Keep On Truckin!
Greg Allman was 23 when this was recorded in 1971. He has the voice of a 60 year old blues man.
Taj Mahal's 1968 rendition, which the Allman Brothers covered is very much worth a listen to. Plus the original 1928 ' Statesboro Blues ' by Blind Willie McTell is also a treat.
I love Taj. I agree his version is excellent as well, but in a different way than this version.
I like the Allman Brothers in general but my favorite song is their instrumental, "Jessica". It always lifts my spirit and puts a smile on my face.
All of the great Southern Rock bands give the Allman Brothers credit for being their biggest influence.
The Brothers….simply the best American Band of all time
My favorite Southern Rock Band! So many great songs!
The Allman Bros are top ten. So powerful and soulful. Blue Sky - Melissa - Whipping Post and Ramblin’ man are all masterpieces- they will leave u in awe. Keep the positiveness flowing!
One of the first blues/rock bands from the '60's was the Paul Butterfield Blues Band. On their self titled first album, Paul sang and played harmonica, the guitarists were Mike Bloomfield, and Elvin Bishop. Jerome Arnold on bass, Billy Davenport who replaced him, Sam Lay on drums,and Mark Naftalin playing organ made up the rest of the band. They were from the south side of Chicago, and two of the guys were in Muddy Waters band as well. It was my introduction to the blues/rock genre in the sixties, and I've been hooked on it ever since. My favorite song on their first album is Shake Your Money Maker. Can't keep my body still, listening to this great music. Give it a shot, see what you think... subbed, all notes.
The Allman Brothers are awesome. Duane Allman also played with Eric Clapton's band Derek & the Dominos on their 1970 studio album "Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs" at the highest point of Eric's entire career, which produced the dueling guitar masterpiece "Layla", the original studio version being one of the greatest tracks in rock history. Also great on that same album are the blues songs "Have You Ever Loved a Woman?" and "Key to the Highway", two of the best rock-blues tracks ever recorded.
Two great ones by the Allman Brothers you will love.
In memory of Elizabeth Reed and Melissa.
Allman Brothers Live at Fillmore East...arguably the greatest live album ever. Especially the deluxe edition CD which came out decades after the original vinyl.as the 20+ minute version of Whipping Post goes right into the 30+ minute version of Mountain Jam. Pure heaven.
Solo in the intro and first solo is Duane Allman on the slide guitar,second solo,the one after you asked who it was,is Dicky Betts. If there was ever any band who had 2 better guitar players than Duane and Dicky,I've never heard them. Skynyrd was close,with 3 dudes,and the Grateful Dead due to Jerry's brilliance and Bob Weir being one of the best rhythm guitarists off all-time. But Duane and Dicky were it for me.
They were from Jacksonville,FL originally,but then based out of Macon,Ga.
Where east meets west. Where up meets down. Where left meets right. Where age meets youth. Where 70s meets 2020s!! 😊Thanks guys! Makes me smile!
They invented Southern Rock. Underrated?? They are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!
The Allman Brothers Band is one of my most favorite bands. Saw them in concert many, many, times mostly in New Orleans in the early 70's. Give me good old Southern rock and roll which is in my heart and soul. Amber this type of music is in your heart too!!!!
In my opinion, you’re listening to The Godfather band of what became Southern Rock. This album, Live at the Fillmore is regarded as one of if not the best live albums. To answer your question, that was Duane Allman on the slide guitar, and younger brother Greg on the organ singing. The tragedy of their story was we lost Duane way too early to an accident, then bassist Berry Oakley the next year! The group carried on and delivered so many great songs following these two losses. Lead guitarist Dickey Betts was also a key contributor to their success and has a distinctive style that you’ll soon learn to hear as you continue to play their music.
Lynyrd Skynrd is one of the greatest southern rock bands, but the Allman Brothers Band IS HANDS DOWN, the BEST southern rock band, as well as the best rock jam band ever! Dive in!!!
Dickey Betts is one of the most under rated guitar players. Duane Allman was highly impressed, that's how he ended up in the band. A great song writer. "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" "Blue Sky" "Jessica " . He wrote the only top 40 hit they ever had. "Ramblin' Man".
As I remember, they were more about ALBUM sales, not song hits. Didn't get much radio play cause their songs were so long. They got pressured to play shorter, hit songs, but kept true to their artistry. Blues didn't get much radio play except on "black" stations or college DJ's, but even there it was not as big as jazz, soul or R & B. Album sales and touring made them the legends they are. Hit making wasn't their goal anyway.
Amber, If you love Greg’s voice then give a listen to his solo song Queen Of Hearts which is one of his best vocals along with the Altman’s song Melissa.
Yes! Multi-Colored Lady and These Days are great off Laid Back.
@@Kimberrann Wasn’t These Days written by Jackson Browne.
@@brianherrington7226 yes!
@@brianherrington7226 Funny story......I saw Jackson Browne in a small theatre setting and he was doing some acoustic numbers. His intro for "These Days" was pretty telling."I'd like to do a Greg Allman song that I wrote a while back........"
@@tommathews3964 A high nod to Greg’s singing abilities. That’s like Otis Redding wrote Respect and when he head Aretha Franklin sing it he said “ That woman done took my song and made it hers” .
One of my top ten live songs of all time, you get it, gets right inside you from the beginning and won't let you go. That slide guitar is like a chain around your soul pulling you in and out of the song. 30 years since I first heard it, and it still owns me every time I hear it.
The Allman Brothers are the best live band, hands down imo.
they could jame for hours and some songs were never the same way. Just masters.
"Southbound"is possibly there greatest song ever!!! You will NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!!!!!!!
I've seen the Allmans 5 times. Once you see them, you quickly realize they are who they are for a damned good reason. They'll blow your ears back everytime!
This was the first time I heard this song!
I’m… speechless!!! What a DAMN GOOD SONG!!! WOW!!!
Nuno, Get the Fillmore East Album and have a listen. You won't regret it
Duane Allman on lead guitar, the best ever!
One of the greatest bands ever IMO. Much love!!
Every week the studio looks better and better!!!! I love it,, Peace and love…
Forgot to mention in my previous comment that you should listen to the Allman Brothers song SOUL SHINE. It is absolutely y'alls kind of song. Very positive and uplifting message with great music.
Keyboards and singer is Gregg Allman. First guitarist is slide guitar Duane Allman, second solo is Dickie Betts, bass is Barry Oakley. Then there are two drummers; Butch Trucks and Jaimoe Johnson. Gregg and Duane Allman were born in Nashville, moved to Jacksonville, FL. This is where they established themselves as a Southern Rock band, soon after moved to Macon, GA.
You've just scratched the surface with the Allman Brothers. Live at Fillmore East in my top 5 best albums of all time. "In memory of Elizabeth Reed" & "Stormy Monday" are 2 masterpieces. Duane on slide guitar, Greg on keyboard & vocals, & Dickey Betts on guitar. They perfectly fused southern rock & blues. Duane was killed in a motorcycle accident shortly after this performance. Love you both🤘
I saw them twice in the early 90's. What a great Southern Rock Band. Live at the Fillmore is one of the Best Live Records Ever!!!
The guitarist is Duane Allman. He was considered one of the greatest slide guitar players ever. Sadly, he was killed in a motorcycle accident shortly after one of their biggest albums, Live at the Fillmore West, was released. I'm not sure, but that may have been the recording you chose for this reaction. He was 24 years old.
and Berry Oakley died a mile away in a motorcycle accident, both about 15 miles from my house
The Allman Brothers played both Fillmores, East and West, in 1971, but this is from the Fillmore East on 2nd Avenue in New York City, March 1971.
As much as I love The Allman Brothers, this does owe more than a little bit to the version done by The Rising Sons in the mid 60s. It certainly sounds more like that than Willie McTell’s original.
The late Duane Allman is the guitarist doing the slide guitar solos, Duane was born in Tennessee, grew up in Florida, spent time as a session musician in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, then formed The Allman Brothers Band with his brother Greg and they moved to and recorded in Macon, Georgia. Duane and the three other members of the original band that have passed are all buried in the same cemetery in Macon, Georgia. The vocals on this song are by Duane's younger brother, the late Gregg Allman (who was also married to Cher) who also plays the keyboards (Hammond B3 Organ) has one of the most sultry, soulful voices ever to grace the rock genre. The other guitarist is Dickey Betts and the bass player is the late Berry Oakley and the band had two great drummers Jai Johanny "Jaimoe" Johanson and the late Butch Trucks. I'm 68 years old and from southeast Georgia, so I've been listening to the music of the Allman Brothers Band since about 1970, There are other southern rock bands that I absolutely love, but I've never thought there was anyone to compare to the Allman Brothers Band. Great reaction guys...Keep it up!!!
Duane was the king of slide guitar. Often copied but never duplicated. If you’re interested in other guitarists from The Allman Brothers Band, check out Warren Haynes with his band Gov’t Mule. Try out “Beautifully Broken”.
Yeah, I agree. Love that slide guitar!
Warren wrote Soulshine and does the best version of it IMO ❤️☮️🎶
Ahem.... dont forget Derek, Duane's successor ;-) Best guitar player currently living in my opinion.
I saw the Allman Brothers over 10/times over the years. They were the best live band in the world at times. I love them and this song is great! Greg had the best blues voice and his brother Duane could make that slide guitar sing! And Dicky Betts on the second lead is amazing as well. Such a great duo, maybe the best ever. They were from Macon Georgia.
Agree I have seen them multiple times a year .back in the day
The Allman Brothers band (original) consisted of: Duane Allman, lead guitar and incredible slide stuff, Dickie Betts, second guitar, Berry Oakley, bass, Jai Johnny Johnason, drums, Butch Trucks, drums, and Gregg Allman on piano and main vocals. They hail from Georgia; indeed, very Southern. The original Allman Brothers Blues Band is the one you're hearing on this record. It was recorded live at the Fillmore east. Unfortunately, the heart of the Allman Brothers Band died tragically in motorcycle accidents. First, Duane Allman died and not much later bass player, Berry Oakley was also killed in a motorcyle accident. The remainder of the Allman Brothers, with Greg Allman (and his incredibly bluesy, funky voice) went on with the remainder of the band and with Dickie Betts fronting on the guitar. Sorry, I know we have lots of Betts fans but the group was never the same or nearly as good after Duane and Berry died.
I had the privilege of seeing them In June 1971 in Philly about 4 months before Duane Allman died in a motorcycle accident. He was hands down the greatest slide guitarist. And The next year Berry Oakley their great bass player died in the same manner. The singer was Gregg Allman Duane's brother. I was 17 years old 20 feet from the stage and hearing the most incredible sounds coming from that band. And they were the warm-up band for Johnny Winter from Texas who was another great slide guitarist you should check out.
The town of Statesboro is not too far from me. Dicky Betts and Duane Allman on guitars, Berry Oakley on Bass Gregg Allman on Organ and vocals. Butch Trucks and Jamoe johannson on Drums. I have a few of their albums I bought back in the seventies Try In memory of Elizabeth Reed, You will love it. They were born in Nashville,Tenn but their home base was Macon, Ga.
My son was born in Statesboro.
I live near the Big House in Macon, home of the Allmans
You guys will like Don Felder,-(Heavy Metal). Amber's southern rock groups Molly Hatchet,-(Flirting with disaster) or 38 Special,-(Back to Paradise). Jordan you will love this riff Thin Lizzy,-(Jailbreak). Keep up the good work 🤘😎🤘
Best group of musicians in the golden age of rock and roll. No mistakes EVER and still added soul to every song.
Statesboro is our go to town. We live 17 miles out and go to Church, Walmart etc ..there. I didn't know about this song. Blind Willie McTell (1898-1959) lived there. He was the master of the twelve string guitar. His most famous song "Statesboro Blues" was popularized around 1970 by the Allman Brothers Band from Macon, Ga. Two hours from Statesboro.