Dickey Betts' Greatest Guitar Solo of All Time
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- čas přidán 9. 02. 2019
- I recently got into a spirited discussion with one of my subscribers on the subject of Dickey Betts. He was of the opinion that Duane was a more creative and complex guitarist. I understand what he’s getting at, but that doesn't tell the whole story. I thought my response was on point so I'll re-state it here:
“I think it's fair to say that Duane made more unusual and surprising choices in terms of note selection and rhythmic motifs whereas Dickey took a more linear approach. But Dickey was every bit Duane’s equal in terms of technical ability. And if you don’t believe that, listen to Dickey’s solo breakdown on “You Don’t Love Me” from 6/27/71 at the Fillmore East. It’s a bootleg, but worth finding. Frankly Duane couldn’t have hung with that fiery display of speed and dexterity and he knew it. Duane’s gift was quirky inventiveness and uncanny intonation. But it’s not a race to me anyway. It’s just music, and Dickey and Duane are simply different colors of the same rainbow. Neither better than the other, just equally beautiful.”
Dickey Betts came from a Western Swing and Bluegrass background; two very unforgiving genres with rigid rules and lofty expectations. Dickey set his own bar very high and it showed in his playing. Frankly, Dickey was a more accurate player than Duane, and this was very obvious in his faster passages. Nothing illustrates this point better than Dickey’s free-time solo in You Don’t Love Me. The official album version from At Fillmore East is legendary, but not his best performance by far. After years of listening to as many Allman Brothers recordings as possible, I believe that Dickey’s playing from 6/27/71 sets the high water mark.
This was the last show at the Fillmore East and the boys were *on fire*. Even the most untrained ear can hear that the band had obviously eaten their “Wheaties” that morning and the playing is inspired. Don’t forget, this is the show that yielded the absolutely blistering version of “One Way Out” that appeared on Eat A Peach less than a year later. In any event, take a listen to this solo and see what you think. I’m yet to hear anything that tops this and I’m always left slack jawed after hearing it. When I was a kid, I wanted to be Dickey Betts when I grew up. I still do.
Many thanks to my friend Kathy Hurley for the photo of Dickey that appears in the video thumbnail and also later in the video. She was there to click the shutter when it mattered most. That photo was taken at The Steel Pier in Atlantic City, NJ ~ 7/5/71. Look for an upcoming book from Kathy that I will promote here.
PS - If you dig the Allmans, you might enjoy the ABB tribute band I play in called SKYDOG. We pride ourselves on being as authentic as humanly possible. Come say hi at our website or Facebook!
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Cheers ~VW - Hudba
So great to see all the love for Dickey and the ABB in these comments! Folks, I gave the video a provocative title to get you guys talking, and it appears to have worked! I realize other people may like another Dickey solo better than this one, and that’s great! Feel free to post a link to your own favorite in the comments below. Long live Dickey Betts! 🤘🍑 🍄
I was 112 days old when this was recorded, give or take the time of day. The Allman Brothers have brought me much joy over the years. Dickey played with unique phrasing, lingered on the flat seventh ... I am greatly pleased that you are honoring their skill sets and musical talents. Kudos. Dickey's Southern voice and style uplifted me and will forever be the best soundtrack to the road trip of life
Richard Stevens “The best soundtrack to the road trip of life.” Fantastic quote! Thank you my friend. Kinship through music; it’s a beautiful thing.
This was BRILLIANT !!! I was thinking about Alan Paul. I haven't been on his channel for a long time. Was trying to imagine his comments after the sad loss of Greg. I still gotta buy his book "One way Out". Damn, this was Awesome bro, got my adrenaline pumping big time .. Made my night, thank you ! Liked and subscribed 👍
VirtualWoodshed Steve Gaines
VirtualWoodshed Dickey was better. And always had a great lp tone. Duane was king of an era that bridged blacks and whites. He was also the king of poor boys who just played music for his own enlightenment if he got paid or not. Not the fame and fortune. and that’s why he is one my favorite character ever. I grew up in Jax and all the guys from there have hugely influenced my playing.
R.I.P. to one of the greatest ever. Thank you, Dickey Betts.
Rest In Peace, legend. Your legacy, like your music, will live on forever.
...bells are ringing everywhere.
Sad😢
Yes,Sad! But so fortunate to have had Dickey Betts all those years on stage!
The fact that this don't have a million likes is a testament to how far society has fallen
Music is generational
@@supme7558 so too is the declince
Amen, but we ain't in the 70s no more.
Maybe people want to hear a melody on guitar, instead os listening to an acrobat?
As of today 1,100,000 views, I guess we’re alright.
So damn much talent in this band. There will never be another Allman Brothers Band.
for certain that is true
Amen, to that statement. They were the best.
I use to watch them every weekend at The Shell I Overton Park in Memphis. You talking about talent ‼️❤️
Tedeschi Trucks Band and Govt Mule are smoking 🔥 right now
No doubt. They were as good as any band.
The whole world owes Mr Betts a standing ovation.
ABSOLUTLY
Damned straight we do!!!! Dickey had heart,, Duane had raw energy,, I never got any goosebumps from listening to Duane! But as for Mr. Best Bett's ........................... ~goosebump pandemic~ ~!~!~!~
Ahmen!!!!!👍☮️
the man is never lost on the finger board of a guitar,and damned impressive and i like him
Amen to that, brother...
Who doesn’t remember exactly where they were when someone put on The Allman Brothers at Fillmore East record for the first time? Guitars never sounded so out front and special. I’ve never been the same. A pro guitarist for over 35 years now. Thank you Dickey for what you gave me!
I remember exactly, was mesmerized...14 or so. ...just kept flipping the discs for days, over and over.
There was so much to take in... I honestly felt like those notes got into my cells and dna somehow.... how fortunate to be weened on the absolute best there ever was!!
@@stephenedwards5038 It’s amazing that I’ve heard almost the same story from guys all over the world. Those Southern boys truly tapped into a universal well spring of music. These days I find the music, theirs and many others, one of the few things to be proud of as something really American when world traveling. And now playing that music has opened so many doors no matter where I go.
i went to a party soon after got out of high school, some kids basement and he played "at the Filmore" though a Marshall stack. Awesome. I thought is how it should be recreated.
RIP Dickey, one hell of a guitar player! My personal favorite. Will never tire of Blue Sky, Jessica, and so many others. Thank you for the great music.
Dickey... hell yeah.
Is Betts playing lead on sweet Melissa?
Greatest live album ever,Dickey deserved so much more recognition but the outpouring of love and respect for him since his passing has been wonderful.
You Don't Love Me off that album floored me when I bought the album in 71' and it still does today!❤
Dicky Betts - RIP Brother.......😣😢........✌&♥.....
I really like what you say: "It’s just music, and Dickey and Duane are simply different colors of the same rainbow. Neither better than the other, just equally beautiful.”
There are so many excellent players. Just different colors, none better or worse.
It's a great time to be alive with recording technology. We get to hear all the great players even if it was before we were born.
Thanks for taking the time to read and share your thoughts!✌️
This is a perfect example of how someone has full control over their instrument. Duane Allman and Dickey Betts will go down as two of greatest guitarists in music history.
There is no question, that among us guitarists, that Dickey Betts is one of THE Greatest guitarists of ALL Time...I mean EVER. He has the rare , uncanny ability to fuse blues, country, jazz, rock, folk, old & contemporary western swing, and meld it into something uniquely his own sound, and turn on a dime. He's is , like Duane was too, an Incredible rhythm player...his solos are so melodic and flowing....I have been listening closely to he and Duane since 1970..and to this day their play together as a duo is unmatched by anyone. They are a Master Class in how Dual Guitarists in a Band can and should work together , how to play together, off each other , call & response, and not step on another's toes...Dickey was the Perfect foil for Duane, and vice a versa. I am still blown away by Dickey's composition of Elizabeth Reed, Jessica, Les Bres in A minor, and his solo work on Stormy Monday, You Don't Love Me, One Way Out plus his dobro work on Pony Boy...Dickey is REALLY, REALLY SPECIAL !
I would love this comment twice if I could. 🍄
@@VirtualWoodshed Thank you for these very kind words. I say all this about Dickey Betts, as I am also a HUGE fan of his Amazing ex band mate Duane Allman. I have such Tremendous Respect for both of them. I never like to compare any musician to another. Each has one's own special sauce, mojo , approach and sound.
@@mikesolomon481 Agree! Please check my channel homepage for a ton more ABB content. PS - I believe I recognize your name from the Skydog Facebook group.
@@VirtualWoodshed I am a member of that group plus mark Vormitags ABB Group too
My history of listening to The ABB is quite similar. I must mention also the emotions which Duane's and Dickey's twin leads stirrev in me as I listened in disbelief.
My dad took me to see Allman brothers when I was 7. They played on a flatbed truck. That shit was awesome. Still a fan 41 years later.
That might be the coolest thing I ever read.
Where was that? Do you recall?
I saw them in Piedmont Park and it was magical! My sister was babysitting me and had to take me along. I was 8!
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Was that in Florida?
Such a sad day. The music of the ABB, especially “Live at the Fillmore East” and “Eat a Peach” albums, had a huge impact on me 50 years ago as a young guitarist. Rest easy Ramblin’ Man. Now we can truly say If there’s a rock and roll heaven, you know they got a hell of a band.
Thanks for the music Dickey RIP
Duane Allman said “I’m the famous guitarist in the band, but not the best guitarist in the band.”
Ryan Michalski “I’m the famous guitar player, but Dickey is the good one.”
I love Dickey Betts, but Duane was being excessively modest.
Steve Taton I disagree. Duane wasn’t known for bullshitting or blowing smoke. People didn’t have to guess where they stood with Duane. I didn’t know him personally, but I’ve spoken with many who did, and I am 100% confident that he had the utmost respect for Dickey Betts. Listen to Duane’s playing prior to the ABB. He was an accomplished player, no doubt. But his playing soared to new heights in the Allman Brothers, due in no small part to being relentlessly pushed by Dickey Betts. Dickey brought a jazz influenced sophistication and depth that Duane’s playing lacked prior to the formation of the band. Dickey Betts was and is still an absolute monster. Cheers, 🍑🎶
@@VirtualWoodshed Duane probably said that because Dickey was pulling another hissy fit. Also, listen to Dickey's playing after Duane died on Wipe The Windows...he sounds out of tune on most of his solos.
@@VirtualWoodshed VW, I'm not sure if u realized it but the Dickie solo u posted is an alternate take from the one on the Filmore. Not quite as good as the original. No big deal just thought I'd mention it
Dickey Betts is a magical guitarist and deserves so much more recognition. Just amazing listen in awe of a master .rock on mr betts
He did write some nice stuff. "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" is one of the finest rock instrumentals ever.
If he'd not had so many incidents of being an abusive drunk, perhaps more people would pull for him to be revered.
Yes!!!!!!
Got soul!
As a huge ABB fan and I was always a fan of the guitar man in the hat, this clip is very poignant so close to Dickey’s passing. I’ve been a fan from the beginning. I’ve been fortunate enough to have seen the band more times than I can count. I was at the 40 Anniversary run on 3/20/09 when Clapton sat in for the second set and encore. I was in the house for one of their last shows at the Beacon when they retired. The sad part about the retirement shows is that Dickey wasn’t there, rumors were he was invited, but that’s just rumor. The passing of Dickey hit me harder than when Greg passed, I don’t know why. Dickey was ten years older than me, his passing has me thinking about my own mortality. RIP Dickey, you were one of the best to ever strap on a six string.
Dickey’s solos are so insane. He’s the only one who could of ever matched up next to Duane. They pushed each other. Carried each other. Led each other through the thick and thin of songs and jams. Much respect to anyone who can play note for note a Dickey Betts solo.
Dickey Betts was and still is twice the guitarist Duane ever thought of being.
@@jr05fatboy No.
@@jr05fatboy bawahaha
They complimented each other. Really well.
@@jr05fatboy
Are you fucking insane 😳
Let’s just say thank god for the Allman Brothers Band.
Amen Bro I have a daughter named Mellisa.
absolutely
Loved the Allmans before Duane and Berry died. They were never the same after that. Still good, at times brilliant but never consistently hitting the standard Duane set for them. Imagine 20 more years of Duane and Dickey together, and all the great music we missed out on. God bless the ABB and all the musicians who are now playing in Heaven!!
Holt shit it's Jim page
@@adamstanley4778 yessirrrrr
Best duo of all time in a band together imo.......Betts and Allman!
Sounds like a PERFECT STATEMENT to my ears !!!!!
@@gregscheyd4131 are you putting Dickey and Duane over Derek and Warren?
Clapton and Beck ?
@@danielwhitten7380clapton and duanne.......the list goes on and on, why I said imo
Duane said it best when he said, "I'm the famous one but Dickey's the guitar player." Who would know better than him?
My absolute most favorite guitarist of all time. God bless Dickey Betts ❤
Duane was one hell of a guitar player, but after he passed Dickey carried this band. I agree with you completely
Too TRUE
I’m reading One Way Out now and I just read the part about him being unhappy that he ever agreed to let the band be called the Allman Brothers Band. He could never (in the public’s eyes) be an equal member to Duane and Gregg, and Gregg was a lazy mess most of the time. Sad the Dickey didn’t get his due. Did he have the same temper before Duane died?
When allmon brothers were going to call it quits after Duane died Greg was going on then dicky had some new licks with a story behind it and Greg wanted to hear it and he thought it was definitely a great song so the rest is history and it was ramblin man and brothers and sisters came out
Unfortunately, the INDIVIDUAL talents of the Allman Brothers Band, simply just wasn't comparable to the band as an ensemble! I absolutely LOVE Dickey Betts too! Betts is def one of my top 10 or even top 5 favorite guitar players of all time!
Unfortunately, in losing Duane, the band lost a core part of their sound and soul! Dickey is a true legend but half the magic of the Allman Brothers Band was contrast between Dickey's picture-perfect, squeaky clean, and jazzy style and Duane Allman's dirty, unpredictable, soulful style!
Now, this isn't to say that Duane was THE reason for the Incredible music the band played together! Quite the opposite! If Dickey Betts had died that day in a motorcycle accident, we would be having the SAME conversation about him! The fact that the five members of the band were in the same part of the world, at the same time, met, and came together as a band is a goddamn MIRACLE! Losing any SINGLE member of the band would have been detrimental!
Revisiting this after hearing of his death. What a profound loss for music. RIP Dickey
most underrated guitarist of all time. technically supreme - was shredding before it existed
mat rowles he’s my no 1 for sure just so clean.
Best at melodic bends that I have ever heard. Just a supernatural talent at tone, instinct for the exact right note, and touch. Every note in his solos feels like it's the only note that could go there. Your ear hears it and immediately, it's like of course this is the right note to play at the exact right moment. It's just unbelievable how clean and simply perfect it sounds but once you start to try to figure it out, it's just a maze of notes. Mind boggling.
Trey Phillips well said. Agree 💯. Rock on. 🍑 🍄
Under rated?
Maybe to those who don't know, those of us who do know....well we just know.
Shredding existed long before this. It was Jazz, bluegrass, western swing etc..
Been playing guitar 54 years. Thank god two of my biggest influences early on, and till this day, were Duane and Dickey. Many many hours studying and learning their parts. Slide aside, they were different but like partially overlapping circles they met in the middle. I don't find much major pentatonic use in Duane's recordings prior to Dickey, but he excelled in it (Blue Sky). Each had their particular gifts. I humbly say I find Dickey's style easier to play than Duane's. And after all these years, I'm still chasing both.
Charles Hill That’s great man. Please check out my other videos. Lots of ABB related content, sounds like you would enjoy!
"One Way Out" is a Big favorite of mine + demonstrates the styles of the 2. Sounds SO Good,!!! Just not long enough!!!!
Me too and yes Dickeys parts are easier to play
Respect, Love of the instrument, play your strong parts and vice versa. And we will compliment each other.
All of us are players are still chasing these two
I've heard this solo many times, but I just listened twice - it's SO GOOD!!! Also at this closing of the Fillmore East concert is the version of "One Way Out" heard on EAT A PEACH - Dickey's solo in the middle of that version is another awe-inspiring guitar passage ... Dickey (always a great guitarist) was truly on fire that night!!! After Duane died, it was Dickey more than any other single Brother who pulled them through the next five years ...
Dickey is a force to be reckoned with. Not only did he step up after Duane and Berry died to literally save this great band, but he did so much more. Highway Call is still on my regular playlist, and the night I saw Great Southern over forty years ago he was blistering. But it was in 1991 that he and Warren Haynes and the late Allen Woody made The Allman Brothers whole again. It was the concert for Shades Of Two Worlds, and they took it to a level I didn't realize even existed. I admire few people as much as Dickey. It's nice to be here among like minded folks.
Yes. Highway Call has been a sort of touchstone for me for many years.
Brothers and Sisters is a masterpiece and he carried the band from 1972 onward for a while.
@@litedawg Not just for a while. The pressure was on and Dickey delivered for years to come and was the driving force. Gregg was essentially worthless for a long time because of grief and way too much cocaine. Dickey kept everybody afloat until Gregg's trouble caused everything to just implode.
hand picked
@@dougschwamb9653 yeah Doug this band The Allman Brothers band you're the greatest I've got all their music I've got all I've got all their music these guys are great Doug I don't know what they are still Turing or not I don't know but I do know their music will live on forever 🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵 🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵 i
How can one man be so beautiful and talented?
Long live Dickey Betts❤❤❤
"I'm the famous one, he's the good one." Duane Allman
In 1985 I got to see Richard Forest Betts jam with the Vassar Clements Band inside a giant outdoor tent in Orlando. Front + center, 12 ft from edge of stage, I watched in amazement as Dickie played "Southbound" to hundreds of dancing fans under that tent. As Mr. Daniels said: " People come from near + far to hear Richard Betts picking on that red guitar. " WOW!!! A moment worthy of King's + Troubadors!! HAIL. A. B. B.!!!
Oh, Dickie. Thank you for sharing your amazing talent with us mere mortals. RIP!!!!!
Hey there I posted the same section from the original LATFE album, upon Dickie's passing, and found this post when some subscribers were insisting it was Duane. Glad to find this, and I should've posted long before. Thank you, nice to find communities of like minded individuals...🎸🏴☠
Thank you, at 72 yrs I first heard Eat a Peach in 1972, like many, marvelled at this band, what made it great was the talent of each member, coming together, creating a particular sound, thats where the magic happens.
Even after 51 years it stands as a testament to how brilliant these musicians really were.
This solo is Dicky's best - it conjures an old Appalachian fellow doing a dance on the front porch. Excellent stuff!
My guess is that Dickey was emulating the Hambone. See this video. czcams.com/video/PLmySQ5CuY0/video.html
For me this goes way beyond that.
@@williamgeorge2433 Understand!
I had the privilege and honor of meeting Dickey after a show and we talked for 15 minutes! He gave me a huge hug and thanked me for the support through all the years. Man that dude was strong 💪
He’s still alive
@@jacobbrown3479 Sure is
@@Earlvis when you said he was strong, I guess you meant like, back in his prime playing days. You’re correct with that statement, I misinterpreted
@@jacobbrown3479 He grabbed me for a hug and about ripped my neck in half-strong
Hello my brother. You are right about him .he is by far one of the best. You guys sounded good on Jessica today video
Dickey has a way of changing tempo effortlessly, like bending the colors of a rainbow, and bringing it right back into rythym. One of a kind. Also sounds like he is pushing his guitar strings to the absolute limits while still being in full control. The combo of Dickey and Duane will never be replaced. Legends!
Blistering solo -- literally. And you gotta love that tone, so basic and pure. Les Paul + Marshall Stack + Dickey = Magic
They used traynor amps
THat is what makes the best solos and tones.. Strat or Les Paul, and dont forget MOSRITE, and a Marshall stack.
Les Paul guitar ..
Les Paul played for the Joy of Music..
So did Rickey Betts..Fun as well..
Back in 77' the Southern Blues Band walked into. Rosita's Cantina in Atlanta Georgia. The place e as empty except for me and my bud jerry.
Betts asked the battender(ROSITA), "where's all the biz?" The place was huge you see.
Betts told her to call all the radio stations and to tell the DJ's that the BAND would be there that SATURDAY NIGHT!
The place filled up and Rosita's made a nice turn financially. BETTS gave Rosita's all the COVER-CHARGE, which e as $10. bucks a head(lots of people).
Then he did it again on SUNDAY.
DICKY BETTS IS A VERY GENEROUS MAN!!
I was there, saw the greatest show ever, I was 4feet away and didn't even go pee cause I would have lost my place.
FANTASTIC!!
"It’s just music, and Dickey and Duane are simply different colors of the same rainbow. Neither better than the other, just equally beautiful.”
Tremendous detail in these two sentences. Perfect...
Great Southern a pure southern rockband I was fortunate enough to see their concert
Thank you, Brother Dickey, for the transformative beauty and joy in your music.
Which one is better? That's the wrong question. Like asking which one of your children is better? These are artists (Allman/Betts) that transcended the musical paradigm. They created (please note the word 'they') something in space and time that will never be replicated. We are fortunate to experience it. Period. As outlined. it is not a race or contest, it is just 'beauty'. Be very thankful brothers and sisters.
Bill Wassell Beautiful!
Well said, Bill. “Better”, when it comes to art is just a giant slippery slope, IMO. It’s like arguing over ice cream flavors, what’s best is what tastes good to the lucky eater. When I read a comment that this player is better than the other, I just translate that into a matter of taste - it’s totally subjective and there is no right or wrong in that. Yes, those who have a knowledge of music can argue from a technical standpoint, but who really cares? Technically, Pavarotti was a great singer, but I prefer to listen to Bob Dylan. The music Duane and Dickey created was a wonderful gift - almost 50 years later and it’s still powerful, compelling and moving.
I don't know how to put it in big smart words like some people. All I know that sounded GREAT!!!!!!
I agree completely. I got to see the original lineup just once at the Spectrum in Philadelphia. It was kind of bizarre as Jerry Lee Lewis and Little Richard were on the bill . Jerry Lee Lewis was supposed to open but did not arrive on time . Little Richard refused to go on first so the Allman Brothers did. Then Little Richard interrupted them twice saying stuff about the promoter . After the second time he got escorted off stage and as was later reported a police escort out of town.
Inspite of all the nonsense the Brothers played fabulous and Duane and Dickey played like four hands and one heart . Phenomenal !
When they were done Jerry Lee Lewis showed up . It wasn’t going well then Dickey came out and joined in and saved the night for JLL .
Weird night but great memories.
Lifetime Allman Brothers Band fan 🙏👌😊☮️
I believe that they complimented each other with their fantastic playing, neither one was better than the other. They were Great together. Music is something that brings people together, not to talk about who is better, and maybe that's how they felt. Like the one gentleman said " it is just beauty, and being thankful you were there to enjoy and witness it" I hope everything I think and write is not taken as spiteful or trying to be mean, and nobody takes any offense.Peace and Love to you all.
Rest in peace. You are loved.
Awesome perfomance.So much power.Authentical and pure sound of 70(or first 80).One gem.🆗
I watched that man crush it at the Beacon Theater 12 nights in a row. I would sneak in the rod iron fire escape on side of the venue. I was 16 years old.
"wrought iron"
@@richardvanry9000 awe, ty
Please forgive me; I'm an English teacher :)
@@ambassador8524 and I'm an iron worker, and Lord Bless you for sneaking in like that. In 10th grade, we all climbed over the fence at the drive in theater, and one of us drove in.
We built a tree fort platform just outside the fence at our local drive- in, and watched movies with our girlfriends for years!!!! I used to laugh driving by it years later on the way to work!!! It stayed up there rotted till they tore the theatre down decades later!!!!
I'm almost 50 years old and I'm still finding music from the 60s , 70s, that I just have missed along the way. Thx for sharing
Keep on searching there’s a ton of great music from the 60s & 70s
I've been listening to Dickie and the Allman Brothers Band all my life, and still believe they are one of the best of all time.
What a truly one of a kind "well never see again" guitar genius and wizard. So glad there's Duane to carry on the magic. RIP Dickey!
Sir Richard is still awesome and loved by all the ABB fans of the world. I hope he's healthy and happy now.
This is one of the best times in music history, thank you so much for posting Virtual Woodshed :)
Very welcome Pepper!
Thanks for posting this. I've been a fan an Guitarist for over 40 years and wore through a few Fillmore Albumns learning these solos. Anyone who plays guitar knows how good these solos are, and how challenging they are to master. These guys were in their 20's and set a benchmark that is unsurpassed today. What upsets me - is while Duane was unmatched, It was Dickey who kept that band together - and it was Dickeys guitar work on Brothers and Sisters that made them millions. Not having Dickey at the closing night of the Beacon was disrespectful to his legacy, and his absence bothers me to this day. Long live Dickey Betts .....and thank God this stuff was captured on audio.
He was asked to appear and refused.
Blown away. What a phenomenal band with some of the greatest individual talent ever combined.
Just plain great stuff My first concert was the Allman brothers band in Richmond in 1975 they were so good. The most underrated band ever
I miss them still God rest the souls of Duane Greg Barry and Butch they will love forever in my soul
This live at the Fillmore album is the perfect template of what ass kicking Rock is!. Long live The original Bros!
I loved that statement. Duane Allman and Dickey Betts were different colors of the same rainbow. Neither was better than the other, just different. I CAN'T say if this was his best Solo BUT it's definitely ONE of his best. I'm in awe of his talent.
"Duane Allman and Dickey Betts were different colors of the same rainbow." One of the most beautiful and deeply true statements I've ever heard.
Been following these guys since the early 1970's when I was 13/14 yrs Old. I learned to play The Blues Harp to "Live" At The Fillmore East for a Band I was in back then.
Never gets Old for me.
Dicky Cold On That Axe Man.
R.I.P. Duane and Greg.
Met Greg at a Denny's one night Late after seeing him earlier that day in a Concert in Newport Beach,CA. In 1991. I met Sonny Bono in 1993 in the Bay Area while Consulting for a LandBanking Firm.
Whoda Thunk that I would meet BOTH of Cher's Husbands?
Life is Fulla Surprises.
LIVE AT THE FILMORE IS THE GREATEST LIVE ALBUM EVER RECORDED!!! MASTERFUL GUITAR SHREDDING... INTERESTING, MEMORABLE AND TIMELESS!!!
Man……thank you so much for taking me back to a much better time in our history.
It feels really good to take a break from (now) just to experience just how awesome it was (then.)
I was born in 71 and my Parents, my Aunts and older brothers all listened to this kind of music.
I was very lucky to have an older brother by 8 years play in numerous bands in our basement and garage.
I remember one summer we held four graduation parties in our back yard with my brothers band jammin some Allman Brothers among many others.
Good times I’ll never forget.
WoW, I have heard this solo Thousand of time,that is the Fillmore album version, yet this one blew me out of my chair. Dickie Betts you are one of the greats
Sir,I agree with your comments originally made here back in 2019. I am in my 70s and have always been able to distinguish between the sound, tone, style, originality, and greatness of Dickey Betts since the very first time I heard him in 1969. We have just lost a legend. I am not a guitar player, but have seen and heard quite a few. When I hear Duane, and then DIckey... I can always sense the difference between the two. Quirky inventiveness might a good term for Duane, as you say. But Dickey was truly creative, and not just a shooting star. He called attention to himself for all of the right reasons, and in this solo you are presenting...He stepped out and made a statement all his own.
Meanwhile let us not overlook the human part of the story... As I sit it in hindsight... there may never have been the Allman Brothers Band if not for Dickey, in my opinion. When Duane got Dickey and Berry to leave Florida and come to Macon he knew that would be the link that would start them all on their way. The rest was history.
Then, when they lost Duane in 71, and then Berry in 72... it was Dickey who stepped up to the plate. He would never say this himself because he was humble, and because he knew just how hard these losses hit the band, especially Gregg. But he rallied them all and kept them going. Then in 1973 when they played Winterland in San Francisco... no one was sure how it would turn out. All of the guitar heavies from the Bay area were there in the audience listening to every note... and Dickey blew them all away ! He let his music do the talking. That live version of " Ramblin' Man " recorded there at Winterland is just a gem!! Listen to it again if you can. The Allman Brothers proved that they were still kickin !!! And... The very next time they came back to the Bay area, I believe, they played at the Oakland Coliseum.
Thank you VirtualWoodshed for your input. Before I go...May I offer an additional tidbit, please?
If you haven't heard the Live Album by Fleetwood Mac made at the Boston Tea Party from 1970, with Peter Green and Danny Kirwan, Mick Fleetwood, John MacVie, and Jeremy Spenser the other original members of that band... then please have a listen. It is a Live double album. Side 3 on Volume 2 "Rattlesnake Shake" is 24:38 long, and is unforgettable. Yes, I said from 1970 ---- predating ABB Fillmore East 1971 recording. Let me know what you think.
Thanks for your heartfelt comments. Much appreciated! And yes, the tea party album ranks among my very favorites.
@@VirtualWoodshed You are very welcome. I will add one additional thought, if I may. In my opinion The Live album at Fillmore East from 1971 sounds as good as it does because of the dedicated work of the producer Tom Dowd. He was the one who devised the multi-track recording techniques that were needed clear the "noise" from that performance and make it shine, especially in that pre-digital era. This particularly helped Duane's solos which could sound a little sloppy at times. Not enough credit goes to Tom Dowd who also produced all of the early Allman Brothers records. At their induction ceremony at the Hall of Fame in 1995, Dickey himself gives belated recognition to Tom Dowd, and what he meant to the band over the years. At that ceremony it was also Dickie Betts who credited the many others who contributed to the Allman Brothers Band success in both large and small ways. Dickie was a real class guy who really understood the "family and friends" ethic of those days, and never forgot his roots.
On Apr 18, 2024 Dickey Betts joined those who had preceeded him in death....and heaven has another AWESOME musician. Godspeed Dickey honey, thank you for the music & memories. You will be missed and always remembered!❤
There was a lot going on in this. Blues, hard rock, country, Soul. Excellent, just excellent. There is, Nobody, I had rather listen to play guitar than Dickey Betts.
Dickey's GOAT solos have to include Blue Sky
Stonybrook? Love it at the end: “Dickey Betts... WOOH That boy is PLENTY hot.”
Woah! I'd never heard this virtuoso performance before. Left me both awestruck and exhilarated. Thank you!
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Thanks Dickey. Not only will you be in my musical heart forever but when holding my guitar in my fingers as well.
so good that Butch couldnt help but join in. Soul Serenade!
When I listen to the Fillmore album, I think Duane and Dickey were reading each other’s minds. I know they played together a lot, and knew the music, but that album only had seven songs on it, and most of them were just JAMS!
The playing he and the other ABB did on the At Fillmore East is imo one of the greatest displays of guitar virtuosity ever made. My favorite from that album has and always be In Memory of Elizabeth Reed. Talk about talent. It's got everything on it and I consider that piece to m4 more akin to a improvised jazz piece. I've been listening to that piece of guitar art for about 45 years and never get tired of it !
So much joy and inspiration from this groundbreaker, RIP Dickey Betts.
I was akid that grew up on great 60-70's music my older sister had lots of great albums but I discovered ABB in 1970 when I was 9 and my favorite band has and will always be the ABB and duane and dickie were the best ever and dickie doesn't get the credit he is due he wrote some of the greatest songs and licks.....duane and dickie was the best guitar duo ever and ABB is the greatest band they were the best jam band I ever seen and just the best.
I’m not a almond brothers fan at all. But without a doubt Betts is one of the greatest guitar players in rock ever. And the most underrated
Wow I always thought this bit on Fillmore East was Duane, based on the fuzzier tone. Now I can hear that it's 100% Dickey. Absolutely brilliant. RIP to one of the all-time greats.
Nice to hear this live ABB at the Fillmore again as I was there when they recorded their double live vinyl THANK YOU
You are absolutely right sir! That is one ripping solo from the great Dickey Betts. Thanks a bunch for sharing that with us, I've never heard it before. My personal favorite solos from Dickey and Duane are from the live version of In Memory of Elizabeth Reed from the Live at Fillmore East album, which imo was much better than the studio version on Idlewild South. That whole band was on fire during that period
Come here once in a while to say..,man I love mr betts.
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Got me hooked on blue grass too 🤷♂️ God Bless Richard Betts and all the rest of the Brothers!
Fk'n amazing...... today's guitarists may be fast and flashy..... but they don't send chills up and down your spine like the guitarists of old, with Betts solidly among them.
I'm so glad I am from that era, and got to witness things like this from these artists live..... You had to be there......
Excellent!!! Dickey send chills!!!
When I want chills I look up betts
For me he is magnetic. He stole my soul!
Yes chills, literally
Especially with Mountain Jam, after drum solo
dude this is flashy in the best way when you got it flaunt it
Dickey Betts..... so underated....sweet sound ......my friend.
showing Brother Dickey some love.............
he and Skydog have rocked my world for a long time and made it a much safer place for all in doing so!!!!!
My favorite was " In Memory of Elizebeth Reed " on Live at Fillmore. I am 68. Bought the album when I was 20. I still have the vinyl album. Best live performance.
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TOP 10 best ever songs! For me it just depends on what road I’ve taken 😎
@@kgbreally1841I can dig it I'm also partial to " Red House " from Hendrix in the West Live album. I guess the songs I love the most were the songs I listened to in college in my 1st band. " 25 or 6 to 4 " by Chicago live was Smokin' also. I'm an old ancient fart, ain't I LOL. LOL. LOL
I was 19 stationed at Camp Pendelton when a fellow Marine put an album titled "Idelwile South" and before harmonizers and octave pedals they blasted a high/ low lead and we promptly waited till night and got stoned !!
Tom Brady Awesome. And thank you for your service. 🇺🇸
I have always loved Richard Betts picking on that red guitar.
Dickey Betts was the Allman brothers. Ty you Dickey, to much love to explain.
The stand-out Dickey moment from this performance, for me, was his solo on Stormy Monday Blues... His finest... But, hey, I love 'em all... Met him briefly, back in the early 70s... A real gentelman...
I was eleven years old in 1971 when I first heard "At Fillmore East". It gets better each time I play it. Thanks so much for the video!
When I was very young, and university radio would play stuff like this back in the 70s, I just fell in love with all of them.
The drums/guitar interplay here is unreal!
Nathan Ritzo That is an excellent observation, and something that gets overlooked all too often. The interplay that was going on with any given member(s) at any given time in this band was on a jazz level.
Dickey is an American guitar icon who was part of (in my opinion) the greatest American band ever, ABB.
Holy moly! Ive always been a fan of Mr Betts and the Allman brothers band, but this is fantastic!. I only wish I could've seen them live!
Hats off to Warren and Derek but for me not the allman brothers without Dickey betts. Respect.
Dickeys work on Blue Sky actually interprets colours through sound.
Happiest song I ever heard... it's my go to song.
Blue Sky is his best work imo...one of the first long guitar leads I learned note for note...he was such a perfect player to listen to and try to emulate as a young guitarist: note clarity, iconic phrasing, melodic as all hell...one of the greats.
Blue Sky makes me feel the Georgia sun, smell the Confederate Jessmine, see the sun glinting off the Ocmulgee, hear the mocking birds sing, and taste a sweet sip of wild muscadine wine.........my beautiful home in a song.
The guitars on Blue Sky make me happy and sad at the same time. That song has always stood head and shoulders above all other songs, period.
@@DanBurt1968 ...The point where the two guitars join in harmony....incredible.
October 15 , 1971 . The Syria Mosque , Pittsburgh , Pa . Two bucks to get in . The Allman Brothers Band . The best two bucks I ever spent . They were all breathing fire .
I bought my first guitar (used Epi LP Classic) from a guy, and he included 2 photos from backstage that night.
Mutual respect between Duane and Forest.
Dickie was incendiary ( sorry Cameron Crowe) and was the author of one of the great Southern Epistles, In Memory of Elizabeth Reed. At Fillmore East version, if you please. His repertoire, musicianship, tone, intensity and attack holds equality any of the other greats of our ( ahem ) time. From Vassar Clements to Jerry Garcia, Dickie tripped the lights of our Solar System with the feel of otherworldly chops in his inimitable way of bringing it all back home. Thank you Dickie Betts for the melodies of my youth, your phenomenal influence of wanna bees like me and, in the words of Otis Gibbs, one he'll of a musician.
Rest peacefully Dickie. Say hello to All My Friends. Ya know who.you are.
"Fillmore east"......about wore that album out in the 70's!!
RIP OLD BUDDY. YOU ARE THE BEST.✌️❤️
Thank you for this brother you make a hell of a point music is not a competition it's an emotion. I love all the brothers. Dickey Betts is one of the best guitar players that's ever picked one up. And that is truly one amazing statement right there. In the instrumentals that he has come up with only him and Carlos in my opinion I wish they had done something together. God bless you for this I love it. I'll check y'all out when y'all come back down to Atlanta or Macon or anywhere around the area. Hey check out Georgia on the groove on CZcams just me and acoustic and a heart but I'm doing a full band version this year.
Peace love and feathers and music forever
I couldn't agree more!! I was actually going to argue with you if this wasn't the one (or at least the one that made the album)!! Butch did a pretty amazing job of keeping up with him on the drums, too!!
Dickey had the country pickin vibe. Most of the songs he SANG had that country feel to it. Now Duane on the other hand had a sound similar to a horn section when he played slide. Big as shit, melodic, and burning. Together they were an awesome combination that still remains untouched to this day. JMHO
Lotta "pluckers"...few "pickers". Betts is a picker no doubt.