Great tune . Dickie Betts says he wrote this watching his baby daughter crawl about the room . Was trying to capture the wonderment of a small child as they explored the world . What ever it was , he wrote a masterpiece
Glad I could pass that along . If I recall correctly this was the flip side of the bands hit 'Ramblin Man' . I found it on the jukebox where my wife and I were having lunch . We were expecting our first child and decided to name it Jessica if we had a girl . That was some fifty years and three sons ago . But the name was used seventeen years and three sons later . It's not every little girl has a song bearing her name . 😂
It was my turn to drive on a recent road trip I took with my family through the middle of Queensland here in Australia and I was on one of the many straight stretches of road when Jessica popped up on my playlist.I went from 100 kms an hour up to 160 and hadn't even noticed.It's just as well I had the road to myselfand just as lucky I didn't run into a stray policeman.What excuse could I use?The Allman Brothers and Jessica made me do it........actually could be a plausible excuse for going that speed.....maybe.
This is one of those videos where the whole package really takes you back in time... gritty image quality, questionable fashion choices, groovy vibes, et al. I'm glad performances like this have been captured and are available for those, like me, who have to experience performances of our favorite music vicariously, having been born a couple decades too late!
One of my favorite bands of all time definitely in the top 5 for classic rock. The Allman Brothers Band has brought me so much enjoyment over the years. I am blessed to have such a great band to listen to.
Betts plays this amazing music like a walk in the park. The whole band is so skilled and together, it's almost unbelievable. My favorite instrumental, no question about it.
Damn! Almost 5.5 MILLION views! Killer...This is arguably the best live version I've found on YT. Sound quality is great, and ABB's playing is tight...
im sorry dickey was fucking great, but duane was one of a kind and irreplaceable.. they got a good guitarist after the fact but still imo duane was one of the best rock guitarist to ever live...
led sabbath TBH, I believe that the complemented each other. Watch the live At the Fillmore of One Way Out, it’s not a one horse race. Dickey Betts contributes equally
Dickey Betts is one of the greatest Southern guitarist in history he carried the flag for the Allman Brothers rest in peace Duane Allman but Dickey Betts he carried the flag
I remember in 1971 freshman at Edgewood High, Atco NJ Donna Scelso played this tune daily on the cafeteria's jukebox wow, What a crew-Donna, Debbie M., me-darker Parker they called me rofl, & Robert Noel. Won the division 3 track n field 100 & LJ after she played this tune---what memory!!!!
Love! Love! Love!!!! Saw them in concert at the Forum (LA) waaaaay back in the 70.s & to this day - just one of the BEST coeetncerts,MUSIC, ever! My "favorite" songs tend to fall in other categories.... but, unbelievably, Allman Bros... they just sweep me off my feet!
back in the day, you had to get up and change records, what I really liked about the Allman Brothers was you could put on the album and let it play.......alot of artist you dont want to listen to whole album just a few songs....but you could party and play their whole albums
This is the theme song for British Broadcasting Company's TOP GEAR show(NOT the stupid Top Gear, made with those absolute morons they chose to host the USA version... Those guys need an ass-kicking)! I wonder who chose it for the UK, and being a Southerner myself, I love that they did it, 20yrs ago! Classic Band and great music!
First - the Allman Brother are NOT typical. They are one of the finest bands to ever. Second, let's see, they basically created a genre all it's own, and, hummmm... Betts wrote this masterpiece. Anyway needless to say, they are just the best live... like no other. As for the structure of their "jams", EVERYONE stands out, and everyone is a part of the whole. Which in my opinion is exactly why they are and were so good.
Rumor has it here in Portland Oregon. Greg Allman will perform at the 2014 Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival. If so I will be standing at the stage with a big sign. I named my first Daughter "Jessica" ...Love this song..Dicky Betts is the greatest Southern Guitarist of all time..
Dickey Betts one of the greatest guitar players in the world some will say Jimmy Page others Jimmy Hendrix but I can't see any of them playing the lead to Melissa.
I was at this concert, man! Gainesville Bandshell free show 82, when you could still drag a keg of beer onto the field and smoke some joints with yer friends without being harassed. Many great bands late 70s thru early 80s, including Frampton, Outlaws, SRV, PatTravers and many more at this location
Boyfriend said in '82, "You have to listen to these guys--twin lead guitars and two sets of drums." Never stopped listening, but first time for this video on CZcams!
One of the happiest, joyful pieces of music I have every heard. It also reminds me of 1972, a turning point in my then young life. Never get tired of hearing it. Never saw this band live, but Greg much later on. What a gentleman he was! After the show he greeted fans by the side of the stage. I was with a woman who absolutely loved him. So I helped her to reach him. When he took her hand, he looked at me and seemed to understand everything. Best to Greg, Dickie and the survivors, RIP rest
I had not heard this song in quite some time until i saw Field of Dreams in the movie theater. Still think of that movie when i hear this song. Thanks for the live upload of this drop-top driving classic.
Rest in Peace, Dickey, 😢 thanks for the wonderful music and good memories.🎸🌷💔🙏
I get goosebumps every time I hear Betts break into that guitar solo. One of the best ever.
Yeah same here.. they the solo builds...incredible 🎸
@@vincentdaversa776 It's just such an amazing crescendo. Such a climax. I never get tired of this song.
Great tune . Dickie Betts says he wrote this watching his baby daughter crawl about the room . Was trying to capture the wonderment of a small child as they explored the world . What ever it was , he wrote a masterpiece
Never knew this! That's why it's such a happy, joyful song. Thank you for teaching me something today 😊
Glad I could pass that along . If I recall correctly this was the flip side of the bands hit 'Ramblin Man' . I found it on the jukebox where my wife and I were having lunch . We were expecting our first child and decided to name it Jessica if we had a girl . That was some fifty years and three sons ago . But the name was used seventeen years and three sons later . It's not every little girl has a song bearing her name . 😂
A masterpiece indeed. Grandpa's, Dad's and my favourite tune!
For 40 years , every year I’d gotten to see them for my birthday .
No matter where I was living ❤. Thank you 🙏
And on this bombshell! we play the replay button again.
Was ist?
I don't see how anyone could DISLIKE this song. Seriously, it's so great.
I'm an old man and looking back I have to say all the wonderful bands that I listen to The Allman Brothers are number one
Thank you Dickey, you left this world a better place.
It was my turn to drive on a recent road trip I took with my family through the middle of Queensland here in Australia and I was on one of the many straight stretches of road when Jessica popped up on my playlist.I went from 100 kms an hour up to 160 and hadn't even noticed.It's just as well I had the road to myselfand just as lucky I didn't run into a stray policeman.What excuse could I use?The Allman Brothers and Jessica made me do it........actually could be a plausible excuse for going that speed.....maybe.
😊😊 1:09
Yep INDEED 👍🏼❤❤❤❤❤😸
This is one of those videos where the whole package really takes you back in time... gritty image quality, questionable fashion choices, groovy vibes, et al.
I'm glad performances like this have been captured and are available for those, like me, who have to experience performances of our favorite music vicariously, having been born a couple decades too late!
personally I’m loving the fashion lol
One of my favorite bands of all time definitely in the top 5 for classic rock. The Allman Brothers Band has brought me so much enjoyment over the years. I am blessed to have such a great band to listen to.
TOP GEAR BROUGHT ME HERE! I say that with all respect!
So long Dicky,R.I.P.Tnx for Jessica!!!!!!Koos from Amsterdam.
If this song doesn't put a big grin on your face, nothing will! It is pure joy!
TOP GEAR !
My Father played me this at age 3 and I figured out how to play it at age 10 I still play it today at a couple of gigs after all these many years
Such a creative masterpiece!! The whole song is an amazing guitar solo!!!
Betts plays this amazing music like a walk in the park. The whole band is so skilled and together, it's almost unbelievable. My favorite instrumental, no question about it.
Damn! Almost 5.5 MILLION views! Killer...This is arguably the best live version I've found on YT. Sound quality is great, and ABB's playing is tight...
When ever I'm feeling down I listen to this song and it cheers me up! Yeah!
3:33 - Dickie’s solo intro comes in heroic.
R.I.P. Mr. Betts
Thirty years have passed, to this day.... I have NEVER heard a more incredible lead guitar sir. Thank you for sharing it with us!
Mark Tassi Yes,Duane was already dead
not only lead guitar. all guitars. IMHO.
im sorry dickey was fucking great, but duane was one of a kind and irreplaceable.. they got a good guitarist after the fact but still imo duane was one of the best rock guitarist to ever live...
led sabbath TBH, I believe that the complemented each other. Watch the live At the Fillmore of One Way Out, it’s not a one horse race. Dickey Betts contributes equally
Greatest rock instrumental in rock 'n' roll history: nothing like it. I can remember where I was the first time I heard it. Man, these guys can play.
Best Southern band Of All Time! And one of the USA’s best, too.
Music like this is rare now a days
Makes me glad to hear that Donald Fagen from the great Steely Dan
released his new Album today!!!
What an inspired performance - wow, Dicky Betts is just amazing!
Top Gear theme song :P
Will Thomas most of us anyway to be fair. Certainly me!
The movie 'Lassie' brought me here!
Guitar Hero :3
Field of Dreams brought me here
Bass brought me here. crazy hard fun.
I wish you another Saturday afternoon like this
That's about as near to a perfect guitar solo as you'll ever hear. Unreal.
Dickey Betts is one of the greatest Southern guitarist in history he carried the flag for the Allman Brothers rest in peace Duane Allman but Dickey Betts he carried the flag
One of my favorite jams by them great solos and great harmony and that piano solo Fuckin liquid gold!!!!!
Goddamn love this, the guitarist and the bass wow just wow, i cant forget that piano solo so sweet!! Hate my generation music but love this old rock!
Never gets old! Story telling without words.
i love this real music and musicians they have soul!
Dickey sporting "The Sheriff" stache. Legend.
God...thank you for the Allman Brothers !
This brings so many memories back.
Love this song! Learning it on guitar. So much fun to play. Got about 2 minutes of it down. Hoorah!
I play along to it with a slide - almost sounds Indian.
Tonight Richard wears a hat, James wears another hat, and I wear a hat with things on it.
This has to be one of the GREATEST Southern Rock jams ever made. I know that ti is one of my favorites.
I remember in 1971 freshman at Edgewood High, Atco NJ Donna Scelso played this tune daily on the cafeteria's jukebox wow, What a crew-Donna, Debbie M., me-darker Parker they called me rofl, & Robert Noel. Won the division 3 track n field 100 & LJ after she played this tune---what memory!!!!
Folks holding up beers and pumping fists in the air, but not a single cell phone to be seen. Simpler times...
The best of times...
It's a sad sight seeing people watch a live performance through their phone rather than watching it RIGHT in front of them..
Amen
TopGear in da house bros!!!
aaaaaahhhh, that little doper at his best. he had a pretty stormy life but I still loved his music enough to forgive him. What a talent.
Love! Love! Love!!!! Saw them in concert at the Forum (LA) waaaaay back in the 70.s & to this day - just one of the BEST coeetncerts,MUSIC, ever! My "favorite" songs tend to fall in other categories.... but, unbelievably, Allman Bros... they just sweep me off my feet!
On tonight's programs!!!
Richard wears a hat! James wears a different kind of hat! And i wear a hat with things on it!
I wear a hat, jamie wears a hat and richard stands behind a small wall
wow...not many bands sounded THIS good live, back then
this song introduced me to top gear and for that i thank you Allman Brothers
Thank you for your music sir! RIP Mr. Betts
Lol i'm 18 years old and I gotta say that I enjoy this song very much! Thanks TG!
It's the happiest song ever written.
Tonight! I do a skid, Richard steals some tyres, and James gets kicked in the face
I ❤️ the top gear soundtrack of this lick.Rip Duane.Heaven gained a beautiful musician🤟
I could watch this video over and over again. Oh, wait, I HAVE! Dickey Betts is absolutely PHENOMENAL!
back in the day, you had to get up and change records, what I really liked about the Allman Brothers was you could put on the album and let it play.......alot of artist you dont want to listen to whole album just a few songs....but you could party and play their whole albums
some say, he can play this whole song with his socks. All we know he's call The Stig
The Allman Brothers make me feel happy when I listen to them. Like and overpowering joy.
One of the greatest traveling songs of all time.
This is the theme song for British Broadcasting Company's TOP GEAR show(NOT the stupid Top Gear, made with those absolute morons they chose to host the USA version... Those guys need an ass-kicking)! I wonder who chose it for the UK, and being a Southerner myself, I love that they did it, 20yrs ago! Classic Band and great music!
First - the Allman Brother are NOT typical. They are one of the finest bands to ever. Second, let's see, they basically created a genre all it's own, and, hummmm... Betts wrote this masterpiece. Anyway needless to say, they are just the best live... like no other. As for the structure of their "jams", EVERYONE stands out, and everyone is a part of the whole. Which in my opinion is exactly why they are and were so good.
full credit for choosing an awesome song and going for it
Always my go to admiration of quality music.
Top Gear!!!
On tonight's program:
CZcamsrs continue to post references to Top Gear
The Stig's Chinese Cousin beats dislikers in the plums
And I wear a hat
Beautiful....absolutely beautiful.
dan toler...... thank you for this awesome tune
0:52 poor Richard Hammond can't see!
ON TONIGHT'S SHOW...
I'm italian and I love Top Gear and therefore love this song!!!;););)
Come back now and again to watch this. It gets better evertime. Dicky Betts is one of the best guitarists ever.
Great song from the early seventies. Enough with the Top Gear comments.
Papa Trippy!
Rumor has it here in Portland Oregon. Greg Allman will perform at the 2014 Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival. If so I will be standing at the stage with a big sign. I named my first Daughter "Jessica" ...Love this song..Dicky Betts is the greatest Southern Guitarist of all time..
My happy song. Dickie Betts was an absolute BEAST.
Dickey Betts one of the greatest guitar players in the world some will say Jimmy Page others Jimmy Hendrix but I can't see any of them playing the lead to Melissa.
Tonight...
I race a man in a motorized wheelchair on foot,
Hammond builds a Saturn-5 Rocket,
And May attempts to speed-skate up a frozen river.
A legend. RIP Dickey Betts.
Remember this from 'Field Of Dreams"......Traveling to Boston....Great Number !!
These guys are an institution. More albums have been dedicated as a tribute to Duane Allman while using the Allman Brothers as a model.
Yes to Duane❤ I named my first son after him. I've wondered over the years where he would be now. RIP dear man ❤
R.I.P Dickie, your guitar and the instruments of your brothers will always be in my heart. God smiled on the world the day you guys got together. IMHO
I was at this concert, man! Gainesville Bandshell free show 82, when you could still drag a keg of beer onto the field and smoke some joints with yer friends without being harassed. Many great bands late 70s thru early 80s, including Frampton, Outlaws, SRV, PatTravers and many more at this location
Great to have such a nice name and for such a special reason :-)
something todays kids need learnin': you can still play a sweet and sunny melody and still be bad- ass!.
Thanks Danny RIP You'll never be forgotten..Amen
hey, as long as he listens to great tunes, it shouldnt matter where he found them :D
I should probably re-learn this song. It was fun to play back in the day.
This was at the University of Florida-Gainesville Band shell! I saw them when I was in school there.
Great times...
Awesome!
Your father is just awesome. Awesome.
My great grandma used to babysit the Allman Brothers!
Boyfriend said in '82, "You have to listen to these guys--twin lead guitars and two sets of drums." Never stopped listening, but first time for this video on CZcams!
Top Gear is otherwise known for some of the best journalism today and being completely serious and unbiased about everything.
Real music...none of that reality tv clobblers
This was at the University of Florida, Bandshell. Many great concerts there back in the day.
That's some fantastic guitar playing!
I love this
One of the happiest, joyful pieces of music I have every heard. It also reminds me of 1972, a turning point in my then young life. Never get tired of hearing it. Never saw this band live, but Greg much later on. What a gentleman he was! After the show he greeted fans by the side of the stage. I was with a woman who absolutely loved him. So I helped her to reach him. When he took her hand, he looked at me and seemed to understand everything. Best to Greg, Dickie and the survivors, RIP rest
It just is the most joyful song ever written. No words necessary and one of my late grandpa's favourite songs.
Wow, country has come a long way in 30 years.
I love that the top viewed ABB video features Dickey at his best.
I swear Jessicas are the incarnation of this song. Every one of them I met are joyful ladies.
To my daughter who was born July 4th, 1982. A real firecracker.
I had not heard this song in quite some time until i saw Field of Dreams in the movie theater. Still think of that movie when i hear this song. Thanks for the live upload of this drop-top driving classic.