Top three live gigs for me along with Derek & the Dominoes in Concert & Jimi's Band of Gypsies. Ironically, all three performances were at the Filmore East.
I’m sorry at getting back to some of these comments. One of the things I love about this album is it only takes 10 seconds to tell it going to be great . I’m 71 and was lucky enough to hear all the good stuff. Jimi being my favorite.
I’ll tell a great story. This was about 25 years ago maybe 30 . The band had changed a lot Greg was surly there and I think Dicky Bets . You know that ABB brings in a lot of bikers and there a group there. One girl was dancing 💃 jumping and singing during the warm up, and the exact minutes the band started she passed out missed the whole performance 🎭
Rest In Peace Duane, Berry, Gregg, Butch! The greatest Band to come out of America! You are right about Gregg, the greatest Male White Blues Singer in History.
You Don’t Love Me : it goes here , it goes there , it goes everywhere. As good a blues jam as there is ever going to be. And the epic finale driven by Greg , that is southern music right there! Bravo !
@@regis387 He got me into so many of the ABB concerts, and I know I was blessed. He is the guy on the far left, holding the Bud. BTW: Gregg said they were all laughing cause Duane (I think) just scored some cocaine across the street and they reacted. Most believed that it was NOT addictive back then. Then crack came along, a derivative of it and highly addictive. I got a few stories, but I was a straight arrow kid then, about 18. Imagine seeing the ABB at Red Rocks Ampitheater in Denver. It was tops. OK, gottta stop. Take care. "The road goes on forever.". ✌🏽✌🏽
This is widely considered to be the best live album ever!!! Always a great band to see, especially while Duane Allman was still alive -- best guitar player ever!!!
Dwayne is the best guitar player of all time without a doubt Allen Brothers is my favorite band of all time seen them nine times seen Greg four times met him and I'm only 39 so a great band
Great musicians, all, great band. So tight. Two great guitarists, great voice at the Hammond, and a killer rhythm section . . . base and two drummers. Have never tired of this album over all the years. Enjoy
"....everybody that's playing an instrument is just killing it..." Right on, darlin'. This is the best band America ever produced, at the zenith of their powers. And to think they were all in their early 20's!
You have discovered the ONE record I still come back to since I discovered it in 1972. I'm a guitar player and I copied everything I could, note for note from both Duane and Dicky. It makes me soooo happy that you are sharing a part of my sophomore year in high school. Cheers from California
THE greatest live recording from THE greatest American band. Formed in 1968, finished their run in 2014. There's none better. Gregg Allman on keyboard, Duane Allman & Dicky Betts on guitars, Berry Oakley on electric bass, Jaimoe & Butch Trucks both on drums.
Fillmore East is by far the best live album ever. Two drummers, two great guitarists, and a love of the blues is tough to beat. "You don't love me", the perfect song that drives you into the oblivion that happens between men and women. The duel between Duane and Dickie Betts is classic electric blues with Gregg's organ driving the rhythm. I heard this album in a dorm room back in 71 for the first time. It never gets old.
If you listen closely at the end of “You Don’t Love Me”, you hear them immediately go into “ Whipping Post” for another 20 plus minute joy ride. What a concert! Two virtuoso lead guitarists in Dickey & Duane, with Barry Oakley on base, Greg on keys & Butch & Jai Johnny on drums, the could play the blues or flat out jam with anybody. It was a tragedy to lose Duane & then Barry a year later, but this music will be heard forever.✌️❤️🎶
One of the great Live albums ever. It was this album that made the Allman Brothers Band into stars. Every second of this is amazing. It's a perfect album.
You should really give their debut album a listen. On of the best debut albums ever. 1969 was a watershed year for rock debut albums. Just a partial list is Led Zeppelin, Allman Brothers, Chicago Transit Authority, Crosby, Stills and Nash, King Crimson, Yes, Santana, the list goes on and on and on. EVERY song on the Allman Brothers debut was a keeper.
Hi Verdy, Im John and I came across your channel. loved the Allman Brother you played. It is indeed the best rock album ever recorded, Sadly Duane Allman was killed in a Moter cycle accident, and a year later Barry Oakly the bass played was killed in a similar accident not far from where Duane was killed. they were both only 25 years old. I miss them so much, I listen to their music so much. Try listening to Mountain Jam off the Eat a Peach album/cd you will love it. Thank you! John
Hello from Macon Georgia the adopted home of the Allman Brothers and one of the birthplaces of southern rock in the early 70s. I was lucky enough to see them live many times. They're a jam band at heart and could turn a 5 minute song on an album into a 25 minute live masterpiece. Duane Allman ( guitar prodigy, they called him Skydog ) got killed not long after this was recorded in a motorcycle wreck. Gregg ( singer, piano ) just died a few years ago.
Yup, a jam band at heart just like their contemporaries The Grateful Dead. I have several shows where the two joined forces in '71, '72 and '73 and they all rock.
OMG!!! I can’t believe you’re reacting to this album it’s the greatest album of all time my favorite album ever since it’s released I’ve been listening to it regularly all these years I have goosebumps all over my body when I just saw this I haven’t heard your reaction yet I can’t wait to listen to it with you thank you 🙏⛄️❤️🔥😘🎶
The keyboards are played by Greg Allman who is also the singer and is mostly a Hammond B 3 organ. The guitar solos are usually Duane Allman, one of the best guitar players EVER, taking the first crack, often on slide guitar, and then Dicky Betts, another great guitarist rounding out the song. And yes, Berry Oakley on bass is the secret sauce that brings it all together and drives it relentlessly forward. Not to fail to mention the damn near impossible to understand subtle interplay of not one, but TWO drummers who not only don't get in each other's way but actually COMPLIMENT what the other is playing.
its such a pleasure watching someone of your generation, and you in particular appreciating and pointing out the subtleties and nuance that made music of this time period so great. keep up the great job! looking forward to the next.
This is, in my opinion of course, one of if not the best live albums ever produced. Duane Allman, on slide guitar, died in a motorcycle accident shortly after the release of this double album. I bought this recording on vinyl and I literally wore out the grooves and had to buy a second set. This album is over FIFTY YEARS OLD..... and still sounds fantastic. The mixing and production of this recording is stellar especially given the technology at the time. Great reaction..... take care.
Greetings from Sarasota I first saw the Allman Brothers in 1969 in Sarasota Florida. I was 14. After they led off with "Don't want you no more", and "it's not my cross to bear" I knew this would be the best damn band I would ever see. I've seen Zeppelin Bowie Elvis Fleetwood G and R Aerosmith Steely Dan Traffic. Clapton. No body was even close to the Allman Brothers except Steely Dan.
Great pick for a reaction so nice to see younger people still getting to discover thus beautiful music just discover all there is to offer and your life will be enriched for it. Cheers
What makes this album even more epic is knowing just how completely freakin' blown away this NYC audience was hearing these southern boys lay down the jam like they've never heard before for two solid hours...Big fun!
I saw them in 71 at the EastTown Theater in Detroit…I was absolutely blown away at the pure musicianship…perfect…I’m so glad that you are listening to this great American band!!!
I never realized until reading "ONe Way Out", Alan Paul's book re ABB that Statesboro Blues was actually written in 1926 by Blind Willie McTell. Quite the adaptation by the Brothers.
What you're hearing as a cello or viola was likely lead vocalist Gregg Allman's Hammond B3 organ, a harmonica player who sat in on a few songs, or one of two guitarists. Gregg also played a piano during these concert sessions. I think he's got the best blues voice ever. ABB also had a bass and two drummers. I'm so glad you're doing ABB music -
@@robertmorin1493 those are great live albums but those albums do not have the emotional impact like Fillmore East did. And like with all music it's all subject to bias and nostalgia and personal preference.
Don't tell me you're going to say Grateful Dead aren't you? Oh well. That's why there is many types of music. The world would certainly be more boring if we all listened to the same stuff.
From memory (and forgive me, I'm getting' old) it was "You Don't Love Me" for about 19 minutes directly into "Whipping Post" for about 22 minutes AND directly into "Mountain Jam" for 33 minutes...wow!!! What a band. I miss those days.
Thanks ,Miss Verdy for reviewing one of the greatest live albums of all time. There will never be another band that will play like that. Their musicianship will never be matched. Unfortunately, I did not have the chance to see the band before Dwayne and Berry died. I did see them, 5 times. I miss the Allman Brothers.
Bright Angel - Thank you for bringing so much joy to fans of great old music. I'm an Old Man in my 70s and have seen the Allman Brothers several times back in the day (when I was you like you). So great live! Your hard work is greatly appreciated by your fans. You would have loved seing the music of the late 60s and 70s live in concert. My first Allman Brother Concert in 1970 they play 3 1/2 hours without a break.
Another old guy checking in here. It really warms my heart to see such appreciation from the younger generations. Verdy, you really get it. Blues is where it started, and blues will be where it ends. Maybe it's me, but why is the sound quality of this album, recorded live over 50 years ago, better than the sound of today?
What a great reaction to what might be the greatest live album of all time. Thank you. Your obvious musicality and great ear enhances your reactions. I enjoy reactions even when the reactor doesn’t possess those traits. But it definitely is elevated when the person does. I haven’t watched your reactions before (it was what you were reacting to that caught my eye here), but I’d guess that you are a musician yourself. And the keyboard player by Brother Greg Allman is an old-school Hammond Organ. The king keyboard for so much rock, jazz and r&B. One of my favorite instruments ever.
These were 19-20 year old guys that played together…all of them were great musicians, all not professional, but cogs in the best blue eyed rock blues band that was the beginning of southern rock. RIP all you bros.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! You are the first reactor to listen to an entire album side of a band in one shot. I absolutely loved watching your physical reactions, facial expressions, and hearing your comments. It was like I was back in 1971 in my dorm room in college with my friends listening to the album for the first time. You have a big fan with me!
Watching you enjoy this great band is almost like hearing it again for the first time. Thank you. Nice pick off - two drummers. Keyboard is a Hammond B3 organ. Two lead guitarists too!
Great album. I'm loving watching you discover this. 40 years from now you can do the same. This NEVER gets old. As good as all the players are you eventually realize it's the drums and Greg's vocals that is soothing your soul.
Really enjoyed your reaction. You have a good ear for music. Once you finished this album, I recommend you react to Blue Sky (studio version) and One Way Out by the Allman Brothers. Enjoy their music!! They are the best blues/ rock band ever IMHO.
As a kid around 1970 the Allman Brothers played at my local county fair ,they stayed with a neighbor of a friend of my dad's and I witnessed a backyard practice session that turned a little southern Alabama boy on to southern rock and blues ,they where my first experience. Later I got to hear lynyrd skynyrd, Stevie Ray Vaughn (GOAT) ,and zztop . I feel like the luckiest man alive for having these experiences in my life .thank you for discovering my heros and sharing with the world.
This album, along with Eat A Peach (you have got to do the whole Eat A Peach, as well... it is partially a continuation of the Fillmore East album) I have just been entranced with for many many years.... since they came out, basically.... NEVER gets old..... but YOUR REACTION made it very similar to hearing it for the first time.... well, maybe the 2nd time, because it was hard for me to really understand how big of an impact they would have on my life... it is unexplainable, really lol. I want to thank you for that.... you are a true energy and music lover, and you were glowing on this one ;)
Agreed. I still don’t understand how watching Verdy listen to a 50-year old album can evoke such vivid memories, but it does. She ‘gets it’. We were lucky to grow up with such great music.
I was a Senior in High School in the Atlanta Georgia area when this album was recorded and had already seen them multiple times. THE MOST TALENTED ROCK/BLUES BAND!!!!!!!!!!1
Such a sad story. Lead guitarist Duane Allman died at 24 when his motorcycle ran into the side of a truck. He was a legendary talent. Even people like Clapton love to hear him play, as well as jam with him. Tragic day and a huge loss to the music world.
Yes, Duane (RIP) was exceptional. He was the go to guy for slide guitarist on many song productions outside of the ABB. The only one, however, that comes to my old brain at the moment is on Derick and the Domino’s “Layla.” Wish I could think of the others.
In a very spooky and sad coincidence, bassist Berry Oakley was killed in a motorcycle accident just over a year after Duane Allman was killed in the sa!e manor and only about 600 yards from one another.
funny story about the album cover picture = on the front cover shot no one is smilng or happy all are pissed off actually from all the pictures and corperate pressure from the execs - than on the back cover when they are all smiling and laughing is because Duane Allman ( seated second from left ) had just seen his " dealer " seconds before the picture was taken and still has the " 8 ball " of coke still in his left hand ( notice it is closed around something hahahaha and all the boys know he scored and are celebrating / laughing / happy at the upcoming party hahahaha
Top notch musicians, a legendary line up just making music for the music. I'am looking forward to my favorit song Whipping Post on side 2. The famous Tedischi Trucks Band is still carrying the legacy of this band with former member and slide guitarist Dereck Trucks and the enigmatic singersongwriter/guitarist Susan Tedeschi in front. Their band is world class. You should try them sometime. Fine reaction, thanks.
This is one of those albums you listen to over and over just to follow the individual instruments. Or better yet just get up and dance to. The Fillmore East was in NYC, and the Fillmore West was in SF. The bands that played at both venues are quite diverse and (most times) very famous.
This is one of the best live albums ever recorded and it has the classic original band members, prior to the start of the deaths and infighting. The first guitarist you heard doing the short slide guitar solo at the beginning of Statesboro Blues was Duane Allman, who was very innovative and probably the best slide guitarist in the world. He unfortunately died in a motorcycle accident at only 24 y/o and then the bassist, Berry Oakley, also died in a motorcycle accident almost exactly one year after Duane and about 1000 feet from the site of Duane's accident on a parallel street (he was also 24 y/o). I can't imagine how much better both of them would have become as musicians if they hadn't died at such a young age. They had several different line-ups of the band members over the years, some much better than others, but I think the last line-up of the band (prior to breaking up due to Gregg Allman's death in 2017) was as great as these original members and it featured the great guitar duo of Derek Trucks and Warren Haynes (Derek Trucks essentially taking the role of Duane Allman and Warren Haynes taking the place of original member Dickey Betts, who was kicked out of the band many years ago mainly due to drinking, but there was also allegations of domestic violence). Derek Trucks was a child prodigy on guitar and he's probably the greatest living slide guitarist. He currently plays in the Tedeschi-Trucks Band, which he started with his wife, Susan Tedeschi, who is a phenomenal blues/soul singer. If you have never heard them, I would definitely recommend checking out a couple of their videos.
I remember reading something written by a former employee of Fillmore East. He said when the Allmans first played there (maybe '69 or so) that no one knew who they were yet. In the afternoon the Allmans were soundchecking and he said every office/dressing room door in the building flew open, everybody asking, "Who the hell are THESE guys?" He said they knew immediately that the Allmans were special. This lineup was absolutely amazing.
Two drummers (Jaimo and Butch) , Berry on elect bass, Duane & Dickie on lead guitars, Gregg on B3 Hammond organ and vocals, all masters of their instruments. Known for how "tight" they played, and inventing Southern Rock, a blend of rock, blues, country, jazz genre's. All were in early twenties when Fillmore Album came. Gregg wrote Whipping Post at 20!. ➡➡VERDY " hope you can see them, it helps the performance. The Fillmore definitely has a video and it's cool to see them in their element. Berry on bass and drums are the backbone of a band and you picked up on how good right away. TY for reacting. I go WAY back to the ABB and my cousin was their main Roadie, Red Dog. He got me into some insane concerts. lol. I did subscribe. I
Really great album. Duane Allman died in a motorcycle accident not long after this (he is playing all the slide guitar you are hearing). Dickey Betts is the other guitar player playing lead parts. Although they did write a lot of their own music, the first group of songs on the album are re-worked old Blues songs.
I love that you appreciate the Bass in the song. Berry Oakley was the most under appreciated member of the Original Allman Brothers Band
Berry and 'the tractor' (his bass) are legendary. He was a bassist playing lead.
Girlie just became a fan a “The Allman Brothers Band”
Hells to the yes!!!!🍄
This Album is preserved in the Library Of Congress ✌️
It was pure joy to watch someone so young fully appreciate the richness of this live recording!
indeed it was.....she is always great
Top three live gigs for me along with Derek & the Dominoes in Concert & Jimi's Band of Gypsies. Ironically, all three performances were at the Filmore East.
been listening to this music since 6 years old my grandpa put me on to this and seeing people finding it it great
@1953jazzman totally. 💯%
I've enjoyed this album and this band for 53 years and it NEVER gets old, welcome to the ABB family
I’m sorry at getting back to some of these comments. One of the things I love about this album is it only takes 10 seconds to tell it going to be great . I’m 71 and was lucky enough to hear all the good stuff. Jimi being my favorite.
I’ll tell a great story. This was about 25 years ago maybe 30 . The band had changed a lot Greg was surly there and I think Dicky Bets . You know that ABB brings in a lot of bikers and there a group there. One girl was dancing 💃 jumping and singing during the warm up, and the exact minutes the band started she passed out missed the whole performance 🎭
Rest In Peace Duane, Berry, Gregg, Butch! The greatest Band to come out of America! You are right about Gregg, the greatest Male White Blues Singer in History.
Duane Allman was without a doubt the best slide guitarist to ever play and you cannot beat Gregg Allman's voice. The Allman Brothers never disappoint.
You Don’t Love Me : it goes here , it goes there , it goes everywhere. As good a blues jam as there is ever going to be. And the epic finale driven by Greg , that is southern music right there! Bravo !
not only one of the best live albums ever recorded, but also one of the best album covers - a great picture of the band when they were complete.
my cousin Red Dog and the other Roadies were on the back. Love it.
@@KindCountsDeb3773 i forgot about the picture on the back - so cool!
@@regis387 He got me into so many of the ABB concerts, and I know I was blessed. He is the guy on the far left, holding the Bud. BTW: Gregg said they were all laughing cause Duane (I think) just scored some cocaine across the street and they reacted. Most believed that it was NOT addictive back then. Then crack came along, a derivative of it and highly addictive. I got a few stories, but I was a straight arrow kid then, about 18. Imagine seeing the ABB at Red Rocks Ampitheater in Denver. It was tops. OK, gottta stop. Take care. "The road goes on forever.". ✌🏽✌🏽
@@KindCountsDeb3773 Yes you are correct about Duane scoring - hence the smiles
Thank you. It's an honor to be able to witness the birth of a new Allman Brothers Band fan.
I'm going to let you in on a little secret. The Allman Brothers are the greatest American rock band of all time. Hands down.
This is widely considered to be the best live album ever!!! Always a great band to see, especially while Duane Allman was still alive -- best guitar player ever!!!
By whom? Not by many many many!
Yes it is
Agreed. #RememberDuaneAllman
Dwayne is the best guitar player of all time without a doubt Allen Brothers is my favorite band of all time seen them nine times seen Greg four times met him and I'm only 39 so a great band
I apologize I was speech texting that's why Duane was spelled wrong
Great musicians, all, great band. So tight. Two great guitarists, great voice at the Hammond, and a killer rhythm section . . . base and two drummers. Have never tired of this album over all the years. Enjoy
"....everybody that's playing an instrument is just killing it..." Right on, darlin'. This is the best band America ever produced, at the zenith of their powers. And to think they were all in their early 20's!
You have discovered the ONE record I still come back to since I discovered it in 1972. I'm a guitar player and I copied everything I could, note for note from both Duane and Dicky. It makes me soooo happy that you are sharing a part of my sophomore year in high school. Cheers from California
THE greatest live recording from THE greatest American band. Formed in 1968, finished their run in 2014. There's none better. Gregg Allman on keyboard, Duane Allman & Dicky Betts on guitars, Berry Oakley on electric bass, Jaimoe & Butch Trucks both on drums.
It does my heart glad to see the young generation enjoying an album that I've loved for nearly 50 years. Thank you so much.
Fillmore East is by far the best live album ever. Two drummers, two great guitarists, and a love of the blues is tough to beat. "You don't love me", the perfect song that drives you into the oblivion that happens between men and women. The duel between Duane and Dickie Betts is classic electric blues with Gregg's organ driving the rhythm. I heard this album in a dorm room back in 71 for the first time. It never gets old.
Let's not forget Barry Oakley, his driving bass lines completed the greatness..
The greatest American blues/rock band, you will love it
If you listen closely at the end of “You Don’t Love Me”, you hear them immediately go into “ Whipping Post” for another 20 plus minute joy ride. What a concert! Two virtuoso lead guitarists in Dickey & Duane, with Barry Oakley on base, Greg on keys & Butch & Jai Johnny on drums, the could play the blues or flat out jam with anybody. It was a tragedy to lose Duane & then Barry a year later, but this music will be heard forever.✌️❤️🎶
Berry...
Better if you were there :wink:
One of the great Live albums ever. It was this album that made the Allman Brothers Band into stars. Every second of this is amazing. It's a perfect album.
You should really give their debut album a listen. On of the best debut albums ever.
1969 was a watershed year for rock debut albums. Just a partial list is Led Zeppelin, Allman Brothers, Chicago Transit Authority, Crosby, Stills and Nash, King Crimson, Yes, Santana, the list goes on and on and on. EVERY song on the Allman Brothers debut was a keeper.
They had what was probably the best rhythm sections of all time! One Way out is one of my favorite songs ever !
led zeppelin has entered the chat
Duane Allman used to greet concert goers at the door before the show.... no more of that these days
Hi Verdy, Im John and I came across your channel. loved the Allman Brother you played. It is indeed the best rock album ever recorded, Sadly Duane Allman was killed in a Moter cycle accident, and a year later Barry Oakly the bass played was killed in a similar accident not far from where Duane was killed. they were both only 25 years old. I miss them so much, I listen to their music so much. Try listening to Mountain Jam off the Eat a Peach album/cd you will love it. Thank you! John
Can’t believe you’re reacting to this album. Been on my hot list for almost 50 years. I’m impressed. Ty…
Hello from Macon Georgia the adopted home of the Allman Brothers and one of the birthplaces of southern rock in the early 70s. I was lucky enough to see them live many times. They're a jam band at heart and could turn a 5 minute song on an album into a 25 minute live masterpiece. Duane Allman ( guitar prodigy, they called him Skydog ) got killed not long after this was recorded in a motorcycle wreck. Gregg ( singer, piano ) just died a few years ago.
Yup, a jam band at heart just like their contemporaries The Grateful Dead. I have several shows where the two joined forces in '71, '72 and '73 and they all rock.
Great album 👌 Great reaction! Yes 2 drummers in the band.
Duane was once asked why two drums? He said, "if James Brown can have two drummers, I figure so can I".
Over 50 years later and still an amazing live album to enjoy. Glad you like it as well.
OMG!!! I can’t believe you’re reacting to this album it’s the greatest album of all time my favorite album ever since it’s released I’ve been listening to it regularly all these years I have goosebumps all over my body when I just saw this I haven’t heard your reaction yet I can’t wait to listen to it with you thank you 🙏⛄️❤️🔥😘🎶
The keyboards are played by Greg Allman who is also the singer and is mostly a Hammond B 3 organ. The guitar solos are usually Duane Allman, one of the best guitar players EVER, taking the first crack, often on slide guitar, and then Dicky Betts, another great guitarist rounding out the song. And yes, Berry Oakley on bass is the secret sauce that brings it all together and drives it relentlessly forward. Not to fail to mention the damn near impossible to understand subtle interplay of not one, but TWO drummers who not only don't get in each other's way but actually COMPLIMENT what the other is playing.
So great that you enjoy this music that some of us have been digging for over 50 years. It doesn't get any better.
its such a pleasure watching someone of your generation, and you in particular appreciating and pointing out the subtleties and nuance that made music of this time period so great. keep up the great job! looking forward to the next.
This is, in my opinion of course, one of if not the best live albums ever produced. Duane Allman, on slide guitar, died in a motorcycle accident shortly after the release of this double album. I bought this recording on vinyl and I literally wore out the grooves and had to buy a second set. This album is over FIFTY YEARS OLD..... and still sounds fantastic. The mixing and production of this recording is stellar especially given the technology at the time. Great reaction..... take care.
One of the best slide guitar players ever.
Greetings from Sarasota
I first saw the Allman Brothers in 1969 in Sarasota Florida. I was 14.
After they led off with "Don't want you no more", and "it's not my cross to bear" I knew this would be the best damn band I would ever see.
I've seen Zeppelin Bowie Elvis Fleetwood G and R Aerosmith Steely Dan Traffic. Clapton.
No body was even close to the Allman Brothers except Steely Dan.
i listen to
this album everyday on my grandpas old stereo and man the soul tha comes with this music is amazing
Great pick for a reaction so nice to see younger people still getting to discover thus beautiful music just discover all there is to offer and your life will be enriched for it. Cheers
What makes this album even more epic is knowing just how completely freakin' blown away this NYC audience was hearing these southern boys lay down the jam like they've never heard before for two solid hours...Big fun!
I saw them in 71 at the EastTown Theater in Detroit…I was absolutely blown away at the pure musicianship…perfect…I’m so glad that you are listening to this great American band!!!
I never realized until reading "ONe Way Out", Alan Paul's book re ABB that Statesboro Blues was actually written in 1926 by Blind Willie McTell. Quite the adaptation by the Brothers.
Any song they covered, they owned
2 of the greatest rock guitarists of all time, together in one band. How much better can it possibly get? My very first "favorite" band.
What you're hearing as a cello or viola was likely lead vocalist Gregg Allman's Hammond B3 organ, a harmonica player who sat in on a few songs, or one of two guitarists.
Gregg also played a piano during these concert sessions. I think he's got the best blues voice ever.
ABB also had a bass and two drummers.
I'm so glad you're doing ABB music -
Fantastic album! You’re gonna love it! Stormy Monday has to be one of my favorite songs of all time.
Hands down my favorite
Greatest live album of all time. The second greatest live band of all time. They were on fire the nights they recorded this album
I‘d put Pink Floyd-Pulse, The Band-The Last Waltz, and The Who-Live at Leeds ahead of this but what the fuck do I know?
@@robertmorin1493 those are great live albums but those albums do not have the emotional impact like Fillmore East did. And like with all music it's all subject to bias and nostalgia and personal preference.
@@robertmorin1493 Exactly!
Don't tell me you're going to say Grateful Dead aren't you? Oh well. That's why there is many types of music. The world would certainly be more boring if we all listened to the same stuff.
Robert wow live at Leeds great love it
From memory (and forgive me, I'm getting' old) it was "You Don't Love Me" for about 19 minutes directly into "Whipping Post" for about 22 minutes AND directly into "Mountain Jam" for 33 minutes...wow!!! What a band. I miss those days.
Thanks ,Miss Verdy for reviewing one of the greatest live albums of all time. There will never be another band that will play like that. Their musicianship will never be matched. Unfortunately, I did not have the chance to see the band before Dwayne and Berry died. I did see them, 5 times. I miss the Allman Brothers.
Bright Angel - Thank you for bringing so much joy to fans of great old music. I'm an Old Man in my 70s and have seen the Allman Brothers several times back in the day (when I was you like you). So great live! Your hard work is greatly appreciated by your fans. You would have loved seing the music of the late 60s and 70s live in concert. My first Allman Brother Concert in 1970 they play 3 1/2 hours without a break.
Another old guy checking in here. It really warms my heart to see such appreciation from the younger generations. Verdy, you really get it. Blues is where it started, and blues will be where it ends. Maybe it's me, but why is the sound quality of this album, recorded live over 50 years ago, better than the sound of today?
Their version of Stormy Monday will be great for another hundred years. No, forEVER. But the entire album is at a very high level.
What a great reaction to what might be the greatest live album of all time. Thank you. Your obvious musicality and great ear enhances your reactions. I enjoy reactions even when the reactor doesn’t possess those traits. But it definitely is elevated when the person does. I haven’t watched your reactions before (it was what you were reacting to that caught my eye here), but I’d guess that you are a musician yourself.
And the keyboard player by Brother Greg Allman is an old-school Hammond Organ. The king keyboard for so much rock, jazz and r&B. One of my favorite instruments ever.
I had the pleasure of seeing these guys a couple times and what an amazing experience. Duane allman and dicky betts guitar playing is impecable
These were 19-20 year old guys that played together…all of them were great musicians, all not professional, but cogs in the best blue eyed rock blues band that was the beginning of southern rock. RIP all you bros.
Mom had this among her amazing album collection. Fabulous record and band. #whippingpost4ever
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
You are the first reactor to listen to an entire album side of a band in one shot. I absolutely loved watching your physical reactions, facial expressions, and hearing your comments. It was like I was back in 1971 in my dorm room in college with my friends listening to the album for the first time. You have a big fan with me!
I totally agree with you and it's what made me subscribe!
One of my favs.
In memory of Elisabeth Reed!
Some of the tunes ya listening to played great at live concerts, jamming and putting on a show.
The keys are a Hammond organ with a Leslie speaker that whirls at the speed chosen by the player. It provides a lot of the "funk."
Instruments they are known to play.
Gregg Allman - organ, guitar, vocals.
Dickey Betts - lead and slide guitars, vocals.
Chuck Leavell - piano, organ, backing vocals.
Berry Oakley - bass, backing vocals.
Butch Trucks - drums, percussion, backing vocals.
Jaimoe - drums, percussion, backing vocals.
They had 2 drummers going at the same time in sings Gregg Allman - organ, guitar, vocals.
Dickey Betts - lead and slide guitars, vocals.
Chuck Leavell - piano, organ, backing vocals.
Berry Oakley - bass, backing vocals.
They had 2 Drummers.
Butch Trucks - drums, percussion, backing vocals.
Jaimoe - drums, percussion, backing vocals.
No Duane?
Also the slide was more Duanes territory and Chuck Leavell didnt show up in the band until Brothers and Sisters.
My bad
Chuck wasn’t with them yet here.
Dickey didn't play any slide here.
Watching you enjoy this great band is almost like hearing it again for the first time. Thank you. Nice pick off - two drummers. Keyboard is a Hammond B3 organ. Two lead guitarists too!
Great album. I'm loving watching you discover this. 40 years from now you can do the same. This NEVER gets old. As good as all the players are you eventually realize it's the drums and Greg's vocals that is soothing your soul.
Yes 2 Drummers Verdy (: And I love how you pick up these little gems, then play them back.. This album only gets better! Enjoy#(:
Yep, the two drum kits playing was one of my favorite features of this band.
Really enjoyed your reaction. You have a good ear for music. Once you finished this album, I recommend you react to Blue Sky (studio version) and One Way Out by the Allman Brothers. Enjoy their music!! They are the best blues/ rock band ever IMHO.
I was 17 years old and saw them do this. An epiphany. I see you having the same. Bless you young Lady. ❤😊
As a kid around 1970 the Allman Brothers played at my local county fair ,they stayed with a neighbor of a friend of my dad's and I witnessed a backyard practice session that turned a little southern Alabama boy on to southern rock and blues ,they where my first experience. Later I got to hear lynyrd skynyrd, Stevie Ray Vaughn (GOAT) ,and zztop . I feel like the luckiest man alive for having these experiences in my life .thank you for discovering my heros and sharing with the world.
Finally! Someone reacting to this album. 👍👍👍
check out Nicknlex , the reacted to In memory of Elisabeth Reed live and also studio songs
@@rudolfbecker4313 Thanks. I have. I check all original Allman reactions.
"If you can't make it baby...your sister Lucille says she wanna go...and I sure will take her!" How can you not like this?
This album, along with Eat A Peach (you have got to do the whole Eat A Peach, as well... it is partially a continuation of the Fillmore East album) I have just been entranced with for many many years.... since they came out, basically.... NEVER gets old.....
but YOUR REACTION made it very similar to hearing it for the first time.... well, maybe the 2nd time, because it was hard for me to really understand how big of an impact they would have on my life... it is unexplainable, really lol. I want to thank you for that.... you are a true energy and music lover, and you were glowing on this one ;)
Agreed. I still don’t understand how watching Verdy listen to a 50-year old album can evoke such vivid memories, but it does. She ‘gets it’. We were lucky to grow up with such great music.
@@gsparkman Magical
I was a Senior in High School in the Atlanta Georgia area when this album was recorded and had already seen them multiple times. THE MOST TALENTED ROCK/BLUES BAND!!!!!!!!!!1
Berry Oakley played the Fender electric bass. He modified the pickups to get the meaty sound he had. He nicknamed it "Tractor Bass"
I'm so glad to see young people love the blues. This the best live lp.
Such a sad story. Lead guitarist Duane Allman died at 24 when his motorcycle ran into the side of a truck. He was a legendary talent. Even people like Clapton love to hear him play, as well as jam with him. Tragic day and a huge loss to the music world.
Not long after that tragic loss the bassist died the same way almost at the same spot.
Yes, Duane (RIP) was exceptional. He was the go to guy for slide guitarist on many song productions outside of the ABB. The only one, however, that comes to my old brain at the moment is on Derick and the Domino’s “Layla.” Wish I could think of the others.
How enjoyable to watch you discover The Allman Brothers. You have a good ear to pick up on two drummers also the have two lead guitarist’s.
I have this CD in my car. Never gets old!!
One of my absolute favorite bands 🤘
In a very spooky and sad coincidence, bassist Berry Oakley was killed in a motorcycle accident just over a year after Duane Allman was killed in the sa!e manor and only about 600 yards from one another.
The Allman Brothers Band Is such a great band , I loved your reaction to this ! I can't wait to see you react to more Allman Brothers albums .
Tom Doucette plays the harmonica on this album. He never officially joined the band, but he played with them for years.
Thom Doucette. 🙃
My Father took me to see them with Alice Copper in 69 at Boston Commans I only 8 but still remember the day Great day ....
I do love that at least some of today's generation understands what real music is.
This is one of my favorite live albums, containing some of the best jams & blues out there. Enjoy!✌️❤️🎶
Two guitars, two drums, bass, keyboard/singer. Stand back!
funny story about the album cover picture = on the front cover shot no one is smilng or happy all are pissed off actually from all the pictures and corperate pressure from the execs - than on the back cover when they are all smiling and laughing is because Duane Allman ( seated second from left ) had just seen his " dealer " seconds before the picture was taken and still has the " 8 ball " of coke still in his left hand ( notice it is closed around something hahahaha and all the boys know he scored and are celebrating / laughing / happy at the upcoming party hahahaha
Top notch musicians, a legendary line up just making music for the music. I'am looking forward to my favorit song Whipping Post on side 2. The famous Tedischi Trucks Band is still carrying the legacy of this band with former member and slide guitarist Dereck Trucks and the enigmatic singersongwriter/guitarist Susan Tedeschi in front. Their band is world class. You should try them sometime. Fine reaction, thanks.
This is one of those albums you listen to over and over just to follow the individual instruments. Or better yet just get up and dance to.
The Fillmore East was in NYC, and the Fillmore West was in SF. The bands that played at both venues are quite diverse and (most times) very famous.
Allman Bro's !!! Let's Go !!!!
The keyboard is a hammond b3 organ played by the singer Greg Allman.
This is one of the best live albums ever recorded and it has the classic original band members, prior to the start of the deaths and infighting. The first guitarist you heard doing the short slide guitar solo at the beginning of Statesboro Blues was Duane Allman, who was very innovative and probably the best slide guitarist in the world. He unfortunately died in a motorcycle accident at only 24 y/o and then the bassist, Berry Oakley, also died in a motorcycle accident almost exactly one year after Duane and about 1000 feet from the site of Duane's accident on a parallel street (he was also 24 y/o). I can't imagine how much better both of them would have become as musicians if they hadn't died at such a young age. They had several different line-ups of the band members over the years, some much better than others, but I think the last line-up of the band (prior to breaking up due to Gregg Allman's death in 2017) was as great as these original members and it featured the great guitar duo of Derek Trucks and Warren Haynes (Derek Trucks essentially taking the role of Duane Allman and Warren Haynes taking the place of original member Dickey Betts, who was kicked out of the band many years ago mainly due to drinking, but there was also allegations of domestic violence). Derek Trucks was a child prodigy on guitar and he's probably the greatest living slide guitarist. He currently plays in the Tedeschi-Trucks Band, which he started with his wife, Susan Tedeschi, who is a phenomenal blues/soul singer. If you have never heard them, I would definitely recommend checking out a couple of their videos.
I remember reading something written by a former employee of Fillmore East. He said when the Allmans first played there (maybe '69 or so) that no one knew who they were yet. In the afternoon the Allmans were soundchecking and he said every office/dressing room door in the building flew open, everybody asking, "Who the hell are THESE guys?" He said they knew immediately that the Allmans were special. This lineup was absolutely amazing.
It is a delight to see you so into this. Recorded more than 50 years ago, songs of my childhood. We had the best music, never to be duplicated again.
The singer, Greg Allman, had just turned 20 at the time this was recorded. I don’t think anyone in the band was 25 yet.
I have the feeling this music is going to make its way into ner bedroom, along with her boyfriend.
Back in the day, music was a Goddamn religious experience - never forget that!
At 42.18 there is a rather famous shout from someone in the audience “Play all night.” You should be able to hear it better with your headphones.
I don’t know what I enjoyed more, the music or your reaction to it. Both were excellent!
Two drummers (Jaimo and Butch) , Berry on elect bass, Duane & Dickie on lead guitars, Gregg on B3 Hammond organ and vocals, all masters of their instruments. Known for how "tight" they played, and inventing Southern Rock, a blend of rock, blues, country, jazz genre's. All were in early twenties when Fillmore Album came. Gregg wrote Whipping Post at 20!. ➡➡VERDY " hope you can see them, it helps the performance. The Fillmore definitely has a video and it's cool to see them in their element. Berry on bass and drums are the backbone of a band and you picked up on how good right away. TY for reacting. I go WAY back to the ABB and my cousin was their main Roadie, Red Dog. He got me into some insane concerts. lol. I did subscribe. I
Really great album. Duane Allman died in a motorcycle accident not long after this (he is playing all the slide guitar you are hearing). Dickey Betts is the other guitar player playing lead parts. Although they did write a lot of their own music, the first group of songs on the album are re-worked old Blues songs.
If you like The Fillmore East listen to The Eat a Peach album and the song Mountain Jam
The keyboard you mention is a Hammond B3 organ with model 122 Leslie speakers. No upright bass. Its 2 guitar players, Duane plays slide guitar.
Made my day, and yes, what can you do about Barry on that fretless bass. So badass.
I don't think Berry played a fretless.
I got to see the Allman brothers. Blues jazz country rock fusion...lol..thanks for reviewing. Ps I love driving through Sherbrooke on vacation.
Yes, two drummers. Must see live!
I love your hearing GREAT MUSIC!
RIP Dickey Betts
Sure picked a great introduction to the best live band, ever! Greetings from Winnipeg.
I was hoping you would get to this one day, such a great Album and performance.