The thing I always found wild about this song is that Gregg Allman The singer , Organ player ,and writer of this song was not even 22 years old when it was recorded. He sounds and vibes like a man 40 years older then he was at the time.
Duane Allman is never talked about enough when talking about the greatest musicians of all time. He was a Genius, and had very few peers. There's a reason Clapton wanted to work with him.
Calling them a smorgasbord of great music is pretty accurate. That original lineup was a murderers row of talent. RIP Duane, Berry, Butch & Gregg. 2024 EDIT: RIP Dickey now as well.
Had the great pleasure this past weekend to visit "The Big House" museum in Macon, Ga. then went to Rose Hill Cemetery to pay my respects at the graves of Duane, Berry, Butch and Gregg. If you are ever in Macon you owe it to yourself to visit both these great places!
Gentlemen, you have GOT to hear this from their album "Live at the Fillmore East". It just kills live - about 20 minutes of face-melting brilliance. Frank Zappa also does a killer version of this song. You should also check out "Midnight Rider"
Yes, I was gonna say, before they started the music, "Which version are they gonna play?" Live at the Fillmore East is the best, although I guess it's a bit too long for this format. Worth a listen for those who enjoy the excellent original studio version. 👍🏼👌🏼
I'm 63 yrs old , this is one of the 4-5 songs in my lifetime, i recall thinking the first time I heard it that this is taking it the next level. The Live at Fillmore East album is arguably the best live album ever recorded. Everything on it a treasure.
I played this song for my 15 year old nephew a couple of years ago as he had never heard the Allman Brothers Band before. He asked what genre they were before we listened and I said, "It's blues ,it's jazz, it's progressive rock, it's southern rock, etc." He looked at me strangely and said, "I'm probably not going to like this but I'll give it a shot." When it was over he said, "Just damn. The Allman Brothers Band are their own genre and it's one of the best things my ears have ever heard." It's like a feel good song... when you're feeling bad.
Truth , they were a great band and i'm glad i got to see them so many times. At small intimate clubs to arenas. They were one of the tightest bands ever as far as musicianship!
@@mikeg.9238 , I totally agree. I was fortunate enough to meet the ABB at a couple of shows and Butch Trucks was the most outgoing of the bunch. We chatted both times quite a bit and it was 23 years between times.
The Allman Brothers Band was designed as a live jam band. Everything from 2 drummers to the dualing guitarists. They always owned the stage when they played.
I feel blessed to have seen the Allman bros live quite a few times. Especially when Dickey was still with them. They definitely put it down , their shows are some of my greatest live music adventures.
I just played that song (also my favorite) for my 19yo daughter, after hearing her playing "Rambin' Man" and asking her, "Do you know Allman Brothers?"
While Dwayne was the original and after Eric Clapton played Layla while he was writing it Dwayne added the slide guitar solo. Dwayne unfortunately died a year later. Many versions of Layla with Derek and the Dominos slide solo was played by Derek Trucks. Eric has said that he loves playing with Derek because he channels Dwayne into his guitar. You should check him out. Derek Trucks Band, Allman Brothers, Derek and the Dominos, Derek and the Dominaters or Tedeschi Trucks Band. th-cam.com/video/XGG7VbBRKvQ/w-d-xo.html
The Allman Brothers were really a genre by themselves. Greg Allman is one of my top 5 vocalists of all time and Duane Allman is one of my top 5 guitarists of all time, so much talent 🤘🏽
Glad to see Allman Brothers Band getting some more love. If you guys are considering a southern rock marathon, you have got to check out "Green Grass and High Tides" by the Outlaws. I highly, highly doubt you'll be disappointed.
That is an incredible song, and the Outlaws should never be left out when talking about Southern Rock. I put Outlaws up against Skynyrd or Charlie Daniels or any of those bands.
Allman Bros are one of the quintessential bands, and this is one of their best. The best music is always the stuff that you feel in your soul... If you don't feel this one in your soul, you might not have one.
There is a reason that the Allman Brothers tend to resonate over so many genres. As you stated they kind of pulled from everywhere. Part of the reason modern music seems so sectarian is when production companies and radio stations started to 'format' music. It wasn't unusual in the 60s to hear The Shirrelles or The Rhonettes back to back with The Beatles or Led Zepplin. By the 70s that started to go away and by the 80s it was done.
Lost in Vegas to me is an instructional on how to listen to music, always enjoy hanging with you guys and jamming out! I think you will dig the Mick Taylor era of The Rolling Stones
Hey, fellas. I'm 72 . . . and streaming tears of joy, from the vicarious pleasure sharing your appreciation for this, oh so fine, song; I've heard no fewer than a few hundred time. It NEVER gets old; I do. lol
I’m so down for a southern rock exposition! And, man, this song just gets in there, hits all the feels, then leaves without saying sorry. Haha. Definitely a staple on many southern classic rock radio stations. Also there’s a really good book/movie called “Muscle Shoals” (if I remember the title correctly) about the studio where the Allman bros, Skynard and more recorded.
@@ReactarooSkidoo My granddaughter just turned 6, and every since she was about 3 every time she's at my house (couple time a week) she says play the banker song Pa. Just very recently has she actually started to get the title right. Tomorrow is Christmas Day she'll be here, I'll here "hey Pa, play Mr. Banker more than once, I've no doubt. I don't mind of course, it is after all, as you say a great song
Gentlemen, from someone who’s listened to the Allman Brothers at Fillmore East album over thousand times, was fortunate to see Duane Allman play live, please take the advice of the commentor below me, Mr. Fabozzi, and play the live version from “At Fillmore East”. By your reaction of the studio version which we just heard you will need medical care after the live version. 😁
"Allman Brothers are the Truth" LOVE IT!! These boys could rightfully be called the OG jam band (along with The Grateful Dead - different vibe.) They have a famous instrumental piece called Mountain Jam that would typically go for half an hour or more. If you're looking for something to listen to one night and have a spare 30min, check out Mountain Jam from Fillmore East '71, the first official release of this live track. It is an impeccable example of 6 stellar musicians so in tune with each other that they can fearlessly follow wherever the music takes them, improvising as one huge musical beast. Turn it up LOUD and let them take you on an awesome journey!
Check out the song One way out from the live at Fillmore East album . The live video will blow your mind. Duane and Greg Allman are both under 25 years old in these recordings. They are so talented and just bled the blues
Merry Christmas Ryan and George! The Allman Bros ARE everything..... blues, jazz, rock, R&B, prog.....all rolled into one. They are like Tool, Rush, Black Sabbath.....they are the truth.
Duane Allman (R.I.P.) on guitar, Gregg Allman (R.I.P) on vocals and organ, Berry Oakley (R.I.P.) on bass, Dickey Betts on guitar, Jaimoe Johanson on drums, Butch Trucks (R.I.P.) on drums, As you can see, they had two drummers and two guitarists. Their album "Eat a Peach" is my favorite.
Dickie Betts is sooo under rated as a guitarist, stood in Duane's shadow but then picked up the pick and went all out! Next up you need to check out One Way Out and Southbound.
I read somewhere that When Duane was asked what it felt to be one of the greatest guitar player in the world, he answered that he wasn't even the best guitarist in the Allman's Brother. This band was blessed with two legendary guitarists.
I like the Allman Brothers but my FAV song by them is a feel-good instrumental called "Jessica". The instrumentals are crazy good and it always puts a smile on my face and gets my foot tapping.
Their Album Brothers and Sisters is the only album to have any Southern Rock sounds in my opinion .. but define Southern Rock .. CCR and Little Feat sound pretty southern but are from California ..
Duane Allman cut a record with Johnny Jenkins called Ton-Ton Macoute. He left to form the Allman Brothers Band prior to it being released. Every song on it is great, but, the remake of Dr. John's "I Walk on Guilded Splinters" is phenomenal and I know George will LOVE the drumming! It is blues and tribal and raw. Hope you try it
Gregg Allman was around 22-years old when he recorded this album. He had the voice of a 60-year old. You'll never find anyone that young who could sound like this.
@@supernaught1963 - I'm talking about a vocalist who has hit the scene within the last 50 years, not someone who was around before Allman Brothers released an album. That's a weird ass comparison too, Gregg Allman to Steve Winwood?
@Blake Hudson , Is that supposed to be a slam or a compliment? I'll be optimistic and hope it was a compliment. th-cam.com/video/8w9WNeSkN0I/w-d-xo.html
Duane Trucks is in WSP and was in HWA(I say was because I don't know what their deal is after Neil). He didn't play with the Allmans but he is surely part of the family
"Soulshine" is a whole different era of the Bros. This is prime-era OG lineup, with Duane Allman on slide. Duane Allman is the TRUTH. And much like the Grateful Dead (in large part because of the double drummers), you benefit much more from listening to their live recordings.
I think it was George who said (maybe it was reacting to Roundabout?) that it was different back then. This is just powerful talent, raw emotion, and artistry that carries the ball forward. No sequencers, no autotune, no gimmicks. Just smoke.
Many years ago I was so blessed to meet the band!!! Amazing men on an amazing, sometimes tragic and sad, journey. We all knew then that we were in the presence of greatness! Rest In Song Duane, Berry, Butch, Gregory! Loving vibes to Dickie and Jaimoe!!
The Allman Bros. are THE proto-southern rock band, combining blues, rock, country, soul. 2 lead guitars and 2 drummers, not to mention Gregg Allman's soulful voice and organ playing. It's so sad that we lost Duane Allman and Berry Oakley so young. Duane Allman was a session guitarist at Muscles Shoals where he played on a ton of records, including some Wilson Pickett.
Skydog may be the best slide player ever, heavily influenced by the blues, imo. He co-wrote and played on 11 of 14 tracks w/ Clapton & Derek and the Dominoes on that legendary album shortly before his passing. Can't go wrong with those cats, Y'all killin it🤘🏼
This song is a COMPLETE MASTERPIECE and MASTER CLASS of guitar entwined with feeling! The Allman Brothers were masters of mush with FEELING! Also, because you guys are enormous fans of Chris stapleton, check out his live version of this song from 2015! Even Greg Allman LED the standing ovation! I guarantee you will LOVE IT!
I saw Gregg Allman, Dickie Betts in the late 80s. The band came onstage, no Gregg. Minutes passed. Gregg finally strolled out, sat at the grand piano, and proceeded to search for the ashtray on top to put out his cigarette. He couldn't find it. Finally he just ground it out on the top of this gorgeous piano. I thought, oh no, he is so messed up. But then he began to play and sing like a lost angel. 😔 What a beautiful talent he was.
One of my favorite songs of all time! Now you need to do some of their other legendary songs like In Memory of Elizabeth Reed, Jessica, Melissa, Statesboro Blues!
The Allman Brothers are the Pioneers of Southern Rock period. They were much more than that though. They could jam like no other, Rock, Blues, Jazz, you name it. They were one of the first bands to have two drummers that were amazing. Greg before he was a singer/keyboardist was a guitar player. Greg is one of the best storytellers in Rock. Greg wrote "Whipping Post" when he was a kid, think about that for a minute. Duane Allman was one of the best session guitarists before ABB. He played with some of the best Blues and R&B musicians you can name. Duane was way ahead of his time and when he was so poor he took a Flinstones Vitamine bottle to play slide with it. He had become one of the best Slide Players ever. Dickey Betts was a Banjo player before a guitarist. All good things come to an end and they broke up, then Greg dies and I cried like a little baby. Great analysis guys, keep doing what you do.
Do you know what amazes me more is that Greg and Duane Allman were in their early to mid twenties when they wrote this song, Gregg Allmans voice along with his organ playing is just awesome
When you say "This is a jam session", you're exactly right. The entire middle section of the song is the various players pursuing the groove in all directions, meandering around for a while and then all of a sudden snapping back together like a lego. The Allman Brothers Band and the Grateful Dead *invented* Jam Band rock music.
Blues n boogie. This is the seventh and closing track of the Allman Brothers' 1969 self-titled (eponymous) debut album on Capricorn Records. I have a 14-track single Polydor CD titled *Beginnings* that contains this album and their second album, 1970's *Idlewild South*.
I've always viewed them as more of a jam band then southern, But that's just my opinion. They're really such a mash up of blues, rock, gospel, country. Favorites from them are... "Midnight rider" "Not my cross to bear" love you both, have a wonderful holiday ❤
I think when they were founded there was no such thing as Southern Rock. But they became the innovators, the blue print for the genre. I feel like you can honestly say that without the Allman Brothers, southern rock would never have existed.
I believe there definitely would have been southern rock without them, I mean Lynyrd Skynyrd was already together when The Allman Brothers formed so that was already rolling even though Skynyrd didn’t release an album until 1973, they were already together in some form since the mid 60’s
Absolutely epic reaction to an absolutely epic song! "RIFFAGE! Are you f***ing kidding me! Then you hit with "FEEL GOOD SONG WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE CRAP!!! For thirty years plus now I have leaned toward Southern Rock as my go to genre. Now it has taken a class act duo to validate what I knew all along. Fantastic job gentlemen! And Merry Christmas!
Love the Allman Brothers. There is a video of Chris Stapleton performing this song live, and Greg Allman is in the audience. He gave Chris a standing ovation. I hope you watch it too.
We need some Lynyrd Skynyrd, Molly Hatchett, Blackfoot, 38 Special, Marchall Tucker Band, Dixie Dregs, and more Allman Brothers. Squeeze some ZZ Top in there too.
What an incredible track. Proggy beginning in 11/8, then a chorus that hits like a sock in the gut. How transcendent is this song? I just watched two African American brothers praise a song sung by a Southern white guy comparing his life’s troubles to being tied to a whipping post. No one in the video, nor in the comment section, questioning the use of that metaphor. The raw power of the music and universal themes in this song crush all of that divisive nonsense like Godzilla in Tokyo. The awesomeness of this song brings tears to my eyes, and your reactions to it help restore my fleeting faith in humanity.
The keyboards also mean a whole lot to this tune. It kind of carries the underlying tension and brings everything together. I certainly hope you're not done with The Allman Bros. There's a lot of road to travel!
Gregg let Dickie go because he felt Dickie's substance abuse was interfering with their music. Dickie's reaction was, of course, to deny that he had any such problem. My thought at the time was "Dickie, you need to think about this. GREGG ALLMAN thinks you party too much. That should tell you something".
The Allman Brothers played the Beacon Theater in NYC for over 30 years in a row. Over 200 concerts. Up to 10 shows in a row. I saw them there twice and if I could go back in time to any show, it would be any of those. Great reaction!
The thing I always found wild about this song is that Gregg Allman The singer , Organ player ,and writer of this song was not even 22 years old when it was recorded. He sounds and vibes like a man 40 years older then he was at the time.
And he died not long after in a motorcycle crash
@@coachwhitford7315 that was his brother Duane
@@raidrfrk correct always mix them up, then Berry Oakley nearly to the day a year later. Shitty luck.
@@coachwhitford7315 the great always die young
Greg started on gtar,hadnt been playing organ long
Duane Allman is never talked about enough when talking about the greatest musicians of all time. He was a Genius, and had very few peers. There's a reason Clapton wanted to work with him.
He was a Taj Mahal fan too
And Aretha Franklin…
Amen bro!
Plus Duane and Wilson Pickett made magic together
Duane stood all alone.
Calling them a smorgasbord of great music is pretty accurate. That original lineup was a murderers row of talent. RIP Duane, Berry, Butch & Gregg. 2024 EDIT: RIP Dickey now as well.
What a great turn of phrase 'murderer's row of talent'. Thanks.
You are so RIGHT and that's why they are the best Live band ever ( well maybe second to Zeppelin :) LOL
Come to think of it, so was the final lineup
AMEN!!!!!! NUFF SAID!!
Had the great pleasure this past weekend to visit "The Big House" museum in Macon, Ga. then went to Rose Hill Cemetery to pay my respects at the graves of Duane, Berry, Butch and Gregg. If you are ever in Macon you owe it to yourself to visit both these great places!
Gentlemen, you have GOT to hear this from their album "Live at the Fillmore East". It just kills live - about 20 minutes of face-melting brilliance. Frank Zappa also does a killer version of this song. You should also check out "Midnight Rider"
Agreed
I have been playing this song from Live at the Fillmore for hours now, and then I get home from work to see this video! Does my heart good!
Yes, I was gonna say, before they started the music, "Which version are they gonna play?" Live at the Fillmore East is the best, although I guess it's a bit too long for this format. Worth a listen for those who enjoy the excellent original studio version. 👍🏼👌🏼
In memory of Elizabeth Reed on that album is unreal.
I'd love them to listen to some Zappa, his cover of this song would be a nice place to start. Known ground to then go deeper into his genius
I'm 63 yrs old , this is one of the 4-5 songs in my lifetime, i recall thinking the first time I heard it that this is taking it the next level. The Live at Fillmore East album is arguably the best live album ever recorded. Everything on it a treasure.
Agree totally
What are the other ones? Have you heard Ren?
Definitely
I played this song for my 15 year old nephew a couple of years ago as he had never heard the Allman Brothers Band before. He asked what genre they were before we listened and I said, "It's blues ,it's jazz, it's progressive rock, it's southern rock, etc." He looked at me strangely and said, "I'm probably not going to like this but I'll give it a shot." When it was over he said, "Just damn. The Allman Brothers Band are their own genre and it's one of the best things my ears have ever heard." It's like a feel good song... when you're feeling bad.
Truth , they were a great band and i'm glad i got to see them so many times. At small intimate clubs to arenas. They were one of the tightest bands ever as far as musicianship!
@@mikeg.9238 , I totally agree. I was fortunate enough to meet the ABB at a couple of shows and Butch Trucks was the most outgoing of the bunch. We chatted both times quite a bit and it was 23 years between times.
@@jameshowell6361 That must have been wicked cool to have that experience.
The Allman Brothers Band was designed as a live jam band. Everything from 2 drummers to the dualing guitarists. They always owned the stage when they played.
I feel blessed to have seen the Allman bros live quite a few times. Especially when Dickey was still with them. They definitely put it down , their shows are some of my greatest live music adventures.
Doesn't matter how much of a metalhead or a rush fan i am, i always wanted to play guitar like the Allman brothers
Me too. I'm a metalhead but Duane and Dickey were always my guitar heroes.
Practice!
@@WildBCPhoto they transcend genres of music because their techniques can be applied to a lot of different guitar styles.
I'm a metalhead & Rush fan as well. I've seen Rush 28 x's - seen The Allman Brothers 26 x's - I've always wanted to play guitar like Alex Lifeson \m/
@@namhsur Alex is SIIIIIICK with his skills. Never gets the mainstream recognition that others from his genre or generation get. But he is a BEAST
"In memory of Elizabeth Reed" is my go to Allman Brothers tune.
Live At Fillmore East 🙌
Same!
Too long , love the Allman brother though , seen the numerous times. Always a great show and tight musicianship!
I just played that song (also my favorite) for my 19yo daughter, after hearing her playing "Rambin' Man" and asking her, "Do you know Allman Brothers?"
@@kylerichards7792 ...You got it ! Not enough love........one of the best live tracks I have ever heard in my life..it's been a long life so far :)
"A feel good song when you're hurting." You just defined Blues. That's the beauty of blues and gospel. Turning Pain into Joy.
Duane Allman was one of the most influential guitarists of his time. He played slide guitar on Derrick and the Dominoes "Layla".
It was also his riff I think...
Hi Thomas, he also recorded with Aretha Franklin and Wilson Pickett. Can't fake talent!
Dickie Betts too!
While Dwayne was the original and after Eric Clapton played Layla while he was writing it Dwayne added the slide guitar solo. Dwayne unfortunately died a year later. Many versions of Layla with Derek and the Dominos slide solo was played by Derek Trucks. Eric has said that he loves playing with Derek because he channels Dwayne into his guitar. You should check him out. Derek Trucks Band, Allman Brothers, Derek and the Dominos, Derek and the Dominaters or Tedeschi Trucks Band. th-cam.com/video/XGG7VbBRKvQ/w-d-xo.html
not to mention Beck's breakout
The Allman Brothers were really a genre by themselves. Greg Allman is one of my top 5 vocalists of all time and Duane Allman is one of my top 5 guitarists of all time, so much talent 🤘🏽
Don't forget Dickie Betts,!
Glad to see Allman Brothers Band getting some more love. If you guys are considering a southern rock marathon, you have got to check out "Green Grass and High Tides" by the Outlaws. I highly, highly doubt you'll be disappointed.
That is an incredible song, and the Outlaws should never be left out when talking about Southern Rock. I put Outlaws up against Skynyrd or Charlie Daniels or any of those bands.
@@beekay5914 don't forget train train by Blackfoot
Definitely a great guitar solo in that song
All if the offshoots of this band are great as well! Tedeschi/ Trucks Band, Gov’t Mule . Dickie solo
Love those bands. SusanTedeschi is outstanding.
SEA LEVEL
Allman Betts Band too. Fronted by Gregg's son Devon Allman and by Duane Betts.
Derek Trucks is the best slide player of all time, no question.
They should do Tedeschi Trucks band,great band. Love Susan.
Allman Bros are one of the quintessential bands, and this is one of their best. The best music is always the stuff that you feel in your soul... If you don't feel this one in your soul, you might not have one.
Blue Sky!
The Allman Brothers Band is the birth of Southern Rock
There is a reason that the Allman Brothers tend to resonate over so many genres. As you stated they kind of pulled from everywhere. Part of the reason modern music seems so sectarian is when production companies and radio stations started to 'format' music. It wasn't unusual in the 60s to hear The Shirrelles or The Rhonettes back to back with The Beatles or Led Zepplin. By the 70s that started to go away and by the 80s it was done.
When my dads first wife left him in 71, my oldest brother said he played this song on repeat at top volume for a month straight
Pure soul and heart
"It's Not My Cross To Bear" Is a fantastic song from these guys!
Lost in Vegas to me is an instructional on how to listen to music, always enjoy hanging with you guys and jamming out! I think you will dig the Mick Taylor era of The Rolling Stones
The Allman Brothers Filmore East is in The Library of Congress as the most influential album of all time and I have to agree
Hey, fellas. I'm 72 . . . and streaming tears of joy, from the vicarious pleasure sharing your appreciation for this, oh so fine, song; I've heard no fewer than a few hundred time. It NEVER gets old; I do. lol
The Allman Brothers are the GOATS of blues/southern/rock, etc.
Allman Brothers are best experienced live. They are on another level.
I’m so down for a southern rock exposition! And, man, this song just gets in there, hits all the feels, then leaves without saying sorry. Haha. Definitely a staple on many southern classic rock radio stations.
Also there’s a really good book/movie called “Muscle Shoals” (if I remember the title correctly) about the studio where the Allman bros, Skynard and more recorded.
I’m down for a southern rock marathon... The Allman Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd are two of my top 5 favorite bands of all time 🤘🏽
I wish people would realize how amazing Lynryd Skynryd was. All of their songs were great. Mr. Banker is an amazing blues song.
Full Muscle Shoals movie (with ads) is available on TH-cam:
th-cam.com/video/hKmGUIM1uAI/w-d-xo.html
It's on TH-cam too
@@ReactarooSkidoo My granddaughter just turned 6, and every since she was about 3 every time she's at my house (couple time a week) she says play the banker song Pa. Just very recently has she actually started to get the title right. Tomorrow is Christmas Day she'll be here, I'll here "hey Pa, play Mr. Banker more than once, I've no doubt. I don't mind of course, it is after all, as you say a great song
Gentlemen, from someone who’s listened to the Allman Brothers at Fillmore East album over thousand times, was fortunate to see Duane Allman play live, please take the advice of the commentor below me, Mr. Fabozzi, and play the live version from “At Fillmore East”. By your reaction of the studio version which we just heard you will need medical care after the live version. 😁
Absolutely
“One Way Out” “Statesboro Blues” and “Southbound” are all great classic ABB tunes. You will not be disappointed.
Duane Allman is by far considered top 4 guitarists of all time.
Freaking love this song, your guys’ reaction did not disappoint!! You guys got it 100%, some straight up great music! 🙌🏻🔥
My two favorite reaction channels colliding!
Should've done the "Live from the Filmore East". Yes it's long but an awesome jam. The jam of all jams.
Stormy Monday is hot
"Allman Brothers are the Truth" LOVE IT!! These boys could rightfully be called the OG jam band (along with The Grateful Dead - different vibe.) They have a famous instrumental piece called Mountain Jam that would typically go for half an hour or more. If you're looking for something to listen to one night and have a spare 30min, check out Mountain Jam from Fillmore East '71, the first official release of this live track. It is an impeccable example of 6 stellar musicians so in tune with each other that they can fearlessly follow wherever the music takes them, improvising as one huge musical beast. Turn it up LOUD and let them take you on an awesome journey!
One of the best live bands ever to play!!
Check out the song One way out from the live at Fillmore East album . The live video will blow your mind. Duane and Greg Allman are both under 25 years old in these recordings. They are so talented and just bled the blues
Merry Christmas Ryan and George!
The Allman Bros ARE everything..... blues, jazz, rock, R&B, prog.....all rolled into one. They are like Tool, Rush, Black Sabbath.....they are the truth.
I am not a fan of southern rock in general, but I do enjoy this song and especially Midnight Rider.
Duane Allman (R.I.P.) on guitar, Gregg Allman (R.I.P) on vocals and organ, Berry Oakley (R.I.P.) on bass, Dickey Betts on guitar, Jaimoe Johanson on drums, Butch Trucks (R.I.P.) on drums, As you can see, they had two drummers and two guitarists. Their album "Eat a Peach" is my favorite.
Midnight Rider and Ramblin Man........ Don't matter what Allman Bros song you choose, it's can't miss.
Dickie Betts is sooo under rated as a guitarist, stood in Duane's shadow but then picked up the pick and went all out! Next up you need to check out One Way Out and Southbound.
Yeah, when you are DB and you are the second best guitarist in the band....well, that's one hell of a band!!!!!
I read somewhere that When Duane was asked what it felt to be one of the greatest guitar player in the world, he answered that he wasn't even the best guitarist in the Allman's Brother.
This band was blessed with two legendary guitarists.
that tone though..
Gotta keep diving into The Allman Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd
Blues definitely, they took things to another level. It for the era but is timeless. As good today as it was back then. Do Melissa or Ramblin’ Man.
In my opinion, the greatest blues singer of all time....THE GOAT.
I like the Allman Brothers but my FAV song by them is a feel-good instrumental called "Jessica". The instrumentals are crazy good and it always puts a smile on my face and gets my foot tapping.
Buddy has two daughters: Jessica and Melissa.
The Allman Bros. We're a blues/Southern rock band, and by the way one of the greatest bands EVER!!! They had so many great songs you will love.
"Can't you see by" The Marshall Tucker Band would also be a great track to play.
Yes!! Love that song! Very much up their alley.
I have always said that if I coulda been in any band back then, it woulda been “The Marshall Tucker Band”. What a group of musicians.
I LOVE that song. MTB was one of the greats.
Or Ramblin’
Agreed, 💯
I guess Allman Brothers never really registered for me as a southern rock band. I always thought of them as the quintessential jam band.
Yeah I would have never classified them as that. *shrug*
YES!
I always thought of them as a blues band who happened to also have few great rock hits too.
Their Album Brothers and Sisters is the only album to have any Southern Rock sounds in my opinion .. but define Southern Rock .. CCR and Little Feat sound pretty southern but are from California ..
They're the ones that married the two genres and gave us bands like Gov't Mule and Widespread Panic
One Way Out is KILLER Allman Brothers!
In addition to Duane Allman you're hearing the mighty Dicky Betts on guitar. Two of the all time greats right there.
Duane Allman cut a record with Johnny Jenkins called Ton-Ton Macoute. He left to form the Allman Brothers Band prior to it being released. Every song on it is great, but, the remake of Dr. John's "I Walk on Guilded Splinters" is phenomenal and I know George will LOVE the drumming! It is blues and tribal and raw. Hope you try it
Tonton Macoute were the Haitian secret police back in the day.
You guys need to check out “Trouble No More.” Probably my favorite ABB song. The twin drummers really shine
The Fillmore East album version of in memory of Elizabeth Reed has the greatest improvised guitar solo of all time when Duane plays the second solo
Elizabeth Reed always gives me goosebumps - what a great band.
Gregg Allman was around 22-years old when he recorded this album. He had the voice of a 60-year old. You'll never find anyone that young who could sound like this.
check out Colter Wall
Steve Winwood would like someone to hold his beer...
@@supernaught1963 - I'm talking about a vocalist who has hit the scene within the last 50 years, not someone who was around before Allman Brothers released an album. That's a weird ass comparison too, Gregg Allman to Steve Winwood?
@Blake Hudson , Is that supposed to be a slam or a compliment? I'll be optimistic and hope it was a compliment. th-cam.com/video/8w9WNeSkN0I/w-d-xo.html
So many classics from The Allman Brothers. I've seen them several times in concert and the never disappointed.
"The Allman Brothers" family of bands is just incredible. Starting from the Allmans to Tedeschi-Trucks to GGov't Mule 😍👏
Slackjaw Jezebel rocks
Duane Trucks is in WSP and was in HWA(I say was because I don't know what their deal is after Neil). He didn't play with the Allmans but he is surely part of the family
"Soulshine" is a whole different era of the Bros. This is prime-era OG lineup, with Duane Allman on slide. Duane Allman is the TRUTH. And much like the Grateful Dead (in large part because of the double drummers), you benefit much more from listening to their live recordings.
I think it was George who said (maybe it was reacting to Roundabout?) that it was different back then. This is just powerful talent, raw emotion, and artistry that carries the ball forward. No sequencers, no autotune, no gimmicks. Just smoke.
Yep, and where there's smoke, there's fire.
Many years ago I was so blessed to meet the band!!! Amazing men on an amazing, sometimes tragic and sad, journey. We all knew then that we were in the presence of greatness! Rest In Song Duane, Berry, Butch, Gregory! Loving vibes to Dickie and Jaimoe!!
It's been too long since I heard this song. Still love it.
Duane Allman also helped Boz Scaggs on his first album MUST LISTEN “Loan me a Dime”
The Allman Bros. are THE proto-southern rock band, combining blues, rock, country, soul. 2 lead guitars and 2 drummers, not to mention Gregg Allman's soulful voice and organ playing. It's so sad that we lost Duane Allman and Berry Oakley so young. Duane Allman was a session guitarist at Muscles Shoals where he played on a ton of records, including some Wilson Pickett.
Skydog may be the best slide player ever, heavily influenced by the blues, imo. He co-wrote and played on 11 of 14 tracks w/ Clapton & Derek and the Dominoes on that legendary album shortly before his passing. Can't go wrong with those cats, Y'all killin it🤘🏼
Live At The Filmore, every song is killer. One of the albums I played over and over.
This song is a COMPLETE MASTERPIECE and MASTER CLASS of guitar entwined with feeling! The Allman Brothers were masters of mush with FEELING! Also, because you guys are enormous fans of Chris stapleton, check out his live version of this song from 2015! Even Greg Allman LED the standing ovation! I guarantee you will LOVE IT!
You can't stop listen to Allman Brothers without listening to "Midnight Rider". It's got so much soul,
Greg's voice was one of the most soulful voices ever!
Revisit the live version of this from "Live at the Filmore East". Also, "In memory of Elizebeth Reed"...one of you might walk off camera❗
I saw Gregg Allman, Dickie Betts in the late 80s. The band came onstage, no Gregg. Minutes passed. Gregg finally strolled out, sat at the grand piano, and proceeded to search for the ashtray on top to put out his cigarette. He couldn't find it. Finally he just ground it out on the top of this gorgeous piano. I thought, oh no, he is so messed up. But then he began to play and sing like a lost angel. 😔 What a beautiful talent he was.
I've loved this song since I was 14 in 1969. It's never gotten old.
I love that you appreciate all of what you hear in this tune. Remember, this is 1970, the precursor to all modern rock, Prof, and R&B
One of my favorite songs of all time! Now you need to do some of their other legendary songs like In Memory of Elizabeth Reed, Jessica, Melissa, Statesboro Blues!
This is easily one of my top 5 favourite songs of all time. Up there with Roundabout and Bridge of sighs.
Ryan: "give it your all, man."
..all, man?
......Allman?
😏😏
The Allman Brothers are the Pioneers of Southern Rock period. They were much more than that though. They could jam like no other, Rock, Blues, Jazz, you name it. They were one of the first bands to have two drummers that were amazing. Greg before he was a singer/keyboardist was a guitar player. Greg is one of the best storytellers in Rock. Greg wrote "Whipping Post" when he was a kid, think about that for a minute. Duane Allman was one of the best session guitarists before ABB. He played with some of the best Blues and R&B musicians you can name. Duane was way ahead of his time and when he was so poor he took a Flinstones Vitamine bottle to play slide with it. He had become one of the best Slide Players ever. Dickey Betts was a Banjo player before a guitarist. All good things come to an end and they broke up, then Greg dies and I cried like a little baby. Great analysis guys, keep doing what you do.
In Memory of Elizabeth Reed live at Fillmore East next guys!
Check out the unplugged version. Pure musicality.
Do you know what amazes me more is that Greg and Duane Allman were in their early to mid twenties when they wrote this song, Gregg Allmans voice along with his organ playing is just awesome
“Midnight Rider” and “It’s Not My Cross To Bear” are my next two fav Allman tunes after this one.
Not only am I enjoying listening to this classic, but I'm enjoying you two ENJOYING this song. Fire On High!
When you say "This is a jam session", you're exactly right. The entire middle section of the song is the various players pursuing the groove in all directions, meandering around for a while and then all of a sudden snapping back together like a lego. The Allman Brothers Band and the Grateful Dead *invented* Jam Band rock music.
Blues n boogie. This is the seventh and closing track of the Allman Brothers' 1969 self-titled (eponymous) debut album on Capricorn Records. I have a 14-track single Polydor CD titled *Beginnings* that contains this album and their second album, 1970's *Idlewild South*.
I've always viewed them as more of a jam band then southern, But that's just my opinion. They're really such a mash up of blues, rock, gospel, country. Favorites from them are... "Midnight rider" "Not my cross to bear" love you both, have a wonderful holiday ❤
I think when they were founded there was no such thing as Southern Rock. But they became the innovators, the blue print for the genre. I feel like you can honestly say that without the Allman Brothers, southern rock would never have existed.
I believe there definitely would have been southern rock without them, I mean Lynyrd Skynyrd was already together when The Allman Brothers formed so that was already rolling even though Skynyrd didn’t release an album until 1973, they were already together in some form since the mid 60’s
So glad to see y’all! But, never reacted? So surprised and excited!
Yes, Southern Rock Marathon!
Other than Zappa at the Roxy, this is the greatest example of how two drummers playing in one band can lay down serious grooves.
Check out Larkin Poe, often cited as "The Allman Brothers Little Sisters"
Whipping Post is such an amazing classic -- gotta love Duane Allman's guitar playing. Great comments!
Absolutely epic reaction to an absolutely epic song! "RIFFAGE! Are you f***ing kidding me! Then you hit with "FEEL GOOD SONG WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE CRAP!!! For thirty years plus now I have leaned toward Southern Rock as my go to genre. Now it has taken a class act duo to validate what I knew all along. Fantastic job gentlemen! And Merry Christmas!
Melissa would be a dope song to listen to. More Skynyrd is a must though. We gotta get to "That Smell"
Cry for the Bad Man is a great deep cut.
@@locobandito7389 **slides you a beer**
Agree
That Smell is annoying af ... Allmans > Skynrd
That Smell is ridiculous
Allman Brothers one of the greatest bands in rock history. Incredible ♥️🎶
By the way Chris Stapleton did a live version of this song in front of Gregg Allman. You have got to hear it as well. He did the song proper justice.
Can't believe you're just getting here. Allman brothers are epic
For future reference, if you listen to more Allman Brothers and there's a live version available, choose live.
One of the first bands i ever saw live i was 4 years old. I think they played this song for 30 minutes it was amazing Thx Dad!
Love the Allman Brothers. There is a video of Chris Stapleton performing this song live, and Greg Allman is in the audience. He gave Chris a standing ovation. I hope you watch it too.
52 years ago….. unbelievable. Seeing them do this was amazing.This is a genius song.Two drummers so in sync they sound like one.
We need some Lynyrd Skynyrd, Molly Hatchett, Blackfoot, 38 Special, Marchall Tucker Band, Dixie Dregs, and more Allman Brothers. Squeeze some ZZ Top in there too.
What an incredible track. Proggy beginning in 11/8, then a chorus that hits like a sock in the gut.
How transcendent is this song? I just watched two African American brothers praise a song sung by a Southern white guy comparing his life’s troubles to being tied to a whipping post. No one in the video, nor in the comment section, questioning the use of that metaphor. The raw power of the music and universal themes in this song crush all of that divisive nonsense like Godzilla in Tokyo.
The awesomeness of this song brings tears to my eyes, and your reactions to it help restore my fleeting faith in humanity.
The keyboards also mean a whole lot to this tune. It kind of carries the underlying tension and brings everything together. I certainly hope you're not done with The Allman Bros. There's a lot of road to travel!
Love this song! And you two kill me! 🤣😂🤣😂
Dickie Betts is one of the very greatest guitarists ever ever ever...AND HE WAS ONLY THE SECOND-BEST GUITARIST IN THE BAND.
Gregg let Dickie go because he felt Dickie's substance abuse was interfering with their music. Dickie's reaction was, of course, to deny that he had any such problem. My thought at the time was "Dickie, you need to think about this. GREGG ALLMAN thinks you party too much. That should tell you something".
The Allman Brothers played the Beacon Theater in NYC for over 30 years in a row. Over 200 concerts. Up to 10 shows in a row. I saw them there twice and if I could go back in time to any show, it would be any of those. Great reaction!
Listen to the first 2 songs off of their first album. As you're listening remember this is the introduction to the Allman Bros in 1969.
Best intro for an album or concert I’ve ever heard!
A SMORGASBORD 🔥🔥🔥Haha. GOOD ONE GEORGE. Allman Bros are masters. More please.