I’m currently in the car waiting for my girls to finish their tumbling class. And I’m watching this again. This does not happen often I’ll tell ya that.
If you get a chance to listen to it again, I recommend the studio version. The vocals come through much better. th-cam.com/video/nfrSIUE3iAE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=1lnZlJCX0vGXfuvS
I first saw them play at the Omni in Atlanta in June 1973. I am going to a ABB cover band show tomorrow night. Gerg Allman was married to Cher. You probably know that. They were more of a blues band in my opinion Their live shows were awesome. Thanks for checking them out.
Sebs, my recommendation is to listen to anything live over studio. The ABB are a jam band whose shows were so unpredictable that you could see a show at one venue then travel crosstown the next night and you would be hearing many of the same songs played vastly different. One night 'Hot 'lanta' might be 5-6 minutes, the next show it would go 25-30 minutes. This song, 'Whipping Post' has several videos available, my favorite is a 'Live' performance at Fillmore East 1971 that goes 23 minutes and as the last chord is fading out you hear Duane start up the next song a take-off of Donavan Leitch's, 'First There Is A Mountain' which will go another 35 minutes. No break between the two songs. Length of concerts was also unpredictable. One night might be the standard 1-2 hours, but it could just as easily expand to 3 to 4 hrs. Special occasions might go even longer. The weekend concerts from The Fillmore East 1971 included a matinee concert then they would start another session at 11pm and not stop until 6-8am when the sun came up. That's the way Duane ran the group. He loved to play and loved playing for other people. That was lost after he passed late in 1971. Any music concerts before his dimise and for a few months after that. I'll leave you alone now. Enjoy your journey into The Allman Brothers Band.
There is a famous SNL skit from 1976 where DAN AKROYD is portraying new President, Jimmy Carter, on a radio interview show. A caller calls in, blasted on LSD and is "freaking out". The interviewer tries to pass the caller off as a nut but "Carter" intercedes...."Son,....what you have taken there is called Orange sunshine........you'll want to drink lots of vitamin C,....do you have orange juice...good. Then, put on some Allman Brothers and sit down and relax, Every thing will be cool after a few minutes"....
@nathanwahl9224 Great solo album from Greg in '73 or so called 'Laid Back'. The production uses more symphonic, fuller sound. "Will the Circle be Unbroken". A traditional folk song muscled up by some heartfelt Blues/Rock chops.
Yep, and you could cross over and combine. There are actually a LOT of jazz elements in this song, but I don't think many would call it jazz without some qualifiers.
having grown up in the 60s & 70s, I feel like I took these artists for granted. But they were everywhere. It just seemed normal. Looking back, it was incredible.
Duane Allman was and still is considered to be one of the greatest guitarists of all time. He’s especially well known for playing slide guitar. He passed tragically from a motorcycle accident at a young age. Gregg Allman (brother of Duane) is singing lead vocals.
Even his session work at Muscle Shoals and with Derek and the Dominoes was phenomenal. Wilson Picket’s cover of Hey Jude and his slide on Layla is some of his best work in my opinion. Allman Bros were very underrated. Some of the best talent in the industry
Dickie Betts was no slouch either. Many people think Duane is playing some of those astonishing leads that Dickie was actually playing. You need to be careful that your don't mistake the legend for the reality.
Agree ❤, the musicianship in this live is incredible, but Greg is definitely suffering from tired vocals. This doesn't showcase what he could really do.
Greg Allman- Vocals, songwriter, and Hammond Duane Allman- Guitar Richard "Dickie" Betts- Guitar Jamoie- Drums "Uncle" Butch Trucks- Drums Barry Oakley- Bass Duane was killed in a motorcycle accident about a year after this, Barry was also killed in a motorcycle accident about a year later, about a block from Duane's, Greg died of liver disease a few years ago, Butch committed suicide not long after Greg died, and Dickie left this world last year All of them are buried in the same cemetery in Macon GA. Brothers to the end
A few things you might notice about this band. They have two drummers. They have two lead guitars. They can play complex music and not get in each other's way.
And it's virtually all improvised, outside the basic framework. Listen to three live recordings of this song, they'll all be amazing, but they'll take different twists and turns. There are many books about this band, I read one recently called One Way Out. It goes into where they came from, how they came together, the heartbreaking tragedies they survived, etc. They were an amazing band, and there are pieces of later incarnations of the band and their progeny still out there- Warren Haynes/Gov't Mule, Tedeschi Trucks Band, the Allman Betts Band. Welcome to the best music in history, dude!
Greg Allman was the best White blues singer hands down. So much soul for such a young man. He aged like a fine wine and was even better in his older years.
The Allman Brothers didn't invent Southern Rock. In fact, they were offended by the term. As Greg Allman once said, rock was born in the south, so calling it Southern rock is like calling it rock rock. At heart, the Allman Brothers were just a blues rock band who took both genres further than hey had been. Other people gave it the name, and like most oher genres, Southern Rock encompassed a lot of bands that weren't really all that similar.
The ABB combined blues, rock, some gospel, and some jazz to invent their own sound. Call it what you will - it’s unique and blew people away, inspiring other bands that were considered southern rock.
A journalist is considered the man who created the slang “Southern Rock”after listening to the Allman Bros. They certain were a large part of it with Lynryd Skynyrd , Steve Miller Band, Marshal Tucker Band , 38 Special and ZZ Top, and many others were also some heavy hitters. All to come under what we call “Southern Rock” The Allman Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd are top 2 I would hazard to say in my opinion.
SO THANKFUL, AS WELL!!! Just didn't realize that: THAT was IT!!! THE PINNACLE!!! ...and, here I was: thinking "it could ONLY GET BETTER, as time goes by"....how SADLY WRONG I WAS......MISS those DAYS!! WE WERE SO, SO BLESSED!!!
I am a 73 yo white woman and the Allman Bros. Are still my fav band of all time. When they recorded this Gregg was only 22 yo. What grit and soul in his voice. Whipping post is my Favorite. I still blast it in my car . They are the GOAT of Southern rock. RIP boys.❤
Funny. I could have written this comment myself. This song got me through some really tough days through the years. It’s still my go-to for great music.
The Allman Brothers Band, formed in Jacksonville, Florida in 1969, are considered to have launched the Southern rock movement with their debut album. Their music blended blues, jazz, and rock, and featured slide work and improvisational jams.
I appreciate your comment you are one of the few that actually knows that the Allman Brothers got their start in Jacksonville.So many people think they are from Macon Georgia because they recorded there. I being a Jacksonville native myself from the birthplace of Southern Rock !!!
I know someone who's a Daytona native. She shared Polaroid pics of her HS prom with Duane and Greg playing as the Allman Joys in the mid 60s. The brothers went from playing local bars and HS proms to national recognition in less than 5 years. Pure talent!
1965-1975 was definitely the golden age of rock and roll. Where I lived. we could see bands like the Allman Bros live for a few dollars every weekend so we took it for granted. I wish I had known it was so exceptional - I would’ve taken notes and written a book. The best thing was seeing people like Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin and Linda Rondstadt before they were known - we were so blessed (and spoiled)!!!!!
Whipping Post by Allman Brothers at Fillmore East is one of my absolute favorites. Also, check out In Memory of Elizabeth Reed from the same performance.
That was a highly insightful and entertaining reaction. I’ve loved these guys since my college years - and I’m soon to be 70. No flash, poses, showy licks - just incredible individual and collective musicianship from the heart. Thanks, man.
Sebs, I knew every one of those guys except for Duane. I've done work for them in the past numerous times. Dickey Betts, that just recently passed away, was a friend of mine along with his wife Donna. When Warren Haynes left the band I was there setting them up at a sound stage in Bradenton Florida for auditions for a new guitar player. I was also friends with their stage manager that had been with them since the beginning as well as their sound engineer, who still lives in Sarasota Florida. I was sound engineer for their former guitar tech and his band in Sarasota. They are considered the pioneers of southern rock. If you want to hear another great song off that same album, pull up the song "in memory of Elizabeth Reed." If I remember correctly, I believe that song is about 17 minutes long but the technical aspect of it will blow your mind.
Dude the Allman Brothers are one of rocks greatest! I seriously recommend "Jessica" "Blue Sky" "Melissa" "Aint Wasting Time No More" "Midnight Rider" "Ramblin Man" and theres a lot more. I like how some of them especially Blue Sky add country into the mix, which a lot of southern rock bands do. Dickey Betts voice is gold though, stands out from any other, and you should definetly check out the rest of their songs
I saw them live many times and they never disappoint. They are the best southern rock band ever. Greg allman’s voice made you believe everything he sang. I miss these bands and those days.
In Memory of Elizabeth Reed from the same gig is among the greatest music ever recorded in any genre. After more than 50 years it still amazes. Congrats on your first dose of The Brothers. There is much more. Shrooms are optional :)
Both the Dead, and the Brothers were influenced by jazz trumpeter Miles Davis his improvisational skills inspired them to incorporate all of the things they liked from different eras and genres to create their own. What a magical time.
I simply can not believe you've never heard of The Allman Brothers!!! Legends! The thing I love about them is that it always just feels like you're sitting around with friends having a jam session. Like, you're there, you're part of it.
This is really a song you must listen to multiple times to fully appreciate it. There is so much going on you can't grasp all the complexities in the first listen. Listen to this song again later today, then again later this week, next month. You will appreciate the flavors apparent in this song so much more. And you are correct in your analysis that they are all playing the same song in their own way. This what made them so great.
Many albums from this era had long form songs that were an experience, that took you away, that showed emotion, that allowed musicianship to shine. It wasn’t so packaged and contained. Loved it.
@@proudarmymom8657 Lynyrd Skynyrd live from the Fox Theatre July 5,6,7, 1976. I was there all three nights. It was the best 3 shows I ever saw them play. Those 3 nights became their live album One more from the road, the greatest live album ever. The Outlaws opened for them all 3 nights. The Fox was rocking those 3 nights. The Fox was a far better venue than a baseball stadium.
Love the Allman Brothers! They were huge in the 70's. Duane, guitarist, was a guitar genius and is credited with working with many major rock stars until his untimely death.
The amount of genius musicians from my childhood. We were so lucky. Opening the eyes to everyone of all the music of our past is excellent. Well done. “There is so much happening now.” “Exactly Right.”
I've always said their music is like they took blues and rock and jazz and a little country twang for good measure, tossed it in a blender... and it came out DELICIOUS!
When you pulled out the Carl Jung reference, I like to about fell off the couch... Frigging awesome. And that's why I love your channel... Honest, heartfelt reactions, and little Easter eggs of wisdom and randomness that drop in unexpectedly. Keep doing you and don't question it. Great stuff.
In the late 70s there was a venue here in New Orleans called the Warehouse which it actually was no air conditioner hot as hell in the summer It was one of their fav places to play I was old enough back then to go there Their concerts went 3 4 hours long i heard And sometimes the next day they would play at our City Park for a good part of the day Love this band
Hey Sebs, glad you ran across the Allman. They were hugely influenced by Miles Davis, John Coltrane for jazz, Bobbie Blue Bland and the 3Kings, BB, Freddy and Albert. But they play everything, funk, country, soul. With mixture’s within a song. I am an old guy, listened to them since 1970. You won’t find much better music. There is music like this today. A band called Tedeschi Trucks is such a band. They are a 12 piece ensemble, 2 guitars, horns, backup singers, 2 drummers. Tedeschi is the singer with a voice between Janis Joplin and Bonnie Raitt. Amazing. Derick played for 16 years with the Almans, Eric Clapton . He is otherworldly in talent. Listen to them live, they have videos all over TH-cam. You won’t be disappointed.
I've always said choosing my favorite Allman Bros song is like choosing my favorite child. Depends on what I'm hearing at the time, but Whipping Post, These Days and Melissa are the front runners. This one definitely for the insane band collaboration, Gregg's voice and organ, Dwayne's guitar. The other two faves rely on the song writing (props to Jackson Browne for These Days) and vocals. All 3 are hall of fame caliber. These guys set off the Southern Rock movement and have never been matched (sorry Lynrd - you came as close as anyone could).
Yeah, neck and neck beard, if not for the plane crash, who knows? Marshall Tucker band and actually Hank Williams junior. Charlie Daniels. They were southern rock too. Especially Hank. and Grand Funk Railroad it, but a little bit of time. They were there. Wow. God, they were good. And free birds, little brother green grass and high tides, the outlaws.
I'm a 68 year old fart from South Carolina. That's pure southern rock! I've loved them since the early 70s. The Allman Brothers, Skynrd, and the Marshall Tucker Band, it doesn't get any better! These old boys were masters of their craft!
@@MichaelWilson-ql8si Hank toured more with Marshall Tucker Band than anybody. I told that other guy there that I went and saw Charlie Daniels Hank Jr the Marshall Tucker Band 38 Special
@@DannyLeeOGT That was a sweet line up right there!! I saw the CDB at the Navy yard in Charleston at their Christmas party. It was like them playing in your back yard! You don't get chances like that much anymore.
This concert is one of the best live performances in history!! Nothing like it or ever will be!!RIP, Duane, Greg, Dickey, Butch, love to Jai Johnny!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I literally have this plugged into my truck right now. Came inside and here it is. I was very fortunate to see this band many times from the 70s till the end. Sadly I didn’t get the chance to see Duanne perform live but the ABB were VERY regular guest in New Orleans and the Warehouse. Seems like for a few years they were locked in at the Warehouse every New Years Eve. The first ABB lineup and their last lineup were probably the two best lineups that every other rock band envied. Pure talent and 100% professional. Their music will live forever
Those of us who love music love to share it with others. These reaction videos let us share music with people all over the globe! Most of us know only a few others who are as passionate as we are about music. Thanks for getting us together.
I just love to watch the expressions on the faces of young people when they experience these great bands for the first time. I grew up in the '60s with a brother who was 9 years older and played in a band, so this was everyday music in our house. I took it for granted at the time, but now I see how lucky we were.
I was driving from California Indy in 1974 and outside of Memphis We heard from a Memphis FM station that there were still tickets available for the Allman Bros Band Concert there. We took an dropped a hit of acid and took the first exit inti downtown which took us right to the arena! My buddy jumped out to get us tickets while I parked the car. We got seated in excellent seats just before showtime and it was such an experience!!!! I know you had to be there....and I am so glad I was at that time and in that state of mind !!!!
Definitely named 'Long Version' for a reason...concerts in the 'olden days' were more jam sessions.. where radio versions had to be cut down generally to 2.5 - 3.25 minutes... 🌿🌿🌿
Growing up in the era in which so many bands jammed during their concerts, we were spoiled by the musicianship, spontaneity, energy and community created. The Allman Brothers, Rolling Stones, Grateful Dead, CSNY and many more were typically at their best live when each musician syncopated, bent, off beat, prolonged, etc. to create this incredibly energetic, alive robust sound - yet collectively synched together to ground it. They fed off each other - and we the audience loved it!
Don’t wanna diss “new real” musicians. There are some. But I grew up watching and hearing this happen. It all has changed so much. This was real, reaching into you, music. Thanks for posting!!
Check out the music from two ABB alums, Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks. They are incredible. Their bands are Govt Mule and Tedeschi Trucks Band. If you're an ABB fan those two will not disappoint.
Dude the Allman Brothers withstood the test of time. They produced a ton of great music. The band faced tragedies within a year of this concert but still went on. The children of the band members have over the years are keeping the musice alive. Allman Brothers Live at the Fillmore East is a top 10 desert island album.
They could jam all night long. Their song Mountain Jam encompasses an entire album. It is the B side of both records in a double album set. They would sometimes jam on this for 30 minutes. And they were in their early 20's at this performance. So much talent!
FYI - Gregg Allman was married to Cher for 3 years in the late 70's which resulted in son Elijah Blue Allman ~~ Elijah also plays guitar & can be seen on mom Cher's Video "If I Can Turn Back Time" - he is the 14-year-old youngster playing guitar, best screen shot 2:39, He was an artist himself, 47 now who sadly is having drug issues of his own & is out of the public eye! Allman Bros concerts back in the day were more like giant jam sessions as opposed to ridged set playlist concerts of today!!!! Truly an experience!!! sober or altered!!!
Little Allman Bros history; Duane Allman was an accomplished studio session guitarist, and was friends with Eric Clapton. He talked his younger brother Greg to join the band. Greg wanted to try dental school upon high school graduation. Duane died in a motorcycle accident in 1971. Greg and Dickie Betts kept the band alive well after Duanes death.
@@BDJ7002 Well, because he was part of the band. He's from North Carolina. That's where I'm from. And I'm not saying he's better, but There is a performance on youtube of him covering Pink Floyd Shine on you crazy diamond. The whole album, He did it flawlessly. And mainly because Sebs knows who that is. But now I'm not gonna put no argument down for him. I'd rather go with Hank Williams junior. He was as good as any southern rock band, and he toured with all of them. I'm not saying he's better. He's a better instrumentalist than any of them because he can play everything. Very, very good. And I don't think either one of them would argue that or would have. I've seen Hank The Allmans and 38 special
Good ole Southern Rock n Roll of the 60s/70s/80s: 38 Special, Allman Brothers, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Black Oak Arkansas, Charlie Daniels Band, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Doobie Brothers, Lynard Skynard, Marshall Tucker Band, Molly Hatchet, ZZ Top… just too many to name, but a GREAT soundtrack for us that grew up there! These guys just came to play no matter who showed up… colleges, open air parks/venues, and indoor venues. They cared more about the music than the money.
It's called improvisation while keeping the basic structure of the song. The singer Greg Allman is 18/19 years old here. His brother Duane, the blond lead guitarist was 22. He died tragically just a few years later in a motorcycle accident. Superb musicians. I only got to see them live once...I'll never forget it. Southern Blues Rock at its finest.
Sadly, only Jaimoe, the black drummer, is the only remaining member of this band. I was lucky to meet him a few weeks ago on a tour with "Friends of the Allman Brothers." He's around 80 years old and still played some excellent drums with a very good band.
Duane used to tell Dickey - “ Play the melody and I will fill in and play the harmony.” They were so locked in, just beautiful. Derek Trucks says he plays the slide as if it were a horn / sax. Which I feel like Duane had a lot of that mentality too.
I was there for those shows...This music is now evergreen for all seasons and all are welcome forever to climb to its top and sit in its shade...Welcome.
I had the pleasure of seeing that band dozens of times. Best live band ever.................For over 40 years.............RIP Duane, Gregg, Dickey, Berry and Butch
Spring - Summer 1969, Allman Bros were coming up from Macon to Atlanta and playing free concerts in Piedmont Park. Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons. No words can do justice.
I'm 77 and it seems like I've been listening to the Allman Brothers all my life. Two drummers and two lead guitars. What more can you ask for. And to think that Greg didn't really want to sing...he had to because no one else would. Ha! What a voice and he's an awesome piano/organ player, too. Derek Trucks, who is one of the better slide guitarists today, is the nephew of Allman Brothers drummer Butch Trucks. He was inspired by Duane Allman, largely recognized as one of the greatest slide players ever. What a band! So, the reason I watched your video is it's always entertaining to watch people from this era getting a taste of what music was like in the 60's/70's. And there was so much of it. Just an explosion of talent. Watch on!!
Their concerts were other worldly. My first time seeing them in Atlanta, 1971, we bought tickets on the street outside the venue. Five bucks apiece, second row center, seats 1 and 2. My life changed that night.
I regularly get moved to tears when I realize that I was so, so fortunate to have grown up listening to music from the early 1960s through the 1970s. Looking back at the 34+ major concerts which reads like a who’s who of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I am truly grateful and humbled by the music, live music that my wife and I have experienced.
Like in a wild forest at night with all the many creatures calling out in unison.....it is on a religious level. Enjoyed watching your face get melted off. 64 yrs old here...this is my generation of music...great show....eat a peach.
I saw these guys for free at Piedmont Park in Atlanta before the rest of the world even knew they existed. We had never seen a band like this before. Their energy radiated like light from the pavillion. As fror the music: It is improvisation; which is listening at a very intense level to each musician’s contribution at once in real time and discerning what can best enhance the music, whether it is adding a specific part or laying out completely. It is about listening as much or more than performing. A dream that has passed. I am grateful to have caught a glimpse of this magic era. Bless them all. Enjoyed your thoughtful reaction!
Derek Trucks, currently fronting his own band Tedeschi Trucks Band (TTB) with his wife Susan Tedeschi, is pretty close to this experience. His uncle is Butch Trucks who was one of the Allman Brothers drummers, and Derek himself played slide guitar with them when he was 16 yo. TTB also features 2 drummers, a keyboardist and horn section. Derek is one of the premiere slide guitarists of his generation. You should check them out.
The Allman Brothers are everything to me. That was my dad’s favorite bands. Used to get up at dawn to go to work with my dad when I was about 4. Vivid memories of going into Indiana blasting blue sky and midnight rider, and coming home to Jessica. I could listen to anything off of idlewild, eat a peach, or brothers and sisters and relate each song to a specific time of my life. My dad passed, but he left that love of the sound with me, and it’s very much definite of who I’ve become as person.
Seeing you discover and appreciate this timeless music makes this old drummer feel great. I remember when this song was new, and this band defied all genres. The individual and collective talent here is a profound celebration of artistic creativity. Blues, rock, jazz -- all rolled into one masterpiece.
Playing live is more like a "jam session" ~ ❤ If you feel kinda overwhelmed listening to this on video ~ ~ ~imagine BEING THERE! Hours of being in Heaven!!!!
I was at the Fillmore East on the weekend that this live recording was made. Needless to say, I was blown away. Best concert I have ever been to. The Allman Bros were not even the headline act. Canned Heat came after them, and after one song, we left. Didn't need to stay. We already heard our show. Unforgettable.
The genre is a form of southern rock. It’s a mix of rock, soul and blues. Which is why so many of us are diehard fans of our southern bands. That’s Dwayne Allman on guitar, brother to lead singer Gregg Allman. He was a f’ing genius! And it was a religious experience to listen to them
It makes me cry. The musicians are all in. I saw them 4 times from 71-72. Only one boring show. The first time was in June 71, the next sets after the live album was released. The started at 1 am. Ended at around 6 am. If you look at Dwayne playing, he alternates from a deep concentration to a giant ecstatic grin. They opened most gigs with a blues song, Statesboro blues, high energy from first note. Dwayne played slide guitar with a giant grin on his tippy toes from first note
Seen them 5 or 6 times in the 90's. They never played the same version of these iconic songs. Every concert had unique improvisations, EACH ONE WAS A SAND CASTLE OR A SNOWFLAKE. A UNIQUE MOMENT IN TIME AND YOU HAD TO BE THERE TO EXPERIENCE IT!
Blues rock to me.When my brother died a year ago we went to scatter his ashes some time later. All day I was hearing “Melissa” in my head,another great Allmon Brothers tune.They were a fave of my brother’s.Then,I knew he was with us.
This genre was the foundation for what is known today as Southern Rock. A combination of blues, jazz and rock. These guys would just jam. Sometimes they would come to my hometown to rehearse and you could hear the music in our house.
They slowed it down,.... as a somber walk to the whipping post...... then mimicked the "whips" with the crescendo high notes.... then Greg comes in with the blues lyrics "sometimes I feel like I've been tied to the whipping post"... classical music painting the picture in your mind. PURE MAGIC
The Allman Brothers Band were and still remain the music of my youth/old age 😁. We had THE BEST music. None of this computerized crap. I had the pleasure of meeting Gregg Allman. I was a night auditor at a hotel and the ABB were staying there. About 3 am Gregg comes strolling in with his little dog (so cute). I said "Hey Gregg, how's it going?". He stopped, looked over at me grinned said "Hey Baby! ". He walked over to the desk, shook my hand and talked to me. I asked him for his script, which he kindly gave. It reads To Shawn "Love and Boogie" (he used a heart over the i in boogie) Gregg Allman ABB. He was down to earth. He and I shared the same birthday only he was 10 years older. Fun experience I actually saw him live...😁
Great reaction Sebs! The Allman Brothers' music was transcendent. Legend has it that when they played this Fillmore concert, they started late evening/early night and when they finished and opened the doors, it was daylight!!! That is f*cking epic!!!
I am so lucky to have followed the Allman Brothers since before they were the Allman Brothers. First heard them at a couple of bars in Daytona Beach when they were the Allman Joy.
I’m currently in the car waiting for my girls to finish their tumbling class. And I’m watching this again. This does not happen often I’ll tell ya that.
Just sent my granddaughters home about 30 minutes ago! 4 littles age 18 months to 10 years!
If you get a chance to listen to it again, I recommend the studio version. The vocals come through much better. th-cam.com/video/nfrSIUE3iAE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=1lnZlJCX0vGXfuvS
@@djbrophy I agree. Greg’s voice gets ‘drowned out’ at times which is a loss for a first timer like Sebs. ❤😊 16:53
I first saw them play at the Omni in Atlanta in June 1973. I am going to a ABB cover band show tomorrow night. Gerg Allman was married to Cher. You probably know that. They were more of a blues band in my opinion
Their live shows were awesome.
Thanks for checking them out.
Sebs, my recommendation is to listen to anything live over studio. The ABB are a jam band whose shows were so unpredictable that you could see a show at one venue then travel crosstown the next night and you would be hearing many of the same songs played vastly different. One night 'Hot 'lanta' might be 5-6 minutes, the next show it would go 25-30 minutes. This song, 'Whipping Post' has several videos available, my favorite is a 'Live' performance at Fillmore East 1971 that goes 23 minutes and as the last chord is fading out you hear Duane start up the next song a take-off of Donavan Leitch's, 'First There Is A Mountain' which will go another 35 minutes. No break between the two songs.
Length of concerts was also unpredictable. One night might be the standard 1-2 hours, but it could just as easily expand to 3 to 4 hrs. Special occasions might go even longer. The weekend concerts from The Fillmore East 1971 included a matinee concert then they would start another session at 11pm and not stop until 6-8am when the sun came up. That's the way Duane ran the group. He loved to play and loved playing for other people. That was lost after he passed late in 1971. Any music concerts before his dimise and for a few months after that. I'll leave you alone now. Enjoy your journey into The Allman Brothers Band.
There is a famous SNL skit from 1976 where DAN AKROYD is portraying new President, Jimmy Carter, on a radio interview show. A caller calls in, blasted on LSD and is "freaking out". The interviewer tries to pass the caller off as a nut but "Carter" intercedes...."Son,....what you have taken there is called Orange sunshine........you'll want to drink lots of vitamin C,....do you have orange juice...good. Then, put on some Allman Brothers and sit down and relax, Every thing will be cool after a few minutes"....
Great, classic sketch! OMG!!! 🤣🤣🤣
I've had Orange Sunshine and there were no problems whatsoever. It was the best $10 I ever spent.
I'd completely forgotten about that skit! I need to find it and watch it again! 😂😂
Right on Mike! Thanks for reminding us of this. Absolutely hilarious…..
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Allman Brothers campaigned for Carter pretty hard. Several other Southern Rock bands did also.
2 lead guitar players ,two drummers,one great bass player and one hell of a singer and all around musician.
It didn't hurt having the singer playing left and right hand parts on the Hammond, either. Dude was no slouch on keys.
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Great solo album from Greg in '73 or so called 'Laid Back'. The production uses more symphonic, fuller sound. "Will the Circle be Unbroken". A traditional folk song muscled up by some heartfelt Blues/Rock chops.
The great thing about the 60's and 70's is that there weren't "genres", people just played music.
Good point .music was better in my lifetime.im 68.jammin on my strat realizing how bad I am tho I love it.
Yep, and you could cross over and combine. There are actually a LOT of jazz elements in this song, but I don't think many would call it jazz without some qualifiers.
can i please quote you?,,,,you said it da best i ever heard it said!!!!!
Not really true. This was considered Southern Rock then and now.
Long jams were quite common in the early 70s
I was a teen in the seventies and the Allman Brothers were playing at every party and in every car I rode in. Incredible memories
It was ALL pure raw talent... no computer help... just musicians and their instruments
having grown up in the 60s & 70s, I feel like I took these artists for granted. But they were everywhere. It just seemed normal. Looking back, it was incredible.
Well said. We didn’t know. All the best.
Very well said - how could we ever have known music would fall off so bad and land with the crap they play today - So SAD !
Duane Allman was and still is considered to be one of the greatest guitarists of all time. He’s especially well known for playing slide guitar. He passed tragically from a motorcycle accident at a young age. Gregg Allman (brother of Duane) is singing lead vocals.
Even his session work at Muscle Shoals and with Derek and the Dominoes was phenomenal. Wilson Picket’s cover of Hey Jude and his slide on Layla is some of his best work in my opinion. Allman Bros were very underrated. Some of the best talent in the industry
Cher & Greg were married & had their son together. That’s how I was introduced to him as a teen. The National Enquirer ! 😝
Dicky Betts can hold his own too
And so is Dickie Betz
Dickie Betts was no slouch either. Many people think Duane is playing some of those astonishing leads that Dickie was actually playing. You need to be careful that your don't mistake the legend for the reality.
As much as I love this live version; the studio recording is crazy. His voice is not worn out from playing 20 cities in 30 days! Check it out PLEASE!
Agree ❤, the musicianship in this live is incredible, but Greg is definitely suffering from tired vocals. This doesn't showcase what he could really do.
When I see posts asking "what's the best music decade?", I always respond 1965-1975.
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These guys were ahead of their time..Good stuff.❤
Exactly.
Agreed
Greg Allman- Vocals, songwriter, and Hammond
Duane Allman- Guitar
Richard "Dickie" Betts- Guitar
Jamoie- Drums
"Uncle" Butch Trucks- Drums
Barry Oakley- Bass
Duane was killed in a motorcycle accident about a year after this, Barry was also killed in a motorcycle accident about a year later, about a block from Duane's, Greg died of liver disease a few years ago, Butch committed suicide not long after Greg died, and Dickie left this world last year
All of them are buried in the same cemetery in Macon GA. Brothers to the end
Jaimoe's still going at age 80, at least.
@@joekuul8769 amen to that
Dickey Betts -------- SONGWRITER and vocals.
"In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" --- "Jessica" --- "Rambin' Man" --- and many more.
@@bryansimmons4550 true, was speaking of this song, Dickie wrote several of my favorite songs
Eat a peach.
A few things you might notice about this band. They have two drummers. They have two lead guitars. They can play complex music and not get in each other's way.
And it's virtually all improvised, outside the basic framework. Listen to three live recordings of this song, they'll all be amazing, but they'll take different twists and turns. There are many books about this band, I read one recently called One Way Out. It goes into where they came from, how they came together, the heartbreaking tragedies they survived, etc. They were an amazing band, and there are pieces of later incarnations of the band and their progeny still out there- Warren Haynes/Gov't Mule, Tedeschi Trucks Band, the Allman Betts Band. Welcome to the best music in history, dude!
I saw Butch Trucks band in a bar in Mobile in the ‘70s. One of the best performances I’ve seen. Incredible really.
@@dalmac5978his nephew Derik Trucks band is incredible
Greg Allman was the best White blues singer hands down. So much soul for such a young man. He aged like a fine wine and was even better in his older years.
The Allman Brothers created their own genre known as Southern Rock as did The Marshall Tucker Band.
In Muscle Shoals
The Allman Brothers didn't invent Southern Rock. In fact, they were offended by the term. As Greg Allman once said, rock was born in the south, so calling it Southern rock is like calling it rock rock. At heart, the Allman Brothers were just a blues rock band who took both genres further than hey had been. Other people gave it the name, and like most oher genres, Southern Rock encompassed a lot of bands that weren't really all that similar.
@@MarkMay-cr6bv To me, this sounds more like psychedelic rock.
The ABB combined blues, rock, some gospel, and some jazz to invent their own sound. Call it what you will - it’s unique and blew people away, inspiring other bands that were considered southern rock.
A journalist is considered the man who created the slang “Southern Rock”after listening to the Allman Bros. They certain were a large part of it with Lynryd Skynyrd , Steve Miller Band, Marshal Tucker Band , 38 Special and ZZ Top, and many others were also some heavy hitters. All to come under what we call “Southern Rock”
The Allman Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd are top 2 I would hazard to say in my opinion.
After losing my young wife, daughter, and son all to cancer before age 38, music from this era has kept me sane and grounded.
The 60's and 70's changed music for ever. I'm glad I lived it.
Hear! Hear!
And, we lived it to the fullest didn't we?
We were blessed.
SO THANKFUL, AS WELL!!! Just didn't realize that: THAT was IT!!! THE PINNACLE!!! ...and, here I was: thinking "it could ONLY GET BETTER, as time goes by"....how SADLY WRONG I WAS......MISS those DAYS!! WE WERE SO, SO BLESSED!!!
Ditto!
I am a 73 yo white woman and the Allman Bros. Are still my fav band of all time. When they recorded this Gregg was only 22 yo. What grit and soul in his voice. Whipping post is my Favorite. I still blast it in my car . They are the GOAT of Southern rock. RIP boys.❤
Funny. I could have written this comment myself. This song got me through some really tough days through the years. It’s still my go-to for great music.
Right on Gail. 69 year old man here. "Not My Cross to Bear" is my favorite, but all the rest of their music is right behind it.
@@MrTwister50 love that one too!
In Memory of Elizabeth Reed is an instrumental that'll rock you socks off.
“Genres? We don’t need no stinkin’ genres!”
Seriously though
The Allman Brothers Band, formed in Jacksonville, Florida in 1969, are considered to have launched the Southern rock movement with their debut album. Their music blended blues, jazz, and rock, and featured slide work and improvisational jams.
I appreciate your comment you are one of the few that actually knows that the Allman Brothers got their start in Jacksonville.So many people think they are from Macon Georgia because they recorded there. I being a Jacksonville native myself from the birthplace of Southern Rock !!!
@charlesallison146 and the ABB influenced many of the Southern rock bands, Skynyrd, .38 Special and Blackfoot to name a few...
I know someone who's a Daytona native. She shared Polaroid pics of her HS prom with Duane and Greg playing as the Allman Joys in the mid 60s.
The brothers went from playing local bars and HS proms to national recognition in less than 5 years. Pure talent!
The Outlaws have entered the chat.
Copy paste is great.. ab are great.. But to say any single band is responsible for a certain genre of music is absurd
1965-1975 was definitely the golden age of rock and roll. Where I lived. we could see bands like the Allman Bros live for a few dollars every weekend so we took it for granted. I wish I had known it was so exceptional - I would’ve taken notes and written a book. The best thing was seeing people like Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin and Linda Rondstadt before they were known - we were so blessed (and spoiled)!!!!!
This is southern rock at it's best.
It's the Blues....
It is blues but it is also Southern Rock. Either way it’s KILLER!!! So much better than the studio version
Whipping Post by Allman Brothers at Fillmore East is one of my absolute favorites. Also, check out In Memory of Elizabeth Reed from the same performance.
My husband bought a used Ugly Kid Joe CD one time that turned out to be Live at Fillmore East instead. He was not amused, but I was thrilled.
That was a highly insightful and entertaining reaction. I’ve loved these guys since my college years - and I’m soon to be 70. No flash, poses, showy licks - just incredible individual and collective musicianship from the heart. Thanks, man.
Sebs, I knew every one of those guys except for Duane. I've done work for them in the past numerous times. Dickey Betts, that just recently passed away, was a friend of mine along with his wife Donna. When Warren Haynes left the band I was there setting them up at a sound stage in Bradenton Florida for auditions for a new guitar player. I was also friends with their stage manager that had been with them since the beginning as well as their sound engineer, who still lives in Sarasota Florida. I was sound engineer for their former guitar tech and his band in Sarasota. They are considered the pioneers of southern rock. If you want to hear another great song off that same album, pull up the song "in memory of Elizabeth Reed." If I remember correctly, I believe that song is about 17 minutes long but the technical aspect of it will blow your mind.
🥰 Hugs, appreciate your work and your recommendation.
Dude the Allman Brothers are one of rocks greatest! I seriously recommend "Jessica" "Blue Sky" "Melissa" "Aint Wasting Time No More" "Midnight Rider" "Ramblin Man" and theres a lot more. I like how some of them especially Blue Sky add country into the mix, which a lot of southern rock bands do. Dickey Betts voice is gold though, stands out from any other, and you should definetly check out the rest of their songs
I saw them live many times and they never disappoint. They are the best southern rock band ever. Greg allman’s voice made you believe everything he sang. I miss these bands and those days.
Absolutely. Seeing them live was a bucket list item, for me. 1994, and still the best concert I've been to!
In Memory of Elizabeth Reed from the same gig is among the greatest music ever recorded in any genre. After more than 50 years it still amazes. Congrats on your first dose of The Brothers. There is much more. Shrooms are optional :)
No they're not !
Both the Dead, and the Brothers were influenced by jazz trumpeter Miles Davis his improvisational skills inspired them to incorporate all of the things they liked from different eras and genres to create their own. What a magical time.
I simply can not believe you've never heard of The Allman Brothers!!! Legends! The thing I love about them is that it always just feels like you're sitting around with friends having a jam session. Like, you're there, you're part of it.
Midnight Rider is a classic as well. I Super Chat requested it a few months ago on one of your lives.
This is really a song you must listen to multiple times to fully appreciate it. There is so much going on you can't grasp all the complexities in the first listen. Listen to this song again later today, then again later this week, next month. You will appreciate the flavors apparent in this song so much more. And you are correct in your analysis that they are all playing the same song in their own way. This what made them so great.
Many albums from this era had long form songs that were an experience, that took you away, that showed emotion, that allowed musicianship to shine. It wasn’t so packaged and contained. Loved it.
In-a-gadda-da-vida, baby.
We called it tripping music. Everyone got high.
Turning someone on to the Allman Brothers is like the joy of sharing your favorite meal with a friend.
Fave Allman Bros song. The wail in this song is amazing. Floored when I heard it.
Allman Brothers live at Fillmore East is the best ever live album EVER!!!!
@@proudarmymom8657 Lynyrd Skynyrd live from the Fox Theatre July 5,6,7, 1976. I was there all three nights. It was the best 3 shows I ever saw them play. Those 3 nights became their live album One more from the road, the greatest live album ever. The Outlaws opened for them all 3 nights. The Fox was rocking those 3 nights. The Fox was a far better venue than a baseball stadium.
They used to not even use a mixing board
Love the Allman Brothers! They were huge in the 70's. Duane, guitarist, was a guitar genius and is credited with working with many major rock stars until his untimely death.
Great Southern Rock Band glad I lived in those times so much versatility 😊❤❤❤
LIVE was completely live back then!
The amount of genius musicians from my childhood. We were so lucky. Opening the eyes to everyone of all the music of our past is excellent. Well done. “There is so much happening now.” “Exactly Right.”
I've always said their music is like they took blues and rock and jazz and a little country twang for good measure, tossed it in a blender... and it came out DELICIOUS!
When you pulled out the Carl Jung reference, I like to about fell off the couch... Frigging awesome. And that's why I love your channel... Honest, heartfelt reactions, and little Easter eggs of wisdom and randomness that drop in unexpectedly. Keep doing you and don't question it. Great stuff.
In the late 70s there was a venue here in New Orleans called the Warehouse which it actually was no air conditioner hot as hell in the summer It was one of their fav places to play I was old enough back then to go there Their concerts went 3 4 hours long i heard And sometimes the next day they would play at our City Park for a good part of the day Love this band
Loved my Warehouse experience, saw Marshall Tucker Band there on New Year's Eve
@@larrytoler5528Those were the days 👍👍🙋♀️🙋♀️
Remember The Warehouse fondly.
Hey Sebs, glad you ran across the Allman. They were hugely influenced by Miles Davis, John Coltrane for jazz, Bobbie Blue Bland and the 3Kings, BB, Freddy and Albert. But they play everything, funk, country, soul. With mixture’s within a song. I am an old guy, listened to them since 1970. You won’t find much better music.
There is music like this today. A band called Tedeschi Trucks is such a band. They are a 12 piece ensemble, 2 guitars, horns, backup singers, 2 drummers. Tedeschi is the singer with a voice between Janis Joplin and Bonnie Raitt. Amazing. Derick played for 16 years with the Almans, Eric Clapton . He is otherworldly in talent. Listen to them live, they have videos all over TH-cam. You won’t be disappointed.
I've always said choosing my favorite Allman Bros song is like choosing my favorite child. Depends on what I'm hearing at the time, but Whipping Post, These Days and Melissa are the front runners. This one definitely for the insane band collaboration, Gregg's voice and organ, Dwayne's guitar. The other two faves rely on the song writing (props to Jackson Browne for These Days) and vocals. All 3 are hall of fame caliber. These guys set off the Southern Rock movement and have never been matched (sorry Lynrd - you came as close as anyone could).
Yeah, neck and neck beard, if not for the plane crash, who knows? Marshall Tucker band and actually Hank Williams junior. Charlie Daniels. They were southern rock too. Especially Hank. and Grand Funk Railroad it, but a little bit of time. They were there. Wow. God, they were good. And free birds, little brother green grass and high tides, the outlaws.
Talent wise I would have to give the nod to Allman Brothers; but Skynyrd wrote much better songs in my opinion.
I'm a 68 year old fart from South Carolina. That's pure southern rock! I've loved them since the early 70s. The Allman Brothers, Skynrd, and the Marshall Tucker Band, it doesn't get any better! These old boys were masters of their craft!
@@MichaelWilson-ql8si Hank toured more with Marshall Tucker Band than anybody. I told that other guy there that I went and saw Charlie Daniels Hank Jr
the Marshall Tucker Band 38 Special
@@DannyLeeOGT That was a sweet line up right there!! I saw the CDB at the Navy yard in Charleston at their Christmas party. It was like them playing in your back yard! You don't get chances like that much anymore.
This concert is one of the best live performances in history!! Nothing like it or ever will be!!RIP, Duane, Greg, Dickey, Butch, love to Jai Johnny!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Greg's voice still gives me the chills.
I literally have this plugged into my truck right now. Came inside and here it is. I was very fortunate to see this band many times from the 70s till the end. Sadly I didn’t get the chance to see Duanne perform live but the ABB were VERY regular guest in New Orleans and the Warehouse. Seems like for a few years they were locked in at the Warehouse every New Years Eve. The first ABB lineup and their last lineup were probably the two best lineups that every other rock band envied. Pure talent and 100% professional. Their music will live forever
You HAVE heard their music, many times...Duane Allman created Southern Rock and recorded it in Mussell Shoals Alabama..The start of a new era.....
Muscle Shoals, I live five minutes from that studio!
Those of us who love music love to share it with others. These reaction videos let us share music with people all over the globe! Most of us know only a few others who are as passionate as we are about music. Thanks for getting us together.
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I just love to watch the expressions on the faces of young people when they experience these great bands for the first time. I grew up in the '60s with a brother who was 9 years older and played in a band, so this was everyday music in our house. I took it for granted at the time, but now I see how lucky we were.
I was driving from California Indy in 1974 and outside of Memphis We heard from a Memphis FM station that there were still tickets available for the Allman Bros Band Concert there. We took an dropped a hit of acid and took the first exit inti downtown which took us right to the arena! My buddy jumped out to get us tickets while I parked the car. We got seated in excellent seats just before showtime and it was such an experience!!!! I know you had to be there....and I am so glad I was at that time and in that state of mind !!!!
Definitely named 'Long Version' for a reason...concerts in the 'olden days' were more jam sessions.. where radio versions had to be cut down generally to 2.5 - 3.25 minutes...
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I was so lucky to have grown up with this music. And i passed it on to my kids.
Greg allmans voice is the best!
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Growing up in the era in which so many bands jammed during their concerts, we were spoiled by the musicianship, spontaneity, energy and community created. The Allman Brothers, Rolling Stones, Grateful Dead, CSNY and many more were typically at their best live when each musician syncopated, bent, off beat, prolonged, etc. to create this incredibly energetic, alive robust sound - yet collectively synched together to ground it. They fed off each other - and we the audience loved it!
Don’t wanna diss “new real” musicians. There are some. But I grew up watching and hearing this happen. It all has changed so much. This was real, reaching into you, music. Thanks for posting!!
Check out the music from two ABB alums, Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks. They are incredible. Their bands are Govt Mule and Tedeschi Trucks Band. If you're an ABB fan those two will not disappoint.
Dude the Allman Brothers withstood the test of time. They produced a ton of great music. The band faced tragedies within a year of this concert but still went on. The children of the band members have over the years are keeping the musice alive.
Allman Brothers Live at the Fillmore East is a top 10 desert island album.
They could jam all night long. Their song Mountain Jam encompasses an entire album. It is the B side of both records in a double album set. They would sometimes jam on this for 30 minutes. And they were in their early 20's at this performance. So much talent!
FYI - Gregg Allman was married to Cher for 3 years in the late 70's which resulted in son Elijah Blue Allman ~~ Elijah also plays guitar & can be seen on mom Cher's Video "If I Can Turn Back Time" - he is the 14-year-old youngster playing guitar, best screen shot 2:39, He was an artist himself, 47 now who sadly is having drug issues of his own & is out of the public eye! Allman Bros concerts back in the day were more like giant jam sessions as opposed to ridged set playlist concerts of today!!!! Truly an experience!!! sober or altered!!!
Little Allman Bros history; Duane Allman was an accomplished studio session guitarist, and was friends with Eric Clapton. He talked his younger brother Greg to join the band. Greg wanted to try dental school upon high school graduation. Duane died in a motorcycle accident in 1971. Greg and Dickie Betts kept the band alive well after Duanes death.
What are you just mad at Warren Hayes? LOL.
@@BDJ7002 Well, because he was part of the band. He's from North Carolina. That's where I'm from. And I'm not saying he's better, but There is a performance on youtube of him covering Pink Floyd Shine on you crazy diamond. The whole album, He did it flawlessly. And mainly because Sebs knows who that is. But now I'm not gonna put no argument down for him. I'd rather go with Hank Williams junior. He was as good as any southern rock band, and he toured with all of them. I'm not saying he's better. He's a better instrumentalist than any of them because he can play everything. Very, very good. And I don't think either one of them would argue that or would have. I've seen Hank The Allmans and 38 special
@@DannyLeeOGT Hayes died in a motorcycle accident, a year after Duane, and almost in the exact same spot, on the same road.
@@johnmccarthy7158 I just seen Warren Haynes on the Rick beato TH-cam channel in the last year
Good ole Southern Rock n Roll of the 60s/70s/80s: 38 Special, Allman Brothers, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Black Oak Arkansas, Charlie Daniels Band, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Doobie Brothers, Lynard Skynard, Marshall Tucker Band, Molly Hatchet, ZZ Top… just too many to name, but a GREAT soundtrack for us that grew up there! These guys just came to play no matter who showed up… colleges, open air parks/venues, and indoor venues. They cared more about the music than the money.
It's called improvisation while keeping the basic structure of the song. The singer Greg Allman is 18/19 years old here. His brother Duane, the blond lead guitarist was 22. He died tragically just a few years later in a motorcycle accident. Superb musicians. I only got to see them live once...I'll never forget it. Southern Blues Rock at its finest.
Sadly, only Jaimoe, the black drummer, is the only remaining member of this band. I was lucky to meet him a few weeks ago on a tour with "Friends of the Allman Brothers." He's around 80 years old and still played some excellent drums with a very good band.
The only musician left out of this wonderful group is the black drummer, Jaimo. I was lucky to see them in the early 70’s. Perfection
Isn't that him at 3:33?
6:04. He's right there.
He means he’s the only one still alive, the rest are now gone.
One of the Greatest Bands of my generation !!!!!
In my opinion the best American rock band ever !
It’s them or Skynyrd
And the greatest live album ever!
@@davidschmidbauer3930 Skynyrd was just Allman Brothers wanna be's. Not even on the same planet.
@@mandandanmandamayor3511 yeah, ok
Most under appreciated band ever. One of the few bands who’s music gets better with age.
You should check out the entire album Live At the Philmore East.
There is a cover of this by Chris Stapleton. Very true to the original. When Gregg Allman gives you a standing ovation you did this song justice.
Duane used to tell Dickey - “ Play the melody and I will fill in and play the harmony.” They were so locked in, just beautiful. Derek Trucks says he plays the slide as if it were a horn / sax. Which I feel like Duane had a lot of that mentality too.
I was there for those shows...This music is now evergreen for all seasons and all are welcome forever to climb to its top and sit in its shade...Welcome.
The Allman Brothers and the Grateful Dead are the two greatest American rock bands. And both are vastly underrated worldwide.
I had the pleasure of seeing that band dozens of times. Best live band ever.................For over 40 years.............RIP Duane, Gregg, Dickey, Berry and Butch
The dark-haired gent playing guitar is the great Dickey Betts.
Spring - Summer 1969, Allman Bros were coming up from Macon to Atlanta and playing free concerts in Piedmont Park. Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons. No words can do justice.
I'm 77 and it seems like I've been listening to the Allman Brothers all my life. Two drummers and two lead guitars. What more can you ask for. And to think that Greg didn't really want to sing...he had to because no one else would. Ha! What a voice and he's an awesome piano/organ player, too. Derek Trucks, who is one of the better slide guitarists today, is the nephew of Allman Brothers drummer Butch Trucks. He was inspired by Duane Allman, largely recognized as one of the greatest slide players ever. What a band! So, the reason I watched your video is it's always entertaining to watch people from this era getting a taste of what music was like in the 60's/70's. And there was so much of it. Just an explosion of talent. Watch on!!
Their concerts were other worldly. My first time seeing them in Atlanta, 1971, we bought tickets on the street outside the venue. Five bucks apiece, second row center, seats 1 and 2. My life changed that night.
I regularly get moved to tears when I realize that I was so, so fortunate to have grown up listening to music from the early 1960s through the 1970s. Looking back at the 34+ major concerts which reads like a who’s who of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I am truly grateful and humbled by the music, live music that my wife and I have experienced.
Like in a wild forest at night with all the many creatures calling out in unison.....it is on a religious level. Enjoyed watching your face get melted off. 64 yrs old here...this is my generation of music...great show....eat a peach.
Southern Rock. Marshall Tucker. Allman Bros. Skynard. So much good music in the 60 & 70s. Glad I was there. 67 now & still love it.
One of the best all time live recordings ever.... My number one band.....The Allman Brothers Band
I saw these guys for free at Piedmont Park in Atlanta before the rest of the world even knew they existed. We had never seen a band like this before. Their energy radiated like light from the pavillion. As fror the music: It is improvisation; which is listening at a very intense level to each musician’s contribution at once in real time and discerning what can best enhance the music, whether it is adding a specific part or laying out completely. It is about listening as much or more than performing. A dream that has passed. I am grateful to have caught a glimpse of this magic era. Bless them all. Enjoyed your thoughtful reaction!
Derek Trucks, currently fronting his own band Tedeschi Trucks Band (TTB) with his wife Susan Tedeschi, is pretty close to this experience. His uncle is Butch Trucks who was one of the Allman Brothers drummers, and Derek himself played slide guitar with them when he was 16 yo. TTB also features 2 drummers, a keyboardist and horn section. Derek is one of the premiere slide guitarists of his generation. You should check them out.
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The Allman Brothers are everything to me. That was my dad’s favorite bands. Used to get up at dawn to go to work with my dad when I was about 4. Vivid memories of going into Indiana blasting blue sky and midnight rider, and coming home to Jessica. I could listen to anything off of idlewild, eat a peach, or brothers and sisters and relate each song to a specific time of my life. My dad passed, but he left that love of the sound with me, and it’s very much definite of who I’ve become as person.
I have been on this earth 64 years and my favorite song in the entire world is Melissa by them.
Seeing you discover and appreciate this timeless music makes this old drummer feel great. I remember when this song was new, and this band defied all genres. The individual and collective talent here is a profound celebration of artistic creativity. Blues, rock, jazz -- all rolled into one masterpiece.
Playing live is more like a "jam session" ~ ❤ If you feel kinda overwhelmed listening to this on video ~ ~ ~imagine BEING THERE! Hours of being in Heaven!!!!
I was at the Fillmore East on the weekend that this live recording was made. Needless to say, I was blown away. Best concert I have ever been to. The Allman Bros were not even the headline act. Canned Heat came after them, and after one song, we left. Didn't need to stay. We already heard our show. Unforgettable.
The genre is a form of southern rock. It’s a mix of rock, soul and blues. Which is why so many of us are diehard fans of our southern bands. That’s Dwayne Allman on guitar, brother to lead singer Gregg Allman. He was a f’ing genius! And it was a religious experience to listen to them
It makes me cry. The musicians are all in.
I saw them 4 times from 71-72. Only one boring show. The first time was in June 71, the next sets after the live album was released. The started at 1 am. Ended at around 6 am.
If you look at Dwayne playing, he alternates from a deep concentration to a giant ecstatic grin.
They opened most gigs with a blues song, Statesboro blues, high energy from first note. Dwayne played slide guitar with a giant grin on his tippy toes from first note
Seen them 5 or 6 times in the 90's. They never played the same version of these iconic songs. Every concert had unique improvisations, EACH ONE WAS A SAND CASTLE OR A SNOWFLAKE. A UNIQUE MOMENT IN TIME AND YOU HAD TO BE THERE TO EXPERIENCE IT!
Every single one of those musicians brought something to that song and they weaved it into a musical masterpiece
Blues rock to me.When my brother died a year ago we went to scatter his ashes some time later. All day I was hearing “Melissa” in my head,another great Allmon Brothers tune.They were a fave of my brother’s.Then,I knew he was with us.
This genre was the foundation for what is known today as Southern Rock. A combination of blues, jazz and rock. These guys would just jam. Sometimes they would come to my hometown to rehearse and you could hear the music in our house.
They slowed it down,.... as a somber walk to the whipping post...... then mimicked the "whips" with the crescendo high notes.... then Greg comes in with the blues lyrics "sometimes I feel like I've been tied to the whipping post"... classical music painting the picture in your mind. PURE MAGIC
I love it how you ask " What just happened?"..... great true reaction
The Allman Brothers Band were and still remain the music of my youth/old age 😁. We had THE BEST music. None of this computerized crap. I had the pleasure of meeting Gregg Allman. I was a night auditor at a hotel and the ABB were staying there. About 3 am Gregg comes strolling in with his little dog (so cute). I said "Hey Gregg, how's it going?". He stopped, looked over at me grinned said "Hey Baby! ". He walked over to the desk, shook my hand and talked to me. I asked him for his script, which he kindly gave. It reads To Shawn "Love and Boogie" (he used a heart over the i in boogie) Gregg Allman ABB. He was down to earth. He and I shared the same birthday only he was 10 years older. Fun experience I actually saw him live...😁
The genre is a form of southern rock. It’s a mix of rock, soul and blues. Which is why so many of us are diehard fans of our southern bands.
Great reaction Sebs! The Allman Brothers' music was transcendent. Legend has it that when they played this Fillmore concert, they started late evening/early night and when they finished and opened the doors, it was daylight!!! That is f*cking epic!!!
I am so lucky to have followed the Allman Brothers since before they were the Allman Brothers. First heard them at a couple of bars in Daytona Beach when they were the Allman Joy.