When I heard the news of Dickey Betts' passing yesterday, I was physically sick at my stomach. Another huge part of my youth is gone. I grew up on the Allman Brothers Band and followed Dickey's career extensively. The song "Jessica" is why I named my youngest daughter by that name. Words can't describe how much he'll be missed by so many of us. Thank you for the years of some of the greatest music ever written, Dickey. I know Duane, Gregg, Butch, and Barry met you with arms wide open.
Sad to hear that he’s gone. These guys and the Grateful Dead shaped who I became in early life up to now, 68 years young and retired to the hot rod building life
After 70 trips around the Sun this is still the best shit ever! I'm glad to hear the next Generation is carrying on the traditional way to play the Blues.
Only good people listen to the Allman Brothers! This song is summer to me, hangin with lifelong friends, my wife and my kids sittin around a camp fire, swatting a few mosquitoes and drinking a few beers! Not a care in the world!
I have a Sunburst 1958 Gibson Les Paul Custom Shop Replica guitar. I’ve decided to refinish the top to honor the Gold Top Les Pauls that both Duane and Dickey played.
"You're my blue sky, you're my sunny day". Thank you for all your years of soulful southern rock and jamming with ABB that moved us all to tears. May you have nothing but blue skies from now on. So much love.
This is even cooler when you find out the show was dedicated to Jerry Garcia Bc it was the day he passed and they opened with the Franklins Tower riff to pay homage to him.
Was it the anniversary of the day he passed? Pearson and Burbridge didn't join the band until, I think, 98/99, so it couldn't have been the actual day. I saw a couple of the Beacon gigs in 96 and they did that, too. They also jammed on St Stephen in Whipping Post at those shows. RIP Dickey!
Dude lived in the enormous shadow of Duane Allman. He did a masterful job of perfecting his amazing guitar and songwriting gifts. What a gift and a treasure.
Duane and Dickey did it together each bring their own wonderful playing to come together in bringing us some of the most beautiful music ever made neither lessor than the other.
Dickey Betts was an exceptional guitar player, singer and a cool guy!! So sad to hear he passed away, coming back to listen to him sing and play guitar, one of the best guitar players of all time! Love Dickey and Allman Bros band!! Enjoy your Blue Skies forever in Heaven with Gregg, Duane, Butch, Barry and all the amazing Southern rockers that have passed away before us!! GOD Speed Dickey!!! 🙏🎶💯❤️
Rest in peace Dicky. Hope you’re with Greg Duane and butchie smoking a joint and playing for god in heaven. Love you man. Big part of my life growing up. Play on my friend. ❤️
Dickey Betts pickin on that red guitar as Charlie Daniels said in "South's Gonna Do It Again" Dickey was like no other. That's what made him so special. RIP Dickey.
I was 15 when first heard the Allman Brothers, I had all their records down through the years. I grew up in the deep south Mobile AL. and the music carried me through my youth & until today. RIP Dickey you were the best!
The Allman Brothers have always been about the music no costumes, idiot side show dancers, etc. just great music with the best musicians no theatrical bullshit. I’m thankful to have seen them live and growing up in the south only made it better thanks ABB
Read up on the time Zakk Wylde - a great guitarist in his own right - sat in w/ the Allman Brothers. Its hard to imagine Zakk being a disappointment, but he was playing w/ this band.
I don't know if Dickey is one of the greatest guitarists ever, but he's my favorite. And this is my favorite Allman Brothers tune. The guitar solos and harmonies in this song are awesome. I go into another world when I listen to it.
I saw ABB twice in the old days ..they filled a place in America..I will never forget.My generation. How I loved them days.Alot of my friends are gone now...Pusher man got alot. But ABB were apart of that scene.I was lucky go go see them.6.50 7.50 8.50 tickets. Thanks
Best southern rock band ever. My favorite show was in 1979 in Wisconsin. It was Dickie birthday and he did a 25 minute solo and he got pied in the face. Lord to me back home.
I saw the original group 6 times in 3 different states. Duane had tremendous talent but don't ever thank that Dickie couldn't stand his groung also. And they worked so well together. I'm 71 and have seen many bands play, Dickie and Duane could flat wear you out. They knew what lick each other was going to play before they hit it. Just incredible guitarist, seperate or together!❤❤❤❤😊
no date listed, so maybe it was '95, affiliated artists were working a Jerry tribute into their shows. Oteil on bass, little did he know he'd be playing it again 20 years later.
I remember seeing Dickey with his own band in October 1974 with his band. He was incredible and the only guitarist. He had a steel slide guitar accompany him. Of course he played Elizabeth Reed. Pure gold.
Blessed to have seen him play several times. My summer ritual is going to see the Allman Bros jam at our local Amphitheater or a road trip. Living here in Charlotte was much easier catching a show in the Carolinas or Georgia. RIP Dicky Betts
Can we also get some love for Jack Pearson here? Such a creative guitar player. Saw him play with Gov't Mule in 2015 and had no idea who he was. Blew my mind though.
Blue skies is arguably one 1⃣ of the favorite Allman Brothers songs of all time , and it gave Dickie Betts a chance to really show off his guitar playing talents as much as any song that he was more or less the lead guitar player 😊😅😮😢😂❤😂😂😊❤😊❤😊
They never collaborated with the dead. In fact Gregory couldn't stand them. And I'd argue if you like good music you'd agree. It was more them playing at same venues and DB just loving a good intro to Blue Sky
@@davidbeil1642 Duane was part of a few jams w the GD. So was Gregg, for that matter I read his book and yes Gregg wasn't a fan of the Dead, but frankly? That was his opinion, not the band's. But it's easier to be musically sharpened up if you're only gigging 15 songs, while the GD had over 100 songs in play at any given time and just a vague notion what they were going to be playing and in what order on any given night. There's a difference in approach there that makes it tough to score the bands the same way. Both approaches bring great rewards.
I had a Pabst Blue Ribbon in honor of Dickey last night and listened to this song. I had some great times with friends going to Allman Brothers concerts between 1989 to around 1998 or so. It was a special time and the band was in great form. Some of my friends, like Dickie, are no longer with us. Hopefully, we will meet again Back Where it all begins, we’ll all be singing and we’ll all be friends.
Dickey one of the most lyrical players ever. Nothing to prove, just melody & phrasing. Even w the Strat instead of the usual Les Paul, his style is right there, undeniably him. It’s all in the touch. Legend.
Dickey Betts playin that Allman Brothers style music, those riffs totally awesome! I first saw Dickey when ABB came to town in Decatur, Alabama at Calhoun Community College back in 1971!! I have been to many many rock concerts including 2 Led Zeppelin concerts, Joe Walsh and the James Gang, Johnny Winter, Edgar Winter, Mountain, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Kansas, the Outlaws, and Eric Clapton on March 26, 1978, however, the Allman Brothers Band is the BEST OF THE BEST rock 'n blues music I ever heard. 😎✌🎸🎸🎸🎹🥁🥁🎤🎤🎤🎤🎶🎵 and their sound all started with DUANE ALLMAN, GREG ALLMAN, DICKEY BETTS, JAIMOE, BERRY OAKLEY, BUTCH TRUCKS and their music is still being played on TH-cam...
Got to see Dickey and Warren Haynes duel it out on this song. Just at sunset at an outdoor concert. Unforgettable. My favorite A Bros song ever, and that's saying something.
R.I.P. Dickey Betts. This is my favorite Allman Brothers song. I bought cassettes of Eat a Peach and Joni Mitchell's Blue in the spring of 1972. They were my themes for that time in my life. I wasn't familiar with the Allmans, having been overseas in the Army until the previous summer. I was preparing to start graduate school on the G.I. Bill, and these two albums set the pace for my new start in life. I played Blue Sky over and over, played along on my guitar. The chords are simple, E to A, over and over. It was such a mellow time. It of course didn't stay that way, but I can relive those times any time by playing this song, this album, and much other music from those times. We had an embarrassment of riches.
Your damn right there Mike, and i thought Rory Gallagher could play a mean guitar until i saw Dickey Betts, and that Jack Pearson is shit hot as well but i wonder when he is going to give back the lead singer of Dexys midnight runners his dungarees.
the only thing this brings to my mind is a nice warm summer day driving on a back road with my windows down and the wind in my hair not a care in the world. except being happy. and loving good music.
Probably the best road cruising music ever. Brings back so many memories of hauling ass down this great nation's roads back in the 70's and 80's. Jamming thru Kansas on a cool Sunday morning heading west...
After the 1st of many times seein Dicky shred that guitar,i soon realized his playin was comin straight outta of his soul and heart right through his giutar,only one other guitar player ever did that to me his name is Jerry Garcia. Rip in Peace Mr. Forrest Richard Betts and my best to all your friends and family Love and Peace in the House
The man in question is Mr. Jack Pearson. Hailing from Nashville, TN, Jack Pearson played with the ABB from June 1997 through the fantastic March 1999 run at the Beacon Theatre in NYC. After two great years of contributing to the ABB's music, Jack decided to move on to work full time on solo and session projects. Jack brought a polished, lyrical slide and straight guitar to the ABB sound, along with his great song-writing and singing ability.
Jack Pearson is one of the 2 or 3 best guitarists on the planet. from his stuff with ABB, his solo stuff, the acoustic stuff I've seen him do with Tommy Emmanuel... STRAIGHT AHEAD JAZZ STANDARDS... I mean, the man is a mix of Duane, Joe Pass, and Django. All hail Jack Pearson.
My last text to my dad. " You're my blue sky, you're my sunny day. Lord, you know it makes me high when you turn your love my way." He responded "Amen, son." I never spoke to him again. This song existed for us. Couldn't do it without Allman Brothers Band.
the beginning of this jam sounds just like Franklins Tower by the Grateful Dead and the way Dickey plays during that part reminds of Jerry a bit. What an amazing transition into Blue Sky
It totally is, he did that as a tribute to Jerry, Warren Haynes song, actually a Phil and Friends song, Patchwork Quilt explains they were "at Jones Beach" when they found out, mutual respect was consistent within the Allmans and Dead throughout their careers, to this day, cheers!
I totally agree with you, man!!!!! slide shows, smoke and fire. the only reason people come to see an act be cause of the most outrageous costumes. can you imagine?! how low these today's milk babies have sunk!!!
Got that right. Butch was the only guy who played every ABB gig except Gregg. His death was horrible and entirely preventable. I feel sorry for his poor wife who was forced to witness the dreadful spectacle.
@@jamestownsend3673 our first time we pulled up in N.O. from Houston to perform looking around for the Warehouse (I thought it was called Jimmy's Warehouse at the time) .. we all looked up and saw busted out glass not in the best of shape or neighborhood .. lol .. it packed the 2 nights we were double billed there great group of college kids from Loyola and all .. we played the southern circuit between Texas over to Florida way back then .. memorable indoor and outdoor venues .. the Warehouse being one
Hard to imagine the Allman Brothers without Gibson Les Pauls. But Dickey and Jack, they are the very best. They have a great sound whatever they play. Original Allman Brothers were the greatest ever.
I love Dickey Betts, and maybe Duane Allman said that, but Duane Allman is, IMHO, one of the top 3 guitar players of all time (Hendrix and Clapton) and the best slide guitar player ever. Rolling Stone ranked Dickey 31st all-time, which sounds about right.
When I heard the news of Dickey Betts' passing yesterday, I was physically sick at my stomach. Another huge part of my youth is gone. I grew up on the Allman Brothers Band and followed Dickey's career extensively. The song "Jessica" is why I named my youngest daughter by that name. Words can't describe how much he'll be missed by so many of us. Thank you for the years of some of the greatest music ever written, Dickey. I know Duane, Gregg, Butch, and Barry met you with arms wide open.
"The Road goes on Forever"
Brought a tear to my eye.
Good post man
Well said. I feel the same.
Tears in my eyes….
Just heard of his passing. What a World icon. Wow
RIP DICKY BETTS ,and may you have nothing but "BLUE SKIES " on your next journey
Sad to hear that he’s gone. These guys and the Grateful Dead shaped who I became in early life up to now, 68 years young and retired to the hot rod building life
After 70 trips around the Sun this is still the best shit ever!
I'm glad to hear the next Generation is carrying on the traditional way to play the Blues.
Amen Brother!
It's heaven
Rest in peace, Dickey.
I see I'm not the only one archiving
RIP to another great one
@@willmink5635
Same here. I had to dig through some songs to help me cope with this news a little bit easier.
When it's time for leaving
I hope you'll understand
We do RIP Brother Dickey
Dickey and Jerry are jammin' up there in great gig in the sky.
Rest and rock in peace Dickey Betts.
@@wyndeslol if only you’d know
@magiceyes530 you know, you're right. It was Gregg who didn't particularly care for the Dead.
Thank you Dickey Betts for everything. I was there from the start, R.I.P.
Only good people listen to the Allman Brothers! This song is summer to me, hangin with lifelong friends, my wife and my kids sittin around a camp fire, swatting a few mosquitoes and drinking a few beers! Not a care in the world!
No, unfortunately there's a lot of trump supporters who listen
@@areyoukind5645 You actually brought politics into this? Get a life. Seriously. Go away.
Lol holy shit you are pathetic. How does it feel to be such a loser)
@@areyoukind5645 you give woke people. bad name. shut on this forum. RIP Dicky, thanks for all your music!
@@meanminpin I'll go away when fascism is dead
Any love for Jack Pearson (in the overalls) that man LOVED Duane so much he ended up in the Allmans. What a dream come true.
That man ended up in the Allman Brothers Band because Dickie told Duane either hire him or I'm gonna take lessons from him.
Was wondering who that was
Great guitarist !!!😊
@@edwardreece1585 Maybe it was Gregg instead of Duane? Jack wasn't in ABB when Duane was alive.
I have a Sunburst 1958 Gibson Les Paul Custom Shop Replica guitar. I’ve decided to refinish the top to honor the Gold Top Les Pauls that both Duane and Dickey played.
"You're my blue sky, you're my sunny day". Thank you for all your years of soulful southern rock and jamming with ABB that moved us all to tears. May you have nothing but blue skies from now on. So much love.
WELL HELLO, BEAUTIFUL!!
Dickie Betts, an American badass, an American treasure! Rest in peace Duane and Gregg Allman 🙏.
You could and can yet stack 50 songs and let them play everything has energy and beauty
Didn't know Greg passed. Now they're in eternal music Heaven ❤️🌟
And now Dickie.
❤😢😢@@galeh6904
BLESSED YO SEE THM IN CONCERT😢❤❤🫴🌹🕊️🌟LEGEND
This is even cooler when you find out the show was dedicated to Jerry Garcia Bc it was the day he passed and they opened with the Franklins Tower riff to pay homage to him.
I'm sure not everyone, holds your musical trivia!
I was trying to figure out who I could nerd out and talk to about this fact. I'm so glad I found your comment
Notice they carry Franklin’s Tower all the way thru as a back beat?
💜🎸🎼🙏🌈
Was it the anniversary of the day he passed? Pearson and Burbridge didn't join the band until, I think, 98/99, so it couldn't have been the actual day. I saw a couple of the Beacon gigs in 96 and they did that, too. They also jammed on St Stephen in Whipping Post at those shows. RIP Dickey!
Dude lived in the enormous shadow of Duane Allman. He did a masterful job of perfecting his amazing guitar and songwriting gifts. What a gift and a treasure.
Well said
Duane and Dickey did it together each bring their own wonderful playing to come together in bringing us some of the most beautiful music ever made neither lessor than the other.
I prefer Dickey over Duane.
Well said.
Duane said dickey was always the better guitarist
People down in Georgia come from near and far
To hear Richard Betts pickin' on that red guitar!
😅
It’s white
I Miss my friend Charlie,with him for 39 years.
Dickie Betts he preferred
@@JerseyShoreCollector
Red, white and blues brother
RIP Ramblin Man ✊
Dickey Betts was an exceptional guitar player, singer and a cool guy!! So sad to hear he passed away, coming back to listen to him sing and play guitar, one of the best guitar players of all time! Love Dickey and Allman Bros band!! Enjoy your Blue Skies forever in Heaven with Gregg, Duane, Butch, Barry and all the amazing Southern rockers that have passed away before us!! GOD Speed Dickey!!! 🙏🎶💯❤️
DickiY Betts does not get the credit he deserves....great voice with a unique sound and a white hot guitar player
Agreed - he gave the ABB their sound. Nobody did more with the major scale.
Incendiary ;)
Dickey Betts is AWESOME!
And a masterful song writer.
He was sent here by the Universe to bless us. Just like Gregory and the rest of the Brothers.
Rest in peace Dicky. Hope you’re with Greg Duane and butchie smoking a joint and playing for god in heaven. Love you man. Big part of my life growing up. Play on my friend. ❤️
RIP Dickey Betts. Probably the best guitar player I’ve ever seen live.
In 1994 I saw Garcia, Winwood, and B.B. Richard Betts stood head and shoulders above them all.
By far......
The planet is better for him having been here
With a Franklins Tower intro tease!
Drove many a beautiful Sunday with this gentle jam, RIP Dickey.
❤thank you Allman Brothers for all of the great memories, I’ve been listening since the middle of the 70’s , I could listen for hours ❤
Dickey Betts pickin on that red guitar as Charlie Daniels said in "South's Gonna Do It Again" Dickey was like no other. That's what made him so special. RIP Dickey.
Dickey Betts was one of the greatest guitar players ever!!!!
And still is
Definitely 👍
Damn right!!
Dickie Betts should be in the top 10 best guitar players he has entertained people for 50 plus years thank you Mr Betts you are a true guitar god
What is cool about 🎸, there's so much on the fret board and everyone has their own style
You gave us loads & loads of good times, Dickie!!! Rest in peace you ramblin’ man. You will remain in our hearts forever.♥️🎸
Thank you Dickey for the great music and memories. Rest in peace knowing you have brought listening pleasure to millions around the world.
Blue skies to you, Dickey! R I P to one elluva musician!
For me, it does not get any better than this...thanks for the excellence, Dickey! You DEFINITELY made your mark. Blue Skies Foreve! RIP.
I was 15 when first heard the Allman Brothers, I had all their records down through the years.
I grew up in the deep south Mobile AL. and the music carried me through my youth & until today.
RIP Dickey you were the best!
The Allman Brothers have always been about the music no costumes, idiot side show dancers, etc. just great music with the best musicians no theatrical bullshit. I’m thankful to have seen them live and growing up in the south only made it better thanks ABB
The Dead are the same way I see both bands play together
Read up on the time Zakk Wylde - a great guitarist in his own right - sat in w/ the Allman Brothers. Its hard to imagine Zakk being a disappointment, but he was playing w/ this band.
Hell yeah!
Amen, brother
Absolutely
I don't know if Dickey is one of the greatest guitarists ever, but he's my favorite. And this is my favorite Allman Brothers tune. The guitar solos and harmonies in this song are awesome. I go into another world when I listen to it.
You and me both brother. And I think this is the greatest rock love song ever - just ahead of Suite - Judy Blue Eyes
Awesome 💯🤘
We should be friends.
I don’t know if he’s the greatest, but he’s the most underrated player of all time.
It’s his tone and melodic playing… love him
RIP Dickey. You were a great musician and songwriter. Blessings to his family and loved ones.
I saw ABB twice in the old days ..they filled a place in America..I will never forget.My generation. How I loved them days.Alot of my friends are gone now...Pusher man got alot. But ABB were apart of that scene.I was lucky go go see them.6.50 7.50 8.50 tickets. Thanks
Best southern rock band ever. My favorite show was in 1979 in Wisconsin. It was Dickie birthday and he did a 25 minute solo and he got pied in the face. Lord to me back home.
Going to be missed but not forgotten Rest in peace my brother you left a Mark on my life Thanks for all your music 🎵🎵🎶🎶😢😢😢😢 music classic rock music
Thank you Dickie for some delightful times
Now at 65 grew up listening to these guys never gets old the best all times
I’m 65 as well and loving the ABB more than ever!
I saw the original group 6 times in 3 different states. Duane had tremendous talent but don't ever thank that Dickie couldn't stand his groung also. And they worked so well together. I'm 71 and have seen many bands play, Dickie and Duane could flat wear you out. They knew what lick each other was going to play before they hit it. Just incredible guitarist, seperate or together!❤❤❤❤😊
😊💜☮️🎸🎼🙏🌈
RIP Dickey Betts! Thanks for all the good times!
R.I.P. Dickie...you did well in your life. Thanks for the memories 👍🏼😢
RIP Dickey, one of the best to ever do it.
Killer version.....The Franklins Tower intro makes it extra sweet.
Timothy Flynn I felt that too, I thought I was mixed-up.
@@Anonymous-vb8nw made me a little weepy too
no date listed, so maybe it was '95, affiliated artists were working a Jerry tribute into their shows. Oteil on bass, little did he know he'd be playing it again 20 years later.
Dickey mentions in a interview that he added it to the beginning of Blue Sky as a tribute to Jerry.
I thought I was in the wrong video. "Roll away..."
Thank you Dicky. Soundtrack to my life. Rest easy!
Wow! An honor for anyone who has seen these guys live!!
I remember seeing Dickey with his own band in October 1974 with his band. He was incredible and the only guitarist. He had a steel slide guitar accompany him. Of course he played Elizabeth Reed. Pure gold.
I treasure the memories.🤗🤗🤗
The weaving lines/thenotes know each other!
55 times
One of my bucket list fails. Missed them in AC for my last chance about 25 years ago
Thanks for jamming my brothers through their service, lockup , and lived. Love and RIP
Dickie’s beautiful tunes just make my soul soar!
man hes so awesome!!!!!!!!
Very under appreciated
Thank you for the music Dickey rest in peace
The boy could play ! Such a unique , incredible feel.
Blessed to have seen him play several times. My summer ritual is going to see the Allman Bros jam at our local Amphitheater or a road trip. Living here in Charlotte was much easier catching a show in the Carolinas or Georgia. RIP Dicky Betts
Dickey Betts! RIP 4/18/24 Rest easy brother! "Early morning sunshine tells me all I need to know..." Amen.
Best song ever
There are only a few songs that truly just make me happy all over. This may be at the top of my list.
Absolutely top of my list for sure 👍
Mud people by the SubduDes is in that category.
@@dawgbrad JUST GOD DAMM AWESOME!!!!
Its that awesome major scale playing that is so uplifting
Word!
The opening playing Franklin's Tower is pretty sweet! Love the Allman BB and the Dead!
RIP Dickey ! He will ALWAYS be an Allman Brother !!!
Jack Pearson is so freaking good.
He is
I would rather here him play than Dickey but both are kick ass!!
Yeaaa,fantastic👍
he's one of the best players of all time
Can we also get some love for Jack Pearson here? Such a creative guitar player. Saw him play with Gov't Mule in 2015 and had no idea who he was. Blew my mind though.
Yeah Dickie Betts may have been one 1⃣ of the most underrated guitar players of all time in Rock and Roll history 😊😅😮😢😂❤😂😊❤😊❤😊
Blue skies is arguably one 1⃣ of the favorite Allman Brothers songs of all time , and it gave Dickie Betts a chance to really show off his guitar playing talents as much as any song that he was more or less the lead guitar player 😊😅😮😢😂❤😂😂😊❤😊❤😊
Love that "Franklin's Tower" intro - a throwback to their days collaborating with the Grateful Dead.
They never collaborated with the dead. In fact Gregory couldn't stand them. And I'd argue if you like good music you'd agree. It was more them playing at same venues and DB just loving a good intro to Blue Sky
@@davidbeil1642 Duane was part of a few jams w the GD. So was Gregg, for that matter
I read his book and yes Gregg wasn't a fan of the Dead, but frankly? That was his opinion, not the band's. But it's easier to be musically sharpened up if you're only gigging 15 songs, while the GD had over 100 songs in play at any given time and just a vague notion what they were going to be playing and in what order on any given night.
There's a difference in approach there that makes it tough to score the bands the same way. Both approaches bring great rewards.
"Jerry Garcia is a prince. The man can walk on water. He can do anything any man could ever do"- Duane Allman @davidbeil1642
Got to give some love and respect for the PHENOMENAL Jack Pearson, as well! Talk about an underappreciated musician!
I had a Pabst Blue Ribbon in honor of Dickey last night and listened to this song. I had some great times with friends going to Allman Brothers concerts between 1989 to around 1998 or so. It was a special time and the band was in great form. Some of my friends, like Dickie, are no longer with us. Hopefully, we will meet again Back Where it all begins, we’ll all be singing and we’ll all be friends.
❤ Thanks for the music guys,all reunited in the blue skys
Dickey one of the most lyrical players ever. Nothing to prove, just melody & phrasing. Even w the Strat instead of the usual Les Paul, his style is right there, undeniably him. It’s all in the touch. Legend.
Dickey Betts playin that Allman Brothers style music, those riffs totally awesome! I first saw Dickey when ABB came to town in Decatur, Alabama at Calhoun Community College back in 1971!! I have been to many many rock concerts including 2 Led Zeppelin concerts, Joe Walsh and the James Gang, Johnny Winter, Edgar Winter, Mountain, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Kansas, the Outlaws, and Eric Clapton on March 26, 1978, however, the Allman Brothers Band is the BEST OF THE BEST rock 'n blues music I ever heard. 😎✌🎸🎸🎸🎹🥁🥁🎤🎤🎤🎤🎶🎵 and their sound all started with DUANE ALLMAN, GREG ALLMAN, DICKEY BETTS, JAIMOE, BERRY OAKLEY, BUTCH TRUCKS and their music is still being played on TH-cam...
i have great amounts of love for both this comment and that reply^
Agreed Adam! Thanks for explaining it to me.
My son has that same style Strat. Not quite playing like Dickie, but he's passionate and actually very good and talented.
Got to see Dickey and Warren Haynes duel it out on this song. Just at sunset at an outdoor concert. Unforgettable. My favorite A Bros song ever, and that's saying something.
Tucson? Pima County Fairgrounds? I was there too! What a show!
R.I.P. Dickey Betts. This is my favorite Allman Brothers song. I bought cassettes of Eat a Peach and Joni Mitchell's Blue in the spring of 1972. They were my themes for that time in my life. I wasn't familiar with the Allmans, having been overseas in the Army until the previous summer. I was preparing to start graduate school on the G.I. Bill, and these two albums set the pace for my new start in life. I played Blue Sky over and over, played along on my guitar. The chords are simple, E to A, over and over. It was such a mellow time. It of course didn't stay that way, but I can relive those times any time by playing this song, this album, and much other music from those times. We had an embarrassment of riches.
Man, this era of musicians can make a bad day better or a good day great! DB was great!
What a band. Dickey and Jack together are an absolute force to be reckoned with. Roll away the dew ⚡
the allman brothers band one of the greatest rock bands of all time awesome.
Your damn right there Mike, and i thought Rory Gallagher could play a mean guitar until i saw Dickey Betts, and that Jack Pearson is shit hot as well but i wonder when he is going to give back the lead singer of Dexys midnight runners his dungarees.
They played my 420 bday party for more than 10yrs at SOS music park in live oak fla lol
THE greatest Southern Jam Band OF all time! Amen??
@@kirkdustin3930 without a doubt. Not even close. Amen!
I think the best American band ever
the only thing this brings to my mind is a nice warm summer day driving on a back road with my windows down and the wind in my hair not a care in the world. except being happy. and loving good music.
Same here, I was on the way to Tahoe to play and this scale knocked me out
Aloha
A summer day in your favorite neighborhood with no cares.
amen brother
Diggin 8 track music with your girl on a country road in mid summer!
It was the best time of my life.
They were just so tight as a band. It's such a pleasure to hear great musicians like this playing as one single organism.
I don’t think anyone will make music like this again?!
Nope. Rock n roll is over as we knew it
Dickey sure writes some great tunes!
This and Revival, two of the best songs ever written, period.
He was definitely the best songwriter in the band for sure
Thank you for all of your great music and song's and Dickey Betts is one of my favorites. RIP.
Probably the best road cruising music ever. Brings back so many memories of hauling ass down this great nation's roads back in the 70's and 80's. Jamming thru Kansas on a cool Sunday morning heading west...
Your comment rang so true that it literally gave me goosebumps, still got them as I write this
Heading to Crescent Beach from Gainesville in my best bud's VW van!
Is this Bob Seger? My man that was beautiful.
Seger no way you are way off
Best live band the can jam
Jack Pearson is so smooth just an amazing player
Blue Sky is a breath of fresh air! Smooth clean kick ass jam, by the best there is ABB !
After the 1st of many times seein Dicky shred that guitar,i soon realized his playin was comin straight outta of his soul and heart right through his giutar,only one other guitar player ever did that to me his name is Jerry Garcia. Rip in Peace Mr. Forrest Richard Betts and my best to all your friends and family
Love and Peace in the House
There was a time in my life that I listened to this song every day or my day wasn't complete. I think I need to start doing that again.
Bruthr nuthin in the world like listening to these boys jam..Life is good with God n the Allman Bros. Ms.M
@@donnacsrpenter7226 absolutely!
That’s where I am at right now with this. Have been listening everyday for the last few years since I discovered ABB in my Spotify.
That's America. You won't find that anywhere else.
The man in question is Mr. Jack Pearson. Hailing from Nashville, TN, Jack Pearson played with the ABB from June 1997 through the fantastic March 1999 run at the Beacon Theatre in NYC. After two great years of contributing to the ABB's music, Jack decided to move on to work full time on solo and session projects. Jack brought a polished, lyrical slide and straight guitar to the ABB sound, along with his great song-writing and singing ability.
Jack is one of the best players I've ever seen.
Jack is one of the best ever.
Amen! Couldn't have been said better! I hope someone out there will give ME that kind of review at the end of MY road!
Thanks for the comment. Very talented player.
Jack Pearson is one of the 2 or 3 best guitarists on the planet. from his stuff with ABB, his solo stuff, the acoustic stuff I've seen him do with Tommy Emmanuel... STRAIGHT AHEAD JAZZ STANDARDS... I mean, the man is a mix of Duane, Joe Pass, and Django. All hail Jack Pearson.
Wonderful artist who entertained millions exuding the simple message of having fun and loving your brothers & sisters.
Love you Dad and Dave. Miss you guys so much! So grateful to have seen so many great shows with you guys.
My last text to my dad. " You're my blue sky, you're my sunny day. Lord, you know it makes me high when you turn your love my way."
He responded "Amen, son."
I never spoke to him again. This song existed for us. Couldn't do it without Allman Brothers Band.
Damn Rest In Peace
That is so beautiful
I hear you brother. I lost my beloved Daddy in Nov 2019.
Lik
It's a love song for Dickey's second wife, Sandy. Odd thing to send your pops.
the beginning of this jam sounds just like Franklins Tower by the Grateful Dead and the way Dickey plays during that part reminds of Jerry a bit. What an amazing transition into Blue Sky
It totally is, he did that as a tribute to Jerry, Warren Haynes song, actually a Phil and Friends song, Patchwork Quilt explains they were "at Jones Beach" when they found out, mutual respect was consistent within the Allmans and Dead throughout their careers, to this day, cheers!
Dickie loved Jerry
The great gig in the sky. If that's the afterlife then I ain't scared of dying.
Intro sounded like Jerry Garcia, roll away the stone. 04/18/2024, lost another legend. RIP Duane, Jerry, Dickey Jimi & countless others.
Franklins Tower! Those years were great. You could go see The Grateful Dead and Allman Bros. in one summer. Both band were peaking again. Good times!
The music today sucks!!!! This is the real deal,no slideshow...this is real music ,with real players...God bless the USA
I totally agree with you, man!!!!! slide shows, smoke and fire. the only reason people come to see an act be cause of the most outrageous costumes. can you imagine?! how low these today's milk babies have sunk!!!
U know it .This world of music .sucks like our President.Greedy don't care But for Mr Millionaire
Totally agree .
Check out khruqngbin. From Texas. Amazing world jam/dance music. They a world wide phenom now.
A friend in India says her whole family loves then. ❤
Will love this song till I'm 80 or 90, God willing.
R.I.P. Dickey Betts. Great video, thanks!
RIP Dickey Betts. Thanks for all those years and those solos that were smooth as buttered glass.
RIP Butch Trucks, never forgotten by ABB fans
Amen...my favorite band ever! AB Forever!
Dam straight
But his son Derek, oh my God that kid can play....
@@byronclark2506 I think Derek is his nephew, but I would have to look it up.
Got that right. Butch was the only guy who played every ABB gig except Gregg. His death was horrible and entirely preventable. I feel sorry for his poor wife who was forced to witness the dreadful spectacle.
😎 tearing it up kids , I’m glad I’m an ol’ dude , we new what rocked ‼️👍
Blackpowder Productions Right Arm, dude, we did & STILL DO , no meddlin intended !!!!!!!
We may be old but we got to see all the bands.
It broke my heart when the Warehouse in N.O.closed.
Being an old dude (70) who still loves good music not the Justin Bieber or Sean Mendez shit that kids listen today.
Absolutely
@@jamestownsend3673 our first time we pulled up in N.O. from Houston to perform looking around for the Warehouse (I thought it was called Jimmy's Warehouse at the time) .. we all looked up and saw busted out glass not in the best of shape or neighborhood .. lol .. it packed the 2 nights we were double billed there great group of college kids from Loyola and all .. we played the southern circuit between Texas over to Florida way back then .. memorable indoor and outdoor venues .. the Warehouse being one
And the music lives on. Thank you, Mr. Richard Betts. ❤
One of the best bands, best guitarist, best songwriter and one of my favorite songs of all time. RIP Dickey Betts.
Standing here on "Franklin's Tower" and all I can see is sheer "Blue Sky..."
Anything “Allman Brothers” always makes my skies blue! They are my forever favorite band. 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
Me too! :-)
Rest in Peace ✝️ Dickey Betts
Til we all meet again 🙏😢
EPIC SOUL .gimmey that old school AMEN
AMEN GLORY TO ROCK N ROLL
Hard to imagine the Allman Brothers without Gibson Les Pauls. But Dickey and Jack, they are the very best. They have a great sound whatever they play. Original Allman Brothers were the greatest ever.
Duane once said That "Dickey is the good guitar player - I'm the famous one..."
What a quote.
Tom Duane was being gracious......
@@ta30244gmail so, which is better? the orange or the peach?
Jon Steelman .....whichever one is Duane....
I love Dickey Betts, and maybe Duane Allman said that, but Duane Allman is, IMHO, one of the top 3 guitar players of all time (Hendrix and Clapton) and the best slide guitar player ever. Rolling Stone ranked Dickey 31st all-time, which sounds about right.
Lord do I miss this band terribly lots of great times seeing these guys over the years with friends. Thank You, ABB....
the last "show" I caught pre-covid was the Brothers at MSG. Not the same band obviously but goddam it was nice to give those tunes one more run
This song just makes feel so good.
Awesome band! Love the Allman brothers band!
Thank God for the Allman brothers band
Love me some of the Allman brothers band!
Walk along the river, sweet lullaby 🎶
My mom's favorite band. Now they are gone like her