Berry Oakley was one of the greatest bassists who ever lived. He was 23 years old when this was recorded. Sadly, he was killed in a motorcycle accident on November 11, 1972, 3 blocks from where Duane was killed a little more than a year earlier. I was fortunate enough to have seen Berry’s last performance which was at my college 9 days before he was killed. As a fellow bassist, he was one of my heroes. I still practice to At Fillmore East everyday as a tribute to him.
At 73 and being a teenager in Atlanta, I got to see these guys a number of times on Sunday afternoons in Piedmont Park and at the 2nd Atlanta Pop Festival. Great band and pretty regular guys I drank beer with Butch Trucks at Richard's.
Since 1971 that has been my favorite song of all time. Nothing ever recorded since has changed my mind. Magnificent brilliance in songwriting and musicianship. Never been equaled to this day.
In my opinion, In Memory of Elizabeth Reed is the greatest live performance ever recorded. The first guitar solo is Dickey Betts, the rest of the lead guitar is Duane Allman. The bass player is Berry Oakley.
What makes this album even more epic is knowing just how completely freakin' blown away this NYC audience was hearing these southern boys lay down the jam like they've never heard before for two solid hours...Big fun!
There are two guitarists, two drummers, a bass player and an organist/vocals. Every song you hear is played differently every time. They all have a structure with two or three note signals indicating where the soloist wants to go. They’ve jammed so much that they can go any direction in a given song that they want. That’s why they’re so darn good. Only a handful of groups have two drummers because if they don’t know each other’s style it can be a real train wreck. These guys were phenomenal with the dynamics raising and lowering. Bringing it to a peak and letting it down so gently. Just the best IMHO. They created a genre of music that’s stands the test of time. I suggest that before listening and commenting on a group, you should take a minute to check out who’s who in the group. It will help your reactions.
After having listened to a virtuosic masterpiece like In Memory of Elizabeth Reed dozens of times, one can forget what it was like to listen to it for the first time. Your reaction is so genuine and in the moment, and I enjoyed it.
I lived and breathed this album in the rural Deep South when it came out and I followed the band wherever I could afford to go and their music and especially this album comprise the soundtrack of my youth. This music and the Deep South, the good parts of the Deep South, are inseparable. They are one and the same. I’m so happy to see you not just hearing, but feeling the music.
Miss Verdy, you are absolutly right, like almost always. There are 2 Drummers. Butch Trucks, and Jaimoe . A few years after the Filmore recordings, they also aquired a 3rd guy, a percushenest. In memory of Elizabeth Reed is my favorite abb song😊
Whipping Post refers to the post a slave who had displeased his master would be tied to while he was whipped for his transgressions. So the lyrics convey that his love-gone-wrong is punishing him like he is being tied to the whipping post.
The Allman Brothers Band was one of the few bands to feature two drummers. Duane Allman wanted it that way from the start. When asked why by Jaimoe, one of the drummers, he said it was because James Brown has two drummers.
My favorite album and Elizabeth Reed is my all time favorite song. Dual lead guitars, two drummers add Berry on bass and Gregg was created to sign the blues, perfection. When this came out concerts were savored experiences and gave the musicians a chance to step out and jam. Solos were mostly improvisation so there was not much memorization of notes. You could go to 50 shows and hear 50 different variations. These guys were amazing. Enjoy!
I dont know what made me more happy, hearing this fantastic timeless album yet again, or seeing you totally immersed in the music? Your face and gestures with your hands are exactly what i do when listening to this album. There will never be another album like it.
Verdy you make me feel like I'm 21 years old again. I had a girlfriend back in the day & I would bring 3 or 4 records for here to listen to & she would play me 3 or 4 records she wanted me to here. Such great tunes & memories. You are such a cool babe. Keep rockin!!!
Two drummers - Jaimo and Butch, two lead guitars =Duane a slide, Dickie-a lead, Gregg -vocalist/B3 Hammond organ, Berry on Bass. Their known for how they played so "tight", not sloppy mixes. And LONG jams of songs. All were masters of their instrument. ALL were in their early 20's. wow They started Southern rock, a blend of rock, blues, jazz, country and soul. Hard to do, but they did it.➡➡ At 32: 00 the base and drums are "bubbling" underneath, it's a blues term called "cooking" or cookin' and describes it perfectly. TY Verdy, I subscribed !
Brings back fond memories. I believe I had the pleasure of growing up listening to some of the best musicians/songwriters ever. Zepplin, Allman Bros., Pink Floyd, Rush, The Outlaws, Molly Hatchet…… and so many more from the 60s, 70s and 80s, all some of the best “jam bands”/musicians/composers and all in my music collection. Thank you for listening to this, it had been about 10 years since my last listen to the Allmans. The joy on your face as you listened was priceless and made this old hippie so happy. Keep on exploring the 70s music scene, it is one of the best decades for music ever. 😊❤🎉
You say “you have to listen to this more than once”. Yes, I’ve listened to this hundreds of times and continue to get more from it - more detail, separate parts, and more appreciation.
Got to see Duane’s third to last show in a symphony hall. One of the best shows I ever heard. Your reaction was heart warming. I would highly recommend Little Feat’s “Waiting for Columbus” for another live album treat. Rates as another best live albums of all time. If you like boogie with a country beat, they’re a band to meet.
Totally agree on "Waiting for Columbus"! If you sit still through that album, something in you is broke! The Big 3 live albums for me are "ABB-Fillmore East", Feat's "Waiting for Columbus" and The Grateful Dead's "Europe 72".
@@tommathews3964 3 of the best!.... but I consider Eat A Peach as part of the ABB Fillmore East.... I still like Last Waltz up there with any of them too.... even though it has a lot of different performers, The Band shines brightly when they are doing their stuff.
@@urupiper2Two Absolutely! The Last Waltz is kind of hard to categorize, since it has so many different artists. Hard to call it a "Band" album, but I agree with you in it's greatness! Hell, their "Rock of Ages" live album is high on my list! I LOVE The Band!
You are a joy watch, as you lovingly embrace each and every little tid bit of such a joyous noise being made unto the Lord. Such a spirit of love we get to join in with these fellows as they pour out freely the precious joy they are given to share with the world. To think of the gift of this album as Love had the foresight to have it recorded for all of us to share in over and over as a spiritual experience. Love you Verdy!
It does my heart proud to see a young person get this music. I was 12 and my life was forever changed when I bought this album and brought it home, put it on the turntable and put the needle down. I was utterly devastated by the virtuosity and wore out I don't know how many copies of it. I went on to play guitar and play a good portion of this album. It is, along with Yessongs (which you should give a listen to as well), the capture of an almost perfectly inspired event. It quite literally makes me cry every time I listen to it because it is so pure and deeply printed in the center of my being. A monumental musical event. I wish we had more young people like you; music just might experience a rennaisance if we did.
Merci de faire connaitre ce formidable enregistrement du "Live At Fillmore East" que j'ai écouté des dizaines de fois. La longue interprétation de "Whipping Post" est un véritable chef d’œuvre.
That’s “Mountain Jam” they are beginning at the very end of “Whipping Post”. You can hear that 30 minute classic on their Eat a Peach album, released just after Duane’s untimely death. That, too, is worth a deep dive. ✌️❤️🎶
Best live concert ever recorded. Bar none. Just turned into my 20s when Dwayne died. Knew AAB all thru my teen years. They are my go-to band as I'm now into my 70s. First requested music at any place or any house I frequent. Thanks. Got my Bose cranked😊
There is a version of this live in Germany on youtube called Smoken Hot version of in memory of Elizebeth Reed. Its absolutly incredible. Please react to that one.
Watching you enjoying this is a pleasure been listening to it for 50 years and it never get old, it is masterpiece written by Dicky Betts who plays lead along with Duane Allman, "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed."
The unique guitar sound by Dickey Betts on Elizabeth Reed *that you described as sounding like a sax) is made by rotating the volume/tone dial for the upper guitar pick-up with the pinky finger of right hand (the strumming hand), while at the same time strumming or picking. Walter Trout is a master at that technique and Joe Bonamasa does it on occasion.
I'm not going to claim that artists 50 years ago were more talented than today, but rather, for a period of about 10 years, (let's say 1966 to 1975) record companies allowed them to record music that showed off their virtuosity. After that, they decided that to cash in they needed everyone to play particular ways to fit a niche and appeal to the biggest audience who wanted that niche. Also, what I notice young reactors responding to a lot are the blues elements in rock of that period. Those musicians grew up listening to and playing with an amazing generation of blues artists. They took that feeling and made rock music with it. I think the blues is mostly gone from popular music these days.
Loved your reaction Verdy. It was late 1969 and I was attending Univ. of Calif. Riverside. I was leaving campus to go to lunch with a friend when we heard this amazing sound coming from the quad. We ran over only to find this band of young musicians, the Allman Bros. What we heard from a distance was Duane's slide guitar, which neither of us had ever heard before. And Gregg's vocals were so soulful and passionate. I've been an ABB fan ever since - they're certainly in my 5 top bands of all-time.
I won't jump into the subjective debate of "best" live album ever, but for me - this is the most satisfying live album in my collection. The performances are flawless, and the sound of the "room" capture them perfectly. To be honest, I've never heard a Fillmore or Winterland recording that didn't sound amazing! It seems like Bill Graham had great recording equipment and talented house engineers that really knew how to use it. I have a latter re-issue of this called "The Fillmore Concerts", with nearly double the material, but I think the mix of the original is better. I can't hear the rumble of Berry Oakley's bass nearly as well on my version. Hardly anyone talks about it, but I think the Allman Brothers at the Atlanta Pop Festival is also excellent!
Yes, right after "Whipping Post" they started on the 30 minute song "Mountain Jam" which can be found with two other songs from the concert on their Eat a Peach double album.
Yes, there are two drummers, Butch Trucks & Jaimoe. And two guitarists, Duane Allman (who died a few months after this recording) & Dicky Betts. The singer is Gregg Allman, who also plays the organ. The bass player is Berry Oakley, who died the following year.
Verdy, it's so fun to watch your face during killer guitar playing! I'm old enough that the first rock concert i ever went to was The Allman Brothers, unfortunately, I'm not old enough to have seen them before the tragic deaths of Duanne Allman (lead/ slide guitar) and Berry Oakley (bass) who are featured on this album. Both died in motorcycle accidents, a year apart, in nearly the same location. Still, they were amazing! They were known for extended jams in their concerts as some of these recordings demonstrate. I recall one that went on for 45 min, with a 20 min drum duet with about 5 min of solo timpani, lol (I know because I was keeping and eye on my watch because my dad was picking us up at a prearranged time. Sorry to keep you waiting so long, dad!) Always an unusual lineup, originally with two lead guitars and two drummers and no straight rhythm guitarist - rhythm role was carried by one of the leads or on keyboards. Later, they had a organist AND pianist, which gave them a distinctive sound. And always the blusiest vocals by Duanne's younger brother Gregg (who was married to Cher for a while!). Great, great band! It bums me out that some people think of Lynard Skynyrd as the epitome of "southern rock".
erdy, Wow, ton succès sur mon album préféré de mes années d'école. Et la chanson "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" est probablement une chanson préférée de l'époque. Merci pour votre belle réaction à ce sujet.😍🥰 The Allman Brothers Band formed in Jacksonville, Florida in 1969[3] by brothers Duane Allman (founder, slide guitar and lead guitar) and Gregg Allman (vocals, keyboards, songwriting), as well as Dickey Betts (lead guitar, vocals, songwriting), Berry Oakley (bass), Butch Trucks (drums), and Jai Johanny "Jaimoe" Johanson (drums). Sadly Duane Allman, Greg Allman, Berry Oakley, and Butch Trucks are all dead. Duane and Berry died early in the band's history.
At the end of Whipping Post you can hear the beginning of another song. It is Mountain Jam and it is 45 mins long. Another amazing instrumental. And yes there are 2 drummers. There were 3 from 1989 till they parted ways in 2015. And the amazing guitar players are Duane Allman and Dicky Betts. Had the pleasure of meeting Dicky in Toronto. Great guy.
remember this is over 50yrs old long before computers, satellite tv, video games, cell phones we all just stared at the album covers and used our imaginations as to what we expected the band members were doing and how they accomplished it! beautiful times and no limit to our imaginations and that to me had everything to do with how good they pushed themselves to be.
One of the more common things among creative people is that we often do our best work when we are still young and excited about it, and in the case of musicians, have the manual dexterity and timing they need to put it all together. I'm a photographer and a writer. Much of my best work was done in my teens and twenties when I was in school and had my first real job. I know lots of people who busted their butts to learn, grow, and DO when they were young. Once you find your path, you become obsessed with chasing your dream. SO many musicians of the '60s, '70s, and '80s were successful early in life. The most lucky, sane, careful, and creative among them are still active.
Duane Allman was a studio musician at Rick Hall's studio in Muscle Shoales Alabama. Some of his work is found on records by Wilson Pickett, Boz Scaggs, Aretha Franklin, Laura Nero, Herbie Mann, King Curtis among many other artists where he was not credited as he was always on the road. After Eric Clapton left Delaney, Bonnie and Friends Duane joined the group as slide guitar player. See Duane Allman Anthology 1&2. By happinstance, the Allmans were playing in Miami while Eric Clapton was recording Layla and assorted love song. Eric invited the Allmans back to the studio to Jam. As a result Duane played on 10 of the songs on the double album, including Layla. He came up with the "opening riff" for the Layla song. He was later asked by Eric to join Derek & The Domino's the group that recorded the Layla Album, but Duane declined. He did however play live with Eric & the Dominos at two concerts The Allman Brothers at the time of the Fillmore Album consisted of Duane (Lead and slide guitar), Gregg Allman (Vocals, organ &Piano and later guitar) Berry Oakley-Bass (guitarist turned to playing Bass Note he played bass as almost a third guitar, Butch Trucks-Drums, Jaimoe-Drums. Liz reed's name came from a headstone in the Macon, GA Cemetary-The same cemetary where many of the band members are buried. Dickie wrote the tune. Th song begins with Dickie playing "Volume Swells". This technique requires striking the note on the fret board while simultaneously using the guitarist's strumming hand pinky to wrap around the guitar's volume knob, moving the volume up and down thus creating a haunting sound. Tricky! After the harmonic intro, Dickie plays the first guitar solo, this is followed Gregg's jazz like organ solo. Finally, Duane plays the second guitar solo which includes triplets, palm muting, and some Bossa Nova phrases. Note: Ever time the band played Liz Read (except in the structured intro and outro portions of the song) the lead guitar portions of the song are Improvised, not memorized. There has never been another band with such a high level of muscianship. PJC
Hey Verdy Channel 🎶 right after whipping post which was over 23 minutes long they started going into the mountain jam without stopping. That song is over 35 minutes long FYI, I’ve been listening to this album since it came out. I had on eight track tape cartridge so I could hear it in my car, I still listen to it weekly over 50 years later. It’s one of the greatest albums of all time. 💯❤️😘 ☮️
Bright Angel, you'd love DEREK AND THE DOMINOS 'LAYLA AND OTHER ASSORTED LOVE SONGS'. It has Eric Clapton and Duane Allman playing guitar about longing for love. One of the greatest Rock/Blues (guitar) albums ever made. The Song "Have You Ever Love A Woman' brings me to tears every time. Also "Bell Bottom Blues", "Layla", and "Little Wing" are all great songs you'd cherish.
The short few notes at the end of Whipping Post is the beginning of a song titled Mountain Jam which was cut off of this concerts playing and added to the Eat a Peach album; another long instrumental that might interest you. Also, get the live video of One Way Out that starts out with Dickey Betts doing the lead in and Dwayne Allman coming in with the slide guitar work.
Verdy, I'm an older guy, and have loved The Allman Brothers Band since I was a teenager! I first bought this album, when it first came out on vinyl LP, and subsequently, bought it on cassette, and CD. Now it's great to be able to listen to it hear. It's still a favorite!
Duane Allman + Dickey Betts. Greatest guitar tandem ever. And its really not that close IMO. There leads are the stuff of pure genius. And there rhythm playing is as good as it gets. How the 2 of them could be in each others heads like they were is simply amazing. Of course you could say that about the rest of the members of this 1 of a kind band. Everyone was on the same page.
Dickie and Duane were awesome. Sad Duane passed so soon. I have to say Dickie and Warren Haynes are pretty good together. I love having good headphones, I hear so much more. I used to only hear the guitar. But now I catch the bass, the drummers and Gregg's subtle keyboards.
It is a joy to watch a young person falling for this iconic band on first listening. I am 72 years old and listening to them still is an ecstatic experience for me. I was in my early 20s when they came on the scene and blew everyone away. This live album is considered one of the finest albums ever; you made a good choice for your first listening! I won't spoil anything for you, but you should read about them, watch their live performances on youtube and listen to their albums. A long, tragic but beautiful history.
I was 17 years old in 1973 and this album was one of the most frequently played at a friends house. It takes me back to that period whenever I hear it.
The band, as seen in the picture you're showing on the screen are... Far left is drummer Jai Johanny Johnson; Far right is drummer Butch Trucks; Second from the left is guitarist Duane Allman (he plays the slide guitar); Second from the right sitting up front is guitarist Dickey Betts (he's the one who blends jazz and country in his playing; Standing behind Dickey is Bassist Berry Oakley; Standing in the center is singer, pianist and organist Gregg Allman.
Congratulations my dear! You have just listened to one of the finest "Live" performances of all time! The bassist was Barry Oakley who tragically was killed a year after the death of Duane Allman. I was lucky enough to see this line up in early 1972.
@@tommathews3964 Could have been fall of 71. Woodinville dome. Crazy night, First show in that venue. Had a problem with the PA system. People in line were making beer runs into town. A Bros. didn't start till around 11 or 11:30pm played till about 2:30am. I will always remember when they finally got on stage Greg Allman in his finest southern drawl saying "We hope Y'all don't mind we're just gonna jam a Lil' bit" A night to remember for sure!
@@Empire598 I love hearing the old stories! Excellent! My first was a Sunday afternoon in Piedmont Park (Atlanta) for free. That was summer 69. Caught them one more time in Birmingham at Boutwell Auditorium and Troy AL. as well as Atlanta Pop Festival. That was my only times seeing the original lineup. Living in Alabama, we got chances to see pretty much every other lineup, which as you know, was extensive! Happy Holidays brother!
I had a great time listening to this album with you this weekend. Glad you enjoyed it. I know you sometimes check out live videos and there is video of them playing the Fillmore in 1970 on TH-cam. Whipping Post and In Memory of Elizabeth Reed can easily be found as separate videos. Have a great week!
Last guitar solo on In Memory of Elizabeth Reed (17:15 to 22:38) is Duane Allman...a Masterpiece. The whole song, and whole album too. You picked up a great one here - simply, the best :) !
I love that when you think it couldn't get any better you realize it just got soooo much better. That we all share this feeling is really fulfilling. Enjoy!
That is Duane Allman on slide guitar who tragically got it in a motorcycle accident 1971. One of the greatest guitar players ever. Dickey Betts played second guitar. Barry Oakley played bass who tragically died in a motorcycle accident also. This is one of the finest live recordings ever by a great group. My all-time favorite back in the day I still have the album. I love your take on the music from my day you got it together and I'm glad you're enjoying it. rock on and open up your mind. Go get them girl.
The Holy Grail of jazz, blues, southern rock, all coming together flawlessly live....side 2. I'm in heaven. Thank you so much for this and your excellent channel. I especially enjoyed sharing it with you.
Elizabeth Reed is from a grave monument in rose hill cemetery in Macon Georgia..Duane's only credited song is little Martha...also a grave monument in rose hill..lil Martha is a life size sculpture for an 11 year old girl.. little Martha the song is considered one of the greatest rock acoustic songs ever and it probably is.btw the quiet parts live are all Duane creating and atmosphere..if you watch the very few live recordings of Duane the whole band is watching for Duane's quiet moments....true dynamic genuis live...Duane also played with Eric Clapton... Layla is mostly Duane's dynamics he also played with Delaney and Bonnie bramplett....incredible live musicians
So Whipping Post wasn't the end of the album, they released a subsequent album, "Eat A Peach" That was a mix of Studio work, and some live material. 2 Sides of the original vinyl has a 33 minutes. You can hear the first few notes at the end of Whipping Post, so they esthetically played for almost an hour. Here is a link to that, there is a solo from the 2 drummers as well as a very tasty bass solo by Berry Oakley. th-cam.com/video/qNuNz2idDtY/w-d-xo.html
Thanks to Donovan’s song that they cover : “First There is a Mountain then there is no mountain, then there is, Caterpillar sheds his skin, to find the Butterfly within…….. Oh Jaunita. Oh Jaunita. Oh Juanita, I Call Your Name” !!!
The Allman Brothers Band had two drummers, Two lead guitarists, a bassist, and keyboardist(and lead vocalist). Amazingly innovative during that era of rock.
Yup! 2 drummers, Butch Trucks & Jai Johanny "Jaimoe" Johanson. You should take a listen to the "Deluxe" edition of Live at The Fillmore East, as there are several master pieces missing from the edition you reacted to.
I saw the Allman Brothers, The Chambers Brothers and Little Richard at the Philadelphia Spectrum in the early seventies. Little Richard was supposed to open the show but was late. The Chambers Brothers played their set and when the Allman Brothers were in the middle of Elizabeth Reed, an outraged Little Richard burst onto the stage, interrupted the song complaining that the venue should have held the start until he arrived. He was roundly booed off the stage.
Hey, I'm 66 years old so I grew up with these guys. It's so nice to see someone your age that gets this music !
What's really amazing is that these guys were really just kids back then, playing this incredible music!
Berry Oakley was one of the
greatest bassists who ever lived. He was 23 years old when this was recorded. Sadly, he was killed in a motorcycle accident on November 11, 1972, 3 blocks from where Duane was killed a little more than a year earlier. I was fortunate enough to have seen Berry’s last performance which was at my college 9 days before he was killed. As a fellow bassist, he was one of my heroes. I still practice to At Fillmore East everyday as a tribute to him.
Berry was truly one of the best! Totally agree! To the casual listener, "Les Brers In A Minor" tells you all you need to know about B.O.!
Amen 2 that!
he was underrated. If he'd lived longer, I think his work would have been more heard and revered.
I love to see it when someone gets it. I mean when they really listen and realize they are hearing a one of a kind music.
She really has a great ear !! I enjoy her reactions ❤
The whipping post version here is the longer version. There are three, one onf the Fillmore is shorter, but still epic.
At 73 and being a teenager in Atlanta, I got to see these guys a number of times on Sunday afternoons in Piedmont Park and at the 2nd Atlanta Pop Festival. Great band and pretty regular guys I drank beer with Butch Trucks at Richard's.
That recording of In Memory of Elizabeth Reed is the finest live recording ever.
Bold statement, but no lie
Certainly right up there!!
its true. absolute gold
Since 1971 that has been my favorite song of all time. Nothing ever recorded since has changed my mind. Magnificent brilliance in songwriting and musicianship. Never been equaled to this day.
It's really well recordered & engineered. 1971?!!!
In my opinion, In Memory of Elizabeth Reed is the greatest live performance ever recorded. The first guitar solo is Dickey Betts, the rest of the lead guitar is Duane Allman. The bass player is Berry Oakley.
Love when Greg says on Whipping Post, Berry starts her off!!
That was actually Duane.
It is so awesome to see someone listening to this for the first time.
And loving it so much!
There is so much incredible history about this band!
What makes this album even more epic is knowing just how completely freakin' blown away this NYC audience was hearing these southern boys lay down the jam like they've never heard before for two solid hours...Big fun!
Hell, they played until sunup during the "closing" of Fillmore East!
they were in their early twenties ! Genuis at such an early age, but they studied, worked hard at their sound. epic.
Dicky Betts guitar solo on Elizabeth Reed may be the finest solo ever recorded.
There are two guitarists, two drummers, a bass player and an organist/vocals. Every song you hear is played differently every time. They all have a structure with two or three note signals indicating where the soloist wants to go. They’ve jammed so much that they can go any direction in a given song that they want. That’s why they’re so darn good. Only a handful of groups have two drummers because if they don’t know each other’s style it can be a real train wreck. These guys were phenomenal with the dynamics raising and lowering. Bringing it to a peak and letting it down so gently. Just the best IMHO. They created a genre of music that’s stands the test of time. I suggest that before listening and commenting on a group, you should take a minute to check out who’s who in the group. It will help your reactions.
One of the greatest live albums of all time.
their long, epic jams were legendary.
Elizabeth Reed is really an original form of jazz rock- some of the greatest live recordings in music history.
There are 2 drums.
My oldest son is named after Duane Allman.
Allman bothers were a part of and had much influence in my lifetime.
i named my son gregg !!!
Stop youre making me cry. This is why I watch reactions.
After having listened to a virtuosic masterpiece like In Memory of Elizabeth Reed dozens of times, one can forget what it was like to listen to it for the first time. Your reaction is so genuine and in the moment, and I enjoyed it.
I lived and breathed this album in the rural Deep South when it came out and I followed the band wherever I could afford to go and their music and especially this album comprise the soundtrack of my youth. This music and the Deep South, the good parts of the Deep South, are inseparable. They are one and the same. I’m so happy to see you not just hearing, but feeling the music.
Miss Verdy, you are absolutly right, like almost always. There are 2 Drummers. Butch Trucks, and Jaimoe . A few years after the Filmore recordings, they also aquired a 3rd guy, a percushenest.
In memory of Elizabeth Reed is my favorite abb song😊
Is there any greater compliment that a musician can receive than that the listener's cheeks are sore from smiling? I'm grinning too!
Whipping Post refers to the post a slave who had displeased his master would be tied to while he was whipped for his transgressions. So the lyrics convey that his love-gone-wrong is punishing him like he is being tied to the whipping post.
Amaizing musicians, and showmen, with incredible stage presence
The Allman Brothers Band was one of the few bands to feature two drummers. Duane Allman wanted it that way from the start. When asked why by Jaimoe, one of the drummers, he said it was because James Brown has two drummers.
My favorite album and Elizabeth Reed is my all time favorite song. Dual lead guitars, two drummers add Berry on bass and Gregg was created to sign the blues, perfection. When this came out concerts were savored experiences and gave the musicians a chance to step out and jam. Solos were mostly improvisation so there was not much memorization of notes. You could go to 50 shows and hear 50 different variations. These guys were amazing. Enjoy!
I dont know what made me more happy, hearing this fantastic timeless album yet again, or seeing you totally immersed in the music? Your face and gestures with your hands are exactly what i do when listening to this album. There will never be another album like it.
A little revisit to Ms Verdy, and Dickey Betts.....RIP Dickey Betts...long life abundant, to Ms Verdy❤
Verdy you make me feel like I'm 21 years old again. I had a girlfriend back in the day & I would bring 3 or 4 records for here to listen to & she would play me 3 or 4 records she wanted me to here. Such great tunes & memories. You are such a cool babe. Keep rockin!!!
Yeah I get it . sound familiar LOL
Sweet memories for me to , and a little sad. Who know we might have been friends.
Two drummers - Jaimo and Butch, two lead guitars =Duane a slide, Dickie-a lead, Gregg -vocalist/B3 Hammond organ, Berry on Bass. Their known for how they played so "tight", not sloppy mixes. And LONG jams of songs. All were masters of their instrument. ALL were in their early 20's. wow They started Southern rock, a blend of rock, blues, jazz, country and soul. Hard to do, but they did it.➡➡ At 32: 00 the base and drums are "bubbling" underneath, it's a blues term called "cooking" or cookin' and describes it perfectly. TY Verdy, I subscribed !
Brings back fond memories. I believe I had the pleasure of growing up listening to some of the best musicians/songwriters ever. Zepplin, Allman Bros., Pink Floyd, Rush, The Outlaws, Molly Hatchet…… and so many more from the 60s, 70s and 80s, all some of the best “jam bands”/musicians/composers and all in my music collection. Thank you for listening to this, it had been about 10 years since my last listen to the Allmans. The joy on your face as you listened was priceless and made this old hippie so happy. Keep on exploring the 70s music scene, it is one of the best decades for music ever. 😊❤🎉
You say “you have to listen to this more than once”. Yes, I’ve listened to this hundreds of times and continue to get more from it - more detail, separate parts, and more appreciation.
hear,hear my man a category unto itself!!!
Well, it’s all your fault. I had to dig this out of my collection today and give it a listen. Never gets old.
Got to see Duane’s third to last show in a symphony hall. One of the best shows I ever heard. Your reaction was heart warming.
I would highly recommend Little Feat’s “Waiting for Columbus” for another live album treat. Rates as another best live albums of all time.
If you like boogie with a country beat, they’re a band to meet.
Great recommendation. I would also suggest Humble Pie "Rockin' the Fillmore". Another live masterpiece.
Also, The Band - Last Waltz
Totally agree on "Waiting for Columbus"! If you sit still through that album, something in you is broke! The Big 3 live albums for me are "ABB-Fillmore East", Feat's "Waiting for Columbus" and The Grateful Dead's "Europe 72".
@@tommathews3964 3 of the best!.... but I consider Eat A Peach as part of the ABB Fillmore East.... I still like Last Waltz up there with any of them too.... even though it has a lot of different performers, The Band shines brightly when they are doing their stuff.
@@urupiper2Two Absolutely! The Last Waltz is kind of hard to categorize, since it has so many different artists. Hard to call it a "Band" album, but I agree with you in it's greatness! Hell, their "Rock of Ages" live album is high on my list! I LOVE The Band!
Allman Brothers, Sweet memories of days gone by. Music that was inspired by pure soul. Some people don't get. It seems like you do. Glad you enjoyed.
You are a joy watch, as you lovingly embrace each and every little tid bit of such a joyous noise being made unto the Lord. Such a spirit of love we get to join in with these fellows as they pour out freely the precious joy they are given to share with the world. To think of the gift of this album as Love had the foresight to have it recorded for all of us to share in over and over as a spiritual experience. Love you Verdy!
It does my heart proud to see a young person get this music. I was 12 and my life was forever changed when I bought this album and brought it home, put it on the turntable and put the needle down. I was utterly devastated by the virtuosity and wore out I don't know how many copies of it. I went on to play guitar and play a good portion of this album. It is, along with Yessongs (which you should give a listen to as well), the capture of an almost perfectly inspired event. It quite literally makes me cry every time I listen to it because it is so pure and deeply printed in the center of my being. A monumental musical event. I wish we had more young people like you; music just might experience a rennaisance if we did.
Merci de faire connaitre ce formidable enregistrement du "Live At Fillmore East" que j'ai écouté des dizaines de fois.
La longue interprétation de "Whipping Post" est un véritable chef d’œuvre.
That’s “Mountain Jam” they are beginning at the very end of “Whipping Post”. You can hear that 30 minute classic on their Eat a Peach album, released just after Duane’s untimely death. That, too, is worth a deep dive. ✌️❤️🎶
Here, Here! The logical "next step" is the "Eat a Peach" masterpiece! Simply some of the greatest music ever!
Duane Allman and Dicky Betts....legends, both
Best live concert ever recorded. Bar none.
Just turned into my 20s when Dwayne died. Knew AAB all thru my teen years.
They are my go-to band as I'm now into my 70s. First requested music at any place or any house I frequent. Thanks.
Got my Bose cranked😊
There is a version of this live in Germany on youtube called Smoken Hot version of in memory of Elizebeth Reed. Its absolutly incredible. Please react to that one.
"Who the hell is that guitarist?" Oh man, that was Duane Allman.
The rumbling sound you asked about near the end of Whipping Post is a tympani.
a big shout-out to the folks who recorded and mixed this - incredible 😊
Watching you enjoying this is a pleasure been listening to it for 50 years and it never get old, it is masterpiece written by Dicky Betts who plays lead along with Duane Allman, "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed."
This is considered the finest live performance "EVER! " amongst American music lovers. I don't do "absolutes" often... I agree❤
The unique guitar sound by Dickey Betts on Elizabeth Reed *that you described as sounding like a sax) is made by rotating the volume/tone dial for the upper guitar pick-up with the pinky finger of right hand (the strumming hand), while at the same time strumming or picking. Walter Trout is a master at that technique and Joe Bonamasa does it on occasion.
Jeff Beck + whammy bar?
Define irony: Duane and Gregg Allman along with original bassist Barry Oakley buried in the same cemetary as Elizabeth Reed.
Greg once said that Duane played the guitar like a harmonica. Makes sense.
Your response to the ending solo of Elizabeth Reed is so pure and genuine. I love it.
Percussions are so rich!
I'm not going to claim that artists 50 years ago were more talented than today, but rather, for a period of about 10 years, (let's say 1966 to 1975) record companies allowed them to record music that showed off their virtuosity. After that, they decided that to cash in they needed everyone to play particular ways to fit a niche and appeal to the biggest audience who wanted that niche.
Also, what I notice young reactors responding to a lot are the blues elements in rock of that period. Those musicians grew up listening to and playing with an amazing generation of blues artists. They took that feeling and made rock music with it. I think the blues is mostly gone from popular music these days.
Loved your reaction Verdy. It was late 1969 and I was attending Univ. of Calif. Riverside. I was leaving campus to go to lunch with a friend when we heard this amazing sound coming from the quad. We ran over only to find this band of young musicians, the Allman Bros. What we heard from a distance was Duane's slide guitar, which neither of us had ever heard before. And Gregg's vocals were so soulful and passionate. I've been an ABB fan ever since - they're certainly in my 5 top bands of all-time.
I won't jump into the subjective debate of "best" live album ever, but for me - this is the most satisfying live album in my collection. The performances are flawless, and the sound of the "room" capture them perfectly. To be honest, I've never heard a Fillmore or Winterland recording that didn't sound amazing! It seems like Bill Graham had great recording equipment and talented house engineers that really knew how to use it. I have a latter re-issue of this called "The Fillmore Concerts", with nearly double the material, but I think the mix of the original is better. I can't hear the rumble of Berry Oakley's bass nearly as well on my version. Hardly anyone talks about it, but I think the Allman Brothers at the Atlanta Pop Festival is also excellent!
Yes, right after "Whipping Post" they started on the 30 minute song "Mountain Jam" which can be found with two other songs from the concert on their Eat a Peach double album.
The best jam session ever me and my two brothers listened for years.
Drummers,Butch Trucks and JJ Johnson.Saw them in 1971,they played for 3 hours.Tickets were $7.00
Yes, there are two drummers, Butch Trucks & Jaimoe. And two guitarists, Duane Allman (who died a few months after this recording) & Dicky Betts. The singer is Gregg Allman, who also plays the organ. The bass player is Berry Oakley, who died the following year.
Verdy, it's so fun to watch your face during killer guitar playing! I'm old enough that the first rock concert i ever went to was The Allman Brothers, unfortunately, I'm not old enough to have seen them before the tragic deaths of Duanne Allman (lead/ slide guitar) and Berry Oakley (bass) who are featured on this album. Both died in motorcycle accidents, a year apart, in nearly the same location.
Still, they were amazing! They were known for extended jams in their concerts as some of these recordings demonstrate. I recall one that went on for 45 min, with a 20 min drum duet with about 5 min of solo timpani, lol (I know because I was keeping and eye on my watch because my dad was picking us up at a prearranged time. Sorry to keep you waiting so long, dad!)
Always an unusual lineup, originally with two lead guitars and two drummers and no straight rhythm guitarist - rhythm role was carried by one of the leads or on keyboards. Later, they had a organist AND pianist, which gave them a distinctive sound. And always the blusiest vocals by Duanne's younger brother Gregg (who was married to Cher for a while!). Great, great band! It bums me out that some people think of Lynard Skynyrd as the epitome of "southern rock".
I still listen to this entire side of the record quite often. It's good driving music when on the road especially.
erdy, Wow, ton succès sur mon album préféré de mes années d'école. Et la chanson "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" est probablement une chanson préférée de l'époque. Merci pour votre belle réaction à ce sujet.😍🥰
The Allman Brothers Band formed in Jacksonville, Florida in 1969[3] by brothers Duane Allman (founder, slide guitar and lead guitar) and Gregg Allman (vocals, keyboards, songwriting), as well as Dickey Betts (lead guitar, vocals, songwriting), Berry Oakley (bass), Butch Trucks (drums), and Jai Johanny "Jaimoe" Johanson (drums). Sadly Duane Allman, Greg Allman, Berry Oakley, and Butch Trucks are all dead. Duane and Berry died early in the band's history.
At the end of Whipping Post you can hear the beginning of another song. It is Mountain Jam and it is 45 mins long. Another amazing instrumental. And yes there are 2 drummers. There were 3 from 1989 till they parted ways in 2015. And the amazing guitar players are Duane Allman and Dicky Betts. Had the pleasure of meeting Dicky in Toronto. Great guy.
remember this is over 50yrs old long before computers, satellite tv, video games, cell phones we all just stared at the album covers and used our
imaginations as to what we expected the band members were doing and how they accomplished it! beautiful times and no limit to our imaginations
and that to me had everything to do with how good they pushed themselves to be.
No extra engineering, no auto tune, just pure/ Known as one of the tightest bands, ever.
The most amazing thing is these guys were in their early twenties! Phenomenal!
One of the more common things among creative people is that we often do our best work when we are still young and excited about it, and in the case of musicians, have the manual dexterity and timing they need to put it all together. I'm a photographer and a writer. Much of my best work was done in my teens and twenties when I was in school and had my first real job. I know lots of people who busted their butts to learn, grow, and DO when they were young. Once you find your path, you become obsessed with chasing your dream. SO many musicians of the '60s, '70s, and '80s were successful early in life. The most lucky, sane, careful, and creative among them are still active.
This is the greatest live album ever recorded,, from the greatest band that ever existed in my book .
Loved your "Speechless" reaction. Perfect! You said it all.
Your smile says it all! No matter the genre, if it is good, you know it is good...and this is Good! Greetings from Jacksonville, Fl
Duane Allman was a studio musician at Rick Hall's studio in Muscle Shoales Alabama. Some of his work is found on records by Wilson Pickett, Boz Scaggs, Aretha Franklin, Laura Nero, Herbie Mann, King Curtis among many other artists where he was not credited as he was always on the road. After Eric Clapton left Delaney, Bonnie and Friends Duane joined the group as slide guitar player. See Duane Allman Anthology 1&2.
By happinstance, the Allmans were playing in Miami while Eric Clapton was recording Layla and assorted love song. Eric invited the Allmans back to the studio to Jam. As a result Duane played on 10 of the songs on the double album, including Layla. He came up with the "opening riff" for the Layla song. He was later asked by Eric to join Derek & The Domino's the group that recorded the Layla Album, but Duane declined. He did however play live with Eric & the Dominos at two concerts
The Allman Brothers at the time of the Fillmore Album consisted of Duane (Lead and slide guitar), Gregg Allman (Vocals, organ &Piano and later guitar) Berry Oakley-Bass (guitarist turned to playing Bass Note he played bass as almost a third guitar, Butch Trucks-Drums, Jaimoe-Drums.
Liz reed's name came from a headstone in the Macon, GA Cemetary-The same cemetary where many of the band members are buried. Dickie wrote the tune. Th song begins with Dickie playing "Volume Swells". This technique requires striking the note on the fret board while simultaneously using the guitarist's strumming hand pinky to wrap around the guitar's volume knob, moving the volume up and down thus creating a haunting sound. Tricky!
After the harmonic intro, Dickie plays the first guitar solo, this is followed Gregg's jazz like organ solo. Finally, Duane plays the second guitar solo which includes triplets, palm muting, and some Bossa Nova phrases.
Note: Ever time the band played Liz Read (except in the structured intro and outro portions of the song) the lead guitar portions of the song are Improvised, not memorized. There has never been another band with such a high level of muscianship.
PJC
Hey Verdy Channel 🎶 right after whipping post which was over 23 minutes long they started going into the mountain jam without stopping. That song is over 35 minutes long FYI, I’ve been listening to this album since it came out. I had on eight track tape cartridge so I could hear it in my car, I still listen to it weekly over 50 years later. It’s one of the greatest albums of all time. 💯❤️😘 ☮️
I play drums to this song every day as part of my practice. Never get tired and always learn more. I am 74 and have been playing drums for 60+ years.
These guys were a beautiful machine.
Dickey Betts wrote this song in a grave yard, upon the headstone of Elizebeth Reed
Bright Angel, you'd love DEREK AND THE DOMINOS 'LAYLA AND OTHER ASSORTED LOVE SONGS'. It has Eric Clapton and Duane Allman playing guitar about longing for love. One of the greatest Rock/Blues (guitar) albums ever made. The Song "Have You Ever Love A Woman' brings me to tears every time. Also "Bell Bottom Blues", "Layla", and "Little Wing" are all great songs you'd cherish.
Good ear. They had two 🥁 drummers.😎
The short few notes at the end of Whipping Post is the beginning of a song titled Mountain Jam which was cut off of this concerts playing and added to the Eat a Peach album; another long instrumental that might interest you. Also, get the live video of One Way Out that starts out with Dickey Betts doing the lead in and Dwayne Allman coming in with the slide guitar work.
Verdy, I'm an older guy, and have loved The Allman Brothers Band since I was a teenager! I first bought this album, when it first came out on vinyl LP, and subsequently, bought it on cassette, and CD. Now it's great to be able to listen to it hear. It's still a favorite!
I saw them once in concert. They were amazing!
Duane Allman + Dickey Betts. Greatest guitar tandem ever. And its really not that close IMO. There leads are the stuff of pure genius. And there rhythm playing is as good as it gets. How the 2 of them could be in each others heads like they were is simply amazing. Of course you could say that about the rest of the members of this 1 of a kind band. Everyone was on the same page.
Dickie and Duane were awesome. Sad Duane passed so soon. I have to say Dickie and Warren Haynes are pretty good together. I love having good headphones, I hear so much more. I used to only hear the guitar. But now I catch the bass, the drummers and Gregg's subtle keyboards.
It is a joy to watch a young person falling for this iconic band on first listening. I am 72 years old and listening to them still is an ecstatic experience for me. I was in my early 20s when they came on the scene and blew everyone away. This live album is considered one of the finest albums ever; you made a good choice for your first listening! I won't spoil anything for you, but you should read about them, watch their live performances on youtube and listen to their albums. A long, tragic but beautiful history.
I was 17 years old in 1973 and this album was one of the most frequently played at a friends house. It takes me back to that period whenever I hear it.
I dig your love for music. 💚🙏🏽💚
The band, as seen in the picture you're showing on the screen are...
Far left is drummer Jai Johanny Johnson; Far right is drummer Butch Trucks; Second from the left is guitarist Duane Allman (he plays the slide guitar); Second from the right sitting up front is guitarist Dickey Betts (he's the one who blends jazz and country in his playing; Standing behind Dickey is Bassist Berry Oakley; Standing in the center is singer, pianist and organist Gregg Allman.
does not feel incorrect to repeat *:* Duane's slide guitar mastery with Derek & The Dominoes ~ resoundingly brilliant(!) cheers.
1000%
Congratulations my dear! You have just listened to one of the finest "Live" performances of all time! The bassist was Barry Oakley who tragically was killed a year after the death of Duane Allman. I was lucky enough to see this line up in early 1972.
Duane died Oct. 29, 1971. Berry Nov. 11, 72. Must have been in 71 when you saw them.
@@tommathews3964 Could have been fall of 71. Woodinville dome. Crazy night, First show in that venue. Had a problem with the PA system. People in line were making beer runs into town. A Bros. didn't start till around 11 or 11:30pm played till about 2:30am. I will always remember when they finally got on stage Greg Allman in his finest southern drawl saying "We hope Y'all don't mind we're just gonna jam a Lil' bit" A night to remember for sure!
@@Empire598 I love hearing the old stories! Excellent! My first was a Sunday afternoon in Piedmont Park (Atlanta) for free. That was summer 69. Caught them one more time in Birmingham at Boutwell Auditorium and Troy AL. as well as Atlanta Pop Festival. That was my only times seeing the original lineup. Living in Alabama, we got chances to see pretty much every other lineup, which as you know, was extensive! Happy Holidays brother!
@@tommathews3964 Thank You Tom Happy Holidays to you too!!
I had a great time listening to this album with you this weekend. Glad you enjoyed it. I know you sometimes check out live videos and there is video of them playing the Fillmore in 1970 on TH-cam. Whipping Post and In Memory of Elizabeth Reed can easily be found as separate videos. Have a great week!
Last guitar solo on In Memory of Elizabeth Reed (17:15 to 22:38) is Duane Allman...a Masterpiece. The whole song, and whole album too. You picked up a great one here - simply, the best :) !
There are 2 drummers in this band; they are on the far left and far right in the album cover picture.
I love that when you think it couldn't get any better you realize it just got soooo much better. That we all share this feeling is really fulfilling. Enjoy!
That is Duane Allman on slide guitar who tragically got it in a motorcycle accident 1971. One of the greatest guitar players ever. Dickey Betts played second guitar. Barry Oakley played bass who tragically died in a motorcycle accident also. This is one of the finest live recordings ever by a great group. My all-time favorite back in the day I still have the album. I love your take on the music from my day you got it together and I'm glad you're enjoying it. rock on and open up your mind. Go get them girl.
Holy hell she did it, let's go!!!
The greatest live album of all time
Whippin' Post is one of my all-time favorite tracks. Hands down.
and was all analog recording, even when the record first came out, we could not believe how real it sounded, hay, is Allman Brothers
Your opinion is soooo on it Miss Verdy! Thats what makes your channel sooo Great!
The Holy Grail of jazz, blues, southern rock, all coming together flawlessly live....side 2. I'm in heaven. Thank you so much for this and your excellent channel. I especially enjoyed sharing it with you.
Best reaction channel period!
Elizabeth Reed is from a grave monument in rose hill cemetery in Macon Georgia..Duane's only credited song is little Martha...also a grave monument in rose hill..lil Martha is a life size sculpture for an 11 year old girl.. little Martha the song is considered one of the greatest rock acoustic songs ever and it probably is.btw the quiet parts live are all Duane creating and atmosphere..if you watch the very few live recordings of Duane the whole band is watching for Duane's quiet moments....true dynamic genuis live...Duane also played with Eric Clapton... Layla is mostly Duane's dynamics he also played with Delaney and Bonnie bramplett....incredible live musicians
So Whipping Post wasn't the end of the album, they released a subsequent album, "Eat A Peach" That was a mix of Studio work, and some live material. 2 Sides of the original vinyl has a 33 minutes. You can hear the first few notes at the end of Whipping Post, so they esthetically played for almost an hour.
Here is a link to that, there is a solo from the 2 drummers as well as a very tasty bass solo by Berry Oakley.
th-cam.com/video/qNuNz2idDtY/w-d-xo.html
mountain jam 33 mins = love it
Thanks to Donovan’s song that they cover : “First There is a Mountain then there is no mountain, then there is, Caterpillar sheds his skin, to find the Butterfly within…….. Oh Jaunita. Oh Jaunita. Oh Juanita, I Call Your Name” !!!
The Allman Brothers Band had two drummers, Two lead guitarists, a bassist, and keyboardist(and lead vocalist). Amazingly innovative during that era of rock.
Looks like this is going right through your soul!!! I love it!!!
Yes, they take you to the edge, and then rip your heart wide open with emotion❤
Yup! 2 drummers, Butch Trucks & Jai Johanny "Jaimoe" Johanson. You should take a listen to the "Deluxe" edition of Live at The Fillmore East, as there are several master pieces missing from the edition you reacted to.
I saw the Allman Brothers, The Chambers Brothers and Little Richard at the Philadelphia Spectrum in the early seventies. Little Richard was supposed to open the show but was late. The Chambers Brothers played their set and when the Allman Brothers were in the middle of Elizabeth Reed, an outraged Little Richard burst onto the stage, interrupted the song complaining that the venue should have held the start until he arrived. He was roundly booed off the stage.
I saw them in concert and they were amazing!
Great album. Bought it as a senior in high school 1972. Fond nemories. Great reaction!❤
You have just experienced, arguably, the best guitarist and band there has ever been.