If not for the Allman Brothers, I would have had to listen to noise crap. At 46 years old, I am so grateful for these people and the music these artists created. My soul is whole. Thank you Allman's and Les Paul.
not to take away from dickey's songwriting capabilities, or even his very recognizable playing, but im pretty sure duane was being damn modest when he said that. just listen to the two together. dickey's playing sounds rushed and off-beat at times, not to mention that his bends are always flat. Duane's playing was just another level of smoothness and tone im not sure anyone else except maybe derek has touched. They complimented each other very well though.
Yeah, I don't disagree that Duane was the better player. I think his point was that Dickey didn't get enough credit for his talent. After Duane's untimely death, Betts carried the Allman Brothers' lead guitar duties solo for years. Although, again, I don't think anyone would argue that the Allman Brothers with one lead guitarist could hold a candle to the Allman Brothers with Dickey and Duane together. They were good, very good; they were no longer magical.
Just to be clear. I'm a huge allman brothers fan and I am not downplaying his abilities as I said in my post. Facts are facts, his bends are often flat. You can hate me if you want or you could use your ears.
He is underated because the Band was called the Allman Brothers Band so after he was fired he had to play bars and smaller venues while the Allman Brothers played to bigger venues. Whithout Dickey there would have been no ABB after Duane died. I followed him to many shows after 2000. On the plus side I got to be closer to my favorite guitarist. Some of the shows were off due to the demon of Alcohol. But when he was on which was most nights it was magical
One of the best shows I’ve ever seen was when he was sober with the Allmans in mid 90s. They played 7 songs over 2 sets & it was magnificent. They were way better than they were in the late 70s & late 80s.
Met Dickie just after leaving ABB. Told him that Highway Call is one of my favorite albums of all time. He really appreciated my love of his relatively unknown labor of love. So, we talked for a long time about the guitar. If you approach famous players and tell them you are a guitarist , and how much they influence your playing, they talk to you in a totally different level than if you just tell them you're a big fan.
"Highway Call" here's a few little trivia's about that one: I am a harmonica player, 48 years and was full-time pro by age 20. Saw the full ABB with Duane in 1971 Sarasota Florida where I grew up. Tom Doucette The harp player on Fillmore lived there, played around town in local clubs. I started out in bluegrass bands and festivals in Florida. The band that you see pictured on the back of highway call "The Poindexters" was a local family band, basically bluegrass but they had drums so that kept them out of the traditional circuit. I played with them for a show that was live broadcast on the radio and also up in Bradenton at a place I believe called the Red Barn in 1976, We opened there for Doc & Merle Watson. Dickie's mom lived in Bradenton, he has a place out east of Sarasota and one part of my family has a huge ranch out there, they are friends with him. If I would have met them just a year earlier I might have been on that album, darn. Also if anyone knows who Chris Anderson is who played with the band called The outlaws, We were friends in high school and they had a band called Southern Express with double drummers dual guitars and so forth and could really play the Allman Brothers material to a T. I believe Chris did some playing in later years with the Allman Brothers, I used to play with them as a guest harmonica that rounded out all of their other instrumentation that matched the Allman Brothers. Good to see some folks chiming in that know the highway call album. Leon Poindexter was the eldest brother and the band leader, he passed away but I just spoke by chat with one of his brothers this last year.
That's absolutely right . I've spoken with several accomplished guitarists over the years about the influences they've had and who was inspirational to them as a young guitarist , my point is like you said , if I weren't a guitarist / musician myself I probably would've got a autograph , handshake and see ya lol , I've been truly blessed though and have met some phenomenal guitarist and musicians mostly because my father was a studio and touring guitarist with so many great artists , I'm just the lucky coat tail rider lol , but I dig it !
This clip belongs in the Smithsonian Museum of Music. If there's not one, they should start one and put this in. The erstwhile inventor of the electric guitar, with Betts (from the Allman Bros, sorta the inventors of 'Southern Rock'),. and that damn sax player bringing this song back to the jazz roots it always sounded like it was born in. Mr Lentz thanks for this classic .
Something I find instantly noticeable about Dickey Betts is how spot on his intonation is. It's one of the things that makes his lines sound so sweet and melodically compelling. It's a quality we tend to not think about very much but it really does make a difference.
@@stevemundy4511 Not necessarily, the musical ear is a gift, even a perfectly intonated guitar will sound off if the touch and ear of the player is not spot on.
When they recorded the famous magnificent Fillmore album, which included two takes of Liz Reed, they had one (or maybe two? I forget) horn players onstage. They got edited out in the final release, fortunately -- really not up to par. (Evidently Duane was pretty open to jamming with anybody, esp if they were horn players or one of his drug suppliers, and this fellow was supposedly both)
@@jsbrules You are referring to the late Rudolph 'Juicy' Carter, as named in the Fillmore liner notes. Duane always liked and wanted the horns. In fact, the horns were there on Duane's final ABB gig, in October 1971 at the Painter's Mill Music Fair in Maryland. That concert has been released as an ABB CD, 'The Final Note'.
The great Dickey Betts, and the INCOMPARABLE Les Paul - not just an amazing player, but the inventor of the electric guitar, and the inventor of multi-track recording. He'll be remembered for generations to come! 🙏
Ooh, for five and a half minutes I was just dying to hear the breakdown, while loving the improv, I just couldn't wait to hear those familiar notes I listened to as a kid in the '70's with the rest of ABB. Thanks for all the years and music Dickey, you were one of the best!
This one hits especially hard. Dickey showed everyone how two guitars playing extended melodic lines could create beauty, passion, and with more than a streak of blues. Even Les Paul was taken with Dickey's musicality and technique. A one of a kind guitarist. Dickey outdid almost everyone with his expressive, melancholic musicality. With his aways impressive improvisational style, he was more than a master of the instrument. For my generation, he wasn't a guitar god, together with Duane, they were God. Jam on Mr. Betts and thank you, a true Allman brother to the end. Time for shots and listening to Live at Fillmore East!
People that say southern rock is just heavier country doesn’t know what they’re talking about. If anything Southern Rock is more Jazz and soul based than country. Allman Brothers- Liz Reed, Hot Lanta, Les Brers and so many more. Charlie Daniels Band- No Place Left To Go, Birmingham Blues, etc. Marshall Tucker- Southern Woman. 100% jazz. People need to educate themselves.
RIP Dickie Betts you brought joy to mankind through the Almond Brothers. Thank you for all the songs you wrote and played for everybody. You truly will be missed. Peace to you in heaven!!
Dickie is unsung for his contribution of color to rock. His command of harmony was extraordinary in the genera. His dual leads in ABB are obvious but it was him and Hendrix. (#9 chords), who really brought extended chords to Rock. Betts took it even further with the use of passing chords and linear melody in songs like Stormy Monday where his jazz influence help define the new genera of Southern Rock. Wow...this performance!
It is a shame that everybody seems to want to make these Les Paul and whoever shows at the Iridium into some kind of competition about who is best... Les clearly understood and he said it , "Different kinds of music", and, "everybody has something to say". He was talking about musical perspective and the ability to connect with an audience and with other players. Dickie has the ability to connect with both and is also absolutely identifiable as a unique voice. Technical prowess is great but not at the loss of artistry. Regardless of who has more. every one of these performances showcases artists who have it all in abundance. To Chris Lentz: Thank you for the AMAZING experience of seeing Les interact with these other great artists.
Thank you Dickey, you have made life better with that guitar of yours ✊✊, nothing but love my friend. At our age I can say we both had a great run ✌️✌️✊✊🤣🤣
Dickey Betts is an iconic legend and I can’t thank him enough for all the music he gave us in the late 60s and 70s and beyond him and Duane are the ones that turned me onto the Les Paul back in the day. To this day it’s the best guitar ever invented imo. Check out Lukes work on the Les Paul tribute show doing his version of Hendrix’s little wing . It’s just Stunning !!
Dicky Betts is by far the most innovative (American) Les Paul player I have ever heard ! I'm not talking about speed , technique or effects...... no I'm talking about the late 60's plugging in to a Marshall amp with no effects , the pick-up switch position in the .......middle ,volume up and making that mahogany in the L.P. ska-week like an old horn! He could make that guitar sing and cry! It's great to see him get his dues from Les Paul himself ! Never under estimate an original Allman Brother (founding member).......Peace and Love always..........
Dickey is great but Mike Bloomfield was most likely more innovative. Listen to his work with Bob Dylan (Bringing It All Back Home & Highway 61), the first 2 Butterfield Blues Band albums and The Electric Flag's A Long Time Coming. He was a pioneer on the Les Paul before Clapton, Beck, Page, any of them.
Meaning what? Dickey Betts was the creative mind behind a lot of hits. More than Beck, for sure. Beck had no Blue Sky. Beck didn't write anything as iconic as Rambling Man.
Holy Trinity.....I don't think any body that was in the Yardbirds feels that way but you make my point clear ! You see it says (American) Les Paul player O.K.Out of the the three Brit's you mention only one is really considered a L.P. player....and started out playing what, "Oh yeah" American music witch is what Dicky Betts made not copied . You ask any of your three guitar gods about Richard Betts they will tell you.........he is one of the great ones !!!
Dickie really highlights that Les Paul sound with this version . Tribute to the master I'm sure. Really showcase how restrained he can be and how skilled . Also really shows a 60's fusion jazz feel that some of Dickies Instrumentals had back then. Again the spare jazz playing perfect and the sax as well. In some ways best version of Reed.probably how it sounded when he was tinkering with the melody
it was such a great privilege to see les paul in new york. I was amazed at how smooth his jazz style was in 1992. He was the finest guitarist I have ever enjoyed and I have seen many. He deserves the title of maestro.
The young generation Decades ago had no Clue. Dickey composed a Jazz Classic! So cool to see Betts’ grooving with Jazz Cats. In later years Les Paul was more into enjoying a variety of players from East Coast to west than playing himself. Les recognized players like Buddy Fite’ the 6’4” 300 lb. Harley riding logger from Washington state that played a unique style of jazz with his thumb and the incredible Lenny Breau’ . RIP Boys ❤️ this is some awesome footage. Rock/Blues/Jazz/Gospel/Country they all intertwine
GOD BLESS DICKEY BETTS - - - HE IS IN HEAVEN NOW - - - Boulou Ferre is the other guitar player - his dad Pierre played rhythm guitar with Django Reinhardt in the 1930s and 1940s - - - Dickey Betts in a video interview - - - that can also be seen here on youtube said that he was influenced by Django Reinhardt !
Thanks for that info about Boulou, as thats why I was searching the comments, to see who that was with that amazing playing. Ive been playing 55 years, and Ive never heard of him. Thats the kind of player I wish I was. What playing!!
@@Wasteoftime10 yes BOULOU and his brother ELIOS are sons of the great PIERRE FERRET rhythm guitar player that backed up Django Reinhardt in the 1930s+ 1940s ( notice that the brothers took the T off the family name )also look me up here on youtube - here are some tag words - joe nania hollywood joe guitar 1990 freelance cafe piermont new york plays guitar 1992 tucson
Thank you so much for posting this song. My second favorite behind Jessica. I've been picking around on those two songs since around 71. I played a Les Paul and a 70 vintage SG .
Oddly enough, when I first listened to ABB at Fillmore, I didn't know which guitar part was which. And when I got to identify who was playing which, there was a raw quality that I did like on Betts' guitar playing. Of course, the superb slide playing of Duane proves to be one of the bests.
Les wasn't feeling well that night. Before this set, he brought up a trio of Gypsy Jazz players from the audience who were visiting to see Les Paul. That's who the guy on acoustic guitar was, one of those three.
So Jimmy Page is a shitty player in your opinion?! I think that different styles don't mean better\worse...Neil Young's dimed Deluxe would be unbearble for Les Paul, just a mess of feedbacks and squels, while Neil can play strong, articulate melodies with it, and would probably sound pretty flat with Les Paul's setup...both are GREAT players! Open your mind, thank me later! ;)
Ikr! I thought I was going to see Dickey & Les play liz reed together, but Dickey & Django! One of Dickey's heros! Idk who he was until Dickey introduced & I said wow! O how cool! I got to meet Dickey, Chris, & Dave @ a meet & greet, they all signed my picture of the band that night except Mark May. For some reason he stayed back stage. It was @ a Charlie Daniels vol jam. Dickey opened & 38 special next, closed by CDB. Check out Dickey's haircut here. I did see him perform once with his hair even shorter than this when he was still with Allman Bros. But the night I met him it was long.
Ok so I just went & found my ticket stub & it says 05/11/2001...& this Amazing Video was 11/26/2001...I have to save this to my Favorites 😍 Dickey will be missed & may his music 🎶 live on❤
This was 1 year After Dickey's Departure from The ABB ~ I Was His Neighbor in Osprey Fl for Almost 4 Years 1998 till 2001 and this was the New Band He was organizing with Mark May also at guitar before the reincarnation of Great Southern with Dan Toler & Mike Kach ~ Nice Video to See ~ Dickey was no Quitter and This Proves it ~ Back in NYC with Les Paul @ The Iridium
I was going to college in Jacksonville in '69. Had heard of the Allman Brothers. Seen the first album in the dormitories and never heard it. Hey, they were from Jacksonville (sort of) and what good could come out of there. And then one day I hear "IN MEMORY OF ELIZABETH REED" and asked "Who is that?" Well, let me tell you I have been a fan ever since. And I love the comment below about Dwayne and Dicky that Dwayne was the famous on and Dicky was the better one. To hear those two play together is absolute magic. I have just discovered this channel and all the great guitarist that are sitting in with Les, who, in his own right, is a GIANT. I can't say I was crazy about his music but my god, what a guitarist. I have been playing 50 years and couldn't change his strings. For those of you who are younger you need sit up and pay attention. He didn't invent the guitar but he sure made it better.
I still remember the first time I heard Eat A Peach in 1973 or 4, I saw them at the Peach Festival in 2014- I think they were the greatest band of the 70's and that is saying something. Betts is a virtuoso.
Two chords, I wish Les would have played. Been there many a Tuesday night. RIP Dickey and Les. Thank you Gentlemen for giving us the best music that covers at least 3 generations. Great share Chris! Carry on my friend Duane Betts.
This is a totally great performance!!! It"s kind of neat to hear it played without percussions! The sax really hit it!!! Thanks for posting this🎸😁🎷💖Yeah!
Thanks for this Chris. I was there that night Les sent Frank Vignola out to find the Gypsy guitar players that's Boulou Ferre his brother was there as well as Angelo Debarre what a show
This is what I love about TH-cam; discovering things I've never seen or heard before featuring musicians playing an off the-cuff version of my favorite Allman's tune and in the presence of Les Paul, himself. (p.s.) Dickie Betts is a great guitar player. And tha
Rip Dickey Betts. Thank you for the 55 years I have listened and love your music
The band is back together now!
Brought so much joy to so many. RIP
Can you imagine being Dickie Betts and standing in front of Les Paul and playing jazz!? What a great musician!
can you imagine being dickie betts and standing?
I’ve always considered “Elizabeth Reed” a jazz tune.
Which it is.@@trackie1957
Got some Nile funk going on as well.....
@@trackie1957 yes it really is a jazz tune -
Dickey Betts was one of the greatest guitarists ever. Classy and respectful to the great Les Paul. I wish I had seen him live. Rest in peace.
Dickey Betts. A singular talent. He shall be missed, rest in peace man.
I had the GREAT honor of meeting Les, and shaking his hand. And years later, I own a gorgeous Les Paul.
Have always loved Dickey’s playing. So melodic and pure.
If not for the Allman Brothers, I would have had to listen to noise crap. At 46 years old, I am so grateful for these people and the music these artists created. My soul is whole. Thank you Allman's and Les Paul.
The great Duane Allman said "I'm the famous guitar player, but Dickie is the good guitar player." That should be good enough for anyone.
not to take away from dickey's songwriting capabilities, or even his very recognizable playing, but im pretty sure duane was being damn modest when he said that. just listen to the two together. dickey's playing sounds rushed and off-beat at times, not to mention that his bends are always flat. Duane's playing was just another level of smoothness and tone im not sure anyone else except maybe derek has touched. They complimented each other very well though.
Yeah, I don't disagree that Duane was the better player. I think his point was that Dickey didn't get enough credit for his talent. After Duane's untimely death, Betts carried the Allman Brothers' lead guitar duties solo for years. Although, again, I don't think anyone would argue that the Allman Brothers with one lead guitarist could hold a candle to the Allman Brothers with Dickey and Duane together. They were good, very good; they were no longer magical.
are you deaf? always flat lol
just listen to the fillmore live album, easy to hear the difference. duane's playing is otherworldly, never off time, never off pitch. dickey is.
Just to be clear. I'm a huge allman brothers fan and I am not downplaying his abilities as I said in my post. Facts are facts, his bends are often flat. You can hate me if you want or you could use your ears.
Dicky is so under rated as a guitar player and song writer. He is one of the true greats of our time!
We all know what he does .
Lol you thought. He can rip and everyone knows
@Berliner Stadtschloss There is no way to over rate the talent of Dickie Betts!
@George Rusch Ok...You FIRST !
He Is!
That Liz Reed jam was one of the best I’ve ever heard. It hit me hard
Amen. Always hits me the same way. Vicious song
A master class in Dynamics...taste...rhythm playing...soloing and letting the music breath...also letting others shine as well. Dickie Betts is great!
Well-said, my friend!
Dickey is one of my favorites! The way he could capture pure joy and happiness in a song is unbelievable.
Jessica being a case in point.
... Stevie Ray Vaughan played with 💜 as well may they both RIP 🥀 🐐 🎸
@@pauljordan4452 yes JESSICA -
That is so true..
I’ve seen Dickey multiple times live, extremely underrated. He is fantastic.
Underrated? He's considered one of the all time greats...nothing underrated about that. Cheers!
He is underated because the Band was called the Allman Brothers Band so after he was fired he had to play bars and smaller venues while the Allman Brothers played to bigger venues. Whithout Dickey there would have been no ABB after Duane died. I followed him to many shows after 2000. On the plus side I got to be closer to my favorite guitarist. Some of the shows were off due to the demon of Alcohol. But when he was on which was most nights it was magical
@@edwardshavelson6794Totally agree
One of the best shows I’ve ever seen was when he was sober with the Allmans in mid 90s. They played 7 songs over 2 sets & it was magnificent. They were way better than they were in the late 70s & late 80s.
Les Paul is standing with his hand under his chin. Thinking my name is on that luscious sounding instrument. Dickey Betts sure can make it sing.
Met Dickie just after leaving ABB. Told him that Highway Call is one of my favorite albums of all time. He really appreciated my love of his relatively unknown labor of love. So, we talked for a long time about the guitar. If you approach famous players and tell them you are a guitarist , and how much they influence your playing, they talk to you in a totally different level than if you just tell them you're a big fan.
I’m with you on “Highway Call”, a life changing album for me in my musical life. All time favorite!
Agree! Amazing album!!!
"Highway Call" here's a few little trivia's about that one: I am a harmonica player, 48 years and was full-time pro by age 20. Saw the full ABB with Duane in 1971 Sarasota Florida where I grew up. Tom Doucette The harp player on Fillmore lived there, played around town in local clubs. I started out in bluegrass bands and festivals in Florida. The band that you see pictured on the back of highway call "The Poindexters" was a local family band, basically bluegrass but they had drums so that kept them out of the traditional circuit. I played with them for a show that was live broadcast on the radio and also up in Bradenton at a place I believe called the Red Barn in 1976, We opened there for Doc & Merle Watson. Dickie's mom lived in Bradenton, he has a place out east of Sarasota and one part of my family has a huge ranch out there, they are friends with him. If I would have met them just a year earlier I might have been on that album, darn. Also if anyone knows who Chris Anderson is who played with the band called The outlaws, We were friends in high school and they had a band called Southern Express with double drummers dual guitars and so forth and could really play the Allman Brothers material to a T. I believe Chris did some playing in later years with the Allman Brothers, I used to play with them as a guest harmonica that rounded out all of their other instrumentation that matched the Allman Brothers. Good to see some folks chiming in that know the highway call album. Leon Poindexter was the eldest brother and the band leader, he passed away but I just spoke by chat with one of his brothers this last year.
@@ancientfifer maybe you knew who the Poindexter band was that played on the album.... I left a comment here about them.
That's absolutely right . I've spoken with several accomplished guitarists over the years about the influences they've had and who was inspirational to them as a young guitarist , my point is like you said , if I weren't a guitarist / musician myself I probably would've got a autograph , handshake and see ya lol , I've been truly blessed though and have met some phenomenal guitarist and musicians mostly because my father was a studio and touring guitarist with so many great artists , I'm just the lucky coat tail rider lol , but I dig it !
bless you ol boy what a band in heaven. god bless all who were moved by this guys music
This clip belongs in the Smithsonian Museum of Music. If there's not one, they should start one and put this in. The erstwhile inventor of the electric guitar, with Betts (from the Allman Bros, sorta the inventors of 'Southern Rock'),. and that damn sax player bringing this song back to the jazz roots it always sounded like it was born in. Mr Lentz thanks for this classic .
Adolph Rickenbacker and George Beauchamp invented the electric guitar.
No flash, noise, tricks, posing or gimmicks.
Just tasty, melodic music that I love.
Dickie is king.....but that sax player made that thing sound so groooooovy. Diggin it.
Biff.... Malibu
Something I find instantly noticeable about Dickey Betts is how spot on his intonation is.
It's one of the things that makes his lines sound so sweet and melodically compelling. It's a quality we tend to not think about very much but it really does make a difference.
Kudos to whoever set up his guitar then...
@@stevemundy4511 Not necessarily, the musical ear is a gift, even a perfectly intonated guitar will sound off if the touch and ear of the player is not spot on.
@@billyboy1093 A poorly intonated guitar will be almost impossible to play in tune. Even for Dickey! Proper setup is important...
Im glad his son and gregs are carrying on the tradition
Awesome, Dicky can do a Jazz, Country, and Rock gig all at the same time!
Never thought I would hear a version like that, with a horn even.
My ears are smiling.
Ears cannot smile.
yes, and no drums
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When they recorded the famous magnificent Fillmore album, which included two takes of Liz Reed, they had one (or maybe two? I forget) horn players onstage. They got edited out in the final release, fortunately -- really not up to par. (Evidently Duane was pretty open to jamming with anybody, esp if they were horn players or one of his drug suppliers, and this fellow was supposedly both)
@@jsbrules You are referring to the late Rudolph 'Juicy' Carter, as named in the Fillmore liner notes. Duane always liked and wanted the horns. In fact, the horns were there on Duane's final ABB gig, in October 1971 at the Painter's Mill Music Fair in Maryland. That concert has been released as an ABB CD, 'The Final Note'.
The great Dickey Betts, and the INCOMPARABLE Les Paul - not just an amazing player, but the inventor of the electric guitar, and the inventor of multi-track recording. He'll be remembered for generations to come! 🙏
What a classy guy. Humble, respectful, makes an effort to shake everyone’s hand. Great to see.
My God! How fantastic was that! Dickey - thank you for the many, many hours of beautiful music you gave us - RIP
50 years a fan and it never gets old.
Ooh, for five and a half minutes I was just dying to hear the breakdown, while loving the improv, I just couldn't wait to hear those familiar notes I listened to as a kid in the '70's with the rest of ABB. Thanks for all the years and music Dickey, you were one of the best!
a ME TOO moment......just a few bars of RAMBLIN MAN LOL
This one hits especially hard. Dickey showed everyone how two guitars playing extended melodic lines could create beauty, passion, and with more than a streak of blues. Even Les Paul was taken with Dickey's musicality and technique.
A one of a kind guitarist. Dickey outdid almost everyone with his expressive, melancholic musicality. With his aways impressive improvisational style, he was more than a master of the instrument. For my generation, he wasn't a guitar god, together with Duane, they were God.
Jam on Mr. Betts and thank you, a true Allman brother to the end.
Time for shots and listening to Live at Fillmore East!
People that say southern rock is just heavier country doesn’t know what they’re talking about. If anything Southern Rock is more Jazz and soul based than country. Allman Brothers- Liz Reed, Hot Lanta, Les Brers and so many more. Charlie Daniels Band- No Place Left To Go, Birmingham Blues, etc. Marshall Tucker- Southern Woman. 100% jazz. People need to educate themselves.
Bluesy rock soul...
As long as you have Marshall Tucker on the table, don't leave out the live version of "24 Hours At A Time". That's another masterpiece.
@@jpalberthoward9 unbelievable version… Where A Country boy belongs
@@jamlive6650 Atlanta, and the 60's-70's feels like a different planet and another lifetime.
Even the second part of saddle tramp.
Nice how CDB transitions from pop country into fusion
you can tell that dickey was really having fun... what a great clip and what a great bunch of players. i miss les! RIP sir!
RIP Dickie Betts you brought joy to mankind through the Almond Brothers. Thank you for all the songs you wrote and played for everybody. You truly will be missed. Peace to you in heaven!!
Dickie is unsung for his contribution of color to rock.
His command of harmony was extraordinary in the genera.
His dual leads in ABB are obvious but it was him and Hendrix. (#9 chords), who really brought extended chords to Rock.
Betts took it even further with the use of passing chords and linear melody in songs like Stormy Monday where his jazz influence help define the new genera of Southern Rock.
Wow...this performance!
It is a shame that everybody seems to want to make these Les Paul and whoever shows at the Iridium into some kind of competition about who is best... Les clearly understood and he said it , "Different kinds of music", and, "everybody has something to say". He was talking about musical perspective and the ability to connect with an audience and with other players.
Dickie has the ability to connect with both and is also absolutely identifiable as a unique voice.
Technical prowess is great but not at the loss of artistry.
Regardless of who has more. every one of these performances showcases artists who have it all in abundance.
To Chris Lentz:
Thank you for the AMAZING experience of seeing Les interact with these other great artists.
Thanks for the sm35 and the words of encouragement when we met at Pegasus. You are loved. Peace brother.
Thank you Dickey, you have made life better with that guitar of yours ✊✊, nothing but love my friend. At our age I can say we both had a great run ✌️✌️✊✊🤣🤣
Dickey Betts is an iconic legend and I can’t thank him enough for all the music he gave us in the late 60s and 70s and beyond him and Duane are the ones that turned me onto the Les Paul back in the day. To this day it’s the best guitar ever invented imo. Check out Lukes work on the Les Paul tribute show doing his version of Hendrix’s little wing . It’s just Stunning !!
Wow two guitar legends on stage just awsome
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@@dumpsterchicken6287 Correct! I think Django flew over a lot of people's heads....
Dicky Betts is by far the most innovative (American) Les Paul player I have ever heard ! I'm not talking about speed , technique or effects...... no I'm talking about the late 60's plugging in to a Marshall amp with no effects , the pick-up switch position in the .......middle ,volume up and making that mahogany in the L.P. ska-week like an old horn! He could make that guitar sing and cry! It's great to see him get his dues from Les Paul himself ! Never under estimate an original Allman Brother (founding member).......Peace and Love always..........
Dickey is great but Mike Bloomfield was most likely more innovative. Listen to
his work with Bob Dylan (Bringing It All Back Home & Highway 61), the first 2
Butterfield Blues Band albums and The Electric Flag's A Long Time Coming.
He was a pioneer on the Les Paul before Clapton, Beck, Page, any of them.
Mark Iosty Mike Bloomfield was a tely man
Meaning what? Dickey Betts was the creative mind behind a lot of hits. More than Beck, for sure. Beck had no Blue Sky. Beck didn't write anything as iconic as Rambling Man.
Holy Trinity.....I don't think any body that was in the Yardbirds feels that way but you make my point clear ! You see it says (American) Les Paul player O.K.Out of the the three Brit's you mention only one is really considered a L.P. player....and started out playing what, "Oh yeah" American music witch is what Dicky Betts made not copied . You ask any of your three guitar gods about Richard Betts they will tell you.........he is one of the great ones !!!
Jeff Beck’s greatest strength is as a soloist.
The true Southern gentleman....thank you for the gifts
Stumbled onto this. Wow! Fabulous!
Dickie really highlights that Les Paul sound with this version . Tribute to the master I'm sure. Really showcase how restrained he can be and how skilled . Also really shows a 60's fusion jazz feel that some of Dickies Instrumentals had back then. Again the spare jazz playing perfect and the sax as well. In some ways best version of Reed.probably how it sounded when he was tinkering with the melody
Made my week! Thanks for posting!
Thanks for posting this, loved it!
it was such a great privilege to see les paul in new york. I was amazed at how smooth his jazz style was in 1992. He was the finest guitarist I have ever enjoyed and I have seen many. He deserves the title of maestro.
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So many great artists played with Les at the Iridium and so many of those are memorable and legendary. But this might be my favorite clip.
The young generation Decades ago had no Clue. Dickey composed a Jazz Classic! So cool to see Betts’ grooving with Jazz Cats. In later years Les Paul was more into enjoying a variety of players from East Coast to west than playing himself. Les recognized players like Buddy Fite’ the 6’4” 300 lb. Harley riding logger from Washington state that played a unique style of jazz with his thumb and the incredible Lenny Breau’ . RIP Boys ❤️ this is some awesome footage. Rock/Blues/Jazz/Gospel/Country they all intertwine
Dicky was always a jazz guitarist at heart.
Naa don’t think he played any before his mid 20’s
Finally someone who had the respect and class to introduce themselves to les’s band. Love this guy
These Les Paul video's are great and worth viewing over and over.
Good stuff thank you so much whoever loaded this up
I always meant to go to one of les' Monday night jams, I unfortunately waited too long. thanks for sharing!
GOD BLESS DICKEY BETTS - - - HE IS IN HEAVEN NOW - - - Boulou Ferre is the other guitar player - his dad Pierre played rhythm guitar with Django Reinhardt in the 1930s and 1940s - - - Dickey Betts in a video interview - - - that can also be seen here on youtube said that he was influenced by Django Reinhardt !
Wooooo!!!❤🎉
Thanks for that info about Boulou, as thats why I was searching the comments, to see who that was with that amazing playing. Ive been playing 55 years, and Ive never heard of him. Thats the kind of player I wish I was. What playing!!
@@Wasteoftime10 yes BOULOU and his brother ELIOS are sons of the great PIERRE FERRET rhythm guitar player that backed up Django Reinhardt in the 1930s+ 1940s ( notice that the brothers took the T off the family name )also look me up here on youtube - here are some tag words - joe nania hollywood joe guitar 1990 freelance cafe piermont new york plays guitar 1992 tucson
Thank you so much for posting this song. My second favorite behind Jessica.
I've been picking around on those two songs since around 71. I played a Les Paul and a 70 vintage SG .
Thank You Chris. These videos are so great. I can't wait to get them hooked into a proper system to listen to and watch.
Thanks Chris Lentz ! This is truly "the gift that keeps on giving" ! 😍🙏
Love Les Paul! Always versatile and a virtuoso! Can't get enough!
DICKIE BETTS& LES PAUL TWO OF THE GREATEST AROUND!!🎸🎸
Thank you for the download.
Changed my mood immediately ‼️
Always generous and true gentleman.
These are the GREATEST. They will live forever.😢😢😢😢
I didn't realize how good this was 1st time I listened to it , listen twice !
im experiencing the same feeling lol 2 years ago i watched this for the first time
Oddly enough, when I first listened to ABB at Fillmore, I didn't know which guitar part was which. And when I got to identify who was playing which, there was a raw quality that I did like on Betts' guitar playing. Of course, the superb slide playing of Duane proves to be one of the bests.
I like “Blue Sky’s” where they both play a lengthy disparate solo. They played well together.
That was super cool!!! Loved every minute of it! Bravo
Terrific video. Thank you for posting.
Wow, so nice and so smooth. Les Paul just wanted to listen, that’s a compliment of the highest.
Les wasn't feeling well that night. Before this set, he brought up a trio of Gypsy Jazz players from the audience who were visiting to see Les Paul. That's who the guy on acoustic guitar was, one of those three.
Michael Crutcher -Les knows good music he hears it. This session was really nice.
It's nice to listen a Les Paul guitar without distortion for a change...
Sweet playing.
chris lentz Cool! Thanks!
Agreed. Distortion has its place but the beauty of the sound is often lost in the distortion.
His doesn't need volume and distortion to make up for lack of ability and musical ideas
So Jimmy Page is a shitty player in your opinion?! I think that different styles don't mean better\worse...Neil Young's dimed Deluxe would be unbearble for Les Paul, just a mess of feedbacks and squels, while Neil can play strong, articulate melodies with it, and would probably sound pretty flat with Les Paul's setup...both are GREAT players! Open your mind, thank me later! ;)
Dicky Betts never needed distortion, but he was a horse of a different player
What a jam session 👏 👌 🙌 😍 and musicians
Love Dicky...big influence ,...thanks for posting ,and Les.
Blessed be the man that brings you soul.
Dickey is a beast....
Dickey and Django sharing a stage doing Liz Reed w/ Les Paul looking on? WOW!!!! never seen this before - thank you!
Ikr! I thought I was going to see Dickey & Les play liz reed together, but Dickey & Django! One of Dickey's heros! Idk who he was until Dickey introduced & I said wow! O how cool! I got to meet Dickey, Chris, & Dave @ a meet & greet, they all signed my picture of the band that night except Mark May. For some reason he stayed back stage. It was @ a Charlie Daniels vol jam. Dickey opened & 38 special next, closed by CDB. Check out Dickey's haircut here. I did see him perform once with his hair even shorter than this when he was still with Allman Bros. But the night I met him it was long.
Ok so I just went & found my ticket stub & it says 05/11/2001...& this Amazing Video was 11/26/2001...I have to save this to my Favorites 😍 Dickey will be missed & may his music 🎶 live on❤
Mr Betts is one of my heros. Thanks for posting.
very cool-much respect Les-R.I.P-you are sadly missed
This was 1 year After Dickey's Departure from The ABB ~ I Was His Neighbor in Osprey Fl for Almost 4 Years 1998 till 2001 and this was the New Band He was organizing with Mark May also at guitar before the reincarnation of Great Southern with Dan Toler & Mike Kach ~ Nice Video to See ~ Dickey was no Quitter and This Proves it ~ Back in NYC with Les Paul @ The Iridium
I saw him on his first tour after the ABB with DBB. He played with a vengeance... it was an incredible night.
This is a blessing, thank you.
This is pure gold. Many thanks for uploading.
I love to see great, no fantastic musicians playing together. 👏 truly talented, and Dickie is always fantastic 👏
So laid back, jazzy and so sweet to hear.
I'm sure DA would approve
Dickey Betts is and always will be the soul of country rock...
This is incredible! Thanks Chris!
Awesome !!Dicky a master guitar player !!!
I was going to college in Jacksonville in '69. Had heard of the Allman Brothers. Seen the first album in the dormitories and never heard it. Hey, they were from Jacksonville (sort of) and what good could come out of there. And then one day I hear "IN MEMORY OF ELIZABETH REED" and asked "Who is that?" Well, let me tell you I have been a fan ever since. And I love the comment below about Dwayne and Dicky that Dwayne was the famous on and Dicky was the better one. To hear those two play together is absolute magic.
I have just discovered this channel and all the great guitarist that are sitting in with Les, who, in his own right, is a GIANT. I can't say I was crazy about his music but my god, what a guitarist. I have been playing 50 years and couldn't change his strings. For those of you who are younger you need sit up and pay attention. He didn't invent the guitar but he sure made it better.
I still remember the first time I heard Eat A Peach in 1973 or 4, I saw them at the Peach Festival in 2014- I think they were the greatest band of the 70's and that is saying something. Betts is a virtuoso.
Of all the great events that have take place in my life, this is one I truly wish I could have attended live. Two of the absolute greatest ever.
This is so sweet and amazing.
Two chords, I wish Les would have played. Been there many a Tuesday night. RIP Dickey and Les. Thank you Gentlemen for giving us the best music that covers at least 3 generations. Great share Chris! Carry on my friend Duane Betts.
This is a totally great performance!!! It"s kind of neat to hear it played without percussions! The sax really hit it!!! Thanks for posting this🎸😁🎷💖Yeah!
You can't be serious lol !!!
This awesome!
Les is just watching and enjoying
Thanks for the share!! Great clip
Thanks for posting...a real treat!
Thanks for this Chris. I was there that night Les sent Frank Vignola out to find the Gypsy guitar players that's Boulou Ferre his brother was there as well as Angelo Debarre what a show
Boulou is a genius and so is Elios
Love this!
what is life? This is it! A good tune and conversation with the Les!
"Django Reinhart on guitar"
WOW!
What a HUGE compliment to the acoustic player!
👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
how are you?
I'm not even stoned yet and this is taking me places. In a word: wow!
One of the best.
Cant wait to see him play
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Wow, this just blew me away folks. Very good musicians right here baby. Wow!
Nothing like the tone of a Les Paul
Always loved Dicky's guitar tone.
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This is what I love about TH-cam; discovering things I've never seen or heard before featuring musicians playing an off the-cuff version of my favorite Allman's tune and in the presence of Les Paul, himself.
(p.s.) Dickie Betts is a great guitar player.
And tha
What a treat. Boy oh boy that was fabulous.