A JAM!| FIRST TIME HEARING The Allman Brothers Band - Southbound REACTION

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, you'll love their "Melissa" and "Jessica"!!! Anything from their Live At The Fillmore East is Fire!!

[@allendixon7700]

Hard to

[@mtpugh]

I came here to say that. You beat me to it.

[@davidmillar3993]

"Jessica" has always been my favorite instrumental.

[@quantanglement]

@@davidmillar3993 Yeah - one of my favorites, too

[@TheirFinestHour]

Stormy Monday! I repeat, Stormy Monday!

[@sallysharp3845]

Their song "One Way Out" from their performance at Live From Fillmore East is a MUST listen. I cannot express this any more strongly.

[@teresajarrell452]

YES!! 👍😃❣️❤️❣️😃👍

[@jonathangeraldrobinson720]

A Must.

[@johntarnowski9086]

Hell ya 🤘😎🤘

[@christikirk7265]

I agree. "ONE WAY OUT" ...

[@davidteller7681]

I could not agree more!! 👍👍

[@bigkw1568]

RIP Dickey Betts ... Gone but never forgotten

[@huntingnightmares4317]

Greg Allman lead singer has a fantastic voice. He was a super down to earth guy. Had a hit single called I'm no angel. You should give it a listen.

[@ginasarmina4728]

Definitely!

[@kbusby4824]

Great song.

[@janiefernandez2460]

Yes!! Love I'm No Angel

[@pebblesanddirt]

That’s him rocking the keyboards too

[@mylifeinGA]

It’s not accurate to call Gregg Allman the lead singer of the Allman Bros. Dickey Betts and Warren Haynes sang as much as he did. The Allmans, like most great bands, didn’t rely on just one singer.

[@VZ935]

Allman Brothers, enough said!

[@redarmysoja]

The Allman Brothers had two of the best guitar players ever in Duane Allman and Dickey Betts. One way out and Ain't wasting time are two good ones. In memory of Elizabeth Reed Live at the Filmore East is a jam.

[@jerrytroyanna5090]

...and Stormy Monday

[@cazgerald9471]

Years later, add Derek Trucks to that list.

[@rethink62]

@@cazgerald9471 And the hardest working man in show biz Warren Haynes

[@guillermorodriguez8488]

imaginate a Duane Allman y Dereck Trucks juntos en los años setenta

[@sarawhiteman7459]

You have to listen to “Layla” by Derek and the Dominos written and sung by Eric Clapton. Duane Allman played the guitar. He was the original lead person from the Allman Brothers and tragically died in 1971. His guitar solo in “Layla” is legendary. The song is about 8 minutes, but we’ll worth the listening time.

[@teresajarrell452]

YES!! ICONIC!! 👍😃❣️😃👍

[@michaeldavidfigures9842]

Greatest slide guitar solo of all time.

[@michaeldavidfigures9842]

Dickey Betts on lead guitar here. Chuck Leavell on piano stepped in after Duane's death and provided a new dimension to the band. He was a great session musician and jazz pianist who formed his own band Sea Leavell after the Allman Brothers first broke up in the late 70's. Their first album Sea Leavell: Cats on the Coast was an absolutely phenomenal piece of jazz heavily influenced by Southern Rock. More than a decade later Chuck would step in to lend his talents to The Black Crowes on their highly regarded debut Shake Your Moneymaker. Cats on the Coast is definitely worth a listen. Allman Brothers alumnus Jai Johanny Johnson was percussionist for the band.

[@mlhesler68]

He played second lead. He came up with the intro for Layla. Some of the other members of the Dominos according to one said they didn't think they'd finish the album because of Eric and Duane partying too much

[@robertluskey7907]

The melody of the song was provided by Rita Coolidge, who was never given her due credit by Clapton and "co-writer" Jim Gordon, who took it from Coolidge

[@carterstanley561]

This one will get you a speeding ticket. Every time this comes on the radio in my truck I always wind up zoning out and before I realize it I'm doing 110 mph... lol

[@bradsullivan2495]

"Ramblin' Man" is an Allman Brothers classic and is easy listening because of the way the song flows.

[@jeffreydooley3745]

Here's a suggestion: Tedeschi Trucks Band, start with "Midnight in Harlem"

[@fearsomeforce2904]

Guys you have to do "Blue Sky" "Jessica" and "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed". All are unparalleled blues rock explosions!!

[@marymiller4494]

Little Martha is a great one too!

[@williameisenberg1999]

This is real music !!! I was lucky enough to grow up with greatest bands the ever existed before the suits and bean counters got involved.. Allman Brothers Band My favorite.

[@joelliebler5690]

That lead singer is the incomparable Greg Allman.RIP

[@tommathews3964]

Amen!

[@bluesman3232]

Only Jaimoe is alive from the original band.......

[@tommathews3964]

@@bluesman3232 Dickey is still hanging in there. Not in great shape, but alive!

[@myownchannel247]

This song is mandatory for road trips, it’s also proof that you can dance to the blues. Gregg Allman (r i p) on vocals ✌️ Dickey Betts on guitar

[@jeffsamuels3557]

I believe Duane Allman as solo guitarist

[@myownchannel247]

@@jeffsamuels3557 sorry brother but it was Dickey, Duane had already passed

[@jeffsamuels3557]

@@myownchannel247 My bad

[@myownchannel247]

@@jeffsamuels3557 👍

[@stevebrant7270]

That was the great Chuck Leavell with the piano solo. He also played the solo on Jessica.

[@pattyestrada6]

Amber has got to listen to “Whipping Post” which was done way early on the channel when it was just Jordan. Also, patiently waiting for a Blackfoot “Highway Song” reaction.

[@kidpoker007]

This song is the reason I started palying guitar in 1974, Dicky Betts baby on the guitar..he was my guitar hero growing up in the 70's

[@TheDrawde21]

That's what people who love great music look like when they enjoy great music. You two were lost in that song. Great reaction

[@jackieknows9129]

Fun fact for Amber - Gregg Allman was married for a short time to Cher and they had a son together -Elijah Blue Allman.

[@lisarainbow9703]

Another Allman Brothers song with incredible piano is, "Jessica".. Highly recommend it, it's pure joy!

[@deltabravo287]

The Allman’s are definitely known for their extended jams.

[@MrAaron4471]

The great Dickey Betts on guitar. You should also check out "One Way Out", "Seven Turns" , "Jessica," "Blue Sky" and "Melissa" by the Allman Brothers

[@bobburroughs6241]

Good old Diskey. 😎

[@Chris.Davis.2]

@@bobburroughs6241 I believe Diskey played the triangle 😏

[@barrycohen311]

Epically underrated guitar player....

[@mbsnyderc]

Dickey Betts.

[@allengator1914]

Throw "Ain't Wastin' Time No More" into that mix.

[@davidhunter801]

The piano player, Chuck Leavell, was 20 when this was recorded (if memory serves). He went on to become the keyboard player and musical director for the Rolling Stones.

[@mysteriousmysticalmoments2023]

Never heard it before . Great reaction.

[@richardcurley5798]

You guys have to do Jessica. One giant jam, & Jay, a killer piano!

[@TheJoshuaPimentel]

Damn near impossible to find a less-than-great Allman Brothers song.

[@bernardsalvatore1929]

OKAY ROB SQUAD I HAD TO GO ALL CAPS FOR THIS!! AS SOMEONE WHO HAS SEEN THE ALLMAN BROTHERS FROM BACK IN THE DAY LIVE, IN THE SEVENTIES, (BUT UNFORTUNATELY I NEVER GOT TO SEE THE ALLMAN BROTHERS WITH DUANE ALLMAN), I WILL TELL YOU THAT THERE WERE PROBABLY ONLY TWO OR THREE OTHER BANDS AROUND THAT TIME THAT COULD JAM AS WELL AND FOR AS LONG AS THE ALLMAN BROTHERS DID!!!! THE ALLMAN BROTHERS AND THE GRATEFUL DEAD BOTH HAD REPUTATIONS FOR VERY, VERY LONG CONCERTS, ESPECIALLY IF THEY WERE OUTDOOR CONCERTS, BECAUSE OF THE FACT THAT THEY WOULD JAM FOR VERY LONG TIMES ON INDIVIDUAL SONGS!!! I HAVE BEEN TO AN ALLMAN BROTHERS CONCERT IN THE SEVENTIES THAT STARTED AT 8:00 P.M. AND WASN'T OVER UNTIL 3:00 OR 4:00 IN THE MORNING!!! THOSE WERE THE DAYS!!!😎😎😎

[@billclarke117]

Dickie Betts was now the main guitarist after Duane Allman died. They didn't feel like they could replace Duane, so they switched gears and added a piano player, Chuck Leavell, who ended up being one of the best in rock history.

[@peggyp5844]

Lead singer is Greg. He was married to Cher. They have a son who now plays lead guitar for the band.

[@flyingburritobro68]

None of his kids play in the Allman Brothers. The band no longer exists. His son with Cher plays in an industrial metal band. His son Devon whom he had with another wife, plays in the Allman- Betts Band with the son of former Allman Brothers guitarist and vocalist Dickie Betts.

[@gregkerr725]

Guitar player was Dicky Betts....fantastic talent.

[@kayh7982]

Love Allman Brothers I saw them in 1981. I saw a comment about Derek Trucks FYI "SKYDOG" is Dwayne Allman's nickname and Eric Clapton is the one who claims Derek is his reincarnation. You would love this jam off of Eric Clapton's playlist. Featuring Derek Trucks wife Susan Tedeschi, Kofi and brother Otiel Burbridge, Warren Haynes all Allman Brothers alumni. Also Chris Strainton who you recently asked about on piano, played with Eric alot. "SPACE CAPTAIN" kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJ-bpZmke5hsm80

[@flyingburritobro68]

It’s a good version but can’t touch the version by Joe Cocker on his Mad Dogs And Englishmen tour with Leon Russell and crew.

[@tommathews3964]

That "Space Captain" is a killer for sure! I get such a kick out of Oteil in that video!

[@kayh7982]

@@tommathews3964 I know you gotta love it when they are having fun doing what they love

[@larksigsby3697]

Next: The Tedeschi Trucks Band -Glory Bound, I walk on Gilded Splinters, Midnight in Harlem.

[@keithdavis6383]

"Jessica" by the Allman Brothers is one of the best instrumentals you will ever hear! The piano solo guy (Chuck Leavell) also played a lot with the Rolling Stones. Also, "I'm Losing You" by Rod Stewart and Faces is easily my favorite Rod song! You'll love the drums!

[@GoldTop57]

The guitarist on this song was just Dickey Betts. Duane Allman had passed away by this album.

[@lindaluane]

Gregg Allman was married to Cher - and they have a son together Elijah Blue ( who played guitar in the video you all watched - If I COuld Turn Back time - on the NAvy ship)

[@dudeusmaximus6793]

One of the best piano jams ever. Dickie Betts ended up firing the guy if you can believe that.

[@tracyyork1428]

Do you know why??? Oh well, Chuck Leavell has done fine since then as piano player for the Rolling Stones for many years.

[@johnhoerl7326]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@tracyyork1428Dickey did not fire Chuck Leavell (the piano player). He loved Chuck’s playing. This era of the band gradually fell apart in the next couple of years after this was recorded, for a variety of reasons: drugs, too much money and fame, competing egos, Gregg’s move to LA and marriage to Cher, and Gregg’s testimony in the drug trial of Scooter Herring (one of their tour guys). Basically they were all tired of one another and mutually decided to move on with their own projects. When the Allmans reformed in late 1978 they invited Chuck to join the band again, but by then he had his own band Sea Level and decided to stick with that.

[@tracyyork1428]

@@johnhoerl7326 Great response, thank you!

[@lindapetro5594]

Exactly, well said: “[Gregg Allman] lead singer’s voice has a SRV vibe.” Agree totally. It’s that southern, bluesy, soulish, bad ass but nice guy rock. (Words fail me at the moment. 🙃)

[@surlechapeau]

those were some pretty good words!

[@jmcc199]

I miss Duane and Berry but Dickie Betts (guitar) and Chuck Leavell (piano) really stepped it up. I bought this album when it came out - saved up my babysitting money !! -- and wore the grooves out. Love the entire album Brothers & Sisters

[@franksullivan1873]

Wish that you two could have seen them live.Talk bout some dancing fun.

[@keef7224]

That’s the legendary Dickey Betts on guitar at the end. And at the beginning. And in the middle. 🎸💥

[@beaux2585]

Thank you for appreciating the blues. The guitarist you asked about it is Dicky Betts who also wrote the lyrics while the lead singer & keyboardist is Gregg Allman. Is that a pic of Cher behind Amber? If so, you should know that Gregg was married to her for many years. He and his brother Duane started this band but Duane passed two years before this song was cut in 1973. The driving beat may be credited to the dual drummers used.

[@peggyp5844]

Whipping Post live is pure joy!

[@beltycat5490]

Jay and the Americans performing Come a Little Bit Closer .. you will love it!

[@LaserRanger15]

You probably know already, but Gregg Allman, the singer is also the keyboardist

[@Freshenstein23]

A like for Allman Bros of course! Saw them live 17 times and Gregg Allman once on top right before he died. Amazing amazing band! Huge influence on my favorite band The Black Crowes too! 2 bands, each with 2 brothers from Georgia. Love it

[@usernamesarewack221]

Blue Sky - Allman Brothers

[@ms3811]

The ABB, “In memory of Elizabeth Reed”. Check this out even if it’s just on your own time. It’s a long one.

[@EricHenning]

Southern Boogie is PERFECT road music!

[@lantose]

Well said Amber! This music does “Give You Life”! Spent all my college years in Tahlequah from ‘73 to ‘78 listening to this music and you have to start playing some Marshal Tucker Band “24 hours at a time” and “bob away my blues” would be good!

[@jamiebell2164]

"Stormy Monday" from Live at Fillmore East, or "Not My Cross To Bear" from their debut album.

[@cliftonparago4547]

I don't know if you already reviewed it but their song RAMBLIN' MAN was one of their biggest hits and probably best known

[@glenonoko4918]

Yes, "Ramblin Man" was their biggest hit, reaching #2 on the main US chart in 1973. Great song!

[@kbusby4824]

@@glenonoko4918 Had the 45. I knew great music at 7 years old.

[@1perfectpitch]

Big hit. Terrible song.

[@TheAcgtrs]

The live version from “an evening with the Allman Brothers” with Dickey Betts and Warren Haynes playing off one another, is amazing.

[@tommathews3964]

Agreed! That was a hot lineup with Warren and Woody in the band! I think Warren, particularly, saved the ABB at about the roughest time in their history!

[@253spkelly253]

You guys will love pretty much anything from the allmans… but especially any song from their well known live album live at Fillmore east

[@michaeltimothy70]

You know it’s a good tune when you can’t just stop smiling. Seen these boys over 30 times from late 70’s to mid 90’s. Always a good time.

[@Jimbo-tm5zy]

The Voice belongs to Gregg Allman

[@mbsnyderc]

You should do In Memory of Elisabeth Reed now this is southern rock.

[@DianaJG8]

Gregg Allman, the lead singer and a guitar player on this album, was also married to Cher for a short time and they have one son together: Elijah Blue Allman.

[@ASFMitchelProductions]

Love seeing the Allman Brothers on the lawn at Deer Creek

[@4cenobytes]

You will love any song from live at the Fillmore east classic album

[@rubyswaim1441]

Southern blues at it's finest. Gregg Allman is the singer. He did some solo albums,too. Listen to "Queen of Hearts". 🤯

[@jodan4]

I've been requesting this but to no avail. also Sweet Little Angel

[@tommathews3964]

That "Laid Back" Greg solo album is straight from heaven!

[@rubyswaim1441]

@@tommathews3964 , absolutely!

[@marthabarrett2479]

My personal favorite by the Allman Brothers is an instrumental titled "Little Martha." 🤗

[@glynncorrin956]

Hey how about some April wine I like two rock a Canadian band the video thank you

[@quincee3376]

Great suggestion!!

[@martinscott-reed5379]

Gotta love The Allman Brothers.

[@allendixon7700]

No one left to run with I love the drum section on that I think there's like two versions I think the live version is more a drummy has a lot more drumming in it and I think I really like that one a little bit better because of that but that's a good

[@allendixon7700]

Can't go wrong

[@johncampbell756]

Great Allman - vocals and orga⁴⁵ Dicky Betts - Guitars Jaimoe - drums

[@steviemccormick3762]

What an eargasm !!!!!

[@SGC511]

A friend of mine once asked why ABB ran with two drummers. Listen to the rhythmic drive in this song and you can understand. Greg Allman was a brilliant vocalist but also a fine keyboards guy.

[@christopherpollak7448]

This is a Dickie Betts composition. Gregg does the vocals here on the Brothers and Sisters Album. In the latter years of the band, before Dickie and the band parted company, Dickie took over the lead vocals on Southbound.

[@tommathews3964]

I saw one show after Woody and Warren joined where Dickey and Greg swapped verses! Think that was the only time I ever saw that! What a figgin' band they were!

[@scottmeeks662]

One thing about a ABB concert, was you never knew if they were going to do 10+ songs or 2-3 songs. It all depended on the flow and feeling of the band. That said, you always knew it was going to be a helluva show.

[@rk41gator]

I do have this album. good tunes! This band is SO together and tight!!!

[@jwmson7791]

Ok Jay, Amber deserves to hear Whippin’ Post!! And Gregg Allman is the lead and plays keys. This is the most awesome rabbit hole you’ll ever go down! I’m not sure if this was recorded before Duane was killed but it’s either Duane (Allman) or Dickey Betts with that unbelievable guitar solo. Both were/are two of the greatest ever! The Allman Brothers played with two drummers and two world class lead guitarists. They were and remain the greatest. And guys you’re right. This is the Blues side of Southern Rock. ♥️♥️♥️ Also FYI, Dickey Betts sang lead a couple times I think. I know he wrote and sang Ramblin’ Man.

[@bbrasky]

Greg Allman, who was singing, was the guy who was crushing the piano. I've seen him many times, he was an exceptional talent. You really have to watch him play live. (he has since passed). The guitar at the end was Duane Allman, he got killed by a motorcycle accident in 1971.

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

Well you're totally wrong on this whole thing Bill He wasn't playing the piano here He was playing the organ and vocals that was the great Chuck Levell who came on board for this album after Duane died. He was with a southern rock band called sea level and you can also find the great Chuck as the musical director of The rolling Stones for the past 20 plus years Duane had been dead he didn't play any guitar on here at all. Bassist brother Barry Oakley Was Heard on a couple of the tracks unfortunately he checked out too not one year after Duane When they made the decision to reconvene and keep the band going after the loss of two key members the reason they brought in the great Chuck Levell was so dicky could shield some of the load and not have such the burden on top of them as trying to do Duane's kind of stuff along with his kind of stuff. So that's why you notice on this album there's a lot of piano driven solo stuff through it that's what Chuck was brought in to do One of the other things you'll notice to on rambling Man The duel guitars another friend the great Les Dudek was also brought in by Tom dowd the producer to help Dicky on some dual guitar kind of jams. Many of course no less because he also appeared on eat a peach Les Bres in a minor

[@bbrasky]

@@truckerkevthepaidtourist LOL

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

They were one of top five live bands.

[@sabrinapittsley2304]

Gregg Allman was married to Cher and he was on her television show and there’s a clip of them here on youtube singing together.

[@kesleycottrell1416]

What can be said about the Brothers. Nobody can do what they did. It was interesting after Jerry Garcia died. Seemed like the younger fans followed Phish. Us older folks started following The Allman Brothers Band.

[@scotteagleson7849]

Stormy Monday might just be the smoothest song ever

[@Gforceracing20]

ALLMAN BROS are my favorite "jam" band. Love Phish and the Dead, but the Bros just bring the southern rock/blues flair to it that wins me over

[@Gforceracing20]

Allman Bros - Blue Sky

[@williampeachey6057]

In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed. One of the best they do.

[@russlanders6518]

These guys got their start in muscle shoals alabama! Need to watch the Muscle Shoals Documentary !!!!

[@edcrandall2048]

My favorite Allman Brothers song is Soul Shine.... got to check it out 👍

[@joecanady2345]

Great song to listen to while on the elliptical!!!!!

[@kevinmclaughlin1092]

Next you gotta do JESSICA & ONE WAY OUT! Two of their best!

[@alanlucio3442]

My biological dads favorite band.❤ I never got to meet him. But we have a lot in common, including our musical taste.

[@maryannturton9830]

Love me some Allman Brothers! If you close your eyes you might also think Stevie Ray Vaughn and Ray Charles were on stage...🎸🎹The Allman Brother's ALWAYS bring the jam session!Can't remember if you listened to Blue Sky,but that's a great song for rolling down the windows on a beautiful day and cranking out the tunes on a long car ride...🎶🚘

[@jonathangeraldrobinson720]

Please check out "Blue Sky" with guitarist Dickie Betts on lead vocals, and the live version of "One Way Out."

[@jacqueline4514]

It is IMPOSSIBLE to go wrong with the Allman Brothers. Want the BEST SOUTHERN ROCK BLUES ever made? “Stormy Monday” live at the Fillmore East. Have to have my emotional armor on for that one as my Father loved it so much and I grew up hearing the album ❤️🔥

[@thomaskelley1718]

The "Brothers and Sisters" album is not only great, it came at a time when most thought the Allman brothers were done, following the deaths of Duanne Allman and Barry Oakley.. This album solidified their position as the Kings of southern rock.

[@bstapylton-smith1940]

My personal favourite is 'Dreams'. The song perfectly highlights Gregg Allman's blues voice and Duane Allman's anazing guitar playing. The guitar solo in the middle of the song will definitely send you into dreamland.

[@WebbsWeb]

For something on the different side of them try "Blue Sky" or "Little Martha" both from the "Eat a Peach" album. Love your reviews.

[@keithcarper8809]

👍 Blue Sky is one of my guitar solo Top10 🎸🎸

[@batnall66]

One of the best bands for sure, great players.

[@reality1958]

Allman Brothers are my top southern rock band…but I can’t wait for you to get to Marshall Tucker Band as well.

[@stanlanier7640]

This is the original "Southern Rock." The sounds that Duane Allman made were, indeed, the blend of blues inflected rock that gave rise to the marketing term "Southern Rock."

[@GoldTop57]

However, Dickey Betts was the only guitarist on this song. Duane unfortunately had passed away already.

[@joeday4293]

This song was the soundtrack to one of my favorite road moments ever. I moved from Oregon back to my native Deep South in 2016, and my wife and I made a Great American Road Trip out of it. We had been heading more or less due east for weeks until we got to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where we turned from I90 East to I29 SOUTH - we were southbound at last. I had this tune cued up and ready to go.

[@jobabs]

*Sioux Falls 😉

[@joeday4293]

@@jobabs Edited. Always mix those two up 🤔

[@jobabs]

@@joeday4293 no problem! I’m originally from that area, so I understand the mix-up. Throw in North Sioux City, South Dakota and South Sioux City, Nebraska, and you really confuse people, lol.

[@houdini987]

Their vibe in a live concert was something I've never felt from any other performer. I sorely miss this band. RIP Gregg Allman

[@user-ky6vw5up9m]

Amber has what they used to call a Million Dollar Smile

[@Steve-pr6yj]

I❤Allman Brothers Always have Always will!

[@strategicplanetxmuzik4384]

......from this same album, 'Brothers & Sisters', you have to do the song 'Pony Boy'. It features a musical duel between the piano and the dobro (learn what that is) !!!

[@tonysoprano4755]

Jay/Amber if you want to hear a jam. You got to react to the Outlaws green grass and high tides. It’s a vibe song. The 3 guitar assault is phenomenal. Continue what you guys do it really cool.

[@CPny65]

Great song, and along one too

[@johnhegarty1761]

I keep telling them to l8sten to Green Grass & High Tides.

[@joelliebler5690]

You must react to Melissa, Jessica, and Pegasus!

[@Ooofaa-Maa]

What an amazing song! Great reaction!

[@stevenblock9712]

Surprised you haven't listened to Ramblin' Man yet. The long instrumental outro is great, but Jessica is all instrumental and it's also great. And yes, there actually was/is a Jessica, a toddler back then. If you've experienced a non-stop toddler, you'll "get" Jessica.