ALLMAN BROTHERS WHIPPING POST REACTION | Has to be one of the greatest songs of all times!

[@supasoulproductions]

There is a reason that it sounds like the drummer has 4 arms. There are 2 of them. And 2 fantastic guitar players as well. Then you have Greg Allman smokin' that Hammond Organ and doing those scorching vocals as well. Blues Rock, Southern Rock, Soul Jazz... I just call it awesome! And we do know how lucky we were.

[@missbelled6700]

Had me laughing because he didn't know how close to being right he was haha!

[@kenperk9854]

Gregg was only 20 or so when this came out, Doesn't sound like It does it?

[@r.d.sandman6474]

Not always, they had Jamoe & Butch Trucks but they weren’t always needed depending the set list. I was amazed how much set lists change from one city to the next.

[@r.d.sandman6474]

@@kenperk9854 Where’s your problem? The vast majority of musicians were young-Vaughn at 18, heck, the Beatles used to bring George in through the back way just before starting as he wasn’t of age. Not by a stretch either!

[@kevinmauch5622]

How about a little love for bassist Barry Oakley?

[@zylem13]

You chose THE right track.

[@davidcochran6291]

That was a 19 year old Greg Allman singing. He also wrote this song. Duane Allman is the lead guitarist, but you heard Dickie Betts first out of your right ear. Duane is in the left. The Allman Bros. were one of the first to have two drummers. Duane famously said , "if James Brown can have two drummers, then so can I." The drummers are Butch Trucks and J.J. 'Jamoe' Johnson. Duane often joked that he had, '2 drummers, 3 guitarists, 2 little guitars and 1 big guitar, and a keyboard player. Now all I need is a bass player.' His meaning was that Barry Oakley the bass player played as many notes as the guitarists did. If you listen closely you will hear why he said that. Harri you have gotten just the tip of the ice burg with this. The ABB are widely known as the best Jam Band ever. So I am going to give you a link for this song that they played at The Fillmore East in 1971. Since it is over 22 minutes long I won't insist you play it here. Just sit back in a dark room with no distractions. Put the headphones on LOUD and sit back and let this song wash over you. You will have a hard time listening to anything but their live stuff after this. Let me know what you think. ENJOY!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4TYoIpugrmVkLs

[@User_gin_927untileternity]

The first year I went to college in Macon was 1971. Duane had just been killed from a motorcycle accident. So it was pretty sad :(

[@samuellord8576]

True and excellent, but let's recall the Grateful Dead's insanely great results with two fantastic drummers.

[@USCFlash]

gregg was 21 years and 8 months old when they recorded this in august 1969, not 19years old, just fyi.

[@davidcochran6291]

@@USCFlash I always go with the best information I have at the moment. Now he was just shy of 22 yrs.old. Maybe I remembered he was 19 when Duane brought him into the band and I put that bit in the wrong file in my head. So thanks for the correct.

[@USCFlash]

@@davidcochran6291 no problem. thanks for being polite and acknowledging the correction. many folks dont respond with such politeness or are rudely unreceptive to someone merely pointing it out.

[@dmCurator]

This is so next level it's not even fair.

[@douglascollman7341]

Two Drummers who keep time like an atomic clock, Two of the finest electric guitar players to ever live and definitely the best ever at twin guitar harmony lines I say the best white blues singer to ever live. A brilliantly written and composed song that keeps you on the edge of your seat like an action movie -and the train like tempo is I believe that this song is played in 11/14 time which is very distinctly unheard of -quite simply. The Allman Brothers Band stands alone as a type of musical category in itself❤️!

[@davidramsey2566]

IlI’ve been hooked since 1972 and I still really haven’t heard anything quite like them. They are definitely in their own category. Tapping the root of reality cosmic blues!

[@markhunter8554]

You picked a great song for an introduction to the Brothers.

[@barbaracollins385]

That was my introduction to real Southern Rock. I'll never forget that day. Felt like my real life at 16 started that day. Now I'm 68 and still loving those days.

[@johnfoster5295]

The reason people don't recommend a particular song is with this band, you can't go wrong with anything you choose. I would suggest you check out a live performance from the Fillmore concert. Many people regard Live At The Fillmore one of the best live albums of all time.

[@roymoore3156]

It IS one of the best records of all-time. Greg’s gravelly voice was in its young young twenties here...

[@briansussman863]

2 drummers in Allman Brothers. Same thing with Grateful Dead. Allman's also had 2 lead guitarists, until Dwayne died

[@sherryheim5504]

This is in my opinion, the best Southern blues Rock band ever and I love the energy of this song. Thank you for this reaction.

[@erinhafer228]

You’ve just been baptized in the waters of The Allman Brothers Band, some of the most exquisite musicians to ever walk the earth! This is a rabbit hole you will love diving into. Their entire concert Live at Fillmore East is widely considered one of the best live albums of all time, a performance considered to be so historically important that it was added to the Library of Congress.

[@lisarainbow9703]

"In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" live at the Fillmore by the Allman Brothers is utterly incredible and iconic.

[@skydogfan4671]

Lisa Rainbow I totally agree. Duane’s solo from the live version of In Memory of Elizabeth Reed - Fillmore East is arguably the greatest guitar solo ever!!

[@Philtration]

Still my favorite live album of all time

[@SkyDog59]

"In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" from At Filmore East is my favorite recording of all time. It's devastating.

[@toddmitchell7542]

The “Greatest live version of a Song ever recorded”, in my humble opinion….

[@richardsims4779]

@@skydogfan4671 When he jumps in hard with both feet at the end? Man I love that part.

[@robertsaul234]

"One Way Out" from their Live at the Fillmore East is a must

[@patrickmetiva7064]

Agreed. It will stop you in your tracks. As mentioned so many times...you just can't go wrong with the ABB!

[@perijetton9275]

Absolutely ✌️

[@jasminefrias4925]

I always like to tell the story of my brother the very first time he heard this song on our Dads old record player. That first time he heard Gregg sing "good lawd I feel like Im dying" he literally broke into tears like somebody died. He was like 6 or 7 at the time. The Allman Brothers are by far my favorite alltime band. Please good man, Blue Sky, Sweet Melissa, Win Lose Or Draw, Stand Back, Ramblin Man , Midnmight Rider...

[@JeanetteFaith]

oh, he cried. so sweet. I like Midnight Rider best! I'm from GA so grew up with them. My first concert.

[@philgrody3681]

Duane and Dickie , doesn't get any better .

[@cspringer333]

2 lead guitarists and 2 drummers

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

You chose a good one alright! Two lead guitarists (Duane Allman and Dickey Betts), two drummers (Butch Trucks and Jaimoe Johanson), bass (Berry Oakley), organ and vocals (Gregg Allman). Only two original members still alive.

[@robertkennett4622]

Duane was just a baby when he was taken from us, only 25. When you stop and think... If only.... the incredible, God given magic in those fingers....

[@Flythebird1600]

Glad you enjoyed whipping post. Absolute classic 😎👌

[@sherryarflin726]

Live at Fillmore East, considered one of the best live albums ever recorded.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

Isn't it in the Library of Congress? what an honor, for both !

[@sherryarflin726]

Yes it is, 2004.

[@Acebets70]

Use to play in a rock band early 90s, was shocked we always had a good crowd. To this day people tell me they came to see us because we ended the night with this song every show!!!

[@melissaford717]

My cousin Billy is a guitar player and has been a huge Allman Brothers Band fan for decades now. He got to see them live more than a few times (he also got to see SRV 2 times as well). He told me a story about one of those concerts in the 80s. Dude in his row was loaded; his drunk ass self kept screaming for 'Whippin' Post' over & over again for like 45 minutes. He finally passes out in his seat. The Allmans start playing Whipping Post & dude wouldn't get up for his song! Totally knocked out cold and couldn't be roused from his drunken slumber. His friends had to literally carry him out of the Philadelphia Spectrum (RIP). Good times & good review 🙂

[@SM-bo3pc]

This song has always been so cathartic for me. The sheer anguish…… I was handed down this album from a sibling when I was in high school…. So grateful for the Allman brothers…no one compares.

[@pd4104lang]

This song, live at the Filmore East 1971 and In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed from that same show will blow you away!

[@nrgao]

People say they hear so many people in the allman brothers. That because they are what launched so many southern rock bands. They are the catalyst for the sound. It was ahead of its time.

[@ziggy107]

Thanks!

[@randystalnaker6700]

Thanks Harri...I am a southern girl, born and bred...this song...I have no words...EXCEPT...this one is really special...these men were from Macon, Ga. which is very close to where I live...have lived...all my life...they are MY HEROES...you reacting to this one, for me is VERY SPECIAL ❤

[@virginiapaigelove5307]

Thank you for reviewing this. Two lead guitarists, two drummers, one keyboard/volcalist, one bass player - and Duane was planning on adding a harmonica player before he died. (And I was here when it came out.)

[@jimakcelik6486]

Play live version "Whipping Post" live at the Fillmore East - 20 minute version

[@happymethehappyone8300]

TRUST ME MY MUSIC LOVIN BROTHER,, ALLMAN BROTHERS LIVE AT FILLMORE EAST..ANY SONG.

[@ricknbacker5626]

Duane Allman's guitar playing so impressed Eric Clapton that their band (Derik and the Dominos) flew to America to record. Hoping to get the sound that the ABB were getting. . The 2 legends crossed paths at Miami's Criteria Studios in September, 1970. The result turned out to be one of Rock music's most legendary anthems, Layla. (written about George Harrisons still married wife) I met Domino keyboardist Bobby Whitlock in 1979. The description he gave of these 2 guitarist, working their guitar parts out on those tracks. was incredible. Good call, Hari. Cheers, RNVB

[@mikenastasi8927]

I never would have thought of Led Zeppelin with this song but John Bonham was such a beast on the drums, Jimmy Page was a master bluesy rock player, John Paul Jones is underrated as a bassist and keyboardist and Robert Plant is definitely soulful enough to absolutely pull this off. I'd love to have heard Zeppelin do this song. Good call.

[@jcriverside]

Dreams is an underrated song of theirs, get in the car, take a clear highway, crank it up, drive.

[@shan-2233]

Duane was an incredible guitarist and Gregg had that raspy blues voice with so much soul and passion. These guys are the best of the best !! They have so many great tunes !! 🤘🏼

[@loilt5091]

I share my birthday with Berry Oakley, their original bassist...that's his iconic bassline, driving this propulsive masterpiece❗

[@crowredeye8066]

They were a powerhouse southern rock group. Amazing musicians! I was lucky enough to see them in concert. Dr. John the Night Tripper opened for them. It was not long after Duane died. Such a great time to be a concert goer.

[@pinballpsycho]

Another good toon by them is 'One Way Out'. They called it Southern Rock at the time.

[@mimig3904]

Welcome to the finest southern rock-jazz-blues band: One Way Out, Stormy Monday, Blue Sky, Dreams....so many great songs

[@chrismartin6370]

“If this song was a woman, I’d marry it!”

[@charleneoconnor2764]

Really enjoying your reactions! Allman Brothers are in a class of their own...enjoy!

[@stevewalsh4850]

I must tell you, you have the most in depth, honest and astute reactions out there, and you seem like one heck of a good soul sir, thanks for allowing me to share in your joy hearing the songs so grew up on I’m the 70’s as a teenager

[@jeannettesimpson9778]

"Jessica" and "Ramblin' Man" next. For the train you need The Doobie Brothers and "Long Train Runnin'". ETA. We know just how lucky we were!

[@JerisEve]

Lon Train Runnin' would be fantastic.

[@anthonymunn8633]

He just did Long Train Runnin' in the past week.

[@jeannettesimpson9778]

@@anthonymunn8633 He did? I missed it. Rushes to check it out . . .

[@jeannettesimpson9778]

​@@anthonymunn8633I checked it out. I'd forgotten he'd done this already. So much good music and reactions.

[@JerisEve]

@@anthonymunn8633 Thanks, Anthony. You're so right. I not only watched it. I commented on it. Early Alzheimers??

[@jimmygonebad03]

Marry it. lol. Love u bro

[@starrover1111]

Saw them with Duane in 1971 - Schaefer Concerts in Central Park, NYC. Lined up in a roped-off area before they let people in - no numbered seats. People were sitting on top of the huge rocks around the theater listening. Great summer evening - great show!

[@danielslover8669]

Great observation on the drummer. There are 2 drummers. I absolutely love this song! I’ve heard it a million times and it never gets old

[@michaeld.7520]

2 Drummers: Jaimoe Johanson and Butch Trucks

[@dlc1119]

And what makes it great is they play different styles - Trucks is straight-ahead rock, while Jaimoe is doing more of a jazz style. Gives you a richer sound.

[@billnorwood168]

Butch Trucks is the father of Derek Trucks, an AWESOME slide guitarist, who played with ABB when he was 14...now with Tedeschi Trucks band, who are one of the best current bands (imo) going...Susan Yedeschi will blow your socks off...

[@michaeld.7520]

@@billnorwood168 Yeah Bill, I saw Derek play guitar with ABB about 20 years ago. 100% agree with you...Phenomenal slide player!

[@markhunter8554]

@@billnorwood168 Butch was his uncle, actually.

[@EdwardGregoryNYC]

I just got back from Nashville and had the good fortune to catch Devon Allman's Allman Family Revival at the historic Ryman Auditorium.

[@roddiener]

Saw these guys in Milwaukee in 1970something, sat about 30ft from a stack of 25 Marshall stacks, one step away from heaven my man, when music was played by musicians and artists.

[@luvdylanstar]

Aren't they the greatest sound ever!! I remember when they first came out with this LP and we were teens and glued to this music like it was the most wonderful thing we had ever heard. Got to see them in an old factory in New Orleans shortly after this LP was released. Yes, we were very lucky to be part of this generation of music, it was magical!

[@skydogfan4671]

You just listened to the greatest guitar player ever in my humble opinion - Duane Allman. Dickey Betts the other guitar player was also fantastic. I recommend One Way Out, Black Hearted Woman, Statesboro Blues by them next.

[@perijetton9275]

REMEMBER Duane ALLMAN 🍄🍑✌️❤️

[@jdbarnes321]

Don’t be so humble, you’re right. ;)

[@GENGELHARD]

If you like Duane, check Butch Trucks nephew, Derek Trucks.

[@richardpierce7819]

His name is Duane Allman, the other guitarist is Dickey Betts. Two of the best who ever picked up an axe.

[@dannymaguire879]

Those two drummers playing in syncopation filling each other.

[@thomasflynn5366]

Please react to Melissa. Nobody seems to react to it but it's one of my favorites. Dickey's ethereal guitar and Greg's voice bring out my emotions.

[@Peter-oh3hc]

Love Melissa. You are right, rarely played on the radio. Met a number of women named after that song

[@patriciawilson9666]

Yeah,Richard plays his ass off on that one.Sweet Melissa.

[@DenNEE]

Saw these guys in '74 (?) Unforgettable.

[@kennerthallen2132]

You always pick awesome songs to react to. Whipping Post is on my top 10 Blues on the ipod. Peace.

[@joeyricefried9621]

AMAZING!!!

[@lextek.]

Welcome to the inventors of southern rock!

[@Boatzilla2]

2 drummers, Harri, 2 drummers.

[@JerisEve]

This band had two great guitarists: Duane Allman and Dicky Betts. Many bands would have been thrilled to have either one. Greg Allman's vocals defy description. There aren't enough superlatives to talk about his singing on this song-----or any other song for that matter. I remember listening to this song endlessly when the Brothers and Sisters album came out. And I didn't own any headphones.

[@TonyFarnam]

Harmony lead guitars are kind of a trademark for these guys. And 2 drummers.

[@juliadia007]

Omg, as a 60+ woman, I had the biggest grin on my face the whole time, like you have no idea what you’re gonna hear! Yeah, 2 drummers. I was pretty amazed that you knew it didn’t make sense for one person to do it. I loved your reaction.

[@zebjohnson5118]

Great song to be introduced to the Allman Brothers widely considered the greatest jam band ever, and also the originators of Southern Rock. The well is deep with this group. Greg Allman the singer wrote the lyrics to this song with the end of burnt match sticks cause he couldn't find anything else to write with! " Statesboro Blues " or " Ain't Wasting Time No More " are two good ones ✌️♥️

[@TheSchuyler75]

“Ain’t Wasting Time No More” is one of my favorites after this song here

[@janbuyck1]

It is definetly in my top 10 of best guitar songs of al time

[@John-fk3rv]

You should see the live version

[@Valhalrik]

older Bro. Wayne RIP.

[@charlesgarner2177]

Live at the Fillmore east should be listened to in its entirety and then check back. One of the most awesome records ever made.

[@michaelmolloy6697]

They’re epic group You’ll have to go through their playlist and it will take a long time but we’ll worth it. They are awesome in every way!!!!

[@lathedauphinot6820]

Many years ago I visited my sister in Santa Cruz, California. My brother in law said he had tickets for us to see the Allman Brothers that night. I was not expecting what I got! It was the most amazing musical experience. Master musicians who seemed to communicate telepathically. Like the Grateful Dead but better musicianship, better songs, and they never got lost. I’ll never forget it.

[@njswampfox474]

Better by more than a country mile. The Allman Bros. were in a different musical universe.

[@roguemerlin1969]

This was a studio version. You should have watched Whipping Post from Live at the Filmore East. There are 2 guitar solos from two different artist and two drummers with Gregg Allman on keyboard and vocals. It is a little long, about eleven and a half minutes.

[@brucewasenius3643]

Saw them in the summer of ‘71 a few months before the crash. What a band.

[@stephenneal9218]

I've watched a dozen "Whipping Post" reaction videos. Not one person has caught the irregular time signature of the intro. I keep hoping someone will and comment on it.

[@stevengifford7457]

11/8

[@gong63]

At first I thought, "His first Allman Brothers is going to be 'Whipping Post'?! Wow"...Then it turns out you picked it random?? Double wow!

[@Kathy8852]

Dwayne Allman is the Guitarist. Greg, his brother, is singing an on the organ, and there are two drummers

[@renemokum]

You will find a truly great version of this song on their live album 'At Fillmore East' from 1971. All songs from that album (of which many are extended versions of the originals) are amazing. You could do no wrong covering any of the songs, but Statesboro Blues would be a great start, since its the first track on that album.

[@SGC511]

As good as this is, you have to hear the live version. It was transcendent. The shining gem on the best live album ever.

[@sherrelwilson7354]

“One way out” Live♥️Next please #AllmanBrothers

[@jamesmichael5475]

My favorite band for 50 years. Crazy to think that Greg laid down those vocals at the tender age in his late teens. So soulful, so bluesy. Brother Duane and Dickey’s guitars cry and sing, the base of Berry Oakley and organ of Greg serve to drive the song and hold everything together, while the two drums of Butch and Jamoe add rhythm and texture that helped make this a truly great tune. “In Memory of Elizabeth Reed” (Studio version for first go) off their IdleWild album is a jazz influenced instrumental masterpiece written by Dickey Betts, to which all other rock instrumentals are compared. The Live at the Fillmore album also contains a longer version of “In Memory of Elizabeth Reed” and this album is also consider by many to be one of if not the finest rock live album. The amazing thing about the ABB, is that they rarely laid dawn a tract that was not a burner, excellent. “Statesboro Blues”, “Melissa”, “Blue Sky”, “Midnight Rider”, “Stormy Monday”, “Dreams”, “One Way Out”, “Hoochie Coochie Man”, “Jessica (jazz-country inspired instrumental written by Dickey Betts, that puts a smile on anyone’s face), “Soulshine (later incarnation of the ABB), “Little Martha”, “Not My Cross To Bear”, “Ramblin Man”. The Allman Brothers band fused rock, the Blues, Country, and Jazz creating in the process a new genre of music, termed Southern Rock. The Lynyrd Skynyrd Band were also a Great Southern Rock Band. “Sweet Home Alabama”, “Tuesdays Gone”, “Simple Man”, “Call me The Breeze”, “T For Texas”, “That Smell”, “Saturday Night Special” and of course the Iconic “Free Bird” among many more great tunes.

[@standesart]

In my opinion the greatest American band.

[@marvinbone1379]

Thank you Harri, for brightening so many days for so many people. Appreciate your playing this. I skipped school and hitchhiked to Madison Wisconsin USA, to hear these guys. I was basically "missing" for 3 days, buy nobody freaked out at all ("oh he'll be back")....what a different time.

[@JeanetteFaith]

Lol....I hitchhiked as well. VERY different times.

[@obbor4]

The best American Band of them all. Every one of their guitar duos are top notch. I saw them over thirty times. They hit the note every single time!

[@aleatharhea]

Whipping Post was an excellent choice. Yeah, I'd call it blues-rock.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

Gregg wrote this at 20.

[@chopshop5519]

classic

[@tommessner3502]

2 guitars---Duane Allman and Dickey Betts. Both awesome.

[@GregFalken]

One of the two drummers has a nephew named Derek Trucks who carries on the traditions of the ABB today in the Tedeschi Trucks Band (also with two drummers). Well worth checking out.

[@dracula7644]

Duane Allman is one the greatest slide guitarist.

[@imisseveryone2716]

had the absolute privilege of sitting on stage watching Jamoe and Butch play together - you'll never see anything like in your life - the precision was not to be believed, their hands moved so fast that they were actually a blur, and the two of them, smilin' all the time ! Both very gracious men.

[@kurtkrill5300]

that guitar was Dickie Betts and he just passed away

[@aviatom1]

Saw Frank Zappa cover this two drummers and two keyboard player absolutely killed it, awesome show

[@richardstewart1989]

They have many good songs. That is one of the best. BTW they had 2 drummers, so you caught that.

[@desertrat4453]

My favorite is Don't Want You No More/Not My Cross to Bear., Same album.

[@r.d.sandman6474]

Loved them, worked for them & Skynyrd in the day. I missed meeting Duane & sadly also bass player Berry Oakley-who does an amazing rumble bass intro. He died in a bike crash like Duane. These bands have big repertoires so enjoy, well worth it! Fast guitars.

[@caroldellapenna3467]

you will never have a band like this again. It just isn't possible.

[@WilliamForeman-p3i]

I must have played this double album 1000 times. Maybe more. Never gets old.

[@kevinlundgren1169]

Oh yeah , love The Allman Brothers , they were one of a kind , any other stuff of theirs next will be cool , guaranteed !!!!!!

[@marinamartinez6886]

The best Southern Rock Band, many hits. Yes Greg Allmans really has so much grit and soul in his voice, he also plays the Hammond organ on this track. 👍👍👍

[@jmelio1]

Also 'Statesboro Blues'. 'One Way Out', 'Stormy Monday' I've Must Have Done Somebody Wrong' and tons more from this Fillmore concert. One of their more famous live performances!

[@The5thGen]

Another great track by the Allman Bros. is Dreams. Probably my second fav to Whipping Post.

[@cindyp1033]

Midnight Rider next 🔥

[@evanleehome2178]

The first time Clapton saw this band his jaw dropped and he and Duane just stared at each other, agog. Musical love at first sight. Clapton said "he was the musical brother I'd never had." And of course Duane played on "Layla" and that great jam at the end.

[@sterlingknight8087]

The singer is Greg Allman, who is also playing the organ. He's around 17 at the time this was recorded.