Allman Brothers Band - Blue Sky

The Allman Brothers Band live In Germany 1991.

[@billycowley2903]

RIP Mr. Betts. Thank you for decorating our time with your music.

[@Groundpounder29]

Technicality aside, does anyone love this song cause it just makes you feel good?

[@louiscox8533]

Yes.

[@RafaelMesBal]

Pure happiness

[@savke110]

What technica... Makes me high..this song..

[@kimgordon3695]

Shazam

[@kimgordon3695]

💙💙💙

[@billhaff9635]

My dad was passed out on the couch. I decided to take his car for a joy ride. Picked up a few friends some alcohol a little green and wouldn't you know it this song came on as we were toking and drinking. All those friends have passed on. Thanks for the memories both to Allman Brothers and my friends ❤

[@kennydalewhortleyandtherig2937]

Priceless memory. At the end of the day, that’s all we really got.

[@Frijolero18]

The Allman Brothers Band must hold the record for having the most legendary guitarists under its belt: Duane Allman, Dickey Betts, Warren Hayes, and Derek Trucks.

[@thomasroberts5067]

I concur!!,!,

[@timhoovermusicman]

The yardbirds had 3 pretty good ones roll thru.

[@robertwhitcomb6105]

and Honorable mention to a short lived member: Jack Pearson!!!

[@johnbennett3714]

Frijolero18 I’m not sure about trucks or hayes especially when you compare them to the likes of Winter, Beck, Vaughn or even Clapton.

[@timhoovermusicman]

@@johnbennett3714 haynes

[@karendavis3548]

my husband used to sing me this in 1985. this yr we got married. He passed away in 2010 but this song always brings him right back here.. to the river...playing his guitar..

[@wmden1]

So sorry for your loss, Miss Karen. Lost my wife of 33 years in 2015. Jessica and Blue Skies always lift my spirits. Keep on keeping on.

[@karendavis3548]

+wmden1. most definitely!! back atcha ✊✊

[@wmden1]

Thanks. Everybody needs it sometimes.

[@JimDorman]

I attended my cousin's daughter's wedding not very long ago. I didn't really know the 25ish bride and groom and many other people there. To my astonishment, I heard the familiar notes to the opening of "Blue Sky" as the bride walked down the aisle.

[@tjht2010]

Karen Davis

[@michaeldibartolomeo8181]

Rest in peace Dickie. Thank you for all you and your brothers have done. Your music will live on forever. 😢 God bless you.

[@PeterDunbar]

Dickie Betts is the master of the freaking major scale.. how he can stay on the major scale, and run through riffs without it sounding "scaley" blows my mind.. just an incredible musician who has mastered his trade.

[@pattyboda6403]

I so agree, you said it better!

[@andrewptob]

He mixes major and minor amazingly well, but his preference for major creates such a great and unique vibe.

[@tommyesposito606]

+Peter Dunbar no b9 b3 b7

[@shredsixsixsix9218]

If you listen to his solo record ,"Let's All get together " you will hear many things .I always think of Betts ,as using the Diminished scale to get blue notes. In "Memory of Elizabeth Reed" he makes great use of the diminished . It is amazing how he makes the diminished fit so well in the context of major harmony .

[@jasondonald9830]

Peter Dunbar non musicians will say it's nothing more than feeling and soul, but we musicians know better. He's actually mixing up the major scale with the mixolydian and also throwing in some jazzy little chromatic passing tones here and there. all very tasteful. superb guitar player.

[@bubbawally2809]

Possibly one of the absolute best guitar jams you will ever witness. Two of the most underrated pickers of all time. Effortless the magic they perform.

[@kevinmitchell6718]

i totally agree, they are ALL BAD ASS to the bone, hell back in the day, what 45-50 yrs back. they were da shit. I've heard some stories, about the 'youngin' coming up. and how they'lld send him to Dickey at all to show 'em long before, to teach 'em a few licks....how do you get that sound. they told 'em no boy you , you're doing it wrong. put lighter strings on that boy. come away w/ that sound. to hear them in 21st century, whatta rare gem. sure enuff them youngins got schooled by the masters themselves. i woulda loved to see them.

[@ghall7465]

These are true musicians. No fancy costumes, flashy show, just good music and talent.

[@linda_anndalton9684]

G Hall right on. Music from the soul. so righteous.

[@nunyabidnis5407]

Didn't need dancers and pyrotechnics.

[@eileencorreia9128]

exactly!!!! talent, and an instrument, no need for the rest of the nonsense we get with posers these days.

[@flyigglesflywhat5349]

🍻🍄

[@josefk5659]

These costumes were pretty fancy

[@TheSharptux]

There are a few things in this world that sound as beautiful as the sound of the slide guitar in the hands of a master

[@blissbaxley9363]

Betts should be studied by young musicians.

[@mazrio128]

Duane isn’t here.

[@mazrio128]

Sorry. I see Warren now.

[@plentinough7222]

Yes Baby!

[@Cook9698]

RIP the legendary Dickey Betts. Thank you so much for creating this amazing music that will live on forever!

[@ramjefferson]

Amazing. Dickey (with zero hesitation) follows up Warren's mind-blowing slide solo with am even more ferocious solo of his own. What a beast.

[@rosesandsongs21]

Thought it was Duane, scary...

[@ramjefferson]

Right? Lots of Duane in that solo. Explains why Gregg seems to be loving it

[@pizza7738]

Its un fuckin believable

[@TheCrowHawk]

God I wasn't expecting that that's for sure!

[@carymiller163]

Dickey ain't afraid of nothing...never has been.

[@robertferguson533]

Don’t fly Mister Bluebird I’m just walking down the road. That’s an All Time Classic line

[@truthseeker2222]

Dickie's solo let the chills flow through me. Love when that happens.

[@MrMrfreedom1]

Dickie "feels" the fretboard. Half the time he doesnt bother to look at the fretboard. Great muscle memory. He fucking rocks

[@tfrileypd]

This is God's favorite song.

[@dirkbowman946]

Play this at my wedding and funeral

[@Gasten400]

Warren Haynes' slide solo sends me shivers, Fantastic feel.

[@nicholasletts6933]

My dad and I go see Govt Mule Everytime they come in our area..

[@donniewilliams736]

Dude's voice and playing are amazing! Super good cat too

[@Matt-ls5uv]

It's amazing that slide didn't melt, had that thing burning red HOT

[@patrickhite3026]

🍑Been listening to this song for 50 years now & it still gets my feets moving..🍑

[@geralddutcher3662]

Ditto on the 50 yrs & the FEETS!!!

[@rbilleaud]

Yeah Dickie is great, but how come no one talks about Warren? That man plays a mean slide guitar!

[@Kylerjguitar]

He was ripping it!!!! Man wow!

[@jaytroxel3495]

+1... Warren and Alan Woody helped put some life back into ABB. RIP Alan Woody.

[@tonyloop1700]

Warren is one of the best deriek trucks is best on slide

[@briand342]

No one talks about Warren? That's all I ever hear about. The guy is great, but...he leaves me cold. I much prefer Dicky's playing

[@inittowinit6633]

Rob Billeaud yes he does and he is not about the spotlight. Each time I’ve seen him he is on the side of the stage. He will give you your moneys worth every time

[@punkmomdeb]

Takes me back to January, 1976. 18 years old, Riding in a lime-green Pinto, listening to Eat A Peach, with a 17-year old, long-haired boy beside me. Going to Carolina cause he's not old enough to get married in Georgia

[@henryrogers5500]

Me…19 years old in 1976. Fantastic band! These guys were a big part of my high school experience! I was a post-Woodstock hippie.

[@davidshepard5797]

RIP to the amazing Dickey Betts!

[@michaelwest9840]

dickey says "turn your love my way" and begins the solos, at which point i just drop, give up, surrender to the beauty of the song and enjoy. that's what music is all about.

[@ricksmith5128]

What can one troubador say to another except that I sure wsh I could have "set in" with the others and maybe contributed some of my own "licks"!!!!!

[@Putaspellonyou]

So strange how in 1991 we thought they were "old," but in a lot of ways, they were just hitting their stride...again

[@TheTaco3rd]

Warren was such a breath of fresh air when he joined.

[@robertwhitcomb6105]

The Allmans might have not reformed had it not been for Warren

[@Johngonefishin]

What a monster slide player he is, along with everything else, his intonation with the slide is pitch perfect.

[@denisepierro8565]

Robert Whitcomb Two totally different sounds. Denise

[@jeromestracks108]

The recording executives didn't want Warren in the ABB because they felt he was too good. Dickey said it was a package deal, or the ABB wouldn't reunite back in '89

[@jonathansanders9816]

Dickie Betts is so fucking awesome period

[@2_505th]

Jonathan Vanwilderingburglet its Dickey

[@jpconques]

Jonathan Vanwilderingburglet Warren doesn't suck either :)

[@SaddleCat1]

Jonathan Vanwilderingburglet Warren Haynes aint no slouch, either

[@jonathansanders9816]

Warren haynes definitely doesnt suck :)

[@frankburns8871]

Jonathan Vanwilderingburglet That's true, but the other dude doesn't get nearly enough credit. The guy doing the slidey jam thing, whose name I can't be bothered to look up. He kicks some ass too.

[@sagarpokhrel5357]

Does anyone else here realize that Dickey's singing is just as good as his playing.. lot of appreciation for Warrens too

[@dbrinkm1]

Wow !,,,,this song and a little faith...will raise the dead !!!

[@definitely1981]

I standing ovationed after the Dickey Betts solo.

[@connect741]

2017 marks the tragic end of the Allman Brothers one of the greatest bands of all time. The recordings are forever timeless. The Allman Brothers are one of the perfect examples of American Exceptionalism in the music business. God Bless America, God Bless Our Troops, and God Bless the Allman Brothers Band.

[@williamknell864]

WOW! When they each ended their respective solos, and instantly went into harmonies- holy f'ing shit. Just gorgeous playing. WOW!

[@Rectitude4U]

One of those songs that, after you learn to play guitar, you listen to and say, "Holy shit!"

[@andrewptob]

+Frank Steen Ha, pretty much. It took me years to get this one in the pocket, and even now, I can't play it with anywhere near as much natural awesomeness as Duane and Dickey.

[@houseofcharm]

End of the era when the Brothers were one of the best on the planet.Aand this is one of their best often overlooked numbers.

[@svenmartin840]

Farwell Mr Betts. And thanks for all those albums and songs. They will go on forever. In the year 2164

[@toddbeneke9151]

Dickey was like, wow, Warren ripped it, I'm gonna have to shred to keep up and he sure did. Even Greg looked mesmerized when he looked over and was watching Dickey.

[@705monty]

These old songs are incredible…and performed without auto tune. Epic guitar solos. No way out is also mind blowing.

[@hunzilla3122]

That old gold top is magical and Dickey so strong....epic

[@tomdillon363]

RIP Duane, Berry, Butch and Gregg. This song, to me, with the twin guitars, represents the best of what the Allman Brothers brought to rock in the early 70s. Rock on, Dickie!

[@CJReed-qd8xk]

Tom Dillon Yes...you're 100% spot on! I 💜 the Allman Brother's. It's truly saddening that Duane, Berry, Gregg, and Butch are no longer with us. All gone way too soon. Rest in Eternal Peace. Gone, but never forgotten...their music will live on forever.

[@mark-fu9fe]

This was the music!!#

[@ursafan40]

Must be excruciating to be a great songwriter, and a top 100 all time guitar player, only to find yourself playing with , arguably, one of the top 5 all time guitar players. He dies, a tragedy for sure, but somehow people forget how much an equal Dickie was in the band. This is a great showcase for a very young Warren Haynes as well.

[@acm1350]

It's only excruciating if you have an ego problem and can't handle sharing the spotlight.

[@christopherdougherty9832]

R.I.P. Dickey, thank you gracing us with musical talents for so many years. Look for those blue skies now, you've got them coming.

[@dfmcjr123]

This is the greatest song of all time. It lifts my spirit.

[@jimallen-lg8vt]

totally agree

[@GucciTheGlacier]

I can't believe people disliked this video. This is true guitar excellence.

[@pizza7738]

I dont care how many times I watch this, it never fails to put a lump in my throat and my eyes well up .. just love it so much its incredible what those guys could do. I am in awe each and everytime I watch it.

[@kcovington5798]

My NEIGHBORS HAVE TO LOVE OR SO WHAT ...BOSE KNOWS VOLUME ...ALLMAN BROTHERS MUSIC YOU HAVE TO TURN IT UP ...I AM YELLING ...YEEEYEEEEYEEEE HELL YES

[@kcovington5798]

There is no 🎸 NAMED FOR DICKIE BETTS .??? WHAT A GUITAR PICKING PLAYING STRUMMING STrOKING GENIUS.!!..

[@jumpyonthehill]

A kindred spirit.

[@robertferguson533]

You and me both

[@thundergod1298]

Dickey looks like a biker/hippie. And you know what? He pulls it off. Amazing....

[@cravinbob]

Thundergod129 He was a biker.

[@thundergod1298]

+cravinbob Gratefull he didn't suffer the same fate as Skydog R.I.P. 1946-1971 and Berry R.I.P. 1948-1972

[@cravinbob]

Thundergod129 You got that right Brother.

[@newmoon54]

DICKEY WAS A BIKER! AND, LOL,, ON THE BACK OF HIS BIKE JACKET IS SAID: "EAT SHIT"! FACT IS STRANEGER THAN FICTION..................... !

[@edmundcowan9131]

Reminds me listening to Eat a Peach as a 19 year old Citadel cadet driving my 240z around Charleston South Carolina with my girl in 1973. Boy those were the days my friend. I wish I knew then how good I had it. But still rocking to the Allman Br. retired back in Carolina.

[@falcondriver100]

That slide solo was SWEET!!!!!!!!!

[@ravirot123]

That`s Warren Hayes :-)

[@DaynePeachman]

Tor-Ivar Saltnes *Warren Haynes (probably just a typo but I corrected just in case:P)

[@lesheathjr4494]

That's because Warren is an amazing guitarist as well as vocalist!

[@OsageRevival]

Y'all ever heard a song that takes you for a walk?.........

[@jd112070]

This is one of the most exemplary displays of musicianship that has ever fucking existed. The feelings this song has produced in my life are without limit. And just insanely wonderful.

[@pizza7738]

Jeff Dupre pure emotion

[@epodsassy1474]

Jeff, I was floored these guys when I was 8. I'm almost 50. More meaningful and life saving than ever! Infinite. This is beyond music. This is The Great Creator showing Himself through a bunch of hippies. It's a secret. Not everyone is tuned in. Actually, very few are. However, those of us who are? We're good, my friend. Enjoy a marshmellow pie and Mushroom sandwich. Wash it down Mama Louise's Special Iced Tea and have a walk down the Ocmulgee. Maybe we'll see each other in the land of the Peaceful Bunch

[@janetmillington8697]

Right on brother...the art of weaving !!!!

[@cef8156]

Hey buddy, what's emotional to you doesn't at all justify a claim of exemplary. Much less a claim of ever and above all through out history.

[@tcfolstrom599]

DICKY WAS THE BEST THE COOLEST GUITARIST HE HAD IT ALL RIP

[@cookq]

A shout out to the German audio engineers at Rockpalast who captured so many of the great rock and roll acts in exceptional audio. As far as video, they had the best of what was available and it all looks so dated now.

[@jumpyonthehill]

Brings tears to my eyes.

[@Messmitch2]

What a brilliant solo from Dickey!

[@glyn420]

It's amazing, Warren plays an absolutely beautiful solo and must be thinking to himself damn i slated that. then dickey just blows it the frig up, WOW.

[@glyn420]

*Slayed

[@timhoovermusicman]

@@glyn420 I think he slated it too!😎

[@sheddski6415]

a lot might disagree with me but in my own mind this guy single handed saved this band in 1973 after eat a peach came out that was it they were going to go their own ways then this guy dicky had a ACE up his sleeve and that was Ramblin man and the rest we know i was 18 in 1973 and i became a fan after that even greg used the term ACE up his sleeve

[@danielyoseph1487]

here comes the best guitar solo in universe and of all time...

[@dennisoleary4764]

WOW!! Dicky could play.

[@cravinbob]

Dennis O'Leary You just find out? How old are ya?

[@robbyforeman1409]

Dennis O'Leary still can, kid

[@barblove32]

Still going strong!

[@rameesumrein]

All time favorite song. Hands down. Never ever gets old. And I'm an A-RAB!!

[@mrlucky777]

good music will always transcend all cultures,it's a common thread in all humanity.

[@michaeldibartolomeo8181]

Salam from KSA, Ahki! I love jammin out to the ABB under this big ole blue sky out here. May God be with you and keep on jammin! Al Hamdillah!!!

[@davidwitcher4032]

Blue Sky! All my problems seem to roll away when I hear this song. I saw them back in the early 90s with Little Feat warmin up.

[@tippimail1]

David Witcher-to me,there were 4 great American bands-the Allman Bros,The Grateful Dead,Little Feat and The Eagles.

[@chadwhitfield6946]

tippimail1 i put Black Crowds up there w/ them. kinda All man bro 2.0 Great slide guitars, great soulful Singer, great jam band

[@davidwitcher4032]

I assume you mean the Black Crows although Black Crowds would be a great name. Thanks to you someone will take it. Saw the Black Crows in the mid 90s in Philly at the Electric Factory. Great concert.

[@chugger74]

Me too! Puts a smile on your face! Pure joy!

[@soberdave09]

I'm so glad that I've seen them over 30 times & with every guitar player except for Duane.Wish I would of seen him.Love them all.God Bless the Allman Brothers

[@patrickfrancis33]

Every day I wake Up and remind myself how lucky I am to Exist in a world with southern rock

[@patrickfrancis33]

Outlaws, Allmans, Skynyrd

[@TheGuitarMan71]

Yessir

[@johnyounardi8749]

Best rip ever w haynes and betts EVER , haynes n betts Note for Note Unreal !!!!

[@mikeandgamblegreathouse9653]

True story. Saw the Allman Bros once in Macon. Georgia. 2nd row center. End of concert, bent over to get my coat, Dickie's bandana landed in my seat. Person behind me got it.

[@jat13]

Damn, so close!

[@mattwilliam4803]

I hear warmth, love, and soul in their music

[@flaplaya]

Bottle up perfection and sell it because this is it right here. Absolute prime Allman Bros Band!

[@platter1000]

well put

[@urex1717]

This guy's slide work was brilliant but Duane's nuance can never be matched. Nobody will ever come close to SRV but Duane was in the conversation.

[@skimask3]

Your ears are not deceiving you, Blue Sky is a classic.

[@evanschubert1113]

Imagine the sweet music that Duane and Greg having been playing together the last few years. This music connects us to them

[@seniorsurveyor]

A true Allman Brothers classic...and a classic forever. Dickie is an amazing player, Haynes does a great job on the slide. Great show!

[@lynndee1218]

This was our wedding song in 1994

[@robkeysnj]

I-95 crossing the state border into Georgia, and then all the way to thru JAX to ST. Augustine. This is the music..This is their home!! Play it loud!!

[@Eltercero]

This is probably the best song.

[@rikray1]

Yeah baby...... Dickie Betts jammin his ass off. God I miss him in this band!!

[@David-fd1ri]

MAKES ME PROUD TO HAVE BEEN BORN IN MACON, GA.

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

Makes me proud that every time I travel to the States I manage to make a detour to Macon to pay my respects. Beautiful country in Georgia. Cheers

[@jasontraub3001]

That slide solo has been my favorite solo for over a decade

[@Dieegmusic]

I' ve just discovered this band, it's fucking glorious

[@kellybrown4835]

enjoy! you're in for a real treat.

[@andrewptob]

Best band ever in my opinion

[@gordeauxd]

Best American band ever.

[@andrewptob]

gordeaux d American or otherwise

[@gordeauxd]

Uh no. The Beatles. Not even close.

[@Seasiatravels]

Slide versus fingers and the winner was all of us great music fans

[@Hugh_Manitee]

Southern Rocks early statesmen. No one else sounds like the Allman Bros. or ever will. Thanks for the music and memories. Back in the day of "Album Rock" we'd put an album on and just let it go.

[@kvl505]

Beautiful song. I used to listen to it driving through beautiful North Carolina on a lazy Sunday morning. Flowing like a river, it was perfect.

[@Jakal-pw8yq]

There is nothing in the world to me like a great guitar band! Warren Haynes was a brilliant addition to the Allman Brothers and played tremendously and Dickey Betts in this particular performance was just on fire!

[@kathykitten6]

Nothing Like the Allman Brothers to make you feel Joy....!

[@rickyslickcovers9761]

this song immediately takes me to the most perfect sunny day, no matter the weather outside

[@AhernMatthew22]

Warren fucking haynes 🤘🏼

[@albertorivera7937]

Vanilla Gorilla His guitar tone was awesome! Chalk one up to the Strat this time.

[@janeeast899]

Yips! Love that dude!!

[@Douglasfaparanhos]

Anyone else in 2021?

[@michaeldibartolomeo8181]

😔Thank you, Dickey, for all you have added to my life and for accompanying me through some of the most difficult. You will never be forgotten and your music will live forever. Go be with your brothers….Rest in Peace.

[@edmundcowan9131]

Goodbye Dickie thanks for the memories. Southern Rock baby the best.

[@ddyritz]

There is only one Dicky Betts.

[@judithmagill229]

Damn straight. Met him in passing while working at the hotel they stayed at in Minneapolis. He's quiet but tough, talented beyond words. He was completely devastated when he was let go from the Allman Brothers Band. Don't know wth caused this, but he is irreplaceable.

[@ddyritz]

+Judith Magill He grew up in my hometown. I've met him a couple of times. in 1975 and about 1982. It's not the Allman Brothers without him.

[@abelincoln3287]

DdyRitz ...he grew up in Bradenton Florida 3 blocks from me

[@ErnieJJr1476er]

Oh Lord How High ya make us feel when you turn your Love Our Way!

[@swstankov]

Watched this a dozen times today. Thank God we still have Warren.

[@TB86000]

RIP - Thanks for the unforgettable experience of seeing you and your bandmates live 4 times since 1979.

[@tonyurban9910]

I think I have heard every rendition of Blue Sky, but Dickey & Warren top them all with this one. Doesnt get any better then this!

[@paulash6732]

Dickey's song. Warren great. This is the best ABB besides for the original.

[@dianealtman5632]

I can not find the words to tell you how much I love this song. I love the Allmans. I love the words that Dickey wrote and sings.

[@richardsutton8706]

two exceptional guitar players

[@OsageRevival]

Warren humbly makes that solo his own while still paying homage to Duane. Forever my all time favorite band.

[@williamshilling2937]

I wore out the vinyl album playing this tune over and over.Plus the 8 track in my car. These cats can really jam.

[@tomn7287]

I got to see ABB 4x in the '90's with Dickey, Warren and the other Brothers. Every concert was better then the last! I miss those days.... :)

[@aran125]

Saw him I believe in 97 and 98, don't think Haynes was on the tour tours tho. Think one was trucks and there was another filler. Jimmy herring is also great.

[@theMstanglover]

+aran125 Jack Pearson?

[@SupernovaA-dj8dh]

+theMstanglover Jack Pearson,may have been,he was there in 1999 at least.Pearson is an absolute monster.I'll put him with anyone alive now.

[@timhoovermusicman]

@@theMstanglover yes

[@timhoovermusicman]

@@SupernovaA-dj8dh yes he was saw them that year with Pearson at a beautiful outdoor amphitheatre in the woods between Salem and Portland,Oregon. It was a beautiful night!

[@richardwingate3080]

Groundpoundet I'm with you on that Gregg Allman the greatest R&B singer to ever grace any music genre Dickey Betts and Duane Allman two of the top 5 greatest guitarists ever

[@greywolferhm]

Blue Sky invented "Country Rock". PERIOD.

[@garrettramsey643]

Richard McKeen southern rock buddy

[@robmorris4168]

Warren came in and did tha damn thang!

[@seriks1]

First recorded "hold my beer" moment

[@MM-ko4cm]

Oh my gosh that's exactly what I said

[@petewood8370]

JUST read GREGG ALLMAN pass away today so sad GREAT BAND .WE grew up in the right time 60s 70s early 80s the BEST of TIMES and MUSIC .!!!! RIP GREGG.thanks for all music . 64 still rocking THE WOODMAN

[@lesliehilesgardener6959]

Me and my REAL BROTHER FOREVER AT HEARTS THOUGH MILES APART WE ARE ONE WITH ONENESS TILL TODAY LOVE YOU RON