ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND - Whipping Post | FIRST TIME COUPLE REACTION | ANOTHER WINNER!!

[@johndrx165]

2 guitars, bass, organ and 2 drummers. Their music draws from all genres.

[@bobcorbin3294]

and in 6/8 time too!

[@jml-rj5re]

@@bobcorbin3294 It swings, it rocks, its blues.

[@randyfergus8781]

@@bobcorbin3294 Actually it was in 12/4 in the verses and 11/4 in the chorus. Gregg wrote this in the middle of the night and didn't even think about it until Duane asked him why he did that.

[@Zeb-gb2uk]

You forgot one of the most soulful voice ever to sit in front of a mic RIP Greg

[@TheBham54]

You should check out "One Way Out," the live version, performed at the Filmore East. One of the best live albums ever made.

[@floydlawson3765]

my favorite Allman Brothers song.

[@joeyricefried9621]

& Stormy Monday

[@wicky4473]

Brilliant! The Filmore East live album is even better!!

[@dannymoore6886]

Duane Allman "Skydog" was one of the greatest slide players ever! Unfortunately he died in a motorcycle wreck at 24 years old. He played with Clapton on the Derek and the Dominoes Layla album. He did a lot of sessions work with artists like Aretha Franklin, Wicked Wilson Pickett, etc. He and Erics version of Key to the Highway on the Layla album is a classic.

[@michaellockhart554]

He actually talked Wison Pickett onto doing his version of Hey Jude, great story if you dig into it

[@ericanderson8886]

Absolute class debut album, one of the best ever and well worth the listen. You're going to find Duane Allman in a lot of classic songs. He was one of the best ever, ever.

[@kevinlundgren1169]

One Way Out ,, Statesboro Blues ,, Mellisa ,, they have a bunch !!!!

[@kentinatl]

So glad to see you two doing the abb ..I think Duane is right under Hendrix and dickey Betts is great also..Greg is so talented and Barry Oakley on bass and the the drummers...live at the Fillmore for me is a top 10 all time album to me..I would love to see you react to "Stormy Monday" from the Fillmore album...Keep em' comin my rocky mtn friends..love,Kent.

[@joelliebler5690]

As far as stormy Monday goes I love their version though find Jethro Tull’s version even more enthralling!

[@shanefrancis368]

My number 1

[@markalexander6655]

Just another small reminder that the 1970s is truly the Nick and Lex musical decade. And you still have years to go on that musical journey. Yay!

[@tombeyerlein3813]

Ah, but the late '60s blazed the trail for the '70s stuff. In fact, "late '60s/early '70s" is really the same musical era, imo. There was lots of wonderful, adventurous music in the '60s, especially from '67 on.

[@markalexander6655]

@@tombeyerlein3813 Exactly right, Tom. So many first albums released in late 1969, like this one, really pointed the way, and most of us first heard them in the 1070#

[@61hink]

Highly recommend "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed." Live is best.

[@shyshift]

Absolutely this instrumental is for me their greatest achievement of their entire catalog. In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed Live At Fillmore East is unbelievable.

[@franksullivan1873]

They have two drummers , two guitarists with one keyboard player and obviously a very clean bass.

[@myownchannel247]

They're given credit for starting the Southern Rock genre but have done so much more. Duane Allman on the first guitar solo, he's known more for his impeccable slide guitar work and sadly left this world at the age of 24. Dickey Betts is the other guitarist and his solo takes you up to the crescendo. I highly recommend the very first track from this debut album which is a split or / song (medley) that is Don't Want You No More (instrumental) and leads into It's Not My Cross To Bear which is the first time most of the world heard Gregg Allman's vocals and his brother Duane making the hair on the back of your neck stand up. Dive deep!

[@Frobur]

A seriously underrated selection on the Fillmore live album is “Hot’lanta”, a shorter tour de force than the more often requested longer instrumentals. I believe it’s only available on this live recording and is my “go to” ABB tune anytime-and you’d see why!

[@rsmith2491]

“Blue Sky” is just joyous.

[@tommathews3964]

Absolutely!

[@cohalensadventures5331]

The Studio version is good but the version off the Live at the Fillmore East (1970) album is the definitive version. Considered one of the two best "Live Albums" (Humble Pie's "Rockin' The Fillmore East" being the other) Duane Allman and Dickey Betts really traded off superbly on the live version showing why they were at the peak of their art at the time. (Only two guitarists in the band but Duane could sound like two at times (slide and lead).

[@litedawg]

It was actually 1971 but it’s still the GOAT

[@cohalensadventures5331]

@@litedawg Yes - released in 1971 (as stated below) but recorded in 1970. Agreed! The GOAT (Along with Rockin' the Fillmore- Humble Pie)

[@litedawg]

@@cohalensadventures5331 the album was recorded in March of 1971. Released in July 1971.

[@cohalensadventures5331]

@@litedawg I stand corrected! There was a live Fillmore recording from Feb 1970 but that was the one recorded by Owlsley Stanley (Kid Charlemagne) - but definitely Not the Iconic "Live at the Fillmore East" album.

[@8DecadesLife]

As someone who was lucky enough to see them live 3 times before Duane passed, here's my suggestions: In Memory of Elizabeth Reed, Statesboro Blues, Melissa, Blue Sky & Ain't Wastin Time No More. But more than anything, you have to do Whipping Post live @ Fillmore East. In fact you should listen to that entire album. Best live performances & recording of its time.

[@tedschmidt3288]

Then after that, they should be ready for "Mountain Jam"

[@mikeloomis687]

Thanks for covering my favorite song from the Allman Brothers band. But there are so many great ones! This is one that evokes a groove that befits the lyrics. "Sometimes I feel like I've been tied to the whipping post" is a phrase we can all use to express how we feel about negative external forces trying to bring us down to our knees.

[@ldmoore7002]

Duane Allman ran into the back of a Georgia peach truck-then came the album Eat A Peach. Duane was phenomenal!

[@douglasgraham9045]

Berry Oakley, the bass player, also died in a motorcycle accident close to where Duane was killed. Really sad. Great band. Greg and drummer Butch Trucks have also now passed. 4 of the original members. Their music lives on

[@rebeccamcvey8600]

@@douglasgraham9045 not true, he actually was following a flatbed truck carrying a lumber crane.The trick stopped suddenly, causing the accident as Duane had to swerve sharply and the collision was the result. The album title came from a book Duane read by T.S. Eliot, Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock. The quote is: every time I go south I eat a peach for peace.

[@claywalnum3143]

Their absolutely classic album is Fillmore East. I've been playing that album since the day it came out, and I'm still not sick of it.

[@samuelmregister]

Great you're back on ABB! Head to "Live at Fillmore" for the truly prime recordings.

[@barneymiller6204]

Your generation is so blessed! For those of us of who grew up in the 50's and 60's it took us a lifetime to acquire our record libraries, now you have them all at your fingertips!

[@joniewulterin3722]

So many iconic songs from this band! Greg Allman just fabulous

[@brianhildreth9099]

Ive seen the Brothers 9 times over the years. Obviously i didnt get to see Duane, but still magical. Simply in my heart, forever. Thank you.

[@karlj.9501]

What a great track...I'm just getting into The Allman Brothers after listening to your last reaction to Midnight Rider. They're a Fantastic Band. BTW, Marley is asking for his dinner!.

[@joelliebler5690]

Well you will be entertained for weeks with their beautiful sound with such songs as Jessica, In Memory of Elizabeth Reade, Pegasus, Melissa and much more.

[@jerryhorne7547]

Check out Black Hearted Woman, It’s Not My Cross To Bear, and Ain’t Wasting Time No More. Great songs

[@karlj.9501]

@@jerryhorne7547 will do...Thanks Jerry.

[@karlj.9501]

@@joelliebler5690 thank you, Joel.

[@bmac1205]

Good to see you together and reacting to more ‘Allman Brothers’! The album you’re grabbing the song from is a more recent compilation album. The album, ‘The Allman Brothers Band’ came out in 1969 and was a single album. Classic Allman Brothers song.

[@jakehamilton5502]

Based on your taste I suggest you might enjoy reacting to Hot 'Lanta (Live At Fillmore East). Really enjoying you guys!

[@louiscardinalee4601]

I've seen the Allman's, 17 times and enjoyed all but one shows!

[@nightvid3607]

Loved the pet cameo! Allman Bros always sound good. One Way Out has always been my favorite.

[@michaelmalone3089]

Fantastic from start to finish 👏 and once again for Michael, Mr Marley stole the show !! Mr Marley changing channels I was in hysterics!! Thank you Nick and Lex and of course Mr Marley 💞💞💞

[@howardsheer]

Nice that young people are getting hip to, and appreciate the ABB. The recap is not musically sophisticated, but spreading the word about the greatest improvisational ensemble in American music history is a good thing.

[@rk41gator]

Never thought of these guys as a fusion/jazz band but it does fit. They rock but with a jazzy blues edge. A lot of feeling it brought every time!

[@urupiper2Two]

#nicknlexrequest One Way Out is awesome, broke through into FM Radio airwaves, and as far as I know, there is no studio version... from the Eat A Peach album.... lots of great stuff from eat a peach.... Duane Allman died from a bike wreck, and not too long after, the bassist, Berry Oakley also died in a bike wreck... sad.... Duane was the mesmeriing slide guitar on Derek and the Dominos btw... a great loss

[@destination22ful]

A real energetic song “Revival” is a great song that has been overlooked. It grabs your attention and never lets it go.

[@-R.Gray-]

In 1974, at a Frank Zappa Helsinki concert, in front of many American servicemen, just as Zappa was introducing the song "Montana", (which is about a dental floss rancher), some drunk person in the audience kept yelling for "Whipping Post", which Zappa didn't know. So he just made references to a whipping post in the "Montana" song. All of this was recorded and it's listed on the You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore Vol.2 CD package as "Whipping Floss". I guess Frank later looked the original up, and liked the 11/8 opening time signature, because he used to play it live after that. It's on his 1984 album Them Or Us.

[@vicprovost2561]

Thanks for this, the original band was utterly classic but they were still quite great when they finally retired a few years ago. Try from the same album Not My Cross to Bear, amazing Gregg All man vocals and a deep blues feel will knock your socks off. Enjoy! 🎵

[@chopa2less]

Not My Cross to Bear must be done with Don't Want You No More lead-in. These two songs should not be separated.

[@alanparsonsfan]

The delightful duo, back at it again! What's the masters of Southern rock.

[@williamstlouis3368]

After a concert in Columbia, Gregg, Duane and Jaimoe walked into a small club, the band stopped and the three played for about an hour and a half. I was there. Great memories. Late 60s, early 70s. Peace out.

[@crimsonking70]

you mention going back to the 60s. Cream (LIVE Cream!), Procol Harum, Traffic, the Zombies, early Jethro Tull, the Yardbirds, early Pink Floyd, the Moody Blues (you've done). Just remember, if it's before 1967, chances are they are only 3 minute pop songs that have to fit 45 rpm singles, so you won't get to stretch out. I would suggest Hendrix OF COURSE, but you'll get the videos taken down, unfortunately.

[@ethelynchristopher6995]

I think it's a good idea to always listen to the studio version of a song first. In my experience the recorded version of a live performance just usually doesn't stand up to the studio version or the atmosphere of actually being at a concert. "Live at the Fillmore East" is an exception to that generality as is "Waiting for Columbus" by Little Feat which pretty much blew their studio versions out of the water. Highly recommend "Dixie Chicken" off that album.

[@davidheiser2225]

Maybe the 2 best live albums ever.

[@louiscardinalee4601]

For the most part I agree, I usually prefer the studio recordings better. The notable exceptions are, Allman's - Live at the Fillmore East, ELP, - Welcome back my Friends to the Show that Never Ends, as well as a few others.

[@neilgoldsmith5482]

I always ask myself. Why do these reaction channels listen to the live version 1st,

[@hog7203]

yep, after listening to this version, which is flawless, it'll make you appreciate the live version even more. The instrumentals on Fillmore take to another level.

[@ethelynchristopher6995]

@@neilgoldsmith5482 most of the reactors I watch indicate that it's getting harder and harder not have their reactions taken down. One of the things that seems to be a problem is when official videos are used--(maybe copyright issues). For whatever reasons there doesn't seem to be as big a problem with live or alternative versions of the videos so that's what we see. It seems that some artists are more strict about it than others.

[@safespacebear]

Love it, these kids are focused on the bass and the keyboards but we know what's about to hit 'em. Dude this man could belt it like he meant it

[@stevepincombe3836]

There is a video out there of them playing Statesboro Blues during a rehearsal session. Definitely top notch.

[@raiderfan346]

Glad to see you feeling better Lex. I enjoy the Metal With Nick videos but you two reacting as a team is such an enjoyable experience. This video had it all. A really good song, a great necklace, awesome earrings and plenty of screen time for Marley. A++

[@marygoodson4920]

Greg was like 20 when he sang this. Amazing band So glad I got to see them live at least once.

[@matthewpiliere2850]

The Whippin Post on Live at Fillmore East album is a must. The 1971 one. Stretched out amazing expression of feeling. 22 minutes or so.

[@alrivers2297]

There's so much great 60's music to pick from. Definitely react to more of it

[@jackengard5718]

One of the truly great American bands overflowing with continuous inspiration. This original band formulation was very short lived very much in same way as Hendrix. But by God did they burn brightly!! This whole debut album I would say was equally inspired as the Doors first offering and would be ideally suited for Patreon supporters. The whole album hangs together in completeness without a weak track. The first song throws down the gauntlet with that great 60s outgoing energy and demands your attention! What's so totally apparent is that the band's identity was fully formed right from this beginning. Fifty years later this band is still greatly admired and loved. They were a powerhouse group that all their intensity was contained within an emotional context that was smartly artistic. ABB was a very classy outfit that played with finesse and band unity (oneness) that you'll hear in Marley music such as "Could You Be Loved." The members were Duane Allman on lead slide guitar, Dickey Betts composer, usually backing vocals and either lead guitar or rhythm depending what the song called for, Berry Oakley bass, Gregg Allman primary vocalist, composer, organ and sometimes acoustic guitar, Butch Trucks (AKA affectionately as Freight Train due to his rock solid power) drums and Jaimoe on percussion. Collectively they released only three albums and in my view all are beautiful. As a band they played blues because Gregg was a born bluesman, but they also were jammers who loved jazz improvisation which is especially obvious "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" a total classic. You may find as you go about your daily life the groove energy of that song is comfortably playing in your head and that's alright. They also did country flavored songs which were of the smart variety. And, last but but least, they rocked big time. Following the live "At Fillmore East", not only was the public blown away by this release but all the musicians were too. Immediately Duane became the hottest session player around. He was on albums by Aretha Franklin, King Curtis, Boz Scaggs, Derek and the Dominos, Wilson Pickett who dubbed him Skydog. Duane was killed in a motorcycle accident while driving too fast he slammed into a flatbed truck that unexpectedly stopped in an intersection. Six months later Berry Oakley died in the same way. As you can hear from the opening notes of this track, Berry was also a very gifted player. Bassist Oteil Burbridge from Dead and Company described him in one word: "revolutionary." That's because at times like all great bassists, they'll assume a lead-like role when the music called for it. That's why the listener would be given the impression of three guitars coming at them every now and then. It's interesting to note that Berry was a guitarist before he discovered that his true calling was bass. Along with the Yes (3rd), ABB (Fillmore East) both attracted my complete instantaneous addictive interest. Although they musically were quite different what they shared in common was greatness. And I still see them that way, nothing has dimmed their brilliance. Nick and Lex I hope you see this essay. I won't be doing another one. If my ABB prodding seemed to be about me, it really was all about turning you on because that's who I am. This was a giant American band like Doors, Dan, Feat and not to be missed!

[@colincoho]

absolutely beautiful! thank you

[@hog7203]

Glad y'all got a chance to listen to this classic song. Figured it would be right up your alley. You both have great taste and an open mind about music. Music from the late '60s through the '70s has so much diversity and amazing artists that you're in for a treat if you get around to listening to it. Enjoyed the reaction as always.

[@michelemichele3375]

Marley: “Sometimes I feel … like I’ve been tied to the dog-run post …”. Lol. Too cute and 👍 for Allman Brothers reaction. “In Memory of Elizabeth Reed” to hear something different from them. But in my life, I’ve loved them all. Eat a Peach and Live at Fillmore - great 😊

[@rudolfbecker4313]

Hi Michele, I guess we'll have to wait quite some time for E.R. live, if Nicknlex do the studio version first 🙂

[@michelemichele3375]

@@rudolfbecker4313 👋 😉

[@rudolfbecker4313]

@@michelemichele3375 Yes it's me, back from the beach .... having to check loads of videos and write ... and write 😉 but first I have to run 🤣

[@StevesFunhouse]

Thank you soooooooo much for doing the studio first, then the live. You are the ONLY reactors that seems to understand the importance of this. I liken it to eating German Chocolate cake with coconut pecan frosting or Pecan Pie (if you don't like these things, substitute your own loves here) for every meal. Sure, it's awesome art first, or well, ok, all the time 👍😊😉, but then you never learn to appreciate regular food or cake as it's just not as good ... and then, there are those bands who either, don't do live versions well (or as well) as in the studio, and that can turn you off to an otherwise great band. Kudos upon kudos for doing this the right way !!!

[@rudolfbecker4313]

Being back after a week without any youtube, this is the perfect start : a great song from a great band playing a great debut album. And without having read any comments I bet every other commentator says, you have to do the live version 🙂

[@NicknLex]

We missed you!! ❤️ ☺️

[@rudolfbecker4313]

@@NicknLex Thank you ❣ you don't know, what's missing in your life, until you realize what's missing😄

[@evanburr5356]

Gotta start that album at the start of side one.

[@bigbow62]

Ladies & Gentlemen... You are listening to... The best of the best ✌😎

[@timpafundi6321]

The seminal version of Whipping Post is on their live album Live at The Fillmore East

[@827dusty]

They are the best Blues Band ever, and it's not close. Greg Allman's soulful vocals, and Brother Duane's top shelf "slide guitar" prowess are unmatched. Great Band.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Must Hear Classics...The Marshall Tucker Band "Can't You See",, "Take The Highway" & "Heard It In A Love Song"

[@lextek.]

Congrats! You just discovered the inventors of what quickly came to be called "southern rock". With two great guitarists,Duane Allman and Dickey Betts, Duane's brother Gregg on keyboards and vocals and two drummers to really drive their sound they defined the new genre. And though they stayed in that lane a lot, when they strayed out of it they showed great range. Like the following, "In memory of Elizabeth Reed". One day walking through a cemetery they saw a very old gravestone with the name Elizabeth Reed. So they decided to dedicate this composition to her.

[@raycewilliams3300]

What a band. Duane Allman and Dickie Betts on lead guitars. Greg Allman on lead vocals and keyboards. Killer bass and of course..... two drummers. They had so many great songs. It's a very deep rabbit hole.......

[@johnrines3780]

“One way out” is a banger!

[@johnkeenan1829]

My all-time favorite band. I saw them live at least 15-20 times and they were always fantastic, in all of their line ups (I actually cried the day Greg died a few years ago). Someone described them as a jazz band disguised as a blues band disguised as a southern rock band. I'd recommend listening to "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" from Idlewild South and then the incredible live version from Fillmore East.

[@joelliebler5690]

As good as it gets. The ultimate southern rock band! Great original recording and fantastic almost as good live at the legendary Fillmore East concert!

[@frankrios9926]

You must react to Layla by Derek & The Dominos w/ Eric Clapton & Guane Allman playing duel lead guitars. This was the last time Eric played like a badass guitarist, after this he became Slowhand Clapton.

[@joemoe765]

Revival is such a great song that you'll love!!

[@jlopez97122]

Love it! I'll suggest "Stormy Monday" or "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" from their live at the Fillmore concert! Truly amazing performances

[@samuelmregister]

Those are my standouts too, plus Hot'lanta

[@brendahhstiles9992]

Singer Gregg on organ, two guitarists Duane Allman,brother of Gregg and Dicky Betts, bass Berry Oakley and two drummers, Jaimoe and Butch Trucks....perfection.

[@anthonywalker4806]

Please consider "Hot 'Lanta" from the Fillmore East album...keep up the good work!

[@KneeAches]

Great blues/rock song! Nice to be reminded of it. Liked it in 1969 and it has not lost anything.

[@emilyflotilla931]

So excited to see this great jam reacted to by you two!

[@stevensapyak7971]

6.21.22. Up next!……….”In Memory of Elizabeth Reed©️”. 🎸 also do ……Dreams©️

[@richkurl]

Next up - Dreams (I'll Never See), then the studio and live versions of In Memory of Elizabeth Reed. Duane Allman is on every single top 10 greatest guitarist list, and remains my personal all-time favorite. He died at 24 in a motorcycle accident. The band recorded some great music after his passing, but Duane was irreplaceable IMHO.

[@paulkirk9168]

Hi, welcome to planet Allman Bros & one of my favourites by them. Other tracks i would defo recommend that have not been mentioned are Dreams, Jessica, Ramblin Man & Blue Sky ( plenty to check out ). They were one of the first bands to have twin lead guitarists as well but not 100% sure about that?

[@davecallan2019]

I bought both the 1st two albums when they came out in the UK. Greg's voice is absolutely class. Do not forget the importance of Dickie Betts and his content in the Allman Bros.

[@scottanderson8420]

Great reaction. I understand why you wanna cover the studio versions first. My first exposure to the Allman Brothers was live at the Fillmore East. It is such an amazing live album. Really shows their musicianship and a great recording for the time. It’s so SOLID Lots of good stuff in the catalog. In memory of Elizabeth Reed is a great instrumental as well as Jessica. A tangential southern rock fusion group you could look into would be Sea Level. Named after the pianist Chuck Levall who is a smoking hot piano player who played the great piano on the Alman Brothers, Brothers and Sisters album. The most commercial hit was Living in a Dream. They also shared the same drummer for a while. Another cool song you would like would be Thats your Secret.

[@stpnwlf9]

The time signatures in this are fun -- not sure exactly how it's charted, but seems to open in 11/8 and then switch to 12/8 - later goes back and forth. The bass definitely shows off that funky time signatures.

[@michelemichele3375]

Great point, Randy. Opens in 11. Thanks. ✨🤪

[@johnsingleton1091]

Duane Allman. ONE OF THE GREATS.Listen to him and Eric Clapton on the back end of Layla trading riffs .Rock and Roll History

[@joshb23]

SO HAPPY you're getting into The Allman Brothers! They hold a unique place in American music history for sure!! On your own time, check out one of their "Mountain Jams" - epic live improv heavy jams that will take you on a glorious journey! Modern day "Jam Bands" have nothing on these guys! The albums Eat A Peach and Live at Fillmore East have a worthy version (might be the same one? Not sure.) Apropos of nothing, I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to get your reaction to Jimi Hendrix's "Bold As Love." It... is glorious. ~PEACE~

[@curtiskurokawa8200]

Try "Revival" the first cut from the Idlewild South album and "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" instrumental from same album. Two guitars, Duane Allman and Dickie Betts, Greg Allman keyboards, Berry Oakley bass, and dual drummers Jai Johanny Johnson and Butch Trucks. The Fillmore East Album is considered by many as the greatest live concert album ever. It has much longer versions of the studio songs.

[@Peter-oh3hc]

IMHO allman brothers are the led zeppelin of southern rock and this is their stairway to heaven.

[@richarddobson815]

Nick and Alexia! Lively up yourselves! Marley wants to go out!! Great reaction to a great band guys. Thank you!

[@christophergilbransen1373]

I'd like to step up and be the 107th person who's probably said this already... But you guys should definitely listen to the live at Fillmore East version! Love you guys!

[@antarcticorb9197]

The bass player Berry Oakley, also died in a motorcycle crash right near where Duane crashed. That was a few years after Duane's death.

[@DaleBrotherton]

He died a year after Duane, 3 blocks away from where Duanes accident took place.

[@johnharkness7114]

I knew this from when it first came out, but now it reminds me of Macon, where they are from, and where I worked and lived for about ten years, some of the time right across the street from where gregg allman and cher had lived for a while

[@colin4796]

Fantastic I'm so happy you Guy's have come round to this. Check out Duane Allman and Boz Scaggs "Loan Me A Dime"

[@johnrines3780]

You would love Sea Level too. Former members of the Allman Bros. Check out the songs Storm Warning, Rain in Spain, That’s your secret.

[@tommathews3964]

Yes! Nick would love Sea Level! That first album is fine!

[@donnastupka7507]

Love them southern boys!! ❤❤❤

[@xJRx77]

The Allmans are a VERY DEEP rabbit hole, the band went from 1969 through 2016/17 in one form or another. Melissa, the 1st song Gregg ever wrote, is one of the biggest most widely known songs ( I named my youngest after it!)

[@josephbrenner2278]

Two drummers at its best.

[@mlkuhnpdx]

They were one of the pioneers of dual lead guitars. This song showcases this. Duane Allman was also a master slide guitarist, which gives a whole different dimension to their music. Try "Statesboro Blues" or "One Way Out" to hear his awesome slide guitar work.

[@franksullivan1873]

Great Band.Saw them many years ago.

[@debrabrabenec3731]

Great, soul wrenching vocals from Gregg and a kick-ass arrangement on this one! I'm glad you did the studio recording first- the vocals end up buried in the mix- even on the Fillmore East recordings, though they are HOT live!! I wish I had seen them back then! I hope Marly, the little darling, got his respite!! 🎵❤️🎵

[@-R.Gray-]

The original group had 2 guitarists, Duane Allman, known for his slide guitar playing, and Dickie Betts. They also had 2 drummers. Their big album was the double live one from the Fillmore East. They were often termed a "jam band" because live they would use the songs for extended solo vehicles. For example, this song is over 22 minutes on the Fillmore album. When Eric Clapton was in Florida recording the Derek and the Dominos Layla album, he went to an Allman Bros. concert, and ended up inviting Duane to be on the album, so Duane's slide guitar plays a big role on that album. Four months after the Fillmore concerts Duane died in a motor cycle accident, so that album is considered the definitive statement of the original lineup. You mentioned the more countryish "Ramblin' Man". That was written and sung by the other guitarist, Dickie Betts. Betts also wrote the more jazz influenced instrumental "In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed", which is about 13 min. on the Fillmore album. I really like a later incarnation of the band featuring Derek Trucks (nephew of drummer Butch Trucks) on slide guitar, and Warren Haynes on the other guitar. Derek would also tour in Clapton's band and they would play the old Derek and the Dominos material with Derek playing Duane's slide parts. B.B.King called Derek the best slide player he had ever seen. See the 2002 Allman Bros. at the Beacon Theatre on KZbin for a good example of that lineup.

[@61hink]

Wow, I love the Allman Brothers and love Derek Trucks (just recently saw Tedeschi Trucks) but never had a clue Derek was Butch's nephew! I noted that they shared an unusual last name but thought it was just a coincidence.

[@tommathews3964]

Spot on! And Oteil on bass! He's a monster of a bass man! That last lineup was straight fire!

[@-R.Gray-]

@@61hink There is a Y.Tube video of Derek playing slide on "Layla", opening the Allmans when he was 13, and when he was 11 with Derek and The Dominators.

[@richardbishop8666]

people down in Georgia come from near and far to hear Richard Best picking on that red guitar!

[@shiftingperception]

Yay, my favorite Allman Brothers song!!

[@richardshiver6146]

the Allman Bros evolved from the second coming. They played for my senior prom.

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

NO WAY OUT, GREAT!!!

[@MrTwister50]

I love the Allman Bros. I suggest you find "Not My Cross to Bear", including the intro. Well worth your time. Thanks for what you do!

[@davidsyrotiak8758]

Greg Allman (vocals/keys) recorded this when he was 22 years old!

[@NoviJimB]

Duane and Gregg Allman founded the band. Duane, one of the guitar players along with Dicky Betts, was killed in a car crash in 1972 as they were finishing up recording their third studio album, Eat A Peach. Then a year later Berry Oakley, the bass player, was also killed in a motorcycle crash.

[@mr.mojorisin1616]

If you liked that, you should check out "Statesboro Blues" from the ''Live at the Filmore East" album! Great cut!

[@johntremmel3949]

You folks got a treat

[@erikberg5363]

A great band, I still need to check out their later stuff but I’ve heard the first 5 albums and those are all great. They only had 2 guitarists but they did have an extra drummer! Duane Allman sadly passed away after their 2nd album (“Idlewild South”), though he was able to record some material for the 3rd one as well. My suggestions for songs to check out next would be “In Memory of Elizabeth Reed”, “Jessica”, or “High Falls”. Thanks Nick n Lex! 🤘🤘