Allman Brothers " Sweet Melissa "

Made By : Jim Madonna
10/10/2010

[@user-pb7eb7vg3q]

45 years ago my husband named our daughter after this song. At age 16 her dad passed away. She has cerebral palsy and Parkinson's disease. In spite of all that she's still sweet- Sweet Melissa❤

[@psmguy63]

Oh my God. Chills, tears and joy all at once to your comment. Love surpasses physical barriers, may you two always know the third you lost feels you always.

[@darrenattebery7776]

Omg bless your family

[@netosampaio8548]

That's tough, damn! I'm in tears reading this. Melissa would be the name of my daughter. I''m glad it's been a long time and you're still around, inspite of what life brought you. Hope you' re fine, after all. The road goes on forever.

[@user-cx7ts2xu8n]

Amen 🙏🏻🇨🇦

[@melismiff614]

I'm Melissa and I came to play this for my 4 year old daughter!

[@czxuxx]

My dad named me after this song. Lost him 20 years ago. Listening on my birthday.

[@RoseandRichie]

This song is treasured by my dad. My sister name was Melissa. She died at 26 yr old. We often listen to it and cry together. Nothing unmanly about it. My dad is a war hero veteran and when he’s cries, we all cry

[@davidabelsen9249]

wow

[@lovesilk1]

She is not gone. You will both meet her again. I promise.

[@useyourbrain6937]

Im sorry brother, I lost my sister when she was 27, 3 years later im 27 now,

[@tinman2216]

I have much respect for your dad. When Emotion needs to come out, it needs to come out right then

[@darrenattebery7776]

Not at all. Beautiful soul in this song

[@tylerl.4843]

How can you find a better singer then Gregg Allman. I'm 38 and love my parents for making me love good music.

[@rickwidlund3512]

They didn't make you love good music, you knew a good thing when you heard it ! ❤️👍🎸🥁🎙

[@critter7052]

Rest in peace Dickey Best, another in a long line of legendary Allman Brothers who have left us with such beautiful musicianship, songs and memories.

[@erietrawler5463]

My uncle was being treated for throat cancer, bought a Harley, we worried that he wouldn't make it home on it. He rode in like a kid, blasting this song. I bought the bike from my aunt after he passed. I'll never forget that day. I miss you Uncle Steve...

[@nathanwahl9224]

Cool memory!

[@southerngirl300]

one of the greatest songs to ever be recorded in the last century.

[@lola9343]

no doubt about it

[@karmalsd5306]

no sorry

[@webprofithub9974]

let's eliminate "the last century"!

[@melissadaly9555]

For sure, from a Melissa 🙏

[@davidk8457]

I was a teenager in the 70's and I can attest ... it was the best of times ... god bless America and hopefully someday we can get back to the really beautiful days that I experienced !

[@clydedillinger7733]

Amen

[@lindabistro1124]

AMEN and God Bless America!

[@steelemedic]

Southern Rock is as amazing now as it was then. Born in 74 to hippies who all played bass in bands. These are my roots. First concert was Greg Allman in the 80’s, my uncles opened for him so they got me bars . I wept when he passed. I’ve raised my children on this sound, and now a 6 m/o grandson will know his roots. Skynyard, Allman Bothers, Eagles, Marshall Tucker, etc. Few musicians now can hold a candle to these true musicians. Shout out to the Swampers! ❤️

[@gregoryzischke1843]

I agree with your taste in music! I need it,like the air I breathe . It takes me places that nothing else can. When I have time I will start my day with some goog 'old singer/songwriter stuff. And those days are always better! I think we are on to something!! Hey,,, not a bad song title LOL!!

[@jessiewilliams3820]

I was born in 1946,this is my music.60,70,s early 80,s

[@heavenbound358]

I was born in 54' so my teen years were their hay days. The best of southern rock sound and that's a mouthful!! ZZ Top, Doobie Brothers, Lynryd Skynyd. Great bands all but NONE had the sound of ABB. P.S. my favorite was Whipping Post

[@user-vl8uu2bn5k]

Just a bunch of rednecks singing these songs

[@user-vl8uu2bn5k]

Nothing more... enjoy

[@stevewoytus5894]

One of the most icon songs of all time!! Problems are nobody gets this song!!❤

[@Featherinesship32]

At Duane Allman's funeral in 1971, Gregg Allman played this song on one of Duane's old guitars. At the service, Gregg said, "This was my brother's favorite song that I ever wrote."

[@rosannetelesco1041]

That’s sweet, thank you for sharing that ❤️

[@Orcinus1967]

Great article on "the song about a girl" here: americansongwriter.com/2017/05/behind-song-melissa-allman-brothers/

[@lindakoschwitz7098]

My late ex and I named our only daughter Melissa..then many years later, when she was about 14, there was an opportunity to have Gregg sign an autograph for her to which he dedicated to "Sweet Melissa" she still has that autograph. I am not sure her father ever knew.

[@evanmorrow1234]

That is incredibly sad to me for some reason. My brother was a year older than me. I just sat in the audience totally devastated at his funeral. It was also incredibly sad.

[@evanmorrow1234]

@@lindakoschwitz7098 That is sweet.

[@patsyskinner6870]

I agree, the 70's were a magical time in my life. I have so many fond memories of that time. Thank God we still have the music.

[@Mff48]

oh yes patsy,was thinking that only yesterday.of all the ledgends when they are gone they will always be with us through their music.somebody put a terrific photo up of Eddie van halen supposedly holding a piece of paper up to the camera.The caption read " PRESS A BUTTON AND I WILL ALWAYS BE THERE FOR YOU" made me cry.......

[@beverlywilliamson2095]

I was born in 72 and you are right. That was when music was real music.

[@joelamel8056]

I was born in 80 I always wish I could go back in time n live thru back in the day seemed like a much easier time to be alive

[@julietteextraterrestrialsi1604]

@Joe La Mel, in many ways it was. And the music was lyrical. It was magic in so many ways but not perfect. I sure never sat inside when I was a kid. I was too busy climbing trees, exploring my neighborhood & the canyons nearby.And we would come in when it started to get dark. To see an over weight kid was rare. I would like to take a time machine back some time!

[@kellyknodle7484]

With Me it's 80's Metal.

[@melissabeavers6749]

The first true love of my life used to sing this to me, we went our separate ways many many years ago. But still have the same love for him in my heart always

[@riverratrvr9225]

Oh just take me back...I was 14 and thought I'd be young forever.

[@philsmith2489]

Then, be young forever.

[@kathyharper7187]

Me too

[@nancydenisehayes3363]

Ain't that so? Always looking around the corner with anticipation and wanderlust. Those times were magical. D.

[@gtroyFJB]

This song is why my Daughter’s Name is Melissa I’ve listened to this song hundreds of times and it’s just Fantastic. Greg’s voice is magic

[@mattheweast5753]

My wife's name is Melissa and we have been married for 17 years now and still very happy and going strong after all these years. Couldn't have found myself a better woman if I tried which is why I love this song.

[@rondaallen7211]

did she know many and love none?

[@illuminoid22]

Same here -14 years married and she’s my angel 👍

[@esahutske]

May you both stay blessed amen

[@arthurlinkiii721]

ONE of BEST BANDS EVER

[@arthurlinkiii721]

ONE of BEST BANDS EVER

[@JonathanShannonfrizzysites]

How the music of this era told a story and took you on a journey of lyrics and notes. A craft that just doesn't happen. Each band had their own sound. You knew by the 2 note!!

[@Elaine-ce5vp]

We were so Privileged to grow up with this music and the musician's in our TIME. It ain't never gonna be the same, and I an so proud and happy that I was here to HEAR it all. RIP Greg.....so many, see you guys in the sweet bye and bye.

[@twinmomma2021]

My dad used to sing this to me when I was little, it makes me tear up everytime! That's how I got my name! (:

[@jamesogrady6612]

Melissa Marie Had a High School teacher got Allmans to play at our school way up in Buffalo, NY in 70s. Funny it was a Catholic School. That Buffalo # 1 City for most snow from Lake Erie. Its True we get 10-12 feet every winter. Always WHITE XMAS IN BUFFALO

[@jodiecridlebaugh9910]

Love Love 💘

[@joehamel81]

I was gonna be named Melissa had I been a girl due to this song... Lol! -- My Mom always made it a point to tell me that growing up.

[@melissamason1788]

Melissa Marie Mason’s father named her after this song. She’s been listening to it her entire life. ❤️ Beautiful song. Thank you allman Brothers I am sweet Melissa made from: My father Patrick Shaughnessy My Mother Melinda Burrows

[@senschic1]

Same here! We even danced to it at my wedding for the father daughter dance 💗

[@robertforrest9021]

The 70s were deffinately a period in time that can NEVER be duplicated. Growing up then, experiencing the things we got to experience can change a person. Thank God we made it to our 60s with these memories.

[@Mff48]

well said! im in my mid 50s and have terrific memories of the mid to late 70s.i am now loving all the music i missed in the early 70s!!! LONG LIVE THOSE YEARS!!!!!!

[@robinhowland1553]

So true.

[@melissajenniferjones9959]

Thank you Allman Brothers Band....this song has "stayed with me" too. Melissa J

[@barbiecota6691]

I never heard of the Alumnd brother's until this song

[@nathanwahl9224]

@@barbiecota6691 your loss, lol, it's been great knowing it! Hope you find stuff that will stay with you equally well!

[@bunboiii5678]

My middle school honors teacher was Greg’s neighbor and a few weeks before he died she told him how I loved him and his brothers music and that his brother was a huge influence on my guitar playing. He had a huge smile from that cause he had no idea people under 30 still liked their music. Not that being under 30 and liking old music means anything but I’m just happy I gave a little bit of positivity to him indirectly before he passed considering their music gave a lot of positivity to me ❤️❤️❤️ rip!

[@kevinlents9545]

*That*, Bun, is soooo cool

[@williamsporing1500]

They are a big influence on my playing too.

[@rebecca75588]

That's rad.this band will always influence my bass playing but I'm 51 not 28 but you see music is timeless good music anyways

[@marilynlovelady607]

Memories

[@pamshearer8624]

Greg walked by me once I wish I stopped to say hi to him. He lived at the beach in the town I grew up in but I did see them play a concert locally. 🙏🙏

[@ronpipes1547]

Just a gem of a song, even though this song got a lot of air play on FM radio when it came out it still seems like an unknown treasure. Gregg's vocals and Duane's slide guitar work are magical! The comments are so great to read, I agree it almost makes weep when I hear this song, it gets to the soul!

[@ballsnotrequired]

Lovely words you wrote...xo

[@thomascarney9021]

Sorry to write this but it is Dicky Betts with the Slide; this song is about Duane's death. Crossroads is where Duane died. Love you anyway and this is a monster love song. Makes me cry still and i have heard well over a thousand times me cry

[@jeffhyde3622]

The song was named from a young girl Greg seen in the store running around he could not come up with sweet Melissa until he heard her mother yell at that girl

[@jamiesaunders8185]

I love this whole album, brings back so many great memories. makes me cry. Thank you Greg Allman RIP

[@davidtaylor524]

Hi Jamie,hope you’re okay ?

[@kevincox-ib3dm]

Godspeed

[@michaeldambrosio3170]

Fucking aye..

[@mikehernandez7620]

Can never get enough of this song one of many of their best

[@craigdoriety9798]

I was a teenager during the 70s. This music brings back lots of memories. Got my drivers license when I was 16 in 76 and bought a 1970 Nova coupe. V8, 4 speed and still have it. Needs total resto though. Nothing like cruising down the road late on a summer night listening to music like this. Maybe when I get my youngest out of college, I can get the old chevy going again.

[@walterpewen7903]

In memory of Greg: I feel his music will always live on, and people will always want to hear it. It was wonderful he came to give it to us. God Bless.

[@aliciayoung5003]

Rest In Peace, Greg. My baby sister, Melissa, walked down the aisle at her wedding to this song in 2007. We loved your music growing up, thanks to our parents. Another childhood icon gone.

[@Jokerbuzzed]

My life was completed and subsequently fell apart because of a girl named Melissa. Sad thing is that I know she'll always be there in the back of my mind regardless of what relationship or how much time has passed. Some things you just can't get over.

[@jackgoldman1]

On being destroyed by people. Remember the cup is half full. The bad always tags along with the good. Forgive and forget.

[@richarddavis9151]

Wow. You’ve literally wrote the saddest story I’ve ever read in one paragraph. I know Bc I’ve lived this story; also about a girl named Melissa that I had to move on from over 25 years ago. I won’t ever get over this one chapter in my life but I have continued to live on and love. I missed it with that perfect one… Sweet Melissa

[@donkuminkoski863]

Hay , I feel for you ! Somethings you just can't let go , no matter how hard you try ! Take care !

[@darrellmoore664]

My brother

[@johnnytactical3054]

I loved a girl named Melissa…unfortunately we broke up. Still love her

[@pasodoble4721]

This song gives me chills and takes me back to 1972....I'm a "yankee" from New York State but back then we listened to Southern Rock and loved it. My brother got me hooked on the Allman Brothers even though I was quite young. Also, I had a friend whose parents moved from Atlanta to NY State and he introduced me to Molly Hatchet and Lynyrd Skynyrd etc. Take me back.

[@barbaralynch3015]

I'm a Yankee too from Jersey, and loved Southern Rock back then! The Allmans were the best!

[@annellis6840]

GOOD..MUSIC

[@hughmongous6613]

This song Always brings tears to my eyes...... Reminds me of my beautiful Mom who has since passed away...... I LOVE YOU MOMMA.😢

[@mariazimmerman8639]

this song does things to me.. brings me back to every wonderful thing in my life.. the whole song is just mesmerizing. always will be.

[@mikemorrison8497]

Today was a awaking in my life I prayed with a loss man bye the water and also me and Lisa broke up today were going our own ways this week after 7 years 💔 another waste of life im done with women it was my fault I fake a message to somebody in Iraq just to see the response I found out what I suspected she dint really love me im on disability never got one single help with the bills I guest she felt I owed her kids and her free living wasn't my kids I helped them u would think she would return the favor no sir she a taker not a giver so were done with this life rascal flats said I'm moving on well I'm moving on hope u can take ur bank support urself good luck

[@seanmcguire8681]

Growing up in the 70's , man what a time that was in America ...

[@Augfordpdoggie]

yes could you imagine what americans would say of it today if they were raised from the dead and transported forward in time?

[@jodyatkins4042]

The last beautiful few

[@lisaspann2793]

I agree 100%

[@judithmindlin6241]

So different...

[@lisaweaver986]

Don't you know it. Wish it never left from us!

[@RikkieLeigh]

I can't listen to this song without bursting into tears. When I was a little girl, maybe 3 years old all the way up till my daddy passed in 2010 when I was 22, the one and only song I would ever request from him, my most favorite song he would sing and play his guitar to, was this one. He would ask me which song I wanted him to play, but he always knew my answer was going to be this one. What would drive a 3 year old to want to hear this song? ... Idk either, but this song was, and will always and forever be, my most absolute favorite. I'll see you again one day. I love you daddy.

[@dfighternelams6387]

very nice Rikkie, that's what music does right!! Shakes us to our very core like an Volcano getting ready to spew forth a grand shower of awesome memories!!

[@jgraz42]

I got a million says your Dad loved you too....

[@bigbrent1319]

named my first daughter.....

[@svonkie]

Big Brent I would've too if I had a daughter.

[@meltouchet344]

I've always LOVED this song for more than one reason. It's a beautiful song Rikkie Leigh and to have been sung by your Daddy, what a lucky little girl. I didn't have the luxury of having a loving daddy growing up. You will see him again soon. ;)

[@taraconner9642]

makes me think of my Daddy. he passed away several yrs ago. It was an honor to know my Dad and be a part of the Ole Mans life and it was a true honor to be a part of his passing. He was a legend. No body messed with the ole Man. All though he would give the shirt off his back and buy tools he did not even need just in case one of the neighbors needed to borrow anything. Just like helping people. A True Harley Rider at its Best. I loved going up to get his trophies when he showed his bikes. He was a classic just like this song! They called him The Ole Man out of respect however his nick name was Big Moe. He had a heart of Gold and in the end days, we made a pack. He said KC when it gets back you gotta let me go. I said Daddy, ill take to as far as I can to the Heavens and ill let you go into Jesus's Arms. He said he heard the thunder and Chuck was leading the pack. My Brother, and he was ready. He passed like a Man of Honor and a Man of God. I love you Daddy!

[@evanmorrow1234]

Your Dad sounds like a good man and a good guy to go riding with Tara......

[@jillmiller1705]

God bless you Tara

[@kimperez147]

Being a teenager in the early 70's this was one of my favorite songs. The best music was produced during this time. Sorry I was not old enough to go to Woodstock 😎

[@hectorthewonderhalibut6331]

God I miss the times when this song first came out. Those days and those friends. Damn.

[@skipwhiley9860]

Ya bro. Know how that feels.

[@salazarpayne3784]

I hear ya bud... I tip my beer to you and wish you well.

[@mark-fu9fe]

Life was real.

[@jeffbarnhill1102]

Only one way out awsome

[@Erzahler]

RIP Greg Allman. You'll always be our Midnight Rider. 😔

[@paulsindaco2744]

Greg Allman will always live in my heart r.i.p

[@cindyfisher-pierce7979]

Erzahler no

[@cindyfisher-pierce7979]

Sweet Alyssa yes

[@cindyfisher-pierce7979]

No

[@MikeKelly9786]

R.I.P. Gregg Allman, you were one of the greatest rock stars around.

[@DDios-ih9de]

Mike Kelly BLUES..he was a great Bluesman and keyboard and vocalist writer producer Blues and jazz rock The man had it down from the start And his brother Class act all the way

[@paulsundquist1737]

Mike Kelly:-)

[@evanmorrow1234]

@@DDios-ih9de Duanne is frequently touted as the "the best" slide guitar player...

[@nathanwahl9224]

@@DDios-ih9de shhhh, if they think it's rock, let 'em as long as they're listening! I know a lot of blues fans that don't even know they are!

[@scottherrmann1358]

Such a beautiful tone on the guitar. Always loved that about this song.

[@redstar7503]

I always get goose bumps and my eyes well up. Not sure why, it touches me somehow.

[@jjmadonna11]

Its a great song!

[@TheFunkyKingston]

It's a very warm and trippy tune.So sweet...makes me wanna cry!

[@vdosvixen]

RedStar It's about someone mourning having parted ways with a true love and recognizing the loss far too late. I understand the feelings you mention, great music of any kind should make you feel something real and maybe remind you of better days.

[@livefreeordie45]

vdosvixen You are so right. I have been there and still miss her.

[@srtb3931]

+seek atree Well said and I love your avatar!

[@artimdutton]

REST IN PEACE, ALLMAN BROTHERS. MUCH LOVE AND APPRECIATION. GREAT JOB ON SOUND. TAKE CARE!!

[@rayoscala3392]

I went down to the Yucatan with a beauty named Melissa around the time this song was playin. Spent most of our time on Isla Mujeres when it was just a small village. Had the time of our lives laughin and singin. Every time I hear this song those memories surface and bring a smile to my face. Sweet Melissa...

[@jillcoloske3009]

Nothing better than southern rock of the 70’s. Allman Bros., CDB, Marshall Tucker, Doobie Bros. God, I miss that great music.

[@michaelbyrne8860]

A great delta rock band! And yes the mid 60's to the mid 70's produced some of greatest music of all time! with the most diverse groups of anytime! That's was a great 10 years before music executives could figure out how package you in a plastic box like the other ten bands! And during that time MoTown was blowing across the lake into Chicago with some badass music! Hitsville USA! Baby!!! And it wasn't till the 90's when music came out the back room with a new fix! Sinn Fein

[@DGP653]

Delta Rock Band? No my brother...check yourself and learn the true history of the Allman Bros.

[@gregjeffcoat4258]

The first time I saw the ABB in the later 70's they played a couple of songs and got some polite applause. They then played Melissa and the arena went absolutely nuts. I've never been at a show since and had that happen.

[@user-nv3fl5hd7b]

I was blessed to grow up with this wonderful kind of music . Southern Rock Forever!

[@mellea1316]

One of my favorite songs. My Uncle used to sing it to me when I was a kid. He passed away several years ago. Now anytime I hear it or the times people have randomly sang it to me it makes me think of him. We would sit on the floor in front of the coffee table and draw pictures so I could get it get of my system. I was always in trouble at school for drawing in my notebooks and on my desk instead of paying attention. He was that kid too.

[@jillmiller1705]

God Bless you Mel

[@r0b0gam3r9]

This song is so smooth and the flow is easy going. What a song!!!

[@shirleypena4133]

One of the things that I find so striking, so unique about this shimmering gem of a song is that the singer ISN'T singing about the song's namesake, but is actually singing about her lover 'the Gypsy Man.'

[@melissatuton7378]

My Daddy named me after this song! I miss him so much! My sweet Daddy the best guy I could have ever had for a Dad! 🥰

[@jackuelyngilbert4937]

This was my brother's favorite song,so much that he named his little girl after the song.I miss my younger brother so so much.

[@frankbadwin]

Hello, how are you doing today and how is the CV virus there in your state, hope you are staying safe?

[@DaisyLee1963]

One of my favorite songs EVER in any genre. I remember the first time heard it as a teenager, it stopped me in my tracks and made me listen. Something about this song combines happiness and sadness that makes it Just Right. Joy and mourning and a yearning quality. A little insight, but not too much; not beating it to death. It's the guitar and the voice. It's all of it. This song is a blessing to us all.

[@ballsnotrequired]

Mine too...haunting...you can breathe, see, and feel the chords,,notes...

[@cherylthompson2731]

So grateful to have grown up in this Era of music 🎶

[@gooberGonzo]

Man what a time to be alive in those days .... Older generations were lucky !

[@ernieking8963]

My daughter Melissa Lynn King was a fan of her dad's music. Just a little God fearing, hippie girl, who loved her dad and sister. She passed away at the age of 20 in Feb. 1st 2004. I love this song, and it very much reminds me of her.

[@WyattTwerpp]

sad

[@johnpreston7404]

I feel for you I lost my Sweet Melissa last year she was my little girl can't wait till all be together again

[@jillmiller1705]

God Bless you Ernie

[@tinahensley5375]

When I was a freshman in college, back in 1974; yes I'm that old. My boyfriend surprised me with tickets to see The ABB. It was early in November, at the Auditorium Theater in Chicago. We had great seats. Wow! What a show! They played for three hours. They will Always be my favorite band. As far as I'm concerned, the song- " Melissa " is The ABB! Rest in peace- Duane, Berry,and now Gregg. ( please excuse the ramblings of an old woman,re-living her college years.)

[@forensicdarling]

Driving to see my husband in neurocritical ICU, listening to Greatest hits. He loves the Bros. I'm glad I got to take him down home to Macon and show him the sights and The Big House, Rose Hill, etc... Robert, baby, I love you ♡♡ Your going to pull through baby. And you ain't never been a whipping post baby.

[@rebekkahsnyder4848]

+Rebecca Vozábová praying all is well with your husband.

[@dtfpull4298]

I miss u so much meliss me and all your baby's. Cant be leave u r a angle now im sorry i feel like it all my fault.

[@donmyers584]

Beruška just reading this four years on. I hope he got well prayers either way

[@melissabayron5604]

My mom named me after this song!

[@rokyericksonroks]

+melissa gad The gypsy. When he's back home he always runs to sweet Melissa. Did you know that?

[@misteromalley9355]

it was that or jessica

[@vamtheanomaly]

LOL. As I said above, my ex wife is named Melissa. I used to sing it to her. Even more ironic you said that, we named our daughter Jessica .

[@mylesgeronimo4976]

My moms named me Rhianon. And I'm a boy. Can't stand that lady !!

[@rerush1052]

cool

[@EpsilonProcess]

R.I.P. Gregg Allman :(

[@lilijen1979]

Amen

[@katherinecampbell959]

Epsilon Process ❤

[@bluh2oblufin894]

2018 - its the first time i can listen to Gregg & not cry since his passing. He taught me what a blues singer feels to sing.

[@timjohnson2473]

Macon ga. One the best. Band tj

[@melaniehalley-clevenger8227]

and duane allman... r.i.p.

[@VaraMusic123]

My mom was named after this song. Her dad had bad ptsd & was abusive after being in Vietnam. But listening to this makes me feel like he had a heart in there somewhere. My mom waited until I was about 22 to become a full blown addict. I'm 27 and I haven't spoke to her in years. Even though we live in the same neighborhood and I see her out sometimes. I know avoiding her is best bc she isn't her anymore. But...when I get to missing her. I put on this song & cry a little. Man...she was named after a song that once fit her well

[@germyhalgerman3591]

Life come full circle, she'll be back ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@jimwatson8937]

I love your mom.i love you too.peace bitches

[@judedimatteo6185]

Maybe your mom would love too see you just knock on her door and play this song and love her too peaces

[@christinemacgillivray5271]

What’s the song about ?

[@rondaallen7211]

thanks for sharing that heavy load. did you have a relationship with your granddad?

[@kelvissnyder2134]

Thank you Gregg for sooo many amazing songs that captured the essence of a generation, our generation. Rest in peace.............

[@catherinestachowiak912]

This song brings tears. Dunno why. It just always has.

[@toddhendrix9729]

The second Allman brother has left us, but behind leaves musical masterpieces like this very song. RIP Greg, you can now strum with Dwayne all you want in heaven.

[@jenitober]

Absolutely Beautiful! For my Dear Friend Melissa, this makes me think of you and always has. I play this for you every year!! I miss & love you!! RIP Melissa Parris.

[@davidtaylor524]

Hi Jeni,hope you’re okay ?

[@dhmgates7190]

This song makes me want to run through a field of grass and escape everything. It is so carefree and breezy this song.

[@tinahensley5375]

How lucky can I get? While in college,30+ years ago; my boyfriend had tickets for two back to back concerts. The first night we saw The Moody Blues. Fantastic show. The following night we saw The Allman Brothers. Wow! We had good seats. They were smoking that evening! They played for almost three hours,with two encores! Without a doubt- The best concert I have Ever Seen. I remember it,like it was yesterday. RIP- Gregg,Duane,and Butch.You were The Best.. add to that Barry.

[@davidtaylor524]

Hi Tina,hope you’re okay ?

[@torstenheling3830]

Tolles Lied, und typischer Stil für die ausgezeichnete Band Allman Brothers! Kompliment!

[@oldsarge101]

What an incredibly sweet ballad.

[@davidsnow7903]

back when sound was pure and love was real

[@tom.hoffmann6585]

So pure and memorable !

[@fgs2732]

Analog music. Digital killed the real sound.

[@petegarza9173]

Im so sorry about uour mom, this is also one of my favorite songs mom! Thsnks for sharing.

[@richardtator9239]

RIP Mr. Allman. Thank you for all them super sounds.

[@LadySpeaks]

How nice of them to write a song for me 😍😍

[@normanpelley]

LOL.. :)

[@huskynatorvghgf8869]

Melissa Marie HaHa..me too 😎

[@normanpelley]

Melissa Rewakowsky Great guys. :)

[@TaticusKgore]

Sorry too be the bad guy but it isn't about any of you. I'm serious

[@EvilScubaKitty]

Alex Chapmann its about his brother.

[@buttgoomagoo6408]

only a man with a Melissa in his life can REALLY dig this groove,,glad I'm one of those men...I love my sweet Melissa

[@hockumrock18]

Dumbest thing I've 3ver heard

[@Frozin60s]

MAKES ME CRY SOMETIMES.SO PURE.DOWN HOME INNOCENCE

[@theguardian908]

I'm a 80's Born and I love Allman Brothers! 👍

[@xxxzipno]

my brothers wife was named after this song.. her daddy said if he ever has a girl hes going to name her Melissa.. she with the angels now. i miss you so much sister. R.I.P .Melissa Irane Jackson!! Feb-23-1993 / June-21-2016.. so unreal our 👼 god bless you all..

[@MrHahahaonetwothree]

she died so young, im sorry for your loss hun.

[@xxxzipno]

+Ron Oakey. thank you ron. she was only 22 yrs old its so unreal im so sad :(

[@ulrickjeanty758]

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[@MrHahahaonetwothree]

really dude? tool

[@mddlclsswrkr8134]

I feel for man your hurting. god bless

[@johnnovack5550]

Well all I can say is that my wife and I saw the Allman Brothers several times and I went with my sons to see the Gregg Allman band a couple of times and the one thing that stood out was these were musicians and not just people hoping to be rock stars. Pure quality first time and every time.

[@georgemartin4963]

Not many songs bring a tear to my eyes. This one does.

[@llenox50]

Me too. I had a daughter named Melissa. she died at age 15 in 1985.

[@mrwl2001]

Linda Lenox I'm so sorry for your loss :(

[@Excalibur2112]

+George Martin This one, Blue Sky and Jessica too.

[@llenox50]

The daughter I lost when she was 15 was named Melissa. The song is special to me.

[@theaquadollsmusic]

rest in sweet peace gregg 😔 pleasure to say my parents named me after this song...he will be missed but certainly ever forgotten. these incredible songs and the life they have brought to people will never die, but only grow

[@waynetteford4876]

I paid my tribute to this legend today. Forever with us you will remain.. The road goes on forever.

[@melissamumpower168]

Memories are something money can't buy, and life can't steal from you!!! TIME is so precious 💖

[@maggieanaya1114]

Beautiful song! Amazing guitar work and vocal! Gives me goosebumps!

[@renitaodom8099]

This is my Favorite ALLman Brothers song! Duane and Gregg & the rest of the band gave U.S. Southern Rock! ❤❤❤❤❤R.I.P.😎😎😎😎😎

[@renitaodom8099]

😊

[@jamesdorazio3545]

Cant be duplicated. Be glad we lived through this era of music....just incredible listening to it. Really in a league of its own.

[@johndef5075]

R.I.P. Gregg🎤😪.... thanks for the joy you brought us...

[@44kickinit]

I named my daughter after this song. I was just a kid when it first came out.

[@denises5368]

This song brings back so many memories. I was born in 1973 and had an Uncle who was just 13 years older than I (may he rest in peace). We spent a lot of my childhood together until he shipped off to the United States Air force in the 1980's. We always remained close and always kept in contact even through the distance between us. He was my best friend and a huge influence on my life, my musical taste and my love of music. This was a favorite song of his and we used to listen to it in his Volkswagen bug while cruising through our little town. When I got pregnant with my daughter I had a heck of a time deciding on a name for her. Knowing this, he called on the phone one day and reminded me of this song and the good times we had while listening to it. Needless to say my 20 year old daughters name is Malissa (spelling variation on my part) LOL. I sure do miss him a lot!

[@ScottCheatham]

What is it about this song....timeless. I have a Sunday afternoon playlist when I'm just watching the sun, drinking coffee, and just sitting in a park watching others. This is one of those songs that just hits it....Not sure what "IT" is but it's a song I could listen to again and again.

[@chuckblake1365]

This one is my sister in law Melissa.Recovering from breast cancer.

[@rudybogado29]

For a fleeting moment I was joyful,thank you

[@joeydobbins4161]

You just got to find something to filter the pain. I use music

[@troydaigle7902]

Awesome times in my life...love to relive em

[@Aussietari]

Hauntingly🥀Beautiful.💖 Take me back to my Childhood in the 70's, Please.😌

[@mikeparr8669]

Goodbye my brother. Thanks for all the great music..

[@lyndavega6290]

Knew him personally very briefly. What a free spirit. This song is amazing I am still a gypsy who flies coast to coast and love every moment of it. Melissa is a name we should all take pride in.

[@nicnicollet449]

I love Melissa. This is the name of my sister. We listened to this song together as children; I was jealous. How wrong I was, to be jealous. Had I any idea we would lose her so young, I would never have been so petty. I love you baby girl you will always, always be in my heart. My dear heart. I love you so much baby sister. Too soon, too soon.

[@nicnicollet449]

The Allman Brothers are the last people I know to speak her name. My family hasn't been able to talk to her. That's why I moved far away from them. I figured, if they were ignoring that she died, than they were also ignoring me. It's easier to be ignored when you live far away. You can chalk no one caring to, "oh, well I live too far away ." so. It still hurts.

[@carriestetler5933]

I'm sorry. What you're saying here is so sad. Mourn and love your sister even when others can't. Maybe some day your family will be able to do the same or help you understand why it was so difficult for them. But no one can erase your love for your sister and your memories. Peace to you.

[@MikeJ2023]

Nic Nicollet Melissa was the name of my wife. She died of cancer. But don't cry for me Argentina because I remained, had a daughter and named her Melissa.

[@sarahspangburn7016]

My little sister Melissa passed away young too. This song hurts because we used to always sing it to her. I understand how you feel.

[@askaxis]

MikeJ 2016 t

[@biggestbrowneyes]

GREAT song " Just Beautiful " ...... R.I.P . Greg Allman

[@scottrichard6309]

True legend never dies🕊 Is this your favorite song?

[@mackcary2132]

There was something special about the 70s era. Hard to pin it down. Love it!

[@jenniferannegrayrnbsnyarbr4742]

RIP Gregg, there will never be another you

[@richardhebert5144]

U got that rite..!!!!!!!

[@yaboi5932]

It took me FOREVER to find this song my dad would play it when ever we were in the car

[@melissageiger71]

As you can see, I've heard this song many many times. I was born the year Duane passed. I was named after my Grandma, who lived in Chocran GA..bout 40 miles from where this song was recorded. I used to jest and say " coincidence, I don't think so." But of course it is a coincidence. A bittersweet coincidence. ❤️

[@chrisevans7756]

You've finally come to the cross-roads brother.R.I.P. Your music WILL continue to touch SO many...Whether they agree or not,does'nt matter.You will live on