In Memory of Elizabeth Reed - The Allman Brothers Band - S.U.N.Y at STONYBROOK , NY 9/19/1971

[@anatorres-ym8ke]

Duane Allman solo take you on a journey through life

[@codybluetarp]

The perfect song to bring forth The Allman Brother's Band that liked to dream, and so did we. I like the way Duane, Dickie, Gregg, Berry Oakley, Jamoe and Butch Trucks took turns here with some incredibly orchestral Riffs, and the hinterlands and river valleys that work their way through them. Around starting at 3:46 i remind myself that this is part of the theory of a certain unity that stands forth as a general description of the particular. And with the relation in mind and in hearing with you this iconic performance of Music, best wishes to all who cherish the reminder of when we were 21 and were learning what certain themes are like. This version of "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" is by far the most musically explorative song that comes to mind. That's how it is when you're in the moment, and this song is that. A great performance of a great song.

[@greg7129]

The Grooviest band and music ever since I was old enough to know better !

[@dlm9293]

"Dickey Betts' song!!!" What a tune this was for the band! If Duane had lived on, what incredible depths and heights they would've take this song unto. As it stands this was still an ultimate jam vehicle for not only the Brothers, but for countless other bands. An incredible musical exposition from a truly unique songwriter, Mr. Dickey Betts

[@michaelfishman3976]

The band was not the same after they fired him.

[@allanbriggs9007]

@@michaelfishman3976 I disagree

[@unaffiliatedconservative]

What a great take. And even today in 2024 I still listen to Elizabeth Reid.. I never tired of listening to this version or others. It just keeps getting better and better.

[@michaelbonora9095]

Who knows what Duane would have done. Maybe something completely different. And quite possibly not as good. Duane was a terrible loss. Let's not take away from Dickey. He led the band through 75% of their catalog, let alone with the days with Warren and Derek. Dickey took the reigns and further built the legend of the Allmans. Enough with the bullshit that Duane's days were the best. He was part of the band, from '69 to '71. Legend? Absofuckinlutly! To discount Dickey, and say Duane would have made it better? Sorry, but that's really, really, fuckin stupid. It's like saying the Stones were better when Brian Jones was still alive, or AC/DC were better with Bon Scott. Those bands actually got better after those tragic loses. Give credit where credit is due, without some lame ass statement like that, regardless of good intentions. And hey, let's face it......Duane made his name and legacy, mostly on his second to none, slide guitar playing. Dickey, imho, was as good, if not a much better guitarist overall. But regardless of my harsh response, I truly admire your passion for Duane. Long live the Allman Brothers!! ✌️

[@lizmedina2527]

I first heard this song aged 17 in the Phil. and the title was so magical. Now decades and decades later (in Latin America no less!) I learn that Dicky Betts would write songs in a cemetery and he got the lady's name from a tombstone, she died in 1845. Amazing.

[@SteveIland]

...in the Phi... Do you mean the Phil (society) in Trinity College Dublin?

[@carlp.8551]

One of their all time best recordings of such a beautiful song......

[@GuyGraff-d8b]

I was at this show, loved it. It was in the gym so it was a ballroom vibe.

[@XxSkydog71xX]

If it is possible to recall, how different was Duane’s tone in the room compared to this recording? Also, how loud was it being in the room with the band?

[@joemontanaro4295]

Duane’s solo in filmore kills the minor pentatonic at the end just rips! And when it comes back in to riff just magic! Fly on sky dog!!

[@TheMfmccarthy]

There's such sadness in some of these notes. Maybe I'm projecting, but I hear so much loss in there

[@anatorres-ym8ke]

dickey solo was very sad and duanes was explosive

[@codybluetarp]

Sadness is one characteristic that comes with awareness. i grew up then. it's great to hear it here, especially as a musician. this is the real thing.

[@Smedley1947]

@codybluetarp 95% of the songs I love are in a minor key. I've always been a sucker for sad songs. Not down and out stuff just kind of wistful.

[@randallbrown3317]

I believe at the 2:36 mark Dickey breaks a string! And at 3:45 comes back in. Notice the short little solo by Greg? Duane waits for Dickey to come back and do his solo. Then at 11:51 Duane takes off!!!

[@claudebuysse7482]

I loved that song since 1973 when i was in school radio station and that masterpiece was on the air. I bought the album the day after. One of the 10 albums i brought if i was in the moon for the rest of my life.

[@64pac]

incredible

[@francescolauri2262]

Fillmore east top version...but this really good

[@thomasfeehan2790]

ON FIRE !! The interplay is untouchable !Duane really takes off !!! TONE

[@stephenraleigh3007]

Jamoie and Butch fucking incredible

[@danielhampshire790]

I think it's moody for sure. Sad notes that become happy. Light n shade. Then groovin' licks of victory. A bit longer ride than I described. Love the back and forth Mt. Jam feel. Mixolydian? Sounds like Dorian at least.

[@LordYisusCraist]

if this is music, what are we listening to nowadays?

[@johnharter4599]

junk

[@thomasfeehan2790]

Duane on fire !!!

[@charleshill9649]

Duane's last performance?

[@anatorres-ym8ke]

no sir one month left

[@archlutesmith]

Not even close to Fillmore east album version.

[@VBForbes]

Better buzzitation situation on this one

[@benvyule779]

Nope Filmore East blows this version away.

[@XxSkydog71xX]

Cmon this was insane, string break included. I’d agree that the Fillmore version is tighter.

[@nonmember8725]

Pointless comment.

[@SlinXart]

@@nonmember8725 Pointless comment to a pointless comment.

[@nonmember8725]

@SlinXart Exactly!!

[@Smedley1947]

@benvyule779 There was magic in the air that night probably something else blown in from the heating system if you get my meaning if you get my drift. Also if you've read about Tom Dowd, you will realize he pieced that version together from several performances at the Fillmore. But there is still no doubt that the stuff that is there is the definitive version at least in my world.

[@larryrubin5150]

In memory of Dickey Betts

[@larryrubin5150]

15:32. Wow

[@larryrubin5150]

RIP. Dickey

[@larryrubin5150]

11:52

[@greg7129]

Duane !

[@larryrubin5150]

Song starts at 11:50