The Allman Brothers Band- Blue Sky REACTION & REVIEW

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[@jamespaivapaiva4460]

Dicky Betts song, vocals, and guitar. Pure Allman joy! There have been many iterations of the 2 guitar approach in this band's long career. But the original duo of Duane and Dicky broke the trail. This song always puts a smile on my face! Peace & Love.

[@mve5225]

I bought this album when it dropped in the early 70s, I've heard hundreds of great guitar solos in my life, but this is still my favorite!

[@Kevin6059]

💯

[@Giselle62]

RIP

[@meldonbrindley7093]

One of Duane Allman's last recordings before his death. Wonderful guitars.

[@Rolling_Ronnie]

Two drummers and two lead guitarists, can't beat it!!

[@Kevin6059]

Two GREAT guitarists, a great drummer and a great percussionist.

[@tommathews3964]

@@Kevin6059 Two great drummers. Marc Quionnes would join later and give them a true percussionist. Butch would play tympani occasionally and bang a gong but those two spent almost all of their time on their kits.

[@beare55]

The six gentlemen you listened to here were arguably one of the best bands of all!

[@Kevin6059]

I'd say that's more of a sure thing. The whole lineup was top tier skill-wise and the way the played together was a sum even greater than the phenomenal parts.

[@Nemesis7475]

Just three days ago as of me writing this, we lost Dickey Betts; writer, singer and co-guitarist of this song, among many other Allman Brothers songs. The other guitarist, Duane Allman, had tragically died in a motorcycle crash in 1971 before this song was released but he recorded his parts before the incident. Duane plays the first solo that kicks in after the vocals stop. There’s a very brief part where both play together before kicking into Betts’ solo, which plays until the vocals come back. Apparently Duane also encouraged Dickey Betts to sing the song too, as before this Betts had never sang a song before (Gregg Allman is their primary singer).

[@RT-mn2pb]

This is really just one of the happiest songs I think I've heard in a long time. It's hard not to smile after listening to it. Thanks.

[@gloriawilde9461]

Am sure you learned about the "Eat A Peach"...such a great band at 71 years old this song brings me so much joy! GLAD YOU SHARED IT!

[@ericanderson8886]

Brilliant song, the Duane and Dickey solos are out of this world. One of Duanes last recorded songs before his tragic death.

[@stevenelms5524]

This beautiful song has a double meaning. Dickie Bett's wife at the time it was wrote was Blue Sky she was native american, also the lovely blue sky on a wonderful day walking. One of my favorite all time songs.

[@ronniefarnsworth6465]

One of the Greatest Classic Southern Rock songs from the Allmans Justin and was a Huge Hit on the Radio, and still played all the time on Classic Rock Radio stations across the nation 👍📻🎶

[@Ignats75]

Dickey's song to his girlfriend Sandy Blue Sky. Yes the last song Duane Allman recorded before his death.

[@johnathanstruble1064]

The magic of The Allman Brothers Band.

[@myownchannel247]

Duane Allman on the first solo and Dickey Betts on the second

[@billhawkins1236]

Can't wait for you to do " Mountain Jam " maybe on a Saturday? It's a little long,🤣 but it really shows you how this band was like an orchestra.👍👍👍👍👍

[@dannylgriffin]

Yes!

[@babylonsister118]

It's the dual synchronized lead guitars that make it sound so incredibly special!!

[@izzonj]

Yeah, and add the keyboards and you have their unique sound. It was interesting that after Duanne died they didn't add another guitar but decided to add piano to Gregg's organ. A different, but still unique line up.

[@babylonsister118]

@@izzonj Eventually replaced with Warren Haynes, who said Gregg didn't try to turn him into another Duane, but gave him a lot of creative license, which he appreciated. Then of course added Derek Trucks, who is easily in my top handful of faves!!

[@izzonj]

@@babylonsister118 I was very familiar with Butch Trucks, Derek's father, as I first got into the Allman Bros when Brothers and Sisters came out (my first concert was Allmans in about 1973) and then discovered their early stuff. I remember Butch as having "replaced" Duane in the lineup. I don't remember Warren Haynes as a full band member at that time, but my memory could be faulty. I didn't follow them much after B&S, and when Derek played with them, my attention having been turned to fusion and prog for a while.

[@babylonsister118]

@@izzonj I am currently a HUGE fan of Tedeschi Trucks Band, also. My youngest son and I just saw them about a year ago. Incredible!!

[@izzonj]

@@babylonsister118 good stuff!

[@alpetrocelli4465]

One of the best songs ever from one of the greatest bands ever. Dickey & Duane were unmatched as a pair of leads, and Barry Oakley is one of the most underrated bassists in Rock. But everything was perfect about the group. And they were at their best in front of an audience. Great narrative interpretation of the interplay of guitars & lyrics. It’s hard to believe Duane was only 24 when he died, & had only played slide for 3 years. What a loss.✌️❤️🎶

[@RobertaSirgutz]

RIP, Vickie. Happiest song ever, with a great solo.

[@custardflan]

My fave Allmans song. Maybe all time fave. Very summertime. Check out Tedeschi trucks Band.

[@Luna-gt7gg]

JP, my brother...I don't think I've written since you covered Yes's Close to the Edge. The ABB's Blue Sky is one of my alltime faves, and you absolutely nailed it on your initial take! Yes, it's two guitars...Duane Allman has the first solo, then Dickie Betts (writer/singer) has the second solo...notice the tone difference between the two. And you are right (I think) about the rhythm section propelling this tune. Oakley/Trucks/Johansen were superb! I love their deeper/darker stuff, and it's still amazing to me - 40 years after I first heard them - that a band that can play the heck out of something like Whipping Post can also play something as sublime as Blue Sky. Thank you for all that you do, brother.

[@skydogfan4671]

Two of the greatest guitarist of all time. Dickey Betts and Duane Allman. Duane tops my greatest guitarist chart.

[@FTG2Voge]

You cannot be sad listening to this song.

[@douglascollman7341]

Dickey Betts does the second solo - beyond Beautiful 👍🏼

[@ZackHamlin1]

Best band of all time

[@garya7893]

One of the first solos i learned as a teen learning guitar I love this song

[@joelliebler5690]

As good as it gets from one of the greatest live or recorded bands of all time! The song is much more than a peach even if it were a golden one!Such a fine road song as one is driving on a highway !

[@JamesCole-ep4df]

For future reference when you do more of the brothers, Duane is on the left side of your headphone. Dickie is on the right for their guitar playing and they have a number of songs that they do the duel guitar licks. which they were famous for back then. They’ve been my favorite band since 1970 when I first heard them.

[@sgt.blkdog3840]

My favorite ABB song by far.

[@ridemfast7625]

Top tier jam.

[@lawrencesmith6536]

Dicky sure did write some good songs

[@Alohaadi]

Masterpiece, one of they best

[@fenderchamp8241]

Deep track but no less killer Nobody Knows. Tremendous

[@mikemcelroy3204]

The solos are fantastic on this song of course. But the simple rythm of the acoustic guitars and the drums just send me up into the blue sky everytime.

[@Kevin6059]

Classic Dicky Betts guitar licks on display here, and Duane - well, he's Duane. I'm an older guy so grew up with this, and I'm trying to learn guitar. The cool note sequence on display in the solos throughout this song are one of the things I'm trying to be able to incorporate in my playing. Simple but they sound freaking brilliant! (not when I play them - yet)

[@jxchamb]

You're my blue sky You're my sunny day Damn if that isn't an absolutely beautiful lyric and sentiment.

[@hattman2010]

Nice song . . . and you were so on point with your analysis. Thanks

[@izzonj]

There is a yt video out there that isolates Duane and Dickey's guitars. It's kind of interesting to listen to if you know this well.

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

Sweet tune nice guitars

[@Ignats75]

Before he was fired by the band, this was always the highlight of a concert for Dickey Betts. He was at his best on this song.

[@dannylgriffin]

Betts was fired? I thought he got mad and left.

[@Ignats75]

@@dannylgriffin No. He was fired. Reports were that he became a real butthole towards everyone. They got tired of his noise.

[@dannylgriffin]

​@@Ignats75thanks for the info.

[@Cpayne30]

@@Ignats75He was not fired. They proposed a leave of absence due to his addictions and terrible playing (at that time) and responded with laywers and finally said "I quit."

[@Ignats75]

@2003payne Gregg proposed LOA. Certain other member who had left refused to come back unless he was gone ;) You're going to tell me he was willing to get lawyers involved and then said, "Nah. Forget it. I'm out." Riiiigght.

[@ithaliem]

You can't help but smile when listening to this song. Great song, great album.

[@douglascollman7341]

Excellente!!!!

[@michaelfrank2266]

Is a nice tune. I should have clicked on it when I had more time. I was too impatient atm to fully appreciate the tune.

[@martinpaterson6535]

I'm glad you enjoyed this. There is a masterful cover version of it on Joan Baez's great, truely great, perfect album Diamonds and Rust (1975). I've been meaning to recommend that for years, and here's my excuse. There are superb guest appearances by Joni Mitchell and jazz pianist Hampton Hawes and the whole thing is an emotional rollercoaster - it always make me cry and smile....

[@jeffp3415]

My favorite ABB composition. The song is just so dang melodic and happy, and at the same time the guitar solos highlight the talents of both Duane and Dickey.

[@Owlstretchingtime78]

With so many albums on the go, please don't leave the Queen album too long. Thanks Justin! 😊

[@MrSmartAlec]

Joan Baez does a fantastic cover of this song on her Diamomds & Rust LP

[@johndrx165]

You spoke over the best line when the solo ended. Good old Sunday morning, bells are ringing everywhere....

[@-davidolivares]

hate when that happens…

[@Owlstretchingtime78]

​@@-davidolivaresHe should go back to remaining silent. Why fix what isn't broken?

[@-davidolivares]

@@Owlstretchingtime78 I think it’s too hard to get that back in the bottle. We’ll have our memories and past videos though, hopefully.

[@RandyHall324]

One of those tunes that you never get tired of - those guitars!

[@-davidolivares]

A couple you guy are killing me across the pond, pot shots at country and southern rock… let me tell yoo something boys… heh heh. Luckily, my artist friend had the Allman Bros. and I got to hear the blues jazz of these innovative gents. It was different, it was mysterious but also comforting. Not a love hate thing, more a happy sadness with so many tragedies that plagued this band. If you don’t care for it, fine, eat a peach.

[@tdfrie]

The album title ain’t about fruit. 😊

[@gaiaeternal5131]

Hi JP. DP from UK. Agreed, it's pleasant musically and lyrically, and of course the twin guitar solo works well .... but!!! Whenever I hear The Allman Brothers Band (and I've heard them many times over the years), It's The Same Old Song (or at least seems to be). Maybe I just have a blind spot when it comes to Southern Rock, because I could say the same of a few others in this genre. P.S. my song ref It's The Same Old Song is by The Four Tops.

[@jameswatson5370]

I don't come to your channel for fruit favoritism.

[@jfergs.3302]

Bog standard country rock with an (and i never thought i'd type this) overlong, one dimensional, geet solo. Sometimes less is more.

[@Owlstretchingtime78]

'Before you play two notes'... ok i won't bore you with Mr Hollis's philosophy! 😊

[@bobcorbin3294]

Duane Allman said whenever I'm in Georgia I eat a peach for peace.

[@bobcorbin3294]

He was playing because he loved his lady at the time,when the Muse strikes you just play, by the way nobody called it country rock back in the day.

[@Ignats75]

Every member of the band would punch your teeth into your throat for calling it country rock. It was all blues and jazz.

[@jfergs.3302]

@@bobcorbin3294Ah, but that was then, and this is now. And re his love, then it must have been quite a passive, docile kind. There certainly didn't seem to be a lot of passion, fireworks, going on in this solo.