Little Martha - Duane Allman (Cover by Quentin October)

Everywhere I go people ask me if I can play the Allman Brothers (even my teachers at school). So here is, finally, Little Martha, written by Duane Allman. Leo Kottke calls this the most perfect guitar piece ever written. Unfortunately, Duane Allman died in a motorcycle accident only a few weeks after this song was recorded.
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[@youtrickydog]

I listen to this young man on the day, today, that Dickey Betts passed away. I have been practicing this song for over 50 years. The joy I see with this young man makes me cry today.

[@QuentinOctober]

it's a sad day, but we can still enjoy the beautiful music they left behind. thank you so much for listening

[@Oodle-ox2vf]

Thank you, well played. I am 71. I still play this regularly, sometimes just for me. It is just one of those magical tunes that always feels nice.

[@QuentinOctober]

absolutely agree! wishing you all the best

[@maxpuppy96]

I would have never imagined that in 2020 I would be watching a youngster play Little Martha a song I smoked weed and listened to in 1974. How the Allman's live on is simple amazing.

[@slogans777]

Quality will always last. :)

[@gatoryak7332]

I knew back in the 70's that I would listen to "Little Martha" as long as I stayed alive. It's 50 years later and "Little Martha" still gives me a visceral thrill and puts a smile on my face - every time. It is my favorite piece of music. I, too, am amazed at how well the Allman Brothers' music has held up over the years.

[@tombo54]

It's awesome, isn't it? 🤗

[@JimB802]

Oh my, you are so correct, my roomie back then, in 1973, would sell a pound /week (back then it was storm ditch weed @ $15/OZ!) out of our dorm room. We were so stone that year & the Allman Bros "Eat A Peach" was playing non-stop. Ahh those were the days

[@fredsinger3894]

Fantastic cover of Duane’s Little Martha Whoever the 16 people who gave thumbs down You’re totally tone deaf

[@markschafer7510]

more than tone deaf...Souless

[@williamcavanaugh795]

Thank you!

[@vincentreyes6154]

They are either trash pop fans, or jealous/cocky guitarists who can't play this.

[@TheresaMiller-pd6xl]

Jealous they can't play this song guitar themselves that's all!!

[@Titan500J]

The only instrument I play is the radio but I love this tune.​@@TheresaMiller-pd6xl

[@Ottawarocket]

Some Beautiful Picking there Quentin, You did Duane proud here

[@chrismartel2808]

No matter how many people I hear play this amazing piece of music, it never tires my ear. You did a beautiful job covering it! Duane would be very proud.

[@TheGuitarMan71]

Duane would be proud.

[@erikac8579]

Beautiful video and wonderful cover. Best I've heard next to Duane himself. Great job!!!

[@daveylee4677]

I first found this 5 yrs ago not long after it published on KZbin. I was searching for a lesson for this song because after 50 years of being a musician I suddenly wanted to learn to play it the right way. I had always assumed there were 2 guitars on the original Duane recording. This offering by this young master set me up and set the record straight, too! I think Both Allman Brothers are smiling and shining their light down on you. God Bless

[@paullevine1813]

Davey, The song has two guitars in it ,both Duane & Dickey & the alternate take with Berry Oakley on Bass. I believe they played it in Open E tuning. The song was recorded weeks before Duane's death.

[@daveylee4677]

Paul, first off, thanx for that info and secondly, knowing that, makes this offering by Quentin even more special! PS. When I (re)learned this song I only come close to Quentin but I’m totally thrilled that I can give it some justice!

[@doodahdavesrecords4319]

Excellent finger picking and bass lines!

[@yt3141]

Fantastic. A sensitive musical interpretation with nice videography to match.

[@mikedunn5633]

Brilliant rendition of one of my favourites! Thanks!

[@hipolitovillarreal9059]

Es la mejor versión acústica de little Martha que he escuchado !!!

[@permaritz3441]

Woaooo! One of the best version. I playd it before i got parolysed in the hands from ALS. Realy miss gitarr playing.

[@cookq]

tough to hear that, but at least you had the chops to play something like this. Not just anybody can play a tune like Little Martha. God bless

[@drsteele4749]

Talent is sublime.

[@drsteele4749]

@@QuentinOctober I watch this vid regularly because it is wholesome and resonant, speaking volumes on every revue - well done.

[@drsteele4749]

Again I watch. Really terrific stuff! Awesome.

[@marcelotommymoya1717]

EXELENT.

[@vashthestampede4716]

Beautiful song! Great performance.

[@dessertman1181]

Wow what a talent

[@DavesTrumpet]

Wow, this was great! From the visuals to the music. Stunning!

[@gusagresti3787]

This is a great cover by a talented young guitar player. I love this song, I dont know how many times I watched your video and the one from Duane, but yours looks better for the images, well done by your companion. Keep up my friend, and many thanks.

[@GeorgiaBoy1961]

Well-done, Quentin - doing the song as well as you have as a solo and not as a duet as it was originally-recorded, is no easy feat. Congratulations and thanks for playing.

[@eddie3064]

Nice job! Pretty much spot on... Duane would be proud! Haven't played this one myself for a while, but you inspired me. Time to tune to open E and give it a shot again... Thank you...

[@eddie3064]

@@QuentinOctober Thank YOU for the response Quentin. Play on my friend...

[@TheStaniz]

How. wonderful.

[@ripcompo]

Lovely

[@tented]

Excellent version. Thanks for sharing.

[@guynellerandle9742]

I have got to say that I honestly didn’t know about Duane writing this song. I have recently been delving into Allman Brothers Band history. He was an excellent guitarist and I am sure he would be greatly pleased with your performance with this song. It was awesome. Thank you for sharing!

[@ResearchVesselOdin]

Wow. Absolutely gorgeous sound. Spectacular.

[@lt6jam]

Felt like a walk in the woods to set my soul free Thank you

[@OsageRevival]

A beautiful rendition of a song that can bring a tear to my eye every time I hear it. Well done

[@surfallday6583]

Nice playing and the tone of that guitar is something else.

[@moodween7399]

Why this cover has not more views ? It's incredible. You're an amazing guitar player and if you work hard you'll be able to work on the side of the others greatest guitarists. Rock from Switzerland 👌

[@Add_Bill]

Awesome cover. Great music is timeless, and great music is never forgotten so long as great musicians keep playin' it! Keep rock alive!

[@newclam]

to close to be true, I love this son, I think is one of the best Guitar composition but i need to see it in a live stream, the Duane original play is the cream of the cream , this version is close to that, my thumb is up but again would like to see a live stream

[@angelozampieron5565]

COOL 👍👏💪♥️

[@colin-xl3yf]

Makes me happy to see and Hear. I learned it sometime back in grade 9 or so no less than 46 yrs ago. Timeless. Good job. I once seen it done on a 12 string bass tuned open also. I still play it every once in a while And On a national steel for a long time I thought it was a trip on the reso man.

[@kenbakley3819]

I played this in the 80s, I'm now 72 year old thinking about picking up the guitar add giving it a try again on this song.

[@alb.dersame]

Hey man I just gotta tell ya, you "nailed" that song man! I don't remember how old this video is, or what you're up to these days, but you sure started on the right foot towards greatness. Brilliant filming, everything top notch! Rock on man, hope you're well.

[@billphelan3927]

Your mastery of this classic is inspiring, along with the mastery of your film and sound crew. Thank you

[@jeffbrosnan7682]

Beautiful

[@fransschmitz2628]

I think Duane would have been proud of you, great job!

[@joecontreras5068]

Fantastic !

[@davidgordon6546]

Delightful!

[@tvs3497]

An interesting bit of trivia here I guess you could say. I saw the Allman Bros and Greg on a solo tour many times through the 70s and into the 80s. After each show when the roadies came to tear down, you would always hear Little Martha coming out the PA. As the crowd headed for the exits, I'd just sit there and take it all in.

[@bobhetsko4221]

Delightful.

[@bobhodges3116]

Quentin, you never cease to amaze. You are such an inspiration because you can get so much joy from the instrument. Time to get to work!

[@chrishunter9472]

wonderful playing...really

[@twincam825]

Excellent job thanks for keeping this music alive.

[@hamdelsun68]

Where is this video set? I love the landscape. Those pine trees make me think of my home state, Georgia.💖 'Taller than a Georgia pine!' Lol. Beautiful, Beautiful cover. So true to the original. Thank you Quentin.

[@bpvdd]

Great cover Quentin,beautiful vidéo. Bernard

[@jeffbrown7408]

Righteous !

[@bretsmith5953]

Great Job I ve tried to play this song of Duane's for years. Gettting Better just sounding it out. But still now no where as good as the way you played it here! Great Job. Duane was also an incredible guitarist. He died young sadly.

[@odc43054]

I liked that one very much, Quentin. Thanks so much for sharing.Dave

[@GuitarJr56]

Heard Leo Kotke say, "Duane Allman said this song came to him in a dream... in a DREAM...'

[@jaythizzle1969]

This is so nice.

[@jamesmackey6526]

well that was well done. So glad Duane took time to write down his music. I also am glad that you played this and shared it with your fans. The best to you from your friend Earl in Huntington Beach Ca.

[@markschafer7510]

Quentin!!! Tears...So Beautifully Mastered!! oh my. i've always loved this!! Keep on Keepin on...🙏👏👏👏👏👏

[@dietmarsimon]

Just ......perfect !

[@SteveRyan1965]

One of the fuunest songs to play! You know you can play if you can do this one...

[@seanmetully6806]

Absolutely beautiful man. Its not easy taking such an iconic piece and covering it..

[@rafaelferrazgtr]

Excellent, my friend I will try to cover this beautiful song to post on my channel. Your version will be my reference. Thank you. beautiful work

[@perijetton9275]

Awesome 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 my most favorite song ever 🍑❤️☮️🍄

[@Policritic]

Nice...love playing that tune.

[@EllenKEvans]

This is so very lovely. Thank you.

[@derrickfphillips]

Very nice - thank you. Enjoyed the playing and video. Well done. Long live Duane...

[@thelatenightbar]

I'll say it again excellent cover of a classic, and congrats on the excellent recording quality and film editing.. beautiful.

[@thelatenightbar]

excellent cover of a classic ! thanks for sharing.

[@VolkerundWallyMusic]

Very nicely played Remembering the artist

[@shelleyharrop1419]

Outstanding bravo young man

[@QuentinOctober]

@@shelleyharrop1419 thank you!

[@Vigi]

Great cover and filming!

[@patsvocalnguitar]

Holy crap Quentin! That is just beautiful! So amazingly executed...you have a gift my friend!

[@influencer8757]

as I am not English mother tongue, please someone explain with their own words what 'to have a gift' means, or possible might mean.

[@patsvocalnguitar]

"to have a gift" typically infers a that God provided you with a gift (an extraordinary talent) that others may not have.

[@jerrylagesse9046]

Thaank you young man . Well done

[@QuentinOctober]

@@jerrylagesse9046 thank you so much!

[@jkilcull1643]

Little Martha, Embryonic Journey and Water Song are best songs for anyone who can play them... I can't wait to here some of your original songs and your voice is nice, like Mark Knofler's...its the tone...a story-telling voice... Not many folks have that vocal quality... You remind me of myself when I was 16...over 45 yrs ago!

[@richardnewton2966]

Great job! That is the best version I've heard since the original.

[@TheClagga]

Wow! I don't think I've ever seen any other cover of this great song as good as this man! Great performance and love the setting around it too :)

[@mrGoesto11]

Thanks for keeping great musicians songs alive. I like your aesthetic too, well done.

[@telecasterblue]

my comment on this is simply that. the. playing and the. video is. very, very nice. thanks for sharing this

[@JoelBiger]

Absolutely stunning !

[@JoelBiger]

There is a lot of emotion in the images as in the interpretation. It's an enchantment. Thank you for sharing ...

[@royedwards1408]

What a beautiful rendition young man very very well done.

[@davidharrick469]

Great job!!! You played that masterfully. Thanks for posting I really enjoyed it

[@Vahmrick60]

Beautifully done video and a faithful cover to an Allman Brothers classic. Amazing talent!

[@rickymiles9018]

Good lord what talent!!!

[@JI_Boi]

your a legend hats off m8

[@gregoryjamesaustin]

Awesome tribute. Well executed and visually wonderful.

[@Lorran0702]

👏👏

[@billclarke117]

Wow. That was amazing!

[@memphis3dude]

Hi Quentin, I never got an advice from You Tube for this upload, so almost missed it. I'm so glad i didn't, it's really beautiful. Superb playing, as per usual. A beautiful video, all round. Well done! Cheerz from Len :-)

[@tifreire1]

Hey man that's beautiful playing. Thank you for posting your efforts. Tim

[@MR-in4yi]

I love your play..

[@chiquizd]

You’re GREAT! Really awesome.

[@LeeHawk23]

Lovely 😊

[@dirkdutzmann9250]

Still love this vid!

[@gpower]

Love this tune. Found you doing These Days. Great stuff! Up next? Give Greg's acoustic version of Come and Go Blues a shot.

[@arturoreyblanco-hortiguera9338]

Great cover my friend

[@TheDORO1234]

Great video Quentin :) Sounded great , fun to watch too :):)

[@timothyhighstone9300]

Awesome ☺️☺️☺️ty for sharing

[@QuentinOctober]

i appreciate it!

[@woodstoney]

That was a sweet song and very nicely played Quentin! You have come far and getting better each day. It's good to hear!

[@stephen285]

sounds great!

[@QuentinOctober]

thank you so much!

[@Steffanoyan]

🔥

[@sideman7117]

Bravo!

[@esbennielsen5444]

Fantastic playing!

[@ronnie5129]

GREAT JOB HERE, THANKS, BRO, COUSIN FIGEL