The Allman Brothers Band - It's Not My Cross To Bear | REACTION!!!

After checking out "Midnight Rider", I had to check out more of The Allman Brothers Band.
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[@doaver2.125]

Rest in peace to Greg and Duane Allman, Barry Oakley, and Butch Trucks... the founding members of the first bands of southern rock.

[@vickieray]

Best music ever made ♥️🎤🎼♥️

[@doaver2.125]

@@vickieray I don't understand why no one, has done a movie about the Allman Brothers Band?

[@vickieray]

@@doaver2.125 Filmmaker Nick Cassavetes and Sunset Blvd Films are developing a movie about iconic 70s rock group The Allman Brothers Band. This story was from an article written in November of 2021. Maybe there will be one out soon!

[@donna3465]

Getting old sucks, PERIOD.

[@doaver2.125]

@@donna3465 please, you shouldn't feel that way about getting old. Getting old is a blessing and a curse but to me it's a blessing but the curse is knowing and facing that you will lose loved ones and Friends, as time passes. The blessing is your legacy. The good and the bad will always be a part of life but when you say your grandkids and how your child run has grown and prospered and even when they've strayed it's always a blessing when they come back to Santa. And you can still have the Fulfillment of Youth love, enjoyment and your new interest and even some of your old interest can still bring joy to you. I filled those who fear or hate getting old die before their time because of anger calm envy and jealousy of those who are younger than you, instead of embracing Who You Are enjoying that person.

[@KarlBAndersen]

It's commonly understood that Greg Allman has what is potentially the most PURELY blues voice of all.

[@anotheryou218]

I hope that's true. Greg Allman has always been in a class by himself to me. His vocal inflections, totally unique to himself, evoke subtleties of feeling that

[@playnejayne5550]

Greg's voice of pain is definitely one of the tops. Can't really say "white" culture dominates when popular music has been black and black-influenced for a long time.

[@groovymoon]

The Pearl! Right up there

[@Bear78420]

I’m pretty sure the most pure blues voice ever would belong to the race who created the blues 😉 Pretty sure Gregg would agree

[@usernameinvalid2675]

@@Bear78420you are not wrong but they would knew he had it too But he emulated his idols but had the voice to do it most don’t

[@jerryadkins5418]

Duane Allman was one of the best lead players and slide guitar players in the world at that time. Along with Dickey Betts. He was several years ahead of Stevie Ray.

[@peterbartolomeo9574]

Far greater blues player than Stevie Ray. Stevie Ray was good ...to me he tried to imitate Hendrix too much. Too obvious

[@adamreams7297]

Died at 24. Who knows where he could have gone.

[@infantry4lyfe252]

@@adamreams7297 god i wish i could've seen them man but I'm just too young

[@billspivey6919]

Some people dont realize the therapy of music. Take the ride

[@earlmiller192]

And do it every day

[@elisaabolafia9542]

Well put❗🎵🎵🎵

[@carolinacoins]

I'm riding as we speak. 😊😛

[@groovymoon]

That's DUANE.... One of the best Blue Rock guitarist to ever grace us with his musical genius... And Dicky Betts ain't no schmuck either

[@Jamesscearce]

One of the best examples of Duane Allman's soulful guitar playing mixed in with Gregg Allman's soulful vocals... just a magical musical mix!

[@jebaker6942]

And don't forget at this point these guys were only in their 20s but they had the souls of artists that had been doing it for decades. Will never be another, sad they were taken from us way to young.

[@dwanpyrtle3134]

The first vocal tune, from their first album, recorded live in the studio. Van has laid witness to some of the greatest guitar blues to ever be played by a band, and why Duane Allman has the reputation of the greatest slide guitar player, while his little brother Gregg reps as the best white soul singer. Then on the record, they show why they are also the nation's best rock band, but they never turned their backs on the blues. I'm glad you have found'em! Keep on keepin' on.

[@mikesanmiguel2954]

Right On 👍✌️

[@davidlittle966]

Duane Allman, the GOAT of slide guitar. (although a later band member, Derek Trucks ain't far behind)

[@1bigrowdy]

Can't forget founding member drummer Butch Trucks was Derek's uncle. Duane Trucks I think plays with Widespread Panic

[@thatmanstumototours2270]

As much love and respect as anyone can have for Stevie Ray, Dickie Betts and Duane Allman take a backseat to no one,nor does the band to any other....

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

Your remarks around 2:14 are exactly what music IS supposed to do. Feel it, understand it, relate and just groove. I will continue to listen to your reactions. TY You are reacting just as you should, your way and it's enjoyable sir.

[@debbiechang5781]

I hadn’t heard this song in many years and had forgotten how beautiful it is. Goes perfectly with the magic drops I put in my coffee 🌺✌️

[@oldiesguy7552]

Puff puff.

[@WojMoj]

Yup

[@mikesanmiguel2954]

😎👍🗿✌️

[@carolinacoins]

You crack me up. Great comment.

[@jenniferandrews1917]

You’ve just been introduced to some of the best blue-eyed soul ever made. Enjoy this rabbit hole, Van. Try “One Way Out” and “Stormy Monday” and “Whipping Post.”I still recommend “Tobacco Road” by Johnny and Edgar Winter LIVE if you want to go to church 🙌

[@LFRFAMILY]

Hi Jennifer!! I've reacted to "One Way Out", "Stormy Monday" and "Whipping Post". Thank you for the recommendation! Here's the link of The Allman Brothers reactions kzbin.info/aero/PLxnB9gq1Mg_Tmj2Wu8xaTOvDjUf3pTkJI

[@mikesanmiguel2954]

👍😁✌

[@merovechthe1st]

"What was that???" That's Duane Allman...dude was a master of touch and feel with a guitar. Dig that Expo's hat!

[@virginiapaigelove5307]

My husband and I found you today. I'm in love with you because of your appreciation of when Duane Allman's guitar comes in after Dickie Betts' solo.

[@peacefulwarrior4078]

The Allman Brothers BEGINNING was my first album and first time every hearing them when I was just a 12 year old kid And have been huge fan ever since ! Alot of people don't know the fact that the Allman Brothers were actually the first band that created the Southern rock sound ! Started that at the world famous MUSCLE SHOALS...

[@randygabbert7831]

Blues, when it's played right is sad music that makes you feel good!

[@mikesanmiguel2954]

Right On 👍✌

[@mikesanmiguel2954]

👍✌️

[@playnejayne5550]

Now why would sad music make us want to dance? I dunno but it does.

[@charliecochran3035]

I love how you've taken to these guys. It's the biggest statement yet about your good taste in rock bands. A lot of supposed fans of classic rock and rock in general couldn't name five songs by the Allman Brothers. Most would probably come up with Ramblin Man and that's it. You've already dove deeper into them than most ever will.

[@grandmarshal7539]

Warren Haynes also played with the Allman Brothers...Check out Gov't Mule - Feel Like Breaking Up Somebody's Home - Live From Austin Texas

[@chrishollier9661]

Love to see the reaction of first-time listeners. I've loved this band for almost half a century. They are the best band of that genre.

[@JeanCollier-ps5qh]

I really like your reaction. The ALLMAN BROS. BAND IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE MY FAVORITE BAND. THIS SONG, STORMY MONDAY BLUES, MELISSA, DREAMS & MIDNIGHT RIDER ARE MY FAVORITES. ABB LIVE AT THE FILMORE EAST is the best live Album of all time. GREGG ALLMAN HAS THE finest blues voice. I wasnt able to see Duane but I had THEIR albums and his collaborations with Eric Clapton on the DEREK AND THE DOMINOES ALBUM. ON BOZ SCAGGS LOAN ME A DIME and with WILSON PICKETT. I HAD THE GOOD FORTUNE TO HAVE SEEN. GREGG ALLMAN IN CLUBS in Atlanta in 1973 with BUDDY MILES and in 1974 with TOMMY TALTON & SCOTT BOYER WHO PLAYED GUITAR AND PETAL STEEL GUITAR ON HIS SOLO ALBUM "LAID BACK". QUEEN OF HEARTS IS MY FAVORITE TRACK . YOU SHOULD LISTEN TO EACH SONG THAT I MENTIONED. I PROMISE YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.

[@charlottespillers6059]

One of my favorites... I am 65 & Love the Blues, Allman Brothers & Zeppelin & many many more! I was in the hippie era & it was a time branded in me for eternity!

[@charlottespillers6059]

Too the Mississippi blues came to the Allman brothers well. Mississippi blues was the start of it all & believe you/me I love the blues, especially Mississippi Blues! (((Hugs)))

[@theohioshirey]

Allman Bros., Zep CCR, Oh, YEAH... bands scorching, smooth & so very soulful at the same time (my nephew said we had the 'best' music ; )

[@musicdunc]

I’d forgotten how much I loved this tune. Thanks for the reminder.

[@rexbidextrous]

i bought this album in 1969 when i was in the navy. been listening to and learning from it for the past 50 years. this is a classic gospel blues, DUANE on the into solos, DICKY on the next solos.....and o course GREGG'S gusty and powerful voice.

[@anthonyfoutch3152]

Gregg went to military school in my hometown and us locals called the cadets goobers. In 1974 I was at an all day concert with 250,000 fans called the August Jam. ABB were the headliners but Emerson Lake and Palmer stole the show. The ABB didn't come on until after midnight and Gregg was so messed up they had to stop the show to sober him up. With the 100 degree heat with high humidity and heavy drugs most people left. I am a huge ABB fan so I got right in the front. After Gregg came back out and there was a lull in the music I screamed goober as loud as i could. Gregg had trouble starting the song because he was laughing. It made my day.

[@TheOneAndOnlyFloridaMan]

Hey Van, I think you'd dig their song Dreams. It's a real chill song. There really is no band that can outdo the Allman Brothers.

[@wayneburnett5098]

Years ago, Rollingstone Magazine rated Duane Allman as #2 behind Jimi Hendrix. But, Duane was a myth, a legend before he was known by mainstream. Legend had it that there was this guitar player down south, (in the late 60's) that played the guitar without touching the strings. Eric Clapton eventually searched for him, found him, and Duane plays most of the iconic riffs on Derick and the Dominos Layla Album, most attribuite to Clapton. Later, Chet Atkins said, "That Allman kid has the touch." Even today, when other guitarists have figured out how to imitate Duane, (just as they can Hendrix), there are those who know Duane soars miles above.

[@vexor9229]

both Duane Allman and Dickie Betts.Great guitarplayers

[@NickLandess]

Shout out for the Expos cap! I never heard him mention it specifically in an interview or anything, but surely Duane (and Dickie, too) was a significant influence on SRV. "reminds me of Donny Hathaway ..." - Gregg is surely one of the best white blues singers of that era.

[@scapito]

Never heard a bad Allman Brothers song. Check out Derek Trucks too. He was just a teenager when he started touring with them. Derek learned slide guitar from the best, and his Uncle is Butch Trucks, the Allman Brothers drummer. Susan Tedeschi is his wife, she sings and plays the blues too.

[@mrnobody9104]

Hell yeah TTB is the best band doing it today! Cheers ;-)

[@jasonashley4579]

Been my favorite song since I was a kid growing up on the streets of the River Quay.

[@dalesielski4167]

I grew up in Georgia...I'm so grateful for having the allman brothers in my backyard! This is one song I will never get tired of! RIP... Greg and Duane Allman...Berry Oakley and Butch Trucks.

[@keithjames7843]

Man I feel like I grew up listening to the best music that’s ever been made The Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd,The Dobbie BrothersThe Little River Band,Atlanta Rhythm Sectionanf so many more great bands that played real instruments and saaang real soulful music Man I feel like the good lord blessed all of these bands I love music that has meaning behind it or tells you story that if you close your eyes and just listen to the words Man what a great southern rock band RIP to Duane and Greg Allman This kinda of music will never dye as long as there is way to play these songs I will be listening to them because they never get old

[@georgiawicks8816]

It is amazing to me - this album was released in 1969 when the band members were in their early to mid 20s. The soulful singer, Gregg Allman, was only about 22, and his brother, Duane, the genius on the slide guitar, was about 23. Yet at those ages, they were making music that not only showed their souls were way older than their years, but their genius was strong enough to stand up to time. I was born and raised in Georgia, and lucky enough to have "discovered" their music early, and I've been a fan ever since. After listening to their work for over 50 years, I still love it enough to have it in my every day play list. What gifts they had!

[@anthonyfoutch3152]

Gregg had a rough life by the age of 22 then it got worse.

[@shirleybuffington6420]

This song is so soulful and relaxing. If you haven’t already checked out Soulshine you gotta check it out .

[@olly8]

If you ain't 'feelin' it' -you must be dead. This is the bomb 💣 Totally Blues my man. "And I'll live on and I'll be strong cuz it just ain't my cross to bear" AMEN! For as old as this song is, it's as FRESH today as it was in 1971. I can testify cuz I was Young back then.

[@WayneLeffert]

The best driving music. Mountain jam

[@jeffcocco7123]

YES! Now you’re gettin’ it brah! I’m telling you it doesn’t get any better! This is one of if not my favorite by them. Ain’t Wasting Time would be another. Lost my best friend to a drunk driver in 2000 and this song helped me get through that.

[@erdossuitcase7667]

A+ reaction. I 100% agree. Sonified Soul Food.

[@bobdaniello3370]

No knock on all the brothers out there that sing the blues, but Gregg Allman is the best I ever heard..RIP

[@vickieray]

“Please Call Home” next ♥️ It’s beautiful 🎸🎤♥️

[@jacquesotomayor5875]

Snap Crackle Pop ain’t just for cereal …..it also applies to records!!! Thanks for taking me back to my younger years and hearing the Allman brothers on the radio. Makes me appreciate them so much more

[@retroactive1autrey668]

Young Gentleman, you're spot on with your reaction. Listen to the entire album The Allman Brothers Band Live at Filmore East, and it will BLOW YOUR MIND.

[@keithjames7843]

You hit the nail right on the head Van Me and some old friends used to sit around in my back yard with a camp fire going Listening to the Allman Brothers and other blues music and smoke down.Some of the best times of my life Man I love the blues music It gets down in your soul and you can feel what they are saying All of these blues bands covered Muddy Waters songs And did a good job But they couldn’t do it like Muddy Waters Eric Clapton has some of the best cover songs of older blues music Like Robert Johnson ,BB King,Albert King,Muddy Waters,Albert Collins,Buddy Guy and Eric Clapton loved SRV The last concert SRV done in Alpine Valley was put on by Eric Clapton and it’s one of SRV’S best performance Speaking of SRV I seen him live in concert twice once in Atlanta and then in Daytona Beach in 1987 If you want to see SRV at his best watch him play Ain’t Gonna Give Up On Love In Daytona Beach in 1987 One of his best performance to this song ever to me

[@scottstreet5796]

Have loved this song since I heard it when the album first came out. Now I just want to cry sometimes when I remember that both the brothers are gone, and there will be no more than what we have now. That's *our* cross to bear. And I cannot express just how deep down *good* it feels to see you and so many others appreciating the music I have loved for over 50 years. Thank you so much.

[@franksullivan1873]

Greg Allman had one of the best blues singing voices in the biz.You would think he was born with a down trodden soul.

[@Teresia12]

I'm so glad your exploring the Allman Brothers. I really think they were the all time best Southern Rock band ever.

[@theohioshirey]

They were the break-out & best Southern Rock band hands down 🌺

[@mikeking-lc3vl]

My cat loved the Allman Brothers. He'd switch his tail keeping time.

[@charlierussell6577]

Duane Allman, doing what he did ! He always put just enough in and NEVER too much.

[@ronaldcrawford9310]

I went to school in Connecticut (and I am from South Carolina) in the early 70s and the Allman Brothers came to New Haven.....son....IT WAS LIKE COLLARD GREENS AND HAMHOCK HAD COME TO TOWN!!!!!!!!

[@damarisrobles0101]

Thank you...MUSIC, THE GREAT UNITER...

[@abmqa]

Buddy Guy's What Kind Of Woman Is This? Needs your attention. So very very FUNKY!

[@anotheryou218]

can definitely described as pure blues.

[@MrRunt128]

Bout my 20th time watching and listening to Van’s reaction to this. Great music while watching someone discover great music!

[@ronaldcrawford9310]

Brother, this is southern rock blues....learned DIRECTLY from black Delta Blues....such as Elmore James, Muddy, BB, John Lee Hooker, et al

[@ersheetz2021]

This song is going for a walk with Jesus and listening to his thoughts. Profound.

[@loveit7484]

One of my all time favorite songs!!! One of my motto song.

[@christopherbearden3285]

Live like 2 miles from the graves of them all. I go to pay my Respects sometime and jam their music for them while there. It puts out this vibe man it hard to describe you'd just have to see for yourself

[@lisk3822]

This song is a masterpiece.

[@jastout3104]

I think you would like Duane Allman Anthology album, (post Duane's death), wait till you here him on Boz Scagg, "Loan Me a Dime", Aretha Franklin "the Weight", Wilson Picket "Hey Jude"

[@edge1289]

You need to hear the whole Suite “Don’t want You No More/Not My Cross To Bear”

[@t.r.1708]

Yeah you’re right about that soul! That’s the blues for ya! Gets me every time! Thx bro!

[@barrycohen311]

Check out "Black Hearted Woman" and 'Trouble No More' from this same album.

[@themank99]

It's hard to believe that Greg Allman was 22 years old when this was recorded.

[@paulmcd226]

This is a masterpiece, and it really is amazing the maturity of the brothers. Duane was only 23….they grew up fast.

[@rickeyward5986]

Check out "Going to Move to The Outskirts of Town " also "Dimples"from "Live At Ludlow Garage ". If you like ABB and the blues you have to hear this.

[@pamela1144]

Perfection isn't it!??! Love your faces as you drown in this one😁

[@marielaveau5321]

Woohoo yay, I've been waiting for this one!!! 🤘💜💚💛✌️

[@287750km]

Your smile says it all.

[@dii6266]

Expos logo was always one of the best.

[@redzone77p]

The other one is Richard Betts...hellva guitarist in his own right.

[@neilmceachren9485]

Thank you van I appreciate the fact that you love the Allen Brothers very sweet and just just a perfect band hates it but they are the perfect band giving my time. Luv my blues

[@hog7203]

The Allman Brothers are a national musical treasure. A perfect blend of blues, country, rock and jazz Imo. Gotta feeling you'll love the band Gov't Mule. You need to check them out sometime. Their song "Endless Parade" is pure blues guitar ear candy.

[@davecoffield7893]

Yeah, you play this song on vinyl with a fine turntable, with a Mackintosh tube amp, and Magnaplanes, And it sounds as though Duane is calling the Angels right next to you.

[@wynona3383]

The first guitarist is Duane Allman, the second is Dickie Betts.

[@czmax7652]

Grand Funk & Zeppelin are 2 of my favorites.....please review Hendrix RED HOUSE, especially HEY JOE, MACHINE GUN, IF 6 WAS 9. Great job on the Allman Brothers. I love listening with you Thanks.

[@raydotzler9117]

SOUTHBOUND 🔥🔥🔥

[@MichaelJonesC-4-7]

@5:29, I think the word you are looking for to describe the first guitar player's "taste" is,... *collards.* _That's right!_ Collards!! Collard greens and bacon grease. Hoo! Weeee! ; )

[@richardbosco4918]

Dickey Betts!!!!!

[@davejunior769]

You got the best STANK FACE in the game !

[@tommathews3964]

Man, you have got to do "Don't Want You No More" with "Cross to Bear"!! That segue between the two really ties it together! That big old smile on your face is exactly how I've always felt about The Brothers, since first hearing them in 69 when this album came out! After countless listenings and live shows, I still feel the same way! RIP ABB!!

[@starfire6122]

💃💃🤸‍♂️🤸‍♀️🤸so happy you did this!! I knew you would love it! lol..great reaction!!

[@stuartstuart321]

Got to say nothing like srv or anyone else

[@artbagley1406]

Try "Mountain Jam" by the ABB on the "Eat a Peach" album. It's one of their long jam-type songs, but Duane will give your brain at least two orgasms during the playing. "You Don't Love Me" on the "Live at the Fillmore East" is another one. Duane plays a heavenly guitar on Boz Scagg's version of "Loan Me a Dime." EAR CANDY! In college (1970-1972), the house I lived in with 14 other fellows was always blaring with music almost 24-7; I believe a copy of this first Allman Brothers Band album was owned by every one of us.

[@scottwitt4104]

Listen to "These Days" by Gregg Allman from his Laid Back album. Also Multicolored Lady

[@mikeking-lc3vl]

Yes, I can tell you how many times I would throw tennis balls for my Everglades Pit Bulls playing Allman Brothers.

[@cathyfox5602]

Oh man! Heaven to my ears!

[@loveit7484]

My favorite song!!! I vouldnt remember the name last time I suggested them. Love it!

[@joeyricefried9621]

LOVE LOVE LOVE EM!!!

[@jodan4]

Also in the same vein Sweet Little Angel. Man that one is a killer.

[@lonniemorrison3576]

Oh yes, an Allman Bros. fave of mine. Also Warren Hayes (while with the Bros.) wrote a song called Soul Shine.

[@Reddog7937]

Take is from a guitar player. If you’re doing the Altman’s you have to consider Statesboro Blues.😗

[@jozneptune]

One of my favorite tracks. Love your videos on all topics so to see this is a treat!

[@Freshenstein23]

Imagine that live!! Almost all music is good for the soul if you let it be. I put The Allman Brothers up there with Bob Marley, Pink Floyd, Nas, and the rest. Too many to mention lol

[@davelindsey6890]

I felt like I was sitting there with you when you described this tune as one of those fire-pit songs. I felt like we were related when, at the end, you described how that needle sounds when it's put down on vinyl.

[@jblcva]

Yea, this song works best if you play the I don't want you no more first. The first song. It Bleeds into this. Trust me...

[@lonniekiser3612]

As a 60s something years old ,yeah I am old, but I had a hell of a good time getting this old, keep it going Man, Niccccee

[@bradb3248]

Please react to Allman Brothers, Soulshine, a great song from the 90s.

[@jennifermclaughlin5222]

One of the greatest songs of all time. Glad you've given it a listen. Duane Allman and Dickie Betts are fire on guitar and Greg Allman's voice and organ are from Heaven.

[@jeffkeryk3550]

The ABB fixed rock. They fused blues jazz and rock all into 1. So much better than anybody else. They changed music for the better.

[@electraellis9929]

That was Fabuloso! Love the way you are so articulate in your reviews. You also have a wonderful singing voice. Love you big ass the sky… You definitely good family man💕👍🇺🇸