The Allman Brothers Band - One Way Out | REACTION

[@jeffcordes1744]

I started listening to the Allman Brothers in 1971.

[@danwebb1756]

Best live southern rock band ever. Probably the greatest live band ever…

[@gerryfershtman352]

First saw the Allman Brothers in the spring of '74. I was 15 years old. I went with my friend and his big brother, drove from Queens, NY to Jersey to see them in an outdoor day concert. People were hanging out on the grass, playing frisbee, having fun before the concert started. Allman Brothers came out and blew everyone away, as usual. I've been a fan ever since.

[@oceangirl6448]

LUCKY.....!

[@pokethebear5788]

Slide guitar player Duane Allman 23 years old at this time. Brother Greg on vocals. 22 years old. Mind blowing talent

[@drumhaver223]

Don't forget the amazing Dickie Betts on lead guitar.

[@BST-lm4po]

Gregg Allman was only 23 years old when they recorded this concert. His brother Duane was 24. What phenomenal talent at such a young age!

[@beaux2585]

The greatest blues/rock band of all time.

[@douglaspensack3499]

This song, and their "Statesboro Blues" we're two of my favorite songs in early 70s as a college student. I became a blues convert b/c of them and Johnny Winters.

[@suzybailey-koubti8342]

Listen to “Sweet Melissa” by the Allman Brothers Band. Happy 2022, Van! I have listened to the Allman Brothers Band since the early 1970’s. I’m old, little brother. 😊

[@elainehess1181]

So nice to see young ppl enjoying this music

[@robinpesek3657]

Me too sista’!

[@827dusty]

First heard The Allman Bros. in 1971 while in Vietnam at age 18 just out of Highschool. Brother Duane Allman died a couple of years later in a motorcycle accident in Georgia. Brother Greg continued on with some of the most soulful singing and organ playing in the music world. I believe they are the greatest Blues Band ever. Both Greg and Duane are dead, but the Band continues with Dickey Betts and some other excellent musicians. It will never be the same without Greg and Duane Allman in the Band.

[@artothewanderer9517]

Duane died in 71.

[@dougjobbagy7346]

Thank you for your service brother!

[@mikekenask6975]

Thank you for your service

[@gidoras]

I am 68 years old from Greece and Allman brothers band is my favorite group.

[@deborahcornell171]

You might want to check out "Midnight Rider" (probably their most famous song) & "It's Not My Cross To Bear" (low down dirty blues). That's Gregg Allman singing. That raw, bluesy soul in his voice has made him one of my favorite singers of all time. Saw them in concert & they sounded great. Gregg's long blonde hair under the lights made a striking visual too (you know us young girls back in the day loved guys with long hair!). Bit of trivia..he & Cher were married for a while, had a son together.💙☮💙

[@matthooks5840]

I always love it the first time someone realizes they have two drummers!

[@SK56McEntyre]

Georgia gal here born in 56. We loved our Allman Brothers!!!!

[@Grumpyoldman60]

I'm 73 years young and the first time the Allman Bro's was in 1969. That recording was one of the pieces of music that changed my life.

[@wendyw4487]

back in 1971, no one else ended a song this way.........the Allman Brothers set the standard!!!!!

[@mrnobody9104]

IMO one of the single greatest pieces of music on record and thank the lord for that! Timeless

[@davidlittle966]

My favorite band of all time, especially with the original members.

[@Joe-d3t1t]

Sooooo sooo good!!

[@atuuschaaw]

"He's cooler than the other side of the pillow." ☺♥

[@pennyhaynes9010]

I was 13 when I saw the Allman Brothers in concert! I was raised on their music!

[@steveford8999]

The Allman Bros. album "Eat A Peach" One of the standards, one of the benchmarks of rock and roll.

[@billyjoechambers8494]

Great album, I have it on vinyl, one of my favorites.

[@mikecreger9702]

@@billyjoechambers8494 my stranded on a desert island album!

[@cuchulain1647]

My parents were dirty south hippies. In the early 70’s. So I heard all this stuff growing up. Then I went back in time when I was 15-16 and started listening to all the black blues artists that these guys were inspired by. It’s ALL good music. Thanks for your reviews Van!!! - ELMORE JAMES IS THE MAN!!!!

[@suzybailey-koubti8342]

Elmore James! Yes!

[@dougbodenhamer9391]

Growing up in Georgia, I heard the Allman Bros at an early age. Best live music ever!

[@douglascollman7341]

They have an absolutely endless catalog. You could cover them for months

[@miconis123]

Two guitarists and two drummers make for a hell of a wall of sound

[@amjrpain919]

I turned 12 in the fall of 1971... Best time in music to grow-up E V E R!🙏💯💓 Greg was indeed so cool... Make a Ice Cube Shiver! 😉

[@danielmcgraw7908]

Saw the band almost 50 years ago, live. It was an excellent evening!!

[@annheckenbach9396]

I was living in Atlanta when they hit the scene. "People Can You Hear It?" Was playing everywhere. Atlanta's summer of love; I sold underground newspapers on Peachtree Street, site of the street scene there.

[@flutesong5527]

I was 17 and driving an 8 cylinder 1962 Dodge Coronet that got like 11 miles a gallon, but the Allman Brothers on the radio used up all the gas going 80 on the highway late at night, that's how I experienced them

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

driving in a vehicle with a banger song oin is the BEST!!

[@jeffcocco7123]

The first time I heard this It was 1973 and I was 4 years old. The first time I saw them play this live was 1991, Since then I saw them play it 47 more times! Van, my brother I can’t put into words what you’ve missed by not being able to see them live. Just a spiritual experience! The road goes on forever now that you are a Brother!

[@olly8]

Heard this when it was first released in March 1971! Was in heavy rotation (whole album) at ALL our parties. And too many parties to count...or remember ✌🏻 ya dig. Gregg Allman- the GOAT of singers!

[@lakecrazy]

Saw them in concert the first time in 1971, a few months before Duane died. Loved them, love them still.

[@reggiefokes6677]

First time I saw them was live in Atlanta 1971. Got tickets on the street just before the concert. Seats were second row, center aisle, seats 1 and 2. My life changed that night.

[@theeardrafter]

What is so encouraging to me is This Music is from my era. I loved it when it was Fresh and still LOVE it! During this time a Huge amount of Really good Raw Rock and Blues was flooding the scene. A couple of years before this was Wood Stock. In the late 60s Janis , Jimi, & Carlos ...Man there is just too many to list. I Appreciate you enjoying this great performance. Thanks for commenting on it. They are one of the many GREAT bands of that era. Peace, Health & Laughter my young friend to you and yours!

[@donnagavin4825]

I was 18 when I first heard this. I'm 71 now.

[@richardhundley4371]

I saw the Allman brothers in 1971 in Springfield Mass. A few months before Duane Allman died. This was the tour they recorded "Live at the Filmore" album. They jammed for 3 hours. One of year greatest concerts I ever saw.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

greatest JAM band ever. Heard then do Donovan's "Moun5tain Jam" in St. Pete, on the water outside. It was a LONG set. lol

[@benwhittington2164]

Been listenin to the Allman Brothers since I was a junior in high school back in 197-72.

[@slownoman]

I saw the band in late '68 when they were still called Allman Joy. This album, Live at Fillmore East, came out in late '71 or early '72 when I was still in the Navy. When I got out, I got a Les Paul and worked on blues, joined a band. This album is, I think, the best live blue album ever.

[@brianjacob9084]

I loved their radio stuff as a kid and went to see them in the late seventies and was absolutely blown away by how great they were. They are in there own class with southern blues and I am a lifelong fan.

[@MasterTapes1960]

Allman brothers live @ Fillmore East is hands down the greatest live recording of all time 🙌

[@donshort8548]

Been listening to the Allman Brothers since 1972

[@MrChewy63]

That slide is crazy good…you can’t help but move your legs when listening to this jam 😎

[@mst5g826]

Allman Brothers are from my hometown. My dad told me stories of driving by their place and seeing bikini girls mowing their lawn and seeing them play little gigs in town. You should listen to Ramblin' Man, if you haven't yet. I take Hwy 41 everyday, otherwise known as Tamiami Trail. There are a couple different roads around here named Betts Rd for the Betts family. Hearing their music always reminds me of driving around with my parents as a kid in the 80s.

[@rowaineboyd1536]

One of my dad's favorite bands, so I can't say how young I was. Remember humming it during church preschool and getting in trouble for singing 'devil music' *eyerolls

[@steveullrich7737]

First time I heard this I was 20 years old and in college. It was part of the soundtrack of my college days.

[@ugadawgs1990]

Allman Brothers and Barry are buried in Macon, GA. I took my wife and we paid our respects. They were some of the best ever.

[@garytrew2766]

Finally The Allman Brothers Band, my favorite , I been asking for a reaction to them for a long time. Ain't but one way out babe. Yeah,so much can be said about Duane and,Gregg Allman,as well as the rest Dicky,Barry,Jaimie, Butch awesome. Gregg has such a soulful voice,he can't be beat for vocals at all. Keep rocking brothers and sisters ✌️🤘🎸 Brother Gary ⚡⚡

[@gregusmc2868]

I sat about 10 feet in front of Greg Allman’s piano in 1986 and yeah, the man could sing.

[@jefffain470]

I can’t remember a point in my life without the Allman Brothers. Soulshine from the Where it all Begins album will take you to church.

[@jameshannagan4256]

Sometimes people sleep on what a great soulful vocalist Greg Allman is I mean listen to him in this song amazing.

[@matthooks5840]

Nothing like two drummers playing in synchronisation!

[@edwardofgreene]

Agreed, and not just because I'm a deadhead.

[@marksavoie5350]

Greg Allman is the best white soul singer of all time, his brother Duane is considered one of the best slide guitarists in rock history. Duane was a sought after session guitarist playing with many great artists of the time notably Eric Clapton’s classic Layla , the slide guitar work on that song is epic

[@jackscott5593]

And Aretha Franklin and Wilson Pickett and on and on and on...

[@marksavoie5350]

@@jackscott5593 I’m speaking to white rhythm and blues bands. Not about the originators of that style of music as my previous comment states

[@jackscott5593]

@@marksavoie5350 Understand. I was simply mentioning that Duane played with Aretha and Wilson and many others...in addition to EC. 🤘🎸🎼

[@marksavoie5350]

@@jackscott5593 My bad everybody is always trying to one up each other my fault for overreacting

[@larsonsrud2518]

I would throw Richard Manuel from the band in there as well, not quite as southern, but soulful

[@jonrutherford680]

Followed them when 50+ years ago when they were called the Allman Joy. They played at a couple of bars on Main Street in Daytona Beach. Duane was nick named Sky Dawg by Wilson Pickett.

[@laurathornton1456]

I was in college 30 or so miles away from their headquarters in Macon, Ga. We thought of them as 'our' band. One of the greatest band EVER!

[@ptournas]

In 1971 I came home to the Boston area after a 2 year tour of duty with the Navy in Iceland. I visited 2 sisters who were my cousins and they rolled up a few joints and said wait until you hear this band, and played the Fillmore East album for me. I was blown away. That was my introduction to the Allman Brothers. I first heard this song when we saw them play live late that summer on the Boston Commons. One of the best concerts of my life. The Band was incredibly tight and simply awesome. This was only months before Duane's tragic death.

[@janesharp4341]

I understand how that felt. Their music changed me. Got to see them early on, Duane was amazing, they were different but so familiar. Still love them 50+ years later.

[@jamiekendrick5057]

I’ve never been able to reconcile that beautiful, angelic face of Greg Allman with the rough, bluesy growl of the same. LOVE that dude!!

[@HeatherEss]

I am digging the SHIT out of this, I was born in 1976, I grew up on this music...love your reaction 😂❤

[@gregkerr725]

As I recall, the first time I heard this was at an Allman Bros concert in 1971 at the Municipal Auditorium in Atlanta Ga.

[@michellec8450]

First time hearing Allman Bros? Since birth, my family had good taste in music, still listening 52 yrs later.

[@lorilove2255]

I have heard it in the 70's but my most fondest memory of this song was when I had the greatest hits on and dancing to it with my youngest son (he was 2) in 1995, we danced all around the living room,, because you just have to move to this groove

[@rhwinner]

GOAT American band.

[@marge2330]

My brother had their albums, so I used to hear them being played after school. He would play them and fall asleep on his bed and the records would just keep playing over and over.😊

[@anthonyblavos8713]

I first heard them in 1972, 18 yesrs old. I saw them play this in 2000 ar star Lake, Guitarists were Derek Trucks and Warren Haynes, Oi remember the film they had going during it, Sonny Boy Williamson was playing harmonica to it.

[@taxiscratcher5935]

Saw a video years ago of Duane Allman and Eric Clapton playing guitars in a studio together...awesome! Both of them Great Guitarists.

[@teresalewis-hutson937]

Born in Nashville, Tn. Home of the Allman family. Saw them 1st in 71 at 15 y/o.

[@skiziskin]

I must have been in junior high school or first year high school. I was visiting my cousin and we were talking about music. I said I liked Grand Funk Railroad or some shit and she said, "You have to listen to the Allman Brothers Band." It was probably this song. Blew my mind. Two drummers, two lead guitarists, and Greg Allman on the Hammond B3 and that voice. It just grabs your soul and won't let go. My favorite American band.

[@mushbone]

Saw them at Watkins Glen (me and 600,000 others) with the Grateful Dead and the Band in 1973. They came on last and played and jammed until 2am. It was epic.

[@willtopper]

It was GREAT concert.... were you there for the dead doing their equipment check for a couple of hours friday night?

[@mushbone]

@@willtopper Yeah, we got în Friday morning. It took us 8 hours to get past Binghamton and another 8 hours to get to Watkins Glen. I actually hit a guy with my dad's work van, but he was too wasted to notice. We were napping in the van where we'd parked when the sound check started, so we missed a bunch of it.

[@willtopper]

@@mushbone we were only about 50 yards from the stage.... if you got there fri morning we were probably close to each other..... We came from binghamton area .... not too bad of a drive.... don't remember exactly how long..... you know how time can be a l ttle altered under altered circumstances ( moved to Colorado a few years later... saw the Dead, Linda Ronstadt, Commander Cody at Red Rocks and was at the Dylan Rolling Thunder Review ( the hard rain concert) in Fort Collins ...

[@Kati626]

I got turned onto the Allman's when i went down to NC to college. I knew their radio songs before but didn't "get" them til I saw them live Summer of 90 in Raleigh. after that I saw them as many times possible. the last being at the Lockn Festival in VA in Sept 2014. A month later they did their final shows at the Beacon. boy do I miss that band

[@lisaharrod8386]

Dude this song originates with a bluesman from the 30s named Sonny Boy Williamson, II. Look him up, it's an old tune. The ABB just turned the gas on under it. Love watching you! Thanks for sharing!

[@Bar-l7w]

I saw the allman brothers on steel pier in Atlantic City I was 15. Not a lot of people new them there was about 50 people sitting on the floor watching and loving them. The next concert you couldn’t get tickets to see them. I’m 66 now so it was early 70s. I was young never heard a band like them.

[@obbor4]

I first heard this song on the record ('Fillmore East') in 1978 and first saw them play live in 1979 (Lakeland Civic Center, Lakeland, Florida.) I saw them in concert 36 times. They brought the thunder each and every time. For me, they were America's greatest band and Gregg Allman the best blues singer period.

[@bmcgoo]

Great to see someone of your generation enjoying their music like I did.......way back when.

[@sheiladrucker6872]

One of my top ten albums! They Jam!!!! that's why their playing is even sicker. They puffed. He said Lawd ,not Lord.

[@myklegue3968]

from the beginning they've always had 2 drummers! the singer is Gregg Allman and his brother Duane Allman is the one playing the slide guitar....sadly both deceased now :(

[@ktwebbdevil]

I was a teenager in the 70's when they came out and I was a fan right away! The only way to see them at that time was go to a concert but my funds and ability to drive to a show were limited.I did however get to go see the Allman Brothers in Jax Fla. while in the Navy and after I got out I got to see a Greg Allman solo show at a club in Jacksonville which was great.Got a quick handshake during the show

[@mikefitzgerald5127]

I saw them live a couple of times back in the seventies. There were a force of nature better than on the albums.🎉.

[@nbell817]

One of my favorite Allman tunes. And, Yep, the Allman Bros have 2 drummers! 😁

[@richardhundley4371]

I saw them live in Springfield MA in 1971. "ONE WAY OUT" is an old Sonny Boy Williamson song. You can Google the Set List for this concert. The songs on the Filmore East album were recorded during the 1971 tour. One of the greatest shows I've ever seen.

[@jeffsevy6812]

Damn straight!

[@sandrapullins8644]

all the greats played at Filmore East. Another rabbit hole to go down

[@Ridendrty]

Yes they had two phenom lead guitar players and two excellent drummers who complimented each other with different sounds.

[@jackgriffith9229]

Hilarious reaction!! So young folks are learning about the old folks who could put down a groove with the Blues!!! That musician singing and playing keys 🎹 was Mr. Greg Allman!!

[@pamelafontenot9372]

I was raised on their much, My dad would listen to them all the time. Love their much ❤

[@vickilee7494]

Partied with the Allman Brothers in Georgia for a couple of days. Holy Hell had to get back to Texas .It was a trip.

[@robertaovercast8918]

I've been listening to the ABB for 50 years and I still enjoy listening to them any time Duane Allman is still listed as one of the best slide guitar ever

[@happymethehappyone8300]

THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND "CAN'T YOU SEE",, "HEARD IT IN A LOVE SONG",, "TAKE THE HIGHWAY" & "FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN"..ALL MUST HEAR CLASSICS...TRUTH!!

[@suzybailey-koubti8342]

Can’t you see, what that woman she’s been doin’ to me?

[@reggiefokes6677]

First time was a concert in Atlanta, 1971. Seats, second row, center aisle, seats 1 and 2.

[@dianesaienni5466]

That cool singer is Gregg Allman. Once married to Cher and has a son with her Elijah Blue Allman. Gregg recently passed away. RIP.

[@dalejohnson4256]

Fell in love with Gregg and Duane (and the two drummers) ... and yes, Dickie Betts ... after hearing this song. And can I mention Gregg again? Cooool ...

[@loveit7484]

I LOVE the Allmand Brothers!!!! Their music never gets old. Timeless. Great song!!!

[@runtmc2jc]

thanx for the reaction. Love the band ... got to see them once with Marshall Tucker opening. all masters, and love Dickey Betts' guitar work.

[@doncourtreporter]

Duane slept outside Muscle Shoals music studio in a tent for about ten days before Rick Hall went out and told him to come on in. BTW, you nailed that voice just like Gregg. You could sing for a living, man.

[@MrMike4017]

I was about 11 or 12 when I first heard this on the radio.so 79/80 Learned it on guitar .This song is still my fav. ABB song👏👍

[@jimc5423]

First time I saw them live was in 1969 at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium at the age of 17 when they were on tour for their first album. Back then Sarasota was their home town before they moved up to Macon. They opened their set with Dreams, which is my favorite song. Later on they came up with an amazing instrumental called True Gravity, which became my new favorite. There are hundreds of live recordings on CD and DVD. Everything people said about being blown away by this band is true. The original lineup was the best, especially live and in the middle of a jam, and you could feel the creativity as they would try and figure out which direction to head next and who would be lead. It's hard to believe I out-lived the ABB, a giant hole is left behind. Watching you react to this music for the first time 50 years later actually brought tears to my eyes.

[@Sober2003]

1974 Roosevelt Stadium New Jersey. Drove there from NY in an old telephone company hippie van with my older brother his girlfriend Kathy and his friends. He came by to pick me up at my moms house and my mom was yelling as I got in the van I know what your gonna do there and he’s too young I was about 16 years old. Great show first of many Allman brothers concerts! Never forget that night!

[@brentgeller3489]

The first time I listened to The Allman Brothers Band was when my brother brought home his albums from college in the early 1970’s.

[@richardkeel4875]

I'd say about 1973 when live at the Fillmore was hitting the scene. One of the best live albums ever.

[@elizabeththompson5278]

Allman Brothers in Philly, early ‘70s was a must concert to attend. Never missed one. You could smoke your favorite in the Arena and totally enjoy the show. ❤️

[@americanmutt9089]

Lead singer Greg Allman was once married to Cher. RIP to him and his Brother Guitarist Duane Allman.

[@garyeggleton1142]

I started listening to these guys 30 years ago.....lots of awesome stuff out there

[@keithjames7843]

The Allman Brothers was raised in a little community called Juliette Ga. About 14 miles from where I live in Jackson Ga And yes they was most definitely lit up before this song and every other song they played But they sure do sound dam good LOVE YOUR REACTIONS MAN THANK YOU FOR KEEPING IT REAL

[@laurateall8847]

I heard Greg Allman for the first time in a friend's attic bedroom in 1974(we were15) singing "Queen Of Hearts" off his first solo album. His brother Duane had died a short time ago suddenly (he was hit by a produce truck carrying peaches) and this album was his first time out w/out Duane. His soul-filled voice was liquid magic to me. I felt so bad about his loss, which just made me like and crave his sound even more. The song I mentioned is a must listen to song--whether you feature it here or not. No Southern Rock band comes close to making me feel the way these boys do, then or now. Tight, gifted, with blues seeping out of their pores. The Allman's did an album after Duane died titled "Eat A Peach" (a direct tribute to Duane) and every--EVERY song is killer. Don't you dare miss that record. Each and every drop of it. And I have to say---I like what you're doing A Lot. Are you seriously as handsome as you seem? I never say shit like that, but honestly, you have the face that launched a 1,000 ships, as the saying goes. I can't get over it---please don't misinterpret me...this is NOT a line. Just super impressed, but you've probably heard that a bunch. Thanks for the content.

[@johngilmer6782]

Get down, Laura. Eat a Peach and be happy!

[@JamesJones-cx5pk]

The black drummer from Mississippi is named Jamo.

[@kellimartin2454]

I live in Macon Ga where the ABB lived throughout their career. Never got tired of seeing them perform. If you are ever in Macon visit The Big House. That was where they lived and is now a museum. Some of Their children , nephews and grandchildren have bands and although not as accomplished or well known as the ABB, they are good. Yes they have 2 drummers and 2 lead guitarists. Please react to the tribute to the ABB performed at the CMTs after Greg died. All 4 performers are from Ga. Jason Aldean is from Macon. Also from Macon are Little Richard, Otis Redding , James Brown and others. The song is MIDNIGHT RIDER and the gold guitar came straight off the wall of The Big House and was played by Derek Trucks. Derek was a member of the ABB and nephew of Butch Trucks who was one of the bands drummers. I don't think you can find an ABB song that you wouldn't like. Their music was a combo of rock, R&B, jazz, gospel and country. I really miss seeing them. 🤘