The Allman Brothers Band - Ramblin' Man - 12/16/1981 - Capitol Theatre (Official)

[@davidboden2772]

RIP Dickey Betts. Rock & Roll Royalty.

[@Kate-it7cn]

My brother called him “ Sir Dickey Betts!”

[@tomduerr6409]

Was one of greatest guitar players doesn't get his due

[@allencollins9951]

​@tomduerr6409 Duane Allman always said that Dickey was the good guitarist I was just the famous one

[@greglarry11]

Not enough is said about Dicky Betts vocal. He is one smooth southern drink of country blues.

[@96meelosh]

Gregory Larry I know it’s an old comment but this song isn’t easy to sing either! Such an impressive voice

[@micheleallcut5690]

Xray

[@HeartWorX.Creations]

No DOUBT dude, we’ll said there guy!!!

[@CraigTodd924]

They are legends...All of them..They epitomized southern rock n roll...Right up there with Skynyrd, 38 Special and the whole gang of Southern rockers.

[@ronp1018]

Gregg Allman‘s dad was shot by a hitchhiker.

[@mountainwoodie9816]

Every day when I went to work banging nails at 6 am in ‘72-73 or so this song blasted from my 8 track. That and ‘Blue Sky’ made the day and my life all the better. Thanks Dickie

[@TimmyDuncan-jw3zi]

Amen! His music lives on thankfully

[@babagadoush1]

Hell yeah brotha

[@Richardsalazar32]

blue sky very cool song

[@allencollins9951]

When I was driving a truck I would play this song over my cb radio and all the other truckers responded favorably

[@RaymondColeman-d4l]

My two favorites as well. Rocking out has kept me healthy and happy all these years, and I haven't slowed down at 77. Long Llive Rock!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@Catherine-u8l]

This is what you get when born in poverty but with a glimmer of hope! Perfect formula for greatness.

[@cheriedance8529]

Amen!!❤

[@rasmauricemccutcheon4014]

perfectly worded

[@geerterri]

I must be getting old. So many of the people behind the music that I grew up with are dying. RIP Dickey.

[@greatunz67]

Yeah it's sad, This is the decade where we are going to see ENTIRE bands from the classic era no longer with us. Drummer Jamoie is now the only original member of the Allman Brothers Band still alive. There are no living members left of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Molly Hatchet, and several others. Scary to think that in the next 10-15 years almost ALL of the bands and musicians who were famous in the 60s through 70's will be gone.

[@mysticalmargaret6105]

​@@greatunz67Artimus Pyle is still with us. He was not a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd but in his time he was the drummer and very much a member of the band, at least up until the plane crash.

[@rebekahlascheit5837]

I think we're all old here but we had the best 🎵

[@patrickjordan6710]

Dickey Betts is one of rocks greatest guitarist.

[@LordoftheJimmy]

Right next to Duane Allman...

[@andrewptob]

My favorite guitarist of all time. I love Duane, but Dickey's style speaks to me more

[@joshschutz7731]

King of tone, period

[@tulllguy]

Dickey looks healthy here.

[@ronmessico8012]

I agree. I'm even going to put him in my top 5.

[@srvbluesmaster]

Rip, Dickey betts. you are a legend.

[@TT64NOVASS]

This needs to be in circulation, a Les Paul never sounded better, Dicky Betts, hell ya !

[@maine-kw6wfy]

Sir Dickey Betts.

[@toniigx8]

agreed !!!!

[@stevethepict]

That was some rock and roll royalty right there.

[@Kate-it7cn]

My brother texted me when I sent him this vid:” Sir Dickey Betts.”

[@DFC-d1d]

I was a D.J. at a country bar in the ‘80’s and invariably every night someone would request this song. I was always happy to play it.

[@Catherine-u8l]

lol. In Maine back in the early 80’s I used to request “ Jessica”. Crickets.

[@tomduerr6409]

Such a Great song

[@betanius]

Dad: Turn it off. Son: Why? Dad: We have bigger speakers downstairs.

[@manuellopez3830]

Idk why I teared up with this comment... maybe because I'm high

[@marcgambell2767]

lol

[@blueshawll]

AMEN!!

[@MrAVTN]

Douglas Betta Def something my dad would say to this song and every other ABB song.

[@XxSkydog71xX]

Lmao

[@GosokuRyuYodan]

One of the best bands to walk the earth. Few bands can emit pure joy. You can not hear this or Jessica and not get happy.

[@matthewhawkins6892]

‘One of’ try the BEST band ever.

[@Kate-it7cn]

This AND Jessica! I listen to both after I’ve watched crime vids to bring me back to homeostasis!

[@TheAlex7747]

Big fan of him, wonderful guitarist

[@feloniousfloyd2203]

That’s the best guitar playing ever.

[@nimble1669]

He made it to 80! That is good. He gave so much good music and was a great influence on many guitarists of which I'm one. I pray his soul is at peace with God. Truly will be missed.

[@MichaelSmith-xk5dg]

RIP Dickey Betts. The best ever.

[@Kate-it7cn]

Well, I think so! Considering I listen to Ramblin Man and Jessica daily!

[@deaniacoponi2139]

As a kid in the 70's my parents were Allman Brothers fans but who wasn't back then? They were incredible. I've been a big fan ever since.My parents along with Dickie and Gregg are no longer with us but the music is eternal. Music today will never come close. It's talentless enhanced garbage.

[@RSTI191]

Dickey Betts is a National Treasure. Should have his own Holiday..

[@Kate-it7cn]

What’s interesting is upper class whites would rather embrace rap “ music” ( misnomer) than this because they are ashamed of their working class roots. And that would be the “ pasty liberals.”

[@IngridSaybe]

It is not a goodbye. Its your legacy. .

[@JamesFolkers]

RIP Dickey - you gave us so much wonderful music! Truly one of the greatest ever!

[@MetalMark64]

RIP Dickey Betts 🎸

[@tommyrawlings3046]

One of the greatest songs ever made! Never get tired of hearing it!

[@Kate-it7cn]

But today people prefer rap over this. Can you imagine?!

[@bobby-gs9wn]

RIP Dickie! You were an incredible singer, writer, and guitar player.

[@MAXIMUSISADOG]

Anytime I drive somewhere and hear this song on the radio I know its going to be a good day. just love it.

[@steelekiller8540]

27 people have no clue what real music is. This is one of my all time favorite songs and guitar solos. The emotion Dickey Betts put into the guitar it makes this song amazing

[@rem-cr3hx]

Hes the best

[@jcavazos4145]

Steele Killer. Love this song. And, the solo is killer.

[@tangreatmusicyacriso323]

I love this song BEST. 😎😎

[@GuiitarBilly]

So glad KZbin got rid of the thumbs down counter. It was distracting and often abused. As a bonus we also no longer get comments putting down ppl who put things down :)

[@misterclaus8391]

Ppl now a days are fucking stupid as hell... Dickey Betts is Def 1 of tha best mfin guitarists.... this song FUCKING ROCKS AND GOES SUPER FUCKING HARD!!!!

[@BEN14680]

dickie betts legendary guitar player,,,,,, his riffs are some of the greatest ever

[@AES9519]

That’s gotta be the best live performance of a song I’ve ever seen

[@TimmyDuncan-jw3zi]

How about the 3:30 mark? Chills

[@PeterLee-zn3jl]

Songwriter with EXTRA .! Performs with care , energy and feeling..! Able to do it with flourish...and enjoys the revealed..! A real crowd pleaser..! RIP WELL DONE...

[@ladybug6005]

Just read a short article that Dickey's surgery was a success. Thank God! Just rest up Ramblin' Man. :)

[@jcavazos4145]

Ladybug. What was wrong with him. Hope he's feeling better.🎸🎵

[@ladybug6005]

@@jcavazos4145 -It was reported that he was playing with his dog when he slipped and fell hitting his head. It caused bleeding in the brain and he had to undergo surgery. That was back in Sept 2018. I hope he's doing well now.

[@ImShitwarthunder]

This is sad reading now 😢

[@bigdaddyshane]

That guitar solo is bad ass everytime!!!

[@xfxf2f824]

yeah buddy

[@Lajazz947]

RIP Greg, nothing else to say

[@fastguned]

There is another later video in 1982 at the University of Florida where he plays almost the same licks in the first solo but has improved on the smoothness and the guitar sound is better

[@tangreatmusicyacriso323]

ABSOLUTELY!🤩🤩

[@HeartWorX.Creations]

InDeeD!!!!!!!!!’ ❤️❤️👍👍🙏🌞❗️❗️

[@DanishCourse]

Oh, best wishes to the great gig in the sky….

[@johanvernersson3922]

One of the best performance in R&R history❤️

[@ILoveWoolerbear]

Absolutely amazing band. Dickey Betts was one of the greatest performers and guitarists of all time.

[@rjciccone]

RIP Dickey Betts

[@iamanovercomer3253]

One of the best bands ever ‼️👍

[@briankearney6386]

Dickie Betts is one of the best guitar players ever, was glad I grew up in this era of music, I love southern rock

[@blisteredblues1255]

It bugged the living shit out of me that they could even play disco music when we had THIS! Southern rock lives on and disco still sucks!

[@prilljazzatlanta5070]

@@blisteredblues1255 lol. I dont mind disco but yeah…love my bands/musicians from the southeast #1

[@nevennekic5262]

Even in the lean years they played astonishing. Dickey is the master of melody, one of the greatest guitar players, and sadly one of the last survivors.

[@sheddski6415]

dont forget JOHNNY JOHANSON ( JAMO) he came to the band with dickey betts duane allways wanted 2 drummers

[@AlbertDíezRuiz-l6w]

A MONSTER. A LEGEND. A MASTER. ICON.

[@brandonstevens1047]

This is a once a generation talent level song. Amazing.

[@fredjonestowns4213]

Never knew much about David Goldflies but that is some top notch southern rock bass jamming.

[@kimpompeo34]

RIP Dickey. You live on always in the music.

[@frankfranks1741]

I think it's fair to say "that performance showed some true guitar talent".

[@Kate-it7cn]

Damn! Wasn’t a singer but sure was a song writer and one of the greatest guitarists in history!

[@rocketmann6969]

He wrote this song in 20 minutes at the breakfast table at the 'Big House'. Macon Ga.

[@joerectifier]

Dickie WRANGLES the guitar like no other - pure and natural feel and time....thats his gift - FEEL- TIME - REPETITION and God's tone. His spirit encapsulates every note.

[@TimmyDuncan-jw3zi]

3:30 mark hit me hard can’t stop listening to it

[@joerectifier]

@@TimmyDuncan-jw3zi He impresses without trying to impress

[@TimmyDuncan-jw3zi]

I hear ya bud. Been on a mushroom kick for a year now and it takes this shit to another level

[@larrythrasher3788]

Cool seeing Dickie and Gregg shake hands at the end of the song.

[@WilliamBernier-px7ig]

How is it that Dickie Betts is not mentioned with other guitar legends? Baffles me. 3:24

[@TimmyDuncan-jw3zi]

Right? That riff at 3:30 is unreal

[@lisamalone5219]

RIP Dickie Betts 🌹🕊️💔 Blessings to the Family! Playing in Heaven with the Brothers! I've seen them live Macon GA. 1983 😊🎸 🎙️ 🥁🎹🌎✌️🙏🎶

[@kirkcramer1878]

Dickey your music lives on forever miss you big part of our lives

[@wadejones3644]

Dickey takes the pentatonic scale to another level !!!!!

[@daverubin8080]

Major pentatonic.

[@laytonrichards2188]

@@daverubin8080and some minor

[@andrewreeves1250]

Just goes to show how much you can do with a little

[@brodogchill17]

It’s mixolydian y’all

[@SlightReturn666]

@@laytonrichards2188 very very rarely

[@joannsmith5801]

Rest in Paradise Dickey Betts 🌺✝️🌺

[@dwayneard5997]

Man back in the day.. I could have went to a Allman brother's concert just to listen to Dickey and Duane.. Jam.. All night.. Long.!!!! Heck Yeah.. Mr Dilly.. Approved.. Bo.!!! 👍 🎸 😎 ❤️

[@richarddees54]

RIP Dickie Betts.

[@babagadoush1]

One of the reasons I picked up the guitar

[@ottergrin]

good 'ol Dicky Betts. Love ya, man.

[@heshtallman]

What an absolute shredder

[@kevinweisman]

Ramble on, Dickey Betts. Thank you!!

[@johnnyringo3339]

RIP Dickie thanks for the tunes

[@earlgallup5223]

Nobody gets away from time... Dickey was something else.... great!!!!!

[@paulbissitt4754]

Southern Rock.Just can't get enough of it.What can you say about Dickey that you guys haven't already said.Pure MAGIC.

[@davids1632]

Best Betts are on Dickey Betts. That guy can rip a les Paul like nobody else's business. Thank you for the post. Ramblin man, back seat of a greyhound bus , what a trip. Good day and many happy returns

[@bobdethomas148]

RIP one of the best. I saw The Outlaws and Stanky Brown at the Capital in the early 70s. Needed lots of work back then.

[@RockChick]

RIP Dickey 🙏🕊😇 Thankyou for the wonderful music ❤

[@Catarinawon]

He is the best guitar player around. Still playing too.

[@russellobermeyer2752]

Is there anyone more underrated in rock n roll than Dickie Betts? Maybe Tom Johnston of the Doobies. Betts is a genius songwriter and masterful guitar player. The most talented member of the Allmans Bros for sure.

[@kdrive8213]

Terry Kath also underrated...

[@thomasohare2881]

Rip....truly an ALL time great!

[@srvbluesmaster]

This has to be peak Dicky, its amazing

[@maine-kw6wfy]

I’ve researched ALL his vids. It’s peak Dickey!

[@longknife441]

He's cooking on all cylinders for sure. I'd say through 96 was his prime.

[@jonhultman2338]

Ramble on, brother Dickie. See you somewhere on down the road.

[@axeelll]

Dickey Betts, Erik Clapton, Mark Knopfler - my Guitar - Heros

[@Keithrrr]

An American legend 🎸🇺🇸

[@dennisfranks7719]

The one & only.

[@captainnice9698]

Man, he was rollin' in the deep that night...great performance

[@MichaelMitchell-eo6cb]

Not the best vocalist but he never disappointed with guitar!!!! Never.

[@bluecollar825]

What you mean by rolling in the deep? Just curious, you mean really getting into it? Because this was Dickie on most nights for a very, very long time. Theres evidence of this all over the internet. 🍑🍄✌

[@PeterLee-zn3jl]

Tune is GOLDEN..! Thought is platinum...effort is quicksilver...result is white hot reverberating pleasures...music contains SO MUCH... IT WAS USED WELL BY BETTS...DELIVERED THE GOODS

[@conchacorral3390]

Electric harmonious bending & very light vending... DICKY BETTS A real all-mans bro

[@ireneruthfox]

Dicky at the hight of his powers......People forget how good he was. Get well Mr. Betts.

[@judithmagill229]

Dickey was on fire here, maybe even more than just a LITTLE BUZZED. See him live. One of a kind.

[@GuiitarBilly]

Cocaine can be a wonderful thing (until it’s not)

[@kcfinnegan6160]

Things seem more enjoyable back then wish I was there

[@nathanaelmini2595]

Ramblin' man is an American song of the American group Allman Brothers.

[@Tastybathwater1]

Dickie Betts is a monster

[@blueshawll]

In a good way!

[@tangreatmusicyacriso323]

YES A MONSTER ON THAT GUITAR, YESSS. 😎😎🤩

[@danbremer7010]

Me too. I’m rambling. At 47 I thought I would’ve been more stationary.

[@keithlegge6848]

One of many fine moments from the legend that is Dickie Betts He is now in that great recording studio in the sky with the rest of the Allmans band.

[@brianmills6168]

RIP Dickey 🙏

[@canadiangrrrl14]

The brothers are in rock & roll heaven now.

[@jcavazos4145]

canadiangrrrl14. Greg Allman is gone too ? Who's left ? I heard Betts had been ill aswell. Hope he recovers.😎🎵🎸

[@iBeatle]

Which is ironically hell

[@dancers10]

They are so underrated!

[@randymiller3949]

There ain't NOTHING & I MEAN NOTHING like 2 GREAT TUNED LES PAULS trading off on lead!!! I love the story I once heard Merle Haggard tell about Dickie Betts & this GREAT GREAT song. In 1973 Dickie Betts wrote Rambling Man & offered it to Merle Haggard. Merle listened to Dickie's demo & told him that he sounded great & he should record it with The Allman Brothers Band. This song went on to become one of The Allman Brothers Band Biggest Hits!!! Later on in the 80s I was watching Merle Haggard on The Nashville Network with Ralph Emery & Merle Haggard said that he has kicked himself many times for not recording this GREAT SONG!!! MAN I LOVE THIS STORY SO MUCH!!!!! Much love from Mobile Alabama.

[@nickbohannon1088]

Wishing I could have Seen them in concert, yeap.✌

[@jamesmeakin7673]

More fool Merle Haggard lucky us!!

[@Fender73472]

RIP rambling man ❤

[@wmden1]

I can't help but smile, listening to this, even on a bad day.

[@markclerici8975]

I can't help but having an orgasm, every time I listen to it🙃

[@billrogan9350]

Dickey Betts looks like Dennis Eckersley. R.I.P. Dickey. Thanks for the music.

[@bajacore]

Dickie is on FIRE!!!

[@jcavazos4145]

bajacore.🎸🔥!

[@RobertLaberge]

3:09 instant guitar solo replay. Start levitatin'! There's always a point during Dickey's extended guitar solo where one bursts into tears of joy.

[@TimmyDuncan-jw3zi]

Glad I’m not the only one. When he tears off at 3:30 my god that’s insane

[@kearneydillon4803]

God DAMN, there is sooo much emotion and skill in his playing. So clean, skilled, and perfect in his execution. In the Top 3 greatest live players EVER

[@alphabuzz]

Dickey at his best performance !!

[@jcavazos4145]

Ed Avendaño. My favotit song by the Allman brothers.

[@DougHinVA]

I saw him sing and play this one when I was in college in the early 1970s when it was brand new and he sang and played it as their 'new song'.

[@GreenBreeze2007]

R.I.P. Dickey Betts.

[@benerocksilva]

RIP Dickey Betts !!😔

[@ToneyByrn]

RIP Mr. Betts Heaven gained a remarkable addition to it Choir.

[@peterb.3288]

Schon wieder ein musikalischer Begleiter meiner Jugend der die Bühne des Lebens verläßt. Danke für die tolle Musik. RIP Dickey

[@matthewoconnor5838]

Amazing playing as always by Dickey,one of the greatest.

[@brianmoran1968]

He was just awesome, miss you brother

[@mikelustyk9038]

Thank you Dickie

[@ladybug6005]

Geez(sigh) ... I wish I had a time machine to go back to the good ole' days and good solid music.

[@edwarddonisi7996]

Dicky is one of the best,he and Greg were a great team