nope. i've always loved the allman brothers. doesn't take another of them passing to make me watch their videos. forever musical legends, dead or alive.
This song has always brought tears to my eyes. Sometimes happy ones others sad. Today is both. Dickie has been a hero of mine for a very very long time. Rest in peace you amazing man.
Dickey Betts, Greag and Duane were the best together. I can't imagine life without DIckey Betts writing Blue Sky and all the songs Greg wrote.. Just like Lennon/McCartney
Perhaps we can all take solace in that Dickey, Duane, Gregg, Berry, & Butch are all jamming together again, upstairs. Bless them all for the music & memories they gave us.
These guys forged a place in history that can never be changed. I grew up listening to these songs .....and 5 decades later we cant get enough of the purity and soulfulness of the greatest band in America......The Allman Brothers Band.
Dickey Betts never stood in Duane's shadow because Duane realized how great Dickey is. Any Allman Brothers fan knows that the lineup with Dickey is always better.
Dickey is great but they certainly were a better band with both Dickey and Duane on guitar and with Gregg singing. Dickey was not Duane's replacement they were both Great and better together than apart.
Duane started the band and was definitely the driving force but after he died Dickie kept it going and was a damn good song writer. If it weren't for him I would have never gotten the chance to see The Allman Brothers. It really tears me up to watch him struggle today. Incredible musician
Duane And Dickey actually started ABB. They were Tight and Duane wanted him with him. The Irony? Dickey insisted to Duane that they Needed Gregg as their singer!!
We've Never Framed Up A House Without Listening Whiles To The Allman Brothers Band! Fox! Rock's Czar Nailgun! Jesus On The Cross! Are Oui Trying To SPEAK!
One of my favorite Dickey Betts Songs loved this version of the ABB. Dickey wrote this song about his time with his ex wife Sandy Bluesky who was Naitive American. He changed some of the wording to make it more appealing to more people. He sang about the Blue Sky rather than a woman he loved. But he new and most diehards know it was about his ex wife. Regardless of that its a beautiful song with Dickey's tone and the meshing of the twin guitars together.
You are correct my friend Warren can hang with any one when it comes to the slide. Mr Betts is a guitar god . If you think of a true rock star ,that would be Mr.Betts
Sorry I never saw Dwayne. Before my time. As it was for many of you. I did have the pleasure of seeing this version of the ABB and I can say this was the best besides for the original. Dickey was special.
agree, missed out on Duane, but saw a couple of shows at the beacon during this period. mind-blowing. don't forget Gregg. he was a survivor. RIP Brothers...
As soon as I heard, let’s find his music, born in 1962 , during the 70s, Allman Brothers band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Pure Prairie League, Charlie Daniels, Marshall Tucker, etc. southern country, believe it or not I saw a lot of these bands down on Cape Cod, Massachusetts at the Cape Cod Colosseum. Rest in peace, dickey Betts ❤ we are all better people today for you in our lives.
At 02:55 Dickey gives Warren some visual cues that they are going to start the dual harmonizing guitar riff that is my favorite part of the whole song.
For many years, I connected the Allman Brothers Band to just one song, Midnight Rider, and thought "what's the big deal with this band?" Long story, but I was eventually exposed to the studio recording of Blue Sky. It was a transformative experience - pure magic. And it is still magic every time I hear it. After that, I made a point of listening to more Allman Brothers, and then I understood what the big deal was with this band.
Dickey is one of the greatest rhythm players ever. No doubt about it. His rhythm playing is really what makes his solos so great because even they themselves are extremely rhythmic as well. Dickey is one of the few players that could play a 3 minute solo that you can hum every note to for years to come. So melodic it's insane.
Back in the Day.. It was the Allman Brothers and when Duane passed.. It was a very sad loss..But Spirit was so very Kind to us that ,,. the Show must go on.. Spirit turned us on to replace Duane with Warren.. Wow can't even amalgamation of trying to fill those Shoe's! What a Fanatic job He did for the Allman Brothers Band.. I Thank Spirit and Warren .. The Show must go on!! Even Dusty Hill told ZZ Top to keep on playing. Thank you for this Awesome video
From watching these videos, they never play this, or just about anything else, the same way twice, on purpose, I am sure, but they are always great. They always leave me shaking my head, in wonder.
Warren Haynes is a monster player and a voice to match the monster guitar skills,...he and Derek trucks will be sorely missed as Allman Brothers,....thank God for Government Mule and The Derek Trucks Band!
one of the greatest bands in music love there songs thank you for all the great songs rip in peace to those who died. who will live on with there music
I knew Dickey Betts was one of the best Guitarist but after watching this video I have found greater respect for his playing, Top Notch! I just can’t see him taking backseat to anyone on lead guitar he may not be the best but the class he is in it don’t take long to call the roll!!
As some have asked if this was on SNL, it was not. It was the Dennis Miller Show 1992. (Dennis was a SNL alumni of course, but his show was filmed in LA not NYC). They also performed a lovely acoustic version of Melissa. Great stuff from The ABB.
We're all here for one reason..
part of the soundtrack of our lives.
Wrong
nope. i've always loved the allman brothers. doesn't take another of them passing to make me watch their videos. forever musical legends, dead or alive.
Dickey is now the Ramblin Man in the Blue Sky. RIP, sir.
Dickey Betts leaves us with an example of a brilliant lifetime of music making. We are all better for it!
You can see Warren currenty
@@glennsbjorling1525 And what a delight that Warren has done so much to keep the sound alive.
Rest in peace Betts, Trucks and the Allmans. 🙏
🇺🇸🫡
Warren fits perfectly with the band.
Absolutely
This song has always brought tears to my eyes. Sometimes happy ones others sad. Today is both. Dickie has been a hero of mine for a very very long time.
Rest in peace you amazing man.
RIP, Dickey Betts.
Dickey Betts, Greag and Duane were the best together. I can't imagine life without DIckey Betts writing Blue Sky and all the songs Greg wrote.. Just like Lennon/McCartney
Don’t forget about the original bassist Berry Oakley, too ❤
@@KittyGrizGrizYep, along with Butch Trucks and Jaimoe Johnson...
Perhaps we can all take solace in that Dickey, Duane, Gregg, Berry, & Butch are all jamming together again, upstairs. Bless them all for the music & memories they gave us.
Don't be silly.
Not sure Butchie made it....
Doesn't get any better than Dickey Betts !!
Dwayne was pretty good too
@@brianwilliams3657 v c c
@@brianwilliams3657 Duane
He'll yeah.
I used to sing this to my young son when he was dying. He miraculously survived and it still brings tears to my eyes to hear it. Thank you Dickie.
Thank you for keeping great music alive.damn those were days
They're not just a band,they're a Southern Tradition.🇺🇸
Dickey sure made the cowboy hat, jeans & boots look Great! ❤🎉
Thank you Dickie, your music will never be forgotten.
Yeah! I didn't know I needed to hear that, but I'm glad I did. RIP, most of you guys now. The best always. What a great band!
These guys forged a place in history that can never be changed. I grew up listening to these songs .....and 5 decades later we cant get enough of the purity and soulfulness of the greatest band in America......The Allman Brothers Band.
amen brother.....
"AMEN"
Always loved this lineup. Greg, Dicky, Butch and company with Warren and late great Allan Woody.
Man can Warren belt out the harmonies! Love it!
Who in the hell would give this a thumbs down?
Bob Rennegarbe drunk happy bros
I’ll give it a thumbs up and cancel out the thumbs down
Commies.....
Fuck the thumbs down peeps , that's right I said it !
That person deserves no thumbs.
This is what music is supposed to sound like. Raw talent. Long may you run.
Dickey Betts never stood in Duane's shadow because Duane realized how great Dickey is. Any Allman Brothers fan knows that the lineup with Dickey is always better.
Dickey is great but they certainly were a better band with both Dickey and Duane on guitar and with Gregg singing. Dickey was not Duane's replacement they were both Great and better together than apart.
Absolutely brother
❤❤❤❤❤
Love me some dicky
To see the live footage of the 3 playing Mellisa , so young and very beautiful.
RIP Dickey.. Thank You 💙
i love the phrasing of dickey betts. i never heard guitarist had this melodious licks.
Just a Great Southern Rock Band !!!! Hands Down The BEST !!!!
Oh, heavenly father. please bless Dickey, Butch and Warren. They've brought us so much joy.
Blue Sky’s all around Dickey, thanks for the music - you’ll be missed.
R.I.P.🤍🤍🤍
Goodbye Dickie. We love you.
What a guitar player.Dicky is on a class of his own.
Best band ever no matter who is playing with the group at a given time. Prove me wrong or die trying to. 🙂
Years ago Dickey played my hometown with his solo band, and I got to interview him. Wonderful, charming, soft-spoken - I'll never forget it!
Love what Dickey does at 2:09
That freaking Betts tone, good lord that's from another planet.
One of the best ever! Rip! 🎸❤️🤘
Allman Bros in all variations: the best rock band in history. Just wish one video would shout out to the bass players.
RIP Barry Oakley
True shit
Duane started the band and was definitely the driving force but after he died Dickie kept it going and was a damn good song writer.
If it weren't for him I would have never gotten the chance to see The Allman Brothers.
It really tears me up to watch him struggle today.
Incredible musician
He s amazing and he would be better in a cowboy movie than clint eastwood
Duane And Dickey actually started ABB. They were Tight and Duane wanted him with him.
The Irony?
Dickey insisted to Duane that they Needed Gregg as their singer!!
@@genesmith8627 never heard that. I think Duane always would have wanted Gregg singing lead and writing songs for his (their) band.
We've Never Framed Up A House Without Listening Whiles To The Allman Brothers Band! Fox! Rock's Czar Nailgun! Jesus On The Cross! Are Oui Trying To SPEAK!
That's some guitar playing right there!
Doesn't get any better , Dickey Betts the Grestest guitarist hands down..🎶🎸🎵🎼❤️
One of my favorite Dickey Betts Songs loved this version of the ABB. Dickey wrote this song about his time with his ex wife Sandy Bluesky who was Naitive American. He changed some of the wording to make it more appealing to more people. He sang about the Blue Sky rather than a woman he loved. But he new and most diehards know it was about his ex wife. Regardless of that its a beautiful song with Dickey's tone and the meshing of the twin guitars together.
Great Version. Warren amazing slide player and Dickey was at his best during this period....
You are correct my friend Warren can hang with any one when it comes to the slide. Mr Betts is a guitar god . If you think of a true rock star ,that would be Mr.Betts
Sorry I never saw Dwayne. Before my time. As it was for many of you. I did have the pleasure of seeing this version of the ABB and I can say this was the best besides for the original. Dickey was special.
Godspeed Dickey Betts!
Bett's guitar skills are God-given, one of the very best that ever was.
lastdaysguitar his voice ain’t bad either
Can anybody argue with that one ☝️?
the good die young
@@rayhewett1042 Dickey is 76, and still kicking.
Any band with two great drummers is A-OK with me
One of my favorite band allmam brothers
What a jam! Doesn't get much better than this...
My favorite ski song, especially on a powder day!!
Navigatormonkey:
The line-up with Warren and Allen Woody lasted from 89-96 and contains some of the best, most inspired playing from Dickey and Warren
Actually 1997. Warren and Allen left the band after the 1997 Beacon run.
Besides the original band, that was my favorite lineup.
agree, missed out on Duane, but saw a couple of shows at the beacon during this period. mind-blowing. don't forget Gregg. he was a survivor. RIP Brothers...
As soon as I heard, let’s find his music, born in 1962 , during the 70s, Allman Brothers band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Pure Prairie League, Charlie Daniels, Marshall Tucker, etc. southern country, believe it or not I saw a lot of these bands down on Cape Cod, Massachusetts at the Cape Cod Colosseum. Rest in peace, dickey Betts ❤ we are all better people today for you in our lives.
I never get tired of hearing that song, can't imagine what they could have accomplished if Duane was still alive. RIP
Band is pretty good, I give them a 9, you can dance to it, might go places....
Dicky Betts is master of that guitar. Chills
The 2nd best line up besides the original!! Peace of mind in these troubling times.
This is a prime tone recording of BlueSky.
Best ABB lineup since the original band. Dickey, Warren and Allan Woody
the best one two guitar combo music has ever seen!!!
Such a GREAT song!
Still in my mind, the best LIVE band ever!
Happy Birthday Dickey!
This what southern rock is .The first one and the best .
At 02:55 Dickey gives Warren some visual cues that they are going to start the dual harmonizing guitar riff that is my favorite part of the whole song.
For many years, I connected the Allman Brothers Band to just one song, Midnight Rider, and thought "what's the big deal with this band?" Long story, but I was eventually exposed to the studio recording of Blue Sky. It was a transformative experience - pure magic. And it is still magic every time I hear it. After that, I made a point of listening to more Allman Brothers, and then I understood what the big deal was with this band.
Incredible solos!
The rhythm stuff dickey is doing behind hayne’s first slide solo is magical
Dickey is one of the greatest rhythm players ever. No doubt about it. His rhythm playing is really what makes his solos so great because even they themselves are extremely rhythmic as well. Dickey is one of the few players that could play a 3 minute solo that you can hum every note to for years to come. So melodic it's insane.
@@SimpleManGuitars1973absolutely agree. It is magic to behold.
Dickey is now reunited with his Brothers. There's a helluva jam going on in heaven today.
The real sound of their soul .
Back in the Day.. It was the Allman Brothers and when Duane passed.. It was a very sad loss..But Spirit was so very Kind to us that ,,. the Show must go on.. Spirit turned us on to replace Duane with Warren.. Wow can't even amalgamation of trying to fill those Shoe's! What a Fanatic job He did for the Allman Brothers Band.. I Thank Spirit and Warren .. The Show must go on!! Even Dusty Hill told ZZ Top to keep on playing. Thank you for this Awesome video
Doesn't matter what we think. Dicky is a natural and one of the greatest. God i wish I could play like him.
RIP, Dickie Betts. jammin' with the Brothers again, filling the Heavens with southern rockin' blues.
Been listening since 1970❤
Love Dickey.Awesome guitar 🎸
Neither a blue sky nor this song ever gets old...
Massachusetts man loves southern rock!!
Same here!!
Dickie Betts R.I.P. thanks for the music. I grew up with you and the Allman Bros. Thanks to K-SHE/95,real rock radio for playing you all .
dickie betts doesn't get enough credit great musician and kept the band going
My God.. I'm just blown away every time. ⭐⭐⭐
This talented group had all the energy
From watching these videos, they never play this, or just about anything else, the same way twice, on purpose, I am sure, but they are always great. They always leave me shaking my head, in wonder.
They sounded really nice in the early 1990's... could have done with another four years of that line-up and quality.
DarkeningSkies1 yea seen them in 94 amazing lineup..
Best time since Duane
Thank you!
Blue Sky ......No other song sings the South like it.....
😢this from a 64 yr old rocker. I have known allman bros music just now really appreciate it more. This may be the best song ever recorded. .
Dickey Betts = Tremendous Talent
Water is wet.
No. DB = Mastery.
@@christiancamlin13 No, it is not. When water touches something that something becomes wet.
This is a good version but the live performance in Germany around the same time is smokin' hot
One of my favorites. Dickey’s skills are just amazing. Warren is no slouch either, but Dickey just owns it.
yea they really vibe out and let loose on that one.
where/when was this performance?
@@christophershelton8155 ua-cam.com/video/I54zDoRi8KE/v-deo.html
Looks like Saturday Night Live.
Man could he play..what a talent rip dickey
RIP Dickey Betts.. Making a great addition to the great band in the stars playing the music of the cosmos! Rest Easy
Damn Dickey beautiful as usual, RIP good sir 🙌🎸🔥❤️💔
Man, I always loved Dickey's tone......🤘🤘
Dickey, you'll be missed. Such an awesome talent. Glad I got to see you several years ago!
Warren a young gun slinger lettin it fly, I think this when he was on top of his game, with Allen Woody who in his own right was a phenom.
Warren Haynes is a monster player and a voice to match the monster guitar skills,...he and Derek trucks will be sorely missed as Allman Brothers,....thank God for Government Mule and The Derek Trucks Band!
Tedeschi Trucks Band
@@larryn2682 Love me someJust Won't Burn by Susan Tedeschi!
what a track..unbelievable playing by both dicky and warren!!!!!! .miss duane
one of the greatest bands in music love there songs thank you for all the great songs rip in peace to those who died. who will live on with there music
I knew Dickey Betts was one of the best Guitarist but after watching this video I have found greater respect for his playing, Top Notch! I just can’t see him taking backseat to anyone on lead guitar he may not be the best but the class he is in it don’t take long to call the roll!!
Drive I-95 between Savannah and St. Augustine, and if this is not on your playlist, that's a miss.
RIP Dickey. Thanks for the amazing Jive. Soar now brother. 🎸👍
virtuoso Dicky, Bravura.
The freak with the red fender is smoking!!!!
brian williams He’s a monster....
WARREN HAYNES
As some have asked if this was on SNL, it was not. It was the Dennis Miller Show 1992. (Dennis was a SNL alumni of course, but his show was filmed in LA not NYC). They also performed a lovely acoustic version of Melissa. Great stuff from The ABB.
Godspeed Dickey Betts
Dickies voice is the soul of country rock as does his guitar