My Only True Friend (LYRIC VIDEO) | Gregg Allman - Southern Blood
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- Опубліковано 8 сер 2017
- My Only True Friend is written by Gregg Allman and Scott Sharrard
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SOUTHERN BLOOD serves as a remarkable final testament from an artist whose contributions have truly shaped rock & roll throughout the past four decades. Gregg Allman's first all-new recording since 2011's GRAMMY® Award-nominated solo landmark, LOW COUNTRY BLUES, the album is among the most uniquely personal of the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer's career, an emotionally expansive collection of songs written by friends and favorite artists including Jackson Browne, Willie Dixon, Jerry Garcia & Robert Hunter, Lowell George and Spooner Oldham & Dan Penn, meant to serve as a salutary farewell to his legion of devoted fans and admirers. Allman collaborated on his closing project with manager and dear friend Michael Lehman and GRAMMY® Award-winning producer Don Was, a longtime acquaintance and staunch supporter committed to helping the rock icon actualize his very specific aspirations.
About GREGG ALLMAN:
Gregg Allman was undoubtedly among rock and roll's greatest and most significant artists, his soul-fired and still utterly distinctive voice one of the defining sounds in all of American music. From his founding role in the one and only Allman Brothers Band to his long and storied solo career, Allman consistently proved himself to be an iconic singer/songwriter and exceptional practitioner of the American blues tradition. Allman accrued a remarkable list of honors over his five decade career, including the ABB's 1995 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award at the 54th Annual GRAMMY® Awards. Allman detailed his brilliant career in 2012's acclaimed memoir, My Cross To Bear. Now available in both hardcover and paperback, the New York Times bestseller chronicles an astonishing life and creative journey burdened by unimaginable loss, alcohol and drug addiction, told with clear-eyed wisdom and sharp hindsight.
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Beautiful song! GOD Speed Gregg!! 🎶 💙🙏
I am bawling listening to this, man this guy was such a part of my teenage yrs in the early 70's. His voice settled me when times were a bit troublesome for me. No one, not no one can repeat this man. We were all lucky to have his soul in our lives through the good times and the bad. Thanks Brother Gregg.
What a relic!
The original Allman Brothers played the Homecoming show at Vanderbilt University right before or after their first album. They arrived the afternoon of the show in an old Winnebago pulling a trailer and someone driving a U-Haul truck. They blew all of us out of our seats and other than the ABB I've never seen another show like it since. After being enlightened I followed them everywhere I could to see them play, Atlanta, Miami, Jacksonville, Batton Rouge, New Orleans. You can say they were a huge part of my life and I still would rather hear Idle Wild South or Playin Up A Storm any day than this shit that's out now. Gregg was without a doubt my idol. I tried to sing like him for years but we all know that there ain't but one Gregg Allman and, there will never be another human, singer, a musician or a songwriter like him.
Michael Green so true! That's a good story! You were very lucky to get to see him so many times and you got to see him perform with his brother and all the original Allman Brothers band!! You've been blessed!!!!
Gregg will be remembered for all time
70's Every cool teen wanted to be just like Gregg, guitars long Hair motorcycles & Girls Girls .💙😇
His voice melts me. This song is so real and raw. He knew he was dying. This last album is his gift to all of us.
Toni Frances - I read somewhere that he was kicking back on the couch or something and was listening to the final mix of this project and as it was just about the end of the songs he laid back more, closed his eyes and left as he moved on to a new part of his journey and hopefully into the loving arms of those who had gone before him, like Duane. I believe he was an "Elk Dreamer" as the Lakota would say. www.prairieedge.com/tribe-scribe/native-american-myths-legends-love/
Don't know how many times I've listened to it now, but it gets me every time...
Toni Francis I agree. It could be his master piece.
monahawk the poignancy is definitely there, luckily so was the musicianship and that voice.
My heart hurts for I grew up with so many of these awesome one of a kind musician that are taking and have taking their journey and at my age I know that I'm not far behind. To some you may not understand but we grew up with Janis Joplin , Beatles , Jimmy Hendricks , Rolling Stones , and of course my favorite Gregg Allman as well as Duane Allman which I named my son after... But there was so many with awesome vocals and instrument back in the late 1960's to late 1990s that was awesome but Gregg was my favorite . He as my friend.
I've listened to this over and over and the tears, just can't hold them back. How lucky were we all to have this voice forever, thank you Brother Gregg for leaving this us an amazing memory. RIP
He brings me SUCH happiness but yet SUCH sadness ...IMISS HOM EVERYDAY....I MISS MY MOM N MY SISTER SO VERY MUCH N I CRY EVERYTIME I LISTEN. My sweet husband had heart attack last august n this song says it all...THANL YOU MR.ALLMAN ILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU!!!
Me too brother, I can't hold back my tears either. No matter how many times I here it.
I feel the same
Relate. Two ..much💥🌟🌟
Amen to that
I LOVE this album!! I feel like it was his final gift to all of his fans. I miss him terribly.
I wish he was still here. I'll miss him. I enjoyed playing on this recording session with Gregg in Muscle Shoals, and the 15 years I spent playing in his band 2001-2016 were beautiful times. I learned a lot. RIP brother GA.
Peace Jay and Thank you dude !
Jay Collins . I'm sure it was a real honor playing with Greg..One of the best ever.. No one can replace him.
Jay Collins thanks for sharing jay
Jay Collins what a honor that was for you ......looking forward to entire album tomorrow
He's still here. His body may no longer be with us, but his soul will live on forever. And your memories and love for the man will live on forever. Thank YOU!
This is an incredible gift to Gregg's fans. A true brother from the great South. We lost an amazing musician when Gregg left us. RIP brother Gregg.
And David his fans were truly a gift to him. He left nothing more than performing and singing with his blues Twain voice his heart and emotions showing in every word and every cord.
@@jamescantrell1916 For
Yes, Greg had THAT VOICE! He is one of my favorite singers of all time. Duane is my favorite guitar player. Love the ABB. Truly talented musicians.
More than just a soundtrack of a fascinating and wild life ... it touches so many of our generation on a level that is uniquely ours. Born of the Free Love days in the 60's and 70's, so many of us have these stories -- but so few knew how to tell them like Gregg. RIP brother.
I miss hearing Greg sing on the radio all of us are passing through time I heard Greg's testament of Jesus he's with the father now shalom Greg see u on the other side of time
The greatest blues cat on earth, I loved Gregg Allman, so sad I'll never see him again in concert RIP my brother
He knew..what a beautiful song he wrote for his fans and friends. We surely won't fly away and find a new love because nobody can replace him. RIP brother.
Falconguitars GB ..So beautiful & so very true. I can't hardly listen to this. I get such a knot in my throat. He is loved forever & ever !!
Irisheyzgrl24 Murphy
Me too..but I can't help listening to it.
I don't know if anyone remembers the old Dixie club on Halls Mill road right almost next to the Farmers market that's where I first met Greg and the Allman Brothers but back then they were called the allman Joys I've been picking around on the guitar quite a few years a little band playing the skating rinks and whatnot high school dances but when I seen their show I knew I'd seen the greatest rock and roll show ever and when I met Greg when I was introduced to Greg they just held up a bottle of beer kind of cocky smile hang in there kid that was all he said but I had that warm feeling about me that I knew I had to play here's to you agree you're in touch my life and I'm still playing a lot of your music and a lot of Dwayne's lyrics R. I P.
Falcon Eddy...Yes I agree 💯!!! May 27 will be 4 f...... years! Makes me sad 😔
@@cyndeelancaster455 wow, it doesn't seem that long ago already. Still miss him everyday..
So many memories from back in the day fifty years ago when I first heard this ole boy and the brothers.
Want to go back to those days, if only I could....RIP- GA
The most graceful singer of all times your soul will shine forever and ever in our hearts
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He is in my heart ❤️ forever.
Oh my Gregory, I've lost my favortive friend. My husbands passing too. Lord thank you for music to heal my broken heart.
This is an Epitaph, I am still haunted by the music of his soul. RIP Gregg.
This is so emotional. Knowing he was dying, Gregg left us with an incredibly emotional and final gift. Thanks to Gregg and all who contributed to this album.
HE KNEW HE WAS DYING , AT 17.....ITS , SOMETHING YOU COME TO KNOW.
What did Gregg die from ?
@@EleeCanberraIl Cancer sadly.
Exactly.....
So true... he's a amazing soul....
I'm in tears! Beautiful, just as he was. Growing up in Macon I never knew a life without Gregg in it. Always connected music & soul. RIP brotha
Beautiful song 😊
This is the first I've listen to this song. God, its typical Greg Allman . Soulful , bit bluesy and so so good. I still get a lump in my throat thinkin about him bein gone..Miss you Greg.
This may be his best yet. Rest in Peace Gregg. Thanks for sharing your talent and your soul with us.
This song is heartbreakingly beautiful. Since I found it, keep returning to listen with teary eyes. I can honestly say I'm haunted by the music of his soul. RIP GREG ALLMAN ❤
Gregg is surely missed at my house, every day! Feels like we lost our best friend!
I believe if Duane Allman was here today October 2021 that he would be number 1 guitarists in the world .He put his soul in his playing his guitar and singing.Duane and Gregg will live on forever Loved them and there music there cds are in my car .I listen while in my car or in my house playing the cds. I’m a true fan of them both .❤️🎶🎤
Live and love on brother. This music is what helps keep enjoying life today. IT BRINGS ME PEACE AND JOY IN MY HEART.!!
I apologize ma'am. Should had said sister. Wasn't paying attention who wrote comment. Just got moved by the song and your comment.
Oh Gregg..
This song is beautiful..
And so were you 💔
When I listen the the song, It's these tears that fall from eyes, that only know why! Thank you Greggory, I miss you more.
The man had so much soul!
Can't hold my tears. May you be in peace in Heaven
So grateful to have had this sweet , sweet southern soul / rock music for most of my life ---- taken me through decades . RIP Gregg
Miss you so
Much brother Gregg. I know your playing up there above and singing with the boys in the band. And your big brother.
The first song I ever heard by the Allman Brothers was ain't Wastin time no more, on the other side of the 45 was Melissa. I have been a fan and a follower of Greg and the brother since I was 13 years old still love and play their music today. To me as a black man, the best man ever.
Happy heavenly birthday Gregg, I still missing you so much, thanks for all your beautiful music.
I go back to the early 70s when I was a young teen. I would take my quarters and myself down to the pinball and pool hall joint plug the juke box with a quarter and pick 3 songs to jam to as I did my best pinball wizard. The Allman Brothers were always there to enhance my love of just being free! God Bless you Greg...this song brought a few tears to my eyes in remembrance of those simpler times.
Gregg Allman, You could never haunt me. You will FOREVER be a beautiful dream, until I see you at the end of that road.
I was fortunate enough to work for a Rock n Roll radio station right out of college. I did a good job and my bosses rewarded me by sending me to the Allman Brothers concert with backstage passes. My assignment was to get a guitar autographed by the band that the station would use for a charity auction. I briefly met some of the members, talked with Warren Hayes and Allen Woody. They were promoting Gov’t Mule at the time and thought I was way more influential to our stations play list then I was. They gave me some CDs. Of course I didn’t get to meet Gregg or Dicky, but a manager guy did take the guitar to them for signage. There was free food and and beer backstage. I was in all my glory. I really wanted to keep that guitar for myself. I’m no Angel, I but love Gregg Allman. RIP.
I worked at the studio in his younger days. He had crystal clear blue eyes. They always reminded me of an ocean. I could always tell by his eyes where he was coming from and how he felt. He was easy to read, at least for me. He might have fooled others, but he could not fool me. And when he was up to mischief, he had this little devil may care twinkle in his eyes.
This world is just not the same without Gregg in it. I'm sure all of you, who loved him, know what l mean.
He's in my heart ❤️ forever.
Too bad he didn't have the chance to render this wonderful mellow tune live, in front of an audience. Then again, the mere existence of such a honest song is a gift to all of us who love his immortal music.
I think we actually played it live a couple times with him, but I don’t remember when or where. I am quite sure that we did however. It’s probably not on UA-cam though
I'm haunted Greg
@@jaycollins1034 I love this song so much. I listen to it every night before I go to sleep. So beautiful.
I’ve searched for a live version but no luck.
I never tire of listening to this. Thank you Greg, for writing and playing and singing this before you said goodbye.
I have listened to him and the Allman Brothers all my life and hope to hear them in Heaven
what this beautiful man had to face
courageous,fearless
bless you our friend
Gregg Allman
peace to you
your songs will live on
thank you for many years. x
Song reminds me of my dad who passed 2 years in march. He was an over the road truck driver & always would tell me and my brother how he loved the road♥️ rip daddy 3/18/16
Mary Cohen Just got it and ready to roll some miles for many yrs to come 27.5 yrs out here
@D Mills the Lion troll 5 years in March..
Knowing the end is near, he writes one of his very best songs and albums. Thank you for everything, Brother Gregg. "The time for leavin' is just before the bullets fly."
This past year has been a year of constant sorrow ... Losing my mother, young cousin, then friends and Kind Hearted Butchie, Beloved Chris Cornell, Chester Pennington and like my Sweet Mother who adored Gregg and Dickey both 🍄🍑- her passing also after a valiant battle with Liver Cancer- it is surreal Gregg has left us - one of my greatest joys was a visit to " Gregg's care and pain free planet in Atlanta, Macon, Birmingham, Athens, Savannah, Chattanooga, Pleasure Island..) I was dancing and bringing him gifts for post show meetings with Chank Middleton making sure I got to see him❤️Just to see him again and thank him profusely for carrying on for us despite his own inconvenience I was so comforted and inspired and I told him Everytime You are this tribe's leader - I am going to treasure this album although it will be the only one with his Thanks Susan Autograph Damn I miss him terribly
Susan T Yes!
This song is beautiful it brings tears to my eyes. Best believe I am not a crier but this song hit my heart hard. It made me cry like a baby. I loved Gregg Allman. He cannot be replaced.
Best believe I am not a crier, but this beautiful song hit my heart hard. I loved Gregg Allmqn.
The song and lyrics are just beautiful and amazing. RIP Gregg.
It's very sad he will be missed by a lot of people I love his there music but to me this was by far the best he ever was he knew he was dieing and left all a very beautiful good bye
I'll be listening to Gregg's music until my last breath. It's been in my soul for some time now, and for that, I am grateful.
Thanks for this departing gift . RIP
gave me chills. i could listen to him forever.
vizsla14 ..Me too..
Me too
This is how you know that the Grammy awards have no idea what real music and music that touches your soul is. Thanks to my older brother for making the first album in my youth brothers and sisters thank you Gregg and thank God for giving us his talents and soul touching lyrics
WOW HE WENT OUT HIS WAY WHAT A BEAUTIFUL HEART FELT TUNE MISS YOU
So Good ..The Youth should listen every day
This is just gut wrenching 😭
I was blessed to see Gregg perform many many times with the Allman Brothers and his solo tour in 1974 at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta...being a southern musician myself I identified with the passion...emotion and soul pounding lyrics he sang from his heart...that will be forever embedded in my heart and soul ...Rest in peace Brother Gregg you are loved and missed forever
Thank you Gregg for giving me over 28 memorable concerts since 1990. ABB was and will still be the best live band ever! Thank you to Scott Sharrard for co writing this song with Gregg and finishing it for his fans
Gregg seemed to be a true person if he could have fought his demons early on. He was a sincere person ❤️
Sometime misery is a compelling force. He suffered his sins but left his music as his compensation for imo Gregg was the bluest white man to ever draw a breath. RIP OLD friend.
Beautiful song, lyrics, and video, gone but never forgotten.
These motifs that were so prevalent in the Allman Brother's music seem especially personal and haunting now that Gregg has passed on. I think this song is great.
Still haunted by the music of your soul now that you’re gone. Thanks for the gift, Rest In Peace.
The man went out with class.... Greg and Ray Charles were my favorite singers... Thanks for all the inspiration!!
You have class, style, and, maybe most important ingredient of all, substance. Your taste in music speaks volumes. Peace
Forgot to mention, they still can be.
He was an Awesomely Beautiful man
Brilliant and brave, right up to the end.
Peter Gerstenzang Yes he Was.Hard for me to listen to.
Except for shooting himself in the foot to avoid the draft and narcing on their road manager Scooter Herring so he went to jail instead of greg he was real brave. The Allmans were the best band ever. Because they were a band.
@@flashg1160 At least he didn't purposely shit his pants to avoid the draft like Ted Nugent.
Love this Beautiful song so much!! You are missed very much Gregg!! Love Gregg and the Allman Brothers!! What a voice and huge talent...sad he left us too soon!! His music brings Peace...Prayers for all!! ❤
Amen bruh!! Such a loss😢
Spanish moss
Thank you Gregg, some of the best moments in my life were shared with Allman Brothers Band music playing in the background. RIP
Such a fantastic song from his heart and soul. He might have been older but his music still came from deep within.
Wow this song is prophetic and powerful, beautiful composition. What a great talent that is passed on,
Best album ever...from a man I call a friend ...I too after 40+ years in music biz, am on my way out....excited to see my Bro on the other side
The road goes on forever!
NOBODY TOUCHES THIS MAN. NOBODY. THAT FUCKING VOICE!!!!
So glad Gregory was able to get this album out! This is a tough song for me, and many, to listen to. Really miss you, brother, won't ever be another! I can't imagine the 224 miserable souls that gave this a "thumbs down"! Thanks for everything, Greg!
they were just in a bad mood.
Where are these people that gave this song a thumbs down???
To all of you guys that gave this song a thumbs down, God help you...
Such a great song - one day we`ll fly together ...
And the MASTER takes his final walk on his soulful road, but NEVER forgotten, no, not ever! Thank you Greg for the many, many years of your MAGIC! God Speed my friend...Doc
Zach
Poignant words, Zach and so fitting.
Greg's Final Masterpiece ! It brings a tear to my eyes and I'm 61 I grew up on Greg and the Allman Brothers I'm one of five boys and my Mum and Dad and all my Brothers '' Love these Guys '' I have so many good memories of listening to Greg and the Allman Brothers and seeing my Mum and Dad dancing to their favourite songs at Christmas Parties ..........'' So many great memories thanks to you guys and the Great Music......I look at the World now and Pray We all Get Through These Tough Times .....But every now and the I kick back and have a Cold Beer Turn My Old Dads Stereo All The Way Up And Remember ! Thank You Greg ! Thank You Allman Brothers for all the Wonderful Memories and Amazing Music ! God Bless Everyone Stay Safe !
I've been a fan of these brothers since longer than I care to remember. Wore out a couple of LP's of Live at the Fillmore. Thought they couldn't be better. Boy was I wrong. They've written some of the best music ever recorded and what a masterpiece this is. In true ABB style. Greg was right .. he had so much left to give, but he ran out of time. So grateful he completed this before passing. RIP brother .. you've earned it.
A true and kind Gentleman. Love You Gregg. Your Legend is PRICELESS!
Brother Gregg it's was a hell of 36 years, RIP so many gone who loved Allmans! Forever in our hearts Gregory L. Allmans! Play all night!!!
Live well, be happy. Gregg still is & waits at the end of the road. God bless you for sharing. I will be haunted by the music.
Just cool customer he was, what a singer, learned more from him than anyone in the blues. The top dog in many respects. God bless your soul Gregg.
I can see this is done with so much Love...Miss ya pal
Now if you excuse me I gotta go cry
This song just yanks my heart out of my chest. (I just felt it again) Thank you Gregg, for the some of the greatest music we’ve ever had the pleasure of listening to and enjoying. Hope to see you on the other side. RIP my friend. ❤
Just as powerful as Gregg's life and music was to us, thanks for sharing, R.I.P my brother..
Gregg Allman I love and miss you so but my musical road has been filled and blessed with you in it for so many years. Forever blessed!
Love Gregg's voice and talent!! Such a calm voice and peaceful song...you will never be forgotten Gregg Allman!! Wish I could have seen the band in concert and met Gregg (and Dickie and the Band)!! Life is so short. Love and be kind to all :)
Love Gregg's smile :)...see 4:51 💙🥰
Such a beautiful song from such a beautiful soul. RIP my beloved Gregory...
Love this. God Speed Greg. RIP
Amazing song. Rest in peace Gregg Allman.
Saved the best for last! Looked death in the eyes and just nailed it, so much soul in this one!! RIP Gregg....
great moving soulful lyrics and melody...Gregg...this road on earth for you has ended only to begin again on a new heavenly road ..
Thanks for the years of awesome music here on earth....rip.....with the Lord
enjoy+♡+
I have loved the music of the Allman Bros. all of my life, and so has most of my family. Going to see the band live in concert was always SO MUCH FUN! I got to sit (stand - lol) in the front row or way up close a bunch of times. One time I won tickets to a show and my son Chris caught Jaimoe's drumstick at the end. Such a fabulous night! I have always loved Gregg's solo album, Laid Back, particularly the song Multi-Colored Lady, even though all the songs are great. At the very last show I attended with my son in Myrtle Beach on Mother's Day a couple of year's ago, my son turned to me as the show was starting and asked me what song I wanted to hear. I said M-CL, and then they played it! OMG I was freaking out. It was so awesome! I cannot listen to My Only True Friend without crying. Check out the video if you have not seen it yet. Gregg was struggling with his health but he still pushed on and gave us this final gift. Words can seem inadequate, but thank you Gregg from the bottom of my heart for sharing your gifts and your soul. You are an inspiration for a life well lived despite many personal tragedies. RIP
Damn every time I think I can listen to this with a straight face, I get very emotional for Brother Gregg and Brother Duane
Listened to Greggs music all day Christmas 2019 alone. Couldn't have had better company. What an AMAZING musician and man. RIP Gregg you were the best white bluesman ever! The Allman brothers paved the way for so many other great southern Rock and Roll artists. You were truly were an ANGEL here on earth. Met him briefly in Key West with David Allen Coe. He pulled up in a white Excalibur and left when the bottle of CC whiskey and Michelob gold showed up. He was sober and fighting the good fight. his music is timeless just like the man.
His voice is just I can't even explain it it's just the way his voice goes with the song RIP brother Gregg
I wish they would've kept the original video on this. It was beautiful ❤️.
The Allman Brothers had a party house on Lake Sinclair in Ga. My parents weekend house was one cove over. In the 1974 I was 13. The music would drift across the lake from the partying at the Allman house. Every once in a while when I was out water skiing Gregg would blast past waving and smiling. Those were magical summers.
His name meaning: Gregg or Gregory = Watch, To Watch. LeNoir = The Night, The Dark.
The Watcher of The Night All Man. Miss him so much and no one can ever fill his shoes.
I can't bear to think this is the end.....Love ABB, Duane, Butch, Berry, and Gregg....
Unbelievable Blues voice so much emotion and feeling in it you can't help to think how he felt making this album knowing he was dying loved The Allman Brothers my whole life this album is a classic will live on forever
God I miss his music. Touches the heart and soul.
I feel ya, man ..... I feel exactly the same way .....R.I.P. brother !