The Allman Brothers Band - Jessica - 1/16/1982 - University Of Florida Bandshell (Official)
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- The Allman Brothers Band - Jessica
Recorded Live: 1/16/1982 - University Of Florida Bandshell - Gainesville, FL
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Some say ... this is one of the greatest instrumentals of all.
Indeed!
Their sound ruled the airwaves- was like a modern-life soundtrack!
All we know is….
@@tddeyoung It's name is Jessica!
on that bombshell, I'm going to enjoy the performance
Tonight on top gear. a man plays a guitar, a man plays the drums. and a man wears a hat that can be used to juice a lemon.
The man who inspired my guitar playing has left this earth…Rest in Peace Dickey Betts
I feel the same. He was one of the best in my personal Guitar World. He made 80 years - I don't know if I can reach this. So R.I.P. Mister Dickey Betts!
Same
What??? I had no idea he was sick. Oh, man. That's a blow. What a legend.
@@incarnateTheGreat What a legend - YES!
He reminds me of Jerry Garcia..happy clean sound !
Richard Dickey Betts the most criminally underrated blues rock guitarist. He melted that whole crowds faces with that solo.
No, Ray. He's simply the most melodic guitarist. Notice he's using two fingers of his left hand, in homage to Django Reinhardt.
Just remember it's a dual guitar play
Can't remember the other dude
I won't harsh on Dickey Betts, however, he is underrated because he just plays. Sometimes that happens when a instrumentalist is really good; he goes on automatic. I've seen the Allman Brother's perform LIVE many times, and though his performance is technically good, he has underwhelmed the audience.
Criminally underrated...love it.
@@gayleash9712 ..the other side is my punk band blows the audience away and we can't play for chit..lol
Old. Tired. Sick. Dying.
This makes my eyes damp.
Wonderful.
Seems like yesterday.
❤❤
Right here with you, brother. Hope you made it ok.
Junior year at UF med school 1982 . Great January afternoon. About 20 people back in front of Gregg. Remember like it yesterday. I'm still playing guitar and his music in a few bands. Thank you, Dickie and the crew!
RIP to the man behind the guitar and under the hat. What a legend. Have a great journey in your new life. Thanks for sharing your your life in music with the world
RIP Mr. Betts.
Dickey and everybody ever in that great band set the bar high. TY Mr Betts for sharing your gift. One of the best ever. Godspeed.
Without a doubt my favorite Allmans song....At 64 I consider myself to be truly blessed to have grown up in this era...Chills from start to finish!
I agree. We had the best music. And concerts were so inexpensive. Just guys up there on stage performing. Not the big expensive productions you have now a days. The best of times.
@Gary Corson it's 10 pm in the laurel highlands of PA. I'm listening because we babyboomers (68 yrs) had the very best music 🎶 and these tunes evoke memories of some of the best times in my life.
🌹
@@CMG423 funny I just got done listening to this song on my bike not 20 minutes ago Came home & saw your comment….I usually listen at least twice a week…Reminds me I’m still alive✌️👉
Right there with ya, Gary. In the 70s, I wore out three Eat A Peach albums.
@jeffyoder8105 Perhaps you weren’t criminals, but you were working for criminals, LBJ, Nixon. Sacrificing American lives for capitalism.
I'm 74 and have grown up with the best music there could be and Allman Brothers was always my favorite
I was stationed outside of Macon in Oct 71 when Duane died in the motorcycle wreck. A really dark day when the news came out in that whole area. Was topic of discussion in small groups, bars, clubs etc. But the guys went on later to celebrate his legacy.
Amen to that brother I'm 67 and I fully agree with you
I am 68 and the Allman Brothers were always my favorite. I have seen alot of bands live over the years but only one ever gave me goosebumps watching them and that is Dickie Betts playing this song back in the day.
...74 here also...
I'm 62 me too
Pure gold. Every time I hear the opening to this song I smile.
I named my daughter Jessica because I’ve loved this song forever. She’s 45 now and loves this incredible band too!!!
I was named after this song! My dad was a blues musician from 60s- millennium 🙏🔥
Wow. Like many. My Dad loves this and due to time difference, shares a birthday with Jessica Betts, Dickey's daughter. It's the most joyous piece of music.
I named my daughter Jessica because this song made me love the name. As it turns out my daughter has a spirit that is more beautiful than the song.
This song is an instant happiness drug. One of the most soaring rock guitar melodies ever written, and that incredible piano solo on the album by the great Chuck Leavell was made up on the spot.
Mike Lawler played the piano live here, i think. I like Chuck Leavell too, of course 😀
Above
It is.
But this performance is FAR too up tempo! 😅
yes on the piano solo, so wonderfully played from the heart/soul. the whole ABB was just so darn talented, Duane A. being my favorite.
@@Catherine-u8l I disagree what only prooves that ya can't discuss taste or color.:)
The Bass player is absolutely brilliant.
I almost think his playing pushed this lineup into the tightest ABB incarnation. They were on a whole nuther level and I think he’s got a lot to do with that.
@@jackminor2320 David Goldflies.... apparently Allman didn't like him., so he was out pretty quickly. The Toler brothers on guitar and drums also helped make this version of the band a great lineup.
I thought he was awesome! Gregg didn’t like him though-
Between Tom producing and all of us playing together, everything went pretty smoothly. The only thing I didn’t like about recording that album was David Goldflies, the new bass player. His playing wasn’t in the toilet, but it wasn’t very good either. The guy must have thought he was getting paid by the note, the way he would play those banjo notes on the bass.
My Cross To Bear
Gregg Allman
'Banjo notes'?
theyre a great band......nuff said....still listening in 2023.
Rest in Peace, Dickey! :(
Thanks for all the good memories. Your legacy as one of the greatest guitarists will last forever.
And I was born in the back seat of a Greyhound Bus rolling down Highway 41... Thanks for the Memories..
A star playing a reasonably priced guitar 😁! RIP to Dickey Betts for giving us one of the most legendary instrumentals of all time!
Top (Gear) comment. Deserves a thumbs up
Reasonably priced? That Gibson Les Paul might retail for $6K.
@pauljordan4452 yes I know. It was just a play on impact to Top Gear with Jessica. Sometimes it's just great to enjoy the hyperbole. It wasn't meant to be literal
@@NexusAutoI'm autistic. Still ABB's music is priceless.
I guess this is why I listen to Jessica 2 or 3 times a week for the last 20 years
Randy Johnson it’s my favorite song also blues guy comes in a close second
Randy Johnson any song I listen to from The Allman Brothers is my favorite
I married her. Got to do something else 2 to 3 times a week for the last 20 years.
I was at American U when eat a peach came out- as I walked dowm=n the Dorm Hall it was playing in half the rooms. I SEE HIS ANMAZING talent, but this song was just too much pickin, hill billy- I bet he did not use a les Paul in studio?? I was into the beginning of GRIN, where nothiong NILS played got old. Still to=day, I love their "Moon Tears " sound. I now have to research who wrote Alman's gorgeous ballads!! But make it clear This is NOT rock, the same way way the Eagles were not.
@@tixximmi1 FIght ?
Whew!! What a phenomenal group of musicians. I was a kid when this came out and just couldnt understand how a guitar could be played that well. I still cant but have fun trying!😊
Thank you Dickey Betts for the amazing music. May your music live on and play forever.
LOVE this song, one of the best instrumental songs of all time.
Oh, it’s my favorite.
But, this is way too up tempo!
@@Catherine-u8l Betts slowed the tempo to reflect his daughter growing up - who the song is about of course.
One of the best instrumentals... in the world.
When the Allman Brothers formed, they had 2 lead guitars, 2 drummers, and 2 guys playing keyboards. People said, "What the hell?" But now they just say, "Damn!" They broke the mold.
Music DOES NOT GET ANY BETTER than this.
This song is always in the road trip rotation.. nothing like bombing down an old country road listening to this masterpiece!
Damn, I have listened to this song 100s of times since it was released in the early 70s. I never get tired of it and this live version sounds is a PERFECT rendition of the original recording! The Allman Brothers were a brilliant band! I never get tired of listening to their music!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
I prefer live versions of most bands and singers. The recordings are good, but they come alive in concerts.
Love the bass...he's killing it.
Sorry for ignorant, but who is he?
@@bezuglich David Goldflies. He was only there for a short while, 1978-82, fell out with Gregg Allman.
OK tim, much obliged. Honestly had never seen him before. @@timrussell9869
Tonight, I wear a hat,
Richard wears specs
And James says “he’s not fat.”
”I’m not fat”
@@ludvigwu1670 "Tonight, I Point At A Thing, Richard Walks through a Shop and James has some Bunanas."
I’ve always loved this song thru the years so much! Now, my son is getting ready to marry the love of his life…and her name is Jessica❤
RIP Dickey. I remember seeing my bro open up for you shortly after I turned 18. Some of my best memeories were around your music. Rest easy friend.
Thanks Jeremy
RIP fellers. Thanks for all the amazing music
They're all jamming in heaven:)
Dicky Betts is one of the greatest of all times. I saw them four times , including at Watkins Glen. Best live band ever. A recording pales by comparison. They play as one. Unbelievable timing. Wonderful memories.
Watkins Glen. Next year it will be 50 years. I was there too.
Southern rock at its best,glad i could see them for years &years great guitarists.😊
If you get a chance check out the Allman's Bros playing Blue Sky at SUNY Sunnybrook 1971. DIckey and Duane play with more emotion in thay version than seems humanly possible. It's on UA-cam, cheers
Who put this on?! I was at this concert!!!! I can't believe I'm seeing this after all these years! Thank you, Thank you!!
Lucky you!
there is a dvd with the whole show
lucky u
it would be nice to see footage with you in the audience, amazing!
peace to you,
I saw ABB 4 times 1972-73..miss ABB in Boston, Ma. when Duane was still with us
Some more of the good ole days. Brings back good memories 👍
yes
Yes, yes!
So many things can be said about this performance, but damn! Dickey Betts is a wizard.
Ahh yes. Letting the music speak for itself.
Unbelievable. Masterful.
@@kathycaldwell7126 here we are almost 40 years later in awe of this guy...
Saw Dickey Betts once and that's all it took
His guitar duets with Duanne Allman, and here with Dan Toler, or most actually, with Warren Haynes were pure magic
Rest easy Mr. Betts. Thank you so much for the music that was the soundtrack of our lives. ✌️
That was incredible. The bass player is off the hook. I've never seen/heard anything like him.
10/10. that bass sound is sadly not picked up well. I imagine 4 10's just pointed directly at him on stage feeling the bass. Plus that guitar is known for it's low end. I hope they had some massive subs at the live show.
It's an alembic
Bass player killed it 😎👍
Who is the bass player? He’s smokin’ it!
@@marshallwalker1627 David Goldflies
I think it's gloriously beautiful
Several years ago, the Nordstroms in Redondo Beach CA had someone playing a grand piano on the first floor -- added a bit class, I suppose. I went there one day and the pianist was playing Jessica -- switching the lead guitar riffs, and the piano solo and the bass -- all on the grand piano! It was the most wonderful musical moment I had ever seen! Brilliant! When he finished, I was the only one to applaud him. Everyone else was busy browsing for shirts and earrings and shoes.... idiots.
Yes, people aren't aware of went into that piece of music. Same thing for me up in the Colo mountains. Blessing for those who catch such rarity really!
Great memory. Thanks!!
Fucking idiots... What a moment, man...
No appreciation for great music
Hawthorne & Artesia Blvds.
its amazing that there's not a word in the song, and you don't really notice it the first few times you hear the song. the guitars do all the talking!
The Allman Brothers - Best.Band.Ever. ❤️🔥❤️🔥💖💗💓
I’m glad Top Gear has brought this great song to a larger audience!
I suppose that show had to be good for something.
Georgia will always love and cherish the greatest band of all time The Allman Brothers
So will Florida.
Popular music today, of all genres, is not even close to the quality of this era.
I could just sit here and listen to that on repeat for the rest of the day and never get tired of it. Dickey and Greg could pull off that rockstar look to a tee. RIP Dickey, among guitar players, we knew that you were the greatest.
RIP, Dickey. Thanks for the music.
A timeless masterpiece 🎸
RIP Dicky Betts. Beyond awesome. Thanks for all the incredible music, Dicky.
unqualifiably beautiful. stunning. back when musicians were the real thing.
i noticed the crowd keeping time with the music. everyone had a great time, i think.
I could listen to this for eternity and never tire of it.
They'll never be a better time and place in all of history than this. 😢
One of the greatest songs ever, this live style shows what the true talent is.
Saw this live on ABC In Concert, November '72. Moved from Long Island to New Orleans in '73, and played the hairy hits. Found the station's copy of the broadcast tape to be played simultaneously with ABC TV, and made a cassette copy, which I still have. Talk about Knock Me Out...This, with Whipping Post and One Way Out...Holy jeez, guys, YOU WERE THE TOP!!❤😊😊
Dickie Betts take a bow. THE best guitar tune EVER written, played by an amazing guitarist... and that bass player totally grooved out too.
From the GENUINE rock and roll golden decades forever and ever till I die!
I will always love to watch Dickie play guitar. Fortunate to have seen him live a couple of times.
top👍 des tops ❤des tops des tops ❤💚meilleurs de Allman brothers band
merci gringo, 👍
I watch this in wonder. 2 drummers, a congo player, 2 bitchen guitars, great bass player, organ and piano. It's the freaking Allman Brothers! Everyone in the crowd is grooving, but I'm not sure how many realized what a special and amazing concert this was!
It don't get any better than this. Real musician playing their heart and soul out. This was and will always be the best jam band of all time. Duane Allman was a genuine musucal genius, 2 drums, 2 guitars, keyboards, bass guitar
And then the soulfull voice of Greg Allman and the country voice of Dickey. Great song writers, great musicians. Made all the other greats at the time stand up a listen, Clapton, Page, Beck, Hendrix, Terry Kath who tends to get over looked by most( Chicago fame ) was Inspired by Duane Allman. What we lost when the 3 great guitar players Allman, Hendrix and Kath died at such young ages. But what was left by these 3 greats will always be recaptured everytime someone hears them for the first time. Betts will be there some day. Saw him couple years back he still has the groove.
The solo @ 3:38 is some of the best guitar playing I've ever heard in my 24 years. Dickey is a beast!
Congrats on your 25th birthday.
@@GHP99 thanks for the late birthday wish
It's clear that he was the fan favorite in the band at this point. Just listen to the crowd when he starts and finishes that solo...he was a bona fide guitar hero
I bought this record, (the album "Brothers and Sisters"), with some money my Dad gave me for my 17th Birthday when it came out. He knew I'd pick my own present better than a parent and I rushed down to the record shop in Dublin.
A mere 49 years ago! First time I've seen it live ... amazing, but a pity Duane wasn't alive then. That would have been something.
I didn't realise that Jessica was Dickey Betts' young daughter until I read this. That must be her photo ... aged about six ... on the cover of the LP ... which I still have, of course.
Some years later, the BBC picked this song as the title music for their motor enthusiasts show "Top Gear", which lives on in 2022 ... as does Jessica!
All have their opinions. There are many great guitar instrumentals out there, and I will give them their due, but this is something else. Takes you on a hot ride and brings you home, like nothing else. The piano segment is most important to this , also. Kudos to the bassist, too.
And don't forget the great dumb-ass drummer! We's blow up REAL GOOD! 🤣
@@MrToddKa Jim Keltner ?
Yes indeed.
@@kathycaldwell7126 I think the drummers were Butch Trucks and Frankie Toler. Dan's brother.
I've gotta say that I completely agree. It's not my favorite song, it isn't even my favorite instrumental. To be fair, is actually "pretty far" from being "the best" classic rock piece ever. BUT. BUT. BUT. It most definitely is something else. This piece really is in a league of its own.
I can't Express how amazing Dickey Betts is on that Guitar! He was 1 good looking Southern boy! I wish I grew up in this era!
Since he wrote it, in only stands to reason right?
Damn. Who was here and had you heard this song before? I’ve been listening to Allman Brothers forever. It’s only been later in life that one can *fully* appreciate the talent here. Insane.
I grew up to this. I was born 1975 and my parents were hippies and I am too
Such great work by Dickie
Takes me back to teen years dancing with friends who sadly have passed now ❤❤❤ Great times
RIP Dickey Betts, yours songs will live on forever🎸
I never tire of listening to this masterful composition.
How great was that. Incredible musicality. One of the best bands of the late 20th Century. RIP Gregg.
Little Wing, Cliffs of Dover and Jessica! My 3 favorite instrumentals ever. This one is brilliant live! Wow
RIP Dickey Betts 😢, allein durch diesen Song und sein Gitarrenspiel schon unsterblich. Zusammen mit dem bereits 1971 verstorbenen Duane Allman das beste Gitarrenduo in einer Band überhaupt. Nebenbei hat die Band auch den Southern Rock erfunden.
Das sehe ich genauso. Einer der besten aus meiner Sicht ist nun gestorben, wurde aber 80 Jahre alt. Da weiß ich noch nicht, ob mir das gelingt. Wir haben aber eines gemeinsam: Ich trage meine Gibson auch eher etwas höher, also Gurt kürzer... Jetzt müsste man noch so spielen können 😉😆🙃
The greatist Greg, Dewayn and Betts.
@@HelmutBäuml
Nice! 🤩☝🏻
Hard to put into words how good this is .
Nobody can.
It leaves us speachless.
This is just insane!! What a jam session!
Love this song. Love it,love it love it. Today and forever.
This is my favorite AB song (except for Dreams). Just LOVE the talents of Dickey Betts. I listen to this while cooking and dance around my kitchen! This band remains one of my favorites of all time. The musicality is off the chain.
the best guitar instrumental in the history of music awesome allman bros
RIP, DIcky! Thanks for your music!
I could watch him all day. Thanks Dickey!
Jessica must be the best rock instrumental ever . Better combination of guitar, base, drums and keyboards probably doesn't exist. ABB deserves much more attention than being given .It is so much more than a Southern rock or Jam Band
God bless these musical magicians can you imagine what heaven sounds like rite now? !
I would give anything to go back to this day.
same
Me too my brother
I got to see him at the Hollywood bowl in 75 and it was amazing and cool 😎😎😎👏👏👏👏
Was in the car listening to Allman Bros on the CD player. Came home and dialed them up on you tube and just stumbled on to this and realized I was at that show. I was at UF from 1980 to 84 and saw them at the band shell. WOW!!!
What's a CD player?
@@prettygirlus9008 It's like a record player,. only without the needle.😆
@@prettygirlus9008 this comment makes me feel old 😅
I was there too, 79-83. Great concert.
@@prettygirlus9008Like when a hairdresser told me about an 8 year old girl mentioning her father's big black compact discs. She was too young to recognise vinyl LPs
Jessica is the name of Allman Brothers guitarist Dickey Betts' daughter. He was working on this song when she crawled into the room and inspired him. Jessica Betts was born May 14, 1972 - she was one year old when her dad wrote the song.
THE BEST WILL ALWAYS BE
Rip Dickey betts.. his guitar playing on Jessica always makes me feel like I’m flying when I hear it!!
It's about Dickey's daughter crawling around as a year old baby in '73.
He is just amazing isn’t he what a sense of melody what a player so under-acknowledged.
Tears of joy everytime I come back to this particular rendition. Such perfection and inspiration, it's ridiculous how good they were those days. You can, not just hear, but feel the waves of enthusiasm in the crowd, specially in the solos. They were tight as a tourniquet!!
The music of my life! Thank You Dickey Betts...RIP
I was there, remember it well. Was blessed to see them quite a few times.
You can't get any better than dueling guitars, powered by masterful keyboards, backed by a wall of sound of percussion, and all driven as a tribute to the memory of Duane Allman.
No, this song is about Dickey's daughter.
@@pauljordan4452 Southern power rock in general. Lots of albums came out paying tribute to Duane Allman. Captain Beyond for example by Capricorn Records.
Still goosebumps with this performance even repeatedly viewed, perhaps if not the best but it's awesome! One of my all-time favorite.
I heard this more than 1000 times..i love it
What a beautiful performance! I was introduced to this song by top gear.. This is no doubt one of the the best instrumental music out there.
_TOP GEAR forever..._
How great that must’ve been to enjoy an afternoon listening to this beautiful music.