Dickey Betts’ musical legacy is due to the fact that, after the loss of Duane Allman, he wrote music for the band and was instrumental in keeping the Allman Brothers going.
Dickie had that guitar flowing like a fiddle in this song. His sense of melody in his phrasing just blows my mind. He was so under rated as a player. Just takes it where he wants it to go. Even snuck in a phrase from Jessica , too.
Great songwriter - In Memory of Elizabeth Reed, Blue Sky, Les Brers in A Minor & many more - as well. He & Duane were the 2 best lead guitarists ever to form a band, and their duets were magical. RIP ✌️❤️🎶
The Allman Brothers hit Macon Georgia in the early 70 's. As a group they were known as those long-haired hippy freaks. They rented a home in our historical neighborhoods and played in our city park for free. They soon had a huge following but were dead broke. A black lady, Mama Lousie, and a southern cooking Cafe and felt sorry for "those poor boys" and fed them for free. When they became famous, they took her on tour with them in order to pay her back for her kindness. Happily, the home they rented is now called the Big House and Museum. Mama's Cafe, the H and His still doing a great business although Mama passed, her family keeps the business up just the way it always was. And they still help the poor. Those were our best days and are foever preserved in our history. As the band always said, The Road Goes On Forever.
Just went and saw all this after Dickie died. There’s still a mural on the outside wall in downtown Macon of an old picture of the band eating in H&H Restaurant back in the day. Rose Hill Cemetery downtown, which inspired several hit songs where they would go jam in the graveyard, has 4 members of the band buried there together and room for the other 2 if they should choose.
A good chunk of the Allman Brother creative work came from him, he was as important as the brother's this was probably there biggest hit and one one of the first Allman Brothers songs many people ever heard.
I agree completely. Dickey was one of the greatest singers, songwriters, and vocalists and a co-founder of what became known as Great American Southern Rock and Blues. The Allman Brothers Live at the Fillmore East double album is considered by many (me included) to be one of the top five greatest live album performances.
Dicky Betts and Great Southern was my first concert in 1976 when I was 12. Ramblin Man, Blue Sky, Jessica, In Memory of Elizabeth Reed. Some of the best American songs ever!
Harri, Thank you for playing this tribute that I submitted. There are numerous other Dickey Betts performances but this one has personal significance for me.
One stop through the whole song........how do you pause that kind of mastery right? It was obvious from your reaction you could not stop listening. My son has my vinyl collection and as I am getting up in years there was only one other thing he said he wanted of mine......my Allman Brothers box set. So I took it to him this summer. Their appeal cuts through so many generations. RIP Dicky Betts.....
As well as Dickey's great guitar I noticed that bassist Berry Oakley is still in the band . Sadly he died shortly after as the result of a motorcycle accident . I believe that drummer Jaimo is the only surviving original member .
I heard someone comment once that it is unbelievable that a guy this good on the guitar was the second-best guitar player in his band. I am not sure he is but that seems to be the consensus. I think he has always been fabulous.
Yay Great song and when it hit the airwaves in 1972, it played, it seemed every half hour on every channel. love it. Southern blues rock jazz...they do it all.
Junior high for me when this came out. All of us goofy guys would insert or family car into the words! For me I was born in the backseat of an Oldsmobile rolling down highway 64. Good goofy times back then.
I strongly suggest that you check out the Allman Brothers song 'Seven Turns' (official video) as it features more of Dickey's lead vocal and incredible guitar playing.
Great to see the old footage, but the sound quality isn't as good as hearing the studio version of this old gem. You might want to look it up for yourself sometime, Hari~ ✌🎶
You make a good point so I will clarify the matter further. The Allman Brothers Band not only perform southern rock, they are widely credited as being one of the founders of the genre when they formed in 1969. The Allman Brothers Band was preceded and heavily influenced by Bo Didley who deserves credit as well. The Lynyrd Skynyrd Band emerged no too long after the ABB as did Creedence Clearwater Revival. Thanks again.
Yours is a solid recommendation for sure. I chose to honor Dickey using this specific performance because it has a unique significance for me personally. Unless someone gets in before me (which is quite fine) I will be submitting Jessica. Since you raised the point would you like to suggest a specific performance? I would be more than happy to submit it. Best I can do.
@@davebzen795 I prefer listening to the studio version, but if there's one performance that stands out to me it's the 1982 day concert at the University of Florida. All the other concerts were just as magical to me. Thanks for your input. This is in honor of my favorite guitarist.
@@ladybug6005 To be clear, are you referring to the original album release version (obviously no video) by the ABB when you say studio version? If possible, please get back to me today, as May's Submission Requests are now being submitted by members.
@@ladybug6005 Indeed, I just wanted to ensure we were on the same page. I still have the original album, and I clearly remember waiting outside the Tower Record store to open on the day it went on sale. Great memories!
Loved it Harry! RIP Dickie, what a talent
Dickey Betts’ musical legacy is due to the fact that, after the loss of Duane Allman, he wrote music for the band and was instrumental in keeping the Allman Brothers going.
Beyond the raw talent, it takes an obsessive amount of hard work to play that well! Thank you Dickey.
Master piece.
This live performance is a gem 👍👍👍
The great Dicky Betts will be missed. Thanks Dave and Harri!
My pleasure and I am glad that you also followed D.B. and The Allman Bros.
@@davebzen795 I'm a huge Allman Bros. fan!
Dickie had that guitar flowing like a fiddle in this song. His sense of melody in his phrasing just blows my mind. He was so under rated as a player. Just takes it where he wants it to go. Even snuck in a phrase from Jessica , too.
I love and miss Dicky. I learned to play listening to him and Duane. He was a virtuoso for sure. RIP to my inspiration.
Great songwriter - In Memory of Elizabeth Reed, Blue Sky, Les Brers in A Minor & many more - as well. He & Duane were the 2 best lead guitarists ever to form a band, and their duets were magical. RIP ✌️❤️🎶
Greg Allman once said "That Clapton fella's pretty good but he ain't no Dickey Betts." I say they're both fantastic.
Agreed!
One of my favorite guitarist!! RIP Dickey, Duane, Butch, Greg, Johnny!! Best band ever!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
This was an anthem for our generation, what a talent
A legend who'll not be forgotten🎸 God rest your soul Ramblin' Man. ⚘❤
Gave you a Fave for one of my all time Fave songs.
Country Rock, my friend.
The Allman Brothers hit Macon Georgia in the early 70 's. As a group they were known as those long-haired hippy freaks. They rented a home in our historical neighborhoods and played in our city park for free. They soon had a huge following but were dead broke. A black lady, Mama Lousie, and a southern cooking Cafe and felt sorry for "those poor boys" and fed them for free. When they became famous, they took her on tour with them in order to pay her back for her kindness. Happily, the home they rented is now called the Big House and Museum. Mama's Cafe, the H and His still doing a great business although Mama passed, her family keeps the business up just the way it always was. And they still help the poor. Those were our best days and are foever preserved in our history. As the band always said, The Road Goes On Forever.
This is absolutely fascinating information and I greatly appreciate you having posted it.
Just went and saw all this after Dickie died. There’s still a mural on the outside wall in downtown Macon of an old picture of the band eating in H&H Restaurant back in the day. Rose Hill Cemetery downtown, which inspired several hit songs where they would go jam in the graveyard, has 4 members of the band buried there together and room for the other 2 if they should choose.
Classic southern rock
A good chunk of the Allman Brother creative work came from him, he was as important as the brother's this was probably there biggest hit and one one of the first Allman Brothers songs many people ever heard.
I agree completely. Dickey was one of the greatest singers, songwriters, and vocalists and a co-founder of what became known as Great American Southern Rock and Blues. The Allman Brothers Live at the Fillmore East double album is considered by many (me included) to be one of the top five greatest live album performances.
Dicky Betts and Great Southern was my first concert in 1976 when I was 12. Ramblin Man, Blue Sky, Jessica, In Memory of Elizabeth Reed. Some of the best American songs ever!
R.B. , the real deal. sings, plays, writes great songs.... and came thru in very trying times for his band.
Berry Oakley tearing it up
Harri, Thank you for playing this tribute that I submitted. There are numerous other Dickey Betts performances but this one has personal significance for me.
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Wonderful, thanks Dave and Harri.
Love seeing this live!
One stop through the whole song........how do you pause that kind of mastery right? It was obvious from your reaction you could not stop listening. My son has my vinyl collection and as I am getting up in years there was only one other thing he said he wanted of mine......my Allman Brothers box set. So I took it to him this summer. Their appeal cuts through so many generations. RIP Dicky Betts.....
As well as Dickey's great guitar I noticed that bassist Berry Oakley is still in the band . Sadly he died shortly after as the result of a motorcycle accident . I believe that drummer Jaimo is the only surviving original member .
A fantastic live performance! One of my favorites from the Allman Brothers. Thanks Harri and Dave🌺✌️
Debbie - I am so glad that you enjoyed this so much. Crank it up!
Very nice Dave. I must’ve missed this one last night. Thank you and Harri.
Missy C - Better late than never and thank you very much.
RIP Dickey and also RIP Mike Pinder from the Moody Blues. We're losing some great ones sadly this year.
I heard someone comment once that it is unbelievable that a guy this good on the guitar was the second-best guitar player in his band. I am not sure he is but that seems to be the consensus. I think he has always been fabulous.
Dicky was better than Duane. Duane's slide guitar is the best of all time, but overall talent it's Dicky
One of their best songs One of their best band members.
Hand Picked of his 1974 solo album Highway Call, 14 minutes of Bluegrassy, Western Swing jamming.
Thanks for watching this. The Allman brothers are beloved. Great American music legacy.
Thanks for this! The song Jessica is one of the best.
Agreed
Yay Great song and when it hit the airwaves in 1972, it played, it seemed every half hour on every channel. love it. Southern blues rock jazz...they do it all.
Great song!,great request,great reaction!
Junior high for me when this came out. All of us goofy guys would insert or family car into the words! For me I was born in the backseat of an Oldsmobile rolling down highway 64. Good goofy times back then.
Great reaction to this old favorite song!
Gotta do "Blue Sky"!!!!!!
I saw Dicky play this tune at the Nassau coliseum. He smoked a cigarette while he ripped off one of the best solid I ever heard.
Now, about 4:05 into the tune, it was obligatory to yell, Whoo! at whatever volume you felt comfortable with. Just the best! Thanks.
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"What about the other great guitarist in the band?" Duane Allman
I strongly suggest that you check out the Allman Brothers song 'Seven Turns' (official video) as it features more of Dickey's lead vocal and incredible guitar playing.
Seven Turns is also my favorite, and it will likely appear here soon......
This was Dickey without a second guitar on harmony as usually performed, as on the record.
Great to see the old footage, but the sound quality isn't as good as hearing the studio version of this old gem. You might want to look it up for yourself sometime, Hari~ ✌🎶
The 70s this was not country it was southern rock 😮😅🎉
You make a good point so I will clarify the matter further. The Allman Brothers Band not only perform southern rock, they are widely credited as being one of the founders of the genre when they formed in 1969. The Allman Brothers Band was preceded and heavily influenced by Bo Didley who deserves credit as well. The Lynyrd Skynyrd Band emerged no too long after the ABB as did Creedence Clearwater Revival. Thanks again.
I have never heard you react to any Cajun music. How about trying Doug Kershaw’s “Louisana Man”?
BW TV how bout that, we only had a color tv after everybody mid 70's i think
If you love this please listen to "Jessica". It was his best in my opinion.
Yours is a solid recommendation for sure. I chose to honor Dickey using this specific performance because it has a unique significance for me personally. Unless someone gets in before me (which is quite fine) I will be submitting Jessica. Since you raised the point would you like to suggest a specific performance? I would be more than happy to submit it. Best I can do.
@@davebzen795 I prefer listening to the studio version, but if there's one performance that stands out to me it's the 1982 day concert at the University of Florida. All the other concerts were just as magical to me. Thanks for your input. This is in honor of my favorite guitarist.
@@ladybug6005 To be clear, are you referring to the original album release version (obviously no video) by the ABB when you say studio version? If possible, please get back to me today, as May's Submission Requests are now being submitted by members.
@@davebzen795 Yes. Album was released on 1973 called Brothers and Sisters. Thank you.
@@ladybug6005 Indeed, I just wanted to ensure we were on the same page. I still have the original album, and I clearly remember waiting outside the Tower Record store to open on the day it went on sale. Great memories!
Please do Emma by Hot Chocolate
Great video but I still prefer the original studio version with Les Dudek trading licks with Dickey...
I hate when it's out of sync! Typically great Allman Bros performance, though.
the drummer looked a bit bored
Hillbilly music.
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