@@MARKIEBANUNCE Berry Oakley was wonderful but the best bass player I ever saw was John Entwhistle of The Who who played an amazing fifteen minute solo the night I saw them. And how about Phil Lesh? When he was asked to join The Dead he was a trumpeter. Garcia convinced him to learn bass because Lesh was the only one who had actual musical training.
I'm 42 years young and all I had left after my father left behind when he left us was his vinyl/cassettes. My father wax a ramblin' man. I love the ABB. Live at the Fillmore East is transcendental. Each member is so friggin talented and legends in their own right. God bless and R.I.P. Dickie Betts. ❤
No doubt. Top tier rock band. Grew up on the Space Coast in Satellite Beach surfing, and listening to those Allman Bros on the eight track on the way to ride waves at Sebastian Inlet. Allman Brothers got their start I heard as a house band at some bars in Daytona Beach.just to the north of us.Later, I hitchhiked ⁉️ to the Orange Bowl & got to see them live .Great times - growing up with these bands as.....the Soundtrack to our Lives.🆒️👍✅💯😎
@@seeharvester you clearly didn't understand...was written and performed during the 20th century...many times over...now here we are in the 21st century....the music remains relevant...traversing and transcends multiple centuries....you stand corrected
Indeed, RIP Dickey. After viewing MANY different posts of this performance (and being a guitar player myself), this is the only one I've found with the "real" musical performance captured through the soundboard. Most every other posts has disingenuously dubbed in the "At Fillmore East" album to this video. Thanks for the REAL upload!!
Right-on but, I really would've loved to view this back in the day. For some reason PBS never released it for viewing on their program "Great Performances" after taping it. Some of the sound was missing on "Whipping Post" I heard but man, they could have shown this. Better late than never.
Incredible amount of talent on that stage. My favorite Brothers' tune. Dickie Betts wrote it, and plays some tasty leads, but watching this live version with Butch and Jaimoe duelling on drums, Berry Oakley thumping that bass, Gregg with his eyes shut tight, so focused before the booze and drugs took their toll, and especially seeing Duane soloing so effortlessly, with that rich lyrical tone, just brings me to tears. RIP Skydog- you were a wonder to behold.
YES SO TRUE A,GREAT SONG I NEVER GET TIRED OF. SEEN THEM MANY TIMES AND ALWAYS LOOKED FORWARD TO THIS AMAZING SONG 🎵!! THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR YOUR FANTASTIC MUSICANSHIP ❤ 💙💜💚
i got called on the carpet for playing this during a jazz set at an fm station back in 78. Its fusion/jazz but played by the Allman bros, so it didnt qualify. Whiners
It's absolutely true: it was the right time to happen and it kept getting better very quickly. We still dug all kinds and ages of music, but The Allman Brothers were one of the best.
This song here is all you need to know at to why they hated being called a southern rock band. These guys were on a plain no one else was occupying. Simply incredible the music they made. This song is all derived from a single tombstone. Wow.
A very good point - this is a departure from the Blues and Country modalities where I'd locate 'Jessica' etc. Commentators have pointed out that ABB trailblazed the Southern Rock genre, so I think it really was theirs to mess with as they wanted! I'd argue that they were on a plain that others were exploring though - this tune, and its structure, shares elements of what other extended bands were playing at the time - Santana, The Mothers of Invention, The Grateful Dead - harmonically, musically, it sits alongside what those guys were doing. In that they were stretching the boundaries of the blues/country safe place they knew, this tune involves risks for the soloists, and I think that Duane and Gregg were more able to find their way round the changes than Dickie, at this point. Dickie's best stuff is in his flowing, [often minorised blues] that you get in 'Jessica' and so forth - at that point, he really sings, and I have found comparison with Jerry Garcia's playing then. I used to spin ABB 'Live at Filmore' and Dead's 'Live Dead', alongside one and other of an afternoon. Heady stuff - and 8 great sides. Oh, and of course 'Eleanor Rigby' was inspired by a gravestone too - I wonder if there are more....
@@bluecollar825 Hi, that's right, but did I suggest he wasn't? In among some thoughts on the musical elements, and the context of the tune at the time, I didn't want to introduce confusion about his authorship or otherwise.
Anyone that’s comes across this in 2024 I hope you realize what magic you are witnessing. These guys were on a different plain of musical talent. And you will never see it again.
I lived in Macon, GA for awhile in the late 90's. People there regularly talk about the Allman Brothers. I learned the back story of this particular song. The story is that the band hung out and did drugs at the Rose Hill Cemetery (a place that people usually didn't go to, which made it a good place to drink and party). Elizabeth Reed is buried there. They didn't know anything about her, and they thought it a shame that no one cared. So they wrote a tune for her. Today, Daune Allman and Barry Oakley (bass player) are buried side by side at Rose Hill.
Never did get them. It's like they're wandering aimlessly. This ain't the Byrds or New Riders or the Dead. Those guys went full bore. The 70s was when Rock 'n Roll went off into the weeds. Like Country is doing now with Keith Urban, Jelly Roll, and Beyonce.
Was fortunate enough to seethe original line up on Steel Pier, Atlantic City, summer 1970. Walked right up to the low stage hour before the show, stood literally within arms reach of Duane. The most perfect, yet seemingly effortless music. No jumping around or showmanship, virtually no signals between musicians. Just one 6 member organism. Astonishing. Never seen anything like it, never will again. The absolute pinnacle
If I recall correctly, I only had to pay admission to the Steel Pier to see the show. They were one of the "attractions" like the Diving Horse right outside. What times those were. Saw my 1st concert same place, same way a couple weeks before. Chicago, original lineup. I was 16 years old. What I wouldnt give . .
I was in Wildwood, NJ for the summer in 1970 but only drove to Phila for The Electric Factory and Phila Spectrum. Saw The Who, Grateful Dead, Frank Zappa, Santana-awesome concerts. Saw Allman Bros twice in NC but Duane and Berry had died and the band was too wasted to enjoy.
i saw the Allman Brothers the first time with Dwane, The second time without the bass player. How sad to lose both of them. I did however see them plenty of times after that.
The first time I heard ABB was in 1970 as a young 16 years old. They became known as the house band at the Warehouse in New Orleans. They are still my favorite group!
This is my old vinal anthology lb. . Duane Allman is Gregg's brother. He (Duane) started this and still running. Today's times. Just shows his styles are lost. We've heard is those days if no contact filed or was a Death sentence . MONEY MONGERS. THE SICKNESS . MONEY 💰💰💰💰💰 COULD PUT ON EDDIE MONEY
This is one of my favorite instrumental songs, especially by these guys. It's great that we got footage of the original band with Duane and Berry in it, since it's pretty rare The Allman Brothers proved that they didn't need no theatrics, backup dancers, laser light shows or crap like that. They let the music do the talking, plain and simple. May Gregg, Duane, Berry and Butch rest in power.
AMEN to that sentiment... For a brief , far too short period of time this original lineup caught lightning in a bottle. The road goes on.......FOREVER !!!
Errr, they didn't have all that stuff back then... the light show behind the band is a few overhead projectors, that was mind blowing pack then... The first widely noticeable use of lasers was the supermarket barcode scanner, introduced in 1974.
Right there with you, old rocker. I'm 70 now and still have to listen to this and Statesboro Blues (used to be our morning wake up song in college) on a regular basis. Live at Fillmore East is one of the greatest albums ever.
There are very few bands that are better live, than in the studio. Their jams are legendary. I was fortunate to grow up in the 70's when radio stations would play full album sides. It was awesome.🍄
What I love about this song is that every live version is different in some way. I've heard one recording that was more keyboard focused, while some have ferocious guitar work. Some versions are hard driving, others more laid back. And of course, we're blessed with some outings clocking in at nearly 20 minutes.
@Patrick Pierce, I would argue that Duane Allman & Dickey Betts were the most formidable twin guitar attack ever. Two lead guitarists of that caliber who could both go off in different directions in the same song on leads for 20+ minutes at a time, and then round it up and bring it back home flawlessly for that big ABB finish. Those two playing together in the same band just really wasn't fair to other bands of the day.
of fiddlers) and his days with teen circus bands, while he's still with us. It'd be much better than the scraps of information fans pick up from others.
My God! This was them at their purist. Dickie healthy and playing so strong. Barry putting down the base line for everyone to spring off from. JJ and Butch!! JJ the man who introduced them to jazz riffs and the masters. I just loved watching Butch snap his head as he came around the kit on this song. And that Hammond B3, Greg could send you on a carpet ride. And of course the master Duane. Leading like Duke Ellington and playing with such soothing calm and then blazing with the intensity few if any will ever replicate. There are about a dozen songs in particular that I always have to pick my chin up off the floor after hearing his section. I spent a summer (73) following them on tour and never regretted the time, money and effort it required to get to the next site and score tickets. Thanks to some Deadheads who were touring some with the Brothers that summer. They helped at times in several ways. Long live the Brothers.
One of the biggest tragedies and what if in the music world. Everyone of the band members here are in their early 20s. They play with the skills and creativity of seasoned veterans. I can't even fathom how great they would have become had Duane and Berry Oakley not died so young. The Allmans and Lynyrd Skynyrd 2 of the greatest bands in the history of music.. simply incredible talent in each and every one! This is absolutely tremendous!!
Thanks, i grew up with these guys, listening, and wondered whos still alive. . Masters, in my opinion, the guitar riffs are like aldemola, paco, mcglaughin. Except metal / rock .
@@randywright3281came into say exactly that. My favorite all time rock bassist and an extraordinarily kind and gentle soul w/ a huge heart, obscene bass collection and superhuman musical ability.
When I was 16 (1989) and pulled up to a stoplight jammin’ this or Sabbath or something the 70 yr old gave me dirty looks. Now at 48 the 70 yr old at the stoplight is giving me a thumbs up and yelling f yeah! True story.
@@darkstar92772 The Loggins & Messina song, "Your Momma Don't Dance and Your Daddy Don't Rock & Roll" wasn't just a clever little song, it meant something, it was about the very real cultural gap in the generations. Not only was the WWII Generation not raised on R&R but most of their Boomer kids were as straight as their parents. Less than 2% of the Baby Boom generation were part of the 1960's counterculture. Yup, you'll find 70 year old's that are still hip but there's fewer of them than you might think. Stay cool!
Makes me want to cry that we'll never hear them again. First time I saw them, I asked a friend who are they. They opened for Delaney and Bonnie. When they started playing my friend and I wound up standing right in front Duane, mesmerized by what he was doing on guitar. Saw them any time I could from that point on. Miss you all!
I think a little of Duane's spirit landed in Derek Trucks. Listen to the TTB Lock'n 2019 recreation of layla with Trey Anastasio and tell me that ain't true
Of course, everyone has his or her own favorite Allman brothers song, whether it is Whipping Post, Midnight Rider, Ramblin Man, or Melissa. All remarkably great songs in a great catalogue, but "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" is one of the most beautiful songs Dicky Betts ever wrote and the band ever performed. I miss their residencies at the Beacon. Seems like long ago...
Butchie sitting back there like guys I think we making history, just that look on his face like he and them knew they was doing something special......they speak about the electric in the room when disgusting the matter....he say they just felt it!!!That remarkable guys plus much more I can say....
Few days past Dickie’s passing & I still can’t get enough. What a gift to us - what a legacy these great musicians left. I wanna go back & have them all here again sooo bad.
There are no words in the language common among humanity to describe how much I love this song, except to say I will be taking this song and 9 others to Heaven to enjoy for all time.
As sad as I am to hear of Dickey’s passing, I am overjoyed to know that him, Duane, Berry, Butch and Gregg are jamming in heaven tonight. Reunited forever now
First heard this in 1970 when I worked at a radio station - someone played it over the air in defiance of station restrictions on length of play. The switchboard lit up in support of the song, and we soon became allowed to play the "long versions" of songs.
+ 1950 Grendel: Cool post, cool story of the defiance of the station's "suits" (execs) who .....gotta give 'em credit....came around and let you play extended versions. Tell me please...where was this? Thanks! jbeinarizona
@@joelewing4498 ya crazy times back then. The man said no long versions of songs or your fired.... Stuck it to them pretty hard baby.... Fast forward 50 years, the man says get a vaccine or your fired....... Stuck us in the arm pretty hard baby........ WTF
To label the ABB as a great southern rock or jam band is so ridiculously inadequate. IMO, they are unquestionably the best JAZZ band to ever have performed and this is their anthem. I've introduced many a jazz enthusiast to this song and they are so blown away by it. These are incredible musicians at the height of their craft at the Fillmore East 1970.
So much talent. Those six musicians made a sound so beautiful and so unique. What a shame we didn’t have it longer than we could have! RIP Duane, Gregg, Berry and Butch.
Oh crap Butch Trucks is dead? 😳😌🙄 I saw the Allmans years ago..like 15+ years ago and it was so great. They had this thing where they made live on-the-spot recordings onto CD..the exact same concert you had just seen. You could buy one on the way out, if you waited for the CD burner to finish. ..my memory is a bit...hazy... of that night..🤨🍄
Made in Japan, made in Europe, UFO strangers in the night, grand funk double live, rainbow on stage in Germany, Kansas live , Nugent gonzo, Skynyrd one more for the road, Judas priest unleashed in the east . Jimi Hendrix Monterey pop
WHEN MY BIG BRO BOUGHT THIS LP IN 72.I SAT IN STUNNED AMAZEMENT.ICWAS 12 ,UNTIL THIS I WAS AN AM RADIO KID.NOT AFTER HEARING THIS! OMG CHANGED ME OVER NIGHT.
Jaimo plays the jazz fills while Butch plays the hard driving rock beat that Jaimoe never aspired to play. This band was architected by Duane. He built it precisely the way he envisioned it. This was also true in terms of wanting someone like Dickey for a co-lead guitar player. Berry was who he wanted first and foremost and Dickey was the bonus in a way. Berry was a guitar player who started playing bass be for the ABB was formed. His style of play complimented the two guitars so perfectly. The whole thing with these six guys was pure perfection. There was never anything before it or after it that could touch it. It was Duane’s vision and it worked so beautifully that the band continued on in different amalgamations four decades after Skydog was gone. Man, this music never gets old. ❤
I wonder how many hours of ceaseless practice & rehersals went into making this group into cohesive , totally unreal functioning BAND, I am sure it didn't come easy...
I am happy to say that I know! And that The Allman Brothers Band has been my favorite band of all time since I was a 14yr old girl in 1980. Still true as a 54yr old woman. Obviously I've always had great taste in music! 😉
Unbelievable DUANE Guitarist is and will always be Remembered GREATEST GUITARIST EVER. I was fortunate to see them @ Winterland without -DUANE -RIP- I was just a young teenager. Helped me to learn Harmonica but my learning curve on Harp took soo Long to Equal what I am Today,,, KEYS VOCALS are my go to 4 learning all songs these past 30 years...... Live at FILMORE EAST,,,
... do not forget: Two guitarists (world class), two insane drummers, but just one (1) bass player: Barry Oakley.
Berry
Please tell me how he's possibly NOT, the best bass guitarist ever
@@MARKIEBANUNCE well he was a former guitarist, but when had switched to bass hemained so melodic that they actually had three lead guitars
@roccomariani2829 sorry it was a misprint
I totally know and am aware he's a bass player
I used to watch these guys when they were giving FREE concerts in Piedmont Park in Atlanta.
@@MARKIEBANUNCE Berry Oakley was wonderful but the best bass player I ever saw was John Entwhistle of The Who who played an amazing fifteen minute solo the night I saw them. And how about Phil Lesh? When he was asked to join The Dead he was a trumpeter. Garcia convinced him to learn bass because Lesh was the only one who had actual musical training.
I’m an old man now but I got to live in a generation that had the best ever
Absolutely. However age is just a number. Be blessed young man.
Us young people need to content ourselves with Derek Trucks. I can live with it.
We're All the youngest we'll ever be right now 💥 frikin let's go peeps 💙 live for today 💙🇺🇸
me too
Amen 100%
Eric Clapton's favorite guitarist right there taking second lead.
Explain that?
@@shaserv I think he's referring to Duane being the second lead because Dicky played the first one. I always preferred Duane myself though.
A simple question. Why do only us geezers listen and comment? There are two generations now missing out on what matters to one's soul.
im 16 this is one of my favorite songs right now. butch and jaimoe are two of my favorite drummers
Hi bud, 26 yo here. Been a fan of ABB for about a decade now.. we’re still out there hold on hope one day real music will make a comeback
Much deliberate INTERFERENCE....
Much designed
DISTRACTION..
much deployed DIVISION...
age of dovetailed DESPAIR
and goy ABUSES ...
GET IT..?
Music is generational.
I'm 42 years young and all I had left after my father left behind when he left us was his vinyl/cassettes. My father wax a ramblin' man. I love the ABB. Live at the Fillmore East is transcendental. Each member is so friggin talented and legends in their own right. God bless and R.I.P. Dickie Betts. ❤
The greatest American blues rock band of all time.
No doubt. Top tier rock band. Grew up on the Space Coast in Satellite Beach surfing, and listening to those Allman Bros on the eight track on the way to ride waves at Sebastian Inlet. Allman Brothers got their start I heard as a house band at some bars in Daytona Beach.just to the north of us.Later, I hitchhiked ⁉️ to the Orange Bowl & got to see them live .Great times - growing up with these bands as.....the Soundtrack to our Lives.🆒️👍✅💯😎
Indeed.
An American Music Institution. My Heroes.
Great call. Moving into Jazz. What coulda been
I agree 100%
we are so fortunate to have this available by clicking on a thing or two.
Like fine wine.
Liz reed sets my soul free19 when1st heard it I’m 71 today it never gets old wild bill😊😊😊
I hear you brother. Same here. The big 71. Where did the time go ✌️☮️✌️☮️
Me too, still alive, kicking and enjoying this masterpiece.
Ditto
Live it up young men. Age is just a number/mentality. Bendiciones
RIP Mr. Dickey Betts This song immortalized your style forever sir! Thank you.
Whoa! I just looked him up 2 days ago and saw he was still alive.
Now he's gone. Damn. RIP.
I guess Jaimoe is the lone survivor.
I was 9 yoa in 1971..this masterpiece transcends decades...now centuries ....iconic...
@@johnmatanes3135
Won't be a century till 2071.
9 yo? You must have had an older sibling that was into music.
@@seeharvester wow! you are a dickhead....must be the Nam weed....you are an ass hole
@@seeharvester you clearly didn't understand...was written and performed during the 20th century...many times over...now here we are in the 21st century....the music remains relevant...traversing and transcends multiple centuries....you stand corrected
The fact that this was captured live is proof that magic is real!
Magic is deception, there is nothing deceptive about Dickey's playing!
Indeed, RIP Dickey. After viewing MANY different posts of this performance (and being a guitar player myself), this is the only one I've found with the "real" musical performance captured through the soundboard. Most every other posts has disingenuously dubbed in the "At Fillmore East" album to this video. Thanks for the REAL upload!!
Duane Allman and Dicky Betts 🎸 doesn't get any better than that ❗
@@SmedleyWarIsaRacket I love how subtle he is Dickey and Duane had that special thing going on
Right-on but, I really would've loved to view this back in the day. For some reason PBS never released it for viewing on their program "Great Performances" after taping it. Some of the sound was missing on "Whipping Post" I heard but man, they could have shown this. Better late than never.
It's just ridiculous how good these guys were.
Yep. To this date...unmatched!
"no wai, dood, they need teh Pro Tools and teh Autotune!1!"
~snicker~ (that was arcasm)
It really is man
Duane was amazing, and to think he was only 23 when he passed
Incredible amount of talent on that stage. My favorite Brothers' tune. Dickie Betts wrote it, and plays some tasty leads, but watching this live version with Butch and Jaimoe duelling on drums, Berry Oakley thumping that bass, Gregg with his eyes shut tight, so focused before the booze and drugs took their toll, and especially seeing Duane soloing so effortlessly, with that rich lyrical tone, just brings me to tears.
RIP Skydog- you were a wonder to behold.
Two drummers playing jazz, not rock drums, in a rock band. Always blew my mind. This is one of the best tunes I've ever heard and still keeps giving.
Too dam short ! 😎
Great analysis
YES SO TRUE A,GREAT SONG I NEVER GET TIRED OF. SEEN THEM MANY TIMES AND ALWAYS LOOKED FORWARD TO THIS AMAZING SONG 🎵!!
THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR YOUR FANTASTIC MUSICANSHIP ❤ 💙💜💚
Sometimes 3 percussionists...amazing
i got called on the carpet for playing this during a jazz set at an fm station back in 78. Its fusion/jazz but played by the Allman bros, so it didnt qualify. Whiners
Allman Brothers Band still amaze me after all these years.
I feel sorry for anyone not having been around in the late 60s, and early 70s. That explosion of musical creativity will never be repeated.
It's absolutely true: it was the right time to happen and it kept getting better very quickly. We still dug all kinds and ages of music, but The Allman Brothers were one of the best.
This song here is all you need to know at to why they hated being called a southern rock band. These guys were on a plain no one else was occupying. Simply incredible the music they made. This song is all derived from a single tombstone. Wow.
A very good point - this is a departure from the Blues and Country modalities where I'd locate 'Jessica' etc. Commentators have pointed out that ABB trailblazed the Southern Rock genre, so I think it really was theirs to mess with as they wanted! I'd argue that they were on a plain that others were exploring though - this tune, and its structure, shares elements of what other extended bands were playing at the time - Santana, The Mothers of Invention, The Grateful Dead - harmonically, musically, it sits alongside what those guys were doing. In that they were stretching the boundaries of the blues/country safe place they knew, this tune involves risks for the soloists, and I think that Duane and Gregg were more able to find their way round the changes than Dickie, at this point. Dickie's best stuff is in his flowing, [often minorised blues] that you get in 'Jessica' and so forth - at that point, he really sings, and I have found comparison with Jerry Garcia's playing then. I used to spin ABB 'Live at Filmore' and Dead's 'Live Dead', alongside one and other of an afternoon. Heady stuff - and 8 great sides. Oh, and of course 'Eleanor Rigby' was inspired by a gravestone too - I wonder if there are more....
Well, the song came first and Dickie was looking for a name for it and then he saw the tombstone
@@johnfrancis6746 I think Dickey is credited as the writer of this song
@@bluecollar825 Hi, that's right, but did I suggest he wasn't? In among some thoughts on the musical elements, and the context of the tune at the time, I didn't want to introduce confusion about his authorship or otherwise.
@@johnfrancis6746 no u didn't suggest otherwise, I was asking because I wasn't 100%...✌
Duane died way too young his music lives 4 ever
Ir think he would be amazed at what his leagacy is and what the band accomplished.
He was amazing hard to believe he's been gone 53 years ..iam 52 .. always the great ones we lose .to soon...RIP brother ❤
Dickey died today 4-18-24 😔✌️🎸
Jaimoe is the only one left. DANG! That sucks.☹️
Duane, Jimi, Janis, and Jim Morrison all passed around the same span of what? Two years? Cryin' shame.
Really he died to young captain obvious
Anyone that’s comes across this in 2024 I hope you realize what magic you are witnessing. These guys were on a different plain of musical talent. And you will never see it again.
I lived in Macon, GA for awhile in the late 90's. People there regularly talk about the Allman Brothers. I learned the back story of this particular song. The story is that the band hung out and did drugs at the Rose Hill Cemetery (a place that people usually didn't go to, which made it a good place to drink and party). Elizabeth Reed is buried there. They didn't know anything about her, and they thought it a shame that no one cared. So they wrote a tune for her. Today, Daune Allman and Barry Oakley (bass player) are buried side by side at Rose Hill.
Absolutely...
As we as gregg. Dickie had a lot to do with writing that song as well... God Bless all ABB fans...
From Africa. And i love this.
Never did get them. It's like they're wandering aimlessly. This ain't the Byrds or New Riders or the Dead. Those guys went full bore. The 70s was when Rock 'n Roll went off into the weeds. Like Country is doing now with Keith Urban, Jelly Roll, and Beyonce.
Over 50 years have passed, and they still are my favourite band.
45 years for me, since I was 17
Same. First show January 1973.
53 years for me, I was born 1970 , I like this bend , number 1 for me
My all time favorite song & favorite band, since the 70s.
Oh My, I’m OLD 😂
Was fortunate enough to seethe original line up on Steel Pier, Atlantic City, summer 1970. Walked right up to the low stage hour before the show, stood literally within arms reach of Duane. The most perfect, yet seemingly effortless music. No jumping around or showmanship, virtually no signals between musicians. Just one 6 member organism. Astonishing. Never seen anything like it, never will again. The absolute pinnacle
If I recall correctly, I only had to pay admission to the Steel Pier to see the show. They were one of the "attractions" like the Diving Horse right outside. What times those were. Saw my 1st concert same place, same way a couple weeks before. Chicago, original lineup. I was 16 years old. What I wouldnt give . .
I was in Wildwood, NJ for the summer in 1970 but only drove to Phila for The Electric Factory and Phila Spectrum. Saw The Who, Grateful Dead, Frank Zappa, Santana-awesome concerts. Saw Allman Bros twice in NC but Duane and Berry had died and the band was too wasted to enjoy.
Yea, I was at the Chicago concert also, what I wouldn't give...@@janwhite8844
Well said........and absolutely true....
Bon Jovi?@@SuperMcabral
My 22 year old daughter loves The Allmans in 2024. So there's hope, brothers and sisters.
i saw the Allman Brothers the first time with Dwane, The second time without the bass player. How sad to lose both of them. I did however see them plenty of times after that.
Next to Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Allman Brothers were one of the bests !!
God bless you Duane Allman for your talent and sharing with the world. Gone way too friggin soon. Still listening every night in 2024.
Bassman Barry Oakley a year later
Quite simply, musical perfection
🥂
The first time I heard ABB was in 1970 as a young 16 years old. They became known as the house band at the Warehouse in New Orleans. They are still my favorite group!
I listen to Allman Brothers for hours , days , weeks , years .....hell, a lifetime. Never ever gets old
I been listening to the Allmanbrothers for about 30+ years and i swear it never gets old!
I listened from the first hit and still better than most of what gets passed off as Rock these days.
Agreed!
I'm 40, been listening for about 10 years. I love their music!
This is my old vinal anthology lb. . Duane Allman is Gregg's brother. He (Duane) started this and still running. Today's times. Just shows his styles are lost. We've heard is those days if no contact filed or was a Death sentence . MONEY MONGERS. THE SICKNESS . MONEY 💰💰💰💰💰
COULD PUT ON EDDIE MONEY
We all know why we're here today. I'm sorry for the great loss.
This is one of my favorite instrumental songs, especially by these guys. It's great that we got footage of the original band with Duane and Berry in it, since it's pretty rare The Allman Brothers proved that they didn't need no theatrics, backup dancers, laser light shows or crap like that. They let the music do the talking, plain and simple. May Gregg, Duane, Berry and Butch rest in power.
AMEN to that sentiment... For a brief , far too short period of time this original lineup caught lightning in a bottle. The road goes on.......FOREVER !!!
Can't argue. Often, forget how good this is. I love "les bret in "E" minor off of Eat a Peach. Great T - Shirt album cover 👌
Again, not much footage of Barry .. in this case... None
One of the truly best live bands ever. Blessed and lucky to have seen them.
Errr, they didn't have all that stuff back then... the light show behind the band is a few overhead projectors, that was mind blowing pack then... The first widely noticeable use of lasers was the supermarket barcode scanner, introduced in 1974.
Dickey Betts rocks
when I was 18 I thought this was special. At 71 , I know this beyond special ..Thank you brothers for carrying me through my life .
Right there with you, old rocker. I'm 70 now and still have to listen to this and Statesboro Blues (used to be our morning wake up song in college) on a regular basis. Live at Fillmore East is one of the greatest albums ever.
I'm right with brother. This is one of my all-time favs!
Thx for uploading one of the best peformances…
The world’s greatest band combining blues, rock, jazz, country and fusion brilliantly 😀😀😀
Yes. The world's best band! My number 1 for the past 40 years! 💞
EVER💖
There are very few bands that are better live, than in the studio. Their jams are legendary. I was fortunate to grow up in the 70's when radio stations would play full album sides. It was awesome.🍄
@@susand2008 me too! I have to come back and listen to get away from the shit today!
@@susand2008 me too! I have to come back and listen to get away from the shit today!
The fact that Duane Allman is here makes it a classic video.
Still gives me goose bumps after 54 years!
What I love about this song is that every live version is different in some way. I've heard one recording that was more keyboard focused, while some have ferocious guitar work. Some versions are hard driving, others more laid back. And of course, we're blessed with some outings clocking in at nearly 20 minutes.
I saw them 7 times. Once with Duane and twice with Berry. Simply the best I've ever seen. They played for hours and never tired.
Seven times? You are indeed one lucky dude my friend!
When Duane and Dicky played the same melodic line, just the best.
@Patrick Pierce, I would argue that Duane Allman & Dickey Betts were the most formidable twin guitar attack ever. Two lead guitarists of that caliber who could both go off in different directions in the same song on leads for 20+ minutes at a time, and then round it up and bring it back home flawlessly for that big ABB finish. Those two playing together in the same band just really wasn't fair to other bands of the day.
So... There is no argument.
@@GBeret83 well said
of fiddlers) and his days with teen circus bands, while he's still with us. It'd be much better than the scraps of information fans pick up from others.
Such a ground breaking song.
My God! This was them at their purist. Dickie healthy and playing so strong. Barry putting down the base line for everyone to spring off from. JJ and Butch!! JJ the man who introduced them to jazz riffs and the masters. I just loved watching Butch snap his head as he came around the kit on this song. And that Hammond B3, Greg could send you on a carpet ride. And of course the master Duane. Leading like Duke Ellington and playing with such soothing calm and then blazing with the intensity few if any will ever replicate. There are about a dozen songs in particular that I always have to pick my chin up off the floor after hearing his section. I spent a summer (73) following them on tour and never regretted the time, money and effort it required to get to the next site and score tickets. Thanks to some Deadheads who were touring some with the Brothers that summer. They helped at times in several ways.
Long live the Brothers.
RIP Dickey Betts; your music lives on forever!
One of the BADESST JAMS OF ALL TIME
One of the biggest tragedies and what if in the music world. Everyone of the band members here are in their early 20s. They play with the skills and creativity of seasoned veterans. I can't even fathom how great they would have become had Duane and Berry Oakley not died so young. The Allmans and Lynyrd Skynyrd 2 of the greatest bands in the history of music.. simply incredible talent in each and every one! This is absolutely tremendous!!
heard this for the first time when I was 16, I am now 66 and every time I play it I pick up something new in the great sound mix
This is just so perfect. Aren't we lucky to have it?
Thanks to whomever invented UA-cam! What a treat to be able to watch masterful performances like this any time I want with a click. Amazing.
This and Dreams are my favorites from them
RIP Mr. Betts...Thanks for the memories......Heaven is Rocking now!!!
Simply the BEST!!
RIP Duane, Gregg, Berry and Butch
...and Woody! I know he's not in this lineup, but he was a BEAST!
Lamar Williams also
Thanks, i grew up with these guys, listening, and wondered whos still alive. . Masters, in my opinion, the guitar riffs are like aldemola, paco, mcglaughin. Except metal / rock .
Lamar and Allen Woody
@@randywright3281came into say exactly that. My favorite all time rock bassist and an extraordinarily kind and gentle soul w/ a huge heart, obscene bass collection and superhuman musical ability.
The best❤🎉😢miss them both RIP
That drum break was terrific !!!!
I'm 70 years old this still gets me rockin'!
I'm 65 and I know what you mean!
Put the bottle down Gramps....
When I was 16 (1989) and pulled up to a stoplight jammin’ this or Sabbath or something the 70 yr old gave me dirty looks. Now at 48 the 70 yr old at the stoplight is giving me a thumbs up and yelling f yeah! True story.
@@darkstar92772 The Loggins & Messina song, "Your Momma Don't Dance and Your Daddy Don't Rock & Roll" wasn't just a clever little song, it meant something, it was about the very real cultural gap in the generations. Not only was the WWII Generation not raised on R&R but most of their Boomer kids were as straight as their parents. Less than 2% of the Baby Boom generation were part of the 1960's counterculture. Yup, you'll find 70 year old's that are still hip but there's fewer of them than you might think. Stay cool!
@@helbitkelbit1790 meanwhile I’d nuke the world to be able to time travel to Filmore march of 71
This is how I remember these guys, and the lineup. I saw them in '71 and '73. This is Allman Brothers at their best.
This music lives in my 65 year old soul, been there since I was 14.
The Allman Brothers were pioneers and trailblazers in All-American music: Blues, Rock, Country, Jazz and Folk.
Back when music was real!! 70's
I’ve never seen this. Thank you for posting.
Don't ever forget Gregg on that Hammond!
Makes me want to cry that we'll never hear them again.
First time I saw them, I asked a friend who are they. They opened for Delaney and Bonnie.
When they started playing my friend and I wound up standing right in front Duane, mesmerized by what he was doing on guitar.
Saw them any time I could from that point on.
Miss you all!
😂😂😂
of all the dead rock and rollers i miss Duane the most
I think a little of Duane's spirit landed in Derek Trucks. Listen to the TTB Lock'n 2019 recreation of layla with Trey Anastasio and tell me that ain't true
Eat a Peach, sad way to go.
Of course, everyone has his or her own favorite Allman brothers song, whether it is Whipping Post, Midnight Rider, Ramblin Man, or Melissa. All remarkably great songs in a great catalogue, but "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" is one of the most beautiful songs Dicky Betts ever wrote and the band ever performed. I miss their residencies at the Beacon. Seems like long ago...
Jessica.
Man you said it best I think I'm gona cry.your right
I seen them great day
You dont love me or mountain jam
Butchie sitting back there like guys I think we making history, just that look on his face like he and them knew they was doing something special......they speak about the electric in the room when disgusting the matter....he say they just felt it!!!That remarkable guys plus much more I can say....
Few days past Dickie’s passing & I still can’t get enough. What a gift to us - what a legacy these great musicians left. I wanna go back & have them all here again sooo bad.
Virtuoso guitar playing. Allman Brothers playing jazz. Fantastic.
We will never see a more talented group of musicians in one group ever again especially given the sad state of todays music. They were the best.
Just recently discovered this, it blew my mind! Fantastic!
This is why I come to UA-cam. So I can pull stuff up like this. I smile laugh and get a bit emotional. How good was and is life
I agree with that..
The 70's were some of the best times especially after America got out of Vietnam.
The year I'm born
There are no words in the language common among humanity to describe how much I love this song, except to say I will be taking this song and 9 others to Heaven to enjoy for all time.
What A Jam !!! 😃
Let's not forget Greg's fantastic keyboard work on this.
They all are so tight and crispy...... an awesome band!
That's the best part of the song for me.
The mighty Hammond B3!
Recorded at the Fillmore East 6 months before "Live at the Fillmore East."
As sad as I am to hear of Dickey’s passing, I am overjoyed to know that him, Duane, Berry, Butch and Gregg are jamming in heaven tonight. Reunited forever now
Right On Brother ...❤
Man, does this get cookin'!!!
First heard this in 1970 when I worked at a radio station - someone played it over the air in defiance of station restrictions on length of play. The switchboard lit up in support of the song, and we soon became allowed to play the "long versions" of songs.
+ 1950 Grendel: Cool post, cool story of the defiance of the station's "suits" (execs) who .....gotta give 'em credit....came around and let you play extended versions. Tell me please...where was this? Thanks! jbeinarizona
@@joelewing4498 ya crazy times back then. The man said no long versions of songs or your fired.... Stuck it to them pretty hard baby.... Fast forward 50 years, the man says get a vaccine or your fired....... Stuck us in the arm pretty hard baby........ WTF
I'm from St Louis and I'd bet you've heard of KSHE-95 (94.7) FM. The BEST R&R radio station of the late 60's and 70's.
most underrated guitarists ever
To label the ABB as a great southern rock or jam band is so ridiculously inadequate. IMO, they are unquestionably the best JAZZ band to ever have performed and this is their anthem. I've introduced many a jazz enthusiast to this song and they are so blown away by it. These are incredible musicians at the height of their craft at the Fillmore East 1970.
I was 16 when I saw these guys in May of 1969 at Cambridge Commons in Massachusetts for a free show.
Incredible stuff 👍
Now I remember why I had all their albums back then
Lovely. One of the most beautiful and haunting songs ever recorded.
Very clean recording...one of my faves...
So much talent. Those six musicians made a sound so beautiful and so unique. What a shame we didn’t have it longer than we could have! RIP Duane, Gregg, Berry and Butch.
Oh crap Butch Trucks is dead? 😳😌🙄
I saw the Allmans years ago..like 15+ years ago and it was so great.
They had this thing where they made live on-the-spot recordings onto CD..the exact same concert you had just seen.
You could buy one on the way out, if you waited for the CD burner to finish.
..my memory is a bit...hazy... of that night..🤨🍄
@@endokrin7897 Suicide... sad
Well said, if only...I would bet this music will endure for many more decades to come!
Truly: THE BEST JAM EVER!!! Xxoo.
There were the quintessential American band of the time.
May all of you great souls RIP forever.
We loved you.
This is the first self-taught myself on guitar when I was 15Yrs. old . That was almost 50Yrs. ago and I still love it.❤
They were from another unique musical dimension. R.I.P Mr. Betts.
I remember listened this Allman brothers album day & night when I was 19 or 20. I think Allman brothers is the best southern rock band ever!
40 people gave this a thumbs down. Absolutely ridiculous
No just stupid RIP Dickie
Maybe they have cracked phone screens,once or twice I have tried to like a post and my crazy cracked screen gives it the thumbs down 😢
I'd like to see this in a remastered format. A little fuzzy for my old eyes to see clearly. Haha!
Allman Brothers live @ Filmore East is the greatest live album ever recorded.
Made in Japan, made in Europe, UFO strangers in the night, grand funk double live, rainbow on stage in Germany, Kansas live , Nugent gonzo, Skynyrd one more for the road, Judas priest unleashed in the east . Jimi Hendrix Monterey pop
Filthy , in a good way !
@@jerrywoods4066agree. All fantastic live albums. But we’re taking greatest ever.
@@michaelbirke6050 greatest ever and the Allman brothers ain't even close
this rhythm section is outta control. tightnesss!!!
WHEN MY BIG BRO BOUGHT THIS LP IN 72.I SAT IN STUNNED AMAZEMENT.ICWAS 12 ,UNTIL THIS I WAS AN AM RADIO KID.NOT AFTER HEARING THIS! OMG CHANGED ME OVER NIGHT.
I ,too am an old man this is my all time favorite. Fortunately I was able to rock with them ten times
❤Thanks for the memories and music 🎶 Fly high Dickey
A reason why il love music
Dickey is jamming with Duane in rock and roll heaven. the music lives on
Jaimo plays the jazz fills while Butch plays the hard driving rock beat that Jaimoe never aspired to play. This band was architected by Duane. He built it precisely the way he envisioned it. This was also true in terms of wanting someone like Dickey for a co-lead guitar player. Berry was who he wanted first and foremost and Dickey was the bonus in a way. Berry was a guitar player who started playing bass be for the ABB was formed. His style of play complimented the two guitars so perfectly. The whole thing with these six guys was pure perfection. There was never anything before it or after it that could touch it. It was Duane’s vision and it worked so beautifully that the band continued on in different amalgamations four decades after Skydog was gone. Man, this music never gets old. ❤
I wonder how many hours of ceaseless practice & rehersals went into making this group into cohesive , totally unreal functioning BAND, I am sure it didn't come easy...
This is the best video to ever bless UA-cam. We are so fortunate to have this footage with Skydog. Much love.
In memory of Dickey Betts / RIP brother
50 years ahead of their time
So many people just don't know how musically brilliant they were...maybe they will find out now. :-/
Hope so.
Simply amazing...
No worries here. I've known since I've been 14...way back in the early 80s 💞💞💞
Totally
I am happy to say that I know! And that The Allman Brothers Band has been my favorite band of all time since I was a 14yr old girl in 1980. Still true as a 54yr old woman.
Obviously I've always had great taste in music! 😉
Never seen this video. Only heard this through the music. What a mind blower how great they are!
Unbelievable DUANE Guitarist is and will always be Remembered GREATEST GUITARIST EVER.
I was fortunate to see them @ Winterland without -DUANE -RIP- I was just a young teenager.
Helped me to learn Harmonica but my learning curve on Harp took soo Long to Equal what I am Today,,,
KEYS VOCALS are my go to 4 learning all songs these past 30 years...... Live at FILMORE EAST,,,