Google sucks... I knew the words sounded wrong in relation to the vocals... Here's the true lyrics so no one is lead astray by my idiocy:) [Verse 1] I've been run down I've been lied to I don't know why I let that mean woman make me a fool She took all my money Wrecked my new car Now she's with one of my good time buddies They're drinking in some crosstown bar [Chorus] Sometimes I feel Sometimes I feel Like I've been tied To the whipping post Tied to the whipping post Tied to the whipping post Good Lord, I feel like I'm dying [Guitar Solo: Duane Allman] [Verse 2] My friends tell me That I've been such a fool And I have to stand by and take it, babe All for loving you I drown myself in sorrow As I look at what you've done But nothing seems to change The bad times stay the same And I can't run [Chorus] Sometimes I feel Sometimes I feel Like I've been tied To the whipping post Tied to the whipping post Tied to the whipping post Good Lord, I feel like I'm dying [Guitar Solo: Dickey Betts] [Chorus] Sometimes I feel Sometimes I feel Like I've been tied To the whipping post Tied to the whipping post Tied to the whipping post Good Lord, I feel like I'm dying
Honestly, always listened for the world class Duane Allman and Dickey Betts distinctive guitar before the lyrics. "Jessica", one of their legendary hits, had NO lyrics.
Great to see you kids digging on our music, gives me hope for the future. Rock On Young Man! You are reading the wrong lyrics however. Your hearing Whipping Post but reading Statesboro Blues.
Do not pass Go, or collect $200 until you listen to the entire “Live at Fillmore East” and “Eat a Peach” albums! You will then have working knowledge of one of. The greatest bands ever! The Fillmore album version is twice as long. You will get heavy doses of Duane’s slide work! Greggory’s strong vocals are outstanding!
Not to forget Dickey Betts. His playing is essentiall to complete the full range of the Allman Brothers Band. Just my two cents. And now i have to Eat A Peach and look at the Blue Sky (even though it's gray). ;-)
Tom is absolutely correct. No question about it. Preferably have about 3 hours of uninterrupted time and some headphones. They take blues to whole new level.
Allman Brothers could jam like no other band. I love the guy in the yellow shirt strolling down to his seat as it starts. RIP Bill Graham, thanks for the Fillmore East and the Fillmore West and all the other venues and shows. You're still sorely missed.
You're reading lyrics from Stateboro Blues, no Whipping Post. Welcome to the Allman Brothers, Gregg Allman on vocals and keys, Duane Allman on first lead guitar. The first rock band I fell in love with when I was 15. Duane had a brief but magnificent body of work, and died only a year after this recording in a motorcycle crash, just before his 24th birthday. You will fall in love with this band. Their first 4 albums are their greatest - The Allman Brothers Band - 1969, Idlewild South - 1970, Live at the Fillmore East - 1971, Eat a Peach - 1972, released after Duane's death. He recorded on only part of the album. Google "Greatest Rock Guitarists of all time" and you will consistently see Duane's name in the top 10.
The Allman Brothers: Duane Allman: Lead guitar, leader of the band. Greg Allman: Organ, lead vocals. Dickie Betts: Co-lead guitar Berrie Oakley: Bass Butch Trucks and Jamoie: Drums
@@ajschroetlin2196 Leo Kottke said that as a child he'd gotten lost in a ravine while trying to learn how to whistle, and that for him it was a harbinger for reality.
Dude you're awesome. It was good to see your reaction to this song. You remind me of myself at 16 when i started listening to the Allman Brothers. I was lucky enough to see them a couple of times in the 90's. They were phenomenal then too.
One of the best southern rock groups of the 70's. I saw the AB at Summer Jam, a rock festival held at Watkins Glen in summer of 1973. They performed with the Band and the Grateful Dead in front of 600,000 fans. That was the summer I graduated high school. What a great time that was! Duane Allman was one of the best guitarists ever. He performed as a session musician on many 60's R&B icons. Sadly, he was killed not long after this performance in a motorcycle crash, but the music remains 50 years later. A couple instrumentals to check out from AB would be In Memory of Elizabeth Reed and Jessica. Anything from the Fillmore shows is great as well.
I’m the weirdo that prefers the studio version but still a banger nonetheless 🤣😆❤️❤️ P.s. you’re right about the 70’s being the best era for rock...no contest
I see you have sorted out the lyrics issue. I was watching your video on my TV, so I couldn't respond right away. Somehow,, the lyrics you had during your video were titled 'Whipping Post, but were actually the lyrics to Statesboro Blues, which is a MUST LISTEN for ABB;s fans. Some blistering slide guitar work there. He impressed Eric Clapton enough that he flew him to England to do guitar fills for Layla, etc, based on what he'd heard Duane do on Wilson Pickett's cover of Hey Jude. Clapton said "That's the best session guitar work I've ever heard and I have to know who it is." He actually invited Duane to join his band, but Duane declined. They are a fantastic band - along with the Dead, the greatest jam bands of all time. You have really good taste. :) Berry Oakley is the most underrated great bass player of his, or any other, generation. He played it like a lead instrument instead of part of the rhythm section....which playing with 2 drummers allowed him to do - just like Phil Lesh of the Dead. Oh. yeah. Duane was also very humble. To an interviewer, he said "I'm the well-known guitarist. The good guitarist is Dicky Betts." Betts is the other guitar player on that video.
And, Daniel, the band Derek & The Dominoes had as one of its founding members, the guy you covered a couple days ago, Eric Clapton. The one song of his you did, is one of his softest adult contemporary types of songs. You should check out his harder rocking stuff, like "Layla", but also with his other band, Cream... "Sunshine of Your Love", "White Room", and "SWLABR". Also check out his other band Blind Faith and their song "Can't Find My Way Home".
Saw them 3 times at the Beacon Theatre in NYC during their annual 2 week residencies over 20+ years. And while I don't "smoke", I certainly felt more mellow and happy leaving the Beacon every time.
Two drummers, two lead guitarists, a great bassist and the always amazing Greg Allman on keyboards and many lead vocals (along with guitarist Dickie Betts on lead vocals on the songs he wrote) This whole live album is one of their greatest.
Statesboro Blues starts out with a ripping slide guitar solo like no other. The tone, the notes, the slides - pure genius against which all other slide guitar work is compared. Give it a listen.
Exactly. Surprised only you and myself are the only ones in all the comments to point this out. Easy mistake to make as this was at the Fillmore East, but not the iconic version off the album Live at The Fillmore East. Still cool to see them on video, but if this version is an A the version we're talking about is an A+++
I knew that wasn't the Fillmore East recording I am so familiar with. Didn't know there was a '70 and '71 recording. '71 recording is definitely better IMHO.
SOUTHERN ROCK AT IT'S FINEST...DUANE ALLMAN, AND DICKIE BETTS ON GUITAR. FANTASTIC PICKING BABY. GREG ALLMAN ON THE ORGAN AND RASPY, SOULFULL VOICE. YOUR REACTION WAS GENUINE AND HEARTFELT. GREAT JOB DETH....✌
Of course I'm excited for this !!! One of my all time favorite songs ! Let's Rock ! And didn't you say you didn't like the Blues very much ? Well, this is it my friend !
This was from a show called "Welcome to the Filmore East" which was broadcast on WNET, and local PBS station and WNBC radio on Sep, 23 1970. Five days after Jimi Hendrix died. The concert included the Allman Brothers, Elvin Bishop, The Byrds, Albert King, Sha-na-na. Yes Sha-na-na. And Van Morrison. The reason the audio and video camerawork is so sketchy is because someone forget to plug in Gregg's microphone. You can hear the moment the tech realized the problem and plugged it in on another song the played right before this "Dreams". Anyway because of the mess up they didn't air the Allman Brothers part of the concert and this is just leftover footage with no production. It's kind of a miracle it even exists and wasn't thrown away. You can compare this footage to that of the other bands that performed that night and kinda see what it was "supposed" to look/sound like. It's notable because it's really the only good live footage that exists with Duane Allman.
" Live At The Fillmore East " is considered one of the greatest live albums ever. My fave from it is " In Memory of Elizabeth Reed " , an instrumental with amazing solos from everyone.
Much has been spoken of SRV, Hendrix, Clapton etc, but Duane Almann and Dickey Betts were phenomenal, WOW! Such great harmonies. Very economical and tasty!
Welcome to the world of ABB! I almost envy you, getting to discover for yourself just how good these guys are, and hearing all those GREAT songs for the first time...and you're already hooked. Take it from me, kid, it's a lifelong addiction. Enjoy!
I’m glad you did the live video of this song from the Filmore. All I ever heard was the live album of that concert. It’s great to see your reaction to this gem. I don’t think I know anyone who hasn’t heard this song. I heard it blasting out of an apartment as I walked to the store just the other day. This video is from a different night than the one on the album which is a whole album side. Sometimes they’d play this for over half an hour. Another great cut from the live at Filmore album is “In Memory of Elizabeth Reed”. Another American Band from this period to check out is The Band ( yes that’s their name.) their album “ “Music from Big Pink” influences everyone from Yes and the Beatles to the Dead and the Allman bro’s. Try their song Chest Fever or The Weight. Also a great live band. Great reaction. Thank you Daniel for all these wonderful videos.
I get why people like this live version. The jam and musicianship is great, but dammit the mix is overwhelming Greg’s vocals. You have to do the studio version to fully appreciate his voice.
Personally, one of my favorites is the old charcoal cover Duane and Gregg Allman album. It wasn't quite as clean a sound from a production standpoint, but Greg's voice in it is so raw and pure.
Lynyrd Skynyrd Knebworth UK 1976 "freebird" , opening for the Rolling Stones. They were told to Not play on the tongue of the stage , they didnt obey 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤘🤘🤘
The Knebworth 76' set by Skynyrd was incredible, but as far live versions caught on tape of Freebird go, the one taped in Oakland 77' is better than Knebworth 76', IMO.
I've seen this video and was entertained by that NYC audience which the camera panned to - they were blown away and appreciated what they were hearing so much.
Old Man checking in. Good call son I love the fact that someone so young can appreciate this music and there's a whole lot more! See we really did have all the best music, although I still like to explore newer bands to see what's going on. Thanks and keep up the good work!
OK. I didn't have 20 minutes to check every minute of your video, so maybe you corrected yourself. But the lyrics I heard you reading were to Statesborough Blues not Whipping Post. Either way great reaction to the music. So many great Allman Brothers Band songs to check out. The instrumentals In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed and Jessica are good starting points. Little Martha too
Yep, you are correct, and I never get it lol:) After finishing the video I go back and find the true lyrics, because these sounded weird. And sure enough, they were wrong..
Dicon Dissectional Reactions you know we rarely had lyrics to read back then. The unintelligible words were part of the charm and it just made you imagine what you think they said, often with hilarious results. The song Louie Louie from 1962 was banned and suppressed but was a major hit anyway. The FBI was afraid that the unintelligible lyrics were either dirty or some secret soviet code. It wasn’t, it’s just an old love song. Louie Louie is important because it spawned a thousand garage bands around the world and is a foundational rock song. ua-cam.com/video/CCY0bAPLZ1w/v-deo.html
What’s funny, is that when I started writing my original comment, there was only one other comment to the video. By the time I hit Send and the page refreshed there were like 20 Comments mostly talking about the wrong lyrics 😁
And yet another of my favorite bands comes into your view ! I have to say I'm enjoying this, if not as much as you, at least as much as I enjoy anything anymore. There is hope for the future. Fair warning: with this much musical knowledge, you won't be able to stomach today's popular music much longer. You'll soon be saying that older music is better than the crap kids listen to today. Get ready to become the world's youngest grumpy old man. You might as well react to "Statesboro Blues", since you already have the lyrics (It's the first track on 'At Fillmore East'). And you've seen why live recordings is where the Allmans shine - that improvisational interaction only takes place onstage.
You have to listen to Allman's Blue Sky or any of their blues. The best southern rock band. Tip, first time you listen to a band don't do a live version, do the studio, then live. Dwayne Allman is considered one of the finest guitarists til his untimely accidental death.
Once upon a time Duane Allman did a show in Miami Florida and after it was over they wound up at a local studio with Derek and the Dominos. Duane would play on almost every song on the groups only album before the leader of the group disbanded the Dominoes. Eric Clapton went back to being Eric and Duane just went away after a truck ran his motorcycle over at an intersection. Some part of Duane will always live as long as someone feels the life in his music.
Like the Grateful Dead, the Allman Bros, Band, has two drummers. Duane Allman (guitar) died shortly after this performance ( I think within a year or so) when he was hit by a Peach truck while riding his Harley Davidson back in his hometown. The next album was named "Eat a Peach," in Duane's honor. Great Blues guitarist.
It just does my heart good to see younger people getting hip to this stuff. It's not "our" music and now out of style. It's GREAT music that never gets old. I envy guys like you getting to hear it for the first time, and yeah...my reaction was the same in '71: Wow. Allman Bros. at the Fillmore. It was their pinnacle.
This song had what you might call an extended coda. It's a good thing that aside from applauding, you didn't give them a standing ovation every time you thought the end had come. Your legs would have gotten tired.
Two lead guitarists, two drummers. The Allman Brothers were truly amazing. RIP Gregg Allman (keyboards, vocals) , RIP Duane Allman (lead guitar), RIP Berry Oakley (bass), RIP Butch Trucks (drums). Only two original members remain: Dickey Betts (guitar) and Jaimoe Johanson (drums). These guys were steeped in the blues.
Duane allman and Dickey Betts these two playing together my god... and about the lyrics, look do this, listen to the studio version with the right lyrics, because the vocals are much more powerful and full of soul. You will feel better and it will be worth it I promise.
Duane Allman (lead guitarist) and Barry Oakley (bassist) died almost exactly one year apart, ALMOST in the same place. Despite these tragic loses, the band continued with much success.
Rolling Stone compiled a list of the 100 greatest guitarists of the 20th century and 4 of the 100 were from the Allman Brothers Band -- originally Duane Allman and Dickie Betts, and later in their career, Derek Trucks and Warren Haynes. This video is a showpiece for both Duane and Dickie as well as Gregg Allman's amazing voice.
You take me back to my youth...getting together to sit in the basement with my music friends listening to and commenting on the latest music that was released. My good times LOVED THE 70's...PEACE
People were stoned and were chillin to the music .......1970 style. Also the time of epic guitar solos and guitar legends....Sure hope the guitar becomes popular again as a solo instrument in popular music. As a young dude....do you think it ever will? Do most kids these days have the attention span for extended solos by new guitar gods?
Considering the year and the existing recording technology at the time, this is an incredible performance. Still though, I agree with another commenter. It's very much worth listening to the studio version of this song to really hear the vocals ring out.
The best of the best ! 😎🎹 ☺🎸 Duane Allman - Guitar God ( R.I.P ) Youngster... this is real music... Rock-n-Roll/Blues something that's been missing from the last few decades.... Remember it's the Allman Brothers live ! ✌😎
Thank you - your reaction is exactly like mine was 50 years ago upon first hearing the The Allman Brothers and I've never stopped listening. They were the best!
So glad you enjoyed (we all knew you would)! As I think you may have realized, the lyrics you were looking at were to a different (but still awesome) song, Statesboro Blues. Here are the actual lyrics. I'm sure it will make more sense now (I find this site to be pretty reliable): www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/allmanbrothersband/whippingpost.html
Statesboro Blues and One Way Out are legendary. Duane Allman set the bar high with his slide guitar playing. No one had ever heard slide guitar played that way. The start of Fillmore East is Statesboro Blues and the slide guitar playing took people’s breath away it was so unique at the time!
Allman brothers 😃I'm so happy ✌️♥️ wrong lyrics Statesboro blues welcome to the rabbit Hole of southern Rock 😃to hear the lyrics of whipping post the studio version is better you can really hear the soul in Greg voice guitar players are Greg's brother Dwayne and dickey Betts
That is the late great Duane Allman On first lead guitar! May he Rest In Peace! Died way too young. This band would have been great for many more years to come had he lived!👍🏻❤️☮️
The guy singing and playing the organ is Gregg Allman. The main guitarist is his brother Duane Allman. Duane Allman and bassist Berry Oakley were both killed in separate motorcycle crashes in 1971 and 1972, respectively. The crashes were just a few blocks apart.
This is up around the pinnacle of rock music recorded live. With two world class guitarists, two great drummers and Berry Oakley on running the whole show on bass, the time signatures and waves of music just flow around us. And the gravelly, bluesy voice of the blond, blue-eyed Gregg Allman and his Hammond are the icing on the cake. Doesn't get any better than this, folks...
I always think it best when listening to music for the first time to listen to the studio version first, it's the way the artists intended it to sound. Then check out the live version and see how they compare
Two drummers, Duane (on Eric Clapton's album Layla), etc. Gregg is the singer on the B3 Hammond organ. Great singer. All superb musicians. Rock n roll Hall of Fame. Duane was a noted studio musician at Muscle Shoals, on Areatha's record, Otis Redding, etc. This was at the Fillmore East, a legendary venue. I wish you could see the guitarists hands, Duane played slide a lot, famous for it. They invented "southern rock", infusing jazz, country, R & B, Blues together. I knew a member of the crew, so I got to see some pretty good stuff ! Thanks for this, you did well !!!
This whole Fillmore East live album is def one of those required listens. But I'd also get into their first 3 or 4 albums - seminal music to be sure. Anyway, Whippin Post is such a great song. I certainly remember hearing this for the first time, loved the organic, 'real' tone but also by their incredible skill as musicians. BTW - see the Tedeschi Trucks Band for today's sort of incarnation of the ABB (features the incredible guitarist Derek Trucks, nephew of the drummer in this vid Butch Trucks!). Yeah, yet another rabbit hole...but its a good one! Enjoy Daniel.
By the way, Duane Allman also played on the "Layla" album with Eric Clapton. One of the best guitarists that ever lived. Sadly he died in a motorcycle crash in Macon, Ga at only 24 yrs old, and Berry Oakley (the bass player in this video) also died a year later in a motorcycle crash just a few blocks away from where Duane was killed.
Daniel, you read lyrics to Statesboro Blues, a different song from this concert. Gregg Allman is on keyboards and is singing. Duane Allman and Dicky Betts are on guitars. Not too much you can say about this song. In Memory of Elizabeth Reed would also be good to do. This particular version of Allman Bros. would not be around too long as Duane and Berry Oakley would both die in motorcycle accidents a year apart and a few blocks apart in Macon, Georgia. Whipping Post was written by Gregg while Statesboro Blues is a blues standard by Biind Willie McTell from 1928. With all due respect maybe a little research would be in order.
Hey dude I liked your reaction video. I think it's awesome youngsters listening to the greatest band ever. However someone gave you the link to the lyrics to Statesboro blues and I'm sure you noticed this now but whipping post is whipping posts and Statesboro blues is Statesboro blues! But I will tell you you'll want to go get the live at the Fillmore East and you will be happy with that regardless of which song you're listening to. You will discover there's a lot of great music tied to the Allman Brothers.
Altogether, Greg Allman joins Edgar Winter, Billy Preston, Rick Wakeman, + numerous others who were the top shelf '70's "rock band keyboard gods" in that era.
I forget that there are ads on UA-cam, I've had Premium so long. It's a necessity in life! Definitely get it! Those were definitely not the lyrics for Whipping Post, wow!. That sure left you confused. It' not your fault. Wish I was there when you found out. . 😉 I'm so glad you like 70's music. It's nice to be appreciated even if it is vicariously.
If you enjoyed that then listen to the entire Fillmore East Live 72 double album.... Its like fine wine , it gets better with age... The first three songs to start the album are perfection, shorter in duration which sets you up for the longer pieces that follow. Now that you've got the Allmans under your belt you officially become a member of the 70s. Now get a job, have three kids, 2 ex-wives and no hair on your head... But the music is still great.
There is a lot of story to this band, much of it tragic. The purple shirt is Duane Allman, the older brother. The singer is Greg Allman, younger brother, writer of most of the music and lyrics, but Duane also wrote music, and Dickie Betts also writes songs. Duane was very much in demand to play with other artists. Duane formed the band, Greg was still in high school and had decided to go to college to be a dentist. Duane told him you have to be the our singer!. Greg insisted on finishing high school, then joined the band just to see how it would go. He never did go to college.
I suggest listening to the album versions (both live and studio). Unfortunately, there are not really any good quality videos of the original Allmans with brothers Duane Allman and Berry Oakley.
Great band to see live . Caught them twice once at the Fillmore east once in New Jersey. Your reading the lyrics to statesboro blues the first song on the album not whipping post . You need to hear the whole album anyway
have you ever been with a girl who treated you badly? That’s the feeling that every man living has had. Like i’ve been tied to the whipping post. They’re all dead except Jaimoe and Dicky Betts. You’re listening to the original band members. Duane and Berry both died in motorcycle crashes one year apart. Butch and Greg were the last two members to pass. They were all phenomenal musicians and did their best work live.
hahhahaha..glad you found out you had the wrong words. the Brothers were INSANELY good...especially in a live setting. can you imagine being a teen, or in your early 20s back then, going to the fillmore (east OR west) and catching shows like this ??? usually with other acts on the bill as well. and only cost a few bucks. i wasn't old enough but a good friend of mine was...said sometimes you'd go to leave the venue and when the doors opened, the morning sun would almost knock you over....they would play ALL night. most amazing thing....sadly....Duane (the blonde guitarist) died shortly after this. he was 24. a year later the bass player died...about a block away from where duane crashed his bike....berry, also a motorcycle accident. the band carried on for years and were still grewat but....this is the ultimate lineup. i hope you will do more Brothers!
Google sucks... I knew the words sounded wrong in relation to the vocals... Here's the true lyrics so no one is lead astray by my idiocy:)
[Verse 1]
I've been run down
I've been lied to
I don't know why
I let that mean woman make me a fool
She took all my money
Wrecked my new car
Now she's with one of my good time buddies
They're drinking in some crosstown bar
[Chorus]
Sometimes I feel
Sometimes I feel
Like I've been tied
To the whipping post
Tied to the whipping post
Tied to the whipping post
Good Lord, I feel like I'm dying
[Guitar Solo: Duane Allman]
[Verse 2]
My friends tell me
That I've been such a fool
And I have to stand by and take it, babe
All for loving you
I drown myself in sorrow
As I look at what you've done
But nothing seems to change
The bad times stay the same
And I can't run
[Chorus]
Sometimes I feel
Sometimes I feel
Like I've been tied
To the whipping post
Tied to the whipping post
Tied to the whipping post
Good Lord, I feel like I'm dying
[Guitar Solo: Dickey Betts]
[Chorus]
Sometimes I feel
Sometimes I feel
Like I've been tied
To the whipping post
Tied to the whipping post
Tied to the whipping post
Good Lord, I feel like I'm dying
Those lyrics in the video are titled "Whipping Post" but they are really the lyrics to "Statesboro Blues"!
Honestly, always listened for the world class Duane Allman and Dickey Betts distinctive guitar before the lyrics. "Jessica", one of their legendary hits, had NO lyrics.
Laugh it off. It's not your idiocy, it's sloppy work by Google. Both Whipping Post and Statesboro Blues are great songs. Peace.
It's ok. Yeah google sucks!
Here's an afterthought. Being led astray by idiocy is a national pastime.
Great to see you kids digging on our music, gives me hope for the future. Rock On Young Man! You are reading the wrong lyrics however. Your hearing Whipping Post but reading Statesboro Blues.
Welcome to Southern Rock.
So thrilled youre checking this out!
Do not pass Go, or collect $200 until you listen to the entire “Live at Fillmore East” and “Eat a Peach” albums! You will then have working knowledge of one of. The greatest bands ever! The Fillmore album version is twice as long. You will get heavy doses of Duane’s slide work! Greggory’s strong vocals are outstanding!
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Not to forget Dickey Betts. His playing is essentiall to complete the full range of the Allman Brothers Band. Just my two cents.
And now i have to Eat A Peach and look at the Blue Sky (even though it's gray). ;-)
Tom is absolutely correct. No question about it. Preferably have about 3 hours of uninterrupted time and some headphones. They take blues to whole new level.
At the height of classic rock, these guys were on top looking down. Live at Fillmore, a must!!
Allman Brothers could jam like no other band. I love the guy in the yellow shirt strolling down to his seat as it starts. RIP Bill Graham, thanks for the Fillmore East and the Fillmore West and all the other venues and shows. You're still sorely missed.
David Ryder so true . I used to joke if you looked up the meaning of jamming out, there would be a picture of the Allman Brothers !!!
You're reading lyrics from Stateboro Blues, no Whipping Post. Welcome to the Allman Brothers, Gregg Allman on vocals and keys, Duane Allman on first lead guitar. The first rock band I fell in love with when I was 15. Duane had a brief but magnificent body of work, and died only a year after this recording in a motorcycle crash, just before his 24th birthday. You will fall in love with this band. Their first 4 albums are their greatest - The Allman Brothers Band - 1969, Idlewild South - 1970, Live at the Fillmore East - 1971, Eat a Peach - 1972, released after Duane's death. He recorded on only part of the album. Google "Greatest Rock Guitarists of all time" and you will consistently see Duane's name in the top 10.
The Allman Brothers:
Duane Allman: Lead guitar, leader of the band.
Greg Allman: Organ, lead vocals.
Dickie Betts: Co-lead guitar
Berrie Oakley: Bass
Butch Trucks and Jamoie: Drums
Maybe (probably) the greatest extended jam band of all time.
When it comes to guitar solos, you don't need a lot of notes. You just need the right notes at the right time, played in the right way.
Amen to that.
David Gillmore and Carlos Santana approve that message.
Jerry Garcia talked about the importance of the note not played. Powerful stuff.
@@ajschroetlin2196 Leo Kottke said that as a child he'd gotten lost in a ravine while trying to learn how to whistle, and that for him it was a harbinger for reality.
Well said .... See(Hear) also: ~~Mr. Neil Young...
Dude you're awesome. It was good to see your reaction to this song. You remind me of myself at 16 when i started listening to the Allman Brothers. I was lucky enough to see them a couple of times in the 90's. They were phenomenal then too.
You notice everyone's enjoying the music....with no cell phones! Crazy huh??♥️
there were no cell phones when this song came out. people held Bic lighters.
One of the best southern rock groups of the 70's. I saw the AB at Summer Jam, a rock festival held at Watkins Glen in summer of 1973. They performed with the Band and the Grateful Dead in front of 600,000 fans. That was the summer I graduated high school. What a great time that was! Duane Allman was one of the best guitarists ever. He performed as a session musician on many 60's R&B icons. Sadly, he was killed not long after this performance in a motorcycle crash, but the music remains 50 years later. A couple instrumentals to check out from AB would be In Memory of Elizabeth Reed and Jessica. Anything from the Fillmore shows is great as well.
Very cool! I've never heard this live version. Thanks for reacting.
Welcome to the Southern Rock world!!! We were so blessed in the 70s to have so many different Rock and Folk modalities . A genre for every mood. 😊
I’m the weirdo that prefers the studio version but still a banger nonetheless 🤣😆❤️❤️
P.s. you’re right about the 70’s being the best era for rock...no contest
Muriel,
I agree, but I loved the 90s grunge, too. I'm 58 now. :)
I prefer the studio version as well, but few bands in history could match The Allman's live.
Wally Boy omg I love grunge too. 90’s and 70’s all day baby 🤘
Studio version is better.
I like them both. The singing is better in the studio version.
I see you have sorted out the lyrics issue. I was watching your video on my TV, so I couldn't respond right away. Somehow,, the lyrics you had during your video were titled 'Whipping Post, but were actually the lyrics to Statesboro Blues, which is a MUST LISTEN for ABB;s fans. Some blistering slide guitar work there. He impressed Eric Clapton enough that he flew him to England to do guitar fills for Layla, etc, based on what he'd heard Duane do on Wilson Pickett's cover of Hey Jude. Clapton said "That's the best session guitar work I've ever heard and I have to know who it is." He actually invited Duane to join his band, but Duane declined.
They are a fantastic band - along with the Dead, the greatest jam bands of all time. You have really good taste. :)
Berry Oakley is the most underrated great bass player of his, or any other, generation. He played it like a lead instrument instead of part of the rhythm section....which playing with 2 drummers allowed him to do - just like Phil Lesh of the Dead.
Oh. yeah. Duane was also very humble. To an interviewer, he said "I'm the well-known guitarist. The good guitarist is Dicky Betts." Betts is the other guitar player on that video.
First time listening to your channel, and yes, there *is* a wealth of great music from the 70's~~~
Good call... My father thought Duane was the greatest guitarist ever... Derek & The Dominoes "Layla" album is one of my "Desert Island Albums"...
And to add some context - Duane Allman plays lead guitar on Layla. Daniel, if you don't know this song - you must experience it.
And, Daniel, the band Derek & The Dominoes had as one of its founding members, the guy you covered a couple days ago, Eric Clapton. The one song of his you did, is one of his softest adult contemporary types of songs. You should check out his harder rocking stuff, like "Layla", but also with his other band, Cream... "Sunshine of Your Love", "White Room", and "SWLABR". Also check out his other band Blind Faith and their song "Can't Find My Way Home".
@@luckymustard Yes to all of this.
You're father was a wise man
@@neonpark1874 technocally Duane is credited as "slide guitar" on the Layla album. In practice if you hear it wail, it is Duane.
Saw them 3 times at the Beacon Theatre in NYC during their annual 2 week residencies over 20+ years. And while I don't "smoke", I certainly felt more mellow and happy leaving the Beacon every time.
Two drummers, two lead guitarists, a great bassist and the always amazing Greg Allman on keyboards and many lead vocals (along with guitarist Dickie Betts on lead vocals on the songs he wrote) This whole live album is one of their greatest.
Now that you've read the lyrics to Statesboro Blues you really need to check out the Allman Brothers song. One of my favorites.
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Statesboro Blues starts out with a ripping slide guitar solo like no other. The tone, the notes, the slides - pure genius against which all other slide guitar work is compared. Give it a listen.
The Fillmore East '70 is probably not the one people recommend so much. Try the one on the album "Live at Fillmore East" from 1971.
Exactly. Surprised only you and myself are the only ones in all the comments to point this out. Easy mistake to make as this was at the Fillmore East, but not the iconic version off the album Live at The Fillmore East. Still cool to see them on video, but if this version is an A the version we're talking about is an A+++
I knew that wasn't the Fillmore East recording I am so familiar with. Didn't know there was a '70 and '71 recording. '71 recording is definitely better IMHO.
You so remind me of the first time that I heard this back in 1971. So fun to watch you!
SOUTHERN ROCK AT IT'S FINEST...DUANE ALLMAN, AND DICKIE BETTS ON GUITAR. FANTASTIC PICKING BABY. GREG ALLMAN ON THE ORGAN AND RASPY, SOULFULL VOICE. YOUR REACTION WAS GENUINE AND HEARTFELT. GREAT JOB DETH....✌
Of course I'm excited for this !!! One of my all time favorite songs ! Let's Rock ! And didn't you say you didn't like the Blues very much ? Well, this is it my friend !
This was from a show called "Welcome to the Filmore East" which was broadcast on WNET, and local PBS station and WNBC radio on Sep, 23 1970. Five days after Jimi Hendrix died. The concert included the Allman Brothers, Elvin Bishop, The Byrds, Albert King, Sha-na-na. Yes Sha-na-na. And Van Morrison. The reason the audio and video camerawork is so sketchy is because someone forget to plug in Gregg's microphone. You can hear the moment the tech realized the problem and plugged it in on another song the played right before this "Dreams". Anyway because of the mess up they didn't air the Allman Brothers part of the concert and this is just leftover footage with no production. It's kind of a miracle it even exists and wasn't thrown away. You can compare this footage to that of the other bands that performed that night and kinda see what it was "supposed" to look/sound like. It's notable because it's really the only good live footage that exists with Duane Allman.
" Live At The Fillmore East " is considered one of the greatest live albums ever. My fave from it is " In Memory of Elizabeth Reed " , an instrumental with amazing solos from everyone.
Rolling Somes has it ranked #2 all the time
Wow in grade 10, I was doing stage lighting and such for a band that played. Before that I had never heard the song. Memories...
Duane Allman was one of the best guitarists, and his slide guitar was out of this world.
Much has been spoken of SRV, Hendrix, Clapton etc, but Duane Almann and Dickey Betts were phenomenal, WOW! Such great harmonies. Very economical and tasty!
ABB has always been on my top ten list, they were the original jam band.
This was great but prefer the studio version for hearing Greg's words that are so important to this song.
Duane and Dickeys guitar speaks volumes more than Greggs lyrics. Just an opinion
Welcome to the world of ABB! I almost envy you, getting to discover for yourself just how good these guys are, and hearing all those GREAT songs for the first time...and you're already hooked. Take it from me, kid, it's a lifelong addiction. Enjoy!
This young man is the epitome of southern rock
I’m glad you did the live video of this song from the Filmore. All I ever heard was the live album of that concert. It’s great to see your reaction to this gem. I don’t think I know anyone who hasn’t heard this song. I heard it blasting out of an apartment as I walked to the store just the other day. This video is from a different night than the one on the album which is a whole album side. Sometimes they’d play this for over half an hour. Another great cut from the live at Filmore album is “In Memory of Elizabeth Reed”. Another American Band from this period to check out is The Band ( yes that’s their name.) their album “ “Music from Big Pink” influences everyone from Yes and the Beatles to the Dead and the Allman bro’s. Try their song Chest Fever or The Weight. Also a great live band. Great reaction. Thank you Daniel for all these wonderful videos.
The best Southern blues rock group ever! I love this song. Love your reaction.
Oh honey you just stepped into sublime! Saw them live twice ❤👍Love❤❤
Just found your channel, young dude. Enjoyed your insight❤️ Rock On ✌️
I get why people like this live version. The jam and musicianship is great, but dammit the mix is overwhelming Greg’s vocals. You have to do the studio version to fully appreciate his voice.
ym61 For me, Gregg Allman was the greatest Blues-Rock vocalist ever. Amazing voice!
Personally, one of my favorites is the old charcoal cover Duane and Gregg Allman album. It wasn't quite as clean a sound from a production standpoint, but Greg's voice in it is so raw and pure.
Agreed. Especially in the beginning. You can barely hear him in some spots.
Yep!
Or just listen to the Fillmore East album version
Lynyrd Skynyrd Knebworth UK 1976 "freebird" , opening for the Rolling Stones. They were told to Not play on the tongue of the stage , they didnt obey 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤘🤘🤘
Some vids of that performance on UA-cam. Credit the Stones for even getting on stage after them lol
The Knebworth 76' set by Skynyrd was incredible, but as far live versions caught on tape of Freebird go, the one taped in Oakland 77' is better than Knebworth 76', IMO.
I've seen this video and was entertained by that NYC audience which the camera panned to - they were blown away and appreciated what they were hearing so much.
Yeah man. Duane was a blues guitarist. First and foremost.
Lots of harmony guitar lines between Duane and Dicky
Yes they often played solos as a duet, a fifth apart. Sweet.
This song at the Fillmore East will blow your mind. Among the best band live of all time!
Old Man checking in. Good call son I love the fact that someone so young can appreciate this music and there's a whole lot more! See we really did have all the best music, although I still like to explore newer bands to see what's going on. Thanks and keep up the good work!
OK. I didn't have 20 minutes to check every minute of your video, so maybe you corrected yourself. But the lyrics I heard you reading were to Statesborough Blues not Whipping Post.
Either way great reaction to the music. So many great Allman Brothers Band songs to check out. The instrumentals In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed and Jessica are good starting points. Little Martha too
Yep, you are correct, and I never get it lol:) After finishing the video I go back and find the true lyrics, because these sounded weird. And sure enough, they were wrong..
Dicon Dissectional Reactions you know we rarely had lyrics to read back then. The unintelligible words were part of the charm and it just made you imagine what you think they said, often with hilarious results. The song Louie Louie from 1962 was banned and suppressed but was a major hit anyway. The FBI was afraid that the unintelligible lyrics were either dirty or some secret soviet code. It wasn’t, it’s just an old love song. Louie Louie is important because it spawned a thousand garage bands around the world and is a foundational rock song. ua-cam.com/video/CCY0bAPLZ1w/v-deo.html
@@Hartlor_Tayley Reminds me of "Bull Durham"...'"🎶 women get woolly..."
What’s funny, is that when I started writing my original comment, there was only one other comment to the video. By the time I hit Send and the page refreshed there were like 20 Comments mostly talking about the wrong lyrics 😁
Firebird 7479 is that what he said. Lol.
And yet another of my favorite bands comes into your view ! I have to say I'm enjoying this, if not as much as you, at least as much as I enjoy anything anymore. There is hope for the future. Fair warning: with this much musical knowledge, you won't be able to stomach today's popular music much longer. You'll soon be saying that older music is better than the crap kids listen to today. Get ready to become the world's youngest grumpy old man.
You might as well react to "Statesboro Blues", since you already have the lyrics (It's the first track on 'At Fillmore East'). And you've seen why live recordings is where the Allmans shine - that improvisational interaction only takes place onstage.
You have to listen to Allman's Blue Sky or any of their blues. The best southern rock band. Tip, first time you listen to a band don't do a live version, do the studio, then live. Dwayne Allman is considered one of the finest guitarists til his untimely accidental death.
Once upon a time Duane Allman did a show in Miami Florida and after it was over they wound up at a local studio with Derek and the Dominos. Duane would play on almost every song on the groups only album before the leader of the group disbanded the Dominoes. Eric Clapton went back to being Eric and Duane just went away after a truck ran his motorcycle over at an intersection. Some part of Duane will always live as long as someone feels the life in his music.
He was playing different modes within the same position... it's about what to play over a given chord. Derek is amazing at this :)
Like the Grateful Dead, the Allman Bros, Band, has two drummers. Duane Allman (guitar) died shortly after this performance ( I think within a year or so) when he was hit by a Peach truck while riding his Harley Davidson back in his hometown. The next album was named "Eat a Peach," in Duane's honor. Great Blues guitarist.
It just does my heart good to see younger people getting hip to this stuff. It's not "our" music and now out of style. It's GREAT music that never gets old. I envy guys like you getting to hear it for the first time, and yeah...my reaction was the same in '71: Wow. Allman Bros. at the Fillmore. It was their pinnacle.
This song had what you might call an extended coda. It's a good thing that aside from applauding, you didn't give them a standing ovation every time you thought the end had come. Your legs would have gotten tired.
Two lead guitarists, two drummers. The Allman Brothers were truly amazing. RIP Gregg Allman (keyboards, vocals) , RIP Duane Allman (lead guitar), RIP Berry Oakley (bass), RIP Butch Trucks (drums). Only two original members remain: Dickey Betts (guitar) and Jaimoe Johanson (drums). These guys were steeped in the blues.
Duane allman and Dickey Betts these two playing together my god... and about the lyrics, look do this, listen to the studio version with the right lyrics, because the vocals are much more powerful and full of soul. You will feel better and it will be worth it I promise.
Duane Allman (lead guitarist) and Barry Oakley (bassist) died almost exactly one year apart, ALMOST in the same place. Despite these tragic loses, the band continued with much success.
Rolling Stone compiled a list of the 100 greatest guitarists of the 20th century and 4 of the 100 were from the Allman Brothers Band -- originally Duane Allman and Dickie Betts, and later in their career, Derek Trucks and Warren Haynes. This video is a showpiece for both Duane and Dickie as well as Gregg Allman's amazing voice.
Greatest Southern Rock R/B Band of ALL Time !!
You take me back to my youth...getting together to sit in the basement with my music friends listening to and commenting on the latest music that was released. My good times LOVED THE 70's...PEACE
One of the best bands live.They are or were soooo good. You will love them!👍🏻❤️☮️
People were stoned and were chillin to the music .......1970 style. Also the time of epic guitar solos and guitar legends....Sure hope the guitar becomes popular again as a solo instrument in popular music. As a young dude....do you think it ever will? Do most kids these days have the attention span for extended solos by new guitar gods?
Considering the year and the existing recording technology at the time, this is an incredible performance. Still though, I agree with another commenter. It's very much worth listening to the studio version of this song to really hear the vocals ring out.
I have to disagree with you on that. Allman Brothers live at the Fillmore is almost perfect. But to each their own. They are great both ways.
@@patclark3024 I'm just nitpicking. Anything by the Allman Brothers is good. I do like to hear Greg Allman's vocals loudly and clearly though.
The best of the best ! 😎🎹 ☺🎸
Duane Allman - Guitar God ( R.I.P )
Youngster... this is real music...
Rock-n-Roll/Blues something that's been missing from the last few decades....
Remember it's the Allman Brothers live ! ✌😎
Shoutout to the Grateful Dead for bringing the 2 drummers concept into rock&roll. 2 drummers is rarely ever a bad idea.
Thank you - your reaction is exactly like mine was 50 years ago upon first hearing the The Allman Brothers and I've never stopped listening. They were the best!
So glad you enjoyed (we all knew you would)! As I think you may have realized, the lyrics you were looking at were to a different (but still awesome) song, Statesboro Blues. Here are the actual lyrics. I'm sure it will make more sense now (I find this site to be pretty reliable): www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/allmanbrothersband/whippingpost.html
Statesboro Blues and One Way Out are legendary. Duane Allman set the bar high with his slide guitar playing. No one had ever heard slide guitar played that way. The start of Fillmore East is Statesboro Blues and the slide guitar playing took people’s breath away it was so unique at the time!
I cried watching your reaction to this. If there is one song that should be played in heaven i think this should be it.
Allman brothers 😃I'm so happy ✌️♥️ wrong lyrics Statesboro blues welcome to the rabbit Hole of southern Rock 😃to hear the lyrics of whipping post the studio version is better you can really hear the soul in Greg voice guitar players are Greg's brother Dwayne and dickey Betts
Should listen to entire album even if it’s just on your own
Definitely a must listen!
My favorite album of all time...any genre
That is the late great Duane Allman On first lead guitar! May he Rest In Peace! Died way too young. This band would have been great for many more years to come had he lived!👍🏻❤️☮️
The guy singing and playing the organ is Gregg Allman. The main guitarist is his brother Duane Allman. Duane Allman and bassist Berry Oakley were both killed in separate motorcycle crashes in 1971 and 1972, respectively. The crashes were just a few blocks apart.
This is up around the pinnacle of rock music recorded live. With two world class guitarists, two great drummers and Berry Oakley on running the whole show on bass, the time signatures and waves of music just flow around us. And the gravelly, bluesy voice of the blond, blue-eyed Gregg Allman and his Hammond are the icing on the cake. Doesn't get any better than this, folks...
I always think it best when listening to music for the first time to listen to the studio version first, it's the way the artists intended it to sound. Then check out the live version and see how they compare
Two drummers, Duane (on Eric Clapton's album Layla), etc. Gregg is the singer on the B3 Hammond organ. Great singer. All superb musicians. Rock n roll Hall of Fame. Duane was a noted studio musician at Muscle Shoals, on Areatha's record, Otis Redding, etc. This was at the Fillmore East, a legendary venue. I wish you could see the guitarists hands, Duane played slide a lot, famous for it. They invented "southern rock", infusing jazz, country, R & B, Blues together. I knew a member of the crew, so I got to see some pretty good stuff ! Thanks for this, you did well !!!
OH, Gregg wrote this at 20, all the members are in their early 20;s here !!!
This whole Fillmore East live album is def one of those required listens. But I'd also get into their first 3 or 4 albums - seminal music to be sure. Anyway, Whippin Post is such a great song. I certainly remember hearing this for the first time, loved the organic, 'real' tone but also by their incredible skill as musicians.
BTW - see the Tedeschi Trucks Band for today's sort of incarnation of the ABB (features the incredible guitarist Derek Trucks, nephew of the drummer in this vid Butch Trucks!). Yeah, yet another rabbit hole...but its a good one! Enjoy Daniel.
Duane Allman felt his music to the core of his soul. You can see it all over his face and body when he plays. Pure joy. 🎶✌️🍄🍑❤️
Great Band!! Allman Brothers - - Jessica, piano and guitar solos.
RIP to the late, great Gregg Allman!
Greatest (American) band of all time, IMHO....
I would listen to that argument.
One would be hard pressed to name a better one.
By the way, Duane Allman also played on the "Layla" album with Eric Clapton. One of the best guitarists that ever lived. Sadly he died in a motorcycle crash in Macon, Ga at only 24 yrs old, and Berry Oakley (the bass player in this video) also died a year later in a motorcycle crash just a few blocks away from where Duane was killed.
Now you need to listen to "Tobacco road" live. Then you may be ready for "Frankenstein" live... crazy good. 🤘
What a tight jamming band. American blues at its finest. Recommend Santana...Carlos and friends for a similar live vibe. Black Magic Woman.
If you want to hear Duane at his sliding best, react to Statesboro Blues, Live at Fillmore of course.
Daniel, you read lyrics to Statesboro Blues, a different song from this concert. Gregg Allman is on keyboards and is singing. Duane Allman and Dicky Betts are on guitars. Not too much you can say about this song. In Memory of Elizabeth Reed would also be good to do. This particular version of Allman Bros. would not be around too long as Duane and Berry Oakley would both die in motorcycle accidents a year apart and a few blocks apart in Macon, Georgia. Whipping Post was written by Gregg while Statesboro Blues is a blues standard by Biind Willie McTell from 1928. With all due respect maybe a little research would be in order.
Hey dude I liked your reaction video. I think it's awesome youngsters listening to the greatest band ever. However someone gave you the link to the lyrics to Statesboro blues and I'm sure you noticed this now but whipping post is whipping posts and Statesboro blues is Statesboro blues! But I will tell you you'll want to go get the live at the Fillmore East and you will be happy with that regardless of which song you're listening to. You will discover there's a lot of great music tied to the Allman Brothers.
Greatest live album ever recorded. Every song is simply brilliant. Greg possessed the best white boys blues voice evah
In memory of Elizabeth Reed is an awesome track of the Fillmore East album
Altogether, Greg Allman joins Edgar Winter, Billy Preston, Rick Wakeman, + numerous others who were the top shelf '70's "rock band keyboard gods" in that era.
I forget that there are ads on UA-cam, I've had Premium so long. It's a necessity in life! Definitely get it! Those were definitely not the lyrics for Whipping Post, wow!. That sure left you confused. It' not your fault. Wish I was there when you found out. . 😉 I'm so glad you like 70's music. It's nice to be appreciated even if it is vicariously.
If you enjoyed that then listen to the entire Fillmore East Live 72 double album.... Its like fine wine , it gets better with age... The first three songs to start the album are perfection, shorter in duration which sets you up for the longer pieces that follow. Now that you've got the Allmans under your belt you officially become a member of the 70s. Now get a job, have three kids, 2 ex-wives and no hair on your head... But the music is still great.
Statesboro Blues, Don't Want You No More/Not My Cross to Bear. Great Blues Rock.
There is a lot of story to this band, much of it tragic. The purple shirt is Duane Allman, the older brother. The singer is Greg Allman, younger brother, writer of most of the music and lyrics, but Duane also wrote music, and Dickie Betts also writes songs. Duane was very much in demand to play with other artists. Duane formed the band, Greg was still in high school and had decided to go to college to be a dentist. Duane told him you have to be the our singer!. Greg insisted on finishing high school, then joined the band just to see how it would go. He never did go to college.
I suggest listening to the album versions (both live and studio). Unfortunately, there are not really any good quality videos of the original Allmans with brothers Duane Allman and Berry Oakley.
Great band to see live . Caught them twice once at the Fillmore east once in New Jersey. Your reading the lyrics to statesboro blues the first song on the album not whipping post . You need to hear the whole album anyway
2 drummers 2 lead guitarists. AllMAN Brothers Band. Enough said.
Man, would I love to have the experience of hearing this song for the first time again. Love your enthusiasm.
have you ever been with a girl who treated you badly? That’s the feeling that every man living has had. Like i’ve been tied to the whipping post. They’re all dead except Jaimoe and Dicky Betts. You’re listening to the original band members. Duane and Berry both died in motorcycle crashes one year apart. Butch and Greg were the last two members to pass. They were all phenomenal musicians and did their best work live.
hahhahaha..glad you found out you had the wrong words. the Brothers were INSANELY good...especially in a live setting. can you imagine being a teen, or in your early 20s back then, going to the fillmore (east OR west) and catching shows like this ??? usually with other acts on the bill as well. and only cost a few bucks. i wasn't old enough but a good friend of mine was...said sometimes you'd go to leave the venue and when the doors opened, the morning sun would almost knock you over....they would play ALL night. most amazing thing....sadly....Duane (the blonde guitarist) died shortly after this. he was 24. a year later the bass player died...about a block away from where duane crashed his bike....berry, also a motorcycle accident. the band carried on for years and were still grewat but....this is the ultimate lineup. i hope you will do more Brothers!
You really need to react to the whole Fillmore East Album...do each song ...it’s total fire 🔥