Yes. Perfect for their second taste of the Allman Brothers. And while I love the live versions, mainly for the instrumentals, the original studio version really lets the vocals shine.
I disagree with ALL of you. I don't often like live versions over studio versions but, the Allman Brothers were an exception and, in my opinion, the studio version of Whipping Post can't compared to the At Fillmore East version. I'm fine with agreeing to disagree, just so you know ... I am just registering my vote.
A very deep and lustrous rabbit hole for you guys. "Statesboro Blues", "One Way Out", "Ain't Wastin' Time No More", "Jessica", "Blue Sky", etc. Eat A Peach album is an absolute delight!
my favourite song in my favourite version ... amazing how they developed the song over the years, if you listen to older versions ... and always different lenght of the song ...
Def one of their more commercial recordings, I second In Memory of Elizabeth Reed from Live at the Filmore East, beautiful instrumental. Many consider this to be one of the greatest guitar duos, line up is twin lead guitarists, two drummers, bass and Greg Allman on keys and vocals one of the best voices ever, his brother Duane Allman was considered one of the best guitarists and one of the first to bring slide guitar into rock, they have gone through many changes through the years and only ended with the death of greg just a few years ago, Duane died in 71 I think, their last line up had Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks two of the best guitarists of this generation, amazing band with equally amazing history.
Live from the Filmore East concert (71?) incredible version of the song. Sources say it’s about an affair Dickie Betts had with Boz Skaggs girlfriend but a different name of course)
@@deantait8326 I always heard Dikie had written it and was trying find a title, they hung out in a nearby cemetery and Elizabeth Reed was just a name on a tombstone, but who knows, you're version is more fun....lol
Great rock band from the 70's that mixed blues, jazz & country music in their sound. They had lots of great songs such as "In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed", "Whipping Post", "Melissa", "Blue Sky", "Ramblin' Man" etc. One of my favorites is their instrumental "Jessica" which was written by guitarist Dickey Betts & named after his daughter.
I rarely recommend listening to live versions first but the Allman Brothers are an exception. Allman Brothers Live at Fillmore East is an experience. Eat a Peach and Brothers and Sisters are classic studio albums. Just drop in anywhere.
If youre "jonesing" for longer songs by the Allmans my vote is "In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed" from the Live At The Fillmore album. They are known for their extended live jams similar to the Greatful Dead's space jams Times 10! Clocking in over 12 minutes you will really sppreciate it.
"Melissa" was my early intro into the Allman Brothers - it was recorded as a tribute to brother Duane, who would have played on it, but Dicky Betts fills in the guitar part nicely.
Many of us LOVE this band. And LIVE, they were amazing. Live at Filmore and Eat a Peach - great LPs. We lost a great talent in Duane Allman early on, but this band survives. Greg’s soulful vocals - yummy. They define Southern Rock and Blues but so much more. Hope you like them. Whipping Post, Statesboro Blues, In Memory of Elizabeth Reed, Melissa, One Way Out, so many. ✨😝
@@NicknLex Besides percussion, they had 2 drummers. Rudi and I were both gonna request them - they do get bluesy but also jazzy and elevated. Great pick! ✨🤗
@@greybeard2280 Thanks for that addition. I noticed others included it too. There are so many great ones. I bet the two drummers appeal to you too. Lol ✨😉
The Allman Brothers are greatest blues rock band of all time. They did also infuse jazz and country into their sound as well. They had two top tier guitar players - Duane Allman is the greatest slide guitar player. His brother Gregg was great blues singer. I recommend the studio version of their song Whipping Post.
Welcome to another great “rabbit hole”!! One of the drummer’s is Butch Trucks. He is the uncle of Derek Trucks of the Tedeschi Trucks Band, another incredible group you need to listen to. Keep the great reactions coming..👏👏
6:38 The Allman Brothers were heavily influenced by jazz music. They used to listen to a lot of Miles Davis and John Coltrane. In fact they are considered by many to be one of the first jazz rock or jazz fusion bands. They and the Grateful Dead are considered to be the founding fathers of the jam band scene...
they are an excellent example of pure Americana! Whipping Post and Statesboro Blues are at the top of the list 🔥 btw they had two drummers and always had two guitars, harmonizing lead lines. Gregg Allman on vocals (r i p), over 40 years of great music
2 drummers, by the way - Butch Trucks & Jai Johanny Johanson. The first 4 albums were their greatest works IMHO - The Allman Brothers Band 1969, Idlewild South 1970 (combined later for the album Beginnings), At Fillmore East 1971, and Eat a Peach 1972. This was the very first band I truly fell in love with. Do some research on Duane Allman, one of the greatest guitarists that ever lived, teamed with the also great Dickey Betts. Duane died in a motorcycle accident October 1971 at only 24, but his body of work is simply breathtaking. His brother Gregg with that blue-eyed-soul voice was the singer and keyboardist. One of the finest instrumental jams of all time is In Memory of Elizabeth Reed, composed by Dickey, and recorded twice - the studio version on Idlewild South, and the extended live version on At Fillmore East. The studio version is excellent, the live version will blow your mind.
2 recomendations to start with...one specifically, for each of you; ☆ Lex; the beautiful ballad, "Melissa" ☆ Nick; the jazzy improvisational, Filmore East, live version of, "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed"
The Allman Brothers Band recorded the greatest live album ever. Just find their at the Fillmore live album and listen from beginning to end. There's a deluxe edition thats awesome. You really have to hear them live to appreciate how great they were. We're talking 20 mn songs. 30mn songs.
The Allman Brothers were southern rock/blues band. Lex, do that 6 minute song which is probably their rendition of Whipping Post . Absolutely amazing. Later it was covered by Frank Zappa which is also worth a look. Might make a good double feature comparison video.
A great place to start. My favorite Allman Brothers is that live at the Fillmore East record. So much good material but I am partial to in memory of Elizabeth Reed, whoping Post, Melissa, and Jessica. Greg Allman is a great singer/blues singer, he’s got a lot of soul and he’s a number of great songs on later solo releases. My favorite there would be I’m no angel. Enjoy! I’ll just be kicking back and seeing what comes our way.😎😎😎😎
The Allman Brothers did fuse blues/jazz/country. Greg singer/keyboards and Dwane Allman guitar are the “brothers”. Richard Betts is also a member and a guitarist/song writer. Dwane was the force that set the pace, he played guitar and used the bottleneck slide. “Live At the Fillmore” is their iconic album. Arguably the best live album in rock history.
I owned Fillmore on vinyl as a teen in the 70's, and it was the first and only album that I actually wore out the grooves and had to convince my reluctant parents to let me buy another copy. Nobody quite like Duane before or since.
I’ve read about that night. Apparently played til the early morning hours. It was so epic that people afterwards walked out into the streets of NYC and weren’t speaking a word. It was said to be like a religious experience.
I really like "Whipping post" and definitely "Rambling Man". I'm such a Southern Rock fan. Just like I luvluv Little Feat. Please please listen to Marshall Tucker Band 2 songs "Heard it in a love song" and "Can't you See". I really enjoy your reactions.
The Brothers interpretation of the blues... Try Stormy Monday and Aint my cross the bare. The Live at the Fillmore east is probably the best live album ever recorded.
You're right, Nick, that "Midnight Rider" is a nice introduction. And you're right, too, that it would be nice to hear them stretch out in longer forms. Well (lucky for you!), you'll have that opportunity if you listen to tracks from their albums Live at the Fillmore East and Eat a Peach. Their first two albums, both recorded in a studio, are kind of restricted, but in concert (and in their live albums) the original group of Duane Allman (guitar), Greg Allman (vocals and keyboards), Dicky Betts (guitar), Berry Oakley (bass), Butch Trucks (drums), and Jai Johnny Johansen aka Jaimo (drums and percussion) were one of the great jam bands of all time. Sadly, only two of the four original members are still with us. Stick to the original group. The band went on for decades, but their best work was created early on before Duane and Berry died in motorcycle crashes about a year apart. And, spend some time looking into Duane Allman's session work with Boz Scaggs (see John Chu's comment on "Lowdown"), Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Clarence Carter, and, of course, Derek and the Dominoes (i.e., Eric Clapton and his band from the early '70s).
Ah - Eat a Peach. I took a little 'trip' with the band with Mountain Jam. It was like watching them in a small bar, going outside with them on a break up into the woods behind the bar and then they ran me all over. Just when I felt completely lost we 'popped out' back at the bar where they went back in and finished the set. When the song ended I was sitting there at home wondering what had I just witnessed . . . . I was lucky to see them in South Florida back in the 80's.
The allman brothers crowning achievement is live at the Fillmore East, but it is best listened to in its entirely. Maybe on your patreon page? I think especially nick will appreciate the amazing guitar work on it. A must listen!
I was in a club in Columbia, SC in the late 60s, maybe early 70. The Brothers were doing a concert in town that night. Gregg, Duane and Jaimoe walked in around midnight. The band stopped. Those three got on stage and played for about an hour and a half. Good memories. Peace out. If you like off the main track of classic rock. Listen to the Flock. Peace out.
I love your appreciation for great music. As a fan of THE WHO I'm amazed that very few do reactions from the LIVE at Leeds album, one of the greatest live albums ever. On a night when they were at their best, and at a time when their raw power was unmatched. My Generation is a 15 minute medley with one banging riff after another. Young Man Blues is incredible. Magic Bus has Daltry on a mean harmonica. Amazing Journey/Sparks features Moon. Like a runaway freight train, they keep on comin'.
If I had to pick one song of this album, it would be Magic Bus - epic intro - wild song ..... I love it since I heard it for the first time around 71/72
To me the greatest band ever.... You really need to get into their At the Filmore East Album.... Greatest live recording ever and some of the greatest guitar playing you're ever gonna hear..... But many great studio albums also....one of my favorites on this album is Leave my blues at home.... Will really give you an good idea where you're heading
Very Nice that you are giving a listen to this remarkable band!! So many great selections---you should check out "Not My Cross To Bear", "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" "Statesboro Blues" and "Jessica" !! Happy Listening!!
I've been tooting my horn repeatedly to get you to hear a truly original band that'll have the impact for you on par with your introductory experience to Steely Dan and The Doors. I'm not going to write another treatise (if you saw it) about this brilliant band, let's just say I know what would turn you on in a big way! For a single song, I'd recommend In Memory of Elizabeth Reed. For Patreon, At Fillmore East is absolutely unmissable. I'm putting my megaphone down, so the ball's in your court. Lex I hope your health continues to improve. You know legions of fans are rooting for you but of course!
They were the heart of southern rock / Jam band You must hear them live Long extended versions of their songs Gregg was the vocalist Duane and Dickey betts were the guitarist Lots of history and sadness in their story
So glad another generation is hearing this. I grew up in the same town the Allman Brothers grew up in, not 2 miles from my house to theirs. Surfed with Greg when he’d be in town and would go out for a session. They along with countless others from the 60s and 70s I grew up listening to, seeing in concert and forever a fan. So many great songs. Melissa will alwasy be dear ot me for a number of reasons but love so many of their tunes and as had been said Whipping Post is just such a work of art. enjoy.
Greatest jam band ever by some measures. On the penultimate night before the closing of the Fillmore East they played for about six hours including a "Mountain Jam" that was reportedly over two hours long. Stunned silence as the exit doors opened and the New York morning sun poured in.
I grew up on the Allman Brothers, they are an awesome brand with several extremely talented musicians collaborating together through the years, ofcourse that includes Duane and Greg Allman.
This was the first incarnation of the band. Their breakthrough record was 1971's double album Live at Fillmore East. The lead singer was organist Gregg Allman, who was married to Cher for a while. There were 2 drummers and 2 guitarists. Check out Duane Allman's slide playing on "Statesboro Blues". Clapton saw him play and invited him to play on the Layla album. His playing had a more bluesy direction than the other guitarist, Dickie Betts - and after Duane died in a motorcycle accident, you heard Betts singing "Ramblin' Man" which was more in a country vein. A later version of the band had Derek Trucks, a nephew of the drummer, on slide guitar, and Warren Haynes, who has the band Gov't Mule, on guitar and vocals. I hope you get to that lineup. A good introduction to Derek Truck's slide playing would be the live video of "Ain't Wastin' Time No More" on their "Live At The Beacon Theatre - 2003 ". Probably the best known Allman Brothers song is "Whippin' Post", which would be too long for many radio stations. Probably inspired by how The Cream used to lengthen their songs live, many of their songs were vehicles for soloing, and could last for 20 min. If you remember Jimmy Herring, he used to play with them occasionally, having played in a band with Derek Trucks before. I never requested them because Nick said he didn't like blues. B.B.King said that Derek Trucks was the best slide guitarist he had ever seen.
Great album! My favorite on this is 'In Memory of Elizabeth Reed' #nicknlexrequest, which is an instrumental. Midnight RIder, Ramblin' Man (from a different album) and 'Whipping Post' (from a different album) were hits. The live version of 'In Memory of Elizabeth Reed' from 'Live at the Fillmore East' is an awesome version. Another hit worth listening to is 'Melissa'. Duane Allman -- lead guitar, slide guitar Gregg Allman -- organ, piano, Vocals Dickey Betts -- lead guitar, Vocals Berry Oakley -- bass guitar Jai Johanny Johanson -- drums, congas, timbales Butch Trucks -- drums, tympani
They were such a great live band. My own favorite song of theirs is probably "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed." There are a lot of great versions out there, actually, but you can't go wrong with the one off their classic live album "At Fillmore East." Having said that, it's a 13 minute instrumental and not close to the longest song on the album ("You Don't Love Me" and "Whipping Post" clock in at 19 and 23 minutes, respectively). The members all really clicked with each other musically and they could go on really extended live jams. They have a few short songs that are nice, but that's not really their calling card.
You guys keep going to my favorite artists, now checking out Allman Brothers! This was a radio hit, but this was not a radio band though, except on early format FM radio which played long cuts and whole album sides.. Duane Allman on lead and slide guitar, with co lead guitarist Dicky Betts, Gregg Allman on keyboards and lead vocals. Elizabeth Reed, Whipping Post...the very best album was Live at Fillmore.
I spent a great Halloween evening at Sweetwater in Marin County California back in '87. Duane had died years before, and the Allmans continued to tour and record as the Allman Brothers Band, and Gregg had married Cher (yes, that Cher). Anyway...it was a Halloween Costume Party at Sweetwater, which was a small venue, maybe 150 seats, and Gregg played solo with a drummer, bassist and guitarist, but not his regular band, Cher was there, 2 tables away from me and my wife, and at the end of the evening they had a costume contest, which my wife and I won, we got on stage and Gregg and Cher gave us a trophy and hugged us to the cheers of the crowd. I never got to see the Allmans while Duane was alive, but saw the later version live, Dickie Betts had taken the role of lead guitarist, and admirably but they never enjoyed the same fame. Dickie is playing lead on Ramblin Man. Anyway, its beginning to almost sound like its impossible for me to have met all these artists personally, but I swear, its all true! Different times!
In a similar vein, you should try listening to the band Little Feet! Try "Rock n Roll Doctor" Lowell George is absolutely fabulous on lead vocals and slide guitar. He and Duane Allman and Joe Walsh, the 3 greatest slide guitarists ever!
While it's not Allman brothers per say If you like them I heavily recommend you also listen to Duane Allman and Boz Scaggs, in particular Loan me A Dime. Maybe the best Blues performance I have ever heard. Duane Allman AKA Skydog is my favorite Blues guitar player of all time even more so then Buddy Guy and SRV. (#2 and #3)
Allman Brothers Band - Statesboro Blues (at Fillmore East)" this is southern rock at it's best. Blues rock total jam band 🎸🎶 they have an extensive collection and if you love blues music you've found a wonderful rabbit hole 🕳️ RIP: Duane and Gregg Allman U R Missed 💔💔🔥🤗🎶
I love the Allman Brothers Band! And I love the reaction. Yesterday was the 5 year anniversary of the passing of Gregg Allman. Statesboro Blues, Melissa and In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed are three good ones to start with. But you can’t go wrong with anything they did.
You are so much going to enjoy this dive. Look at the list of songs mentioned in the comments. Whipping Post from the Fillmore Live album. Some of my favorites are One Way Out, Jessica, Melissa, Blue Sky,..... The list goes On. Glad that you enjoyed the concert. Have a great weekend, and thanks for jumping in on The Allman Brothers. You'll find them to be very satisfying.
Duane Allman was probably the best slide guitar player ever. When you get into Live At the Filmore, Eat A Peach, etc, you'll love the guitar playing and double lead.
They have one of the best first albums of all time, and one of the best live albums of all time -Live at Fillmore East. Whipping Post, Dreams, Jessica, Stormy Monday, In Memory of Elizabeth Reed, Leave My Blues At Home, Ain't Wastin' Time No More, Les Brers In A Minor.....so many great songs to choose from
That was a good introduction to ABB as it was shorter and therefore got the radio play. There are a plethora of songs to choose from but one I'd suggest is the studio version of their song Southbound! To me it's one of the greatest driving tunes of any genre!!!!
Actually as they got along in the mid 1970’s FM stations like WNEW in New York City did play the Allman Bros. Band longer songs as well as many other rock bands longer tunes like the band Renaissance with Ashes are Burning !
The live version of "in memory of elisabeth reed" from the album after this. Live At Fillmore from 71. The band is probably the best jam band in history... so far. Their 5 first albums is great. Good reaction guys !!
I remember in an interview Miles Davis said he was backstage, up close and personal for every Allman Brothers concert in NYC back before Duane and Berry were taken away from us. They were his favorite band of all time.
This song may be the first I heard of the Allman Brothers. I became a fan instantly. This song got a lot of air play. It was dubbed as "Southern Rock" which I had no idea what that was at the time. The lead singer, Gregg Allman has such a wonderful voice that certainly translates well for straight ahead blues or blues/rock genre's. His brother, Duane, was quite possibly the best slide guitarist of his time. Duane plays dual lead with Eric Clapton on the "Layla" album. My favorite album by them is "Live at the Fillmore East". The track "Whipping Post" is an absolute classic.
I adore Allman Bros band. Listen to One Way out album Live at the beacon theatre from 2004. The song Rocking Horse!. Warren Haynes and Derrick Trucks ripping it up on guitar. Obviously the late great Duane Allman on guitar with Dickey Betts were incredible but for more modern jam band sound Beacon Theatre album will blow you away.
Whipping Post Ok y'all, got to put some drapes on the to the right, the white dots are trippy...lol The pedal steel guitar is about as country as you can get.
You were talking about the drums, they have 2 drummers. You have officially opened the Allman Brothers rabbit hole. Can't wait to see what you guys discover. I grew up on these guys. Alex being a guitar player will love the discovery of Duane Allman and his contribution to music. Elizabeth Reed and Whipping Post are 2 classics.
The greatest southern blues rock band ever. I recommend WHIPPING POST (original studio version).
Yes. Perfect for their second taste of the Allman Brothers. And while I love the live versions, mainly for the instrumentals, the original studio version really lets the vocals shine.
No doubt.
It's a travesty to mention CCR alongside this band.
I disagree with ALL of you. I don't often like live versions over studio versions but, the Allman Brothers were an exception and, in my opinion, the studio version of Whipping Post can't compared to the At Fillmore East version. I'm fine with agreeing to disagree, just so you know ... I am just registering my vote.
@@danl.909 Who mentioned CCR ???
^^^THIS!!^^^
A very deep and lustrous rabbit hole for you guys. "Statesboro Blues", "One Way Out", "Ain't Wastin' Time No More", "Jessica", "Blue Sky", etc. Eat A Peach album is an absolute delight!
And don't forget Whipping Post, a true classic..
@@dudex2450 could never forget whipping post...lol
In Memory of Elizabeth Reed
Add Stormy Monday. Just listen to Live at the Fillmore album
JESSICA IS OFF THE CHARTS, DON'T FORGET RAMBLIN' MAN.
Live at the Fillmore East is arguably their best album.
GOAT album GOAT band
In Memory of Elizabeth Reed from Live at Fillmore East
Yep, this one too.
Yes! Great instrumental ✨💕
Not to mention The Whipping Post from the same concert. Any of it tbh
Yes
my favourite song in my favourite version ... amazing how they developed the song over the years, if you listen to older versions ... and always different lenght of the song ...
"Whipping Post", "One Way Out", "Statesboro Blues", "Jessica" and "Melissa" are all worth a listen.
No …. ‘In Memory of Elizabeth Reed’? Great song especially the live from Filmore East concert
"Whipping Post" is a MUST listen, but I must admit that "Melissa" always really did it for me... so many incredible songs from the Allmans...
Def one of their more commercial recordings, I second In Memory of Elizabeth Reed from Live at the Filmore East, beautiful instrumental. Many consider this to be one of the greatest guitar duos, line up is twin lead guitarists, two drummers, bass and Greg Allman on keys and vocals one of the best voices ever, his brother Duane Allman was considered one of the best guitarists and one of the first to bring slide guitar into rock, they have gone through many changes through the years and only ended with the death of greg just a few years ago, Duane died in 71 I think, their last line up had Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks two of the best guitarists of this generation, amazing band with equally amazing history.
Great comment, Richard. I’m up-voting it. ✨😊👍
Yes. What he said. And not a song you’ll hear on the radio.
Live from the Filmore East concert (71?) incredible version of the song. Sources say it’s about an affair Dickie Betts had with Boz Skaggs girlfriend but a different name of course)
@@deantait8326 I always heard Dikie had written it and was trying find a title, they hung out in a nearby cemetery and Elizabeth Reed was just a name on a tombstone, but who knows, you're version is more fun....lol
Live stuff is longer, and better. Whipping Post is awesome, and starts in 11/4. These guys are brilliant. And 2 drummers....
YES! THE WHIPPING POST should be your next listen. It WILL surprise you!😎🍻🥃🎇
Agreed. Live at Filmore East version though. I usually recommend studio versions of many artists. But that version is amazing.
Whipping Post is the Allman Brothers must do song.
I second the above statement!!!!
@@allisterfiend_2112 I second BOTH statements above!!
Third, an absolute must!
Do both studio and live versions!
Great rock band from the 70's that mixed blues, jazz & country music in their sound. They had lots of great songs such as "In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed", "Whipping Post", "Melissa", "Blue Sky", "Ramblin' Man" etc. One of my favorites is their instrumental "Jessica" which was written by guitarist Dickey Betts & named after his daughter.
I rarely recommend listening to live versions first but the Allman Brothers are an exception. Allman Brothers Live at Fillmore East is an experience. Eat a Peach and Brothers and Sisters are classic studio albums. Just drop in anywhere.
A classic of the era.
Eat A Peach does have some live cuts.
Must do whipping post and must do live at Filmore East version. No debate.
@@danjohnson2986 Essentials.
AGREED DAVID, SKYNYRD WAS GOOD LIVE TOO
If youre "jonesing" for longer songs by the Allmans my vote is "In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed" from the Live At The Fillmore album. They are known for their extended live jams similar to the Greatful Dead's space jams Times 10! Clocking in over 12 minutes you will really sppreciate it.
One Way Out, Blue Sky, Dreams are great ones to start with as well. I really like the way they start their first album.
We would ALL appreciate that reaction!
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You are correct, sir!
"Melissa" was my early intro into the Allman Brothers - it was recorded as a tribute to brother Duane, who would have played on it, but Dicky Betts fills in the guitar part nicely.
Whipping Post!
Many of us LOVE this band. And LIVE, they were amazing. Live at Filmore and Eat a Peach - great LPs. We lost a great talent in Duane Allman early on, but this band survives. Greg’s soulful vocals - yummy. They define Southern Rock and Blues but so much more. Hope you like them. Whipping Post, Statesboro Blues, In Memory of Elizabeth Reed, Melissa, One Way Out, so many. ✨😝
And, Lex, I see you on those congas. Percussion was big back then. ✨👍😊
Hehehehhe🪘love
@@NicknLex Besides percussion, they had 2 drummers. Rudi and I were both gonna request them - they do get bluesy but also jazzy and elevated. Great pick! ✨🤗
@@michelemichele3375 I see you didn't mention "Soulshine" in that incredible list...lol
@@greybeard2280 Thanks for that addition. I noticed others included it too. There are so many great ones. I bet the two drummers appeal to you too. Lol ✨😉
The Allman Brothers are greatest blues rock band of all time. They did also infuse jazz and country into their sound as well. They had two top tier guitar players - Duane Allman is the greatest slide guitar player. His brother Gregg was great blues singer. I recommend the studio version of their song Whipping Post.
Live at the Fillmore is the bomb! My desert island album.
Welcome to another great “rabbit hole”!! One of the drummer’s is Butch Trucks. He is the uncle of Derek Trucks of the Tedeschi Trucks Band, another incredible group you need to listen to.
Keep the great reactions coming..👏👏
In Memory of Elizabeth Reed, Whipping Post, Statesboro Blues, One Way Out, everything on Live at the Filmore. Great, great band.
In terms of Southern Rock, it doesn't get any better than the Allman Brothers. A good place to start is Whipping Post off of their 1969 debut album.
hahaha, listening to that album as I'm reading this comment, just picked it up at a local record expo,one of the best debut albums ever !!!!
You guys are definitely going to want to check out In Memory of Elizabeth Reed, it's one of the greatest instrumental rock songs of all time.
Especially the live version from Fillmore East. (The studio version is kinda limp by comparison.)
Agreed
Please, PLEASE…. More Allman Brothers !
They are tremendous ❤️
6:38 The Allman Brothers were heavily influenced by jazz music. They used to listen to a lot of Miles Davis and John Coltrane. In fact they are considered by many to be one of the first jazz rock or jazz fusion bands. They and the Grateful Dead are considered to be the founding fathers of the jam band scene...
they are an excellent example of pure Americana! Whipping Post and Statesboro Blues are at the top of the list 🔥
btw they had two drummers and always had two guitars, harmonizing lead lines. Gregg Allman on vocals (r i p), over 40 years of great music
2 drummers, by the way - Butch Trucks & Jai Johanny Johanson. The first 4 albums were their greatest works IMHO - The Allman Brothers Band 1969, Idlewild South 1970 (combined later for the album Beginnings), At Fillmore East 1971, and Eat a Peach 1972. This was the very first band I truly fell in love with. Do some research on Duane Allman, one of the greatest guitarists that ever lived, teamed with the also great Dickey Betts. Duane died in a motorcycle accident October 1971 at only 24, but his body of work is simply breathtaking. His brother Gregg with that blue-eyed-soul voice was the singer and keyboardist. One of the finest instrumental jams of all time is In Memory of Elizabeth Reed, composed by Dickey, and recorded twice - the studio version on Idlewild South, and the extended live version on At Fillmore East. The studio version is excellent, the live version will blow your mind.
Melissa, Jessica, Blue Sky, Whipping Post...
Whipping post!!!❤ thank youuuuuuu ❤
Allman Brothers' - Soul Shine and Whipping Post!
It was something to see them back in the day.Two drummers,one bass,two guitars and one keyboard player,Great band.
2 recomendations to start with...one specifically, for each of you;
☆ Lex;
the beautiful ballad, "Melissa"
☆ Nick;
the jazzy improvisational, Filmore East, live version of, "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed"
The Allman Brothers Band recorded the greatest live album ever. Just find their at the Fillmore live album and listen from beginning to end. There's a deluxe edition thats awesome. You really have to hear them live to appreciate how great they were. We're talking 20 mn songs. 30mn songs.
Amazing band! Y'all should definitely listen to "Stormy Monday" from their live performance at Fillmore East! A masterclass in jazz/rock/blues fusion!
Whipping Post and In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed would be outstanding Allman Brothers follow ups.
The Allman Brothers were southern rock/blues band. Lex, do that 6 minute song which is probably their rendition of Whipping Post . Absolutely amazing.
Later it was covered by Frank Zappa which is also worth a look. Might make a good double feature comparison video.
In memory of Elizabeth Reed is a gem. Try their album 'Live at the Filmore East'
The Allman brothers, the original southern rock band ...full of soul. Greg Allman is a legend.
A great place to start. My favorite Allman Brothers is that live at the Fillmore East record. So much good material but I am partial to in memory of Elizabeth Reed, whoping Post, Melissa, and Jessica. Greg Allman is a great singer/blues singer, he’s got a lot of soul and he’s a number of great songs on later solo releases. My favorite there would be I’m no angel. Enjoy! I’ll just be kicking back and seeing what comes our way.😎😎😎😎
The Allman Brothers did fuse blues/jazz/country. Greg singer/keyboards and Dwane Allman guitar are the “brothers”. Richard Betts is also a member and a guitarist/song writer. Dwane was the force that set the pace, he played guitar and used the bottleneck slide. “Live At the Fillmore” is their iconic album. Arguably the best live album in rock history.
I owned Fillmore on vinyl as a teen in the 70's, and it was the first and only album that I actually wore out the grooves and had to convince my reluctant parents to let me buy another copy. Nobody quite like Duane before or since.
I’ve read about that night. Apparently played til the early morning hours. It was so epic that people afterwards walked out into the streets of NYC and weren’t speaking a word. It was said to be like a religious experience.
The famous glass aspirin bottle slide. Too cool 😎
I really like "Whipping post" and definitely "Rambling Man". I'm such a Southern Rock fan. Just like I luvluv Little Feat.
Please please listen to Marshall Tucker Band 2 songs "Heard it in a love song" and "Can't you See". I really enjoy your reactions.
The live Fillmore East concert has the best live stuff. Long jams, crazy good guitar work. Two guitarists in their prime. They're all great musicians.
The Brothers interpretation of the blues... Try Stormy Monday and Aint my cross the bare. The Live at the Fillmore east is probably the best live album ever recorded.
I'm fifty six and this song makes me think of my mom. She loved it.
Great video guys.
You HAVE to see them live to really appreciate them. Fillmore East concert.
You're right, Nick, that "Midnight Rider" is a nice introduction. And you're right, too, that it would be nice to hear them stretch out in longer forms. Well (lucky for you!), you'll have that opportunity if you listen to tracks from their albums Live at the Fillmore East and Eat a Peach. Their first two albums, both recorded in a studio, are kind of restricted, but in concert (and in their live albums) the original group of Duane Allman (guitar), Greg Allman (vocals and keyboards), Dicky Betts (guitar), Berry Oakley (bass), Butch Trucks (drums), and Jai Johnny Johansen aka Jaimo (drums and percussion) were one of the great jam bands of all time. Sadly, only two of the four original members are still with us. Stick to the original group. The band went on for decades, but their best work was created early on before Duane and Berry died in motorcycle crashes about a year apart. And, spend some time looking into Duane Allman's session work with Boz Scaggs (see John Chu's comment on "Lowdown"), Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Clarence Carter, and, of course, Derek and the Dominoes (i.e., Eric Clapton and his band from the early '70s).
Ah - Eat a Peach. I took a little 'trip' with the band with Mountain Jam. It was like watching them in a small bar, going outside with them on a break up into the woods behind the bar and then they ran me all over. Just when I felt completely lost we 'popped out' back at the bar where they went back in and finished the set. When the song ended I was sitting there at home wondering what had I just witnessed . . . . I was lucky to see them in South Florida back in the 80's.
The allman brothers crowning achievement is live at the Fillmore East, but it is best listened to in its entirely. Maybe on your patreon page? I think especially nick will appreciate the amazing guitar work on it. A must listen!
Blue Sky, Jessica, Mellisa, Come and Go Blues
I was in a club in Columbia, SC in the late 60s, maybe early 70. The Brothers were doing a concert in town that night. Gregg, Duane and Jaimoe walked in around midnight. The band stopped. Those three got on stage and played for about an hour and a half. Good memories. Peace out. If you like off the main track of classic rock. Listen to
the Flock. Peace out.
I love your appreciation for great music. As a fan of THE WHO I'm amazed that very few do reactions from the LIVE at Leeds album, one of the greatest live albums ever. On a night when they were at their best, and at a time when their raw power was unmatched. My Generation is a 15 minute medley with one banging riff after another. Young Man Blues is incredible. Magic Bus has Daltry on a mean harmonica. Amazing Journey/Sparks features Moon. Like a runaway freight train, they keep on comin'.
Live at Leeds , At Fillmore East (Allman Brothers), Europe 72 (Grateful Dead).... three best live recordings ever.
If I had to pick one song of this album, it would be Magic Bus - epic intro - wild song ..... I love it since I heard it for the first time around 71/72
To me the greatest band ever.... You really need to get into their At the Filmore East Album.... Greatest live recording ever and some of the greatest guitar playing you're ever gonna hear..... But many great studio albums also....one of my favorites on this album is Leave my blues at home.... Will really give you an good idea where you're heading
Very Nice that you are giving a listen to this remarkable band!! So many great selections---you should check out "Not My Cross To Bear", "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" "Statesboro Blues" and "Jessica" !! Happy Listening!!
I've been tooting my horn repeatedly to get you to hear a truly original band that'll have the impact for you on par with your introductory experience to Steely Dan and The Doors. I'm not going to write another treatise (if you saw it) about this brilliant band, let's just say I know what would turn you on in a big way! For a single song, I'd recommend In Memory of Elizabeth Reed. For Patreon, At Fillmore East is absolutely unmissable. I'm putting my megaphone down, so the ball's in your court. Lex I hope your health continues to improve. You know legions of fans are rooting for you but of course!
They were the heart of southern rock / Jam band
You must hear them live
Long extended versions of their songs
Gregg was the vocalist
Duane and Dickey betts were the guitarist
Lots of history and sadness in their story
This band is a must know group and I’m really glad you’re checking them out.
So glad another generation is hearing this. I grew up in the same town the Allman Brothers grew up in, not 2 miles from my house to theirs. Surfed with Greg when he’d be in town and would go out for a session. They along with countless others from the 60s and 70s I grew up listening to, seeing in concert and forever a fan. So many great songs. Melissa will alwasy be dear ot me for a number of reasons but love so many of their tunes and as had been said Whipping Post is just such a work of art. enjoy.
The Allman Brothers and the Grateful Dead. The two greatest American rock and roll bands ever.
In "Memory of Elizabeth Reed "and "Whipping Post " off of the Live at the Fillmore East album are so good guys!
Yay! Finally, lol. Hopefully, In Memory of Elizabeth Reed, comes soon. Live At Filmore East. Two Drummers.
Live at Filmore East is a must listen, take your pick, it is all good
Greatest jam band ever by some measures. On the penultimate night before the closing of the Fillmore East they played for about six hours including a "Mountain Jam" that was reportedly over two hours long. Stunned silence as the exit doors opened and the New York morning sun poured in.
Wow. Chills. 😝 Great memory.
I was just communicating this on someone else’s comment in the thread before seeing your comment. Perfectly stated.
My wife and I just saw Home Free in concert last week, outdoors and in the rain. Even so, the best concert I've ever seen. Please watch their video.
I grew up on the Allman Brothers, they are an awesome brand with several extremely talented musicians collaborating together through the years, ofcourse that includes Duane and Greg Allman.
Some of the best live musical bands on earth. You need to watch some of their great live performances . Their songs are usually very long!
They may become a favorite of yours.. They are that good with a huge vault of quality stuff. You have NO idea!
I always loved In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed. I prefer the studio version of it, but I'm sure you'll hear a lot of people say the Filmore East version.
correct 🙂
This was the first incarnation of the band. Their breakthrough record was 1971's double album Live at Fillmore East. The lead singer was organist Gregg Allman, who was married to Cher for a while. There were 2 drummers and 2 guitarists. Check out Duane Allman's slide playing on "Statesboro Blues". Clapton saw him play and invited him to play on the Layla album. His playing had a more bluesy direction than the other guitarist, Dickie Betts - and after Duane died in a motorcycle accident, you heard Betts singing "Ramblin' Man" which was more in a country vein. A later version of the band had Derek Trucks, a nephew of the drummer, on slide guitar, and Warren Haynes, who has the band Gov't Mule, on guitar and vocals. I hope you get to that lineup. A good introduction to Derek Truck's slide playing would be the live video of "Ain't Wastin' Time No More" on their "Live At The Beacon Theatre - 2003 ". Probably the best known Allman Brothers song is "Whippin' Post", which would be too long for many radio stations. Probably inspired by how The Cream used to lengthen their songs live, many of their songs were vehicles for soloing, and could last for 20 min. If you remember Jimmy Herring, he used to play with them occasionally, having played in a band with Derek Trucks before. I never requested them because Nick said he didn't like blues. B.B.King said that Derek Trucks was the best slide guitarist he had ever seen.
Great info. Thanks, RG! ✨😉
Great album! My favorite on this is 'In Memory of Elizabeth Reed' #nicknlexrequest, which is an instrumental. Midnight RIder, Ramblin' Man (from a different album) and 'Whipping Post' (from a different album) were hits. The live version of 'In Memory of Elizabeth Reed' from 'Live at the Fillmore East' is an awesome version.
Another hit worth listening to is 'Melissa'.
Duane Allman -- lead guitar, slide guitar
Gregg Allman -- organ, piano, Vocals
Dickey Betts -- lead guitar, Vocals
Berry Oakley -- bass guitar
Jai Johanny Johanson -- drums, congas, timbales
Butch Trucks -- drums, tympani
They were such a great live band. My own favorite song of theirs is probably "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed." There are a lot of great versions out there, actually, but you can't go wrong with the one off their classic live album "At Fillmore East." Having said that, it's a 13 minute instrumental and not close to the longest song on the album ("You Don't Love Me" and "Whipping Post" clock in at 19 and 23 minutes, respectively). The members all really clicked with each other musically and they could go on really extended live jams. They have a few short songs that are nice, but that's not really their calling card.
Idlewild was their 2nd album. But like others have said you've opened a great big rabbit hole!
My picks: 'Stand Back' 'Don't Keep Me Wonderin' 'Please Call Home' 'Not My Cross to Bear'
The Allman Brothers Band had two drummers......nice that you say it was 'clean'
From Macon, Georgia
Most famous hit: 'Whipping Post'
You guys keep going to my favorite artists, now checking out Allman Brothers! This was a radio hit, but this was not a radio band though, except on early format FM radio which played long cuts and whole album sides.. Duane Allman on lead and slide guitar, with co lead guitarist Dicky Betts, Gregg Allman on keyboards and lead vocals. Elizabeth Reed, Whipping Post...the very best album was Live at Fillmore.
I spent a great Halloween evening at Sweetwater in Marin County California back in '87. Duane had died years before, and the Allmans continued to tour and record as the Allman Brothers Band, and Gregg had married Cher (yes, that Cher). Anyway...it was a Halloween Costume Party at Sweetwater, which was a small venue, maybe 150 seats, and Gregg played solo with a drummer, bassist and guitarist, but not his regular band, Cher was there, 2 tables away from me and my wife, and at the end of the evening they had a costume contest, which my wife and I won, we got on stage and Gregg and Cher gave us a trophy and hugged us to the cheers of the crowd. I never got to see the Allmans while Duane was alive, but saw the later version live, Dickie Betts had taken the role of lead guitarist, and admirably but they never enjoyed the same fame. Dickie is playing lead on Ramblin Man. Anyway, its beginning to almost sound like its impossible for me to have met all these artists personally, but I swear, its all true! Different times!
In a similar vein, you should try listening to the band Little Feet! Try "Rock n Roll Doctor" Lowell George is absolutely fabulous on lead vocals and slide guitar. He and Duane Allman and Joe Walsh, the 3 greatest slide guitarists ever!
Its enunciated the All-men Brothers band. just like almond without the d at the end.
While it's not Allman brothers per say If you like them I heavily recommend you also listen to Duane Allman and Boz Scaggs, in particular Loan me A Dime. Maybe the best Blues performance I have ever heard. Duane Allman AKA Skydog is my favorite Blues guitar player of all time even more so then Buddy Guy and SRV. (#2 and #3)
Enjoy this journey, it will be a long one, and great one.
It's a good starting point. A radio friendly single, but still possesses trademark Allman style and greatness.
What à beautiful smile miss allman rules
Allman Brothers Band - Statesboro Blues (at Fillmore East)" this is southern rock at it's best. Blues rock total jam band 🎸🎶 they have an extensive collection and if you love blues music you've found a wonderful rabbit hole 🕳️ RIP: Duane and Gregg Allman U R Missed 💔💔🔥🤗🎶
My all time favorite Allman Brothers song is "Blue Sky". It just makes me feel good. It's satisfying lyrically with mind blowing guitar work.
I love the Allman Brothers Band! And I love the reaction. Yesterday was the 5 year anniversary of the passing of Gregg Allman. Statesboro Blues, Melissa and In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed are three good ones to start with. But you can’t go wrong with anything they did.
The Allman Brothers "Whipping Post",, "One Way Out",, Blue Sky",, "Melissa",, "Soulshine",, "Jessica",, Etc..Etc.
You are so much going to enjoy this dive. Look at the list of songs mentioned in the comments. Whipping Post from the Fillmore Live album. Some of my favorites are One Way Out, Jessica, Melissa, Blue Sky,..... The list goes On.
Glad that you enjoyed the concert. Have a great weekend, and thanks for jumping in on The Allman Brothers. You'll find them to be very satisfying.
Yes! Please do lot's more Allman Brothers. They have a complete catalogue, 'Whipping Post' is one of my all-time favorites.
One Way out, Jessica, Stormy Monday. Best band from America ever!
A good place to start. They are a complex band. Southern rock with jazz and Blues influences. SO many great songs. It's a deep deep dive.
Duane Allman was probably the best slide guitar player ever. When you get into Live At the Filmore, Eat A Peach, etc, you'll love the guitar playing and double lead.
"The Allman Brothers Band - Whipping Post - 9/23/1970 - Fillmore East (Official)"
^this
They have one of the best first albums of all time, and one of the best live albums of all time -Live at Fillmore East.
Whipping Post, Dreams, Jessica, Stormy Monday, In Memory of Elizabeth Reed, Leave My Blues At Home, Ain't Wastin' Time No More, Les Brers In A Minor.....so many great songs to choose from
That was a good introduction to ABB as it was shorter and therefore got the radio play. There are a plethora of songs to choose from but one I'd suggest is the studio version of their song Southbound! To me it's one of the greatest driving tunes of any genre!!!!
Sweet Melissa is another classic by these guys.
Actually as they got along in the mid 1970’s FM stations like WNEW in New York City did play the Allman Bros. Band longer songs as well as many other rock bands longer tunes like the band Renaissance with Ashes are Burning !
The live version of "in memory of elisabeth reed" from the album after this.
Live At Fillmore from 71.
The band is probably the best jam band in history... so far.
Their 5 first albums is great.
Good reaction guys !!
They were the first band to utilize two drummers, that,s what your hearing drum wise!
I remember in an interview Miles Davis said he was backstage, up close and personal for every Allman Brothers concert in NYC back before Duane and Berry were taken away from us. They were his favorite band of all time.
"Jessica" is a great instrumental that kinda blends progressive rock and Southern rock. About 7 minutes of fun.
This song may be the first I heard of the Allman Brothers. I became a fan instantly. This song got a lot of air play. It was dubbed as "Southern Rock" which I had no idea what that was at the time. The lead singer, Gregg Allman has such a wonderful voice that certainly translates well for straight ahead blues or blues/rock genre's. His brother, Duane, was quite possibly the best slide guitarist of his time. Duane plays dual lead with Eric Clapton on the "Layla" album. My favorite album by them is "Live at the Fillmore East". The track "Whipping Post" is an absolute classic.
allman brothers whipping post, Jessica and many others. Awsome guitar work on everything.
I adore Allman Bros band. Listen to One Way out album Live at the beacon theatre from 2004. The song Rocking Horse!. Warren Haynes and Derrick Trucks ripping it up on guitar. Obviously the late great Duane Allman on guitar with Dickey Betts were incredible but for more modern jam band sound Beacon Theatre album will blow you away.
Whipping Post
Ok y'all, got to put some drapes on the to the right, the white dots are trippy...lol
The pedal steel guitar is about as country as you can get.
An Allman Brothers must:Whipping Post and SoulShine
You were talking about the drums, they have 2 drummers. You have officially opened the Allman Brothers rabbit hole. Can't wait to see what you guys discover. I grew up on these guys. Alex being a guitar player will love the discovery of Duane Allman and his contribution to music. Elizabeth Reed and Whipping Post are 2 classics.