I am glad for your comment...because I do often get sad about the past being gone. Your words reminded me of lyrics to an Eagles song.....If I never see the good old days shining' in the sun I'll be doing' fine and then some
@@richreed9927 The stage is full of electronic equipment designed to enhance the vocal and instrumental sound, but dmbfcks can't suppress their impulse to parrot the stupidities about auto-tune etc. from each other on almost any music video. The hilariousness of it is that each and every one of them believe that what they're saying is some kind of original piece of wisdom.
Great thing about the whole ABB run, they always shared the stages with so many great artist. Artists considered it a great honor to perform with one of the best damn bands on the planet.
today 4-21-24 is my 70th bday a cold rainy day here in Greensboro NC to continue mourning the passing of Dickey Betts 3 days ago.... i was 17yo when i saw the original lineup 7-31-1971in a carved out of a cornfield venue in North Baltimore OH just a couple weeks after release of Fillmore East.... so "when i think about the old days" it becomes very sad... DB you done good here on Earth and your 80 years here were a true blessing to your loving fans....
Buckey, 68 myself, North Georgia boy ... some deep sighs and a lot of nostalgia playing through 54 years of ABB.. even here with Johnny Carson, Greg, Warren, Dickey, and all were spot on beautiful... I was out of the country a lot during the Toler and Boyer years, didn't catch a lot of that era, but up through mid 70's and 90's on I respected all their line-ups .. never again anything like these guys, and close to home and heart.
This jam session should be in the Smithsonian institution in the music section. What a collaboration of different types and styles of musicians getting together to create something so beautiful. This is just priceless. I miss these days of the Carson show, I was a young buck then without a care in the world. Great video,thank you.
Exactly! They're in the dictionary next to the word "Badass"! It doesn't get any better. Dickey,Gregg RIP,Warren, and all the rest of ABB, and Doc's band is awesome too. Today's music doesn't hold a candle to this. These are professional musicians at the height of their craft. Pure geniuses right here.🎸🎶
You know you're talking rock royalty when Doc comes to Johnny and says, "hey, we gotta jam with these guys." The result is a win for every viewer of any age, any musical genre.
I saw the Allmans on this tour......EPIC!!! I consider myself extremely blessed to have had the chance to see the Allman Brothers live. They will go down in music history as one of the original badass bands that introduced us all to, not only, southern rock and blues, but ultimately to the concept of "jamming". Every jam band owes a big "thanks" to the Allman Brothers.
Was going through a separation, heartbroken. Our salesman knew my 14yr old son was playing guitar. He said here's 2 tickets for you and your son . Meet me there. Front row center. Incredible concert.
AMAZING!!! Dickey, Warren and Gregg’s killer voice!!! Followed up with Doc the Tonight Show band!?!? Are you kidding me!!! Absolute CLASSIC!!!! Great players!!
@derekmoss7286 - Folks who don’t think different genres of music can’t blend together is a generalization. Rock musicians for example have been blending styles since day one. Off the top of my head: Clapton doing I Shot Tne Sheriff…Steely Dan…The Police…Red Hot Chii Peppers…Rage Against The Machine…
there is a song "great minds drink alike" they added a horn section after the fact and as you say even more amazing, that song came to my mind as i read your comment
I am floored!!! Peel me up off my rug someone. If history is bound to repeat itself, how long do I have to wait for an occasion like this to come even close to a revelation? Today's music rots!!! Long Live Rock!
Yes this sound mixing/ reinforcement and engineering is impeccable… those NBC technicians were great! The band sounds amazing …. Dickie and Warren were so tight in that lead break, then that harp behind the last verse… we tong see live music on television like that anymore… Oh baby, when the brass came in … what treat! Warren on slide and Doc Severinsen on trumpet… this is real music!
@williamlenihan7536 - Carson w the best host for music? Sounds like you get watched any Dick Cavett interviews? ruclips.net/video/-30OfVjHw98/видео.html
Not country in the slightest. They were referred to as “Southern Rock” but Gregg always said that they were nothing but a blues band that happened to be from the South. But not a hint of country in there, BTW. Some Jazz, sure.
Give Warren Haynes credit too. He was a perfect fit to play with Dicky and provided a great deal of leadership that resulted in bringing Derek along. Thus, an extra two-plus decades of success. Don't believe it would have happened with anyone else but Haynes. Good stuff. Thanks for posting performances.
The Haynes/Betts duo is honestly one of the greatest in music history. Duane was a brilliant guitarist and had so much left to give the world musically, but died way too young. Warren Haynes is a brilliant guitarist in his own right and fit the Allman's style perfectly.
Was honored to open up for Dickie Betts. The stage was packed tight with his bands gear. His band graciously told us to use their amps and drums so we would have room to play . Then his band mates treated my band mates to drinks after the show. What a great night
To all modern musicians on the radio, this is what talent looks like, i know you've never seen it before so take some notes though you may not know where to start. The last big band orchestra playing with arguably the best rock band. Priceless artistic talent never to be duplicated again. RIP to all, hope to here you guys again on the other side.
You could see Mr. Carson loved the jam session and was proud of his boys keeping pace. That was the first time I’d seen horns with the AB’s, pretty tasty
It is stunning how young Mr. Warren Haynes looks in this video. Seen him live many times, but not back this far, great collaboration with Doc Severnson and the Tonight Show Band. Lots of fun. RIP Gregg Allman, Allen Woody and Butch Trucks.
What brilliance? My understanding is that he shared lead guitar with Betts, and Gregg and Betts were the singer-songwriters. So why did they even need Duane?
The Brothers were the greatest show band in the history of R&R, imho, and Gregg Allman was the best white blues singer I ever heard. RIP Duane, Berry, Gregg, and Butch. You'll never be forgotten by those who saw and heard you.
Dickeys' sound was so wonderful. The tone was warm and bold at the same time. If you only heard one note, you knew it was him playing. That is the mark of a true guitar god, to have your own sound. His death was a gutpunch to so many of us, but we are blessed to have seen him and hear him play and we can always visit him by putting on his records.
Unbelievable band!!! I saw these guys 5 times. I totally agree with witch doctor. You will never see this talent again. The music being played out there is not talent!!! Rest in peace to all the members who have passed
Saw this when it aired back in 90-91 oh man this is sooooo friggin good!!! It's sad that a lot of these great musicians are gone. Doc, Warren and Jaimoe are still here. Getting old sucks.
Holy Crap. I can’t believe I missed this performance. I also saw the Allman Brothers in Ohio in 71. Never paid much to attention to Doc S but incredible how this performance brought out the best in him. Amazing diversity and talent in Allman Bros. I’m floored and fall more in love them every time I hear their music. Life goes by so fast-stay in gratitude and appreciate every moment as it happens ❣️
unbelievable to get all the horns in there....goes to show what a genius songwriter Dickey was....jazz!!!!!!!! I'll bet Doc Severinson was seriously stoked to play along
One of the most UNDERRATED bands ever!!! Not the Allmans!!! Their greatness is solidified in music history. I'm talking Doc Severanson, Eddie Shaunessy and the Tonight Show Band!!!
The Allmans were never underrated. Everyone knew they were phenomenal and one of a kind. They set a musical precedent that can't be duplicated. There's always one comment about some musician being underrated in every post. 🙄
My comment, if you read it correctly, was implying The Tonight Show Band IS the underrated band... There's always one comment replying to something they misread.
Many thanks to Johnny for featuring elite musicians playing the best live music ever; and very nice to see the group when they looked much younger and healthier. Awesome trumpet solo in the last song Doc!
@michaelwills1926 OK, Junior. You don't have to educate me about "blue eyed soul." Referring to men as "boys" is never appropriate. Unfortunately, African Americans, of all people, refer to grown men as "white boys," yet would be highly offended if someone responded with, "I think that's also true with black boys."
Been an Allmans fan forever but I just can't believe how great they sounded here. As a musician myself, I know you have some good nights and bad nights....this must have been a great night for the Allman Brother Band.- and what a rare treat hearing them with Doc and the boys! And what a treat for Doc, I would bet he does not have a lot of chances to cut loose like this.
This appearance on the Tonight Show is a great example of "buried" treasure!!! Great performances not yet discovered!! Should have no less than a half million hits here on YOU TUBE...
Lynn claughton awful it sounds like absolute shit. I heard dicky wanted to play with Lawrence welk and guy Lombardo. This is absolute shit. You need to change your post
The producer of show was angry at dicky for fucking up the green room with beer and trash Johnny Carson’s son booked the allman brothers despite Johnny’s request he didn’t Sadly his son died a year later when he dropped acid and drove off a car off a cliff while taking pictures. Allen woody fell asleep in a heroin daze while rehearsing sadly
This video is a classic performance in Rock 'n Roll history. Love the collaboration between the two bands with totally different musical styles, different genres, and different generations. Thank you Allman Brothers for taking a chance and surprising even the most diehard of fan. This shows the unifying power of music. All great musicians were present in the performance and we can all learn from this whatever walk of life we may come from.
I5 musicians at least when Doc's group joins the band for a live jam. What a treat! I'm glad the Tedeschi Trucks Band carries on this high level live performances.
Absolutely killin' it! I challenge anyone to name a group that played with more power, precision, and skill. RIP, Gregory. I never knew you but I always felt you were my brother.
I never tire of this video! And, with Johnny and Doc. Wonderful music you left for us to enjoy. ... thinkin' about the old days... Never to be forgotten.
I clearly remember those times from the early 1990s. I thought how the guys still sounded so good, including Gregg's voice. I also remember thinking "someday, THESE will be the good old days". And here we are.
So cool seeing Doc Severson again. The man would hit these notes possibly above high C, and his eyeballs would look like they were ready to pop! This showing is a first for me, and I almost never missed Carson.
This was true late night entertainment. A comedic legend, one of the greatest rock bands in history along with the fabulous Tonight Show Orchestra. The current crop of late night "entertainers" are absolute crap compared to this . .
The best music you'll ever hear. Ultra good musicians playing really well for and with each other. Jazz, blues and rock, 100% original American music. Fusion.
Every member of the Tonight Show band was an A list jazz musician in his own right. The Allman Brothers went toe to toe with them and the mutual respect was obvious. I would have loved to hear the after show jam sessions after these shows.
Reminds me of high school, when they used to practise in the old Hatcher building below Lanier (Central) High School, and we occasionally got impromptu concerts at lunch! Not sure who it was, but one day someone yelled out a windows, 'how do we sound?"...yeah, we went nuts... principal hated them. Been listening to this for years and still love it.
Warren and Dickey together were SOOOOOOOOOOOOO close to the magnificence of Duane and Dickey together. Gah, what an incredible group, augmented by Doc and his guys. Musical Valhalla.............
Doc absolutely dug in deep for his solo on "Kind of Bird"; watch him reach for that high note. Dickey and Warren both matched as tight as ever, and cheers for the birthday boy today, Butch, for blasting away on the kit.
RIP Gregg, Johnny and Doc. These clips are smokin! Growing up in the 60's everyone watched the Ed Sullivan Show for great musical performances. When you were older you could stay up and watch Carson at 1130pm who had on the next generation of comedians plus some great music.
Neither band was going to treat the collaboration with anything but the most respect and their absolute best effort. Gotta love real professionals! I know this level of professionalism is still out there, too bad we really don’t get the chance to see it in today’s TV market.
Absolutely love this band, exceptional talent everyone. Saw them perform live at the Atlanta Pop Fest in Byron, Ga. If you want to experience the feeling of that good ole boy southern blues, jazz,rock fusion may I suggest you get a copy of Live At the Fillmore, Allman Bros. BAND! YOU WON'T REGRET IT.
I was at Atlanta 2nd in Byron also. 3 days of intense 105 degree heat. Thank God for the river. Did you see Hendrix ? Read my post my friend. You may have a flashback however. 😁
Great show! I was lucky enough to have been there! It was the first time I'd been to the Tonight Show. If I remember right.., Warren & Johnny (Neel) made it possible for me to get in with them. I remember Gregg being really nervous.. He always got nervous before. "True Gravity" was one of Dickey's instrumentals from his LP before the Brothers reformed. Great shit! That band was a force of nature. They were all really proud of being on the show with Johnny Carson..
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Don't be sad that the good old days are gone... Be glad that you got to live in them..
I am glad for your comment...because I do often get sad about the past being gone. Your words reminded me of lyrics to an Eagles song.....If I never see the good old days shining' in the sun
I'll be doing' fine and then some
Thanks for this comment.
Problem with the good old days is that they are past
Great reminder, just finished a book about the ABB, such incredible talent and the price they paid!
I am glad to have lived them and really glad that I can put my headphones on and watch this very loud any time I want to.
No auto tune,samples,computers or backing tapes .Real music from one of Americas best bands ever
Two. Two of America's best bands ever.
@@richreed9927 The stage is full of electronic equipment designed to enhance the vocal and instrumental sound, but dmbfcks can't suppress their impulse to parrot the stupidities about auto-tune etc. from each other on almost any music video. The hilariousness of it is that each and every one of them believe that what they're saying is some kind of original piece of wisdom.
Not one of...thee
How bout Doc and the Boyz, eh?!
This will never happen again. Pure artistry and love for the music.
That's no shit! Music today is just plain crap! Now get off my lawn!😜
What a time in music history..and Carson...No one will ever compare...Grateful I was part of all this!!
He said the 70s but they started the 60s but their paydays were early 70s when all members were alive .
@@rwdavis22461he's a comic, not a musicologist
You know that you made it when you're on Johnny Carson
Don't necessarily need to be a, musician to know GREAT MUSIC.
A really young Warren Hayes.
Rest in musical peace dickey Betts.
Miss you ❤.
Warren HAYNEs
@John-vp8tj great interview just released w/Rick Beato and Warren
Allen Woody on bass. Govt Mule beginnings!!!
I saw this in 1990 when it was on, enjoy it while you can because this level of talent and musicianship wont ever happen again.
I never say this, but...."true dat!"
Tu m'étonnes mon pote.. incroyable Allman brothers band!
Well, then there were Derek and Warren's renditions .
I have to disagree…there’s some good musicians out there that’s picked up where they left off and warren Haynes is still kickin it.
You got that right Seen them 6 times Nobody today comes close
Great thing about the whole ABB run, they always shared the stages with so many great artist. Artists considered it a great honor to perform with one of the best damn bands on the planet.
today 4-21-24 is my 70th bday a cold rainy day here in Greensboro NC to continue mourning the passing of Dickey Betts 3 days ago.... i was 17yo when i saw the original lineup 7-31-1971in a carved out of a cornfield venue in North Baltimore OH just a couple weeks after release of Fillmore East.... so "when i think about the old days" it becomes very sad... DB you done good here on Earth and your 80 years here were a true blessing to your loving fans....
Don't be sad... Dickey had a wild, good life! Ohio Buckeyes love the Allman Brothers Band 🎹🎸🎶
Buckey, 68 myself, North Georgia boy ... some deep sighs and a lot of nostalgia playing through 54 years of ABB.. even here with Johnny Carson, Greg, Warren, Dickey, and all were spot on beautiful... I was out of the country a lot during the Toler and Boyer years, didn't catch a lot of that era, but up through mid 70's and 90's on I respected all their line-ups .. never again anything like these guys, and close to home and heart.
Same here brother
God bless you
Allman Bros Double D Dickey & Duane, Arguably Two of Greatest Guitarist in One Band,
Just when you think you’ve seen it all…this pops up in your feed and your day, week, month, year is completely better for having watched this!!
Not a friggin chance in hell you will ever see anything this great on a late-night talk show now.
Well, that's because there aren't any more bands as good as the Alman Bros. 🎶
This jam session should be in the Smithsonian institution in the music section. What a collaboration of different types and styles of musicians getting together to create something so beautiful. This is just priceless. I miss these days of the Carson show, I was a young buck then without a care in the world. Great video,thank you.
Yes it should! Two of the best bands ever!
BADASS
Exactly! They're in the dictionary next to the word "Badass"! It doesn't get any better. Dickey,Gregg RIP,Warren, and all the rest of ABB, and Doc's band is awesome too. Today's music doesn't hold a candle to this. These are professional musicians at the height of their craft. Pure geniuses right here.🎸🎶
I agree
Wasn't a jam
My God, Gregg's voice was just amazing.
Gregg and Blackie Lawless, my two fave singers.
Sounds good and sober, You guys are the Best !!!!!
Dickey Betts on guitar wasn't bad either!!
My God as well.He quit drugs to live, to sing again.. and we're all God-blessed for it! 😎
@user-ip5dm6jf8k Right, one of those you could hear and know it's him. Very unique in technique, all Southern soul-jazz 🤠
Warren Haynes and Allen Woody gave the Allman Bros. the boost they needed for a comeback...
Absolutely!
They sure did! I saw them around '93 then got into Gov't Mule. Both bands were insanely great back then. The Allmans kind of lost it without Dickey.
You know you're talking rock royalty when Doc comes to Johnny and says, "hey, we gotta jam with these guys." The result is a win for every viewer of any age, any musical genre.
I saw the Allmans on this tour......EPIC!!! I consider myself extremely blessed to have had the chance to see the Allman Brothers live. They will go down in music history as one of the original badass bands that introduced us all to, not only, southern rock and blues, but ultimately to the concept of "jamming". Every jam band owes a big "thanks" to the Allman Brothers.
Same here plus 4 more times
Was going through a separation, heartbroken. Our salesman knew my 14yr old son was playing guitar. He said here's 2 tickets for you and your son . Meet me there. Front row center. Incredible concert.
AMAZING!!! Dickey, Warren and Gregg’s killer voice!!! Followed up with Doc the Tonight Show band!?!? Are you kidding me!!! Absolute CLASSIC!!!! Great players!!
Amazing Artist if you're willing!
Hey kids, this is MUSIC. Real musicians, real talent. Off the charts stuff here.
For all the folks that think genres of music can't blend together...
Well said sir. About sums it up.
@derekmoss7286 - Folks who don’t think different genres of music can’t blend together is a generalization. Rock musicians for example have been blending styles since day one. Off the top of my head: Clapton doing I Shot Tne Sheriff…Steely Dan…The Police…Red Hot Chii Peppers…Rage Against The Machine…
A M A Z I N G !!! Can hardly believe this was on the Johnny Carson show.
Pretty sure I watched this live as a 13 year old
Johnny Carson had some GREAT stuff on! Amazing show! Doc and his orchestra were fantastic 😍
When you can seamlessly add a horn section to your band and it sounds even more amazing, you're doing it right.
there is a song "great minds drink alike" they added a horn section after the fact and as you say even more amazing, that song came to my mind as i read your comment
I would love to have been at rehearsals for this.
You're spot on.
I am floored!!! Peel me up off my rug someone. If history is bound to repeat itself, how long do I have to wait for an occasion like this to come even close to a revelation? Today's music rots!!! Long Live Rock!
First saw them at Watkins Glen’73 love these boys for all my life…..Rock never dies!
All of that talent, on one stage!! Love it 😍
Johnny was the best host for music. He really loved musicians.
Yes this sound mixing/ reinforcement and engineering is impeccable… those NBC technicians were great! The band sounds amazing …. Dickie and Warren were so tight in that lead break, then that harp behind the last verse… we tong see live music on television like that anymore… Oh baby, when the brass came in … what treat! Warren on slide and Doc Severinsen on trumpet… this is real music!
Yea! He was a drummer.
@williamlenihan7536 - Carson w the best host for music? Sounds like you get watched any Dick Cavett interviews?
ruclips.net/video/-30OfVjHw98/видео.html
How about Wolfman Jack and The Midnight Special
@@jamesmcghee3440 I believe the bands roadies would have set up their equipment and been doing the mixing for them.
Country Rock with a Jazz back featuring Doc!….it doesn’t get any better than this!👍🇺🇸
A whole different sound, beautifully arranged, a real treat!
Not country in the slightest. They were referred to as “Southern Rock” but Gregg always said that they were nothing but a blues band that happened to be from the South.
But not a hint of country in there, BTW. Some Jazz, sure.
When Dickie sang they WERE Country 😂
Mad props to the tonight show band top level musicianship
Doc was amazing
Give Warren Haynes credit too. He was a perfect fit to play with Dicky and provided a great deal of leadership that resulted in bringing Derek along. Thus, an extra two-plus decades of success. Don't believe it would have happened with anyone else but Haynes. Good stuff. Thanks for posting performances.
The Haynes/Betts duo is honestly one of the greatest in music history. Duane was a brilliant guitarist and had so much left to give the world musically, but died way too young. Warren Haynes is a brilliant guitarist in his own right and fit the Allman's style perfectly.
@@BeefheartLynch still give Trucks Haynes slight edge
@@jerrygarcia2138 Also a very excellent duo.
Yes that was some tasty slide
He flat out brought the Allman's back to life.
Was honored to open up for Dickie Betts. The stage was packed tight with his bands gear. His band graciously told us to use their amps and drums so we would have room to play . Then his band mates treated my band mates to drinks after the show. What a great night
To all modern musicians on the radio, this is what talent looks like, i know you've never seen it before so take some notes though you may not know where to start. The last big band orchestra playing with arguably the best rock band. Priceless artistic talent never to be duplicated again. RIP to all, hope to here you guys again on the other side.
You could see Mr. Carson loved the jam session and was proud of his boys keeping pace. That was the first time I’d seen horns with the AB’s, pretty tasty
Keeping pace? Doc Sevrenson and his band are arguably the best band in the world, any genre, at this time
It is stunning how young Mr. Warren Haynes looks in this video. Seen him live many times, but not back this far, great collaboration with Doc Severnson and the Tonight Show Band. Lots of fun. RIP Gregg Allman, Allen Woody and Butch Trucks.
Somewhere on RUclips there's video of Warren playing with David Allen Coe and he looks so young (early/mid 80s perhaps?). Warren is incredible, cheers
R.I.P. Dickey Betts too.
That was seriously really cool. I've never seen that before, RIP Dickey Betts, one of the greatest ever!
Even without Duane's genius and brilliance, this was still one of the funkiest hard-rocking bands ever.
Totally ! and the Band from the South crushed it up North! They love the Allman Brothers.
What brilliance? My understanding is that he shared lead guitar with Betts, and Gregg and Betts were the singer-songwriters. So why did they even need Duane?
@@captainamerica9353 I consider him a superb guitarist, and people like Aretha Franklin agreed.
Damn didn't realize Warren Haynes was with the band that long ago! A true American legend the Allman Brothers!!
One of the greatest live performances of all time✌🏾👍🏾
The Brothers were the greatest show band in the history of R&R, imho, and Gregg Allman was the best white blues singer I ever heard. RIP Duane, Berry, Gregg, and Butch. You'll never be forgotten by those who saw and heard you.
Well, St. Paul and the Broken Bones weren't around yet, so for that time yep, you are right on.
And R.I.P. to Allen as well.
@@perryparsons9960 Saw them in Tuscaloosa a few weeks ago-great show!
Let's not forget Lamar Williams while we're at it. Post Berry days.
@@TheBigjohn527 Lamar Williams and also Dan Toler who had big shoes to fill and did great.
Classic performances I just love the Allman Brothers.
Late Night TV when it was worth staying up for . This is 17:10 of Pure Allman Brothers Bliss .
No comparisons between the Allman Brothers Band and the Tonight Show Orchestra.
Two great musical greats...we win.
And condoléances, Dicky Betts.
Dickeys' sound was so wonderful. The tone was warm and bold at the same time. If you only heard one note, you knew it was him playing. That is the mark of a true guitar god, to have your own sound. His death was a gutpunch to so many of us, but we are blessed to have seen him and hear him play and we can always visit him by putting on his records.
But not to forget Duane Allman, a guitar genius in his own right...and him and Dicley Betts together...? Music heaven!
Dickey is just so cool! He and Warren really made an awesome 2 guitar attack!
Nothing like a LesPaul
Best show ever!
Wow! To be young again! Doc, Warren, and Dickey! What a trio!
Unbelievable band!!! I saw these guys 5 times. I totally agree with witch doctor. You will never see this talent again. The music being played out there is not talent!!! Rest in peace to all the members who have passed
Saw this when it aired back in 90-91 oh man this is sooooo friggin good!!! It's sad that a lot of these great musicians are gone. Doc, Warren and Jaimoe are still here. Getting old sucks.
It beats the alternative.
@@SoulDaddy33 What's the alternative? Staying young forever?
Holy Crap. I can’t believe I missed this performance. I also saw the Allman Brothers in Ohio in 71. Never paid much to attention to Doc S but incredible how this performance brought out the best in him. Amazing diversity and talent in Allman Bros. I’m floored and fall more in love them every time I hear their music. Life goes by so fast-stay in gratitude and appreciate every moment as it happens ❣️
unbelievable to get all the horns in there....goes to show what a genius songwriter Dickey was....jazz!!!!!!!! I'll bet Doc Severinson was seriously stoked to play along
This was back when late night TV had GREAT musical guests...And they let them PLAY more than 3 minutes! Great fit with tonight show band horns!
Great horn charts undoubtedly written by Doc, they sound great.
I suspect Tommy did the charts. He was the primary arranger.
One of the most UNDERRATED bands ever!!! Not the Allmans!!! Their greatness is solidified in music history. I'm talking Doc Severanson, Eddie Shaunessy and the Tonight Show Band!!!
The Allmans were never underrated. Everyone knew they were phenomenal and one of a kind. They set a musical precedent that can't be duplicated. There's always one comment about some musician being underrated in every post. 🙄
My comment, if you read it correctly, was implying The Tonight Show Band IS the underrated band... There's always one comment replying to something they misread.
agree. Most people think of Doc as a Carson sideshow; however, he and the band were fantastic musicians.
Bless their hearts for doing this !! I'm sure The Tonight Show band was very honored to play with the best ❤
Fantastic stuff really really showing the jazz influence at the core of the Allman Brothers blues legacy
Many thanks to Johnny for featuring elite musicians playing the best live music ever; and very nice to see the group when they looked much younger and healthier. Awesome trumpet solo in the last song Doc!
Nobody played guitar like Dicky! Miss you brother!
The jazz jam was absolutely amazing proving once again how amazing both the ABB and the Severinson orchestra were ....glad i was alive to see it!
Priceless. Ought to be in the Smithsonion.
Miss ya Gregg.....greatest voice in white boy blues ever!
He had one of the great blues voices, period!
Would you ever use the phrase "black boy?"
@@bill9989that’s what it’s called. There’s also “blue eyed soul”
@michaelwills1926 OK, Junior. You don't have to educate me about "blue eyed soul." Referring to men as "boys" is never appropriate. Unfortunately, African Americans, of all people, refer to grown men as "white boys," yet would be highly offended if someone responded with, "I think that's also true with black boys."
Give it a rest folks. And let's not forget Mose Allison who had an unmatchable white boy blues voice, as he would agree.
Been an Allmans fan forever but I just can't believe how great they sounded here. As a musician myself, I know you have some good nights and bad nights....this must have been a great night for the Allman Brother Band.- and what a rare treat hearing them with Doc and the boys! And what a treat for Doc, I would bet he does not have a lot of chances to cut loose like this.
I'm glad I got to see them live on several occasions in the 70's. There's nobody better!!!!
This appearance on the Tonight Show is a great example of "buried" treasure!!! Great performances not yet discovered!! Should have no less than a half million hits here on YOU TUBE...
Seriously, I defy any current night time show to recreate or match this performance. This was brilliant
A-fuckin' Men Bro!
Lynn claughton awful it sounds like absolute shit. I heard dicky wanted to play with Lawrence welk and guy Lombardo. This is absolute shit. You need to change your post
The producer of show was angry at dicky for fucking up the green room with beer and trash Johnny Carson’s son booked the allman brothers despite Johnny’s request he didn’t Sadly his son died a year later when he dropped acid and drove off a car off a cliff while taking pictures. Allen woody fell asleep in a heroin daze while rehearsing sadly
Wow! Absolute old school magic! 🤠
This video is a classic performance in Rock 'n Roll history. Love the collaboration between the two bands with totally different musical styles, different genres, and different generations. Thank you Allman Brothers for taking a chance and surprising even the most diehard of fan. This shows the unifying power of music. All great musicians were present in the performance and we can all learn from this whatever walk of life we may come from.
I5 musicians at least when Doc's group joins the band for a live jam. What a treat! I'm glad the Tedeschi Trucks Band carries on this high level live performances.
Warren and Dickey were at their peak working together when Kind of Bird was written. Epic with Doc and the horns!
Cool deal with Doc Severinson and his band members playing with the Brothers. .
Always a fan of the great Allman Brothers Band 🙏👌😊☮️❤️
man I miss Johnny Carson show
Me too friend.
I still watch the reruns every night. It is still a great show. Johnny was so damn funny
Having seen every act in the business, and being a drummer on the side, Johnny Carson knew great music, and he loved the Brothers.
Charlie Jervi: Johnny Carson was also a drummer.
Very true. My husband is a drummer of 40years. Said A,Bros were one of his top 3favs.Drums forever.Chicago
@@janetmobilia8078 y'all know who co-wrote the tonight show theme? Paul Anka w/J Carson
@@RichardMcLamore really eh? That's awesome. Cheers
How have i missed this extraordinary video all these years?!!!!!!! Hilarious the Allmans playing with the suit and tie guys!!
Perfection. Absolutely the best.
Absolutely killin' it! I challenge anyone to name a group that played with more power, precision, and skill. RIP, Gregory. I never knew you but I always felt you were my brother.
L E D Z E P P E L I N
Tower of Power, early Chicago, were powerhouse bands. Allman’s were great but for me, when Dickey got kicked out, the live shows suffered.
true, trucks bores me to tears. just saw him & Susan. I left after 5 songs. monumental boredom
I never tire of this video! And, with Johnny and Doc. Wonderful music you left for us to enjoy. ... thinkin' about the old days... Never to be forgotten.
I clearly remember those times from the early 1990s. I thought how the guys still sounded so good, including Gregg's voice. I also remember thinking "someday, THESE will be the good old days".
And here we are.
So cool seeing Doc Severson again. The man would hit these notes possibly above high C, and his eyeballs would look like they were ready to pop! This showing is a first for me, and I almost never missed Carson.
I miss you Gregg. Every day in every way. So thankful for the 7 shows I was lucky enough to see. Thanks boys.
WOW, so tight!!! Dickey was at his prime, 20 years after Duane's passing. Love their sound then and now. God Love rock and roll!!!
This was true late night entertainment. A comedic legend, one of the greatest rock bands in history along with the fabulous Tonight Show Orchestra. The current crop of late night "entertainers" are absolute crap compared to this . .
That’s an insult to crap.
Incredible, the brothers and the tonight band absolutely rocked it. I miss those days!
The best music you'll ever hear. Ultra good musicians
playing really well for and with each other.
Jazz, blues and rock, 100% original
American music. Fusion.
All MAN...!! Thanks YuTube for this recommendation - August 2024
says a lot for the allman bros playing w one of the great horn sections great performance and great musicianship from both sides. spectacular !
Paul Bissonnette yup
I headed up to 11, Am I dual zone speakers rocking out
EVERY TIME I hear the opening of "Good Time Thing", EVERY TIME....that is enough to get my heart started.
Doc and his band had mucho respect for the Allman Bros....Great fusion
I’m Jeff Marder and I approve this post! I was on this show along with Don Rickles. Thanks for time capsule. ❤🎤🎤
Holy cow. What a power field of musical talent. Mind blowing!
Augmentation indeed there, Doc! 👍👍
Every member of the Tonight Show band was an A list jazz musician in his own right. The Allman Brothers went toe to toe with them and the mutual respect was obvious. I would have loved to hear the after show jam sessions after these shows.
The ABB and Doc with his band. Wow!
before & after show jams would be awesome to see. I am interested in Doc's reflection on these shows. sadly Tommy & Ed are no longer with us
@@bbb8997 Too bad we weren't in the studio audience that day.
100% brother
And sisters
Thanks Allman Brothers Band,it has been great!!The music got me through years of different shxx!
The Allman Brothers were original, cool dudes. I am glad that I saw them twice in concert. Boy, could they jam.
Reminds me of high school, when they used to practise in the old Hatcher building below Lanier (Central) High School, and we occasionally got impromptu concerts at lunch! Not sure who it was, but one day someone yelled out a windows, 'how do we sound?"...yeah, we went nuts... principal hated them. Been listening to this for years and still love it.
I am so grateful that these guys taught Derek Trucks well before they passed.
Yes !!!! Love the Tedescji Trucks band.... so glad the family tradition is still alive !!!
Warren and Dickey together were SOOOOOOOOOOOOO close to the magnificence of Duane and Dickey together. Gah, what an incredible group, augmented by Doc and his guys. Musical Valhalla.............
really miss duane. tremendous talent, lost at such a young age.
Real musical talent. Gregg sounds great. Johnny really enjoyed them. Doc Severinsen is an amazing trumpeter.
Where's the WOW button when you need it? This is GREAT!
Thank you Allman Brothers for Being a Big part of my Life,,,,,
Wow! Music was music back then, what talent!
Was at Fillmore East for the live recording of Whipping Post in 1971. Grateful to have experienced so much great music.
Glad this showed up. Had vcr of both performances, but didn’t get chance to digitize. RUclips at its best.
Doc absolutely dug in deep for his solo on "Kind of Bird"; watch him reach for that high note. Dickey and Warren both matched as tight as ever, and cheers for the birthday boy today, Butch, for blasting away on the kit.
RIP Gregg, Johnny and Doc. These clips are smokin! Growing up in the 60's everyone watched the Ed Sullivan Show for great musical performances. When you were older you could stay up and watch Carson at 1130pm who had on the next generation of comedians plus some great music.
It's hard to explain to someone who wasn't thee, it was an amazing era that will never be duplicated.
He loved Chuck berry and bb king,had them on many times
I think Doc is still kicking
@@larrycornwell4626 He is still around...in his 90s, getting close to 100!
Neither band was going to treat the collaboration with anything but the most respect and their absolute best effort. Gotta love real professionals! I know this level of professionalism is still out there, too bad we really don’t get the chance to see it in today’s TV market.
The second concert my dad ever took me to was The Allman Brothers Band while Dickey Betts was still in the band
Absolutely love this band, exceptional talent everyone. Saw them perform live at the Atlanta Pop Fest in Byron, Ga. If you want to experience the feeling of that good ole boy southern blues, jazz,rock fusion may I suggest you get a copy of Live At the Fillmore, Allman Bros. BAND! YOU WON'T REGRET IT.
I was at Atlanta 2nd in Byron also. 3 days of intense 105 degree heat. Thank God for the river. Did you see Hendrix ? Read my post my friend. You may have a flashback however. 😁
Great show! I was lucky enough to have been there! It was the first time I'd been to the Tonight Show. If I remember right.., Warren & Johnny (Neel) made it possible for me to get in with them. I remember Gregg being really nervous.. He always got nervous before. "True Gravity" was one of Dickey's instrumentals from his LP before the Brothers reformed. Great shit! That band was a force of nature. They were all really proud of being on the show with Johnny Carson..
Any rock music containing quality brass is superb!
Love the horns
"The brass kicks ass!"
- Bill Champlin
That tribute to Byrd was breathtaking! Where’s the WOW button!