Dickey Betts is a modern day Mozart or Beethoven. He has composed the most incredibly beautiful masterpieces of all time. 🍑🍑🍑🍑🍑 God bless you Dickey Betts for all the joy you have brought to so many all these years‼️‼️
Thanks Dickie and Duane! I would love to see more demos like this by artists. Nothing wrong someone else playing great music from others....it’s a compliment.
Just saw duane betts in kc in July. Going to see the allman brothers family revival nov 25 2023. Thats going to be the closest thing to the allman brothers you will ever hear
love these guys..duane was a little toehead running around his house when i seen him last.all grown up nice to see father and son play music together..hugs denise noone
Thank you so much for these lessons. I just got my first electric guitar at age 54 and have been struggling to figure how to play it vs my acoustic. These are lessons from the Master. Thanks again.
Stay rockn you guys. Dicky thank you and the Brothers band for such great music and influence to my drumming. God be with you all.love to get into a cover band that performs Some of these great tunes. Did one time we did Jessica,and went over great. Love these tunes. Thanks again Dickie and all the Brothers.
What a treat! thoroughly enjoyed this, depsite not being a guitar player.... but old enough to remember them in concert.......was early 70's....at the Warehouse in N.O.LA ~ there was a lot of smoke in the place, and they played for it seemed for hours....we certainly got our moneys worth...Forever AB fan!
Saw Dickey in Denver about 6 years ago. Fantastic show. He's suppose to roll through Colorado again in August 2013. Hope he's in good health and do some Mile High rocking!
He has been so, not under-rated that’s the wrong word, but under acknowledged. Duane was wonderful but Dicky was around for many years onward he has written the most wonderful melodies he’s a real original
Dickie Betts has this uncanny ability to meld blues and country with a little jazz, that much is evident. I'm not contesting that. However, I must ask the question, at the risk of sounding like an insubordinate smart-ass, born way too late in 1974...what was rock and roll, if not a crazy marriage of different elements such as these? Dickie was a man OF his time, helping to mix in the elements that eventually came to be known as rock and roll. Kudos!
I was a part of that whole time period also. Though a little later in the Game as to when Dickie himself started jamming. And also, for me at least, from the Northern end of the Country. But, from what I recall from back during that time period was what was truly, almost like a world wide spiritual like awakening in music that I just don't see around these days. And it is sorely missed by us pre-digital world players. I remember going to the local County parks & stuff during the early & late 70's & you would have at LEAST a dozen or two Musicians of ALL types. ALL instruments, ALL Genre's ... Just "Show up". Just because they "knew" that the "Park" was the place to go to meet other musicians & jam. (At least in my area. Other parts of the Country would be other places, like Down in Daytona? I remember there was a couple of Bars that ALWAYS held "open Mic" Jams. Which is where I had met & jammed with some of the Brothers myself back in the early 80's.) But, None of these people would know each other for the most part & you would just end up with these great big free form Jams going on. I know, I myself met such a HUGE cross-section of Musicians of all types. It was BEAUTIFUL ... I mean just such a special time period for music & artistic creativity. So, that is how you ended up with guys like Dickie who drew experience from playing with all of these different style of players. Taking a piece here, a piece there & then mixing it all together as to come up with his own style. his own signature sound. Which is like the hardest thing to do when you are a guitar player. NOT to sound like every other guitar player out there. You have to develop something that SCREAMS "You" ... So that people can recognize who it is they are listening to within the 1st 2 or 3 bars of the music. And Dickie has that.
skynrdpikr I feel ya on that! My favorite situations are campfire jams. Nah, you don't need a campfire- tiki torches, chimineas, or even a dimly-lit back porch are great places to congregate around. Living rooms will do nicely for the bracingly cold months, that-for-a-that. And fireplaces are definitely a plus, right? Then, you get anyone who plays a guitar, especially if someone is packin' a twelve-string or an acoustic bass guitar! Banjos, mandolins, harmonicas, and other such implements are also welcome. Bongos, tambourines, and auxiliary percussion, ditto. And then...well, whatever you wanna jam on is great! Not exactly open mic, of course, but cozy and intimate just the same. And while the odd electric player with a portable amp shouldn't be turned away, it offers up a truly old-school approach to collaborating with friends, not to mention strangers who soon become fast friends! The spirit you refer to is still alive, skynrdpikr, though I'm sure you're the choir I'm preachin' to [wink, wink]. Once you find kindred souls who enjoy the same pursuits, it shows itself! and should our paths ever cross< and guitars are present, I'll jam with you. Peace, my friend (and kindred spirit, I should imagine).
This is three part harmony-Hammond Organ on the bottom, Dickey playing the melody, and Chuck Leavell playing the harmony on piano. Duane is demonstrating Chuck’s part in this video.
Nice to see Dickey and Son play. Both have a passion. Dickey's melodic sense was made for Duane Allman's guitar work. Duane thought Dickey was a great player, which he is. Wonder what they would have done in a body of work of more than the little time they had. I think Dickey has been looking for that partnership.
Dickey just can't help himself. He can never "dumb it down". Even in an instructional demo he has to make it sing. There is no other piece of music anything like "Jessica". And none like "Elizabeth Reed". He's in a class by himself, yet totally accessible across all ages and cultures.
great post but I though the great Les Dudek who played on Brothers and Sisters also helped Dickie{Dickey} with writing and playing this song, anyone know?
Wow ... forgot all about that guy! Yeh, You're right. Though I don't know if he actually got credit for the writing end of it though. From what I understand? He was a studio musician back then. And, I know from my own experience with the music industry? If you're a studio musician just sitting in on a few takes? Chances are you're not going to be credited with squat. You'll be lucky if they even mention your name on the album. Sad but true fact of musical life. Which sucks for Les because Les was/is a great guitar player in his own right. Thanks for pointing that out! Good Point!
I think Les Dudek claimed that he essentially co-wrote the song, but in actuality he just added some minor things to the song. The truth probably lies somewhere in between. I've also heard that Chuck Leavell helped with some of the arrangement of the song. At the end of the day, though, it's Dickey's song. When it comes to recording and all that, a band obviously helps shape and guide the final product.
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This footage should be in the Library Congress. Incredible. Thank you
Dickey Betts is a modern day Mozart or Beethoven. He has composed the most incredibly beautiful masterpieces of all time. 🍑🍑🍑🍑🍑
God bless you Dickey Betts for all the joy you have brought to so many all these years‼️‼️
This song is the Best instrumental of all times...
What a master! Simply beautiful! Never been given enough credit in my opinion, great compositions, great improvisations
Thanks Dickie, the music never stopped...
Betts family, thank you so much for sharing your talent
It's like a magician, showing you a magic trick. Thank you. Best ever
Beyond beautiful! An absolute treasure is Mr Betts and young Duane. Thank you so much for sharing this!
Thanks Dickie and Duane! I would love to see more demos like this by artists. Nothing wrong someone else playing great music from others....it’s a compliment.
Thank you Dickie and Duane Jessica is one of Rocks masterpieces.
Man how fortunate are we???!!!! I'm a 65 year old guitar beginner and this song has kept me picking up my guitar! This is priceless!! Thank you!!!
Just saw duane betts in kc in July. Going to see the allman brothers family revival nov 25 2023. Thats going to be the closest thing to the allman brothers you will ever hear
You should check out and see if the allman brothers family revival is playing close to where you live
Yes sir I will. As much as I loved these guys as a teenager I never appreciated them enough until I started guitar. Thanks for the info!
@@gregcox9205 devon allman sounds so much like his uncle duane allman
@@markhernandez1209 He is a lucky guy!!
love these guys..duane was a little toehead running around his house when i seen him last.all grown up nice to see father and son play music together..hugs denise noone
This is from the "Holiday 2005 Guitar World" DVD that came with the magazine.
He called his son Duane...it’s fucking beautiful!
best music ever love dickey betts ..touring with him years ago we love you denise and high noone
saw dickey and his son play at the NYS fair. his son was great.
Thank you so much for these lessons. I just got my first electric guitar at age 54 and have been struggling to figure how to play it vs my acoustic. These are lessons from the Master. Thanks again.
This man is a true artist....how many other music legends would even think of doing this type vid? Dickey is, was and always will be a legend!
... &son,Duane - it took a sec' to understand.
it's a beautifull thing,this legacy of rocknroll.
This is music from heaven …
Stay rockn you guys. Dicky thank you and the Brothers band for such great music and influence to my drumming. God be with you all.love to get into a cover band that performs Some of these great tunes. Did one time we did Jessica,and went over great. Love these tunes. Thanks again Dickie and all the Brothers.
What a treat! thoroughly enjoyed this, depsite not being a guitar player....
but old enough to remember them in concert.......was early 70's....at the Warehouse in N.O.LA
~ there was a lot of smoke in the place, and they played for it seemed for hours....we certainly got our moneys worth...Forever AB fan!
What a great musician dickey is
Excellent. Nice to learn from the Master!
No wonder It doesn't sound quite right with one guitar. This harmonizing is awesome. These guys are incredible. It doesn't get any better than that.
Saw Dickey in Denver about 6 years ago. Fantastic show. He's suppose to roll through Colorado again in August 2013. Hope he's in good health and do some Mile High rocking!
Oh man, great stuff
thank you both for sharing!
dickey, look at your son!! you are both wonderful, thanks for this.
The amazing part of Jessica is that in the original recording the drum track was played in reverse . Created an awesome beat with Dickey's guitar .
He has been so, not under-rated that’s the wrong word, but under acknowledged. Duane was wonderful but Dicky was around for many years onward he has written the most wonderful melodies he’s a real original
This is my fav ABB song of all time...
totally love this !!!
Dickie Betts has this uncanny ability to meld blues and country with a little jazz, that much is evident. I'm not contesting that.
However, I must ask the question, at the risk of sounding like an insubordinate smart-ass, born way too late in 1974...what was rock and roll, if not a crazy marriage of different elements such as these? Dickie was a man OF his time, helping to mix in the elements that eventually came to be known as rock and roll. Kudos!
I was a part of that whole time period also. Though a little later in the Game as to when Dickie himself started jamming. And also, for me at least, from the Northern end of the Country. But, from what I recall from back during that time period was what was truly, almost like a world wide spiritual like awakening in music that I just don't see around these days. And it is sorely missed by us pre-digital world players. I remember going to the local County parks & stuff during the early & late 70's & you would have at LEAST a dozen or two Musicians of ALL types. ALL instruments, ALL Genre's ... Just "Show up". Just because they "knew" that the "Park" was the place to go to meet other musicians & jam. (At least in my area. Other parts of the Country would be other places, like Down in Daytona? I remember there was a couple of Bars that ALWAYS held "open Mic" Jams. Which is where I had met & jammed with some of the Brothers myself back in the early 80's.) But, None of these people would know each other for the most part & you would just end up with these great big free form Jams going on. I know, I myself met such a HUGE cross-section of Musicians of all types. It was BEAUTIFUL ... I mean just such a special time period for music & artistic creativity. So, that is how you ended up with guys like Dickie who drew experience from playing with all of these different style of players. Taking a piece here, a piece there & then mixing it all together as to come up with his own style. his own signature sound. Which is like the hardest thing to do when you are a guitar player. NOT to sound like every other guitar player out there. You have to develop something that SCREAMS "You" ... So that people can recognize who it is they are listening to within the 1st 2 or 3 bars of the music. And Dickie has that.
skynrdpikr I feel ya on that! My favorite situations are campfire jams. Nah, you don't need a campfire- tiki torches, chimineas, or even a dimly-lit back porch are great places to congregate around. Living rooms will do nicely for the bracingly cold months, that-for-a-that. And fireplaces are definitely a plus, right?
Then, you get anyone who plays a guitar, especially if someone is packin' a twelve-string or an acoustic bass guitar! Banjos, mandolins, harmonicas, and other such implements are also welcome. Bongos, tambourines, and auxiliary percussion, ditto. And then...well, whatever you wanna jam on is great!
Not exactly open mic, of course, but cozy and intimate just the same. And while the odd electric player with a portable amp shouldn't be turned away, it offers up a truly old-school approach to collaborating with friends, not to mention strangers who soon become fast friends!
The spirit you refer to is still alive, skynrdpikr, though I'm sure you're the choir I'm preachin' to [wink, wink]. Once you find kindred souls who enjoy the same pursuits, it shows itself! and should our paths ever cross< and guitars are present, I'll jam with you.
Peace, my friend (and kindred spirit, I should imagine).
It was already happening long before, and Dickie did it too, making his own style..you are not born too late, go get your guitar and get to it!
That gold top sounds amazing. That is Dickey's old one from back in the day.
THANK YOU for this post.
And 13 years later I discovered this video..... 🙄
"People down in Georgia come from near and far to hear RIchard Betts picking on that red guitar"
So gather 'round, gather 'round chillun'! ... ;-)
$$$$$$$ I was there when dickey quit theABB
Susanne Haynes Where?
Susanne Haynes You were where?
Great video
I imagine an album with Dickey Betts and Jack Pearson. How great would that be?!
This is three part harmony-Hammond Organ on the bottom, Dickey playing the melody, and Chuck Leavell playing the harmony on piano. Duane is demonstrating Chuck’s part in this video.
Nice to see Dickey and Son play. Both have a passion. Dickey's melodic sense was made for Duane Allman's guitar work. Duane thought Dickey was a great player, which he is. Wonder what they would have done in a body of work of more than the little time they had. I think Dickey has been looking for that partnership.
Awesome
So underrated.
that's so rad
Is this available anywhere on DVD or anything is it a lesson series. Dickie is a killer player so under rated imho.
he hes the real deal
Father & Son
🎵✌🏼❤️
Dicky Betts has a CUTE Son!!!
I love it when players do real harmonies on 2 guitars instead of using pedals...
I wonder what amps were they using
Dickey just can't help himself. He can never "dumb it down". Even in an instructional demo he has to make it sing. There is no other piece of music anything like "Jessica". And none like "Elizabeth Reed". He's in a class by himself, yet totally accessible across all ages and cultures.
How can I get this tablature? Where is fig.1S? Thanks.
great post but I though the great Les Dudek who played on Brothers and Sisters also helped Dickie{Dickey} with writing and playing this song, anyone know?
Wow ... forgot all about that guy! Yeh, You're right. Though I don't know if he actually got credit for the writing end of it though. From what I understand? He was a studio musician back then. And, I know from my own experience with the music industry? If you're a studio musician just sitting in on a few takes? Chances are you're not going to be credited with squat. You'll be lucky if they even mention your name on the album. Sad but true fact of musical life. Which sucks for Les because Les was/is a great guitar player in his own right. Thanks for pointing that out! Good Point!
no worries mate glad to bring Les back into the light
I just finished reading Greg Allman's book and in it he mentions that "Jessica" was ALL Dickey Betts.
Rigid Records then the book is wrong, they should have asked Dickey and Les
I think Les Dudek claimed that he essentially co-wrote the song, but in actuality he just added some minor things to the song. The truth probably lies somewhere in between. I've also heard that Chuck Leavell helped with some of the arrangement of the song. At the end of the day, though, it's Dickey's song. When it comes to recording and all that, a band obviously helps shape and guide the final product.
Is that Goldie?
DICIKIE BETTS AND HIS SON SHOWING HOW TO PLAY JESSICA
His son has the genes
Someday all the real men will be gone.
Just listen to that tone , often copied, never mastered.
guitar hero 2 better demo / lesson 😅
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