Yes, Gregg and Duane were brothers. Gregg, vocals and keyboards and Duane lead guitar. This song was recorded in 1971 shortly after Duane’s death from a motorcycle accident. That’s Dickey Betts doing the lead guitar work. Duane and Dickey were pioneers of the double lead guitar sound. And Gregg Allman, one of the best white blues singers of all time!
don't you think this was a different version since Gregg's voice didn't seem as smooth (still good) Or it's not engineered right. I've listened to him for 5 decades. Oh well, I might never know.
Somehow, when I turned 15 in 1971, I was lucky to have a friend of my moms get tickets to The Grateful Dead for my birthday at The Fillmore East, NYC. And, the DEBUT ACT opening for them was a new band, The Allman Brothers. I remember how the crowd reacted, how they sounded, and a new star was born. ❤ And, a new light show…The Joshua Light Show…very psychedelic at the time!
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", "Blue Sky", "Ramblin' Man" etc. One of my favorites is their instrumental "Jessica" which was written by guitarist Dickey Betts & named after his daughter.
Greg said he had the song completed for a while but didn't have the girl's name. It had to be 3 syllables but just could not find the right one. One day, in a grocery store he heard a mom calling after her daughter, "Melissa" and he said, "That's it!" The lyrics were complete.
yes i saw Gregg talk about this in interview kidding " Barbara" didnt match.I love Gregg Allman. There were alot of baby girls named Melissa when the song came out. I saw Gregg 40 yrs ago in like a pancake house my hub convinced me to ask for autograph. I did an still have that napkin. It was Daytona beach florida in the 70s thats where he grew up.When he died he was 69 and on wife number 7 Shannon age 24 gorgeous of course! RIP Gregg!
@@michaellockhart554 where Mike- i havent seen an interview with him an Howard Stearn who ive listened too all the time till we had to pay to view but I cant remember who it was in that last interview where they show his 24 yr old wife in audience. When he died i went thru anything I could find on him.
It's a peach. The album is called "Eat A Peach". Released after Duane's death in a motorcycle accident with a peach truck. The Allman Brothers were the quintessential southern blues/rock band. Listen to "Midnight Rider", "One Way Out", or "Whipping Post" for great examples of their music.
He was in a motorcycle accident with a truck but it wasn't a peach truck. The accident happened in October but the peach harvest ended two months before the wreck.
@@richdiddens4059 What understand is a guy backed out of his driveway right in front of Duane and Duane swung around him but the guy had piece of iron bar sticking out of the truck bed and it cleaned Duane right off of his bike.
Yay! This is one of my favs. Always takes me back to riding down country roads in the Georgia summer back in the 70’s. Windows down, music playing loudly, sun warm on my arm hanging out the window, and just feeling…joy. If you want that same vibe in another song, go Blue Sky. If you want another taste go for Whipping Post, Live At The Fillmore East. It will blow your head off in the best possible way.
The Allman Brothers started in Jacksonville, FL as did Lynyrd Skynyrd, 38 Special and Molly Hatchett.I was them several time at the Fox in Atlanta and the Macon Collisieum back in the 70's.
I think the reactors should do a little research on a group or artist before they react. A little history would help and enhance the person's thoughts. IMO
Most guitarist of my generations favorite band when we get together this is what we pick. My favorite is "Jessica" so satisfying to play. But also so sad that all my people are gone I'm all that's left😢 RIP Duane Allman. And uncle Skim and uncle Mike..and dad😢
@@Linda-oc2zh yes miss them days there's not many true guitar players around anymore. we have a barn party that would last for days and days we would play for 12 hours straight and not play the same song twice.😁🤪😋🤯🤘
I met Greg Allman in the 70's and had a VIP pass to see them at the Saunger Hall in New Orleans in 1999. Derek Trucks was with them, Susan Tedeschi and SRV'S Double Trouble opened. What a great free concert it was. Jim
and he was kind patient and pleasant wasnt he bert? I met him in daytona where he grew up only once but i did get an autograph we didnt have phone those days to take a pic with in 1978
Gypsies, refers to the Romani people originally from south east Asia who were known to have an itinerant life style. We often refer to a person (M or F) who just can’t stay put, as a gypsy. Eat a Peach.
Yes, Gypsies is an old, derogatory name for Romani people who travelled from India to Europe. The term “Gypsy” comes from Egypt, where they were incorrectly dubbed. The term is a pejorative slur saying the they were thieves and cutthroats.
@@jimglenn6972 Sorry but they were thieves and the family trained their kids, too. FACT. There are some who didn't , but this is Not a rumor, their actions caused those negative stereotypes.
@@KindCountsDeb3773 You are right and it's one of the sad examples of how things snowball. From memory, they were pushed out of India due to constant warfare in the area and ended up in Islamic territory. They wouldn't convert so couldn't own land and so had to concentrate on becoming craftsmen. But then they ended up being effectively enslaved as the local rules valued their skills to much to let them leave. As they wandered they were never accepted, never allowed to own land or settle down, never being tolerated anywhere they went. And, in this environment, why would they have any respect for other people or their property? And, when they are thieves and con artists with no loyalty to your country, why would you tolerate their presence in your country? Positive feedback loop. Pretty common and very sad.
Love! Love! Love this Song! Checkout my all-time fave from these guys, Soulshine. The video itself answered a lot of your questions. But, Gregg and Duane were the brothers that the band took it's name from. Duane was an excellent guitarist among great guitarists like Eric Clapton, who he played with in the band Derek and the Dominos on the album Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs. Checkout the title track "Layla." Also, checkout more songs by Eric Clapton( my fave guitarist) like "The Core" a track from his Slowhand album. Duane died in a motorcycle crash in 1971 (RIP) And, Gregg carried on The Allman Brothers legacy until his death from liver cancer in 2017 (RIP). And, finally, that is a peach on the actual cover of their iconish album Eat a Peach.
---- The Allman Brothers Band effectively created Southern rock blues with a hint of jazz. Their live shows featured jam band-style improvisation and instrumentals ---- Formed in Jacksonville, Florida in 1969 by brothers Duane Allman (founder, slide guitar and lead guitar) and Gregg Allman (vocals, keyboards, songwriting), as well as Dickey Betts (lead guitar, vocals, songwriting), Berry Oakley (bass), Butch Trucks (drums), and Jai Johanny "Jaimoe" Johanson (drums) ---- Other songs from them include Whipping Post, Ramblin' Man, Midnight Rider, and Black Hearted Woman ---- Their 1971 Live at Fillmore East is considered one of the best live albums ever ---- Duane Allman was killed in a motorcycle accident on October 29, 1971 and Melissa was on the Eat A Peach album released after his death with the album dedicated to Duane's memory ---- On November 11, 1972, bassist Berry Oakley also died of a motorcycle accident ---- Come 1976, the band initially ended, then briefly came back and then broke up again in 1982. Then in 1989 The Allman Brothers Band re-formed and released a bunch of albums and toured ---- Among the new musicians in 1989 was guitarist Warren Haynes who later co-founded (along with bassist Allen Woody) the Southern rock jam band Gov't Mule in 1994 as a side project to The Allman Brothers Band. Gov't Mule still plays today, has released 25 albums, and is considered one of the greatest jam bands ever ---- As a side note, Warren Haynes is considered one of the greatest guitarists and my old brother-in-law, Lincoln Schleifer, is a bassist that has played a lot with Warren including on Warren's first solo album, Tales of Ordinary Madness, and was the bassist with Warren on the Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration tours 2013 to 2016
Duane Allman playing slide guitar. One of the best ever. He died in a motorcycle accident just before this came out. If you like it, see also Bonnie Raitt.
It was actually Dickey Betts on guitar on this song. Duane died while they were making Eat a Peach and only is only on 3 studio tracks on Side 3, Stand Back, Blue Sky and Little Martha. All of Side 1 including this song, they did without Duane. To pay tribute to Duane, they added two live numbers with Duane to complete Side 3 and then had Mountain Jam on Side 2 and 4 and made it a double album. Fans got to hear Duane soar one last time.
If you like the slide, check out Derek Trucks woth his wife Susan Tedeschi, Derek was part of the last iteration of ABB, was the nephew of founding member Butch Trucks
You are just as adorable with the cap on as without. I know this is 11 months old but a first for me. Your inquisitiveness regarding the Allman Bros and Melissa is certainly appealing to many, I'm sure. Best to you and yours young lady
Just letting you know the Allman Bros. are a deep rabbit hole. So many good song by them. Start with One Way Out and Ramblin' Man. There's Blue Sky. Ain't Wastin' Time No More. Jessica. Midnight Rider. Southbound. Dreams. Please do more Allman Brothers. Their concerts in the 60's & 70's would go for hours. They invented Southern Rock. They are legendary.
Greg had the perfect soulful voice and man can he write a song. I've seen so many ABB concerts that I can't even count the times. The only thing that I regret is not seeing them in the original lineup. I was too young. Duane his younger brother was if not the best slide guitar player, he was without a doubt one of the best. He died way too young and was way ahead of his time. I wouldn't pay too much attention to the picture slides of the video, it is just seanery to try and go along with the song much later then when the song first came out. Great reaction, great song, but this is just the beginning of the bands greatness. The ABB could do it all not just southern rock, the can dish out the blues and even jazz it up with the many songs they have done. From ballads to 30 minute instamentals lol. They are a Jam Band at heart and don't care about a 3 minute song that record companies were trying to do at the time. There is no 3 minute song by them. They are the type of band to listen to the whole album A to B.
ABB is a deep rabbit hole for you to dive into, and well worth it! Take a huge dose of Southern Rock, toss in some Blues and add a dash of Jazz and Country. Mix well and let simmer on the stove till hot and you can then serve a helping hand of ABB!
As a teen in the late 60's the Allman Brothers where probably my favorite band. Smoked a lot of weed and drank a lot of beer listening to the live at the Fillmore East album. Try some songs off it.
In Gregg's bio book he said the laughing pic during the Fillmore event was when Duane walked across the street from photo shoot to buy some coke and they were all laughing about it. Funny, cocaine wasn't considered addictive much, but then crack was invented and it was.
The best of the best …. love them so much! Always loved Gregg’s voice. You should do the entire anthology. Allman Brothers were a tremendous part of the magic and greatness of the music of the 70’s …. what a great time to be alive! ♥️ The brothers were Duane (who died shortly after their first album release in a motorcycle crash💔) and Gregg, with the long blonde hair. Duane was a genius on guitar and Gregg played keys and was lead singer. The epitome of Southern Rock with a heavy blues influence. Check out Whippin’ Post, Midnight Rider, Dreams. Their Live at the Fillmore East cuts are amazing.
Greg said it was the first song he ever wrote took him almost three years. He said he wrote a hundred and fifty songs before he finally got one that he liked....Greatest Band ever...
It is a peach - the Eat A Peach Album. The myth was leader Duane Allman died in 1971 in a motorcycle accident hitting the back of a peach truck - but that was not true. He used to say a phrase often - eat a peach for peace - so that is where the album cover came from. In the mid-80's guitar player magazine came out with a list of the greatest guitar players of all time and Duane Allman was listed # 2 behind Hendrix. Duane revoliutionized the electric slde guitar. I am glad you finally made it to the ABB - one of the most legendary American bands of all time. Serious stuff. You will love Midnight Rider.
Can't go wrong with Allman Brothers. That's Gregg Allman singing. Listen to Gregg Allman from the Laid Back album. Particularly " These Days" or " Multicolored Lady". Also Allman brothers live at Fillmore east
I love this song one of my favorites by the almond brothers. It feels like it's a song of freedom. Just randomly running around the United States. Maybe having a little home Sickness
There is a youtube video with an animated "map" as background that highlights the different passages from the song by following a moving line on the on the map. The song was written in 1967 but only recorded after Band Leader, Duane Allman death on the album titled "Eat A Peach". The lead guitar was played by Dickie Betts, the other "lead" guitar player in the ABB.
Back then we spent a lot of our time outdoors and it was clean and airy if you weren't right in the middle of a big city. Everything smelled like grass, straw, soil. Food cooking out on the grill, little restaurants with french fries and milkshakes smells coming out of them along the the roadways. We played outside, road motorcycles and mini bikes, played frisbee, got our clothes dirty. Gritty & sweet. Free. Took roadtrips a lot, with the windows or the car top down. This song always makes me feel that again. Reminds me especially of living in Georgia when I was a kid, early to mid 70s. This sounds like that and actually makes me think of the smells and the textures of being outside when Nature was huge around us, and humans were just small within it. Like the Three Dog Night song Going Back Out The Country (?), got to get away, written by an old blues man I guess from New Orleans.
.......Men can be gypsies. A gypsy was originally a person belonging to a wandering ethnic group in Europe who led a nomadic life style and the name became used to refer to anyone who led a nomadic lifestyle. In the song the narrator's point of view is that of a wandering person who lives their life out on the road who wants to return to Sweet Melissa..... 😎
Electric slide guitar. Gregg says her name came to him when he was at a convenience store at the checkout when he heard an older lady calling for a kid named Melissa. It's random. Gypsy are a nomadic ethnic group from Eastern known as the Romani.
Gypsies were originally an ethnic group who lived a nomadic life. There are still gypsies today, although the term is used now to describe a person's tendency not to put down roots. On a side note, a self-proclaimed "King of the Gypsies" is buried in my hometown. He has quite the elaborate gravesite.
Here's a little fun fact for you. Allman Brothers singer/keyboardist, Greg Allman, was married to Cher from 1975-1978. And, singer/guitarist, Elijah Blue, is there son. If you search RUclips you can find a couple duets Greg & Cher performed together on the Cher Show
Duane Allman (d. 1971) was a founder and co- guitarist with Richard (Dickie) Betts, Berry Oakley (d.1972) ,Bass guitar; And the 2 drummers Jaimoe Johanson and Butch Trucks. Duane coaxed Gregg Allman away from entering dental school to play keyboards and be their singer...is the short version.
Britt, it is a peach. The album is called Eat a Peach. Dedicated to Dwayne Allman on slide guitar who was killed on motorcycle collision with a truck carrying peaches in Macon Georgia. He was 24 years old.
One of the greatest bands to call Georgia home. @brittreacts - your old stomping grounds. Both brothers and their original bass player, Berry Oakley are buried in Macon.
Gypsies is a culture typically based out of Romania. Gypsy has also been used as a slur against Romani. They were among the groups persecuted by the Nazis. But you are correct in that they are known for being nomadic. That is the point if it being used in this song.
Yes men are gypsies. It just means a nomadic lifestyle as you said but it’s also a legitimate ethnic group mostly in Europe also known as Romani people
Britt, First of all those photos of the women are stock photos. Duane Allman's guitar is the prominant instrument in the song. The recording came out after Duane's tragic Fatal motorcycle accident. The story behind the song is that Gregg Allman wrote the song, but could not find the name he could use in the song to give it it's catch. He was in a market and heard a Hispanic mother call her little girl. The little girls name was Melissa and Gregg knew immediately that was the name he needed to us in the song.
Britt, such Pretty Face… it’s a Peach! Also when you Pause try to Rewind from the Pause about 15 Seconds! Allman Brothers Album was called Eat a Peach! State of Georgia!
Beautiful reaction, as always, sweet Britt. ❤ The life of a touring band is very nomadic. These are the gypsies. My personal take is that Melissa is his lady back home. But where does she fit into the life of traveling "stars?" I don't think he knows.
it was a peach...yes they were the blood brothers, Greg and Duane,,,Ive heard you say u liked the MTV unplugged...find this song with just 3 on stag all acoustic...really good
Gregg is the Gypsy - always on the road, traveling. Home is wherever Melissa is. In some accounts of the song’s meaning Melissa is a metaphor for Gregg’s guitar - home is where the music is, even if that’s the road. Crossroads is both literal in regards to traveling and a reference to the black, southern guitar player, Robert Johnson who, according to legend, met the devil at the crossroads and traded his soul for guitar playing skills. (Robert Johnson is a wonderful musician and fascinating figure in his own right, his musical prowess has less to do with the devil and more to do with being depressed after he became a widower young. So he was reclusive for a few years while grieving and did nothing but practice guitar and when he came around again his talent seemed to have come from nowhere which is how some of the mythology built up around him) So crossroads takes on the meaning of the temptations of musical success/fame/life on the road and other personal demons - and he’s wondering if he’ll ever truly be free of them.
The man is the gypsy (the image of the drifter that is alone) Melissa is the only woman he truly care about "in his dreams he flies with sweet Melissa". Song is about the burden of loneliness and unrequited or unfulfilled love
It's a peach, they are from Georgia. Duane was Gregg older brother. Duane loved this song. Gregg played it at Duane funeral, motorcycle accident 1972. Gregg died several years ago.
Duane Allman died in a motorcycle accident at a crossroads near the Farm (where they lived). About a year later, Berry Oakley slid under a truck on his motorcycle about 1 block away from where Duane died. He came home and then suddenly collapsed and died. So crossroads.
Now that you've scratched the surface, great rabbit hole to explore, keep you busy for years. Gregg Allman was one of the best blues singers! Start at the beginning, The song Whipping Post from their first album. You need to hear his brother Duane play guitar.
I believe by gypsy he is referring to the man who keeps travelling like a gypsy who is coming home to see his Melissa. btw women and men can be gypsies it;a generally a term for nomads moving a lot'
It's a peach. Oh yes, absolutely, men can be and are gypsies. No, the gypsy is Duanne Allman, Greg Allman's brother, who died just before this album was made, which was done as a tribute to him. He died in a traffic accident at a crossroad. Melissa is the name given to the woman he always loved from back home.
This was a great band. Their guitars sang so sweetly together... it is a peach from the album 'Eat A Peach'. 'Blue Sky' is also amazing! The whole album is great. Thanks for the reaction!
Yes there are male and female gypsies.Greg got the name when he was at the store and a mother was yelling Melissa who was apparently lost. The girl in the photo is not her.RIP Greg your music lives on.
That instrument "sticking out for you that is leading the charge" is such a nice description. It is an electric guitar but the strings are fretted with a "slide" rather than the finger tips on the left fretting hand. A slide is a tube of metal or glass that is slipped over one of the left fingers and run over the strings while picking at the strings with the right hand. BTW, the importance of this song is not who or what Melissa is; but the music. Focusing on Melissa is not relevant. The music is what is important. His voice, the guitars, the bass, the two drummers and the organ. Reacting to the music is where its at. Sorry I'm being a d**k. It just seems so trite to care about the pictures and in this particular case, who Melissa is. BTW, the dude with the lamb chops died very young after their first 3 albums. The bass player died the next year. The band is immortal.
That is not the slide guitar. That is Dickey playing and bending strings Duane was dead at this point. Dickey only plays the slide in Aint Wastin Time No More on this album
The Allman Brothers are the Granddaddy of Southern Rock. It All started with them.
Perhaps, or maybe The Marshall Tucker Band.
@@brianclevenger5521 Marshall Tucker Band was founded in 1972, The Allman Brothers Band was well established by then.
@@rickpetersen1745 Thanks for the reply. By the time I was mature enough to appreciate Southern Rock, it was the mid 80;s
@@brianclevenger5521 by 1972 I was 20 years old.
The Allman Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd are the fathers of Southern Rock.
Yes, Gregg and Duane were brothers. Gregg, vocals and keyboards and Duane lead guitar. This song was recorded in 1971 shortly after Duane’s death from a motorcycle accident. That’s Dickey Betts doing the lead guitar work. Duane and Dickey were pioneers of the double lead guitar sound. And Gregg Allman, one of the best white blues singers of all time!
don't you think this was a different version since Gregg's voice didn't seem as smooth (still good) Or it's not engineered right. I've listened to him for 5 decades. Oh well, I might never know.
Live at the Fillmore East is the best live album ever. Duane was such a master of slide guitar.
...and Dickie was fire, too.
Somehow, when I turned 15 in 1971, I was lucky to have a friend of my moms get tickets to The Grateful Dead for my birthday at The Fillmore East, NYC. And, the DEBUT ACT opening for them was a new band, The Allman Brothers. I remember how the crowd reacted, how they sounded, and a new star was born. ❤ And, a new light show…The Joshua Light Show…very psychedelic at the time!
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", "Blue Sky", "Ramblin' Man" etc. One of my favorites is their instrumental "Jessica" which was written by guitarist Dickey Betts & named after his daughter.
Greg said he had the song completed for a while but didn't have the girl's name. It had to be 3 syllables but just could not find the right one. One day, in a grocery store he heard a mom calling after her daughter, "Melissa" and he said, "That's it!" The lyrics were complete.
Sounds like you also might have caught his "last?" interview with Dan Rather.
yes i saw Gregg talk about this in interview kidding " Barbara" didnt match.I love Gregg Allman. There were alot of baby girls named Melissa when the song came out. I saw Gregg 40 yrs ago in like a pancake house my hub convinced me to ask for autograph. I did an still have that napkin. It was Daytona beach florida in the 70s thats where he grew up.When he died he was 69 and on wife number 7 Shannon age 24 gorgeous of course! RIP Gregg!
I posted a link to the story as he told on the Stearns show
@@michaellockhart554 where Mike- i havent seen an interview with him an Howard Stearn who ive listened too all the time till we had to pay to view but I cant remember who it was in that last interview where they show his 24 yr old wife in audience. When he died i went thru anything I could find on him.
@@Linda-oc2zh here it is again ruclips.net/video/1IDb6nKUWyw/видео.html
It's a peach. The album is called "Eat A Peach". Released after Duane's death in a motorcycle accident with a peach truck. The Allman Brothers were the quintessential southern blues/rock band. Listen to "Midnight Rider", "One Way Out", or "Whipping Post" for great examples of their music.
In memory of Elizabeth Reed.
He was in a motorcycle accident with a truck but it wasn't a peach truck. The accident happened in October but the peach harvest ended two months before the wreck.
The peach might be because they are from Macon, Georgia.
@@richdiddens4059 What understand is a guy backed out of his driveway right in front of Duane and Duane swung around him but the guy had piece of iron bar sticking out of the truck bed and it cleaned Duane right off of his bike.
@@oldguyhustle5941 yup my town & Duane loved peaches & ate them all the time thats why Gregg named the album Eat A Peach
Eat a Peach has many good songs on it. Live at the Fillmore East does too. Bet a lot of your older listeners (like me😂) love the Allmans Bros Band.
Yay! This is one of my favs. Always takes me back to riding down country roads in the Georgia summer back in the 70’s. Windows down, music playing loudly, sun warm on my arm hanging out the window, and just feeling…joy. If you want that same vibe in another song, go Blue Sky. If you want another taste go for Whipping Post, Live At The Fillmore East. It will blow your head off in the best possible way.
The Allman Brothers started in Jacksonville, FL as did Lynyrd Skynyrd, 38 Special and Molly Hatchett.I was them several time at the Fox in Atlanta and the Macon Collisieum back in the 70's.
I lived in Atl then. I also saw them in the 70's at the Fox and in Macon several times.
It feels crazy to me you "reactors" are pulling out the old tunes from my youth that meant so much to me. love your sweet souls, Thomas
I feel the same...miss you dad
Yes.
I think the reactors should do a little research on a group or artist before they react. A little history would help and enhance the person's thoughts. IMO
You definitely need to dive in to more of the Allman Bros. You won't be disappointed.
Most guitarist of my generations favorite band when we get together this is what we pick. My favorite is "Jessica" so satisfying to play. But also so sad that all my people are gone I'm all that's left😢 RIP Duane Allman. And uncle Skim and uncle Mike..and dad😢
i was thinking the same thing when i made a comment above- hey danger anothers 1970s chick we are still above ground ( 67)
@@Linda-oc2zh yes miss them days there's not many true guitar players around anymore. we have a barn party that would last for days and days we would play for 12 hours straight and not play the same song twice.😁🤪😋🤯🤘
@@Sad-Rocker lucky to have lived those day danger!
@@Linda-oc2zh yep
I met Greg Allman in the 70's and had a VIP pass to see them at the Saunger Hall in New Orleans in 1999. Derek Trucks was with them, Susan Tedeschi and SRV'S Double Trouble opened. What a great free concert it was. Jim
Preach mg friend
and he was kind patient and pleasant wasnt he bert? I met him in daytona where he grew up only once but i did get an autograph we didnt have phone those days to take a pic with in 1978
Best band, best music ever ! Not before or after, no one like them. Really glad that you are listening
Gypsies, refers to the Romani people originally from south east Asia who were known to have an itinerant life style. We often refer to a person (M or F) who just can’t stay put, as a gypsy. Eat a Peach.
Yes, Gypsies is an old, derogatory name for Romani people who travelled from India to Europe. The term “Gypsy” comes from Egypt, where they were incorrectly dubbed. The term is a pejorative slur saying the they were thieves and cutthroats.
@@jimglenn6972 Sorry but they were thieves and the family trained their kids, too. FACT. There are some who didn't , but this is Not a rumor, their actions caused those negative stereotypes.
@@KindCountsDeb3773 You are right and it's one of the sad examples of how things snowball. From memory, they were pushed out of India due to constant warfare in the area and ended up in Islamic territory. They wouldn't convert so couldn't own land and so had to concentrate on becoming craftsmen. But then they ended up being effectively enslaved as the local rules valued their skills to much to let them leave. As they wandered they were never accepted, never allowed to own land or settle down, never being tolerated anywhere they went. And, in this environment, why would they have any respect for other people or their property? And, when they are thieves and con artists with no loyalty to your country, why would you tolerate their presence in your country? Positive feedback loop. Pretty common and very sad.
Oh, and Britt. Please do a live reaction. Their live performances truly capture the energy of the band. It is a 🍑.
See, we give her flack over not reacting to the studio versions and now the opposite :P
Certain bands with exceptional ability are the exception. Whipping Post is a good introduction to their ability.
I agree. This version is my favourite. The guitar solo by Jack Pearson brings tears to my eyes. ruclips.net/video/J0GiRGl2dIU/видео.html
Love! Love! Love this Song! Checkout my all-time fave from these guys, Soulshine. The video itself answered a lot of your questions. But, Gregg and Duane were the brothers that the band took it's name from. Duane was an excellent guitarist among great guitarists like Eric Clapton, who he played with in the band Derek and the Dominos on the album Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs. Checkout the title track "Layla." Also, checkout more songs by Eric Clapton( my fave guitarist) like "The Core" a track from his Slowhand album. Duane died in a motorcycle crash in 1971 (RIP) And, Gregg carried on The Allman Brothers legacy until his death from liver cancer in 2017 (RIP). And, finally, that is a peach on the actual cover of their iconish album Eat a Peach.
---- The Allman Brothers Band effectively created Southern rock blues with a hint of jazz. Their live shows featured jam band-style improvisation and instrumentals
---- Formed in Jacksonville, Florida in 1969 by brothers Duane Allman (founder, slide guitar and lead guitar) and Gregg Allman (vocals, keyboards, songwriting), as well as Dickey Betts (lead guitar, vocals, songwriting), Berry Oakley (bass), Butch Trucks (drums), and Jai Johanny "Jaimoe" Johanson (drums)
---- Other songs from them include Whipping Post, Ramblin' Man, Midnight Rider, and Black Hearted Woman
---- Their 1971 Live at Fillmore East is considered one of the best live albums ever
---- Duane Allman was killed in a motorcycle accident on October 29, 1971 and Melissa was on the Eat A Peach album released after his death with the album dedicated to Duane's memory
---- On November 11, 1972, bassist Berry Oakley also died of a motorcycle accident
---- Come 1976, the band initially ended, then briefly came back and then broke up again in 1982. Then in 1989 The Allman Brothers Band re-formed and released a bunch of albums and toured
---- Among the new musicians in 1989 was guitarist Warren Haynes who later co-founded (along with bassist Allen Woody) the Southern rock jam band Gov't Mule in 1994 as a side project to The Allman Brothers Band. Gov't Mule still plays today, has released 25 albums, and is considered one of the greatest jam bands ever
---- As a side note, Warren Haynes is considered one of the greatest guitarists and my old brother-in-law, Lincoln Schleifer, is a bassist that has played a lot with Warren including on Warren's first solo album, Tales of Ordinary Madness, and was the bassist with Warren on the Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration tours 2013 to 2016
Hey Britt, please do Greg Allman "I Aint No Angel" & "Midnight Rider"
Definitely agree 💯
Duane Allman playing slide guitar. One of the best ever. He died in a motorcycle accident just before this came out. If you like it, see also Bonnie Raitt.
It was actually Dickey Betts on guitar on this song. Duane died while they were making Eat a Peach and only is only on 3 studio tracks on Side 3, Stand Back, Blue Sky and Little Martha. All of Side 1 including this song, they did without Duane. To pay tribute to Duane, they added two live numbers with Duane to complete Side 3 and then had Mountain Jam on Side 2 and 4 and made it a double album. Fans got to hear Duane soar one last time.
Dude, I played guitar for fun at parties with a friend who played Duane's licks on dobro back in the day. Incredibly good times.
Dude, where do you hear slide guitar on this song? There is none 😊. Plus, Duane Allman was already dead.
If you like the slide, check out Derek Trucks woth his wife Susan Tedeschi, Derek was part of the last iteration of ABB, was the nephew of founding member Butch Trucks
You are just as adorable with the cap on as without. I know this is 11 months old but a first for me. Your inquisitiveness regarding the Allman Bros and Melissa is certainly appealing to many, I'm sure. Best to you and yours young lady
Berry Oakley's bass playing here was terrific.
He speaks of being a musician is like being a gypsy because they are always on the road ❤But Melissa has his heart ❤️
Just letting you know the Allman Bros. are a deep rabbit hole. So many good song by them. Start with One Way Out and Ramblin' Man. There's Blue Sky. Ain't Wastin' Time No More. Jessica. Midnight Rider. Southbound. Dreams. Please do more Allman Brothers. Their concerts in the 60's & 70's would go for hours. They invented Southern Rock. They are legendary.
Greg had the perfect soulful voice and man can he write a song. I've seen so many ABB concerts that I can't even count the times. The only thing that I regret is not seeing them in the original lineup. I was too young. Duane his younger brother was if not the best slide guitar player, he was without a doubt one of the best. He died way too young and was way ahead of his time. I wouldn't pay too much attention to the picture slides of the video, it is just seanery to try and go along with the song much later then when the song first came out. Great reaction, great song, but this is just the beginning of the bands greatness. The ABB could do it all not just southern rock, the can dish out the blues and even jazz it up with the many songs they have done. From ballads
to 30 minute instamentals lol. They are a Jam Band at heart and don't care about a 3 minute song that record
companies were trying to do at the time. There is no 3 minute song by them. They are the type of band to listen
to the whole album A to B.
ABB is a deep rabbit hole for you to dive into, and well worth it! Take a huge dose of Southern Rock, toss in some Blues and add a dash of Jazz and Country. Mix well and let simmer on the stove till hot and you can then serve a helping hand of ABB!
RIP Allmans you were absolutely fabulous
I have a niece named Melissa, because my brother loved this song.
As a teen in the late 60's the Allman Brothers where probably my favorite band. Smoked a lot of weed and drank a lot of beer listening to the live at the Fillmore East album. Try some songs off it.
In Gregg's bio book he said the laughing pic during the Fillmore event was when Duane walked across the street from photo shoot to buy some coke and they were all laughing about it. Funny, cocaine wasn't considered addictive much, but then crack was invented and it was.
The best of the best …. love them so much! Always loved Gregg’s voice. You should do the entire anthology. Allman Brothers were a tremendous part of the magic and greatness of the music of the 70’s …. what a great time to be alive! ♥️ The brothers were Duane (who died shortly after their first album release in a motorcycle crash💔) and Gregg, with the long blonde hair. Duane was a genius on guitar and Gregg played keys and was lead singer. The epitome of Southern Rock with a heavy blues influence. Check out Whippin’ Post, Midnight Rider, Dreams. Their Live at the Fillmore East cuts are amazing.
I think he's talking about his life on the road as a musician and compares it to a gypsy life💞✌️
Greatest southern rock band ever
Duane era...also...the Black Crowes Marc Ford era can give them a run.
Melissa is the rock at home... its the life of a touring band
The album is called "Eat A Peach".
One of my favorites by Greg Allman ❤
One of the smoothest Blue eyed Soul Singer ever. R.I.P. Gregg. P.S. you have to check out his Solo album, Laid Back.
Greg said it was the first song he ever wrote took him almost three years. He said he wrote a hundred and fifty songs before he finally got one that he liked....Greatest Band ever...
It is a peach - the Eat A Peach Album. The myth was leader Duane Allman died in 1971 in a motorcycle accident hitting the back of a peach truck - but that was not true. He used to say a phrase often - eat a peach for peace - so that is where the album cover came from. In the mid-80's guitar player magazine came out with a list of the greatest guitar players of all time and Duane Allman was listed # 2 behind Hendrix. Duane revoliutionized the electric slde guitar. I am glad you finally made it to the ABB - one of the most legendary American bands of all time. Serious stuff. You will love Midnight Rider.
Midnightrider is my favorite, but they have so many great songs. I saw them back in the late 70s. Fantastic concert!
true
wow, one of my all time faves
" is that a tomato?" - that line made me spit my drink
😂😂😂😂
Best Blues Band ever. These guys were the Best.
This song, for some reason, makes me feel so lonely & homesick for my youth😔
RIGHT!?!?
Can't go wrong with Allman Brothers. That's Gregg Allman singing. Listen to Gregg Allman from the Laid Back album. Particularly " These Days" or " Multicolored Lady". Also Allman brothers live at Fillmore east
I love this song one of my favorites by the almond brothers. It feels like it's a song of freedom. Just randomly running around the United States.
Maybe having a little home Sickness
There is a youtube video with an animated "map" as background that highlights the different passages from the song by following a moving line on the on the map. The song was written in 1967 but only recorded after Band Leader, Duane Allman death on the album titled "Eat A Peach". The lead guitar was played by Dickie Betts, the other "lead" guitar player in the ABB.
Duane was playing slide guitar.......Absolutely one of the best period.R.I.P...Duane
Back then we spent a lot of our time outdoors and it was clean and airy if you weren't right in the middle of a big city. Everything smelled like grass, straw, soil. Food cooking out on the grill, little restaurants with french fries and milkshakes smells coming out of them along the the roadways.
We played outside, road motorcycles and mini bikes, played frisbee, got our clothes dirty. Gritty & sweet. Free. Took roadtrips a lot, with the windows or the car top down.
This song always makes me feel that again. Reminds me especially of living in Georgia when I was a kid, early to mid 70s. This sounds like that and actually makes me think of the smells and the textures of being outside when Nature was huge around us, and humans were just small within it.
Like the Three Dog Night song Going Back Out The Country (?), got to get away, written by an old blues man I guess from New Orleans.
.......Men can be gypsies. A gypsy was originally a person belonging to a wandering ethnic group in Europe who led a nomadic life style and the name became used to refer to anyone who led a nomadic lifestyle. In the song the narrator's point of view is that of a wandering person who lives their life out on the road who wants to return to Sweet Melissa..... 😎
The greatest band of all time.....bar none
that's reasonable
The instrument your hearing is a slide guitar. I believe the "Gypsy" reference is about himself touring the country in a neverending rock show.
This is not the slide guitar
@@dougj7295You are 100% correct. It is Dickey Betts and he is not playign slide guitar here.
Of the 35 Allman Brothers shows I saw, I do think Melissa was included in the set each time.
im sure
Allman Brothers were so awesome!! Southern rock, country, blues and jazz all leading to marvelous music!!! 😅
Beautiful ❤️🔥 sounds like he lost her some how, now he just travels from coast to coast, carrying this love for Melissa 😊
hes had plenty of women- married 7 x
Electric slide guitar. Gregg says her name came to him when he was at a convenience store at the checkout when he heard an older lady calling for a kid named Melissa. It's random. Gypsy are a nomadic ethnic group from Eastern known as the Romani.
Gypsies were originally an ethnic group who lived a nomadic life. There are still gypsies today, although the term is used now to describe a person's tendency not to put down roots. On a side note, a self-proclaimed "King of the Gypsies" is buried in my hometown. He has quite the elaborate gravesite.
Here's a little fun fact for you. Allman Brothers singer/keyboardist, Greg Allman, was married to Cher from 1975-1978. And, singer/guitarist, Elijah Blue, is there son. If you search RUclips you can find a couple duets Greg & Cher performed together on the Cher Show
Duane Allman (d. 1971) was a founder and co- guitarist with Richard (Dickie) Betts, Berry Oakley (d.1972) ,Bass guitar;
And the 2 drummers Jaimoe Johanson and Butch Trucks. Duane coaxed Gregg Allman away from entering dental school to play keyboards and be their singer...is the short version.
Britt, it is a peach. The album is called Eat a Peach. Dedicated to Dwayne Allman on slide guitar who was killed on motorcycle collision with a truck carrying peaches in Macon Georgia. He was 24 years old.
Named my daughter Melissa, she’s 40 now, beautiful, cause of this song
One of the greatest bands to call Georgia home. @brittreacts - your old stomping grounds. Both brothers and their original bass player, Berry Oakley are buried in Macon.
Gypsies is a culture typically based out of Romania. Gypsy has also been used as a slur against Romani. They were among the groups persecuted by the Nazis. But you are correct in that they are known for being nomadic. That is the point if it being used in this song.
Yes men are gypsies. It just means a nomadic lifestyle as you said but it’s also a legitimate ethnic group mostly in Europe also known as Romani people
awsome your in a new genre SOUTHERN ROCK great reaction
Britt, First of all those photos of the women are stock photos. Duane Allman's guitar is the prominant instrument in the song. The recording came out after Duane's tragic Fatal motorcycle accident. The story behind the song is that Gregg Allman wrote the song, but could not find the name he could use in the song to give it it's catch. He was in a market and heard a Hispanic mother call her little girl. The little girls name was Melissa and Gregg knew immediately that was the name he needed to us in the song.
Pretty sure that is Dickey Betts guitar playing.
That is Dickey Betts playing. Duane was dead at this point.
Fun fact: Gregg Allman was married to Cher in the mid 70s.
It's a peach. Duane was killed by a peach truck. That was the cover of their next album after that accident, titled "Eat A Peach!"
Britt, such Pretty Face… it’s a Peach! Also when you Pause try to Rewind from the Pause about 15 Seconds!
Allman Brothers Album was called
Eat a Peach! State of Georgia!
Southern Rock's royalty...I was raised on THE Brothers, and when they play it goes straight to my soul. Miss you dad...
I still remember their album with 'the family'. A magical time in the South and in my life.
walking down Main Street in Daytona beach Fl just hearing that Southern Rock Blasting in the 70s where Gregg grew up
Beautiful reaction, as always, sweet Britt. ❤
The life of a touring band is very nomadic. These are the gypsies.
My personal take is that Melissa is his lady back home. But where does she fit into the life of traveling "stars?"
I don't think he knows.
Eat a Peach album. One their best albums.... Luv the Brothers. Duane passed way too soon....one of the best guitarist ever....
I have always thought the song was about the life on the road in a band and the longing to get dark home to Melissa
it was a peach...yes they were the blood brothers, Greg and Duane,,,Ive heard you say u liked the MTV unplugged...find this song with just 3 on stag all acoustic...really good
1 of greatest songs ever written........
Gregg is the Gypsy - always on the road, traveling.
Home is wherever Melissa is. In some accounts of the song’s meaning Melissa is a metaphor for Gregg’s guitar - home is where the music is, even if that’s the road.
Crossroads is both literal in regards to traveling and a reference to the black, southern guitar player, Robert Johnson who, according to legend, met the devil at the crossroads and traded his soul for guitar playing skills.
(Robert Johnson is a wonderful musician and fascinating figure in his own right, his musical prowess has less to do with the devil and more to do with being depressed after he became a widower young. So he was reclusive for a few years while grieving and did nothing but practice guitar and when he came around again his talent seemed to have come from nowhere which is how some of the mythology built up around him)
So crossroads takes on the meaning of the temptations of musical success/fame/life on the road and other personal demons - and he’s wondering if he’ll ever truly be free of them.
The man is the gypsy (the image of the drifter that is alone) Melissa is the only woman he truly care about "in his dreams he flies with sweet Melissa". Song is about the burden of loneliness and unrequited or unfulfilled love
One of my favorite songs.
It's a peach, they are from Georgia. Duane was Gregg older brother. Duane loved this song. Gregg played it at Duane funeral, motorcycle accident 1972. Gregg died several years ago.
The instrument that you hear "leading the charge" is an electric guitar, which Duane Allman uses as a slide guitar at least some of the time.
Duane Allman died in a motorcycle accident at a crossroads near the Farm (where they lived). About a year later, Berry Oakley slid under a truck on his motorcycle about 1 block away from where Duane died. He came home and then suddenly collapsed and died.
So crossroads.
Now that you've scratched the surface, great rabbit hole to explore, keep you busy for years. Gregg Allman was one of the best blues singers! Start at the beginning, The song Whipping Post from their first album. You need to hear his brother Duane play guitar.
Now u have reached the Allman Brothers. You are getting very close to the Marshal Tucker band & my favorite song of all time. Can't u see!
yes!
Found your channel because of Bobbie Gentry. Followed that with this. Subscribed, and about to do some exploring here. 😎
The Allman Bros are the Founders of Southern Rock! Continue and let them take you to church!
Whippin’ Post
Ain’t My Cross to Bear
oh gees here she goes again Miss Wikipedia
Greg Allman one of Rock/Blues most iconic voices
You should def do "Whipping Post!" by them and "Can't You See" by The Marshall Tucker Band...the only 2 songs I've ever karaoked. LOL
Love this song and love looking at Britt reacting.
You have GOT to do the live, acoustic version
I believe by gypsy he is referring to the man who keeps travelling like a gypsy who is coming home to see his Melissa. btw women and men can be gypsies it;a generally a term for nomads moving a lot'
He is the gypsy and his steady love is Melissa.
I had not seen that (video) before. I had heard the song a lot of times- though.
A peach. The album is called "Eat a Peach" and was released in 1971, after Duane was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident.
Eat a Peach was released in February of 1972.
It's a peach. Oh yes, absolutely, men can be and are gypsies. No, the gypsy is Duanne Allman, Greg Allman's brother, who died just before this album was made, which was done as a tribute to him. He died in a traffic accident at a crossroad. Melissa is the name given to the woman he always loved from back home.
This was a great band. Their guitars sang so sweetly together... it is a peach from the album 'Eat A Peach'. 'Blue Sky' is also amazing! The whole album is great. Thanks for the reaction!
I'm no angel next please..Love Greg Allman!
me to i was just saying how come no one is saying " im no angel" I think thats my fav= scroll thru no one mentions it- now one or 2
the singer is the gypsy, meaning he moves around and doesn't stay.
Britt, you’ll appreciate…Singer, Greg was married to Cher.
Yes there are male and female gypsies.Greg got the name when he was at the store and a mother was yelling Melissa who was apparently lost. The girl in the photo is not her.RIP Greg your music lives on.
That instrument "sticking out for you that is leading the charge" is such a nice description. It is an electric guitar but the strings are fretted with a "slide" rather than the finger tips on the left fretting hand. A slide is a tube of metal or glass that is slipped over one of the left fingers and run over the strings while picking at the strings with the right hand.
BTW, the importance of this song is not who or what Melissa is; but the music. Focusing on Melissa is not relevant. The music is what is important. His voice, the guitars, the bass, the two drummers and the organ. Reacting to the music is where its at. Sorry I'm being a d**k. It just seems so trite to care about the pictures and in this particular case, who Melissa is.
BTW, the dude with the lamb chops died very young after their first 3 albums. The bass player died the next year.
The band is immortal.
That is not the slide guitar. That is Dickey playing and bending strings Duane was dead at this point. Dickey only plays the slide in Aint Wastin Time No More on this album