ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND | FIRST COUPLE REACTION to In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed | LEX ON AIR GUITAR!!
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Great job, guys. 👏🏼 Glad you appreciate the jam. This band is immortal - having many reincarnations, including their children growing into members. 😉
I’ve mourned the loss of Duane Allman for years - he was also a session musician and is heard playing on Layla with Eric Clapton and played with Aretha Franklin, Boz Scaggs, Wilson Pickett, etc. And we lost him at 24!
Many more great rabbits 🐇 in this hole. Thanks so much for the great reaction …and the comments have been informative and enthusiastic 🤩. Thanks 😊
Great request Michelle Michelle, this is one of my favorites the melody, the jam, the groove , the solos, all great. I used to listen to this for hours. Thanks for the request great to see them bouncing around on air bass guitar.
@@scottanderson8420 Thanks so much, Scott. So glad they liked it. And I appreciate your comments. And still many tracks left to explore. Cheers ✨😉
@@michelemichele3375 Glad to see you're bringing some more great requests to the fold. Epic request Michele! BTW hope all is well with you 🙂✌️
@Michele Michele Thanks again, MM, for your expert guidance! The ABB has been a big part of my musical life since 1969! You and I are definitely musical kindred spirits! Speaking of Spirit........."12 Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus" might be really good for later! See how easily I get sidetracked! And thanks again for guiding them back to Little Feat!!
Derek is actually a nephew.
I was in the audience two of the three nights they recoded this album. The musical vibes were some of the strongest I ever encountered in my live musical listenings ( and I even saw Hendrix live a few times ). I consider myself a very lucky guy. I'm 74 years old chronologically, but still feel mid-thirties.
Wow. 💕
Great choice of songs
I missed Fillmore - my first show was 73 at the Garden. I read years ago that at the end of one of the Fillmore shows - it was in the AM - and people just walked out very quietly as if they were walking out of mass at a church. Dramatic account - but accurate since you were there Frank???
Wow, I am so envious. I saw them many times post-Duane and loved it, but must have been incredible to see the lineup as its greatest.
I'm beyond jealous of you my friend!!
No pedals, no effects, just guitar playing at it's best, arguably one of the best bands, the original six Allman Brothers Band. First guitar solo, Dickey Betts, second guitar solo Duane Allman. Oh and there are two drummers
Yes! And this is why we all wanted Les Pauls and Marshalls! 😁🎸👍
Well, there is volume pedal and judicious use of wah-wah. But hell yeah, long live the Allmans!
@@crimsonking70 I don’t think so…volume swells are from the volume control on Bett’s guitar, moved with his pinky. A known, albeit difficult technique of the time. I don’t hear any wah wah anywhere on the Fillmore East album : )
@@jazzzman8050 You're right, I can confirm no wah or volume pedal used by Duane or Dickie back in those days. For years I played in a Allman Bros. tribute band and we did extensive research on gear, technique and sound to get as close as we could in our live performances. Those volume swells are done exactly as you described, rolling the volume knob with his right hand pinky. If you listen close you can hear the times he hammers on the string instead of picking it.
@@crimsonking70 no pedals, the volume swells at the beginning were done with the volume knob on the guitar, this was 1971
“Whipping post “ from the same album… you will never be the same after listening to it .. it is life changing..
Glad you guys enjoyed this. As Duane's solo kicks in and develops, the epic reaches a new level. It is southern rock, but it also transcends the genre. The Santana reference was spot on. The Allman Brothers Band has inspired jam bands for five decades now.
You will never tire of this jam- I've heard this many 100's of times and it only gets more astounding. Arguably the greatest ever live rock recording.
And that’s the truth too. I was 18 when this was recorded and am 70 now and just keep coming back to it. It is undoubtedly the greatest live performance of my lifetime.
You two ought to react to Herbi Mann’s “Push Push”! Duane plays on it, too.
Two drummers, one in each ear, no pedals or effects on the guitars, wah wah pedals were just coming out and these guys were happy to use nothing but slides. Dickie Betts and Duane Allman on guitar, Gregg Allman on organ!
IMO, Allman Brothers Live at Fillmore East is the greatest live album ever recorded. Both for the performance & for the sound quality (which was nowhere near this good on most live albums back then). Looking forward to you hearing the version of Whipping Post from this album, too. (Btw, Lex mentioned how improvised Eliz Reed sounded...when/if you listen to the studio version, you will hear just how faithful they were to it at Fillmore. Sure a bit of improv, but not nearly as much as you'd guess.)
Mine fav as well
The trade offs between Duane & Dickie are epic. They complemented each other so well - Duane's slide work and Dickie's staccato work. They could read each other's minds back then! That was their magic.
NOW you're talking! Thanks Nick and Lex, and thanks Michele Michele!! As a guitar player Nick, Fillmore should always be close at hand! Duane and Dickey perfectly complimented each other, and Berry was an absolute beast on bass! On a side note, as much as you guys like bass work, you have to catch Berry on the Allman's "Les Brers In A Minor" from the Eat a Peach album! Duane's slide work and his excellent tonal touches, sometimes made it hard to even believe you were listening to a guitar! Man, these guys were tight! The kind of tight that comes from living together and playing non stop! No crazy magic tricks, fireworks, costumes or BS, these guys just walked out, strapped it on, and got down! I was lucky enough to see them, in pretty much all forms, right up until the end in 2014. That final lineup with Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks on guitars and Oteil Burbridge on bass should not be missed either! I'm just gonna shut up now because I could talk about these guys for HOURS! You have so much to look forward to!
Love the Eat A Peach Album!!
When the Brothers were getting things going with their band, Gregg said that they were going to be the "best goddamn band in the land." And they were-the best band in America in the early seventies.
Dickey betts first solo.. Duane allman 2nd solo… berry oakley on bass … Gregg allman on organ and butch trucks and jaimo on drums ..all in there young 20’s … amazing
Song was written about a headstone in a cemetery in Macon GA where they were living at the time, they used to get high and hang out in the cemetary. Duane and Berry were buried there not too many years later an now Gregg is buried there too
The Allman Brothers live at the Fillmore is always on every top 10 list of best live albums.
This IS THE version to react to.
I could never understand the word "arguably" used when talking about this being the best live album. Released in 1971! The raw sound and perfection of this album will never be outdone. A masterpiece!
It is absolutely amazing how Barry Oakley was able to accent and carry the transitions with such intensity in his bass playing. He was also an under rated genius on bass. Listen to the solo and chords on Mountain Jam. Amazing, and sadly died before his time as well....
There were only two guitars 🎸 Duane Allman and Dickey Betts’. Dual drummers Butch Trucks and Jaimoe were always both in every song they ever did. This song was penned by Dickey Betts while near a stream with his acoustic in hand and enjoying some herbal supplements saw an old gravestone with the name Elizabeth Reed on it and dedicated it to her ✌️
Ummm,Butch and Jaimoe were not in every song The ABB ever did...in 1981 the ABB released "Brothers Of The Road" without Jaimoe on drums (there were personal reasons) and he was replaced by then 2nd guitarist "Dangerous" Dan Tolers brother David "Frankie" Toler on drums/percussion (but an absolute brilliant drummer,who eventually joined the Marshall Tucker Band in the late 80s)
The Allman Brothers had two drummers playing together. Daune Allman had saw James Brown using two drummers so that's why they had duel drummers
One of their very best tunes. Just close your eyes and let the song carry you away to wherever you want to go!👍🏻❤️☮️🎸🥁🎹
Arguably the best sounding live album in rock history.
Too late to stop now by Van Morrison tops it imo.
"Fillmore East" was recorded and produced by a guy whose career as a young physicist crashed and burned because, having participated in the Manhattan Project, he could not go back to school and tell his professors they were wrong (because it was classified information). So he became the guy who recorded John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman, Thelonious Monk and Charlie Parker. And then Eddie Money, Bee Gees, Eric Clapton, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Black Oak Arkansas, Derek and the Dominos, Rod Stewart, Wishbone Ash, New Model Army, Cream, Lulu, Chicago, the Allman Brothers Band, Joe Bonamassa, the J. Geils Band, Meat Loaf, Sonny & Cher, the Rascals, The Spinners, Willie Nelson, Diana Ross, Eagles, the Four Seasons, Kenny Loggins, James Gang, Dusty Springfield, Eddie Harris, Charles Mingus, Herbie Mann, Booker T. & the M.G.'s, Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, Ronnie Earl, Joe Castro and Primal Scream.
Look up "Tom Dowd & the Language of Music"
Bill Graham, the promoter who ran both Filmore East and West loved the Allman's, and would book them every chance he could.
This live album is... EPIC !!!
Still gives me goosebumps...
They had to be one of the greatest live bands ever. I mean there's so much improvising but the band sounds so tight, always in step with each other.
my favorite song from this show will always be One Way Out....Dickie on lead, Duane on slide...now that's sublime!! ....and of course Greggs' vocals!!
Hi guys ...usually I am one of those type of people who prefer live over studio or the opposite but not with these guys . They are that great that it doesn't matter. That being said ,there is no other group that IS JUST better LIVE...best Live album of all time JMHO Peace & Love :)
Hey, Newfie! My experience has almost always been, whichever version you listen to first, will be your favorite. Al least for me, that is.
@@dalewilson5167 Yes, that might be true for a lot of people actually. When live albums were first becoming big ,I always thought of them as sloppy versions of the original studio tracks (4way street/ CSN&Y for example) but the live version of Santana's Soul sacrifice from Woodstock was incredible ! I think it comes down to choice really and who the artist is. Just saw James Taylor this year and he was that good it sounded like it was straight from the studio ..............Peace & Love
@@Newfie-zc7ug Know what you mean. Love CSNY but that album was off. Also, I took my gf (who is now my wife) to see Zeppelins the Song Remains The Same when it first came out to the theaters. Sooo disappointed at how they butchered their own music. Speaking of Santana, check out their version of Soul Sacrifice from Tanglewood. Even better than Woodstock.
Another artist who's live is better than studio is Weird Al Yankovic and he is on tour right now. Thanks for the words & peace to you.
In 2011 I went to Macon, Ga and saw the locations of where Duane & Berry had their motorcycle accidents - the Allman Brothers house; Duane's 1st apartment, the location for the first album cover; the location of Capricorn studios; the cemetary where Duane & Berry are buried side by side and the tombstones of two Elizabeth Reid's that were the inspiration for the song in Memory of Elizabeth Reed. (one tombstone is of a child that died less than a year after it was born (1925) , the other is the mother that died 1938
If you listen closely there is some Miles Davis in there. The Fillmore East was a legendary place. It was an old movie theatre that had some of greatest Rock N' Roll bands play there. Where else could you go and see The Allman Brothers, Grateful Dead and J Geils Band all on the same night for 7 dollars. Closed in 1971 and the Allman Brothers were the last band to ever play there
Nothing beats the festival vibe of live Allman brothers! Seen them 3 times and always such a happy environment.
Live at the Fillmore East is a superb live album...one of the best.
Very top of my list! Right up there with Feat's "Waiting for Columbus", Grateful Dead's "Europe 72"!!
Only 2 guitars, Duane Allman and Dickie Betts. The "third guitar" was probably Duane playing two strings on slide. Allmans were the first rock band i ever saw in concert, but in 1973, after Duane and original bassist Berry Oakley had died( in motor cycle accidents, a year apart).
They would often take off into lengthy jams in concert. 40 min wasn't unusual.
I drove from San Francisco to Austin listening to this entire album. One of the best road-trips EVER!!!
Great comment on the video vs the no video. There is a whipping post video version of Fillmore East which is shorter and not as good as the same night when they did Whipping Post on the album you are listening to now for In Memory of Elizabeth Reed - you would enjoy the live album version from this "magical night" much more.
Can't believe you guys didn't listen to the studio version! (JUST KIDDING). This entire album is epic. Have been fortunate to see these guys perform a few times, and they are always ON. Glad to see you enjoying it!
Every song on the album is a classic. "Statesboro Blues" next to hear some of the best slide guitar ever from Duane. Thanks for this one.
Every time I see Allman bros, it means one thing, time to get my mellow om. Smoke em if you got em. Thanks Michele, Michele.
The Fillmore East was only around a few years but the shows were legendary. I was at the March 13th show with Johnny Winter and Elvin Bishop. Ticket was $4 bucks. Allmans also were the last band to play to play just a few months later. I also saw them open for the Grateful Dead in 1970. You should check out the acts that played there which included Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Santana and BB King to name a few. I don't think I ever paid more than $5 bucks for any of the 25 show I went to. The Academy of Music on 14th St. was another great venue for rock acts at the time as well.
My favorite Allman Brothers song.
So happy I got to see this band in their prime. They just loved to play and gave you your money’s worth. They would do a jam like this, that started off slow, built up, heated up… and then just COOK! And yeah, we probably paid like 5-7 bucks to get in! Oh, and you thought the drums were double-miked? They had two drummers. Sure, why not? LOL If you liked the feel good vibe on this song you should check out Revival for sure.
Bought this album when it came out. One of the best live rock albums of all time along with Humble Pie Rocking the Filmore and Johnny Winter And Live. I'm 69 and I've seen 'em all come and go. Remember when rock bands had Hammond Organ re Santana.
Yes, I do. Oh man to be in high school again , discovering this sublime music.
@@willasacco9898 That time is now gone but luckily there is Band-Maid from Japan to remind us. Give them a listern if you dont know them.
@@RTEcalcite01 I have sampled some of the Japanese female heavy bands. I agree that they play amazingly well and put on a
show while doing so. There is always innovative and real music, in every generation; you have to keep your mind and ears open. Like you, I do that, although I don’t think that the music of the 60’s, 70’s and the 80’s (plus grunge) will ever be topped. Keep we and keep on rocking.
I meant to type keep well not we.
I'd also throw in Little Feat: Waiting for Columbus
Classic Southern Rock and Two Drummers my Young Grasshoppers !! 😃✌☺
Duane’s little run at 13:05 is righteous.
They have 2 drummers and listen to Barry cooking on that bass! They are all top notch players.
I so selfishly wish we had more time with Duane and Berry! Both gone at 24 years old! I really believe a big part of Berry died the day Duane passed.
@@tommathews3964 I agree Tom! Gone way to soon!
They killed it, nothing more needs to be said. Probably my all time favorite song.
The greatest rhythm section period
I want that solo, baby! Lex, you are so funny! And Nick was really surprised, 'Me'? You are both so cool!
I don't know whether my British brothers and sisters will agree with me, but back in 1969-1971 in the UK we weren't too invested in The Allman Brothers Band. They were, however, a great barometer of 'coolness'. If you knew them and liked them, then you stood out from the crowd. Then Eric Clapton spoilt it for all the cool guys, and invited Duane Allman to play on his 'Layla' album. I was never a cool guy (I have to admit) but now I knew of Duane and his band, and the tragic events enhanced the mystique of the band. Then 'Ramblin' Man' and 'Jessica' showed us how good a guitarist Dickey Betts was, Greg started dating Cher, and we were all fans! As the archetypal Mr. Uncool, I am so happy to listen to their music again, and to revel in their musicianship. Thanks guys, you are helping me through tough times!
Great perspective … from across the pond (as that stupid old expression goes). Thanks for your comment. ✨🤪
Wow! Never heard this before and I know Allman Brothers from waaaaay back. Guess I didn't go in deep enough. Wow!
The greatest instrumental Dickey Betts ever wrote, and he wrote a bunch of really good ones. Possibly the perfect piece of recorded music.
My favorite Allman Bros piece. Extraordinary jam
I love to see you love this song. It's my favourite Allman song .... and you got the CD ... not the Live at Fillmore East, but Allman Gold with the Fillmore version. Isn't it fantastic how the song is building up, the work of the rhythm section, the soloing of guitars and the organ ... for me it's close to perfectionism. And there are many more versions of this song, because Allman Brothers have many live album ... you can follow the releases in time and see, how they develop the song, just WOW 🤘
Thank you Michele for requesting this special song ❣
Thanks for sending it. ✨😉
Bought Live at Fillmore East when it came out in 71. By 75 it was so worn out I had to buy a another copy! Still have it today. Best live recording of its time, hand down.
I was not at that show, but was fortunate to see their 3 1/2 show in 1976. The drum kit was divided into each channel because there were two drummers.
Tom Dowd recorded this song from two nights. He merged Dickey’s solo from the first night with Duane’s solo the second night. Masterful job of doing so. Plus the band at their peak had the same energy both nights and made it impossible to distinguish between them. Best band hands down. Explore the whole Fillmore East album. Not one song is any less than the others. Best live album of all time IMHO.
Tom Dowd - an unsung hero. There’s a DVD about him and his impact. Thanks ✨🤪
Now you're cooking with gas! In other words it gets hot fast! That is an Allman Bros show. I was 14 years old in 1970 when I saw them play at Pirates World in Dania Florida and they say it was a done deal. Since that day forward I seized every opportunity to see them perform that i could. Always an excellent show. They were just one of those bands as evidenced by this Fillmore release that could play their asses off. What is truly astounding is at the time of this recording these musicians were in their early 20's. They already had that ability to play tightly as an ensemble and make it swagger so it sounded loose. They took the blues, rocked em up some, jazzed em up some and jammed it out as far as it would go. All without losing the original essence of the song. I like a great variety of music but these guys are comfort food if you know what I mean. Thanks for the willingness to explore them further. It was great fun to watch you two experience something that has been such an integral part of my musical journey.
The Live version is really superior over the studio. this may be the greatest guitar track of all time. Trust Me.
I totally agree with you, it's absolute PERFECTION !
Great song. The silky bit at the beginning is just stunning.
Two guitars, bass, organ, two drummers. Opening guitar and first lead guitar break is Dickie Betts (right speaker). The later lead is Duane Allman (left speaker).
I know you’re feeling it when Lex breaks out the air guitar and the “groove face”…🤩
i grew up in st augustine florida. they were previously the Second Coming, evolved into the Allman Bros. we saw them frequently and they played for my senior high school prom. an incredible time to be alive to enjoy the best music. I and 3 friends chipped in money drove 30 miles to get their first 8 track. what a ride home that was.
The drums are in both ears because there are two drummers in the ABB. Always were. Butch Trucks and Jai Johnny Johanson. Butch is the uncle of slide guitar phenom Derek Trucks, who spent about 15 years in the ABB, from about 2000 to their retirement.
You guys are getting to be the best reactors on youbtube, love your choices, like Allman Bros. One of the first bands to use dual guitars and dual drummers, thats why their rythyms and percusion are so intense.
Please do " Mountain Jam" from Eat a Peach album,
Then try "One Way Out" and
" Jessica"
I grew up playing drums to them on our family stereo in the living room. Back in the early 70's. Youbguys are bring back some memories.
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Remember listen the first time to this song, it was exciting and I thought : WOW ! It was the studio version, I must add !
So glad you liked the Allman Brothers Live at the Fillmore East. It was amazing. It was also one of the best sound quality live recordings of the day. Sonically, it still is outstanding. Of my many albums from those days, I sill have that album with my collection. It's a SuperDisc high fidelity version (vinyl), akin to an Original Master Recording. The reason you heard drums in both ears was because that band always had two drummers who played simultaneously. There was no third guitar player on that album, it was Allman and Betts. I don't think they overdubbed another guitar, then again who knows. Although the band continued on beyond Duane's passing, there was no way anyone could fill his shoes. On a side note, I installed an 8-track player in the glove compartment of my old 1970 GTO. I played that Fillmore East tape until my player eventually swallowed all of the tape, which wasn't uncommon for those type of players.
To me this is the ultimate long form instrumental improvisation. I can hum this entire piece.
The Allmans are legendary!
Fun fact, there are 3 live albums with Elizabeth Reed,
3 live versions to choose from. Fillmore East is a classic album. Not a bad note on any of the 4 album sides. When Duane and Dickie play harmonizing lead, it's sublime.
That acoustic Liz Reed with Dickey, Warren and Woody is epic!!
@@tommathews3964 that is nice. Love all the acoustic stuff from that show.
I have probably 15 live versions from the old tape/cd trading days
The reason you hear drumming in each ear is they have two drummers, playing off each other, just as they have two lead guitar players playing off each other. This is an outstanding live collection, as is "One Way Out" which was left off this one and released on "Eat a Peach". Sadly the latter was the time when Duane was killed.
Someone in the comments mentioned Cream's "Spoonful" live recording. You guys should *DEFINITELY* do that.
Allman Bros... when a 6 song set lasts 2 hrs! 🤟
2 guitars, bass, organ and 2 drummers. Allman Bros. ruled!
this album was my minds emergence into live music. Being 13 years old, I had only this for a few years, and I would race back to the stereo at the end of the song, lift the tone arm, and place the needle in the beginning groove, again, and again.
I wore out 3 Filmore albums before I got it on CD !
My favorite live song OF ALL TIME. I know every note of every instrument. Have been listening to this since it came out.
Greatest band ever ....my all time favorite song On the greatest album ever. The intro and first solo is Dickie Betts. ...2 solo Duane Allman.... Now you see why they call him Skydog..... For me the greatest solo ever buy the greatest guitarist ever ..... The whole album is this good.....
Yes, Duane’s solo on this is one of the best guitar solos ever recorded, IMHO. Melodic, intense, nuanced, dynamic….
The greatest guitar duo of all time no question
One of the best live recordings ever. The whole album is a classic. Great to hear this once again guys. ❤️🔥
LIVE ALWAYS with The Allman Brothers Band!
I've seen them live about 15 times..great band!
I can't imagine the music we missed out on, lead guitarist, Duane Allman and bassist,Berry Oakley were both killed in motorcycle accidents within 2 years of this performance...so sad
Glad you enjoyed it, more please
The concert EVERYBODY regrets missing.
Live at Fillmore East might as well be a studio album…. Amazing start to finish
The recording quality for 1971-72 was phenomenal! I almost think they multi-tracked it live and just rebalanced the mix for the album.
Yeah...
They may look like hillbillies, but they were all outstanding musicians who were well versed in improvising through a song.
It's Jazz.
Good choice going with the Live at Fillmore East version. This whole album is epic. I think this was the last concert at the Fillmore East venue.
I was at the Paramount theater in Springfield Massachusetts in April 1972 and saw the Allman Brothers live. 3 hr. Jam. Unbelievable. Nick reminded me 50 years. Ago.
I have been fortunate enough to see these guys many many times since the mid 70's, but it breaks my heart that I never got to see them with Duane. As far as ticket prices, the closest comparison I can give you is the first time I saw the Eagles in 1974 the price was $7.50, yes, SEVEN DOLLARS and FIFTY CENTS! Great job and I will say you will never get tired on your trip with the ABB!
guitarist Duane Allman and drummer Jaimoe in the left ear; guitarist Dickie Betts and drummer Butch Trucks (yes, 2 drummers) in the right ear, just they way they are on stage singer/organist Greg Allman and bassist Barry Oakley sort of across the back of your head. Great use of splitting the sound for a live 1971 concert.
As is human nature, I usually prefer songs the way I heard them the first time. This is definitely an exception. The studio version is good but they definitely took it to the next level on this one.
Michelle Michelle! Epic 👏Nick and Lex great reaction loved it ❤ talk about moving and a grooving 🤣 fantastic our friends 😀 👏 👍 thanks Michelle thanks Nick and Lex 👏👏👏
One of the really cool things about this show was, even tho the Allmans were starting to be known, many in this NYC audience had never seen the Allmans before & did not know what to expect. Then, voila, MAGIC!!❤
The first time I heard this album was on 8-track tape the day I saw them play at The Manhattan Centre August 18, 1971 NYC. Incredible concert and the first time they played “Blue Sky” live. Great memory, without a doubt the finest dual guitar band I ever got to see live.
The song was inspired by Betts' affair with Boz Scaggs', at the time, girlfriend. They used to have regular, late-night meetings for fun and games at a cemetery in Macon. Elizabeth Reed was a name Betts' recalled from a headstone in the cemetery.
One of the best live LPs ever, Allman Brothers band so tasteful. that was one stoned out concert, lol... only 2 guitar players, Duane Allman, & Dickie Betts, Barry Oakley on Bass, 2 Drummers, Butch Trucks, & Jai Johanny Johanson "Jaimoe", Greg Allman on Hammond B3
I was 9 years old when this was recorded. I grew up listening to the Allman Brothers Band! I have listened to this song so many times. But, I can’t tell you how exciting it was to watch the two of you react to this song! It was like I was listening to it again for the first time! Keep doing what you are doing!
Need to SEE a live video, Dickie and Duane on guitar, Gregg on Organ keyboard and piano, Berry on Bass and Butch Trucks and Jamoie on drums, yes 2 drummers, one is a jazz drummer (Jamoie) and the other was a "Rock" drummer (Butch)
Fantastic Dickey Betts composition which I tend to think is my favorite song of their many varied wonderful musical treats. And for a live version, many would agree this Elizabeth Reed reigns supreme demonstrating maximum band unity and continuous flowing inspiration!
This is my favorite Allman Brothers song. I was lucky to see them live in 1975 when I was in high school. They are amazing live, played for over 3 hours.
I did as well, at 19, just about the same time! In Hartford, CT.
This was the music of my teenage years. One of the best live albums
Awesome reaction. They have two drummer's.
Got my first copy of this album in 1972 but listening to it today still got goosebumps even after hearing it hundreds of times. I think this song is a masterpiece that unfortunately many people have never even heard of. And to think that this was in a concert that lasted for several hours. As far as I'm concerned if you can't play great live you're not much of a band. These guys were definitely one of the greatest live bands of all time.
As a note, Dickey Betts did the intro with "volume swells", accomplished by curling your pinky finger around the volume control knob, which is most easily accomplished by having the straight disc shaped volume knobs on the Les Paul, vs. the more slanted knobs. For what it's worth. It's amazing how they did very little peddle effects on the stuff they did, another part of their magic!
Eat a Peach is my favorite album and Blue Sky is my favorite song from that album, Thanks for reacting to Allman Brothers Band.
I saw them live in Ohio in 1970. I've noticed many songs mentioned from this album, including the present piece, which is my favorite. However, Hot'Lanta and You Don't Love me are songs I would never ever skip over. Hot'Lanta is a true jazz fusion piece that just cooks and You Don't Love Me is a blurs-rock masterpiece where Duane let's go. Some of the best music ever!
Great review--love the Allman Bros. ( at 14:30 you mention drum kit divided-----but they have 2 drummers!! Butch Trucks --Derek Trucks dad, and Jai Johnny Johnson)
Derek trucks uncle not dad
My all time favorite of the Allmans, on one of the best live albums of all time. Two drummers is why you hear a drum kit on both sides of your headphones.
So glad to see someone finally play and react to this live version on this song. Thank you for that. BTW, they got this title off a gravestone in the Macon cemetery that was for Elizabeth Reed who died in 1935. No one in the band knew this person.
Thank you.Live at Filmore East.Best live album ever.So much to love.Every song is pure perfection.Suggest Stormy Monday.RIP Duane , Barry , & Greg.