Yes I just heard and came here to listen to one of my favorite Dickey Betts jam . Makes me cherish my era and the great music that surrounds every aspect of my life , a great realization of my own mortality . See you soon Brother . Play for the Angels and make them smile .
I moved to California from Bradenton in 2017. People from California crack me up, they take a few hits of acid and they think their so cool. I just smile and tell them I come from gulf coast Florida. Love yall
Dickey Betts is what being a musician is all about...a super player, yet he enjoys others playing...he just loves making music and what a joy to listen to him!
I was born in 1959. My father turned me on to this band as my mom and dance around our playing them, Grateful Dead, Led Zeppelin and so many other greats. I really feel both lucky and privileged to have grown up with these bands. Today's youth is Justin Bieber, Britney Spears, Cardi B and its just so sad!
Chris Verich- I agree 100%. Born in 1958. I listen 98% still to music of 60-70s. Nothing compares to our era PERIOD. So much raw talent. no auto tu n e lip synch . Loop recording. Etc. We were so blessed weren't we ? I wasn't a huge Allman bros fan, but I knew Dickie Betts was sure top of the talent group. I'd put Terry Kath up there with him (rip) Chicago band guitarist
Having been Born in 57 have listened to the greatest music on our planet and seeing the Allman Brothers twice in early 70's is something that I'll cherish, the greatest southern rock band of our generation.
Born in 59 and I totally agree. And Dickey was the absolute heart of it. His songwriting and guitar playing was absolutely sublime. Not to take anything away from his Allman fellows in the band and Lynyrd Skynyrd et al.
Yes I been lucky to have been born in 1954 so I was listening to the best thing in the world 😁 very lucky 🙏 to have remember the very late o60 tys so. I have listened to some of the greatest musician s what a beautiful life ❣️
Dickey Betts never gets old he put the Allman Brothers on the map the man literally coined the songs that made them who they are Warren Haynes and Dickie Betts twin guitar solos or legendary love watching those old RUclips clips
Damn, I love Jack Pearson's work on this tune, his solo was excellent, he doesn't get the credit his talent deserves. Kudos to Dickey Betts, I've never heard Blue Sky same way twice ! Thank Ya!
@@dickeybett3304 I went to Nam. a young Marine when The Allman Brothers Band started getting rolling. Came home on leave and caught the Fillmore show. I saw you guys 14 times throughout my life and I still play your Music all the time. Dam, you have made life so enjoyable for me, my kids and now my grandkids !!! Thank You, ever so much !!!
read somewhere that Dickie was such a friend and fan of Jerry's, that he payed tribute to him after he passed with the addition of frankilins tower intro to blue sky
Just heard of your passing good sir. Thanks for the songs over the years. I'm in no hurry to get dead, but when I get to heaven, one of the first things I'm gonna ask Jesus for is the concert schedule. Seems like all the good ones are gonna be there ahead of me.
It's still amazing to me that anything managed to replace this as my favorite song of all time. Thank God a flock of Geese flew in and blew my world apart.
Dickey, you will be forever in the hearts and memories of many generations of music fans that grew with and enjoyed your great music. You will be alive through your music. Thanks for all you gave us.
I hope this music stays with our young people. It's not just the music, it's what was going on at the time. 70 years young still love the music. R.I.P.
Man what just a Good Ol Country boy...who could sing and play the Hell out of a Guitar....Oh..and by the way.. happened to be a member of one of the Greatest Rock and Roll Bands of..ALL..Time....Mr Dilly and All of Us will Miss you.. Forever...RIP.. Dickey Betts 🙏🎸😓❤️
I saw Dickey Betts and Great Southern in 1977 at Kirkwood Meadows in California along with Charlie Daniels and Commander Cody. I think it was a great concert,I got pretty wasted. After all it was the 70’s
Betts bringing the great harmonies on guitar. The classic riffs that lended a unique sound to the to southern rock. His contribution to the ABs is undeniable.
Unless you are/were a fan of this magical band , most music fans probably have never heard of Dicky Betts . Well as we all could recite . He is a massive contributing to the ABB sound . Dicky , bless him is no longer with us , but hey , his beautiful contribution to the Allmans sound is here , for all to listen . You’ll never be disappointed . ❤🫶🙏
In memory of.... Maestro Dickey, composer of true masterpieces that will keep me company until my last day on this planet. In the top ten Music Gods of our time. Thank you
So effortless it almost looks like he forgot he was playing. Could be standing in the 5th row just swaying with the music. And yet he plays flawlessly. Incredible
Tipping my tall boy to Dickey Betts. The most underrated lead guitarist in history. Thank you for all the great music. Don't forget your PBR when you reunite with Duane, Berry, Butch, and Gregg on the other side. RIP
PBR, man you almost made snort my drink out my nose, golf starts this week I m thinking of buying a case and taking it on the course ....none of the young kids will know what it means but I will ..s nuff
I had the pleasure to provide sound services for Dickey Betts and Great Southern at the Crossroads venue in Birmingham, AL promoted by Ruffino-Vaughn Promotions of New York and Birmingham. One of the best quotes, ever, was when Dwayne said "Dickey is the good guitarist, I'm the famous one."
First time I've ever heard Jack play this with Dickey and it won't be the last. Pearson is incredible, he and Betts are really making magic. I love this song so much and they played it beautifully! Damn...
RIP Dickey Betts, Love ❤️ tonight!! All the years with the Allman Brothers!! RIP Gregg Alllman Suffered along with the business and the drugs that come with it. 8:37 Loved especially your lovely voice, Gregg’’s raspy voice!! Now all be thank you for yours music 🎶 cheers ❤❤❤Forever
What year was this concert found I think this was back when Dickie Betts was younger but anyway he can make a guitar talk and he can make a guitar to talk well the greatest lead guitarist for the Allman Brothers band I don't know if they are still touring or not since they lost Greg rock on dickey Betts keep the band together 🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶
Lord Lord we got a bunch of us old farts here tonight. But we weren't old when The Allman Brothers became the sound of the South bringing you younger brothers and sisters in with us. I love Duane and Greg and I especially love Dicky Betts!
RIP Dickey. Thanks for the music. It’s forever.
Played this song at my wifes visitation. A beautiful way to say so long.. RIP Dickey and thanks for the music
Im partial to "Jessica" but "Blue Sky" is one hell of a tune
Yes I just heard and came here to listen to one of my favorite Dickey Betts jam . Makes me cherish my era and the great music that surrounds every aspect of my life , a great realization of my own mortality . See you soon Brother . Play for the Angels and make them smile .
We love you too Dickey! Rest easy brother. The road goes on forever.......
RIP Dickie and all the passed on members!!
They are gone but the music will never be forgotten!!
I'm 65 in listening to The Allman Brothers Band since I was 14. God bless Duane Allman Dickey Betts is carrying on the legend
Im 62 and doing the same brother.
Amen brother. I ve been listening since 1967
Dickey was a team player with the Allman Bros...
I'm 61 and still love them after all these years...and discovering them at the age of 16 years old
I moved to California from Bradenton in 2017. People from California crack me up, they take a few hits of acid and they think their so cool. I just smile and tell them I come from gulf coast Florida. Love yall
70 and still listening!! Absolutely unmatchable!!!
I am also 70 and 50 years ago I Bought My girlfriend, now wife Dickey Betts first solo album for a Christmas present.
My cohort! 😂
71 here
42 myself..I'll try my best to pass along this gem of music era/song
Rock is dead 😢
This song just makes me happy. And it has for almost 50 freakin' years.
Me too!
Good People, Keep on playing
@@richardbarnes3757 and me!
@@richardbarnes3757 & Paul & Steve - me, too! Freaking love it!
Even with thousands of songs in my head, Blue Sky is always at the top of the list.
A little Garcia comin' through in the intro. bless you Betts.
Roll away the Dew
I was thinking the same thing.....❤❤❤❤❤
I thank the lord for Dickey Betts..What a blessing to have lived in the same era.
God bless Dickey Duane and Gregg.
Imagine only being introduced to their music at age 45 and then trying to absorb all that THATS ME LITERALLY THIS YEAR!!!!!!!!
83 and still listening!
All right.
Glorious version -- I can't be the only one who heard echoes of Franklin's Tower in there!!!!!
solo was definitely Jerry-esque I wonder if this was late summer of '95 after he died and this was a tribute.
Definitely a Franklin's Tower intro
Roll away the dew
You’re not the only one that heard franklins RIP Dickey.
100% Franklin’s intro to one of my ABB favorites…actually mine and my wife’s song…don’t get no better!!!
One of the most beautiful & happiest songs ever written. Thank you so much!!!!
I'm 71 yrs old......and blue sky is my favorite Allman Bros song....straight fm 'Eat a Peach'
Mine too
Pure talent, RIP Dicky!
I am 76 listening to Allman brothers forever.
Excellent
Best Band ever!👍✌️
Dickey Betts is what being a musician is all about...a super player, yet he enjoys others playing...he just loves making music and what a joy to listen to him!
Love this comment.
Hear HERE!!!
😀
I’m 69. Been listening for 53 yrs.
I am 55 just discovered them 6 years ago. Better late than never.
Yep 67
Nice
Scary doing the math, isn't it. 71 in a few weeks.. First saw the ABB right before we lost Duane.
Rest Easy in the Blue Sky Mr. Betts 💙😪
Stood 5 feet away from him at The Channel in Boston on my 24th birthday, 2/1/1982, when he played this with his band Great Southern. Thank you Dickie.
Thank you Mr Betts. 67 year old Canadian here. Favourite song of all time
Thanks for all the great memories. I'd love to hear what you and Duane coming up with now.
I was born in 1959. My father turned me on to this band as my mom and dance around our playing them, Grateful Dead, Led Zeppelin and so many other greats. I really feel both lucky and privileged to have grown up with these bands. Today's youth is Justin Bieber, Britney Spears, Cardi B and its just so sad!
you're right! we had really good bands in our time! Keep on rockin‘
Chris Verich- I agree 100%. Born in 1958. I listen 98% still to music of 60-70s. Nothing compares to our era PERIOD. So much raw talent. no auto tu n e lip synch . Loop recording. Etc. We were so blessed weren't we ? I wasn't a huge Allman bros fan, but I knew Dickie Betts was sure top of the talent group. I'd put Terry Kath up there with him (rip) Chicago band guitarist
I'm with you because this is the greatest music ever played.
That’s Franklin’s Tower faux intro is killer!
There's lots of good new music still, though the earlier generations did find the biggest nuggets already.
They dont make music like this
So fortunate to have lived at that time
Having been Born in 57 have listened to the greatest music on our planet and seeing the Allman Brothers twice in early 70's is something that I'll cherish, the greatest southern rock band of our generation.
When I hear this, I am always that 14 year old girl walking around the curve on Mailey Avenue. A dirt road in Macon.
Born in 59 and I totally agree. And Dickey was the absolute heart of it. His songwriting and guitar playing was absolutely sublime. Not to take anything away from his Allman fellows in the band and Lynyrd Skynyrd et al.
Born in 58😊! I'm an old lady with a young ♥!
Yes I been lucky to have been born in 1954 so I was listening to the best thing in the world 😁 very lucky 🙏 to have remember the very late o60 tys so. I have listened to some of the greatest musician s what a beautiful life ❣️
We're old(ish) now, but we had the BEST MUSICAL EXPERIENCES!!!
one of the best songs of all time, someone else said it best it just makes you happy!!!You will be missed greatly
Rest in heavenly peace Dickey. Thanks for some of the greatest tunes of my wild and carefree younger days!
RIP Dickey.. Gone but never forgotten ... Not many days go by that I don't Jam on that good ol Southern Rock and Roll ..
My favorite Dickey Betts song. RIP!
I m76 and still listening. Love Dickey
Right on!
❤the ABB
R.I.P. Dickey the music sure made life better!!!
Dickey Betts never gets old he put the Allman Brothers on the map the man literally coined the songs that made them who they are Warren Haynes and Dickie Betts twin guitar solos or legendary love watching those old RUclips clips
Damn, I love Jack Pearson's work on this tune, his solo was excellent, he doesn't get the credit his talent deserves. Kudos to Dickey Betts, I've never heard Blue Sky same way twice ! Thank Ya!
thank you
very outstanding lyrics and music .u did it again boys.
@@dickeybett3304 You are the greatest ever. Bougainvillea is one of my favorites by you
@@brenthammond9679 thabk you so much and sorry for the late reply you can text me 7195466411 pls do not share my information with anyone
@@dickeybett3304 I went to Nam. a young Marine when The Allman Brothers Band started getting rolling. Came home on leave and caught the Fillmore show. I saw you guys 14 times throughout my life and I still play your Music all the time. Dam, you have made life so enjoyable for me, my kids and now my grandkids !!! Thank You, ever so much !!!
LOVE the Jerry tribute Franklin’s intro!
Franklin's Tower...great to be with another Deadhead ..2 of my all time favourite bands, nothing and noone can touch these bands
Yep thought the same
read somewhere that Dickie was such a friend and fan of Jerry's, that he payed tribute to him after he passed with the addition of frankilins tower intro to blue sky
Just heard of your passing good sir. Thanks for the songs over the years. I'm in no hurry to get dead, but when I get to heaven, one of the first things I'm gonna ask Jesus for is the concert schedule. Seems like all the good ones are gonna be there ahead of me.
I really feel and understand this comment. My real name came from an Allman song. This music shaped my soul..thank you guys!
Good point, I always say, "Save me a seat..." I miss them, and so many other beautiful souls, so much.
my dad turned me onto such amazing music and i cant thank him enough for that. every time i hear this it just makes me smile haha
With all due respect to everyone involved, Jack Pearson is a mighty fine guitarist too.
Monster guitar player!!!
Anyone that could play with Betts were great musicians. Thank you. 😀
Raw talent!
It's still amazing to me that anything managed to replace this as my favorite song of all time. Thank God a flock of Geese flew in and blew my world apart.
Grew up on the Allman Brothers Band. Always there, loved them! Still do!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤
This legend will never die, RIP DB
There is only ONE Dickey Betts. God, do I love the way he can hold a note.
I love that Dickie brought a southern flair to the Allman brothers. This song is a masterpiece.
Jack Pearson and Dickey Betts will always bring tears of joy to my eyes. Thank you, sirs.
Dickey, you will be forever in the hearts and memories of many generations of music fans that grew with and enjoyed your great music. You will be alive through your music. Thanks for all you gave us.
Dickey wrote this song for his wife... Her name is blue sky!!! I was in the window at the Big house where this song was created!!!! Macon
The great gig in the sky welcomes you with open arms .
Jack Pearson is a perfect compliment to any player.
RIP Dickey Betts. Thanks for the songs and the memories. I was lucky enough to have seen you twice.
The title/caption of this video says Dickey Betts, but this was the Allman Brothers Band, one of the finest in history. This was a team effort.
you're right, of course, but dickey betts composed the song blue sky!
@@Hermannposch
Yes and dickey found the Alman boys. They didn't find him.
Dickey to Gregg when Jack was being considered for hire into the band."Either we hire him or I'm gonna ask him for lessons".True story
If you like the sound of a guitar with bass and drums and keyboard.. your looking at the best..good southern !!!
Ever since the filmore.the proof was there, history made and decades of musical joy to be had..by all.
Both Gregg and evidently Dickey loved Jack’s playing. Gregg said so in his book. Jaimoe also loved him.
I hope this music stays with our young people. It's not just the music, it's what was going on at the time. 70 years young still love the music. R.I.P.
Man what just a Good Ol Country boy...who could sing and play the Hell out of a Guitar....Oh..and by the way.. happened to be a member of one of the Greatest Rock and Roll Bands of..ALL..Time....Mr Dilly and All of Us will Miss you.. Forever...RIP.. Dickey Betts 🙏🎸😓❤️
RIP Dickey 🙏🏾😔 gracias por la música.
"We're gonna' have us, A Good Time Tonight!"- Thanks for all of the good times & memories, Dickey. FRB- 1943-2024
RIP Dickie Betts!,I have Alexa turned up playing the allman Brothers as I write this , Keep playing that 🎸 in heaven!!
Best rendition ever! Jerry had just passed hence the homage/intro to Franklin's Tower! I could listen to this all day!
Dwayne & Dickey! Godfathers of southern rock. All who followed owe a debt of gratitude. Don't ever forget Greg's vocals & keys!
It's Duane and Gregg Allman .You're welcome.
Rock on. 😁🍺👍🇺🇸
Jack Pearson. He and Dickey were a potent combination, too. Brought a little something different to the table when he played.
RIP Dickie Betts!!
played this song 1000 times, my all time favorite southern rock song
Interestingly, Dickey intros the number by playing the intro to the Grateful Dead’s “Franklin’s Tower”.
No Allmans without Dickie. RIP good brother.
I saw Dickey Betts and Great Southern in 1977 at Kirkwood Meadows in California along with Charlie Daniels and Commander Cody. I think it was a great concert,I got pretty wasted. After all it was the 70’s
Betts bringing the great harmonies on guitar. The classic riffs that lended a unique sound to the to southern rock. His contribution to the ABs is undeniable.
Unless you are/were a fan of this magical band , most music fans probably have never heard of Dicky Betts . Well as we all could recite . He is a massive contributing to the ABB sound . Dicky , bless him is no longer with us , but hey , his beautiful contribution to the Allmans sound is here , for all to listen . You’ll never be disappointed . ❤🫶🙏
This is how my dreams started. Praise God
One of the most under rated, actually unknown pickers from that generation, one of my favories!!!!!!!!!!!!
Whether straight or stoned this group makes me high. I’ve been a fan since college in 1969
RIP Mr Betts. In memory of Elizabeth Reed is in the top 3 RR songs of all time easy
Dickey don't simply play his guitar. He feels every note. A legend. Jack is phenomenal as well.
Thanks for filling. In the blanks with the Timeline .....i have ALWAYS loved him and all his music🎼🎼🎼🎶🎶🎶🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹 man, i miss you Gregg🫂🫂🫂🫂✌️✌️✌️✌️
In memory of.... Maestro Dickey, composer of true masterpieces that will keep me company until my last day on this planet. In the top ten Music Gods of our time. Thank you
Jack Pearson has the most effortless smooth playing style I've ever seen an absolute fantastic player that so many people I've never heard of
So effortless it almost looks like he forgot he was playing. Could be standing in the 5th row just swaying with the music. And yet he plays flawlessly. Incredible
Thank you for the wonderful music.
The kids are carrying on the legend ❤ thanks kids.i am 70
Tipping my tall boy to Dickey Betts. The most underrated lead guitarist in history. Thank you for all the great music. Don't forget your PBR when you reunite with Duane, Berry, Butch, and Gregg on the other side. RIP
PBR, man you almost made snort my drink out my nose, golf starts this week I m thinking of buying a case and taking it on the course ....none of the young kids will know what it means but I will ..s nuff
I love the way they started the version of Blue Sky off with The Greatful Dead's ,"Franklin's Tower"
I’m 68. Can still remember first time at age 18. Wasn’t intentional listening but it caught my attention immediately and remains so special to me.
He shared his great taste in music with us. What a gift he gave us.
65 here living in Belize. Been listening since I was a young guitar player. Bless up!
such a brilliant honor, starting off with Franklin's Tower, Dickey's music will be remembered for generations!
Dicky should be on the list of great guitar players
R.I.P. Dickey -will be in the history books when it comes to the greatest exponents of rock music .tastiest guitar player ever...
A band at the top of their game, just fabulous !
It Don't get ANY BETTER than That!😊
Take me back to the 70s.Also , many years ago like new
Is this the best performance of Blue Sky that was ever done? My oh my! I could get lost in this for days! Wow wow wow!
RIP Dickey, thank you for being in my life, I'm so much richer because of it, rest easy my brother.🌅✌️
Only God creates talent like that. He loved Duane so much he named his only son after him.
I had the pleasure to provide sound services for Dickey Betts and Great Southern at the Crossroads venue in Birmingham, AL promoted by Ruffino-Vaughn Promotions of New York and Birmingham. One of the best quotes, ever, was when Dwayne said "Dickey is the good guitarist, I'm the famous one."
one of the best tunes ever written, dam Dickey can rip that guitar!
Im 78 and seen him play a dozen times , were gonna miss him but we have his son Duane to carry on !
Here is a guy with deep inner conviction that his song is full of joy!!
Thank god i was born when i was . The best music and RUclips
I'm all about Skydog and Dickey, but Jack Pearson is ONE HELLUVA player. Much respect. Phrasing...technique...he's got it all.
Yup
First time I've ever heard Jack play this with Dickey and it won't be the last. Pearson is incredible, he and Betts are really making magic. I love this song so much and they played it beautifully! Damn...
@@Marcus_C51truth.
Dicky Bett's songs and his musicianship will always live on because they're just so damn good !!
RIP Dickey Betts, Love ❤️ tonight!! All the years with the Allman Brothers!! RIP Gregg Alllman Suffered along with the business and the drugs that come with it. 8:37 Loved especially your lovely voice, Gregg’’s raspy voice!! Now all be thank you for yours music 🎶 cheers ❤❤❤Forever
My all-time favorites for classy southern sounds! Always love Dickey Betts and the Allman Brothers, Always
💙🙏💙🙏💙
Heaven must have needed some awesome music. RIP Dickey
It'll never be again boy do I miss these days what happened to the peace and love that we were spreading in the 70s and the '60s
Thanks, Dickey! Miss you. You were the best!
What year was this concert found I think this was back when Dickie Betts was younger but anyway he can make a guitar talk and he can make a guitar to talk well the greatest lead guitarist for the Allman Brothers band I don't know if they are still touring or not since they lost Greg rock on dickey Betts keep the band together 🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶
1997
*BLUE SKYS, OUR FAVORITE ALL TIME SONG AND THE BEST JAM EVER!!!* *YOU GUYS ARE SUPER AWESOME!!!*
Rip dickey, loved that sweet 🎸 guitar.
Lord Lord we got a bunch of us old farts here tonight. But we weren't old when The Allman Brothers became the sound of the South bringing you younger brothers and sisters in with us. I love Duane and Greg and I especially love Dicky Betts!
The way these guys harmonize guitar solos is crazy good