@@phila3884 Dickie knew it would not be Allman Brothers without some great slide guitar so he purposely started playing more slide to fill that loss in the band. He also played it a lot like Duane would have.
"Jessica" is my favorite rock instrumental of all time, by any group, and it should definitely be their next reaction from TABB! Such a classic, written by D. Betts, with great guitar work from him, and outstanding piano work from Chuck Leavell! The whole band is just amazing on that masterpiece of a song.
The brothers of the road.The whole album's good but the song brothers of the road.That's some cute but butt off.Yeah, leave and it's all alarming brothers.You know , it's good laden , by the almond , brotherThe brothers of the road.The whole album's good but the song brothers of the road.That's some cute but butt off.Yeah, leave and it's all alarming brothers.You know it's good labour by the almond brothers
My oldest niece who was born in 1974 was named after this song. When she died in 2015 of Huntingtons disease it was played at her funeral. RIP Melissa Jean. You are always remembered and loved ❤❤
Back story is that Gregg Allman overheard a woman calling her daughter's name, ( Melissa) in a grocery store, and thought it was a beautiful name-- and he was inspired to write this gorgeous song...
He pretty much had the song finished except for the name and a few other lyrics. The working title before his fateful trip to the grocery store was Delilah. "It's pretty good-for a love song. It ain't rock and roll that makes me move my ass." - Duane Allman
He wrote that in Pensacola they used to play a gig out on Pensacola Beach at the old Spanish village, the sandpipers would be the opening act sometimes an all girl Pensacola band
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Gregg Allman told a story about this beautiful song to an interviewer. He wrote the whole song without a female’s name for the title. He knew the name had to have three syllables. He was stumped. He went to a store for beer. He said it was his turn to buy it for the band. A little girl was running around the store. He saw her mom looking for the girl, walking up and down the aisles calling, you guessed it, MELISSA, MELISSA!!!
Yes the basic song came long before the name. In another interview, Gregg mentions that his brother Duane really like it. On occasion when the band was just chilling in the 'big house', Duane used to ask Gregg, "Hey man, play that one song about that girl". The rest is history.
Dickie was on guitar. Sadly, Duane lost his life in October 1971, and bass player Berry Oakley died approximately a year later. Both were 24 years old.
What a beautiful mournful song. Duanne loved this song and unfortunately he never got to play on it. He died before this song was finally recorded. This was played at his funeral. 😞
One of the most hauntingly beautiful songs ever recorded, and my very favorite from the Allman Brothers. It instantly brings back some melancholy memories I don't mind reliving.
I last played this song years ago when my band held a fund raiser for my friends sister "Melissa" who had stage 4 cancer. She died three weeks later. Hearing it now makes me emotional.
"In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" if you haven't yet reacted to it. The Allman Brothers did a free, outdoor, lunchtime concert on my university campus in California - - must have been about '69 or '70.
Duane was a session musician for years before building his own band. Look up the banger 'Loan Me A Dime' by Boz Scaggs, Duane Allman & the Memphis Horns.
I've been playing guitar for 50 years and I end every one of my practice sessions with this song. The chords are incredibly beautiful and I never get tired of playing them.
Dickey Betts on Guitar for this one , because Duane had been killed only weeks earlier from when this was recorded for their album "Eat a Peach" , a tribute to the bands fallen brother who was quoted as saying , "Whenever I'm in Georgia , I Eat a Peach for Peace ."
Duane recorded a demo of this song with his brother and Butch Trucks in '68. They started recording the released version the day after Duane's funeral.
@@willdwyer6782 I have the CD of the bands Live show from Stony Brook which has a take of "Blue Sky" on it with Duane . It's an interesting listen , from the point of view that we know how the studio version came out & what it sounds like . On the Stony Brook CD, it's obvious that Duane & Dickey were still working on the solo's that made it to the studio recording .
I am a huge Allman Brothers fan, and enjoy watching you guys digging the music. I have so many Allman Brothers song suggestions, but I don't want to overload you guys, so I will just mention a couple.... Blue Sky Ain't Wasting Time No More Win, Lose, or Draw Love the channel, keep up the good work!
My favorite Allman Brothers song. Greg Allman has a song called Multi Colored Lady that you will love Amber. Also, Ain't Wasting Time is an Allman bros song with great music. You'll both love that one
Amber would love that whole “Laid Back” solo album by Greg! “All My Friends”, “Please Call Home”, “These Days”, “Queen of Hearts”…just such a fine album!
After a quick bit of research on the internet here is what I found out about the song Melissa: according to Wikipedia - "Dickey Betts, an iconic rock guitarist, played lead guitar on the Allman Brothers Band's song "Melissa". Betts created the song's instrumental backing after Gregg Allman brought the song to the studio the day after his birthday in December 1971. The band recorded "Melissa" that afternoon at Criteria Studios in Miami, Florida. The song was released in February 1972 on the album Eat a Peach, which also featured Betts' song "Blue Sky". Some say Betts' guitar lines on "Melissa" are graceful and lyrical, and may be his best studio playing." Some of those very sweet notes Amber talked about were played while using a volume pedal. The guitarist would pluck the note with the volume essentially off and them would press on the volume pedal, (like a gas pedal), and the volume would then increase making the sound appear to the listener as if it's floating out from the ether. Another excellent example of this use of the volume pedal by Dickey Betts is the beatiful song by the Allman Brothers called "In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed". I highly recommend it! Listen to or watch the version from the album titled "Live At Fillmore East". You'll get to hear Dicky do a solo first followed by solo by Greg Allman followed by a solo by Duane Allman. Excellent!
Brought to the studio in the morning and recorded that afternoon. Geez. They spend months and months on songs today and none of them can touch this one in its beauty and simplicity. What went so wrong?
When my niece was like six years old, she heard this song, and I told her they wrote that song for you and for many years she still thought that song was hers. Love my niece and love this song.
Greatest country/ southern rock band ever!! Live at the Filmore East best live album ever! RIP, Duane, Greg, Dicky, Johnny, Butch, Thankyou for your awesome musical lives!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Always brings me back to Phoenix , and a Melissa I fell in Love with....and left behind. I received one letter from her, she had fallen in with a Bad Outlaw.....write to her, but never heard from her again....I often wonder what my Life would have become, if I had not returned to NY...My Sweet Melissa...
Gregory wrote this song when he was 17 years old. He told the story of the "gypsy's" idea of the perfect woman, but when he got to the point of the name Melissa, he couldn't come up with anything. He knew it had to have 3 syllables, and wracked his brain trying to find the perfect name. He said he was in a grocery store and heard a woman calling, "Come here, Melissa," and he said, "That's IT! Melissa was Duane's favorite song penned by his "bay bruh."
Amber I love your emotions on this song. You are really great on your reading into the lyrics and always get the most out of the songs you react to. You both rock! Love from the Bay in California!
Hi Jay and Amber !! Love you guys !! Grew up in high school and college on the Allman Brothers Band music. Music of my youth, forever in my soul. My parents were from the south and even though I was born and grew up and live in SoCal, I'm a southern boy in my heart. Maybe it's me but different verses and lyrics in this song just tell me how much Gregg loved his brother Duane and how much he misses him. Gregg and Duane are together in heaven and please watch over us. Thank you for the musical gifts you've given us. We'll always Love You and Miss You.
@@adamsher2538 So do I. I checked his channel the other day and it's been a year since he uploaded anything. He was really on a role too. It's a shame.
Dickey Betts on guitar, Duane died a few months before this recording. Dickey was a founding member of the band. Along with Duane, Gregg, Butch, Jaimoe, and Berry.....
When I was in high school and nobody would be home when I would get home I would get into my step dad's records Let's Play Marshall Tucker and Led Zeppelin and I play The Allman Brothers can I play this song right here and I can still see how the sky was and how the night felt being alone and to myself playing this song and it takes me back to a simpler time
all these hearflelt comments... beautiful! All I have is that this album, Eat a Peach, was the soundtrack to my college years. And this beautiful ballad was our tender moment... I never had a girl named Melissa, but I wish I had. Just so I could sing her this song. Keep going babies... sample all these Allmans gems.
The band was created with two lead guitarists, Duane and Dickie. They also had two drummers Jai and Butch. Then there was Berry in bass and Greg on piano/organ and vocals. They were one of the best bands ever with stellar musicians all around. I saw them live only once but I will never forget how they made me feel. It was a blessing.❤️🎼
Melissa was such a popular name in the 70's. I know because I am one. Lol I know so many Melissa's around my age. I'm sure my mom was inspired by this beautiful song.
One of the most breezy, tranquil tunes the Allman Brothers ever recorded. Great song, great choice! Another terrific Allman Brothers tune to check out is "Revival," one of their first major hits. Also, Gregg Allman, as a solo artist, recorded a very chill, mysterious version of "Midnight Rider," very different from the 'Brothers' song, and a showcase for Gregg's voice. Give it a listen when you get the chance.
My youngest Daughter Melissa is developmentally disabled. She will be 30 in January with the heart & soul of a forever child. She loves it when I sing this song to her still! Love My Sweet Melissa!
I absolutely love this song. It has such specific memories of a wonderful time in my life in addition to being a badass song on its own. Another thing I love is that the beginning sounds just like Watch Me by Labi Siffre- would love to see you do that one! When I hear the opening I’m always excited because either way I know it’s going to be a great song. Love you guys and your positivity and love of music ❤
My all time favorite song, so much so I named my youngest daughter for it. Also...GREGG LOVED THIS TUNE SO MUCH, THE LYRIC IS ETCHED ON HIS GRAVESTONE!
Dickie Betts… who passed very recently. 💔🙌🫶🎶 I love Amber’s take on the lyrics & guitar. 🎸 Allman Bros… keep exploring them. Every song is amazing. Love “Jessica” from Brother’s & Sister’s Album. Branch out & listen to Warren Haynes, Tedeschi/Trucks. All amazing.
Dickie Betts played guitar on this track. Duane died just a few weeks before it was recorded.
Yes 1971. Got to see Allmans perform a few times in '71 with Duane. Then suddenly he was gone.
Gregg, Duane, and Butch Trucks recorded a demo of it in '68.
Interesting..I would have guessed Duane on slide, but of course, no. Maybe Dickies tribute to Duane?
Same here, but good to know.
@@phila3884 Dickie knew it would not be Allman Brothers without some great slide guitar so he purposely started playing more slide to fill that loss in the band. He also played it a lot like Duane would have.
"Jessica" has to be your next listen. It's an instrumental but it will blow you away and uplift your spirit.
Amen to that. 👍
"Jessica" is my favorite rock instrumental of all time, by any group, and it should definitely be their next reaction from TABB! Such a classic, written by D. Betts, with great guitar work from him, and outstanding piano work from Chuck Leavell! The whole band is just amazing on that masterpiece of a song.
Definitely my favorite Allman Brothers song.
Totally agree. "Jessica" is the best driving song EVER!
💯 percent
Gregg doesn't get enough credit for that amazing voice.
I know I LOVE to hear him sing I can just sit in a room with my eye closed and get lost
The brothers of the road.The whole album's good but the song brothers of the road.That's some cute but butt off.Yeah, leave and it's all alarming brothers.You know , it's good laden , by the almond , brotherThe brothers of the road.The whole album's good but the song brothers of the road.That's some cute but butt off.Yeah, leave and it's all alarming brothers.You know it's good labour by the almond brothers
Save them 7 turns.Yeah , that's so wonderful song almond brothersSave them 7 turns.Yeah , that's so wonderful , so almond brothers
FACTS!!!
fantastic voice
My oldest niece who was born in 1974 was named after this song. When she died in 2015 of Huntingtons disease it was played at her funeral. RIP Melissa Jean. You are always remembered and loved ❤❤
So sorry for your loss 😢
This IS such a beautiful song for you to have a memory.
@@cameronsimonton2515 thank you 😊
Sorry for the loss of your niece. Beautiful name and song.
The Allman Brothers Band. Surely one of the top 3-5 Greatest bands of ALL TIME
Allman Brothers Band, Skynyrd, Eagles.
@@WilliamLyons5 Yea and CCR
Back story is that Gregg Allman overheard a woman calling her daughter's name, ( Melissa) in a grocery store, and thought it was a beautiful name-- and he was inspired to write this gorgeous song...
He had already written the song but didn’t have the name yet. He heard the woman yelling for her daughter and said that’s it - that’s the name.
@@1960BobDyup. That’s how it happened
He pretty much had the song finished except for the name and a few other lyrics. The working title before his fateful trip to the grocery store was Delilah.
"It's pretty good-for a love song. It ain't rock and roll that makes me move my ass." - Duane Allman
I remember hearing this story wow love this song
He wrote that in Pensacola they used to play a gig out on Pensacola Beach at the old Spanish village, the sandpipers would be the opening act sometimes an all girl Pensacola band
Awww... this Melissa approves of this song 🐝Thank you very much for playing this song today, and I appreciate it😊
Sweet Melissa ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Now check out "Melissa" by Mercyful Fate and let me know what you think! 😁
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Gregg Allman told a story about this beautiful song to an interviewer. He wrote the whole song without a female’s name for the title. He knew the name had to have three syllables. He was stumped. He went to a store for beer. He said it was his turn to buy it for the band. A little girl was running around the store. He saw her mom looking for the girl, walking up and down the aisles calling, you guessed it,
MELISSA, MELISSA!!!
Yes the basic song came long before the name. In another interview, Gregg mentions that his brother Duane really like it. On occasion when the band was just chilling in the 'big house', Duane used to ask Gregg, "Hey man, play that one song about that girl". The rest is history.
Hard to to pick a favorite AB song. I love this song -GREAT Dickie Betts guitar. His tone is masterful... -RIP Dickie, Greg, Duane...
And Butch...
@@waltw4537Dickie and Barry too.
And RIP Berry, Butch, Woody…
😢
If you haven't heard "Whipping Post", that one should be NEXT.
Jay heard it a long time ago when he was solo, but he should play it for Amber
Immediately, the Bros. signature tune!!
Dickie was on guitar. Sadly, Duane lost his life in October 1971, and bass player Berry Oakley died approximately a year later. Both were 24 years old.
There's a 1968 demo of the song played by Gregg, Duane, and Butch Trucks.
Duane
Both died fairly close to where I grew up in Macon ga. 😢.
Didn’t both die from motorcycle accidents?
Yes both motorcycle accidents both within a few blocks of each other I think a year apart.
"the way that it's played it feels like a heart ache." You nailed it, Amber!
What a beautiful mournful song.
Duanne loved this song and unfortunately he never got to play on it.
He died before this song was finally recorded.
This was played at his funeral.
😞
The late, great Richard Betts, who the world lost just a few months ago, on guitar. Probably the most melodic guitarist ever.
He was inedible..
Saw him live with his band at the Suban theater in Beverly hills about 7 yrs ago. My cousin was their stage manager.
Sweet Melissa - my wife of 40 years as of 6/10. Thanks for showcasing this great song!
Happy anniversary! 💐
This is my favorite Allman Brothers Band song!!! Beautiful!!!❤❤
dickie betts.....most underrated musician ever....rockin the slide/sustain.
If not for Dickie taking over leads when Duane passed, I do not think the band as it was would have survived.
RIP
Absolutely love this song
One of the most hauntingly beautiful songs ever recorded, and my very favorite from the Allman Brothers. It instantly brings back some melancholy memories I don't mind reliving.
I last played this song years ago when my band held a fund raiser for my friends sister "Melissa" who had stage 4 cancer. She died three weeks later. Hearing it now makes me emotional.
Greg Allman referred to himself as the Gypsy. So, he was talking about himself. One of my favorite all time songs. Thank you for sharing that with us.
"In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" if you haven't yet reacted to it. The Allman Brothers did a free, outdoor, lunchtime concert on my university campus in California - - must have been about '69 or '70.
The great Berry Oakley plays the sweetest bassline on the song. He was dead a year later. My favorite American band.
Berry ABSOLUTELY never got the credit he deserved! The guys knew though!
It's so gooooood. Nobody ever notices!!!
Duane was a session musician for years before building his own band. Look up the banger 'Loan Me A Dime' by Boz Scaggs, Duane Allman & the Memphis Horns.
Duane was actually between gigs during his time as a sessions guitarist. The Allman Joy's and The Allman Brothers.
Of all their songs, this is my favorite. Jessica's a close second.
I’m a Melissa, born in December 73. Pretty sure this is where my dad got my name.
I've been playing guitar for 50 years and I end every one of my practice sessions with this song. The chords are incredibly beautiful and I never get tired of playing them.
Been playing for 30 years. I absolutely feel in love with this song.
I have sung (quite badly) this song to my beautiful bride of nearly 30 years. And yes, she and the song share the name.
My lady's name is Susan. I sing Runaround Sue to her because she's loose and dirty. Okay, I'm joking, she's awesome.
YES!!! STILL think ya'll would enjoy In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed at Fillmore East - SUCH A GREAT JAM!!! LOVE ABB!! THANKS, YA'LL!!!
Dickey Betts on Guitar for this one , because Duane had been killed only weeks earlier from when this was recorded for their album "Eat a Peach" , a tribute to the bands fallen brother who was quoted as saying , "Whenever I'm in Georgia , I Eat a Peach for Peace ."
Duane recorded a demo of this song with his brother and Butch Trucks in '68. They started recording the released version the day after Duane's funeral.
@@willdwyer6782 I have the CD of the bands Live show from Stony Brook which has a take of "Blue Sky" on it with Duane . It's an interesting listen , from the point of view that we know how the studio version came out & what it sounds like . On the Stony Brook CD, it's obvious that Duane & Dickey were still working on the solo's that made it to the studio recording .
Two legged Georgia variety was Duane's preference.
I am a huge Allman Brothers fan, and enjoy watching you guys digging the music.
I have so many Allman Brothers song suggestions, but I don't want to overload you guys, so I will just mention a couple....
Blue Sky
Ain't Wasting Time No More
Win, Lose, or Draw
Love the channel, keep up the good work!
There are a lot of Melissa's in this world because of this song.
My favorite Allman Brothers song. Greg Allman has a song called Multi Colored Lady that you will love Amber. Also, Ain't Wasting Time is an Allman bros song with great music. You'll both love that one
Amber would love that whole “Laid Back” solo album by Greg! “All My Friends”, “Please Call Home”, “These Days”, “Queen of Hearts”…just such a fine album!
Dickie Betts on guitar with his unique and iconic style! His playing is/was so undoubtedly recognizable as his and his alone! Rock on Dickie!
More, more, more Allman Brothers. The acoustic live version of this with Dickie and Warren Haynes is a must listen
After a quick bit of research on the internet here is what I found out about the song Melissa: according to Wikipedia - "Dickey Betts, an iconic rock guitarist, played lead guitar on the Allman Brothers Band's song "Melissa". Betts created the song's instrumental backing after Gregg Allman brought the song to the studio the day after his birthday in December 1971. The band recorded "Melissa" that afternoon at Criteria Studios in Miami, Florida. The song was released in February 1972 on the album Eat a Peach, which also featured Betts' song "Blue Sky". Some say Betts' guitar lines on "Melissa" are graceful and lyrical, and may be his best studio playing." Some of those very sweet notes Amber talked about were played while using a volume pedal. The guitarist would pluck the note with the volume essentially off and them would press on the volume pedal, (like a gas pedal), and the volume would then increase making the sound appear to the listener as if it's floating out from the ether. Another excellent example of this use of the volume pedal by Dickey Betts is the beatiful song by the Allman Brothers called "In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed". I highly recommend it! Listen to or watch the version from the album titled "Live At Fillmore East". You'll get to hear Dicky do a solo first followed by solo by Greg Allman followed by a solo by Duane Allman. Excellent!
Brought to the studio in the morning and recorded that afternoon. Geez. They spend months and months on songs today and none of them can touch this one in its beauty and simplicity. What went so wrong?
This song always gives me that bittersweet feeling of nostalgia. It’s so beautiful!
Yes, that's Dickie Betts on lead guitar. RIP, Duane.
Now Dickie is gone as well.
Driving around on a warm summer evening with the windows down on a back road listening to this song❤️
Can never go wrong with the Alman Bros. Grew up with them and listening to them.
When my niece was like six years old, she heard this song, and I told her they wrote that song for you and for many years she still thought that song was hers. Love my niece and love this song.
Gregg Allmans song I'm No Angel! If you haven't yet you have to give that a listen❤
@karmakat77 I've been asking for JESSICA and I'M NO ANGEL for quite a while...ANGEL has fantastic lyrics sung by Greg Allman.
I've requested I'm No Angel several times. Love that song
Dickey Betts was a founding member of the band and played with Duane Allman. Dickey is playing that beautiful guitar 🎸 and has passed just recently ✨
this song tears me up, so beautiful and touches a tender time in my life, this made me a Allman Brothers fan..
Gregg Allman had the World’s Greatest HAIR! Beautiful, long, thick, straight blond hair! Many women coveted his hair!
Greatest country/ southern rock band ever!! Live at the Filmore East best live album ever! RIP, Duane, Greg, Dicky, Johnny, Butch, Thankyou for your awesome musical lives!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Gorgeous song, Gorgeous pretty name. Something magic and very melancholy and pining for a time long long ago.
Melissa is one of my favorite song by the Allman brothers
This Melissa also approves!
You have a beautiful name.
Always brings me back to Phoenix , and a Melissa I fell in Love with....and left behind. I received one letter from her, she had fallen in with a Bad Outlaw.....write to her, but never heard from her again....I often wonder what my Life would have become, if I had not returned to NY...My Sweet Melissa...
Gregory wrote this song when he was 17 years old. He told the story of the "gypsy's" idea of the perfect woman, but when he got to the point of the name Melissa, he couldn't come up with anything. He knew it had to have 3 syllables, and wracked his brain trying to find the perfect name. He said he was in a grocery store and heard a woman calling, "Come here, Melissa," and he said, "That's IT! Melissa was Duane's favorite song penned by his "bay bruh."
Blue Sky is a must listen!
They did blue Sky. It was a good reaction.
Amber I love your emotions on this song. You are really great on your reading into the lyrics and always get the most out of the songs you react to. You both rock! Love from the Bay in California!
Hi Jay and Amber !! Love you guys !!
Grew up in high school and college on the Allman Brothers Band music.
Music of my youth, forever in my soul.
My parents were from the south and even though I was born and grew up and live in SoCal, I'm a southern boy in my heart.
Maybe it's me but different verses and lyrics in this song just tell me how much Gregg loved his brother Duane and how much he misses him.
Gregg and Duane are together in heaven and please watch over us.
Thank you for the musical gifts you've given us.
We'll always Love You and Miss You.
There's an acoustic version with Dickie Betts and warren Hayes that is outstanding
YES!!!!!!
Georgia loves its native sons the Allman brothers and this iconic song 🎵
Greg and Duane were from Daytona Beach😎
Gregg Allman had a great song in 1989 called...I'm No Angel.
Who else remembers Jay being introduced to AC/DC by Rome?
"You've come a long way baby!"
He fought it, but became Thunderstruck! I miss Rome.
@@adamsher2538 So do I. I checked his channel the other day and it's been a year since he uploaded anything.
He was really on a role too. It's a shame.
i'm with ya amber, this has always been one of my favorite allman bros.. tunes
I haven’t watched this yet and I know I’ll love it. Melissa is my favorite songs of The Allman Bros band
Dickey Betts on guitar, Duane died a few months before this recording. Dickey was a founding member of the band. Along with Duane, Gregg, Butch, Jaimoe, and Berry.....
This song is beautiful ❣️
I am waiting for Jessica. Great song and a must be to react.
This song reminds me of the Counting Crows. I've always loved this song and The Allman Brothers are a great band.
When I was in high school and nobody would be home when I would get home I would get into my step dad's records Let's Play Marshall Tucker and Led Zeppelin and I play The Allman Brothers can I play this song right here and I can still see how the sky was and how the night felt being alone and to myself playing this song and it takes me back to a simpler time
all these hearflelt comments... beautiful! All I have is that this album, Eat a Peach, was the soundtrack to my college years. And this beautiful ballad was our tender moment... I never had a girl named Melissa, but I wish I had. Just so I could sing her this song. Keep going babies... sample all these Allmans gems.
All ghosts now , they left a legacy of great music.
This song has such sweet memories for me. NYE 1978.
The band was created with two lead guitarists, Duane and Dickie. They also had two drummers Jai and Butch. Then there was Berry in bass and Greg on piano/organ and vocals. They were one of the best bands ever with stellar musicians all around. I saw them live only once but I will never forget how they made me feel. It was a blessing.❤️🎼
I saw them in '89 and it was the best concert I've ever been to.
Melissa was such a popular name in the 70's. I know because I am one. Lol I know so many Melissa's around my age. I'm sure my mom was inspired by this beautiful song.
Allman Brothers were fantastic. Amazing body of work. On another note, cool Stones Amber .
I love this song, yrs ago a band played this & I kept requesting “ Melissa “ didn’t know it was Greg Allman singing it!👍💛💛
rip Dickie 😪 Amber this is Dickie's lead guitar on this track.
You should check out “Blue Sky”, Dickey Betts wrote it and sings lead.
On the Eat a Peach 🍑Album. First after Duane’s Death. Melissa is my Favorite Song by the Alman Brothers…
One of the most breezy, tranquil tunes the Allman Brothers ever recorded. Great song, great choice! Another terrific Allman Brothers tune to check out is "Revival," one of their first major hits. Also, Gregg Allman, as a solo artist, recorded a very chill, mysterious version of "Midnight Rider," very different from the 'Brothers' song, and a showcase for Gregg's voice. Give it a listen when you get the chance.
My favorite Allman Brothers song of all time....Blue Sky.
One of my favorite Allman Band songs. Mine and many others...
My youngest Daughter Melissa is developmentally disabled. She will be 30 in January with the heart & soul of a forever child. She loves it when I sing this song to her still! Love My Sweet Melissa!
My all-time favorite song from that era! Great guitar and vocals. Glad you got to hear it! 70's rock at its finest.
Glad you finally caught up with this one. Sweet Melissa is my favorite Allman Brothers tune.
Gregg Allman had the BEST hair in Rock and Roll! Gorgeous long blonde hair! Not to mention his voice and Hammond B3 playing!
Dickie Betts, who just passed recently!
Finally Melissa! ❤
One of their Best. Gosh these guys were good.
What a gorgeous song!
"Ain't Wastin" Time No More" is a wonderful tune as well. Love to see your reaction. Cheers!
Love this song hand the Allman Brothers-🙂👍✌️
I absolutely love this song. It has such specific memories of a wonderful time in my life in addition to being a badass song on its own. Another thing I love is that the beginning sounds just like Watch Me by Labi Siffre- would love to see you do that one! When I hear the opening I’m always excited because either way I know it’s going to be a great song. Love you guys and your positivity and love of music ❤
1972 was a good year for ABB! “Eat a Peach” is one of my favorite albums. I still have it on vinyl! Dickey Betts is on lead guitar on Melissa.
Such a lovely song, just like your show. Amber you are wearing the best shirt!!! 😊😊😊
This song was written on Pensacola Bch Fla in the late 60's by Gregg.
this came out when I was a senior in high school, lots of memories
A huge favorite - so glad you are reacting to Melissa!
My all time favorite song, so much so I named my youngest daughter for it. Also...GREGG LOVED THIS TUNE SO MUCH, THE LYRIC IS ETCHED ON HIS GRAVESTONE!
Those sweet lead guitar fills throughout this piece was Dickey Betts.
One of my favorites! I love hearing the Bass..
the origonal Allman Bros with Duane and Dicky. unfortunately Duane left us all to early at 24 but left us a huge body of work
Dickie Betts… who passed very recently. 💔🙌🫶🎶 I love Amber’s take on the lyrics & guitar. 🎸 Allman Bros… keep exploring them. Every song is amazing. Love “Jessica” from Brother’s & Sister’s Album. Branch out & listen to Warren Haynes, Tedeschi/Trucks. All amazing.
Hands down my favorite song by them. Not a big fan of the group, but this one I love.