As a black woman I ADORE the Allman Brothers and their music. Gregg's voice is incredible. I have at least 45 songs from the ABB and Gregg in my apple library. I LOVE them so much!!
Oh to live in a world where we don't have to qualify our musical tastes by race/religion/country etc. I am a 60 yr old white woman ADDICTED to the Blues. Don't ask me to apologize for that.
@J, Greg Allman was, in my very humble opinion, the greatest WHITE blues singer in rock history. And tell me a more formidable twin guitar attack that any band ever had that set the bar higher than Duane Allman & Dickey Betts did.
Gregg Allman wrote “Whipping Post”. This band invented and defined Southern Rock. They and their extended families lived together on a farm, played music all day, and seemed to learn somehow to read each other’s minds. Supremely talented and very young. Older brother Duane Allman died at 24.
They were indeed great but they did not invent Southern Rock nor define it. They were one of many great Southern Rock bands and arguably the best but they weren't the first. The band that became Lynyrd Skynrd was actually formed before them and in my opinion was better in terms of productivity. In other words, Skynyrd had more songs that were great while The Allman Brothers had songs that were iconic but they didn't have nearly the output that Skynyrd had. I'm not putting them down at all because they were awesome! Just debating the idea that they were the pioneers of the Southern Rock genre that so many people think they are.
@@shawnj1966 The Band's album, "Music from Big Pink" was a big influence on the creation of Country Rock debuting 68'. They went on to pretty much start the "Americana" Genre and while bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd & the Allman Bros.'s brought a harder rock edge, when the Band came out with that first album, the music world took notice. They were a big influence on a lot of bands back then and paved the way for the southern rock bands to follow.
@@shawnj1966 Well......While Skynyrd is credited with forming in 64 and the ABB formed in 69, nobody outside of Jacksonville FL had ever heard of Skynyrd until 73 when the "Pronounced" album came out. The first ABB album came out in 69, followed by Idlewild South in 70, Fillmore East in 71, Eat a Peach in 72, and Brothers and Sisters in summer 73. The ABB was a major national act by the time Skynyrd came on the scene. If you're qualifying that statement with "band that became Lynyrd Skynyrd" then you must consider that Duane and Gregg were brothers and played together for most of Duane's short life, as he died at 24. I know I was 4 years deep into the ABB before I ever heard of Skynyrd. They will always be first in my book!
Yeti tracker 66 Skynyrd was a bar band and they worshipped the ABB. But don’t put the Allman Brothers in the Southern Rock genre. They were a contemporary rock, blues, jazz and country band and hated the SR label. Give that to LS if you must. They loved soaking that label up. As far as creativity, the ABB were superior musicians. No way LS guitarists could jam or phrase solos like the guitarist that graced the Brothers. No Way.
50 year old music and as fresh as it was the first time I heard it! Thanks for sharing. Also, I don’t know if others do it but I hit the like button before I even listen. 🤭
I love watching people react to this song, for the first time. Gregg Allman sings with so much passion. He's way to overlooked by so many people, as a singer, and song writer. And this song is a stone cold killer.
Brutha, welcome to All Man and All Woman Brothers and Sisters. We're glad to have you in the Family. Try "Dreams," which was the song before on the album. Duane needs to speak to you a little more.
Awesome song. Love the blues no matter what color skin sings them. We all relate . Without the blues there would not be Rock music or many other genres of music
Gregg wrote this at the Big House in the middle of the night on an ironing board with burnt match sticks. He said it came to him all at once and wrote it in a matter of minutes.
The single greatest American band ever. No one compares. Your reaction is dead on. Bravo sir. As a life long fan, and a veteran of 11 Allman shows.... allow me to welcome you to the family. (even though this reaction is over a year old for me!)
I listen to all the reaction folks bec, like you, music has been my lifeline, and often my savior, for all of my 63+ years. You, kind sir, are the best - always bringing the most intelligent, insightful & inspired commentary. I’m enjoying immensely everything you do. Many thanks!
I used to pull orders in a warehouse with a cassette player strapped to a pallet jack. For 2 years I amped up Allman Bros. Exposing all to Allman music. This is one of my favorites. Frank Zappa covers this and is good too.
Yes, That Hammond was a treasure to Gregg and he learned it fast. It just helps the songs "cook", highlighting and making the song better and better. So underrated. But you know !!
You have to understand that these guys were in their early twenties when they made all this great music and Duane and Berry left this earth way too early....just imagine
Have been listening to the Brothers for 50+ years now, and it is so cool to see young people getting turned on to this today. This is their masterpiece. People will tell you to listen to the live version from the Fillmore East album, and it's fantastic. But there's a time and a place for it, imho. The studio version is compact and you used the right adjective for their sound; you said 'engulfing' and that's a perfect description. Gregg Allman (the singer/organ player) wrote this. He was about 22 when he sang this. People will be listening to this 50 years from now.
Yes! I’ve watched reactions to this song more than any other and have found myself doing the exact same thing. Really enjoyed this one from Jay Rah, if you haven’t seen it. ruclips.net/video/71oU8E6aTP4/видео.html
In 1980 I was stationed in Ft.Gordon Georgia.Im a white dude and my two barracks mates one a Puerto Rican the other a Philly Black took a cab down to socially segregated Augusta.For some reason we ended up at a Honkey Tonk called the Whipping Post.Wen we walked in it was like that scene in the Blues Brothers movie where even the juke box stopped playing.Everybody turned to look at us.We ended up getting run out of there and chased down the street.We tried running up on a cab but that black driver was having none of that and burned rubber out of there.We split up got chased dufferent directions but did manage to get away.Next day in formation we had a great story to tell.
Duane Allman and Sam "The Sham" Samudio recorded a cover of "Going Upstairs" that's here on the 'tube and worth a listen. Sam "The Sham" had some earlier hits like "The Wooly Bully" and a great voice.
We need to bring back the Hammond Organ to popular rock!!! You need to check out a group called Blackberry Smoke and their cover of Man of Constant Sorrow...
When I was 19 (1969). I was supposed to see a band I had never heard of, at the local University. We met at a buddy’s house, and he had this first album. Another buddy was friends with the President of the SGA, so we walked in the back door for free. The security guards thought we were the Allman Brothers. There was probably 100 people in the whole place. Changed my life.
Thank you for reacting to this. It warms my heart to see you appreciate their music. They had soul oozing out of them. I play some Allman Bros. every day.
Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 Special, all came out of Jacksonville, Florida. The Brothers led the way into the Southern Rock experience that many had trouble defining because of its heavy blues influence. There is a huge amount of talent here in North Florida that goes ignored all too often.
Drama, Brother, I gotta tell you man. I don't watch too many reaction videos but I do watch yours during this pandemic. You are honest, funny, genuine, cool, perceptive, intelligent and open to as many different genres of music as I am which is cool to see all while laying some wisdom on this youngsters. My only issue with you partner is that damn Patriots banner hanging up. If you was to cut me, my blood has pinstripes in it! NYC giving you some love brother! God bless and keep it up. Stay safe out there partner. Peace. Diga
Syd.. Yessss..You can say you Love the Blues!! Isn't it great to be able to experience so many awesome Icons of this music? If I could have found a soulmate to enjoy this with I wouldn't be alone...Now I have a friend to enjoy it with! Thank you...God Bless..
Loved your reaction! Great song! Check out Chris Stapletons version. Gregg Allman is in the audience and gives him a standing ovation. Love both versions! Keep up the great work!!
I forgot to mention about the video... Lol, oh Lord! Yes, Allman Brothers were great! I saw SRV and Gregg Allman about 6 months before Stevie died. They were touring together. They were both clean then and sounded better than ever. Miss and love Gregg and SRV forever! RIP
Lawdy! One of the BEST Southern Rock Bands ever. This is an amazing piece of work. Love this group. Another one of my favorites. Allman Brothers where one amazing. And trust me when I tell you I have been tied to that post myself.
Was fortunate enough, as a teenager, to see Allman Brothers live as the headliner for the St. Paul Open Air Festival in summer 1971, although at the time didn't know too much about them, so didn't fully appreciate their greatness. There were several other bands as well, was a great experience for a 17 year old budding guitarist. There were three scheduled concerts, the first two happened, and the word was that someone had fallen off the scoreboard and later died in the hospital (many attendees had climbed up on top of, as well as one guy who was climbing a tall light pole, of which the announcer told him to come down before the lights were turned on and potentially turn him into sizzling bacon), so the scheduled third concert did not happen.
I love it when youtube serves me something good like this. The ABB, imho, were the very first true "jam band" and were this amalgam of virtuoso-level musicians, multiple guitars is any given iteration and both take leads and lay beds, two drummers....enough said....every musician in that band *could* lead the show, yet they all work together and feed off each other, like they are all working in service to this greater purpose, which is The Song. They did it back then, they continued doing it, refining the craft, creating all of the ABB-adjecent artists and projects, Warren and Govt Mule, Derek and Susan....all of those ABB Family shows serve music in that way, in service of the music. Amen.
Gregg Allman the lead singer wrote this on an irioning board with burnt matches. He woke up in the middle of the night and had to write it down before he forgot it. no pen or paper handy so he did what he could. He was only 21 years old when he wrote this. A little trivia for you. He was once married to Cher.
You can say it and also that they have felt that depth of despair (which I admit that I had). This is one of those songs, and bands, that truly mystifies and leaves an impression on your soul. Thanks for a true reaction. I can tell it touches you as it would my son. Cheers from Canada
I love watching your reactions. Even though this isn’t really my style I can appreciate the skills and artistry of the musicians. And the way you get into it makes it great.
Drama! The 1st time I heard The Allman Brothers "Whipping Post" was in 1969 & it REALLY blew my mind! It's blown me away every time I've heard it since then! Those guys were amazing! You should check out Chris Stapleton's version of "Whipping Post"! As usual, he KILLS it! Peace, love and stay safe!🤘
The most technically proficient band at every instrument that rock ever bore witness to, fronted by one of the most incredible blues singers in the history of rock.
Like your musical sensibilities and your recognition and appreciation for musicianship. In other videos, I think you've also mentioned the lack of soul in current music, and I agree (I know there are some exceptions). A few requests for you to consider: 1) Santana - Soul Sacrifice - Woodstock 1969 2) CeeLo Green & Daryl Hall - No Can Do 3) CeeLo & Daryl - One on One. Musicianship and soul I'm sure you will appreciate - request from an old geezer of 74. Stay safe.
Written by Gregg Allman. Although I never saw the band with Duane or Berry,I’ve seen them more than 50 times. They’re by far the best live band I’ve ever seen, not even close. I was at the 40th Anniversary run at the Beacon 3-20-09 when Clapton sat in for the entire second set and encore, Warren and Derek blew Clapton off the stage. Clapton had to work his ass off just to keep up. It is said that Clapton told Derek that he hadn’t played that week since 1969. Loved your reaction man!
The closest thing we have left to the Allman Brothers is Tedeschi Trucks Band. Not the same, don’t get me wrong, but similar passion to produce music that is their own. Gregg and Duane did it that way, way back when
My favorite group of all time! The music and lyrics speak for themselves..truly the best! I appreciate you bringing their music to a new generation of listeners. One of my favorites is “Statesboro Blues” you should check that out
In 1971 Guitar Player Magazine had their top 100 guitar players of all time - and let's not forget that Duane Allman was rated #2 behind Hendrix. That is how good he was in his early 20's before he died like Jimmy way ahead of their time.
If you love these guys, you'll also love Derek Trucks, the nephew of one of the drummers, Butch Trucks (RIP). BB King called his playing "about the best I've ever heard!" He also played with the Brothers in the later years. I'd say his playing is even better than Duane's, tell me what you think!
Hey my new friend it's funny that you asked for covers. It was catching a band doing a cover of this that relit my fire for southern rock and I wanted to see people experience it for the first time especially the hip hop community because I think the Allman brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd are so technically sound on their instruments and voice that even people who listen to music little to no guitar would recognize their excellence and they have big time.The name of the band is "The Main Squeeze " I watched them cover Whipping post by the Allman brothers, Have a cigar by Pink Floyd, War Pig by Black Sabbath and Papa was a rolling stone by the Temptations they even do a Zeppelin and Hendrix tune among others this band has some of the most talented musicians ive seen in a long time they don't replicate the guitar solos they make them their own without getting away from the original song. I can't say enough about the singer to put it kindly he's a quite hefty black fellow with the voice of an angel, it has a gospel quality to it enough that him singing pappy was a rolling stone,I thought it was the original.His Bluesy gospel sound makes him perfect for sounds like whipping post, and War Pigs, and I was pleasantly surprised with have a cigar maybe better than the original and Pink Floyd is what I would choose if I could only listen to one band for the rest of my life. I really hope this gets to you I don't know if you check comments and I don't know any other way to reach out. Please reach out if you find them and let me know what you think. Thanks ....Dizzy
I actually prefer the 11 minute (official) live version at the Fillmore East (09/23/70). See the RUclips video: lead singer on organ, bass player, 2 lead guitars and, yes, 2 drummers.
When Duane was forming the band, Greg came in with a number of songs he had written. This was the first of many they liked and it was their signature tune for the next 45 years.
Southern Rock as good as it gets! And the Macon Georgia blues influence is unmistakable and never to be replicated. I'm from Georgia and went to Allman Bros museum in Macon. A great trip. Docent personally worked with them such a wealth of info.
Great! As stated below there's an epic live 1970 video of 'Whipping Post' at the Fillmore East Auditorium. It's a spiritual experience! Prog meets the Blues meets R&B.
wild that he was a genius at it, so young. Died at 24, and we wonder what his music would have been as he aged and practiced. Grateful that he did lay down some epic music in his short life.
@@KindCountsDeb3773 Agree with your comment, but I imagine there are quite a few readers here who have no idea who you're talking about. The only now-passed member who your comment applies to in total is Brother Duane Allman, so if anyone was left confused by the comment, now you don't have to be.
@@sammack1564 Butchie and Jaimoe were The Brothers "secret sauce" - they made The Brothers SWING, something other than Little Feat other bands couldn't do.
As an aside, someone recently asked me the difference between jazz and blues. Being lost in the blues, the best I could come up with was jazz is music for the mind, while blues is music for the soul. Lousy, but the best I could come up with in 10 seconds. Anybody want to take a shot at a better description?
It's probably already been answered, but I heard your question at the end and thought you deserved the right and true answer. In a word, yes. Actually, Whippin' Post started out as a Gregg Allman song, and I'm sure it still is considered so as far as royalties and other business interests go. Myself though, my opinion is that in almost every case, hearing even Gregg doing Whippin' Post with any backing band *BUT* The (original) Allman Brothers is like listening to a band covering the ABB. That's not to say that I didn't enjoy the ~300 shows I went to after Duane died, but the post-Duane band probably wouldn't have made the impression on the public that the band with Duane made. I know who wrote every song in their originals catalog, but I still hear them as ABB songs, not Gregg songs or Dickey songs or whoever collaborated with 'em from outside. Good Lord above, I miss all of 'em so terribly. I enjoyed and appreciated seeing/hearing you give a deep and thoughtful review of them, and I don't get to say that with most of these reaction videos. 👍
Dude a band that was influenced by the Allman Brothers is the Marcus King Band. You really should check out their stuff. Side Door Jam in the van session
As a black woman I ADORE the Allman Brothers and their music. Gregg's voice is incredible. I have at least 45 songs from the ABB and Gregg in my apple library. I LOVE them so much!!
Oh to live in a world where we don't have to qualify our musical tastes by race/religion/country etc. I am a 60 yr old white woman ADDICTED to the Blues. Don't ask me to apologize for that.
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Good music is a unifying force. 🥰
@J, Greg Allman was, in my very humble opinion, the greatest WHITE blues singer in rock history. And tell me a more formidable twin guitar attack that any band ever had that set the bar higher than Duane Allman & Dickey Betts did.
If you want a truly inspring story of how music bridged the racial gap, watch the documentary Muscle Shoals.
About as perfect of a song as there can be right there. Allman Brothers are criminally talented...
Dickie Betts and Duane in the same band just isn't fair.
Gregg Allman wrote “Whipping Post”. This band invented and defined Southern Rock. They and their extended families lived together on a farm, played music all day, and seemed to learn somehow to read each other’s minds. Supremely talented and very young. Older brother Duane Allman died at 24.
Gregg's auto biography is a good read and tells a lot on HOW they got that good. Also, he was around 20 when he wrote this ! wow
They were indeed great but they did not invent Southern Rock nor define it. They were one of many great Southern Rock bands and arguably the best but they weren't the first. The band that became Lynyrd Skynrd was actually formed before them and in my opinion was better in terms of productivity. In other words, Skynyrd had more songs that were great while The Allman Brothers had songs that were iconic but they didn't have nearly the output that Skynyrd had. I'm not putting them down at all because they were awesome! Just debating the idea that they were the pioneers of the Southern Rock genre that so many people think they are.
@@shawnj1966 The Band's album, "Music from Big Pink" was a big influence on the creation of Country Rock debuting 68'. They went on to pretty much start the "Americana" Genre and while bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd & the Allman Bros.'s brought a harder rock edge, when the Band came out with that first album, the music world took notice. They were a big influence on a lot of bands back then and paved the way for the southern rock bands to follow.
@@shawnj1966 Well......While Skynyrd is credited with forming in 64 and the ABB formed in 69, nobody outside of Jacksonville FL had ever heard of Skynyrd until 73 when the "Pronounced" album came out. The first ABB album came out in 69, followed by Idlewild South in 70, Fillmore East in 71, Eat a Peach in 72, and Brothers and Sisters in summer 73. The ABB was a major national act by the time Skynyrd came on the scene. If you're qualifying that statement with "band that became Lynyrd Skynyrd" then you must consider that Duane and Gregg were brothers and played together for most of Duane's short life, as he died at 24. I know I was 4 years deep into the ABB before I ever heard of Skynyrd. They will always be first in my book!
Yeti tracker 66 Skynyrd was a bar band and they worshipped the ABB. But don’t put the Allman Brothers in the Southern Rock genre. They were a contemporary rock, blues, jazz and country band and hated the SR label. Give that to LS if you must. They loved soaking that label up. As far as creativity, the ABB were superior musicians. No way LS guitarists could jam or phrase solos like the guitarist that graced the Brothers. No Way.
50 year old music and as fresh as it was the first time I heard it! Thanks for sharing. Also, I don’t know if others do it but I hit the like button before I even listen. 🤭
That much soul never gets old!!!!!
I love watching people react to this song, for the first time. Gregg Allman sings with so much passion. He's way to overlooked by so many people, as a singer, and song writer. And this song is a stone cold killer.
And just think - he wrote this masterpiece at 20 yrs old! 😎
It should be a crime to not share this song with another human being. There are people alive who have never experienced this song!!! 😭
always loved them
Preach on
One of the greatest masterpieces ever laid down.
Brutha, welcome to All Man and All Woman Brothers and Sisters. We're glad to have you in the Family.
Try "Dreams," which was the song before on the album. Duane needs to speak to you a little more.
Gregg Allman wrote this when he was nineteen!!!
That organ really sets the mood!!!
Awesome song. Love the blues no matter what color skin sings them. We all relate . Without the blues there would not be Rock music or many other genres of music
Gregg wrote this at the Big House in the middle of the night on an ironing board with burnt match sticks. He said it came to him all at once and wrote it in a matter of minutes.
And - let's not forget that he was a mere 20 yrs old. Good grief!!!
This is one of my favorite Allman Brothers Band songs. EPIC!! I hit like even before the disclaimer left the screen.
Yeah, I think Gregg's Hammond organ playing is underrated, it adds so much. He learned to play very quickly. His voice is just perfect.
There's a live version of this that's epic.
Yes!
Philmore East!
You have to listen to the whole Fillmore East Album ...one of the greatest live albums in the history of mankind ! ✌️& ❤️
Fillmore East 09/23/80//70. Epic
There are a LOT of live versions that are epic.
Trouble No More!!!!
The single greatest American band ever. No one compares. Your reaction is dead on. Bravo sir. As a life long fan, and a veteran of 11 Allman shows.... allow me to welcome you to the family. (even though this reaction is over a year old for me!)
I listen to all the reaction folks bec, like you, music has been my lifeline, and often my savior, for all of my 63+ years. You, kind sir, are the best - always bringing the most intelligent, insightful & inspired commentary. I’m enjoying immensely everything you do. Many thanks!
Fun is hearing Christ Stapleton cover this with Gregg in the audience at a tribute show. Got a standing "O" from Allman.
That was an amazing cover by Stapleton! Love it!
Take a moment!
I used to pull orders in a warehouse with a cassette player strapped to a pallet jack. For 2 years I amped up Allman Bros. Exposing all to Allman music. This is one of my favorites. Frank Zappa covers this and is good too.
Their Live at the Fillmore East album is a must for unbelievable versions of their classics. This one, especially. That organ though. ☄️
Yes, That Hammond was a treasure to Gregg and he learned it fast. It just helps the songs "cook", highlighting and making the song better and better. So underrated. But you know !!
You have to understand that these guys were in their early twenties when they made all this great music and Duane and Berry left this earth way too early....just imagine
Have been listening to the Brothers for 50+ years now, and it is so cool to see young people getting turned on to this today. This is their masterpiece. People will tell you to listen to the live version from the Fillmore East album, and it's fantastic. But there's a time and a place for it, imho. The studio version is compact and you used the right adjective for their sound; you said 'engulfing' and that's a perfect description. Gregg Allman (the singer/organ player) wrote this. He was about 22 when he sang this. People will be listening to this 50 years from now.
I love watching folks reacting to the first "Good Lord it feels like I'm dyin'"
Yes! I’ve watched reactions to this song more than any other and have found myself doing the exact same thing. Really enjoyed this one from Jay Rah, if you haven’t seen it. ruclips.net/video/71oU8E6aTP4/видео.html
In 1980 I was stationed in Ft.Gordon Georgia.Im a white dude and my two barracks mates one a Puerto Rican the other a Philly Black took a cab down to socially segregated Augusta.For some reason we ended up at a Honkey Tonk called the Whipping Post.Wen we walked in it was like that scene in the Blues Brothers movie where even the juke box stopped playing.Everybody turned to look at us.We ended up getting run out of there and chased down the street.We tried running up on a cab but that black driver was having none of that and burned rubber out of there.We split up got chased dufferent directions but did manage to get away.Next day in formation we had a great story to tell.
Crazy!
Hey man. You go ahead and say it.
From the opening notes there is something about this song that let you know it will be a classic. You can feel the pain in every note.
Bass notes.
Sir, this masterpiece was written by Gregg Allman, one of the greatest soul vocalists of all time, at the very young age of 20. Amazing. Rock on 😎
Love this song and The Allman Brothers Band will always stand the test of time. Great reaction.
Duane Allman and Sam "The Sham" Samudio recorded a cover of "Going Upstairs" that's here on the 'tube and worth a listen. Sam "The Sham" had some earlier hits like "The Wooly Bully" and a great voice.
Sweet daddy, lordy mamma, muscle soul!
We need to bring back the Hammond Organ to popular rock!!! You need to check out a group called Blackberry Smoke and their cover of Man of Constant Sorrow...
Hi DS, Greg was a great song writer, I'M NO ANGEL is one of his solo hits.
Southern Rock Geniuses! Thanks for this!
So much more to come!!!!!!
@@DramaSydETV Thanks, and I hope you have more time soon, to get back to The Warning! Previously on The Warning... love it!
Funny you mention that, I have a very BIG SURPRISE FOR YOU TODAY!!!!!!! STAY TUNED!!!!!
@@DramaSydETV U DA MAN!
Hell Yeah!! Allman Brothers! Cannot beat Gregory and Duane.
My life song...perfection
The rabbit hole begins
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"Just Ain't Easy" off Enlightened Rogues Album. The whole album is phenomenal actually❣❣❣
When I was 19 (1969). I was supposed to see a band I had never heard of, at the local University. We met at a buddy’s house, and he had this first album. Another buddy was friends with the President of the SGA, so we walked in the back door for free. The security guards thought we were the Allman Brothers. There was probably 100 people in the whole place. Changed my life.
Thank you for reacting to this. It warms my heart to see you appreciate their music. They had soul oozing out of them. I play some Allman Bros. every day.
Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 Special, all came out of Jacksonville, Florida. The Brothers led the way into the Southern Rock experience that many had trouble defining because of its heavy blues influence. There is a huge amount of talent here in North Florida that goes ignored all too often.
I love the Allman Brothers too! 100% agree.
Drama,
Brother, I gotta tell you man. I don't watch too many reaction videos but I do watch yours during this pandemic. You are honest, funny, genuine, cool, perceptive, intelligent and open to as many different genres of music as I am which is cool to see all while laying some wisdom on this youngsters. My only issue with you partner is that damn Patriots banner hanging up. If you was to cut me, my blood has pinstripes in it! NYC giving you some love brother! God bless and keep it up. Stay safe out there partner. Peace. Diga
Welcome to the music of my youth. I agree with you; I love the blues. Thing is, seeing the ABB live takes this masterpiece to a whole new level.
Syd.. Yessss..You can say you Love the Blues!! Isn't it great to be able to experience so many awesome Icons of this music? If I could have found a soulmate to enjoy this with I wouldn't be alone...Now I have a friend to enjoy it with! Thank you...God Bless..
I love you, and the Allman Brothers too! You made me smile with your comments! Thank you. ❤️
Just found your channel and from the moment you paused to proclaim your love for this song, I knew I loved you!
Thank you my friend.. I'm an old white guy who grew up with them.
Midnight rider good song. 👍
Loved your reaction! Great song! Check out Chris Stapletons version. Gregg Allman is in the audience and gives him a standing ovation. Love both versions! Keep up the great work!!
Soul shine and cross to bare. Great hits
Goosebumps as soon as he starts singing.
Can you take a moment to point out that Gregg Allman was only TWENTY ONE TENDER YEARS OLD when he wrote and performed this song?
I love reactions to The Allman Bros. They were in their own lane and killed it always. This and One Way Out are my favs. Great Review
Another fantastic debut album. R.I.P. Gregg and Duane Allman. Thanks for the great music.
and Butch Trucks.
I forgot to mention about the video... Lol, oh Lord! Yes, Allman Brothers were great! I saw SRV and Gregg Allman about 6 months before Stevie died. They were touring together. They were both clean then and sounded better than ever. Miss and love Gregg and SRV forever! RIP
Lawdy! One of the BEST Southern Rock Bands ever. This is an amazing piece of work. Love this group. Another one of my favorites. Allman Brothers where one amazing. And trust me when I tell you I have been tied to that post myself.
Was fortunate enough, as a teenager, to see Allman Brothers live as the headliner for the St. Paul Open Air Festival in summer 1971, although at the time didn't know too much about them, so didn't fully appreciate their greatness. There were several other bands as well, was a great experience for a 17 year old budding guitarist. There were three scheduled concerts, the first two happened, and the word was that someone had fallen off the scoreboard and later died in the hospital (many attendees had climbed up on top of, as well as one guy who was climbing a tall light pole, of which the announcer told him to come down before the lights were turned on and potentially turn him into sizzling bacon), so the scheduled third concert did not happen.
I love it when youtube serves me something good like this. The ABB, imho, were the very first true "jam band" and were this amalgam of virtuoso-level musicians, multiple guitars is any given iteration and both take leads and lay beds, two drummers....enough said....every musician in that band *could* lead the show, yet they all work together and feed off each other, like they are all working in service to this greater purpose, which is The Song. They did it back then, they continued doing it, refining the craft, creating all of the ABB-adjecent artists and projects, Warren and Govt Mule, Derek and Susan....all of those ABB Family shows serve music in that way, in service of the music. Amen.
Gregg Allman the lead singer wrote this on an irioning board with burnt matches. He woke up in the middle of the night and had to write it down before he forgot it. no pen or paper handy so he did what he could. He was only 21 years old when he wrote this.
A little trivia for you. He was once married to Cher.
You can say it and also that they have felt that depth of despair (which I admit that I had). This is one of those songs, and bands, that truly mystifies and leaves an impression on your soul. Thanks for a true reaction. I can tell it touches you as it would my son. Cheers from Canada
I love watching your reactions. Even though this isn’t really my style I can appreciate the skills and artistry of the musicians. And the way you get into it makes it great.
YES YOU CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ever seen a white boy put the stank on the blues like that.
Great music, thank you!
Drama! The 1st time I heard The Allman Brothers "Whipping Post" was in 1969 & it REALLY blew my mind! It's blown me away every time I've heard it since then! Those guys were amazing! You should check out Chris Stapleton's version of "Whipping Post"! As usual, he KILLS it! Peace, love and stay safe!🤘
The most technically proficient band at every instrument that rock ever bore witness to, fronted by one of the most incredible blues singers in the history of rock.
Skydog's 🎸playing was exquisite! Perfection! Top of the line. The best!
Like your musical sensibilities and your recognition and appreciation for musicianship. In other videos, I think you've also mentioned the lack of soul in current music, and I agree (I know there are some exceptions). A few requests for you to consider: 1) Santana - Soul Sacrifice - Woodstock 1969 2) CeeLo Green & Daryl Hall - No Can Do 3) CeeLo & Daryl - One on One. Musicianship and soul I'm sure you will appreciate - request from an old geezer of 74. Stay safe.
The Allman Brothers, one of the greatest bands ever!
Love this song!
Written by Gregg Allman. Although I never saw the band with Duane or Berry,I’ve seen them more than 50 times. They’re by far the best live band I’ve ever seen, not even close. I was at the 40th Anniversary run at the Beacon 3-20-09 when Clapton sat in for the entire second set and encore, Warren and Derek blew Clapton off the stage. Clapton had to work his ass off just to keep up. It is said that Clapton told Derek that he hadn’t played that week since 1969. Loved your reaction man!
The closest thing we have left to the Allman Brothers is Tedeschi Trucks Band. Not the same, don’t get me wrong, but similar passion to produce music that is their own. Gregg and Duane did it that way, way back when
Derek keeps the slide guitar alive and well. Love that Band. And Susan is a great vocalist and guitar played. Nice people, too.
I think the singer, Greg Allman was around 19 or 20 when thry recorded this. It sounds like he already lived a lifetime.
My favorite group of all time! The music and lyrics speak for themselves..truly the best! I appreciate you bringing their music to a new generation of listeners. One of my favorites is “Statesboro Blues” you should check that out
Reaches right thru you!!!🤘🏻
Nice job, man. Thank you...
In 1971 Guitar Player Magazine had their top 100 guitar players of all time - and let's not forget that Duane Allman was rated #2 behind Hendrix. That is how good he was in his early 20's before he died like Jimmy way ahead of their time.
If you love these guys, you'll also love Derek Trucks, the nephew of one of the drummers, Butch Trucks (RIP). BB King called his playing "about the best I've ever heard!" He also played with the Brothers in the later years. I'd say his playing is even better than Duane's, tell me what you think!
Best band of our era
Soul+blues+ rock and roll= The Allman Bros= southern rock ☮️
I say what your sayin... the only person I can think of that could sing this song with that much heart n soul is Joe Cocker
Hey my new friend it's funny that you asked for covers. It was catching a band doing a cover of this that relit my fire for southern rock and I wanted to see people experience it for the first time especially the hip hop community because I think the Allman brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd are so technically sound on their instruments and voice that even people who listen to music little to no guitar would recognize their excellence and they have big time.The name of the band is "The Main Squeeze " I watched them cover Whipping post by the Allman brothers, Have a cigar by Pink Floyd, War Pig by Black Sabbath and Papa was a rolling stone by the Temptations they even do a Zeppelin and Hendrix tune among others this band has some of the most talented musicians ive seen in a long time they don't replicate the guitar solos they make them their own without getting away from the original song. I can't say enough about the singer to put it kindly he's a quite hefty black fellow with the voice of an angel, it has a gospel quality to it enough that him singing pappy was a rolling stone,I thought it was the original.His Bluesy gospel sound makes him perfect for sounds like whipping post, and War Pigs, and I was pleasantly surprised with have a cigar maybe better than the original and Pink Floyd is what I would choose if I could only listen to one band for the rest of my life. I really hope this gets to you I don't know if you check comments and I don't know any other way to reach out. Please reach out if you find them and let me know what you think. Thanks ....Dizzy
More blues, please. I’m listening to a lot of John Lee Hooker.
I actually prefer the 11 minute (official) live version at the Fillmore East (09/23/70). See the RUclips video: lead singer on organ, bass player, 2 lead guitars and, yes, 2 drummers.
React to statesboro blues by the allman bros.
Amen brother! Take as many mins. as you need!
When Duane was forming the band, Greg came in with a number of songs he had written. This was the first of many they liked and it was their signature tune for the next 45 years.
Check out their live version. Thanks for this.
Southern Rock as good as it gets! And the Macon Georgia blues influence is unmistakable and never to be replicated. I'm from Georgia and went to Allman Bros museum in Macon. A great trip. Docent personally worked with them such a wealth of info.
The Big House?
Yes you certainly CAN say it!
Great! As stated below there's an epic live 1970 video of 'Whipping Post' at the Fillmore East Auditorium. It's a spiritual experience! Prog meets the Blues meets R&B.
Two drummers were needed to keep the beat, Duane Allman top 2 of best guitarist in history.
wild that he was a genius at it, so young. Died at 24, and we wonder what his music would have been as he aged and practiced. Grateful that he did lay down some epic music in his short life.
@@KindCountsDeb3773 Agree with your comment, but I imagine there are quite a few readers here who have no idea who you're talking about. The only now-passed member who your comment applies to in total is Brother Duane Allman, so if anyone was left confused by the comment, now you don't have to be.
Butch laid down the driving beats and Jaimoe added a jazz backbeat.
@@sammack1564 Butchie and Jaimoe were The Brothers "secret sauce" - they made The Brothers SWING, something other than Little Feat other bands couldn't do.
As an aside, someone recently asked me the difference between jazz and blues. Being lost in the blues, the best I could come up with was jazz is music for the mind, while blues is music for the soul. Lousy, but the best I could come up with in 10 seconds.
Anybody want to take a shot at a better description?
Jazz is music for the back, and blues is music for the shins.
You can say it you need to see the Big House here in Macon Ga where he's buried.
It's probably already been answered, but I heard your question at the end and thought you deserved the right and true answer.
In a word, yes. Actually, Whippin' Post started out as a Gregg Allman song, and I'm sure it still is considered so as far as royalties and other business interests go. Myself though, my opinion is that in almost every case, hearing even Gregg doing Whippin' Post with any backing band *BUT* The (original) Allman Brothers is like listening to a band covering the ABB. That's not to say that I didn't enjoy the ~300 shows I went to after Duane died, but the post-Duane band probably wouldn't have made the impression on the public that the band with Duane made. I know who wrote every song in their originals catalog, but I still hear them as ABB songs, not Gregg songs or Dickey songs or whoever collaborated with 'em from outside.
Good Lord above, I miss all of 'em so terribly. I enjoyed and appreciated seeing/hearing you give a deep and thoughtful review of them, and I don't get to say that with most of these reaction videos. 👍
Gregg the singer brother wrote this when he was 19. Brother Duane played slide
I'm pretty sure that the sound of ABB is embedded in my DNA. They speak to me on a very deep level.
Dude a band that was influenced by the Allman Brothers is the Marcus King Band. You really should check out their stuff. Side Door Jam in the van session
Blues need to come back into the mainstream nowadays ...
And to think Greg Allman was only 21 when this was recorded!