I was asked to listen to The Allman Brothers Band - Jessica | First Reaction 

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🎼There was nobody like Dickey Betts. There was nobody like Greg Allman. Face it folks, there was nobody like the Allman Brothers.🎼☮️

A picture of Jessica? That was Dickey Betts's 3 year old daughter, who was running around playing with toddler joy & abandon, and he wrote this song to capture the feeling of joy that she emanated ~ 💜

Another great instrumental is "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed"

RIP to another great one, Dicky Betts

We got to face it guys, we're losing our best musicians that this world's ever known. And I don't see a lot of people capable of replacing. Rest in peace brother!

The perfect example of what a jam band was, is, and should be

This is one of the most DANGEROUS songs to listen to while driving, as the song progresses your foot gets closer and closer to the floor, until you look down and you are doing 100mph and you don't even realize it until the song ends or the red and blue flashing lights in your rear view start pissing you off.

The “ Live From Fillmore East” album and vids is the greatest live show ever captured. They are pure students of the Blues, Gospel and Soul. “ One Way Out”

One of the greatest instrumental songs ever. No doubt about it. RIP Dickey Betts. Rock N' Roll heaven is getting one of the best guitarists ever.

RIP, Dickey Betts~ 💜😔

I didn’t know Dickey Betts passed away. The Allman Brothers are a force to be reckoned with. For me the ultimate road trip music.

Jessica is Dickey's daughter. Her mother is Dickey's ex-wife. She is a native American named Blue Sky, who Dickey also wrote a song about.

One of the BEST American bands that have ever existed. FIRE.

Dickey’s inspiration to write this came from watching his daughter Jessica playing as a child ✨ RIP and thank you sir

One of the truly great American bands, Southern Jazz. Rest in Peace Dickie.

Gotta listen to "Whipping Post" by the Allmans

Dickey lived in my town. A home town boy. I’m very sad. The Allman Brothers are great. RIP Dickey❤

I tell people sometimes, "Music's an art form, like painting. You don't need to add words to a painting, and you don't need 'em in music either." The Allman Brothers made some great driving music, and Jessica's no exception. RIP, Dickey Betts.

Rest in Peace Dickey ❤

A part of millions of people around the world died when Dickey passed. Such a great talent, blessed to have seen him multiple times with the ABB, and will listen to his music forever. RIP Dickey Betts

Jessica was one of their children. The song was inspired by her as a toddler running into the room. It's a fun song to listen to with that in mind.

Can you imagine being in a band where you play like that and you're the second best guitar player in the band? Geez that original band was incredible. Chuck Leavell is the keyboard player you're enjoying so much

One of their drummers, Jaimo, was african american. One time while touring the south, a restaurant refused to serve Jaimo. The band told the restaurant, "then you don't serve us either." The band and road crew of about 20 people, got up and left. Eventually, businesses got the message. Their money was the right color, Green!

The greatest instrumental . . . . in the world! RIP Mr Dickey Betts, a true great. 😢

That's the great Chuck Leavell on the piano. After his stint with the Allman Bros. he was with Eric Clapton Unplugged, with David Gilmour at Pompeii and for the last 25 years he's been the musical director for The Rolling Stones.

Not my cross to bear is an amazing song from the Allman brothers. Gregg's voice gives me chills!!

Polo. The Brothers have a huge catalog. This really is a masterpiece. No lyrics. Try Blue Sky, Rambilin man or In Memory of Elizabeth Reed. His guitar is always present until the 90s. He left The. Brothers. Southern Rock Genre.😎🎸🥁🎤

Gregg Allman did an amazing sexy song called I'm no angel. I saw them live in concert on a showboat so early on in their careers.

In memory of Elizabeth Reed (live at the Fillmore) would be another Allman Brothers band tune to try. It's amazing

A BBC Show called Top Gear had this song as their theme.

What’s crazy is I bought 5 different Allman brothers vinyls online last week, and they came today

RIP Dickie Betts . Virtually everything on Live at Fillmore East is magic ! I remember hearing that album for the first time and thinking it was so sophisticated. They really elevated rock & blues to another level. RIP !

"If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear...Thank you and RIP Dickie Betts.

The transition from the piano solo to the guitar solo still gives me chills every time I hear it. One of my favorite pieces of any song EVER.

Every morning in high school they played this song before school started on the school’s tv system before announcements. It is a great jam.

Two guitarists and two drummers and an organ. Very eclectic lineup that produced a very unique sound

I named my daughter after this song, way back in 1977! My other girl is called Mellisa! Dickie was married to a Canadian Indian. Peace

Great rock band from the 70's that mixed blues, jazz & country music in their sound. They had lots of great songs such as "In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed", "Statesboro Blues", "Whipping Post", "Melissa", "Blue Sky", "Ramblin' Man" etc. "Jessica" is one of my favorites instrumental songs by them. It was written by guitarist Dickey Betts & named after his daughter.

Remember seeing them in the early 70's live at an indoor venue with probably 15,000 fans and when this played everybody just forgot all their cares and danced with complete abandon... tears of joy reliving the feeling of that ~✨️

In a league all their own! They didn’t need lyrics! Great reaction ❤

Love my Allman Brothers!! Dickey was one of my favorite guitarist! Please watch their live at the Fillmore east concert incredible! Duane, best slide guitarist ever, 24, Greg the voice, 20 years old! And the great guitarist Dickey Betts! RIP brother you had a great run!!RIP Duane, Greg, Butch!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

I am shaken to hear that Dickey Betts passed away. We, 4 friends in very early 20ies, in an orange van, on our way to the mediterranean with the ABB on repeat. Ultimate road music, beauty and excitement of divine proportions. RIP, Dickey Betts.

A reviewer once wrote that if Dickey Betts hadn't written Jessica, and the Allman Brothers hadn't recorded it, convertible car manufacturers would have had to. It's the ultimate top down, wind in your hair song.

Rip Greg allman as well. A beautiful voice in the right band at the right time. Filmore East!

One of my favorite 'heading on down the road' songs. RIP Dickey...you will be missed

Somewhat relevant I hope. There is a RU-vid series about a guy restoring a derelict chateau in northern France. At one point he talks about the history of the place and how a small group of Jewish kids escaped from Germany in the 1930s and stayed there pending a move to the USA. In the USA one of the kids got fed up being harassed because of his accent and his name. He wanted to be more American. He got a phone book and picked a new name: Bill Graham. Yeah, that Bill Graham. He of the Fillmore East.

You picked a perfect track to honor one of the greats in music.

This song is the absolute greatest masterpiece of double-lead guitar in musical history. There is not another recording that even comes close. It will remain the gold-standard forever.

Best driving song of all time

A: This song is summer to me. B: The GROOVE! Great piano solo, great guitar solo, but above all, great GROOVE!

My favorite instrumental of all times. When I'm in a funk, I listen to this!

RIP Dickey Betts - thanks for the all the music and making my memories

This is one of those driving fast down a road in summer feeling songs. I was fortunate to have seen the ABB twice and they were incredible. Thanks for the music DB

Don’t forget about Duane Allman the fantastic guitarist he died years ago, but he was Lee guitarist on Clapton‘s Layla

Thanks for this, I hadn't heard it in a long long time... Blue Sky..you really should listen to that...

Thanks for the reaction to this amazing song. "Jessica" is Dickey Betts daughter. I've been a fan of them since I heard the 1st notes of "One Way Out". Duane Allman and Dickey Betts were magic playing together. All of the original 6 band members except Jaimoe, have now passed. May they Rest in Peace.

A lot of people don’t know how many of the most well known Allman Bro’s hits, especially the instrumentals, were written by Dickey Betts: Ramblin’ Man, Liz Reed, Blue Skies, Southbound, Revival… Rest easy Ramblin’ Man.

You need to check out Allman brothers so you can experience their blues and soul and Greg Allman's blue eyed soul singing. One way out, Statesboro Blues, Stormy Monday, Whipping post and more.

May I suggest One Way Out live at the Filmore East.

Love the Allman Bros. RIP Dickey Heaven's band just got a great musician added to its ranks.

One of Dickey’s masterpieces!R.I.P.😢🙏

Their live album at fillmore east in 1971, brought the band fame. They had released 2 albums prior that had so so sales, but when people saw and heard how good this band was, their fame skyrocketed. They were a big part of the southern rock sound.

Jessica is one of those things that moves like a great drive in the sun. You will smile the next time it comes up in rotation and from now on you will feel its changes like the curves and hillsides and feel its rises and overtures like turning the final corner on a stunning vista, a great sun sparkling ocean scene or the first sight of you lady on the porch waiting for her ride, taking your breath away at first sight to the last this song takes you there and drops you where you want to be every time.

Yes. Yes. Yes. I missed out on the full band, but I was lucky enough to see The Dickey Betts band play at our college's spring festival. Sitting on the grass listening to songs like Ramblin' Man go on for ever was sublime.

I love Dicky. His playing is so melodic and clean. I saw the brothers in the 80s. Three hour show. Every song was a banger.

One of the greatest American bands of all time.

You have to hear Desdemona. Sheer genius. RIP Dickey Betts🖤

I named my oldest daughter after this song 🥰 Dickey is a true legend!! RIP to another one of the very best to ever do it 🎸🎤🎶 Would love for you to react to their song “Please Call Home” sometime 🥰

Hard to believe Dickie Betts is gone. Allman and Betts were meant to go together. I got hooked with "Eat a Peach". I was submerged in blues of all origins ever since. I cried when Allman died but went on to discover more and more Blues artists that make my world.

Saw the Allmans in Santa Fe, I swear they played for hours, don't know how they did it. One of the greatest shows ever- outdoors even. Ran into all kinds of friends! Just awesome.

Thank you Polo! RIP dear Dickey Betts, keep heaven rockin! Back in the day my ole' man popped this album on the record play every morning 1st thing! Hence our daughter is named Jessica total joy and love thru this terrific sound!

Allman Brothers my favorite band of all time. One of the rarest. Started their own music southern rock. Jam band, blues and rock & roll.

I like you and your reactions. You allow your listeners to listen with you with minimal interruptions. Thanks for bringing on so many good artists.

"tonight on Top Gear...."

The Allman Brothers were one of my favs in the 70s. I had an album "The Road Goes On Forever" and lost it! "Whipping Post" "Ramblin Man" "Midnight Rider" are just a few. I saw them in the early 90s. Amazing concert!

One of the happiest songs ever written. Music that is thoroughly enjoying itself.

This is such a talented band. I was sad to see this morning that Dickey had passed. There aren't many left from this band anymore. Ramblin' Man is a great song written by Dickey, I think you would enjoy it.

Allman Bros knew how to use their instruments‼️ Love their piano riffs ❤

Lyrics? Who needs lyrics?

I'm pretty sure that's the great Chuck Leavall on piano but I could be wrong I loved this song first time I heard it on FM radio.R I P Dicky ...you were one of the great southern rock guitarist.

Whipping Post is my favorite Allman Brothers Band jam. It has it all. So moving.

So glad to have seen them and RIP Dickey!! The road goes on forever 👍👊😎🇨🇦

The whole song is great, but Greg Allman on those Keyboard s are amazing. This Band was amazing. Greg and Dickie have now joined Duane in Heaven. God Bless everyone

I love this song! Great choice ❤

Thanks for the music and memories Dickey. RIP.

That's got to be Chuck Leavell on piano....a great player.

Thanks for posting this today Polo. Been listening to him and the Allman Brothers for almost 40yrs. RIP Dickey Betts!

Try Whipping Post In memory of Elizabeth Reed From Live at the Fillmore East

I really like this channel. How do you spend a couple years now that I’ve been listening to your take on music that I consider the best in the world. Sometimes I wonder if my memory is poor and then like tonight I read the title and I immediately knew the song & it started playing in my head. Not so decrepit after all at 277 years old😂!

In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed is one of my FAVS!! Thanks, Polo, for listening to one of the BEST!! RIP, DICKEY BETTS!! 😢

Great song. Great Band. The greatest jam band ever!

Of the many times I've seen them, their best show started the night of 12/31/75, in Lakeland FL. There were 2 full stage sets that swiveled. The Outlaws opened, the stage was swung out of the way. Then the Allman Brothers played on their stage until Midnight 1/1/76. They took a long break, and during that time, 80% of the crowd left. A few people started moving closer. After 15min Greg Allman came out and apologized for the delay, saying that they were working on something special for the stage. And added, looking at the sparce crowd, " I don't know about you guys, but we're not going anywhere!" "So why don't you all come down here and we'll have a great show." Gf & I were dead center all the way back 5 rows from the top. Greg called us out I raised my hand and he said come on down. We were at our 5th show and were going to watch from afar. I looked at our seats and went 🤷‍♂️ - he said oh I get it you are comfortable. When they drew the curtain, they had moved both stages side by side. Both band's came out plus a guest, the man who taught Dicky Bett's how to play. So there were 8 guitars, 3 drum sets, Gregg on keyboard. They played each other's songs until 4 am when the venue had to kick them out.

This song brings back so many happy memories of my teenage years! Thank you for playing it as it's been years since I've heard it.

This is so hard to put into words. Rest in peace dearest Dickey and thank you for your magical and utterly loving music, you made it talk to us thru your music. Greg and Duane will greet you at the golden gate. We will be missing you❤ 💃💃☘️☘️

I was so happy when I saw you were going to react to Jessica. My favorite Allman Brothers song. It’s just a happy song that always lifts my spirits. Thanks for brightening my day, Polo!

Loved your reaction and certainly appreciate you took the time to pay respects to one of the finest guitarists to ever play. His style was second to none and was always so melodic and peaceful (for the most part). College ‘74 is when I really started listening! This song particularly was a get up in the morning, get a cup of copy and listen to this album to put mind mind in a mellow happy mood! Keep listing to the Allman Brothers Band!

For me this song was growing up in the south, being young and having a great time in the summer. Just hanging out, doing things with your friends or just laying out by the lake. No TV, no internet, no social media. Just being young, free and warm enough to sweat. Alive.

So times it's important not to talk but to listen

Saw these guys every year at the Beacon theatre in NYC. They would play a week straight. By the way my wife picked this song as our entrance as a new married couple.