I saw them at the Boston Commons in August of 1971, just months before Duane died. One of the best concerts I've ever seen and one of the tightest bands I've ever seen.
They were the "Allman Brothers BLUES Band". Not "the definition of Souther Rock, brother. BLUES! All those chord progressions, the style of the lyrics, that's Blues. Yes, they got into Jazz Blues too. But not really rock 'n' roll. That's why Duane Allman played with Eric Clapton, as blues musicians.
I think, that some of the younger generations don't get in situations like in this song. They're too into video games & nerding out to find themselves with a girl who's seeing them on the side & end up trapped with "One Way Out", when the girls boyfriend or husband shows up, so they don't recognize the situation. This used to be a common scenario. Things were a lot rougher then.
I hope you react to "Stormy Monday," by Allmans, live at Fillmore. I don't think there is a live video, but it was recorded there. Originally done in 1950's by T-Bone Walker, but most say the Allmans own it. Beautiful Blues!!
This was a cover of Elmore James. Much of what is "classic rock" was nothing more than covers of Black blues artists who only go play on "race radio". ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-t7qKYPysur8.html
Duane Allman was killed shortly after the release of this album, At Fillmore East, which is considered one of the best live albums ever. This is one of their signature songs on an album filled with signature songs.
Hello - Kathy here - The Allman Brothers were one of the, if not the best, southern rock and roll band. I am from Georgia, and I met Greg, lead singer, when I was 14 years old. We remained friends over the years, keeping in touch, him having tickets waiting for me anytime they played near where I lived. I even did an episode of a TV show and got him to come in as the guest actor. When Duane Allman was killed in a motorcycle accident in 1971, all of Georgia and the rock community wept. Stayed friends with Greg up until the day he died 5 years ago. There will never be another band like them. Most of them gone way to soon. Thanks for your reaction. You need to check out Statesboro Blues, Whipping Post, Ain't my Cross to bear, Midnight rider. Anything by them is amazing.
TY Kathy for the story. My cousin was their Roadie, Red Dog, so I got some great insight and concerts to remember. MY cousin was ALWAYS independent and his own person. First "hippie" in our family around that time. He was wild, but always sweet and loyal. RIP to those gone too soon. Be well Kathy.
Sad to see so few views/likes on this video. I guess the Allman Brother's Band -- a GREAT blues band -- has pretty much been lost in the dustbin of history.
I think, that some of the younger generations don't get in situations like in this song. They're too into video games & nerding out to find themselves with a girl who's seeing them on the side & end up trapped with "One Way Out", when the girl's boyfriend or husband shows up, so they don't recognize the situation. This used to be a common scenario. Things were a lot rougher then.
@@sparky6086 ohhh chillll. This song strikes me, a 22 year old, so strongly because I’ve dealt with the same ridiculous scenario plenty of times before. The world ain’t changed much as ya might think ;)
@@PaulImprota black musician-I should have known! Love when I get to hear the original black artists that often inspired all of my favorite music. Thanks for sharing, Paul!
When Duane Allman wanted to start his own band, Jaimoe was the first person he asked to join, Jaimoe said Duane get Butch Trucks too. Butch was next, Jaimoe gave the "Brothers" the jazz influence that made the whole greater than the sum of its parts.
FYI, the video is NOT of this performance. Also, for the record, this song was recorded at the "closing of the Fillmore East" show around June 27, 1971, and not the Fillmore shows from several months earlier that made it onto the "Live at the Fillmore East" recordings.
Sonny boy Williams and Elmore James. Wake up bro we love old field songs. Blues revival we surely need. Real music in progress. We stopped progressing about 30 years ago and started re- guessing. Get back to the roots
He's the "other man." Lord you got me trapped woman, up on the second floor; If I get by this time I won't be trapped no more. So raise your window baby, and I can ease out soft and slow. And lord, your neighbors, no they won't be Talking that stuff that they don't know. Lord, I'm foolish to be here in the first place, I know some man gonna walk in and take my place. Ain't no way in the world, I'm going out that front door Cause there's a man down there, might be your man I don't know.
Twon, the reason you ain't seen them live is because they're mostly all dead. Duane Allman (guitar) died at 24 in a bike crash, Greg Allman singer died of liver cancer some years ago and the rest are like me, all rickety in their seventies. But rock on, sonny. You're cool.
Confused by your opening remark. It is abundantly clear that he is with a woman he shouldn't be with - and a man is outside and he could be her man - so he is scared to leave and there is only one way out - the front door. Very clear.
Both Duane and Gregg have passed now. However, I did see The Michel Allman Band, including Gregg's son and Dickie Bett's son, Duane in Lakeland, FL a few months ago. Several of the band members played. One guy I know I knew but never could figure out who he was. Dickie Betts, known as one of the world's best guitarists, was an original member of the band. I laughed when you said everyone looked tipsy. Drugs were the drink of the day back then.
The groove is so tight here. Do you have any idea how hard it is to pull this off with six musicians all sounding like they are free styling but all so tight?
Best Blues Band ever. Brothers Greg, and Duayne, are both fantastic in their own right. Greg's soulful voice and keyboards, along with brother Duayne's "slide guitar" playing are top shelf musicians. Then add in the great Dickie Betts guitar, and that's why they sound the way they do. First heard them in 1971 while doing my tour in Vietnam. A little smoke, a few Beers and some Allman Brothers Blues, got through that war. Thanks
If this doesn't move ya, call the coroner: you're dead! Maybe the best live rock album ever produced. While Dwayne was alive, with that supernatural slide, this was as good as any band there has ever been.
Dickie Betts would take his solo and take the crowd on a ride farther, faster and high enough for Duane get ahold of them and run that slide right through you. An wonderful and important movie for all fans of good music to see is Muscle Shoals. The musicians, writers, producers and performers sought out this studio and its band that was across the road from a Mississippi cotton field.
Much respect to ya & ABB. The original video is from 11/2/1972 Berry Oakley (Bass Player) last performance. The recording is indeed live at Filmore East.
