The Allman Brothers Band — Dreams
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Just one more mornin'
I had to wake up with the blues
Pulled myself outta bed, yeah
Put on my walkin' shoes,
Went up on the mountain,
To see what I could see,
The whole world was fallin',
right down in front of me.
'Cause I'm hung up on dreams I'll never see, yeah Baby.
Ahh help me baby, or this will surely be the end of me, yeah.
Pull myself together, put on a new face,
Climb down off the hilltop, baby,
Get back in the race.
'Cause I'm hung up on dreams I'll never see, yeah Baby.
Ahh help me baby, or this will surely be the end of me, yeah.
Pull myself together, put on a new face,
Climb down off the hilltop, baby,
Get back in the race.
'Cause I'm hung up on dreams I'll never see, yeah Baby.
Ahh help me baby, or this will surely be the end of me, yeah.
I had to wake up with the blues
Pulled myself outta bed, yeah
Put on my walkin' shoes,
Went up on the mountain,
To see what I could see,
The whole world was fallin',
right down in front of me.
'Cause I'm hung up on dreams I'll never see, yeah Baby.
Ahh help me baby, or this will surely be the end of me, yeah.
Pull myself together, put on a new face,
Climb down off the hilltop, baby,
Get back in the race.
'Cause I'm hung up on dreams I'll never see, yeah Baby.
Ahh help me baby, or this will surely be the end of me, yeah.
Pull myself together, put on a new face,
Climb down off the hilltop, baby,
Get back in the race.
'Cause I'm hung up on dreams I'll never see, yeah Baby.
Ahh help me baby, or this will surely be the end of me, yeah.
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timmus wrote:
Musically, yes indeed a great time to be alive. There was also this thing referred to as the Vietnam war, which had the effect of intensifying things, but also causing large numbers of Americans and Vietnamese to be killed. The sun shines brightly in hindsight.
This track was recorded in August 1969 in New York City, just a few days before Woodstock and a couple of weeks after the moon landing. Jesus what a time it must have been to be alive.
Then of course from 1969-1972 all the amazing stuff from prog rock and early era "classic rock".
Musically, yes indeed a great time to be alive. There was also this thing referred to as the Vietnam war, which had the effect of intensifying things, but also causing large numbers of Americans and Vietnamese to be killed. The sun shines brightly in hindsight.
Think of the great music that Duane could have made had he not left us way, way WAY too soon.
This is what I call "trippy southern rock".
Kind of similar to the other related term I use: "hippie redneck rock" (e.g., Lynyrd Skynyrd).
Words...oh words...they just get in the way.
But ya gotta use them, eh?
Kind of similar to the other related term I use: "hippie redneck rock" (e.g., Lynyrd Skynyrd).
Words...oh words...they just get in the way.
But ya gotta use them, eh?
ImaOldman wrote:
That is in your control... not the RP's ...
Turn it up!
That is in your control... not the RP's ...
The RP site says this was released in 1995, maybe a remastered version but the original was released in 1969. A life changing event for many southern rockers of which I was one. This is still in heavy rotation on my iTunes...
dublanica1 wrote:
And now it's an Apple Bank. Shoulda been enshrined.
I was at the last Fillmore East concert in NYC and saw the Allman's close it out. We walked out of the show after 6:00 in the morning with the sun coming up. Stood next to Bill Graham smiling in the S.R.O. section. MORE than a memorable night.
And now it's an Apple Bank. Shoulda been enshrined.
This track was recorded in August 1969 in New York City, just a few days before Woodstock and a couple of weeks after the moon landing. Jesus what a time it must have been to be alive.
Then of course from 1969-1972 all the amazing stuff from prog rock and early era "classic rock".
10. Always 10 for the Brothers.
Wonderloaf wrote:
Thursday?
Thursday?
I was at the last Fillmore East concert in NYC and saw the Allman's close it out. We walked out of the show after 6:00 in the morning with the sun coming up. Stood next to Bill Graham smiling in the S.R.O. section. MORE than a memorable night.
ScottishWillie wrote:
Thursday?
I rode a Harley Davidson across the deep south of America from San Diego to Orlando on old US-80. When planning the trip, I realised my route took me through Macon the home of the Allman Brothers. I’ve been a fan of the Allmans music for decades, so I decided to visit the bands home, which is now a museum. But it's closed on Wednesday's. Guess what day I was in Macon.
Thursday?
dkwalika wrote:
The sweet spot in their career was a small window though
can we also add CCR and the Dead?
cheers!
When we talk about America's best rock band, these guys have to be near the top.
The sweet spot in their career was a small window though
can we also add CCR and the Dead?
cheers!
dkwalika wrote:
Actually, with just a few other bands they SHARE the top. Sort of the 1%.
When we talk about America's best rock band, these guys have to be near the top.
Actually, with just a few other bands they SHARE the top. Sort of the 1%.
Beautiful sound of the slide
jayhamiljr wrote:
Unfortunately, I didn't see them until May, 1974 when they played in the old Jersey City (NJ USA) baseball stadium. They showed up an hour late. The band was stinking drunk. Greg couldn't stand - they brought him a chair. After playing horribly, the crowd started booing them. The band started cursing the audience and throwing things into the audience, including beer bottles. Limosines quickly rushed the band out of the stadium before pandemonium ensued. They played for maybe 40 minutes total. My high school prom was that night. I made a bad choice. I read in one of the better books on the band that Greg was checked into a drug clinic in NYC two weeks after this concert for his cocaine addiction. Unfortunately, that's the first thing I remember when I think of the band now, through when they were on, they are arguably the best.
I was at that show! Yikes! But, I had previously seen them twice before, including Watkins Glen with the band And the Dead!
Unfortunately, I didn't see them until May, 1974 when they played in the old Jersey City (NJ USA) baseball stadium. They showed up an hour late. The band was stinking drunk. Greg couldn't stand - they brought him a chair. After playing horribly, the crowd started booing them. The band started cursing the audience and throwing things into the audience, including beer bottles. Limosines quickly rushed the band out of the stadium before pandemonium ensued. They played for maybe 40 minutes total. My high school prom was that night. I made a bad choice. I read in one of the better books on the band that Greg was checked into a drug clinic in NYC two weeks after this concert for his cocaine addiction. Unfortunately, that's the first thing I remember when I think of the band now, through when they were on, they are arguably the best.
I was at that show! Yikes! But, I had previously seen them twice before, including Watkins Glen with the band And the Dead!
Eat a Peach
GODLIKE! I have heard other tunes from this album, but never this one! Thank You RP! Amazing in FLAC w/ K701 studio phones, great amp & DAC!
Super Stoney song ! Duane's guitar playing is massive
Turn it up!
khardog145 wrote:
Hard to beat Live at the Fillmore.
Unfortunately, I didn't see them until May, 1974 when they played in the old Jersey City (NJ USA) baseball stadium. They showed up an hour late. The band was stinking drunk. Greg couldn't stand - they brought him a chair. After playing horribly, the crowd started booing them. The band started cursing the audience and throwing things into the audience, including beer bottles. Limosines quickly rushed the band out of the stadium before pandemonium ensued. They played for maybe 40 minutes total. My high school prom was that night. I made a bad choice. I read in one of the better books on the band that Greg was checked into a drug clinic in NYC two weeks after this concert for his cocaine addiction. Unfortunately, that's the first thing I remember when I think of the band now, through when they were on, they are arguably the best.
Hard to beat Live at the Fillmore.
Unfortunately, I didn't see them until May, 1974 when they played in the old Jersey City (NJ USA) baseball stadium. They showed up an hour late. The band was stinking drunk. Greg couldn't stand - they brought him a chair. After playing horribly, the crowd started booing them. The band started cursing the audience and throwing things into the audience, including beer bottles. Limosines quickly rushed the band out of the stadium before pandemonium ensued. They played for maybe 40 minutes total. My high school prom was that night. I made a bad choice. I read in one of the better books on the band that Greg was checked into a drug clinic in NYC two weeks after this concert for his cocaine addiction. Unfortunately, that's the first thing I remember when I think of the band now, through when they were on, they are arguably the best.
This album sold less than 35,000 copies on it's release, number 200 on the charts. Way too far over the heads of most music fans at the time.
Sounds a lot like Tied to the Whipping Post.
Definitely Desert Island collection.
We 4wheeled over Imogene Pass from Ouray to Telluride, Colorado. It was Sunday evening and it had been raining during most of the weekend's acts in the Telluride Town Park. As the Allman Brothers took the stage a rainbow appeared over the mountains behind the stage. Later that night, "Dreams" echoed back and forth between the canyon walls.
this guitar playing is unworldly
you get high on it
just like jessica
you get high on it
just like jessica
nice buzzzzz
unclehud wrote:
Which half of the USA do you refer to?
A song that has broken my heart since the first time I heard it: I'm hung up on dreams I'll never see.
Guitar solos maintain the minor-key sorrowful tone; the low growl from the B-3 lends reverence; and Greg's husky voice enhances the lament.
An anthem for half the USA? Hung up on dreams we'll never see?
Which half of the USA do you refer to?
This might be my fav ABB song!
dkwalika wrote:
When we talk about the band that has a permanent gig just inside the Pearly Gates... well, with spots reserved for the guys who are still here with us anyway
When we talk about America's best rock band, these guys have to be near the top.
When we talk about the band that has a permanent gig just inside the Pearly Gates... well, with spots reserved for the guys who are still here with us anyway
ScottishWillie wrote:
I rode a Harley Davidson across the deep south of America from San Diego to Orlando on old US-80. When planning the trip, I realised my route took me through Macon the home of the Allman Brothers. I’ve been a fan of the Allmans music for decades, so I decided to visit the bands home, which is now a museum. But it's closed on Wednesday's. Guess what day I was in Macon.
Thanks for the tip! When I do my deep south trip, I'll be sure to hit Macon on a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or a Friday. (I've heard that everyone in Macon leaves town for the weekend to go hunting or fishing, so no point in scheduling Saturday or Sunday.) Queue wrote:
Yes! I've heard that in this song but could never find the words for it. The band did something similar in "Every Hungry Woman."
The interplay between the guitars and the keys in the breaks is amazing! Ascending and descending in opposite directions! Very cool.
Yes! I've heard that in this song but could never find the words for it. The band did something similar in "Every Hungry Woman."
ImaOldman wrote:
Got to see the original lineup 3 times. 1st time at the North Miami Beach Jai Lai Fronton opening for Spirit who was doing the 12 Dreams tour, right before Christmas in 1970. Once more in Cherry Hill, NJ, at Christmas time break, opening for Savoy Brown and Van Morrison. Then here in Cleveburg in a long gone tent venue called the Music Carnival by the old Thistledown Racetrack. All by themselves this time.
I turned so many people on to this band for their first time. Seen them more than any other band since. At least ten times over all these years.
Dreams is my favorite ABB song.
From 1969 until Dwayne died in 1971 this was by far the best live band in the world, maybe the best ever.
Got to see the original lineup 3 times. 1st time at the North Miami Beach Jai Lai Fronton opening for Spirit who was doing the 12 Dreams tour, right before Christmas in 1970. Once more in Cherry Hill, NJ, at Christmas time break, opening for Savoy Brown and Van Morrison. Then here in Cleveburg in a long gone tent venue called the Music Carnival by the old Thistledown Racetrack. All by themselves this time.
I turned so many people on to this band for their first time. Seen them more than any other band since. At least ten times over all these years.
Dreams is my favorite ABB song.
sirdroseph wrote:
If you want to dance to it and have it sound like James Gang.
I kid you not, the Molly Hatchet cover is so much better than this. Blasphemy? Maybe. Truth? Oh yes.
If you want to dance to it and have it sound like James Gang.
Pierre-Jean wrote:
Hardly.
Sounds like Camel when they did "The snow goose"
Progressive rock
Progressive rock
Hardly.
These guys were in a league all their own weren't they? Soaring on a high wire and never missing not even one beat.
I wonder if,on reflection, they may have even amazed themselves that they were that good, eh? Lord knows they had most everyone else back in the day gobsmacked.
Hell, they still gobsmack don't they?
Highlow
American Net'Zen
I wonder if,on reflection, they may have even amazed themselves that they were that good, eh? Lord knows they had most everyone else back in the day gobsmacked.
Hell, they still gobsmack don't they?
Highlow
American Net'Zen
So great to hear this!
Sounds like Camel when they did "The snow goose"
Progressive rock
Progressive rock
This music is on another plane altogether - I have listened to their music back to back and there is nothing quite like it ... it's truly poetic at times, the jazz feel - why can't we have bands like this anymore - raw and dirty and artistic and devoted to the music ... rant!
Absolutely a Classic with a capital "C", one of the finest recordins in the history of humanity.
Grammy Award para melhor performance instrumental pop (1996) depois de 27 anos o merecido reconhecimento.
The Allman Brothers Band foi uma banda de southern rock formada nos Estados Unidos, considerada pelo Hall da Fama do Rock and Roll como o principal arquiteto do rock sulista americano. A banda foi formada em 26 de março de 1969 em Jacksonville, Flórida por Duane Allman, Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, Berry Oakley, Butch Trucks e Jai Johanny "Jaimoe" Johanson. MARAVILHOSA
ScottishWillie wrote:
Story of my life! 😀
I rode a Harley Davidson across the deep south of America from San Diego to Orlando on old US-80. When planning the trip, I realised my route took me through Macon the home of the Allman Brothers. I’ve been a fan of the Allmans music for decades, so I decided to visit the bands home, which is now a museum. But it's closed on Wednesday's. Guess what day I was in Macon.
Story of my life! 😀
I rode a Harley Davidson across the deep south of America from San Diego to Orlando on old US-80. When planning the trip, I realised my route took me through Macon the home of the Allman Brothers. I’ve been a fan of the Allmans music for decades, so I decided to visit the bands home, which is now a museum. But it's closed on Wednesday's. Guess what day I was in Macon.
Needless to say, ANYTHING by the Allman Brothers
circa 1969-1975 gets a "8" or higher...
circa 1969-1975 gets a "8" or higher...
dkwalika wrote:
He didn't specify a genre, he just said "America's best rock band".
When we talk about America's best rock band, these guys have to be near the top.
Duc1098 wrote: Near the top? Who is better in this genre?
He didn't specify a genre, he just said "America's best rock band".
idiot_wind wrote:
Saw that in the early 1970s, brother. Dickey's polished and smooth style playing against Duane's fire and lightning.
Goosebumps, even 40 years later.
PS: I've ridden my motorcycle through the intersections in Macon that claimed Duane's and Berry's lives. It was part of a pilgrimage to their graves in Rose Hill Cemetery, less than 5 miles from the I-75 interchange with I-16. I suppose I should do it again; this time to speak with Gregg.
OK...you all see why Duane and Dickey were the best team guitarists , ever?
Saw that in the early 1970s, brother. Dickey's polished and smooth style playing against Duane's fire and lightning.
Goosebumps, even 40 years later.
PS: I've ridden my motorcycle through the intersections in Macon that claimed Duane's and Berry's lives. It was part of a pilgrimage to their graves in Rose Hill Cemetery, less than 5 miles from the I-75 interchange with I-16. I suppose I should do it again; this time to speak with Gregg.
Psychedelic waltz. Still a 10 after all these years.
ImaOldman wrote:
From 1969 until Dwayne died in 1971 this was by far the best live band in the world, maybe the best ever.
Hard to beat Live at the Fillmore.OK...you all see why Duane and Dickey were the best team guitarists , ever?
You are killing it this morning, Bill. I'm so happy right now. 
From 1969 until Dwayne died in 1971 this was by far the best live band in the world, maybe the best ever.
Ngoziman wrote:
Oh, so true, Rednred ... except for the year. I'm '58 and got into the band when this came out in the UK. American Forces Radio overseas kept me sane. Saw them headline at Knebworth, '75 I think.
1974 - the 1st Knebworth. Good line up as I recall - Doobies, Tim Buckley, Mahavishnu,
Van Morrison. Unfortunately the Allmans had lost Duane by 1974.
Oh, so true, Rednred ... except for the year. I'm '58 and got into the band when this came out in the UK. American Forces Radio overseas kept me sane. Saw them headline at Knebworth, '75 I think.
1974 - the 1st Knebworth. Good line up as I recall - Doobies, Tim Buckley, Mahavishnu,
Van Morrison. Unfortunately the Allmans had lost Duane by 1974.
A song that has broken my heart since the first time I heard it: I'm hung up on dreams I'll never see.
Guitar solos maintain the minor-key sorrowful tone; the low growl from the B-3 lends reverence; and Greg's husky voice enhances the lament.
An anthem for half the USA? Hung up on dreams we'll never see?
Guitar solos maintain the minor-key sorrowful tone; the low growl from the B-3 lends reverence; and Greg's husky voice enhances the lament.
An anthem for half the USA? Hung up on dreams we'll never see?
Pilsenaaa wrote:
d o o r s
Long Live the Doors and RP!! Though this is a great cut from a great album and worthy of a 9 to 10 today....slide on!!
d o o r s
Long Live the Doors and RP!! Though this is a great cut from a great album and worthy of a 9 to 10 today....slide on!!
OK slide guitar enthusiasts. We all love Derek Trucks - he is exceptional and soulful and creative, but...
Duane learned to play slide when he broke his hand and they were on tour, well, just because he had to. Savant ( https://www.historicmysteries.com/savants/ )
Think he defines 'virtuoso' when every one else is considered.
Duane learned to play slide when he broke his hand and they were on tour, well, just because he had to. Savant ( https://www.historicmysteries.com/savants/ )
Think he defines 'virtuoso' when every one else is considered.
I broke up with my high-school sweetheart to this song 48 years ago and I can still feel the pain
broke up with my high school sweetheart to this song 48 years ago and I can still feel the pain
Duc1098 wrote:
Near the top? Who is better in this genre?
d o o r s
Near the top? Who is better in this genre?
d o o r s
Duc1098 wrote:
Near the top? Who is better in this genre?
Who's better in any genre?
Near the top? Who is better in this genre?
Who's better in any genre?
LuvWilloughby wrote:
I agree, this is the best, but I still like the MH version too
In the late 70’s I got hooked on Molly Hatchets version of this tune which has not stood the test of time. This original or live at the Fillmore 1971 are far superior. Always have been.
I agree, this is the best, but I still like the MH version too
I think I have commented on another song to the effect that... I could listen to the Allman Brothers all day long.
Not all day every day - that would be weird - but all day some days.
There is no other band that I can say that about - not sure why that is but there you are.
Not all day every day - that would be weird - but all day some days.
There is no other band that I can say that about - not sure why that is but there you are.
This song always sets things right.
dkwalika wrote:
Near the top? Who is better in this genre?
When we talk about America's best rock band, these guys have to be near the top.
Near the top? Who is better in this genre?
In the late 70’s I got hooked on Molly Hatchets version of this tune which has not stood the test of time. This original or live at the Fillmore 1971 are far superior. Always have been.
sadhugeorge wrote:
What is it about life that we'll likely never see this again? Sigh.
Free show at the Straight Theater in the Haight Ashbury,1967. Two brothers from the South most of us never heard of "The Allman Joy" blew the roof off.Then a new guy named Carlos rocked. Also had two comedians Cheech and something. Summer of Love...
What is it about life that we'll likely never see this again? Sigh.
The band should be recognized as a top five greatest RnR guitar band.
I saw them in 1975. They were the best live band I have ever seen.
This is so fine. I think I'll rate it a 10. O. Already did that
Free show at the Straight Theater in the Haight Ashbury,1967. Two brothers from the South most of us never heard of "The Allman Joy" blew the roof off.Then a new guy named Carlos rocked. Also had two comedians Cheech and something. Summer of Love...
and gods they were
I just cannot get enough Allman Bros. lately. Damn they were so very fine.
Godlike. 10 in my book!
The interplay between the guitars and the keys in the breaks is amazing! Ascending and descending in opposite directions! Very cool.
ImaOldman wrote:
I may have also seen them in 1969. Lived in Miami, was still in high school and we either saw them in Atlanta or the West Palm Beach Music Festival at some speedway up there.
Seeing these guys for the first time in early '69 was a mind blower, like nothing we'd ever seen before. Completely changed the rock scene in the south and eventually everywhere. The BEST!
I may have also seen them in 1969. Lived in Miami, was still in high school and we either saw them in Atlanta or the West Palm Beach Music Festival at some speedway up there.
ImaOldman wrote:
Seeing these guys for the first time in early '69 was a mind blower, like nothing we'd ever seen before. Completely changed the rock scene in the south and eventually everywhere. The BEST!
Wow cool story, saw them in early 90's and was also blown away. Truly amazing band!Seeing these guys for the first time in early '69 was a mind blower, like nothing we'd ever seen before. Completely changed the rock scene in the south and eventually everywhere. The BEST!
Lets get ready to R U M B L E
So much of what is great about this track is Gregg's vocal and B3 playing.
Such memories....
Saw them play this song at a free concert at Umass during their first northern tour.
Throwing snowballs at the local cops and smoking hash from Duane's belt-buckle pipe. The whole band was enjoying every minute....
And I'm right back in high school, listening to this on an 8-track in a VW Bug.
When we talk about America's best rock band, these guys have to be near the top.
yup, Bill and Rebecca - thank Ü
chinaski wrote:
chinaski wrote:
Just as much a gem now as then, the groove simmering over a bed of blues, rock and jazz coals to heat it all up. Wow. Thanks for playing it Bill!
Steely_D wrote:
This album basically started that whole "southern rock" thing!
I didn't appreciate these guys during their time, since I grew up in southern Louisiana and it was just more of that southern rock - to me.
Now? Damn, dude. This is that great, organic, complex music that I love.
Now? Damn, dude. This is that great, organic, complex music that I love.
This album basically started that whole "southern rock" thing!
Great photo below.
The dancing dudes fashion looks like it could be 2017.
As for the song, classic AB; what's not to like?
The dancing dudes fashion looks like it could be 2017.
As for the song, classic AB; what's not to like?
Such a slow burner with subtleness and yet full of power. Beautiful.
I didn't appreciate these guys during their time, since I grew up in southern Louisiana and it was just more of that southern rock - to me.
Now? Damn, dude. This is that great, organic, complex music that I love.
Now? Damn, dude. This is that great, organic, complex music that I love.
I personally think Allman Brothers is one the most historically underrated bands. They created amazing music.
The 'ALLMAN JOYS'
Greg Allman far right.
Duane between drummer and bassist.
sirdroseph wrote:
You're a comedian by trade, right?
I kid you not, the Molly Hatchet cover is so much better than this. Blasphemy? Maybe. Truth? Oh yes.
You're a comedian by trade, right?
One of the best morning songs ever. Such a great way to start any day. But it also works anytime of day. A masterpiece.
I'm thoroughly enjoying this today 
You know it's sad when you never really appreciate someone's music until they're gone and you listen that much more carefully.
drictor wrote:
cheers to Gregg
Ok, rated it a 10 already. But I don't think 11 is even good enough. This is so sublime it's beyond description.
cheers to Gregg
As I've commented here before, this was the first Allman Brothers song I ever heard, in a record store on 6th Street in Austin circa 1970. I asked the guy at the counter who it was, had never heard of them, and bought the album on the spot.
Greg became one of my biggest influences in music as I set out to start my first rock band not long after buying that album. I was a bass player back then, and so wanted to learn every thing about Berry Oakley's playing, but always wanted to sing like Greg. I never could get there, but I'm not a bad singer and credit Greg with showing me how to dig deep, feel the emotion of a song, and bring it however that led me.
Rest in peace, Midnight Rider.
Greg became one of my biggest influences in music as I set out to start my first rock band not long after buying that album. I was a bass player back then, and so wanted to learn every thing about Berry Oakley's playing, but always wanted to sing like Greg. I never could get there, but I'm not a bad singer and credit Greg with showing me how to dig deep, feel the emotion of a song, and bring it however that led me.
Rest in peace, Midnight Rider.
pinto wrote:
Absolutely!
Agreed!
Absolutely!
Agreed!
drictor wrote:
Absolutely!
Ok, rated it a 10 already. But I don't think 11 is even good enough. This is so sublime it's beyond description.
Absolutely!
sirdroseph wrote:
I didn't know that Molly Hatchet covered this. Nice rendition. IMHO, not up the same level as the Bros., especially the virtuosity of Duane Allman and Dickey Betts. A matter of taste, I imagine. Thanks for sharing, it was well worth a listen.
I kid you not, the Molly Hatchet cover is so much better than this. Blasphemy? Maybe. Truth? Oh yes.
I didn't know that Molly Hatchet covered this. Nice rendition. IMHO, not up the same level as the Bros., especially the virtuosity of Duane Allman and Dickey Betts. A matter of taste, I imagine. Thanks for sharing, it was well worth a listen.
Apparently Greg Allman is in poor health. Get better Greg. Thanks for all the amazing music.
rednred wrote:
Oh, so true, Rednred ... except for the year. I'm '58 and got into the band when this came out in the UK. American Forces Radio overseas kept me sane. Saw them headline at Knebworth, '75 I think.
For all of you youngsters out there (pretty much those born after 1956, the year rock 'n' roll really got going, because you would have been 16 or 17 at the time) who like The Allman Brothers Band, I attended, along with about 15-20 good friends, and an estimated 600,000 to 1 million other hippie rockers, what was at the time billed as the second coming of Woodstock. It was in July 1973, four years after Woodstock, what most people knew as Watkins Glen, but was formally billed as Summer Jam. Unlike Woodstock, which had an estimated crowd of 400,000, took place over three days, with 32 bands, Watkins Glen was only one day with only three bands. But they were what were generally regarded as the three best American rock bands at that time, The Grateful Dead, The Band, and The Allman Brothers Band. It began at 12:00 PM, they played in that order, with The Allmans starting last, around 7:00 or 8:00 PM (after a heavy rain, a la Woodstock), and after The Allmans ended, members of all three bands jammed together until 2:00 or 3:00 AM. Yes, The Allman Brothers Band were a great band, even after Duane, like so many other rock greats, left us much too young.
Oh, so true, Rednred ... except for the year. I'm '58 and got into the band when this came out in the UK. American Forces Radio overseas kept me sane. Saw them headline at Knebworth, '75 I think.
soothing
Lazarus wrote:
No, but who plays him then ?
How fascinating and strange !
I presume he changes back at the end of the song.
Do you like mushrooms ( regular, not psychedelic ) ?
No, but who plays him then ?
How fascinating and strange !
I presume he changes back at the end of the song.
Do you like mushrooms ( regular, not psychedelic ) ?
For all of you youngsters out there (pretty much those born after 1956, the year rock 'n' roll really got going, because you would have been 16 or 17 at the time) who like The Allman Brothers Band, I attended, along with about 15-20 good friends, and an estimated 600,000 to 1 million other hippie rockers, what was at the time billed as the second coming of Woodstock. It was in July 1973, four years after Woodstock, what most people knew as Watkins Glen, but was formally billed as Summer Jam. Unlike Woodstock, which had an estimated crowd of 400,000, took place over three days, with 32 bands, Watkins Glen was only one day with only three bands. But they were what were generally regarded as the three best American rock bands at that time, The Grateful Dead, The Band, and The Allman Brothers Band. It began at 12:00 PM, they played in that order, with The Allmans starting last, around 7:00 or 8:00 PM (after a heavy rain, a la Woodstock), and after The Allmans ended, members of all three bands jammed together until 2:00 or 3:00 AM. Yes, The Allman Brothers Band were a great band, even after Duane, like so many other rock greats, left us much too young.
mmmmmmmmmm
Ok, rated it a 10 already. But I don't think 11 is even good enough. This is so sublime it's beyond description.
Rises slowly through the background fog, capturing tendrils of my awareness. Wonderful song.
sirdroseph wrote:
Actually it depends on my mood and the songs before and after which is kind of the same thing when you think about it...
I kid you not, the Molly Hatchet cover is so much better than this. Blasphemy? Maybe. Truth? Oh yes.
Actually it depends on my mood and the songs before and after which is kind of the same thing when you think about it...
Hey these guys could make it big!
Fantastic, super, does the blues get any better?
Awesome!
Dog_Ear wrote:
Love this addition to this awesome music Dog_Ear thank you!!! Allmans in the morning, gonna be a steady rockin' day : )
Hitchhiked across the USA in 1971. First night in SF I met a girl & we walked downtown (Friday night) then to the ticket booth where there was no line to see the Allman Brothers.
Love this addition to this awesome music Dog_Ear thank you!!! Allmans in the morning, gonna be a steady rockin' day : )
Lazarus wrote:
Yeah, I heard him. He's wrong, of course.
Gotta be careful of those drugs, though.
That's what killed your earthly father.
Well, that and the excess weight.
I wish he could have had a longer, happier life.
Yeah, I heard him. He's wrong, of course.
Gotta be careful of those drugs, though.
That's what killed your earthly father.
Well, that and the excess weight.
I wish he could have had a longer, happier life.
It's hard to believe this song only scores a 7.8. ABB is a gift to us all.
Just as much a gem now as then, the groove simmering over a bed of blues, rock and jazz coals to heat it all up. Wow. Thanks for playing it Bill!
ODAD wrote:
SmackDaddy wrote:
You tell 'em, SmackDaddy... everybody in my elevators loves this classic song... we be dancing buck naked like happy hippies... have you noticed how Duane Allman changes to a bottleneck guitar halfway through "Dreams"? Unique, ethereal, and emotive music... love sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll...
What he said.
My church permits dancing, but not buck naked — sorry, Lazarus !
My church permits dancing, but not buck naked — sorry, Lazarus !
SmackDaddy wrote:
You need a new church.
You tell 'em, SmackDaddy... everybody in my elevators loves this classic song... we be dancing buck naked like happy hippies... have you noticed how Duane Allman changes to a bottleneck guitar halfway through "Dreams"? Unique, ethereal, and emotive music... love sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll...
rdo wrote:
I saw Gregg Allman interviewed on TV not long ago. I was surprised at how inarticulate he was. I mean, we're talking about one of the great rock bands, and the guy can barely string two sentences together.
We like to think that great art is produced by great intellects, but there really is no basis for that.
I saw Gregg Allman interviewed on TV not long ago. I was surprised at how inarticulate he was. I mean, we're talking about one of the great rock bands, and the guy can barely string two sentences together.
We like to think that great art is produced by great intellects, but there really is no basis for that.
ODAD wrote:
What he said.
My church permits dancing, but not buck naked — sorry, Lazarus !
You need a new church.
What he said.
My church permits dancing, but not buck naked — sorry, Lazarus !
You need a new church.
10 ....ALL DAY LONG!
thewiseking wrote:
...those bands wanted to be a carbon copy of this one.
THIS is the one. This is the sound which created My Morning Jacket and so many others. If only they could get it right, if only...
...those bands wanted to be a carbon copy of this one.
THIS is the one. This is the sound which created My Morning Jacket and so many others. If only they could get it right, if only...
This is what I call "trippy southern rock".
Kind of similar to the other related term I use: "hippie redneck rock" (e.g., Lynyrd Skynyrd).
Words...oh words...they just get in the way.
But ya gotta use them, eh?
Trippy Southern rock, great description!