The world lost one of the greatest guitarists when Allen died. 💔

Jimmy Dougherty wrote this about the birth of our son Jimmy Jr. Thank you all for the all the great reviews.. Peace,Gigi Dougherty

I knew Leon very well and to this day I miss him he was a character and a kind hearted soul but one day I asked him after the plane crash if he thought anything would ever be the same he told me know he gave his heart and soul to the Lord above and said he would follow that path but he’s always told me Rossington Collins band was great and I’m not gonna say anything else about that and the Alan Collins band never got the recognition they deserved because it was the time and an era that just got lost RIP mr. Allen Collins Mr. Leon Wilkeson Mr. Billy Powell that night at the Lonestar café in New York what an amazing thing I witnessed and then backstage with everybody I will never forget that to this day

Allen was a rock star as apposed to a member of a rock band. He had the chops, the look and the stage presence.

R.I.P. ALLEN, YOU COULD PLAY GUITAR LIKE NO ONE ELSE, YOU HAD YOUR OWN SOUND AND STYLE, YOU WILL BE MISSED FOREVER, COUSIN FIGEL

Love Allen Collins! Such a shame that he's not here anymore. What an amazing guitarist!!! RIP!!!

The solo just screams with the soul of Allen

Such a Beautiful mam. Heart of Gold. Dealt a hellish hand of cards. I never met anyone suffer so much heartache in their life. Makes me sick to my stomach.. Hes at peace now.. But so deeply loved and missed. RIP Allen. Thank you for all your great music.. You dont get get enough credit. Love you💔 ~fly high free bird`

Ronnie & Allen....genius musicians for sure.

Such a talented guitarist. He is greatly missed. Died way too young🙂

I had the distinct pleasure of knowing Jimmy Dougherty in the later 80s and spending some time with him. He was truly one of the nicest, funniest, most talented people you could ever meet

Everything about this composition is a masterpiece.

Full respect from south Brazil. RIP brother!

No debating it.... Absolutely one of the greatest guitarists that's ever walked on stage ! I cut my teeth listening to this guy ! Him and Stevie Gaines are 2 of the greatest guitarists ever !

Oh I love Allen , such good memories of the 70s and Skynyrd was absolutely awesome

People still try to emulate Allan after all these years, what a great guitar player and great all around musician.

These guys just had the something? Not many people have that and they gave the world the benefit of that something, coming together with each other was from god above, and the god given talent that they had is incredible 🙏thank you for all the great music you shared with the world ❤I sure would have loved to have been there to witness this 😎but there music will live forever

This is so well done, and the song is So Allen! Right on. Long Live the Legacy of a Simple Man...ALLEN COLLINS!

Got to see The Allen Collins Band at the Chance in Poughkeepsie NY in early 80’s Great little venue..... Allen did drink a little to much but the band was full of big boy rockers and the show was great Anybody else there that night?

RIP Jimmy. That lp is great, Jimmy had a great voice. I didn't know that was written for his son, beautiful. Great playing by Barry Lee Harwood. Thanks for posting. Mrs Dougherty thanks for the insight, I hope all is well!!

Allen was awesome. I have the LP and will never let go of it!

That solo has Allen Collins written all over it !! RIP

Allan (to me) was a wonderful but tragic musician. That's what makes him so human.... RIP, YOU DESERVE IT.

Allen Collins does not get the credit that he deserves I think he was the best guitarist in Lynyrd Skynyrd I loved every one of them but it was just a proven fact if it didn't have Ronnie Van zant or Alan Collins involved it wasn't successful this is such a great album and a great song! I love to hear the singing but Alan is almost singing the song with his guitar to me it's one of his best performances of all time to me it matches Free Bird

Rough n' tough....smooth as silk. Nice tribute. Great end of the day song.

His playing makes me ache inside

another great song from ACB. Thank you for putting it up-. Without this site and the people who put up videos such as this I would never have even heard of this band. So, Rock On! KZfaq...the place where dead bands come back to life- meant with much appreciatation.

quality song. well done. should be heard by fans of all of the band's other groups. thanks.

Despite facts that Allen's losses, (friends, and soul mate Wife Katy), were tremendous to say in the least, he, Allen Collins was still was a true musical force to be reckoned with. Dirty shame that MCA dropped him after this latest band effort. This record is very hard to find today among collectors, Thank God we can view these excerpts. Thank You so much for posting!

ABSOLUTELY DIAMOND!!!! LIFE AIN'T WORTH LIVIN WITHOUT A DREAM IN YOUR ❤ 4:49 LOVE YOU ALLEN COLLINS FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND LOVE OF THE MUSIC AND THE DREAM

Such awesome pics of Allen.

ingenious as Allen plays the guitar as with LYNYRD SKYNYRD unfortunately he is no longer with us, but it is always good to hear him

Allen era fantastico. Gibson firebird, Gibson explorer.

A.C. The unsung man from Skynyrd. My hero and idol for life.

You were amazing allen ! R.i.p.

Great band (Allen) he and all of Skynyrd are my favorite band , he has a soul of depth, rest in peace Mr. Allen Collins, I just bought this old album in memory of you and, you are with your wife and son now. Rest in peace rock & roll genius.

love you Allen....beautiful man.

Amazing job with all of these rare and awesome photos of Allen. Thank You and God Bless You!

I bought this on Cassette tape back in 83` . Love IT !!!

very good...........................................................................

best guitar amazing solo allen forever

Allen and Jimmy. Love em love the music

I had heard that this was the best album since Street survivors although I have never listened to it I will definitely be buying it! I have downloaded Lynyrd Skynyrd The rossington Collins band on Pandora and I listen to it on my dedicated route on my two lane Highway Adventures every night and all through the mornings and I will now have to add Allen Collins band to it! I really do miss those days! those songs really bring back memories

Allen and JIMMY, just amazing guitarist,🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎛️🎛️🎛️🎛️

Jimmy played with my husband Ron back in the day. Ron always recalled Jimmy and had some very funny stories about their time together. Jimmy had a great voice and is sadly missed Peace to you as well my dear.

The beginning starts off with a BANG.........Allen's guitar bringing this song to life. This is a great song, going into my rotation of all things SKYNYRD.

You where my inspiration free bird. R.I.P 👍👍👍🐦

only 58k views..... should be 10M!!

The greatest guitarist ever what a shame gone too soon I love you Allen.

I officially recognize Allen Collins as the world's greatest guitar player of all time Thank you for the music Allen 🎶 🙏❤ 🎸

Love this! Would love to be able to get it on Alexa but you can order via CD I’m not even sure of a CD player I would love more of this! Love Allen Collins and the singer is fabulous

What a way to start my Saturday morning off .. lol incredible music

there was so much talent in that band they could have split 4 different ways and had hit songs, just a dam shame what happened.. so much talent......

Most underated guitar player ever ...love and respect!

this guy was skynyrds sound.

Allen Collins,Gone way too soon but he was never going to be the same without Ronnie

Love this TN FreeBird😁😁😎

Great Song! Allen was one of the best!!

GreaT video considering this band just lasted one year:( Godspeed 2U 4 keeping & sharing memory allowing Allen Collins 2 live again & again!!

Got a young gun out there in their neck of the woods named Buddy Crump that reminds me so much of Allen. Buddy’s band Fortune Child is also a great band! Restores my faith that there are great young musicians ready to carry the torch.

They are all Legends.....Great memories.....Much love..................

I found the Allen Collins cd at a used record store years ago in good condition. 1984 Here, There and Back.

Rated 3rd best rock guitarest In the 🌎 GBYS ALEN. YOU AND ALL LEGENDS.

Allen Collins UP Now Long Live! '

Great guitarist!!!

Magic

Allen Collins doesn't get nearly enough credit as a guitarist...also, Lynyrd Skynyrds sound wouldn't have been what it was without him...R I P

GOAT

Great track!

I'd wish that MCA Records would re-issue the Allen Collins Band's only album from 1983!!!! Released on a digitally download format!!!! As well make it a deluxe edition!!!!

I don't think Allen could cope without his wife and child and Ronnie he was a lost soul when they left him he was never the same broken hearted he was but the guy was a great lead guitarist of the highest quality R.I.P. ALLEN, STEVIE, RONNIE, CASSIE, BILLY, LEON, ED KING AND THE ORIGINAL DRUMMER OF LYNYRD SKYNRD WHOSE NAME I HAVE SADLY FORGOTTEN TAKE GOOD MY FRIENDS I HOPE YOU'RE JAMMING WITH THE ALLMAN BROTHERS AND S.R. VAUGHN NOW THANKS A LOT.

This is a great, great song, and should have been a hit. The record industry just wasn't promoting anything that was considered even remotely southern rock at that time. I don't know who is doing the solo, but at 2:58 they make the guitar "scream" and that is just too cool!

One of my favorite songs from this LP

What a Great Song

Loved this!

love allen skynard was best becouse of him.

I'm beginning to wonder about the value of KZfaq conjuring up such strong emotions and memories 🥴 but thanks for the Allen Collins videos

always in my soul!

We were so ripped of the day that plane crashed in the swamps........... I still cant believe that they are all .........gone

This song wouldn't be about a new born baby would it? That line about wiping away the tears and welcoming you to the world made me think of that.

TY Never forget the sound!

All these people are Free Birds…I think EVERYBODY wants to be a Free Bird….me as well ya’ll!✌️😘 Keep your heads up…🤘🤨✌️

Awesome. Great post my brother. What a killer song.

Saudade eli deixou tocava muito

Sometimes being great is just that..maybe Allen felt comfortable being in the space and place he was..humble and brilliant..example jeff lynne..he likes to be producing..bringing everyone together...lovely man..I feel Allen would have indicated to the band otherwise..I feel he liked where he was..regards Karolyn Melbourne

back of LP reads: Side One Just Trouble One Known Soldier Hangin' Judge Time After Time This Ride's on Me Side Two Ready to Move Chapter One Commitments Everything You Need I'm always a little surprised about the lack of ink for Barry Harwood. I recall being surprised when seeing Rossington-Collins Band about 1980 how Allen And Gary shared the stage with him. Barry Lee was by no means standing in the back playing rhythm - - he was up front with his SG or Firebird, often at the mike while Dale Krantz was wailing. Probably best known for the duet on "Don't Misunderstand Me." Also for you Skynyrd fans, did you know that Mr. Harwood turned down a spot in Skynyrd not once but twice? And, fun: listen for Ronnie van Zant on Street Survivors saying, "Barry, play me some dobro!" For me on this ACB album, the best moments are a couple passages by Allen where you can see him closing his eyes and throwing his head back. (And I notice Billy Powell again and again).

Greatest

Great song

What a F... song , amazing.

poor guy ... excellent guitarist but such a sad life he couldnt escape from.... he was the best

I HAVE AN ACB LP!!!😀😀😀😀

Im here in April 2023 listening to thaís masterpiece!

por siempre allen collins

Nicely done! I sure do miss Allen...Nice photo of Dean, in the plaid shirt, at 4:21...he was one of the six people that didn't make it through the crash...

Allen was such a talented guitarist. He didn't have the charisma and personality to be the lead representative of a note worthy band with commercial appeal. That's why the Allen Collins band folded. Lack of solid leadership and too much substance abuse was the bands demise. An excellent song writer and musician, he excelled as being a sideman. Such a tragic ending for such an amazing talent.

i love you A.C.

Bad Ass Tune!

sweeeeeet

Never realised Allen was a Gilmour fan, I deff get some Gilmour coming through in some of his solos on the more modern albums before his passing!

I HAVE THE HERE, THERE, AND BACK LP!!😀😀😀😀