The singer is Greg Allman. He also wrote the song when he was 21 years old.

The Allman Brothers are in a league of their own.

This band had two drummers. They traversed the blues, jazz, rock and soul to produce their unique sound. Bill Graham of the Fillmore East and West, one of the foremost music promoters, called this band one of his favorites. Their music holds up so well, and has for over fifty years. As usual, intelligent, thought provoking reaction.

The two things that make this song so quintessential... 1) The main 12/8 riff with the bass and drums seems to perfectly capture the paranoia of someone who thinks the whole world is collapsing down upon them... As they actually realize it is all their own doing. 2) Even though Gregg Almann was only 21 at the time, he had that perfect world-weary voice that sounded like a fifty year old...Much more experienced beyond his years. If you want another example of this, search for "Come and Go Blues Gregg Allman"on KZfaq and watch the clip from Allman Brothers on MV. Just him playing acoustic while rehearsing a TV appearance. And by the way, Gregg was no slouch on guitar either.

2 words, Statesboro Blues... Saw them once before Dwayne died,several times after. Best "jam" band ever.

That's Gregg Allman singing, also on Hammond organ. I read that this song came to him while sleeping; he woke up and wrote the lyrics on an ironing board with a burnt matchstick (didn't have paper or pen).

Their version from Live At The Fillmore East kills this recorded version. I had the great pleasure of seeing these guys 4 times, 3 times before Duane died. They were one of if not the most exciting live band I ever saw, and I've seen perhaps 1000 live acts in my life. RIP Berry, Butch, Duane, and Gregg.

Every song from their first 3 studio albums and first live album is fantastic. The Allman Brothers Band Idlewild South Eat A Peach Live At Fillmore East

ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND, "WHIPPING POST". Fantastic reaction for one of the truly great Bands of 60'S and 7O'S. Greg Allman sang this,with his gruff, Soulful voice while playing the Organ. Duane Allman, and Dickie Betts dueling guitars shared in the solos. Yes along with Skynnyrd, they lead the Southern Rock sound. Less let's not forget about such other great gems. Like, Black Foot, The Outlaws, Molly Hatchett, Marshall Tucker BAND, Charlie Daniel's BAND.

One of the greatest bands of the era - two fantastic guitarists (Duane Allman & Dickey Betts - dueling it out) and the brilliant voice of Greg Allman supported by a rhythm section solid as a flatbed truck! Check out more - In Memory of Elizabeth Reed, One Way Out, Blue Sky, Statesboro Blues, Melissa…

Greg Allman is the Keyboards and main vocals, while brother Duane, is the slide guitar. The others in the band are top shelf Blues musicians as well. Dickie Betts is one the greats on guitar, along with Duane Allman. This Band is the greatest Blues Band ever in my opinion. So much soul.

Masterpiece plain & simple. Requested this a while back so glad you got to hear this one.

A recommendation, take some time and go listen to this off the "The live at Fillmore East" album, and get a real feel for how good they were. There is a video of that performance on KZfaq. What is amazing is they were all young in their early twenties.

One of my all time favorite songs by The Allman Brothers Band. Another awesome song you might want to check out by them is called, "Melissa." Great reaction!!!

You gotta listen to "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" From their Live at the Fillmore East album..Quite possibly the greatest live album of all time..It's a 13 minute instrumental, but believe me, you'll think it too short. That's how awesome it is!..The whole album is amazing.

Won’t Get Fooled Again by The Who needs a reaction. 👍

If you are enjoying southern rock, and the Allman Brothers… I suggest a documentary called “Muscle Shoals”. Duane Allman got his start playing as a session musician for the legendary Fame studio in Muscle Shoals (middle of nowhere) Alabama. Several legends in soul and blues got their start there, and the session musicians there had a huge impact on the music of the 60s and 70s. So you had huge bands like The Rolling Stones traveling to a small town in the middle of nowhere because they wanted to get that sound for their record. It’s worth a watch, just to get the sense of how the music of the time was shaped.

They not only invented Southern Rock, they were also one of the greatest Blues Bands, and one of the greatest Jam Bands.✌️❤️🎶

Two of the best guitars in rock

The early works of the Allman Brothers are songs that are best listened to live. I highly recommend their Live at the Fillmore album--a longer version of Whipping Post, a killer instrumentwsl, In Memory of Elizabeth Reed, The Statesboro Blues, Stormy Monday, Done Somebody Wrong...all killer tracks. From the studio...Ain't Wasting Time No More, Blue Sky, Melissa, Ramblin' Man, Wasted Words, Midnight Rider. Bass - Barry Oakley, Lead guitars - Duane Allman (also slide guitar) and Dicky Betts (vocals also), Drums - Butch Trucks and Jai Johanny "Jamie" Johanson, Keyboard, vocals, songwriting Gregg Allman

Keep in mind: this was their first album as a group. Duane was 23, Gregg was 22. Let that soak in.

Nothing but talent and soul in this band.

There's a lot of tragedy in the story of the Allman Brothers. The vocals are, indeed, killer in this track. A few other Allman Brothers classics that you'd probably enjoy: MIDNIGHT RIDER, MELISSA, SOULSHINE, RAMBLIN' MAN.

Dude...my brotha... you MUST check out Gov't Mule, a band fronted by a Mr. Warren Haynes, long time Allman Bros. guitarist. Warren has one those enormous, belting style voices, reminiscent of the old school preachers. Gov't Mule - "Bad Little Doggie" or "Beautifully Broken." You will not be disappointed. Much love and wish you all the best!

I listened to the Allman Brothers band when I came out of the field in Vietnam. The Allman Brothers live at the Fillmore East is the greatest live performanc eof all times.

one of the greatest live concert recordings of all time. GREAT ALBUM.

The Allmans are in a league of their own.

Greg who is singing also is playing a Hammond B-3 the most iconic keyboard in rock music.

Great reaction. This is my first time watching your channel. I'll be checking out some of your Led Zep reactions soon as they're my all time favourite band. I hope you'll consider reacting to a band which over the last 1.5 years has become my 2nd favourite all time band. This may seem weird but here goes. 5 Japanese females dressed as maids shredding hard rock (and other genres). The name of the band is Bandmaid. They came to my attention via the KZfaq algorithm. I wouldn't listen to them at first as I thought it was a joke type band. For some reason the YT algorithm recommended them again a week later and I decided to give them a chance. Glad I did. Their MV's are good, but their live performances are even better. I recommend you start with Domination, Freedom or Play from their 2020 World Domination Tour. Over 100 more to choose from after that. Cheers from Canada

hey Syed, great reaction. i have seen the Allmans 7 times in my life, amazing live. worthy band to explore the catalog

Pure musical Americana. More of a, lol, southern rock n' soul and jazz fusion.. With a big dash of rhythm and blues..

I had my Allman Brothers playlist jamming in my car today. Check out "Blue Sky" or "in memory of Elizabeth Reed" by them.

BLACK HEARTED WOMAN by The Allman Brothers is another great song from their first album.

Saw Greg in concert 84, one of the greatest concerts I have felt honored to attend. To not give ZZ at least a mention when naming So Rock juggernauts would be criminal! Great reaction!!!!

Greg was only 19 yrs old with his amazing seasoned voice. Great car trip music.

Duane Allman is one of the great guitarists in rock and this song is from their debut album, one of the best ever.

For Southern Rock there’s The Alman Brothers, then there’s Leonard Skinnard, then there’s everybody else.

The Allman Brothers was an u usual band...they had two incredible lead guitarists and two drummers.

Just found you and you're by far one of the best reviewers online.... love your reactions!!

That iconic organ sound is the Hammond B3 with Leslie Rotating speakers... iirc

Sayed if you chose to take this journey down south you have to look into Stevie Ray Vaughn. Watch his videos along with your reviews to really appreciate the greatness he possessed. Tragically he was killed in a helicopter crash at the age of 35. He was a huge Jimi Hendrix fan and covered some of his songs. His version of Voo Doo child and Little Wing are brilliant.

The wind up and release, best song by my favorite band of all time.

Great reaction. No one ever notices that the screaming guitar at the end mimicks a whipping sound.

The third first listening to this song I've found on KZfaq this week.

Great reaction again Syed...lovin' your style...

Now try Chris Stapleton in Tennessee Whiskey. You can hear the influence shining through. 👍👍

These guys are way too talented and diverse in their influences to be lumped with other southern rock bands. They were from the south, played the blues and later added a but more country twang to their style. Their first incarnation, before the deaths, was as a blues/jazz rock band that happened to be from the south. I love the final chorus. The band is hammering away and it's like a contest to be heard between them and the vocalist that Greg wins.

Molly Hatchet (Flirtin' with Disaster) is an absolute Country Rock BANGER!!!!

must songs to hear, There's a man down there, Statesboro blues. The whole dang album of Alman brothers live at Filmore East.

a couple other great Southern Rock bands to check out - The Marshal Tucker Band "Can't You See" and Molly Hatchet "Flirtin' With Disaster".

Duane in the top 5 greatest guitarists of all time; Berry Oakley killer bass. The Brothers introduced the 2 drummer set as well. The Brothers (4 white, 1 black) & War (1 white, 5 black) were the early integrated bands (along with Sly & Family Stone) and best of all time

It’s that good that Frank Zappa does a cover 🔥🔥🔥🎸🎸🎸👏👏👏👌😎

Chris Stapleton has a fantastic cover of this song. Talk about amazing vocals. Do yourself a favor and check out any live performance by him. 😉

Allman Brothers are up there in the pantheon of rock legends you've only heard a same part of their greatness.

The band was formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1969 by brother Duane Allman (slide guitar and lead guitar) with Gregg Allman (vocals, organ, songwriting), Dickey Betts (lead guitar, vocals, songwriting), Berry Oakley (bass guitar), Butch Trucks (drums), and Jaimoe (drums).

I saw the full band with Duane and Berry Oakley 25 times. They were consistently great and Greg Allman was phenomenal every time I saw them including the Fillmore East shows. Though Skynyrd was more on the hit charts, I think ABB is the quintessential Southern Rock band.

Check out their Instrumental In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed from the Fillmore East Album

having been an older teen when the band came on the scene and having seen them play a number of times around Atlanta Ga, they are probably my overall favorite band. The first three albums which ended with the tie for first place live album..Live at the Fillmore East, featured all the original members. Eat a Peach, their fourth album was actually released after guitarist Duane Allmans death in a motorcycle crash and I recall it was only a year or so later their bassist and sometime vocalist Berry Oakley died in a similar accident near where Duane died. Although they still put out some good music later on and were very popular, I felt the heart got ripped out of that band and it was never the same for me again. Gregg Allman went on with his fantastic voice and Dicky Betts continued to show what a phenomenal guitarist he is. Every song on their first four albums is a masterful hit IMHO. Some..but not all...of my favorites are Not My Cross to Bear (just listen to the phenomenal timing of Duane's guitar notes on this song)..Hoochie Coochie Man (spotlights bassist Berry Oakley's vocals) One Way Out (highlights a fantastic solo by Dicky Betts) and Statesboro Blues...and all around drivin jammer of a song. In Memory of Elizabeth Reed (highlights the two guitarists harmonizing...amazing..as well as it is a softer sweeter song from them)

Love them southern boys!! Continue please! Southern rock is sooo good! Great reaction!!🎶😜🎶

So the Brothers were a very visual band as far as sonically. As in tripping you’re ass off all night was like a regulation. You have to listen to them live!! ✌🏼💗🤗🍄🍄🍄

While I have always loved Skynyrd, they don't hold a candle to the Allmans. Maybe the greatest live band EVER. There is a reason that "Live at Fillmore East" is in the Library of Congress as a significant work of art. You need to take a deep dive into that one - one of the best live albums of all time.

Hey Sayed, I subscribed the first time I watched one of your reactions. Love your sincere and knowledgeable analyses. Would love to here you react to Lynyrd Skynyrd Free Bird.

My best friends band had the same practice room they and Skynard used at a studio in JAX,,

How many "turn it ups" will Syed give? I predict two.

I'm not sure, but I think they employed two drummers. It game them a unique sound. 🤗

Something a little different, it’s southern, a little rock a little country, "The Charlie Daniels Band" the song "The Devil went down to Georgia" there’s a live version on YT! Think you’ll really like it!

Little Feet have some good Southern Blues too.

My brother IMHO the Allman Brothers are the greatest blues rock band of all time. They are top tier. Gregg Allman is the greatest blues singer and his brother Duane is the greatest rock guitarist. He’s certainly the best slide guitar player. I recommend you react to their songs 1) In Memory of Elizabeth Reed - Fillmore East (live - instrumental) 2) One Way Out - From their Eat A Peach album 3) Statesboro Blues - Fillmore East 4) Blue Sky - studio version from Eat a Peach album 5) Black Hearted Woman - studio version.

You need to listen to Live at The Fillmore East The Allman's at their peak.

Skynyrd is close 2 nd to these boys!!!! Southern rock...

At the time they recorded this the term "Southern Rock" hadn't even been invented yet. They considered themselves as more of a blues band. A few years later Duane was killed in a motorcycle accident and soon after a journalist coined the phrase Southern Rock to describe them.

SyedBhai you should react to Supertramp some recommendations : Supertramp - Even in the quietest moments Supertramp - Dreamer Supertramp - Bloody Well Right

Singer..Gregg Allman..only..21-22 yrs old at this time!!!! P.s.later married to CHER.. RIP.big brother Dwane Allman.(lead guitarist). Killed in motorcycle accident..fuck at only 24??

If you're looking for a quality bit of Duane's session work, Wilson Pickett's cover of The Beatles "Hey Jude" is a great track! Between Duane's guitar solo and Pickett's soulful shrieks I'm sure you'd find something that you enjoy.

Another great country rock band: The Outlaws Song recommendation: Green Grass and High Tides

Treat yourself to the LIVE AT THE FILLMORE version of this song. Everybody I knew back in the 70s had that album, and considered them the no. Jam band. Duane was killed in a motorcycle accident at the age of 24; ran into a peach truck. The next Allman bros band was titled EAT A PEACH. Counter- Culture humor.

Zappas’ version of Wipping Post leaves this in the dirt {-

Marshall Tucker Band - Can’t You See

Allman Brothers have been accused of being musical geniuses. All in favor say Aye!

Incredible track. Maybe try “Blue Sky” by the Allmans

Man, you like songs where an exceptional singer conveys their emotions. You need to hear Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa doing I'll Take Care of You. Joe was a guitar prodigy. At the age of 12 he was opening for BB King. His emotional guitar work is unbelievable. So check this one out.

I own a restaurant. People ask me things like, "Is your spaghetti good?" And I say, "It is, if you like spaghetti." Are the Allman Brothers good? They are, if you like Blues Rock. In fact, they're the best.

Since you like Southern Rock so much, need to check out "Molly Hatchet" and "Blackfoot".

That song is all sauce.

Watch them live!

Duuuuuude, if it’s not the live version it doesn’t count 😂😂😂😂

Syed, if you like this guy's voice, try having a listen to a track called Wishing Well by Free.

Stormy Monday

STORMY MONDAY at Fillmore East. Trust me

ABB are quite different from the other southern rock bands.

I love you Bhai

Check out Statesboro blues & One way out #AllmanBros🖤

Man, if you liked this we need to get you into some Lynyrd Skynyrd. "Sweet Home Alabama" is their most iconic, but there as so many other great tracks. "That Smell" is probably my personal favorite.

a lot of people are going to recommend "live at the Filmore" but i got to be honest , although a fine album, not thier best version of themselves. They are still quite young and would improve, and the replacements that would later come with Derrick Trucks and Warren Haynes were well versed at slide guitar and i think even better all around guitarists even though Duane was great and paved the way.

Listen or watch Live at Fillmore East.

He wrote this song on an ironing board with a match

My favorite band. Muuuch more than southern rock, which they pioneered. Jessica shows what they can do without vocals. Midnight rider if you need more vocals. Also try Whipping Post live for much more jamming. Keep up great analysis on great bands (Zep, Floyd, Beatles, Who, BOC).

Big vocals check out dreams from the same band

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You Should try Black O Arkansaw