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A Decade of Hits 1969-1979 (0760328994)
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| With their dueling guitar leads and harmonies built on a double drummer foundation, the Allman Brothers Band cast the mold for the southern rock sound that would proliferate in the '70s. Virtuoso musicians, their songs drew upon a number of southern influences, including country, the blues, New Orleans jazz, and even gospel, creating a sound that was distinctly theirs. Decade of Hits is a great catalog of the Allman's at their guitar wielding best. The sweet, infectious harmonies on the instrumental "Jessica" have become a classic reference point in themselves. Next to the tragedies that plagued them--two motorcycle deaths, heroin addiction--the Allman's are probably best known for the heroic "Ramblin' Man." Written and sung by the now legendary Dickey Betts, the song contained everything that made the band great: intricate guitar harmonies, a strong melody, and just enough twang to keep the thing tight. Decade also contains Allman staples "Melissa," "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed," and "Southbound." --Steve Gdula Editorial Descriptions are usually submitted by the manufacturers, publishers and authors. Contact us if you are one of them, and wish to change the above description. |
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Author: Guest
This is one of those CDs that takes me away to a different place every time I listen to it and there are very few artists that can achieve that. The Allman Brothers were (and still are, albeit with an altered lineup)the best blues/rock band ever, in my opinion. This "Decade of Hits" does nothing to dispel that opinion. I love every single song presented here. My particular favorites are "Dreams" (which features a rare, super slide-guitar by Greg Allman); "Statesboro Blues"; "One Way Out" (with the extraordinary slide-guitar race between Duane Allman and Dickey Betts); "Revival" with a chorus that makes one think of a Deep South gospel choir; the exquisite "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" which is pure Allman jam with no vocals...the list goes on and on. If anyone out there needs a crash-course in the blues, this is a one-stop class. You will not regret purchasing this.
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Author: Guest
The Allman Brothers Band epitomizes just how much Southern rock has become part of the American music history. They were the first one the scene to put together many different musicial influences to come up with a rock sound that differed from the blues-rock bands that came out of the UK during the 60's and all the way through the mid-70's. Taking their influences from such diverse southern music styles as gospel, jazz, bluegrass, country and, most of all, the root of all that is rock: the blues. Helping pioneer the dueling lead guitarists (Thin Lizzy had also started using this style of guitar arrangement), The Allman Brothers Band had what many consider two of the best rock guitarist who ever picked up the instrument in Duane Allman and Dicky Betts. As great a player as Betts was the band and its sound would be known throughout by the slide-guitar work of Duane with his brother Gregg Allman fronting the band and its well-written tunes.
Throughout this album collection are the many works of the band from its beginnings up to and past the death of the great Duane Allman. His great blues sound in "Midnight Rider", "Whipping Post", and "Statesboro Blues" makes this album a must for blues fans and those wanting to get to know the band for the very first time. Duane Allman's final piece before his untimely death in 1971 is an instrumental duel between himself and Dicky Betts in the great "Little Martha". There's more great works from the band even after Duane's death with "Ramblin' Man" being their most successful. But in the end, the band was Duane Allman and even with the rest of the band doing great work afterwards, the sound was never the same.
A Decade of Hits 1969-1979 is a great album compilation for people new to The Allman Brothers Band and willing to check out their best and well-known work. Once they've gone through this album then they're more than ready to check out the full albums from which the selections were taken from.
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Author: Guest
I CHECKED THE EXPRESS SHIPPING BOX JUST TO CHECK THE PRICE AND DECIDED TO GO WITH REGULAR MAIL, BUT WHEN I FINISHED MY ORDER THE EXPRESS SHIPPING WAS STILL SELECTED SO I GOT IT IN A HURRY. THE MUSIC IS REALY GOOD FOR CRUZING, AT THE BEACH OR DOING HOUSE WORK. IT REMINDS ME OF LINERD SKINERD ON STEROIDS.
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Author: Guest
I always read Amazon reviews before purchasing something and I was not led astray. They all said it was great and I have to agree. This has so many familiar and great rock songs. It brings back fond memories.
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Author: Guest
This is just a great collection of songs. Of course I'm being biased because the Allman Brothers happen to be one of my favorite rock groups, but if you are a "newbie" to their music you might want to start with this flawless CD. Even if you've been hanging out with Greg and Duane and the rest of the boys for some time, you still might want to invest in this CD because it really is a superb anthology.
One of my favorite songs on this CD is "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed". It is just a terrific jam and the story behind it is just great. Turns out Duane was in the cemetery one day just hangin' out and playing the guitar and came up with the music to this song and when he stood up to go home he saw a tombstone that said, "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed". Just a fun bit of trivia, but it really endeared me to this group because yeah, on the outside they are a lot of grit, but inside they're pure soul and soul is something that's missing in a lot of the groups today. There's no sense of spirit...no driving force...just people who want to "cash in" as fast as they can.
In 25 years Brittney Spears will be "Brittney who?" Usher will be already be ushered out, but the Allman Brothers will still be - living or dead - kicking it into full gear.
Peace & Blessings
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