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Music Appreciation

appalachiablue

(44,178 posts) Fri Dec 27, 2024, 02:08 PM Dec 2024

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In Memory of Elizabeth Reed - Allman Brothers Band

One of the very best instrumentals ever recorded. Singer, songwriter and guitarist Dickey Betts, RIP, 4/18/24 age 80.

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In Memory of Elizabeth Reed - Allman Brothers Band (Original Post) appalachiablue Dec 2024 OP

Jason Isbell Traildogbob Dec 2024 #1

Good to know, thanks for the suggestion and posting. appalachiablue Dec 2024 #3

Very welcome Traildogbob Dec 2024 #5

All gone. Duane, Gregg, Dickie, Berry, and Butch. Botany Dec 2024 #2

It's hard to believe, what an incredible and unique band. Tx for posting. appalachiablue Dec 2024 #4

Terrific Melody ProfessorGAC Dec 2024 #6

Yes, wonderful melody & a very special song by great musicians. appalachiablue Dec 2024 #7

Agree -- one of the best guitar instrumentals, ever Martin Eden Jan 2025 #8

Traildogbob

(13,160 posts)

1. Jason Isbell

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Fri Dec 27, 2024, 02:20 PM

Dec 2024

And the 400 Unit does a hell of a cover of this great song. I agree the song is a jewel. As classic as it gets.

appalachiablue

(44,178 posts)

3. Good to know, thanks for the suggestion and posting.

Reply to Traildogbob (Reply #1)

Fri Dec 27, 2024, 02:30 PM

Dec 2024

Traildogbob

(13,160 posts)

5. Very welcome

Reply to appalachiablue (Reply #3)

Fri Dec 27, 2024, 03:17 PM

Dec 2024

Jason can shred, and the organ break is great too.

Botany

(77,855 posts)

2. All gone. Duane, Gregg, Dickie, Berry, and Butch.

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Fri Dec 27, 2024, 02:29 PM

Dec 2024

I think Jay Johnson is still alive. Living leads to dying.

appalachiablue

(44,178 posts)

4. It's hard to believe, what an incredible and unique band. Tx for posting.

Reply to Botany (Reply #2)

Fri Dec 27, 2024, 02:39 PM

Dec 2024

ProfessorGAC

(77,271 posts)

6. Terrific Melody

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Fri Dec 27, 2024, 06:19 PM

Dec 2024

Has a haunting quality, which makes sense.
I enjoy the gear change at about 2 minutes.

appalachiablue

(44,178 posts)

7. Yes, wonderful melody & a very special song by great musicians.

Reply to ProfessorGAC (Reply #6)

Sat Dec 28, 2024, 09:17 PM

Dec 2024

Martin Eden

(15,874 posts)

8. Agree -- one of the best guitar instrumentals, ever

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Wed Jan 1, 2025, 09:59 PM

Jan 2025

The Allman Brothers will always be top shelf in my musical collection.

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