The Allman Brothers at Fillmore East [Original recording remastered] [Live]

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There has never been a better showcase for improvisational rock than this 1971 concert recording, and few (if any) live rock albums are in its rank. With only two studio albums (and plenty of touring) under their belt, the Georgia sextet tore into the Fillmore East with road-tested buoyancy. Titanic guitarist Duane Allman was at the peak of his powers, pushing his foil, Dickey Betts, to unsurpassed peaks. Vocalist-keyboardist Gregg Allman would have been a star in any other setting; here he's merely one more component in a brilliant ensemble. Duane Allman died shortly after At Fillmore East shipped, and the Brothers haven't scaled such heights since. But, then, neither has anyone else. --Steven Stolder

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The Allman Brothers at Fillmore East [Original recording remastered] [Live]

Average customer rating: legendary Duane, We Hardly Knew Ye Great live album but not the best out there Is there some way I can give it more than 5 stars? Best live album, but there's more!

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Tracks:

1. Statesboro Blues
2. Done Somebody Wrong
3. Storm Monday
4. You Don't Love Me
5. Hot 'Lanta
6. In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed
7. Whipping Post

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There has never been a better showcase for improvisational rock than this 1971 concert recording, and few (if any) live rock albums are in its rank. With only two studio albums (and plenty of touring) under their belt, the Georgia sextet tore into the Fillmore East with road-tested buoyancy. Titanic guitarist Duane Allman was at the peak of his powers, pushing his foil, Dickey Betts, to unsurpassed peaks. Vocalist-keyboardist Gregg Allman would have been a star in any other setting; here he's merely one more component in a brilliant ensemble. Duane Allman died shortly after At Fillmore East shipped, and the Brothers haven't scaled such heights since. But, then, neither has anyone else. --Steven Stolder

Customer Reviews:

legendary.......2007-05-17

I purchased this album to replace the one on LP. If you are a person who enjoys true southern rock , you shouldn't be without a copy of this one. Some of this work is at a level you will never hear again. Absolutely superb!

Duane, We Hardly Knew Ye.......2007-04-01

A spectacular collection of live jamming from the Brothers. IMHO Duane is the greatest lead guitar player ever. Hendrix was a spectacular virtuoso who could do things that no other player could. Clapton and the other contenders, tremendous technically, but Duane was in a league of his own in being able to communicate with his axe. To hear lead guitar at its best, go no further than this magnificent set!

Great live album but not the best out there.......2007-03-04

I've always been a fan of blues oriented rock music- especially live recorded music. This album is exceptional, no doubt, although I have to disagree with some of the previous reviews. I used to own this cd but gave it up after giving it a few tries. After reading these reviews I gave it another try. The sound quality is great and the performance is great too, but not the ultimate live album I was expecting. If you want to get some excellent electrified live blues rock music I'd recommend Rory Gallagher's Irish Tour or Ten Years After's Live at Fillmore East. Bottom line, buy The Allman Brothers at Fillmore East but don't expect it to be the best live album you've ever heard.

Is there some way I can give it more than 5 stars?.......2007-01-12

It's almost pointless to add another 5-star review to this album. This is way beyond the categories of "Southern rock" (Lynyrd Skynyrd and Molly Hatchet belong in that dubious realm) and "blues rock" (hate to sound politically incorrect, but there's never been a blues performer or band that's even come close to what these guys were capable of). Duane Allman's slide guitar squalls with the kind of expression that will put the fear of God into you and make you forget, for a moment, who Jimi Hendrix was.

Kiddies, this is what rock concerts used to be. Never mind! This is too real for you. Go back to blogging about how great fill-in-the-blank is.

Best live album, but there's more!.......2007-01-11

This Live album has been the standard for all others to be measured by for over 30 years. Every musician is at the top of his game. Duane Allman's guitar playing still reveals new thrills after 3 decades of listening. Dickey Betts does a great job of keeping up. (To tell them apart, Duane's guitar is a little smoother and seems to sing.) This recording still feels fresh and vital. You do not need to be a southern rock or blues fan to enjoy the music. However, do yourself a favor and opt for double The Fillmore Concerts instead. The recording mix is a little more balanced and there are some alternate takes that pack the discs with over 130 minutes of music. If you agree (and you most likely will) that this is the best live album, then the additional music on the additional disc is the second best live labum. With the extended album you will get a deeper appreciation for a band that played until the sun rose. This is not an album to be mixed into an iPod shuffle. Relax, sit down with your favorite beverage and immerse yourself. The music will take you away.

Average customer rating: THE BEST RE-RELEASED ISSUE OF THE LEGENDARY FILLMORE EAST CONCERTS TO DATE. The Allman Brothers Band at their peak!!! Should be more than 5 stars- greatest live album of all time Good stuff from the Allmans One of the greatest...

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Tracks:

1. Statesboro Blues
2. Trouble No More
3. Don't Keep Me Wonderin'
4. Done Somebody Wrong
5. Stormy Mondy
6. One Way Out
7. In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed
8. You Don't Love Me
9. Midnight Rider

Tracks:

1. Hot 'Lanta
2. Whipping Post
3. Mountain Jam
4. Drunken Hearted Boy

Album Description

Made up of two 1971 (March 12 & 13 along with June 27) visits by Les Brers to New York, 'The Allman Brothers Band at Fillmore East' has long been regarded as one of rock's great live albums, but portions of those legendary performances have also wound up on albums like 'Eat A Peach' (the awesome, half-hour 'Mountain Jam') & the Duane Allman anthology. Now, for the first time, all recordings (in their original mixes) lifted from the Fillmore East dates have been assembled together into a two disc double gatfold digipak package with a slipcase boasting rare photos, notes & over two hours of some of the finest musicianship & improvisation in all of rock. 13 tracks. Mercury.

Customer Reviews:

THE BEST RE-RELEASED ISSUE OF THE LEGENDARY FILLMORE EAST CONCERTS TO DATE........2007-03-26

I will be writing a review on the legendary historic live Two-CD Deluxe Edition set album entitled "THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND AT FILLMORE EAST" by one of Rock's most greatest legendary bands ever. I give you one of America's favorite sons and one of Jacksonville, Florida's pride and joy's, THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND. "THE ALLMAN BROTHERS AT FILLMORE EAST" was originally released in 1971 on Vinyl/LP and 8-Track on the Capricorn Records label. This new special Two-CD Deluxe Edition was originally re-released in 2003 on the Mercury Records Label in association with The Island Def Jam Music Group which is distributed by Universal Music & Video Distribution Corp. As always, if I hear any new additional information concerning this legendary live album or the artist, I will edit this review immediately so that you the consumer will get the best informative and most accurate review possible.

THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND are truly one of the early pioneers of Southern Rock music joining the ranks of legendary bands such as LYNYRD SKYNYRD, THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND and THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND. When brother's Gregg Allman on organ, piano and vocals and the late great Duane Allman on lead and slide guitars met up and joined forces with Dickey Betts on lead guitar, the late great Berry Oakley on bass, Jai Johanny "Jaimoe" Johanson on drums, congas and timbales and Butch Trucks on drums and tympani, the line-up would be complete and THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND would be born to Rock. The band would release two albums prior to "THE ALLMAN BROTHERS AT FILLMORE EAST" album to critically high acclaim raves. But it was live in concert that THE ALLMAN BROTHERS band would really get the lead out and shine resulting in raising the south and making it proud. In my opinion, "THE ALLMAN BROTHERS AT THE FILLMORE EAST" is one of the greatest concerts and live albums ever recorded. This legendary concert is another one of Rock's greatest moments during one of Rock's finest hours. It is also my opinion that this legendary concert stands as a true testament of the greatness and musical genius of six extremely talented individuals and a fine fitting tribute to a great band that was indeed, ahead of their time.

It is now time to let the Rock n' Roll music speak for itself and do all of the talking. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS ANOTHER GREAT LIVE ALBUM THAT SHOULD BE PLAYED EXTREMELY LOUD. DISC ONE of this legendary live album begins with the blasting Southern Blues Rocker "Statesboro Blues," the fast paced Southern Rocker "Trouble No More," the blistering killer Southern Rocker "Don't Keep Me Wonderin'," the incredible Elmore James rendition Blues classic "Done Somebody Wrong," the slow and beautiful T-Bone Walker rendition Blues classic "Stormy Monday," the legendary groundbreaking Southern Blues Rocker "One Way Out," the thirteen minute slow soothing and beautiful Southern Rocker "In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed," the breathtaking nineteen minute Southern Rocker "You Don't Love Me" and the forever amazing ALLMAN BROTHERS trademark mild Southern Rocker "Midnight Rider." END OF DISC ONE.

DISC TWO begins with the guitar screeching and blasting "Hot 'Lanta," the twenty-three minute merciless killer Southern Rocker "Whipping Post," the unbelievable thirty-four minute Jazz and Southern Rocker "Mountain Jam" and the slow Blues number "Drunken Hearted Boy." May I also add that Duane Allman's blistering slide guitar playing is the true stuff of legend. Also, both Duane Allman's and Dickey Betts' blistering guitar licks and riffs were sizzlin' red hot and on fire during the recording of these live shows. YOU HAVE TO HEAR THIS CONCERT TO BELIEVE IT.

Overall, this is one hell of a legendary live album worth seeking further into and checking out especially if you are a diehard ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND fan or a devout music collector. As for the newcomers or new beginners to the sound and music of THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND, I would definitely buy this album. YOU WON'T BE SORRY.

I would like to highly recommend purchasing this legendary historic live album to own a valuable and important part of his or her own personal music collection. This legendary live album has already proven to stand the test of time and will always be around to be enjoyed, appreciated and cherished for many years to come, NOW AND FOREVER. This is one great live album that no music fan or devout music collector would want to be without.

In closing, "THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND AT FILLMORE EAST" would be released to highly critical acclaim and be hailed as one of the greatest live albums ever recorded. At this point in the band's career, all was well in THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND until tragedy struck. Following the release of their live album, guitarist Duane Allman would die in a motorcycle accident on 29 October 1971. To make matters worse, the following year, bass player Berry Oakley would also die in a motorcycle accident on 11 November 1972. However, THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND would persevere and carry on in order to keep the memory and legend alive of both Duane Allman and Berry Oakley. THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND have continued to release new albums and perform to sell out audiences the world over to this very day. In 1995, THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND received the highest ultimate honor of being inducted into the Rock n' Roll Hall Of Fame. With that in mind, THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND has left their mark in Rock n' Roll history and will never be forgotten. So here's to you late great Duane, Gregg, Dickey, late great Berry, Jaimoe and Butch. Thanks for the great memories. Keep Persevering. Keep The Faith. DUANE ALLMAN LIVES. BERRY OAKLEY LIVES. And as the saying goes, "AND THE REST IS ROCK N' ROLL HISTORY," need I say more? Thanks for reading my review and I hope you have enjoyed reading it as much as I have enjoyed writing it for your reading pleasure. I also hope that you will read all of my other reviews in the near future when time permits. THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND RULES. R.I.P DUANE ALLMAN, Born 20 November 1946, Died 29 October 1971 at age 25. Also R.I.P BERRY OAKLEY, Born 4 April 1948, Died 11 November 1972 at age 24. Long Live Rock n' Roll. Rock out always and take it easy. Forever In Rock, John L.

The Allman Brothers Band at their peak!!!.......2007-02-14

"The Allman Brothers Band at the Fillmore East" has been long regarded as one of the greatest live albums of all time. Indeed by the time 1971 rolled around, the ABB was on a musical roll honening their musical chops to perfection. When they hit the Fillmore East for the recording of this album, the band was definitely on fire.
The original release of the "Fillmore East" album (which is still available as a single CD) includes seven of the best tracks from these concerts. Later on, more music from the Fillmore concerts showed up on subsequent albums and compilations - notably 1972's "Eat A Peach". Now, with the release of the two-disc "Deluxe Edition", all of the music released from these historic performances are together in one place. While this shouldn't be taken as a complete concert (which by the way is not), it's truly the music that matters.
The Allmans' blues chops are in full force here as represented by the opening five tracks - among them being "Statesboro Blues", "Trouble No More" and "Stormy Monday". Duanne Allman's slide guitar work is at its best here and brother Gregg's soulful vocals never falter.
As the music progresses, so does the flawless musicianship within the band. The 13-minute "In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed" and the 19-minute jams of "You Don't Love Me" offer a glimpse of what's to come in the second half of the collection. By the time we get to disc two, the band is smokin' with the instrumental tour-de-force "Hot'lanta" and the relentless 23-minute concert staple "Whipping Post" which leads directly into the monumental 33-minute "Mountain Jam". As mentioned above, the Deluxe Edition does not present a complete concert but the way it's sequenced creates the illusion that the band were warming up at the beginning just to pull out all the stops at the end. Honestly, by the end of this edition, they certainly do.
The sound quality of the Deluxe Edition is amazing with an extra added crack to the drums and bite to the guitars. The packaging is pretty impressive as well with several great photos of the band onstage and some brief but insightful liner notes from music critic Dave Thompson.
Whether or not the Deluxe Edition of The Allman Brothers at the Fillmore East is definitive over the original album is a matter of opinion and preference. However, one cannot deny that regardless of which edition you buy, there is some flawless and amazing music here no matter what.

Should be more than 5 stars- greatest live album of all time.......2006-12-10

First off, I'm not a kid, I just don't want to get an account
And second, this is a great album, one of the greatest live albums of all time.
The album alternates between long jams (Whipping Post, Mountain Jam, You Don't Love Me, In Memory of Elizabeth Reed) and shorter intense songs (Statesboro Blues, Trouble No More, Hot 'lanta, Done Somebody Wrong, One Way Out)
The original Fillmore Album had just seven songs, Statesboro Blues, Done Somebody Wrong, Stormy Monday, Elizabeth Reed, You Don't Love Me, Hot 'lanta, and Whipping Post. All of them showcase the amazing guitar abilities of both Duane Allman and Dickey Betts. On "Whipping Post" each of them take a long solo that slowly builds to a furious crescendo, with Duane especially seeming to pull freakish notes out of nowhere. One of the few songs that he actually plays with straight guitar, rather than his normal slide guitar.
"Statesboro Blues" is one of the best examples why he was a great slide guitarist. It opens this album and the original. Not a studio song on any album, it was nonetheless a concert favorite. Rolling Stone magazine called it Duane's signature song on guitar in their 100 Greatest Guitarists magazine (they ranked him #2) If you're not really sure what the slide guitar should sound like, listen to this beatiful, fiery rendition.
"Stormy Monday" is a slow blues that showcases not only the dual guitarists' superpowers, but Greg Allman's blues sensibilities. He sings this blues classic with conviction, and this song has one of Dickey Betts' best guitar solos.
"Hot 'lanta" is a great instrumental with great instrumental work from everyone in the band, including the two drummers, Jaimoe and Butch Trucks.
"Done Somebody Wrong" is solid as well, a song that really characterizes what the Allman Brothers were all about.
"In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" is a 13 minute instrumental written by Dickey Betts. The opening lines of the song are especially mesmerizing, with Duane and Dickey each turning in mindblowing guitar solos, with Duane especially ripping off notes like they were the last notes he would ever play.
"You Don't Love Me" is a long 19 minute boogie jam. Out of all the longer jams, this is my least favorite, but it is still quite excellent. I do think however it should have stopped about 7-8 minutes in. But it still very good, just not the best on the album.
The Deluxe edition of Fillmore East tacks on extra tracks from the concerts that originally appeared on Eat a Peach, Dreams, and Anthology. The notable addition is the 33 minute "Mountain Jam." Some people might dismiss it as way too long, and I do admit you really have to be in the mood to listen to this song. But it is still a classic example of how the Allman Brothers could sustain a song for a really long time. This song was so long it took up 2 record sides on "Eat a Peach." It contains a really cool double drum solo, an earthquake like bass solo, and really cool guitar solos. One of Duane's trademarks was making his guitar sound like a crying bird, and he does this quite nicely on this track.
"Trouble No More" and "One Way Out" also came from "Eat a Peach" Like "Done Somebody Wrong" I think "Trouble No More" really epitomizes the Southern rock sound of the Allman Brothers Band. "One Way Out" has a nice funky little riff.
"Midnight Rider" is a solid version of one of Greg Allman's most famous songs. "Don't Keep Me Wonderin'" is rockin, and one of the encores, "Drunken Hearted Boy," is haunting, eerie, and awesome.
All in all, get the Deluxe Edition of the Allman Brothers At Fillmore East. YOu won't be sorry. Duane Allman was truly one of the greatest, underrated guitarists of all time. All 6 of them were great. Berry Oakley-Bass guitar, Jaimoe and Butch Trucks- Drums and Percussion, Duane Allman- Lead and Slide Guitars, Dickey Betts-Lead Guitar, Greg Allman- Vocals and Keyboards

Good stuff from the Allmans.......2006-07-31

For those who may have purchased this music when it was first released as an LP or cassette, you'll want this CD with much crisper detail in the delivery. The Allman Brothers Live at the Fillmore is a classic. Any collector will have a CD version of Sgt. Pepper, the Best of the Dave Clark 5, and others but lovers of southern rock put this at top of the list, you'll need to have this live collection from the Allmans. Anyone who saw them in concert, when all the original members were alive, know that 'impromptu" changes in the songs were a trademark of their concerts. Even the longer version songs are a treat to listen to and remain fresh without boredom. This is definitely the best.

One of the greatest..........2005-11-14

Robert Johnson would have been proud... if not a little shocked at how far real southern rock has come since his time.

While there might not be anything new as far as content goes, this CD is the best compilation of all those songs you know and love from The Allman brothers. If you are either new to the Allman Brothers or do not own the other Fillmore releases, this CD is a must buy. Despite some negative reviews regarding the deluxe edition, it sure does have some enhanced sound so this is the CD to buy if you don't own the songs already somehow.

Key songs on the CD include Stormy Monday, Statesboro Blues, In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed (which sounds ten times better than any other release I've heard of it for some reason), and Midnight Rider. Great songs for a great compilation... a bit pricy, I know, but well worth it I assure you!!!

Probably one of the greatest music compilations ever... certainly the best as far as southern rock goes. The second CD is much shorter than the first but includes some extended songs - for example the well-known extended live version of Whipping Post (a song which is downright amazing).

Amazing stuff, much better reviews can be found on the site from music enthusiasts with much more experience in southern rock than I have but all and all this CD was well worth giving my 5 stars.

Average customer rating: A Classic with controversial remixes Classic Album, Poor Packaging, Could have beem better Last reviewer a bit confused FINALLY, in SACD ! Unfortunately it could have been better. The Definitive Version

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Tracks:

1. Statesboro Blues
2. Done Somebody Wrong
3. Stormy Monday - The Allman Brothers Band
4. You Don't Love Me

Tracks:

1. Hot 'Lanta
2. In Memory of Elizabeth Reed
3. Whipping Post

Customer Reviews:

A Classic with controversial remixes.......2004-12-19

I cut my teeth on jamming listening to Cream. So the Allmans' Live was not a revelation just a stunning album and purchased on release in Australia. I know it all by heart -just burnt into the synapses.

In 1992 Tom Dowd did a full concert remix and remaster as "The Fillmore Concerts". This is where the controversy starts cause it sounds different and so it should - Tom transferred the original 16 track master tapes to digital and remixed. Taking advantage of the wider dynamic and frequency range, he produced a mix with the bass guitar stronger and drums clearer and more dynamic. Unfortunately the guitar freaks found the relatively lower level guitar sound unacceptable but the bass freaks loved Berry's sound (more bottom end).

Now we have the SACD stereo, multi-channnel and Audio Stereo remaster release of the original 2 record set accurately split over 2 cds. It should fit on one but there is marketing to us baby boomers. But I gotta say they did perform split sets so it does reasonably capture the night.

And more controversy - the stereo CD layer is a remix closer to the original LP release. Drums are further back but the bass guitar bottom end is retained. The tracks are identical to the original release but not on the SACD layer with the Fillmore Concert's "Stormy Monday" used, which is the unedited version including the harmonica break, and a different edit to end "Whipping Post". On the SACD layer the tympany start to "Mountain Jam" is rapidly faded out and applause overdubbed which is annoying if you want the sonic continuity when following up with the jam from the "Eat A Peach" SACD.

Sound of both layers is excellent with SACD preferred because you can adjust the bottom end via the sub control. The surrounds give some reverb and audience noise - "Play all night". The centre has plenty of bass guitar, some drums and some of Greg's vocals (reinforcing the original centre-left positioning of the vocals). I would have preferred the drums a bit higher in the centre.

I can feel the SACD Deluxe "Fillmore Concerts" is on its way - the wallet is already feeling lighter.

Classic Album, Poor Packaging, Could have beem better.......2004-10-15

One of the best live albums of all time, I was hoping for more when they released this as a Hybrid 5.1 SACD.
1) Its now 2 cds again. And you would think they would have 2 seperate holders for the cds. They just piled them on top one another.
2) The surround sounds don't use the backs enough. I think the quality of the recording hinders the effectiveness of surround sound. I never feel like I am at the concert, unlike other surround sound discs.
Update:
I had a problem with the back speakers on my stereo.
Now, it sounds like the audience is behind you.
I now feel like I am at the concert. It's amazing

Last reviewer a bit confused.......2004-09-28

The Fillmore Concerts that came out in the 90's was actually "corrected" from the spliced versions of the original, to include the full, uncut versions. It pretty much is a different album altogether from the first. Both are great, but many would consider the first release to be the definitive and "best" version. There is no grave rolling or shame in releasing this greatest live album of all time in SACD.

FINALLY, in SACD ! Unfortunately it could have been better........2004-09-09

I've been a major fan of The Allman Brothers-Live at the Fillmore since it originally came out in vinyl. The interplay between Duane and Dickie as well as Butch and Jaimoe was unbeatable to this day. I believe in the 90's, the late,great producer, Tom Dowd went through the original master tapes and improved the recording even more by splicing songs together from different performances seemlessly as well as remixing/remastering the entire recording. It also included tracks that originally appeared on EAT A PEACH as well as the song, DRUNKEN HEARTED BOY with Elvin Bishop. All these tracks are missing from the Hybrid SACD version. The titles are as they originally appeared when the lp was first released.
Personally if a cd is going to get the deluxe SACD treatment, it should have had the material that Tom Dowd labored so hard to improve. Now that he's gone he must be spinning in his grave seeing the original recording being used.
Sure sonically it's simply phenomenal but it could've been over 2 1/2 hours long yet the first cd clocks in at about 37 minutes far below the 80 min. capacity of any cd. Universal, the company that distributed the cd should be ashamed. They'd have sold many, many more had they used the aformentioned improved tapes rather than the original. All in all however, it still sounds fantastic but it could've been SO much better.

The Definitive Version.......2004-08-25

I have already posted a review for the normal CD describing my views on this recording. Suffice it to say that this is, in my opinion, the greatest recording by any rock group, and by a considerable margin.

The long-awaited SACD version simply elevates it to another plane -- it is a mesmerizing listening experience that really must be heard to be believed.

If you don't have the equipment to play a multi-channel SACD, buy it. Then buy this SACD and prepare to be amazed.

Average customer rating: like a team at it's best The finest Allman Brothers album ever Wake up Momma. Turn your lamp down low We are not worthy !

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Tracks:

1. Statesboro Blues
2. Done Somebody Wrong
3. Storm Monday
4. You Don't Love Me
5. Hot 'Lanta
6. In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed
7. Whipping Post

Customer Reviews:

like a team at it's best.......2006-06-21

This is what all bands desire..... A live performance where it all comes together,each player is at their best at the same time.Amazing to listen to. If you like southern rockin blues give this a listen to.Duane Allman plays a great slide guitar and dicky betts ripps through soaring instramental leads with the best of them.Berry Oakley is a bassist to be reconded with back then.Two drummers/percussionist - Butch trucks and Jai Johanny Johanson are incredable together.They blend drum beats and drum fills so well together few drummers can do that.And Last but not least Gregg Allman. He fills the void with thundering keyboard endings and tastful instramental solo's when he's not adding vocals with his soulful style of singing the blues.this is worth listening to by all means. Any way this is one of my favorites,maybe it will be yours too.
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The finest Allman Brothers album ever.......2005-12-23

Duane Allman died very young, luckily we have a live recording of this caliber to remember him with.
Duane was one of the premiere slide players in Rock history.
Duane was actually the show and was "The straw that stirred the drink"
This live recording is and outstanding live performance.
All of the selections on the album are great. The ones that really stand out are Statesboro Blues.
Stormy Monday which has always been a blues classic is very well done also.
The real find on this album is the 23 minute version of Whipping Post. This is one of the great live performances in history.
If you are a blues fan or better yet and Allman Brothers fan, you need to get this

Wake up Momma. Turn your lamp down low.......2005-11-01

Just an unbelievable album for a couple of reasons. First of all, I think we can't lose track of the fact that 7-8 years earlier, DJ's in New York (not a small market) like Peter Tripp (guy went down with payola) and Murray the K were playing Freddy Cannon and Franki Valli. There was no southern rock 'n roll. There was barely rock 'n roll. So here we go with tremendous lyrics. Tremendous acoustics. Gritty vocals. And they're doing this in the face of "I want to hold your hand" and "Time is on my side."

I don't mean to denigrate the UK guys but wow, can you listen TODAY to "Statesboro Blues" and not still hyperventilate? How about "Whipping Post?"

Duane and Gregg were the real deal. And the second reason is that while Duane is missed the band, like all great bands, kept on moving. Dickie Betts was pretty good. Well OK, except for that Cher bit. What was that all about?

5 stars. Larry Scantlebury

We are not worthy !.......2005-10-29

Words fail me,. . . almost. This is one of the ballsiest, bluseiest, rockingest albums ever. Duane Allman was a guitar GOD. At this point in his life Gregg Allman was the grittiest white blues singer I had ever heard. These tracks are pure gold and this maybe the BEST live album ever!
Every cut is good but Stateboro Blues still blows me away and I had never heard anything like Whipping Post before or still to this day. This was the band at it's best and sadly it never came close again.

Average customer rating: 3 great albums Please Don't Keep Me Wonderin' No More!!!! They just keep milking the old stuff

The Allman Brothers Band/Idlewild South/At Fillmore East The Allman Brothers Band Manufacturer: Island / Mercury ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Southern Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Slide Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music General | Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Hard Rock & Heavy Metal | Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Similar Items: Chronicles Brothers and Sisters Chronicles: 461 Ocean Boulevard/There's One in Every Crowd/E.C. Was Here The Fillmore Concerts Eat a Peach ASIN: B0009S2TQ6 Release Date: 2005-06-21

Tracks:

1. Don't Want You No More
2. It's Not My Cross To Bear
3. Black Hearted Woman
4. Trouble No More
5. Every Hungry Woman
6. Dreams
7. Whipping Post

Tracks:

1. Revival
2. Don't Keep Me Wonderin'
3. Midnight Rider
4. In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed
5. Hoochie Coochie Man
6. Please Call Home
7. Leave My Blues At Home

Tracks:

1. Statesboro Blues
2. Done Somebody Wrong
3. Stormy Monday
4. You Don't Love Me / Soul Serenade
5. Hot 'Lanta
6. In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed
7. Whipping Post

Album Description

The "Chronicles" box sets are specially selected original albums presented in a book-style long box. Each album was selected to symbolize a classic period for the artist. Each disc includes original CD booklet.

Titles in this set include: "The Allman Brothers Band," "Idlewild South," and "The Allman Brothers Band At Fillmore East".

Customer Reviews:

3 great albums.......2007-03-05

This cd box contains 3 allman bros albums and I was able to pick it up at a major warehouse chain for 12 bucks. As undercover brother once said, "SOLID!"

The other reviews here are completely incomprehensible to me. Why complain about hypothetical abb releases that are not available instead of reviewing the product at hand? If a person happens to own one or two of these albums already, then this set is no good. For someone like me, who likes this kind of music but hasn't ever bought any abb cd's, this is the best available set. All three of these albums are very good.

Please Don't Keep Me Wonderin' No More!!!!.......2006-01-07

Not a bad set considering the bargin price. The packaging is about as flimsy as the The Beatles Capitol box-set. However, I for one, would gladly pay about 50% more for a three or four cd box with bonus tracks and a decent booklet, and some inteligent comentary. Is that asking too much?...Well, E-X-C-U-S-E- M-E!!!

Consider how good this could have been if they included the additional Filmore tracks from "Eat A Peach". So far Atlantic/Capricorn has produced three Allman anthologies; The four CD set. Too much Hour Glass, Allman Joys and solo material. Even a track of Gregg & Cher, (spare me). Mediocore job of remastering. Overall 3 stars. Next up The Road Goes On Forever, (remastered and expanded to 30 cuts). Ten year output, the Brothers peak years. The best yet for my money, five stars. Last, we have Stand Back, another killer 2-CD collection. Thirty tracks, outstanding remastering. A little heavey on the live material. Still rates four and a half stars.

But Please, Please... "Please Don't Keep Me Wonderin' No More!". When can we expect the release of a "real" anthology? One worthy of the ABB. You know something like The Band's Musical History, or the Johnny Cash Legend set. Don't play us cheap. Afterall we "Ain't Wastin' Time No More"!!!!!!!

They just keep milking the old stuff.......2005-08-17

With 100s of unreleased tapes in the archives all Universal can do is re-hash old stuff again and again
The CDs are classic Allmans but why a box set ???

Average customer rating:

At Fillmore East The Allman Brothers Band Manufacturer: Capricorn ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock Jam Bands | Jam Bands | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music Jam Bands | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Southern Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Southern Rock | Live Albums | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Slide Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Classic Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000793BMI Release Date: 2005-03-07

Tracks:

1. Statesboro Blues
2. Done Somebody Wrong
3. Stormy Monday
4. You Don't Love Me
5. Hot 'Lanta
6. In Memory of Elizabeth Reed
7. Whipping Post

Average customer rating:

At Fillmore East The Allman Brothers Band Manufacturer: Capricorn ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock Jam Bands | Jam Bands | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music Jam Bands | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Southern Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Southern Rock | Live Albums | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Slide Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Classic Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000561DN Release Date: 1971-01-01

Tracks:

1. Statesboro Blues
2. Done Somebody Wrong
3. Stormy Monday
4. You Don't Love Me
5. Hot 'Lanta
6. In Memory of Elizabeth Reed
7. Whipping Post

Average customer rating:

At Fillmore East Allman Brothers Band Manufacturer: Universal ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000TLYEP2 Release Date: 2007-09-24

Tracks:

1. Statesboro Blues
2. Done Somebody Wrong
3. Stormy Monday
4. You Don't Love Me
5. Hot 'Lanta
6. In Memory of Elizabeth Reed
7. Whipping Post

Album Details

Japanese Limited Edition Issue of the Album Classic in a Deluxe, Miniaturized LP Sleeve Replica of the Original Vinyl Album Artwork.

Average customer rating:

At Fillmore East ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000F6YPWS Release Date: 2006-06-27

Average customer rating:

At Fillmore East D.E. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000NI3FU6 Release Date: 2007-02-27

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