04.11.2008.
Allman Brothers Band - S.U.N.Y. at Stonybrook (Live 1971) (@256)
(Review from amazon)
Archival live recordings are valuable indeed, because moments of greatness are captured that can never be duplicated. Such is the case with the Allman Brothers' "S.U.N.Y. at Stonybrook 9/19/1971".
This is the second release in the Allman Brothers Archival Collection. In September of 1971, the Allmans made their fifth visit to S.U.N.Y. (State University of New York), right when all the stars were aligned for the band. "Live At Fillmore East" had been certified gold, and reviewers were unanimous that the Brothers were the best in the land.
High points are many, including a blistering "One Way Out"; at the conclusion, a proud Duane Allman boasts into the mike "That's my brother singin'!" Greg is in fine voice throughout this 107 minute double disc, but the real treat is the live version of "Blue Sky", which introduced the world to the talents of Dickie Betts. His lead vocal is strong and confident, and he and Duane's guitar leads reach heights worthy of "Fillmore East". At the end of the song, Duane again shouts praise: "Dickie Betts- WHOO!"
The second disc contains a nineteen minute version of "Dreams", showcasing Duane's powers on slide, and Betts' instrumental "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed", where the entire band gets to shine.
Sadly, the following October, Duane Allman was killed in a motorcycle accident, as was bassist Berry Oakley thirteen months later.
Line-up :
- Duane Allman / lead guitar, slide guitar
- Gregg Allman / vocals, Hammond B3 organ
- Dickey Betts / lead guitar, vocals
- Berry Oakley / bass guitar
- Butch Trucks / drums, tympani
- Jai Johanny "Jaimoe" Johanson / drums, percussion
Track List :
CD1
01. Statesboro Blues - 4:17
02. Trouble No More - 3:59
03. Don't Keep Me Wonderin' - 3:47
04. Done Somebody Wrong - 3:54
05. One Way Out - 5:08
06. Blue Sky - 11:25
07. Stormy Monday - 8:53
08. You Don't Love Me - 25:47
CD2
01. Dreams - 19:37
02. In Memory of Elizabeth Reed - 19:44
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