CompleteMartialArts.com - A Decade of Hits 1969-1979
|
List Price: $13.98
Our Price: $10.97
Your Save: $ 3.01 ( 22% )
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: Polygram Records
|
Average Customer Rating: 
|
|
Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0731451115622
Label: Polygram Records
Manufacturer: Polygram Records
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Polygram Records
Release Date: 1991-10-22
Studio: Polygram Records
|
|
|
|
|
|
Editorial Reviews:
|
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
|
|
|
Spotlight customer reviews:
|
Customer Rating:
Summary: The Allman Brothers
Comment: The Midnight Rider Gregg Allman and The Allman Brothers Band, includes the songs "Ramblin Man" and "Melissa" The Allman Brothers have gotten into the 2008 Presidential race - Interestingly, In the 2008 Presidential Primary race, Hillary Clinton earned more Votes than any Presidential Primary candidate in the history of America (hillaryclintonforum, The Denver Group)
Customer Rating:
Summary: One of the finest anthologies out there!
Comment: The Allmans Brothers Band was one of the greatest rock groups in the world and this CD is the one to own if you don't want to drag out 4 or 5 CD's to hear your favorite cuts. All of their first four albums are superb but this CD captures the essence of those. I'm sure there will be a favorite missing, like "Done Somebody Wrong" one of my faves, but if you're looking for one CD that captures their magic, this is the best one to have. I saw them a few times live between 1970 and 1971, and they were the finest live band I've ever seen. I recommend all of their first five albums, but if you don't have the time, money or room, this CD is your logical choice. Outstanding and if I was on a desert island, this would be one of my picks.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great CD ~ Great Price
Comment: This CD has all the classic Allman Brothers hits. All top hits at a top price. What more can you ask?
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good Collection
Comment: A good collection of Allman Brothers music on one cd. I have most of the songs on several other cd's but liked having them all on one. Recommend to Allman Brothers music fans.
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Steve Gluda mistake
Comment: Don't mean to be picky, but I'm a big fan of Billy Joe Shaver and just wanted to let Steve know that B.J. wrote "Rambling Man", but Betts did do a great job. A little side note, a friend of mine was a nurse in a drug-treatment facility in Atlanta where Gregg and Dicky were treated. She said Betts was a great guy and Allman was a real jerk.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|