Duane Allman - An Anthology Vol. 1 (1972)(1990)

Review: While his recording career only lasted a little more than six years ('66-'71), Duane Allman's playing was heard not only with the Allman Brothers Band, but on a variety of important records by other artists as well. Hence this posthumous 1972 double-album collection, which–besides five Allman Brothers tracks–includes many memorable solos by the distinctive slide guitarist from sessions at the fabled Fame and Muscle Shoals studios. Highlights include soul versions of "Hey Jude" (Wilson Pickett), "The Weight" (Aretha Franklin), and "Games People Play" (King Curtis), as well as the time-stopping "Somebody Loan Me a Dime" (Boz Scaggs) and Derek and the Dominoes' classic, "Layla."
This collection features Duane Allman of the Allman Brothers Band on cuts from the ABB as well as his extensive work as a side man.
Duane's recordings from 1968 to his untimely death at 24 in 1971 is unmatched by most guitar players in a life time.
Duane could play blues jazz, rhythm, and monsterous leads.
Most however know him for his touch on slide guitar. Duane wrote the book on modern electric slide and it ranks with the best ever.
His feel on slide is incredible- with beautiful intonation- he stretched the limit of range and maintained clean, clear sound throughout.
The anthology albums are likly to lead you to a deep appreciation of Duane's playing. This is just a starting point though. You will also want the first four ABB albums and many of his albums as side man . Check out the cuts from Ronnie Hawkins and Johnny Jenkins. You will want these whole albums (or CDs) as well.
The feel on Wilson Picketts' "Hey Jude" is worth the price alone. Duane smokes one incredible solo at the end of this cut.
The Derek and the Dominos Layla sessions are also a must!
As Duane said: "Music is like books for people who can't read"
Duane Allman-one of the all time great guitar players!

Track Listing + Personnel:

1-01 B.B. King Medley: Sweet Little Angel/ It's My Own Fault/ How Blue Can You Get?
1968/04, Fame Recording Studios, Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
Hourglass:
Duane Allman, Lead guitar/ Gregg Allman, Vocal and electric piano/ Pete Carr, Bass/ Paul Hornsby, Organ/ Johnny Sandlin, Drums

1-02 Hey Jude
1968/11/27, Fame Recording Studios, Muscle Shoals.
Wilson Pickett, Vocal/ Duane Allman, Lead guitar/ Jimmy Johnson, Rhythm guitar/ Roger Hawkins, Drums/ Jerry Jermott, Bass/ Barry Beckett, Piano/ Marvell Thomas, Organ/ Gene Miller, Trumpet/ Aaron Varnell, Tenor sax/ Joe Arnold, Tenor sax/ James Mitchell, Baritone sax/ Floyd Newman, Sax

1-03 The Road of Love
1967/07, Fame Recording Studios, Muscle Shoals.
Clarence Carter, Vocal and guitar/ Duane Allman, Slide guitar/ Roger Hawkins, Drums/ Barry Beckett, Piano/ Marvell Thomas, Organ/ Jimmy Johnson, Rhythm guitar/ Gene Miller, Trumpet/ Aaron Varnell, Tenor sax/ Joe Arnold, Tenor sax/ James Mitchell, Baritone sax/ Floyd Newman, Baritone sax/ Albert Lowe, Lead guitar

1-04 Goin' Down Slow
1969/02, Fame Recording Studios, Muscle Shoals.
Duane Allman, Vocal and guitar/ Berry Oakley, Bass/ Paul Hornsby, Piano/ Johnny Sandlin, Drums

1-05 The Weight
1969/01/08, Atlantic Recording Studios, New York.
Aretha Franklin, Vocal and piano/ Duane Allman, Slide guitar/ Jimmy Johnson, Rhythm guitar/ Roger Hawkins, Drums/ Jerry Jermott, Bass/ Spooner Oldham, Organ/ King Curtis, Horns

1-06 Games People Play
1969/02/19, Fame Recording Studios, Muscle Shoals.
King Curtis, Sax/ Duane Allman, guitars/ Roger Hawkins, Drums/ David Hood, Bass/ Barry Beckett, Piano/ Jimmy Johnson, Rhythm guitar

1-07 Shake for Me
1969/11/21, Muscle Shoals Sound Studios, Muscle Shoals.
John Hammond, Vocal and rhythm guitar/ Duane Allman, Slide guitar/ Roger Hawkins, Drums/ David Hood, Bass/ Barry Beckett, Piano/ Jimmy Johnson, Rhythm guitar

1-08 Loan Me a Dime
1969/05/05, Muscle Shoals Sound Studios, Muscle Shoals.
Boz Scaggs, Vocal and rhythm guitar/ Duane Allman, Lead guitar/ Roger Hawkins, Drums/ David Hood, Bass/ Barry Beckett, Piano/ Jimmy Johnson, Rhythm guitar/ Memphis Horns

1-09 Rollin' Stone
1969/10, Capricorn Sound Studios, Macon.
Johnny Jenkins, Vocal and acoustic guitar/ Duane Allman, Slide guitar/ Berry Oakley, Bass

2-01 Livin' on the Open Road
1970/07/17, Decca Studios, New York.
Delaney and Bonnie, Vocals/ Delaney Bramlett, Rhythm guitar/ Duane Allman, Slide guitar/ Chuck Morgan, Drums/ Kenny Graderly, Bass/ Jim Gordon, Piano and organ/ Darrell Leonard, Trumpet and trombone/ Frank Mayes, Tenor sax/ Jerry Jumonville, Alto sax/ Ben Benay, Lead guitar

2-02 Down Along the Cove
1969/10, Fame Recording Studios and Capricorn Sound Studios, Macon.
Johnny Jenkins, Vocal and harmonica/ Duane Allman, Slide guitar/ Pete Carr, Acoustic guitar/ Berry Oakley, Bass/ Paul Hornsby, Rhythm guitar and electric piano/ Johnny Sandlin, Drums

2-03 Please Be with Me
1971/108, Muscle Shoals Sound Studios, Muscle Shoals.
Scott Boyer, Vocal and acoustic guitar/ Duane Allman, Slide dobro/ George Clark, Bass/ Tommy Talton and Pete Kowalke, Background vocal

2-04 Mean Old World
1970/10/02, Criteria Recording Stuidos, Miami.
Duane Allman, Slide guitar/ Eric Clapton, Vocals and slide guitar

2-05 Layla
1970/10/06, Criteria Recording Stuidos, Miami.
Derek and the Dominos:
Eric Clapton, Guitar and vocals/ Bobby Whitlock, Piano and vocals/ Jim Gordon, Drums/ Carl Radle, Bass
Duane Allman, Guitar

2-06 Statesboro Blues
1971/03, Fillmore East, New York.
The Allman Brothers Band

2-07 Don't Keep Me Wondering
1971/03, Fillmore East, New York.
The Allman Brothers Band

2-08 Standback
1971/10, Criteria Recording Stuidos, Miami.
The Allman Brothers Band

2-09 Dreams
1969/09, Atlantic Recording Studios, New York.
The Allman Brothers Band

2-10 Little Martha
1971/10, Criteria Recording Stuidos, Miami.
The Allman Brothers Band



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