While on the subject of classic Soutrhern rock

[DFW]

One of the greatest instrumental rock compositions of all time:
Tha Allman Brothers' "Jessica:"

[House of Roberts]

1. In Memory of Elizabeth Reed is just as good.

Both written by Dickey Betts.

[Lochloosa]

2. If only he had been able to get his act together.

[Casady1]

10. Elizabeth Reed imo

Is much better. I saw Duane 4 times

[Thunderbeast]

3. Agreed!

I will often put this song on a loop at high decibels while cruising down the highway.

It always makes me smile!

[Beatlelvr]

4. Excuse me

THE Best

[Firestorm49]

8. I'm with you, Beatlevr

[DFW]

9. The argument could indeed be made, but there are others in contention

As a southerner, Jessica really speaks to me, but something like Samba Pa Ti is right up there in being a classic instrumental as well.

[Arkansas Granny]

5. Back in the 90's I played this song for my 9 yo granddaughter, Jessica.

She was delighted.

[lark]

6. Betts is an amazing guitarist and song writer and this really shows off his talent!

Love the guitar riffs, the syncopation and the keyboards are outstanding as well.

This isn't even my fave Allman song, Whipping Post is the top of the top for me. It just pulls my soul, every time I hear it.

[highplainsdem]

16. +1,000,000

[mopinko]

7. well, didnt live as fast as dwayne, but gregg sure died pretty.

trying to find a link to a pic, but having trouble.

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/gregg-allman-southern-rock-pioneer-dead-at-69-94904/

[highplainsdem]

14. Gregg was one of the prettier men in rock. Not quite as

pretty as George Kooymans, IMO - I'll post a tweet with a couple of photos of him below - but still beautiful. Not that their looks would have mattered at all if they weren't also incredibly talented. But both were, and George, though Dutch, could also play what sounded like southern rock, as you'll see in my reply to the OP below.

Link to tweet

[mopinko]

15. oh yeah.

i'll refrain from my usual lewd comments, since no one here thinks those are funny, but...

[Cracklin Charlie]

11. Amazing musicians.

[highplainsdem]

12. If we're on that subject because I posted "Midnight Rider" last night, I should

explain that I was thinking of Southern rock thanks to an unexpected detour made by a Dutch band, especially in an outro during a live performance in 2007 of a song they'd recorded in 1971 but never released as a single (and should have, especially with that outro, which they might have been using for all live performances, but I'm not sure since I haven't been able to find any earlier live performances on YouTube.of this song).

I'm going to post both the live performance and the studio version below, since I want people to hear that outro first, but I also want to link to the Music Appreciation thread posted a couple of days ago: https://democraticunderground.com/103481003 .

The sound quality on this video from a fan isn't good, but the outro is clearer, so start listening about 2:40 here (sorry I can't link directly to that time in the video, but DU's software doesn't allow it, breaks the URL):

The guitarist there, George Kooymans, who founded the band and wrote this song and many others, has won some European best-guitarist polls and awards. He has ALS now, and you might have seen the thread I posted asking for prayers/vibes for him.

Ths video below is the studio version, and.though there's a bit of southern rock influence to be heard, especially after about 3 minutes in, it isn't as noticeable as in that live outro.

Golden Earring had already done some touring in the US by 1971, and their music had all kinds of influences, so I suppose it shouldn't be too surprising that it included some southern rock.

[7wo7rees]

13. Hi there.

I'm assuming you are back safe and sound in Germany.

Love this. Thanks for posting, great way to start Sunday!
I'm actually going to go to a concert tonight.

Tell your better half I said hi. (Did strawberry-rhubarb make the trip?)

Ms7wo7rees