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Decade of Hits 1969-79

Allman Brothers BandAudio CD
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (97 customer reviews)

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Product Details

  • Audio CD (October 22, 1991)
  • Original Release Date: October 22, 1991
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Polydor/Universal
  • ASIN: B000001DUK
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (97 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #557 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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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

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16 tracks.

Customer Reviews

This CD has all the classic Allman Brothers hits. EN Music  |  18 reviewers made a similar statement
Get some Skynyrd and Allman Brothers music going and you're in for a good time. R. Setliff  |  13 reviewers made a similar statement
One of the best CD's for any collection. Leila  |  15 reviewers made a similar statement
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64 of 67 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A strong anthology April 9, 2002
Format:Audio CD
Concentrating as it does on the most popular songs released by the Allman Brothers, "A Decade of Hits," manages to hit all of the 1970s studio highlights from this troubled band's heyday. While it is true that the Allmans cemented their reputation with incredible live marathon songs (some lasting a half hour or more) there's hardly room on a disc like this for them. Instead, this CD makes the argument that the Allmans were first rate writers of more conventional rock songs as well. Many of these are staples on classic rock radio, like "Ramblin' Man," "Melissa," "Blue Skies," and "Midnight Rider." Other highlights include "Ain't Wasting Time No More," "Jessica," the Duane Allman swan song "Little Martha" and "Statesboro Blues." Also included are a couple of longer early blues rock cuts, "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" and "Whipping Post."

The only drawback on this CD is that it doesn't contain any bonus material. But anyone just beginning their Allman Brothers collection could hardly ask for better.

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42 of 46 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars All Of The Allman Brothers Band's Greatest Hits! September 3, 2000
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The Allman Brothers band have provided me with constant accompaniment to my life for almost three decades now, and I remember hearing the echoes of "Blue Sky" wafting into the rafters at my wedding long ago, and I have felt more at home when listening to it on a Sony Walkman in strange motel rooms all over the country when traveling on business? It seems to be a permanent part of my life, like Sgt Pepper or Bookends. This is a collection of their best efforts over a decade, a spellbinding and fairly complete collection from an under appreciated band at their very best. Whether it is for the matchless "Blue Sky', or for the blockbuster sound of "Ain't Wasting Time No More", this is an album so terrific, you will play it again and again. With the ecstatic guitar duels and their matchless harmonies built on a double drummer foundation, they set the standard for pop excellence for the flood of terrific southern rock that emanated out of the South in the 1970s. Their songs draw on influences ranging from country, blues, jazz, and gospel, but the sound they produce is uniquely the Allmans'. I especially like their guitar instrumentals. Gregg Allman and Dicky Betts perform absolutely magically here, and it is all captured for your endless amusement and entertainment. From "Rambling Man" to "Jessica", "Midnight Rider" to "Wasted Words", and "Statesboro Blues" to "One Way Out", the Allman Bothers Band always pleases, and this terrific set of their best is sure to make you smile and bring back a lot of pleasant memories. Enjoy!
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic southern rock at its best!! September 21, 2000
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This is classical southern rock at its best. Get some Skynyrd and Allman Brothers music going and you're in for a good time. The Allman Brothers' distinctive music is a culmination of southern blues rock, jazz and a little country. Though, I have several Allman Brother's CD's, this is the best, because its loaded with 15+ of all the old favorite tracks.
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5.0 out of 5 stars They don't make em like they used to.
A good friend of mine started to introduce me to the Allman Brothers' music outside of the hits that I had heard all my life. Read more
Published 1 day ago by MattBFD
5.0 out of 5 stars Rockin'
Love every song!!! Really takes you back to the good old days of rock and roll sounds....Perfect for Summer jammin
Published 8 days ago by Vernon T. Baugher
5.0 out of 5 stars Allman brothers best
This album has my favorites. I enjoy listening to the great sounds while I read or just chillin in some memories of the past.
Published 27 days ago by kat t
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Stuff- mislabeled track
FYI, track 11 is Wasted Words....mislabeled...Decent compilation, I have to agree with others if you're starting out and want studio tracks.
Published 1 month ago by bobcindubc
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful compilation of songs from the Allman Brothers.
This is a truly wonderful collection of songs from the Allman Brothers Band. As tragic as it was to lose two members of the band it is great to at least get to hear the music they... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Bill
5.0 out of 5 stars LIKE THE ALLMANS LIKE THIS CD
Just buy this and hear why. The quisential cd for all fans all man. Don't just take my word, buy it and hear why
Published 2 months ago by Leslie Caron
4.0 out of 5 stars Classic rock history
Sound quality could be better but it is great music regardless. I had and lost an Allman Bros record album or two and wanted to replace that great music. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jim Christie
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Music.
A decade of all the greatest southern rock ever. The music has a range from foot tapping to dancing to plain enjoyable listening.
Published 2 months ago by Lowell
5.0 out of 5 stars Eat A Peach
This is the full "Eat a Peach" CD with ALL the songs from the original album, not just a few! Probably the best CD ever made!
Published 3 months ago by Laurel A. Morris
5.0 out of 5 stars A classic Album
A wonderful Album and a pleasure to listen too. Many hours of listening pleasure.

An album to keep and cherish
Published 3 months ago by Ken Silke
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