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Beginnings

The Allman Brothers Band · 1973

64 min · 14 tracks · Southern rock

A soulful blend of blues-infused rock with intricate guitar interplay and heartfelt lyrics reflecting Southern roots.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • reflective, contemplative moments
  • steady, consistent energy levels

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Critical Peak — Showcases the band's transition and solidifies their legacy with classic tracks.
Themes
Southern blues roots· Midnight Rider melancholy· live improvisational energy
Career context
Released in 1973, 'Beginnings' represents a compilation of The Allman Brothers Band's early work, showcasing their transition from local favorites to national stars following their 1971 breakthrough with 'At Fillmore East'. This album consolidates their earlier material, providing a retrospective glimpse into the band’s evolving sound as they established themselves as pioneers of Southern rock.
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Don’t Want You No More".

  • 1 Don’t Want You No More Start here 2:25
  • 2 It’s Not My Cross to Bear 4:56
  • 3 Black Hearted Woman 5:18
  • 4 Trouble No More 3:48
  • 5 Every Hungry Woman 4:17
  • 6 Dreams 7:17
  • 7 Whipping Post 5:22
  • 8 Revival 4:06
  • 9 Don’t Keep Me Wonderin’ 3:31
  • 10 Midnight Rider 2:58
  • 11 In Memory of Elizabeth Reed 6:56
  • 12 Hoochie Coochie Man 4:57
  • 13 Please Call Home 4:00
  • 14 Leave My Blues at Home 4:16

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