Live at the Atlanta International Pop Festival: July 3 & 5, 1970 cover

Live at the Atlanta International Pop Festival: July 3 & 5, 1970

The Allman Brothers Band · 2003

154 min · 19 tracks · Southern rock

A vibrant celebration of Southern rock, blending improvisational jams with raw, soulful vocals.

Why this album works

This album is significant as it documents a pivotal performance at the Atlanta International Pop Festival, which helped establish The Allman Brothers Band as a prominent force in rock music. The extended jam sessions and improvisational style had a lasting impact on live concert culture and influenced numerous artists within the Southern rock genre.
Best for
extended improvisational jam sessions dynamic live performance energy wave-like pacing with peaks
Context
Released in 2003, this live album captures The Allman Brothers Band during their formative years in 1970. It showcases their growing influence as pioneers of Southern rock, following their breakthrough album 'Idlewild South' from 1970 and ahead of their iconic record 'At Fillmore East'. This era solidified their reputation for electrifying live performances.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Introduction 1:04
  • 2 Statesboro Blues 6:05
  • 3 Trouble No More 4:04
  • 4 Don’t Keep Me Wonderin’ 3:48
  • 5 Dreams 9:48
  • 6 Every Hungry Woman 4:31
  • 7 Hoochie Coochie Man 5:29
  • 8 In Memory of Elizabeth Reed Standout 11:34
  • 9 Whipping Post Standout 14:46
  • 10 Mountain Jam, Part I Standout 10:35
  • 11 Rain Delay 1:14
  • 12 Mountain Jam, Part II 6:51

Disc 2

  • 1 Introduction 1:10
  • 2 Don’t Keep Me Wonderin’ 4:04
  • 3 Statesboro Blues 4:25
  • 4 In Memory of Elizabeth Reed Standout 13:13
  • 5 Stormy Monday 9:03
  • 6 Whipping Post Standout 14:23
  • 7 Mountain Jam 28:19

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