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The Road Goes On Forever

The Allman Brothers Band · 1975

152 min · 30 tracks · Southern rock

A masterclass in Southern rock, blending bluesy riffs with heartfelt storytelling and improvisational flair.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • extended improvisational live performances
  • heartfelt storytelling through music
  • for reflective road trips
  • wave-like pacing with engaging builds

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Fan Favorite — Beloved by fans for its blend of Southern rock and heartfelt storytelling.
Themes
Southern landscapes· personal loss· road trip freedom
Career context
Released in 1975, 'The Road Goes On Forever' captures The Allman Brothers Band at a transitional moment following the death of Duane Allman in 1971. This album marked their continued evolution, showcasing their resilience and ability to blend genres while navigating personal loss. It came after their commercially successful albums, but also during a time when they were redefining their sound in the wake of tragedy.
If this clicks, go next to
Wipe the Windows, Check the Oil, Dollar Gas — Continues the Southern rock vibe with engaging improvisation and storytelling.
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Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Don’t Want You No More Start here 2:25
  • 2 It’s Not My Cross to Bear 4:57
  • 3 Blackhearted Woman 5:18
  • 4 Trouble No More 3:49
  • 5 Dreams 7:19
  • 6 Whipping Post 5:22
  • 7 Revival 4:05
  • 8 Midnight Rider 3:00
  • 9 Don’t Keep Me Wonderin’ 3:31
  • 10 Hoochie Coochie Man 4:58
  • 11 Statesboro Blues (live) 4:20
  • 12 Stormy Monday (live) 8:50
  • 13 Hot ’Lanta (live) 5:22
  • 14 In Memory of Elizabeth Reed (live) 13:05

Disc 2

  • 1 One Way Out (live) 5:00
  • 2 Ain’t Wasting Time No More 3:40
  • 3 Melissa 3:54
  • 4 Stand Back 3:26
  • 5 Blue Sky 5:11
  • 6 Little Martha 2:10
  • 7 Wasted Words 4:20
  • 8 Ramblin’ Man 4:50
  • 9 Southbound 5:10
  • 10 Jessica 7:30
  • 11 Come and Go Blues (live) 5:03
  • 12 Can’t Lose What You Never Had 5:54
  • 13 Win, Lose or Draw 4:47
  • 14 Crazy Love 3:45
  • 15 Can’t Take It With You 3:36
  • 16 Pegasus 7:31

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