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Wipe the Windows, Check the Oil, Dollar Gas

The Allman Brothers Band · 1976

71 min · 11 tracks · Southern rock

A vibrant live recording that captures the essence of Southern rock through extended jams and soulful melodies.

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Good fit if you like

  • extended jams for deep immersion
  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • soulful melodies for reflection
  • vibrant live energy captures spirit

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, concise tracks
  • seek instant, catchy gratification

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — Solid live album showcasing the band's improvisational skills, but not a standout entry point.
Themes
Southern road trips· live jam culture· musical resurrection
Career context
Released in January 1976, 'Wipe the Windows, Check the Oil, Dollar Gas' was The Allman Brothers Band's fifth live album and came during a period of revitalization following their earlier commercial success. The band had recently reformed after the tragic loss of Duane Allman and was navigating changes in lineup and sound, striving to maintain their relevance in the evolving rock scene.
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Ramblin’ Man".

Disc 1

  • 1 Introduction by Bill Graham 1:06
  • 2 Wasted Words 5:13
  • 3 Southbound 6:06
  • 4 Ramblin’ Man Start here 7:09
  • 5 Don’t Want You No More 2:48
  • 6 It’s Not My Cross to Bear 5:24
  • 7 Jessica 9:12

Disc 2

  • 1 In Memory of Elizabeth Reed 17:21
  • 2 Ain’t Wastin’ Time No More 5:40
  • 3 Come and Go Blues 5:05
  • 4 Can’t Lose What You Never Had 6:41

What to play next

This album is considered a Deep Cut in The Allman Brothers Band's catalog. Solid live album showcasing the band's improvisational skills, but not a standout entry point.

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