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.
Why this album works
This album is significant as it showcases the band's improvisational prowess and serves as a testament to their enduring appeal in the Southern rock genre. It received positive critical reception and peaked at number 30 on the Billboard 200, affirming their status as live performance legends.
- Best for
- extended jams for deep immersion dynamic peaks and valleys soulful melodies for reflection
- 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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bruce Springsteen· Cher· Bob Dylan· Prince· Chicago· Bon Jovi· Alice Cooper· Cyndi Lauper
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Introduction by Bill Graham 1:06
- 2 Wasted Words 5:13
- 3 Southbound 6:06
- 4 Ramblin’ Man Standout 7:09
- 5 Don’t Want You No More 2:48
- 6 It’s Not My Cross to Bear 5:24
- 7 Jessica Standout 9:12
Disc 2
- 1 In Memory of Elizabeth Reed Standout 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
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