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With their dueling guitar leads and harmonies built on a double drummer foundation, the Allman Brothers Band cast the mold for the southern rock sound that would proliferate in the '70s. Virtuoso musicians, their songs drew upon a number of southern influences, including country, the blues, New Orleans jazz, and even gospel, creating a sound that was distinctly theirs. Decade of Hits is a great catalog of the Allman's at their guitar wielding best. The sweet, infectious harmonies on the instrumental "Jessica" have become a classic reference point in themselves. Next to the tragedies that plagued them--two motorcycle deaths, heroin addiction--the Allman's are probably best known for the heroic "Ramblin' Man." Written and sung by the now legendary Dickey Betts, the song contained everything that made the band great: intricate guitar harmonies, a strong melody, and just enough twang to keep the thing tight. Decade also contains Allman staples "Melissa," "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed," and "Southbound." --Steve Gdula

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From: Amazon Posted: Aug 12, 2008 Type: User Review

Trying To Make a livin and Doing The Best I Can

It plays on my car as we drive to Monterey and I think, along with a handful of others this is my favorite album. A handful get that kind of adulation and deep thanks. When I go into times of surgery and pain it helps. As I drive to an extremely...
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From: Amazon Posted: Feb 15, 2008 Type: User Review

Good Collection

A good collection of Allman Brothers music on one cd. I have most of the songs on several other cd's but liked having them all on one. Recommend to Allman Brothers music fans.
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From: Amazon Posted: Oct 22, 2007 Type: User Review

Steve Gluda mistake

Don't mean to be picky, but I'm a big fan of Billy Joe Shaver and just wanted to let Steve know that B.J. wrote "Rambling Man", but Betts did do a great job. A little side note, a friend of mine was a nurse in a drug-treatment facility in Atlanta...
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From: Amazon Posted: Aug 10, 2007 Type: User Review

Jessica

Fantastic music, fantastic band, fantastic service from amazon, great to be able to get the music you want. Tony
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From: Amazon Posted: Jul 15, 2007 Type: User Review

What a band!

This is older music that still rocks into 2007. I bought this for my husband as a birthday present and got a very pleased husband for my trouble. Check out Gov't Mule if you like Allman Brothers.
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From: Amazon Posted: Apr 26, 2007 Type: User Review

LOVE IT

I love this CD. I wish there were more hits on it, but hey. I like The Allman Brothers Band loads better than Greg Allman on his own. It took me awhile to finally find the song/s I like, done the way I remember them. Glad I finally found this...
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From: Amazon Posted: Apr 11, 2007 Type: User Review

The Allman Brothers Band - A Decade of Hits 1969-1979 CD

Great price! Fast delivery!!
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From: Amazon Posted: Apr 04, 2007 Type: User Review

Allman Brothers Band ' A Decade of Hits 1969 - 1979 '

This is a great copulation. I Highly Recommend this cd.
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From: Amazon Posted: Mar 13, 2007 Type: User Review

GREAT SOUTHERN ROCK COLLECTION

The Allman Brothers' A Decade of Hits 1969-1979 is arguably the best greatest hits compilation ever assembled and released within the Southern Rock genre.

Indeed, it is a most enjoyable listen. It has the early hits with the...
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From: Amazon Posted: Nov 05, 2006 Type: User Review

Great CD from one of the greatest bands...

This is one of those CDs that takes me away to a different place every time I listen to it and there are very few artists that can achieve that. The Allman Brothers were (and still are, albeit with an altered lineup)the best blues/rock band ever,...
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