Allman Brothers Band Fillmore Concerts CD

 This is the one original "Elizabeth Reed"
Chris, your review brought up this problem: 'The liner notes also say [producer Tom Dowd] pieced together 2 versions of "in memory of elizabeth reed". ... I can't distinguish a difference between this and the "original" version of elizabeth reed.' In pursuit of these issues, I called Kirk West, who I later found out is the Allman Brothers' road manager and ultra-archivist (you'll see his name pop up on albums). He avers that this version of "Elizabeth Reed," obviously with all the same passages from start to finish, is the same as on the original 1970 release of =At Fillmore East=. Furthermore, this performance is of one piece--as played during a single set and with no shortening or lengthening edits. Kirk attributes the erroneous liner notes simply to the late Dowd's confusion over tape labels when he picked up production of this remastering project in midstream. Advantage to this package: more songs in addition to =At Fillmore East='s, especially "Don't Keep Me Wondering" and "One Way Out." Disadvantage: "Drunken-Hearted Boy= and the restored sections of the originally edited-down "Stormy Monday" water down the collection.
Submitted by PeterAlanNelson (Illinois)
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 Hung Jury
After reading reviews of this set on several websites, there seems to be a hung jury as to whether this is the ultimate version of this classic live album. Tom Dowd produced this set and remixed it from the original 16 track masters, so it sounds different from the original mix. The liner notes also say he pieced together 2 versions of "in memory of elizabeth reed". For my two cents: a) the remix is way better than the original mix (which was a bit muddy to my ears) and b)I can't distinguish a difference between this and the "original" version of elizabeth reed. This album sounds better than ever, Dowd did an excellent job on it. Plus you get all that was ever released (but for one tune) from these performances in one set....so is this the ultimate version? - I think so. Hardcore fanatics will get both anyway. For those confused about the two guitars- the mix is Duane Allman main left and Dickey Betts main right, as they were on the stage. review by Chris Henrici
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 Great Live Album
Live at the Fillmore definitely highlights The Allman's deepest and greatest musical capabilities. Their blues work comes out and is nearly hypnotizing, with Duanes bluesy guitar work, and Gregg's thrilling voice, together, the whole band creates a sound so great and powerful. This soudn is available on Livev at the Fillmore
Submitted by a reviewer (Long Island New York)
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 One of the best albums ever made.
My choice for second best live album ever made (after Deep Purple's Made In Japan). This record is nearly perfect. The expanded version just makes the experience of hearing the record that much more pleasurable. If you don't have this one, your collection is incomplete.
Submitted by a reviewer (Durham, NC, USA)
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 Definitive Rock Group
The Allman Bros at Fillmore East is definitely the best rock album of all time. It is universal in its appeal to rockers, jazzmen and even todays kids (I had my 2 sons aged 13 and 14 whose idea of music is rap ie. jar rule, eminem, limp bizkit) and they were enthralled - couldnt believe their dad listened to this kind of music (I'm 42 and this album still makes me hold my breath at times, much as it did 20+ years ago) Duane is probably one of the most innovative lead guitarists ever, and Dickie Betts also shines (too bad he lost it after Duane's demise). Over-all, this is one album I cherish the most, I'm glad it came out on CD.
Submitted by bobarroyo (Manila, Philippines)
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