At Fillmore East

by The Allman Brothers Band

Overview

Whereas most great live rock albums are about energy, At Fillmore East is like a great live jazz session, where the pleasure comes from the musicians' interaction and playing. The great thing about that is, the original album that brought the Allmans so much acclaim is as notable for its clever studio editing as it is for its performances. Producer Tom Dowd skillfully trimmed some of the performances down to relatively concise running time (edits later restored on the double-disc set The Fillmore Concerts), at times condensing several performances into one track. Far from being a sacrilege, this tactic helps present the Allmans in their best light, since even if the music isn't necessarily concise (three tracks run over ten minutes, with two in the 20-minute range), it does showcase the group's terrific instrumental interplay, letting each member (but particularly guitarist Duane and keyboardist/vocalist Gregg) shine. Even after the release of the unedited concerts, this original double album remains the pinnacle of the Allmans and Southern rock at its most elastic, bluesy, and jazzy.

Product Details

Release Date:	09/23/2008
Label:	Island / Mercury
UPC:	0042282327314
Rank:	2140

Tracks

Disc 1

1. Statesboro Blues
2. Trouble No More
3. Don't Keep Me Wonderin'
4. Done Somebody Wrong
5. Stormy Monday
6. One Way Out
7. In Memory of Elizabeth Reed
8. Medley: You Don't Love Me / Soul Serenade
9. Midnight Rider

Disc 2

10. Hot 'Lanta
11. Whipping Post
12. Mountain Jam
13. Drunken Hearted Boy

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Allman Brothers Band   Primary Artist
Jai Johanny Johanson   Congas,Timbales,Drums,Percussion
Thom Doucette   Harmonica
Duane Allman   Slide Guitar,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar
Jaimoe   Drums,Percussion
Berry Oakley   Bass,Guitar (Bass),Bass (Electric)
Dickey Betts   Guitar,Vocals
Butch Trucks   Drums,Timpani,Percussion
Gregg Allman   Organ,Piano,Vocals,Keyboards

Technical Credits

Larry Dahlstrom   Audio Engineer,Engineer
Aaron Baron   Audio Engineer,Composer,Engineer
Tom Dowd   Audio Production,Producer,Liner Notes
Duane Allman   Composer
Morgan Robinson   Composer
Morris Levy   Composer
Muddy Waters   Composer
The Allman Brothers Band   Arranger
Curtis Ousley   Composer
Willie Cobbs   Composer
Dennis M. Drake   Mastering
Forrest Richard Betts   Composer
Jim Marshall   Photography
Donovan Leitch   Composer
Joe Willie James   Composer
Clarence L. Lewis   Composer
Robert Kim Payne   Composer
Lether Dixon   Composer
William McTell   Composer
Willie C. Cobbs   Composer
Jaimoe J. Johanson   Composer
David C. Thomas   Composer
T-Bone Walker   Composer
Traditional   Composer
Sonny Boy Williamson II   Composer
Berry Oakley   Composer
Blind Willie McTell   Composer
Bo Diddley   Composer
King Curtis   Composer
Thom Doucette   Guest Artist
Clarence Lewis   Composer
Jai Johanny Johanson   Composer
Elmore James   Composer
Jay Mark   Mixing
Dickey Betts   Composer
Richard Betts   Composer
V. Lee   Composer
Marshall Sehorn   Composer
McKinley Morganfield   Composer
Butch Trucks   Composer
Aaron Walker   Composer
Elvin Bishop   Composer
Donovan   Composer
Gregg Allman   Composer
Luther Dixon   Composer