OldMan Remembers
The Oldman Remembers Jessica by The Allman Brothers
"Jessica" is an instrumental piece by American rock band the Allman Brothers Band, released in December 1973 as the second single from the group's fourth studio album, Brothers and Sisters. Written by guitarist Dickey Betts, the song is a tribute to Gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt, in that it was designed to be played using only two fingers on the left hand. Wikipedia
The Allman Brothers Band formed in 1969 in Macon, Georgia, United States and blended different strains of Southern Rock related music— Blues, Country, Gospel, Jazz, and more— into a flexible, jam-oriented Rock and Roll style. Reflecting the emergence of the "New South" and setting the style for Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Marshall Tucker Band, and many other bands, the Allman Brothers Band also oddly— or eerily, some would say— had an unusual string of untimely deaths, a pattern similar to other Southern rockers. Through personal tragedy and turmoil, the group endured for decades. Reaching the peak of their commercial clout in the early 70s, they were highly respected and well received by legions of fans Biography It was my Older Brother (Bob) that turned me on to The Allman Brothers Band. It was on one of my visits home from my military base in Highlands, New Jersey that he had me listen to his new 45 - Jessica. It has been favorite of mine ever since. Even to this day, I enjoy listening to Jessica while doing my 10,000 steps as it does keep me motivated. I lost my older brother to drugs in April 2008 sadly; but, this song reminds me of the better times we spent together as kids. Btw, as part of my personal retirement plan - I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites (like mine) to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com |