A new live album from the Gregg Allman Band titled From Uncle Sam will be released on September 20 via Sawrite/The Orchard. It will be the first installment from the personal archives of the late Gregg Allman.
Gregg Allman Band – Uncle Sam is a complete recording of the group's July 1, 1983, concert at Uncle Sam's in Hull, Massachusetts. Highlights from that evening include Allman's solo numbers “Queen of Hearts” and “Sweet Feelin',” as well as covers of Allman Brothers Band classics such as “Midnight Rider” and “Melissa.”
Ahead of the release, you can listen to the live recording of “Midnight Rider” below. Pre-order yours CD copy of Gregg Allman Band – Uncle Samnow.
By 1983, Allman had released two solo albums, Relaxed and Playing like a hurricaneand was looking to establish himself beyond the Allman Brothers Band, which had broken up for the second time. The musician toured intensively with the Gregg Allman Band throughout the year, leading to the peak of his success with the 1987 surprise hit “I'm No Angel.”
Allman died in May 2017 at the age of 69 due to complications from liver cancer.
Gregg Allman Band – Uncle Sam Work of art:
Gregg Allman Band – Uncle Sam Tracklist:
01. Midnight Rider
02. Dreams
03. Sweet sensation
04. Hot lanta
05. Queen of Hearts
06. No more problems
07. Don't leave me wondering
08. Lemon balm
09. Statesboro Blues
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