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Jun 29, 2024 · The song “Black Rose” by Billy Joe Shaver holds a deeper meaning that might not be immediately apparent upon first listen. While some may interpret the lyrics in various ways, Shaver himself shed light on the true inspiration behind the song.
- Corey Roth
- Billy Joe Shaver
- Old Five And Dimers Like Me (1973)
- 1973
Jun 18, 2024 · Dickey Betts and Great Southern’s “Atlanta’s Burning Down” serves as a powerful testament to the individual sacrifices and emotional toll of the American Civil War. The lyrics transport us to a time of great turmoil and loss, capturing the devastating impact of war on individuals and communities.
- Terrance Flynn
3 days ago · In a new interview, Betts reflects on the legacy of his father, Dickey, the influence he had on his own playing, and what made the late Allman Brothers Band co-founder such a special guitarist
4 days ago · In his first interview since Dickey Betts’ passing, the guitarist and songwriter explains what he learned about melody from his dad, his “boring” live rig, and how he learned to shoulder the inevitable comparisons. (Image credit: Bradely Strickland)
Jun 15, 2024 · Choosing the name of the band was an homage to the legendary song. “’The Weight’ will be a song in spaceships on the moon,” he said. “It’s a classic song that defined American culture at the time and still does.
Jun 15, 2024 · That band continued on for another year as Betts. Hall and Leavell with Matt on drums then Chuck quit to join the Stones as a sideman and Dickey spent a few years living in Nashville trying to make it in country with something similar to Hank, Jr and Waylon Jennings and Billy Joe Shaver. Porkchopbob has a copy of Dickey's unreleased country album.
Jun 19, 2024 · Dickey Betts & Great Southern is the second studio album by Dickey Betts of The Allman Brothers Band. It was recorded with his band Great Southern in 1977. The standout tracks are "Sweet Virginia" and the extended-jam "Bougainvillea", which was co-written by Don Johnson.
