Dickey Betts was an American guitarist, singer, songwriter, and composer best known as a founding member of The Allman Brothers Band. After leaving The Allman Brothers he carved out a successful solo career.
Betts was the writer and singer on The Allman’s hit single "Ramblin' Man" but is also renowned for composing instrumentals, the most notable being "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" and "Jessica" (widely known as the theme to the TV show Top Gear). He was inducted with the band into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995 and also won a best rock performance Grammy Award with the band for "Jessica" in 1996. Betts was ranked No. 58 on Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time list in 2003.
This is a compilation album, with tracks from the best of the albums Betts made for Arista Records back in the 70s. Tracks 1 to 5 were originally recorded in 1977 and are taken from the album Dickey Betts and Great Southern. Tracks 6 to 10 were originally released in 1978 and are taken from the album Atlanta’s Burning Down.
TRACKS
1. Out To Get Me
2. Run Gypsy Run
3. Sweet Virginia
4. Nothing You Can Do
5. California Blues
6. Good Time Feeling
7. Atlanta’s Burning Down
8. Leavin Me Again
9. Back On The Road
10. Dealin' With The Devil