Midnight Rider-The Allman Bros. Band

[1olflyboy]

One of my favorite songs of all time. Don't let em catch ya. Stay in the wind. They can never catch what they don't understand.

[MrCampy123]

You'd have to be a stone to not like this.

It hits at every level possible...

[MagickZoso]

How I wish I had lived during this time - what music. That guitar at 1:15! Thanks and much gratitude to all the veterans posting here.

[TheRokitLady]

Isn't it amazing how music like this can take you back to another time and place in life?

As much as things change in this world, GREAT music never does.

[TheOtis12345]

Makes Me Wanna Ride A Horse....

[andyhead1000]

Don't you just love it when you discover something new. Awesome song and got meaning too. If anyone wants to post a bit more info about this tune/ band I would be extremely grateful. Cheers.

[highball1963]

this song was wrote by a unknown hobo living the life!!!

[johncat3]

DAMN.....so lucky i LOVE classic rock......

[basicaa]

@johncat3 To those of us who were blessed to have lived it, it was just rock. It was the music of our lives. Thank God for letting me be born just in time to get on the rock and roll train with Elvis, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis and then with great Southern Rock and the English invasion and all the rest. The sound of my life -- long live rock and roll!

[TheRokitLady]

AMEN TO THAT!! I have not really minded getting older (I'm 55) because we had and HAVE THE best music BAR NONE!! WE ar ethe first generation of CLASSIC rock...and damned proud of it!!

[Joacquin123]

@johncat3 hell ya man, classics never get old. =)

[motocyclegirl58]

This is for my sister's boyfriend who was killed in Vietnam. She never married after that because she couldn't find a man as good as he was. God Bless and thanks to all of them for their service.

[SmoothSofi]

ride the rip rockit

[appazknarf1]

alittle late ...but awesome sound...:)

[valorra65]

I had no idea this song had a whole other meaning for the patriots who served in Vietnam...But now I can understand why...

[easyrider332]

why are there so many comments about the vietnam war on this song? is "midnight rider" a term for a fallen soldier? Or for a pilot?

[rocketmail217881755]

@easyrider332 Because many Vietnam veterans in the early 1970's often listened to 'Midnight Rider' to pass the time between combat missions and, yes, 'Midnight Rider' is a term for a fallen soldier. Thus, 'Midnight Rider' by The Allman Brother's Band can be considered a 'war anthem'. One of my male cousins served in the Navy during the Vietnam war and 'Midnight Rider' was one of his favorite songs to 'pass the time'.

[MdNgtRyder]

@easyrider332 I think it's what ever ya want it to be. Depends on where ya were at the time..

[onemooners]

it was my oldest nephew fav, god bless him :(

[Rockwaymtnmon]

its good tunes,bin awhile .

[beatlemaniac1978]

A legendary song for a legendary band.

[enzothebaker22]

For my Chinook pilot Brother in Arms Alan who went down with his bird...RIP. You were the Midnight Rider.

[1EvilScooterKitty]

@enzothebaker22 God bless your friend, Enzothebaker.

[TammieTBug]

@enzothebaker22 may all the gods bless you for your loyalty to your brother...and may they they speed him to his paradise. I wish you peace :)

[TheJustinAllenK]

My father's great tapes of the Allman Brothers brought me here.

[radreader01]

All the guys who went through that ground war in Nam will always have my greatest respect and admiration for the hell they went through in the jungles of Nam. God bless them all and especially those who never came back. I was a Navy pilot 66 to 71. Lost a few good friends right out of flight training.

[aestheticamorous]

MCRmy here, great song :D <3 We love Frankieeee

[98DarkAngel]

=D Frank Iero sent me! ♥

[mufcsupporter1]

@98DarkAngel Cool story, bro! Tell it again! 

[apenguinnamedabraham]

MCRmy incoming...



[Sweetapocalyptic]

Frank Iero brought me here yep yep!

[esztipeszti2]

@Sweetapocalyptic me too :P

[craig7233]

Real music.

[MrsClippit]

I used to live in a hippie town, Port Costa not too far from Berkeley, Ca in 72-74. We were in a club called Toulouse Street in Berkeley one night. The bartender told us that the Allman Bros were going to stop by after their show at the Cow Palace. So we stuck around and grabbed the table closest to the stage.. They actually came in and played a couple sets. I was pretty young and shy (16) so I just sat there and Greg Allman played a couple songs for me!! Miss those days!!!

[FRANCECHILD]

GOD BLESS AMERICA

[FRANCECHILD]

STARSNBARS

[58theoldman]

NICE VERY NICE!!

[joelburgos69]

The Devil's Reject brought me here.

One awesome song...

[SelfishDucky]

almond brothers are complete homosexuals valerie

[uradragon]

@SelfishDucky FYI so are the Cashew brothers and they are unrepentant. 

[jkizina]

Grew up on this music. God bless you for serving our country! At 35, I still love this shit! Still building my vynyl collection!

[MrSarzie]

long live the allman brothers music

[jeffsdolphin]

@MrSarzie yes ....yes.....yes short and sweet -done!

[chris41409]

be glad half of you did.. my grandaddy had five brothers who went in ww2.... only one came home besides my pa who wasnt allowed to go because in that era they wouldnt take the youngest son...

[ShiiSTYinHD]

tanner rainville brought me here.

[cobraman96]

The devils rejects!

[oldman850]

i went to nam and only half of me came home

[moosecck]

I was just young enough to miss the draft, but many of my friends went over to the Nam. Some didn't come back. We wrote their names on the walls in the neighborhood. We would listen to the Allman Bros. and drink to those who didnt make it back. We will never forget!Thanks for your service.

[Winn1906]

@moosecck: Ho-ahhh!

[smallbearLargeheart]

@moosecck , A great group and the song rings so true always and forever!

[tomzambelli]

@moosecck thats sad brother! love this song! was a baby during vietnam, but lost family there. dad couldn't go because of me and my bro but im kinda glad of that because we still have him!

[xx2kewl4uxx]

This is from someone who is 19 and has a similar experience with Iraq/Afghanistan.I turn 20 in July so i am in the same spot as when you lost some of your friends,we will do the same;drink to those friends who never came back,i lost two friends who were victims to IDE's.As much as I mourn their loss I am still grateful to the friends that you lost,in service of this country

[Vaginaattori]

@moosecck that was beautiful.

[Sheerkat7]

This one certainly brings back my well-spent youth. It sounds as good as ever.

[smokie2033]

OOORAAAHHH!!!  sabotroundhits

[smokie2033]

phrog46 my comment was ment for you

[smokie2033]

sempper fi .. did 2 tours myself I know how much home ment out there in country

[MegaDullard]

SEMPER FI

[sabotroundhits]

ohh fuckin rah....i was privelaged enough to be apart of Iraqi freedom!!!!! my whole family is ARMY and im the only MARINE... so SEMPER FI DEVILGOGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!! Without you guys too show us the way we would not have survived the Iraqi war...so thank YOU!!!!!!!!!!!! you know what ARMY stands for right.....Arent Really Marines Yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[logan81679]

@sabotroundhits a friend once told me :Logan there are two types of people Marines and people who wish they were Marines.I find myself the latter.that being said,OOHH RAHH!!!

[MastodonManiac]

I got here by typing in almond brothers haha!

[kathykay2010]

God Bless Every MIdnight Rider!

[caligirl4life17]

YOU DESERVE SO MUCH MORE THAN WHAT YOU GOT BACK THEN. COMING HOME TO ALL THAT YOU HAD TO ENDURE. I HAVE THE UP MOST RESPECT FOR YOU. I HOPE TO THIS DAY YOU ARE DOING WELL. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

[floron1963]

@caligirl4life17 Thumbs down for the all CAPS

[1EvilScooterKitty]

@caligirl4life17 Amen that. God forgive us for failing our war heroes.

[whoof1]

My respect

[chev202]

for a real treat, check out this band at stony brook, playing " dreams". it's a classic jammer

[HIPPICHIKful]

love It, Takes me Back to My Childhood

[alishaporter1]

in re to this is what brought people together....im from southern georgia born n raised.....i was brought up in a rather big n backwoods family.......my dream was to own a doublewide out in the middle of the woods.....ive gotten close lol a singlewide but the bonfires with my neighbors and friends listenin to music like this or fishin at a lil lake...those were the days i live in musty ol pa now hopin wishin n dreamin 4 dayz like those w/music like this :)

[CUSSHITE]

Whatever happened to the bands who played their own instruments and could sing, really sing? That's true music. Music that doesn't care who you are as long as you could play or sing. That's what brought people together.

[davehutchinson67]

Remember driving down to Mexico a few years ago...from the State of Maryland...about 3 am this came on....and I have to say..the most enchanting and soothing road song you will ever listen to. Gets you going..but not too much...just enough to make it for the next few hours...then at dawn...to see that sunrise...you really do feel like the midnight rider.

[strangepowder]

I just want to go driving!

[towbrat1]

cool tune

[maryt38]

Don't know why but in the last month or so I've re-discovered the joy I used to feel as a teen listening and groovin! to The Allman's, man what a band?

[holtrlouque]

@maryt38 - I still have there Brothers and Sisters vinyl album...

[phrog46crewmmaf]

Two days before shipping to Viet Nam, I named this song on the radio...my prize was a small transistor radio. For the next 16 months, that little radio provided a piece of home anytime I got to turn it on. Many days & nights, I sat in my gun seat, waiting to launch on my next mission, with that radio tuned in to Armed Forces Network. Listening to it, reminded me of the endless days of summer, crusing the strip and the girls left behind and the hope of what I'd fine when I'd return home.

[foxyroxstar]

@phrog46crewmmaf ..rewrite it! Fox! Rock's Czar!..fine!..(but here's one in this kingdom of I Am Music..The Absolute Kingdom Finding!)..Love Is An Excellent Thing POST!

[Easleytee]

@phrog46crewmmaf

A belated welcome home.

Thank you for your service.

[holtrlouque]

@phrog46crewmmaf Hey brother - I flew on many CH-46's...I was with HQ Co., 4th Marine Regt., Scout/Sniper Section...'67, '68, '69...Semper Fi!

[phrog46crewmmaf]

@holtrlouque thanks brother........Welcome home and job well done!!!! Srmper Fi

[mrt57rn]

@holtrlouque Thank U 4 yr service in V N. I hope u returned home OK. Could u explain double goose eggs & PRC-25 4 me?

[holtrlouque]

@mrt57rn The PRC - 25 (aka - prick - 25) was the standard field radio used on patrols, etc. The PRC- 77 was a cypher radio used to send 'covered' messages. On the PRC - 25, you could 'dial' the frequency setting to '00' and it was an 'open' frequency where you could listen to Hanoi Hannah's broadcasts and B.S. Semper Fi...Holt P.S. You didn't want to stay on it too long lest they (NVA) may triangulate where you were. LOL

[mrt57rn]

@holtrlouque Hey, thanks 4 the info & so quickly! Hope all's well with u, Marine.

[holtrlouque]

@phrog46crewmmaf Thanks brother...Welcome Home!...this music is sooo smooth and timeless...do you remember listening to the double goose eggs frequency on the PRC-25's?...It was called the 'bull-shit channel'...lol

[mrt57rn]

@phrog46crewmmaf Thank U 4 yr service in V N. I hope u returned OK. U & I must b close 2 same age, we had great music back then. I'm glad u had that little transistor, music soothes the soul & is a great companion, esp in stressful times. Do u by chance still have it? Thanks 4 sharing yr experience.

[phrog46crewmmaf]

@mrt57rn no, sorry to say I don't have it......It was about done in by the time I came home. Don't remember what happen to it......

[hillarychapman1]

@phrog46crewmmaf awesome

[pvoegel]

@phrog46crewmmaf thanks for ur service

[phrog46crewmmaf]

@pvoegel no thanks necessary, it was a privilege to have served.

[MFAsh1969]

@phrog46crewmmaf Semper Fi brother!

[Alexsslawncare]

@MFAsh1969 hell yes.

[tubindausable]

@phrog46crewmmaf-this is the best post ever.  The best. And thanks.

[TheRichard38144]

@MFAsh1969 Semper Fi!!

[TheKgb2107]

@phrog46crewmmaf

and thankfully you did return :) merry Christmas

[BlutoUSN]

@phrog46crewmmaf

Through multiple Deployments this Song helped keep Sane...The Truth is Captured in the Words and Our Souls...

[luvddz]

@phrog46crewmmaf

Thanks man; for your service. My Uncle Henry Garza, never came back; combat medic.

[phrog46crewmmaf]

@luvddz Sorry for your lose. some of the bravest men I knew were medics. I'd bet anything he gave his life, try to reach a wounded comrade.........

[hellbillykyboy]

@phrog46crewmmaf thanks for service sir. semper fi

[tadyman]

@phrog46crewmmaf I take my hat off to you sir. Thank you.



[floridalady62]

@phrog46crewmmaf thank you for your service to our Nation... :)

[niwrad68]

@phrog46crewmmaf Thanks for your service,not that the war made sense,thank you:}

[Fairport4Life]

@phrog46crewmmaf my grandpa was in the war. i salute you sir

[mopar36068]

@phrog46crewmmaf Well A BIG THANK YOU TOO you sir!!!!!!!!!

[1EvilScooterKitty]

@phrog46crewmmaf God bless you for serving our country. I sincerely mean that. Thank you.

[questionslp6]

@phrog46crewmmaf Not many made it back, in body or spirit.

[gringomike45]

@phrog46crewmmaf thanks brother.

[gringomike45]

@phrog46crewmmaf Semper Fi as well.

[barkulator]

@phrog46crewmmaf that's a good story. thanks for speaking up.

[cmrouses]

@phrog46crewmmaf My Dad was 1st Air Cav 1st Air Brigade, huey outfit the Thunderchickens over there, 4 time as a crewchief/pilot. when he passed earlier this year on our way to his service, this came on the radio. No every time I think of him I hear this song in my head. Thank yo for your sacrifices. Semper Fi Brother.

[TheRainman904]

@phrog46crewmmaf i see you made it back. i was there at the end and know what you are talking about.

[jockhazeldean]

@phrog46crewmmaf your courage, bravery, and pure spitfire is so respected.

a friend

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[roitco1]

@phrog46crewmmaf God bless you bro I remember the days

[wizwow77]

@phrog46crewmmaf god bless you.

[DEANZO6]

@phrog46crewmmaf A long welcome Brother

[scubasteveo789]

@phrog46crewmmaf  everytime i put this song on i read your post. thank you for your service.

[1davwav]

@phrog46crewmmaf Carry on Brother.

[low72]

Ahh...the fucking 70's dude. Wish I could of lived it.

[phrog46crewmmaf]

@low72 I'd love to re-live them...........

[thepredsrule]

klassik...!!!!

[ACMilanLurz1]

Pretty Lights did an AMAZING job remixing this awesome song

[buddyredcat1964]

25 people dislike midnight riding

[tnjillbilly]

@buddyredcat1964 They must have tin ears. This is classic.

[burnie223]

the road goes on forever

[timray5103]

This song is listed on my favorites for going on you tube. Anytime I listen to music I always start with the "standard" and choose from this.

[basicaa]

Is it possible to dislike this song? Surely not.

[woodiestone]

RIP Duane

[cyberwaffles]

man i remember driving through monarch pass in colorado listening to this on the radio on the way up to my cabin. can't beat shit like that.

[TheKmoya67]

Eat a Peach is my favorite album of the Allman Bros, brings back so many memories! How do people that don't listen to music remember their lives? Are there people who really do not listen to music?

[xXxDriftingCowboyxXx]

No one could catch Duane...

[littledk88]

Those 25 people need to go suck it....

[jrl7555]

Yeah, you are all right- I saw the ABB on one of their first shows after Duanes passing- 12-08-1971 at Boston commons- it was Gregg"s bday and Dickey played alone-what a show it was.

[songtothesirens]

Eat a Peach has got to be one of the all time greatest albums produced!

[j2bodydouble]

if you never lived in the south you really really might not get the feel of the song

[HugoPedra]

...from Brazil....BIG FAN.....THE BEST BAND EVER.

[NumbAsAStatue27]

My love for this song and the Allman Brothers really has no bounds. This song is a classic and its always great to hear. The Allman Borthers helped define the sound of the south, and I have nothing but respect for Duane Allman. Nobody could play slide guitar like he did. Its a shame that bands like these dont come around much anymore... Also everybody should check out my channel! Thanks to anyone who does. Rock on boys

[BellumSacrumBellum28]

@NumbAsAStatue27 I love you!

[alifeofnothing]

@NumbAsAStatue27 they are the biggest terd in this pile of shit we called music

[NumbAsAStatue27]

@alifeofnothing And thats your opinion. If you dont like them or the song then get the hell out of here and dont search for videos of bands you hate

[Broblem12]

Duane and I share the same birthday, but not the same year.Rather a cool song and a most welcome find here. Blessings

[MrCleanPolo]

My brain brought me here.

[Super70duster]

if you smoke the good stuff...you also can be a midnight rider!

[bravofox16]

Good Music is what brought me here lol

[craizedkiller69]

i want what they had in their pipe.

[MrZefiriukas]

"Devil's Rejects" brought me here.

[69ssrszl1]

Southern rock northern rock black white if you like it, does it matter?

[InfamousTurley]

Any pro wrestling nuts out there, this was Dusty Rhodes alter-ego in Florida Championship Wrestling. He was one of the first to have some kick ass ring entry music.

[caveman1968]

@InfamousTurley i met dusty rhodes at a restaurant in WPB fla back in late 70s/early 80s. thanks for a walk down memory lane he was the man in them days.

[MrJustmythoughts]

This is one of the best songs Allman's did, However, the sound or timbre isn't quite right here, just doesn't do this slamin tune its due justice.

[PinkFloydrulez]

25 people don't [insert song reference here]

[lowefirstfret]

@PinkFloydrulez

25 people dont have one more silver dollar

[onemanband75to82]

to STEVIE ----your growin

[ladylike1956]

One of my favorite bands, ever!

[MrBigdaddyOHIO]

RIP MY FRIEND JOHN GRAMM

[Thadesgal]

I knew this song before "Devil's Rejects" which goes to show that Rob Zombie has good taste in music.

[VitaminD88]

25 people can't stay up till midnight...

[johndnorth]

Was at RFK stadium. Played with the Grateful Dead. Headful of LSD. 2 day concert. I seem to remember Leslie Cabinets from the organ that were painted by Peter Max. Great show. I was there both days.

[MsSchnauzie]

Ahhhhhhh the good old days!

[ladylike1956]

@MsSchnauzie : Got that right!!

[wyatt3601]

memories!!!

[iriewisco]

reminds me of a wild night with a hot arab girl....yeow !

[Tostito12345]

Cool redneck music!

[katyisninja]

Theory of a Deadman rocked this song. The old versions pretty good as well though.

[Cubroncs03]

@katyisninja I looked up the Theory of a Deadman version... couldn't make it through the first verse... the "old version" kicks the crap out of it.

[bravofox16]

25 people dont know what good music is 

[Tacomadome24]

@bravofox16 No kidding. I was born in 65 and grew up on Sabbath,Zep, The who,Stones and Van Halen. This song still rates in my top ten forever.

[michaelhays92]

@Tacomadome24 ZEPPELIN

[SuperGangstashyt]

fuckin took me forever to find this song ha

[ufofan1980]

The picture at :59 I believe was in 1969.

Pictured from L to R - Butch Trucks, Dickey Betts, Berry Oakley (guy with the black coat in the Jesus pose), Duane Allman, Gregg Allman, and Jai Johanny "Jaimoe" Johanson.

[tweeterman1000]

most don't know this, but its a remake. waylon jennings did the original. its a great song. but the allman bros. did it better. rip duane.