'Melissa' by The Allman Brothers Band - Adam Pearce (Acoustic Cover)

Growing up in the South, I couldn't help but be exposed to a ton of The Allman Brothers Band. I freaking loved it! Their blend of soul, technical skill, and rock n' roll attitude sum up everything I aspire to be as a musician. There's something really special about this band. Something that says "We're from the South and we're here to show you what it's about". I love that, and I love what they did with their legacy. Long live rock n' roll!



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Lyrics:

Crossroads, seem to come and go, yeah
The gypsy flies from coast to coast
Knowing many, loving none
Bearing sorrow, having fun
But, back home he'll always run
To sweet Melissa
Mmm, hmm
Freight train, each car looks the same, all the same
And no one knows the gypsy's name
And no one hears his lonely sighs
There are no blankets where he lies
Lord, in his deepest dreams the gypsy flies
With sweet Melissa
Mm, hmm
Again, the mornin's come
Again, he's on the run
A sunbeam's shinin' through his hair
Fear not to have a care
Well, pick up your gear and gypsy roll on
Roll on
Crossroads, will you ever let him go?
Lord, Lord
Or will you hide the dead man's ghost?
Or will he lie, beneath the clay?
Or will his spirit float away?
But, I know that he won't stay
Without Melissa
Yes, I know that he won't stay, yeah
Without Melissa
Lord, Lord, it's all the same

[jesseserna]

😮🙌🏼..if I could sing like this I would be looking for a band that needs a singer..thanks for sharing.

[luapsel]

Adam, cuz you replied, I had to watch the video again, to see Why I wrote to you in the first place - I only comment, when something REALLY strikes me as Outstanding....
And when I heard it AGAIN, I was a little angry with myself, for not practicing ENOUGH to sound even close to a version like YOURS!
Rock ON, Brother, , YOU deserve to be ON STAGE, Every NIGHT!..👍👍👍👍👍

[andrewgarrison]

My man. The Allman Bros mean so much to me, and your rendition is captivating. You truely captured the feel of the song. Baring sorrow having fun.

[socalnana]

Everything about this rendition is perfect - from the pitch of your voice, to the soulful instrumentation. Bravo!

[tmelitta]

Here today, April 19th. The day after Dicky Betts passing and you were the first person I thought of who covered this beautiful song.
I know it was Greg's writing but Duane loved it and you know they are all jamming together again

[dog]

That was great Adam. Thanks for the video.

[jansmith]

Your covers are great ! Love the Allman Bro’s !

[donnacamp]

I love watching your Acoustic my Uncle Johnny used to play we would sit around in a circle on the floor and he would play and we would each have a turn to dance in the middle of the circle so many memory's thanks for the video

[jmuk]

Just found this dude, he should be famous

[TheGuitarMan]

This guy looks like an Allman Brother hah. Nice video

[ddarke]

Brother I am speechless. Absolutely amazing

[bigcal]

This song is all about feel and dynamics….you nailed it!Awesome job!

[MM-rrkp]

awesome - love the sound on the way you play the b chord. ubntil i saw your video i was barring as normal B maj but now play either as A shape on top 4 let high e ring, or b barre chord shape but let both B and e string ring.
How do you play that one

[marcioalvesoliveira]

Oh man...thats wonderful cover. Its full of felling.

[dwstoeckel]

Great playing, great vocals, great hair…. 😄👍🏻Complete package… awesome

[BobbyB]

Great job seen the Allman Brothers 9 times man you nailed it keep it

[ladytigerlld]

Love it!! More Allman Brothers, yes!! 🤔🤔🤔 let me think of one for ya...🤣😂🤣 oh, I won't say it, you already know!! 😂🤣😂🤣 you did awesome here, much needed soothing sounds, guitar and voice!

[bbqbryan]

Talent My Friend! love it. Sweet Cover.

[jaypierce]

Wow I been doin this song for so many years but I don't ever think I heard a better one. Really nice

[guitarmeetsscience]

You took the song to a whole other level - fantastic job! Glad to support your channel, my friend, liked and subscribed!