Allman Brothers Band Don't Keep Me Wonderin' with Lyrics in Description

Track 2 from their second album "Idlewild South" released in 1970 copyright Capricorn Records. It didn't fare much better than their first album for sales, but word of mouth was spreading from their relentless touring schedule. This album was recorded in stages of a few days here and there over five months in several locations. Written by Gregg Allman and produced by Tom Dowd. RIP Duane Allman, Berry Oakley, Tom Dowd, Butch Trucks, Gregory Lenoir Allman & Dickey Betts. Featuring:

Duane Allman - Slide, lead, rhythm & acoustic guitars
Gregg Allman - Lead vocals, Hammond B-3 organ & piano
Dickey Betts - Lead & rhythm guitars
Berry Oakley - Bass & background vocals, lead vocal on "Hoochie Coochie Man"
Jai Johanny Johanson - Drums, congas, timbales & percussion
Butch Trucks - Drums & timpani
Special Guest:
Thom Doucette - Harmonica on "Don't Keep me Wonderin'"

Oh, tell me 'bout the car I saw parked outside your door
Tell me what you left me waitin’ two or three hours for
Tell me why when the phone rings baby, you're up and 'cross the floor
Please don't keep me wonderin' no longer
oh, yeah, yeah

I think about the bad times, I think about yours and mine
You were lost in the silver spoon, I pulled you out in time
Well, I hope that you’ve got reasons for the way that you been lyin'
Please don't keep me wonderin' no longer

I think I'm gonna go now but ya know that I'll be back
You can think it over baby, tell me how you're gonna act
And I'm gonna keep on holdin' on but I don't get no stronger
Please don't keep me wonderin' no longer

Oh, please don’t keep me wonderin’ no longer
Well, I know and I know, I know
You’re never gonna let me go, oh, no baby

[elisaabolafia]

My personal FAVORITE song by them❗Can't explain it. The hurt when he sings at the end. That man had Soul

[DRLICTRECORDS]

Man, obviously this band was a huge nod to the Blues, Rock, Southern music, slide guitar, etc. This is quality American culture! But now that I am trying to teach myself Blues Harp, I'm seeing these songs through a different lens...

[craigfazekas]

The 1st jam band, and one of the greatest bands ever. My Dad met them in 1970-1971, while on-call for a propane gas company in Maple Shade, NJ called Country Gas Service. When he told me he met them several years later, I asked him to describe them, what he'd remembered.... " nice bunch of southern hippies in a Winnebago...." was his reply. Dad asked them if they were in a band or what....Yup, The Allman Brothers Band. When I retraced The Allman's appearances around the Delaware Valley during the time they used the "Windbag"- their nickname for the Winnebago, I think it went this way. They'd played the original Electric Factory in Philly, and ran out of propane to cook. Hence, the answering service call @ 2:30 am on a Saturday night/ Sunday morning that initially pissed my Dad off. They were probably in south Jersey on their way to The Atlantic City Pop Festival, which they appeared with a lot of other great acts. I researched this several years ago & this was the most likely scenario of my Dad's encounter with them. Dad probably dealt with Red Dog or some other roadie. But I like to think he'd talked with Duane. We'll never know now. Dad died in 2009, and his recollection wasn't the most detailed back in the 70's, to begin with... He finally knew it was a story worth telling when he heard Rambling Man (written by Betts & totally un-representative of their catalogue up to that time, IMO) on the radio a few years later. It's kinda funny, because Maple Shade would indicate they crossed the Ben Franklin Bridge from Center City Philly into South Jersey. If they were in fact going to the AC Pop Festival appearance, this was not the best, most direct way to get there...Or perhaps, Country Gas was the only propane distributor that offered after-hours service in the area ? BTW, they did tip him $5., (not too shabby for 1970, 71 money for a blue collar job) and apologized repeatedly about getting him out of bed. Incidentally, my pop's taste in music was of the previous generation as he was born in 1936. So, his thing was bebop jazz. Or big band- The Duke, The Count, ect. And he really loved Dave Brubeck Quartet, and I know he truly loved the playing of Paul Desmond, in particular.

[jamesmack]

Man..what a killer tune, that riff..that beat...that everything!!!!

[suzyq]

Everything about this band is phenomenal. They were so young, and had not been together that long to be playing so damn good. Amazing!

[jeffpaul]

Such a gem most don't know about. 🤙

[hattman]

This wouldn't necessarily be my goto Allman Brothers song, but I don't think there is better example of just how "tight" these guys could be. Gregg hits every mark perfectly. Duane plays exactly the right note, with the right sound, and with perfect phrasing. Even in the first few seconds you can actually hear a beat frequency between Duane and Dicky's bent notes. It's an absolute jewel of a song.

[mctavish]

Truly blessed to have grown up in Macon, Ga., and gone to Mercer University (1968-1972); the last 2 years of which was on the Student Union Board (booked the music). Did that same thing at Appalachian State Univ. in Boone, NC. for grad school (1973-1977). Great stories, great times, including the Gregg Allman Tour. God Bless and stay safe.

[mariocuellar]

ALL OF THIS ALBUM IS SO GOOD, ITS ONE OF MY VERY FAVORITES!!!EVEN AFTER ALL THESE YRS, IT CONTINUES TO AMAZE ME!!!THANK U GUYS!!!GOD BLESS YOU!!!

[thederbycitygirl]

49 years and still get a natural high every time - Allman Bros Forever!

[MarkRhodesSongs]

Great groove on this one. I like blues tunes which hang on the I (not going to the IV) and then turning around. I've written a few of those. It's one of those things that appealed to me deeply before I really knew what was going on. ;o)

[maxaltinger]

The band is so tight. The lyrics spot on. A timeless classic.

[cathystruska]

Hey Southern Rocker. Ose you dig the Allman Brothers too. My hippie roots go back with these southern boys. Thanks bro. Peace...Tom

[wcdt]

The Allmans used to play in Decatur, AL when they were in the Hourglass. Big event my my little town!

[carlathedestructor]

Don't keep me wondering anymore either. Just fricking talk to me. I don't want anybody else.

[cathystruska]

Hey Southern Rocker, another great upload, on of The Allman Brothers more obscure songs, but a real gem....Tom Struska

[cathystruska]

Happy Thanksgiving Southern Brother to you and your family- Tom and Cathy Struska

[cathystruska]

Reminds me of the my longhair hippie days big STRUSKA

[alephtav]

365 views!?!?! This is classic southern fried funk!

[cathystruska]

Hey Southern Rocker, long time no hear. I hope all is well my Southern brother. Peace. Tom Struska