Allman Brothers Band Little Martha

Track 9 from their third studio album released in 1972 copyright Capricorn Records. The album shipped with Gold status, and was certified Platinum in 1995. The critical and commercial success of “At Fillmore East” found the band thrust into the spotlight. Then tragedy struck when Duane Allman was killed in a horrific motorcycle crash in Macon on Oct. 29, 1971. The brotherhood vowed to carry on in their leader Duane’s memory and realize his vision. “Eat A Peach” was already partially recorded, so three more new songs and some unreleased live tracks from the Fillmore recordings were added. It became one of their best-selling albums. Written by Duane 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 & acoustic guitars
Gregg Allman - Lead vocals, Hammond B-3 organ, piano, electric piano & acoustic guitar
Dickey Betts - Lead vocals, lead, slide & acoustic guitars, monkey skulls
Berry Oakley - Bass
Jai Johanny Johanson - Drums & Congas
Butch Trucks - Drums, tympani, gong, vibes, tambourine & percussion

[anotherbloodyfanwriter]

This song always brings tears man. Reminds me a lot of the good times as a kid, and having gone through some abuse, those times were seldom. Every time man, every chord touches me on a fundamental level that I can’t begin to describe. I hope someday God’ll grant me a wife and kids of my own so I can make better memories with them. Beautiful song from a beautiful album and written by a beautiful man...

[llama]

This is one of the most perfect final things a musician left before they left this world.

[bigroy]

Dickey, & Duane jamming together again.

[penguinsscareme]

I want my life to feel the way this song sounds.

[XxSkydogxX]

This is one of the greatest compositions of all time

[safaith]

RIP Mom and Dad. This was our family song that my Dad would play on the guitar my whole life. My Mom recently passed away at hospice center and this song was playing. So happy you both are now together again. They were freshmen in high school sweethearts and married for 40 years. I was born in Macon, Ga. They moved there from Illinois because they loved the Allman Brothers and wanted to hear their music live. Duane was my Dad's hero. Long live the Allman Brothers Band. Thank you for all the music that touches so many people around the world and will live on forever.❤

[ivanmay]

RIP both Duane Allman and Dickey Betts.

[cyndeelancaster]

Today is Duane’s birthday, still listening after all these years!!!🍑🍄☮️✝️♾💯☺️

[RoyFive]

One of the best things about Eat A Peach. But that album doesn't disappoint anywhere.

[ironhead]

Being able to compose music is a special gift.

[barbaratea]

Little Martha reaches deep into my soul pure joy

[bellofortis]

This is the song that will be playing if I reach heaven.

[johnevans]

This masterpiece is the only Duane Allman composition that the Allman Brothers ever recorded...get choked up every time I hear it..absolutely beautiful..takes me right back to 71-72. My how time flies by

[elceenomoun]

The Allman Brothers Band used to play a recording of this after their show when the lights came on and people were leaving the building. Its incredible how much Duane achieved in such a short period of time. Remember, he couldn't read or write music. But he only needed to hear it once to memorize it. Thanks for posting the song. It brightened my day.

[mattmasc]

A young man played this piece at my brother’s funeral. Every time I hear it, it both fills and breaks my heart.

[chrisstanley]

Just bought this vinyl. It is absolute perfection.

[lebarosky]

Even if, God forbid, he had laid down nothing else, this song alone would have established his greatness.

[anthonydepiano]

one of the most loved songs of my life, so brilliant !

[durasaxon]

Beautiful song.
Heartfelt.
"Lord's Peace
be with you,
Duane & Greg Allman.
Amen. ✝️

[lorenrobertson]

Had to come hear this right now, as I am watching Ron from Faces of the Forgotten channel tour the Rose Hill Cemetery in Macon, Georgia where the Allman Bro's used to come to write songs. This song is about a little girl buried there with a very beautiful and haunting statue of a little girl. How sweet of him to write her this song.