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

My voice has to be at a certain level of raspy-ness before I can sing this song like I really want. It's almost impossible to gage when that's going to be and then time that with filming, so I just had to sort of wait. I'd say my voice was about 80% here so I decided to go for it.
Started off covering this song about 8 years ago with my old rock band, Black Magnolia, and eventually transitioned it to solo acoustic. Been playing it ever since. Hope y'all dig it!

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Lyrics:

I've been run down and I've been lied to.
And I don't know why, I let that mean woman make me a fool.
She took all my money, wrecks my new car.
Now she's with one of my good time buddies,
They're drinkin' in some cross-town bar.
Sometimes I feel, sometimes I feel,
Like I've been tied to the whippin' post.
Tied to the whippin' post, tied to the whippin' post.
Good Lord, I feel like I'm dyin'
My friends tell me, that I've been such a fool.
But I had to stand by and take it baby, all for lovin' you.
Drown myself in sorrow as I look at what you've done.
But nothing seemed to change, the bad times stayed the same,
And I can't run.
Sometimes I feel, sometimes I feel,
Like I've been tied to the whippin' post.
Tied to the whippin' post, tied to the whippin' post.
Good Lord, I feel like I'm dyin'.
Sometimes I feel, sometimes I feel,
Like I've been tied to the whippin' post.
Tied to the whippin' post, tied to the whippin' post.
Good Lord, I feel like I'm dyin'

[VoxRox]

Nobody can debate the fact that THAT was incredible! You have been deep with that song for a long time and it shows in every detail.

[BeLikeNoOneElse]

Now that is THE best acoustic cover of that song EVER!!!!

[gregkelly]

You reached way down deep for that one. Thanks so very much.

[waynecaswell]

Great. Been waiting for this one. Always ready for some Allman Brothers. Thanks

[LISA.R.]

Yes !!! I wish my dad was still here to hear this. THAT was kick ass !! Thanks for sharing 👍❤️✌️ that guitar shredding 😮

[JohnDoesGarage]

That was epic my friend. It doesn't need to be said I am a fan of the original version, and I have heard some covers that weren't bad, but weren't over the top. Then I heard Michael Lee do this song on The Voice, and he, in my humble opinion, tore the roof off the joint and knocked down all the walls. Blake f**ked up, just like Adam did with you. Both times I actually yelled obscenities at the TV, but I digress. So as I was saying, Michael's version was my favorite cover, until you did what you just did. I can't compliment you enough on your guitar virtuosity and your unmatched vocal ability. All my life I have been a sucker for a skirt, and I have lived that song over and over again at great expense both emotionally and financially. With your voice you can give excruciating pain a sound. You can actually hear flesh tearing as someone's heart is being ripped out of their chest. I have lived that, so I know how it feels, but now I know what it sounds like. Your talent has no end. Thank you for sharing.

[vsalvati]

Well done !!! Remember this back in the day. Awesome!!!! The Mrs.

[photojeffd]

Man oh man! You literally took my breath away! I got a little winded from the guitar and from you vocals! I subscribed about a minute into the song!

[litltoosee]

Adam, you just earned my subscription. EXCELLENT cover, with just enough sauce! Loved it!

[yearsout]

WOW, I'm not that big fan of ABB, but you did this song justice, and then some.

[jettholden]

G'day Adam, Along with Whipping Post, I've watched and thoroughly enjoyed the videos I've seen so far. Your energy is infectious and you never disappoint... Cheers from the land down under.

[tubemcg]

Damn son! Brilliant. Cheers from the Mississippi Delta

[Tom-modr]

So good. Such a classic. The Allman bros were at the head of the pack back then. Dwayne was unreal, his work on the Les Paul was unmatched . Florida boy . I am in Sarasota but will be relocating up to the pan handle towards your neck of the woods, maybe Pensacola. 🏌️💥🎯

[nilsonpompeo]

Very, very, very good !!! Now, there goes another suggestion: " Soulshine " - Warren Haynes ( Gov´t Mule ) 👏👏

[shahnawazvlog]

Love you subside done no choice. love it.

[johnwylie]

You nailed it!!!
I have been watching this as a guitar lesson.
I so appreciate that you don't hide anything when you are making a video and we can see how you are actually playing it!
Love it from Canada

[coltonryan]

no debate that this deserves way more attention

[jasonleekinney]

Excellent cover, thanks for showing the cords etc while you play.