The Allman Brothers Band in tandem with the Owsley Stanley Foundation is offering a special release exclusive 2-LP limited run of electric “Orange Sunshine” vinyl on November 3.
Presented by the Owsley Stanley Foundation and The Allman Brothers with members including Duane Allman, Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, Berry Oakley, Johanny Johnson and Butch Trucks. The vinyl displays a collection of restored and mastered recordings of the ABB’s performances at New York City’s Fillmore East captured by the legendary Grateful Dead soundman Owsley ‘Bear’ Stanley.
The 2-LP exclusive “Orange Sunshine” vinyl is essential to listen to for Allman Brothers fans, showcasing the original tapes from the Owsley archive, a seven-song set blues masterpiece featuring “Hoochie Coochie Man,” “Statesboro Blues”, the spin-off of Donovan’s “Mountain Jam,” and the ominous Gregg Allman composition “Whipping Post.”
I had no prior experience with mixing their music, so I hope you don’t mind the rough edges in my mixes here. There was a wonderful feeling at these concerts that made the shows a lot of fun for us all…I had a good time working at these shows, and I hope you will have a good time listening to this historic early Allman Brothers Band.
– Owsley “Bear” Stanley
The Allman Brothers were on the brink of stardom in the 1970s and became best known for a wicked blend of rock, jazz, and R&B creating a unique groundbreaking sound. While only together for 11 months, promoter Bill Graham booked them in San Francisco and New York, inviting them back to the Fillmore East on a triple bill with Grateful Dead and Love. Fortunately for us, the Dead’s soundman Owsley “Bear” Stanley had his tapes rolling.
Bear’s Sonic Journals: Allman Brothers Band Fillmore East February 1970 tracklist:
LP Side 1:
In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed 9:22
Hoochie Coochie Man 6:04
Statesboro Blues 4:16
LP Side 2:
Trouble No More 4:11
Outskirts Of Town 8:29
Whipping Post 8:11
LP Side 3:
Mountain Jam 15:20
LP Side 4:
Mountain Jam (continued) 15:46
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