On February 12, 1972, “Capricorn Records” label released “Eat a Peach”, the third Allman Brothers Band (The) studio album. It was mix of studio recordings and recordings from the band’s 1971 “Fillmore East” performances. The live material was recorded on March 12–13 and June 27, 1971, at “Fillmore East” in New York, the studio material was recorded from September to December 1971, at “Criteria Studios: in Miami. The album was produced by Tom Dowd. The double album was certified Platinum in US by the “RIAA”, and became the best selling release in the band’s discography.
Personnel:
- Duane Allman– slide guitar, lead guitar, acoustic guitar
- Dickey Betts– lead vocals, lead guitar
- Gregg Allman– lead vocals, organ, piano, electric piano, acoustic guitar
- Berry Oakley– bass guitar
- Jai Johanny Johanson– drums, congas
- Butch Trucks– drums, percussion, tympani, gong, vibes, tambourine
- David Powell – artwork
- F. Holmes– artwork
Track listing:
- Ain’t Wastin’ Time No More – Gregg Allman
- Les Brers in A Minor – Dickey Betts
- Melissa – Gregg Allman, Steve Alaimo
- Mountain Jam – Donovan Leitch, Duane Allman, Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, Berry Oakley, Butch Trucks, Jai Johanny Johanson
- One Way Out – Elmore James, Marshall Sehorn, Sonny Boy Williamson II
- Trouble No More – Muddy Waters
- Stand Back – Gregg Allman, Berry Oakley
- Blue Sky – Dickey Betts
- Little Martha – Duane Allman
- Mountain Jam – continued
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