I saw the Allman Joys play this song in '66. Gregg sang it very low down (like Stormy Monday). At first I was shocked by the lyrics (I had never heard the song before) being sung by a white man but then I realized that traveling through the south with long blonde hair could have put them in the same situation. It was the most soulful performance I ever heard but I never heard them play it again.
I would love to hear some more of the Hourglass' R&B I wish that there were tapes which had gotten released. You'd think with all the jamming they did with well known artists that something decent would have been recorded.
[Edited on 11/24/2016 by WaitinForRain]
I worked on a live Allman Joys release with Kirk West over 20 years ago. It was really good. I wrote liner notes. It was mastered and ready to go and got shut down by contract disputes. I do not know the details or why it has not come out since... but it's shame. It's much better than the Hourglass studio tracks.
I cringe every time I hear of the missed opportunities like this live album not coming out.
I wonder how much great quality material is just sitting there collecting dust and not making anyone any money or bringing enjoyment to any ears.
I would love to hear some more of the Hourglass' R&B I wish that there were tapes which had gotten released. You'd think with all the jamming they did with well known artists that something decent would hav been recorded.
I LOVE Down in Texas. One of my top favorite Allman songs of all time. Love Gregg's voice. Love Duane's guitar on that one, very tasty. And an awesome groove.
"I worked on a live Allman Joys release with Kirk West over 20 years ago. It was really good. I wrote liner notes. It was mastered and ready to go and got shut down by contract disputes. I do not know the details or why it has not come out since... but it's shame. It's much better than the Hourglass studio tracks."
FACEPALM!
I am heartened to hear that there was an attempt. Kirk, LEAK THE TAPES, LEAK THE TAAAAAPES!
