August 1973 – a song popular in this month – Ramblin Man by The Allman Brothers
This is based on a 1951 Hank Williams song of the same title. It’s about a guy whose travels take him to many places, and he takes life as it comes.
Interesting facts about Ramblin Man & The Allman Brothers
This was The Allman’s first top 10 hit.
The band played this on the premiere of an ABC show called In Concert. It was their first national TV appearance, and also Berry Oakley’s last performance, as the bass player died in a motorcycle accident a week later.
Early names for the band included The Escorts, The 31st of February, Hour Glass, Almanac, and The Allman Joys.
A short part of this song appears in the 1973 movie The Exorcist. It’s used in a bar scene when the priest is in the bar.
This was kept out of the #1 spot by Cher’s “Half Breed.” Gregg Allman married Cher in 1975.
This information was provided by Songfacts.com
Did you have this one ready before yesterday? If you did, that was quite the coincidence.
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Sarah, I had this post planned several weeks ago. So yes, it is quite the coincidence. Hope you are having a great Sunday, and thanks for stopping by. 🙂
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Oh I remember this one 🙂 I like it !!! 🙂 Hope your pain has eased a bit and you are able to enjoy today. 🙂 Hugs x
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Glad you like it Lynne, I am a bit better today, thank you for asking. I appreciate you my friend. 🙂
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My dad used to play this song a lot in the car when I was a child.
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Then there certainly are some memoires with this song. Thank you for stopping by today, hope all is well for you. 🙂
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Another great song that I forgot that I still can sing along to. Thanks!
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You are welcome David, glad you enjoyed it. Hope you have a great week. 🙂
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I love this song! 🙂
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One of my favorites! Happy day to you! 🙂
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