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Duane Allman: An Anthology I & II

I just thought I'd throw this out there to see if anyone else is familiar with the Duane Allman Anthology albums. Aside from being co-founder of the southern rock group The Allman Brothers Band he was also a sought-after session musician both before and during his tenure with the band.

Anthology 1 & 2 are two double-album collections, which--besides some Allman Brothers tracks--includes many memorable solos by the distinctive slide guitarist from sessions at the fabled Fame and Muscle Shoals studios.

I discovered these albums about 25 years ago and they both remain in my top 10 all-time favorites. I have them on both vinyl and CD.

Anyone else familiar?
hazard
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tpreaves
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I've had them since they were released.
danlib1
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Absolutely familiar. What a great talent. His brother's okay too :)
rrog
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I have also had them since released. What a great talent and great music.
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mike_dale
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Have them both as well.
Interesting side note, I have seen the Allmans play a version of The Weight that is pretty true to the albums version twice in the past year. Derek playing the Duanes slide part well. Susan Tedeschi did a good job on the Aretha style vocals, and the other time was also with Ruthie Foster.
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