Ramblin' Man
The Allman Brothers Band
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Lord, I was born a ramblin' man, Tryin' to make a livin' and doin' the best I can. And when it's time for leavin', I hope you'll understand, That I was born a ramblin' man. Well my father was a gambler down in Georgia, He wound up on the wrong end of a gun. And I was born in the back seat of a Greyhound bus Rollin' down highway 41. Lord, I was born a ramblin' man, Tryin' to make a livin' and doin' the best I can. And when it's time for leavin', I hope you'll understand, That I was born a ramblin' man. I'm on my way to New Orleans this mornin', Leaving out of Nashville, Tennessee, They're always having a good time down on the bayou, Lord, them Delta women think the world of me. Lord, I was born a ramblin' man, Tryin' to make a livin' and doin' the best I can. And when it's time for leavin', I hope you'll understand, That I was born a ramblin' man. Lord, I was born a ramblin' man Lord, I was born a ramblin' man Lord, I was born a ramblin' man Lord, I was born a ramblin' man
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Written by: Forrest Richard Betts
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10 facts about this song
Song CreationThe song "Ramblin' Man" was written by Dickey Betts, one of the founding members of The Allman Brothers Band.
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Released Date and AlbumIt was first released on the band's 1973 album "Brothers and Sisters."
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Chart Success"Ramblin' Man" is the band's highest-charting single, and it peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1973.
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Dickey Betts’ ContributionBesides being the writer, Dickey Betts sang lead vocals on "Ramblin' Man," which was somewhat rare as he usually shared vocal duties with the group’s other founder, Gregg Allman.
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Inspirations for the SongBetts has stated in interviews that the song's lyrics are based on his own life experiences. Born to a traveling salesman and a WWII code breaker, he led a life that frequently involved nomadic travels.
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Distinctive Guitar RiffNotably, Ramblin' Man opens with a distinctive guitar lick that has been likened to the country songs of the early 20th century, showcasing a direct blend of rock and country genres.
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Famous Backing VocalsChuck Leavell, known for his work with the Rolling Stones, played the piano and is one of the harmony vocalists in the song.
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Song's LegacyDue to the song's wild success upon its initial release, it is still regularly played on classic rock radio and is often referenced as a kind of anthem for the southern rock movement.
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Ramblin' Man FairIn honor of the iconic song, a music festival in England named the "Ramblin' Man Fair" takes place annually, focusing on southern and classic rock, as well as country and blues.
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Inclusion in Cultural ReferencesThe song is so influential that it has been used in various films and TV series, like in the 1992 movie "Unforgiven," the TV series "Supernatural," and in a Marlboro cigarette commercial.
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