Blue Sky

The Allman Brothers Band

About Blue Sky

"Blue Sky" is a song by the American rock band the Allman Brothers Band from their third studio album, Eat a Peach (1972), released on Capricorn Records. The song was written and sung by guitarist Dickey Betts, who penned it about his girlfriend (and later wife), Sandy "Bluesky" Wabegijig. The track is also notable as one of guitarist Duane Allman's final recorded performances with the group. The band's two guitarists, Duane Allman and Betts, alternate playing the song's lead: Allman's solo beginning 1:07 in, Betts joining in a shared melody line at 2:28, followed by Betts's solo at 2:37. The song is notably more country-inspired than many songs in the band's catalogue. 


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2013
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Walk along the river, sweet lullaby, it just keeps on flowing,
Don't fly, mister blue bird, I'm just walking down the road,
Early morning sunshine tell me all I need to know

You're my blue sky, you're my sunny day.
Lord, you know it makes me high when you turn your love my way,
Turn your love my way, yeah.

Good old Sunday morning, bells are ringing everywhere.
Goin' to Carolina, it won't be long and I'll be there

You're my blue sky, you're my sunny day
Lord, you know it makes me high when you turn your love my way,
Turn your love my way, yeah, yeah

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The Allman Brothers Band

The Allman Brothers Band is an American rock/blues band once based in Macon, Georgia. The band was formed in Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1969 by brothers Duane Allman (slide guitar and lead guitar) and Gregg Allman (vocals, organ, songwriting), plus Dickey Betts (lead guitar, vocals, songwriting), Berry Oakley (bass guitar), Butch Trucks (drums), and Jai Johanny "Jaimoe" Johanson (drums). While the band has been called the principal architects of Southern rock, they also incorporate elements of blues, jazz, and country music, and their live shows have jam band-style improvisation and instrumental songs. more »

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Written by: Forrest Richard Betts

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Band Origin Fact
"Blue Sky" is a song by The Allman Brothers Band. The band is from the United States, specifically from Macon, Georgia, and is classified under the genres of Southern rock and blues rock.
Song Creation Fact
"Blue Sky" is notably one of the only two songs where Duane Allman, one of the founding members of the band, is credited with singing lead vocals.
Album Fact
This song was part of the band's third studio album, 'Eat a Peach', which was released in 1972.
Tragedy Fact
Notably, the album was released after the tragic death of Duane Allman, in a motorcycle accident in October 1971. This makes 'Blue Sky' one of the last songs Duane ever recorded.
Lyric Inspiration Fact
"Blue Sky" was written by Dickey Betts, who was inspired by his native Florida's clear blue skies and his girlfriend (later wife), Sandy "Bluesky" Wabegijig, to whom the song is also dedicated.
Song Style Fact
Audiences and critics have often noted the song's dual guitar harmony parts, typical of the Allman Brothers' style, yet unique in the blending of Dickey Betts and Duane Allman's contrasting styles.
Popularity Fact
Despite never being released as a single, "Blue Sky" is considered one of The Allman Brothers Band's most popular songs, frequently played on classic rock radio stations.
Musical Influence Fact
The Allman Brothers Band, particularly through songs like "Blue Sky", have been highly influential in the development of the Southern rock genre.
Cover Versions Fact
"Blue Sky" has been covered by various artists in different music genres, demonstrating its enduring popularity and influence.
Posthumous Recognition Fact
Based on his exemplary guitar work on tracks such as "Blue Sky", Duane Allman was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Allman Brothers Band in 1995.

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