Seven Turns
The Allman Brothers Band
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Seven turns on the highway, Seven rivers to cross. Sometimes, you feel like you could fly away, Sometimes, you get lost. And sometimes, in the darkened night, You see the crossroad sign. One way is the mornin' light, You got to make up your mind. Somebody's callin' your name. Somebody's waiting for you. Love is all that remains the same, That's what it's all comin' to. Hey, yeah. Runnin' wild out on the road, Just like a leaf on the wind. How in the world could you ever know, We'd ever meet again? Seven turns on the highway, Seven rivers to cross. Sometimes, you feel like you could fly away, Sometimes, you get lost. Somebody's callin' your name. Somebody's waitin' for you. Love is all that remains the same, That's what it's all comin' to. Somebody's callin' your name. Somebody's waitin' for you. Love is all that remains the same, That's what it's all comin to. Somebody's callin' your name. Somebody's waitin' for you. Somebody's callin' your name. That's what it's all coming to.
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Written by: DICKEY BETTS, FOREST RICHARD BETTS
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Seven Turns" is a song by the Allman Brothers Band from their ninth studio album, also named "Seven Turns." Released in 1990, the album marked a comeback for the band, being their first studio album since "Brothers of the Road" in 1981.
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Lyrics ContentThe lyrics of the song use the concept of "seven turns on the highway" as a metaphor for life's journey, emphasizing the importance of learning and growing from each turn or event that life presents.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Dickey Betts and John Prestia. Betts, who was one of the original members of the Allman Brothers Band, is known for incorporating country and bluegrass influences into his songwriting.
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Chart Performance"Seven Turns" reached number 12 on the Mainstream Rock chart in the United States in 1990. It was one of the band's most successful songs, helping to reestablish their popularity in the 90s.
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Album InfluenceAccording to band members, the Seven Turns album and the song of the same name were influenced by Native American philosophy. The concept of "seven turns" supposedly comes from a Native American belief that people have seven different paths to choose from in life.
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Band's AdaptationThe song was a bit of a departure from the Allman Brothers Band's classic Southern rock sound. Showcasing a more melodic, somewhat acoustic style, it evidenced their adaptability as artists willing to experiment with different genres.
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Live Performances“Seven Turns” quickly became a concert staple for the band. Even after the departure of Dickey Betts, the group continued to play it live, usually inserting a long instrumental jam section into the middle of the song.
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Music VideoThe song’s music video was filmed at the Big House in Macon, Georgia. The house was the band’s communal home in their early years, and it has since been transformed into the Allman Brothers Band Museum.
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Critical ReceptionThe song, along with the album, received a positive critical reception and was considered a return to form for the band, after a series of less successful releases in the 80s.
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LegacyToday, both the song and the album are considered important parts of the Allman Brothers Band’s discography and are celebrated for their combination of blues, rock, and a pinch of country music aesthetics.
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