Name: Searching For Simplicity by Gregg Allman
Brand: Gregg Allman
SKU: 5099748169129
Price: 9.9 USD
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Rating: 3 (91 reviews)

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In his initial solo recordings, Gregg Allman tried for a more eclectic pop approach than the Southern blues-rock of his day job with the Allman Brothers Band. His later solo work, done during breaks in the Brothers' career, was much closer to the traditional ABB sound. On his first solo album since the Allmans' re-formation in 1989, he again makes what is essentially an Allman Brothers Band record without the other members, except new guitarist Jack Pearson, whose Duane Allman/Dickey Betts-style slide work is all over the disc. Allman signals the same-but-different approach by opening the album with an "unplugged" version of the Allmans' signature song, "Whipping Post," and though he adds horns to some tracks for a more R&B feel, the rest of the album finds him growling through standard-issue blues-rock, some of the songs originals, some covers, among them an excellent version of "Dark End of the Street" and an arrangement of John Hiatt's "Memphis in the Meantime" that makes it sound like a Betts country-rocker. Recovering from personnel changes, the Allman Brothers Band didn't release an album in 1997; this record should help tide their fans over. ~ William Ruhlmann

1. Whippin' Post

by Gregg Allman

Baritone Guitar: Jack Pearson; Performer
Bass: Tommy V. Thompson; Performer
Congas: Roger Hawkins; Performer
Dobro: Jack Pearson; Performer
Drums: Preston L. Thall; Performer
Guitar: Kelvin Holly; Performer
Performer: Gregg Allman; Performer
Primary Artist: Gregg Allman; Main Performer
Vocals: Gregg Allman; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Jack Pearson; Performer
Bass: David Hood; Performer
Congas: Roger Hawkins; Performer
Dobro: Jack Pearson; Performer
Drums: Bill Stewart; Performer
Guitar: Kelvin Holly; Performer
Slide Guitar: Jack Pearson; Performer
Lyricist: G. Allman; Composer
Composer: G. Allman; Composer
Lyricist: G. Allman; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Chris Carroll; Production
Slide Guitar: Jack Pearson; Performer
Engineer: Darron Weasler
Johnny Sandlin
Mark Harrelson
Vincent Wojno; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tom Dowd; Production
Producer: Johnny Sandlin; Production
Assistant Engineer: Chris Carroll; Production
Engineer: Johnny Sandlin
Vincent Wojno
Darron Weasler
Mark Harrelson; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tom Dowd; Production
Composer: G. Allman; Composer
Producer: Johnny Sandlin; Production

2. House Of Blues

by Gregg Allman

Primary Artist: Gregg Allman; Main Performer
Alto Saxophone: Sam Levine; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Jim Horn; Performer
Bass: David Hood; Performer
Drums: Bill Stewart; Performer
Guitar: Jack Pearson; Performer
Performer: Gregg Allman; Performer
Composer: G. Allman
T. Smallwood; Composer
Lyricist: G. Allman
T. Smallwood; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Chris Carroll; Production
Engineer: Johnny Sandlin
Vincent Wojno
Darron Weasler
Mark Harrelson; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tom Dowd; Production
Producer: Johnny Sandlin; Production
Tenor Saxophone: Harvey Thompson; Performer
Trombone: Charlie Rose; Performer
Trumpet: Gary Armstrong
Vinnie Ciesielski; Performer
Vocals: Gregg Allman; Performer
Alto Saxophone: Sam Levine; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Jim Horn; Performer
Bass: David Hood; Performer
Drums: Bill Stewart; Performer
Guitar: Jack Pearson; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Harvey Thompson; Performer
Trombone: Charlie Rose; Performer
Trumpet: Vinnie Ciesielski
Gary Armstrong; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Chris Carroll; Production
Engineer: Darron Weasler
Johnny Sandlin
Mark Harrelson
Vincent Wojno; Production
Composer: G. Allman
T. Smallwood; Composer
Lyricist: G. Allman
T. Smallwood; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Tom Dowd; Production
Producer: Johnny Sandlin; Production

3. Come Back And Help Me

by Gregg Allman

Bass: Tommy Miller; Performer
Congas: Micky Buckins; Performer
Drums: Preston L. Thall; Performer
Performer: Gregg Allman; Performer
Primary Artist: Gregg Allman; Main Performer
Slide Guitar: Jack Pearson; Performer
Vocals: Gregg Allman
Carla Russell; Performer
Lyricist: G. Allman
J. Pearson
W. Howse; Composer
Bass: David Hood; Performer
Composer: G. Allman
J. Pearson
W. Howse; Composer
Congas: Micky Buckins; Performer
Drums: Bill Stewart; Performer
Slide Guitar: Jack Pearson; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Chris Carroll; Production
Composer: G. Allman
J. Pearson
W. Howse; Composer
Lyricist: G. Allman
J. Pearson
W. Howse; Composer
Engineer: Darron Weasler
Johnny Sandlin
Mark Harrelson
Vincent Wojno; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tom Dowd; Production
Producer: Johnny Sandlin; Production
Assistant Engineer: Chris Carroll; Production
Engineer: Johnny Sandlin
Vincent Wojno
Darron Weasler
Mark Harrelson; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tom Dowd; Production
Producer: Johnny Sandlin; Production

4. Silence Ain't Golden Anymore

by Gregg Allman

Primary Artist: Gregg Allman; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Ava Aldridge
Jessica Boucher
Cindy Richardson-walker
Scott Boyer
George Soule; Performer
Bass: David Hood; Performer
Cello: Charlie Rose
Robert Mason; Performer
Drums: Bill Stewart; Performer
Electric Guitar: Jack Pearson; Performer
Performer: Gregg Allman; Performer
Piano: N.c. Thurman; Performer
Vocals: Gregg Allman; Performer
Composer: N.c. Thurman
S. Boyer; Composer
Lyricist: N.c. Thurman
S. Boyer; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Chris Carroll; Production
Engineer: Johnny Sandlin
Vincent Wojno
Darron Weasler
Mark Harrelson; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tom Dowd; Production
Producer: Johnny Sandlin; Production
Bass: David Hood; Performer
Cello: Charlie Rose
Robert Mason; Performer
Drums: Bill Stewart; Performer
Electric Guitar: Jack Pearson; Performer
Piano: N.c. Thurman; Performer
Composer: N.c. Thurman
S. Boyer; Composer
Lyricist: N.c. Thurman
S. Boyer; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Chris Carroll; Production
Engineer: Darron Weasler
Johnny Sandlin
Mark Harrelson
Vincent Wojno; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tom Dowd; Production
Producer: Johnny Sandlin; Production

5. Rendezvous With The Blues

by Gregg Allman

Alto Saxophone: Sam Levine; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Jim Horn; Performer
Bass: Tommy Miller; Performer
Drums: Mark Mcgee; Performer
Electric Guitar: Tommy V. Thompson; Performer
Performer: Gregg Allman; Performer
Primary Artist: Gregg Allman; Main Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Harvey Thompson; Performer
Composer: Jon Hall
Johnny Douglas; Composer
Trombone: Charlie Rose; Performer
Trumpet: Gary Armstrong
Vinnie Ciesielski; Performer
Vocals: Gregg Allman; Performer
Alto Saxophone: Sam Levine; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Jim Horn; Performer
Bass: David Hood; Performer
Drums: Bill Stewart; Performer
Electric Guitar: Jack Pearson; Performer
Shaker: Mickey Buckins; Performer
Tambourine: Mickey Buckins; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Harvey Thompson; Performer
Trombone: Charlie Rose; Performer
Trumpet: Vinnie Ciesielski
Gary Armstrong; Performer
Composer: J. Hall
Johnny Douglas
Jon Hall; Composer
Lyricist: J. Hall
Johnny Douglas
Jon Hall; Composer
Lyricist: Jon Hall
Johnny Douglas; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Chris Carroll; Production
Shaker: Mickey Buckins; Performer
Tambourine: Mickey Buckins; Performer
Engineer: Darron Weasler
Johnny Sandlin
Mark Harrelson
Vincent Wojno; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tom Dowd; Production
Producer: Johnny Sandlin; Production
Assistant Engineer: Chris Carroll; Production
Engineer: Johnny Sandlin
Vincent Wojno
Darron Weasler
Mark Harrelson; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tom Dowd; Production
Producer: Johnny Sandlin; Production

6. Wolf's A' Howlin'

by Gregg Allman

Bass: Tommy Miller; Performer
Drums: Preston L. Thall; Performer
Electric Guitar: Scott Boyer; Performer
Harmonica: Topper Price; Performer
Performer: Gregg Allman; Performer
Primary Artist: Gregg Allman; Main Performer
Vocals: Gregg Allman; Performer
Bass: David Hood; Performer
Drums: Bill Stewart; Performer
Electric Guitar: Scott Boyer; Performer
Harmonica: Topper Price; Performer
Slide Guitar: Derek Trucks; Performer
Composer: A. Sandlin
G. Allman
J. Sandlin
S. Boyer; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Chris Carroll; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tom Dowd; Production
Producer: Johnny Sandlin; Production
Lyricist: A. Sandlin
G. Allman
J. Sandlin
S. Boyer; Composer
Composer: G. Allman
J. Sandlin
A. Sandlin
S. Boyer; Composer
Slide Guitar: Tommy V. Thompson; Performer
Lyricist: G. Allman
J. Sandlin
A. Sandlin
S. Boyer; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Chris Carroll; Production
Engineer: Darron Weasler
Johnny Sandlin
Mark Harrelson
Vincent Wojno; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tom Dowd; Production
Producer: Johnny Sandlin; Production
Engineer: Johnny Sandlin
Vincent Wojno
Darron Weasler
Mark Harrelson; Production

7. Love The Poison

by Gregg Allman

Primary Artist: Gregg Allman; Main Performer
Bass: Oteil Burbridge; Performer
Drums: Bill Stwart; Performer
Electric Guitar: Scott Boyer; Performer
Guitar: Kelvin Holly; Performer
Performer: Gregg Allman; Performer
Composer: G. Nicholson
Wally Wilson; Composer
Lyricist: G. Nicholson
Wally Wilson; Composer
Piano: Jay Wilson; Performer
Slide Guitar: Jack Pearson; Performer
Tambourine: Mickey Buckins; Performer
Vocals: Gregg Allman; Performer
Bass: Oteil Burbridge; Performer
Drums: Bill Stwart; Performer
Electric Guitar: Scott Boyer; Performer
Guitar: Kelvin Holly; Performer
Piano: Jay Wilson; Performer
Slide Guitar: Jack Pearson; Performer
Tambourine: Mickey Buckins; Performer
Composer: G. Nicholson
Wally Wilson; Composer
Lyricist: G. Nicholson
Wally Wilson; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Chris Carroll; Production
Engineer: Darron Weasler
Johnny Sandlin
Mark Harrelson
Vincent Wojno; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tom Dowd; Production
Producer: Johnny Sandlin; Production
Assistant Engineer: Chris Carroll; Production
Engineer: Johnny Sandlin
Vincent Wojno
Darron Weasler
Mark Harrelson; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tom Dowd; Production
Producer: Johnny Sandlin; Production

8. Don't Deny Me

by Gregg Allman

Alto Saxophone: Sam Levine; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Jim Horn; Performer
Bass: Oteil Burbridge; Performer
Drums: Bill Stwart; Performer
Performer: Gregg Allman; Performer
Primary Artist: Gregg Allman; Main Performer
Slide Guitar: Jack Pearson; Performer
Lyricist: J. Williams; Composer
Tenor Saxophone: Harvey Thompson; Performer
Trombone: Charlie Rose; Performer
Trumpet: Gary Armstrong
Vinnie Ciesielski; Performer
Vocals: Gregg Allman; Performer
Alto Saxophone: Sam Levine; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Jim Horn; Performer
Bass: Oteil Burbridge; Performer
Drums: Bill Stwart; Performer
Slide Guitar: Jack Pearson; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Harvey Thompson; Performer
Trombone: Charlie Rose; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Chris Carroll; Production
Producer: Johnny Sandlin; Production
Trumpet: Vinnie Ciesielski
Gary Armstrong; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Chris Carroll; Production
Engineer: Darron Weasler
Johnny Sandlin
Mark Harrelson
Tom Dowd
Vincent Wojno; Production
Engineer: Johnny Sandlin
Vincent Wojno
Darron Weasler
Tom Dowd
Mark Harrelson; Production
Composer: J. Williams; Composer
Lyricist: J. Williams; Composer
Composer: J. Williams; Composer
Producer: Johnny Sandlin; Production

9. The Dark End Of The Street

by Gregg Allman

Primary Artist: Gregg Allman; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Ava Aldridge
Jessica Boucher
Cindy Richardson-walker
Scott Boyer
George Soule; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Harvey Thompson; Performer
Bass: David Hood; Performer
Drums: Bill Stewart; Performer
Electric Guitar: Jack Pearson
Kelvin Holly; Performer
Performer: Gregg Allman; Performer
Composer: Dan Penn
Chips Moman; Composer
Lyricist: Dan Penn
Chips Moman; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Chris Carroll; Production
Engineer: Johnny Sandlin
Vincent Wojno
Darron Weasler
Mark Harrelson; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tom Dowd; Production
Producer: Johnny Sandlin; Production
Slide Guitar: Jack Pearson; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Harvey Thompson; Performer
Trombone: Charlie Rose; Performer
Trumpet: Vinnie Ciesielski; Performer
Vocals: Gregg Allman; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Harvey Thompson; Performer
Bass: David Hood; Performer
Drums: Bill Stewart; Performer
Electric Guitar: Jack Pearson
Kelvin Holly; Performer
Slide Guitar: Jack Pearson; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Harvey Thompson; Performer
Trombone: Charlie Rose; Performer
Trumpet: Vinnie Ciesielski; Performer
Composer: Chips Moman
Dan Penn; Composer
Lyricist: Chips Moman
Dan Penn; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Chris Carroll; Production
Engineer: Darron Weasler
Johnny Sandlin
Mark Harrelson
Vincent Wojno; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tom Dowd; Production
Producer: Johnny Sandlin; Production

10. Neighbor, Neighbor

by Gregg Allman

Primary Artist: Gregg Allman; Main Performer
Alto Saxophone: Sam Levine; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Jim Horn; Performer
Bass: David Hood; Performer
Drums: Preston L. Thall; Performer
Electric Guitar: Jack Pearson; Performer
Harp: Jimmy Hall; Performer
Performer: Gregg Allman; Performer
Arranger: Charlie Rose; Composer
Composer: H. Meaux; Composer
Lyricist: H. Meaux; Composer
Slide Guitar: Tommy V. Thompson; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Harvey Thompson; Performer
Trombone: Charlie Rose; Performer
Trumpet: Gary Armstrong
Vinnie Ciesieski; Performer
Vocals: Gregg Allman; Performer
Alto Saxophone: Sam Levine; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Jim Horn; Performer
Bass: David Hood; Performer
Drums: Bill Stewart; Performer
Electric Guitar: Jack Pearson; Performer
Harp: Jimmy Hall; Performer
Slide Guitar: Derek Trucks; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Harvey Thompson; Performer
Trombone: Charlie Rose; Performer
Trumpet: Vinnie Ciesielski
Gary Armstrong; Performer
Arranger: Charlie Rose; Composer
Composer: H. Meaux; Composer
Lyricist: H. Meaux; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Chris Carroll; Production
Engineer: Darron Weasler
Johnny Sandlin
Mark Harrelson
Vincent Wojno; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tom Dowd; Production
Producer: Johnny Sandlin; Production
Assistant Engineer: Chris Carroll; Production
Engineer: Johnny Sandlin
Vincent Wojno
Darron Weasler
Mark Harrelson; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tom Dowd; Production
Producer: Johnny Sandlin; Production

11. I've Got News For You

by Gregg Allman

Alto Saxophone: Hank Crawford
Sam Levine; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Jim Horn; Performer
Bass: David Hood; Performer
Drums: Preston L. Thall; Performer
Electric Guitar: Jack Pearson; Performer
Performer: Gregg Allman; Performer
Primary Artist: Gregg Allman; Main Performer
Composer: R. Alfred; Composer
Piano: Clayton Ivey; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Harvey Thompson; Performer
Trombone: Charlie Rose; Performer
Trumpet: Gary Armstrong
Vinnie Ciesieski; Performer
Vocals: Gregg Allman; Performer
Alto Saxophone: Hank Crawford
Sam Levine; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Jim Horn; Performer
Bass: David Hood; Performer
Drums: Bill Stewart; Performer
Electric Guitar: Jack Pearson; Performer
Piano: Clayton Ivey; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Harvey Thompson; Performer
Trombone: Charlie Rose; Performer
Trumpet: Vinnie Ciesielski
Gary Armstrong; Performer
Composer: R. Alfred; Composer
Lyricist: R. Alfred; Composer
Lyricist: R. Alfred; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Chris Carroll; Production
Engineer: Darron Weasler
Johnny Sandlin
Mark Harrelson
Vincent Wojno; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tom Dowd; Production
Producer: Johnny Sandlin; Production
Assistant Engineer: Chris Carroll; Production
Engineer: Johnny Sandlin
Vincent Wojno
Darron Weasler
Mark Harrelson; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tom Dowd; Production
Producer: Johnny Sandlin; Production

12. Memphis In The Meantime

by Gregg Allman

Bass: Tommy Miller; Performer
Drums: Preston L. Thall; Performer
Guitar: Mark Mcgee; Performer
Keyboard: Tommy V. Thompson; Performer
Performer: Gregg Allman; Performer
Primary Artist: Gregg Allman; Main Performer
Vocals: Gregg Allman; Performer
Bass: Tommy Miller; Performer
Drums: Preston L. Thall; Performer
Guitar: Mark Mcgee; Performer
Composer: J. Hiatt; Composer
Lyricist: J. Hiatt; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Chris Carroll; Production
Composer: J. Hiatt; Composer
Lyricist: J. Hiatt; Composer
Engineer: Darron Weasler
Johnny Sandlin
Mark Harrelson
Vincent Wojno; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tom Dowd; Production
Producer: Tom Dowd; Production
Assistant Engineer: Chris Carroll; Production
Engineer: Johnny Sandlin
Vincent Wojno
Darron Weasler
Mark Harrelson; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tom Dowd; Production
Producer: Tom Dowd; Production

13. Startin' Over

by Gregg Allman

Bass: Tommy Miller; Performer
Drums: Preston L. Thall; Performer
Guitar: Mark Mcgee; Performer
Keyboard: Tommy V. Thompson; Performer
Performer: Gregg Allman; Performer
Primary Artist: Gregg Allman; Main Performer
Vocals: Gregg Allman; Performer
Bass: Tommy Miller; Performer
Producer: Tom Dowd; Production
Drums: Preston L. Thall; Performer
Guitar: Mark Mcgee; Performer
Composer: A. Padlo
R. Fromer; Composer
Lyricist: A. Padlo
R. Fromer; Composer
Composer: R. Fromer
A. Padlo; Composer
Lyricist: R. Fromer
A. Padlo; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Chris Carroll; Production
Engineer: Darron Weasler
Johnny Sandlin
Mark Harrelson
Vincent Wojno; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tom Dowd; Production
Producer: Tom Dowd; Production
Assistant Engineer: Chris Carroll; Production
Engineer: Johnny Sandlin
Vincent Wojno
Darron Weasler
Mark Harrelson; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tom Dowd; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

50 minutes and 46 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

4/13 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Blues-Rock, Southern Rock, Arena Rock

Label

Sony 550 Music

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 30, 1995

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5099748169129

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Notification

Searching For Simplicity

1. Whippin' Post

2. House Of Blues

3. Come Back And Help Me

4. Silence Ain't Golden Anymore

5. Rendezvous With The Blues

6. Wolf's A' Howlin'

7. Love The Poison

8. Don't Deny Me

9. The Dark End Of The Street

10. Neighbor, Neighbor

11. I've Got News For You

12. Memphis In The Meantime

13. Startin' Over

Technical Specifications

Searching For Simplicity

Product information

Release options

1. Whippin' Post

2. House Of Blues

3. Come Back And Help Me

4. Silence Ain't Golden Anymore

5. Rendezvous With The Blues

6. Wolf's A' Howlin'

7. Love The Poison

8. Don't Deny Me

9. The Dark End Of The Street

10. Neighbor, Neighbor

11. I've Got News For You

12. Memphis In The Meantime

13. Startin' Over

Technical Specifications