Laid Back
by Gregg Allman
- Type: Album
- Released: November 1973
- Label: Capricorn
- Country: United States
- Length: 35:41
- Community rating: 3.48/5 from 2 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Stepping out from the heavy, improvisational shadow of The Allman Brothers Band, the iconic vocalist's solo debut relies on lush, soulful arrangements featuring sweeping strings and gospel choirs. Co-produced with Johnny Sandlin, the record recasts old band standards alongside introspective new material and carefully chosen covers, emphasizing his rich, weary baritone over extended guitar heroics. It stands as a masterful exercise in blue-eyed soul, capturing a deeply melancholic and reflective atmosphere.
Genres
Descriptors: melodic
Tracklist
- Midnight Rider (4:26)
- Queen Of Hearts (6:14)
- Please Call Home (2:40)
- Don't Mess Up A Good Thing (4:20)
- These Days (3:54)
- Multi-Colored Lady (4:51)
- All My Friends (4:28)
- Will The Circle Be Unbroken (4:48)
Credits
- Scott Boyer - acoustic guitar, electric guitar, steel guitar, electric piano, written-by
- Ed Freeman - arranged by [all strings and horns arranged by], conductor
- Albert Robinson - backing vocals [b.g. vocals]
- Carl Hall - backing vocals [b.g. vocals]
- Eileen Gilbert - backing vocals [b.g. vocals]
- Emily Houston - backing vocals [b.g. vocals]
- Helen Miles - backing vocals [b.g. vocals]
- Hilda Harris - backing vocals [b.g. vocals]