He is best known for performing in The Allman Brothers Band. He was born and spent much of his childhood in Nashville, Tennessee, before relocating to Daytona Beach, Florida. He and his brother, Duane Allman, developed an interest in music in their teens, and began performing in the Allman Joys in the mid-1960s. In 1967, they relocated to Los Angeles and were renamed the Hour Glass, releasing two albums for Liberty Records. In 1969, he and Duane regrouped to form the Allman Brothers Band, which settled in Macon, Georgia.
The Allman Brothers Band began to reach mainstream success by the early 1970s, with their live album At Fillmore East representing a commercial and artistic breakthrough. Shortly thereafter, Duane was killed in a motorcycle crash in 1971. The following year, the band's bassist, Berry Oakley was also killed in a motorcycle accident very close to the location of Duane's wreck. Their 1973 album Brothers and Sisters became their biggest hit, and Allman pursued a solo career afterward, releasing his debut album, Laid Back the same year. Internal turmoil took over the group, leading to a 1975 breakup. Allman was married to pop star Cher for the rest of the decade, while he continued his solo career with the Gregg Allman Band. After a brief Allman Brothers reunion and a decade of little activity, he reached an unexpected peak with the hit single "I'm No Angel" in 1987. After two more solo albums, the Allman Brothers reformed for a third and final time in 1989, and continued performing until 2014. He released his most recent solo album, Low Country Blues, in 2011, and his next, Southern Blood, is set to be released in 2017.
For his work in music, Allman was referred to as a Southern rock pioneer and received numerous awards, including several Grammys; he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. His distinctive voice placed him in 70th place in the Rolling Stone list of the "100 Greatest Singers of All Time". Allman released an autobiography, My Cross to Bear, in 2012.
Allman died in Savannah, Georgia, on May 27, 2017.
Dark End Of The Street
Gregg Allman Lyrics
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That's where we always meet
Hiding in shadows where we don't belong
Living in darkness to hide our wrong
You and me at the dark end of the street
You and me
I know time is gonna take its toll
It's a sin and we know it's wrong
Oh but our love keeps coming on strong
Steal away to the dark end of the street
You and me
They're gonna find us
They're gonna find us
They're gonna find us all some day
You and me at the dark end of the street
They're gonna find us
They're gonna find us
They're gonna find us oh some day
You and me at the dark end of the street
And when the daylight hour rolls round
And by chance we're both downtown
If we should meet then just walk on by
Oh darling please please don't cry
Tonight we'll meet
At the dark end of the street
Oh tonight we'll meet
At the dark end of the street
The lyrics to Gregg Allman's iconic song 'Dark End of the Street' tell the story of two lovers who are forced to conceal their relationship, meeting in the shadows at the dark end of the street where they don't belong. They are aware that what they are doing is a sin, and that they will have to pay for it eventually. However, their love for each other is so strong that they continue to see each other even though they know they are taking a risk. They live in darkness and continue to steal away to the dark end of the street to be with each other. The song ends on a bittersweet note, with the singer acknowledging that they will eventually be found out, but for tonight, they will meet at the dark end of the street.
Line by Line Meaning
At the dark end of the street
In the shadows of the street where we don't belong
That's where we always meet
It's our secret meeting place
Hiding in shadows where we don't belong
We're trying to avoid being seen by others
Living in darkness to hide our wrong
We're doing something we know is wrong and trying to keep it a secret
You and me at the dark end of the street
It's just the two of us in this secret place
I know time is gonna take its toll
We can't keep this secret forever; eventually we'll face the consequences
We have to pay for what we stole
We did something we shouldn't have and now have to face the consequences
It's a sin and we know it's wrong
Our actions are morally and ethically wrong
Oh but our love keeps coming on strong
Our love is strong and we can't help but continue to meet
Steal away to the dark end of the street
We sneak away to our secret meeting place
They're gonna find us
We won't be able to keep this a secret forever
They're gonna find us
Someone will eventually discover our secret
They're gonna find us all some day
Our secret will eventually be revealed to everyone
You and me at the dark end of the street
It's just the two of us, but our secret won't stay a secret forever
And when the daylight hour rolls round
When it's light outside
And by chance we're both downtown
If we happen to cross paths in public
If we should meet then just walk on by
We can't acknowledge each other in public
Oh darling please please don't cry
I don't want you to be upset or sad
Tonight we'll meet
We'll continue to secretly meet
At the dark end of the street
In our secret meeting place where we feel safe
Oh tonight we'll meet
Our love is too strong to stop meeting
At the dark end of the street
Our secret place where we feel safe and can continue to meet
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHIPS MOMAN, DAN PENN
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Scott Moore
Soul and nothing but!!!! Always with the real brothers!!!! Play on forever!!!!
MRbjr8
Now I've heard there was a secret chord
That Gregg played, and it pleased the Lord
"Hallelujah"
Amen - RIP brother Gregg
Helen Piciacchi
I met this man briefly in key West with David Alan Coe. One of my best memories in life. Greatest white blues man legend ever.
This man was born to sing the blues. RIP Gregg hope I see you again on the other side.
vinmanr2d2
this is one of the BEST albums ever ! gregg is truly amazing!
Kenneth Hixson
U can't touch it he is and always be the man
Pamela Knowles
Pure classic brilliant
Only Gregg could sing this,,So Beautiful!🎼🎸🎶🍄🍑
Richard Cole
no other version of this song even comes close to this one. RIP Mr. Allman
georgetheonlyporge
Word.
Flavum
The original James Carr version is the standard. Gregg does it justice, but doesn't surpass it.
Richard Cole
@Flavum thanks. I'll have to give it a listen