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.
Tears Tears Tears
Gregg Allman Lyrics
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Just had another woman walk out on me
But I will, keep on trying
I'll find my true true love somewhere
Someone to love me like I love her
And always treat me fair and square
I fell so hard, thought it was real
But I'll keep on trying
With tears out strolling from my eyes
Well I believed her when she told me
She told me such sweet sweet lovely lies
Wish I could laugh, wish I could cry
Got so tired of living, do not wanna die
But I'll keep on trying
No, I'll never be the same
People say the sun is shining
But I'm still walking in the rain
Tears in my eyes, blue as I can be
Just had another woman walk out on me
But I will keep on trying
I'll find my real true love somewhere
Someone to love me like I love her
Always treat me so fair and square
The lyrics of "Tears Tears Tears" by Gregg Allman seem to be about heartbreak, disappointment, and the hope for a better future. The first verse talks about a woman who has just walked out on the singer, leaving him with tears in his eyes. He expresses his determination to keep on trying until he finds someone who loves him like he loves her and always treats him fairly. The second verse reveals that the singer had fallen hard for this woman and believed her lies, which hurt him deeply. He acknowledges his tears and expresses his wish to laugh or cry but feels neither, just tired of living. However, he still pledging that he will keep on trying to find love, even though he knows he will never be the same again.
The lyrics seem to be conveying the pain of a broken heart, but the singer remains optimistic that he will find true love. The song's theme is about heartbreak, but it also focuses on hope and resilience. The singer believes that despite the pain and the lies, there is someone out there who will love him unconditionally. The lyrics also suggest that the singer has been disappointed before, but he is still willing to take a chance on finding love again. Overall, the lyrics are reflective and melancholic, but they also offer a sense of hope and optimism.
Line by Line Meaning
Tears in my eyes, blue as I can be
I am filled with sadness and heartbreak, which is reflected in my tearful eyes.
Just had another woman walk out on me
I have recently experienced rejection as another woman has ended our romantic relationship.
But I will, keep on trying
Despite my past failures, I will continue to pursue love.
I'll find my true true love somewhere
I am optimistic that I will eventually find the right person for me.
Someone to love me like I love her
I am looking for someone who reciprocates my feelings of love and devotion.
And always treat me fair and square
I desire a partner who values fairness and honesty in our relationship.
I fell so hard, thought it was real
I was deeply invested in a previous relationship and believed it was genuine.
Played me like a fool, know just how I feel
The other person manipulated me and left me feeling foolish and betrayed.
But I'll keep on trying
Despite my past hurt, I won't let it discourage me from continuing to pursue love.
With tears out strolling from my eyes
I am walking around in public while still clearly upset and crying.
Well I believed her when she told me
I trusted the other person and took their words at face value.
She told me such sweet sweet lovely lies
Looking back, I realize that the other person was not sincere and was telling me things I wanted to hear but didn't mean.
Wish I could laugh, wish I could cry
I am feeling emotionally stuck and unable to express my feelings in a healthy way.
Got so tired of living, do not wanna die
I am experiencing deep emotional exhaustion and feeling overwhelmed with life, but I am not considering suicide.
No, I'll never be the same
My past experiences have changed me, and I won't be able to fully return to who I once was.
People say the sun is shining
Others may see hope and positivity in the world around them.
But I'm still walking in the rain
But for me, I am still dealing with my own emotional storm and can't see the sunshine yet.
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Written by: AMOS MILBURN
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June Roldan
WONDERFUL ON SO MANY LEVELS!
Pamela Dotson
This is so true of life and how things work out or they don't.He had so much emotion in his music right into his soft hearted soul!I met him once at my job.He was a very soft spoken gentle kindhearted kind of man.I remember his long blonde hair,his shy disposition and all his tattoos on his arms.Something you could never forget.He made an impression on you for sure.That was the late 80's.Something I will never forget!
Maureen HORRIGAN
Great Blues Singer
Roseanne Salyer
I love this album. Even though I bought it, it's nice to listen to it here.
I'm Nobody.
Man I miss Gregg....what a cool dude.
Shaka Shawn
👌
Joe Lane
🎉❤
Mark Garno
....keep on trying to find my true, true, true love somewhere
Kathleen Rowe-Christl
war