As the Allman Brothers Band was recovering from the loss of friends and band members Duane Allman and Berry Oakley, they tried to re-shape the band for their 1973 album Brothers and Sisters. Dickey Betts, formerly a guitarist and songwriter for the band, stepped forward to the microphone accompanying Duane's brother, Gregg. The most memorable songs off this record were the Betts-penned "Jessica" and "Ramblin' Man." These two rank high in the band's best and most recognizable works to this day. Where in the instrumental "Jessica," Betts expresses joy at the birth of his daughter, "Ramblin' Man" is a Southern rock staple where the artist explains his lifestyle and upbringing.

"Ramblin' Man" was the highest chart-ranked single by the Allman Brothers Band ever, peaking at #2 in 1973.

Title: Ramblin' Man
Artist: Allman Brothers Band
Album: Brothers and Sisters
Written by: Richard "Dickey" Betts 

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