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The Allman Brothers Band — Stand Back
Album: Eat A Peach
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7.4

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Released: 1972
Length: 3:17
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I recall once upon a time,
Livin was so easy and I felt so fine.
But, my, my, my right before my very eyes,
Satan came with fire to burn me,
Wouldn't listen when they warned me.
A dagger in my back while she's calling me honey,
Wouldn't stand back, for neither love nor money.

Thirty minutes after my ship set sail,
She put up a sign and my house began to wail.
But, why, why, why I couldn't see it in my little girl's eyes?
She had such a way to fool me, Lord she had a way to fool me.
And I would ask the woman, "Can you find it in yourself to please stand back?
You ain't gonna rule me."

Just when all began to fade,
I reached out, threw the Ace of Spades.
I put her on a train to the Everglades.

Now that it's all over and gone,
Somehow I just don't feel so alone.
But, lie, lie, lie it seemed like such a waste of time.
She did not ever seem to know me,
But, now it's much too late to show me.
But, if I ever see that woman walkin down the street I'll just stand back,
And try to move away slowly.
Oh, yeah.
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Spectacular rhythms going on in this! I could stand to hear a lot more of this than their radio-standard songs!
Posted 10 months ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
How is this only trending at 7.4? This is about as good as it gets.
Posted 2 years ago by Flying_Donut    [ Reply ]
Excellent!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
 Xstar wrote:

Everything gets kicked up a notch tonight!!!  I'm loving it RP!!!



There are many times I feel the exact same way. An 8 becomes a 9, just cause of the moment. This is one of those times...
Posted 3 years ago by bbgun    [ Reply ]
This goes to 11.
Posted 3 years ago by HearsayDave    [ Reply ]
This set is on fire, thanks Bill
Posted 4 years ago by fortheloveofpete    [ Reply ]
 dwhayslett wrote:

Probably had only been previously exposed to Mounds.
 
Where are these exposed mounds...? 
Posted 4 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
 kingart wrote:

ONLY Jessica?  You've been very deprived of Allman joy. 
 
Probably had only been previously exposed to Mounds.
Posted 5 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
 Broken_Ear wrote:
Before RP I only knew Jessica. God bless this station.
 
ONLY Jessica?  You've been very deprived of Allman joy. 
Posted 6 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 lionirons wrote:
True classic.
 
Still is... 11 years later!
Posted 6 years ago by wtango    [ Reply ]
Before RP I only knew Jessica. God bless this station.
Posted 6 years ago by Broken_Ear    [ Reply ]
You can't be too rich, too thin or listen too much to the Allmans.  I shit you not.
Posted 6 years ago by Wardleader    [ Reply ]
This shit just speaks to me. Never grows old.
Posted 6 years ago by Troutnskibum    [ Reply ]
it's badass grooves like this that lift the Bros above the crowd
Posted 6 years ago by LYS    [ Reply ]
Everything gets kicked up a notch tonight!!!  I'm loving it RP!!!
Posted 7 years ago by Xstar    [ Reply ]
 OceanBlue wrote:
lol... word. Actually, me too. I think.
 
Everybody in my mushrooming multitude of galactic presidential campaigns love this song more than fried pecan okra...  we love sex, drugs, food, and rock 'n roll...  hope you are having a blast these days, OceanBlue...  time flies when we're having fun...
Posted 8 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
 Lazarus wrote:
love this song more than fried pecan okra...  time flies when we're having fun...

 
lol... word. Actually, me too. I think.
Posted 9 years ago by OceanBlue    [ Reply ]
Phantastic music all around
Posted 10 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
love this song more than fried pecan okra...  time flies when we're having fun...
Posted 10 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
 ubuntourist wrote:
I keep thinking "Van Morrison"...
 
This seems more funky than most of his material.
Posted 10 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
I keep thinking "Van Morrison"...
Posted 10 years ago by ubuntourist    [ Reply ]
F-N-A.  The Bros rule! 

"If I ever see that woman walking down the street, I'll just stand there, and try to move away slow."  

I know what you mean, man.
Posted 11 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Brings back the memories.  My older brother used to listen to this album a lot.
Posted 11 years ago by takuma    [ Reply ]
Eh. It's okay. Kinda weird. Prefer the Jazzier stuff. 
Posted 11 years ago by zsminkey    [ Reply ]
"Thirty minutes after my ship set sail, she put up a sign and my house began to wail."

One of my all-time favorite lyrics. 
Posted 12 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:
Gregg Allman and Berry Oakley wrote this funky song...  this was the very last studio song recorded with Duane Allman...  love it...
 
I love it, too.  Their material has stood the test of time, and will continue to do so.

Posted 12 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
RAAAAAAAWWWWWKKK!!!!!
Posted 13 years ago by Red_Dragon    [ Reply ]
 Dave_Mack wrote:
Excellent. Could use more Allmans on RP, if'n' ya ask me.
 
Indeed!

Posted 13 years ago by CCinSB    [ Reply ]
Excellent. Could use more Allmans on RP, if'n' ya ask me.
Posted 13 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
Ill, sweet, sick and good also
Posted 13 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
Nice!
Posted 13 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
FILTHY
Posted 13 years ago by katiediddler    [ Reply ]
I recall once upon a time
Livin' was so easy and I felt so fine
But, my, my, my
Right before my very eyes
Satan came with fire to burn me
Wouldn't listen when they warned me
A dagger in my back
While she's calling me honey wouldn't stand back
For neither love nor money

Posted 14 years ago by peacockangel    [ Reply ]
...move away slowly
good advice

Posted 14 years ago by echoes    [ Reply ]
Allways good to hear Allman Bro's.  How about one play of "Blue Sky" from this very disk.
Posted 14 years ago by anotherlistener    [ Reply ]
among the Allmans best stuff. vocals, guitar/slide/organ/bass/drum work, the whole shebang.
Posted 14 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
sweettone wrote:
This is one largely forgotten and rarely heard - a shame. Thanks for playing it!!
Not in my nape of the woods! Eat that peach often.

Posted 14 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
Oooh slap me silly and call me Sally.
Posted 14 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:

Yes...  love it...

 

{#Cheers}
Posted 14 years ago by nalle    [ Reply ]
This is one largely forgotten and rarely heard - a shame.  Thanks for playing it!!
Posted 14 years ago by sweettone    [ Reply ]
It occurs to me that the Doobie Bros were kind of an Allmans Lite.
Posted 14 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Yeah!  Eat it!  Yum.
Posted 14 years ago by mikedarookie    [ Reply ]
purrfectt!  eat a peach!
Posted 14 years ago by buzmaggie    [ Reply ]
Long live Barry Oakley III.

No doubt, one of rock's very best bassists.
Posted 15 years ago by krich58    [ Reply ]
Who hasn't spent some a summer with just a ton of Allman's going on...
Posted 15 years ago by Captn_Pea    [ Reply ]
i dont like that song i give a 2.
Posted 15 years ago by gorgi    [ Reply ]
Eat a Peach and Fillmore East are my fav Allman Bros... there are no better in my mind...great follow up for Derek Trucks...
Posted 17 years ago by welby    [ Reply ]
A rarely heard gem on a stellar album. But why do I suddenly feel like eating a peach?
Posted 17 years ago by ProfessorFrink    [ Reply ]
this is my number one CD / album in my music collection..I grew up close to the band memebers in florida do you relize how young they where putting this music out. 18 -26 years of age way ahead of others we lost them to soon!
Posted 17 years ago by kh808    [ Reply ]
dadofsammy wrote:
To this day, I continue to be amazed at how strong the Allman Bros. catalog holds up. What a band.
Amen!
Posted 17 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
First concert ever. I remember this song being great! And that was a realllyyy long time ago. I will always fondly remember Allman Bros. as my "first". Fell for Dicky Betts after seeing him play so passionately and expertly.
Posted 17 years ago by kimschoice    [ Reply ]
To this day, I continue to be amazed at how strong the Allman Bros. catalog holds up. What a band.
Posted 17 years ago by dadofsammy    [ Reply ]
True classic.
Posted 17 years ago by lionirons    [ Reply ]