Ramblin' Man (Allman Brothers Band song)

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"Ramblin' Man" is a 1973 song (written by Dickey Betts) by The Allman Brothers Band, and features in their album Brothers and Sisters.

The song, based on a 1951 song of the same name by Hank Williams, was The Allman Brothers Band's first and only top ten single, topping out at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart; it was held out of first place by Cher's "Half Breed". The song is sung by Betts and also features his lead guitar work, with support from session musician Les Dudek.

The song forms part of the canon of American classic rock, and more specifically southern rock and has been featured in several movies, including The Exorcist, Big Fish, and When Harry Met Sally. The song "Ramblin' Man" is part of the The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll list.[1]

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