Album: Eat A Peach (1972)
Play Video

Songfacts®:

  • This was the last studio track recorded with Duane Allman, who died in a motorcycle accident on October 29, 1971. The Eat A Peach album is dedicated to Duane. It was released shortly after his death.
  • Gregg Allman and Berry Oakley wrote this.

Comments: 5

  • Sparky from OzWas it Duane Allman who played Slide guitar on Stand Back ?
  • CoreyMy older brother bought this Album home and I played it on a Technics turn table with JBL speakers after half a joint of the best Columbian Gold and after hearing Stand Back we could not stop dancing
  • Mike from Hotlanta, GeorgiaGreat bass line by Mr. Berry Oakley...!
    I forever will remember Duane introducing a song onstage by saying, "Here's a little old number from our first album.....Berry starts her off........(whipping post...?) faint yell from audience ........yeah, you guessed it...."
  • Anthony from Bayonne, New JerseyIn my humble opinion one of the greatest slide guitarist to come along.
  • Vince from Lantana, FlWow what a powerful tune .......Classic Allman Bros.,,,,Rock on,,,,,,Vinny
see more comments

Editor's Picks

Brandi Carlile

Brandi CarlileSongwriter Interviews

As a 5-year-old, Brandi was writing lyrics to instrumental versions lullabies. She still puts her heart into her songs, including the one Elton John sings on.

Victoria Williams

Victoria WilliamsSongwriter Interviews

Despite appearances on Carson, Leno and a Pennebaker film, Williams remains a hidden treasure.

Director Mark Pellington ("Jeremy," "Best Of You")

Director Mark Pellington ("Jeremy," "Best Of You")Song Writing

Director Mark Pellington on Pearl Jam's "Jeremy," and music videos he made for U2, Jon Bon Jovi and Imagine Dragons.

Timothy B. Schmit of the Eagles

Timothy B. Schmit of the EaglesSongwriter Interviews

Did this Eagle come up with the term "Parrothead"? And what is it like playing "Hotel California" for the gazillionth time?

Dave Edmunds

Dave EdmundsSongwriter Interviews

A renowned guitarist and rock revivalist, Dave took "I Hear You Knocking" to the top of the UK charts and was the first to record Elvis Costello's "Girls Talk."

Women Who Rock

Women Who RockSong Writing

Evelyn McDonnell, editor of the book Women Who Rock, on why the Supremes are just as important as Bob Dylan.