Hot 'Lanta
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"Hot 'Lanta" is an instrumental song performed by the Allman Brothers Band. It debuted on their live album At Fillmore East, which was released in July 1971. It is the fifth song on the album. "Hot 'Lanta" is a nickname of Atlanta, Georgia.
[edit] Song Info
The song starts with a statement of the theme, which is then followed by solos from Gregg Allman (organ), Duane Allman (guitar), and then Dickey Betts (guitar). There is then a (duet) drum break, and then a restatement of the theme, which ends on a dissonant chord that fades into a drone of organ and intermittent snare drum rolls, then growing into a powerful crescendo accentuated by the timpani playing of drummer Butch Trucks. Pay close attention to the bass in this song as it is all over the place and essentially incredible.
[edit] Trivia
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- Hot 'Lanta was also the name of Duane Allman's sunburst Gibson Les Pauls.
- This was a feature song at concerts for bass player Berry Oakley until he died in a motorcycle accident in 1972.
- This song only appears on live albums. It evolved out of a jam session when Allman Brothers guitarist Dickey Betts got the idea for the melody line.
