Trouble No More: 50th Anniversary Collection

~ Release by The Allman Brothers Band (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Annotation

The boxset was produced by Allman Brothers historians and aficionados Bill Levenson, John Lynskey and Kirk West. The 10-LP packaging consists of a wood veneer wrapped slipcase with gold graphics, 5 gatefold jackets and a 56-page book. The 5-CD edition includes a 88-page booklet and is housed in a 12-panel softpack with a slipcase. Each CD is a thematic overview of the various stages of the band’s recording and performance history as noted in the below track listing. Both the 10-LP & 5-CD editions feature an 8,900+ word essay on the 50-year history of the band by John Lynskey, unreleased band photos along with newly shot photos of memorabilia from the Big House Museum in Macon, GA and a recap of the 13 incarnations of the band line-up.

Annotation last modified on 2020-03-07 14:38 UTC.

Tracklist

▶ CD 1: The Capricorn Years 1969–1979, Part I
▶ CD 2: The Capricorn Years 1969–1979, Part II
▶ CD 3: The Capricorn Years 1969–1979, Part III / The Arista Years 1980–1981
▶ CD 4: The Epic Years 1990–2000
▼ CD 5: The Peach Years 2000–2014
#TitleRatingLength
1Loan Me a Dime (live at World Music Theatre, August 26, 2000)
bass:
Oteil Burbridge (on 2000-08-26)
congas:
Marc Quiñones (on 2000-08-26)
drums (drum set):
Jai Johanny Johanson (on 2000-08-26) and Butch Trucks (on 2000-08-26)
guitar:
Jimmy Herring (on 2000-08-26) and Derek Trucks (on 2000-08-26)
organ and piano:
Gregg Allman (on 2000-08-26)
percussion:
Jai Johanny Johanson (on 2000-08-26), Marc Quiñones (on 2000-08-26) and Butch Trucks (on 2000-08-26)
slide guitar:
Derek Trucks (on 2000-08-26)
vocals:
Gregg Allman (on 2000-08-26)
recorded at:
World Music Theatre in Tinley Park, Illinois, United States (on 2000-08-26)
live recording of:
Loan Me a Dime (on 2000-08-26)
writer:
Fenton Robinson
9:59
2Desdemona (live at the Beacon Theatre, March 25, 2001)
bass:
Oteil Burbridge (on 2001-03-25)
congas:
Marc Quiñones (on 2001-03-25)
drums (drum set):
Jai Johanny Johanson (on 2001-03-25) and Butch Trucks (on 2001-03-25)
guitar and slide guitar:
Warren Haynes (on 2001-03-25) and Derek Trucks (on 2001-03-25)
organ:
Gregg Allman (on 2001-03-25)
percussion:
Jai Johanny Johanson (on 2001-03-25), Marc Quiñones (on 2001-03-25) and Butch Trucks (on 2001-03-25)
piano:
Chuck Leavell (on 2001-03-25)
background vocals:
Warren Haynes (on 2001-03-25)
vocals:
Gregg Allman (on 2001-03-25)
recorded at:
Beacon Theatre in Upper West Side, New York, New York, United States (on 2001-03-25)
live recording of:
Desdemona (on 2001-03-25)
writer:
Gregg Allman and Warren Haynes
publisher:
Buzzard Rock Music and D Dem Music
13:10
3High Cost of Low Living
producer and mixer:
Michael Barbiero (producer, mixer, engineer, songwriter, collaborator with Steve Thompson) and Warren Haynes
recorded at:
Water Music Recorders in Hoboken, New Jersey, United States and Beacon Theatre in Upper West Side, New York, New York, United States (on 2014-10-28)
mixed at:
Soundtrack Studios (New York) in New York, New York, United States
recording of:
High Cost of Low Living
writer:
Gregg Allman and Warren Haynes
publisher:
Buzzard Rock Music and D Dem Music
7:51
4Old Before My Time
producer and mixer:
Michael Barbiero (producer, mixer, engineer, songwriter, collaborator with Steve Thompson) and Warren Haynes
recorded at:
Water Music Recorders in Hoboken, New Jersey, United States and Beacon Theatre in Upper West Side, New York, New York, United States (on 2014-10-28)
mixed at:
Soundtrack Studios (New York) in New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Old Before My Time
writer:
Gregg Allman and Warren Haynes
publisher:
Buzzard Rock Music and D Dem Music
5:22
5Blue Sky (live at the Beacon Theatre, March 21, 2005)
bass:
Oteil Burbridge (on 2005-03-21)
congas:
Marc Quiñones (on 2005-03-21)
drums (drum set):
Jai Johanny Johanson (on 2005-03-21) and Butch Trucks (on 2005-03-21)
guitar and slide guitar:
Warren Haynes (on 2005-03-21) and Derek Trucks (on 2005-03-21)
organ:
Gregg Allman (on 2005-03-21)
percussion:
Jai Johanny Johanson (on 2005-03-21), Marc Quiñones (on 2005-03-21) and Butch Trucks (on 2005-03-21)
piano:
Chuck Leavell (on 2005-03-21)
background vocals:
Warren Haynes (on 2005-03-21)
vocals:
Gregg Allman (on 2005-03-21)
recorded at:
Beacon Theatre in Upper West Side, New York, New York, United States (on 2005-03-21)
live recording of:
Blue Sky (on 2005-03-21)
lyricist and composer:
Dickey Betts
publisher:
F.R. Betts Music Co., No Exit Music Co., Inc., Unichappell Music, Inc. and Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
12:04
6Little Martha (live at the Beacon Theatre, March 21, 2005)
acoustic guitar:
Warren Haynes (on 2005-03-21) and Derek Trucks (on 2005-03-21)
recorded at:
Beacon Theatre in Upper West Side, New York, New York, United States (on 2005-03-21)
live recording of:
Little Martha (on 2005-03-21)
composer:
Duane Allman
publisher:
No Exit Music Co., Inc. and Unichappell Music, Inc.
2:15
7Black Hearted Woman (live at the Beacon Theatre, March 26, 2009)
bass:
Oteil Burbridge (on 2009-03-26)
congas:
Marc Quiñones (on 2009-03-26)
drums (drum set):
Jai Johanny Johanson (on 2009-03-26) and Butch Trucks (on 2009-03-26)
guitar and slide guitar:
Warren Haynes (on 2009-03-26) and Derek Trucks (on 2009-03-26)
organ:
Gregg Allman (on 2009-03-26)
percussion:
Jai Johanny Johanson (on 2009-03-26), Marc Quiñones (on 2009-03-26) and Butch Trucks (on 2009-03-26)
vocals:
Gregg Allman (on 2009-03-26)
recorded at:
Beacon Theatre in Upper West Side, New York, New York, United States (on 2009-03-26)
live recording of:
Blackhearted Woman (on 2009-03-26)
writer:
Gregg Allman
publisher:
Elijah Blue Music and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
11:58
8The Sky Is Crying (live at the Beacon Theatre, October 28, 2014)
recorded at:
Beacon Theatre in Upper West Side, New York, New York, United States (on 2014-10-28)
live cover recording of:
The Sky Is Crying (on 2014-10-28)
lyricist and composer:
Elmore James
publisher:
Longitude Music Co.
9:19
9Farewell Speeches (live at the Beacon Theatre, October 28, 2014)
recorded at:
Beacon Theatre in Upper West Side, New York, New York, United States (on 2014-10-28)
3:22
10Trouble No More (live at the Beacon Theatre, October 28, 2014)
recorded at:
Beacon Theatre in Upper West Side, New York, New York, United States (on 2014-10-28)
live cover recording of:
Trouble No More (Muddy Waters lyrics) (on 2014-10-28)
additional lyricist:
Muddy Waters (blues musician)
lyricist and composer:
Sleepy John Estes
publisher:
Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Bug Music (music publishing) and Watertoons Music
version of:
Someday Baby Blues
4:18

Credits

Release

art direction:Vartan (art direction)
photography:Josh Graham (US director, designer, musician and visual artist. (Battle of Mice/Neurosis))
Neal Preston (photographer)
Kirk West
liner notes:John P. Lynskey (in 2019-07)
executive producer:Bert Holman
producer:Bill Levenson (Producer, primarily for compilations and reissues)
John Lynskey
Kirk West
mastering:Jason NeSmith (member of Casper & the Cookies)
acoustic guitar:Duane Allman
Gregg Allman
Dickey Betts
Warren Haynes
Johnny Sandlin (recording engineer, producer and VP at Capricorn Records)
Dan Toler
bass:Oteil Burbridge
Allen Woody (US bass guitarist)
bass guitar:David Goldflies
Berry Oakley
Lamar Williams
clavinet:Gregg Allman
Chuck Leavell
congas:Jaimoe
Mark Quiñones
Butch Trucks
drums (drum set):David Toler
Jaimoe
Butch Trucks
electric guitar:Dan Toler
electric piano:Mike Lawler
Chuck Leavell
guitar:Duane Allman
Gregg Allman
Dickey Betts
Les Dudek
Warren Haynes
harmonica:Thom Doucette
Jim Essery
maracas and timpani:Butch Trucks
Moog:Chuck Leavell
organ and Rhodes piano:Gregg Allman
percussion:Thom Doucette
Jaimoe
Joe Lala
Mark Quiñones
Johnny Sandlin (recording engineer, producer and VP at Capricorn Records)
Butch Trucks
piano:Gregg Allman
John Cobb
Mike Lawler
Chuck Leavell
Johnny Neel
slide guitar:Duane Allman
Dickey Betts
Warren Haynes
synthesizer:Mike Lawler
Johnny Neel
timbales:Jaimoe
background vocals:Bonnie Bramlett
John Cobb
Warren Haynes
Jaimoe
Chuck Leavell
Johnny Neel
Butch Trucks
Allen Woody (US bass guitarist)
lead vocals:Gregg Allman
Dickey Betts
vocals:Berry Oakley
design:Josh Graham (US director, designer, musician and visual artist. (Battle of Mice/Neurosis))
manufactured by and distributed by:Universal Music Enterprises (not for release label use; catalog/reissue division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)
copyrighted (©) by and phonographic copyright (℗) by:UMG Recordings, Inc. (operational headquarters of Universal Music Group, based in Santa Monica, USA; read annotations) (in 2019)
mastered at:Chase Park Transduction in Athens, Georgia, United States
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