Lockdown Licks no.178. “Blue Sky” by The Allman Brothers Band. Intro solo played on a ‘Lemon Drop’ HB35+ guitar set to neck humbucker pick up. Played through a NUX M8 amp set to clean channel with slight reverb. Original solo played by Dickey Betts.
“Blue Sky” is a song by the American rock band the Allman Brothers Band from their third studio album, ‘Eat a Peach’ released in 1972. The song was written and sung by guitarist Dickey Betts, who penned it about his girlfriend (and later wife), Sandy “Bluesky” Wabegijig. The track is also notable as one of guitarist Duane Allman’s final recorded performances with the group.