Revival by The Allman Brothers Band

Album: Idlewild South (1970)

Charted: 92

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Also known as "Love Is Everywhere," this early Allman Brothers song evokes a Southern-style revival where folks gather to praise the Lord. But the song isn't religious; this is a celebration of love and music.
This was the first original song the band recorded that was not written by Gregg Allman. Their guitarist, Dickey Betts, wrote it. A few years later, Betts wrote one of their most popular songs, "Ramblin' Man."
With an acoustic guitar into and the refrain "Love is everywhere," this song became a favorite among hippies in the US. The song was released in 1970 when the Vietnam war was raging and the anti-war movement was in full swing.
"Revival," fittingly, was revived by the band when the put it back in their setlists in the '90s and again in the 2000s up until they called it quits. They played it at their last show, a performance at the Beacon Theatre in New York City on October 28, 2014. Live versions of the song were often ecstatic, communal affairs - you could feel the love in the air.
The song is part of the second Allman Brothers Band album, Idlewild South. The album version runs 4:05 but the song was also released as a single, cut down to 2:39. It was their first song to chart, reaching #92 early in 1971.

Comments: 5

Tj from IllinoisThis song should be more well known. The electric guitar intro is incredible, the acoustic guitar backing is beautiful and the gospel message and feel to the body of the song is amazing. It’s message is beautiful and the song is beautiful. The good, the true and the beautiful is what good art should be.
Stefanie from Rock Hill, ScGood song! Good message!
Barry from New York, NyThe ABB's shows are performed with a light show known as the Brotherhood of Light. They used to have a cool light show backing "Revival" which featured images of 60s protests and Woodstock. Recently, I haven't seen them do it anymore.
Barry from New York, NyAt recent Allman Brothers Band shows they have been extending the song a bit with a jam before the end. This song makes a good concert opener.
Matt from Charleston, ScSuprisingly, for having a hippie air about them, the Allmans (and/or song owners) have "sold out" some of their songs, including this one.
Was actually adapted for a Red Lobster TV ad a few years ago that used the refrain "Lobsters everywhere".

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