Whipping Post
The Allman Brothers Band
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Wake up momma, turn your lamp down low; Wake up momma, turn your lamp down low. You got no nerve baby, to turn Uncle John from your door. I woke up this morning, I had them Statesboro Blues, I woke up this morning, had them Statesboro Blues. Well, I looked over in the corner, and Grandpa seemed to have them too. Well my momma died and left me, My poppa died and left me, I ain't good looking baby, Want someone sweet and kind. I'm goin' to the country, baby do you want to go? But if you can't make it baby, your sister Lucille said she want to go. (and I sure will take her). I love that woman, better than any woman I've ever seen; Well, I love that woman, better than any woman I've ever seen. Well, now, she treat me like a king, yeah, yeah, yeah, I treat her like a doggone queen. Wake up momma, turn your lamp down low. Wake up momma, turn your lamp down low. You got no nerve baby, to turn Uncle John from your door.
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Written by: Gregg L. Allman
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10 facts about this song
Composition"Whipping Post" was written by Gregg Allman, the lead vocalist and keyboardist of The Allman Brothers Band. It was released on September 23, 1969, as part of their debut album, "The Allman Brothers Band."
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GenreThe song is classified under the Southern Rock genre. However, it often incorporates elements of blues, jazz, and long, free-form jam sections typical of the band's sound.
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InspirationGregg Allman wrote "Whipping Post" on an ironing board cover, using old burnt matches, reportedly because he couldn't find any paper or pencils at the time.
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PopularityAlthough "Whipping Post" didn't have a single release or chart success upon its initial release, it quickly became an essential part of The Allman Brothers Band's live performances and gained popularity over time.
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Live PerformancesThe 23-minute live version of "Whipping Post,"—it was one of the band's definitive concert numbers which is featured on the album "At Fillmore East," is considered one of the greatest live performances in rock history.
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RecognitionIn 2006, the song was listed as number 373 in Rolling Stone's list of "500 Greatest Songs of All Time."
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Cover VersionsMany other musicians have covered "Whipping Post" in their performances, including Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention in '74, and Gov't Mule, a Southern rock band formed in '94 by two members of The Allman Brothers Band.
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Lyric ContentThe lyrics of "Whipping Post" were influenced by Gregg Allman's personal experiences. The song vividly describes a man who feels as though he's been tied to a whipping post and is suffering because of a deceitful woman.
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Music StructureOne unique feature of "Whipping Post" is that it was written in 11/4 time signature. The song's irregular meter gives it an unusual, unsettled feeling which contributes to its appeal.
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ImpactDespite not being a hit on the charts, the song's fame and legacy continue to endure, with various artists and bands continuing to cover and perform the song both live and in recordings. It is considered an icon of Southern Rock.
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