Ain't Wastin' Time No More
The Allman Brothers Band, 1972. Solo by Dickey Betts.
Recorded after Duane's death, it has Betts taking up slide in tribute to his partner.
Ain't Wastin' Time No More was written in the shadow of Duane Allman's death, and its guitar playing carries that weight without sinking into gloom. Dickey Betts picks up the slide, a role that had belonged to Duane, and plays with a bright, determined energy that suits the song's message about moving forward. His lines are clean and melodic, with a lighter, sweeter touch than Duane's more vocal style, and they sit beautifully beside the piano-driven groove. It marks the moment the band learned to carry on without its founder. Listen for how Betts' slide answers the vocal phrases, and notice the upbeat, almost hopeful feel he brings to such a difficult period.
Ain't Wastin' Time No More by The Allman Brothers Band is featured in our Southern Rock (#21) list. The solo is played by Dickey Betts and the song was released in 1972.
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Who played the guitar solo on Ain't Wastin' Time No More?
Dickey Betts played the solo on The Allman Brothers Band's Ain't Wastin' Time No More (1972).