Ramblin' Man

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"Ramblin' Man" is a 1973 song (written by Dickie Betts) by The Allman Brothers Band, off their album Brothers and Sisters. The song, based on a 1951 song by Hank Williams of the same name, was The Allman Brothers Band's first top ten single, topping out at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, held out of first place by Cher's "Half Breed." The song is sung by Betts as well and also features his lead guitar work, with support from session musician Les Dudek.

Part of the of American classic rock, and more specifically southern rock, it has been featured in several movies, including The Exorcist, Big Fish, and When Harry Met Sally.

The song "Ramblin' Man" is part of the The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll list.Rock and Roll Hall of Fame "500 songs that shaped rock and roll" [link]

The first single from Ballad of the Broken Seas, the 2006 collaboration album between Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan, was a cover of "Ramblin' Man".

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