'Laid Back', the album from Gregg Allman went gold on this date in 1974.
The album was released in 1973 and contains his version of 'Midnight Rider.'

This LP was Gregg's first solo effort, and the song peaked at 19 on the U.S. charts.
Some other great songs that came out of 'Laid Back', include 'Queen of Hearts', 'Will the Circle Be Unbroken?', and a Jackson Browne tune 'These Days.'

Check out this video of Gregg Allman performing 'Midnight Rider' in 1973.

 

Gregg Allman’s “Laid Back” goes gold. The album, released the previous year, contains “Midnight Rider.” 1974

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