Peak
2
Weeks
16
Score
3,140
Chart Year
1973
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"Ramblin Man" is a song by American rock band The Allman Brothers Band, released in August 1973 as the lead single from the group's fourth studio album, Brothers and Sisters (1973). Written and sung by the band's guitarist, Dickey Betts, it was inspired by a 1951 song of the same name by Hank Williams. It is much more grounded in country music than other Allman Brothers Band compositions, which made the group reluctant to record it. Guitarist Les Dudek provides guitar harmonies, and it was one of bassist Berry Oakley's last contributions to the band.
Lord, I was born a ramblin' man, Tryin' to make a livin' and doin' the best I can. And when it's time for leavin', I hope you'll understand, That I was born a ramblin' man. My father was a gambler down in Georgia, And he wound up on the wrong end of a gun. And I was born in the back seat of a Greyhound bus Rollin' down highway 41. Lord, I was born a ramblin' man, Tryin' to make a livin' and doin' the best I can. And when it's time for leavin', I hope you'll understand, That I was born a ramblin' man. I'm on my way to New Orleans this mornin', Leaving out of Nashville, Tennessee, They're always having a good time down on the bayou, Lord Them Delta women think the world of me. Lord, I was born a ramblin' man, Tryin' to make a livin' and doin' the best I can. And when it's time for leavin', I hope you'll understand, That I was born a ramblin' man. [Repeat and Fade] Lord, I was born a ramblin' man...
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 25, 1973 | 85 | 41 |
| 2 | Sep 1, 1973 | 58 | 68 |
| 3 | Sep 8, 1973 | 35 | 91 |
| 4 | Sep 15, 1973 | 21 | 105 |
| 5 | Sep 22, 1973 | 15 | 111 |
| 6 | Sep 29, 1973 | 10 | 116 |
| 7 | Oct 6, 1973 | 7 | 119 |
| 8 | Oct 13, 1973 | 2 | 124 |
| 9 | Oct 20, 1973 | 3 | 123 |
| 10 | Oct 27, 1973 | 4 | 122 |
| 11 | Nov 3, 1973 | 7 | 119 |
| 12 | Nov 10, 1973 | 13 | 113 |
| 13 | Nov 17, 1973 | 16 | 110 |
| 14 | Nov 24, 1973 | 28 | 98 |
| 15 | Dec 1, 1973 | 39 | 87 |
| 16 | Dec 8, 1973 | 51 | 75 |