Bougainvillea
Allman Brothers Band · Other Songs - Allman Brothers Band
Bougainvillea, sing your song
For my lover, for my love I need, yeah
Sweet Bougainvillea
Let her wear your flowers in her hair
You will always be
Always be our love song
She was so afraid to give her heart away
Now before she even knows I hold her close to me
Sweet Bougainvillea, let her know, she's free
She was so afraid to give her heart away
Now before she even knows I hold her close to me
Sweet Bougainvillea, let her know, ah she's free
Ah, let her know, she's free
For my lover, for my love I need, yeah
Sweet Bougainvillea
Let her wear your flowers in her hair
You will always be
Always be our love song
She was so afraid to give her heart away
Now before she even knows I hold her close to me
Sweet Bougainvillea, let her know, she's free
She was so afraid to give her heart away
Now before she even knows I hold her close to me
Sweet Bougainvillea, let her know, ah she's free
Ah, let her know, she's free
Bougainvillea - Allman Brothers Band
Allman Brothers Band's "Bougainvillea" stands as a cornerstone of Southern rock, defined by its intricate double-time guitar work and the band's signature slide guitar solo. Released in 1972, the track exemplifies the group's mastery of blues-inflected rhythms and complex harmonies, featuring the iconic vocals of Duane Allman. The song's driving energy and technical proficiency helped solidify the Allman Brothers' reputation as pioneers of the genre, influencing countless musicians who followed. It remains a definitive recording that captures the raw power and improvisational spirit of the era's most influential rock ensemble.