In 1971, the Allman Brothers Band recorded an updated live version of the song, which was included on their popular Eat a Peach album (1972).
He soloes in the first and second moveable pentatonic scale patterns, and played swingy backup chord chops.
[3] The song is included on several compilations of James' recordings for Robinson, such as the King of the Slide Guitar box set (1992).
[5] Williamson, on vocal and harmonica, was backed by Otis Spann on piano, Robert Lockwood and Luther Tucker on guitars, Willie Dixon on bass, and Fred Below on drums.
[5] A contemporary review of new single releases by Billboard magazine staff indicated its "strong sales potential": "A vigorous performance from Williams [sic] here on a traditional blues theme.
[16] Marshall Chess described Williamson's approach to songwriting: What's interesting about him, Sonny Boy, I don't think he ever wrote down songs in his life.
[19] Willie Dixon, Marshall Sehorn, and Jack Daniels handled production, management, or technical aspects for the record companies;[a] in order to share the income generated by sales, it was a common practice to add credits for some who were not involved in the actual songwriting.
This was indeed recorded at the Fillmore East, but unlike the March 1971 live material used on the rest of Eat a Peach and At Fillmore East, "One Way Out" was recorded at the venue's final show on June 27, 1971, as producer Tom Dowd thought that to be their definitive effort on the song.
Other concert performances of it are included on various retrospective live albums, such as Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, NY: 5/1/73, which illustrates a rendition from the band's Chuck Leavell era.