It was the lead single from their second studio album, Idlewild South (1970), released on Capricorn Records.

The song was written by guitarist Dickey Betts, his first songwriting credit for the group.

It was the first Allman Brothers song to chart, peaking at number 92 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1971.

His first songwriting contribution to the band,[1] guitarist Dickey Betts initially wrote "Revival" as an instrumental.

[3] "Revival" was the first Allman Brothers song to chart, when it debuted and peaked at number 92 on the Billboard Hot 100 during the week of January 9, 1971.