 Upon its release , Laid Back received positive reviews from music critics , and it peaked at number 13 on Billboard 's Top LPs & Tape chart . To support the album , Allman embarked on an ambitious tour , consisting of a full band and an entire string orchestra . Two singles were released to promote the record , with lead single " Midnight Rider " becoming a top 20 hit in the U.S. and Canada . It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America ( RIAA ) in 1974 for shipping 500 @,@ 000 copies in the U.S. , making it one of Allman 's best @-@ selling albums . 
