And 8 years later. YOU SIR Are a shooting star. In twenny twenny you're creating bluegrass fans that had never even considered bluegrass before until now
I wish I could have showed his music to my late wife. She loved metal and bluegrass, and even said that bluegrass was "mountain metal." 🤣 And she loved Skynyrd. I have "Troubles will come, and they will pass" tattooed on my arm, as well as some stuff for her on my hand, etc.
Love you to the moon and back little brother. You are blessed beyond measure. I'm so glad that you took your dreams and ran with it. Don't ever stop playing & don't ever look back. You deserve it especially after the lives we lead. Love n miss you......💋
It's an honor to meet you here in the comments! It's rare that you come across actual family related to the artist. I found Billy through the Dust in a Baggie video in my recommended feed. I have since binge watched as much of his work as I can. Billy is an extraordinary talent and your father certainly taught him well. Cheers to you and your kin!
Your brother is an old soul and his talent is incredible!! Had the honor of meeting your Dad ( Terry) years ago at a Bluegrass Festival in Lyons/Muir through Brad Lasco!
I grew up going to those bluegrass festivals at brads place.. my grandfather usta play in a bluegrass band with Terry.. I absolutely love seeing a kid I went to school with in lil ol Muir Michigan make it in such a spectacular way
My Heart and soul for my nephew BILLY STRINGS aka William Apostol best know by all a the Barkus Park Campground clan as THE ONE AND ONLY "BOOMER". an inspirational young man whom always entertained the greatness of musical marvels that touches the very core inside of everyone that may be fortunate enough to experience BILLY String's incredible energy's... The world was surely blessed to create William Apostol... May the love of entertainement forevermore be instilled within Billy Strings.
never listened to bluegrass before. always more a metal fan. but HOLY CRAP i saw the dust in a baggie video and started watching all these videos and wow. i never imagined simple man as a bluegrass song but now thats how i want to hear it every time.
Always loved this song since first time in the 1970's. This performance now my favorite !!!!! A thundering river of music carrying a timeless lyrical message of longing and hope for the future. WELL DONE !!
Man of my dreams.... Everytime he picks an instrument up i get goosebumps and cant stop smiling. One of the biggest inspirations in my life for sure. Made me decide to start teaching myself how to play. My overall goal is to be able to play half as fast as billy!!!!! Such a beautiful and talented man. Fine as wine #facts #billymfstrings #husbandmaterial
Let’s be honest and grateful. If it weren’t for UA-cam, we all have maybe never know the genius of Billy Strings. The Universe breeds stars one way or the other.
I’ve known about Billy for 2-3 years now and I heard about him doing this song I just never knew there was actual footage of it!, this video will live in infamy for decades. So fucking talented it’s got me screaming woo with no one else to hear it
So Great to hear you sing this Special Song to Me Billy. You see I have One Child , he is a Man Now. This is My song to him. He has known this for Many Years. I Pray he always Lives By This Song. You are my New and Wonderful new Love where Music is involved. Thank You To The Moon and Back. You are now my "Daily Dose of Motivation" now. Keep it up My Friend .
My all time favorite performance of this song is Shinedown’s Simple Man “in my house” . If you’ve never seen it check it out and just imagine being there while watching it. So raw but so awesome !
Man dude you can make any cover song sound great.. I didn't listen to bluegrass until I stumbled across you but man I tell ya I'm really surprised your not in big Coliseums cause you wouldn't have a problem selling them out.. good luck
You should check out Tyler Childress if you haven’t already. If you like this you’ll dig him too, and he can fucking wail, check out Charleston Girl, Deadman’s Curve, Nose on the Grindstone.
Man I found it and dude was it way better than i ever thought . I found you with YT recommending dust in a baggie but this cover is special and will be remembered for a long time to come . Your a legend Bill
I'm thrilled about getting to see Billy open up for Metallica at Lollapalooza, next month and would be willing to sell a piece of my soul to see him do this to "Mama Said"!
Hey Strings it's me again JIMMY THE SAINT well young man u really laid down again with this and of course Im picking up what ur putting down.....thank u soulman PS hey tell ur daddy he's one hell of a teach ok u stay straight and keep it clean so's u won't have to live behind one of these masks. Love u kid
Almost sounds like it was a competition that he was guest star at. At these types of competitions usually a session player comes on to entertain so they crowd gets their money worth.
Hello, my friend ! You always have great work ,you are super, let's strengthen our friendship ! & hope to see you in my Place. Stay Connected. God bless you ❤️
For why though? He’s dedicated his life to being fast. It’s kinda his thing. You wouldn’t see James Taylor and be like “ man, sure wish he’d pick up the pace. I got an appointment at 3.” 😂
For The Family that is gathered here~Thank You! Billy S is the Greatest picker now pickin' ! you are so lucky you will never forget this really Small show ==*!*(~);=7}*!*== I want to send out my best wishes to you & your Kin William Apostol "Billy Strings" "Boomer" "your Brother!" is saving me &music! & saving music one song posting at a time. I have added comments !& listen to everything that I can find I'm old~ too far from any cool scene & closer to Dead, I only get to go to 1 or 2 live shows a year. So I'm very picky. These are like being there! ~very very specia~! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THESE ! ! I can't tell you how much it adds to my life I made sure to go to see 'Billy Strings' Live At what I call a small venue, an ancient movie theater: 400 old people in the freezing cold north east (There was a good beer tasting 1st, so there was that) I feel so lucky & will always remember that Small show I went alone, I could not afford to take anyone or explain how worth it - it was going to be to see Billy Strings (pickin' solo) from the center of row 3 It was an "I'm With Her" show, 2/13/19 the day before Valentines day The opening night of their "Still Life" 2019 tour (oh, the irony) Billy Strings was the opening act & Playing solo Almost no one there had ever heard of him or had any idea! ~ Billy Blew The Doors Off That 120-year-Old Joint~ For the rest of the tour, every other night for a month after Billy played, the girls had to wait before going on stage They had to wait a full half hour for the energy to subside Before they could play their ok bland song-bird stuff To Long : Did not Read? Billy S is the Greatest picker now pickin' ! ! & these must rank as the best things posted all year you are so lucky you will never forget this really Small show ua-cam.com/video/MaKkQvAO1X4/v-deo.html & ua-cam.com/video/02Q4ZFoU1M8/v-deo.html ==*!*(~);=7}*!*==
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oh man this is the simple man he alluded to in the couch video!
Yeah I just figured the same. The dust in a baggie song.
haha that's what brought me here!
deathtosquids literallt why I’m here
Totally fallen down the billy strings rabbit hole
"Have you been playing that simple man?"🤣
And 8 years later. YOU SIR Are a shooting star.
In twenny twenny you're creating bluegrass fans that had never even considered bluegrass before until now
You Sir are correct,,, well said.
He also characterizes the old-time and folk genre.
Capt Randy CRP Marine You absolutely nailed that comment!
I wish I could have showed his music to my late wife. She loved metal and bluegrass, and even said that bluegrass was "mountain metal." 🤣 And she loved Skynyrd.
I have "Troubles will come, and they will pass" tattooed on my arm, as well as some stuff for her on my hand, etc.
@@scramblesthedeathdealer
That's beautiful man.
Thanks for sharing this.
Be at pease and enjoy this life.
You made today better for me.
Love you to the moon and back little brother. You are blessed beyond measure. I'm so glad that you took your dreams and ran with it. Don't ever stop playing & don't ever look back. You deserve it especially after the lives we lead. Love n miss you......💋
It's an honor to meet you here in the comments! It's rare that you come across actual family related to the artist. I found Billy through the Dust in a Baggie video in my recommended feed. I have since binge watched as much of his work as I can. Billy is an extraordinary talent and your father certainly taught him well. Cheers to you and your kin!
So cool, and your brother is a beast on that guitar!! I've found my new favorite.
Your brother is an old soul and his talent is incredible!! Had the honor of meeting your Dad ( Terry) years ago at a Bluegrass Festival in Lyons/Muir through Brad Lasco!
I grew up going to those bluegrass festivals at brads place.. my grandfather usta play in a bluegrass band with Terry.. I absolutely love seeing a kid I went to school with in lil ol Muir Michigan make it in such a spectacular way
Mad respect for that! Every brother needs to hear it sometimes. 💯😞
My Heart and soul for my nephew BILLY STRINGS aka William Apostol best know by all a the Barkus Park Campground clan as THE ONE AND ONLY "BOOMER". an inspirational young man whom always entertained the greatness of musical marvels that touches the very core inside of everyone that may be fortunate enough to experience BILLY String's incredible energy's... The world was surely blessed to create William Apostol... May the love of entertainement forevermore be instilled within Billy Strings.
Much love to all who helped Billy on the way .
He is incredible. I just found him and I'm hooked.
Brad Lasco well said would love to hang out with him
Sounds like an obituary............🤔
Have a many a fond memory at Barcas park..
never listened to bluegrass before. always more a metal fan. but HOLY CRAP i saw the dust in a baggie video and started watching all these videos and wow. i never imagined simple man as a bluegrass song but now thats how i want to hear it every time.
Always loved this song since first time in the 1970's. This performance now my favorite !!!!!
A thundering river of music carrying a timeless lyrical message of longing and hope for the future.
WELL DONE !!
Young man talented far beyond any deal the devil could promise you...awesome ability!
I think devil went down to Georgia was about Billy
To create that much energy and emotion with just his voice and an acoustic guitar is insane. That was a beautiful cover.
No JOKE! That Fast Strum & Picking? While singing so damn SLOW!! 💯
My sons and I would listen to this after I got out of the service. Amazeballstastic 🙏🤙🏽
Man of my dreams.... Everytime he picks an instrument up i get goosebumps and cant stop smiling. One of the biggest inspirations in my life for sure. Made me decide to start teaching myself how to play. My overall goal is to be able to play half as fast as billy!!!!! Such a beautiful and talented man. Fine as wine #facts #billymfstrings #husbandmaterial
Great Musician , He is bringing a lot of people to Bluegrass Music.
Let’s be honest and grateful. If it weren’t for UA-cam, we all have maybe never know the genius of Billy Strings. The Universe breeds stars one way or the other.
Second best rendition ever, first being the original! Can’t help but think Ronnie would have loved this!
Can you hear Ronnie Stoneman on the mandolin?
Originals aren’t renditions
@@x1cculusx I love his music more than I do anyone else’s, but his voice is definitely lacking here
phenomenal ... the energy somehow transmits across the screen ... not often that happens .. if Billy ever wants to tour in the UK ... give me a call.
murrmac I put some shows in germany on top!
They'll put me into the Earth to this song.
Honorable rendition here.
oh, Good Lord, everytime I see this kid, he changes my life, and I'm 64, with this one, I sang to my son. where was I when Billly Strings happened?
It's happening now
I’ve known about Billy for 2-3 years now and I heard about him doing this song I just never knew there was actual footage of it!, this video will live in infamy for decades. So fucking talented it’s got me screaming woo with no one else to hear it
This kids got talent.
So Great to hear you sing this Special Song to Me Billy. You see I have One Child , he is a Man Now. This is My song to him. He has known this for Many Years. I Pray he always Lives By This Song. You are my New and Wonderful new Love where Music is involved. Thank You To The Moon and Back. You are now my "Daily Dose of Motivation" now. Keep it up My Friend .
Thank anyone above, love what you're doing...
Best cover of Simple Man I have ever heard. This is straight up live too. Amazing!
My all time favorite performance of this song is Shinedown’s Simple Man “in my house” . If you’ve never seen it check it out and just imagine being there while watching it. So raw but so awesome !
@@chiefgoose8682 Shinedown's version is off the charts good!! Obviously different styles, but yes, that version is amazing.
Please play this when you come to Manchester UK in December. can't wait to see you live
GREAT guitar playing. Interesting take on a classic song.
I am truly amazed by Billie's true talent, man ! Whoo hoo🔥🎉
Come to England please!!!
Go Billy Go. You are the best entertainer to come a long in many years. I never get tired if listening to you sing and your playing. It is amazing.
I love this more than.....keep going
Omg awesome cover
Man dude you can make any cover song sound great.. I didn't listen to bluegrass until I stumbled across you but man I tell ya I'm really surprised your not in big Coliseums cause you wouldn't have a problem selling them out.. good luck
You should check out Tyler Childress if you haven’t already. If you like this you’ll dig him too, and he can fucking wail, check out Charleston Girl, Deadman’s Curve, Nose on the Grindstone.
Please mister Strings. Please make a studio version of this song 🙏🏻; also god bless you and your family, and merry Christmas.
That billy just loves amazing people
Simply ...wow !!
Pretty cool Billy, i was waiting for Royal's bass to kick in, then full blown my grass is blue kind of Skynyrd .
Amazing I'm just at a loss for words better than anything I've heard on the radio n the last 20 years .. u cold as hell!!!!
Awesome man you are so good! Sounds so good!
Never woulda thought!
I love you still.
Great job covering that one!
You are amazing kid.🌹
God damn 19 year old what a living legend
Wiki says he's a multimillionaire already.
So good
Awsome, ...
I would love more old videos - he crushed this
are there any other billy covers of skynyrd?
Love ❤❤❤❤❤
Excellent
Man I found it and dude was it way better than i ever thought . I found you with YT recommending dust in a baggie but this cover is special and will be remembered for a long time to come . Your a legend Bill
Great job bringing old and new together - saw you and del mccoury and Markus king on and on nice work. Skills.
You are INSANE Billyyy!!!
i gotta say "it sounds fuckin' great to me!!"
Very nice!
Lynyrd Skynyrd; just saying. Love U Billy!
GOAT
A force to be reckoned........
ชอบเพลงจัง.🕺
Love this
Incredible!!
You’re amazing man. Hurry back to Atlanta!
Whoa
Just a puppy, no tattoos, short hair. You'll get it William, soon enough. ✌🤞🎶
has has a few tats, there is a shirtless video of him playing that reveals them
Great song
Awesome!
Wow !
Wow to you too
I'm thrilled about getting to see Billy open up for Metallica at Lollapalooza, next month and would be willing to sell a piece of my soul to see him do this to "Mama Said"!
YAAAWWW
Surprised he don’t dig up “needle and the spoon” that’s always been my favorite skynrd song
Hey Strings it's me again JIMMY THE SAINT well young man u really laid down again with this and of course Im picking up what ur putting down.....thank u soulman
PS hey tell ur daddy he's one hell of a teach ok u stay straight and keep it clean so's u won't have to live behind one of these masks. Love u kid
Did he win the contest? If not it was probably rigged.... just saying.
Only reason i would say he didn't is it was probably because of his singing. His singing now is WAY better than this lol.
Almost sounds like it was a competition that he was guest star at. At these types of competitions usually a session player comes on to entertain so they crowd gets their money worth.
Love it! Keep going bill.
Dayummmmm
Martin Dreadnought Junior?
Shining bro.
So glad you are here.
“I played that huonce”
Gah damn this boy can play some fuckin guitar 😍
Hello, my friend ! You always have great work ,you are super, let's strengthen our friendship !
& hope to see you in my Place. Stay Connected. God bless you ❤️
That was fuckin outrageous
When are you coming to Houston>>"""???
Billy's version is infinitely better than the original
wow
Never played a bad note in his life.
Oh YEAH !!
That's RIGHT !! :))
Crossroads?
Maybe?
Hell he ain't using it noways.
😎👍
Would love to have half your talent!
My guitar must be broken, it doesn’t sound like that.
I really wish the crowds at live shows would shut up.
No no it adds color to it. Even they were quieted from time to time in awe
love your music,new sub!
its like the guitar plays his fingers
is he better than Bryan Sutton? He is incredible.
AS he has matured, yep, he's better, and his passion is unmatched. He's wired into Cosmic Vibe... .
Kenneth William Elkington I don’t agree I wouldn’t say so yet but he’s got age on his side
It's not a competition.
What did you sell the devil?
slow down boy to fast need to hear the serious portions of the soul that created that song
That's what i think too!
Just waw!
RVZ is smiling down on u. What planet are u from mane?
I'm so happy about that reddit post. Your music is fantastic!
Lil billy and the strings
It’s a good thing he played Dust in a Baggie instead of this when he was sitting on that couch
Billy awesome as always. The crowd though...stop the hooting and hollering every two seconds. Kind of loses its affect if you abuse it.
Cool arrangement! I think it would be better if you played it about 30% slower though.
Damnit Billy
Like to hear it slowed down, with lots of tone out of the guitar
Agreed.
you want to hear billy strings slowed down??? haha
For why though? He’s dedicated his life to being fast. It’s kinda his thing. You wouldn’t see James Taylor and be like “ man, sure wish he’d pick up the pace. I got an appointment at 3.” 😂
For The Family that is gathered here~Thank You!
Billy S is the Greatest picker now pickin' !
you are so lucky
you will never forget this really Small show
==*!*(~);=7}*!*==
I want to send out my best wishes to you & your Kin
William Apostol
"Billy Strings" "Boomer" "your Brother!"
is saving me &music!
& saving music one song posting at a time.
I have added comments !& listen to everything that I can find
I'm old~ too far from any cool scene & closer to Dead,
I only get to go to 1 or 2 live shows a year.
So I'm very picky.
These are like being there!
~very very specia~!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THESE ! !
I can't tell you how much it adds to my life
I made sure to go to see 'Billy Strings' Live
At what I call a small venue, an ancient movie theater:
400 old people in the freezing cold north east
(There was a good beer tasting 1st, so there was that)
I feel so lucky & will always remember that Small show
I went alone, I could not afford to take anyone
or explain how worth it - it was going to be
to see Billy Strings (pickin' solo) from the center of row 3
It was an "I'm With Her" show, 2/13/19 the day before Valentines day
The opening night of their "Still Life" 2019 tour (oh, the irony)
Billy Strings was the opening act & Playing solo
Almost no one there had ever heard of him or had any idea!
~ Billy Blew The Doors Off That 120-year-Old Joint~
For the rest of the tour, every other night for a month
after Billy played, the girls had to wait before going on stage
They had to wait a full half hour for the energy to subside
Before they could play their ok bland song-bird stuff
To Long : Did not Read?
Billy S is the Greatest picker now pickin' ! !
& these must rank as the best things posted all year
you are so lucky you will never forget this really Small show
ua-cam.com/video/MaKkQvAO1X4/v-deo.html
&
ua-cam.com/video/02Q4ZFoU1M8/v-deo.html
==*!*(~);=7}*!*==
It's Lynyrd Skynyrd ....