Billy Powell was a roadie for the band for about two years...In 1972, Skynyrd played a show at the Bolles School prom. During a break at that event, Powell sat down at a piano and played a song. When the band realized their roadie's ability, he was offered the position of keyboardist.
We didn't go to gyms back then, we got up on the dancefloor. Good way to get your cardio AND sweat out the booze! Loved this song and danced 100 miles to it in clubs.
Now that's cooking with grease . Great performance. As far as I'm concerned, the greatest rock band ever. I traded guitar picks with Gary a few years ago. A good friend of mine is their drum tech/standby drummer so I got to meet him. Super nice fella. RIP Gary and the rest of the band.
You gotta love Ronnie out there barefooted, singing his heart out.... and always backing away or even pushing the guitarists out there for their moment on stage ! My favorite video ( Freebird live Aug. 21, 1976 ) is when they opened for The Rolling Stones*, & Ronnie was pushing the guys out onto the sacred Rolling Stones tongue stage (the part of stage they were told to stay off of) * BTW after a few shows it should have been the other way around ✌️😉
Hard to put a candle to this band they were the complete deal . Seen them in 1977 in Buffalo New York in June just a few short months before that fateful plane crash rest in peace lynyrd skynyrd ❤🙏
As an old guy that grew up in the 60's and early 70's we had so much awesome music from so many different bands it has never been matched before or since. I think one of the big differences was the musicians did it more for the love of making music rather than the paycheck and the passion and soul they put into their craft shows in the music which music made today totally lacks that same depth and vibrancy.
there is a dvd live at knebworth 1976 lynyrd skynyrd the whole set including sweet home alabama / call me the breeze there was 150,000 - 200,000 pepole there. it also cd as this is amazing set it has been remastered visual and sound i'm 70years old now but this blew my mind best i have seen ever to actualy have this now. there performance is all live and perfect
Look up mama’s pride it’s a band that was going to open for LS on their tour , then the plane crash , what could of been , they are a great and from St. Louis area
Great!!!!! I would like if you can react to another great rock band The Black Crowes ''Stare it Cold'' or ''Rainy Day Woman'' live in Monster of Rock Moscow 1991
CALL ME THE BREEZE means because 'I am MR COOL!!! In my BOOMER generation 'COOL' was the term (instead of 'chill'). Like 'be cool , man' and 'that's so cool.'
Travis and Susie I think I know y’all are married but you two could pass as brother and sister. I know that’s icky in a sense I know because me and my husband look a lot alike which I heard y’all are meant to be together if that’s the case❤😂
Travis & Suzi Last member of original lineup of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Gary Rossington (dark haired wearing dark shirt), guitarist died early last year. Other members including Ronnie's van Zant's little brother, Johnnie, who reformed the band in 1987, 10 years after of the infamous crash that killed his brother, Ronnie, of current lineup for LS were considering to breakup right after Rossington death. But fans and original members' estates and families wanted current lineup to live on tradition of Lynyrd Skynyrd's legacy. I have seen them twice one time many years ago and second was in July of last year. Skynyrd Nation!
You can't listen to that song for rhe first time live...there's no comparison for how much better it sounds on the album....please listen to it again and not the live version.... I can't even listen to this ..its bad
During one of the tours, while riding on the bus, Leon had his throat cut and they blamed it on Ed. Ed was a peaceful hippy from California and I find it hard to believe that. Sounds more like something Ronny would do and they covered it up because he was essentially the band.
This is one of their worst performances captired on video, actually. Ronnie had a bad cold and could barely sing, theyd just lost Ed King so their sound was skinnier, and they were playing on a small stage with limited amps. Together ot makes for a flat performance. Still great, but if you want to see what they were capable of, gotta check them out at Oakland or opening for the Stones in England (they will absolutely blow your socks off!)
LISTEN TO THE ORIGINAL THIS SOUND SUCKS ALWAYS THE STUDIO ORIGINAL WITH CLASSIC ROCK THAT IS WHAT MADE THIS SONG FAMOUS NOT THIS WAY LATER LIVE WITH SH//// SOUND
Billy Powell, one of the most underrated talents EVER!
Under rated not by a long shot these guys owned the stage back in the day
I play piano, obviously not as well. Most of that is one handed and difficult.
Amazing that he started out as their roadie and they had no idea he could play like that.
Ya know I just minimized the vid and scrolled down intending to leave almost exactly this comment.
Billy Powell was a roadie for the band for about two years...In 1972, Skynyrd played a show at the Bolles School prom. During a break at that event, Powell sat down at a piano and played a song. When the band realized their roadie's ability, he was offered the position of keyboardist.
They were such a PHENOMENAL Band.
And they were one guitarist short on this. Steve Gaines normally played lead on part of this.
J.J. Cale. He also wrote Cocaine, and After Midnight, covered by Eric Clapton.
He allso wrote Same Ole blues by LS and Clyde by Waylon Jennings
...and they make it look easy...this is the cream of the crop southern rock baby!!!!! Go Wolf Hunterz
Billy Powell did more on a piano with one hand than some people do with both hands ..... master player ...
Artimus Pyle was an absolute beast back in the day! Amazing band. One of the most talented group of musicians ever assembled.
It's one of my favorite songs. Foot stomping southern rock.
Fantastic performance that knocked the bloomers of the British audience. LOL Between Gary Rossington's guitar and Billy Powell's piano, outstanding!
Billy Powell on keys 🎹🔥
Love this song. Always nice to see the original members together.
One of Greatest Bands of All Time.
I read where Ronnie was sick during this performance, and you can hear it in his voice. He’s still great, though. Best band ever.
That was a killer live performance.. Taped together mics.. rough and raw as hell... Brilliant.. ! No auto tune there...
Skynyrd forever. RIP.
Yip . JJ Cale. Great tunes from Mr Cale. Great Times also watching Old Grey Whistle Test.
A great cover to a great tune ... JJ Cale was the most under rated singer songwriters of all time
We didn't go to gyms back then, we got up on the dancefloor. Good way to get your cardio AND sweat out the booze! Loved this song and danced 100 miles to it in clubs.
Got a little emotional there. Never gonna be another.
Seeing these guys live back in July 1976 with 3 other southern rock bands was the best live show I have ever seen....
Oh yeah, getting in the ‘68 Chevelle SS 396, throwing this in my 8-track, and opening up the throttle! Road-music at its finest! 👍🏼❤️
Soon as I saw what they were reacting to I sent it straight to my playlist .
Thank you so much for reviewing this! One of my favorite tunes ever and never saw this live version!
True professionals doin what they do! You Cannot Beat that!
I was on the road from the middle of August to the middle of November work shows in Texas and Florida and I adopted this song as my theme song
Now that's cooking with grease . Great performance. As far as I'm concerned, the greatest rock band ever. I traded guitar picks with Gary a few years ago. A good friend of mine is their drum tech/standby drummer so I got to meet him. Super nice fella. RIP Gary and the rest of the band.
Gary Rossington and Billy Powell are two ot the most underrated musicians in history.
A proper band… saw them at Knebworth in 76 supporting Rolling Stones…not a bad day out.
Billy Powell was a BEAST.
You gotta love Ronnie out there barefooted, singing his heart out.... and always backing away or even pushing the guitarists out there for their moment on stage !
My favorite video ( Freebird live Aug. 21, 1976 ) is when they opened for The Rolling Stones*, & Ronnie was pushing the guys out onto the sacred Rolling Stones tongue stage (the part of stage they were told to stay off of)
* BTW after a few shows it should have been the other way around ✌️😉
Hard to put a candle to this band they were the complete deal . Seen them in 1977 in Buffalo New York in June just a few short months before that fateful plane crash rest in peace lynyrd skynyrd ❤🙏
Freebird from this same session at the Old Grey Whistle Test is unbelievable. It's a must watch!!!
Gary Rossington tearing it up
As an old guy that grew up in the 60's and early 70's we had so much awesome music from so many different bands it has never been matched before or since.
I think one of the big differences was the musicians did it more for the love of making music rather than the paycheck and the passion and soul they put into their craft shows in the music which music made today totally lacks that same depth and vibrancy.
Very true fact right there! Was born in 68 and loved this band
The two 🎤 🎤 are great! 😂❤❤❤
My favorite Skynyrd song. You should hear the studio version, with horns added in - it's perfect!
Today, January 15th is Ronnies's birthday. RIP Freebird
My favorite is "I Know A Little", it has an upbeat similar to this song.
Anyone else find it hard to believe that this is the first time ever hearing it?😊
I'm 64 and grew up with Skynyrds music in Alabama. It's great seeing some of these videos I didn't know existed.
The very best rock band EVER, with a bullet !!
Love the pearl choker! That's awesome LOL
Skynyrd were the kings of guitar. Free Bird is unparalleled.
"Cause I'm so BLOWN!!!"😂🤣😆🤭🌬️💨🎷🤟🎸
❤ Happy New Year Guys! Love y'all!
Breeze, I'm so blown away.
Love the Pearl necklace!!❤️❤️🤘🏻
The ultimate southern rock rock song IMHO.
Great JJ Cale song to start off New Year 2024🎉
Southern rock, great J J Cale song.
Happy New Year to you guys!
there is a dvd live at knebworth 1976 lynyrd skynyrd the whole set including sweet home alabama / call me the breeze there was 150,000 - 200,000 pepole there. it also cd as this is amazing set it has been remastered visual and sound i'm 70years old now but this blew my mind best i have seen ever to actualy have this now. there performance is all live and perfect
A well oil machine
I love your hair Suzi!
Fantastic piano 🔥
Thanks!
Please review "Roll With The Changes" or 157 Riverside Avenue, by REO Speedwagon when you have time. Love your reviews!
I GOT SEE THEM TWICE !!🔥🎸🐐😍😢😢😢
You have to watch Freebird from the sane set at the old grey whistle test!!!
🤔💭this is a JJ Cale song, check out "Call the Doctor" "If You're Ever in Oklahoma" "Crazy Mama" and many more! 👍👍
You can tell Ronnie was sick with a cold in this video
"Ain't no change in the weather, Ain't no changing me"...J.J Cale. pause a moment. Let that sink in.
Your welcome.✌️
Look up mama’s pride it’s a band that was going to open for LS on their tour , then the plane crash , what could of been , they are a great and from St. Louis area
Call me the breeze ‘cause I break the wind. 👍
That was bad ass
One of my favorite karaoke songs!
Another legendary song written by JJ Cale.
Jammin as usual. There's no substitute for Ronnie Vanzant, not even his brother. Sorry! It's just that simple.
Finally
But it's on the radio ALL THE TIME
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LS...this is a fun song
Great!!!!! I would like if you can react to another great rock band The Black Crowes ''Stare it Cold'' or ''Rainy Day Woman'' live in Monster of Rock Moscow 1991
Breeze = Easy Going
You need to listen to "I Know a Little" as well
Yeah, I was about a minute in, and realized that nothing's gonna be better than the studio version, so sorry. I am bailing.
A!an Collins underrated.
Gary everyone knew was good.
sorry got to say bye - i know the actual classic song with great studio performance sound
Did you notice Ronnie’s barefeet?
CALL ME THE BREEZE means because 'I am MR COOL!!! In my BOOMER generation 'COOL' was the term (instead of 'chill'). Like 'be cool , man' and 'that's so cool.'
Ronnie was always bare foot on stage
Billy Powell former roadie. Till they found out he could jam.
Alice Cooper -"Go To Hell" 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Travis and Susie I think I know y’all are married but you two could pass as brother and sister. I know that’s icky in a sense I know because me and my husband look a lot alike which I heard y’all are meant to be together if that’s the case❤😂
Gator Country Molly Hatchet
Travis & Suzi
Last member of original lineup of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Gary Rossington (dark haired wearing dark shirt), guitarist died early last year. Other members including Ronnie's van Zant's little brother, Johnnie, who reformed the band in 1987, 10 years after of the infamous crash that killed his brother, Ronnie, of current lineup for LS were considering to breakup right after Rossington death. But fans and original members' estates and families wanted current lineup to live on tradition of Lynyrd Skynyrd's legacy. I have seen them twice one time many years ago and second was in July of last year. Skynyrd Nation!
You did not see lynyrd skynyrd if you saw a band after oct 20 1977 they Aynt Skynyrd
@@markhopkins222 I know.
You can't listen to that song for rhe first time live...there's no comparison for how much better it sounds on the album....please listen to it again and not the live version.... I can't even listen to this ..its bad
A J.J. Cale song from his Naturally album. Magnolia by J.J. Cale should make its way onto your reaction list
During one of the tours, while riding on the bus, Leon had his throat cut and they blamed it on Ed. Ed was a peaceful hippy from California and I find it hard to believe that. Sounds more like something Ronny would do and they covered it up because he was essentially the band.
This is one of their worst performances captired on video, actually. Ronnie had a bad cold and could barely sing, theyd just lost Ed King so their sound was skinnier, and they were playing on a small stage with limited amps. Together ot makes for a flat performance. Still great, but if you want to see what they were capable of, gotta check them out at Oakland or opening for the Stones in England (they will absolutely blow your socks off!)
After Ed King left
LISTEN TO THE ORIGINAL THIS SOUND SUCKS ALWAYS THE STUDIO ORIGINAL WITH CLASSIC ROCK THAT IS WHAT MADE THIS SONG FAMOUS NOT THIS WAY LATER LIVE WITH SH//// SOUND
This song should be called: CALL ME THE FART.....
The J.J. Cale original version is much better.
Stop talking and react
Thanks!
Thank you so much dave! We are greatful for you! Have a nice week!
Travis and Suzi