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I'm left totally speechless. but I'll try... Perfect! Their whole look and vibe is beautiful too. If there ever was a band that was family, before and after the multiple tragedies, it was Lynyrd Skynyrd. Collins had more tragedies than nearly anyone in history, but managed to stay positive. Everyone should know that Allen Collins wrote Free Bird , with Ronnie Van Zant. May you both rest in peace.
Ed King does not get the recognition he deserved. It was his crushing bass lines, song writing, and guitar parts on the first album that made it great.
Ed was on the guitar. Yes he was on base first but then Leon came back. You said Leon in the footage. Best three guitar band that ever was where ever will be.
I told my 21yr old grandson that this is how music was music not the way it is today the 70s thru 80s was how rock was rock not the boring music of today . Long live real rock ❤️❤️
I was at that concert, I believe it was the 1st Knebworth. Wasn't it Lynryd Skynrd that walked on the Stones "tongue"? I remember waiting so long for the Stones to setup and play. We ended walking to get a "cup of tea", could not find our way back our friends because of the darkness, and we all met up at the car later.
This band was told they have 5 more minutes to finish their show in Pittsburgh, PA ...it was about 10 minutes before midnight and they played FREEBIRD for 25 minutes...tore it up. This was a show that had the OUTLAWS warmup CHARLIE DANIELS then LYNYRD SKYNYRD. What a night!
Wow never seen this before, damn Ed King was here...! and is tgat Bob on drums before Artimus???...damn... the greatest guitar solo so well-known of all-time Allen Collins!
I was 13 and what a life that I have had.A life that most of these guys never had a chance to live out.I am so grateful for it.If you would have asked me back then,I didn't think I would make it to 20 years old.Now Im a proud Papa.
I liked them best during this period. The first 3 albums with Ed King are my favorite and always will be. This version of Freebird is a perfect example.
You know i could see this a thousand times and in my heart it dont get no better then these guys doing this song.no one can touch this.If seeing and hearing Lynyrd Skynyrd do Free Bird like this doesnt get your motor running .than nothing can. This picks my soul up every time.Those Southern Guys no how to play it.thanks for the video.thanks Lynyrd Skynyrd for all these fabulous memories.Bless all of you an those gone on.
This is quite possibly the best version of Freebird ever recorded, as it has Bob Burns on drums with Ed King playing some lead along with Allen Collins. So we have two Gibson SGs and one Gibson Firebird. Brilliant sound. Bob knows how to play this song on the drums without it sounding too rushed.
So glad I got to see this lineup multiple times in the good ole days in Little Rock several times and the 3 day festival in Sedalia in '74 the 10 year anniversary tour and took my oldest to see what was left of them in the 2000s.....got to meet Ronnie and Gary on a plane goin back to my ship in Philadelphia in '76.....
Remember being in a pub talking to someone in England in the 90s and was stopped mid conversation by the guitar solo when someone put it on the jukebox "hang on ! I got to find out what the hell this is, this is incredible "
They look and sound great for a video this old.. Bringing back some excellent memories for me and I hope you as well...we're all in line people...one day at a time and peace be with you all ✌❤
Skynyrd Pianist Billy Powell had been a Rodie for the band prior to 1972 when he overheard lead singer Ronny Van Zant trying to figure out an intro for Free Bird. Billy jumped on a nearby piano and said here's what I'd do and played the intro that became the ethereal beginning notes for Free Bird. He was hired on right then and became the band's keyboardist for the next five years until the untimely plane crash that took Ronnie Van Zant and four others.
Southern power rock is energized by two masterful dueling guitar players, a wall of sound of percussion, and a concert pianist all dedicated to Dwane Allman.
I believe this is from Hamburg, Germany in 1974, opening for Queen. Not actually the Old Grey Whistle Test performance, but broadcast as part of the TV Show along with other performances
This is definitely not from Shepherds Bush 1975. Ed King left the band during their European tour before they played the Old Grey Whislte Test, when they played that night they only had two guitarists Allen Collins & Gary Rossington.
And can you believe?... the same High School class of 1964' produced Allen Collins- the tall lead guitarist, Gary Rossington the pretty slide guitar( ist' too, isn't he a beautiful being?), and Ronnie Van Zant front man vocals. There are so many bands of prominence whose geniuses walked out of the same neighborhood or high school. For instance- *Alice* *Cooper* (real name Vincent Damon Furnier), bassist Dennis Dunaway, and guitarist Glen Buxton were all students at the same high school. In fact Vincent and Dennis met in art class, neither of which could even play an instrument when they formed the band with classmate Glen Buxton (In 2003, Rolling Stone ranked Buxton number 90 on its list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time). *Watch* *video* *called*, ALICE COOPER 1971 STUDIO FILMING "BALLAD OF D FRY" *note* the triple pick-up *white* Gibson SG Les Paul Custom *guitar* Glen Buxton is playing in the video. It was destroyed and left for dead, but someone held onto the pieces...fast forward many years, and it ends up in the hands of Alice Cooper Founding drummer, Neil Smith (drummer in the 71' studio filming , above). Have a look at this meeting with a renowned guitar repair shop, and the results of the meeting. VIDEO> *Restoring* *Glen* *Buxton's* *Alice* *Cooper* *Gibson* *SG* *for* *Neal* *Smith*
Beautiful!!!l get emotional just hearing this great song.... one of history greatest rock bands ....music like this you hear once in a life time ....not like most noise junk in today's generation....here you hear it REAL !!!!and goes straight to your soul ...bless all you guys Lyrnd Skynrd and thank you for leaving great legend music !!!❤❤❤❤😊
Truly one of the Greatest Bands, and certainly, one of the Greatest Songs of all time. Fly High Freebirds, youre Free at last. Thank you for being a huge part of the Soundtrack of my youth. I feel incredibly lucky to have been a Child of the 60s, and to have had this music literally be my day to day life. 🙏✌️
Says it all about 1970's music...Full of colour with light and shade...beautifully constructed with superb musicianship....greater than the sum of the individual parts...
New years eve back in the late 70s/early 80s was all about the OGWT countdown of rock videos voted for by the public. Freebird(not this version) was always the highlight for me!!
I love it. Allen and Ed during the climax of the solo are way cool. Scintillating interplay from 2 great American guitarists. What a nice treat this video is thank you so much for posting.
@@nzo_6543 Steve Gaines came in a little while after Ed left. They had gone back to 2 guitars for a time before Cassie told them about her brother Steve to replace Ed.
@@nzo_6543 He would be a complete dick to all of them when he was drinking. Ed King was great, and when he talked about the truth of it all, he was very gracious. Probably the most honorable of them all.
This is supporting Queen in 74. Most likely sound check Roger Taylor's kit on stage behind with the Queen logo on the bass drum and also on the monitor. They opened for Queen on these dates: 23 November 1974 - Koncerthus, Gothenburg, Sweden 05 December 1974 - Musikhalle, Hamburg, Germany
Interesting to learn of the origin, thx Davy ..... I can add that it was presented on OGWT though perhaps the full description of presentation may have been edited out upon it's re-broadcast.
+Sam Collins Thanks for the clarification. If it was filmed by auntie (the BBC) at best I thought it could be the Maida Vale studios. Still great though.
spot on.but TOGWT always pre-announced if the slot was recorded elsewhere but this was a rare occurrence as they rigidly insisted on live performances in the OGWT studio.i only know this because a mate was an engineer for the show from '72 - '79.(part of the golden years i think we all agree)
@5B4Funky Listen at 9:37 - 9:59. The second buildup is amazing. The tone Allen cranks out just says 70's in a barrel! He's also rocking from side to side with Ed King. Looks great.
Witnessed this extravaganza 1976, I thought JKF stadium in Philly was gonna fall down..😀 poor Peter Frampton had to follow that ..no better time for music ,the 70's BAR NONE !!!
outreach of the ogwt though - look at the credits
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Came to say goodbye Gary Rossington & thanks for the music. RIP
Allan Collins shredding the lead flawlessly should be considered among the greatest guitarists. RIP Allan
ALLN
Absolutely. Gets nowhere near as much love as he should.
Amen!
Indeed. Very underrated.
I'm left totally speechless. but I'll try... Perfect! Their whole look and vibe is beautiful too. If there ever was a band that was family, before and after the multiple tragedies, it was Lynyrd Skynyrd. Collins had more tragedies than nearly anyone in history, but managed to stay positive. Everyone should know that Allen Collins wrote Free Bird , with Ronnie Van Zant.
May you both rest in peace.
This is 1 of the best rock bands and songs there was . It will never be forgotten. 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
Ed King does not get the recognition he deserved. It was his crushing bass lines, song writing, and guitar parts on the first album that made it great.
Ed was on the guitar. Yes he was on base first but then Leon came back. You said Leon in the footage. Best three guitar band that ever was where ever will be.
The quintessential classic Skynyrd lineup
I told my 21yr old grandson that this is how music was music not the way it is today the 70s thru 80s was how rock was rock not the boring music of today .
Long live real rock ❤️❤️
Lynyrd Skynyrd was all over when they had the plane crash in October 20th 1977 Ronnie Van zant was Lynyrd Skynyrd not his brother Johnny Van zandt
This is so damned great it brings tears to my soul, just perfection! Rest in peace all of your beautiful southern rock gods of music!
They will live on through their music as long as it is listened to. I for one will be listening for a long time hopefully.
i remember plying this 45 over and over back in 76
This is one the best songs ever written. The guitar work is incredible
The greatest.
Same with Simple man😢 my fav song by LS
One of my favourite songs of all time. I just cannot believe the tragedy around this band. From plane crash and onwards. But, their music lives on.
the lads playing Freebird at Knebworth was the best was the best live music I have ever heard - this is a great recording
You saw them LIVE @ Kneb ? - I saw them just a week earlier @ the " World Series of Rock " near Chicago ! (Hawthorne race track)
I agree that one was a masterpiece in itself.
I was at that concert, I believe it was the 1st Knebworth.
Wasn't it Lynryd Skynrd that walked on the Stones "tongue"?
I remember waiting so long for the Stones to setup and play.
We ended walking to get a "cup of tea", could not find our way back our friends because of the darkness, and we all met up at the car later.
@@casyatbat There was a huge gap after 10cc before the Stones. Brilliant day though!
RIP Gary Rossington "free as a bird now"
Allen Collins murdered that guitar!
This band was told they have 5 more minutes to finish their show in Pittsburgh, PA ...it was about 10 minutes before midnight and they played FREEBIRD for 25 minutes...tore it up. This was a show that had the OUTLAWS warmup CHARLIE DANIELS then LYNYRD SKYNYRD. What a night!
Omg what a sound from 2 sg Gibsons and 2 Fenders beautiful x
Collins is playing a Gibson Firebird.
Absolutely magnificent RIP Gary Rossington
Wow never seen this before, damn Ed King was here...! and is tgat Bob on drums before Artimus???...damn... the greatest guitar solo so well-known of all-time Allen Collins!
What a song what a fantastic band, never forgotten, 💔, timeless classic 🎸 👍
Greatest live performance by anybody any group ever.
It's that simple.
Legendary.
Correct and endorsed
@@shabbos-goy9407 see,i
YOU GOT THAT RIGHT
Weed Me
Up there definitely in the top 5.
Yep, I agree, it's absolutely heavenly southern rock, nothing on earth is better, nothing!
I watched this the day it was broadcast. Hooked from then.
Very cool seeing Allen Collins and Ed Kind playing together. May they Rest In Peace.
Allen is just rippin it like a madman....incredible talent!!!
My parents were hippie types but younger. My dad Rip.. played all this stuff for me. Thanks Dad. This is the memories of him.. he was great.
💖
footage from 1974, Germany
nice try bbc.
and RIP ED KING ,guitarist 8/22/18
Thats correct. Bob was on Drums at the time. The real Whistle test artimus was on Drums, and Ed Had left already
d. Walsh thank you
I was 13 and what a life that I have had.A life that most of these guys never had a chance to live out.I am so grateful for it.If you would have asked me back then,I didn't think I would make it to 20 years old.Now Im a proud Papa.
I liked them best during this period. The first 3 albums with Ed King are my favorite and always will be. This version of Freebird is a perfect example.
You know i could see this a thousand times and in my heart it dont get no better then these guys doing this song.no one can touch this.If seeing and hearing Lynyrd Skynyrd do Free Bird like this doesnt get your motor running .than nothing can. This picks my soul up every time.Those Southern Guys no how to play it.thanks for the video.thanks Lynyrd Skynyrd for all these fabulous memories.Bless all of you an those gone on.
Never forgotten, we still remember you ;:*(... Rip, rip Gary now, jam in Paradise, save me 2 tickets
Saw them play this live and realised that I'd just ticked something off my bucket list that I didn't know was on there.
That’s not the real skynyrd you saw…..
Listened all thru h.s. into boot then to Chanute. Went into a stall there. Ground came up fast. Made it out alive. MIRACLE.
I couldn't believe r I had this on the best of the whistle testin my collection of dvds seventies rule✌️
i am a thousand years old but i still listen to this
The slide is just incredible in this song and the solo is the cherry on top!!
This is quite possibly the best version of Freebird ever recorded, as it has Bob Burns on drums with Ed King playing some lead along with Allen Collins. So we have two Gibson SGs and one Gibson Firebird. Brilliant sound. Bob knows how to play this song on the drums without it sounding too rushed.
So glad I got to see this lineup multiple times in the good ole days in Little Rock several times and the 3 day festival in Sedalia in '74 the 10 year anniversary tour and took my oldest to see what was left of them in the 2000s.....got to meet Ronnie and Gary on a plane goin back to my ship in Philadelphia in '76.....
@@Codestersmusicandcars no no. Bob left before the recording of Nuthin Fancy. It was Ed King who left the Torture Tour.
Only complaint is guitars drowned out Billy Powells Piano solo in the middle.
Rip southern man. I love r n r
That riff by Collins beginning at 10:35 is absolutely mind blowing! Love this legendary performance. RIP, fellas.
RIP Gary, so happy insaw you play love a few years back.
Remember being in a pub talking to someone in England in the 90s and was stopped mid conversation by the guitar solo when someone put it on the jukebox
"hang on ! I got to find out what the hell this is, this is incredible "
They look and sound great for a video this old..
Bringing back some excellent memories for me and I hope you as well...we're all in line people...one day at a time and peace be with you all ✌❤
The only guys who ever truly nailed a cover of Cream’s Crossroads too. Magic all of them.
"Crossroads" is a Robert Johnson song . . also recorded by Cream & Others 🎵🎶🎼✌🎸
If you were around at this time ...............music that changed your life
Skynyrd Pianist Billy Powell had been a Rodie for the band prior to 1972 when he overheard lead singer Ronny Van Zant trying to figure out an intro for Free Bird. Billy jumped on a nearby piano and said here's what I'd do and played the intro that became the ethereal beginning notes for Free Bird. He was hired on right then and became the band's keyboardist for the next five years until the untimely plane crash that took Ronnie Van Zant and four others.
One of the best pianist in the world was Billy
I heard somewhere that as soon as the band heard his piano skills, Ronnie fired him as a roadie and hired him as a pianist lmao
Look at all that talent! amazing!
Allen Collins The Spirit of Lynyrd Skynyrd is off the chain as is the entire band! This Floridian LOVES my home state rockers!
My number 1 all time song. Above anything from anyone ever. God's of rock. 🤘
Lynyrd Skynyrd has played over 1800 concerts. Ya ever think they might be tired of this song? I would be. It really messes one's hair up.
Damn epic. Caught these in Dallas a couple of times about 74-76. A hard band to beat on guitar dexterity.
Southern power rock is energized by two masterful dueling guitar players, a wall of sound of percussion, and a concert pianist all dedicated to Dwane Allman.
I believe this is from Hamburg, Germany in 1974, opening for Queen. Not actually the Old Grey Whistle Test performance, but broadcast as part of the TV Show along with other performances
If it's Bob Burns on drums it could not have been '75. Burns left the band in '74. So you are probably right.
It’s from the BBC 1975 Shepherds Bush London. Rock on ❤
@@ianallen8305 Not with Bob Burns on drums it wasn't.
The credits are BBC . . There is a post from an audience member who says it was at Shepherds Bush . .
So who is making stuff up !!!😲
This is definitely not from Shepherds Bush 1975. Ed King left the band during their European tour before they played the Old Grey Whislte Test, when they played that night they only had two guitarists Allen Collins & Gary Rossington.
Love the Ed King riffs there in the middle. Never saw that before.
One of the greatest videos ever Bob Burns on drums awesome
This song should be launched on loop on a million solar powered mp3 players into the universe to show how we rock on Planet earth
“We have no hope of translating this”
The breakdown at 5.19 is off the scale - epic guitar playing. Doesn't get better than this EVER
I saw them in 1975 at The Boston Garden.alsoAlvin Lee and Ten Years After. Absolutely amazing show.
Gary is playing it pretty with the Mules again. RIP Gary.🙌🏻🙏🏻
Best song ever n best guitar solo ever n Allen Collins is the best guitarist ever ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
They were all so into their music. Genius all!
And can you believe?... the same High School class of 1964' produced Allen Collins- the tall lead guitarist, Gary Rossington the pretty slide guitar( ist' too, isn't he a beautiful being?), and Ronnie Van Zant front man vocals.
There are so many bands of prominence whose geniuses walked out of the same neighborhood or high school.
For instance-
*Alice* *Cooper* (real name Vincent Damon Furnier), bassist Dennis Dunaway, and guitarist Glen Buxton were all students at the same high school. In fact Vincent and Dennis met in art class, neither of which could even play an instrument when they formed the band with classmate Glen Buxton (In 2003, Rolling Stone ranked Buxton number 90 on its list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time). *Watch* *video* *called*,
ALICE COOPER 1971 STUDIO FILMING "BALLAD OF D FRY"
*note* the triple pick-up *white* Gibson SG Les Paul Custom *guitar* Glen Buxton is playing in the video. It was destroyed and left for dead, but someone held onto the pieces...fast forward many years, and it ends up in the hands of Alice Cooper Founding drummer, Neil Smith (drummer in the 71' studio filming , above). Have a look at this meeting with a renowned guitar repair shop, and the results of the meeting. VIDEO>
*Restoring* *Glen* *Buxton's* *Alice* *Cooper* *Gibson* *SG* *for* *Neal* *Smith*
All time great song none came closer
Beautiful!!!l get emotional just hearing this great song.... one of history greatest rock bands ....music like this you hear once in a life time ....not like most noise junk in today's generation....here you hear it REAL !!!!and goes straight to your soul ...bless all you guys Lyrnd Skynrd and thank you for leaving great legend music !!!❤❤❤❤😊
This is one of the most perfect things in the world ♥️
Thank you all RIP for the unbelievable times you’ve given me over the last 50 years ! ❤
Beautiful ❤❤❤❤
These.guys worked their tales off they never quit quiters never win an winners never quit Legendary 😊
It’s 😢there all gone. Wow.
If there is ever a better group guitar performance than this in human history then I really want to be around to hear it
Tadeski Trucks
I want to be right there with You wolfman!!! ♥️ The Best Guitar Solo ever!!!
Brian May is also a great guitarist….best in the world
Live at Fillmore East/Allman Brothers Band but this is definitely next!!
Same band, add Steve Gaines, Knebworth 1976, opening for The Rolling Stones.
Truly one of the Greatest Bands, and certainly, one of the Greatest Songs of all time.
Fly High Freebirds, youre Free at last.
Thank you for being a huge part of the Soundtrack of my youth. I feel incredibly lucky to have been a Child of the 60s, and to have had this music literally be my day to day life. 🙏✌️
Ronnie was such a star yet always wanted to push the other members of the band out front during the solos..
That's what a leader does... he appreciated that talent.
This is the best version i have heard so much energy in that solo and feel, really Great Playing.
Says it all about 1970's music...Full of colour with light and shade...beautifully constructed with superb musicianship....greater than the sum of the individual parts...
This brings back so many memories from my youth, fabulous.
BRILLIANT SHOWMANSHIP
Lord what a band classic song and performance. Be free birds
New years eve back in the late 70s/early 80s was all about the OGWT countdown of rock videos voted for by the public. Freebird(not this version) was always the highlight for me!!
Far out the best version of the song ever!
I love it. Allen and Ed during the climax of the solo are way cool. Scintillating interplay from 2 great American guitarists. What a nice treat this video is thank you so much for posting.
No stage can hold this talent! They are a true renegade band! Wow! Allan Collins and Ed and Gaines can just bust these riffs!
Steve Gaines wasn't on this recording... He wasn't a member yet... He joined the band later
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@@michaelgreene2920 and Ed King left when Steve Gaines came in
@@nzo_6543
Steve Gaines came in a little while after Ed left.
They had gone back to 2 guitars for a time before Cassie told them about her brother Steve to replace Ed.
@@daseguin Too bad Ed was also a great guitar player, Unfortunately Ronnie being a dick when drunk mostly on Ed and sometimes on Gary.
@@nzo_6543
He would be a complete dick to all of them when he was drinking.
Ed King was great, and when he talked about the truth of it all, he was very gracious.
Probably the most honorable of them all.
Lots of good hair, and what a great song
OMG Everyone loves this band. But I will never forget hearing this rendition of Free Bird. The BBC Old Grey Whistle Test in 1975 was awesome
excellent song, never gets old.
This is ( WITHOUT QUESTION ) the best song / tune , in the World EVER 👍
" simple as that "
💯
This is supporting Queen in 74. Most likely sound check
Roger Taylor's kit on stage behind with the Queen logo on the bass drum and also on the monitor.
They opened for Queen on these dates:
23 November 1974 - Koncerthus, Gothenburg, Sweden
05 December 1974 - Musikhalle, Hamburg, Germany
Don't think the crowd would be present at a soundcheck, also don't think they would be doing the introductions and all.
@@gewdferyew4844 It wasn't the sound check. After a bit of research it is the actual support slot.
No sheet, Sherlock
This is not BBC old Grey Whistle test guys this is not even in England this one was Rockpalast at Musikhalle Hamburg Germany in 1974
Interesting to learn of the origin, thx Davy ..... I can add that it was presented on OGWT though perhaps the full description of presentation may have been edited out upon it's re-broadcast.
+Sam Collins Thanks for the clarification. If it was filmed by auntie (the BBC) at best I thought it could be the Maida Vale studios. Still great though.
spot on.but TOGWT always pre-announced if the slot was recorded elsewhere but this was a rare occurrence as they rigidly insisted on live performances in the OGWT studio.i only know this because a mate was an engineer for the show from '72 - '79.(part of the golden years i think we all agree)
This clip has been recorded from a 'Best of' show - thats why it is not credited - it would have been on original broadcast
yes, they opened that night for Queen. on december 5 1974.
When I first heard this at 14 on the Old Grey it changed my life 😊🎧
My favorite Free Bird because of the Gary Rossington solo at 7:06.
God I loved the music in the 1970’s.
We had great music in the 1970’s!
Great music for one of the GREATEST BANDS of ALL TIME
@5B4Funky Listen at 9:37 - 9:59. The second buildup is amazing. The tone Allen cranks out just says 70's in a barrel! He's also rocking from side to side with Ed King. Looks great.
Timeless beautiful song beautiful voice And while the guitar
A moment in time captured forever.
This was actually recorded in Hamburg Germany 1974 and not in uk
This should have 10 million views. It doesn't need restored, just seen.
Brilliant performance loved to have been there,musicians on top of there game,Class everyone one of them
They weren't the Allman Brothers but they did the South well as a Southern Rock and Roll band.
😂😂😂
😳👏👏👏 os Caras Simplismente destruiam nas Guitarras nessa época e o que e bom permanece sempre Vivo.
Now that is how you playing a frickin solo!!!
Fucken.. WOW! Just amazing stuff!
The ultimate guitar wig out. Awesome stuff
The greatest video on UA-cam!
OMG This version is fantastic!!! 🎸🎶
Witnessed this extravaganza 1976, I thought JKF stadium in Philly was gonna fall down..😀 poor Peter Frampton had to follow that ..no better time for music ,the 70's BAR NONE !!!