This one brings me to tears. My mother had alzheimers and the last coherent thing she told me was " I've always been proud of you, do whatever makes YOU happy." Miss ya mom.
Same dude. I lost my mother unexpectedly a few years ago. Skynyrd was her favorite band and this song gets me tearing every time but I love it. Stay strong bro keep your head up 💪😤🤘.
I'm old enough to have heard this on repeat over multiple stations when it was first released. At that time, I just like it as a Skynard song. As time went on, I became a parent and then a grand. Now the lyrics have taken on a whole different meaning. It's what I hope I have taught my kids & grands. And it can bring tears to my eyes. And now that kind of rock is referred to as Southern Rock.
Lynyrd Skynyrd put out 5 albums in the early 70's before a 1977 plane crash ended it all. This song was written in about an hour by Gary Rossington and Ronnie Van Zandt. They had both just lost female family members that gave them life advice.
The band had such a problem with people mispronouncing their name, they actually titled one of their albums "Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd". They named themselves after a teacher at their school, named "Leonard Skinner". He hated them, and treated them like shit for being long hairs, so for revenge they named themselves after him.
I lost a good friend around this time last year. This was his favorite song. A lot of the things you guys spoke on were the reasons he loved the song too. It's awesome to see you guys reacting to it in such a positive way. Rock on, and keep it simple. 🤘
This song always gets me in the feels too. It's such good good advice. I can always picture a mother sitting down with her son and telling him these things. Good advice for anyone.
Three guitars all playing the solo in the middle. Thank you for reviewing this great tune. I sang this at my Brother's memorial service because it was his favorite song. I'm not a great singer by any means but I did my best. I also love this song and have, ever since the album hit the record store in Tampa, FL when I was 15. Now I live in the hometown of L.Z., Jacksonville, FL. Everyone here is so, so proud of them! Me too! ❤️
There was a lot of Country Music influence in Rock: Skynyrd, Marshall Tucker, Allman Brothers, and the Eagles--to mention a few. I saw Lynyrd Skynyrd in the 1974 and they were a blast. Came back on twice.
My friend and I went Lynyrd Skynyrd concert back in July with original singer, Ronnie Van Zandt's younger brother, Johnny doing the singing. Johnny regrouped LS 10 years after fateful day when in 1977, plane carrying the band crashed killing Ronnie and I think 3 other members plus the pilot. Last original member, Gary Rossington died early this year. As band played this classic, tribute to Gary Rossington by showing photos of him from early days to current. Current band called Shinedown does an excellent cover of this song. Interesting fact is Shinedown before they gotten big, they played this song at local Jacksonville (Lynyrd Skynyrd's Hometown), Florida's bar once owned by widow of Ronnie Van Zandt.
I recently had a dear friend pass away at 60, completely unexpected. It was upsetting as hell. I had no idea his family had done so, but they selected this song for his funeral. Boy did it hit hard.....but in a good way!
If the end credits of a movie is the only place you've heard Free Bird then you have missed out. Watch their performance live in the Oakland Coleseum in July 1977. Subscribed.
From a Dave with kids who are now both in university, you guys just nailed it. Dave, it can pass you by before you even know what’s happened. We dropped our second off to university this fall and I wondered where the hell the time went, and whether I spent too much of it working too hard trying to support them. You guys totally nailed what I’ve been going through for the last month…. For the last 20 years…..
Skynyrd is a Jacksonville Florida, Southern Rock Band from the 70's...got to see them in concert in 1974. The lead singer and a few of the band members died in a plane crash sometime in 1977. You're pronouncing it right Dave.
Southern Rock brought a whole new edge of rock n roll to America and holy smokes, it rocked our socks off. Good old southern boys standin' on the gas. Lord have mercy.
At 67 , i first heard this as a new song. Still great. Glad young people get to find them. Southern rock as good as it gets..began in JACKSONVILLE . Fl. Great band. Saw whats left of them 2 yrs ago along with METALLICA . Daytona speedway. Still sounded great .. soo many yrs ltr. Thats good music that last over 50 yrs!! Good for you. .. dan. JACKSONVILLE FL…
Watch the movie Muscle Shoals about the millions of songs recorded at the music studios, including Brits like The Rolling Stones, Steve Winword, Bono, etc. plus American artists.
When speaking about a parent missing out on their child growing up because of working to provide a better life for their family, it reminded me of the Harry Chapin song "Cats In The Cradle". It'll hit you in the feels too. Ugly Kid Joe did a great cover of it, but I definitely recommend listening to the original first.
Shinedown is still an active band and still touring. Brent Smith is an amazing vocalist. Their cover of Simple Man is great. Their OMV for Simple Man pays homage to Lynyrd Skynyrd. I believe both bands share the same hometown area.
Ronnie Van Zant’s daughter was married to one of the members. Ronnie’s granddaughter is holding his picture in the video. There is a video on UA-cam of the granddaughter performing with Shinedown in 2019.
I remember seeing in a documentary, Gary Rossington talking about how much they were influenced by the Beatles and Stones. It’s so interesting how that influence produces this form of music.
i am just like you, i have listen to this song for a long time and when i hear it i calm down and become relaxed. i have even tried to take the message of the song to heart to become a "simple" good man
There is a few other Bands you can look into Marshall Tucker to start with. You are correct when you said Country Music was born out of Blue Grass and Blue Grass was born from Irish and Scouts people coming into this country.
“We just chat shit all of the time.” Just shot milk out of my nose! It is a Beautiful thing to see two people enjoy each other’s company so much. You show such interest and respect for each other’s opinions. Never stop “chatting shit.”
This was an original southern fried rock band who contradicted all stereotypes. Example, anti gun - Saturday Night Special, from the south. But, nothing……. is more epic than their standoff with Neil Young. The inspiration for 3 of the greatest songs ever! Southern Man, Alabama and Sweet Home Alabama.
I am a heavy metal fan, I am Spanish and I have limited knowledge of English, I am a taxi driver and I play a rock station(no heavy metal) so that no one gets scared in my taxi..... and since I discovered this song I have goosebumps every time I listen to it.
When listening to Skynyrd you have to look past the great music and listen closely to the lyrics. Ronnie had such a great way of expressing thoughts and feelings.
Dave I got my forty plus acres my man. My neighbor has 1100. Nobody near us. My driver was like a six hundred yards of the county road. Nobody on that road but us. Safe…no violence and quiet. Small town about ten miles away. Ninth generation American ….family came from Scotland. fifeshire.
Thanks for this one, just listened to the song a few days back while unwinding, glad to see that you also feel the same of it. Your a good man dave, Nice reaction, lost my dad a 7 years ago, miss the man every day, cherish the times the best you can. Enjoyed watching you 2 thanks again
Southern Rock is a blend of Country, Blues and Rock if you are a music lover I suggest watching a documentary titled Muscle Shaols ... This recording studio in Muscle Shoals Alabama recorded some of the greatest hits we hear... There will be some very familiar faces you will recognize like 1 of yours Mick Jagger to start....
The key to life and this song is the phrase, don't forget there is Someone above-God. Without God there is no eternal fulfillment or sense of purpose to life.
My folks worked their butts of to raise us kids and I have worked (and my wife has) weird shifts and hours to raise our kids. They were always the focus and we just did what we could.
I love that song - still give the chills everytime I hear it.I actively choose not to be between a rock and a hard place to have time enough with my family. Probably also because I never had the ambition to rich the top of the piramide - that is not important to me.
Hi Guys I like this song. Goid Luck with everything. FYI If you watched Supernatural the lead actor who played Dean in the show also sings this song. P.S Some of the other actors in the show also sing. .( Jensen Ackles).
Leonard Skinner was one of their teachers. He was a militaristic hardass who hated longhairs...so they named their band after him. Be careful teachers. KA-THWAP !!
Written by 16 year olds in the mid seventies. One had lost a family member and another had lost a friend if I remember correctly. It is closed as Southern Rock.
Shinedown did a cover of this song. And it’s amazing. Basically because one of the band members is related to one of the members in Skynyrd either directly or his wife was.
Let me break it to you...The All man Brothers were the forefathers of Southern rock Check out shipping Post, Statesboro Blues, Melissa, No Way Out, etc etc . Don't get me wrong, I Love sky her but the all man brothers were genious.
No Dave, you nailed it . Nobody here in the US pronounces it like Leonard (The pronunciation key is on the album cover for fucks sake. though I have no idea what an e with a half moon above it means). Lin erd...
wish i had a dollar for every time I've played this one. if you played in a cover band in the southeast back in the 80's-90's you knew all the Skynyrd tunes. or you didn't get called back for gigs lol.
When a 50 year old song is still enjoyed by different generations, you know it was epic.
Absolutely
Right On !!!!✌
There is a reason certain bands just transcend... Lynyrd Skynyrd is one of those.
FACTS 💯👍
Especially when the song sounds as fresh today as it did when it came out, there's is no stopping the song from touching hearts.
This one brings me to tears. My mother had alzheimers and the last coherent thing she told me was " I've always been proud of you, do whatever makes YOU happy." Miss ya mom.
So Sorry for your Loss.🥺
@@tinapatterson5022 thank you
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Same dude. I lost my mother unexpectedly a few years ago. Skynyrd was her favorite band and this song gets me tearing every time but I love it. Stay strong bro keep your head up 💪😤🤘.
@@xvsoulsocietyvx8470 thanks brother, same to you
I'm old enough to have heard this on repeat over multiple stations when it was first released. At that time, I just like it as a Skynard song. As time went on, I became a parent and then a grand. Now the lyrics have taken on a whole different meaning. It's what I hope I have taught my kids & grands. And it can bring tears to my eyes. And now that kind of rock is referred to as Southern Rock.
Southern fried, I believe….
Lynyrd Skynyrd put out 5 albums in the early 70's before a 1977 plane crash ended it all. This song was written in about an hour by Gary Rossington and Ronnie Van Zandt. They had both just lost female family members that gave them life advice.
6 One More From The Road
Beautiful Song. Skynyrd has so much more to offer. Gold Standard of Southern Rock. Thanks for the Reaction.
"Is this country rock?"
Wow... awesome. That's exactly what Southern Rock is. It's great when someone can feel the music.
Nope it's called Southern Rock ....
@@MrAmartin8 um, yes...that's exactly what I said. 🤦
Truth and wisdom don’t age.
The band had such a problem with people mispronouncing their name, they actually titled one of their albums "Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd". They named themselves after a teacher at their school, named "Leonard Skinner". He hated them, and treated them like shit for being long hairs, so for revenge they named themselves after him.
Not only that, but this song is from “Pronounced”
Lol
GOAT, Rip gary, ur all together now❤
I lost a good friend around this time last year. This was his favorite song. A lot of the things you guys spoke on were the reasons he loved the song too. It's awesome to see you guys reacting to it in such a positive way. Rock on, and keep it simple. 🤘
This song always gets me in the feels too. It's such good good advice. I can always picture a mother sitting down with her son and telling him these things. Good advice for anyone.
You guys get it . Beautiful ...
One of the most relatable songs I've ever heard - at least for me. Insanely talented band.
This is the song I picture playing at the beginning of the movie about my life.
This was my song at my sons wedding for the son and mother dance...love it!
After everything you guys said, then checking out the song "Cat's In The Cradle by Harry Chapin is an absolute must.
Three guitars all playing the solo in the middle. Thank you for reviewing this great tune. I sang this at my Brother's memorial service because it was his favorite song. I'm not a great singer by any means but I did my best. I also love this song and have, ever since the album hit the record store in Tampa, FL when I was 15. Now I live in the hometown of L.Z., Jacksonville, FL. Everyone here is so, so proud of them! Me too! ❤️
There was a lot of Country Music influence in Rock: Skynyrd, Marshall Tucker, Allman Brothers, and the Eagles--to mention a few. I saw Lynyrd Skynyrd in the 1974 and they were a blast. Came back on twice.
This was released from debut Album (Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd) 1973.
My friend and I went Lynyrd Skynyrd concert back in July with original singer, Ronnie Van Zandt's younger brother, Johnny doing the singing. Johnny regrouped LS 10 years after fateful day when in 1977, plane carrying the band crashed killing Ronnie and I think 3 other members plus the pilot. Last original member, Gary Rossington died early this year. As band played this classic, tribute to Gary Rossington by showing photos of him from early days to current. Current band called Shinedown does an excellent cover of this song. Interesting fact is Shinedown before they gotten big, they played this song at local Jacksonville (Lynyrd Skynyrd's Hometown), Florida's bar once owned by widow of Ronnie Van Zandt.
Simple Man was recorded in 1973 making 50th anniversary of this song.
Freebird live in Oakland 1977 three months before their plane crash! Fantastic video!
Yes definitely is a treasure 🌹🌹🌹🌹
This should be their signature song. This should be one of the most played classic rock songs in history. It's so perfect.
Agreed100 I love it even more than freebird
I recently had a dear friend pass away at 60, completely unexpected. It was upsetting as hell. I had no idea his family had done so, but they selected this song for his funeral. Boy did it hit hard.....but in a good way!
If the end credits of a movie is the only place you've heard Free Bird then you have missed out. Watch their performance live in the Oakland Coleseum in July 1977. Subscribed.
What a charming reaction. Nothing more to add as you pretty much both nailed it.
You've got to introduce her to Freebird with one of the famous live versions. Either Oakland or Knebworth
From a Dave with kids who are now both in university, you guys just nailed it. Dave, it can pass you by before you even know what’s happened. We dropped our second off to university this fall and I wondered where the hell the time went, and whether I spent too much of it working too hard trying to support them. You guys totally nailed what I’ve been going through for the last month…. For the last 20 years…..
Southern Rock is a mixture of Blues..Country and Rock.
Pull the lyrics up with out music and just read them
Skynyrd is a Jacksonville Florida, Southern Rock Band from the 70's...got to see them in concert in 1974. The lead singer and a few of the band members died in a plane crash sometime in 1977. You're pronouncing it right Dave.
Southern Rock brought a whole new edge of rock n roll to America and holy smokes, it rocked our socks off. Good old southern boys standin' on the gas. Lord have mercy.
Thank you kindly for doing this reaction.
Lynyrd Skynyrd Lives On, generation after generation.
At 67 , i first heard this as a new song. Still great. Glad young people get to find them. Southern rock as good as it gets..began in JACKSONVILLE . Fl. Great band. Saw whats left of them 2 yrs ago along with METALLICA . Daytona speedway. Still sounded great .. soo many yrs ltr. Thats good music that last over 50 yrs!! Good for you. .. dan. JACKSONVILLE FL…
Mine and my late nephew's song....so beautiful. You will never go wrong with Skynard live Gold and Platinum!!! The original...
Watch the movie Muscle Shoals about the millions of songs recorded at the music studios, including Brits like The Rolling Stones, Steve Winword, Bono, etc. plus American artists.
When speaking about a parent missing out on their child growing up because of working to provide a better life for their family, it reminded me of the Harry Chapin song "Cats In The Cradle". It'll hit you in the feels too. Ugly Kid Joe did a great cover of it, but I definitely recommend listening to the original first.
After 50 years, Simple Man is STILL my all time favorite song!
Shinedown is still an active band and still touring. Brent Smith is an amazing vocalist.
Their cover of Simple Man is great. Their OMV for Simple Man pays homage to Lynyrd Skynyrd.
I believe both bands share the same hometown area.
Ronnie Van Zant’s daughter was married to one of the members. Ronnie’s granddaughter is holding his picture in the video. There is a video on UA-cam of the granddaughter performing with Shinedown in 2019.
Look at the album cover of Skynyrd's first album. It has the pronunciation of the band's name on the cover.
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I remember seeing in a documentary, Gary Rossington talking about how much they were influenced by the Beatles and Stones. It’s so interesting how that influence produces this form of music.
Great reaction. Spot on with your interpretation. The lyrics are awesome, but I also love the music, especially the bass line.
Love your reactions. Especially country and southern rock. We are the Appalachian people of Scots-Irish descent.
🤘👍☮️
yo glad to see you have your own channel too man. great song of course, one of the best.
I love this band and all of their music,
"Cat's in the Cradle" by Harry Chapin is about an absent dad
My favorite line is be something you love and understand. I have all my life, which is essential to happiness and contentment.
i am just like you, i have listen to this song for a long time and when i hear it i calm down and become relaxed. i have even tried to take the message of the song to heart to become a "simple" good man
There is a few other Bands you can look into Marshall Tucker to start with.
You are correct when you said Country Music was born out of Blue Grass and Blue Grass was born from Irish and Scouts people coming into this country.
“We just chat shit all of the time.” Just shot milk out of my nose! It is a Beautiful thing to see two people enjoy each other’s company so much. You show such interest and respect for each other’s opinions. Never stop “chatting shit.”
This was an original southern fried rock band who contradicted all stereotypes. Example, anti gun - Saturday Night Special, from the south. But, nothing……. is more epic than their standoff with Neil Young. The inspiration for 3 of the greatest songs ever! Southern Man, Alabama and Sweet Home Alabama.
I am a heavy metal fan, I am Spanish and I have limited knowledge of English, I am a taxi driver and I play a rock station(no heavy metal) so that no one gets scared in my taxi..... and since I discovered this song I have goosebumps every time I listen to it.
When listening to Skynyrd you have to look past the great music and listen closely to the lyrics. Ronnie had such a great way of expressing thoughts and feelings.
What can you say. Yes. Truly yes.
Dave I got my forty plus acres my man. My neighbor has 1100. Nobody near us. My driver was like a six hundred yards of the county road. Nobody on that road but us. Safe…no violence and quiet. Small town about ten miles away. Ninth generation American ….family came from Scotland. fifeshire.
70's rock, still the best music. So many great bands and the stories in the songs are just better than we have today, imo🥴
Timothy-the buoys
My mother taught me about the same it's because of her I've bled several times helping lost broken women
'Southern Rock" would be the description.
Thanks for this one, just listened to the song a few days back while unwinding, glad to see that you also feel the same of it.
Your a good man dave,
Nice reaction, lost my dad a 7 years ago, miss the man every day, cherish the times the best you can.
Enjoyed watching you 2 thanks again
Beautiful song. It brings back, " simplicity."
Southern Rock is a blend of Country, Blues and Rock if you are a music lover I suggest watching a documentary titled Muscle Shaols ... This recording studio in Muscle Shoals Alabama recorded some of the greatest hits we hear... There will be some very familiar faces you will recognize like 1 of yours Mick Jagger to start....
The key to life and this song is the phrase, don't forget there is Someone above-God. Without God there is no eternal fulfillment or sense of purpose to life.
Skynyrd was the soundtrack to my growing years
Lynyrd Skynyrd is simply Southern fried rock at it's finest.
Hell yeah!
Yes, 70s band. Love your channel bloke, you too Ash!
I do believe they have an album that shows you how to say their name.. LOL! Lynyrd Skynyrd (Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd)
Shinedown does an awesome version of this song
An Amazing song with a perfect message. I wish I could've heard when it 1st came out, but my parents pretty much were adverse to 1970s rock.
thanks! this song will never get old to me!
Leonard Skinner was Gary rossington's gym teacher, the band was sarcastically named after him
My folks worked their butts of to raise us kids and I have worked (and my wife has) weird shifts and hours to raise our kids. They were always the focus and we just did what we could.
Me and brother listened to this on repeat when our mom lost her 6 year long battle with cancer I was 19 still hard to listen 2 at 35
Yeah, Dave, It's been my favorite song, (practically my theme song) for a very long time.
I love that song - still give the chills everytime I hear it.I actively choose not to be between a rock and a hard place to have time enough with my family. Probably also because I never had the ambition to rich the top of the piramide - that is not important to me.
Never was important for me either. I'm satisfied just living a modest life with my family that's comfortable.
Dave - you are an inspiration to us metal-rock loving Dave’s! You have an amazing taste is music!
Lynyrd Skynyard made this freebird song in 1976 they named the band after a gym teacher in high school
73 is when this came out. I would have been in 5th grade. Skynyrd is a great band with a deep catalog for as short amount of time they were around.
I WAS three with a sister nine years older than me! God bless her baby boy gone too soon!!
I grew up listening to this band. They have had a interesting past. Our radio stations still plays this bands music
My Son will be 31 soon & I’ve always dedicated this to him since he was a baby🥰♥️🎶
Hi Guys I like this song. Goid Luck with everything. FYI If you watched Supernatural the lead actor who played Dean in the show also sings this song. P.S Some of the other actors in the show also sing. .( Jensen Ackles).
Leonard Skinner was one of their teachers. He was a militaristic hardass who hated longhairs...so they named their band after him. Be careful teachers. KA-THWAP !!
Essential southern classic rock. Tuesdays Gone is my favorite and from Dazed and Confused
Written by 16 year olds in the mid seventies. One had lost a family member and another had lost a friend if I remember correctly. It is closed as Southern Rock.
One of my favorite songs. Thanks.
I've always heard it pronounced as Lenard Skinard here in the States.
I remember playing air guitar to Free Bird. This band had excellent musicians and singer.
Excellent choice, excellent 🤘
My mother son dance at his wedding. Lyrics were perfect.
Shinedown did a cover of this song. And it’s amazing. Basically because one of the band members is related to one of the members in Skynyrd either directly or his wife was.
Melody Van Zant is married to Jasin Todd.
I like the dynamic between you guys. Nice.
Let me break it to you...The All man Brothers were the forefathers of Southern rock Check out shipping Post, Statesboro Blues, Melissa, No Way Out, etc etc . Don't get me wrong, I Love sky her but the all man brothers were genious.
She's got a good ear, the song is from that era, maybe not in it, but surely influenced by the era.
In the seventies we used to call that rockabilly rock and roll with a little hillbilly😅😅😅❤❤❤
No Dave, you nailed it . Nobody here in the US pronounces it like Leonard (The pronunciation key is on the album cover for fucks sake. though I have no idea what an e with a half moon above it means). Lin erd...
Skynyrd and the Eagles are the greatest American bands of all time..
Knebworth, backing up the Stones ❤
"I Never Dreamed " is another great Skynyrd song you.must listen to..
One of their last great songs just before the plane crash..
Ideal listening for this song: eating a full American breakfast before going to a baseball game...
wish i had a dollar for every time I've played this one. if you played in a cover band in the southeast back in the 80's-90's you knew all the Skynyrd tunes. or you didn't get called back for gigs lol.
Beautiful song.
Call Me The Breeze, T for Texas, I Need You. Underrated but Amazing