One of the many times I went to see Shinedown, I took my dad with me. My dad's a pretty stoic man and he was his usual stone-faced self for most of the concert. My old man is a big Lynyrd Skynyrd fan though and I knew the second they started playing this song he would get into it. Lo and behold, as soon as Shinedown began to play this song my dad got a huge smile on his face and put his cell phone flashlight on and waved it side-to-side like everyone else was doing. He proceeded to enjoy the hell out of the rest of the concert both after this song and retroactively before it. Since my dad was so stoic most of the time when I was growing up I rarely saw him genuinely smile. So having him smile because a band I love covered a song by a band he loves is a memory I will cherish forever.
That's an awesome story. I love it. It's always a memory to cherish when one or both of your parents can really get into music you like. Something you shared together. My Mother took me to my first concert when I was about 9 yrs old. Not a lot of people can say that they went to a concert with one of their parents. 💘 your story. Thanks for sharing!
Every time I listen to this, tears, tears of joy, languidness. I think, "pure soul". Grew up in Appalachia. Had the standard "hard knocks" Appalachian upbringing. I was born in FL, raised in VA, and live in WV currently. This is one of those songs which tells a story that many a young man lives. It really hits "all the feels" as is said in trendy pop culture. My grandfather and uncle were both army infantry. Both fought in wars that never ought to have been. Both came home and were Simple Men, working in a poultry hatchery for thirty to forty years each. Left huge shoes to fill my Pap, did. Uncle is still a Simple Man for now. He, too, will leave huge shoes. So, yeah this song "gets me" and as I think, is pure soul. I love Skynard's original but damn, Shinedown blew it the fuck away, in a very good way. :) :D
I taught myself to play this song specifically for my mother, she lost me for a couple of years to drugs and the city and it broke her heart, all she ever wanted for me was to be happy and healthy, so once I got sober I dedicated this song to her, and to this day it brings her to tears when I play it for her. I love my mom. You only get one.
@@vikkibrown2023 as well as it can be, she'll be home from NC in a couple weeks, and my sobriety has paid off with a clean 10 months of peace. Thank you for the blessings.
fair play man, it's not easy I know first hand, much respect to you 🤝👏. your mother must be an amazing mother for her to be such a powerful inspiration for you, don't ever lose that feeling and keep paving your way forward in life to make her even more proud of you than she already is 👍✌️
@@logsburn955 thank you big dog, she is a very solid inspiration and reason to keep myself on track. She's a big reason I am the man I am today. If it wasn't for her I would have nobody to turn to. I'm glad I woke up when I did while she's still here to be proud of me. Thank y'all for the support and blessings. 🤙✌️
My baby boy sent me this song one morning. He’s trying to find himself he’s going through things but listening to this I think he is on the right path. Son I believe in you. You can do it by the grace of God. Do it for yourself
I never really had a father to give me any kind words or words to live by….it’s hard to be your own man sometimes. I need this song . Thank you Shinedown. Thank you, Lynyrd Skynyrd.
This song helped me while I was getting sober and getting my family back. I listened everyday for months. I am now 2 years sober have my family a house a car an amazing woman and God.
My father never danced a day in his life. Not even with my mother. I worried in secret what would happen on my wedding day when the father daughter dance was expected by the guest. My rock, my best friend, my life teacher showed up at my door one day and say "ok little girl here's the deal. I pick the song but you gotta teach me how to dance bc I don't know how." He was the stiffest, uncoordinated, and most beautiful dance I've ever had in all my life and I can't wait to dance with him again in the heavens! Love you dad❤
Awh! That made me cry like a baby! I am so glad that you have that perfect memory! I lost my Dad at 22, Mom at 25, met my Hubby at 27, and married at 28 (Hubby was 29). We just kind of skipped over the daughter parent stuff for me (all of my grandparents were gone before I was 12 and I'm an only child). I did highly encouraged Hubby and his Mom to have the mother son dance. He really was not wanting to because he felt it would be awkward since we weren't having bride father dances, but I highly encouraged him to. We lost his Mom the day after his 40th birthday, which was just over 4 years ago. He recently told me how torn he was about doing it because he didn't want it to feel like he was"show boating" on "the bride's day" since my parents wouldn't be there. He then teared up while telling me that he knew he married the right woman because not many could be that selfless on "a bride's day". He said that especially since now that we've lost his Mom (his grandma in 2018 and his brother last year) that it meant the world to him, even more than he thought it would. I was trying to make him smile and said , "I wasn't being selfless, I just saw how your dance moves were going and I thought we only needed one known embarrassing dancer in this family. It was just about preserving family cred." He started laughing so hard that he started crying and then he lost his breath. 🤣
As a 38 year old man. There's something about the emotions behind this song. This rendition in particular is amazing. I cry. Like not just a little wet eyes but cry every time. In a good way
My Daddy caught me putting in a concert in my room when I was 17 thinking no one was home. This was the song I was belting when he started listening. He started recording me in his old flip phone voice recorder. Of course I was mortified when I realized he’d been listening to me and was beyond embarrassed when I found out he recorded me. He said he’d heard their cover and liked it, but when he heard his daughter belting it out it ran a chill down his spine. He had a buddy that played guitar and they would make me sing this every time they caught me together. Daddy passed in 2019 and it broke my heart clear in two. He gave me an awesome taste in music (obviously 😂) and we had such a bond over it. He always told me he was proud of me but when he heard me sing, it was indescribable for him how proud he was. I didn’t do it much in front of people but would for him. My husband and kids tell me they like the way I sing, but I believe they’re humoring me lol. I’m not saying this to fish for compliments or too my own horn by any means as I feel more like I’m caterwauling these days 🤣🤣🤣. Every time I hear their cover of Simple Man I think about my Daddy and smile. That makes this song worth more than its weight in gold to me and will always hold a special place in my heart! 💕
Thank you for sharing your story! I am sorry for the loss of your Dad and pray that you find comfort in the sweet memories! I grew up on the original from LS (one of my Daddy's all time favorites). When Shinedown first released this, Daddy heard this version as a short ring tone on my Nokia cellphone (that's been a minute... lol) He asked me to let him hear the whole song of their version. He started crying and said that it felt like when he heard LS for the first time. He was super young when he lost his Mom at 21 (his Dad at 17), so that song was one of the only times I would see him tear up. Not long after Daddy heard this version, I lost him. He was 52 and I was 22. I will be 43 at the end of the month and no matter how many times I hear either version, it chokes me up. Every time I have heard them do this live ... water works! I know if he was still with us, he would be going to SD shows with me and my husband. Ahhh how I wished! 😁
It’s different from the original, and yet just about as good as the original. It’s a copy that, at the same time, stands alone as if it were an original song..
@3:05 You'll see a little girl holding her grandfathers picture, That's Jasins daughter and Ronnie Van Zants granddaughter. I feel it's paying homage, instead of "remaking" .
I havent seen my mother in more than 10 years. We have our differences, separated by oceans and years of no communication. This song has always seemed very personal to me, like a book on how to live. Listened to it today, and decided to sit down and write my mom a letter. Hopefully it reaches her. In todays crazy world, everyone needs to get back to the basics. Be a simple man.
God Bless You 🙏 I pray she reaches back in a positive way. I’m dancing to this song with my son at his wedding. If you see her again, dance with her to this song 😘♥️♥️♥️
I have been to hell and back several times with myself in my life. So when I hold by niece: I sing to her to be a simple kind of sweet niece. Something she loves and understands. I mean it from the bottom of my heart.
Call your f**king mother....put your pride away and reach the fuck out to her...just to say hey, or check in. You only get one mother and when shes gone you will hate yourself. Be a man and do the right thing...CALL YOUR FKING MOM!!!
Every Single Year I send this song to my son on his birthday; before he grew up, I played it for him when he was young and lived at home. I meant it (around) 50 years ago, I mean it now. I have always told him, 'just be a good person, I don't care what you do for a living as long as it is legal and honest work, just be compassionate and kind'. And Every Single Year I play this and cry tears of joy, and thank God that my son DID turn out to truly be a good man who loves with all his heart and is so kind to others and works hard for a living. This song will never grow old, not as long as there are mommas out there who love there sons and only want good for them.
Shinedown thank you for Speaking out for Mental Health awareness. This song goes out to my Son who died at 24 from Suicide. I wish he would have talked to me. But he never said a word about his struggle.😢
Sorry for your loss brother. This song resonates with me every time I hear it. I may not know much but I do know your son is looking down on you and you can still live the rest of your days with this message at hand. I too used to struggle with depression and attempted suicide multiple times. I know that sounds silly but when someone is at the end of their ropes they are battling with living or dieing. Once you make it through you realize how precious life really is. I can’t imagine your hurt but I CAN imagine your hope. Live for him brother and I promise you will see him again. God bless my dude. I’ll drink a beer in his honor.
I danced to this version by Shinedown with my only son on his wedding day. Needless to say, I cry happy tears every time I hear it. They are phenomenal. My son & daughter-in-law will celebrate their 10-year anniversary this month.
My son chose this song for the mother son dance at his wedding yesterday. It was a moment I will always cherish! Now I cry every time I hear it. Happy tears! Can’t wait to see them in the fall.
@@stacyebert4529 congratulations. My son and his wife went to see Shinedown in concert last Sunday…they had so much fun and said the band was fantastic!
Don't get me wrong I love Lynyrd Skynyrd but this remake by Shinedown actually brings a tear to my eyes because I can hear him putting his soul in it and it makes me feel the song even more. Dude sung the shit out of this song honestly lol
I was homeless, doing substances and very suicidal but this amazing song helped me get through it all and got me to where I am today. Running a kitchen, have a partner and having a much better view of life everyday. Such a masterpiece.
10 years ago my son was born. This song came on while she was in labor. Shinedown/Simple Man is one of his favorite songs. We always love listening to this song together.
My son passed n simple man was our song u can't understand the emotions I have when I hear u sing it. FREAKING a life saver LITERALLY. Thank u so much. Come to Jersey so I can cry on your time. LOL
I'm so very sorry for the loss of your son. No parent should ever have to suffer through that kind of agony. Few people understand what you're going through. It's the most agonizing grief their is when a parent out lives their child. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers. Bless you and all who cared for him.
Finally someone my age remembers Skynyrd. Wow what a cancel culture, all Republicans are Evil culture. Nancy is Lady Natas. Vodka Soaked House speaker..... Husband Flaming Homosexual!!!!
My mom passed away last year and she absolutely loved Shinedown. So glad she gave me her taste of music. I know she’s with me and guiding me thru getting over my drug addiction the last couple months. RIP Mom I love you.
Your mom sounds like an awesome lady with awesome taste in music. I’m glad she’s guiding you through man, you can do it. I’ve got 14 years sober - it’s hard but if I can do it, anyone can. Sending you love and strength from a stranger.
God Bless you Joe. I'm a mom and this version is my song to my son. I love Shinedown and he knows this song is from me to him. I'm sure this is your mom's song to you too. God bless.
My dad's very close cousin passed away on May 1, 2018. This was his favorite song, and because my dad was a singer, they asked him to sing it at his rosary. On May 4, my dad got up and sang through his grief. He sat down, fist bumped my aunt, and slumped over. My beautiful, wonderful dad had a heart attack and passed away in front of most of his family, including his own mom, aunt, my mom, and my sister. I was not there because I had strep throat, but I am thankful that my kids did not have to watch their grandpa die. You can actually look up Simple Man cover Alfred Contreras and see him sing. He had the heart attack within minutes of the performance, and was pronounced dead less than an hour later. This song absolutely devastates me, it will be 3 years next week and I can barely stand to listen to it.
Your dad was feeling pretty great when he was taken, but the grief and the extra emotion [anxiety,etc from performing] from the singing was too much for the heart... Honesty, I cannot think of a better way to go, surrounded by friends and family and just sang your heart out. I can understand how hard that would have been for those present, going thru that... He is just sleeping, and you will see him again make your dad proud do as he taught you and use your head and morals -GB
You ain't kidding. I have a buddy who covered this song and to me he done pretty damn good. With a studio I think he'd be great! Please give him a listen, like and share. I think he has potential. Thanks in advance.. ua-cam.com/video/onPLDV06rA0/v-deo.html
I don't understand why this version gets hate. I heard someone comment once that Ronnie VanZant would be spinning in his grave if he he heard this version. I just don't get that. This version is an absolute tribute to the original. I think it's great and think it conveys the message and spirit of the original perfectly.
@Robert McGuire Ronnie's voice was PERFECT for the style of music he sang which was Southern Rock. I'd guess you aren't from the South tho by that comment...
De Patterson--I thought I was the only one who ever described a song as being 'Hauntingly beautiful'. I am glad to see you use that phrase as well. The first song I ever referred to as Hauntingly Beautiful was Since i've Been loving You--led zeppelin..They were the first words that came to mind.. You are so very right about this one!
RIP Russel Ayotte ,dear friend this song reminds me of you brother. It just seems like I know the life and feel what you went through all thoughs years
I grew up listening to Skynyrd.I’m a musician myself and seeing younger generations appreciate good music makes my heart warm. Love this version. I’m sure Ronnie would approve. Helluva job guys. You did him proud.
My first son..after two girls..is being born this spring! I've dedicated this to him years before I even knew he would come to exsitance. I got You! 😊😉
@@nicholasmallory4084 Maybe a little Sound of Silence by Disturbed?David Draimen knocks a much loved duo with a platinum song from the ‘70’s - out of the park! Simon and Garfunkel gelled SO well… with all their classics, I never thought anybody would ever outdo them, but I was wrong. That’s OK… they still have a lot of beauties (especially) on their Greatest Hits album. Those two (very quickly) didn’t personally get along… so they parted ways. It was a musical tragedy. But, when they sang together… I don’t even have words. Now that I think about it, I actually have an example. They did a concert with thousands of people in the audience. It was just the two of them, a microphone stand, a stool and a guitar. The entire audience fell totally silent…but, when they were done, the audience went crazy with applause, whistles and such. The moment Paul Simon started playing his guitar for the next song… Then they again, fell silent. Certain bands or people… Their music will always be there after they are gone. But, when you hear your grandchildren listening to and singing songs that were popular/well known and one of *your* favorite bands (single artist or duo) when you were growing up? That’s when you know how good a certain band really was; when three generations later, their songs are still loved…Not just “still out there“. Unfortunately, I have never even heard of this band before. I happen to be watching a movie trailer and a song was playing in the background and I just HAD to know who they were. Well, I haven’t stopped listening since I found them. Cheers and God Bless! 9/20/24
Lyrics Mama told me, when I was young "Said sit beside me, my only son And listen closely, to what I say And if you do this, it will help you some sunny day" Oh yeah "Oh take your time, don't live too fast Troubles will come, and they will pass You'll find a woman, and you'll find love And don't forget that, there is someone up above" "And be a simple kind of man Hm be something you love and understand Baby be a simple kind of man Oh, won't you do this for me son, if you can, if you can" "An' get your lust from the rich man's gold All that you need now, is in your soul And you can do this, oh baby, if you try All that I want for you, my son, is to be satisfied" "And be a simple kind of man Be something you love and understand Baby be a simple kind of man Won't you do this for me son, if you can, if you can" "Boy don't you worry, you'll find yourself Follow your heart, and nothing else And you can do this, oh baby, if you try All that I want from you my son, is to be satisfied" "And be a simple kind of man Be something you'll love and understand Baby be a simple, kind of man Oh, won't you do this for me son, if you can" So baby, be a simple, be a simple man Oh won't you do this for me son if you can
This song is genuinely incredible. I lost my father this past September and my son is in his second year of college in Iowa. The two closest men in my life are away, one forever, the other who knows how long. Songs like this make a man cry. I hope that some day my son understands the love and sacrifices that simple men made for him. Thank you Dad....Godspeed!
Never found significance in this song until after my mom passed away. She loved this song and would always play it. Now, anytime I play it, I can't help but cry and miss her. Love your parents while they're here, because when they're gone is when you wake up from your dream and reality sets in.
"All that I want for you, my son Is to be satisfied" I hope you are well, I lost my mother recently and I know how heavy this is, even if we all follow with a strong skin. This song was on a random playlist and I ended up associating it with my mom.
@ I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Personally around that time for me, I was just in shock. It didn't really hit me until months later. Keep your head up and keep the good memories alive! You'll be able to soon again look at pictures and texts without crying and getting depressed too. Hang in there buddy
I haven't lost my mom... yet... but i hear this song and i know... one day it will happen and i am saddened.... but for now i live everyday with gratitude for the time i have with her... I Love You Mom... and to everyone qho has lost their family i am sorry for your losses....
The kind of medicine that has everyone overdosing, LoL. Check my Friend out ua-cam.com/video/onPLDV06rA0/v-deo.html he covered this song and pretty good too. Give him a like and share the video. Let's give him a shot😉
Sept 2023, Heres to all the simple men that dont know they are appreciated and loved. The world has enough complicated people in it.... be a simple man, woman and keep your head on straight.
Lost my mom 😢on April 2nd. “Don’t forget that’s there’s a someone up above” I think my mom would wish for me to be a simple kind of woman. Love this and shine down absolutely kills it. 💯
As a mother of four, only one son, I can’t imagine your pain. I hope that you can remember that children love their parents as much as we love them and would never want us to live a life of agony or regret as much as we wouldn’t want them to. Peace to you and your family.
Our son just got married this weekend. And it was this very song that my wife requested be played for the mother son dance. I had nothing but tears and a big lump in my throat the whole entire time. 🥺 Thank you so much Shinedown for doing this! Because of that mother-son dance at our sons wedding…this version of this very song will forever hold a very special place in my heart! ❤️
My Mothers song to me her oldest son. Oh don't you worry, you will find yourself. Follow your heart and nothing else, you can do this oh baby if you try! All i want from you my son is to be Satisfied! Be a SIMPLE kind of man. Love, Respect, Kindness.
Craigery Johnson my son is getting married this weekend and this is gonna be our Mother/son dance song!! I have two sons and I've always told them that this was their song from me!!
That's just one of that songs that instantly makes me cry, it's simply beautiful. English is not even my mother tongue, and this still hits like a truck. Never been really into none of the bands (not really famous in my country), this still is one of the most beautiful things i've ever listened to, definitely one of the best covers of all time
If there ever was a cover that gave tribute to the original it would be this one, and if there ever was a band to give simple man the soul it deserves it would be shinedown.
I will always cry to this song, This was my father’s favorite song, he passed away from stage 4 cancer when I was 9. I always can feel his spirit with me when this song, as if he is singing this to me, to help me be a simple man, just like him.
I'm right there with you man. My dad was an amazing guitarist and remember him playing this when I was a small kid in the late 70's early 80's. I try like hell to be a man he would be proud of and this song hits me deep.
My father was a simple man, may he rest in peace ✌️ I love you dad so very much and miss you terribly, I'll see you one day soon on the other side!!!!!! DOD 9/19 /2011 ♥ ✌️
The acoustic guitar compliments Brent Smith's powerful vocals perfectly. I first heard this song late at night while driving a lonely stretch of highway and it gave me chills, it was so perfect.
When i was younger my grandma would hear me sing, so this was one of the songs she would play me, years later when i went to visit her she forgot who i was since she was sick, but when she started playing this i sang along with it and she hugged me, so when she passed i sang this for her and my grandpa came up to me gave me the biggest thank you with tears in his eyes for me remembering her song and promis and helping him through it
Quilp- I just want to say thank -you bud! For leaving ur comment it makes u think about life, & this song covers it all, brillant meaningfull words! Yeh! Im with u all that , boys voice is well, it doesnt come along Everyday! Thats fir sure Quilp & people ? x thks for sharing xxlv frm Scotland, U.K. xx
This.. is by far, one of my absolute favorite covers. I give respect to the original, for this wouldn’t exist without it, but firmly believe that this rendition is immaculate. A masterpiece of a cover.
Phil Medarac I absolutely agree.. my song to my son.. because a all these things are what I as a mother want for him. He just left for basic training. The distance hurts but I couldn’t be prouder of the young man he has become and will become.. this song holds a very special place in my heart!
I totally agree with you, Phil. I just listened to this version, followed by the original, and I got the impression that this song highlights the very best of what makes each one an artist. Skynard has a good voice, but it is the guitar instrumental parts where he really shines, and it is clearly evident in the long(er) breaks between the verses, the way he clips the end of each vocal line succinctly, that sort of thing. It feels like the words are merely there to break up the guitar solos. Brent Smith, on the other hand, has one of the most amazing voices I've ever heard, and he absolutely kills it on this song. The octave jumps, holding out the notes at the end of each phrase and lyrically merging them into the next one... it's enough to give you chills. In a good way, of course. Shinedown's rendition of Simple Man is all about his voice, and emphasizing the words of the song, with the music there to back him up, which is different from how Skynard's feels, where the lyrics are sort of backing up the music. All in all, they are both wonderful songs and worthy of being remembered and praised for their own merits, rather than pitting one against the other, saying X version is better than Y version.
I feel the same way about this song and Cradle of Filth's cover of Iron Maiden's Hallowed be thy Name. If you're into heavier music like that. So glad the original exists, but what they accomplished with the covers is brilliant.
Truly the best cover song ever with a legendary set of pipes like only a select few. That said original music creation is the true greatness that can only be imitated there after. Even if a once in a generation voice blows the vocals into the heavens of greatness by making the song his own while respecting the original's soul, it's still copying another artist's lyrical & musical compostition which is the true greatness of any song. But some like Hendrix' cover of Dylan's All Along the Watchtower is a rare example of the cover artist recreating the original to a different version not true to the original, yet so great that the cover artist is recognized as the creating artist. Shinedown did a dedication at Ronnie's niece's request which he put his own stylistic changes to, while remaining true to the root of the song. Greatest cover ever, but not better as the creation is the craft, not the incredible cover.
This song was always dedicated to my Son, it was from about 4 years ago I guess. The first time I had found out my baby boy was using heroin. I can't tell you as a Mother how I possibly felt. Really knocked me to my knees. It was soul shattering. I prayed all day, everyday for over two years. And I prayed as hard as you could possibly pray for some one. This song made me cry but also gave me hope and strength. I find myself in the current time with tears rolling down my face. My son is using once again. The difference is I have newly been diagnosed with small cell lung cancer and have to dig down so deep again and pray he makes it through this round. Like so many rounds before it . I am hoping and praying that things get better for all of us. The world's been a pretty hard,cold place lately. But I, and all of us out there have to remember... There is someone up above 🙏 to just be simple, and always value "the little things". They are so very important. Thank you from my heart Shinedown for yet MORE strength. I love you guys. And I love all of you. God bless us all. ✌ ✌ ✌ ✌ ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🎼🎸🎸🎤🎤🎶🎶
God Bless you and your son. I understand addiction and the relentless battle of the addicts mind. Those who have not felt the torment should not judge. I wish you the best one day at a time
Angela Sophia Lynch I am so sorry to hear about your son! I lost my sister and my sister’s daughter(my niece) to drugs. I hope your son will or has found his rock bottom and will or has made a decision to get clean. Prayers for you and your family during this hard times!
Angela Sophia Lynch Feeling for you...Heroin should be legalised it not a bad drug l know many professionals that are productive on Heroin!! sounds crazy right??......the problem is getting it and good stuff if it was legal people like your son and many others could function and be productive it would save many lives and allow dependents to work enjoy and live life as normal Sending you strength beautiful lady.
I love this song. My son is getting married on 9/16 and this is the song we are using for the mother son dance. Thank you for sharing your bright light in the world. My daughter and I are coming to the KC show tonight sooo excited 😊❤️
When I first started learning guitar, my big bro told me to learn this version specifically as my first song. So I did, it was the first song that I actually sat down and really tried to hammer out. Whenever he'd come over to mom and dad's house, I'd show him the progress I'd made on the song. Eventually I had the song down perfectly, and he thought the fact that his little bro learned one of his favorite songs on guitar was so damn cool. The date today is September 30th, 2024. On September 27th, 2024, my big bro crashed his motorcycle and passed on at the age of 31. I miss him dearly. We hadn't gotten to talk as much recently, and I haven't played guitar in years. I would give anything to be able to play this song for him again. I miss you Dave. Rest easy big brother.
when I was a kid growing up without my mother around, when I did see her, she taught me to be this way without actually saying these words. just though her spirit and making trees from seeds. god I wish my father didn't ban her from me and make me resent him my whole life. being smart and over observing can really hurt u in the real world. don't u worry, ul find urself, follow ur heart, and nothing else.
How am I 36 years old and never heard this before. One of the best feelings for me is finding "new" music and wow this is an instant favorite. I got goosebumps!
How about disturbed, sound of silence? There's so many amazing songs from the past that are made into great covers. I dare say, some better than three original almost. And jelly roll. Save me. These songs saved me
+Nick Groves I have to agree...Brent Smith has the absolute perfect voice for this song. And I am glad that they didn't try to do more with it than was necessary. This is one of the best covers of any song I've heard on youtube. And I'm not even a fan of this band!!!
This song is single handedly curing my covid 19 depression, i could and have done so, sat there for hours with a whiskey in one hand and this playing full blast. My neighbours can thank me later for introducing them to one of the greatest ever tributes/covers in existence. Love to you all from Australia
hope your doing good brother dont let these hard times get to you sharing a whiskey with you here from florida,usa hope all is good and you prosper and share what ever love you find. ps this is my girl profile lol btw lmk what your favorite song is would love to hear some good music
Keep going . Never ever give up on yourself . You matter in this world . Don’t let the evil bring you down I know it’s hard but keep trying and do good in this world . Feed your soul
Normally, I HATE it when modern bands try to remake old songs because I have a special place in my heart for Classic Rock, but this is one of only two Classic Rock remakes that I like. Thank you, Shinedown, for doing this song justice and the proper respect!
My names Annamaria Rousch. I'm the one who wrote this song. I'm glad you love it. ❤ I had a tumor all my life. I'm getting my memory back. Learning more songs I wrote. I'm going to do a duet with him. Loves you
Tammy Turner ya it kinda does I know I'm young but me and my dad used to listen to this music and me and him created a bond that I haven't created with anyone else
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Would love to hear him do the remake of the song " Seed Of Memory " By ...Terry Reid
Also 3 DOOR'S DOWN - "WHEN I'M GONE "
This is a cover and you guys never gave credit
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Sorry
One of the many times I went to see Shinedown, I took my dad with me. My dad's a pretty stoic man and he was his usual stone-faced self for most of the concert. My old man is a big Lynyrd Skynyrd fan though and I knew the second they started playing this song he would get into it. Lo and behold, as soon as Shinedown began to play this song my dad got a huge smile on his face and put his cell phone flashlight on and waved it side-to-side like everyone else was doing. He proceeded to enjoy the hell out of the rest of the concert both after this song and retroactively before it. Since my dad was so stoic most of the time when I was growing up I rarely saw him genuinely smile. So having him smile because a band I love covered a song by a band he loves is a memory I will cherish forever.
Damn, that's a wholesome story man, thanks for sharing :)
I know what you mean I took my Dad to one of my kiss concerts when still in makeup he was a real trooper to I miss you Daddy
Awesome bro
That's an awesome story. I love it. It's always a memory to cherish when one or both of your parents can really get into music you like. Something you shared together. My Mother took me to my first concert when I was about 9 yrs old. Not a lot of people can say that they went to a concert with one of their parents. 💘 your story. Thanks for sharing!
awesome !!!
Every time I listen to this, tears, tears of joy, languidness. I think, "pure soul". Grew up in Appalachia. Had the standard "hard knocks" Appalachian upbringing. I was born in FL, raised in VA, and live in WV currently. This is one of those songs which tells a story that many a young man lives. It really hits "all the feels" as is said in trendy pop culture. My grandfather and uncle were both army infantry. Both fought in wars that never ought to have been. Both came home and were Simple Men, working in a poultry hatchery for thirty to forty years each. Left huge shoes to fill my Pap, did. Uncle is still a Simple Man for now. He, too, will leave huge shoes. So, yeah this song "gets me" and as I think, is pure soul. I love Skynard's original but damn, Shinedown blew it the fuck away, in a very good way. :) :D
I taught myself to play this song specifically for my mother, she lost me for a couple of years to drugs and the city and it broke her heart, all she ever wanted for me was to be happy and healthy, so once I got sober I dedicated this song to her, and to this day it brings her to tears when I play it for her. I love my mom. You only get one.
Hope everything turns out well for ya'll~~God Bless~~
@@vikkibrown2023 as well as it can be, she'll be home from NC in a couple weeks, and my sobriety has paid off with a clean 10 months of peace. Thank you for the blessings.
@@athangundling655 You are so very welcome and I will continue to pray for ya'll~~
fair play man, it's not easy I know first hand, much respect to you 🤝👏. your mother must be an amazing mother for her to be such a powerful inspiration for you, don't ever lose that feeling and keep paving your way forward in life to make her even more proud of you than she already is 👍✌️
@@logsburn955 thank you big dog, she is a very solid inspiration and reason to keep myself on track. She's a big reason I am the man I am today. If it wasn't for her I would have nobody to turn to. I'm glad I woke up when I did while she's still here to be proud of me. Thank y'all for the support and blessings. 🤙✌️
My baby boy sent me this song one morning. He’s trying to find himself he’s going through things but listening to this I think he is on the right path. Son I believe in you. You can do it by the grace of God. Do it for yourself
I've got one in that stage. Haven't heard from him in 2.5 years 😢
❤
I wish you the best of luck to you and your son
wrong path! Put him onto Van Halens Hot for Teacher! This is depressing crap!
Best wishes some of us it takes longer to find a path on life but don't give up because a man will only have one mother in this life.
There is no where to hide as a vocalist in this one. He absolutely killed it!!! Bigtime talent for real
Amen to that! ❤🙏🎤
I never really had a father to give me any kind words or words to live by….it’s hard to be your own man sometimes. I need this song . Thank you Shinedown. Thank you, Lynyrd Skynyrd.
This song helped me while I was getting sober and getting my family back. I listened everyday for months. I am now 2 years sober have my family a house a car an amazing woman and God.
Fuck yeah
GG
Peace brother!
Good for you! Stay on the path brother
Awesome
My father never danced a day in his life. Not even with my mother. I worried in secret what would happen on my wedding day when the father daughter dance was expected by the guest. My rock, my best friend, my life teacher showed up at my door one day and say "ok little girl here's the deal. I pick the song but you gotta teach me how to dance bc I don't know how." He was the stiffest, uncoordinated, and most beautiful dance I've ever had in all my life and I can't wait to dance with him again in the heavens! Love you dad❤
Poetry.
They’ve awarded Pultizers to worse than that.
Beautiful ❤
Awh! That made me cry like a baby! I am so glad that you have that perfect memory! I lost my Dad at 22, Mom at 25, met my Hubby at 27, and married at 28 (Hubby was 29). We just kind of skipped over the daughter parent stuff for me (all of my grandparents were gone before I was 12 and I'm an only child). I did highly encouraged Hubby and his Mom to have the mother son dance. He really was not wanting to because he felt it would be awkward since we weren't having bride father dances, but I highly encouraged him to. We lost his Mom the day after his 40th birthday, which was just over 4 years ago. He recently told me how torn he was about doing it because he didn't want it to feel like he was"show boating" on "the bride's day" since my parents wouldn't be there. He then teared up while telling me that he knew he married the right woman because not many could be that selfless on "a bride's day". He said that especially since now that we've lost his Mom (his grandma in 2018 and his brother last year) that it meant the world to him, even more than he thought it would. I was trying to make him smile and said , "I wasn't being selfless, I just saw how your dance moves were going and I thought we only needed one known embarrassing dancer in this family. It was just about preserving family cred." He started laughing so hard that he started crying and then he lost his breath. 🤣
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Nice story.
That made me cry. Reminds me of my dad. They loved us in their own way.
This guy's fucking voice!!! You feel that shit in your goddamn spine!!
right!
right
Dude, that is the power of his voice, and he just dominates that song! I felt my stage father Benjamin King talking to me like he is singing
I broke my back... spinal.
the best voice i've heared in years 👌👌👌👌
As a 38 year old man. There's something about the emotions behind this song. This rendition in particular is amazing. I cry. Like not just a little wet eyes but cry every time. In a good way
You're not alone.. something happened this year that makes this song hit me different.
I can agree
Real men cry brother
This song floored me just the same
Makes me think of my dad. song makes me choke up every time
I lost my husband on july 30th. My grandson, age 17, played his guitar to this song to honor his grandgather. A moment I will never forget.
I love the guitar to ml
Cherish that memory forever!!!❤❤❤
Awesome. Touched
My Daddy caught me putting in a concert in my room when I was 17 thinking no one was home. This was the song I was belting when he started listening. He started recording me in his old flip phone voice recorder. Of course I was mortified when I realized he’d been listening to me and was beyond embarrassed when I found out he recorded me. He said he’d heard their cover and liked it, but when he heard his daughter belting it out it ran a chill down his spine. He had a buddy that played guitar and they would make me sing this every time they caught me together. Daddy passed in 2019 and it broke my heart clear in two. He gave me an awesome taste in music (obviously 😂) and we had such a bond over it. He always told me he was proud of me but when he heard me sing, it was indescribable for him how proud he was. I didn’t do it much in front of people but would for him. My husband and kids tell me they like the way I sing, but I believe they’re humoring me lol. I’m not saying this to fish for compliments or too my own horn by any means as I feel more like I’m caterwauling these days 🤣🤣🤣. Every time I hear their cover of Simple Man I think about my Daddy and smile. That makes this song worth more than its weight in gold to me and will always hold a special place in my heart! 💕
Obviously your Daddy loved you very much!
Thank you for sharing your story! I am sorry for the loss of your Dad and pray that you find comfort in the sweet memories! I grew up on the original from LS (one of my Daddy's all time favorites). When Shinedown first released this, Daddy heard this version as a short ring tone on my Nokia cellphone (that's been a minute... lol) He asked me to let him hear the whole song of their version. He started crying and said that it felt like when he heard LS for the first time. He was super young when he lost his Mom at 21 (his Dad at 17), so that song was one of the only times I would see him tear up. Not long after Daddy heard this version, I lost him. He was 52 and I was 22. I will be 43 at the end of the month and no matter how many times I hear either version, it chokes me up. Every time I have heard them do this live ... water works! I know if he was still with us, he would be going to SD shows with me and my husband. Ahhh how I wished! 😁
That’s an awesome memory! May your daddy rest in peace 💜🙏💫
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What an incredible tear-jerker of a story. Good on your dad for sneaking in and recording you. Priceless memories!! ❤
Not a fan when newer bands try to remake a classic. But shinedown is an exception. Absolutely killed it! Such a talent!
There's a handful of songs out there that I feel no longer "belong" to the original artist
Amen
It’s different from the original, and yet just about as good as the original. It’s a copy that, at the same time, stands alone as if it were an original song..
@@ericmullen14exactly like I feel bad wolfs zombie is better than the original band’s version
@3:05 You'll see a little girl holding her grandfathers picture, That's Jasins daughter and Ronnie Van Zants granddaughter. I feel it's paying homage, instead of "remaking" .
I havent seen my mother in more than 10 years. We have our differences, separated by oceans and years of no communication. This song has always seemed very personal to me, like a book on how to live. Listened to it today, and decided to sit down and write my mom a letter. Hopefully it reaches her. In todays crazy world, everyone needs to get back to the basics. Be a simple man.
God Bless You 🙏 I pray she reaches back in a positive way. I’m dancing to this song with my son at his wedding. If you see her again, dance with her to this song 😘♥️♥️♥️
I have been to hell and back several times with myself in my life.
So when I hold by niece:
I sing to her to be a simple kind of sweet niece. Something she loves and understands.
I mean it from the bottom of my heart.
I hope you and your mom got closer. Life is too short. Let's live, let's love.
Call your f**king mother....put your pride away and reach the fuck out to her...just to say hey, or check in. You only get one mother and when shes gone you will hate yourself. Be a man and do the right thing...CALL YOUR FKING MOM!!!
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the rasp in his voice bring this song to a whole other level!!!!
Nah man this ain't better than lynyrd skynyrds version
Basic Hits it's damn close
Trevor Gary is is damn close. Thought the same.
its better
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Every Single Year I send this song to my son on his birthday; before he grew up, I played it for him when he was young and lived at home. I meant it (around) 50 years ago, I mean it now. I have always told him, 'just be a good person, I don't care what you do for a living as long as it is legal and honest work, just be compassionate and kind'. And Every Single Year I play this and cry tears of joy, and thank God that my son DID turn out to truly be a good man who loves with all his heart and is so kind to others and works hard for a living. This song will never grow old, not as long as there are mommas out there who love there sons and only want good for them.
Sure it's been said many times, but I think even Skynyrd would say... "wow, that's the best version of our track we ever heard!"
The original is 10x better in my opinion
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I agree …. some of those notes are just unattainable to most male singers, who try this song !
Darlene, I'm a trained singer AND a woman, and some of the notes are a struggle for me!
defotnes cover tops this one by far. Chino's voice is like christ
This song is curing my depression each and every time i listen to it. I love it
Shinedown thank you for Speaking out for Mental Health awareness. This song goes out to my Son who died at 24 from Suicide. I wish he would have talked to me. But he never said a word about his struggle.😢
God bless him sir. So sorry for you're loss.
Sorry for your loss.😢
Sorry for your loss brother. This song resonates with me every time I hear it. I may not know much but I do know your son is looking down on you and you can still live the rest of your days with this message at hand. I too used to struggle with depression and attempted suicide multiple times. I know that sounds silly but when someone is at the end of their ropes they are battling with living or dieing. Once you make it through you realize how precious life really is. I can’t imagine your hurt but I CAN imagine your hope. Live for him brother and I promise you will see him again. God bless my dude. I’ll drink a beer in his honor.
I'm sorry Alice for your loss.😢 I can't imagine the pain. I pray you find peace someday 🕊️💜🕊️
Remind me of mu brother who committed suicide at 30 years old
I danced to this version by Shinedown with my only son on his wedding day. Needless to say, I cry happy tears every time I hear it. They are phenomenal. My son & daughter-in-law will celebrate their 10-year anniversary this month.
Me too!
that's nice that you went to your son's wedding I'm sure he loved that
My son chose this song for the mother son dance at his wedding yesterday. It was a moment I will always cherish! Now I cry every time I hear it. Happy tears! Can’t wait to see them in the fall.
@@stacyebert4529 congratulations. My son and his wife went to see Shinedown in concert last Sunday…they had so much fun and said the band was fantastic!
@@kimberpas2907 thank you! They are so good, We have seen them a few times.
Don't get me wrong I love Lynyrd Skynyrd but this remake by Shinedown actually brings a tear to my eyes because I can hear him putting his soul in it and it makes me feel the song even more. Dude sung the shit out of this song honestly lol
And it's hard for music to bring a tears to my eyes
Dude you said it this is absolutely unbelievable!! The power and soul is unsurpassed
Music is like the only thing thatll make me tear up.
I hear ya~~Have a nice day~~
Meh.
1:17 the way he sings that two words "up above" always give me goosebumps
My favorite part ❤️
I was homeless, doing substances and very suicidal but this amazing song helped me get through it all and got me to where I am today.
Running a kitchen, have a partner and having a much better view of life everyday.
Such a masterpiece.
Keep the good work, man! 👍👍👍
You got it all! ❤❤❤
So glad you are still here with us ♥️
Proud of u buddy
10 years ago my son was born. This song came on while she was in labor. Shinedown/Simple Man is one of his favorite songs. We always love listening to this song together.
They play cover on the radio idiot so rude
You can dance with him to this song st his wedding for the Mother/Son dance.
They do play covers on the radio in Missouri thank you five finger death punch do a ton of covers
The heart he puts into his voice for this song is so awesome. Shinedown will be legends for ever.
CANT GET ENPOUGH
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My son passed n simple man was our song u can't understand the emotions I have when I hear u sing it. FREAKING a life saver LITERALLY. Thank u so much. Come to Jersey so I can cry on your time. LOL
I'm so very sorry for the loss of your son. No parent should ever have to suffer through that kind of agony. Few people understand what you're going through. It's the most agonizing grief their is when a parent out lives their child.
You'll be in my thoughts and prayers. Bless you and all who cared for him.
🙏✝️🙏
I'm so sorry for your loss prayers 🙏 to you and your family!!!!
We also lost a son when he was only 2 days old. I am so sorry for your lose. Hold your memories close.
I'm sorry for your loss.
Me Baby!! Always and forever loving the classics more then anything 🤘
I'm in my 60s and have been a Lynyrd Skynyrd fan since they made their first record. This rendition of Simple Man is like! WOW!
Finally someone my age remembers Skynyrd. Wow what a cancel culture, all Republicans are Evil culture. Nancy is Lady Natas. Vodka Soaked House speaker..... Husband Flaming Homosexual!!!!
agree
better than og
@@jamie42172 wtf did you just say
@@cloudnurdz6331better than og...
My mom passed away last year and she absolutely loved Shinedown. So glad she gave me her taste of music. I know she’s with me and guiding me thru getting over my drug addiction the last couple months. RIP Mom I love you.
I wish you the best as well brother you can do whatever you put your mind to ❤️
Your mom sounds like an awesome lady with awesome taste in music. I’m glad she’s guiding you through man, you can do it. I’ve got 14 years sober - it’s hard but if I can do it, anyone can. Sending you love and strength from a stranger.
God Bless you Joe. I'm a mom and this version is my song to my son. I love Shinedown and he knows this song is from me to him. I'm sure this is your mom's song to you too. God bless.
good luck on that recovery! all the best
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U gotta hear this track !!:)
My dad's very close cousin passed away on May 1, 2018. This was his favorite song, and because my dad was a singer, they asked him to sing it at his rosary. On May 4, my dad got up and sang through his grief. He sat down, fist bumped my aunt, and slumped over. My beautiful, wonderful dad had a heart attack and passed away in front of most of his family, including his own mom, aunt, my mom, and my sister. I was not there because I had strep throat, but I am thankful that my kids did not have to watch their grandpa die.
You can actually look up Simple Man cover Alfred Contreras and see him sing. He had the heart attack within minutes of the performance, and was pronounced dead less than an hour later. This song absolutely devastates me, it will be 3 years next week and I can barely stand to listen to it.
damn that's rough I feel your pain and I'm sorry for your loss
@@exploringwithadam297 thank you so much
Damn that is terrible. That hurt my heart. Im so sorry. He had a GREAT voice. I enjoyed it. Rip
I'm sorry for your pain.
Your dad was feeling pretty great when he was taken, but the grief and the extra emotion [anxiety,etc from performing] from the singing was too much for the heart... Honesty, I cannot think of a better way to go, surrounded by friends and family and just sang your heart out. I can understand how hard that would have been for those present, going thru that... He is just sleeping, and you will see him again make your dad proud do as he taught you and use your head and morals -GB
So damn beautiful.. Gives me goosebumps all over
I'm a old die hard lynard skynard fan but this guy truly did the song justice an amazing voice
you no it bro
Sounds exactly like his albums, live. Shine down and three days grace are awesome in concert seen then several times
You ain't kidding. I have a buddy who covered this song and to me he done pretty damn good. With a studio I think he'd be great! Please give him a listen, like and share. I think he has potential. Thanks in advance.. ua-cam.com/video/onPLDV06rA0/v-deo.html
This is the one remake that I think might sound better than the original
Still requires a II in the front seat.
I don't understand why this version gets hate. I heard someone comment once that Ronnie VanZant would be spinning in his grave if he he heard this version. I just don't get that. This version is an absolute tribute to the original. I think it's great and think it conveys the message and spirit of the original perfectly.
Both are great.
William Wright I actually think this version is better than the original
*DONT THROW HATE AT ME*
@@gaydolfhitqueer835 your right
@Robert McGuire Ronnie's voice was PERFECT for the style of music he sang which was Southern Rock. I'd guess you aren't from the South tho by that comment...
William Wright I feel ya. No disrespect to any other past artist whose done this song but I think this is the best version
He wretches every note from his soul. Hauntingly beautiful.
I like the lyrics.
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Ronnie Van Zant was a prolific lyricist.
Well said
De Patterson--I thought I was the only one who ever described a song as being 'Hauntingly beautiful'. I am glad to see you use that phrase as well. The first song I ever referred to as Hauntingly Beautiful was Since i've Been loving You--led zeppelin..They were the first words that came to mind.. You are so very right about this one!
This is my favorite version
RIP Russel Ayotte ,dear friend this song reminds me of you brother. It just seems like I know the life and feel what you went through all thoughs years
I grew up listening to Skynyrd.I’m a musician myself and seeing younger generations appreciate good music makes my heart warm. Love this version. I’m sure Ronnie would approve. Helluva job guys. You did him proud.
I wish more people would live by the lyrics of this song, we'd all be better off.
techguy I agree
So true
My first son..after two girls..is being born this spring! I've dedicated this to him years before I even knew he would come to exsitance. I got You! 😊😉
This is a tough song for me for reasons but yeah
Word
The original was great, but shinedown killed it. Love this version. That man can sing
I love this version Shinedown doesn't get the credit they deserve
Yes this!!
I love the original but I love this one more now 🥰
Totally agree
Awesome cover, definite tribute to Ronnie & crew
I think this version has way more power and emotion behind it.
Greatest cover of any song I've ever heard. My humble opinion.
Seether - Careless Whisper
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311 - D'yer Mak'er are both worth a listen too
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Maybe a little Sound of Silence by Disturbed?David Draimen knocks a much loved duo with a platinum song from the ‘70’s - out of the park!
Simon and Garfunkel gelled SO well… with all their classics, I never thought anybody would ever outdo them, but I was wrong.
That’s OK… they still have a lot of beauties (especially) on their Greatest Hits album. Those two (very quickly) didn’t personally get along… so they parted ways. It was a musical tragedy. But, when they sang together… I don’t even have words.
Now that I think about it, I actually have an example. They did a concert with thousands of people in the audience. It was just the two of them, a microphone stand, a stool and a guitar.
The entire audience fell totally silent…but, when they were done, the audience went crazy with applause, whistles and such. The moment Paul Simon started playing his guitar for the next song… Then they again, fell silent.
Certain bands or people… Their music will always be there after they are gone. But, when you hear your grandchildren listening to and singing songs that were popular/well known and one of *your* favorite bands (single artist or duo) when you were growing up? That’s when you know how good a certain band really was; when three generations later, their songs are still loved…Not just “still out there“.
Unfortunately, I have never even heard of this band before. I happen to be watching a movie trailer and a song was playing in the background and I just HAD to know who they were. Well, I haven’t stopped listening since I found them.
Cheers and God Bless!
9/20/24
Lyrics
Mama told me, when I was young
"Said sit beside me, my only son
And listen closely, to what I say
And if you do this, it will help you some sunny day" Oh yeah
"Oh take your time, don't live too fast
Troubles will come, and they will pass
You'll find a woman, and you'll find love
And don't forget that, there is someone up above"
"And be a simple kind of man
Hm be something you love and understand
Baby be a simple kind of man
Oh, won't you do this for me son, if you can, if you can"
"An' get your lust from the rich man's gold
All that you need now, is in your soul
And you can do this, oh baby, if you try
All that I want for you, my son, is to be satisfied"
"And be a simple kind of man
Be something you love and understand
Baby be a simple kind of man
Won't you do this for me son, if you can, if you can"
"Boy don't you worry, you'll find yourself
Follow your heart, and nothing else
And you can do this, oh baby, if you try
All that I want from you my son, is to be satisfied"
"And be a simple kind of man
Be something you'll love and understand
Baby be a simple, kind of man
Oh, won't you do this for me son, if you can"
So baby, be a simple, be a simple man
Oh won't you do this for me son if you can
Thanks bro!
this song is proof of the power of music. This song just hits your soul on a deeper level than most.
YES IT DOES
Mr. 0PT1C just like the song watching you
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damn straight!!!!
Ronnie Van Zant was an amazing song writer..
The vocals on this song literally give me chills. I'm usually more about the music than the lyrics, but this dud's just amazing.
It gives me chills too
I can relate to that but i have been listening for 9 yrs😅
My oldest son and I song at his wedding 😁
Bruh, listen to simple man by lynard skynard and then youll get more than chills
I'm more for lyrics cuz I want to start singing 😂
Wow what a great remake …simple musical support …sometimes less is more!
HIS VOICE 😍
Man cannot miss a note...
His voice is unbelievable
This song is genuinely incredible. I lost my father this past September and my son is in his second year of college in Iowa. The two closest men in my life are away, one forever, the other who knows how long. Songs like this make a man cry. I hope that some day my son understands the love and sacrifices that simple men made for him. Thank you Dad....Godspeed!
❤❤❤❤❤
My Goodness. His voice is absolutely amazing. Everything about his voice brings tears to me
2020. Still the greatest cover song ever recorded. Keep it up boys
Damn straight damn fine young man
Damn right brother. It is
I love this cover! Just like I love disturbs : Sou d of silence cover!
Johnny Cash's 'hurt' cover is up there too
Totally agree way you, da words in da way its sung Brillant song! Bro keep it up n going great tune ,x 2020 x
Never found significance in this song until after my mom passed away.
She loved this song and would always play it.
Now, anytime I play it, I can't help but cry and miss her.
Love your parents while they're here, because when they're gone is when you wake up from your dream and reality sets in.
"All that I want for you, my son
Is to be satisfied"
I hope you are well, I lost my mother recently and I know how heavy this is, even if we all follow with a strong skin.
This song was on a random playlist and I ended up associating it with my mom.
With you on this man. Lost my dad 2 weeks ago.
@ I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Personally around that time for me, I was just in shock. It didn't really hit me until months later. Keep your head up and keep the good memories alive! You'll be able to soon again look at pictures and texts without crying and getting depressed too. Hang in there buddy
I lost my mom 7 years ago, and I still can't listen to this song without tearing up.
I haven't lost my mom... yet... but i hear this song and i know... one day it will happen and i am saddened.... but for now i live everyday with gratitude for the time i have with her... I Love You Mom... and to everyone qho has lost their family i am sorry for your losses....
THIS SONG IS MEDICINE .
all music.... ;)
Especially high with good friends and good fire
@@john-fw6ze Totally Agree 👍
The kind of medicine that has everyone overdosing, LoL. Check my Friend out ua-cam.com/video/onPLDV06rA0/v-deo.html he covered this song and pretty good too. Give him a like and share the video. Let's give him a shot😉
Cap's bro ham.
Jesus Christ I cry EVERY TIME
Me too I’m crying right now
I cry like a kid every time
Sept 2023, Heres to all the simple men that dont know they are appreciated and loved. The world has enough complicated people in it.... be a simple man, woman and keep your head on straight.
Lost my mom 😢on April 2nd. “Don’t forget that’s there’s a someone up above” I think my mom would wish for me to be a simple kind of woman. Love this and shine down absolutely kills it. 💯
I lost my father Friday it hurts so bad.
Wishing you peace and love ❤️🔥
@jamesmcdonald9415 Wishing you peace my friend 🙏
Sorry for your loss, I hope you may power through and continue knowing that she will always be with you 🙏🏻
Make your mom proud, she's got a whole crew up there to brag to.
I played this for my son at his wake 2 months ago..age 28...RIP Zeb! I LOVE YOU ❤
I am very sorry for your loss.
As a mother of four, only one son, I can’t imagine your pain. I hope that you can remember that children love their parents as much as we love them and would never want us to live a life of agony or regret as much as we wouldn’t want them to. Peace to you and your family.
I'm so sorry for your loss, there's always light to guide you in even the darkest of time. Something I know all too well
So sorry to hear that
I lost my two older brothers.. reminds me of them .. missing them emensley. Rip
Our son just got married this weekend. And it was this very song that my wife requested be played for the mother son dance. I had nothing but tears and a big lump in my throat the whole entire time. 🥺 Thank you so much Shinedown for doing this! Because of that mother-son dance at our sons wedding…this version of this very song will forever hold a very special place in my heart! ❤️
Don't see anyone commenting about the little girl holding the portrait of Ronnie Van Zant. Awesome tribute.
The little girl is Ronnie's granddaughter.
Never noticed it. Thanks. Awesome!!
@@MG-si8fw wow!!
Long Iive RVZ!!
You did god bless
My Son just told me that this version of the song is what we will be dancing ( Mother and Son dance) to at his 2022 Wedding. I can't wait.
Brought a tear to my eye
Lame
❤️❤️❤️ Amazing! Wish you and your son all the love!
Woah, marrying your son
Jk
Cool
They played this at my best friend's memorial at the high school baseball field, brings back so many memories. RIP TC
well that is great fuckin taste in music. May he rest with the gods of rock.
sorry for your loss... rip
Koby Cherry
sorry for your loss. much respect from me
Koby Cherry ldr6drdt
Truth in perfection
Outstanding. Donna's right. Skynyrd would be very proud.
Better then skinnayrd
BAD ASS REMAKE OF A BAD ASS BAND OF ALL TIME!!!!!!!!!! YOU FIND A WOMAN AND YOU WILL FIND LOVE AND DON'T FORGET THERE IS SOMEONE ABOVE!!!!!
Post "BURNING BRIGHT" Susan,,will ya
Wayne Rhodes i did
Susan Simpson I seen it,,, thanks
Wayne Rhodes qxwwwqwq
😊 yes
My Mothers song to me her oldest son.
Oh don't you worry, you will find yourself. Follow your heart and nothing else, you can do this oh baby if you try! All i want from you my son is to be Satisfied! Be a SIMPLE kind of man. Love, Respect, Kindness.
Craigery Johnson same here
Craigery Johnson my son is getting married this weekend and this is gonna be our Mother/son dance song!! I have two sons and I've always told them that this was their song from me!!
Even now in December 2023 Brent's vocals continue to blow my mind! Such an awesome rendition of Simple Man!!!
I came here to write this?! Sp0.oky co.0l!
Freaking inspiring even after the 100th time hearing it!
That's just one of that songs that instantly makes me cry, it's simply beautiful. English is not even my mother tongue, and this still hits like a truck. Never been really into none of the bands (not really famous in my country), this still is one of the most beautiful things i've ever listened to, definitely one of the best covers of all time
If there ever was a cover that gave tribute to the original it would be this one, and if there ever was a band to give simple man the soul it deserves it would be shinedown.
DAMN!! That is the most f@#$%ing phenominal vocals of this song that I've ever heard! Way to pay tribute to Ronny VanZant!!!
Our son loves Shinedowns version of ""Simple Man." You think this would be ok for a son/mom wedding dance song.
Yes
Absolutely perfect 👍
Probably a bit too groom focused
He is the groom?@@scottdraffin2798
This IS the song my husband and his mom danced to at our wedding. So absolutely
I will always cry to this song, This was my father’s favorite song, he passed away from stage 4 cancer when I was 9. I always can feel his spirit with me when this song, as if he is singing this to me, to help me be a simple man, just like him.
I'm sorry for your loss and I'm sure your father is very proud of you
I'm so sorry!!🤗
He'll always be with you brother!! 🙏
Thinks of the good times 😭
This song is hitting different and deeper in my 40's.
Wait till you hit your 50's then listen to it!
Man I’m 27 it’s hittin me to the core 💯
I'm right there with you man. My dad was an amazing guitarist and remember him playing this when I was a small kid in the late 70's early 80's. I try like hell to be a man he would be proud of and this song hits me deep.
My father was a simple man, may he rest in peace ✌️ I love you dad so very much and miss you terribly, I'll see you one day soon on the other side!!!!!! DOD 9/19 /2011 ♥ ✌️
Reminds me of my brother, its a double edged sword.
Miss you bro. R.i.p. zack❤️
So sorry for your loss 😢 🙏
My son plays guitar very well. He says this song makes him feel bad. I lost my Mom\his Grandmother 13 years ago. Great song but it hurts😢
what?
I'm sorry for your lost
LeDiableRouge80 remember the things that made you respect and admire her.
The acoustic guitar compliments Brent Smith's powerful vocals perfectly. I first heard this song late at night while driving a lonely stretch of highway and it gave me chills, it was so perfect.
When i was younger my grandma would hear me sing, so this was one of the songs she would play me, years later when i went to visit her she forgot who i was since she was sick, but when she started playing this i sang along with it and she hugged me, so when she passed i sang this for her and my grandpa came up to me gave me the biggest thank you with tears in his eyes for me remembering her song and promis and helping him through it
God bless you
My grandma got dementia and never remember her only grandchild ever again, for 6 years as she died slowly. I'm happy for you.
Beautiful story, and a beautiful heart you have💋❤
Quilp- I just want to say thank -you bud! For leaving ur comment it makes u think about life, & this song covers it all, brillant meaningfull words! Yeh! Im with u all that , boys voice is well, it doesnt come along Everyday! Thats fir sure Quilp & people ? x thks for sharing xxlv frm Scotland, U.K. xx
That's deep man. You're a really good person.
Always makes me think of momma
This.. is by far, one of my absolute favorite covers. I give respect to the original, for this wouldn’t exist without it, but firmly believe that this rendition is immaculate. A masterpiece of a cover.
Phil Medarac I absolutely agree.. my song to my son.. because a all these things are what I as a mother want for him. He just left for basic training. The distance hurts but I couldn’t be prouder of the young man he has become and will become.. this song holds a very special place in my heart!
I totally agree with you, Phil. I just listened to this version, followed by the original, and I got the impression that this song highlights the very best of what makes each one an artist. Skynard has a good voice, but it is the guitar instrumental parts where he really shines, and it is clearly evident in the long(er) breaks between the verses, the way he clips the end of each vocal line succinctly, that sort of thing. It feels like the words are merely there to break up the guitar solos.
Brent Smith, on the other hand, has one of the most amazing voices I've ever heard, and he absolutely kills it on this song. The octave jumps, holding out the notes at the end of each phrase and lyrically merging them into the next one... it's enough to give you chills. In a good way, of course. Shinedown's rendition of Simple Man is all about his voice, and emphasizing the words of the song, with the music there to back him up, which is different from how Skynard's feels, where the lyrics are sort of backing up the music.
All in all, they are both wonderful songs and worthy of being remembered and praised for their own merits, rather than pitting one against the other, saying X version is better than Y version.
I feel the same way about this song and Cradle of Filth's cover of Iron Maiden's Hallowed be thy Name. If you're into heavier music like that. So glad the original exists, but what they accomplished with the covers is brilliant.
Truly the best cover song ever with a legendary set of pipes like only a select few. That said original music creation is the true greatness that can only be imitated there after. Even if a once in a generation voice blows the vocals into the heavens of greatness by making the song his own while respecting the original's soul, it's still copying another artist's lyrical & musical compostition which is the true greatness of any song. But some like Hendrix' cover of Dylan's All Along the Watchtower is a rare example of the cover artist recreating the original to a different version not true to the original, yet so great that the cover artist is recognized as the creating artist. Shinedown did a dedication at Ronnie's niece's request which he put his own stylistic changes to, while remaining true to the root of the song. Greatest cover ever, but not better as the creation is the craft, not the incredible cover.
This song was always dedicated to my Son, it was from about 4 years ago I guess. The first time I had found out my baby boy was using heroin. I can't tell you as a Mother how I possibly felt. Really knocked me to my knees. It was soul shattering. I prayed all day, everyday for over two years. And I prayed as hard as you could possibly pray for some one. This song made me cry but also gave me hope and strength. I find myself in the current time with tears rolling down my face. My son is using once again. The difference is I have newly been diagnosed with small cell lung cancer and have to dig down so deep again and pray he makes it through this round. Like so many rounds before it . I am hoping and praying that things get better for all of us. The world's been a pretty hard,cold place lately. But I, and all of us out there have to remember... There is someone up above 🙏 to just be simple, and always value "the little things". They are so very important. Thank you from my heart Shinedown for yet MORE strength. I love you guys. And I love all of you. God bless us all. ✌ ✌ ✌ ✌ ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🎼🎸🎸🎤🎤🎶🎶
God Bless you and your son. I understand addiction and the relentless battle of the addicts mind. Those who have not felt the torment should not judge. I wish you the best one day at a time
Angela Sophia Lynch I am so sorry to hear about your son! I lost my sister and my sister’s daughter(my niece) to drugs. I hope your son will or has found his rock bottom and will or has made a decision to get clean. Prayers for you and your family during this hard times!
As this song is, I am simply sending you and yours hope and prayers!
The worst pain in the world is the unknown. My prayers r with u......be strong...Cowboy
Angela Sophia Lynch
Feeling for you...Heroin should be legalised it not a bad drug l know many professionals that are productive on Heroin!! sounds crazy right??......the problem is getting it and good stuff if it was legal people like your son and many others could function and be productive it would save many lives and allow dependents to work enjoy and live life as normal
Sending you strength beautiful lady.
I love this song. My son is getting married on 9/16 and this is the song we are using for the mother son dance. Thank you for sharing your bright light in the world. My daughter and I are coming to the KC show tonight sooo excited 😊❤️
I am to wed on the 16th as well. Congratulations!
CONGRATULATIONS
Where did they go on Honeymoon? Does it involve a beach or mountain or maybe both(if you are in Europe). Just wondering where to go when I get married
I love it so much I wish that you can be with me my mom said to my sisters or my brothers do not like it is at me 🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶
When I first started learning guitar, my big bro told me to learn this version specifically as my first song. So I did, it was the first song that I actually sat down and really tried to hammer out. Whenever he'd come over to mom and dad's house, I'd show him the progress I'd made on the song. Eventually I had the song down perfectly, and he thought the fact that his little bro learned one of his favorite songs on guitar was so damn cool.
The date today is September 30th, 2024. On September 27th, 2024, my big bro crashed his motorcycle and passed on at the age of 31. I miss him dearly. We hadn't gotten to talk as much recently, and I haven't played guitar in years. I would give anything to be able to play this song for him again. I miss you Dave. Rest easy big brother.
Skynyrd would shake your hand and say thank you for keeping it alive
97 Explorer Brent knows their family members he lived with them that's how he got the permission to do it
My opinion it better then oringal
agree
The Deftones version is way better lmao
After listening to The Deftones' version I think it's the worst one. Nothing beats Brent's vocal.
when I was a kid growing up without my mother around, when I did see her, she taught me to be this way without actually saying these words. just though her spirit and making trees from seeds. god I wish my father didn't ban her from me and make me resent him my whole life. being smart and over observing can really hurt u in the real world. don't u worry, ul find urself, follow ur heart, and nothing else.
Tommy Guglielmo very beautifully put homie, find your peace!
Mike Narvaez thanks man
Tommy Guglielmo
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Tommy Guglielmo
Im so very sorry sweetie!!!!!!
~Big Angel Hugs~
A great version of one of the greatest songs ever written in any genre. Great job Shinedown
Maybe for you...
Im a 17 year old fan of shinedown i love this song
How am I 36 years old and never heard this before.
One of the best feelings for me is finding "new" music and wow this is an instant favorite.
I got goosebumps!
this one touches the feels for real. amazing cover
Brent Smith.
You been missing out this is a remake of an older rock song
How about disturbed, sound of silence? There's so many amazing songs from the past that are made into great covers. I dare say, some better than three original almost.
And jelly roll. Save me.
These songs saved me
thirst of knowledge comes in time :), good for you you found it
it's great all the time you turn back to it , isn't ?
Dad I miss you so much!
January 1947 - March 2015
Rest in Peace!!!
Sorry for ur lost I lost my dad as well March 1947 February 2021
His voice is unbelievable....
This is an unbelievable cover
Met Brent about a month ago. One of the most down to Earth guys you'd meet. Definitely a Simple Man.
Lynyrd Skynyrd would be proud. Great Job! :)
totally agree, this is a really good cover that stays true to the original
very good
honestly I think they did a better job
***** I agree.
+Nick Groves I have to agree...Brent Smith has the absolute perfect voice for this song. And I am glad that they didn't try to do more with it than was necessary. This is one of the best covers of any song I've heard on youtube. And I'm not even a fan of this band!!!
This song is single handedly curing my covid 19 depression, i could and have done so, sat there for hours with a whiskey in one hand and this playing full blast. My neighbours can thank me later for introducing them to one of the greatest ever tributes/covers in existence.
Love to you all from Australia
lukeslayer amen brother
@Eduardo Palacios get into mate, kick back, put them feet up and let the music take you away
Your Loyal Mates here in the United States sending all our Best to you 🌺
hope your doing good brother dont let these hard times get to you sharing a whiskey with you here from florida,usa hope all is good and you prosper and share what ever love you find. ps this is my girl profile lol btw lmk what your favorite song is would love to hear some good music
Keep going . Never ever give up on yourself . You matter in this world . Don’t let the evil bring you down I know it’s hard but keep trying and do good in this world . Feed your soul
Normally, I HATE it when modern bands try to remake old songs because I have a special place in my heart for Classic Rock, but this is one of only two Classic Rock remakes that I like. Thank you, Shinedown, for doing this song justice and the proper respect!
chills down my spine and tears down my cheeks. the world never stops for you. listen to music, find your strength and keep going. be here now.
Lost my dad about a year ago. He loved the original and adored this cover. This song came on about a week after he passed and I just bawled.
lost my dad and i am old but it hurts a lot but keep going
I wish the both of you peace. I’m sorry for your losses.
My names Annamaria Rousch. I'm the one who wrote this song. I'm glad you love it. ❤ I had a tumor all my life. I'm getting my memory back. Learning more songs I wrote. I'm going to do a duet with him. Loves you
3 years ago for me homie and this hit hard just now
@@annamariarouschakashorty7535 seriously???
Life truly is simple. This is a guideline for how to live your life. Lynyrd Skynyrd did it 1st, shinedown brought it to a new generation.
Well said...
I thought the original was good, but this is so earthy and powerful . ❤
takes me back to better time in this world
Tammy Turner ya it kinda does I know I'm young but me and my dad used to listen to this music and me and him created a bond that I haven't created with anyone else
In a world full of hate it's good to take time out with some Shinedown. I hope my son grows up to be a simple man.
Shinedown does justice with there music
He will if you teach him how.
Daniel T especially with all the new music and rock we don’t have many good sounding songs any more
Amen!
sitting here on the verge of tears, full of emotion due to this song & the comments, how it makes people feel...couldnt agree more.
No auto tune just pure talent
❤️❤️❤️
okay boomer.
Amen
@@David_Downs W
@@David_Downs Go to your auto tune no talent singers.
There's only a few who can sing a song better than the original and Brent Smith is one of those few.❤