Now for a couple of more underrated ones from them... "Comin' Home" and "Every Mother's Son". There's a great performance of the latter on the Old Grey Whistle Test. Cheers!
Saw their first tour as Rossington Collin’s band after the plane crash. The energy and enthusiasm of the band members was still evident. They ended their show playing Freebird as an instrumental with the mic center stage with a spotlight on it. Emotional and moving.
Oh man... I saw that tour as well at Winterland in San Francisco. I was so crushed after the crash, and it was good to be there with the survivors. That Rossington Collins LP was solid. And yes, very emotional and touching with the Freebird closing. I was there for the Oakland 77 show as well.
The "what was your name" is one of the best indicators of classic Skynyrd's subtle sense of humor. Wants to know her name enough to know her, just not enough to remember her lol.
Lynyrd Skynyrd always delivered! Saw them for a New Year's Eve concert in 1976, Oakland, and saw them this last summer. Current band is nothing like the original; original Lynyrd never to be duplicated.
Ronnie Van Zant was a Great story teller and “never” wrote any lyrics on paper etc. It was brain storming downloads! A fact many people don’t know, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Allman Brothers, 38 Special, Blackfoot, Molly Hatchet etc. came from the Westside of Jacksonville Fla. It was a rough area of the city. I lived there for a number of years and played golf and socialized with some of the members of 38 Special! Lynyrd Skynyrd had a bit of a tarnished public image with brawling and drug use that overshadowed their genius talent as a band. Ronnie Van Zant was all about the band sounding like their studio versions of tracks and they practiced a lot (Hell House) to perfect their live performances. The addition of Steve Gaines in 1976 revitalized and added a lot to the groups creativity. They had planned to go back in the studio in late 1977, but the plane crash ended what could have been their best years ahead!🙏💔🙏
Street Survivors was released on Oct 17th, 1977. Three days later, their plane went down, killing Ronnie VanZant, Steve & Cassie Gaines. I was 17 at the time, and this tragedy hit hard. The record label immediately changed the album cover by removing the flames from it. If you own the original, hold onto it. They're all gone now. All the original members have passed. RIP and fly high Freebird's. Excellent reaction as usual, gentlemen ❤
That album cover is historic. It was released a couple days before the crash on 10-20-1977. Very soon after the crash, the album was pulled from the shelves and replaced with a black background and the band just standing there. How ironic, Street Survivors, but not air survivors. Hope you guys get to some of the album, One More From the Road. They were at their peak and burned up the stage on that album. PLease remember anything released after that date was not the original band. I was lucky to have seen them 3 times before the crash and I can tell you that they were the best live band back in the day! Happy New Year fellows!!
I have that album. Bought it the day it was released. Has a red insert “TOTS” schedule. (Tour of the Survivors - eerie considering what happened a few days later). I was all set to see them at Maple Leaf Gardens on that schedule which of course was not to be.
@@kathybwell I have heard that as well. It’s “kind of” true. As you can see on the album cover in the video, Steve Gaines is the one most engulfed in flames. He and his sister Cassie (not on the cover), who was one of the Honkettes died. Ronnie Van Zant also died and the flames are touching his left leg. The rest survived the crash with injuries. The flames are also touching the three to the right of Gaines a little bit - Leon Wilkeson, Artimus Pyle and Billy Powell. Gary Rossington (second from left) with the flames looking like they are coming out of his head, also survived. As did Allen Collins (far left) who’s the only one completely untouched by the flames. Sadly they are all now deceased. Gary Rossington was the last of them left and he died in March of 2023.
"No corn involved." LOL, yup, same for this righteous reaction, dudes! Straight-shootin all the way thru! Skynyrd is one of THE central bands of Classic Rock. Check out "Wino," a blazing riff and Ronnie's vocals on it are some of his best!
On October 20th 1977, just 3 days after this record was released, Skynyrd's chartered plane ran out of fuel and crashed northeast of Gillsburg Mississippi. Ronnie Van Ant, Steve Gaines, Cassie Gaines, Dean Kilpatrick, pilot Walter McCreary, and co-pilot William Gray were killed on impact. Out of respect for the band members and their families , this album was pulled and the flames were removed from the cover and rereleased. There is a documentary about them and the survivors talk about the crash.
I had tickets to see this tour. I did buy that Album day of release. Treasure it wholly. The news was tragic days later, Blessing to all for a Great 2025. Happy New Year.
You guys should react to the song Don’t Misunderstand Me by The Rossington Collins Band. It was the band the surviving members of Lynyrd Skynyrd formed after the plane crash. They had a female lead vocalist named Dale Krantz. It’s a great song!
I think the word is 'authentic'. Skynyrd were the best of the Southern boogie bands and struck up a huge following over here in the UK right from the get-go. Saw them before all the carnage and again at their 30 yr anniversary- always played up to the enthusiastic fanbase in London.
After the plane crash, the band reformed with a female singer & called themselves The Rossington Collins Band. They put out several albums & had radio hits. Check out: Don't Misunderstand Me.👍
As others have mentioned, this album came out at virtually the same time as the unfortunate plane accident. The record company recalled all of the unsold albums, and re-issued it with just a dark background as the flames were edited out. Luckily, I was a huge Skynyrd fan and bought the album the day it was released so, I still have it in my 300+ LP collection to this day.
Lynyrd Skynyrd for me is one of a very few bands where I like literally every single song in their catalog and I liked the live performances. The Beatles, Ten Years After, not a whole lot more. Even Led Zeppelin there are a couple songs I just don't care for, but not for Lynyrd Skynyrd. I think literally everything they ever did, including stuff you'll find on collections like from there really early Muscle Shoals recordings with Ricky Medlocke on drums with them and singing some leads now and then it was so good. He later went on to form that Native American southern rock band Blackfoot.
That particular picture you have showing on this album with the flames was changed at the request of Teresa Gaines, widow of one of the members Steve Gaines and Cassie Gaines(his sister) were killed in the plane crash. Same picture with a black background.
I still have my copy with the flames on it! Also have a copy of the infamous Beatles butcher baby album, but that was something I bought ears and years later at a bootleg convention or something. So sad about Steve and Cassie. Steve Was just really starting to come in to his own with Lynyrd Skynyrd, and he was such a fantastic and talented edition. I really think those guys were at the top of their game right when the plane crash happened. 😢
Later on they actually released it again with the flames on the back, for the deluxe edition of Street Survivors. I too have the original vinyl with the flames.
“One of the crew had a go with a one of the guest”. Ronnie is singing here about a real incident that happened with their long time roadie and friend Craig Reed AKA The Stoned Roadie.
Ronnie Van Zant never wrote down a song lyric. He kept it all in his head. Came up with the lyrics like that. May they all rest in peace. Are the original members rest in peace, brothers and sister?
Happy New Year Laa and Chee! Hope you had a Merry Christmas also! The genius behind Skynyrd is the relativite 😊narrative behind the lyrics. Songs like, That Smell, Gimmie Three Steps, Saturday Night Special, and What’s your Name, tell a story that is easily relatable to the listener. That and the incredible 3 guitar interplay is phenomenal!
Great Job Guys!! If you haven't seen it,,,, you two would thoroughly enjoy the documentary called MUSCLE SHOALS!! It's on UA-cam and it's a recording studio mentioned on the song SWEET HOME ALABAMA! Many MANY big names went through there and is where Lynyrd Skynyrd found out they had a Classically trained pianist in their road crew! Peace 🕊️☮️♾️😎🎸🤟🏼
I love your channel, your reactions are as real as the music you react to!! I’m a lifelong fan of original Lynyrd Skynyrd and it would be a real treat for both of you & your subscribers if you would react to their songs “Comin’ Home & One More Time” 🎶 🔥 Happy New Year 🎆🎊🎈 🎉
This album gave just before the airplane crushed. The record company removed the flames on the background Ido have this album with the flames. RIP to all the band members to died when the plane crash and to all that followed afterward. Thank you for all music.
Interesting and chilling fact: the album cover for Street Survivor with them surrounded by fire was released right before or right after(can’t remember) there plane crash and they pulled it off the shelves.
The picture you had up. Was the original album cover. Shortly after was the plane crash. Then they changed the cover. But you will never go wrong with Skylard ❤
They were like AC/DC--they didn't do ballads. Interestingly, AC/DC struck up a friendship with Skynyrd and took a harrowing plane ride that included plenty of lightning with them that was the basis for their classic, "Thunderstruck"
No flames from the plane crash. 1. The album was released prior to the crash. 2. There was no fire in the plane crash as there was no fuel left- they ran out of gas. Facts
Different times but not a pedo thing. I was bar crashing at 14 and I attended my first concert at 14 (Kiss). Back stage at a Van Halen concert at 16. However, much more mature. I was watching kids at 11. Had my first real clock in/clock out job at 14. I was working for a bank by 15, shift manager at a call center by 16. I was young but not naive. We had more responsibility at a younger age.
Little girl is a term of endearment. My dad, at 80, still calls my step mom Lil girl and she's 72.
Yeah, little girl does not necessarily mean young girl
I was gonna say. What has become of the culture where everyone is so literal minded??
@@yournamehere6002 no kidding!
Now for a couple of more underrated ones from them... "Comin' Home" and "Every Mother's Son". There's a great performance of the latter on the Old Grey Whistle Test. Cheers!
Little girl was just a term. Like Little cutie, Little honey. Etc.
“You Got That Right” is another gem. “Needle and the Spoon”….”I Ain’t the One”..
The best line is the “after”…”What WAS your name?” LOL
Saw their first tour as Rossington Collin’s band after the plane crash. The energy and enthusiasm of the band members was still evident. They ended their show playing Freebird as an instrumental with the mic center stage with a spotlight on it. Emotional and moving.
Saw rossington Collins on 4th July 1982 tangerine bowl Orlando fla
@@JeffKokernakI was there with you
Oh man... I saw that tour as well at Winterland in San Francisco. I was so crushed after the crash, and it was good to be there with the survivors. That Rossington Collins LP was solid. And yes, very emotional and touching with the Freebird closing. I was there for the Oakland 77 show as well.
Y'all totally get 'Skynyrd, and I totally dig that.
Steppenwolf is another band of the street and working mans music.
Give them more love.
Don’t Step On The Grass Sam!!
Nice job as always on my favorite band. You two are the best reactors on You Tube hands down!
The "what was your name" is one of the best indicators of classic Skynyrd's subtle sense of humor. Wants to know her name enough to know her, just not enough to remember her lol.
You guys get the skynyrd stories. Thanks for doing them.
Lynyrd Skynyrd always delivered! Saw them for a New Year's Eve concert in 1976, Oakland, and saw them this last summer. Current band is nothing like the original; original Lynyrd never to be duplicated.
Fact
You guys are dead on about Lynyrd Skynyrd! They were an amazing band and don’t get enough credit. They were one of the greatest bands of all time
Happy New Year!! Thanks for all the music and reactions that you gave us through out the year!!Much appreciated!!
Happy New Year my friend!!! Thanks for rocking with us!!
@AirplayBeats 100
Definitely a true story! Roady Craig Reed has told the story on his youtube channel The Stoned Roady Show! He has lots of Skynyrd stories!
Whiskey Rocker Roller
We called girls "little girl " back in the 70's. It didn't mean that they were young. It was just a saying.
Great reaction! You two would also love to hear "You Got That Right" and "Don't Ask Me No Questions."
Che was taking a full bath in the Sauce on this one!
Still loving your reactions since you started 😮
All over radio back in day. He talking bout groupies in every city. Great song. !
Ronnie Van Zant was a Great story teller and “never” wrote any lyrics on paper etc. It was brain storming downloads! A fact many people don’t know, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Allman Brothers, 38 Special, Blackfoot, Molly Hatchet etc. came from the Westside of Jacksonville Fla. It was a rough area of the city. I lived there for a number of years and played golf and socialized with some of the members of 38 Special! Lynyrd Skynyrd had a bit of a tarnished public image with brawling and drug use that overshadowed their genius talent as a band. Ronnie Van Zant was all about the band sounding like their studio versions of tracks and they practiced a lot (Hell House) to perfect their live performances. The addition of Steve Gaines in 1976 revitalized and added a lot to the groups creativity. They had planned to go back in the studio in late 1977, but the plane crash ended what could have been their best years ahead!🙏💔🙏
Street Survivors was released on Oct 17th, 1977. Three days later, their plane went down, killing Ronnie VanZant, Steve & Cassie Gaines. I was 17 at the time, and this tragedy hit hard. The record label immediately changed the album cover by removing the flames from it. If you own the original, hold onto it. They're all gone now. All the original members have passed. RIP and fly high Freebird's. Excellent reaction as usual, gentlemen ❤
I freaking HAD one and traded it to my friend for a bunch of Beatles albums
That album cover is historic. It was released a couple days before the crash on 10-20-1977. Very soon after the crash, the album was pulled from the shelves and replaced with a black background and the band just standing there. How ironic, Street Survivors, but not air survivors. Hope you guys get to some of the album, One More From the Road. They were at their peak and burned up the stage on that album. PLease remember anything released after that date was not the original band. I was lucky to have seen them 3 times before the crash and I can tell you that they were the best live band back in the day! Happy New Year fellows!!
This happened to Dream Theater too on the day of 9/11. They showed the twin towers on fire.
I saw them a few times too, once with Journey for NYE concert at Oakland.
I have that album. Bought it the day it was released. Has a red insert “TOTS” schedule. (Tour of the Survivors - eerie considering what happened a few days later). I was all set to see them at Maple Leaf Gardens on that schedule which of course was not to be.
@@midnightrambler7716 Isn't it true that the members the flame is touching on the album covered are the ones that died?
@@kathybwell I have heard that as well. It’s “kind of” true. As you can see on the album cover in the video, Steve Gaines is the one most engulfed in flames. He and his sister Cassie (not on the cover), who was one of the Honkettes died. Ronnie Van Zant also died and the flames are touching his left leg. The rest survived the crash with injuries. The flames are also touching the three to the right of Gaines a little bit - Leon Wilkeson, Artimus Pyle and Billy Powell. Gary Rossington (second from left) with the flames looking like they are coming out of his head, also survived. As did Allen Collins (far left) who’s the only one completely untouched by the flames. Sadly they are all now deceased. Gary Rossington was the last of them left and he died in March of 2023.
Very good catch La!!! That is exactly what he meant!!!
You guys absolutely get it about time someone can appreciate these guys like I do for me it's the gutair work they be putting it on
The piano is great in the tune!
"No corn involved." LOL, yup, same for this righteous reaction, dudes! Straight-shootin all the way thru! Skynyrd is one of THE central bands of Classic Rock. Check out "Wino," a blazing riff and Ronnie's vocals on it are some of his best!
On October 20th 1977, just 3 days after this record was released, Skynyrd's chartered plane ran out of fuel and crashed northeast of Gillsburg Mississippi. Ronnie Van Ant, Steve Gaines, Cassie Gaines, Dean Kilpatrick, pilot Walter McCreary, and co-pilot William Gray were killed on impact. Out of respect for the band members and their families , this album was pulled and the flames were removed from the cover and rereleased. There is a documentary about them and the survivors talk about the crash.
I had tickets to see this tour. I did buy that Album day of release. Treasure it wholly. The news was tragic days later,
Blessing to all for a Great 2025. Happy New Year.
You guys should react to the song Don’t Misunderstand Me by The Rossington Collins Band. It was the band the surviving members of Lynyrd Skynyrd formed after the plane crash. They had a female lead vocalist named Dale Krantz. It’s a great song!
They are truthful story tellers
I think the word is 'authentic'. Skynyrd were the best of the Southern boogie bands and struck up a huge following over here in the UK right from the get-go. Saw them before all the carnage and again at their 30 yr anniversary- always played up to the enthusiastic fanbase in London.
It's a great day when Airplay Beats is covering Ronnie and the boys!
After the plane crash, the band reformed with a female singer & called themselves The Rossington Collins Band. They put out several albums & had radio hits. Check out: Don't Misunderstand Me.👍
Rossington Collin’s band ~ "Don't Misunderstand Me".....!!!
38 SPECIAL ~ "Chain Lightning"....!!!
Happy New Year fellas!
Finally some skynyrd
I’ve thought so often about what music they would’ve created had they had more time. They kept getting better. Everyone was robbed that fateful day. 💔
Based on a true story!The band members were put in jail overnight after the incident!
As others have mentioned, this album came out at virtually the same time as the unfortunate plane accident. The record company recalled all of the unsold albums, and re-issued it with just a dark background as the flames were edited out. Luckily, I was a huge Skynyrd fan and bought the album the day it was released so, I still have it in my 300+ LP collection to this day.
Every song on "STREET SURVIVORS" is great, not a bad song on the whole album. This album represents what could/should have been.
love all your Skynyrd reactions keep em' coming. maybe you could react to T for Texas (live at knebsworth 1976) next?
Yes, that was a great reaction to a great, great song. The ultimate OG.
I have the album with the fire. Bought it as soon as it was released.
Lynyrd Skynyrd for me is one of a very few bands where I like literally every single song in their catalog and I liked the live performances. The Beatles, Ten Years After, not a whole lot more. Even Led Zeppelin there are a couple songs I just don't care for, but not for Lynyrd Skynyrd. I think literally everything they ever did, including stuff you'll find on collections like from there really early Muscle Shoals recordings with Ricky Medlocke on drums with them and singing some leads now and then it was so good. He later went on to form that Native American southern rock band Blackfoot.
As a youngin My sister and I would play the 45 on our record player in the hallway and sing and dance
Down South Jukin'
That particular picture you have showing on this album with the flames was changed at the request of Teresa Gaines, widow of one of the members Steve Gaines and Cassie Gaines(his sister) were killed in the plane crash. Same picture with a black background.
I still have my copy with the flames on it! Also have a copy of the infamous Beatles butcher baby album, but that was something I bought ears and years later at a bootleg convention or something.
So sad about Steve and Cassie. Steve Was just really starting to come in to his own with Lynyrd Skynyrd, and he was such a fantastic and talented edition. I really think those guys were at the top of their game right when the plane crash happened. 😢
Later on they actually released it again with the flames on the back, for the deluxe edition of Street Survivors. I too have the original vinyl with the flames.
Isn't there some weird coincidence that the people in the picture who are touched by the flames are the same ones who passed in the crash?
I had the original with the flames. But I don’t know where it is☹️
“One of the crew had a go with a one of the guest”. Ronnie is singing here about a real incident that happened with their long time roadie and friend Craig Reed AKA The Stoned Roadie.
It’s a story of the life of an entertainment star gentlemen!
One of my favorite bands ❤. Thanks guys and Happy New Years🎉😂
Happy New Year!!!
Dude!!!!!!!! this is their best song!!!!!
Your reactions to this one were extra fun❗
Still love those older bands that used the piano and organs.
Great review! You two are very funny.
Always kept it real, the stories Ronnie told were straight up. Happy new years fellas hope 2025 takes you to the top!
Ronnie Van Zant never wrote down a song lyric. He kept it all in his head. Came up with the lyrics like that. May they all rest in peace. Are the original members rest in peace, brothers and sister?
LS just don't miss. My favorite band of all times. Thanks for the reaction 😊
Seen them countless times here in Michigan at Pine knob music theater ....once 3rd row and dam are they loud and proud.....awesome legendary band
Happy New Year Laa and Chee! Hope you had a Merry Christmas also! The genius behind Skynyrd is the relativite 😊narrative behind the lyrics. Songs like, That Smell, Gimmie Three Steps, Saturday Night Special, and What’s your Name, tell a story that is easily relatable to the listener. That and the incredible 3 guitar interplay is phenomenal!
Happy New Year Kenny. Hope you had a Merry Christmas as well.
@@AirplayBeatsthank you gentlemen. Keep your Time Machine rolling! I enjoy you guys thoroughly. Thank you Laa and Chee!
“Little girl”, as in not a BIG heifer! Lol 😝
@@KennyCamaro2364 🤣
Y'all make me so happy!
Great reaction.⭐️⭐️ Happy New Year..🎉
Great Job Guys!! If you haven't seen it,,,, you two would thoroughly enjoy the documentary called MUSCLE SHOALS!! It's on UA-cam and it's a recording studio mentioned on the song SWEET HOME ALABAMA! Many MANY big names went through there and is where Lynyrd Skynyrd found out they had a Classically trained pianist in their road crew! Peace 🕊️☮️♾️😎🎸🤟🏼
We actually watched the whole movie on our movie channel. I will send you a link
Muscle Shoals Documentary PART 1- (REACTION) #muscleshoals #reaction #trending
ua-cam.com/video/wSOR9mUikE4/v-deo.html
@AirplayBeats Awesome!! 😎👍🏼
@AirplayBeats Awesome! Thanks and HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎊🕛🎇🎆💥🎉🥳
@@allengray5748 Happy New Year!!
Thanks fellas I needed a laugh this morning great review
I love your channel, your reactions are as real as the music you react to!! I’m a lifelong fan of original Lynyrd Skynyrd and it would be a real treat for both of you & your subscribers if you would react to their songs “Comin’ Home & One More Time” 🎶 🔥 Happy New Year 🎆🎊🎈 🎉
You guys sounding like the Smothers Brothers near the end of the video! 😂 All that’s missing is “Mom liked me best!”
RIP free birds.
This album gave just before the airplane crushed. The record company removed the flames on the background
Ido have this album with the flames. RIP to all the band members to died when the plane crash and to all that followed afterward. Thank you for all music.
I'm new to this channel......have they hit The Ballad Of Curtis Loew? My personal fave.✌️
Interesting and chilling fact: the album cover for Street Survivor with them surrounded by fire was released right before or right after(can’t remember) there plane crash and they pulled it off the shelves.
Right before the plane crash. My parents bought this album, original cover with the flames. I still have it!
Woohoo! More Skynyrd 🎉🎉
Happy 2025 almost!
The picture you had up. Was the original album cover. Shortly after was the plane crash. Then they changed the cover. But you will never go wrong with Skylard ❤
They had to change the album cover due to the flames
DUUUUUVAAAL!!!!!
Gold standard of southern rock.
Platinum and Gold.... 😉
WELCOME BACK THE FELLAS !!!!
MISSISSIPPI STILL RCKN APB !🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Spot on reaction! Groupies everywhere. It is what it is!
Happy New Year!! 2025 is gonna be epic! 👍👍
Itd be nice to see mom and pops react with you guys
They are too shy. 😂
Tell them we dont bite
Thanks, guys.
Happy new year la and Che and your family
Great lp, great band. Have the original, of course, I'm old af.
This was on our radios all day. Lotsa top 40 from this band.
Happy New Year Guys! 🗽🗽🎶🎶
Happy New year!!
They were like AC/DC--they didn't do ballads. Interestingly, AC/DC struck up a friendship with Skynyrd and took a harrowing plane ride that included plenty of lightning with them that was the basis for their classic, "Thunderstruck"
Here to make my obligatory request for y'all to do I Ain't The One next. Another great reaction video.
The Ultimate Rock Band on Tour anthem 🙂
Ok guys, love to hear YOUR stories! 😁😃
Call me the breeze and I know little are two great songs.
Little girl does not mean underage necessarlly. it was used as term of endearment.
SO THIS IS THE OPENING TRACK TO THE ORIGINAL BANDS LAST ALBUM ( STREET SURVIVORS ) 😊AND YOU SEE THE FLAMES FROM THE PLANE CRASH ON THE ALBUM COVER 😮☹
No flames from the plane crash. 1. The album was released prior to the crash. 2. There was no fire in the plane crash as there was no fuel left- they ran out of gas. Facts
You guys need to check out "Junky", it is one of Lynard Skynards unreleased songs.
And "WINO," on of their underappreciated released ones!
I’ll bet there was some Corn Whiskey involved
Yeah I heard someone say it years ago. Dunno who it was but there's only two types of music. Good and Bad music. TRUTH
The south will rise again🤘
if you havnt already Id like to see you react to W.A.S.P. the idol
THAT'SSSS THE ORIGINAL ( 7 ) LAH & CHE😊YOU COULD EASILY DO THE ALBUM 👍AND YOU ALREADY DID THE 2ND TRACK ( THAT SMELL ) PURE BANGER! 💯
You’re right. We might as well keep going now
Hands up if you got the album with the flames before it was pulled?🙋♂️
Different times but not a pedo thing. I was bar crashing at 14 and I attended my first concert at 14 (Kiss). Back stage at a Van Halen concert at 16. However, much more mature. I was watching kids at 11. Had my first real clock in/clock out job at 14. I was working for a bank by 15, shift manager at a call center by 16. I was young but not naive. We had more responsibility at a younger age.
“Little Girl”,as in, not a big Hefner! Lol 😝
Peter Grant had to protect Zep members from getting caught with minors...