REACTION MONTAGE | Lynyrd Skynyrd - Free Bird | First Time Compilation | *DESCRIPTION*

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    LYNYRD SKYNYRD FACTS
    -Pronounced LEN-erd SKIN-erd.
    -Formed in Jacksonville, FL with the name “My Backyard” in 1964.
    -Changed their name to “Lynyrd Skynyrd” in 1969.
    -The band popularized the Southern rock genre with “Sweet Home Alabama” and “Free Bird”
    -The band released five studio albums and one live album between 1973-1977.
    -On October 20, 1977 the chartered airplane the band was on crashed killing Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gaines, and backup singer Cassie Gains (sister to Steve Gains). The rest of the band were all seriously injured.
    -Ranked No. 95 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of “100 Greatest Artists of All Time”.
    -Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame March 13, 2006.
    MEMBERS AS OF THE RELEASE OF THIS SONG:
    Ronnie Van Zant - Lead Vocals
    Garry Rossington - Guitar
    Allen Collins - Guitar
    Ed King - Guitar (later replaced by Steve Gaines)
    Leon Wilkeson - Bass Guitar
    Billy Powell - Keyboards
    Bob Burns - Drums
    “FREE BIRD” SONG FACTS
    -Written by Allen Collins and Ronnie Van Zant.
    -Featured on their first studio debut album in 1973 and released as a single in November 1974.
    -Entered the Billboard Hot 100 on November 23 at No. 87 and became the band’s second top 40 hit in early 1974.
    -No. 8 spot on Guitar World’s 100 Greatest Guitar Solos.
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  • @WonderMommaOG
    @WonderMommaOG  Рік тому +940

    Hello everyone... just wanted to note... this one was a struggle. lol My computer started experiencing memory issues and I had to start editing over twice. I almost gave up. Can't quite put my finger on why else this edit was so "extra" tedious but it was. I included a screenshot of my editing timeline at the very end of the video if you want to see how many edits had to be done. Near the end my computer was acting up bigtime, so apologies if I missed something!
    I'm glad I didn't give up on this one... as it was a mandatory song on my compilations list. As always, thank you all for being here.

    • @Kvl-2968
      @Kvl-2968 Рік тому +23

      It's appreciated you not giving up, I've watched a few videos of yours, love the editing for them. I'm a subscriber now

    • @mightybalzaq6686
      @mightybalzaq6686 Рік тому +18

      Thanks for all you do. I love your channel and reaction montages/compilations.

    • @WonderMommaOG
      @WonderMommaOG  Рік тому +14

      @@mightybalzaq6686 Many thanks!

    • @garytrew2766
      @garytrew2766 Рік тому +15

      Hey this was awesome babe. I enjoy watching people who have not heard Free Bird expression. Thanks for this video.

    • @springrain9438
      @springrain9438 Рік тому +6

      Wow.. thanks so much!!

  • @thorimsdal626
    @thorimsdal626 Рік тому +2103

    I saw Lynyrd Skynyrd in concert and they closed with a 20 minute rendition of Free Bird. It was insane.

    • @tonyrun5802
      @tonyrun5802 Рік тому +50

      YOOOOOO is there any clip of it? I NEED to hear that?

    • @thorimsdal626
      @thorimsdal626 Рік тому +187

      @@tonyrun5802 No sorry. When I saw them in concert there was no such thing as a cell phone. We just held up Bic lighters.

    • @tonyrun5802
      @tonyrun5802 Рік тому +99

      @@thorimsdal626 damn, that's unfortunate. Well, I'm glad you were born early enough to have a blast at their concert!

    • @andreweaves7975
      @andreweaves7975 Рік тому +60

      i timed a 23 minute live version in 76.....unreal

    • @frmyt1135
      @frmyt1135 Рік тому +4

      Do you at least remember when it was? Maybe someone recorded it

  • @sirbanny6920
    @sirbanny6920 Рік тому +2085

    One time I was on the motorway on my motorcycle, my playlist threw this at me, and of course I gunned it. I got pulled over, and when asked "why were you speeding?", I just turned Bluetooth off and this continued playing. The officer's face lit up and said "you're right, but please don't do it again", he's still my best friend to this day. He later changed his statement "you're right for speeding to that song, but please don't do it where the police are"

  • @osubeavers503
    @osubeavers503 6 місяців тому +126

    I love that they have no idea they are about to hear one of the most iconic solos in music history.

  • @andreweaves7975
    @andreweaves7975 Рік тому +719

    Tonight we lost the last surviving member of one of the greatest bands ever Lynyrd Skynyrd, . Gary Rossington passed away today at the age of 71. A founding member he was the last living member of the band. Most famous for the lead guitar chirping birds sound during free bird. They are all gone now… They were the sound of my teenage years and I am filled with sorrow. RIP Gary and please say hi to the guys.

    • @Roger-fs5yo
      @Roger-fs5yo Рік тому +9

      Dixie has been mourning my good man🥺

    • @tessaburris7386
      @tessaburris7386 Рік тому +7

      Omg that makes me sooo sad. Truly in my personal opinion one of the greatest bands to ever be created. #RIPLS #GoneButNeverForgotten We Miss You All Down Here

    • @sandraweilbrenner67
      @sandraweilbrenner67 11 місяців тому +4

      I miss them all so much

    • @emilyflotilla931
      @emilyflotilla931 11 місяців тому +6

      RIP Guys! 🐦🕊🕊

    • @Somee989
      @Somee989 11 місяців тому +4

      Wow. High School days & so many gone. The music remains in my heart too.

  • @JoeKentMagic
    @JoeKentMagic Рік тому +1394

    Legend has it, that the guitar solo at the end,
    goes on and on, across the Universe ... forever and ever 🦅 🎸 ⚡️

    • @jeffphillips1832
      @jeffphillips1832 Рік тому +54

      If this is not true, it's still 100% true.

    • @unclej7842
      @unclej7842 Рік тому +39

      And the stars and planets sway in time to the music.

    • @michelelaraia7358
      @michelelaraia7358 Рік тому +13

      4:34😄

    • @edwardmoore2739
      @edwardmoore2739 Рік тому +23

      My dad had this played at his funeral so I like to think the same

    • @bartstarr100
      @bartstarr100 Рік тому +11

      They had to fade in those days, albums had limited groove space.

  • @jared699
    @jared699 Рік тому +301

    This song is so popular that you could be at just about any concert and if there's a silent moment, someone in the crowd will usually shout out "FREE BIRD!"

    • @SunshineLoLypops
      @SunshineLoLypops 8 місяців тому +6

      That was a troll perpetuated by a popular radio DJ.

    • @cjturner370
      @cjturner370 3 місяці тому +1

      Yes ❤

    • @WhizzingFish12
      @WhizzingFish12 3 місяці тому +6

      LOL And that person was me. I do it at every show and it always gets a laugh from the other old timers.

  • @jenniferdell1933
    @jenniferdell1933 Рік тому +184

    I'm 68 now and for my generation this was just normal, everyday rock music. But watching all y'all watch it makes me realize just how special our music was!

    • @totallylegityoutubeperson4170
      @totallylegityoutubeperson4170 8 місяців тому +8

      The electric guitar was at its peak then. It will go down in history as any other piece of music made with an instrument that that hasn't been around very long. Compared to other strong instruments, the advent of electricity secured many classic rock songs into history simply because it was music that was impossible to make prior.

    • @Billydoesyoutubenow
      @Billydoesyoutubenow 7 місяців тому +5

      So true my friend

    • @moona7744
      @moona7744 2 місяці тому +4

      We were spoiled weren't we. 😎🎸

    • @barbaramelville6940
      @barbaramelville6940 2 місяці тому

      I’m 64 and loving this song ❤since high school days ty for sharing this video ❤

    • @user-cv1yd8qs1f
      @user-cv1yd8qs1f Місяць тому

      這首歌太瘋狂了❤

  • @theofficialgreenkane9645
    @theofficialgreenkane9645 3 місяці тому +13

    Now I finally understand why parents in the early 2000’s thought “rap was crap.” It’s bcuz they grew up with music like this!! Their standard was set SO high, that it’ll never be reached!

  • @DanuteP
    @DanuteP Рік тому +624

    I love watching folks who have never been exposed to this kind of music before.
    Music isn't just sounds, it is a journey and Freebird is one of the best examples of that.

    • @frankrizzo890
      @frankrizzo890 Рік тому +14

      Folks who have never heard southern rock are great. There's ALWAYS going to be a guitar solo, and it's ALWAYS going to be epic. (This one is just a little more epic than most).

    • @JillUdart
      @JillUdart Рік тому +7

      Amen

  • @tuesdaysgone6736
    @tuesdaysgone6736 Рік тому +730

    Allen Collins wrote this riff when he was 16, his girlfriend asked Allen "" what if I leave here tomorrow" He wrote the music and a few years later Allen Collins and Ronnie VanZant wrote the lyrics. they wrote the song so Ronnie could rest his voice sometimes played at shows as long as 20 minutes, the record label did not want to put the song on the Pronounced album, said it was too long. Skynyrd has many great songs check it out.... Maybe like Tuesdays Gone.

    • @rogerrowles8702
      @rogerrowles8702 Рік тому +16

      Plain And Simple. "SIMPLE MAN"WAS THEIR SECOND GREATEST MASTERPIECE FOLLOWED BY THEIR BIGGEST HIT "SWEET HOME ALABAMA !!✌😎

    • @rogerrowles8702
      @rogerrowles8702 Рік тому +10

      PS. THE ALLEN COLLINS SOLO LIVE VERSION IS OFTEN VOTED AS THE 2ND BEST IN R&R HISTORY !!AFTER ZEPPLINS LIVE "STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN SOLO (JIMMY PAGE ) AND JUST. AHEAD OF VAN HALENS "ERUPTION"..🙏✌

    • @michelelaraia7358
      @michelelaraia7358 Рік тому +5

      Fun starts at 6:04

    • @michelelaraia7358
      @michelelaraia7358 Рік тому +2

      8:50😃

    • @michelelaraia7358
      @michelelaraia7358 Рік тому +4

      9:10

  • @gregoryhudnall4160
    @gregoryhudnall4160 Рік тому +296

    I'm 68 years and a Great Grandfather and lived thru these times. You should never look at your grandparents the same way. Your reactions had me in tears. THIS IS MUSIC. THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART.

    • @WonderMommaOG
      @WonderMommaOG  Рік тому +22

      Gregory, thank you for being here. I completely agree with the grandparent comment. I'm a grandmother of 4. 💜

    • @emilyflotilla931
      @emilyflotilla931 11 місяців тому +13

      68 Year-old Great Grandma here!

    • @timreding4364
      @timreding4364 9 місяців тому +14

      70 year old grandfather this was my first concert at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds in 1970!!!

    • @DanFan2042
      @DanFan2042 7 місяців тому +5

      ​@@timreding4364They were my first concert, too. Richfield Collesium in NE Ohio. I'd never been in a crowd that big. Good memories.

    • @w.jamesgurniak9543
      @w.jamesgurniak9543 5 місяців тому +4

      67 yr old here man I loved the 70s my first concert was Edgar and Johnny winter

  • @arrowheadftball
    @arrowheadftball Рік тому +340

    A slow rolling night train......turns into a steamrolling locomotive volcano. The 3 guitar attack is born in this song. A truly pure American original delta blues rock signature sound. 2 full on axes simultaneously riffing at each other's chords. All the while a rhythm fully aces the fills for every progression....it's mind blowing to this day some 40 years later to the 1st time listener's. ❤️👍

    • @MrWahooknows
      @MrWahooknows Рік тому +3

      Extremely and articulately well put, sir!

    • @judithhowell6654
      @judithhowell6654 Рік тому +2

      Totally agree with Robert Austin -- fantastic description "slow rolling night train ..... into steamrolling locomotive volcano" Damn. Description as good as their music!

    • @judithhowell6654
      @judithhowell6654 Рік тому +2

      Arrowhead Ftball's fantastic descrition -- you are a true craftsman with words!

    • @Mottleydude1
      @Mottleydude1 Рік тому +2

      You truly get the genius of this guitar outro. I mean just imagine the practice time they had to do to get this down like that. One little mistake and the whole thing falls apart.

  • @johnjohn37371
    @johnjohn37371 Рік тому +305

    I was six years old when their plane went down...I still remember my uncle Harold just sobbing his eyes out...their music is all over the songbook of my life...

    • @tranurse
      @tranurse Рік тому +7

      I was about the same age, and lived in Jacksonville. I can remember Channel 4 covering this.

  • @maryesposito2938
    @maryesposito2938 Рік тому +555

    This song is universal. Music doesn't see color. I saw them in 1977 at Soldiers Field in Chicago. I was with my siblings, cousins and best friends. We all got separated in the crowd. I ended up with my Cousin Stevie and brother from another Mother. We were bummed that we weren't with everyone else. They also had the weed. Stevie, Jack, Danny and Laura are gone now and so is several members of the band from an airplane crash. I'm gonna watch the live version and cry some more. We're in our 60s now. ENJOY EVERY NOTE 🎶

    • @WonderMommaOG
      @WonderMommaOG  Рік тому +35

      Such a wonderful story. Watching the live version of this really made me wish I could have been there! I was 5 years old in 1977 so a little young yet, but I remember this song from then and the day of the airplane crash. Perhaps because Elvis had just died two months prior which I also remember vividly where I was when that was announced. Crazy.
      Thank you for sharing your experience with this song... and as hard as it is to sit and cry missing our loved ones, it's absolutely ok to do. Good cries are good for the soul, especially when it's a song and fond memories that trigger the tears.

    • @davidcoleman4291
      @davidcoleman4291 Рік тому +8

      Hey was at that show in 77 great day hot as hell but great show

    • @at0micwerew0lf
      @at0micwerew0lf Рік тому +4

      🍺⚡🍺

    • @robertnolte6530
      @robertnolte6530 Рік тому +7

      That’s was my first concert I was 13 years old ,lived in Chicago there was amazing concert came through Chicago in the 70s

    • @kathyyoung9539
      @kathyyoung9539 Рік тому +10

      I followed my all over the country by myself for 3 in a half year's. Everytime they played Free Bird 🐦 they played it longer. They longest they played it was in T Town at the University of Alabama for 1 hour! A encore that lasted for 1 hour 1 song. You will never see 👀 that today. EVER! They ALWAY'S Played for US THERE FAN'S. ALWAY'S GAVE IT EVERYTHING THEY HAD FOR US! THAT'S WHY WE LOVE EM LIKE WE DO! 👍 👌 👏 AND ALWAY'S WILL. TO THIS DAY THEY ARE THE ONLY BAND I REALLY LISTEN TO THE MOST. THEM GUYS AND GIRL'S ARE MY HEART ❤️ 💙 💜 💖.

  • @mrbrianc
    @mrbrianc Рік тому +250

    My favorite recording of this is from the concert after the plane crash... they just played the music and let the crowd do the singing. Absolutely magical and tear-jerking

    • @WonderMommaOG
      @WonderMommaOG  Рік тому +8

      Reminds me of this gem of a video: ua-cam.com/video/cZnBNuqqz5g/v-deo.html (crowd sings Bohemian Rhapsody)

    • @randydavis6117
      @randydavis6117 Рік тому +11

      It was sad about plane crash they were headed to little Rock ar didn't get to see them but when the gang had bon fires in river bottoms we dra nk and rolled few in their honor

    • @saddletramp6935
      @saddletramp6935 9 місяців тому +2

      First off I don't need to warned what to say. When the started to play after the free bird went down, they used to put the mike on the stand in the middle of the stage with Ronnie's hat on it and let the crowd sing. Isaw it happen on more than one occasion. I'm from the burgh, and they loved to play there. As in the album Live from steel city. And I know where iwas whe I heard the plane went down. Heard it on DVE.

    • @terryhaircastle5702
      @terryhaircastle5702 8 місяців тому +1

      @@saddletramp6935 damn... The hat on the mic stand really hits home

    • @boddaboom77
      @boddaboom77 6 місяців тому

      ​@@saddletramp6935live from steel city is a great album. Freebird from that show is one of the better live renditions of the song. The piano being so front and ce ter in the mix is awesome.

  • @starshiplazyboy475
    @starshiplazyboy475 Рік тому +41

    One of the only tunes with a 10 minute guitar solo that makes me wish it went on for another 10 minutes.

  • @dazed1nyc
    @dazed1nyc Рік тому +174

    All the musicians on here understand the significance of this, but to hear this song and remember this was recorded to tape is still mind blowing. Love that there were zero pauses.

    • @kenbongaards554
      @kenbongaards554 Рік тому +2

      Ya the recording engineers back in the day we're truly talented

  • @carolinagallegos3926
    @carolinagallegos3926 Рік тому +186

    This song has so much emotion for me!! My boyfriend was 19 and I was 16, this was his favorite song, we were teenagers in the 70s, we made plans for our future together, he passed away at 19 from a motorcycle accident, I think of him everyday and what might have been!!💔💔💔💔

    • @craigsisler
      @craigsisler Рік тому +17

      Oh my God. Just read your post... Heartbreaking. Life is so beautiful and so sad all at the same time. Peace be with you...

    • @DianaJG8
      @DianaJG8 Рік тому +8

      (((HUGS)))😪🌹

    • @elisaabolafia9542
      @elisaabolafia9542 Рік тому +8

      Sorry for your loss. May great songs like this give you comfort in your memories.

    • @pmcclaren1
      @pmcclaren1 Рік тому +8

      Am with you Miss carolina. 55 years ago fell in love with 'the love of my life'; plans for lifetime; 50 years ago today she walked away, I heartbroken. I am 68 years old, still in love today and still broken heart; WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN only The LORD knows. In love still and 'died of a broken heart' when I go home. I'm ready for the pain to stop.

    • @carolinagallegos3926
      @carolinagallegos3926 Рік тому +8

      @@pmcclaren1 hang in there Paul, you've got this!! True love never dies, I know the, what might have been has a way of eating us alive but we have to move on for our own sanity!! Theres nothing wrong with tucking her in a corner of your heart where only you know she's safely put!! We are luckier than many, we've experienced real true love, not everyone can say that!! I'm here if you should ever need a friend!!💖💖💖💖

  • @mlong1958
    @mlong1958 9 місяців тому +43

    I love how Lex's eyes just lit up when she realized what was happening. LS was one of the best bands in the world. RIP all who died in the crash, and since.

    • @joshhorton2
      @joshhorton2 4 місяці тому +3

      Best part of the video for me. That face is still me when it speeds up.

  • @stevenpwright8792
    @stevenpwright8792 9 місяців тому +51

    My GOAT song still produces goosebumps after nearly 50 years from its release. Happy to see the joy across the faces of so many first time listeners. Music reveals our connectedness. Love and light to us all!

    • @DanFan2042
      @DanFan2042 7 місяців тому +2

      Agree with your comments. Bye, oh bye, baby...it's been a sweet love. Breaks my heart every time.

    • @barbaramelville6940
      @barbaramelville6940 2 місяці тому

      ❤️ all the reactions ❤❤❤❤nice song ❤❤

  • @peterharrell7305
    @peterharrell7305 Рік тому +149

    The wildest thing about this epic symphony is that it was the debut single for the band.

    • @man_down511
      @man_down511 Рік тому +13

      That's one way to kick down the door 🔥🔥🔥

    • @markhopkins222
      @markhopkins222 Рік тому +8

      nope first single released was Gimme three steps and it doesn't chart, 1974 Second Helping released and Sweet Home Alabama charted at number 8 in the US. Then FreeBird was released charted at 19

    • @WhizzingFish12
      @WhizzingFish12 Рік тому

      @@markhopkins222 I think what he's saying is that it was from their first album. Pronounced is one of the greatest debut albums of all time - Freebird, Simple Man, Three Steps, Tuesdays Gone... Not a bad song on the album, and 4 absolute classics.

    • @markhopkins222
      @markhopkins222 Рік тому +1

      @@WhizzingFish12 what he said was it was their debut single and it was not.

  • @mightybalzaq6686
    @mightybalzaq6686 Рік тому +65

    I love all the mispronunciations BTW. 😂

    • @EvilJester119
      @EvilJester119 Рік тому +2

      First and foremost gotta learn how to pronounce the correct name of the band. Secondly, ya sit comfortably in your easy chair and listen to Free Bird. The band’s most iconic song. Thirdly you instantly become a fan!

  • @justarepublicandog2505
    @justarepublicandog2505 Рік тому +5

    Dude said; I got to call my Mama!! 🤣 ultimate compliment!👍🏼👍🏼🥳

  • @woodyjones7715
    @woodyjones7715 8 місяців тому +11

    No matter race or age this is the greatest southern rock band of all time. I am 52 and been listening my entire life. Real musicians no computer bull crap. I have never heard anyone say they didn't like Lynyrd Skynyrd. Listen to every mothers son and on the hunt!!!!

  • @mikewitcombe6507
    @mikewitcombe6507 Рік тому +152

    Free Bird is the National Anthem of Southern Rock. The only way to listen to it is LOUD!! When I listen to Skynyrd so do my neighbors!!!!💯💯💪🔥💯💯✔️✔️

    • @wonkothesane8691
      @wonkothesane8691 Рік тому +2

      What part of Texas are you in?

    • @kimberlypoole5325
      @kimberlypoole5325 Рік тому +1

      Hell Yeah!

    • @samuelwashington3646
      @samuelwashington3646 Рік тому

      You guys are clueless.Love the song, but I,m say again you're clueless.

    • @SgtBrewdawg
      @SgtBrewdawg Рік тому +4

      And if you’re driving, don’t think for one minute you can do the speed limit!!!!

    • @wonkothesane8691
      @wonkothesane8691 Рік тому +3

      @@SgtBrewdawg: What's a "Speed Limit"? (The only speed limit is the speed of light!)

  • @user-hl8qi3id7f
    @user-hl8qi3id7f Рік тому +106

    It’s wonderful to watch the reactions of people finally discovered that truly great music is played with real instruments by talented musician

    • @kimberlypoole5325
      @kimberlypoole5325 Рік тому +2

      That is so true! Great comment...

    • @johnm506
      @johnm506 Рік тому +2

      Ain’t no truer words ever spoken ♥️

    • @destructo3457
      @destructo3457 Рік тому +8

      That's a very old head comment, great music still exists and can be good even with no "real" instruments.

    • @kayanono
      @kayanono Рік тому

      Odd implications

    • @jared699
      @jared699 Рік тому

      @@destructo3457 yes! Thank you for pointing that out.

  • @ardstota
    @ardstota Рік тому +26

    This just goes to show that music is universal. Anybody can listen to and appreciate music, no matter what color your skin is, what god you pray to, whether you come from a big city or a small town, you can appreciate music all the same.

  • @elishasmith4640
    @elishasmith4640 Рік тому +19

    This and the Eagles hotel California are the most insane guitar solos EVER

    • @PinkFloydsfan
      @PinkFloydsfan Місяць тому +2

      You forgot comfortably numb and high hopes. 😊

  • @seanberry1
    @seanberry1 Рік тому +106

    Best use of this song in a movie soundtrack was Kingsman: The Secret Service, when Colin Firth's character turns psychotic along with an entire congregation of evengelist church-goers. The editing and choreography of the scene is incredible to begin with, but Free Bird effortlessly pushes the intensity up past 11. It's chaotic and beautiful and the music ties it all together so well. The rest of the movie is good fun too, but I guarantee you, that one scene will stay with you forever.

    • @DerekGodfrey90
      @DerekGodfrey90 Рік тому +13

      I didn’t see that movie, but I always think of the scene I’m Forrest Gump where Jenny almost commits suicide while she was stoned.

    • @mackdaddy1215
      @mackdaddy1215 Рік тому +8

      I gotta say the end scene to Devils Rejects beats that- Rob Zombie knew exactly what he was doing 🤘🏻

    • @chrisgomez860
      @chrisgomez860 Рік тому +6

      Yup! Best use of free bird in a movie scene was in Kingsman for sure!

    • @blueyedmedic911
      @blueyedmedic911 Рік тому +4

      Devils Rejects movie. Hands down.

    • @SIC-SEMPER-TYRANNIS
      @SIC-SEMPER-TYRANNIS Рік тому +2

      Jenny on the balcony was pretty powerful, if you've ever been on the balcony.

  • @grannyh1143
    @grannyh1143 Рік тому +74

    Not sure if anyone else mentioned this, but there are THREE guitars playing in unison on EVERY Skynyrd song. One of their shows I was in third row in front of the huge speaker bank. Couldn't hear for three days!

    • @parrothead6570
      @parrothead6570 Рік тому +6

      Sorry but not true
      Ed King left the band and they only had Allan and Gary for the Gimme Back My Bullets album then Steve Gaines joined before they recorded One More From the Road and helped write most of the songs on Street Survivors before being killed with Ronnie and his sister Cassie in the plane crash.

    • @88wildcat
      @88wildcat Рік тому +2

      As Parrot Head said, not quite true. I've got a bootleg from a concert they put on at Winterland in 1975 where Gary and Allen are the only guitarists in the band. Ed King had just quit and they were jumping back and forth between auditioning replacements and fulfilling their touring schedule then.

  • @Fiftynine414
    @Fiftynine414 8 місяців тому +11

    At concerts the crowds would chant “Freebird!!” over and over to get them to play it. Great times. I and millions of others grew up on this stuff and am thrilled that a younger generation is as captivated by it as we were. Broke my heart when I heard on my radio in my college dorm that their plane had crashed and so many of them died…what’s so cool is that the genius of this group lives on. RIP fellows. Thanks for all your great sounds.

    • @elconquistador8009
      @elconquistador8009 7 місяців тому

      Remember all the bic lighters? They were amazing

  • @PopularMonsterUSA
    @PopularMonsterUSA 8 місяців тому +12

    After hearing that song for 50 years I still get chills and I still love it so much!! ❤❤

    • @redfog42
      @redfog42 7 місяців тому

      I concur!

  • @rhondablakey6758
    @rhondablakey6758 Рік тому +40

    Watching these youngins hear one of the greatest guitar solos in the known world for the first time is pure joy.

  • @thebeardedindian9489
    @thebeardedindian9489 Рік тому +108

    Free bird!! One of the greatest songs ever written. Glad you chose this one for our visual and auditory pleasure! Thanks again.

  • @th3puffb0i
    @th3puffb0i Рік тому +24

    This really is an iconic song. The fact the newer generation are reviving it and using it for meme or just generally enjoy the amazing amount of effort put into the music is awesome. A song like this really comes around once in a generation.

  • @cessnaace
    @cessnaace Рік тому +38

    Lynyrd Skynyrd was one of several bands to come out of Jacksonville, Florida. They always ended their concerts with a much longer version of Freebird. Other bands from Jacksonville include The Rossington Collins Band, 38 Special, Molly Hatchet, etc. It became traditional for audiences to request Freebird as the finale, no matter which band they were listening to. Nirvana famously played Sweet Home Alabama instead, another Lynyard Skynyrd song. Even "Weird Al" Yankovic has performed it live - straight, not a parody.

    • @greghicks83
      @greghicks83 Рік тому +1

      Not quite Jacksonville, but Gainesville is pretty close. Much live for Tom Petty.

    • @TheBacknblack92
      @TheBacknblack92 Рік тому

      @@greghicks83 don felder too. Orlando-Gainesville-Jacksonville triangle is one of the best music areas in the US

    • @WhizzingFish12
      @WhizzingFish12 Рік тому +1

      Rossington-Collins Band was formed by LS plane crash survivors (named for their two remaining guitarists).

  • @dlla2661
    @dlla2661 Рік тому +73

    I never would have guessed that in 2022, people would be discovering this song...and loving it. I'm so happy about that. The picture of the band at the end makes my heart hurt a little. I remember hearing about the plane crash on the radio...it was a "stop you in your tracks" kind of news. I was lucky enough to see them when I was a teenager around 1973/4 at Tech Coliseum in Atlanta. I thought my arms were going to fall off because we clapped to the beat all the way to the end. Great Memories. 50 years later...

  • @kathyyoung9539
    @kathyyoung9539 Рік тому +20

    Live at Oakland Collisium 1977. 🐦 Free Bird. It will blow your mind.

    • @brotherhemp
      @brotherhemp Рік тому +1

      Fuck yeah! I was there! Day on the green! Yea

  • @rmcqueen3285
    @rmcqueen3285 7 місяців тому +9

    Lex is such a gem. She, above everyone else, gets it. Every guitar solo sends her into another universe 😂

  • @dalepatrickfrost9653
    @dalepatrickfrost9653 Рік тому +18

    Free Bird was a perfect blend of old Southern Rock and classic black music. It's wonderful to see their magnum opus reach new audiences.

  • @charliecarter6637
    @charliecarter6637 Рік тому +26

    So happy to see new people being exposed to this for the first time. I bought this album the week it came out. Saw them in concert 3x over the years. Gary, one of the founding members and last surviving member died not too long ago. RIP. The music of my youth.

  • @johnorourke3969
    @johnorourke3969 Рік тому +21

    I remember they supported "The Who" and after this track the crowd of 50k gave them a standing ovation. Fact.

  • @JohnRotonto-ql9ds
    @JohnRotonto-ql9ds 7 місяців тому +13

    All time Southern Rock classic! Great musicianship and orchestration and instrumentation! RIP folks! 👍👍🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁

  • @HeavenlyRainPath
    @HeavenlyRainPath Рік тому +11

    I was born in 69. So growing up with this kind of music had a very big impact on me. Changed the structure of my DNA.

  • @jameswilliamson5454
    @jameswilliamson5454 Рік тому +31

    been listening to music like this for 50 years...it makes me so happy to see this music find new audiences...QUALITY ENDURES!!!

  • @gemini6828
    @gemini6828 Рік тому +27

    Lynyrd Skynyrd got this name from a principal they had in school in Florida. I grew up on this music. My brother would play Skynyrd on 8 track at home and in the car 24 /7.
    THIS to me is the all American song; it's about FREEDOM and the ability to be who you want to be.
    Growing up in the 70's, we were SOOOO blessed to have so much great music and talented artists! This was back in the day when FM radio played albums and not
    just pop songs in the top 100. Today it's all changed. This was REAL back in the day. NO Auto tune, no lack of talent and real passion! IT's so cool to see all these
    people from different cultures and backgrounds loving Free Bird!! Going to show you, when the music is iconic, it will live forever!
    I remember the night in 1975 listening to my local am radio hearing the news breaking about their plane crashing. We lost Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gains and his wife.
    THIS is SOUTHERN ROCK my friends! Nothing else like LS!! EVERYONE knows the lyrics to this song. IF this song doesn't hit you in your soul, nothing will.

    • @dominicpinkerton4163
      @dominicpinkerton4163 Рік тому +1

      he was their gym teacher

    • @gemini6828
      @gemini6828 Рік тому +1

      @@dominicpinkerton4163 I just looked this up and your correct! I had heard this story years ago and the story was their Principal. I was in 5th grade when the news of their plane crash came on the radio. I listen to Skynyrd all the time. There were some other good Southern Rock band but NO ONE touched the true Icons, LS. Have a Merry Christmas.

    • @dominicpinkerton4163
      @dominicpinkerton4163 Рік тому +1

      @@gemini6828 thank you so much i’m so sorry i just saw this i hope you had an amazing christmas❤️

  • @reighniz4488
    @reighniz4488 Рік тому +12

    They band would be overjoyed to see so many folks loving and grooving to their music!

  • @shotaholic1
    @shotaholic1 Рік тому +154

    I must say, glad you didn’t give up. this was pretty good. the scrolling triple cuts was a hilariously nice touch. good job.
    Lex “that solo made me tear up”
    Brad “WHY??” 🤨
    Lex “…I…don’t…know…” 😆

  • @kathryntitus9647
    @kathryntitus9647 Рік тому +10

    The young lady who said she caught the holy ghost: Amen!
    Heaven couldn't be no better than this.
    I'm so amazed that there are so many people who have never heard this, we were weaned on this music.
    This is the most sublime rock jam in all of music history. Keep it alive!

  • @djsherrard8904
    @djsherrard8904 5 місяців тому +4

    Whenever I'm down, I go load this video back up and dance in my living room. My heart rate goes up and my depression leaves. Best anti depressant I've ever come across!

  • @mikem8157
    @mikem8157 7 місяців тому +6

    Shout out to you WonderMomma for putting this together. I know it took a lot of time and is a labor of love

  • @monickalynn4365
    @monickalynn4365 Рік тому +8

    That solo is a Jacksonville Florida triangle 3 guitar attack! I wanna hold up a lighter! Iconic guitar work

  • @dalecates8353
    @dalecates8353 Рік тому +67

    Young people today don't know what they are missing. The music from this era was real music, played by real musicians who loved what they were doing and how the audience was reacting to the music.

    • @DorianLeBl
      @DorianLeBl Рік тому

      Ehat I'd give to be born early enpugh to enjoy it all, i dont give a shit about world issues, politics, drug problems (drugs prolly made it better) i would live through it all for shit like this knowing i lived a full lofe life

    • @zippydog2374
      @zippydog2374 Рік тому +1

      ok boomer

    • @jared699
      @jared699 Рік тому +2

      They're not really missing it since it is here on UA-cam.

    • @DorianLeBl
      @DorianLeBl Рік тому +2

      @Jared well more along the lines of seeing a concert, meeting the bands, and seeing it all during a different time where MTV played music instead of reality tv

    • @jared699
      @jared699 Рік тому +1

      @@DorianLeBl You're right. I grew up in the 90's (I know that's way past Skynrd's time) which was a special time for music. Going to see bands like Pearl Jam, Beastie Boys, Radiohead, early Coldplay, Beck, Tribe, Rage, RHCP, NIN, AIC, Smashing Pumpkins, etc. can no longer be duplicated. Cheers.

  • @YoDuker
    @YoDuker 7 місяців тому +6

    I grew up dropping acid and eating mushrooms and listening to Lynyrd Skynyrd. This brought me so much joy to see these young people 'getting it!' I cried joyful tears. Great job putting all of this together and thank you

  • @marcusmcneil5309
    @marcusmcneil5309 7 місяців тому +4

    Real Music. Real Musicians! Hell YEAH!

  • @mrspgp
    @mrspgp Рік тому +29

    Free Bird is def a vibe, and one of the best 🎸solos ever for sure and it's still melting faces in 2022! still an amazing song & one my faves 🤘🏻

  • @IamAmericasDaughter
    @IamAmericasDaughter Рік тому +10

    Song we heard on radio driving from Ca to Az when we got the call that my dad was in hospital ICU… This song came on like 3-4 times, my sister I sang and rocked our asses off and cried the whole damn time.. RIP Daddy “Chucky” Wells still missing you.

  • @christypriest30
    @christypriest30 Рік тому +12

    Everytime I see someone hearing the whole song for the first time I always want to tell them to breathe

    • @jr-xs9tf
      @jr-xs9tf Рік тому +2

      Been listening to it for a half century and I still don't remember to.

    • @atvena
      @atvena 7 місяців тому +1

      Lol good call

  • @ralphmarbler27
    @ralphmarbler27 9 місяців тому +8

    Undisputably the best guitar solo ever performed. Nothing can top this.

  • @craigbradley974
    @craigbradley974 Рік тому +7

    One of the greatest tracks ever,and judging by the reactions,almost 50 years later,it still is.

  • @anthonybembenek693
    @anthonybembenek693 Рік тому +6

    Saw there first reunion tour sans those who were taken in the plane crash, was 1988. The vocalist was the brother of the one who died. This was there encore. Ronnie came up to the mic and said:
    Only One Man can sing this song on stage
    He then walked away and they had s spotlight on the empty mic. The audience sang the song.
    They had huge screens with them from 1970s playing in the background, which occasionally should them picking live on one side and the other their younger selves picking. Blessed to have been there.

  • @onlyme219
    @onlyme219 7 місяців тому +12

    It sucks you in slowly and takes you to a higher level with the guitar playing, proper masterpiece

  • @janicebradley8778
    @janicebradley8778 Рік тому +7

    The Youth of today may now understand why our generation cannot take their ‘music’ seriously…

  • @redneckprofessor1
    @redneckprofessor1 Рік тому +30

    In the late 1970s and 1980s, “Southern Rock” was a new and popular genre, which was played widely on rock ‘n roll radio. They were the undisputed kings of Southern Rock, followed by other bands like Charlie Daniels Band, Molly Hatchet, The Marshall Tucker Band, .38 Special, and even ZZ Top among many others. Freebird IS definitely the theme song of the South. It was/is still so popular that it’s become common for people to yell “Play Freebird” at many different shows with all sorts of music. It was rare for any station to play such a long song! I actually worked in rock ‘n roll radio in the early 80s, and it became a joke that most radio DJs would play it when they had to go to the bathroom 😂 because it was so long. It was really common in the days of vinyl records. I’m sure somewhere in the comments someone has mentioned the plane crash when Ronnie Van Zandt, which killed three members. Later the remaining members started Rossington Collins Band.

    • @sue9197
      @sue9197 Рік тому +1

      Yes I went to the rememberan concert that his brother and remaining members put on, rode on Charles Daniel bus to see it. Great loss still.

    • @lafelong
      @lafelong Рік тому +3

      You only left out one important early Southern Rock band... The Outlaws (formed in 1967!). 😉 Dang. Now I wanna to see a reaction compilation for Green Grass & High Tides or Ghost Riders. 😁

    • @baconbeatles2790
      @baconbeatles2790 Рік тому +5

      Allman Brothers?

    • @MrWahooknows
      @MrWahooknows Рік тому

      @@baconbeatles2790 Wow. I was about to ask the same. ABB = fathers of Southern Rock.

  • @rogerrowles8702
    @rogerrowles8702 Рік тому +31

    Skynyrds "SIMPLE MAN" WAS THEIR 2ND BEST MASTERPIECE FOLLOWED BY THEIR BIGGEST HIT, SWEET HOME ALABAMA!! 😎✌

    • @jesuschavez3987
      @jesuschavez3987 29 днів тому

      Definitely that's is my favorite all time song from lynard Skynyrd

  • @luannmorton-earl4449
    @luannmorton-earl4449 Рік тому +7

    I was at their 1st real concert in Denver CO, 20 minutes.... they grooved for 20 minutes without stop!!! It was INCREDIBLE!!! Best concert I EVER went to!!

  • @bosun1724
    @bosun1724 5 місяців тому +6

    I'm so glad you all enjoyed Freebird so much, its one of the best examples of a hard driving guitar band, I was a young buck when this came out & we all new how powerful it was, they had 3 guitar players & they would challenge each other to play harder & harder, check out the live versions, the gig in Atlanta is the most famous, the name Lynyrd Skynyrd was the name of the founding members gym teacher, the band died in a fiery airplane crash, such a sad day

  • @krw73
    @krw73 Рік тому +8

    Growing up with this, I find it hysterical in the best possible way to watch other cultures hear this for the first time and get so turned up!

  • @RobinAngell3
    @RobinAngell3 2 місяці тому +4

    Thank you Lynyrd Skynyrd ... For a awesome child hood ... ❤

  • @kal5163
    @kal5163 Рік тому +13

    I swear to God, I got tingles down my spine watching this! Just before the main instrumental, enjoying the reactions, I just kept thinking 'yeah, its been good so far...but Skynyrd are about to take that lift to the top floor'!🥲

  • @Godlover614
    @Godlover614 5 місяців тому +3

    Back in the 70s, we used to rock out to this song all the time. If there was a band playing that was taking requests, you'd always hear someone shout "FREE BIRD!!!!"

  • @princesspanda12012
    @princesspanda12012 Рік тому +13

    I love when people discover the classics!

  • @rebeccalipps8007
    @rebeccalipps8007 Рік тому +130

    Good one! I have a theory that our current world is so crappy because there isn't kickass music like this isn't being played anymore.

    • @countycricklewood
      @countycricklewood Рік тому +2

      Blackstone Cherry are non too bad?

    • @HughCorbyCruick
      @HughCorbyCruick Рік тому +9

      It’s out there. It’s just harder to find amongst all the media and distractions.

    • @frankmarsh1159
      @frankmarsh1159 Рік тому +9

      @@HughCorbyCruick Back in the day it was easy to find...All you had to do was turn on the radio.

    • @sherm4421
      @sherm4421 Рік тому +1

      the world went to shit when slayer retired

    • @asmith8692
      @asmith8692 Рік тому +1

      Halestorm and Fall Out Boy are pretty good.

  • @mebenn15
    @mebenn15 Рік тому +7

    as a 51yr old man I love watching people experience this classic for the first time. Especially the tempo change my favorite part.

  • @lorinwold6473
    @lorinwold6473 8 місяців тому +9

    This is what you can do with 3 guitars in your band. I have also been told that the ending instrumental was to give Ronnie Van Zant's voice a rest at the concerts. This is one of the greatest guitar outros in all of rock and roll.

    • @bradsense7431
      @bradsense7431 7 місяців тому

      This was always the final encore song.

    • @ElizabethJohnson-ss4ce
      @ElizabethJohnson-ss4ce 4 місяці тому

      Studio version was Gary on slide and only Allen doing that solo. They laid a second track on top of the first one.

  • @PixelNorse
    @PixelNorse Рік тому +9

    I love it when people experience when the song notches up to 10 with the long solo, it's a beautiful thing.

  • @The.Original.Potatocakes
    @The.Original.Potatocakes 9 місяців тому +6

    I’m glad everyone is grooving, this song hits harder than a semi truck!

  • @christypriest30
    @christypriest30 7 місяців тому +4

    This particular song has one of the most recognizable intros in my opinion. As soon as you hear that first chord you know what it is

  • @michellegriffith4200
    @michellegriffith4200 Рік тому +18

    I'm 63 and it makes my heart heavy to hear this song. Such a simpler time and we had nothing but great music. ✌️ To All..

  • @davidholmes2283
    @davidholmes2283 Рік тому +12

    A rock anthem, PERIOD!

  • @osubeavers503
    @osubeavers503 6 місяців тому +6

    This generation is so lucky to be able to have access to older music. We had to rely on our parents record collection, and God help you if you didn't have cool parents.

  • @hollydeitch1977
    @hollydeitch1977 9 днів тому +2

    Now they know why everyone shouts "PLAY FREE BIRD!!!" ❤

  • @johnwscholl1652
    @johnwscholl1652 Рік тому +7

    This was so much fun watching people react to music they never heard.AWESOME!

  • @kevinmclaughlin1092
    @kevinmclaughlin1092 Рік тому +47

    There are so many other reactions on UA-cam to this iconic masterpiece, that you could literally do a part 2 for it! Just sayin'. Well done! 👏👏

    • @WonderMommaOG
      @WonderMommaOG  Рік тому +8

      haha yes! That is an ever present challenge... deciding who to cut and who to include. Many factors go into those decisions! Thank you so much.

    • @kevinmclaughlin1092
      @kevinmclaughlin1092 Рік тому +2

      @@WonderMommaOG Mabye next you could do a montage of Van Halen's Eruption solo from "Live without a net". Lots of funny, jaw dropping "stank face" reactions in that one!

    • @WonderMommaOG
      @WonderMommaOG  Рік тому +5

      @@kevinmclaughlin1092 that one is on my list! I will probably do Eruption with You Really Got Me right after.

    • @g0rgasmatr0n
      @g0rgasmatr0n Рік тому +4

      If you do, "No Life Shaq" has a funny one

  • @ZeppeRemmy
    @ZeppeRemmy Рік тому +6

    9 big time record companies passed on Lynyrd Skynyrd with a Freebird demo and they all said no. Then Muscle Shoals recorded the record but Al Copper signed them after seeing them perform it at a local bar and it became one of the famous songs of all time! And we got all those timeless songs💜

  • @user-cv6iz8kg5g
    @user-cv6iz8kg5g 9 місяців тому +5

    I love watching young folk discovering tunes that my generation grew up with....what one reactor said "this is music". thank you for compiling and sharing WonderMomma

  • @AliasMark69
    @AliasMark69 Рік тому +7

    I saw this song performed live twice...23 years apart.... INSANE each time. What Legends are made from.

  • @ZeroOmega-vg8nq
    @ZeroOmega-vg8nq Рік тому +3

    People discovering the incredible power that is THE solo warms my heart. You can go to any concert and be guaranteed to hear someone scream for freebird to be played.

  • @kimberlypoole5325
    @kimberlypoole5325 Рік тому +8

    This is one of my all time favorite bands in the world & Free Bird is my favorite song of all time. It's timeless.
    It's so great to see a younger generation rockin out to Free Bird like me & my friends used to do all the time when we were young.
    Still to this day, when I hear Free Bird, I get chills & I am caught up in the magic of the song. Just a beautiful song, beautiful lyrics & the guitars, bass, piano, & drums are killing it thru the whole song. It is one of the best rock songs ever made, period! Love it! Probably will have it played at my funeral if I have one. That's how much I love this song.
    Thank you for all the beautiful reactions! Ya'll made my heart swell with love for each & every one of you.
    This is a great compliation & thanks for making it! 😊 😊

  • @mikeholton3914
    @mikeholton3914 8 місяців тому +2

    a lifetime ago when i was just a baby, in Jacksonville these cats were in high school , my uncle Herb was a classmate and played guitar himself, they weren't Skynyrd yet just a high school band, they literally used to practice afterschool in my grandparents garage. one of my uncles has some 8mm film of it (no sound sadly) ive seen it. after school, he went to Vietnam and the band went on to become the band we just watched play.
    we lost my Uncle Herb in 1980 in a freak hunting accident, seeing this and watching these fine people reacting to it made me think of him, he would have loved every second of seeing how much everyone enjoyed the music his friends made. I want to thank you @wondermommaOG you gave me such a wonderful gift! God Bless!

  • @MaryOpel
    @MaryOpel 5 місяців тому +3

    I grew up in the 60’s and 70’s. Saw them in concert and it was just as awesome. I just retired from teaching high school after 23 years and hundreds of my students loved all the rock and roll music I played for them through the years. Best music ever they said!

  • @Ritaholden1
    @Ritaholden1 Рік тому +7

    One of the most iconic Southern Rock songs ever maid. ❤️

  • @mikehipperson
    @mikehipperson Рік тому +8

    I had the luck to see the band live in the UK in 76 at the Knebworth All Dayer. I'd never heard of them before but once Ronnie Van Zandt started "Free Bird" I was hooked! My favourite Skynrd song ever! It's such a tragedy that Ronnie and two other band members were killed in a plane crash just two years later. R.I.P. guys.
    Btw the all dayer was headlined by the Rolling Stones who finished their set at 3 o'clock the next morning but my outstanding memory was of Lynrd Skynrd and "Free Bird".

    • @WonderMommaOG
      @WonderMommaOG  Рік тому +1

      This sounds sooo cool. I was only 4 years old but I wish I would have been old enough to go see these guys before the tragedy. Like with Elvis' death, Cliff Burton, Randy Rhodes... I remember the day of this crash. I remember hearing about it because it was just a couple months after Elvis. A few years later I really started diving into music.
      My first concert was Journey in August 19, 1983. I was 11 years old and was mesmerized by Steve Perry's voice. This was one of the many things I still thank my mom for when it comes to allowing me my freedom when it comes to music. She supported my music addiction at a very early age! lol

  • @ayseeef
    @ayseeef 26 днів тому +1

    I was a High School teenager and a group of my friends and I went and saw Lynyrd Skynyrd at the Nashville Speedway Fairgrounds and heard Freebird from about five rows away. It was their new release. It freaked us out so much and we were flying high riding that wave seeing Allen Collins play that guitar solo live. I still get chill bumps thinking about that memory and whenever I hear it now. What a great video seeing other people explore it and freak out to it! Thank you Lynyrd Skynyrd❤

  • @Zebred2001
    @Zebred2001 4 місяці тому +3

    This song was such an anthem back in the day that just about any Rock concert you'd attend, no matter who the band was , someone in the audience would shout out a cheeky "FREEBIRD" request!

  • @EvilJester119
    @EvilJester119 Рік тому +6

    Their reactions remind me of my own when I first heard Free Bird 43 years ago (1979).

  • @keith4826
    @keith4826 Рік тому +8

    I was probably 15 when I heard it for the first time.
    It was a real… come to Jesus kind of moment.
    Back in the 70’s some rogue FM radio stations would play the entire 9 minutes.
    It was very special watching you folks hear it for the first time.

  • @lewisfaught223
    @lewisfaught223 8 днів тому +1

    This may be one of my favorite reaction videos of all time. It shows real music has no boundaries

  • @melanieshannon122
    @melanieshannon122 Рік тому +6

    This is 50 years old. If you were listening to 50 year old music when this was recorded, you would have been jamming to "Down By the Old Mill Stream".