Saw the original Lynyrd Skynyrd (before the plane crash)... This song is FANTASTIC. They were fantastic in concert! You should watch the live version from Oakland (even if you do it for your own personal enjoyment).
My heart felt condolences to you and your family .. I can certainly sympathize/empathize, especially around the holiday season. My older brother Jeff (#Forever38) committed suicide Oct. 13, 1997 .. His birthday is/was Dec. 13, 1959. His daughter (only child), whose birthday is Nov. 26, was 1 y/o. She has no memories of Jeff except for what she was told .. I was living in a small WA town along the west coast at the time when I got the unfortunate news. I was a 'more than moderate' drinker and didn't have a phone at the time. One can only imagine just how suddenly nervous I became when I saw a LEO pull up in front and come to my door. I thought "what in the hell did I do last night!?" My family had to contact the local PD to notify me that there was a death in the family and to call home. My initial thoughts was that one of my parents had passed. I could never have fathomed this type of news. It was a shock to the system .. It was difficult to get thru these 3 months in the beginning. It's been 24 years now. I love and miss Jeff very much. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of him or a memory get's triggered by something like a song or movie that we both liked. Today .. our mom has dementia .. there have been times when she has asked why we haven't heard from him lately. All I can do now is tell her that he's been busy with work or something and maybe he will call later. It is difficult to find words of comfort .. and as cliche' as this statement is .. "life" will become easier as time passes .. ✝ 🙏 RIP to both ..
They have three guitar players, Gary Rossington, Allen Collins and Steve Gains, Allen wrote this song when he was 16. Allen is actually doing what some call lead with Gary on slide and Steve playing against Allen. Ronnie Van Zant lead singer song writer and general of the band. Leon Wilkinson on Bass. Billy Powell on Piano. Artimus Pyle on drums. and Cassie Gaines, Jojo Billingsley, and Leslie Hawkins the Honketts back up vocals. Plane crash 0ct 20 1977 Ronnie, Steve, Cassie, and Dean Kilpatrick Manager killed along with both pilots.
@@jeremyfagner6808 I enjoy watching the live shows with Ed without Ed same with Bob, When it was just Allen and Gary Billy stepped up on piano. Allen and Gary very underrated as guitarist
The live '76 live version playing on the rolling stones stage shaped like a tongue is tons better, plus you can actually see them play, not the audience the whole time
@@EVERLYNFRIENDS TOTALLY!! I feel like the solo was longer and a little better in that one too. I liked that you could really see dudes slaying the guitar instead of the back of the girl on the guys shoulders blocking the view the whole time 🤣
Lol..yeah he's still playing the outro..I hear it in head and heart...it helps me forget who I am and all the challenges in life..thank God I can solo on guitar and get catapulted into another dimension playin along with the TH-cam backtrack..For I'm still here
Lynryd Skynyrd was my first concert of course his brother was the front man RIP Ronnie Van Zant, but when they played Simple Man all I could think about was how much I loved my son. You would think that rockn' out and crying at the same time would be hard, but it was the most raw and emotional human experience I'd ever had.🤘👅🖤
And all 3 were and are supremely talented. Gary is still with us today and playing live shows. Allan Collins might be the one of the, if not the most most talented guitarist of all time. Steve G was the guitarist lost in the place crash and newly discovered by Ronnie and the group through his sister Cassie who was one of the back up vocalist; who was also killed in the crash. Steve was young and just coming into his own. The world missed out on years of amazing southern rock this band would have produced when the tragic crash happening in 1977. There will never be another Ronnie VZ - who was the leader and driving force of LS. One of the greatest songs of all time
I think doing the studio version for someone's first listen is almost always the smart move...then the live version after you know what the song actually sounds like. This was the right choice, imho.
Back in the day this song was a song played at funerals, dedications, and memorials for a generation of premature deaths. People were requesting Free Bird for their future unscheduled ceremonial departures.
Watching the live version of this is absolutely amazing. Guitar solo goes on for almost 8 minutes. Lead guitarist starts jumping at least 3 feet playing at the end he's so stoked!!!
I am a huge Lynyrd Skynyrd fan, this song and their song Simple Man are my ringtone lol Another wonderful reaction as always you two!!! Much much love your ways
The sound you heard during the solos is what you call Harmonizing. It’s one of the most beautiful sounds you can hear in metal and rock music if done correctly. The sheer power and energy that is released during harmonization is crazy. Gives my goosebumps every time
One of the few bands that sound better live than in the studio.. live at Oakland coliseum bro.. one of the craziet concerts you ever seen fr🤣 people are goin apeshit🎸
I have a very eclectic music pallette; I have my dad and his brothers to thank for my love of rock music. You are right, songs used to be much longer than present times. I think a lot of that has to do with actually having a live band playing with you...also there's a larger focus on balancing instrumentals and lyrics. Check out: Eagles - Hotel California Guns N Roses - Welcome to the Jungle Guns N Roses - Paradise City Metallica - Enter Sandman Santana - Black Magic Woman
@@EVERLYNFRIENDS 80s baby here, so I wasn't born yet for The Eagles or Lynyrd Skynyrd or the whole 70s rock. But my dad and his brothers taught me about it, which led me to appreciate 80s rock and 90s rock/alternative/grunge...
@@EVERLYNFRIENDS the best way to learn! lol My grandparents taught me to appreciate classical music. If not for early influences, we would be stuck in a box...listening to whatever they play on the radio these days - I gave up on the radio lol
This done live will blow you away. There was a music show called The old grey Whistle test on the BBC and out of all the years it was on this group doing this number was the most requested to be played.
You've got to see them do this live in a open air venue and see the crowds reaction. It's epic. I am a southern woman with a love of southern rock in my soul. I travelled to as many concerts as I could. I loved the summer out doors concerts. So dang many sun burns. My favorite video of Free Bird live is when they opened for Rolling Stones in England. There's a great story behind it and fans there went wild just like we did in the states. The long instrumentals where the band gets to show out for such a long time is one of the things southern rock is known for. Absolutely in love with it. Allman Brothers Band should be your next southern rock group.
"I Know a Little" is their 2nd best (behind this one), IMO. I _WOULD_ suggest "Sweet Home Alabama" but I can't believe anyone over the age of 2 hasn't already heard it.😉
The best way to react to this song is to do the live version at the Oakland Columsiam 1977 months later before the lead singer and a few others died in a plane crash
I loved seeing your smiles grow bigger and bigger during the solo🥰Seeing them do this live about 7 years ago was an amazing experience! I just don't know how their fingers can even do this without falling off!
Van Zant the lead singer and three others of the band died in a plane crash in the summer of 1977. They ran out of fuel. They were hitting their peak. In my view one of the best if not the best Country Rock bands.....one of the best & longest solo's ever....R.I.P. Dueling Guitars, you got it right ....F'in great!!
💜y'all puttin in some work😍😉it's great even though you might not be into a particular genre as you learn more about music and history of it, especially in the United states, you will soon see the amount of dedication that must be put in regardless of God given talent. ive learned even though I don't dig a certain kind of music I can still recognize talent. you will see all of a sudden not only are your eyes open but your ears will hear things you never appreciated before 💜hang in, and dig deep into the history of MUSIC IN AMERICA
Hi Guy's.. Watch Lynyrd Skynyrd supporting the Rolling Stones in 1976 at Knebworth in the UK.. Its amazing.... They ripped apart the stones...... . R. I. P all the members who have gone in the plane crash and since.. 😢😢😢😢❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Yeah exactly man, it's like a jigsaw puzzle their musical Arrangements. They were so talented. But even though I am a guitar player but as a musician you have absolutely got to shout out to the base which Isley on Wilkinson and to the drummer which is Artimus Pyle. What a fantastic Rhythm Section did you hear that base near the end? He's doing like 64th notes all the way up the neck and it's just absolutely nuts and it's all about the energy of it at that point.
They named the band after their high school gym teacher, Leonard Skinner, because he hated the boys' long hair (rock/counter culture, rebels against authority, etc.). It's pronounced LIN-erd SKIN-erd.
Ima CHICANO homeboy from PHX and my mom from south Tex she would always play this song when I was just a boy Lynard skynard stays playing in my ride this and their song SIMPLE MAN , gracias for this one
The first words, "If I leave here tomorrow, would you still remember me?" was something the wife of the lead guitarist said to him when she got upset over all their touring...
You really should watch the live version at Oakland Stadium. I went to the same tour, but at the Dodger Stadium. Talk about a great concert, what'a great concert. :)
Yep Lin-erd Skin-erd. Band named after their HS principal or coach(?) that gave them shit about their hair all the time. So they grew their hair even longer and named the band after him. Aww man, wish yall had done the live version. It just blasts off. Check it out some time. But yeah, this is kind of an anthem song. About leaving things behind. Not really wanting to go but the guys got to grow and he has to let go of a chapter in his life with his girlfriend. It became symbolic for Ronnie Van Zant for many fans after his death. Very moving song live. Saw them with and without Ronnie. The concert after he had died was moving. His brother became the singer and they put Ronnies signature hat he wore on a mic stand as they played. Wasnt a dry eye in the first few rows. You gotta hear the live version. Even if you just watch it without putting it on youtube. And yep that was Skynyrds trade mark as far as the guitars. Three guitars actually on the live version. Steve, Gary and Allen. Allman Brothers Band did the harmonizing guitar thing also. Some of that was from jazz influence. Lots of harmonization in jazz bands.
If you were to fight all the rock stars over time in a tournament. The lead singer of this band Ronnie Van Zant would come out victorious...and it would not be close.
The Dueling guitars that fight the 2nd half of Freebird is a gift to humanity.
There's actually three guitar players
The solo is actually only 1 guy but it was recorded twice. He did it in the first take and then re did it perfectly in the second take
I still listen to this song probably at least once a month. Those guitars just pick me up.
That's the magic of Ed King and Allen Collins ...
God rest their souls ...
@@lukereupert8770 exactly. It's just pretty much double tracked. Allen could play it note for note exactly the same every time!
Saw the original Lynyrd Skynyrd (before the plane crash)... This song is FANTASTIC. They were fantastic in concert! You should watch the live version from Oakland (even if you do it for your own personal enjoyment).
Excellent recommendation.👍🏻
Knebworth england is much better
@@randabeast haven't seen that one.. thanks for the recommendation.
@Gregory Simmers
It's a masterpiece.
@@randabeast Aww..let them have this masterpiece...the UK has so many...Jimmy Page solo in "Stairway" etc....
We were broken when the plane crash in '77 took members of this legendary group
I'm so grateful that they left us this masterpiece.
I live pretty close to the crash site actually. There’s a monument out there
I was 12 when this came out and my sister was 14 and she just passed from covid a couple weeks back.....I'm in tears so bad.....but its good
condolences to you
Much love Robin!! Yk we got you!
@@avenueb ty
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My heart felt condolences to you and your family .. I can certainly sympathize/empathize, especially around the holiday season. My older brother Jeff (#Forever38) committed suicide Oct. 13, 1997 .. His birthday is/was Dec. 13, 1959. His daughter (only child), whose birthday is Nov. 26, was 1 y/o. She has no memories of Jeff except for what she was told .. I was living in a small WA town along the west coast at the time when I got the unfortunate news. I was a 'more than moderate' drinker and didn't have a phone at the time. One can only imagine just how suddenly nervous I became when I saw a LEO pull up in front and come to my door. I thought "what in the hell did I do last night!?" My family had to contact the local PD to notify me that there was a death in the family and to call home. My initial thoughts was that one of my parents had passed. I could never have fathomed this type of news. It was a shock to the system .. It was difficult to get thru these 3 months in the beginning.
It's been 24 years now. I love and miss Jeff very much. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of him or a memory get's triggered by something like a song or movie that we both liked. Today .. our mom has dementia .. there have been times when she has asked why we haven't heard from him lately. All I can do now is tell her that he's been busy with work or something and maybe he will call later.
It is difficult to find words of comfort .. and as cliche' as this statement is .. "life" will become easier as time passes ..
✝ 🙏 RIP to both ..
More Skynyrd: "Simple Man" - "That Smell" - "The Ballad of Curtis Loew" - "Call Me the Breeze"
They have three guitar players, Gary Rossington, Allen Collins and Steve Gains, Allen wrote this song when he was 16. Allen is actually doing what some call lead with Gary on slide and Steve playing against Allen. Ronnie Van Zant lead singer song writer and general of the band. Leon Wilkinson on Bass. Billy Powell on Piano. Artimus Pyle on drums. and Cassie Gaines, Jojo Billingsley, and Leslie Hawkins the Honketts back up vocals. Plane crash 0ct 20 1977 Ronnie, Steve, Cassie, and Dean Kilpatrick Manager killed along with both pilots.
Steve Gaines was not on this album Steve replaced Ed King
In my opinion Rossington, Collins, and Gains are the best guitar trio to play. Just my opinion
@@edmundmiller8229 no shit
@@jeremyfagner6808 I enjoy watching the live shows with Ed without Ed same with Bob, When it was just Allen and Gary Billy stepped up on piano. Allen and Gary very underrated as guitarist
Don’t forget the bass guitar player Leon Wilkinson 😉
I was at the Oakland California concert in 77 on the Green. Memories are fuzzy lol but it was so amazing
The live '76 live version playing on the rolling stones stage shaped like a tongue is tons better, plus you can actually see them play, not the audience the whole time
@@tjwendel4676 absolutely loved how Ronnie was guiding them on the tongue because they weren't supposed to be playing on it. But he was a rebel lol
@@EVERLYNFRIENDS TOTALLY!! I feel like the solo was longer and a little better in that one too. I liked that you could really see dudes slaying the guitar instead of the back of the girl on the guys shoulders blocking the view the whole time 🤣
@@tjwendel4676 but the crowd at Oakland went crazy and the others were more chilling lol
Lucky you.
Legend has it that Allen Collins is out there still playing the outro
I heard the same. I hope it's true none better.
This song has killed more lighters than cigars and weed combined.
You heard that too well so did I.
I'm nitpicking but Ed King did the studio Intro. Allen Collins was a BEAST!
Lol..yeah he's still playing the outro..I hear it in head and heart...it helps me forget who I am and all the challenges in life..thank God I can solo on guitar and get catapulted into another dimension playin along with the TH-cam backtrack..For I'm still here
Simple man
Yessss
Simple Man was the song I dedicated to my son at his wedding
Lynryd Skynyrd was my first concert of course his brother was the front man RIP Ronnie Van Zant, but when they played Simple Man all I could think about was how much I loved my son. You would think that rockn' out and crying at the same time would be hard, but it was the most raw and emotional human experience I'd ever had.🤘👅🖤
There's actually 3 guitars in that song. The band has 3 guitarists that's one of the things that makes them unique
Forget the Molly Hatchet.
And all 3 were and are supremely talented. Gary is still with us today and playing live shows. Allan Collins might be the one of the, if not the most most talented guitarist of all time. Steve G was the guitarist lost in the place crash and newly discovered by Ronnie and the group through his sister Cassie who was one of the back up vocalist; who was also killed in the crash. Steve was young and just coming into his own. The world missed out on years of amazing southern rock this band would have produced when the tragic crash happening in 1977. There will never be another Ronnie VZ - who was the leader and driving force of LS. One of the greatest songs of all time
Y’all should’ve so done the live performance at Oakland Stadium
Their was actually 3 guitars there….the lead, the rhythm and the bass guitars
I agree. Best version ever!
@@jeremyfagner6808 definitely
There are 3 guitar players and 1 bass player. The 3 guitars earned them the nick name Guitar Army
I think doing the studio version for someone's first listen is almost always the smart move...then the live version after you know what the song actually sounds like. This was the right choice, imho.
@@kevinb9745 I was going to point that out but you beat me to it. 3 plus the base.
3 guitars
Yeah my boys from Jacksonville FLA.. They got a whole arsenal of pure southern bring it
3 guitars were playing
Back in the day this song was a song played at funerals, dedications, and memorials for a generation of premature deaths. People were requesting Free Bird for their future unscheduled ceremonial departures.
Watching the live version of this is absolutely amazing. Guitar solo goes on for almost 8 minutes. Lead guitarist starts jumping at least 3 feet playing at the end he's so stoked!!!
LIVE at the Oakland Coliseum is fire. Check it when you can.
The Animals- House of the rising Sun
I am a huge Lynyrd Skynyrd fan, this song and their song Simple Man are my ringtone lol Another wonderful reaction as always you two!!! Much much love your ways
Much love! Thank you so much 💯 We definitely got more on the way!
My ringtone is simple man also. 💘 it
Great song. the live versions of this are kickin.
3 guitar attack. This band grew up hard and fought hard for their place. You can hear it in the songs. The were fearless.
Me: trying to enjoy a concert.
Some drunk guy: PLAY FREEBIRD!!
I mean, he’s not wrong
The sound you heard during the solos is what you call Harmonizing. It’s one of the most beautiful sounds you can hear in metal and rock music if done correctly. The sheer power and energy that is released during harmonization is crazy. Gives my goosebumps every time
It's a good morning for Skynyrd!!!
Facts!!
One of the few bands that sound better live than in the studio.. live at Oakland coliseum bro.. one of the craziet concerts you ever seen fr🤣 people are goin apeshit🎸
Most of them sound better live
This here is in my top 10 favorite songs 🔥🔥🔥
I have a very eclectic music pallette; I have my dad and his brothers to thank for my love of rock music. You are right, songs used to be much longer than present times. I think a lot of that has to do with actually having a live band playing with you...also there's a larger focus on balancing instrumentals and lyrics.
Check out:
Eagles - Hotel California
Guns N Roses - Welcome to the Jungle
Guns N Roses - Paradise City
Metallica - Enter Sandman
Santana - Black Magic Woman
Yessss Guns and Roses!!!!
@@EVERLYNFRIENDS 80s baby here, so I wasn't born yet for The Eagles or Lynyrd Skynyrd or the whole 70s rock. But my dad and his brothers taught me about it, which led me to appreciate 80s rock and 90s rock/alternative/grunge...
@@adrie22 my sons are 80s and 90s babies and they were schooled by MoMA 🙂
@@EVERLYNFRIENDS the best way to learn! lol
My grandparents taught me to appreciate classical music. If not for early influences, we would be stuck in a box...listening to whatever they play on the radio these days - I gave up on the radio lol
Hotel California will get their channel taken down lol, they are really strict on its copyright
Live Knebworth is where it's at. Oakland is cool too. Looked like the crowd was about 10 percent men. Awesome.
This done live will blow you away. There was a music show called The old grey Whistle test on the BBC and out of all the years it was on this group doing this number was the most requested to be played.
Simple Man, Tuesday’s Gone, Gimme Three Steps, That Smell 🔥 Original Skynyrd is 💣
Truth be told
I play this shit in my gym workout mix 💯
You should watch the live version at the Oakland, California concert, 1977. You miss out on a lot, not seeing it live.
What I love the most about the solo is that the sound of the solo is like birds wings claping while flying it tells a story without words.
Y'all must delve into another Godfather of southern rock
The Allman Brothers
One Way Out and Whipping Post from Live at Fillmore East
The Muscle Shoals Cut of this with the Swampers
was sooo much better than this.
In concert they would play this til the tiles fell out of the ceiling, good times😎
NF the search!!! Banger!!!!!
Was waiting for this. Lynyrd Skynyrd will always be my favorite band!!
If you want to see an entire stadium literally jumping up and down going crazy, react to this song, Live in Oakland in ‘77
You've got to see them do this live in a open air venue and see the crowds reaction. It's epic. I am a southern woman with a love of southern rock in my soul. I travelled to as many concerts as I could. I loved the summer out doors concerts. So dang many sun burns. My favorite video of Free Bird live is when they opened for Rolling Stones in England. There's a great story behind it and fans there went wild just like we did in the states.
The long instrumentals where the band gets to show out for such a long time is one of the things southern rock is known for. Absolutely in love with it.
Allman Brothers Band should be your next southern rock group.
They didn’t play long instrumentals for people with no talent to sample . It was for the song & their fans .
"I Know a Little" is their 2nd best (behind this one), IMO. I _WOULD_ suggest "Sweet Home Alabama" but I can't believe anyone over the age of 2 hasn't already heard it.😉
@Ronald williams I have no idea what you're talking about.
The best way to react to this song is to do the live version at the Oakland Columsiam 1977 months later before the lead singer and a few others died in a plane crash
Nice reaction. Lynyrd Skynyrd has many very good songs , here's a couple I think y'all will really like.
That Smell
Baby I need you
I loved seeing your smiles grow bigger and bigger during the solo🥰Seeing them do this live about 7 years ago was an amazing experience! I just don't know how their fingers can even do this without falling off!
This was a like a jam session with the three guitarists
Yup duet guitar battle
THE ROCK ANTHEM!!! Classic Excellent Skynard!! Never duplicated!! Yours Smile says it all!! Thank you!!!
Same song but do the Live version from Oakland California. The ending is much more awesome.
Her smile says it all .
"That Smell" is a must
Van Zant the lead singer and three others of the band died in a plane crash in the summer of 1977. They ran out of fuel. They were hitting their peak. In my view one of the best if not the best Country Rock bands.....one of the best & longest solo's ever....R.I.P. Dueling Guitars, you got it right ....F'in great!!
You just can't not rock out to this! Is she sleeping? I have seen this group twice and was never disappointed. Such a banger!
Now you got to experience "simple man", it will blow your mind!🇨🇦💖🇺🇸😷🙏
You should react to Freebird Live at Knebworth 1976. One of the best live performances ever recorded. You'll thank me. Lol
Young bloods, your what old rock and roll needs to keep great music alive.
Us old timers, our shift is about up. God speed.
There’s three guitars that each play lead at different times they are all amazing you should watch it live
3 guitarists, drums & bass...magic
Should have watched the live version. Seeing the three guitars, the unity of the crowd.
Yes, but have to see those horrible Confederate flags. Ugh!
@@carlgibbons5777
Actually during that time, no one cared. They just cared about the music. They were not racist at all, the band members.
💜y'all puttin in some work😍😉it's great even though you might not be into a particular genre as you learn more about music and history of it, especially in the United states, you will soon see the amount of dedication that must be put in regardless of God given talent. ive learned even though I don't dig a certain kind of music I can still recognize talent. you will see all of a sudden not only are your eyes open but your ears will hear things you never appreciated before 💜hang in, and dig deep into the history of MUSIC IN AMERICA
Should watch the Live version to get a better feel for the solo!!
QUEEN - BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY .. DONT LET THA BAND NAME FOOL U
Absolute classic, reminds me of my father. On another note, you gotta recap that verzuz battle.
It's what we guitarists refer to as "jamming". Skynyrd was the master of the Three Guitar Army. Allen Collins directed that solo like a majordomo.
You should watch the version.Maybe she would enjoy it more.
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Freebird - 7/2/1977 - Oakland Coliseum Stadium (Official)
Hank Williams Jr Lynard skynard ..my only concert and unbelievable day
damn, even 90s jay z doing reactions now.
Yeh gotta do the live version in your own time, brilliant talent all round cheers mate
GREATEST GUITAR SOLO......EVERRRRRRRR....MIC DROP....
Guitarist Gary Rossington is the only surviving member from the original band. The current lineup are amazing as well. They are touring now.
Hi Guy's.. Watch Lynyrd Skynyrd supporting the Rolling Stones in 1976 at Knebworth in the UK.. Its amazing.... They ripped apart the stones...... . R. I. P all the members who have gone in the plane crash and since.. 😢😢😢😢❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Watch the live version in Oakland 🤘
Yeah exactly man, it's like a jigsaw puzzle their musical Arrangements. They were so talented. But even though I am a guitar player but as a musician you have absolutely got to shout out to the base which Isley on Wilkinson and to the drummer which is Artimus Pyle. What a fantastic Rhythm Section did you hear that base near the end? He's doing like 64th notes all the way up the neck and it's just absolutely nuts and it's all about the energy of it at that point.
That was supposed to say, Leon Wilkinson on bass guitar and Artimus Pyle on drums.
They melted together like butter
They named the band after their high school gym teacher, Leonard Skinner, because he hated the boys' long hair (rock/counter culture, rebels against authority, etc.). It's pronounced LIN-erd SKIN-erd.
Procol Harem-Whiter Shade of Pale live in denmark The Good Bad & Ugly-Danish Symphony
Please do the live Oakland Colleceium 1977 version! You will love it!
Now watch the live 1977 performance of Free Bird.
Absolutely!!
You must try the live version of this song. Live at Oakland colsieum. You'll be stunned.
Ima CHICANO homeboy from PHX and my mom from south Tex she would always play this song when I was just a boy Lynard skynard stays playing in my ride this and their song SIMPLE MAN , gracias for this one
Allen Collins on electric guitar
I'm 100 % British but omg I fell in love with the deep south of good old USA in Britain believe me when I tell you this song is a anthem
Live in Oakland in 1977, if u wanna see the most insane guitar solos I highly suggest it. Only a couple of weeks later was the plane crash
Gotta check out Saturday night special and give me back my bullets
3 guitars, a bad ass bass, piano and drums.
The first words, "If I leave here tomorrow, would you still remember me?" was something the wife of the lead guitarist said to him when she got upset over all their touring...
had 2 really good lead guitar players, pretty rare but it worked-outstanding band
Guitar Army ❤️
This ones actually a good song lol it’s a classic
This and David Gilmore's solo at the end of Comfortable numb are one and two when it comes to solo's of all time
Saw them in Chicago, with Gary wright, yes, Peter Frampton. One hell of a concert. They blew everybody away.
My fingers hurt just listening to the 2nd half of this. Those guys ate, slept and breathed those guitars 😆
Definitely should have watched live version Oakland, Atlanta! We need a redo you watching live version
You really should watch the live version at Oakland Stadium. I went to the same tour, but at the Dodger Stadium. Talk about a great concert, what'a great concert. :)
Wanna see a crowd of 1.6 million people? Metallica "Enter Sandman" Live Moscow 1991
Stevie Ray Vaughan "Texas Flood"
Live at El Mocambo (THE 🐐 GOAT 🎸)
Legend has it they're still playing
Simple man......sweet home Alabama
Yep Lin-erd Skin-erd. Band named after their HS principal or coach(?) that gave them shit about their hair all the time. So they grew their hair even longer and named the band after him.
Aww man, wish yall had done the live version. It just blasts off.
Check it out some time.
But yeah, this is kind of an anthem song. About leaving things behind. Not really wanting to go but the guys got to grow and he has to let go of a chapter in his life with his girlfriend.
It became symbolic for Ronnie Van Zant for many fans after his death. Very moving song live. Saw them with and without Ronnie. The concert after he had died was moving. His brother became the singer and they put Ronnies signature hat he wore on a mic stand as they played.
Wasnt a dry eye in the first few rows.
You gotta hear the live version. Even if you just watch it without putting it on youtube.
And yep that was Skynyrds trade mark as far as the guitars. Three guitars actually on the live version. Steve, Gary and Allen. Allman Brothers Band did the harmonizing guitar thing also. Some of that was from jazz influence. Lots of harmonization in jazz bands.
If you were to fight all the rock stars over time in a tournament. The lead singer of this band Ronnie Van Zant would come out victorious...and it would not be close.
Fabulous guitars! So sad the day their plane crashed. ❤️ Skynyrd!!