Ronnie must have been a really cool dude. He would be disappointed to see what's going on today in this country… everyone making enemies and hating each other; violence, etcetera. I think he would be sad to see that the freedom is becoming so restricted now. We should all listen to Ronnie!
@HB: The 1-2 generations before had Elvis, but 1970s there was a new king crowned - least for those of us fortunate enough to have listened to RVZ's music.
Everybody wants to be free . they are one of the most misunderstood bands ever . Ronnie and the band loved everyone. White black red yellow brown didn't matter what color of the human family . just loved the music and the people. What could have been . be safe everyone and tell someone you love that you love them today. God bless and be a freebird. Chattanooga TN
Ronnie Van Zant was a raw genius to an extent that I don't even think he realized... Freebird to me is the most beautiful song second only to our country's national anthem.
A glimpse into the softer side of Ronnie. Nice. For those of us who never knew the man personally, I think you can get the truest sense of the type of guy he was from Ed King. Ed is a stand up guy, and a straight shooter. Part of the reason Ed left the band in ‘75 was due to Ronnie’s ‘some time’ abuse, whilst drinking of course, but Ed loved and respected Ronnie and said in no uncertain terms he was a wonderful guy (without the booze) and a songwriting genius, which we all know. Pronounced and Second Helping were the first two albums I ever bought.
Ed said after Ronnie and Ed's guitar guy got out of jail right before a concert in MI, I think, and 2 of Ed's strings broke during the concert, Ronnie jumped all over him, then something clicked in him, and he said that's the last straw. He also said he was just a laid back Hippy from So California and didn't like all the fighting. I can understand that.
Thank you for sharing that. He helped me so much. Yes he was a good good person. Not perfect, no one is. But I'm glad you see this in him. Alot of people miss this about him and believe some half baked junk that is not true.
This interview is only one of many reasons I will always love, respect, and dearly miss Ronnie...he was who he was and he was the real McCoy...nothing to apologize for...he Loved Alabama,,,,He loved his country...he would weep if he was still with us to see just how far the USA has fallen today...God Bless you Ronnie..we love you brother and we will all meet again soon...
the sad thing is he seems like a great person as well as the best song writer of all time , only 29 years old.could you imagine what he would have done if it was not for that old airplane
One part of me wants to believe they would have kept it true but when the 80's rolled up southern rock was pretty much dead, i mean most albums after the 70's are just arena rock of what i've heard.
It sure would have been amazing what he and of course the other great and late Steve Gaines done for Skynyrd if not for their terrible plane crash. From what I heard and read, Ronnie had plans to do a country album with his favorite singer Merle Haggard after he got back from doing the Survivors album tour and help produce Molly Hatchet's debut album in '78 but again the plane crash ended all of those plans. May he rest in peace though
The Rolling Stones magazine once called this a man a southern poet. to which I believe they where exactly right on that on. Nothing is more free than a bird.
He right nothing free than bird music is flying hi we all miss them as spirit flys high fly on free birds in heavens world is humbled by your presence all good you brought us all thanks
I dont know if it gets any better than Ronnie Van Zant... i do know this, he was one hell of a front man and i have absolutely admired him and the band lynyrd skynyrd since i was a kid.....
I was introduced to Lynyrd Skynyrd and Tesla as a kid (4 years old), I would always hang out and play with my dinosaur toys in the basement and my dad would be working down there. He always had those to bands playing. Good times!
I remember seeing this short in the theater when I took this girl to see Grease, of all things. The whole thing was about 30 minutes long. Very surprised to see it, I was a huge Skynyrd fan, as everybody was in my group. Always remembered it and looked for the whole thing.
Lynyrd Skynyrd died that sad day in October of 77. The true Lynyrd Skynyrd went down with Ronnie. Now, It's just a tribute band who lives off of Ronnie's genius and the name.
I totally disagree I think he would be happy his music is living on thru the members who survived, his brother and all the former members from some of the best southern rock bands ever. his music makes it possible. I have seen the new version of LS and they bring it every time.
I think he would be happy he is still remembered as a legend and that his songs are still being played live 40 years later. RVZ to this day gets a lot of credit for LS's greatness as he should. The band members have always given him the credit and respect he deserves, what is there to feel bad about if they are making a living? Just because you feel bad about it doesn't mean RVZ would.
The unique thing ive found about hearing this song a billion times and im not even sure he had this in mind. But, there are 2 leading guitars in the final solo. Sometimes they are playing the same notes in unison as if the bird is flapping their wings. And other times they are each doing their own relative guitar gymnastics as if the bird is doing beautiful areal accrobatics. Just a visual to the audio youre listening to...
Done - Realizing how/why you got there is 1/2 the battle. Romans 10: 9 & 10. God bless you brother. I had to sell a house to pay-off my meth addiction.
I remember seeing this on tv when it came out. Ronnie you got out just in time cause the world has gotten worse every day since then. anybody got the full version of this when the bird flies over?
he's fishing in Doctor's Inlet (now Fleming Is) go by it and Whitey's once a week and can't go once without thinking of the peace that area brought him.
I’m building a guitar from wood from the Hell House original Dock, and foundation from Hell House, and incorporating metal from the plane. Once it’s complete we will loan it out to touring musicians so those timber’s will continue to sing and vibrate. LLLS. Long Live Lynyrd Skynyrd.. if anybody knows Gary Rossington I’d love for him to sign it when complete, or donate a pick, or something I can incorporate into it. Tell him to hit me up...
Ronnie must have been a really cool dude. He would be disappointed to see what's going on today in this country… everyone making enemies and hating each other; violence, etcetera. I think he would be sad to see that the freedom is becoming so restricted now. We should all listen to Ronnie!
+Nicholas Stines False narrative. Turn off the news. I'm assuming fox news.
+Stevie Janowski Not news but reality. Take off your blinders.
Yeah because CNN is so spot on
You mean Controlled News Network?
So Nicholas just expressed sadness that everyone's fighting and immediately everyone starts fighting
He was a hellraiser partyin wild man but a good dude and would take the shirt off his back for ya. A good man a great songwriter and singer.
A man with whom family meant a lot. just an amazing talent.
Ronnie never wrote words to any of his songs,he said if people don't remember them it wasn't worth singing
@@violetbrown2372 I’m from Poland but I love this guy and All Lynyrd Skynyrd songs. For me it is best band ever and forever.
@@bigthunder2860 *wrote down, and he never wore shoes on stage either
He was also a violent drunk who attacked his friends and caused many people injuries. People tend to smooth over that part.
This mans my idol. Rest in piece Ronnie Van Zant. Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die.
Remember the Titans quote
Kvc that's a sandlot quote
Follow your heart, and youll never go wrong kid
@HB: The 1-2 generations before had Elvis, but 1970s there was a new king crowned - least for those of us fortunate enough to have listened to RVZ's music.
@@gottadomor7438 oddly enough both died the same year. 77 was tragic for R&R
Unfortunately we're not so free anymore. Ronnie would be appalled if he could see this country now.
Ronnie was very progressive, I think he’d love this country right now.
Everybody wants to be free . they are one of the most misunderstood bands ever . Ronnie and the band loved everyone. White black red yellow brown didn't matter what color of the human family . just loved the music and the people. What could have been . be safe everyone and tell someone you love that you love them today. God bless and be a freebird. Chattanooga TN
Ronnie Van Zant was a raw genius to an extent that I don't even think he realized... Freebird to me is the most beautiful song second only to our country's national anthem.
Happy 73rd Birthday Ronnie! We all miss you!
he looks so pure and the way he's talking is so sad
His fate to be was so sad
i know, it makes me want to cry
He was always real and just himself. That is just how he talked, soothing and quiet.
Absolutely love Skynyrd. Free Bird is my fav song of all time. I'm 60 and listen to it everyday
Same for me . If I’m feeling alone , I pick up my guitar and try to play the Freebird riff dream away for better times . Peace out ❤
A glimpse into the softer side of Ronnie. Nice. For those of us who never knew the man personally, I think you can get the truest sense of the type of guy he was from Ed King. Ed is a stand up guy, and a straight shooter. Part of the reason Ed left the band in ‘75 was due to Ronnie’s ‘some time’ abuse, whilst drinking of course, but Ed loved and respected Ronnie and said in no uncertain terms he was a wonderful guy (without the booze) and a songwriting genius, which we all know. Pronounced and Second Helping were the first two albums I ever bought.
Ed said after Ronnie and Ed's guitar guy got out of jail right before a concert in MI, I think, and 2 of Ed's strings broke during the concert, Ronnie jumped all over him, then something clicked in him, and he said that's the last straw. He also said he was just a laid back Hippy from So California and didn't like all the fighting. I can understand that.
Ed King's words can be trusted.
Imagine this. He never knew of Mt St Helens, 9/11, space shuttle disasters, Iraq, desert storm, the 21st century or the internet.
Good observation!
or men having short hair again.
but he knew too much money we spend upon the moon, they
I would rather live in the 1970's then in smart phone world of today.
@@zigman8550 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Southern born southern-bred Ronnie Van Zant he was proud to be a southerner. With the war on Southerners nowadays I wonder how Ronnie would react?
He is number 1 in my top the 3 legends
am from KSA. I love USA just for this Young late legends RVZ ♥♡♥♡
R.I.P
One of the greatest singers ever! R.ip Ronnie (1948-1977)
I didn't know him but I wish I did. You can just tell he was a good good person. Love Skynyrd.
Thank you for sharing that. He helped me so much. Yes he was a good good person. Not perfect, no one is. But I'm glad you see this in him. Alot of people miss this about him and believe some half baked junk that is not true.
This interview is only one of many reasons I will always love, respect, and dearly miss Ronnie...he was who he was and he was the real McCoy...nothing to apologize for...he Loved Alabama,,,,He loved his country...he would weep if he was still with us to see just how far the USA has fallen today...God Bless you Ronnie..we love you brother and we will all meet again soon...
Except he was a Florida boy from Jacksonville.
We really lost a good one when Ronnie went home to be with The Lord.
It doesn’t get any better than Ronnie, what a multi-talented man!
The history I have with this band changed my life
the sad thing is he seems like a great person as well as the best song writer of all time , only 29 years old.could you imagine what he would have done if it was not for that old airplane
One part of me wants to believe they would have kept it true but when the 80's rolled up southern rock was pretty much dead, i mean most albums after the 70's are just arena rock of what i've heard.
gman49600
they ran out of gas. hard to imagine but true.
It sure would have been amazing what he and of course the other great and late Steve Gaines done for Skynyrd if not for their terrible plane crash. From what I heard and read, Ronnie had plans to do a country album with his favorite singer Merle Haggard after he got back from doing the Survivors album tour and help produce Molly Hatchet's debut album in '78 but again the plane crash ended all of those plans. May he rest in peace though
You are probably right. Southern rock as we knew it then ended on October 20, 1977.
@@qwinndiebold yeah there's still something pretty strange about all of that to this day. Still "inconclusive".
The love of many shall grow cold as iniquity abounds...JESUS IS LORD💜🤴
We lost Mr.Ronald Wayne Van Zant 40 years ago today(Oct.20,2017)Writer,singer,true southern gentleman.
45 today
The Rolling Stones magazine once called this a man a southern poet. to which I believe they where exactly right on that on. Nothing is more free than a bird.
Love Ronnie damn do I miss him
Love & Miss You So Much Ronnie ~ Until We Meet Again My Friend
I remember seeing his dad in a brief news footage while fishing on this lake. He broke out in a burst of agonizing tears.
Happy 70th birthday Ronnie (15/1/48). Thanks for the music.
love how when he gets done saying everybody wants to be a free bird ..the sun goes down as the eagle watches ..,beautiful..... simply beautiful..
When I went to their concert in 2018, they played this clip before freebird played. 100% respect and never forget what happened.
He right nothing free than bird music is flying hi we all miss them as spirit flys high fly on free birds in heavens world is humbled by your presence all good you brought us all thanks
I still get lit matches and the entire club singing when I close this song out at 1:00 PM. A true test of time - LS will forever be rocks royalty❤
✈️💜🎵🎩🦅🙏🦅🦅🦅🎩🎩🎩🎵🎵🎵
fishing, I love it! a true country boy
I dont know if it gets any better than Ronnie Van Zant... i do know this, he was one hell of a front man and i have absolutely admired him and the band lynyrd skynyrd since i was a kid.....
I was introduced to Lynyrd Skynyrd and Tesla as a kid (4 years old), I would always hang out and play with my dinosaur toys in the basement and my dad would be working down there. He always had those to bands playing. Good times!
Ronnie God bless you !!
Man I would have loved to have fished with you and drank a few beers too.
Why did we have to lose you so soon !!
R.I.P Ronnie, you made a huge impact on my life and others as well, FLY HIGH FREEBIRD!!!!!
An Awesome Guy
& one Hell of a Band.
Lynyrd Skynyrd
RIP RONNIE... BOSS!!!
Seems like such a decent man love watching interviews with him 1 of the best songwriter of our time this band was so ahead of there time🎸
I remember seeing this short in the theater when I took this girl to see Grease, of all things. The whole thing was about 30 minutes long. Very surprised to see it, I was a huge Skynyrd fan, as everybody was in my group. Always remembered it and looked for the whole thing.
I miss you Ronnie...love you forever, Your Blue Southern Rose
My how this Country has changed!!
amazing singer RIP this video is a national treasure for a lot of reasons
Love you always and forever ❤😊
Rest in peace ✌️🕊️
I love this man!!! Ronnie is the best!
Happy Birthday Ronnie
Greatest closed captions on the interwebs.
awsome to comment on our birthday! !!! January the 15th baby! !!!!
Amen Ronnie. Rip
I love fishing man....
Back when men were men and there were only two sexes...
Yep.
You might want to do some research into the 70's.
He would rollover in his grave to see us now
Don't worry Ronnie the world sucks right now
I'm sorry, but I started laughing my ass off when I read your comment. You are exactly right.
Fast forward 4 years later and it sucks a lot worse.
@@johnp7739now it can’t get worse
The Boss 🇺🇸
@ Tim
" Freedom is guaranteed Americans under the Constitution, just as our 2nd amendment rights They are intertwined, you can't separate them.
This man never made it to 30. Let THAT sink in.
I cant help it... ronnie was such a legend... he had his buddies and daughter, and had to FUCKING GET ON THAT PLANE
he didnt deserve to die
True story is, Aerosmith,was supposed to get on that same plane,but refused. Engine problems,and they all knew this. 😢
Just a genuine good guy....I wish I had a time machine to go back, and warn him not to get on that damn plane October 20th, 1977.....
He would've probably get on it anyway, because he was not afraid of dying. But yes, I also dreamed about saving the band
My Most Favorite Lead Singer ever.
What a guy RIP
🎶✈️💜🙏🎵🦅🎩🎩🦅🎵🙏💜✈️🎶
Too CooL!! You are MISSED!!
You should see Amerika now Ronnie. RIP.
was thinkin the same thing..fucking shame
Great clip thanks for posting this! A simple man living a simple life fishing! Peace
Great video. The more I see and hear him the more I love and respect him and his music. I subbed you
This interview right here and along with the one with he was interviewed by Jim Ladd makes me wish he was still here today.
Yes we do....We all want to be Free Birds so that's what makes that song so great😎👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
he would feel bad about what the band does now, just a money machine, living off of his genius, what ashame
agreed it was over in 77
Lynyrd Skynyrd died that sad day in October of 77. The true Lynyrd Skynyrd went down with Ronnie. Now, It's just a tribute band who lives off of Ronnie's genius and the name.
scott nasta I'm a fan I was born that same year.But the band died in 77.I wish like hell that tragic event never took place
I totally disagree I think he would be happy his music is living on thru the members who survived, his brother and all the former members from some of the best southern rock bands ever. his music makes it possible. I have seen the new version of LS and they bring it every time.
I think he would be happy he is still remembered as a legend and that his songs are still being played live 40 years later. RVZ to this day gets a lot of credit for LS's greatness as he should. The band members have always given him the credit and respect he deserves, what is there to feel bad about if they are making a living? Just because you feel bad about it doesn't mean RVZ would.
Aww great share. Yes we all love the feeling of being free.
The king!
The unique thing ive found about hearing this song a billion times and im not even sure he had this in mind. But, there are 2 leading guitars in the final solo. Sometimes they are playing the same notes in unison as if the bird is flapping their wings. And other times they are each doing their own relative guitar gymnastics as if the bird is doing beautiful areal accrobatics. Just a visual to the audio youre listening to...
This is my idol,
"I can see the concrete slowly creeping"
What a human being he was gone too soon
Can I ask my brothers to pray for me. I've dug my in to a hole and can't get out .
Done - Realizing how/why you got there is 1/2 the battle. Romans 10: 9 & 10. God bless you brother. I had to sell a house to pay-off my meth addiction.
Ronnie Got The Sweet Voice
I remember seeing this on tv when it came out. Ronnie you got out just in time cause the world has gotten worse every day since then. anybody got the full version of this when the bird flies over?
Rest easy simple man
Freebird flyin high!❤
🎩🦅🙏🙏💜✈️🎶🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅
This is a very relaxing video.
It's interesting Interview of him. You see what is it like seeing him talk.
I feel so bleed privileged to have got to hear
R.I.P.
Legend 🤘🏻🤘🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸💯💯❤️❤️
My freakin hero
January the 15th ,you n me Ronnie on our birthday! !!!!! yep. ..You n me. .....I love you darlin Ronnie. ......
Ronnie said himself he would die around in his 30's
he's fishing in Doctor's Inlet (now Fleming Is) go by it and Whitey's once a week and can't go once without thinking of the peace that area brought him.
If only he was alive to see this clown show now. Nobody is free anymore.
He had to die to be immortal.
The Legend.
I guarantee he was fishing on the St. Johns River!
A legend
ronnie van zant. was a prophet
What a voice.
I’m building a guitar from wood from the Hell House original Dock, and foundation from Hell House, and incorporating metal from the plane. Once it’s complete we will loan it out to touring musicians so those timber’s will continue to sing and vibrate. LLLS.
Long Live Lynyrd Skynyrd.. if anybody knows Gary Rossington I’d love for him to sign it when complete, or donate a pick, or something I can incorporate into it. Tell him to hit me up...
That IS what this country is all about. Don’t let people, especially the wokesters, forget it.
Would not be a happy man in Biden's America, which is a grotesque description of our nation, I know.
If I stay with you now...things just wouldn't be the same
We're all jailbirds now.
Rip Ronnie
The bob ross of music?
Rip brother
if i remember correctly after this he says "shit ain't nothin free about this place"