My childhood in Mississippi was almost the same. I picked up Coke bottles and got a penny apiece for them. But my pickers name was Mr. Ed Phillips. He had white curly hair and drank shine. Rest in peace Sir.
Only it's not REALLY a song about black musicians. There was no actual Curtis Loew. The character is a composite of people from Skynyrd's home town, and the dobro player is actually a white guy, Shorty Medlocke, who was the grandfather of Ricky Medlocke (a member of Lynyrd Skynyrd). The name "Curtis Loew", and the fact that the character Curtis Loew was black, came about when Ed King (one of Skynyrd's guitarists) said "this song needs a little color".
@@philpennington826, I've heard this story myself years ago, but whether the song derived from one inspiration or the other, the point is that Lynyrd Skynyrd was a very progressive rock group that understood the TRUE meaning of inclusion without the exclusion many face today.
I always saw this as a lesson on how not to judge books by their covers. This old black man the rest of the town had written off as an old, good for nothing drunk, had this incredibly beautiful talent within in him that nobody else took the time to see. Don't judge or write other people off, we all have something great to offer.
I don't care what the real back story is about this song, such as if it was true or not. I always cry when I hear it because of All The Curtis Lowe's in the World who passed without the Love, the Recognition and the Respect they deserved.
As always…another true story from Ronnie’s childhood. This is one band you would enjoy reading the background to the songs before reacting; most are real events.
Its not a true story. It was about several people in Ronnie's past. Him and Alan wrote the song. One of the band members grandfather had influence on the song but he was a white man. When asked about the song in an interview he made the statement not in a bad way but said " they needed to color it up some "
I just went on a tour of all things Skynyrd, in the Jacksonville, FL area, where this band is from. Ronnie Van Zant (lead singer), his best friend, Gene Odom took us around. Gene is a plane crash survivor in the crash that killed Ronnie, Steve and Cassie. Gene took us to the store where they would cash their bottles in. Gene also said that he was the one who would primarily return the bottles. They were poor and needed the money. I have a picture with Gene in front of this store.
@@dubzer0649 it was really cool. We got to hear first-hand stories of how Gene and Ronnie jumped off the roof of the Van Zant’s house, and onto the bamboo and slide down. He told countless other stories, too. We went to the house, too.
Great reaction to an amazing song!!! Another exceptional song to check out from the current Skynyrd band is 'Mad Hatter' which is a tribute to their late bass guitar player Leon Wilkeson.
I think this is the first time I have ever seen your channel but I just want to say I had that pac picture right up on my wall with skynyrd, nwo and sadly cary grant when I was a teenager.
I'm loving your channel. I like the music you're reviewing and I like the way you do your reviews. I also like that you interact with the commenters. Friendly, likeable and professional. More channels should emulate you.
Aww I appreciate that, just trying my best to be different and stand out. I know I may be new and may not have the best setup or quality of video but I’m coming along and it’s people like you that make me want to keep going. You rock my friend stay blessed.
Back story. Mr. Curtis was a real man and the boys really took him bottle to recycle so he could her a bottle of spirits. The ending about his death was made up for the story.
You have been told wrong. The song was made up from a number of people in Ronnie's past. There is an interview where he explains the inspiration behind the song and why he choose the name Curtis Lowe
LOL Someone lied to you. Heath Green is right. This character "Curtis Loew" was never real. The character was created from a composite of people from Lynyrd Skynyrd's home town. The dobro player was Shorty Medlocke (white guy), the grandfather of Ricky Medlocke (a member of the band). Watch the documentary "If I Leave Here Tomorrow". You'll get the real story from members of the band.
@@dubzer0649, aww, you’re the best. I meant to tell you that only video I can find now, from that concert, the subtitles are in Spanish. It will read (in English) T for Texas (Blue Yodel).
Naw baby you just got smacked southern rock style nothing country. This was a true story see in hip hop they tell stories of they're lives. Ronnie is giving you his R.I.P to all the ones who lost they're lives in that plane crash 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏. Now Ronnie's brother Johnny is singing with Lynyrd Skynyrd and from the early 80s till now I've damn near seen most of them my first Rock love Ronnie Van Zandt gone but never forgotten thanks Dub for doing this song
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My childhood in Mississippi was almost the same. I picked up Coke bottles and got a penny apiece for them. But my pickers name was Mr. Ed Phillips. He had white curly hair and drank shine. Rest in peace Sir.
Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching I appreciate you
"Ballad Of Curtis Loew" is an honorable, and LONG overdue, tribute to the many forgotten black musicians, and Lynyrd Skynyrd had the courage to do it!
Def have to do that song you right, stay tuned got to knock that out
Only it's not REALLY a song about black musicians. There was no actual Curtis Loew. The character is a composite of people from Skynyrd's home town, and the dobro player is actually a white guy, Shorty Medlocke, who was the grandfather of Ricky Medlocke (a member of Lynyrd Skynyrd). The name "Curtis Loew", and the fact that the character Curtis Loew was black, came about when Ed King (one of Skynyrd's guitarists) said "this song needs a little color".
@@philpennington826, I've heard this story myself years ago, but whether the song derived from one inspiration or the other, the point is that Lynyrd Skynyrd was a very progressive rock group that understood the TRUE meaning of inclusion without the exclusion many face today.
I like how he is singing about Curtis throughout the song and the very last verse he sings directly to Curtis in the present tense
I always saw this as a lesson on how not to judge books by their covers. This old black man the rest of the town had written off as an old, good for nothing drunk, had this incredibly beautiful talent within in him that nobody else took the time to see.
Don't judge or write other people off, we all have something great to offer.
"And on the day he lost his life, that's all he had to lose."
I don't care what the real back story is about this song, such as if it was true or not. I always cry when I hear it because of All The Curtis Lowe's in the World who passed without the Love, the Recognition and the Respect they deserved.
One of the greatest songs ever!
Yes def a vibe
Country funk, that would be southern rock! Molly Hatchet Flirtin with Disaster is one that is more like country metal! You will LOVE IT!
Oh that sounds interesting def have to do that
"I Know A Little" is a funky swing beat song.
Lynyrd Skynyrd is country, soul and rock and roll, from Green Cove Springs Florida!
Great Memorial to a man who impacted one of the greatest bands in the US. Respect.
I just searched for some Curtis Loew reactions because I love the song. You kind of have an animated personality, so you made it fun. Right on!
Southern Rock storytelling saw them lots of times in the 70s good time to be a teenager.
Thanks for watching this one
As always…another true story from Ronnie’s childhood. This is one band you would enjoy reading the background to the songs before reacting; most are real events.
Ok I’ll def go back and read about it
Thanks for the suggt
Its not a true story. It was about several people in Ronnie's past. Him and Alan wrote the song. One of the band members grandfather had influence on the song but he was a white man. When asked about the song in an interview he made the statement not in a bad way but said " they needed to color it up some "
“That Smell” is highly recommended. Part of life’s realities brought home in Skynyrd fashion.
Ok I’ll check it out
I just went on a tour of all things Skynyrd, in the Jacksonville, FL area, where this band is from. Ronnie Van Zant (lead singer), his best friend, Gene Odom took us around. Gene is a plane crash survivor in the crash that killed Ronnie, Steve and Cassie. Gene took us to the store where they would cash their bottles in. Gene also said that he was the one who would primarily return the bottles. They were poor and needed the money. I have a picture with Gene in front of this store.
Wow that’s cool that you got to experience that
@@dubzer0649 it was really cool. We got to hear first-hand stories of how Gene and Ronnie jumped off the roof of the Van Zant’s house, and onto the bamboo and slide down. He told countless other stories, too. We went to the house, too.
What, now that’s is freaking cool
I would love to experience that
Ed King should have got song writing credit.
He was playing slide , sounding like a dobro.
Check out my favorite Skynyrd song...Call Me The Breeze. This is Southern rock, which is a fusion of country and blues.
I love the sound of southern rock 🪨
I’ll def chekc it out
this does feel country as heck man......the biggest rock band of all time doing country...cant beat that man
Great reaction to an amazing song!!! Another exceptional song to check out from the current Skynyrd band is 'Mad Hatter' which is a tribute to their late bass guitar player Leon Wilkeson.
Thanks for watching this one
I think this is the first time I have ever seen your channel but I just want to say I had that pac picture right up on my wall with skynyrd, nwo and sadly cary grant when I was a teenager.
That’s is awesome 👏
Thanks for being here my friend
I love my pac poster
Its the South representing!
Curtis Lowe was actually one of the band members grandfather but makeing it a blackman made the song work better Ronnie was a musical genius
things goin on that you don't know, & i need you! 2 great songs. & That smell, you got that right
My favorite Skynyrd song
Ayy I’m glad you enjoyed
Lynyrd Skynyrd "i need you"
Ok stay theme for it
It’s based of hank William at who was taught the blues by a black man
I'm loving your channel. I like the music you're reviewing and I like the way you do your reviews. I also like that you interact with the commenters. Friendly, likeable and professional. More channels should emulate you.
Aww I appreciate that, just trying my best to be different and stand out. I know I may be new and may not have the best setup or quality of video but I’m coming along and it’s people like you that make me want to keep going. You rock my friend stay blessed.
This is my favorite song by LS.
"Call me the breeze" please!
Good old southern rock.
Such a vibe
Just cracked a High Life 40 specially for this one.
Let’s goo
The Champaign of Beer baby!!!
I'm so happy I found you!!!!!!
Great reaction.again..nice poster..
Do some Bob Dylan..
Hurricane .
Back story.
Mr. Curtis was a real man and the boys really took him bottle to recycle so he could her a bottle of spirits. The ending about his death was made up for the story.
Thanks for this I appreciate you
You have been told wrong. The song was made up from a number of people in Ronnie's past. There is an interview where he explains the inspiration behind the song and why he choose the name Curtis Lowe
LOL Someone lied to you. Heath Green is right. This character "Curtis Loew" was never real. The character was created from a composite of people from Lynyrd Skynyrd's home town. The dobro player was Shorty Medlocke (white guy), the grandfather of Ricky Medlocke (a member of the band). Watch the documentary "If I Leave Here Tomorrow". You'll get the real story from members of the band.
Great song!! ✌❤
Yes 🙌
Thanks for watching
@@dubzer0649 you're welcome!
T FOR TEXAS live in Knebworth, England, 1976. You won’t be sorry.
Ok ok this one as well stay tuned
@@dubzer0649, aww, you’re the best. I meant to tell you that only video I can find now, from that concert, the subtitles are in Spanish. It will read (in English) T for Texas (Blue Yodel).
@@Tuesdays_Gone ok I can adjust. I have done songs jn full Italian from maneskin so I should be ok 👌
Tuesday gone
Yes 🙌
just slow it down and it turns to blues
It's southern rock
Oh ok thanks for the info
😃😃😃😃
Yes 🙌
try they call me the breeze, that will make you move.
Ok thanks 🙏 will do
Naw baby you just got smacked southern rock style nothing country. This was a true story see in hip hop they tell stories of they're lives. Ronnie is giving you his R.I.P to all the ones who lost they're lives in that plane crash 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏. Now Ronnie's brother Johnny is singing with Lynyrd Skynyrd and from the early 80s till now I've damn near seen most of them my first Rock love Ronnie Van Zandt gone but never forgotten thanks Dub for doing this song
Haha love it
Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching
That smell. call me the breeze
Thanks for watching
Check out Georgia peaches
Ok def will
great choice, welcome to the power of Lynyrd Skynyrd! If you enjoyed this please go and check out Sam Stone by John Prine, think that'll hit in a similar way with you. I've subscribed, have a great weekend!
Thanks for being here
Def more to come
And I’ll def check this out for you