This song came out when I was a young man. I am no longer a young man, but the young men I am raising know this song well. Every day they surprise me with their kindness and humility. Our future is bright as long as we remember we are all here together.
@@djb1273 btw ... I wasn't disagreeing with YOUR comment. I was commenting on OP. I have this Van Zant album and love all the songs. ESPECIALLY .. 'Things I Miss The Most'. You have a good one, Mr. Brown.
In a time when civility seems to be a thing of the past, this song gives me hope that there are still people out there who care as much about such things as I do. Be nice to everyone & always try to Help Somebody!
I honestly think most of the people on this planet are exactly this way, unfortunately, the a-holes seem to get all the attention. So yes, there are lots of us that still care about the things you do!!! Keep the faith.
It may be 2024 but I'm old fashioned myself. I still believe in being neighborly and going that extra mile whether it's for someone I know or a stranger. We are all human beings and deserve to be treated right. This world is full of hate nowadays. Let us choose to love instead
That one and "If you believe in something, no matter what, Cause it's better to be hated for who you are, Than be loved for who you're not." Those are the two most poignant.
ill never forget hearing on the radio of Lynyrd skynyrd's plane going down that fatal night changed the course of history in the United States this song has so much heart into it ill always believe this was one of the greatest songs i have ever heard thank you to the VanZant family for bringing out some of the best music ever written and thank God for recording ! Gary stepped into the spirit world and left his suffering behind now i believe heaven has alot of great music still to be heard now that they are all together march 5th is a very special day it would have been my wife and my 40th anniversary here on earth but she left for heaven along with my mom in 2012 and I know they no longer suffer and are hearing the greatest music that has ever been played thanks to Lynyrd Skynyrd band and the VanZant family and many more bands and musicians long live rock ♥️⚖️🇺🇲
So very sorry for your loss. I agree with you, between Ronnie who was so far ahead of his time, in a league of his own, and these two brothers there is no doubt they have wrote the most heartfelt enduring music of all time. I love those Wild eyed Southern Boys which I think is the perfect song tribute to the three brothers.
God bless you, and your family I pray you all join together again in eternal love and fulfillment in heaven friend. Thank you for your comment. We've all lost, some older, some younger. But it's men like you that help bring Jesus into others hearts and get us all home. Truly and in the deepest sincerity I am thankful for people like you and the light you've shone into this world, you are blessed.
I just lost my grandma today and this song. Is helping me so much she raised me and how he sings about his granny. She is just like her tough as concrete and won't back down from anybody. Thank you van zant
These guys are stand up guys. Its because they was raised right I had the pleasure of knowing the Van Zants . Good southern people. No big time ego in that family
I was a single dad of two little girls well they are full grown women now but they still remember singing our hearts out to this album every song on it tears me up thank you for this
I sincerely believe God has placed me where I am to help somebody. I'm a 5th generation farmer in North Dakota, and God does have unfathomable plans for me thanks to Jesus who saves and renews, and guards me by His shield.
Our God placed you as a farmer to help someone? Maybe. May I be your apprentice to one day take over your farm after your time? I'm just an ordinary Hoosier boy from Indiana. Got a simple mind but a strong will and I work my hardest. That's about it.
It's a shame they didn't make more albums after this album. I loved these guys music. Used to listen to the whole CD one time to the beach and back with my parents after my grandpa died.
Hello from Germany. I am Sixty two years old, love Lynyrd Skynyd since 1977, the southern way and this is another reason to love the family Van Zant and all friends and musicians around them. Merry christmas from here as a simple kind of man.
This was one of my favorite songs when it came out and I read your comment. I said out loud oh my God it’s been 20 years. I’m only 30 and I feel old lol
"If you wanna hear God laugh, tell him your plans". Man, thats the damn truth! I've told him my plans since 09 and theyve all gone in another direction. Scary how true that is.
He hears it . So glad u know that. There is a awesome quote. GOD WORKS IN HIS TIME NOT OURS . Crazy how true that is too. Remember sun ,good things come to those wait upon the lord .May God continue to protect you and keep you close .we ask this in Jesus name AMEN .Help Somebody Thanks for sharing Hermano (Brother) 😉
I have not thought of , or heard thus song in years. Last night after talking to a very good friend of mine about helping others. It was the first song I thought of. I certainly miss you guys
Very underated song right here. All of us that were brought up in the 60's and 70's can relate to it. The generation we have coming up now want nothing to do with it if there's work or religion involved. So sad. I thank god for my 70's upbringing!😊
Love you dad, this song will always remind me of you. Please guide me through the rest of this life, tell we meet again DAD, I love you and miss you so much. Ed Cordero we love you 05/08/2024 you became an angel of gods , please watch over all of us.
Now granny said, "Sonny, stick to your guns If you believe in something, no matter what 'Cause it's better to be hated for who you are Than be loved for who you're not" She was five feet of concrete New York born an' raised on a slick city street She'd cold-stare you down, stand her ground Still kickin' and screamin' at 93 - I'm not 93 but that sure is me! "Cause it's better to be hated for who you are Than be loved for who you're not" TRUTH!
that part of the song really truly describes my grandma and my great grandma on my dad's side of the family so in that case I would say the phrase like mother like daughter really applies there. and that part of the song also really describes my grandmother on my mother's side.
Ronnie van lead singer 4 skynnyrd died in the plane crash and 10 yrs later his younger brother Johnny van zandt took his place and reformed skynnyrd still to the day but van zandt band is Johnny and there other Donnie van zandt Donnie is singer for 38 special and that's family but when skynnyrd broke up band members Allen Collins and Gary rossington became rossington Collins band and yet van zandt cousin sings 4 Molly hatchet
Mine too. My Grandparents almost made it to 100. My Grandpa was 98 and Grandma was 99 when they died. They were described PERFECT in these lyrics. They started a Dry Cleaners in a little shack with a washer, dryer, iron/ironing board and, a sewing machine. R.I.P. Phil & Ang
Tim McGraw sang a song called Back When. In it, he talks about modern times and how thet put Pop in his Country. Everything has to cross over genres to appeal to broader audiences now. That being said, I agree with you completely. Much like Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Allman Brothers, Van Zant is Southern Rock.
It's a great song that rings so true for me at least makes me cry every time I hear it I'm a big burley trucker of 40 years touch my heart deeply I was raised by the same kinda people
There's only one thing that would have made this song better. And that's if Ronnie Van Zant could have been with Johnny and Donnie for it. One of life's greatest shames. Thanks.
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Ronnie would be proud
This song never got the credit and love it deserved.
2023 and this song needs to be on repeat!!! On every radio station
Do we got a good bed babie
Yes it does, especially today!
Yup so trueb
It's true country music with a true message. Not the Morgan or Luke Bryan b.s. I still play this song when I think of my great grand parents.
I agree this song deserves the time of day again cause not many would understand this song in this generation but us oldies love it still.
If we all lived this way.....well, just think about it.
This song came out when I was a young man. I am no longer a young man, but the young men I am raising know this song well. Every day they surprise me with their kindness and humility. Our future is bright as long as we remember we are all here together.
"Better to be hated for who you are, than loved for who you are not." 100%
Amen! 💯
a Kurt Cobain quote
@@djb1273 Probably. But not by anyone named Van Zant.
@@djb1273 btw ... I wasn't disagreeing with YOUR comment. I was commenting on OP. I have this Van Zant album and love all the songs. ESPECIALLY .. 'Things I Miss The Most'. You have a good one, Mr. Brown.
Amen!!
In a time when civility seems to be a thing of the past, this song gives me hope that there are still people out there who care as much about such things as I do. Be nice to everyone & always try to Help Somebody!
❤
Amen brother Rob
I honestly think most of the people on this planet are exactly this way, unfortunately, the a-holes seem to get all the attention. So yes, there are lots of us that still care about the things you do!!! Keep the faith.
It may be 2024 but I'm old fashioned myself. I still believe in being neighborly and going that extra mile whether it's for someone I know or a stranger. We are all human beings and deserve to be treated right. This world is full of hate nowadays. Let us choose to love instead
Ok lov u GV kids kisses from me
Best line ever in a song---"if you want to hear God laugh tell Him your plans." Excellent video.
yes sir
That one and "If you believe in something, no matter what, Cause it's better to be hated for who you are, Than be loved for who you're not." Those are the two most poignant.
My thoughts exactly
Great
@Scott Duffy How did they steal it? Just because they didn't write it?
My beloved grandmother,at the age of 86, went home to be with the Lord, and Someday we'll meet again,
To all the above in Rock and Roll Heaven. You will not ever be forgotten.
This song reminds me of my dad worked from sun up to down . I wouldn't trade his 8th grade education and wisdom for all the money in the world
Your words ring true for both my parents. ❤
Amen! This country was built and fought for on the backs of The Greatest Generation and their ancestors, like my precious Mama and Deddy. ❤
Same with my Dad. He too had an 8th education. He eventually ran for the school Board, was elected and served two terms.
The Van Zant Brothers got it right. Great song and message!
uncleelmer I couldn't have said it any better
Yes they did
God... i remember listening to this album every damn day in the summer of 2006 lol... so many good songs!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Amen!!!❤🙏
Thank Jeffery Steele. He wrote it.
"She was five feet of concrete."
That was my Grammy. Still miss her wit and wisdom every day.
Mine was about 4'7 and my Grandpa was 4'11
She's messing with my fone
I haven't heard that in years I need to hear it more
ill never forget hearing on the radio of Lynyrd skynyrd's plane going down that fatal night changed the course of history in the United States this song has so much heart into it ill always believe this was one of the greatest songs i have ever heard thank you to the VanZant family for bringing out some of the best music ever written and thank God for recording ! Gary stepped into the spirit world and left his suffering behind now i believe heaven has alot of great music still to be heard now that they are all together march 5th is a very special day it would have been my wife and my 40th anniversary here on earth but she left for heaven along with my mom in 2012 and I know they no longer suffer and are hearing the greatest music that has ever been played thanks to Lynyrd Skynyrd band and the VanZant family and many more bands and musicians long live rock ♥️⚖️🇺🇲
So very sorry for your loss. I agree with you, between Ronnie who was so far ahead of his time, in a league of his own, and these two brothers there is no doubt they have wrote the most heartfelt enduring music of all time. I love those Wild eyed Southern Boys which I think is the perfect song tribute to the three brothers.
God bless you, and your family
I pray you all join together again in eternal love and fulfillment in heaven friend. Thank you for your comment. We've all lost, some older, some younger. But it's men like you that help bring Jesus into others hearts and get us all home. Truly and in the deepest sincerity I am thankful for people like you and the light you've shone into this world, you are blessed.
I've made this my Theme Song in LIFE....HELP SOMEBODY
I just lost my grandma today and this song. Is helping me so much she raised me and how he sings about his granny. She is just like her tough as concrete and won't back down from anybody. Thank you van zant
Sorry for your loss. She seems like a good person
65 years old and this song touches me in a way I can't explain.
These guys are stand up guys. Its because they was raised right I had the pleasure of knowing the Van Zants . Good southern people. No big time ego in that family
Pass the Torch
Simple video. And I Love it! God Bless the Van Zant Boys. Well done my good and faithful servants.
I enjoy this song greatly. I hope the messages within it keep finding its way into the hearts of people for a century if not longer
Hello dear, how are you doing today? It's nice meeting you here.
My old man would always say don't get to high on a bottle I wished I listened to him, that's the best life advice anyone to give
Drink it up I'll sober up
One of the best songs of all times...
They really mixed rock and country together really well i love their music!!
I was a single dad of two little girls well they are full grown women now but they still remember singing our hearts out to this album every song on it tears me up thank you for this
2 of my three Heroes the van zants are awesome wish Ronnie was still here every time I’m in Jacksonville I go pay my respects live on forever bro
I sincerely believe God has placed me where I am to help somebody. I'm a 5th generation farmer in North Dakota, and God does have unfathomable plans for me thanks to Jesus who saves and renews, and guards me by His shield.
Amen, brother.
amen brother
Our God placed you as a farmer to help someone? Maybe. May I be your apprentice to one day take over your farm after your time? I'm just an ordinary Hoosier boy from Indiana. Got a simple mind but a strong will and I work my hardest. That's about it.
Amen!!
Amen
the vanzant family has to be the most influintial family in rock music. just my opinion
dannyzep mine as well
It's a shame they didn't make more albums after this album. I loved these guys music. Used to listen to the whole CD one time to the beach and back with my parents after my grandpa died.
Hello from Germany. I am Sixty two years old, love Lynyrd Skynyd since 1977, the southern way and this is another reason to love the family Van Zant and all friends and musicians around them. Merry christmas from here as a simple kind of man.
I'm sitting here thinking about how everything is coming together so perfect
This song got me through some tough times. Still does.
Awesome song and video by Donnie and Johnny Van Zant. The brothers of the late Ronnie Van Zant.
That was awesome, tears I'm my eyes
Still a fresh tune after 20 years
This was one of my favorite songs when it came out and I read your comment. I said out loud oh my God it’s been 20 years. I’m only 30 and I feel old lol
Grande Van Zant! By rockstaff Italia.
"If you wanna hear God laugh, tell him your plans". Man, thats the damn truth! I've told him my plans since 09 and theyve all gone in another direction. Scary how true that is.
He already knows..
He knows whats best buddy
He hears it . So glad u know that. There is a awesome quote. GOD WORKS IN HIS TIME NOT OURS . Crazy how true that is too. Remember sun ,good things come to those wait upon the lord .May God continue to protect you and keep you close .we ask this in Jesus name AMEN .Help Somebody Thanks for sharing Hermano (Brother) 😉
Hope ur still around to give me the answer
THEY DO THERE LATE BROTHER PROUD..R.I.P...RONNIE........
My boyfriend and I are driving through the country listening to this and it's amazing feeling
Wished my boy's was brothers like you 2.
County Gold , sends chills to my heart
Amazing life advice in this song! It played a huge part in me becoming who I am and the things I do!
Van Zant forever...never gets old...the truth.
I have not thought of , or heard thus song in years. Last night after talking to a very good friend of mine about helping others. It was the first song I thought of. I certainly miss you guys
Johnny sounds good ❤❤❤❤❤
Always make sure to give good advice to your little ones and tell them to follow the path God has laid out for theam
Teared up
I don't think a song could get any better then 2 Van Zant brothers
3 brothers would be amazing
@@dalebiggs434 Add Ronnie, and Stevie Ray Vaughn on guitar
Three Van Zant brothers and it would sky rocket
If it was all three, I can't even imagine. I'm just grateful these guys laid this song out in the first place.
Rock on, everyone.
@@josephpallette4118That would be awesome
they really tell the truth in their songs hope they never quit love this music
Very underated song right here. All of us that were brought up in the 60's and 70's can relate to it. The generation we have coming up now want nothing to do with it if there's work or religion involved. So sad. I thank god for my 70's upbringing!😊
Love you dad, this song will always remind me of you. Please guide me through the rest of this life, tell we meet again DAD, I love you and miss you so much. Ed Cordero we love you 05/08/2024 you became an angel of gods , please watch over all of us.
This is one of those things in life that we all should take it to heart. So down to earth.
Never gets old.
Now granny said, "Sonny, stick to your guns
If you believe in something, no matter what
'Cause it's better to be hated for who you are
Than be loved for who you're not"
She was five feet of concrete
New York born an' raised on a slick city street
She'd cold-stare you down, stand her ground
Still kickin' and screamin' at 93 - I'm not 93 but that sure is me!
"Cause it's better to be hated for who you are
Than be loved for who you're not" TRUTH!
I heard that honey. Keep being who you are.
RockME AllDeus that is truly sad... that would not sit well with me, but alas I do not look good in orange. :)
that part of the song really truly describes my grandma and my great grandma on my dad's side of the family so in that case I would say the phrase like mother like daughter really applies there. and that part of the song also really describes my grandmother on my mother's side.
I, so excited about our houses my hair is growing already I'm so happy
By far my favorites. The Van Zant’s are all my heroes. I love all you guys and miss Ronnie. Miss him bad😢
Imagine this song with Ronnie too....
I think Donnie sounds more line Ronnie than Johnnie does!
I would hate to see him sing this boring song
+joe Costello I don't know what you're talking about this is an awesome song
+scott muecke lyrically it's good, but musically its fucking boring to listen too and play.
I was:) I'm sure he's smiling down on his brothers who have every bit of talent he did:)
What A Fantastic Song, It Says It All, thank you VZ Brothers, Cousin Figel
back when country was good
amen
Ronnie van lead singer 4 skynnyrd died in the plane crash and 10 yrs later his younger brother Johnny van zandt took his place and reformed skynnyrd still to the day but van zandt band is Johnny and there other Donnie van zandt Donnie is singer for 38 special and that's family but when skynnyrd broke up band members Allen Collins and Gary rossington became rossington Collins band and yet van zandt cousin sings 4 Molly hatchet
Hope Turner donnie doesnt sing for them he is the guitarist and im pretty sure he left them because he wasnt with them when i saw them
Jacob Gay he had to retire because of inner ear nerve damage
Jacob Gay
Si Ronnie était encore vivant, on aurait un 2° groupe de Bee Gees. C'est dingue le talent qu'ils ont dans cette famille et l'amour qu'ils se portent.
I always think about everything u tell me and that proves to me wat a real man is
My grandparents in a nutshell,sad the best generation is gone.
They're only the best because we refuse to be better
Mine too. My Grandparents almost made it to 100. My Grandpa was 98 and Grandma was 99 when they died. They were described PERFECT in these lyrics. They started a Dry Cleaners in a little shack with a washer, dryer, iron/ironing board and, a sewing machine.
R.I.P. Phil & Ang
If only Ronnie could have been there
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1 of the best band's 2223 ,saw little feet once.
Ok babies I know I'm gonna love it
This song is a continuation of Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd. It's a great song.
always loved this !
RIP with the man!
Dang what a awesome southern rock song. I’ve told my wife this for years. Just a little sipp helps my voice.
Hell yeah , the truth, love it. Do it Ronnie your brother Ronnie would be proud of you brother. Hell yeah
I Love This Song Great Story Written By Singer& Song Writter Jeffrey Steele Of Boy Howdy Love His Songs. :-)
best advice you can give to anyone is to get right with " The Man " which of course is Jesus Christ our God.
Will R Amen!
If you wanna hear God Laugh tell him you're plans!! man they sound so much alike!
LMAO...... This is labeled country but sounds like southern rock 2 me!!
Me too great either way though
Tim McGraw sang a song called Back When. In it, he talks about modern times and how thet put Pop in his Country. Everything has to cross over genres to appeal to broader audiences now. That being said, I agree with you completely. Much like Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Allman Brothers, Van Zant is Southern Rock.
Well, it is van zant. As in Johnny and Donnie Van Zant.
@@josephpallette4118 ya when i first read the comment i thought it would be ripped as a joke.. apparently people dont know who these guys are
It's a great song that rings so true for me at least makes me cry every time I hear it I'm a big burley trucker of 40 years touch my heart deeply I was raised by the same kinda people
I will never be without those again
And this is how Johnny broke away from Ronnies image
meant so much more a decade ago.
BuickGirl1986 still means everything.
BuickGirl1986 this song still means a hell of a lot to me, it seems like I over listen to it but it always finds its way back whenever I need it
I really loved that embroidery stool
Wish all my family had these values! Love you and miss you grandma and grandpa K
Great song. Best song Johnny ever sang imho 👌
Our family is so big we are adding on to that and I'm so happy your giving me a babie
I cant wait its driving me crazy
This will always be one of my favorite child hood country songs
Great song, by a great musical artist.
I love u angel they cant expect us jus to keep doing this
She's my first grand baby and now she's going threw wat no human should ever go threw
Shes doing so good
This a true song to live by if you do youll be a happy Man 10-4
I'm gonna be so happy
Ok I'm so excited
Your not the only one I had never heard his songs befor
I love this song
Love your Granny ❤😂someday she will be with God again.
Hello dear, how are you doing today? It's nice meeting you here.
I hear that every day
I would love to go to Scotland for our anniversary
If you wanna hear God laugh tell him your plans…. My fav lyric of any song and I say it all the time 🙏🏻❤
Yes babies that would make me so happy
There's only one thing that would have made this song better. And that's if Ronnie Van Zant could have been with Johnny and Donnie for it. One of life's greatest shames. Thanks.
Yup forever and forever
Ur gonna feel so much better Johnny theres none i lov u and your in a strange world. Ur gonna feel so much better