I was born July 4 1973, was an only son, my mom passed away July 15 1974. I have lived my life by this song like they wrote this from her to me, even though I don't remember her or her voice I picture her saying this to me through them. Seen Shinedown do it live 7 times and I broke down in tears every time.
This is a masterpiece. Not many songs earn masterpiece status but this one surely does. It's perfection from top to bottom. Every instrument played flawlessly, the singer is on point and every person on the planet can connect personally with the lyrics/meaning of the song.
First time I’m checking your channel out. I really appreciate this. I can not even sing along with this song without breaking down and it’s my favorite song by LS. It was played at my older cousins funeral. One of the most genuine, caring people you would ever meet, died at 23. I watched his daddy stand over his casket, shirt soaking wet from tears, looking at his only son. His dad told him the same thing but he lived a little too fast. I was a 17 year old kid then. I’m 40 now and have taken this song to heart. I live for my family. I enjoy every moment with them. Tell your people that you love them everyday.
Phenomenal Band. Southern Rock at its best. Many great songs ! Like an upbeat daddy “ Call Me the Breeze” Free Bird is the epic rock anthem with so many guitar riffs starts as a Ballad and erupts into a a Masterpiece. I’m 73 and the music in the 60’s - 70’s were so varied and Classic. Give CCR a try. Born on the Bayou, You put a Spell on Me, Heard it Thruogh the Grapevine…they had 7 #1 hits in 2 years.
I grew up with this song. Had my first child (a son) when I was 17. I used to sing this song to him all the time. He will be 40 this year and we still have a special bond over this song.
This band is legendary. They offered purity within their pieces & performances. Their live version of Free Bird will allow for you to see them in person. Keep enjoying.
When you do "free bird" it must be the LIVE VERSION... it's very symbolic being most band members died in a bird just a couple months after the live performance
I grew up with this band. This was one of the best written lyrics out there. Funny thing, this is more true today than when it was first released! Simple IS better. Hear me.
I've been singing this to my boy since the day we brought him home .. no matter where that 30 yr old kid is the minute he hears this playing , I get a text or a phone call that says "you ok? Luvya" I watched a few of your videos ... this one has to be my favorite reactions of yours, made me smile.
WOW, slow down, let's not forget about the likes of LED ZEPPELIN, QUEEN, PINK FLOYD ,BOSTON, the ROLLING STONES, THE ALLMAN BROTHERS, but i would say they're the best southern rock band, well between them & THE ALLMAN BROTHERS.
@@Tuesdays_Gone hey brother just giving you a hard time, Skynyrd, is in my top 5 all time and I have "on the hunt" on my play list so I hear them at least once a day." you wanna ride in my big black car baby, you want go uptown " hey did you lose it when Sebs said he never heard of them or even said their name before, get the fu*k out of here. hey thanks for responding, have a great day.
Welcome to Southern Rock!!! They are soooooo good! I dedicated this song to my first son before I was even pregnant. Last year, at the age of 42, he got married. I walked him down the isle. He asked his step dad to be his best man and, he and I danced together to this song at his reception! I told him he found a good woman and found love. And, that I was so proud of him for being a simple man!! Thank you for reacting to this super special song!
I was a teenager verging on adulthood when this song came out, and this song helped me through some complicated life changes......major changes happening in the world all around and at the end of the day this song helped me realize I could handle it!
Such a great song, I remember hearing it on the radio at work in the early 2000's and actually listening to the lyrics. I had heard it a number of times, but when I actually listened to the words it hit so much deeper.
Boy does that take me back. Your reaction was a year ago so you won't see this but I'm glad you reviewed this one. And consider the gap between the generations then; it was huge. For this band to put this out as a wise parent advising their child. Mind blowing really.
I don't mean to correct You but the first line is My Momma Told Me. Not the Father. They were the Best Southern Rock Band in the Day. They can never be replaced.
My 1st son's ring tone when I call him. He was a fussy baby, so I would sing this to him. Yrs later, he was in the garage and I walked out it was on the radio and he was singing, stopping dead in my tracks, and I watched.🥺 When he saw me, he smiled. 😊💗
I recently discovered you and have been going through your video reactions. This song happens to be one of my favorite. I think that all parents should sit down with their children at some point and listen to the song with him. Absolutely love it.
Other songs by them you should check out: 1.) Free Bird (you’ve heard it, even if the name doesn’t ring a bell). 2.) That Smell (good story behind the song, also a bit underrated compared to other hits by them) 3.) The Ballad of Curtis Loew 4.) Tuesday’s Gone 5.) The Needle and The Spoon 6.) Gimme Three Steps
We grew up with images of war and the hippies but the teenagers of the 1970’s we loved music. We didn’t riot we rode around and listened to music. I listened to music when I was in the 5th grade. Just so different now days. The word possibly you were looking for~. *Nostalgic* ~ (wishing to go back in time). or and I do this a lot *Reminisce* ~ (to look back on, remember fondly). Of course I have the uncanny ability to know of a song for everything! *Little River Band* ~ Reminiscing ~
The Knebworth show earlier in the tour was awesome also. Alan,Steve and I believe Gary were out on the tounge,for The Stones set,and Ronnie eventually came out and reeled them in. They were told to not go out on the tounge.
Thanks sebs, if your sick and tired of simple man or brand new to it with your reaction now its great getting your take on whatever is truly interesting to you, keep being awesome
The band was named for their gym teacher his name was Leonard skinner and he didn't like all their long hair and tried to expell Gary for it but he wasn't about to cut his hair
It's cool to hear you say that about your Dad as I tried to impart this to my son as a single parent. Some of it seems to have worked as he is one of the best humans I've had the pleasure to know.
I absolutely love this song and always have. I introduced my son❤to this song a few years before he passed away at 22, may he rest at peace. He appreciated good bands with a good message that flows right through the soul.
I always get emotional listening to Simple Man because you can feel RVZs heart and soul in this song. I still miss him. He was, warts and all, a special soul.
This was such a great band. I'm so happy I got to see them before the plane crash that killed Ronnie Van Zant and some of the band. I just visited their memorial in Magnolia, Mississippi, a few months ago. It's amazing!!!
This was advice from a mother to her only son. As a mother to only one son I would tell him these woods from his birth! He has grown to a wonderful man meet an amazing woman and I danced with him at his wedding to this song! They have been married 8yrs and have 2 amazing kids and he has became this simple amazing man husband and father has made me proud
They don’t make music like this anymore This is one of the best bands that has ever played music How many bands do you know that every song they ever sang was a good song. I don’t know of another band that anyone can say this about To me this is the best rock band that has ever played music You can make a list of songs from this band and close your eyes and put your finger on one and you will be able to relate to it in some way The more you listen to this band the more you will want to hear My favorite band of any rock band
I love this song. I have always loved the line "All I want for you my son is to be satisfied." If you think carefully that line has a double meaning. She just wants her son to be satisfied with life. But she also only wants her son to be satisfied with life and no more. It is a subtle difference, but it is there. You should listen to Rush. Fantastic band with forty-five years of fantastic music.
The word is nostalgia, and that’s why I love this style of music so much. Try Bob Seger, talk about a voice that is so easy to listen too and gives those same feelings and more
This is gonna b a damn good & badass reaction 💯🔥😎 this song always hits deep , 1 of the greatest thing's about music is that music can not see in color... music see's 👁👁 in simple shades of black, white & Grey's... music is about how it hits ya, makes u feel, music is designed 2 take u on a positive, wonderful, worthy, leanful & exiting journey...
Me and my buddies tried to recreate that iconic photo for our senior year book pictures in ‘91. We were all born in ‘73 when this was recorded and grew up close to 3614 Jackson Highway.
I cry every time I hear this song, my husband sings this song and can play on his guitar and I just cry my eyes out. Most beautiful song along with freebird
Whole album 🔥 saw them live before plane crash at Oakland Coliseum, but bought album and cassette tape when it 1st came out❤ my favorite simple man, Tuesday gone with the wind.. my son was about 3 he could sing gimme me three steps🤣😂❤
There all gone now. This is my favorite song. Lost my mother April 25 2022. Played at her grave sight. I play it when I’m missing her. I’m 60 years old. Raise 15 kids, two where mine.
I used to sing this to my son and daughter like a lullaby. Im 60. They still chase worldly goods. But at least there good adults. But they do lust after money still. Jeez. Love your reaction.
I believe the story goes. Gary rossington wrote parts based lessons his grandma taught him. I believe they were one of the first to have 3 lead guitar players at one time. Allen collins Gary rossington, and Steve Gaines. The band originated from Jacksonville Florida. The name came from their gym teacher Leonard skinner. Who use to get on to the guys for having long hair
Yes!! They absolutely nailed it!! They really respected the original and he sang his ASS off on it! It's difficult to cover an iconic song like this one and do it justice that fans of the original can appreciate, and they did it brilliantly.
This song is universally relatable. Does not matter what gender you are, what race, what religion……. This song speaks to all of us.
Truth
women are complicated
@@fredtellosometimes but they should live simple as well.
Free Bird , Sweet Home Alabama and Tuesday’s Gone are all awesome songs and must listen
Im on the hunt, Saturday Night Special, Needle and the spoon, Things goin on, 4 walls of Rayford, Tuesdays gone on and on and on!
Don't forget Gimme Three Steps.
And call me the breeze
Tuesday’s Gone is my favorite LS tune!
I was born July 4 1973, was an only son, my mom passed away July 15 1974. I have lived my life by this song like they wrote this from her to me, even though I don't remember her or her voice I picture her saying this to me through them. Seen Shinedown do it live 7 times and I broke down in tears every time.
What a nice thing you shared. Hugs!!
Your mom is looking and she’s proud! 🙏
This is a masterpiece. Not many songs earn masterpiece status but this one surely does. It's perfection from top to bottom. Every instrument played flawlessly, the singer is on point and every person on the planet can connect personally with the lyrics/meaning of the song.
Shall I suggest Free Bird , maybe the greatest Song ever
Thank you and i agree 1000% but do the live 1977 performance in Oakland Coliseum!!!🤘🤘🤘🎶🎼🎵
live version :)
Anthem of the South!!!
@@goatrockhunters8000 Amen
You shall !
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Songs that contains words of wisdom, advice, truth, joy and pain. Once in a millennia kind of band.
First time I’m checking your channel out. I really appreciate this. I can not even sing along with this song without breaking down and it’s my favorite song by LS. It was played at my older cousins funeral. One of the most genuine, caring people you would ever meet, died at 23. I watched his daddy stand over his casket, shirt soaking wet from tears, looking at his only son. His dad told him the same thing but he lived a little too fast. I was a 17 year old kid then. I’m 40 now and have taken this song to heart. I live for my family. I enjoy every moment with them. Tell your people that you love them everyday.
Excellent advice!
Forget having your brand and being an influencer. Being a Simple Man is all you need.
The plane crash that took the lives of several band members, including lead singer and lyricist Ronnie Van Zant shocked the music world.
steve gaines could've been the goat, had he not died...smh.
There were like 3 different band that went out that way all around the same time if I remember correctly...
Phenomenal Band. Southern Rock at its best. Many great songs ! Like an upbeat daddy “ Call Me the Breeze” Free Bird is the epic rock anthem with so many guitar riffs starts as a Ballad and erupts into a a Masterpiece.
I’m 73 and the music in the 60’s - 70’s were so varied and Classic. Give CCR a try. Born on the Bayou, You put a Spell on Me, Heard it Thruogh the Grapevine…they had 7 #1 hits in 2 years.
I grew up with this song. Had my first child (a son) when I was 17.
I used to sing this song to him all the time.
He will be 40 this year and we still have a special bond over this song.
Lynyrd Skynyrd comes from the blue collar southern working class of Jacksonville, Florida. They are one of the greatest gems produced from the South.
Along with ABB
As the parent of sons, this song always moves me to tears. This is how I want my kids to live.
This band is legendary. They offered purity within their pieces & performances. Their live version of Free Bird will allow for you to see them in person. Keep enjoying.
It's his Mother asking him to be a Simple Man. Had a band way back in high school 1982 and we played this song at the talent show. Love this song.
When you do "free bird" it must be the LIVE VERSION... it's very symbolic being most band members died in a bird just a couple months after the live performance
Ronnie Steve and Casey are the only band members that died their road manager Kilpatrick and the two pilots died.Most of the band survived
First listen should be studio version, then the live one.
First Studio version
I grew up with this band. This was one of the best written lyrics out there. Funny thing, this is more true today than when it was first released!
Simple IS better. Hear me.
One of my 10 all time favorite songs.
This became my favorite song after my mom passed. Lyrics are very on point. You should also do “Call Me The Breeze” by them. Such a great song!!
I've been singing this to my boy since the day we brought him home .. no matter where that 30 yr old kid is the minute he hears this playing , I get a text or a phone call that says "you ok? Luvya" I watched a few of your videos ... this one has to be my favorite reactions of yours, made me smile.
Gary Rossington was a riff master. He had so many iconic riffs.
This band is the best, simply put.
WOW, slow down, let's not forget about the likes of LED ZEPPELIN, QUEEN, PINK FLOYD ,BOSTON, the ROLLING STONES, THE ALLMAN BROTHERS, but i would say they're the best southern rock band, well between them & THE ALLMAN BROTHERS.
@@thomastaylor9579 and I love all of them, but Skynyrd is my favorite.
@@Tuesdays_Gone hey brother just giving you a hard time, Skynyrd, is in my top 5 all time and I have "on the hunt" on my play list so I hear them at least once a day." you wanna ride in my big black car baby, you want go uptown " hey did you lose it when Sebs said he never heard of them or even said their name before, get the fu*k out of here. hey thanks for responding, have a great day.
Welcome to Southern Rock!!! They are soooooo good! I dedicated this song to my first son before I was even pregnant. Last year, at the age of 42, he got married. I walked him down the isle. He asked his step dad to be his best man and, he and I danced together to this song at his reception! I told him he found a good woman and found love. And, that I was so proud of him for being a simple man!! Thank you for reacting to this super special song!
I was a teenager verging on adulthood when this song came out, and this song helped me through some complicated life changes......major changes happening in the world all around and at the end of the day this song helped me realize I could handle it!
Such a great song, I remember hearing it on the radio at work in the early 2000's and actually listening to the lyrics. I had heard it a number of times, but when I actually listened to the words it hit so much deeper.
Boy does that take me back. Your reaction was a year ago so you won't see this but I'm glad you reviewed this one. And consider the gap between the generations then; it was huge. For this band to put this out as a wise parent advising their child. Mind blowing really.
I don't mean to correct You but the first line is My Momma Told Me. Not the Father. They were the Best Southern Rock Band in the Day. They can never be replaced.
Powerful, powerful classic we ever listen in music
One of the best songs ever written and sung by Skynard. Pretty great!
Wow, this deserves a lot more views. A great, great, song, and a great band.
My 1st son's ring tone when I call him.
He was a fussy baby, so I would sing this to him. Yrs later, he was in the garage and I walked out it was on the radio and he was singing, stopping dead in my tracks, and I watched.🥺
When he saw me, he smiled. 😊💗
I recently discovered you and have been going through your video reactions. This song happens to be one of my favorite. I think that all parents should sit down with their children at some point and listen to the song with him. Absolutely love it.
Other songs by them you should check out:
1.) Free Bird (you’ve heard it, even if the name doesn’t ring a bell).
2.) That Smell (good story behind the song, also a bit underrated compared to other hits by them)
3.) The Ballad of Curtis Loew
4.) Tuesday’s Gone
5.) The Needle and The Spoon
6.) Gimme Three Steps
If I had control, I would make it mandatory that kids listen to these songs. There is a life lesson in each one.
The store which inspired the curtis loew song was demolished 😢
Luckily I got to see them live ,yea I'm old
We grew up with images of war and the hippies but the teenagers of the 1970’s we loved music. We didn’t riot we rode around and listened to music. I listened to music when I was in the 5th grade. Just so different now days. The word possibly you were looking for~. *Nostalgic* ~ (wishing to go back in time). or and I do this a lot *Reminisce* ~ (to look back on, remember fondly). Of course I have the uncanny ability to know of a song for everything! *Little River Band* ~ Reminiscing ~
That is something we never listened to around the house. Cool to see you open up to other music dude!
Have to check out "freebird" live in Oakland in 1977. One of the best live band performances ever!!!
The Knebworth show earlier in the tour was awesome also. Alan,Steve and I believe Gary were out on the tounge,for The Stones set,and Ronnie eventually came out and reeled them in. They were told to not go out on the tounge.
Thanks sebs, if your sick and tired of simple man or brand new to it with your reaction now its great getting your take on whatever is truly interesting to you, keep being awesome
OMG, another badass reaction coming right up 4 ya 😎💯🔥
They are such a great band and so legendary that you could literally fall into a rabbit hole with their catalog. I highly highly recommend it.
My All time favorite band ever. I try to make a point about a song and I believe a true song isn't just written.. it has to be lived and then wrote .
Love your thoughtful reactions.
The band was named for their gym teacher his name was Leonard skinner and he didn't like all their long hair and tried to expell Gary for it but he wasn't about to cut his hair
Like your shirt bro. I live in waco. Enjoying your country music reaction videos! Keep up the good work. 👍
It's cool to hear you say that about your Dad as I tried to impart this to my son as a single parent. Some of it seems to have worked as he is one of the best humans I've had the pleasure to know.
I absolutely love this song and always have. I introduced my son❤to this song a few years before he passed away at 22, may he rest at peace. He appreciated good bands with a good message that flows right through the soul.
Dude you always make me smile
I knew this song would resonate with you Sebs. This seems like the exact kind of message you would give to your children.
ONE of my all time GOATS. A really good cruising song on the Bike. Helps me get back down to Close to the speed limit LOL.
Great song and delivery. I find it quite emotional, that’s what great music does.😊
I always get emotional listening to Simple Man because you can feel RVZs heart and soul in this song. I still miss him. He was, warts and all, a special soul.
New subscriber here just enjoy how you feel the music. I've watched you do 3 reactions and loved them all. Jackson brown was my fav.
Skynyrd are southern rock legends. 💯
One of my fav songs.
Skynyrd "Free Bird" got to play!
Best Southern Rock song of all time!
All of skynyrd songs were great
Your videos only post the past 3 months. I totally missed! Southern Rock as its perfection! Wish I could see all your reactions.
This was such a great band. I'm so happy I got to see them before the plane crash that killed Ronnie Van Zant and some of the band. I just visited their memorial in Magnolia, Mississippi, a few months ago. It's amazing!!!
This was advice from a mother to her only son. As a mother to only one son I would tell him these woods from his birth! He has grown to a wonderful man meet an amazing woman and I danced with him at his wedding to this song! They have been married 8yrs and have 2 amazing kids and he has became this simple amazing man husband and father has made me proud
They don’t make music like this anymore This is one of the best bands that has ever played music How many bands do you know that every song they ever sang was a good song. I don’t know of another band that anyone can say this about To me this is the best rock band that has ever played music You can make a list of songs from this band and close your eyes and put your finger on one and you will be able to relate to it in some way The more you listen to this band the more you will want to hear My favorite band of any rock band
Like I told my son:
Be a good Dad.
Job #1
Everything else is secondary.
I saw Lynyrd Skynyrd in concert as a teenager,love them! Such memories! If you liked this,you need to check out Freebird!
I love this song. I have always loved the line "All I want for you my son is to be satisfied." If you think carefully that line has a double meaning. She just wants her son to be satisfied with life. But she also only wants her son to be satisfied with life and no more. It is a subtle difference, but it is there.
You should listen to Rush. Fantastic band with forty-five years of fantastic music.
The word is nostalgia, and that’s why I love this style of music so much. Try Bob Seger, talk about a voice that is so easy to listen too and gives those same feelings and more
Night moves, like a rock, down on main street to name a few to check out
This is gonna b a damn good & badass reaction 💯🔥😎 this song always hits deep , 1 of the greatest thing's about music is that music can not see in color... music see's 👁👁 in simple shades of black, white & Grey's... music is about how it hits ya, makes u feel, music is designed 2 take u on a positive, wonderful, worthy, leanful & exiting journey...
Fire reaction man 🔥
This simple song runs deep in my soul.
band of legend my favs
The opening riff is my ringtone.😊✌️
This was our Mother/Son dance song at my oldest son’s wedding reception. Mic drop moment. ❤
Southern Rock! Been so long since I’ve heard them!
This was my son/mother song 5 years ago today!! Happy anniversary to my son and daughter in law
Me and my buddies tried to recreate that iconic photo for our senior year book pictures in ‘91. We were all born in ‘73 when this was recorded and grew up close to 3614 Jackson Highway.
I cry every time I hear this song, my husband sings this song and can play on his guitar and I just cry my eyes out. Most beautiful song along with freebird
The best of country rock!
New here, crying over the Country songs and this being one of my favorite of all time. Lost my Mom a few months ago and music is my therapy....
Whole album 🔥 saw them live before plane crash at Oakland Coliseum, but bought album and cassette tape when it 1st came out❤ my favorite simple man, Tuesday gone with the wind.. my son was about 3 he could sing gimme me three steps🤣😂❤
Their high school gym teacher in Jacksonville Florida 9:23 , Leonard Skinner, was a big support of the band. Band named after him.
There all gone now. This is my favorite song. Lost my mother April 25 2022. Played at her grave sight. I play it when I’m missing her. I’m 60 years old. Raise 15 kids, two where mine.
I used to sing this to my son and daughter like a lullaby. Im 60. They still chase worldly goods. But at least there good adults. But they do lust after money still. Jeez. Love your reaction.
I love some old school Lynyrd Skynyrd but Shinedown one of my favs Brent smith kills it 🎶😉💙music is life 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🙋🏻♀️
Love Brent's vocals in Shinedowns cover!
the deftones version is great as well
@@thestoryends02 I love me some chino too 😉🎶
Ballad of Curtis Lowe, Freebird, S.H.A., Gimme three steps, Tuesdays gone, all need to be heard.
My son is 24 and I started singing this to him since the day he was born.
My favorite southern rock song, right behind Freebird
Skynyrd! Love this one.
Yeah, this was their debut album, and it’s often referred to as “The Pronounced” album.
That’s so funny your handle is Tuesday’s Gone and I was gonna suggest he listen to……… “ Tuesday’s Gone”
@@kikivon3501 it’s such a beautiful song. He definitely needs to react to Tuesday’s Gone. 🥰🎶🥰
I need to see Freebird at Oakland, California live
Love Lynyrd Skynyrd
My favorite Skynyrd song!
They were my first concert way back in 1977 3 months before the plane crash
No more Original members left, Ronnie's Brother Johnny is Lead Singer now. Of course, Rickey Medlocke, who was with Blackfoot, is playing Guitar.
My son and I are both Lynyrd Skynyrd fans, this is our song.
Lynyrd Skynyrd- Freebird. The best.
I was fortunate enough to see Skynrd twice before the crash. Excellent shows. You should check out Sweet Home Alabama.
They wrote their own songs.Takented writers.Top notch musicians.
Talented
I believe the story goes. Gary rossington wrote parts based lessons his grandma taught him. I believe they were one of the first to have 3 lead guitar players at one time. Allen collins Gary rossington, and Steve Gaines. The band originated from Jacksonville Florida. The name came from their gym teacher Leonard skinner. Who use to get on to the guys for having long hair
This is every moms song to her baby boys. ❤
Man you have to check out shinedowns cover of this. They take this amazing song and lift it up past the heavens vocally. Love the content
Yes!! They absolutely nailed it!! They really respected the original and he sang his ASS off on it! It's difficult to cover an iconic song like this one and do it justice that fans of the original can appreciate, and they did it brilliantly.
I think you'll love their song Tuesday's Gone......guitar is great & lyrically it's STRONG too.