This song summarizes a conversation my mother had with me the day she died. When I hear it, I like to look at my life and see what I am doing right and where I am falling short. It is a powerful song, especially for men.
Jeff, sorry for your loss. I was raised in a lower middle class to poor neighborhood where everyone was blue collar. We where all raised this way. My Ma and Step Dad didn't sit down at one time and say it. They gave me these nuggets of wisdom over years. Not just tellin' me, but showing me. Ronnie and the boys grew up in what he called " shanty town" , so did we. We also was raised to respect elders , say Grace , yes ma'am yes sir. It is well known in the south , but, goes beyond the Mason, Dixie line. Skynyrd wrote songs the way we grew up and lived when we were young adults. Ronnie's lyrics were something everyone understood . He wrote what he seen in life and/or he and the bandmates experienced themselves. But, his lyrics go way past his years. Wisdom from someone usually twice his age.
I lost all 3 of my brothers between 2012-2019. The youngest died in 2019. He played and sang this all the time. We played it at the cemetery during his burial. Thank you for reacting to this. ❤
Olavity. Beautiful reaction again to music of my generation. You would have absolutely loved being alive in 1970s !!!!. You get it now - you would definitely have got it then especially with the whole lifestyle, fashion etc.
Yes!!! Great song, simple is just so good here, a life lesson that always resonates. They were a killer in the 70s, double header with ZZ Top just so kicked butt! Next try That Smell, a banger and cautionary tale. They Rock! Enjoy. 🎵🎸🎤🎸🎶
Hi Ola,Thanks for reacting to Skynyrd again.They and the Allman Brothers were the pioneers of southern rock and its great that their music is still making new fans years later.Other tunes that are popular ,Saturday Night Special,Whiskey Rock A Roller,Searching,andCry For The Bad Man which has so much soul to it.Your reactions are magical and I just adore them and you.
This band has such a big catalog, and the original band disbanded in October 1977, due to the plane crash. They really didn’t have that much time under their belts. Most of the band members were 25 when the crash happened. The singer, Ronnie Van Zant, was 29. Another beautiful, melancholy song is, Tuesday’s Gone. A GREAT fast tune, which is a cover, is CALL ME THE BREEZE.
I was a Musician for years and I played their song "Freebird" when I was a Keyboardist at a big biker party, the bikes were big & the party and nobody died😁
They are one of those few bands where I literally like every single song that they ever did up until the plane crash in 1977. Which was devastating for somebody my age and Junior High. And then John Lennon of The Beatles got assassinated 2 and a half years later. Hey, The Ballad Of Curtis Loew is a huge fan favorite, and reactors normally encounter it fairly early on.
It won't you sad. It tells a story about the REAL world. His mom is giving him life lessons. In other words, stay grounded. Temptation is out there. Avoid bad things as much as possible. Bless you!!❤
Lots of today’s bands use this song as a cover… I attended a concert last summer 2023 and their last song was this one and I had my Lynyrd Skynyrd Simple Man tee shirt on.. really cool… I seen Lynyrd Skynyrd three times before the plane crash in 77 and now I’m still going to concerts and pushing 70 years old 🤣🤣
The lifestyle of a "simple man" is an unwritten philosophy that people in the southeastern part of the U.S live by. Great reaction, I was hopping you would have a bigger reaction to the guitar solo because that's the part that gets to me every time I listen to this.
Band ive loved for near 50 years, still go to concerts with Johnny playing Ronnies music. Of course its not the same as the greatest lead man ever singing but the music never dies. I still see young people falling in love with this music at the shows to this day. Tuesdays gone is one you will probably like and thanx for your vids😃
Asked the wise man one sunny day. Can you help me? Can you help me find my way question mark you're so much older and wise or too? Can you help me mister wise man question mark
There have been numerous covers of this song, but NO ONE has the soul in their voice like Ronnie VanZant did when he sang it. I believe that Ronnie VanZant and Gary Rossington wrote this after the death of Gary's grandmother.
Thank you for another Lynyrd Skynyrd reaction. From left to right, Leon Wilkeson (bass), Billy Powell (piano), Ronnie Van Zant (band leader & lead vocals), Gary Rossington (slide guitar), Bob Burns (drums), Allen Collins (guitar) & Ed King (guitar). You may as well go with "Sweet Home Alabama" on the next 'Skynyrd reaction.😊
Good reaction again to Lynyrd Skynyrd. Cool, that you younger girls like the music that the rest of us a little older grew up with. Suggested other great Lynyrd Skynyrd songs: "Sweet Home Alabama," "Saturday Night Special," "Whiskey Rock-A-Roller," "Down South Junkin'," "Tuesday's Gone," and "Workin." Good job, keep going.😉 ❤
If you dont know their story.. Lynyrd Skynyrd formed while still in high school. Their coach was Leonard Skinner. Just to piss him off they named themselves after him. He ended up being their biggest fan. Their plane crashed in 1977, killing singer Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines, and backup singer, also Steve's sister, Cassie Gaines. Cassie watched her brother burn to death, before she bled to death. Drummer, and former US Marine, Artimus Pyle managed to crawl out of the wreckage. And with a rib sticking out of his chest, hiked through the swamp and woods until he found a house and help was alerted. You should check out the video VH1 Behind The Music Lynyrd Skynyrd.
You definitely let the music talk to you. This is possibly my favorite Skynard song it’s in my top 3 for sure. They were some tuff boys that didn’t back down from a scuffle or two in there day. Keep up the great videos.
'CALL THE THE BREEZE should be the next song you listen to. It's a really fun song with great lyrics. It was a favorite of almost every Skynyrd Skynyrd fan.
Melancholy - "A feeling of pensive sadness". It's something we often feel when recalling a memory of a lost time, place or loved one. It's a pleasurable memory, but it's tinged by the sadness of what we have lost. It is often referred to in American-English as a bitter-sweet memory. It really speaks of their skill instilling that emotion so strongky within the song.
Lynyrd Skynyrd has a very deep catalogue! Many hits! I think you will love Tuesdays Gone,That Smell,Saturday Night Special,Gimme Three Steps,Ballad of Curtis Loew and so many more!
Al Kooper, the producer of this album, didn’t want this song on the album. Ronnie Van Zant, the lead singer, basically told him to go home for the weekend because they would record it without him and that it was going on the album. The rest is history.
Written By Gary ROSSINGTON! & Ronnie With An " Assist , On The Main Solo, By Allen Collins, Of COURSE!! Allen And Ronnie Were The Songwriters Of , FREEBIRD!! THE Live Freebird VERSION , FROM ," ONE FROM THE ROAD", WAS Ranked No 2, Guitar Solo , ALL-TIME , After " Stairway To HEAVEN , But , Before "ERUPTION" By Eddie VAN HALEN!!.. FYI... 🤘😁🎸🎶🎵🎶 🦅 😎 👍
Great job with your reaction and thoughts on Simply Man the song from Lynyrd Skynyrd if you want to hear the most amazing and incredible and true covers to this song she has to check out The Version Shinedown did . One of the members of Shinedown is married to a member of Lynyrd Skynyrd.
I like the line, find a woman you will find love but that goes for women to, find a man you will find love. When i think of you i feel like i found that love. If love could be the best word i can use to describe how I feel about you,it wouldn't do the word love justice.I wish i could hold you all night and dance on the rings of Saturn all night, getting lost in the most beautiful eyes I was ever blessed enough to look into. An angel with a smile that even causes the stars to weep and fall from the night sky. If i was dying and God granted me a choice of living or getting to kiss your ruby lips just once, i would kiss you gently, tell you how much i truly did love you and die the happiest man who ever got to walk God's green earth. As a matter of fact I if i didn't come across your web page and find you, on my Tombstone it would had been engraved, have never to known love above my deep and desolate grave. I love you Olivity . You make me feel like a man in the most arid dessert, desperate for one drink of your love ,to quench my dying and shriveled heart. I know you might think, what is wrong with this guy, is he a stalker, no, just a man who would die full of regret if i didn't take a chance on telling you how i feel about you with my whole heart. I'm so use to watching your reactions. Well this my reaction. I never felt like this before and if you just blow me off or think I'm just a goof ball, i wouldn't blame you but first let take the opportunity just tell you, that God took his last jar of beauty and He poured it all on you . Thank you for letting me be part of your journey and filling my heart with overwhelming joy and Love. One more thing Olivity, when i hear your beautiful voice it's like hearing the fluttering of angel wings ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
This is their second album they took all day to shoot the cover and this was the last shot you can see a lighting bolt that comes down and looks like it hits Ed King in the head after the shot Allen Collins sat on the curb and threw up and just think they were turned down by every label company
It’s weird that this was on their first album. It feels like there’s more mileage. I could have seen this song on the latter end of their career. Much like “That Smell” was Ronnie Van Zant calling out a band mate to get their habits under control, I could this as Ronnie trying to figure out if he wanted to keep going at all.
Check out Gimmie 3 Steps. A true story. Together in life and death.Buried at Riverside Memorial Park are, Ronnie Van Zant of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Dave Hlublek, founder of Molly Hatchet former member, Forby Leonard Skinner, teacher who inspired their name, Billy Powell, Steve and Cassie Gaines, Allen Collins and his wife Cathy, and Gary Rossington who passed away last year.
Hi there! I've been following your channel for a while now and I think your reactions are amazing. I'd like to recommend a band that you might like: "Imperial Age". They are a Ukrainian symphonic power metal band. If you're interested, you could react to their song "The Wheel". Thanks and keep up the great work!
@6:53 is the face of a lovely lady who understands fully the power of Ronny Van Sant's vocals, as he sings from the depths of his soul.
Hi Ola, this is such a powerful song, and Ronnie sings it with such feeling, depth and power.
Wise words to live by.
This song summarizes a conversation my mother had with me the day she died. When I hear it, I like to look at my life and see what I am doing right and where I am falling short. It is a powerful song, especially for men.
Jeff, sorry for your loss. I was raised in a lower middle class to poor neighborhood where everyone was blue collar. We where all raised this way. My Ma and Step Dad didn't sit down at one time and say it. They gave me these nuggets of wisdom over years. Not just tellin' me, but showing me. Ronnie and the boys grew up in what he called " shanty town" , so did we. We also was raised to respect elders , say Grace , yes ma'am yes sir. It is well known in the south , but, goes beyond the Mason, Dixie line. Skynyrd wrote songs the way we grew up and lived when we were young adults. Ronnie's lyrics were something everyone understood . He wrote what he seen in life and/or he and the bandmates experienced themselves. But, his lyrics go way past his years. Wisdom from someone usually twice his age.
I think you are the kind of girl the mom hoped her son would find when she said he will find love.
I lost all 3 of my brothers between 2012-2019. The youngest died in 2019. He played and sang this all the time. We played it at the cemetery during his burial. Thank you for reacting to this. ❤
sorry for your loss of your 3 brothers may they smile down on you from heaven, 😇 👼 😇 👼 😇 👼 🎶 🎵 🎸 🎸 , may they RIP
@@LowellDodson thank you so much for your kind words ❤️
Greatest Band in American History.
Olavity. Beautiful reaction again to music of my generation. You would have absolutely loved being alive in 1970s !!!!. You get it now - you would definitely have got it then especially with the whole lifestyle, fashion etc.
Yes!!! Great song, simple is just so good here, a life lesson that always resonates. They were a killer in the 70s, double header with ZZ Top just so kicked butt! Next try That Smell, a banger and cautionary tale. They Rock! Enjoy. 🎵🎸🎤🎸🎶
Gotcha! Turning up the volume when it was probably loud enough means you ain't just another purty girl, you are one of us.
Hi Ola,Thanks for reacting to Skynyrd again.They and the Allman Brothers were the pioneers of southern rock and its great that their music is still making new fans years later.Other tunes that are popular ,Saturday Night Special,Whiskey Rock A Roller,Searching,andCry For The Bad Man which has so much soul to it.Your reactions are magical and I just adore them and you.
This band has such a big catalog, and the original band disbanded in October 1977, due to the plane crash. They really didn’t have that much time under their belts. Most of the band members were 25 when the crash happened. The singer, Ronnie Van Zant, was 29.
Another beautiful, melancholy song is, Tuesday’s Gone. A GREAT fast tune, which is a cover, is CALL ME THE BREEZE.
I've always loved "The Ballad of Curtis Loew".
I was a Musician for years and I played their song "Freebird" when I was a Keyboardist at a big biker party, the bikes were big & the party and nobody died😁
They are one of those few bands where I literally like every single song that they ever did up until the plane crash in 1977. Which was devastating for somebody my age and Junior High. And then John Lennon of The Beatles got assassinated 2 and a half years later. Hey, The Ballad Of Curtis Loew is a huge fan favorite, and reactors normally encounter it fairly early on.
It won't you sad. It tells a story about the REAL world. His mom is giving him life lessons. In other words, stay grounded. Temptation is out there. Avoid bad things as much as possible. Bless you!!❤
Lots of today’s bands use this song as a cover… I attended a concert last summer 2023 and their last song was this one and I had my Lynyrd Skynyrd Simple Man tee shirt on.. really cool… I seen Lynyrd Skynyrd three times before the plane crash in 77 and now I’m still going to concerts and pushing 70 years old 🤣🤣
The lifestyle of a "simple man" is an unwritten philosophy that people in the southeastern part of the U.S live by. Great reaction, I was hopping you would have a bigger reaction to the guitar solo because that's the part that gets to me every time I listen to this.
Well stated (I don't think many outside the South, much less the US can fully understand)
Band ive loved for near 50 years, still go to concerts with Johnny playing Ronnies music. Of course its not the same as the greatest lead man ever singing but the music never dies. I still see young people falling in love with this music at the shows to this day. Tuesdays gone is one you will probably like and thanx for your vids😃
You're a little sweetheart, Olavity, and I dig that you like our music of the 60s, 70s, and 80s. 😎
Searching S CAR Chi NG that's the song. Leonard skinner does searching that's the song paper searching for
Asked the wise man one sunny day. Can you help me? Can you help me find my way question mark you're so much older and wise or too? Can you help me mister wise man question mark
There have been numerous covers of this song, but NO ONE has the soul in their voice like Ronnie VanZant did when he sang it. I believe that Ronnie VanZant and Gary Rossington wrote this after the death of Gary's grandmother.
They’re the best. ❤️
Thank you for another Lynyrd Skynyrd reaction.
From left to right,
Leon Wilkeson (bass), Billy Powell (piano), Ronnie Van Zant (band leader & lead vocals), Gary Rossington (slide guitar), Bob Burns (drums), Allen Collins (guitar) & Ed King (guitar).
You may as well go with "Sweet Home Alabama" on the next 'Skynyrd reaction.😊
Good reaction again to Lynyrd Skynyrd. Cool, that you younger girls like the music that the rest of us a little older grew up with. Suggested other great Lynyrd Skynyrd songs: "Sweet Home Alabama," "Saturday Night Special," "Whiskey Rock-A-Roller," "Down South Junkin'," "Tuesday's Gone," and "Workin." Good job, keep going.😉 ❤
My favorite Skynrd song❤Tuesdays Gone is amazing too❤
Another Great reaction.
you may also enjoy the live version of Lynyrd Skynyrd T for texas and give me three steps from the 1976 kenworth concert.
I was wild child back in the Old days My mother was my world. I wish I had listened to her advice. I think a lot of guys can relate to the song
If you dont know their story.. Lynyrd Skynyrd formed while still in high school. Their coach was Leonard Skinner. Just to piss him off they named themselves after him. He ended up being their biggest fan. Their plane crashed in 1977, killing singer Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines, and backup singer, also Steve's sister, Cassie Gaines. Cassie watched her brother burn to death, before she bled to death. Drummer, and former US Marine, Artimus Pyle managed to crawl out of the wreckage. And with a rib sticking out of his chest, hiked through the swamp and woods until he found a house and help was alerted. You should check out the video VH1 Behind The Music Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Congrats on 15k🙏🏽
This is my favorite song by Skynyrd, as the lyrics speak to me in such a spiritual way.
You definitely let the music talk to you. This is possibly my favorite Skynard song it’s in my top 3 for sure. They were some tuff boys that didn’t back down from a scuffle or two in there day. Keep up the great videos.
God bless you ma'am
Ronnie Van Zant and Gary Rossington wrote this in a couple hours. They had both recently lost female family members.
So glad you're reacting to my favorite band .
A BEAUTIFUL SONG😊
'CALL THE THE BREEZE should be the next song you listen to. It's a really fun song with great lyrics. It was a favorite of almost every Skynyrd Skynyrd fan.
Thank you for the reaction. This is my favorite song by Lynyrd Skynyrd. Even though they many great songs, this one is simple and influential.
Melancholy - "A feeling of pensive sadness".
It's something we often feel when recalling a memory of a lost time, place or loved one. It's a pleasurable memory, but it's tinged by the sadness of what we have lost. It is often referred to in American-English as a bitter-sweet memory.
It really speaks of their skill instilling that emotion so strongky within the song.
Great reaction thanks 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤
This song is about the advice Ronnie's late grandmother gave him about life..
Lynyrd Skynyrd has a very deep catalogue! Many hits! I think you will love Tuesdays Gone,That Smell,Saturday Night Special,Gimme Three Steps,Ballad of Curtis Loew and so many more!
Great reaction. All of their music is off the charts, but a powerful, interesting one is Cry For The Bad Man, live at Winterland.
Tuesday's gone is another song you will appreciate. Great job.
3 guitar players. 2 drummers. 1 bassist. Ronnie Van Zant telling the tale.
Great reaction to a Great song
Al Kooper, the producer of this album, didn’t want this song on the album. Ronnie Van Zant, the lead singer, basically told him to go home for the weekend because they would record it without him and that it was going on the album. The rest is history.
I grew up with Skynyrd, my favorite band.
Written By Gary ROSSINGTON! & Ronnie With An " Assist , On The Main Solo, By Allen Collins, Of COURSE!! Allen And Ronnie Were The Songwriters Of , FREEBIRD!! THE Live Freebird VERSION , FROM ," ONE FROM THE ROAD", WAS Ranked No 2, Guitar Solo , ALL-TIME , After " Stairway To HEAVEN , But , Before "ERUPTION" By Eddie VAN HALEN!!.. FYI... 🤘😁🎸🎶🎵🎶 🦅 😎 👍
Great job with your reaction and thoughts on Simply Man the song from Lynyrd Skynyrd if you want to hear the most amazing and incredible and true covers to this song she has to check out The Version Shinedown did . One of the members of Shinedown is married to a member of Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Mon morceau préféré bien avant free bird 🤗
This is such a great song!! You definitely need to react to Shinedown's version of Simple Man!! It is amazing!!
I recommend ‘Sweet Somewhere bound’ by Jackie Greene. I got to see him live in a small bar in Sacramento before he went National and he is amazing
Ok, Now that's fire
He is just saying be a simple man and not to complicate life.
Nice reaction...you gotta try "Call Me The Breeze"..it's a real rocker with some awesome guitar and piano that will have your rocking...
I like the line, find a woman you will find love but that goes for women to, find a man you will find love. When i think of you i feel like i found that love. If love could be the best word i can use to describe how I feel about you,it wouldn't do the word love justice.I wish i could hold you all night and dance on the rings of Saturn all night, getting lost in the most beautiful eyes I was ever blessed enough to look into. An angel with a smile that even causes the stars to weep and fall from the night sky. If i was dying and God granted me a choice of living or getting to kiss your ruby lips just once, i would kiss you gently, tell you how much i truly did love you and die the happiest man who ever got to walk God's green earth. As a matter of fact I if i didn't come across your web page and find you, on my Tombstone it would had been engraved, have never to known love above my deep and desolate grave. I love you Olivity . You make me feel like a man in the most arid dessert, desperate for one drink of your love ,to quench my dying and shriveled heart. I know you might think, what is wrong with this guy, is he a stalker, no, just a man who would die full of regret if i didn't take a chance on telling you how i feel about you with my whole heart. I'm so use to watching your reactions. Well this my reaction. I never felt like this before and if you just blow me off or think I'm just a goof ball, i wouldn't blame you but first let take the opportunity just tell you, that God took his last jar of beauty and He poured it all on you . Thank you for letting me be part of your journey and filling my heart with overwhelming joy and Love. One more thing Olivity, when i hear your beautiful voice it's like hearing the fluttering of angel wings ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hi Ola nice to see you glad u enjoyed the song.❤😊.
This is their second album they took all day to shoot the cover and this was the last shot you can see a lighting bolt that comes down and looks like it hits Ed King in the head after the shot Allen Collins sat on the curb and threw up and just think they were turned down by every label company
Dear sweet Ola, I want to wish you Happy Valentine's Day. ❤ 🌹
I would like it and I'm sure you will too "Sweet Home Alabama Live"
IMO, 99% of the time, it is best to listen to the studio version first. After that, you can watch live versions or remixes by other artists.
It’s weird that this was on their first album. It feels like there’s more mileage. I could have seen this song on the latter end of their career. Much like “That Smell” was Ronnie Van Zant calling out a band mate to get their habits under control, I could this as Ronnie trying to figure out if he wanted to keep going at all.
Great,Great,group.
Not sad - Powerful
🙏🏽🙏🏽🔥🔥
Rvz had one of the greatest voices in rock
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Southern White soul brothers
Listen to the song " That Smell " you'll see!! ❤
Your so sweet, Rolling Stones, Gimme Shelter
Free Bird. Studio version for eeeeepic!! guitars.
Check out Gimmie 3 Steps. A true story. Together in life and death.Buried at Riverside Memorial Park are, Ronnie Van Zant of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Dave Hlublek, founder of Molly Hatchet former member, Forby Leonard Skinner, teacher who inspired their name, Billy Powell, Steve and Cassie Gaines, Allen Collins and his wife Cathy, and Gary Rossington who passed away last year.
2.12.24. 🎸©️🥰
Ok fine I finally had to subscribe ❤
You should try the song "gimme three steps " it will make you laugh. But all their songs will touch you.
All the men must hear the lyrics of this song🤘
This is another great choice, the intro reminds me of Scorpions ' Always Somewhere '.
There is a version of this song by the Shine Down Group, I love it, you should try to listen to it.
I never dreamed, Ballad of Curtis Loew and call me the breeze
Hi there! I've been following your channel for a while now and I think your reactions are amazing. I'd like to recommend a band that you might like: "Imperial Age". They are a Ukrainian symphonic power metal band. If you're interested, you could react to their song "The Wheel". Thanks and keep up the great work!
There is a live video of this in Oakland
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Sons of Anarchy
Gimme Three Steps
Check out walk of life by Dire Straits
Please react Lynyrd Skynyrd " I never dreamed" great song.
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Moving song- definitely, Sad song - not in my opinion.
This band DIE in 1977.. Flyght crash... 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
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Great! Now do yourself a favor and listen to Shinedown - Simple Man (Official Video)
Shinedown’s guitarist is married to Ronnie’s youngest daughter, Melody. Shinedown does the song justice, for sure.
Halestorm -"I Am The Fire" 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
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