I just lost my MOM Wednesday morning! I played this for her about ten years ago and told her this is how she raised me! I am in tears as I write this. RIP MOM!!!! YOU ARE AWESOME!!!
I'm sure she's proud of you,, healings cast to you through our LORD Jesus Christ and through this jams. I'm 64yrs old and am very proud to lived in my generation. My mom is 90 yrs old and I'm caring for her these days, which is a blessing I take forgranted..peace be with you.may she rest in peace
At 77 I’m am only just becoming fully aware of how great this band was. They had an ethereal quality about them and there songs resonated with me like few other bands have. RIP Lynyrd Skynyrd you struck a unique chord.
As a 54 yo male currently, I never knew who they were growing up and I’m from Alabama believe it or not. But in my mid twenties I started paying attention to the original band and the more of their songs I heard made me become a super fan and a researcher of the band and it’s history. In my humble opinion they were the best rock band to come out of the ‘70’s and they have more consistently good songs than some of the other so called great bands who used a lot of “album filler” songs just so they could release another album. These boys were the epitome of hard work, sacrifice, a blessed talent and perfect timing of being in the right place at the right time. Ronnie never wrote a single word of his songs on paper, they were all in his head. When asked how he could that, he replied “if it ain’t worth remembering, it ain’t no good”. R.I.P. boys.
If this song by Lynyrd Skynyrd doesn’t give you goose bumps and feel it down to the core you don’t know good music and a band that you will take with you and still be listening to when you make to Heaven!! Blessings to All!!! 💙🎶🎤🎸🎹🥁🙏🕊️💙
As the world we once knew slips away from us, we return to this song over and over wishing we could stay here forever. But we know we’re dying because the country we’ve always loved and fought for doesn’t give a shit anymore.
im in australia , and im in tears as i hear you brother , we are alone loved lynard skynard , we had friends from the USA growing up that got us into this music free bird , love it
@@vc23it doesn't seem possible, but they were better live when l saw them in '75 literally blowing me away in awe what l had experienced. The power, creativeness, the extremely hardest working band ever which is why they are even more significant now then back then because they are timeless and their lives cut short. Ronnie sang in his barefeet to feel the vibe of the band. He wrote songs about his life in his head, never written down😂! For instance, "Give Me 3 Steps" was a true account of the missteps of Ronnie, then truly running out of a bar with a huge 6'5" big dude with a gun in his hand. Guitarists Gary and Alan were sitting in his car waiting for Ronnie to come out but not that way. They both said they couldn't stop laughing at the situation, went immediately home together and wrote that song that night, lol!! "Simple Man" was written nearly same way. The boys got talking about the wisdom their Grandma's told them and "Simple Man" became a reality. They had a shack with no air-conditioning in Jacksonville swamps. They practically lived there 24/7, that's where the magic happened. Ronnie was Lynyrd Skynyrd, he was the leader, lyricist he became because he was a poet for years writing and that paid off dividends of a major magnitude!! He also directed the band on stage via his orders. If you listen to their live versions, ever notice you can hear Ronnie loud and clear? His orders, he didn't want to be drowned out like most bands. That great discipline and control. Ronnie beat it into the band he wanted their live sound just like the recording, so they practiced over and over again. By the time their first album came out, they played all those songs with very few takes because of insane practice over and over again. 5 albums in less than 4 years, then tragedy struck a extremely sad ending when they finally had the sound, right combination, l know, what was wrong with the one they had, nothing, Steve Gaines gave them a kick in the ass they needed!! They were the best live band in the world middle of '76 till their ending Fall of '77. All true and tons more!! The iconic story of Lynyrd Skynyrd who when they picked up somebody new, the magic got bigger starting with Billy Powell, the Ed King which made 3 guitarists, Artimus Pyle, a better drummer, then 3 back up female singers, one being Steve Gaines sister, then gone!!
Superb song. I was lucky enough to hear this performed by the original band in 1977 at London's Rainbow Theatre, having also seen the awesome performance by them at Knebworth the previous year in 1976 where they stole the show - the Stones headlined that gig. Couldn't believe it when tragedy struck - I was so lucky to witness probably the greatest live band I have ever seen - they were just awesome.
If there ever was a rock n roll phoenix that rose from the ashes, Lynyrd Skynyrd was it. My favorite band of all time. My Dad graduated HS in 1971 and this was his generations music so naturally this is what I grew up on, the best classic rock around.
As you may have seen yesterday thet I had FREE BIRD 🕊️at my grandsons funeral/memorial we alas planned Simple Man He knew those2 songs and so much more , THANK YOU LORD AND THANK YOU LYNYRD SKYNYRD FOR BEING SPIRITUAL AT HIS MEMORIAL. I love you God I love you Braxton forever and a day. Lynyrd Skynyrd is make things happen so fast. I will never forget you Braxton and you made me and my family better people. We will be together forever 🦋and hope to show mothers and other, LET YOUR hLOVE SHOW YOU. As long as God is keeping us safe grub fly high my free bird fly high . I always look for your signs 💙🕊️🥰🦋 I LOVE YOU BRAXTON YOUR ALWAYS IN MY HEART, soul .’ Remembering all the great things 🙏🏼🤗🙌🏻💙🕊️🦋. Mamaw Sheila 6 -30 - 23 You are not never, ever forgotten 💘
Plain and simple the seventies with some of the greatest rock and roll ever made and this band was one of them!!!! Jeans a t-shirt beautiful women and a Fat joint great rock and roll cannot get any better than that MISS YOU GUYS!!!!! RIP✌👍👏
Since I was a teenager, I have always come to this song whenever I've needed help. It has never let me down. Ronnie was something fierce, drawing power from the Earth itself. The finest song ever written.
Never before or ever again shall we see a bunch of guys come together and write and perform music from the heart and soul that touches everyone for generations....live on..
The band and their music lasting so many years and millions of fans still enjoying their music, it's just unheard of but Lynyrd Skynyrd did it and is still doing it year by year.... Thanks guys for the great music y'all left us... We have not forgotten any of you and never will.... 😢
Thank God, that we Simple Public were allowed to see and Hear this Genius band. The Music is still Fresh Today as the day Ronnie Van Zant started the Band. My RESPECTS... RH DSD
As a 90s baby I respect this band with everything ik in music hard to believe someone my age would appreciate it bit hey haveing a old soul is mostly a real thing in humans and I'm glad to appreciate it truly iconic songs and band thanks to to vets also who fought with bravery for us young one to have a life we have today thank you truly ❤️ God Bless America 🇺🇸 Land of the free and the brave forever and always ♥️
No matter what, this music Ronnie VanZant wrote will live on forever ! Because music is a gift to all of us. It's not just what you do why your here,it's what you leave behind when you go! Thank you Ronnie!
I remember first time I heard this song. Was 21 sitting in a dive bar on Friday after work with 5 of my buddies drinking some beer and planning the nights events. A guy I'm guessing in his 50s put this on the juke box and bought us all a round his words "Boys live your life like this song and you'll never go wrong." Nearly 30 years later I've never forgotton that
Love that you remember that exact moment in your life and remember it every time you hear this song. I love when songs bring you right back to when you were listening to them.
When a company moved me to Alabama in the early 90's I stopped at a gas station on my way to my apartment. I pulled up an parked and opened the door of my new car. There was this dude getting gas that had every speaker purchased flat out blaring but at a crystal clear of the tunage. I had never heard Simple Man before but by God on that day I did. The dude never even glanced at me due to my out of state tags- cool. The dude from there in Alabama opened a can of beer, got in his truck and bolted. I later clearly understood he was a 'Simple Man' an thought nothing about it. After living in Alabama 10 years before moving to South Carolina I knew that I had become a 'Simple Man' and to this day very proud of it.
These guys and their kicking ass music got me through the tough times in my life, Free Bird my motto Simple Man a great way to live, Thank you from my heart💜
Frickin’ amazing drum performance on this song. Restrained, but constantly propels the song forward. Like a heartbeat. I’m thinking particularly of the way he plays the hi-hat on those quarter notes during the verses.
Thats a Fantastic and Beautiful Video you put together there of 🇺🇸 Skynyrd Lynyrd 🇺🇸 nice to see the photos of all the Band Members back then and Thank you for that and for keeping there memory alive from the Republic. Of. Ireland 🇮🇪 RESPECT 👍
This is my moms and my song, we danced to it in my wedding. She isnt doing good and the only thing keeping me together is knowing she raised me right and this song will always be ours. Love you Beautiful Woman!
This version sounds the best , its raw and cutting.... amazing lyrics and an excellent song , the guitars sound awsome. Long live skynyrd music forever !!!
I know they are all together again (the four original founding members) but this hurts so bad. My sincere condolences to Gary's family and friends and fans everywhere. Gary has always been my favorite, not that I didn't love all the other guys. No one will ever be able to make music as good as Lynyrd Skynyrd. Play it pretty, Gary, I know you will. You spoke through your guitar 🎸. R.I.P. Mr. Gary Rossington 💔🙏✝️💟🇺🇲😥
It has to be amazing to look back on your life and know you affected the lives of a generation and then like Gary Rossington realize your the only one left. Even the ones they affected the lives of are probably half gone. Life moves on and we are all replaced. Enjoy it while your here because even a long life is gone in the blink of an eye.
@@patrickfoster4586 Artimus not original member, Bob Burns started on Drums, he was another childhood friend but suffered from mental illness aggravated by drugs & he has to quit but he also died. Ricky Medlocke played drums for a short time 71-72, there were also a few other guys that filled in, Bob was in & out til 74, he had mental break in Europe & Artimus took over after that. Gary is only original guy left, I can't imagine what that is like for him, even all these yrs later. He, Ronnie & Gary all so close, my fav Freebird performance is Knebworth as well. They all kicked ass that day & Allen really put on a show, I loved when Ronnie led Gary & Allen out on the tongue. One of my fav moments is closer to end when they are standing very close to each other, you can't even see Allen's face because of his hair but st 1 point Gary looks up at Allen & smiled, gets me everytime. I would love to know abt that moment, did Allen say something or was Gary just smiling in that can you believe we are here,call our hard work payin off way. A part where Steve & Allen down on the tongue playin & Steve just has the biggest grin, he was havin the time of his life. I find it ALL so very sad still, so much tragedy, it seemed to follow them. Later Allen is just killing it & so into it, he turns around & had his back to the audience just jammin away & Ronnie goes over & gently turns him back facing crowd. The DVD I got cut that part out for some reason but you can see it on Utube. Not sure why those parts touched me so much. I am glad Gary found Dale, I wish Allrn would have had someone too. I know after his wife died it abt did him in, if she had lived, things could have been so different & obviously
I was there. I can't believe that I got to see all of the bands back then. I loved every minute of it all, but I don't think I realised how special the times were. I suppose that I thought that it would all go on forever. How wrong I was.
They were the best southern rock band ever! I never got to see the original band, but am going to get to see them at the rodeo in San Antonio, in a couple of weeks.
Some people are to beautiful and talented to be here with us mere mortals. The music industry has lost too many of them. Thanks for visiting and leaving your gift behind.
But the best part about it was that they were themselves "mere mortals" but just hard-working mortals, just like people who get up and go to work every day somewhere, getting great at what they do. This was the hardest working band of all time, past, present, or future, slogging it out seven days a week in an unconditioned cabin in the woods, just to create masterpieces for the rest of us who could have done the same thing had we their desire and drive.
Thank you for sharing, what a great band and so young. They would have topped AC/DC and Zeplin. Both great of course. Blackberry Smoke is our current Skynyrd, not comparing but I really I think Blackberry is an awesome band.
Greatest voice to ever grace a speaker and for you millennials that disagree well.....gfys! And get a clue of what real music with a meaning is ! God bless Ronnie,Steve,Cassie,Billy and Allen could only imagine what tunes you would have made in todays time
From your profile, you're a millennial. Do you even know what that term means?. and what does "gfys" even mean? Are you the generation after the generation you make fun of?
I love this song.. Music from the 70s is so relevant for this generation and the future generations to come. Growing up in Ohio in the 70s was a blessing because I grew up in a very diverse environment. So, I was exposed to rock and roll. I remember hearing how the music was taboo. But, people don't hear the words you all were expressing. Simple Man, says a lot about how you were raised. Freebird is about not changing or can't change for whatever reason.. How he said oh lord. Even as a kid I cried. I love your music because it's universal and it's a story of life. Thank you for writing it. I have a half Arabian son from Saudi. I'm a black american. My son lives with his father due to cultural laws. I sent him music and your band is one that I exposed him to. Because I want my son to be a simple man. ❤
In 93 after a few beers and hearing this I went strait and bought a new guitar ! all these years later I truly suck at guitar but I can play this song with the best of them , God I love this song
It's always awesome how three simple chords and the truth can become masterpieces; just like a simple truthful man can become something indispensable to his family and friends.
What a trip ! Just finished watching the semi - documentary " If I leave here tomorrow " A Film About Lynyrd Skynrd . And them this is the first song comes up on my TH-cam feed. 🇨🇦
When I was in high school in the 80's I didn't like lynyrd skynyrd. But as I got older. Lynyrd skynyrd is one of my favorite band. I appreciate their music.
I am crying for all those people that have written such deep and profound comments.. I'm sure Ronnie is smiling and pleased that he touched us all God bless the lost and lonely Because I am one
My brother & I loved this music. I have such great memories of going to Lake fishing with him & listening to this. I played this at his funeral..Until we meet again my brother.
Just an military vet, song has a lot of meaning. Thank you all who has served and made sacrifices for our country. For those who are still hear, we need help !! This is deep within our souls
I love this music it's my soul and I enjoy it every time I listen to it. I was lucky to see them @ Del Mar three ago not with Gary though he had just passed away in April with the brother it was really fun and they did a great job. They showed the original band on the screens and made me cry but enjoyed every minute great show. L love Lynyrd Skynyrd and always will💌
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They're all together again, greatest Southern Rock band EVER!!!
Ronnie allegedly hated being called a southern rock band I have to agree with him ❤
I just lost my MOM Wednesday morning! I played this for her about ten years ago and told her this is how she raised me! I am in tears as I write this. RIP MOM!!!! YOU ARE AWESOME!!!
Sorry for your loss 😔
😥🙏🕊🙏🕊🙏🕊🙏🕊
Momma told me when was young...
Sorry for your loss brother 🙏 your momma is proud looking down at her simple man she raised ❤️
I'm sure she's proud of you,, healings cast to you through our LORD Jesus Christ and through this jams. I'm 64yrs old and am very proud to lived in my generation. My mom is 90 yrs old and I'm caring for her these days, which is a blessing I take forgranted..peace be with you.may she rest in peace
The greatest band ever .I'm 58 l will listen to this music as long as I walk this earth.
And Rush plus Pink Floyd...
At 77 I’m am only just becoming fully aware of how great this band was. They had an ethereal quality about them and there songs resonated with me like few other bands have. RIP Lynyrd Skynyrd you struck a unique chord.
As a 54 yo male currently, I never knew who they were growing up and I’m from Alabama believe it or not. But in my mid twenties I started paying attention to the original band and the more of their songs I heard made me become a super fan and a researcher of the band and it’s history. In my humble opinion they were the best rock band to come out of the ‘70’s and they have more consistently good songs than some of the other so called great bands who used a lot of “album filler” songs just so they could release another album. These boys were the epitome of hard work, sacrifice, a blessed talent and perfect timing of being in the right place at the right time. Ronnie never wrote a single word of his songs on paper, they were all in his head. When asked how he could that, he replied “if it ain’t worth remembering, it ain’t no good”. R.I.P. boys.
If this song by Lynyrd Skynyrd doesn’t give you goose bumps and feel it down to the core you don’t know good music and a band that you will take with you and still be listening to when you make to Heaven!! Blessings to All!!! 💙🎶🎤🎸🎹🥁🙏🕊️💙
As the world we once knew slips away from us, we return to this song over and over wishing we could stay here forever. But we know we’re dying because the country we’ve always loved and fought for doesn’t give a shit anymore.
im in australia , and im in tears as i hear you brother , we are alone
loved lynard skynard , we had friends from the USA growing up that got us into this music
free bird , love it
I know that’s right !!! BDsjr32
Very eloquently put sad but true but all we can do is keep working to make it better
We've been captured. The US is controlled by the enemy within. They hate Christ and humanity.
Attended many of their concerts and at 80 still one of my favorites.
Oh wow, you're so lucky, were they always tight like we see at knebworth?
@@vc23it doesn't seem possible, but they were better live when l saw them in '75 literally blowing me away in awe what l had experienced. The power, creativeness, the extremely hardest working band ever which is why they are even more significant now then back then because they are timeless and their lives cut short. Ronnie sang in his barefeet to feel the vibe of the band. He wrote songs about his life in his head, never written down😂! For instance, "Give Me 3 Steps" was a true account of the missteps of Ronnie, then truly running out of a bar with a huge 6'5" big dude with a gun in his hand. Guitarists Gary and Alan were sitting in his car waiting for Ronnie to come out but not that way. They both said they couldn't stop laughing at the situation, went immediately home together and wrote that song that night, lol!! "Simple Man" was written nearly same way. The boys got talking about the wisdom their Grandma's told them and "Simple Man" became a reality. They had a shack with no air-conditioning in Jacksonville swamps. They practically lived there 24/7, that's where the magic happened. Ronnie was Lynyrd Skynyrd, he was the leader, lyricist he became because he was a poet for years writing and that paid off dividends of a major magnitude!! He also directed the band on stage via his orders. If you listen to their live versions, ever notice you can hear Ronnie loud and clear? His orders, he didn't want to be drowned out like most bands. That great discipline and control. Ronnie beat it into the band he wanted their live sound just like the recording, so they practiced over and over again. By the time their first album came out, they played all those songs with very few takes because of insane practice over and over again. 5 albums in less than 4 years, then tragedy struck a extremely sad ending when they finally had the sound, right combination, l know, what was wrong with the one they had, nothing, Steve Gaines gave them a kick in the ass they needed!! They were the best live band in the world middle of '76 till their ending Fall of '77. All true and tons more!! The iconic story of Lynyrd Skynyrd who when they picked up somebody new, the magic got bigger starting with Billy Powell, the Ed King which made 3 guitarists, Artimus Pyle, a better drummer, then 3 back up female singers, one being Steve Gaines sister, then gone!!
Still listening in May 2024....I was a fan before the plane crash.
A true tragedy, man do I miss these people.
Me too I miss them.
Vietnam vet. This song held our heads together. Thanks Ronnie..
God Bless you and thank you sir.
🙏
Holds my head together ..many many times ..and for your service thank you 💪
Thank you sir for serving and I was around in that era.
I lost my father to agent orange complications. Thank you so much for your service.
One of the 10 best song EVER.
To all vets out there, thank you for serving , God bless you all.
God bless them
they were gone too soon.
But not forgotten. Some of us will always remember,,,
The Allman Bothers, 38 Special, Marshal Tucker and Lynyrd Skynyrd epitomized Southern Rock. My money will always be first and foremost on LS.
BUT THEY WERE ALL GREAT
Superb song. I was lucky enough to hear this performed by the original band in 1977 at London's Rainbow Theatre, having also seen the awesome performance by them at Knebworth the previous year in 1976 where they stole the show - the Stones headlined that gig. Couldn't believe it when tragedy struck - I was so lucky to witness probably the greatest live band I have ever seen - they were just awesome.
If there ever was a rock n roll phoenix that rose from the ashes, Lynyrd Skynyrd was it. My favorite band of all time. My Dad graduated HS in 1971 and this was his generations music so naturally this is what I grew up on, the best classic rock around.
As you may have seen yesterday thet I had FREE BIRD 🕊️at my grandsons funeral/memorial we alas planned Simple Man
He knew those2 songs and so much more , THANK YOU LORD AND THANK YOU LYNYRD SKYNYRD FOR BEING SPIRITUAL AT HIS MEMORIAL.
I love you God
I love you Braxton forever and a day.
Lynyrd Skynyrd is make things happen so fast.
I will never forget you Braxton and you made me and my family better people.
We will be together forever 🦋and hope to show mothers and other, LET YOUR hLOVE SHOW YOU. As long as God is keeping us safe grub
fly high my free bird fly high . I always look for your signs 💙🕊️🥰🦋 I LOVE YOU BRAXTON YOUR ALWAYS IN MY HEART, soul .’ Remembering all the great things 🙏🏼🤗🙌🏻💙🕊️🦋. Mamaw Sheila 6 -30 - 23
You are not never, ever forgotten 💘
RIP Ronnie van Zant and the rest of the beautiful ones who are gone to soon RIP 💕💕💕💕❤️🙌
Plain and simple the seventies with some of the greatest rock and roll ever made and this band was one of them!!!! Jeans a t-shirt beautiful women and a Fat joint great rock and roll cannot get any better than that MISS YOU GUYS!!!!! RIP✌👍👏
My God SO TRUE imo as well. NOTHING holds a candle to the 70's!! Nothing ever will. I just thank God I was here for it. 👧💖💖💖
Still tear up every time I hear this beautiful song
Since I was a teenager, I have always come to this song whenever I've needed help. It has never let me down. Ronnie was something fierce, drawing power from the Earth itself. The finest song ever written.
You got that right
Very true brother I have been listening to them since the early 70s
Yes it is&will never Be topped
Wiiiina Viejo Reqliiiaaiito......was good Times with ....tears and Hapiness fuck off😂❤😂
the US South is the Iron in the USA
How can anyone forget Ronnie van zant 💯💯rip Ronnie 🙏🙏🙏
Saw these guys about 5 or 6 times, original line up back in the day, good times
One of the best southern rock songs ever written. Thanks Vietnam veterans for you service.
Yes!! And one of the best period imo!!!
Correction. One the best songs ever written
What does this song have to do with Vietnam? Those veterans threw fck!n napalm on people there.
Best rolling credits ending ever. Got it on VHS as soon as it was out.
Had the DVD for good while & the soundtrack to the film.
Never before or ever again shall we see a bunch of guys come together and write and perform music from the heart and soul that touches everyone for generations....live on..
The band and their music lasting so many years and millions of fans still enjoying their music, it's just unheard of but Lynyrd Skynyrd did it and is still doing it year by year....
Thanks guys for the great music y'all left us... We have not forgotten any of you and never will.... 😢
gary rossington wrote so many of these songs--- rip.
This Band is truly amazing and missed! I grew up listening to this legend and their music! RIP RVZ !
a song before it's time!!! this song opened up my eyes to rock and roll.peace love and happiness to you all.
👧💖🎶Timeless
Awesome song! “Don’t forget there’s someone up above”!
I am my mama’s only son. So this song hits and always brings a tear to my eyes. Love you mama. Proud to be your only son.
Thank God, that we Simple Public were allowed to see and Hear this Genius band. The Music is still Fresh Today as the day Ronnie Van Zant started the Band. My RESPECTS... RH DSD
Well said!
The hair on my arms goes up and I get goose bumps then tears.
Love them all. The Best Band EVER. Miss them so much
One of the greatest songs ever
As a 90s baby I respect this band with everything ik in music hard to believe someone my age would appreciate it bit hey haveing a old soul is mostly a real thing in humans and I'm glad to appreciate it truly iconic songs and band thanks to to vets also who fought with bravery for us young one to have a life we have today thank you truly ❤️ God Bless America 🇺🇸 Land of the free and the brave forever and always ♥️
No matter what, this music Ronnie VanZant wrote will live on forever ! Because music is a gift to all of us. It's not just what you do why your here,it's what you leave behind when you go! Thank you Ronnie!
Timeless!!I love this band!!New fan..42yrs on this earth & just found my way to them!!
Wdsta1
Better late than never! Welcome to the fold brother. Please make yourself at home. You are among great friends! 🤝
32 for me I listen to it every day now and feel it in every particle in my body!
They are all gone but still here.
RIP Gary 😥😥🎸🎸🙌🙌
I remember first time I heard this song. Was 21 sitting in a dive bar on Friday after work with 5 of my buddies drinking some beer and planning the nights events. A guy I'm guessing in his 50s put this on the juke box and bought us all a round his words "Boys live your life like this song and you'll never go wrong." Nearly 30 years later I've never forgotton that
Thank you. He couldn't have said it better!
A very wise man...solid words to live by for sure
Love that you remember that exact moment in your life and remember it every time you hear this song. I love when songs bring you right back to when you were listening to them.
When a company moved me to Alabama in the early 90's I stopped at a gas station on my way to my apartment. I pulled up an parked and opened the door of my new car. There was this dude getting gas that had every speaker purchased flat out blaring but at a crystal clear of the tunage. I had never heard Simple Man before but by God on that day I did. The dude never even glanced at me due to my out of state tags- cool. The dude from there in Alabama opened a can of beer, got in his truck and bolted. I later clearly understood he was a 'Simple Man' an thought nothing about it. After living in Alabama 10 years before moving to South Carolina I knew that I had become a 'Simple Man' and to this day very proud of it.
You learned a truly valuable lesson. God bless you and yours. ✌️♥️✝️💟🇺🇲
Right on!
Songs from good and bad old days ..over 60yrs o..april 2023
These guys and their kicking ass music got me through the tough times in my life, Free Bird my motto Simple Man a great way to live, Thank you from my heart💜
How can we forget? All heart. Guts, power, in your face every single time. Blown away. Wished I saw them live. Got the music that's what counts.
Frickin’ amazing drum performance on this song. Restrained, but constantly propels the song forward. Like a heartbeat. I’m thinking particularly of the way he plays the hi-hat on those quarter notes during the verses.
Nice.
Thats a Fantastic and Beautiful Video you put together there of 🇺🇸 Skynyrd Lynyrd 🇺🇸 nice to see the photos of all the Band Members back then and Thank you for that and for keeping there memory alive from the
Republic. Of. Ireland 🇮🇪 RESPECT 👍
Also a Navy veteran served on the USS Vesole DD 878 1972 till 1975 rock on Lynard skynyrd for ever God bless America
This is my moms and my song, we danced to it in my wedding. She isnt doing good and the only thing keeping me together is knowing she raised me right and this song will always be ours. Love you Beautiful Woman!
Stay strong just lost my father and it hurts but he would be disappointed if I fell apart
Song still gets to me after all this time amazing masterpiece
My favorite song ! For me one of the best band of ever: real talent,excellent performances, and true Southern rock music ! Timeless!! From Italy
My sentiments exactly
Only the good die young and the evil controllers of this world live long running amuck.
Watch the "greatest story never told" it's on google.
Seems true
This version sounds the best , its raw and cutting.... amazing lyrics and an excellent song , the guitars sound awsome. Long live skynyrd music forever !!!
darryl cole it’s just the studio version
And another Simple Man takes flight today...RIP GR🎶🕊
I know they are all together again (the four original founding members) but this hurts so bad. My sincere condolences to Gary's family and friends and fans everywhere. Gary has always been my favorite, not that I didn't love all the other guys. No one will ever be able to make music as good as Lynyrd Skynyrd. Play it pretty, Gary, I know you will. You spoke through your guitar 🎸.
R.I.P. Mr. Gary Rossington 💔🙏✝️💟🇺🇲😥
One of the best songs ever ❤️
It has to be amazing to look back on your life and know you affected the lives of a generation and then like Gary Rossington realize your the only one left. Even the ones they affected the lives of are probably half gone. Life moves on and we are all replaced. Enjoy it while your here because even a long life is gone in the blink of an eye.
Ed King is still alive but he isna trader
@@twotone85 Ed King died two years ago. Artimus Pyle is still alive however.
@@patrickfoster4586 OH MY GOD NO! Sorry for misinformation. I believe Bob Burns played before Artimus. I may be wrong.
Life does Move On.....But the Music , Lasts Forever.....RH DSD
@@patrickfoster4586 Artimus not original member, Bob Burns started on Drums, he was another childhood friend but suffered from mental illness aggravated by drugs & he has to quit but he also died.
Ricky Medlocke played drums for a short time 71-72, there were also a few other guys that filled in, Bob was in & out til 74, he had mental break in Europe & Artimus took over after that. Gary is only original guy left, I can't imagine what that is like for him, even all these yrs later. He, Ronnie & Gary all so close, my fav Freebird performance is Knebworth as well. They all kicked ass that day & Allen really put on a show, I loved when Ronnie led Gary & Allen out on the tongue. One of my fav moments is closer to end when they are standing very close to each other, you can't even see Allen's face because of his hair but st 1 point Gary looks up at Allen & smiled, gets me everytime. I would love to know abt that moment, did Allen say something or was Gary just smiling in that can you believe we are here,call our hard work payin off way. A part where Steve & Allen down on the tongue playin & Steve just has the biggest grin, he was havin the time of his life.
I find it ALL so very sad still, so much tragedy, it seemed to follow them.
Later Allen is just killing it & so into it, he turns around & had his back to the audience just jammin away & Ronnie goes over & gently turns him back facing crowd. The DVD I got cut that part out for some reason but you can see it on Utube. Not sure why those parts touched me so much.
I am glad Gary found Dale, I wish Allrn would have had someone too. I know after his wife died it abt did him in, if she had lived, things could have been so different & obviously
Saw them at Knebworth great. Stones eat your heart out blown off stage.
I’m a drummer and this is one of my favorite songs to play ever. Also my favorite song of all time to listen too. The louder the better!!
Those were the good old days Unfortunatey gone forever
I wish we could live through it all again, but without all the tragedies that met Lynyrd Skynyrd.
I was there. I can't believe that I got to see all of the bands back then. I loved every minute of it all, but I don't think I realised how special the times were. I suppose that I thought that it would all go on forever. How wrong I was.
I danced to this song with my son at his wedding!! Love this song & we need more music like this today!❤️
The best southern rock band ever,always ♥
One of the best period imo among the elite
They were the best southern rock band ever! I never got to see the original band, but am going to get to see them at the rodeo in San Antonio, in a couple of weeks.
@@garylandgraf5436 What was the date of the concert? Was Gary with them?
Best band period. Ever. And also the best Southern rock band ever.
Such simple but incredibly deep lyrics. Ronnie was the master
Some people are to beautiful and talented to be here with us mere mortals. The music industry has lost too many of them. Thanks for visiting and leaving your gift behind.
But the best part about it was that they were themselves "mere mortals" but just hard-working mortals, just like people who get up and go to work every day somewhere, getting great at what they do. This was the hardest working band of all time, past, present, or future, slogging it out seven days a week in an unconditioned cabin in the woods, just to create masterpieces for the rest of us who could have done the same thing had we their desire and drive.
Thank you for sharing, what a great band and so young. They would have topped AC/DC and Zeplin. Both great of course. Blackberry Smoke is our current Skynyrd, not comparing but I really I think Blackberry is an awesome band.
THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS ONE, THEY WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!!!!!!
Greatest voice to ever grace a speaker and for you millennials that disagree well.....gfys! And get a clue of what real music with a meaning is ! God bless Ronnie,Steve,Cassie,Billy and Allen could only imagine what tunes you would have made in todays time
From your profile, you're a millennial. Do you even know what that term means?. and what does "gfys" even mean? Are you the generation after the generation you make fun of?
@@edthacow born in 74,so millenial I think not moron and yes I know what the term means and gfy means GO F*CK YOURSELF AND YOU SIR ARE A MORON!
I agree.
@@edthacow you are a moron indeed
Millenial here, 91' this is indeed good fucking music
I love this song.. Music from the 70s is so relevant for this generation and the future generations to come. Growing up in Ohio in the 70s was a blessing because I grew up in a very diverse environment. So, I was exposed to rock and roll. I remember hearing how the music was taboo. But, people don't hear the words you all were expressing. Simple Man, says a lot about how you were raised. Freebird is about not changing or can't change for whatever reason.. How he said oh lord. Even as a kid I cried. I love your music because it's universal and it's a story of life. Thank you for writing it. I have a half Arabian son from Saudi. I'm a black american. My son lives with his father due to cultural laws. I sent him music and your band is one that I exposed him to. Because I want my son to be a simple man. ❤
Blessings to them all Awsome . 🙏❤🌼🌞😢have it in my CD in my truck . simple men and woman . ly . amen . 🌹
God bless Lynyrd Skynyrd!
Simple Man is the song of my life and my guide in my sad moments.
Gary Rossington ✝️🕊️
Heard this song when I was 54 years old. I do not known English. But I liked this song right away. This is a great song. Привет из России.
Their music touched our country greatly.
A timeless song and great video footage. Thanks for the memories!
Goosebumps every time I hear this song
Michigan misses Ronnie! Thanks Jacksonville'! Fla.
im teary eyes whenever i hear and play this song simple man .miss you steve gaines allen collins ronnie van zant and lately gary rossington .
One of the best songs ever written
In 93 after a few beers and hearing this I went strait and bought a new guitar ! all these years later I truly suck at guitar but I can play this song with the best of them , God I love this song
the best with the greatest songs
One of the finest songs ever written, just sublime ,
It's always awesome how three simple chords and the truth can become masterpieces; just like a simple truthful man can become something indispensable to his family and friends.
Rest in peace Gary Rossington. He cowrote this song with Ronnie
All bands still rocking on there #1 all time 🇺🇸south
One of my favorites. I really like watching the band play. You just don't want it to end. Thanks for the video.
What a trip ! Just finished watching the semi - documentary " If I leave here tomorrow " A Film About Lynyrd Skynrd . And them this is the first song comes up on my TH-cam feed. 🇨🇦
I went to this tour, it was awesome, 25th anniversary tour, live in Ak, still might make this concert 🎶
When I was in high school in the 80's I didn't like lynyrd skynyrd. But as I got older. Lynyrd skynyrd is one of my favorite band. I appreciate their music.
It happens to all of us. I hated Duran Duran in the 80's. Love them now.
Same here, age like fine wine.
I am crying for all those people that have written such deep and profound comments..
I'm sure Ronnie is smiling and pleased that he touched us all
God bless the lost and lonely
Because I am one
Ronnie thanks you your dad was a wonderful man your mom a always care for us best mamery of my. Life family love ❤️
I lost my only son only child this song has helped me so much
God bless you … you and I share the same fate
My mom's anniversary and I was her only son wish I would have listened to the words when I was younger
God bless you all
My brother & I loved this music. I have such great memories of going to Lake fishing with him & listening to this. I played this at his funeral..Until we meet again my brother.
Damn I wish I was at the concert the rock with you guys go Lynyrd Skynyrd
1:41 Cassie and Steve Gasines. Rest In Peace. I never met you, but you're missed.
One of the greatest songs ever!!!
First song I want played at my funeral. This version
Just an military vet, song has a lot of meaning. Thank you all who has served and made sacrifices for our country. For those who are still hear, we need help !! This is deep within our souls
Thank you for your Service 🇺🇸
i only have one brother and when each of us were born my mom printed lyrics on our walls and this is his song
@0:14 - 1976 Pontiac Trans Am. I had that car - Buccaneer Red/Orange.
I love this music it's my soul and I enjoy it every time I listen to it. I was lucky to see them @ Del Mar three ago not with Gary though he had just passed away in April with the brother it was really fun and they did a great job. They showed the original band on the screens and made me cry but enjoyed every minute great show. L love Lynyrd Skynyrd and always will💌
Their true anthem!