Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man

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  • @heathermaines6004
    @heathermaines6004 4 ปีที่แล้ว +585

    I have sang this to my son since that first night in the hospital when he came into my life. He's 23 now and I still sing this to him, quote it, and send him the video when he's having a rough time. He's an amazing man with a heart of gold, and he makes me proud every day.

    • @dashcan8479
      @dashcan8479 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Good for you Heather. Same here.

    • @carrieharrod9370
      @carrieharrod9370 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I've done the same, mine's 27!

    • @ryann8680
      @ryann8680 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      god bless.

    • @MRLI-vm8md
      @MRLI-vm8md 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Man! @heather Maines reading your comment made me cry..I grow up not having a father and life had been not so good to me but still very thankful i have a wonderful mother who raised me well..Im so proud of you and your son sir..God bless to your family.

    • @skyhigh602
      @skyhigh602 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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  • @robertyoung5061
    @robertyoung5061 8 ปีที่แล้ว +223

    I'm a 71-year old hard-core rocker, and this song absolutely kills! Thanks for posting this classic rock gem!

    • @mariannalosardo7307
      @mariannalosardo7307 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Robert Young ROBERT I AM 81YRS OLD LYNYRD SKYNYRD WAS ALWAYS PLAYING IN MY HOME.AND SO MANY OTHER ROCK SONGS.

    • @josegarrido4449
      @josegarrido4449 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Robert Young gracias hombre

    • @Imaberealwitcha
      @Imaberealwitcha 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I love both of you.

    • @iamphanikrishna
      @iamphanikrishna 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Keep killing it sir! Never too old for rock and roll!

    • @tonymatheson8122
      @tonymatheson8122 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too, I'm 71, and still loving their music.

  • @arpadnotipad9423
    @arpadnotipad9423 4 ปีที่แล้ว +338

    This band doesn't need special effects, because the words are strong enough to hit hard!!!

    • @Pablo-gos719
      @Pablo-gos719 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      And the solos are good enough to cripple your soul

    • @stevieturner6091
      @stevieturner6091 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nailed it.sending to my sweetie 8, 000 miles away

    • @carljackson5983
      @carljackson5983 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Song comes from the Heart... Amen....

    • @johnjones8384
      @johnjones8384 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I98uu my 7 you up 898 to

    • @daddunlap1857
      @daddunlap1857 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Àaaàpaaapppp0a0aaaqaaaaaàq

  • @cameronfield3690
    @cameronfield3690 4 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    This is the song my Mom and were going to dance to at my wedding. She passed away less than 6 months before my wedding. I took her for granted like a lot of young men do. This song always makes me tear up. But this version pulls on my heart strings especially. I was her only son as well

    • @jayellevee
      @jayellevee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      It’s been 2 years, Cameron. I hope somehow you find my reply. We don’t know each other. I know your pain and I know it’s complicated. This weekend, I get to dance with my son to this song at his wedding. I know I am blessed beyond measure. I will carry your mama in my heart. Also, please hear this, as a mama I know this is true. Your mama doesn’t want you to feel hurt anymore. She’s also has long forgiven you of anything you still carry in your heart as things you’ve taken her for granted for. Trust me on that. No need to even think about it. Like this song says, be a simple man and be satisfied. Find that quiet voice in your heart, spend a moment there and just give yourself peace. You are worth it.

    • @riverside8905
      @riverside8905 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bloody hell how true that is, well said .. taking her for granted .. :( until its too late to realise that

    • @11fireflower
      @11fireflower ปีที่แล้ว

      My song to my only son also. Rip Gary rossington

    • @2bdone2
      @2bdone2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry for your loss bro

    • @johndoe-is2fw
      @johndoe-is2fw ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I took her for granted like a lot of young men do... I try to remember this, thank you!

  • @braidchap983
    @braidchap983 7 ปีที่แล้ว +700

    my son passed away 12-18-16 at the age of 28 I use to sing him this song as he grew up he got grown and could play this on his guitar and he sang it too RIP Joe

    • @StarBaby207
      @StarBaby207 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Braid Chap I'm sorry about ur son. May u somehow find peace. My 16 year old has a pacemaker, I dedicate this song to him everyday!

    • @slenderman8170
      @slenderman8170 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I'm so sorry to hear that, keep singing and stay happy.

    • @-jb89-35
      @-jb89-35 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Braid Chap fuck man I don't know how you cope. I'm 28 and losing my old man was bad enough, God bless

    • @timberry6392
      @timberry6392 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless you.

    • @sunriser0
      @sunriser0 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Sorry for your loss . May God give you strength .

  • @lanirderose8615
    @lanirderose8615 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1107

    No autotune, no attitude, no fancy clothes. Just jeans and t-shirts, plus the most talented musician on the planet.

    • @marecki8767
      @marecki8767 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      You got a right
      Greetings from Poland

    • @drstihl2007
      @drstihl2007 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Most talented is negotiable but you are right about the rest. And luckily there are still thousands of bands who do that.

    • @zankobal7242
      @zankobal7242 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      This is not talent. It is just song write with soul.

    • @problemchild420og6
      @problemchild420og6 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree.I am a major fan!!

    • @marcoeclizietta7694
      @marcoeclizietta7694 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      AND THE BEST SOUND ENGINEER EVER

  • @tonysellhome
    @tonysellhome 6 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    I am 55 years old, love this music and feel sad that the young generation don't have anything like this now to lean on.

    • @liamjerkins7259
      @liamjerkins7259 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Don’t care for anything new, Simple Man and All I Can Do is Write About it from them are my favorite songs of all, I guess it’s the people I work with and in my family are older and I don’t listen to anything newer then the 90s and only really rock, jazz, and country. I’m 17 and I love it.

    • @charleyjohnston5111
      @charleyjohnston5111 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too!

    • @wyattsalmon4809
      @wyattsalmon4809 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Im 16 and listen to all of this stuff exclusivly

    • @fertilebeef802
      @fertilebeef802 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      There was shitty music in the 70’s too, buddy. For every Lynyrd Skynyrd, there were hundreds of bands at the same time that were lame. And there’s plenty of artists nowadays that are great but don’t get attention because they aren’t mainstream.

    • @patrickodoherty5072
      @patrickodoherty5072 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm 34 and lean on this stuff for inspiration and honestly just a true love of good music, having never played an instrument in my life !

  • @jerseygirlinvermont
    @jerseygirlinvermont 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Dedicated to the son of my heart, Moses, who passed away suddenly today, 5/6/2022, at the age of 42. I was a support for him from the time he was 11 years of age, and I would play this song for him all the time. He actually did it. He became a simple kind of man. I love you always, my son…

  • @davisj2009
    @davisj2009 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1284

    My Dad died in a car accident August 2017 at 56. At his funeral we played a video of him playing his guitar and singing this song and played Freebird as the last song. I just bought tickets to see Lynyrd Skynyrd in west palm beach in May. Forever grateful for this music.

    • @rocketdude1979
      @rocketdude1979 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      JESSICA sorry about your dad. Nothing cool like that at my dad's funeral when he died in 1990 at the age of 55 in a construction accident/heart attack. My dad in a way though was a simple man. Just a construction worker who liked to hunt and fish. Unfortunately 1990 was prior to video montages. I can't seem to think of what kind of music he liked.

    • @michelbrakenhoff9266
      @michelbrakenhoff9266 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Gosh...awful.Good idea to visit them....the music will help you with your loss.Hope they come to the Netherlands soon.

    • @barryvilda9079
      @barryvilda9079 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      once a again I'm sorry for your loss

    • @tonykaestner389
      @tonykaestner389 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      MY Condolences.... May God always bless you... Tony in San Diego

    • @joshz.3102
      @joshz.3102 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      JESSICA. I'm sorry to hear about ur dad may he rest in peace. Just know when u play that song he is right their with u jamming out.

  • @johnvanepps
    @johnvanepps 8 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Mama's advice still resonates today - and I'm pushing 60. Heard this in my youth, and realized my Mom would have have said, if she's had those words. She's been gone 40 years; Mom #2 doesn't say it - but she lives it. As I try to everyday...

  • @dillydilly8317
    @dillydilly8317 5 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    I played this when we brought our son home. Hes 2 now. I hope it sinks in. My wife rolled her eyes as expected. Dad moment.

    • @andrewrutha8964
      @andrewrutha8964 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      U got that right

    • @701cfd
      @701cfd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ive played for my son since he was born. He is 18 now and loves it!

  • @RusThompson
    @RusThompson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +557

    Dedicated to one of my best friends that died tonight from covid. Rest in Paradise Swetty. Love you man. Dec 8 2020 worst year of my 64 years of living.

    • @NYCgirl927
      @NYCgirl927 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Rus Im so sorry to hear of your loss. People say this all the time but I mean it because I lost 2 friends to Covid & another to ALS this year. I just turned 65 & have worked as an RN till my retirement a few yrs ago. I thought I'd seen it all but Covid is something I never thought would happen. Godspeed to all those gone.

    • @patearly9492
      @patearly9492 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      You are in my prayers

    • @nickrandles1102
      @nickrandles1102 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Sorry bud, I’m sure he’s doing alright now where he’s at

    • @RusThompson
      @RusThompson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @Lars Dcase John was a huge Trump fan. I found out it wasn't from covid

    • @timothyboles3009
      @timothyboles3009 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Totally feel your pain. I lost my Dad jan 26 2021 to Covid. He was in an old folks home. He had dementia. Worst year in my 56 on this planet. Everyday since has been a struggle. Peace be with you Rus.

  • @mr.e695
    @mr.e695 6 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    When I was a child, I always used to think that if my Mom was around, this is what she'd tell me. Still to this day, I can't get through the whole song without shedding a tear. What a beautiful piece of art! Much love!!

    • @happysunnyrain1531
      @happysunnyrain1531 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I'm sorry. God bless you.

    • @mr.e695
      @mr.e695 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

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  • @williammills3632
    @williammills3632 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    RIP Gary Rossington and thank you for sharing your music with us. One of the best.

    • @GigaTechWolf
      @GigaTechWolf ปีที่แล้ว +4

      And RIP Ronnie Van Zant, we lost him too soon

  • @1HUFFMAN
    @1HUFFMAN 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1886

    My Mother raised me as a single parent. She was put on earth to cook my meals and clean my bedroom. Thats what I thought when I was a teenager. She died while I was in basic training. I am now 50 yrs. old and every kid I encounter I preach to them about NOT to make the same mistake I did. A young man is there to take care of his Mother, not vice-versa. I hope in some small way I can make amends to my STUPID ASS BEHAVIOUR .....^5 to all the precious mommys out there, I LOVE EACH AND EVERY 1 OF YOU

    • @robertfrydell499
      @robertfrydell499 9 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      +1HUFFMAN I'm touched by your thought

    • @MrNhojstrebor
      @MrNhojstrebor 9 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      +1HUFFMAN ; If your Mother was still alive, I think She would be very proud to have raised You. I say this because You have honored your Mother, and have grown up to be an Honorable man. Peace and blessings.

    • @robkovalchik4256
      @robkovalchik4256 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      !

    • @robkovalchik4256
      @robkovalchik4256 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      .

    • @marymoonchild2801
      @marymoonchild2801 9 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Such a beautiful words, i love my parents more than anything in this world and im thankfull for each day with them. God bless you :)

  • @brandenbelland1309
    @brandenbelland1309 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I used to ride in my old man’s truck while goin out fishin and he’d sing this song to me word for word, looking me in my eyes. Wish I could go back to these times. Just a simple man’s life.

  • @sheldon6248
    @sheldon6248 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Man, this song has such sentimental value to me as my mom in 1979 gave me this song as a gift on the day i left for college as she was a fan of lynard skynard like big time fan! Moms gone now and im in my late 60s but i did what she asked and today im 4th generation on this farm thsts been in my family 97 years😊👍. My son's are about to take the reins and i will surely make sure they do what their grandma once asked me🙏. Great way to start my morning but i have a farm to run lol God bless this iconic band past and present🙏

    • @dannyvann9233
      @dannyvann9233 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER!!!WISH YOU BEST AND CUDDOS FOR KEEPING THE FARM GOING

    • @sheldon6248
      @sheldon6248 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you Dannyvann 🙏. I love this farm as it's kinda in my blood and it will live on with my boys running it as they were raised to keep our legacy alive. Next year will be my last but I'm not going anywhere as I plan on living out my days right here on our property spending my days listening to real music😊👍 God Bless you my friend🙏

    • @2005Pilot
      @2005Pilot 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Love the American Dream!!!

    • @LuisValderrama-e8l
      @LuisValderrama-e8l 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂

    • @LuisValderrama-e8l
      @LuisValderrama-e8l 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@❤dannyvann9233

  • @danilubus1841
    @danilubus1841 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    The greatest song ever made! ❤The riff, the lyrics, the voice, the message, the solo, the chorus, the nostalgic feeling are perfect!

    • @wydopnthrtl
      @wydopnthrtl ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's in my TOP three.

    • @steffenjonda8283
      @steffenjonda8283 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      so true. I am a huge fan of ACDC, but no one ever will reach Ronnie singing THIS song. Free bird is better - as a performance, but that is because of the guitars, but the best song with the best message ever - Simple man.
      All men should live their life following this message.
      It is so good, i start to cry to listen to it. And i normally NEVER do that. They were so good.
      that they could get such a replacement (in the family) is still amazing. Ronnie does it a bit better, but nobody on this planet could reach him with his own written song.

    • @GregPalermo-f5q
      @GregPalermo-f5q 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Dam straight it is.

  • @EnglishCuite
    @EnglishCuite 8 ปีที่แล้ว +360

    Once again Supernatural has introduced me into the beauty that is classic rock. Thank God.

    • @Metastudios
      @Metastudios 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      \m/

    • @ida6950
      @ida6950 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +EnglishCutie
      *Thank Chuck

    • @originalmetalman9430
      @originalmetalman9430 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      except god doesnt exist

    • @laktoweiz
      @laktoweiz 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      same , carry on my wayward son is a song i will always remember

    • @EnglishCuite
      @EnglishCuite 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      laktoweiz one of my all time favorites :)

  • @chrystineking3707
    @chrystineking3707 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    My son Lonnie was 35 with 2 kids. He loved this song and we sang it together in the car. He took his life 1/14/2007 . I played this song at his funeral. When i hear this song it brings back great memories of us in the car singing to the top of our lungs. Be a simple kind of a man.

    • @denisegoham7131
      @denisegoham7131 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      😢😢😢😢😢sorry my best friend and union brother died of cancer I know girl friend me if you want❤❤

  • @huntergatherer8972
    @huntergatherer8972 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    My girlfriend introduced this song to me a few years ago. Listened to it religiously. We are now expecting our first baby in November. The lyrics from this song really resonate with me...

  • @paulszyszkowski7245
    @paulszyszkowski7245 6 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    God bless Johnny for keeping Ronnie’s legend strong

  • @WhitefeatherNA
    @WhitefeatherNA 7 ปีที่แล้ว +872

    This was my uncle's favorite song. The night after he passed away I went to the kitchen for some food and heard my dad listening to it and singing very quietly and he never sings or anything. Still the saddest thing I've ever seen.

    • @lisabolton5742
      @lisabolton5742 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Sorry for your loss. Me to in August.

    • @UltimateChampeen
      @UltimateChampeen 7 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Your comment touched me. I'm sorry for your and your dad's loss...

    • @josehidalgo8965
      @josehidalgo8965 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      sorry la vida es eso

    • @petemorris4203
      @petemorris4203 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Whitefeather god bless you my friend your dad must be like me I'm going to be 50 and my mom and dad have been gone for a while enjoy your life while you can god bless you brother

    • @jenshafer4297
      @jenshafer4297 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is a Great band .Salve Jens

  • @Keepingitrespectfulmostly.
    @Keepingitrespectfulmostly. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Absolutely, one of my all time favorite songs and always will be. Just wish I was lucky enough to have a son to relate it to. Played Freebird at mums funeral. She loved that song. She was a true blue hippy from 60s. I, arranged a ride on a Harley and party with all the family for her 60th. RIP mum. Love you always and forever.

  • @jefffaescotland7768
    @jefffaescotland7768 7 ปีที่แล้ว +298

    At 63 years young im glad in my life time i have lived to hear bands like this God bless those in this band who died to bring to us their music...

  • @vickiegover6868
    @vickiegover6868 8 ปีที่แล้ว +185

    this was my husband's favorite song it was played at his funeral in2009 I will always think of him every time it is played.

  • @austinhicks1365
    @austinhicks1365 8 ปีที่แล้ว +660

    My uncle died a month ago at only 45. This was his favorite song. Thank you guys for your art and music.

    • @kamillecheese2501
      @kamillecheese2501 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I'm sorry to hear that your uncle died.

    • @ooni2121
      @ooni2121 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      sorry for your loss

    • @modussceleris8040
      @modussceleris8040 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are welcome

    • @CriPastChannel
      @CriPastChannel 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm sorry for your loss. May the all good people who passed away, rest in peace.

    • @mjy325
      @mjy325 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      good man he is was always will be

  • @thunderroar5569
    @thunderroar5569 4 ปีที่แล้ว +376

    Who's listening with me in 2020?
    🇺🇸 BRAVO 🎆 BRAVO 🇺🇸

  • @pegmcq1669
    @pegmcq1669 9 ปีที่แล้ว +694

    Who's still rockin w/ Lynyrd Skynyrd in 2015? :o)
    Love LS....

    • @MrWWFederation
      @MrWWFederation 9 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      2015? i'm gonna rock that shit in 2064...Skynyrd 4 Ever

    • @pegmcq1669
      @pegmcq1669 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ***** Me too!!!!! :o)

    • @wayneanese6382
      @wayneanese6382 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Legend .his music will leave on

    • @wayneanese6382
      @wayneanese6382 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Legend.his music will leave on

    • @mikeof59
      @mikeof59 9 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Lynyrd Skynyrd in 2015 is an excellent tribute band, but the real Lynyrd Skynyrd died on October 20, 1977

  • @JohnSmith-wd9rc
    @JohnSmith-wd9rc 8 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    Saw Skynard about a year before the crash, Veterans Memorial, Columbus Ohio. I took it for granted at the time, now it is a very special memory, of a special night, in the special 70's. The opening act was The Outlaws.

    • @freebird1963
      @freebird1963 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Skynyrd and Outlaws sounds like one bad ass concert.

    • @GBeret83
      @GBeret83 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Kem Hayes, Saw them at an outdoor event in Nashville, Tn. April, 1977, and still have some awesome pics of Ronnie, Steve, and the rest of the band taken by my older brother. Know what you mean about taking it for granted that the original Skynyrd would be around a lot longer they ended up being.

    • @nicolelear36
      @nicolelear36 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kem Hayes That's an Awesome memory to have forever !!!

    • @brentcraig32
      @brentcraig32 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kem Hayes "

    • @robin35401
      @robin35401 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      not entirely comfortable with the singer, preferred the original

  • @cheriepoland2199
    @cheriepoland2199 6 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Lynyrd Skynyrd never did a bad song...they all meant something. They STILL mean something. I am a child of the 70's (am almost 60 now) and everything still resonates. No music out there these days that means the same.

  • @parisweieneth6340
    @parisweieneth6340 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Lynyrd Skynyrd is one of the best bands of all time!!! Gotta Love the Simple Man, don’t get no matter than this!! RIP to all the original band members, their music will always live on and Love that Johnny Van Zant keeps the band going with Rickey Medlocke and the rest of the band…Keep rockin’!!! 🎶 🎸💙

  • @chumpymcchump5024
    @chumpymcchump5024 8 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    My mom died when I was 25, I'm almost 55 now, and I imagine this is her words to me from the grave. She never said these words to me, but it makes me closer to her. That and Let It Be. She died from cancer like Paul McCartnley's mom. God Bless Lynyrd Skynryd for this song, and so many others they gave us ! They are jamming in Heaven, and I know my mom is tapping her foot to their music.

    • @rudolphstephens114
      @rudolphstephens114 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Vai Fan I am a mother and trust me any REAL mom wishes this for her son, fortunately I used to sing this to mine and he is grown it still brings a tear to my eye I always dreamed of dancing at his wedding to itI am sure your mother is pouring her wishes and blessings on you from haven, your responsible to live up to it peace and love -Laura

    • @chumpymcchump5024
      @chumpymcchump5024 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, Laura. You sound like a very nice person. Thank you. :)

  • @didyeah_bluesband2282
    @didyeah_bluesband2282 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I'm 55, frenchman. Guitarist, fan of good southern rock and more of this, I have deep respect for the south culture, but this s not my subject here. None of us will never love our mother as she deserve. When God realized he couldn't be eveywhere and fix all of the pains, he created the Mother. God bless all the mothers around the world.

  • @JC-11111
    @JC-11111 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Johnny has done a hell of a job filling Ronnie's HUGE shoes.
    Thank you, Johnny!

    • @Jimmy66869
      @Jimmy66869 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Of course no one can replace Ronnie. But a brother steps in and does what he can. Family first

  • @Jimmy0240
    @Jimmy0240 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I miss my dad.... This song beings me back to good times.

  • @LaurenWooIRock
    @LaurenWooIRock 9 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    Appreciation for Lynyrd Skynyrd whose music gets our baby boy off to sleep on those days when nothing else will work!

    • @danschwarzer4728
      @danschwarzer4728 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      .
      ant my bitch

    • @olih.hansson8285
      @olih.hansson8285 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Lauren Barraby This song is the best to get my daughter to sleep..

    • @NancyBishop
      @NancyBishop 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Lauren Barrab LOVE YA
      HELP ME TELL THE REST OF THE WORLD ABOUT THSE GUYS. LOVE THEM ALL. TY

    • @atsstockburn
      @atsstockburn 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Lauren Barraby Me too Ma'am.

    • @donaldmoffatt3434
      @donaldmoffatt3434 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +Lauren Barraby ...One of the coolest things I have ever heard!
      This is one my wife picked out for our middle son Nick...
      If we listen and not just hear, it can be just like this!

  • @jakemorrison8507
    @jakemorrison8507 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I love this message in the song. At a time when everyone seems to strive to be someone they're not and impress strangers this resonates. You won't be remembered for the things you've accrued in life but how you've treat people.

  • @jamesjarmon7383
    @jamesjarmon7383 9 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Think about this. The man that wrote this song, never owned a cell phone. Never posted on Instagram. Never tweeted. Never friend-ed anyone. But 40 years later, were still talking about his music. He lived a simple life, and changed the world doing it. We should all be so lucky.
    When possible, live a simple life. Walk a straighter line, and set the example for the next generation.

    • @RescuedByMary
      @RescuedByMary 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      James Jarmon
      Wow...
      RbM

    • @jamesdean3579
      @jamesdean3579 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +James Jarmon we tryour...best..in the wild west,,can but try, that you can not denies....when there are lies..spies ,,,and of course...flies....man with a plan,, ya think ,,,,put that in ink,,,,before you blink...lol

    • @paulmakin6422
      @paulmakin6422 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes mate, probably because mobile phones and the internet hadn’t been invented.

  • @filmarchive7568
    @filmarchive7568 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love from Keala, India, no one loves the band like we do!

  • @GeorgeTrantzasNo1
    @GeorgeTrantzasNo1 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Mama told me when I was young
    "Come sit beside me, my only son
    And listen closely to what I say
    And if you do this it'll help you
    Some sunny day"
    Oh, yeah
    Oh, take your time, don't live too fast
    Troubles will come and they will pass
    You'll find a woman, yeah, and you'll find love
    And don't forget son there is someone up above
    And be a simple kind of man
    Oh, be something you love and understand
    Baby, be a simple kind of man
    Oh, won't you do this for me son, if you can?
    Forget your lust for the rich man's gold
    All that you need is in your soul
    And you can do this, oh, baby, if you try
    All that I want for you, my son, is to be satisfied
    And be a simple kind of man
    Oh, be something you love and understand
    Baby, be a simple kind of man
    Oh, won't you do this for me son, if you can?
    Oh, yes, I will
    Boy, don't you worry, you'll find yourself
    Follow your heart and nothing else
    And you can do this, oh, baby, if you try
    All that I want for you, my son, is to be satisfied
    And be a simple kind of man
    Oh, be something you love and understand
    Baby, be a simple kind of man
    Oh, won't you do this for me son, if you can?
    Baby, be a simple, be a simple man
    Oh, be something you love and understand
    Baby, be a simple kind of man

    • @pfranck7473
      @pfranck7473 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Likes from France...

    • @96gatorcpa
      @96gatorcpa 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awesome song

    • @tommymelendez-on5bj
      @tommymelendez-on5bj 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ☠️…..life was simple then.

  • @leebaker2588
    @leebaker2588 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Our son just got married. Played this song at his wedding for his dance with his mom. A lot of wisdom in these words.

  • @lancewebb5990
    @lancewebb5990 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My sons mom passed in 2020 while serving in the military this is one song we both loved to hear she would sing this to him when he cryed and he would stop and just listen. Even put are son to ease! Great great song!

  • @margaretricher4474
    @margaretricher4474 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I got married for the last time in 2011 and my son and I danced to this song, because my son requested the DJ to play this just for him and me. This is the only song my son and I ever danced to. He was about 40 years old at the time. This song has always had a special space in my heart since the 70s when my son was a toddler. He didn't realize what this song had always meant to me, but somehow he knew this was mother/son song. And he got it! I had tears in my eyes the whole time we danced to this song! Love my son even more. This song has an even more special meaning. Have goose bumps even now! "Let there be Lynyrd!"

  • @thebaldchef14
    @thebaldchef14 11 ปีที่แล้ว +603

    Well I raised 4 children and the bigest compliment I ever had was from my youngest son. At the ripe age of 29 he said I was a simple kind of man. And I was proud.

    • @dannylietke7273
      @dannylietke7273 11 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      u raised one hell of a kid i just turned 30 myself u should be proud

    • @thebaldchef14
      @thebaldchef14 11 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Thanks man!

    • @debbieseto6166
      @debbieseto6166 11 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      very nice all i want for my sons are to be simple men it makes them better men

    • @debbieseto6166
      @debbieseto6166 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      all we want from our sons are to be simple and humble men I think it makes them better men

    • @oumedc
      @oumedc 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The Bald Chef, had to smile, im a chef also its part of the gig, KIS Keep it Simple enjoy life

  • @shawnyager3210
    @shawnyager3210 7 ปีที่แล้ว +194

    this song I dedicate to my son. its not always gonna be easy, just be yourself, don't ever give up. just remember I'll always be here when you need me.

    • @lisawilhelm47
      @lisawilhelm47 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shawn Yager amen

    • @IrisGalaxis
      @IrisGalaxis 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      i agree but tell it to him live not through youtube comments ;-)

    • @davidjones9694
      @davidjones9694 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      look up I'm here

    • @davidjones9694
      @davidjones9694 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm the one sun u never loved but never ever not gave me my life I ones made for u I'm out in my opinion halos hi dy oh dz

    • @alexaguilera8492
      @alexaguilera8492 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      God bless

  • @offroad5594
    @offroad5594 8 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    You know it's a Southern Legend when this video gets 63,717,235 views! Best band ever!

  • @opticnerve8927
    @opticnerve8927 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a great song and an even Greater Band America in the 1960s and 1970s was a far greater place to live in, with no shootings or robberies' (or occasionally) no BLM, LGBT, Woke just a pure Christian Country greetings from your old pal across the pond United Kingdom!!!

  • @jaxbus3000
    @jaxbus3000 8 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    They used to play on Friday mornings at my high school, Duncan U. Fletcher for breakfast club. 50 cents for coffee and doughnuts. It was all of us long haired surfers and hippies sitting on the floor digging the music, and the clickers and jocks dancings. Started at 7 and went to 8am. they never played anything but the songs off the "Pronounced" album

  • @junglepitts
    @junglepitts 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This song always brings tears to my eyes, I cant explain it. It fills me with much emotion that is so deep in my heart.

  • @susanneperry3381
    @susanneperry3381 6 ปีที่แล้ว +133

    my hymn...cause it also goes for women...and, ... I am a simple woman ...with a heart of GOLD

    • @xoxoxoxo4256
      @xoxoxoxo4256 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agree sister:)

    • @jamesgreene4811
      @jamesgreene4811 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      No way this is a Mans song come on Ladies you can't have everything leave us men to be men and best wishes from Ireland

    • @nativecenturion5411
      @nativecenturion5411 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Agreed! If every simple man would have a simple woman in their life... Utopia would be, within reach...

    • @jamesx4452
      @jamesx4452 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are my dear, a unicorn.

    • @gabrielstradivarius1977
      @gabrielstradivarius1977 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey if it speaks to you, it does whether you're a man or a woman.

  • @robertjones7477
    @robertjones7477 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Beautiful song.. doesn't matter if I'm broken crying my ass off or if I'm loving life and happy.. this song always pulls me thru and gives me strength to carry on and keeps me striving for change and prosperity

  • @SunShine-dw7dd
    @SunShine-dw7dd 5 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    I've been listening since the late 70's and I am here in 2019 listening.

  • @MrMaukka10
    @MrMaukka10 6 ปีที่แล้ว +652

    There are few masterpieces in Rock history. I would put this one to the Top-10. You?

    • @fromthenoke72
      @fromthenoke72 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Agreed!

    • @victoriacarlisto697
      @victoriacarlisto697 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Same makes me so emotional

    • @annickvierra7280
      @annickvierra7280 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Definitely, my son was in a car accident back in 2016 with traumatic brain injury and shattered back. Still in hospital. Always be humble a d grateful . Thank you. Annick
      .

    • @hkbabel
      @hkbabel 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes

    • @MrMaukka10
      @MrMaukka10 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@annickvierra7280 Sorry to hear. Hope things are getting better w/ your son. My financials are a bit streached too.

  • @angeleyes885
    @angeleyes885 8 ปีที่แล้ว +728

    Lynyrd Skynyrd made a lot of amazing songs... This one just rises to the top. Won't a powerful song with amazing lyrics and most important, A GREAT MESSAGE.

  • @FrancoNogueira666
    @FrancoNogueira666 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    God i love come to the coment session and read the stories about great songs like this changing peoples lives. That's the power of the real music. Long live rock n roll.

    • @Giveitallyougot
      @Giveitallyougot 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep NOTHING hits you like rock n roll!!!!

  • @sandywilliams7047
    @sandywilliams7047 8 ปีที่แล้ว +200

    I love this song it was my son Noah and my song.my son died at the age of 21 of a drug overdose of herion.I played this at his funeral.I will always have a special place in my heart for this song

    • @A74320
      @A74320 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      sorry for your son Sandy :(

    • @sonnycaparell5338
      @sonnycaparell5338 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      A74320. My condolences Sandy

    • @kentshader1074
      @kentshader1074 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Sandy Williams So sorry for your loss. God's got him now......

    • @sandywilliams7047
      @sandywilliams7047 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thank you all

    • @timberry6392
      @timberry6392 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless you.

  • @dsmith8449
    @dsmith8449 9 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    I was at the last concert before the plane wreck man ....that I'll never forget ...got wasted with the good ole boys ...had a blast wow.

    • @bradforrester3181
      @bradforrester3181 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      I had tickets for the Detroit show.

    • @ellensanchez4655
      @ellensanchez4655 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +D Smith I heard them for the first time in -76 and being in Norway as a teenager I was never able to see them. You are so lucky to have been able to. Must be great memories.

    • @dianeodle9421
      @dianeodle9421 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +D Smith Wis

    • @dianeodle9421
      @dianeodle9421 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +D Smith Wish I could have been there. Spent a lot of years in Alabama never was able to see them

    • @dsmith8449
      @dsmith8449 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah It was a night to remember for sure. To bad you didn't make the sean man. ;-( I'll remember for both of us ;-)

  • @donnamullins3887
    @donnamullins3887 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I can't listen to this song without crying. It's SO beautiful and I love the words. My son knows this is "our song."

  • @barneyruble756
    @barneyruble756 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The 70’s was the best years of my life , being a teenager , getting baked and listen to the best music of any decade 🤘🏻still rocking at 62

  • @wigglebutts173
    @wigglebutts173 6 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    SPEECHLESS.... so beautiful... "troubles will come and they will pass"...

  • @archieferrari
    @archieferrari 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Southern Rock at its finest !! These songs are part of my life and will live forever , thank you

  • @bgsu89
    @bgsu89 6 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    Skynyrd's music will never grow old

    • @vicentzopacioaga5504
      @vicentzopacioaga5504 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is not their music, is Scorpions Always Somewhere, released in 1979.

    • @BuckShotBubba69
      @BuckShotBubba69 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@vicentzopacioaga5504 simple man was released first

  • @deeznutish
    @deeznutish 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    For my momma, RIP my guardian angel. On this day of your birth I celebrate you with jamming out to our song looking up at the stars. Always try to live by these words. Love you momma❤

  • @phaackr123
    @phaackr123 7 ปีที่แล้ว +345

    Forget your lust for a rich man's gold.
    All that you need is in your soul.
    Poor kids today. Got nothing like this.

    • @ronaddison7124
      @ronaddison7124 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Terra Incognita T hey sho don't and to put it skin hi

    • @blakerhoden7047
      @blakerhoden7047 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I'm 15 and love music like this and old country I really think my generation is lost

    • @krueger9172
      @krueger9172 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So right!!!

    • @helenal3956
      @helenal3956 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It’s right here.

    • @johnmuhlbauer7619
      @johnmuhlbauer7619 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bad compact simpel man

  • @johnwhite8263
    @johnwhite8263 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Having the pleasure of meeting and playing couple of songs at a sports bar here in Hendersonville North Carolina. RV Z rip forever. From a very grateful fan who had a very special night long time ago I am grateful. RVZ RIPPLEWINK4199 forever

  • @PullMex
    @PullMex 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    27y later in 2018 and I still can not hold my tears back whenever I hear this pearl of music. Thanks mom for everything. I miss you.

  • @FredW
    @FredW ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Like Heather, this song reminds me of my Son. He is descent, moral and a great friend. 4 years ago I introduced this song to him and told him that it's written for him. No complexity, just him.... He immediately liked it and now he plays it on his guitar. It is a simple pleasure for a father to see him translate it into his repertoire.

  • @timweldon8820
    @timweldon8820 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This band and this song has kept me moving forward no matter what crap life threw at me, it is the best song for me to keep grounded, thanking my mom and the lord above for being such a big part of living, giving and sharing. Thank you

  • @martadolls
    @martadolls 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I was at Liberty Hall in Houston, Texas when I first heard this band. I loved them then and still love them in 2019. This song is timeless.

  • @spaincoolkid
    @spaincoolkid 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This concert meant so much to me, back when my mum and dad broke up until now he’d used to tell me that this was our song, the impact it had at that time was insane. LYNYRD SKYNYRD!🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟

  • @stugabe33
    @stugabe33 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    🎵Mama told me when I was young
    Come sit beside me my only son
    And listen closely to what I say
    And if you do this it'll help you
    Some sunny day oh yeah
    Oh take your time don't live too fast
    Troubles will come and they will pass
    Go find a woman yeah and you'll find love
    And don't forget son there is someone up above
    And be a simple kind of man
    Oh be something you love and understand
    Baby be a simple kind of man
    Oh won't you do this for me son if you can
    Forget your lust for the rich man's gold
    All that you need is in your soul
    And you can do this oh babe if you try
    All that I want for you my son is to be satisfied
    And be a simple kind of man
    Oh be something you love and understand
    Baby be a simple kind of man
    Oh won't you do this for me son if you can
    Oh yes I will
    Oh don't you worry you'll find yourself
    Follow your heart and nothing else
    And you can do this oh babe if you try
    All that I want for you my son is to be satisfied
    And be a simple kind of man
    Oh be something you love and understand
    Baby be a simple kind of man
    Oh won't you do this for me son if you can
    And baby be a simple real simple man
    Oh be something you love and understand
    Baby be a simple kind of man🎵♥️💪🎸

  • @mom2threeangels646
    @mom2threeangels646 7 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    One of the greatest songs of all time. Ever. Period. Love Skynyrd!

    • @susanpfordresher9447
      @susanpfordresher9447 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen

    • @rosaotero6648
      @rosaotero6648 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I've been listening to Lynyrd Skynyrd since I was a kid in Puerto Rico. My friends and family think I'm weird cause I rarely listen to Spanish Music. I love bands like Pantera, Aerosmith, The Doors, Pearl Jam and the likes of such great bands... Long Live Lynyrd Skynyrd...💙🇵🇷

    • @nicelady2064
      @nicelady2064 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Rosa Otero thank ya brother

    • @joerobinson7224
      @joerobinson7224 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Grated band of all time

  • @sandymcewen9000
    @sandymcewen9000 8 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    little brother is making his brother proud by honouring his brother with continuing his music an all the other bands members

    • @toodlumtoya3189
      @toodlumtoya3189 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yes! I have said the same. Carrying his brothers fame and torch for the love of music. His brother's music will live forever!

    • @josegerardofuenteslopez7880
      @josegerardofuenteslopez7880 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      )ese rock tejano es de lo mejor traspasa fronteras tiempo y lenguaje

    • @Dani92670
      @Dani92670 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      i echo your comment to the "T"! i will always remember when i first heard of the 1987 reunion tour & even at only 16 having a feeling inside of things being put right. LS will forever, for me, personify the American rags to riches, good ol boys achieving epic stardom & fame, with a bittersweet twist that Hollywood could never hope to duplicate.

  • @bjfreeman6901
    @bjfreeman6901 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Wow,,,, if i could just back to the 70 s and 8o s . Great music ,great times,Peace and pleasure .Good. Times

    • @robertmaimone8733
      @robertmaimone8733 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      God Bless the Simple Man, keeping it Simple, God Bless America!

    • @RobertMccollum-b3k
      @RobertMccollum-b3k หลายเดือนก่อน

      I was lucky enough to see the original Lynyrd Skynyrd and the version with Johnny Van Zant give me chills man Miss Gary rossington rest in peace brother and let's not forget Donnie Van Zant in 38 Special man I miss these guys so much

  • @BryanThurston-t2i
    @BryanThurston-t2i 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm 66, my lovely wife is 67. Her son Mark died almost 2 years to the day from an overdose. He was a great guy, had his demons, but he was an accomplished musician and he would play this song on his guitar for his mom, my wife, all the time. We have a plaque hanging in our living with the lyrics...

  • @undrtakr2222
    @undrtakr2222 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Granted, Ronnie Van Zant wasn't singing this time, but his kid brother Johnny Van Zant did and only those of us, who have listened, for decades, can truly hear the difference between these 2! It was like, God knew what was going to happen and made Johnny, to replace his big brother, when we lost him! BOTH brothers, have vocals, like no one has ever been able to touch, in decades, that are like ghosts of each others vocals! Lynyrd Skynyrd, is 1 of THE top bands, of rock & roll, in my book! Great music, from a great band! RIP Ronnie!

  • @ledzeppelin5647
    @ledzeppelin5647 6 ปีที่แล้ว +438

    I'm 66 and disabled, if it weren't for U-Tube , Skynard, Zeppelin I would go crazy

    • @amnobyrne1641
      @amnobyrne1641 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good stuff

    • @ivornappinion9406
      @ivornappinion9406 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      we complain saying its shit nowadays but is it really ? very good expression by the way :}

    • @adreabrooks11
      @adreabrooks11 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hang in there, Dan! The Information Age makes it easier than ever to reach out to others - with tools like Discord, MMOs and forums, maybe you can find some like-minded folks to share the day; because, when the day is over, that's what it's all about.

    • @timoneill4079
      @timoneill4079 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Keep on rocking Dan.Greetings from Ireland

    • @simflyr1957
      @simflyr1957 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I'm 62 and disabled, if it weren't for U-Tube, the same as you, I'd go crazy too

  • @deeharris2345
    @deeharris2345 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is my one of my favorite bands.
    I've always liked them
    From the 70's to now.

  • @elvenkind6072
    @elvenkind6072 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is the song that is the most special to me and my only son, that struggles with Asbergers. I hope he understand how much I love him for the man he have become.

  • @maria311adams
    @maria311adams 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wowwww!! been listening this song's since 1970's in the Philippines I didn't knew then.. wow just this point of time in my life I did know 2016 wowwwwww!! I am amazed.. how amazing to know it that it's Lynyrd Skynyrd.. wow from the 1950's or 1960's rock band is the best best best there is.. nothing is the same as they are.. cannot find anything like them now a days... I love itttttttt..

  • @parramattapeter1380
    @parramattapeter1380 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is my go to song...feeling depressed or just lonely I can always get a lift with this big fella of a song!!

  • @bellaangel2860
    @bellaangel2860 11 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    It is the SIMPLE MAN who is most enlightened!!!! Don't forget there is SOMEONE UP ABOVE!!!! All that YOU need is LOVE and to remember that YOU are a Divine soul!!! ~❤~ xo I love YOU in the name of Lord Jesus Christ!

    • @donglunt
      @donglunt 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My favorite song of Skynard, up there with Tuesday's Gone! Music used to have so many messages that I actually learned vital lessons from. I wish the same was more of a norm today than fleeting but meaningful moments.
      There are exceptions as exampled, having learned from a fresh, new performer named Stephanie. Her passion for the lost, the downtrodden and the addicted touches my soul to its very core. She actually makes one GaGa, and I jsut learned how she came upon that name- Freddie had something to do with it!
      Just think , if Skynard had still been in its original line up. the magic that would have been made. Thanks for sharing!

    • @brendamills4588
      @brendamills4588 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      nev

  • @melindafierro4944
    @melindafierro4944 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I dedicate this song to my baby boy Ryan who tragically died July 1, 2022. I miss you so much my son!💜

  • @waitn4theharpazo
    @waitn4theharpazo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +299

    Great song. Meaningful lyrics. Not like the crap they sing today. Words to live by!

    • @jacoblee5825
      @jacoblee5825 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      BEST of the BEST along with the rest , take Tuesdays gone. Awesome thanks Skynard. Caleb Lee. 🗺😎🚝

    • @miguelrangelresende3430
      @miguelrangelresende3430 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      you bet. kids nowadays dont know what music is!

    • @bennlloyd12
      @bennlloyd12 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not like the crap skynyrd sang before either. This song broke the mould

    • @stevebuschemi2205
      @stevebuschemi2205 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Miguel Rangel Resende there’s so much diversity out there, you can possibly say that about 7 billion humans lol there’s much substance there, ya just gotta dig

    • @xoxoxoxo4256
      @xoxoxoxo4256 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      So true!

  • @barryyaffe6103
    @barryyaffe6103 8 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    All time best Southern Rock Song of the South!

    • @beholdpalehorse
      @beholdpalehorse 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As opposed to all the best Northern Rock Song are of the North? Haha, just fooling, keep it simple!

    • @daviddolly1170
      @daviddolly1170 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aint that the truth

    • @bamafan3435
      @bamafan3435 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Honestly I like Green Grass and High Tides over this song but not Free Bird

    • @barryyaffe6103
      @barryyaffe6103 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for telling me about GG & HT it is a awesome song! I have heard it before but didn't know who sang it.

    • @stanwieczorek306
      @stanwieczorek306 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Barry Yaffe got that right

  • @tarolsamuelson5872
    @tarolsamuelson5872 6 ปีที่แล้ว +169

    My son is getting married January 27, 2018, "Simple Man" is our Mother/Son dance song. Cool, right?!

    • @marecki8767
      @marecki8767 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      My son has 3 month. I must sing this song when he has 1 year :) greeetings from Poland:) sorry for my english

    • @aarongokey2991
      @aarongokey2991 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Really Cool! It Was My Brothers Mother & Son Dance At His Wedding. Hope It Was As Good As His Experience For You & Your Family.

    • @margaretricher4474
      @margaretricher4474 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I got married in 2011 and my son & family flew out to NM for the wedding. I had been a single mom/person for over 25 years. About an hour after the ceremony and the party was going full blast my son asked the DJ to play Simple Man and he asked me to dance with him. I had never danced with him as an adult. I had tears in my eyes because this is the song HE picked for us to dance to. Can't tell you how much that meant to me. I can't say any more.

    • @startergenerator2481
      @startergenerator2481 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is it your wedding custom? Mother-son dance//Strange custom

    • @kayeann2002
      @kayeann2002 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was Mother/Son dance for us too

  • @its-so-fluffy.
    @its-so-fluffy. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Now that's how it's done!! What a set up. Big band that all know how to use their tools. No one is trying to out do each other, all jamming together. Amazing. Great song lyrically. Performed perfectly for us the audience. Absolutely brilliant to watch and hear

  • @ankitkachhawa6861
    @ankitkachhawa6861 6 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    Mama told me when I was young
    "Come sit beside me, my only son
    And listen closely to what I say
    And if you do this it'll help you some sunny day"
    "Oh, take your time, don't live too fast
    Troubles will come and they will pass
    You'll find a woman and you'll find love
    And don't forget, son, there is someone up above"
    "And be a simple kind of man
    Oh, be something you love and understand
    Baby be a simple kind of man
    Oh, won't you do this for me, son, if you can"
    "Forget your lust for the rich man's gold
    All that you need is in your soul
    And you can do this, oh baby, if you try
    All that I want for you, my son, is to be satisfied"
    "And be a simple kind of man
    Oh, be something you love and understand
    Baby be a simple kind of man

  • @jaredsanford57
    @jaredsanford57 8 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    I'm Canadian and this is my favorite song , I support America and all the 6k people who dislike can not be American or even Canadian for that matter.

    • @mhoward48
      @mhoward48 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Those people disliking this song need to be kicked off the planet!

    • @markrigsby2107
      @markrigsby2107 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Outdoors Tv You should see the video where Skynyrd opened for the Stones,1974.

    • @lifeisntfair4744
      @lifeisntfair4744 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      some people just want to watch the world burn

    • @jeffhicks9537
      @jeffhicks9537 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've been rocking with this band since 1975
      And I'll never stop cause Lynyrd Skynyrd
      Is the Best there's ever been #1.

  • @vincedprime
    @vincedprime 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I still remeber that night when i was there tha night when this vudeo happened. Me n my wife travelled 160 miles to catches these guys and with our bad luck we can even see these guys when they perform. But people on the last didint give a shit bc we enjoyed like hell giving headbangs and cheers. Hell of the night. Still remebers that night and always will.

  • @amberali6898
    @amberali6898 5 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Back when music was fukn real! 🔥
    Simple and real talent

  • @andysmith1338
    @andysmith1338 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    One of the All Time Great American Bands. All they want for your you son is to be satisfied.

  • @christianpolina3449
    @christianpolina3449 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Every generation has its music if you don't like today's music make your own. That's why music is beautiful

  • @latvians13
    @latvians13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This remains a masterpiece.
    Thank you, for all of your great music!. Your music is a soundtrack of our lives, for many of us.
    With gratitude and love ❤

  • @davidscudamore7558
    @davidscudamore7558 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    This was mine and my wife favorite song too dance to who left this world 10yrs ago and I still cry everytime I hear this song. God I miss her.

    • @markricketts2190
      @markricketts2190 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      May you dance again one day with the Lord in Heaven.

    • @johncreek1889
      @johncreek1889 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      understand my wife died 31 years ago we loved the music

    • @kevinwiseman5313
      @kevinwiseman5313 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Feel for ya Brother, I cant even imagine losing the love of my life....Be strong

    • @davidscudamore7558
      @davidscudamore7558 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kevinwiseman5313 Thanks.

  • @prikaza77
    @prikaza77 8 ปีที่แล้ว +164

    "And be a simple kind of man
    Oh, be something you love and understand
    Baby be a simple kind of man
    Oh, won't you do this for me, son, if you can"
    "Forget your lust for the rich man's gold
    All that you need is in your soul
    And you can do this, oh baby, if you try
    All that I want for you, my son, is to be satisfied"
    ____________________________________________________________
    I have a son... this is song for all sons.. This is exactly what I want for my son to remember!
    Greetings from Croatia....

    • @fensismensi6874
      @fensismensi6874 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Mareee Mare bas si slusam I ramisljam o tome:) za sve sinove

    • @manikyum
      @manikyum 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank You Mama

    • @franziskabenz6922
      @franziskabenz6922 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mareee Mare

    • @franziskabenz6922
      @franziskabenz6922 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Freikorps

    • @ameralihodzic5025
      @ameralihodzic5025 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mareee Mare I ja imam sina i Sve bih dao da bude sretan i zadovoljan slažem se sa tobom kada kažeš da je ovo pjesma za sve sinove!! Veliki i topao pozdrav imas od mene i moje porodice!! Peace and love for everyone

  • @friendtostfrancis
    @friendtostfrancis 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thanks to all of the these artists for keeping the music alive.

    • @Steve-g4y
      @Steve-g4y หลายเดือนก่อน

      I subscribed to you dear?

  • @heatherdavidburton7647
    @heatherdavidburton7647 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    i play this song all the time and sing it to my son , i have even printed the lyrics and framed them in his room .

  • @sillytraveller
    @sillytraveller 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I feel connected to this song on multiple levels .
    This is what I want to be played at my funeral .
    Gone but never forgotten