@@TJtoho meh. It’s ok. But not musical. He’s choppy through the phrase. Meaning it isn’t connected breath wise. Then when he goes to the top the instruments overpower him. The sound recording engineer is actually trying to help him by mixing the voice and instrumental sound equally. Not enough raw power for me.
Yes he does! He did an outstanding job! Have you heard his version of Tennessee Whisky? Listen to that and Don Williams version of Tennessee Whisky! Both are truly amazing!
God i hope so. I still listen to the greats. Marshal Tucker, Alaman Brothers, Blackfoot, Lynard Skynard, Doobie Bros, and many more. I've never understood how that genre could fade. I was seriously excited when I heard kid rock well until the hip hop crap he tried to blend in.
Absolutely the best cover of this song! This is the song I've been singing to my son since he was born. He's 33 now and I still sing it to him on his birthday.
I as well and he's 41 and prefers a chill life on 5 acres with critters and. Garden & All. He's ALL legs and ALL LEGS. Wife I the background. My son looks like he's just smoked a m blunt! 😅 Chris Stapleton got it going on and I paid stupid money to see him tomorrow and I can't wait! ❤❤❤❤
Chris Stapleton is a generational artist. No matter if he chooses to perform an original or a cover he makes it his own and we are left in awe of the talent. Thank-you, Chris, never change, be yourself and we will be the beneficiary.
Have you heard the lead singer of Shinedown do his acoustic version? That will grab your attention real quick and leave you in chills and humming the song for the rest the day. That man is amazing as well... But Chris Stapleton is right there with him. They are both outstanding and know how to make you feel the music the way it was meant to be heard.
Knew the second I saw this Video title I would not be disappointed. Simple Man is my #1 all time favorite. And Stapleton is quickly becoming my number 1 favorite artist. Everything the man touches is gold. Thank you for this upload
NATHAN & RUSS YOU GUYS ARE SO RIGHT!!!!!!!! WHEN THEIR PLANE WENT DOWN NEAR MCCOMB ENDING RONNIE'S LIFE I WAS DEVASTATED!!!!!!! THANKS GOES OUT TO CHRIS FOR A BEAUTIFUL RENDITION OF A WONDERFUL SONG!!!!!!!!
Skynyrd is my fav band of all time… though I’m only 20 I’ve seen them live 4 times. (Some of the members are different now obviously). But I cry like a baby each time I see them. I also love Chris Stapleton and seeing him play this song was amazing and also made me cry.
I SAW Ronnie and the Boys do this in 1973 down in Hog town. NEVER forgot the passion in Ronnie's voice while he sang this. One of the most amazing concerts I have EVER seen and I've seen a few. The damn goosebumps looked like WELTS!! I've seen Johnny do this too but CHRIS has a quality in his voice VERY similar to RONNIE and THAT is saying something. Has NOT been anyone since Ronnie. CHRIS thank you for raising those damn WELTS again. Got tears STREAMING!!!
We first saw Skynyd as the warm up band for the Who in St Louis in 1973.... We flatlanders were down there to see the Who play during the Quadrophenia tour....... Nobody in our area had heard Ronnie and the band before..... When we got back, I was the first to get their record--- Played it many times at full volume!!!!! After all, I am a big Who fan!!!! Saw them 3x live before that fateful day in Oct of 1977..........
I've been an (original) Skynyrd fan since I was small from my dad. I've been a Chris Stapleton fan since he came out. The two sounds combined with a strong blues sound from both, Damn..... 👏🤘👍🇺🇸
Don't you hear a little bit of Ronnie in that Chris Stapleton singing... I have from the minute I heard anything out of his mouth I thought of Ronnie Van Zant 🇨🇦🇮🇹😻 I saw a Lynyrd Skynyrd a year before the plane crash I think of Ronnie Van Zant everytime I hear Chris Stapleton sing sorry just my humble opinion 🇨🇦🇮🇹💖💖🇮🇹🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦❤️❤️
I seen L.S. in Dec,1976. Kiel,aud. st.louis mo. Missed ed king, Steve Gaines.just joined Great show.then 10 yrs later seen them at the same venue with the great Ed king. Ronnie's hat was on the Mike stand while they played freebird no one sang, they brought Allen Collins out in a wheelchair he didn't play though a sad but great show Ronnie was great but so were the other guys. I love the "skynard"☮️🎸
This was absolutely incredible. This song has never hit the same without Ronnie behind the mic, but Chris sang one of the greatest songs ever with some extra soul that just pulls you in. There will never be another Ronnie Van Zant, but this was beautifully done.
Only Chris Stapleton has the raw power to cover such an important song for many of us. To the real Skynyrd may you rest in peace knowing your legacy is stronger than ever. And may they be honored and forth coming with the permission for Chris Stapleton to release a studio cut of this song. It would be fuckin huge for us
Saw this guy open for Guns n Roses. Couldnt figure out why they picked him to open until he hit the stage. Then I couldnt figure out why he wasnt opening every show.
Please never stop stop playing this song in your concerts...🙏🙏 Mr. Stapleton sounds Amazing..... feels the airs on my arm popping up...chills..this is music...that gives you chills and makes you feel alive...
I saw Ronnie and Steve and Gary, Artimus Leon Wikeson Billy Powell , Allen Collins ,live in Knoxville 1976, will never forget it, Chris does a great job
I was watching a bit on Ray Charles today. Amazing artist who crossed all sorts of genres. Early rock, gospel, R&B, huge country artist, pop. Definitely on my Mt. Rushmore of musicians. Chris Stapleton kind of reminds me of him, he just wants to make great music, doesn't care about sticking to some genre.
I agree with that statement. I just discovered him and his band and I have never been to a concert but if I had to choose which one I would go see it would definitely be Chris ☺️ he has a voice that matches his soul and the rest is history 😊
Skynyrd is my absolute favorite band and I've seen many covers of this song and most of em disappointed me because it takes someone that's got the soul in em to bring this song to life and honestly this is the first time I've seen it and feel so comfortable knowing Ronnie and all of the other ones are saying Finally..... Someone doing our songs justice . And I just saw that this video cuts off before it's even over with . Maybe it wasn't whoever's fault that posted it but if it was....man at least have a little respect for Chris Stapleton and his band . This is hands down the best cover I've ever seen of Simple Man and I take things serious especially when it comes to things like this . And if it wasn't your fault accept my apologies.
Chris gives justice to the song 🎵. Wtg man you did a great job of singing this classic song! I've been a huge fan of Skynyrd since I was 17 and I've been to several of their concerts throughout my life. What a great experience!
Best rock band of ALL time.. people they only recorded 6 years imagine another 10 or 20 if Ronnie wouldve lived we got cheated outta so much great music
Big smiles and much love for how amazing Chris sings my favorite song by my favorite band in my life! He's the standard now adays of what all the legends of country has given us over the decades. Chris Stapleton is what country always was and still should be (not pop like most country is today)! Long live the legends and Chris and you my friend made alot of legends who are gone and still here very proud of you and they are smiling and very proud! Much love to you and God Bless everyone
I was the backstage chef at Meadowbrook (BNHP) this was one of the best shows ever. Not only is Chris musical perfection, he is a kind, warm, sweet amazing family man. Needle to say I fell in love with him that day. I also impinged my sciatic nerve and was on the floor of my house writhing in pain like a lunatic about 6 hours before this actually happened. So glad I was able to pull it togther. Incredible experience ✌❤
I'm Gary Agresti's girl, and he told me you're the awesome chef who makes vegetarian chili so awesomely, that your secret ingredient must be meat! Yes, Chris has a unique, soulful voice, and I wish I could have met him. You've got a great job! Can't wait till we can all get back to doing live shows again. Nice to meet you!!
@@janetbarsorian5051 He's a real sweetie, multi-talented, and best of all, he's been good to me in the 3+ years we've dated. Love that guy! And believe me, he can't wait to perform again live! It's a very discouraging time right now for all of us musicians and live music professionals like yourself. Hope to see you next season. Maybe Chris will come back. :)
@@LiveWireCryptid I'M 61 YEARS OLD. I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED LYNYRD SKYNYRD! RONNIE AND CHRIS ARE THE 2 BEST LIVE ENTERTAINERS OF MY LIFETIME. I CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF CHRIS STAPLETON. IT'S LIKE HAVING RONNIE VAN ZANDT BACK MAKING BEAUTIFUL MUSIC FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY!!!!####"S I AND 1.
@@FranciscoGomez-dn8py THANKS I WATCHED IT YESTERDAY BUT WHEN YOU MENTIONED IT I WATCHED IT AGAIN. THE GUYS WITH THE GUITARS SLAYED IT. THE VOCALS WERE GOOD I VERY MUCH ENJOYED IT BOTH TIMES. REMINDED ME OF BACK IN THE DAY WE ALWAYS BOUGHT THE ALBUM NEVER A SINGLE ALWAYS LISTENED ON THE FM STATION NEVER THE AM & ALWAYS TRIED OUR BEST TO GET TO THE CONCERTS WHEN THE BAND IN QUESTION HAD WONDERFUL GUITAR PLAYERS YOU KNEW WHEN THE ALBUM.WAS TO BE PURCHASED OR NOT IT ALMOST ALWAYS HAD THE ALBUM VERSIONS OF THEIR 3 MINUTE 20. SECOND (AT LEAST 8 TO 1O MINUTE VERSION) ONLY IF. THE BAND HAD SERIOUS GUITAR MASTERS THAT WERE GONNA BATTLE SPAR & JUST THROW DOWN. HELL YEAH!!!!!!! THEN WE COULD ALL RELIVE IT LISTENING AT HOME IN THE CAR. OR AT THE PARK WHERE WHERE WE WENT TO JUST HANG OUT. OF COURSE BEFORE CASSETTES & YOU HAD TO GO OUT OF TOWN WHERE YOU LOST RADIO SIGNAL YOU COULD THROW DOWN WITH 8 TRACK TAPE! I'M SURE GIVING AWAY THAT I'M AN OLD FART! LMAORH. ANYHOW I WAS A BIG FAN OF SOUTHERN ROCK LYNYRD SKYNYRD WAS MY MAIN GO TO TIL RONNIE GOT KILLED. AFTER THAT THEY ALL GOT MORE TIME I MEAN WHAT'S NOT TO LIKE? ALLMAN BROTHERS MARSHALL TUCKER CHARLIE DANIELS WET WILLIE THE OUTLAWS 38 SPECIAL EVEN A COUPLE OF WEST COAST BANDS CREDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL & CANNED HEAT YOU COULDN'T HELP BUT LIKE THE EAGLES LED ZEPPELIN THE STONES BACHMAN TURNER OVERDRIVE BOB SEGER ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION BLACK OAK ARKANSAS TOM PETTY AC/DC PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE GRAND. FUNK RAILROAD THE BAND LITTLE FEET LITTLE TEXAS 3 DOG NIGHT BLACK SABBATH JETHRO TULL TED NUGENT EDGAR & JOHNNY WINTER THE WHO THE GUESS WHO. STYX 10CC CHICAGO BOSTON KANSAS AMERICA ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA THE BEATLES THE HOLLIES ZZ TOP LITTLE RIVER BAND PETER FRAMPTON ERIC CLAPTON BOB DYLAN JIMMY BUFFET MANFRED MANN BLACKFOOT MOLLY HATCHEY KENTUCKY HEADHUNTERS ELVIN BISHOP THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS DOOBIE BROTHERS CONFEDERATE RAILROAD THE BLACK CROWES THE OZARK MOUNTAIN DAREDEVILS HUMBLE PIE PINK FLOYD THE DOORS DEEP PURPLE THE KINKS GENESIS CROSBY STILLS NASH & YOUNG YES FOREIGNER STEVE MILLER BAND BILLY JOEL SANTANA OZZY OSBOURNE DEF LEPPARD SIMON _& GARFUNKEL JOURNEY STEELY DAN BAD COMPANY THE CARD JEFFERSON AIRPLANE BLUE OYSTER CULT CREAM ELVIS THE BEACH BOYS DAVID BOWIE GORDON LIGHTFOOT 5 MAN ELECTRICAL.BAND AMBROSIA NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND. BREAD JOE COCKER PHIL COLLINS EXILE DR HOOK DAN FOGELBERG ENGLAND DAN & JOHN FORD COLEY HAMILTON JOE FRANK & REYNOLDS JEFFERSON STARSHIP ELTON JOHN LOOKING GLASS THE MAMAS & THE PAPAS ORLEANS REO SPEEDWAGON BOZ SCAGGS STARLAND VOCAL.BAND TOTO THE BYRDS BUFFALO SPRINGFIELD THE LOVIN' SPOONFUL BB KING AND SO MANY MORE I GUESS YOU SEE THAT THERE WAS SO MUCH TO CHOOSE FROM IT WAS REALLY HARD TO ZERO IN ON ONE GENRE MUCH LESS ONE ARTIST. I ONLY COVRRED ROCK SOUTHERN ROCK SOFT. ROCK & FOLK MUSIC STILL HAD COUNTRY R& B MOTOWN & JAMES BROWN SOUL!
They performed in the same way! No theatrics...just planted feet and SING!!! AMAZING VOICES....GOOSE BUMPS.. heart pounding. I dig Stapelton SO MUCH. His band PLAYED IT WELL TOO!
Chris has an amazing voice and does a greart job on this song...Simple Man is one of my all time favorite songs by Lynyrd Skynrd!! Still listening in 2021...Blessings to all :)
It would have gotten 5 stars from me had the video not ended before the song was over, because that grinds my gears when people cut a song off before it is done.
And Chris Stapleton can make it seem like he has lived the lyrics of most any song he sings whether it's one 1⃣ of his , or it's a cover of someone else's song and he pretty much can cover any song he wants to , regardless of genre or Era 😊😅😮😢😂❤😂😊❤😊❤
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This was my Oldest son’s Anthem…..we lost him 4 years ago in an industrial accident, I hope he heard this cover!!!!!
Sorry for your loss! This was mine and my late brother-in-law's favorite Skynard Song - not "Free Bird", as great as it is.
Nobody has ever gotten this song right except Ronnie Van Zant.Until now.o
I agree but shine down came close
Govt Mule does a killer version.
And also Dark Side of the Mule is awesome
Shinedown’s acoustic version did. He was probably drunk. But he killed it.
Check out this version by Randy Houser. He can really belt out that chorus like a boss 😎 ruclips.net/video/eLOQqgazdSo/видео.html
@@TJtoho meh. It’s ok. But not musical. He’s choppy through the phrase. Meaning it isn’t connected breath wise. Then when he goes to the top the instruments overpower him. The sound recording engineer is actually trying to help him by mixing the voice and instrumental sound equally. Not enough raw power for me.
62 years old .. raised up trying too be a simple man.. and the man up above has made me a simple man..
Chris Stapleton can make any song sound so beautiful, the man has the soul of the ages in em.
Yes he does! He did an outstanding job! Have you heard his version of Tennessee Whisky? Listen to that and Don Williams version of Tennessee Whisky! Both are truly amazing!
True, though in fairness, this was a beautiful song to start with.
I think he is the answer to the rebirth of southern rock..
Blackberry Smoke has been around since 2001. Southern Rock is alive and well!
@@stakebeddriver but it has never been mainstream as it was during the days of skynrd or CCR.
God i hope so. I still listen to the greats. Marshal Tucker, Alaman Brothers, Blackfoot, Lynard Skynard, Doobie Bros, and many more. I've never understood how that genre could fade. I was seriously excited when I heard kid rock well until the hip hop crap he tried to blend in.
Absolutely the best cover of this song! This is the song I've been singing to my son since he was born. He's 33 now and I still sing it to him on his birthday.
Me too. ❤
This one is great, but shinedown's is better
And I wrote the lyrics to this song in my sons high school graduation card and will always tell him to be a simple kind of man
I as well and he's 41 and prefers a chill life on 5 acres with critters and. Garden & All. He's ALL legs and ALL LEGS. Wife I the background. My son looks like he's just smoked a m blunt! 😅 Chris Stapleton got it going on and I paid stupid money to see him tomorrow and I can't wait! ❤❤❤❤
I can't think of a better band than Lynyrd Skynyrd to have a tribute to.
Chris Stapleton is a generational artist. No matter if he chooses to perform an original or a cover he makes it his own and we are left in awe of the talent. Thank-you, Chris, never change, be yourself and we will be the beneficiary.
I normally dont like covers of LS, but then there is Chris Stapleton!! Awesome!
Have you heard the lead singer of Shinedown do his acoustic version? That will grab your attention real quick and leave you in chills and humming the song for the rest the day. That man is amazing as well... But Chris Stapleton is right there with him. They are both outstanding and know how to make you feel the music the way it was meant to be heard.
@@stevenmoland5189 I 💯 agree with Shinedown. Their acoustic version in someone's house is phenomenal!
Chris Stapleton nails it everytime
So talented, he never ceases to amaze me
Rock on Chris ♥️🎶🤘
Sure....
Ok I will pray every night for the rest of my life that he will record a version of this❤️❤️❤️❤️ I got chills!!
I vote that all Skynrd covers from now on be performed only by Chris Stapleton.
This man could sing the Oscar Mayer wiener jingle and I’d still be impressed. Dude’s voice is gold.
That's a riot. I agree!!
Fa So 😂
Knew the second I saw this Video title I would not be disappointed. Simple Man is my #1 all time favorite. And Stapleton is quickly becoming my number 1 favorite artist. Everything the man touches is gold. Thank you for this upload
NATHAN & RUSS YOU GUYS ARE SO RIGHT!!!!!!!! WHEN THEIR PLANE WENT DOWN NEAR MCCOMB ENDING RONNIE'S LIFE I WAS DEVASTATED!!!!!!! THANKS GOES OUT TO CHRIS FOR A BEAUTIFUL RENDITION OF A WONDERFUL SONG!!!!!!!!
I hope he would cover turn the page
@@toddreed9400 YES! He's do an awesome job on that song.
Well said!
Skynyrd is my fav band of all time… though I’m only 20 I’ve seen them live 4 times. (Some of the members are different now obviously). But I cry like a baby each time I see them. I also love Chris Stapleton and seeing him play this song was amazing and also made me cry.
I SAW Ronnie and the Boys do this in 1973 down in Hog town. NEVER forgot the passion in Ronnie's voice while he sang this. One of the most amazing concerts I have EVER seen and I've seen a few. The damn goosebumps looked like WELTS!! I've seen Johnny do this too but CHRIS has a quality in his voice VERY similar to RONNIE and THAT is saying something. Has NOT been anyone since Ronnie. CHRIS thank you for raising those damn WELTS again. Got tears STREAMING!!!
I hear ya, when I heard the crowd singing tears started falling, met the survivors, Leon was my friend,
I was at that concert in ‘73 also. It was incredible. So glad that I got to see that band before the tragedy.
😭
We first saw Skynyd as the warm up band for the Who in St Louis in 1973.... We flatlanders were down there to see the Who play during the Quadrophenia tour....... Nobody in our area had heard Ronnie and the band before..... When we got back, I was the first to get their record--- Played it many times at full volume!!!!! After all, I am a big Who fan!!!! Saw them 3x live before that fateful day in Oct of 1977..........
Man i wasnt even born then. You are one lucky man my friend. Simple Man is one of the best songs ever made
If their ever was another"Simple kind of Man" it's Chris Stapleton!
He has the perfect gravely voice for this song!! Love Chris and skynnrd.
I've been an (original) Skynyrd fan since I was small from my dad. I've been a Chris Stapleton fan since he came out. The two sounds combined with a strong blues sound from both, Damn..... 👏🤘👍🇺🇸
Don't you hear a little bit of Ronnie in that Chris Stapleton singing... I have from the minute I heard anything out of his mouth I thought of Ronnie Van Zant 🇨🇦🇮🇹😻 I saw a Lynyrd Skynyrd a year before the plane crash I think of Ronnie Van Zant everytime I hear Chris Stapleton sing sorry just my humble opinion 🇨🇦🇮🇹💖💖🇮🇹🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦❤️❤️
I seen L.S. in Dec,1976. Kiel,aud. st.louis mo. Missed ed king, Steve Gaines.just joined Great show.then 10 yrs later seen them at the same venue with the great Ed king. Ronnie's hat was on the Mike stand while they played freebird no one sang, they brought Allen Collins out in a wheelchair he didn't play though a sad but great show Ronnie was great but so were the other guys. I love the "skynard"☮️🎸
Ronnie paved the way for a lot of talent. RIP
This was absolutely incredible. This song has never hit the same without Ronnie behind the mic, but Chris sang one of the greatest songs ever with some extra soul that just pulls you in.
There will never be another Ronnie Van Zant, but this was beautifully done.
👍 Ronny VanStandt would be proud you did it right Chris! 😘
i drank a bit too much whiskey and the wife sent me into the shower to try to sober up. while in there i'd swear i sang like this guy.
Sure lol ☺😁
Ohh bet it was good. 👍
Funny
Lol if it was possible to do this, someone else would’ve. There’s not a single person that can match Chris Stapleton.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂👌
🙌🏻🙌🏻 Ronnie would approve of this extremely talented man. Holy hell love Chris.
Everytime I see Chris Stapleton, I immediately think Skynyrd, specifically Ronnie Van Zant. Great music.
I’d love to hear him sing ‘I need you’
I agree
The Steel woods do I need you pretty well
Yes, yes!!!!! Please Chris
That would just be the best thing!!!
Greatest Musican of all Time..I Love Chris Stapleton
I love Ronnie Vanzant R.I.P... And Chris nailed it ...
Only Chris Stapleton has the raw power to cover such an important song for many of us. To the real Skynyrd may you rest in peace knowing your legacy is stronger than ever. And may they be honored and forth coming with the permission for Chris Stapleton to release a studio cut of this song. It would be fuckin huge for us
I just love him singing this song... Gives me goosebumps and reminds me of Ronnie Van Zant yes or no 🇨🇦 🇮🇹 💖
I wanna hear a studio version of this cover! Chris Stapleton is probably my favorite artist right now
He is better live.
The heck with the studio version, if you've got that voice and talent, Live is the best . ! .
In the first three seconds of the video i was having goosebumps everywhere. This dude is a living legend.
Seriously, is there absolutely nothing this man cannot sing. Amazing, If he ever comes to play in Ireland, I'm there.
Chris is amazing, a true showman. He played 3 hours straight in Austin, no breaks and sounded great the whole time.
This is my favorite song from one of the best bands to ever come out of the south.
I think Chris just Rocked this song.
He cries his lyrics out. Ohhh the goose bumps.
All over. From head to toe!
GOD surely blessed him is there anything he can’t sing to perfection I think not
Saw this guy open for Guns n Roses. Couldnt figure out why they picked him to open until he hit the stage. Then I couldnt figure out why he wasnt opening every show.
Stapleton is the best, and answered george Jones song,who's going to fill them shoes, Chris Stapleton filled them BOOTS.
I've heard a lot of Skynrd covers this one is by far the best! Love anything Chris creates ❤
I agree! I'm absolutely obsessed with his music! This cover is perfect!
My favorite Lynyrd Skynrd song. Chris Stapleton, you knocked it out of the ballpark!!
Basically Chris is a combination of Waylon Jennings and Robert Plant
There you go! 👍
Absolutely!!
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Hit it!
Beyond lucky to be at this concert. Was also my first time seeing Chris live. Outstanding concert and possibly the best ever live performer I've seen.
I’m going to see him on the 21. Can’t wait.
Please never stop stop playing this song in your concerts...🙏🙏 Mr. Stapleton sounds Amazing..... feels the airs on my arm popping up...chills..this is music...that gives you chills and makes you feel alive...
Wow!! Amazing!!! Ronnie would love this!!🙏🏻🕯
My favorite Lynyrd Skynrd song Chis did an amazing job
Man, saw him in Atlanta for the first time ever, was such a good show, he did freebird too.
It doesn't matter how many times I hear this and even with all the cover versions by different people, this song ALWAYS brings me to tears!!!!!!
I saw Ronnie and Steve and Gary, Artimus Leon Wikeson Billy Powell , Allen Collins ,live in Knoxville 1976, will never forget it, Chris does a great job
That's the best I've heard anybody sing it since Ronnie died. Ronnie is smiling down from heaven.
Stapleton can sing anything. Awesome cover of one of the best songs by the BEST SOUTHERN ROCK band ever
This is the best person to sing this beautiful song!!! ❤️ 🎸 🎵
is this you golden locks ????? x
Nice job, thanks for keeping Lynyrd Skynyrd alive.
I know very little about Chris Stapletons background! But man I'm glad that he showed up !
I would love to hear him do an acoustic version of this amazing song.
I was watching a bit on Ray Charles today. Amazing artist who crossed all sorts of genres. Early rock, gospel, R&B, huge country artist, pop. Definitely on my Mt. Rushmore of musicians. Chris Stapleton kind of reminds me of him, he just wants to make great music, doesn't care about sticking to some genre.
Exactly
Put tears in my eyes brother the rite way love you
The Ray Charles of the 21st century. Anything he sings becomes a Chris Stapleton song. Would love to hear him sing this with the current Skynrd band
I agree with that statement. I just discovered him and his band and I have never been to a concert but if I had to choose which one I would go see it would definitely be Chris ☺️ he has a voice that matches his soul and the rest is history 😊
We are so desperately waiting for this amazing man to tour australia! Pleeeeeze
Skynyrd is my absolute favorite band and I've seen many covers of this song and most of em disappointed me because it takes someone that's got the soul in em to bring this song to life and honestly this is the first time I've seen it and feel so comfortable knowing Ronnie and all of the other ones are saying Finally..... Someone doing our songs justice . And I just saw that this video cuts off before it's even over with . Maybe it wasn't whoever's fault that posted it but if it was....man at least have a little respect for Chris Stapleton and his band . This is hands down the best cover I've ever seen of Simple Man and I take things serious especially when it comes to things like this . And if it wasn't your fault accept my apologies.
that is awesome! Ronnie VZ would and is proud!
I dedicated this song to my 2 son’s Cody, and Cory. Till this day when they get a chance the listen to the song.💕
@LynyrdSkynyrdmusic I’m from Sacramento, California 🙏
Chris gives justice to the song 🎵. Wtg man you did a great job of singing this classic song! I've been a huge fan of Skynyrd since I was 17 and I've been to several of their concerts throughout my life. What a great experience!
So good! Chris can sing anything dang
Not a country guy, but I do love me some Chris Stapleton!
Love the Music of Chris Stapleton ♥️🎸♥️🎸♥️🎸♥️🎸♥️🎸♥️🎸♥️🎸
Surprisingly this is probably the best cover of Simple Man I’ve heard yet. Very nice.
Big stapleton fan, but shinedown version has most power out of any verzion to date, including original imho
@@marksmith1167 SORRY MARK BUT YOU ARE WRONG! I GUESS YOU HAD TO BE THERE! THE AUDIO HERE DOESN'T DO CHRIS'S LIVE VERSION JUSTICE! JUST SAYIN'....
Oh course, it is Chris Stapleton
Mark Smith the original is the best song of all time imo
Chris can sing anything
RIP Ed king❤Thank you chris
Chris really pulled this off perfectly ! Amazing talent. 👍
Best rock band of ALL time.. people they only recorded 6 years imagine another 10 or 20 if Ronnie wouldve lived we got cheated outta so much great music
Big smiles and much love for how amazing Chris sings my favorite song by my favorite band in my life! He's the standard now adays of what all the legends of country has given us over the decades. Chris Stapleton is what country always was and still should be (not pop like most country is today)! Long live the legends and Chris and you my friend made alot of legends who are gone and still here very proud of you and they are smiling and very proud! Much love to you and God Bless everyone
I was the backstage chef at Meadowbrook (BNHP) this was one of the best shows ever. Not only is Chris musical perfection, he is a kind, warm, sweet amazing family man. Needle to say I fell in love with him that day. I also impinged my sciatic nerve and was on the floor of my house writhing in pain like a lunatic about 6 hours before this actually happened. So glad I was able to pull it togther. Incredible experience ✌❤
I'm Gary Agresti's girl, and he told me you're the awesome chef who makes vegetarian chili so awesomely, that your secret ingredient must be meat! Yes, Chris has a unique, soulful voice, and I wish I could have met him. You've got a great job! Can't wait till we can all get back to doing live shows again. Nice to meet you!!
Marlena Gary is an amazing man. I can't wait to see him perform live ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@@janetbarsorian5051 He's a real sweetie, multi-talented, and best of all, he's been good to me in the 3+ years we've dated. Love that guy! And believe me, he can't wait to perform again live! It's a very discouraging time right now for all of us musicians and live music professionals like yourself. Hope to see you next season. Maybe Chris will come back. :)
This man can sing the phone book and sound amazing!
so burned out on this very comment on every single Chris S. song on youtube...we get it already
@@LiveWireCryptid I'M 61 YEARS OLD. I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED LYNYRD SKYNYRD! RONNIE AND CHRIS ARE THE 2 BEST LIVE ENTERTAINERS OF MY LIFETIME. I CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF CHRIS STAPLETON. IT'S LIKE HAVING RONNIE VAN ZANDT BACK MAKING BEAUTIFUL MUSIC FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY!!!!####"S I AND 1.
@@mikebeasley6447 you should listen to Shinedown's cover. It's pretty good.
@@FranciscoGomez-dn8py THANKS I WATCHED IT YESTERDAY BUT WHEN YOU MENTIONED IT I WATCHED IT AGAIN. THE GUYS WITH THE GUITARS SLAYED IT. THE VOCALS WERE GOOD I VERY MUCH ENJOYED IT BOTH TIMES. REMINDED ME OF BACK IN THE DAY WE ALWAYS BOUGHT THE ALBUM NEVER A SINGLE ALWAYS LISTENED ON THE FM STATION NEVER THE AM & ALWAYS TRIED OUR BEST TO GET TO THE CONCERTS WHEN THE BAND IN QUESTION HAD WONDERFUL GUITAR PLAYERS YOU KNEW WHEN THE ALBUM.WAS TO BE PURCHASED OR NOT IT ALMOST ALWAYS HAD THE ALBUM VERSIONS OF THEIR 3 MINUTE 20. SECOND (AT LEAST 8 TO 1O MINUTE VERSION) ONLY IF. THE BAND HAD SERIOUS GUITAR MASTERS THAT WERE GONNA BATTLE SPAR & JUST THROW DOWN. HELL YEAH!!!!!!! THEN WE COULD ALL RELIVE IT LISTENING AT HOME IN THE CAR. OR AT THE PARK WHERE WHERE WE WENT TO JUST HANG OUT. OF COURSE BEFORE CASSETTES & YOU HAD TO GO OUT OF TOWN WHERE YOU LOST RADIO SIGNAL YOU COULD THROW DOWN WITH 8 TRACK TAPE! I'M SURE GIVING AWAY THAT I'M AN OLD FART! LMAORH. ANYHOW I WAS A BIG FAN OF SOUTHERN ROCK LYNYRD SKYNYRD WAS MY MAIN GO TO TIL RONNIE GOT KILLED. AFTER THAT THEY ALL GOT MORE TIME I MEAN WHAT'S NOT TO LIKE? ALLMAN BROTHERS MARSHALL TUCKER CHARLIE DANIELS WET WILLIE THE OUTLAWS 38 SPECIAL EVEN A COUPLE OF WEST COAST BANDS CREDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL & CANNED HEAT YOU COULDN'T HELP BUT LIKE THE EAGLES LED ZEPPELIN THE STONES BACHMAN TURNER OVERDRIVE BOB SEGER ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION BLACK OAK ARKANSAS TOM PETTY AC/DC PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE GRAND. FUNK RAILROAD THE BAND LITTLE FEET LITTLE TEXAS 3 DOG NIGHT BLACK SABBATH JETHRO TULL TED NUGENT EDGAR & JOHNNY WINTER THE WHO THE GUESS WHO. STYX 10CC CHICAGO BOSTON KANSAS AMERICA ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA THE BEATLES THE HOLLIES ZZ TOP LITTLE RIVER BAND PETER FRAMPTON ERIC CLAPTON BOB DYLAN JIMMY BUFFET MANFRED MANN BLACKFOOT MOLLY HATCHEY KENTUCKY HEADHUNTERS ELVIN BISHOP THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS DOOBIE BROTHERS CONFEDERATE RAILROAD THE BLACK CROWES THE OZARK MOUNTAIN DAREDEVILS HUMBLE PIE PINK FLOYD THE DOORS DEEP PURPLE THE KINKS GENESIS CROSBY STILLS NASH & YOUNG YES FOREIGNER STEVE MILLER BAND BILLY JOEL SANTANA OZZY OSBOURNE DEF LEPPARD SIMON _& GARFUNKEL JOURNEY STEELY DAN BAD COMPANY THE CARD JEFFERSON AIRPLANE BLUE OYSTER CULT CREAM ELVIS THE BEACH BOYS DAVID BOWIE GORDON LIGHTFOOT 5 MAN ELECTRICAL.BAND AMBROSIA NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND. BREAD JOE COCKER PHIL COLLINS EXILE DR HOOK DAN FOGELBERG ENGLAND DAN & JOHN FORD COLEY HAMILTON JOE FRANK & REYNOLDS JEFFERSON STARSHIP ELTON JOHN LOOKING GLASS THE MAMAS & THE PAPAS ORLEANS REO SPEEDWAGON BOZ SCAGGS STARLAND VOCAL.BAND TOTO THE BYRDS BUFFALO SPRINGFIELD THE LOVIN' SPOONFUL BB KING AND SO MANY MORE I GUESS YOU SEE THAT THERE WAS SO MUCH TO CHOOSE FROM IT WAS REALLY HARD TO ZERO IN ON ONE GENRE MUCH LESS ONE ARTIST. I ONLY COVRRED ROCK SOUTHERN ROCK SOFT. ROCK & FOLK MUSIC STILL HAD COUNTRY R& B MOTOWN & JAMES BROWN SOUL!
@@LiveWireCryptid JUST KICK BACK & ENJOY!
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Gosh. What a voice. Chris is a great singer
Chills absolutely beautiful,, rip Ed King
Right on Pam-- Saw them live 3x before the plane crash, and 3x after!!!!! Always get chills up my spine when they play Simple Man!!!!!!!!!
Shout out to Chris Stapleton for this excellent tribute to Ed King-pure perfection!
Outstanding
Favorite Lynyrd skynyrd song right here!This man can sing anything and make it sound awesome!Thanks for sharing!
AMAZING MAN 💜💜BEAUTIFUL 💜💜☮️
Beautiful!!
I get chills just listening.
Beautiful job covering this song.....
They performed in the same way! No theatrics...just planted feet and SING!!! AMAZING VOICES....GOOSE BUMPS.. heart pounding. I dig Stapelton SO MUCH. His band PLAYED IT WELL TOO!
What a beautiful version! Love it!
Chris has an amazing voice and does a greart job on this song...Simple Man is one of my all time favorite songs by Lynyrd Skynrd!! Still listening in 2021...Blessings to all :)
Me 2...listening in 2021! Best version I've heard!
This man could sing the phone book and I would stop and listen
Chis is such a talented man. Love his voice!!
Thank you for giving us this gift of a video lol
Cry to me, Chris, Cry to me! Sensational cover!
Until now Shine Down was the only one that could make this song work. Now there are two.
No argument here. I think Shinedown's version is one of the 5 best covers EVER, so this is up there in some sort of bracketed attachment to my list!
I'll have to listen to Shinedown version to see how compares to Stapleton his is kick ass
Dude. I agree, Shinedown brings tears to my ears everytime I hear that version.
Shinedown still has the best version in my opinion. But Chris is by far my favorite singer. No hate on Lynard Skynard either. All of them are amazing
Govt Mule is right in there. My favorite
Love Skynyrd and this man can sang it girl. Thanks Marlana for posting. I enjoyed it 😊😁 so much
Chris Stapleton rocks!
Never disappoints!
It would have gotten 5 stars from me had the video not ended before the song was over, because that grinds my gears when people cut a song off before it is done.
I was there in person awesome job for sure.
And Chris Stapleton can make it seem like he has lived the lyrics of most any song he sings whether it's one 1⃣ of his , or it's a cover of someone else's song and he pretty much can cover any song he wants to , regardless of genre or Era 😊😅😮😢😂❤😂😊❤😊❤
Great cover. You can tell he loves that song
I'm just seeing this video, I helped set the stage and was backstage working during this show. Amazing performance
That’s awesome! Are you a stage hand?
@@MarlenaPhillips yup! It's great work
@@ginger2770 my sweetie is Gary Agresti, the production manager.
RIP Ed King《☆》Y'all should definitely check out Eds work with Skynyrd & The Strawberry alarm clock before Skynyrd🤓🗣☮🤳👍🏾