Rapper FIRST LISTEN to: Lynyrd Skynyrd - Freebird - 7/2/1977 - Oakland Coliseum Stadium- SPEECHLESS
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Wow. Reading these comments are hurting my heart. Three members passed away in a plane crash shortly after this performance? Omg 😢
Yup. Makes the video even more surreal. Very very sad crash. But Jojo had a premonition and tried to warn them, but they did not listen and boarded the plane anyways.
Oh Jojo was one of the backup singers.
The pianist was classically trained and was a groupie of this band. The band left to grab a bite and came back to studio and heard him playing the piano. The rest is history! Watch the masterful documentary called “Muscle Shoals” where this band recorded…. you will learn tons about the music of the 60-80’s and still being recorded today
You owe it to yourself to go down this rabbit hole brother! It’s a deep one fa sho!
@@G-Lander388. I’m pretty sure Billy was a Roadie not a groupie, The crew was beginning to pack it up, hen Billy sat down at the piano and started playing the opening of Freebird, just off the top of his head. Ronnie and Ronnie and Gary heard it, and offered him the job.
It's not just you... We were happier, healthier, more open minded, and we were free!
damn straight!!!!
never knew we had it so good.
not sure about open minded but yeah. The 70's were great., if we only knew...
We had just recovered from the Kennedy King Kennedy assassinations, Vietnam, and Nixon's resignation. We had Jimmy Carter as our president and just celebrated the nation's 200th birthday. It was also before the time when our food was poisoned with Roundup and GMOs. There was no high fructose corn syrup, just real cane sugar. There were no toxic plastic food packages, everything was packaged in glass cans or cellophane and was many times more nutritious than food is today, even organic stuff. So we were all healthy, active, not looking at electronic screens that didn't exist yet 24/7, it was not a 24-hour a day world either so people were actually sleeping at night. We were well-adjusted, all feeling good about things. I had a high school graduating class in 1979 of 144 students and I can tell you that there were at most three kids in the entire class that could even be considered a little overweight, only one of them was obese and she ended up being a mental health patient who had suffered from an abusive home. Things are very different these days. It breaks my heart to see all the things that have been lost to our children and grandchildren.
People didn't lock their doors on their cars or their houses unless they were on vacation, there was no AIDS epidemic or 9/11 Nanny state and we were able to do anything an adult had the right to do at age 18 still. We had for the most part all grown up in two parent homes with a stay-at-home mom. And we were still taught things in school like music, cooking, how to play an instrument, speaker foreign language, and we still had art and literature in our schools. All of that changed with the Iran hostages, Ronald Reagan, AIDS and 9/11.
I'd love to go back, like you say free
We were happier. We were always outside with our friends. We talked to each other. We dated. We lived.
So true! It was so great growing up in the 70s, wish I could go back for a visit!
@@connieburns4837as someone born in 2000, i wish i could grow up when my dad did. in the 70s. be an adult in the 80d get to live life freely. must’ve been so good.
And actually danced and enjoyed live concerts instead of holding up our smart phones and stand there like robots.
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I know I was happy growing up in the ‘80’s. I was born in ‘75. I was always outside with friends. Tell me, do you ever see a pack of kids on their bikes anymore?
i was a lot younger.
No cell phones no internet. Life was good the woman were very healthy and beautiful
Stuff has moved way too heavy into hip hop imo. We need to find a balance. Almost every show, trailer, etc. uses hip hop now. And I LOVE Hip hop don't get me wrong, there's just something about throwing a GOOD rock song on a trailer or in soundtracks that hits different. This era of rock was unmatched.
Yes! Livin life and enjoying music with no distractions. Besides the topless girls and couples making out..lol
And no sunscreen 😂
And people lived in the moment and made the most of it.
The lyrics back then made sense. We had small children then. Life was so different then. I now fear for our great grandchildren who are little. 😢
Simple man is a must. Beautiful lyrics with a beautiful message 😊
Yes!
Absolutely!!
I used to sing Simple Man to my boys when they were little.. I still cry every time I hear that song😢
@@angiemaney761 SAME!!
Simple Man is a must Cliff. I introduced this song to my son as a young teenager and continue to send it to him periodically! I hope if he marries one day, he’ll dance with me to Simple Man!!!
I'm of that generation (old enough to be your grandmother.) I think things were generally simpler. Every generation longs for it's youth, but without hesitation, I'd go back to the '70s in a flash - even though it would mean giving up my cell phone.
The way I'd put it is, "I'd go back BECAUSE I'd be giving up my cell phone." Nobody ever knew where we were- esp our parents! Perfect time travel scenario- going back, being young again, & knowing then what I know now! Great post, friend!
@@andychisarick6879 fair point.
FACTS!!! I'd be standin' right next to ya: PHONELESS!!!
Sweet Home Alabama, Simple Man, Tuesdays Gone, Call Me The Breeze and The Ballad Of Curtis Leow is a good start.
I'd give up my cell phone my computer my auto start car
The goal of some of your viewers is not (or should not be) to shame you for not knowing the music of our time, instead it is that we hope that those like yourself who appreciate music and the arts will be inspired to go out and invest your sweat equity in bringing meaningful, world-changing music back and lead a new generation of writers and composers who learn their craft and their chosen instruments and go on to make incredible sounds.
well said
I could not agree more.
Exactly!
For those of us that steadfastly refused to succumb to disco in the late 70’s.
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Everyone was healthier, happier, friendlier and free!!!!We had the BEST rock bands ever!!!!! It’s sad that this era is not played and enjoyed more! Untimely deaths unfortunately! Lynyrd Skynryrd was one of the best bands ever!!!!!
thats when everything started going down hill in our country. Disco sucks.
@@36karpatoruski
I remember seeing graffiti on walls in Staten Island that said, “Disco sucks!”.
Also this. T
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I didn’t know what that meant. Circa 1982. I was 7 and remember.
It’s not one of their “big” songs, but The Ballad of Curtis Loew is a well worth a listen
Curtis Lowe is one of my favorites
@@starlawilson9011one of my favorites as well… and they died (well 3 key members anyway) 3 years before I was born…
Ballad of Curtis Lowe, Simple man, freebird, gimmie three steps… so many great songs in their library.
Curtis lowe, is one of my favorites, also Free bird, simple man both Skynard and (Shinedown), Tuesdays gone and the hunt are all favorites of mine.
Curtis Loew was the only Skynyrd song Ed King ever covered once he left the band- said it was his #1 favorite Skynyrd song
That's me all time Skinner Favorite
No one had plastic surgery in 1977. We still worshipped the sun for that golden glow. No cell phones to tie you down. Just narural beauty.
Congratulation, Cliff! You have just witnessed one of THE guitar solos in rock history. And make no mistake....all those gals....babies were made that night.
Guitar solo??? There’s 4 guitars on stage.
@@ianstradian3
@@mcwilliams4546 a base guitar is still a guitar… so 4
@@ianstradian It’s spelled bass. And it’s referred to as a bass, not a bass guitar. Skynard was famous for their “three guitar attack”.
@@mcwilliams4546 referring to a guitar as a Bass ( sorry I misspelled I was in a hurry) does not mean it’s not a Guitar.
Just like the classical instrument the Bass Violin, it is still a Violin.
We were happier because the government and media hadn't started dividing people by every difference they can think of. We went outside, and we were courteous, friendly, healthy, and united.
I truly miss those days.
Truth man
It's more than the government and media. People are different. There's so many angry, cruel, and hateful people in our world now. People would rather stand around with their phones and livestream a murder than help. Nobody helps anybody, nobody trusts anybody, and we've been driven apart by lies and propaganda.
'Simple Man' since you are a lyricist.
Agreed ❤
Please Clifford
@@chrisstanley2152 cliff, when the people are using, 'Clifford', you Know it's serious! Lol 🥰
One of the most epic live performances ever
The solo is when the bird takes flight and don't stop
47 years ago, these girls are mothers, grandmothers, and great grandmothers now. Lynyrd Skynyrd is named after a gym teacher that gave them a hard time for having long hair, Leonard Skinner. The plane crash took the lives of Ronnie Van Zant(lead singer), guitarist Steve Gaines, backup singer Cassie Gaines( Steve's sister), the pilots, and the assistant road manager. The rest of the band was injured. All of the original members have passed on now.
I did not know how Skynard came up with their name. That's interesting,thanx for sharing that info,I've followed music since the 70s. I recall when Brownsville Station became Foghat,as well as others I can't recall right off the top of my head. I was also a HUGE Grand Funk Railroad fan! I have most of their albums on original vinyl! I did some trading in high school for records,I traded a dude for Deep Purple Machine Head. Traded a chick for Grand Funk Railroads 1st album also. Lots of wonderful memories....
He died in plane crash. So he died shortly after this concert.😢
October 20, 1977, a chartered plane carrying three members of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd crashed in a wooded area near Gillsburg, Mississippi, killing six people, including the band members.
All of the band was on the plane when it crashed except 1 backup singer but 2 members and a backup singer passed in the crash. A total of 6 ppl died in the crash.
There is a nice sized memorial to them at the crash site.
All of the original members have now passed away and all of those healthy, beautiful young women in the audience are now in their 60's and 70's. The seventies were a great time to be in your twenties. This was, after all, right at 47 years ago. Hard to believe.
Artimus Pyle, the drummer, is not an original but he is very much alive. He has his own band and honors the memory of the fallen members.
It went crazy that fast because those people would have showed up to see Lynyrd Skynyrd if they had only played this one song. It is the goat.
The dude in the front is looking around the way he is because the ground underneath his feet is shaking with the impact of thousands and thousands of people jumping up and down in unison. He's experiencing something you never knew existed before, a rock and roll earthquake.
No autotune. Legit. Yes, it was in Forrest Gump.
I was born in 1964 the Last year of the Baby Boomers. I am 59 years old and i am so glad I grew up during the 60's and 70's and 80's. It was a golden age of Music, So many great songs and Artists in all Genres. Artists would cross Genres and write songs for each other and appear in songs with each other, It was all about the music. I would go back to the 70; s. It was a great Decade of Music and Freedom, and everyone just wanted to listen to the Music and have a great time.
The name of the band is a person, Their high school gym teacher (Leonard Skinner) who hated these guys with a passion and had them expelled from school. The band named themselves after the teacher as a mockery. true story!
@@derklavierspieler7491 Yes I am aware of that. My intention was to answer the question the reactor had about naming the band in a short concise manner. 🙂
Yep.
I was there! It was an amazing day of sun, fun and music without cell phones, cameras and sunscreen. :) Great band, day and sadly months later the plane crash.
I was there too!
This is one of those songs that will stand the eternal test of time. You can’t talk the history of music without talking about Freebird.
late 70's most of the 80's, every cover band at a club, when asked what song they want to hear, everyone yelled t FREEBIRD!
Mate …That’s my generation, great to be a teen back then…Those were the days…No cell phones…No internet…No Autotune… Nothing but Pure talent and crowds going wild…and just for the record all the women you’re watching in the crowd are now somebody’s Grandma or maybe even Great Grandma… Good Luck Jjh
All those young girls, if they're still around, are in their late 60s to early 70s. Times flies.
I was just turning 16 that summer, about to be 64 next week. Mom of 3, grandmother of 3. Those concerts were such fun, but I can injure myself sleeping now, I'd never last sitting all day on a 12x12 inch patch of grass! LOL
I am one of those girls, I was at this day on the Green and at 67 aI am still a whole lot of rock and roll
My bet is they still look better than most of these girls today. Still sexy as hell too. And if you wanted one, you had to look her in the eyes and ask. Rejection was real. And so was a yes and a smile.
Simple Man and Tuesday’s Gone. Southern Rock at its finest! People were happier, I think. It was before every woman was supposed to be 5’10” and 98lbs- people ate real food. Guys were not in a gym somewhere bulking up-they had normal muscles and a six pack was still related to beer. It was also one of the few times in history that the US was not involved in a conflict or war. We didn’t know sunblock existed (paying for that now). I was 17 when this concert occurred and 10 days before high school graduation. But we carried on the 60s rock revolution and most of us raised our kids on this music.
I was 7 and I remember no sunscreen just some baby oil and peroxide or lemon juice. ❤️❤️
No fake everything back then all natural beauty.
funny though, we were all thinner back then. There were very few gals that were hefty. nowadays its the opposite and there are more heavy then not it seems like. im seventys through and through im still thin, tan at least a farmers and i listen to great music.
The performers loved making the music as much as the fans loved listening to it. That synergy created something truly magical.
Watching music history. This performance is legendary.
You would recognise another Lynyrd Skynyrd song from 8 Mile. Em raps over Sweet Home Alabama when he's fixing his car.
'Cuz I live at home in a trailer
@@Theoryofadj"This ain't cool im in a rage he's tapping my mom and we're almost the same age" 😂😂
Music back then was great you could not fake it…
We were outside all the time… ate what our Mom’s cooked… we had outlets and and friends …we did not have our parents with us all the time… we were free to explore and learn. Thanks for the memory!!❤
It kills me the crowd anticipation when the solos started . There were so many girls cause Peter Frampton was headlining 😂 Yes it was in Forrest Gump. We didn't have sunscreen back in the day 😂 Great reaction and Peace out ✌️ ☮️
We had Coppertone if you didn't mind looking Orange.lol But that's also when we used to have a Yellow Sun instead of that blinding white ball you see nowadays.
🚜🤠🐂
@@Ozarkprepper643 Yeah or oil to attract the sun. Or the copper tone was like 10 spf 🤣
yes...happier and healthier. Thank you for keeping our music alive!
This was the age of no cell phones, no autotune, peace and love. Girls were naturally beautiful, maybe a little mascara, lip gloss and musk perfume. Just think about these girls are grandmother's now! Wonderful time to grow up!!!!
Yeah, people were happier and healthier. Too much chemicals and preservatives now. Thanks for the reaction, very nice. They are LEGENDS, even though they are all gone now. ❤😢
Kinda all gone. Rickey Medlocke is still kicking and he was their first drummer. He left to form Blackfoot right before they got a label contract. You’re not wrong, but kinda, sorta…. It’s how you look at it.
@@shawn5928
Artemis as well.
It was also that people weren't working themselves to death at 3 and 4 jobs just to just try to make rent.
@@oldeskul very true with that.
The girls weren't covered in 50 different kinds of makeup and fancy clothes. Not saying we didn't wear any makeup, but the natural look was the normal. We were all so free and the beauty of just being ourselves.
Lynyrd Skynyrd is a creative change of spelling of Leonard Skinner. Skinner was a PE teacher at the high school where some band members went, stories say he was very strict about the school's rule against boys having long hair.
Ahh yes the `lobster festival` known as "Day on the Green 1977." I was 12 when this happened, and over the course of 3 days, maybe more, they had the following line up - Fleetwood Mac, Doobie Brothers, Gary Wright, Eagles, Steve Miller Band, Heart, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Santana, Outlaws - Could you imagine!?? I was pretty buittsore at not being quite old enough for it. Anyway, about the only thing hotter than the sun that day, was Skynyrd! They were all over it.
The best southern rock band ever
In my opinion this is the best musical Anthem in history
One of the greatest rock concerts caught on film. One of the greatest guitar solos ever. One of the best guitar trios ever. Lynyrd Skynyrd always had some of the best guitar players.
Fucking best amazing solo they made live! Damn sad almost all of them died a few months later in a plane chrash.
Totally agree with you and I've said for years that they was more talent on that stage at one time than most bands put together everywhere.
Only Ronnie,Steve and Cassie Gaines were the band members that died.It was a shame fr those three,but more members lived than died.
Gump was Vietnam, a little B4 this .
You live in a time where the past is fully accessible !
My best friend was playing drums in his band for a charity in the middle of nowhere here in Georgia and Artemis Pyle showed up! They played together. What a priceless moment!
Yes, everyone looked happier, prettier, healthier.
Everybody socialized with real friends, not stuck staring at phones all day long. People ate well, did a lot of physical activity, didn't have parents micromanaging every bit of their lives.
Society has lost so much and you only realize it when you see videos like this.... which we can do because we're now on our phones all the time.
Performed only three months before the tragic plane crash. One of the best live performances of all time. So ironic with the lyrics to this classic jam. Thank you 🙏 for the reaction. ✌️😎
"I'm not worthy"
Now imagine what it must of been like to hear this new music 50 years ago. Eyes (Ears) Wide OPEN
Very glad to see you are broadening your horizons. You're listening to the best musical era ever!
My heart's racing too. And that's the 2,497th time I've heard Free Bird. 5 or 6 times, Live. Including front row center once. sigh
Greatest rock guitar solo EVER!! R.I.P. Allan Collins.
PUMPED!!! :) THIS is one of the FEW performances on RUclips that seems to ALMOST EXPLAIN how AWESOME things were, back then!! RIP to all the band members that were LOST - YOU ARE MISSED!! ENJOY this rabbit hole!!! Thanks for reacting to this one!
I have a good story. My graduating class in high school had nominated some Barry Manilow song for the prom song. I was not having that, and I sent out a petition to all of the seniors for free bird to be our song. And I won. Freebird class of 1982. Great memories thanks
What a cool story! That's what it's all about...I've got a super quick story too. (I'm class of '79.) Anyway my whole life I heard Ronnie's final lyrics as "Won't you fly-y-y-y-y free bird." Just the word "fly" long & drawn out. Then a few years ago one of these reactions had lyrics & I saw its really "Won't you fly HIGH free bird." All these years- I was so embarrassed! If you listen both ways you see it makes a big difference. "Fly high" is a much more powerful image, y'know? Oh well live & learn but I'm still embarrassed- quietly, to myself- every time I hear this!
@@andychisarick6879 very cool story. Yes the “HIGH “ always makes me more powerful.
@@darlenecronin242 Hey you're pretty funny, wish I'd known you back in high school! And you've got the same last name as REO Speedwagon's singer, maybe music's just in your blood. Take care, be well!
Yes this was in that scene in Forest Gump
2 rhythm and a lead guitar is what gives such an iconic sound.
3 lead guitarist
70s Southern Rock hit different. I’m an 81 baby and grew up on this music in my childhood as a boy from southern Mississippi. I still listen to it. Molly Hatchet is my go-to.
Molly Hatchet!! one of my favorite bands of all time and agree with you growing up in the 70s Molly was my go to Southern Rock Band as well- went harder!! UFO; Nugent; Sabbath; Zeppelin; Floyd; Little Feat….
Molly Hatchet Flirtin' With Disaster,one of my faves!!
One of the best solos ever.
I saw Skynyrd many times. Those were the days of wine and roses as far as music and enjoying life. I miss them still. They always ended their shows with Freebird and it never failed to burn the house down! 🔥🤟🏼🥰
I always find it hilarious the name "Lynyrd Skynyrd" was actually the name of the band's high school gym teacher, named, Leonard Skinner. He always gave them a hard time about their long hair. He later opened a bar and they played there often...lol.
Life was better and easier back then. A great time with great music coming out all of the time. We were spoiled back then.
Ballad of Curtis Lowe was incredible , sweet home Alabama!! lol
When my sister passed away about 6 yrs ago, my nephew had “Simple Man” played at her funeral as a tribute to their relationship and their bond through music. When he passed away in his sleep a short 6 weeks later (he was only 38) we played “Free Bird” at his funeral because of his love of this band. This song means so much more to me since then.
People were much happier and friendlier back then. I was born in 75. I grew up in the 80’s so I got the best of both worlds 60’s frock 70’s rock and 80’s new rock sounds. No autotune just pure voice.
I made a point of exposing my daughters to real music as they grew up. I'm doing the same with my grandkids. No autotune, no pyrotechnics, no computers, no lasers. Just pure talent. The sunburned girl is at least a grandmother by now, as are all the others.
*Lynyrd Skynyrd (Simple Man)*
As A writer you will appreciate this. Ronnie Van Zant the lead singer & primary lyricist never wrote down his lyrics. Ever. He said if he can't remember them, they weren't that good to begin with.
Wow I didn't know that about Ronnie,I mean I knew he was good. That's amazing though,thanx for sharing,have a good one!
@@JDogg73and always performed barefoot so he could feel the music's reverberation through the stage
@@dgw6092 Right,I did know that. I had a gf that lived in Tennessee and said Skynard practiced in Dale Hollow. Not sure where that's at though. I miss those original guys,just some good Ole country boys rockin'!
funny looking at the crowd...especially since most of them are in their mid 60s and 70s now....we were happier!
likely they were way cooler than their grandkids.
I was 17 then, 64 now. I also saw them on this tour in 77 at the Seattle King Dome. It was one of the greatest times in my life. I can’t tell you enough how simple it was back then. Yes, we were happier and healthier back then. Thanks for time travel Cliff, excellent reaction!
This genre of music is called southern rock
The 60’s and 70’s were all about Peace, Love & Rock N Roll! It was a blast! Unfortunately With a lot of tragedies along the way💔❤
One of the greatest guitar solo and longest, I was waiting to see your face during the solo, great musicians great reaction
This was only about 3 months before Ronnie Van Zandt (singer), Steve Gaines (guitarist with goatee), and Cassie Gaines (backup singer) passed away in that plane crash.
If you were ever to watch a documentary about a band, it should be this band. Lots of fascinating stuff, including some eerie things that were said that seem prophetic.
from the days when appearance didn't matter, just talent and ability
More Lynyard Skynyrd please
My man if you are going down the rock n roll path your mind is going to expand until it is blown. I’m here for it. You are so lucky to listening to this greatness for the first time.
Sweet Home Alabama and Simple Man
The 70's peace , love and bong hits. And people weren't obsessed with what other people were doing that was different from themselves.
This song was written about a friend that died. Duane Allman. The guitar player from the Allman Brothers band.
I was blessed to grow up during the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s music! And now I’m ready to see the Good Lord
Amen! I'm ready to see the Lord as well my friend. The world is getting too crazy and weird anymore to suit me. Wouldn't bother me if I didn't wake up in the morning...
Im 58 i got to see them live 3 times as a kid , young man and as a father with my kids ✌🏻❤️ 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
That's beautiful. You've been blessed.
Saw them 17 times in my life were the best live band ever and was never disappointed. Wish you could have seen them! Peace ✌️
Legendary and Timeless!🔥 We will, unfortunately never get to live free like the 70's and 80's. I miss the feeling, best times to be alive!🤟
This was played at every junior high and high school dance in the 80’s. I love this song, such a classic
You nailed it when you recalled Forrest Gump. It was also in The Devil's Rejects, Zombieland 2, and a whole bunch of TV shows. I'm from L.A. and had never heard it until I moved to the South. This dang song is the Anthem down here lol
One ofvthe beat solis ever. Will never be topped.
#1 song for years back in the day!! They have at least 25 great songs & they were around for only 4 or 5 albums till the plane went down.
It gives my heart joy to see the music of my generation being rediscovered and re-appreciated. I believe that we were happier and healthier back then, in spite of (or maybe because of) the lack of, medical, dietary and technological advances we "enjoy" today.
My Son is 31 years old & he LOVES classic rock!
You called it. Happier and prettier. People at a music festival where the artists don’t need side effects to keep the audience engaged. People just loving the vibe.
The first Skynyrd song I ever heard was Tuesday’s Gone. I was 15. I’ve never been the same. My heart was seeded in Southern Rock at that moment and that’s where it’s stayed.
✌🏻❤️from Texas
No band could play for the next fifteen years without members of the audience calling out for Free Bird.
My uncle died suddenly from a heart attack a few years ago. This is the song we played when it was time to say goodbye for the last time. Thanks for doing it justice.
Not just a band...the heartbeat of southern rock. The masters.
We had a high-school rock band...played this whole 9 minute live version at the HS "cabaret" 1979...brought the house down😂😂😂😂
Two other LEGENDARY Bands Are BOSTON & KANSAS!! Worth your time!
I love watching you react to new music. I was a teenager in the 70s and it was awesome. The music was incredible and yes I believe we were much happier and healthier. I cherish my years as a teenager growing up in the 1970s thank you.
I really enjoyed your reaction to this video. Lynyrd Skynyrd has always been one of my favorite bands. Everyone thinks their generation was the best especially as we grow older, but I have to say I think music from the 60's, 70's, 80's, and 90's was the best. When musicians were really musically talented, many artists wrote their own lyrics, no tricks, no autotune...just sheer talent and they didn't all sound the same. If you haven't already listened to some of these classics, check out Kansas Carry On Wayward Son (the video), Aerosmith Dream On, any of the Eagles music, Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin (not a bad song in any of their repertoire). Music "back in the day" was always about something, it was real and bands were experimenting with new sounds. When I was a teenager back in the 70's I always had music playing on the radio or in my room on my old turntable. Sometimes, I'd listen to an entire album over and over. Please continue to explore.
Ronnie Van Zant. Gorgeous voice he had.
P.S. Years ago - no one really knew about what the sun could do and we ALL SOUGHT THE SUN!! I remember being SICK for weeks after a couple of Texxas Jam concerts I went to - JUST completely BLISTERED!!
Cliff don’t be sad look what they left us! There flame burned bright and they left a legacy like no other! RIP and God Bless
You couldn't have picked a better song to listen to for your first Lynyrd Skynyrd song. I'm old (58) and every time I listen to this song, I'm literally in tears & I absolutely have a free flying dizzying swirling feeling. I get up and turn around and around and feel so free & let it carry me to another space and time., I just let go and simply "be" It's really emotional and phenomenal. Ronnie was such an amazing singer, the band is incredible God rest their souls. It's gonna sound strange but if I drink while listening to this because I need to release stress & emotion, I can just let the music carry me away and I feel like I'm in another place altogether, it's a release.. I absolutely love watching others like yourself discover this music. Watching your reaction made me cry seeing you take it in and absorb it. When you said your heart was racing I thought to myself, yes, he's got it. That's what should be happening. Music puts words to our feelings and emotions that we can't express. Thank you for giving them a chance and not letting them be forgotten. Yes, they were healthier and happier. It was a different time. No cellphones are out to record, they're just absorbing the music and living in the awe of the moment. It's never too late to experience new music and it warms my heart to see you open your mind and give yourself new experiences. This era will never come again but we can keep the music and the soul alive. I apologize for sounding like an old looney hippie. PS, Yes to hearing this in Forest Gump. Good ear. And Lynyrd Skynyrd was a real person. Forby Leonard Skinner (January 11, 1933 - September 20, 2010) was an American high school gym teacher, basketball coach, and businessman from Jacksonville, Florida. He is known in popular culture as the eponym of the rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd; Skinner was the band members' teacher. Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Imagine being Peter Frampton playing after this performance! I don't know what his show was like, but if I were him, I would have opened and closed with Do you feel like we do! Can you imagine hearing Free bird and Do you feel like we do live back to back!
"Play some Skynyrd, man!" Let's goooooo! ❤️🔥 Got kicked out of a Lynyrd Skynyrd/Hank Williams Jr concert once. Do u know how hard that is to do?! Proudest & sadest day of my life 🤣