I went to their concert on my 10th birthday. At freedom hall, Johnson city, tn. After free bird he walked off the stage and handed me his hat he’d worn through the whole concert. Curtis Lowe is one of my most favorites ❤️.
Dedicated this song to my late uncle,the man who taught me to play guitar and sings the blues.When the time comes we going to play together this song in heaven...
Love Mr.Billy Powell on the piano. I know you made it to (heaven) see as soon as I get there ty lynard ,/ Skynard for your year's of great music & entertainment.
"On the day Ol Curtis died, no body came to pray. The Ol Preacher said some words, and they chucked him in the clay. He lived a life time, singing the black man's blues. And on the day he lost his life, that's all he had to lose." RVZ
This band has survived such tragedy. Donnie, Ronnie is looking down on you with love and appreciation for keeping his bloodline alive; and voice. You have kept more than a band going. You, like Melody said, lots of people have a Dad that make them happy, "I have a Dad that made a lot of people happy." You have contributed to his legacy. Long live the history of LS.
I think the current Skynyrd sounds great on most of the old songs but for some reason this one isn't doing it for me... I think the original is 100 times better. this version sounds too country for my tastes. The guitar solo isn't nearly as good either.
Now the most sad thing is that Lynyrd Skynyrd (untill 77) performed this song on stage only once, so there is a high possibility we never find a live footage of the original band.
Johnny Van Zant has such a country sound. Ronnie had a more of a rocker's sound, and I like it a lot better, but Johnny is a great damn singer for sure. I'd kill to see them when Pronounced and Second Helping were big back in the 70's!
Yea Jason that Performance at Freedom Hall kicked ass I could walk about 2 blocks and be at freedom hall.I lived in J.C. TN.for 15yrs came back home to balto MD jan 2008 my next move is to vegas the first part of july.just gotta sell this house before I leave hope to catch some good concerts in Nevada !!
Well, I used to wake the mornin' Before the rooster crowed Searchin' for soda bottles To get myself some dough Brought 'em down to the corner Down to the country store Cash 'em in, and give my money To a man named Curtis Loew Old Curt was a black man With white curly hair When he had a fifth of wine He did not have a care He used to own an old Dobro Used to play it 'cross his knee I'd give old Curt my money He'd play all day for me Play me a song Curtis Loew, Curtis Loew Well, I got your drinkin' money Tune up your Dobro People said he was useless Them people all were fools 'Cause Curtis Loew was the finest picker To ever play the blues He looked to be sixty And maybe I was ten Mama used to whoop me But I'd go see him again I'd clap my hands, stomp my feet Try to stay in time He'd play me a song or two Then take another drink of wine Play me a song Curtis Loew, Curtis Loew Well, I got your drinkin' money Tune up your Dobro People said he was useless Them people all were fools 'Cause Curtis Loew was the finest picker To ever play the blues Yes, sir On the day old Curtis died Nobody came to pray Ol' preacher said some words And they chunked him in the clay Well, he lived a lifetime Playin' the black man's blues And on the day he lost his life That's all he had to lose Play me a song Curtis Loew, hey Curtis Loew I wish that you was here so Everyone would know People said he was useless Them people all were fools 'Cause Curtis you're the finest picker To ever play the blues
was in NYC seen a little black man with curly white hair eating out of a garbage I bought him a real dinner now when I hear this song it reminds me of him hope he is doing OK
Back in City Akers day ,best baseball players came from the North end sure do miss everyone that died ,hope they walked thru the (gate) See you all when it's my time & this band as well.
@GreenManalichi Im too young to have seen the origanals but i got tickets to see them in London this summer. Even they ain't the same they are still 1000x better than any of that new "rock" out there. Johnny has a realy good blues voice though. Medlock was also brilliant in Blackfoot but the song white dove.... just wow how he managed to get them high notes. An american Freddie Murcuary :D
Apparently Artimus did an interview and stretched his heroics a bit concerning his role in the aftermath of the plane crash which caused friction between himself, and Gary, Billy and Judy VanZant Jennes. In essence Billy Powell and Gary Rossington let him know, in no uncertain terms, that he was no longer welcome in the band.
@@keithsexton1263 how come? I heard Ronnie was gonna divorce Judy and Gene was no longer going to be head of security and eventually Steve was gonna be the lead singer and Ronnie was gonna manage and produce
@Jaketheoutlaw I loved Medlock when he played in Blackfoot. I went to see em back in my hayday, and Im not saying he sucks in LS... just aint the same "boys" that I grew up with. And YES...it is a damn shame the way they all have passed on
@GreenManalichi Saying that Rickey Medlocke is second closest he did some stuff in the early 70s though it was only recently he rejoined 1996 i think. Sad about them all but you can't kill legends.
@CockasaurusErectus well, ringo couldnt legally reform the beatles since hes not even an original member. mcartney has a chance but he would most likely have to get ringo(or his son) to be drummer otherwise he couldnt legally do it either. rossington on the other hand had more than enouth legal power to reform the band. no living member of the bands of near original line-ups is opposed it.
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RIP Gary. Whole band is finally reunited. Keep heaven rockin’
I went to their concert on my 10th birthday. At freedom hall, Johnson city, tn. After free bird he walked off the stage and handed me his hat he’d worn through the whole concert. Curtis Lowe is one of my most favorites ❤️.
Very Cool!
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Frickin Ey..... I am Robert Powell ❤ nephew of Billy Powell ❤❤rip
I am Billy powells nephew ❤I will give you a lot more for being a fan of my band❤
Dedicated this song to my late uncle,the man who taught me to play guitar and sings the blues.When the time comes we going to play together this song in heaven...
@RVGP-AMORGod bless your uncle too!!
Yes Johnny is keeping Ronnie's music and dream alive. To me that's fantastic of him
One of the most soulful songs ever written played with as little soul as I could imagine.
Quiet hater
Love Mr.Billy Powell on the piano. I know you made it to (heaven) see as soon as I get there ty lynard ,/ Skynard for your year's of great music & entertainment.
Good to see that johhny cares about his fans my favorite part was where he shook that fellows hand in the begininng
SouthernDemocrat I've always loved their humility and their humble nature.
To the fans, they obviously didn't get along great internally all of the time haha.
"On the day Ol Curtis died, no body came to pray. The Ol Preacher said some words, and they chucked him in the clay. He lived a life time, singing the black man's blues. And on the day he lost his life, that's all he had to lose." RVZ
Yep, that's it!
What a brilliant song, especially for us guitar players. Lyrics, melody, it’s got everything.
IMO the best tune LS ever played.....of, course, as a blues junkie I'm partial to that dirty slide guitar !
It’s even better for us drunks
People said you were useless, then people are the fools. Cause Curtis you're the finest picker to ever play the blues! #Classic
Neat, you repeated the words. I'm in awe of your in depth writing skills.
Matthew Sirman get over it... do u sing this song...
Matthew Sirman wow youre a bitch lol he was just saying how he likes the lyrics basically lol. You sound like a fun guy.
@@propohghandi little bitch
@@propohghandi ...why be an azzhole Matthew. He's enjoyin' the song, why not let him?
Johnny's a friend of mine, and this is my favorite Skynyrd song.
my favorite Skynyrd song
This band has survived such tragedy. Donnie, Ronnie is looking down on you with love and appreciation for keeping his bloodline alive; and voice. You have kept more than a band going. You, like Melody said, lots of people have a Dad that make them happy, "I have a Dad that made a lot of people happy." You have contributed to his legacy. Long live the history of LS.
That isn't Donnie
Billy Powell, nuff said, RIP Billy.
Damn! I got goosebumps just watching! Usually only get'em with FreeBird...😊
Wow, does that bring back memories...Bravo!!!
one of the finest and sweetest piano part i've ever heard!
Everyone who loves this band will agree. What we also should agree on is they are the epitome of a rolling stone.
Skynyrd will never die.
I'm Mexican my dad wants me to only like Spanish music but I can't help it this song is beautiful with a great story behind it
Hey friend❤
On the day ol Ronnie died, millions came to pray. Leaving out the last verse felt like silent homage.
Hyped to be seeing them this October 2023 in Saint Augustine!
My son was named after this song!!!
we still love you Curtis. you are still the best here!
one of my favorite songs by skynyrd
Curtis, you're a man I'd love to have met.
This is just heart-warming, I can't believe this can get dislikes
My favorite Skynyrd song ever!!!!!!!
I saw them in concert with Hank Williams JR❤❤..rocken in 2023
"Keep the roots runnin deep, dont forget where ya came from"
Is what goes through my mind every time I hear this song.
"watch where you're goin' and remember where you been" thanks to Robert Randolph and the Family band for that truism
God Bless L.S.band members PAST and PRESENT,Such an awesome band!
Hey I moved from Canada 🍁 and live in Bolivia I am Billy powells nephew ❤
One of the greatest songs ever written....
Miss Curtis & (Dennis) Cory& Nadine are still with us.
man, this band is amazing
It's not Ronnie ! But Damn Johnnie Did his brother's songs good . 🎼🎸RIP Ronnie Van Zandt ❤
yes
I think the current Skynyrd sounds great on most of the old songs but for some reason this one isn't doing it for me... I think the original is 100 times better. this version sounds too country for my tastes. The guitar solo isn't nearly as good either.
@@cjoin83it's played slower here live than the record
Johnnie sings this about as well as can be done, if it’s not Ronnie.
Beautiful!
CURTIS LOWE...AWESOME FROM LYNRD SKYRND THEY OPENED UP WITH THIS SONG THE LAST TIME I SAW THEM!!
Slide was pretty on point here. Well played!
he lived a lifetime playing the black man's blues, and on the day ol Curtis died that's all he had to lose...
Now the most sad thing is that Lynyrd Skynyrd (untill 77) performed this song on stage only once, so there is a high possibility we never find a live footage of the original band.
YOUR ALL WAY'S ON TOP OF MY BAND LIST
I bought my first album when I was fifteen. Second Helping of Curtis Lowe was my jam.
I hope they play this song tomorrow!
En go låt med mycket känslor bakom, jag riktigt ser vyn framför mej. En av mina favoriter.
this is like listen'n in my 67 chevy convert late at night great tones
Special time!!!! One of my favorites to DOC!!!!
It's their spirits, nothing more, nothing less! God bless them good ole' boys! 08-) 8-) 0000
Love this song
they cant steal this gold from us
Awesome southern rock!!!!!!!!!
Hale yeah
Amazing performance. Curt be proud
Great song!
Johnny Van Zant has such a country sound. Ronnie had a more of a rocker's sound, and I like it a lot better, but Johnny is a great damn singer for sure. I'd kill to see them when Pronounced and Second Helping were big back in the 70's!
+Nicholas Stines I saw them in 75 when Saturday Night Special had been released , They were a beast....
The Ballad Of Curtis Lowe - tube!!!!!!!!
Hey this is amazing my real name is Curtis Lowe 😂 great song!!!
How friggin Awesome is that?
I was at this one in Johnson City Tennessee one of the best I've Seen!!
Yea Jason that Performance at Freedom Hall kicked ass I could walk about 2 blocks and be at freedom hall.I lived in J.C. TN.for 15yrs came back home to balto MD jan 2008 my next move is to vegas the first part of july.just gotta sell this house before I leave hope to catch some good concerts in Nevada !!
Hell Yea !
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I like it!! :-)!
Rest in peace Gary Gary Rossngton.🙏
this proves that skynyrd has by for the best guitar players of all time....better than any rock band of past(except original skynyrd) and present
Not many people know this song was written about Shorty Medlocke Ricky’s Grandfather. Ricky grew up with Ronnie, Allen, and Bob Burns.
Well, I used to wake the mornin'
Before the rooster crowed
Searchin' for soda bottles
To get myself some dough
Brought 'em down to the corner
Down to the country store
Cash 'em in, and give my money
To a man named Curtis Loew
Old Curt was a black man
With white curly hair
When he had a fifth of wine
He did not have a care
He used to own an old Dobro
Used to play it 'cross his knee
I'd give old Curt my money
He'd play all day for me
Play me a song
Curtis Loew, Curtis Loew
Well, I got your drinkin' money
Tune up your Dobro
People said he was useless
Them people all were fools
'Cause Curtis Loew was the finest picker
To ever play the blues
He looked to be sixty
And maybe I was ten
Mama used to whoop me
But I'd go see him again
I'd clap my hands, stomp my feet
Try to stay in time
He'd play me a song or two
Then take another drink of wine
Play me a song
Curtis Loew, Curtis Loew
Well, I got your drinkin' money
Tune up your Dobro
People said he was useless
Them people all were fools
'Cause Curtis Loew was the finest picker
To ever play the blues
Yes, sir
On the day old Curtis died
Nobody came to pray
Ol' preacher said some words
And they chunked him in the clay
Well, he lived a lifetime
Playin' the black man's blues
And on the day he lost his life
That's all he had to lose
Play me a song
Curtis Loew, hey Curtis Loew
I wish that you was here so
Everyone would know
People said he was useless
Them people all were fools
'Cause Curtis you're the finest picker
To ever play the blues
Love Lynard Skynyrd!
Love this song!
was in NYC seen a little black man with curly white hair eating out of a garbage I bought him a real dinner now when I hear this song it reminds me of him hope he is doing OK
Great song.
Back in City Akers day ,best baseball players came from the North end sure do miss everyone that died ,hope they walked thru the (gate) See you all when it's my time & this band as well.
I will probably get spanked for this, and as good as this sounded, I sure do miss the original band
RIP Ronny, Leon, Billy, Steve, and Allen
I learn to drive stick shift to this fucking awesome song right here son cant be loud enough
Awesome
Great song
Black men are the kings of rock an roll
Such a good song but it punches you in the feels man :(
Why would anyone dislike this people crack me just some dumb troll trying to get a rise outta people!
Love my Ellington boys and Girls!! They get it? SPADA at the Pitt
That's my city. :D
Como eu queria ir pra um show desse caras
@GreenManalichi Im too young to have seen the origanals but i got tickets to see them in London this summer. Even they ain't the same they are still 1000x better than any of that new "rock" out there. Johnny has a realy good blues voice though. Medlock was also brilliant in Blackfoot but the song white dove.... just wow how he managed to get them high notes. An american Freddie Murcuary :D
Skynyrd nation!
Good ol Gary Rossington. RIP
Please! We need you in Italy...
Great tune, but way too slow on this rendition, looking for an original tape from early 70's.
Agreed Jill!
Maravilha! amooo
Apparently Artimus did an interview and stretched his heroics a bit concerning his role in the aftermath of the plane crash which caused friction between himself, and Gary, Billy and Judy VanZant Jennes.
In essence Billy Powell and Gary Rossington let him know, in no uncertain terms, that he was no longer welcome in the band.
Thomas (Artemis)Pyle was going to be let go after the street survivors tour and replaced by Billy Gaines Steve's brother
@@keithsexton1263 how come?
I heard Ronnie was gonna divorce Judy and Gene was no longer going to be head of security and eventually Steve was gonna be the lead singer and Ronnie was gonna manage and produce
From what I understand Ronnie was going to step aside and manage and write, Johnny was to be the singer
❤❤❤❤
Nothin but straight out of sight baby
AMEN!!
rest in peace shorty
Living off the bones of his brother
This for Mr. JAMES
Seize the moment 1990 ATL Westside savo bulldog
Green Beret John Wayne movie true story
0:40 i love it !
0:40 now that's a good sport right there
That "well, I" sound just like Ronnie's voice
@Jaketheoutlaw I loved Medlock when he played in Blackfoot. I went to see em back in my hayday, and Im not saying he sucks in LS... just aint the same "boys" that I grew up with. And YES...it is a damn shame the way they all have passed on
@GreenManalichi Saying that Rickey Medlocke is second closest he did some stuff in the early 70s though it was only recently he rejoined 1996 i think. Sad about them all but you can't kill legends.
@CockasaurusErectus well, ringo couldnt legally reform the beatles since hes not even an original member. mcartney has a chance but he would most likely have to get ringo(or his son) to be drummer otherwise he couldnt legally do it either. rossington on the other hand had more than enouth legal power to reform the band. no living member of the bands of near original line-ups is opposed it.
Ain't Ronnie Van zant but ain't bad. I'm glad they slowed it down like a country song so it doesn't sound bad.
I believe thats Senator Curtis
He's there.....wearing the black fedora...and has his hair cut/pulled back. Definitely was a new look for him.