FIRST TIME Listening To LYNYRD SKYNRD - FREE BIRD

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  • @josemarcial849
    @josemarcial849 4 года назад +1048

    Literally everyone that knows the song is sitting here thinking "wait until he gets to the guitar solo"

    • @donalddunlop401
      @donalddunlop401 4 года назад +21

      And then he stops it every 11 seconds.

    • @jimolsen4501
      @jimolsen4501 4 года назад +13

      @@donalddunlop401 dude talks too damn much.....I've watched many reaction videos and he really doesn't even take the time to really hear it.....won't get on this channel again....as I said....he needs to just shut the hell up and enjoy it

    • @bullshark3771
      @bullshark3771 4 года назад +22

      Jose Marcial actually it’s three guitars at once. Most people don’t realized that they use three guitars to harmonize and the chemistry is so good that it soulnds like one.

    • @user-ne6nz2lb6w
      @user-ne6nz2lb6w 4 года назад

      Lmao ikr

    • @user-ne6nz2lb6w
      @user-ne6nz2lb6w 4 года назад +15

      jim olsen if you’re looking for that kind of reaction to free bird go to no life shaq

  • @andrewness2153
    @andrewness2153 5 лет назад +303

    My reaction when you keep complementing the guitar before the song is half way in: You are NOT ready for this...

    • @markvaldez5828
      @markvaldez5828 5 лет назад +8

      This is what I was like when I first heard this. God Bless you James Bray. I loved it.

    • @Pilot545
      @Pilot545 5 лет назад +7

      Andrew Ness Haha. Exactly! It’s like, “dude, you have no idea what your mind is about to be exposed to!”

    • @ClandestineSnowman
      @ClandestineSnowman 4 года назад +8

      "You think the guitar is good now? Well, get ready to jizz your pants..."

    • @drunkrockerreaction2377
      @drunkrockerreaction2377 4 года назад +1

      Lol...

    • @drewsocean
      @drewsocean 4 года назад

      Andrew Ness please read my review of this guy at the top somewhere!!!!! This is horrible.

  • @MrMaxHeron
    @MrMaxHeron 5 лет назад +659

    When he started up the song, who else got REALLY EXCITED for him to listen to the guitar solo?

    • @mikec7956
      @mikec7956 5 лет назад +8

      ME

    • @Russ442100
      @Russ442100 5 лет назад +6

      ME!

    • @ortizsoutdooradventures288
      @ortizsoutdooradventures288 5 лет назад +15

      Lmao I sure was!!! 😂 He needs to see the live performance titled....."Lynyrd Skynyrd - Free Bird(Live August 21st, 1976) It's in my eyes they're best performance of that song.

    • @andythomason5576
      @andythomason5576 4 года назад +4

      Me five, oh so me five. and his reaction did not disappoint :)

    • @nippledrizzle8784
      @nippledrizzle8784 4 года назад

      Same

  • @lorencamarillo4601
    @lorencamarillo4601 4 года назад +203

    You can literally see the moment his mind actually blows. 😂 Congratulations young man. You have now stepped into a larger world.

    • @lindathompson7771
      @lindathompson7771 3 года назад +4

      amen

    • @trashcontent6503
      @trashcontent6503 3 года назад +2

      This man transcended

    • @yaBoiSkinnyPen1s
      @yaBoiSkinnyPen1s 3 года назад +1

      Yup. next step, stairway to heaven

    • @laurencullum9304
      @laurencullum9304 3 года назад

      I’m only a few minutes in but I read your comment is his mind blown about halfway through. LOL you know when the song completely changes

  • @jr13227
    @jr13227 4 года назад +118

    “I don’t think this song is too old”
    Everyone on the cover: Dead (except one)

    • @atiwana8782
      @atiwana8782 4 года назад +17

      If only the plane had a tiny bit more fuel they coulda made it. :(

    • @jr13227
      @jr13227 4 года назад +6

      A Tiwana yep so sad. The crash actually only took one of the people on the cover if this from us, but the long term effects on Allen and Leon had an influence in their untimely deaths.

    • @lisawhitworth3357
      @lisawhitworth3357 4 года назад +1

      Only 2 died in the plane crash , 3 original members survived. Vanzants brother took his place. Research.

    • @jr13227
      @jr13227 4 года назад +1

      Lisa Whitworth I know they survived the crash, but they are dead now besides Gary and Artimus Pyle who joined later

    • @brianferris8668
      @brianferris8668 4 года назад

      Lynyrd Skyward is they. Not he. And it's not Country.

  • @garylindsey5174
    @garylindsey5174 5 лет назад +317

    So funny to hear you talking about it when we know it's about to blow your mind:)

    • @masyelraf
      @masyelraf 5 лет назад +11

      Mind officially blown at 13:58

    • @garylindsey5174
      @garylindsey5174 5 лет назад +2

      @@masyelraf 4real

    • @cristinathueson1178
      @cristinathueson1178 5 лет назад +4

      Gary Lindsey I was laughing as he was trying to figure it out. Love it when people can appreciate the beauty in other types of music.

    • @garylindsey5174
      @garylindsey5174 5 лет назад +8

      @@cristinathueson1178 I've watched a lot of reactions over the last few months,and the Freebird ones have to be the best. Because of the anticipation to when the heavens open:) I've described this song as being like pushing a cart up a long steep hill and then jumping in and flying down the other side! Pure joy!

    • @shanejones8884
      @shanejones8884 5 лет назад +4

      @@garylindsey5174 Bulls-eye that describes it very well. Or riding a bike up a steep hill and absolutely flying on the other side.

  • @mclovin6268
    @mclovin6268 4 года назад +172

    A young man’s discovery of a musical masterpiece like free bird makes a middle-aged man’s heart soar. Great music transcends race creed culture and gender. This tune is a multiple sonic orgasm. Rock on dude and enjoy your musical odyssey.

  • @famous5906
    @famous5906 4 года назад +163

    This song makes me want to go speeding down an interstate passing cars in a 69 camaro ss

    • @victorparker308
      @victorparker308 4 года назад +9

      As a black guy grom L.A. who lived the music scene in the late 609s and 70s great to see some young folks eyes opened. I had a 69 Camaro Indy Pace Car. back then. Miss it and those days so much!!

    • @wetdewlap8741
      @wetdewlap8741 4 года назад +1

      Don’t forget the gold eagle painted on the hood!!

    • @gregorymcnamara853
      @gregorymcnamara853 4 года назад +2

      @@wetdewlap8741 that was the Pontiac Firebird!

    • @bigbow62
      @bigbow62 4 года назад +2

      Same here Famous.... but in my sweet 66' Chevelle SS ! ✌😎

    • @P_Tree
      @P_Tree 4 года назад +1

      Famous hit a deer 2 weeks ago on my cbr

  • @big106razor
    @big106razor 4 года назад +75

    Now when you see a live band and someone shouts, "Free Bird!" You will be in on the joke.

  • @michellemccool5755
    @michellemccool5755 3 года назад +28

    I sat here and watched this just now and literally cried, thinking of the joy this young man felt hearing Skynyrd for the first time. Congrats you have just heard a musically masterpiece!!

  • @billyboblillybob344
    @billyboblillybob344 5 лет назад +260

    Always fun to watch someone's first Free Bird journey from the unknown into the mind blown...

    • @scottbarker2974
      @scottbarker2974 5 лет назад +3

      billybob lillybob I'd say twice! Lol! 😁

  • @maryroberts1813
    @maryroberts1813 4 года назад +137

    Lynyrd skynyrd was their high school gym teacher who said to them they wouldn't ever amount to anything.

    • @StopMAGA
      @StopMAGA 4 года назад +22

      Leonard Skinner, the gym teacher they didn’t like so much, if I’m not mistaken.

    • @user-ne6nz2lb6w
      @user-ne6nz2lb6w 4 года назад +2

      Ben Theredonethat he had a strict rule about long hair so it’s not ironic they all had long hair

    • @louf7178
      @louf7178 4 года назад +3

      I never knew this.

    • @adamsilva9675
      @adamsilva9675 4 года назад +3

      How did people not know this

    • @brianferris8668
      @brianferris8668 4 года назад +4

      It was Leonard Skinner. Not Lynyrd Skynyrd.

  • @GroinStrain_
    @GroinStrain_ 5 лет назад +349

    Yea this isn't country. But I would say this is one of the top 5 songs ever made.

    • @jessicamgallion8977
      @jessicamgallion8977 5 лет назад +9

      Agree. Its southern rock. And one of the best songs ever.

    • @jessicamgallion8977
      @jessicamgallion8977 5 лет назад +8

      Simple Man is up there on the list too.

    • @nerofoxkrell
      @nerofoxkrell 5 лет назад +1

      Of course the number one on that top 5 is stairway to heaven

    • @TheJthom9
      @TheJthom9 5 лет назад +1

      You haven't heard enough music

    • @rawsko0316
      @rawsko0316 5 лет назад +1

      Say it loud for the folks in the back!!

  • @carlosherrera421
    @carlosherrera421 4 года назад +58

    When he said " ahh ok they switched it up a lil bit"
    Me: You've got no idea my son!😎

  • @DamnitDave
    @DamnitDave 4 года назад +130

    watching young black men discover "classic rock" from another generation is GOLD.
    it brings me back to a time when us white kids heard this for the first time and were blown away.
    white folk take it for granted because we have heard it 50million times
    this blending and mixing of cultures is good for this country and should happen a LOT MORE!
    i would love to see some white dudes discover nelly for the first time. that man is as much a lyrical genius as bob dylan (check out country grammar "hot shit")

    • @Dirtilike1
      @Dirtilike1 4 года назад +4

      No he isnt. If you had to compare a rap artist Nas would be a good one to compare to Bob Dylan. Anyone but Nelly. Hahaha

    • @jaygilley1008
      @jaygilley1008 4 года назад +2

      Hey skynerd is the greatest I'm 58 and bout 3 weeks ago I heard rap God by emenm and that shit blew me away I never liked rap in bout 20 seconds listening to rap I would be mad as hell and didn't know why. But I think I was taking it to serious but I kinda like some rap now

    • @shellybay817
      @shellybay817 4 года назад

      old pale skinned chic here and i discovered rap watching these reviews and I have to say I have been so impressed at the amazing talent. I have always believed music breaks all barriers and this just proves it. (I do take great pleasure when the younger ones "discover" the great ones!)

    • @jjns5600
      @jjns5600 4 года назад +3

      I'm was a "black kid" from the '70's man...1st generation..and they're others who were suburban, where we were exposed to ALL these great bands! Having said that, great to see the NEXT GEN also experiencing it!

    • @johnathanbrinkley818
      @johnathanbrinkley818 4 года назад +4

      Nothing brings people together like music.

  • @davecisneros5285
    @davecisneros5285 5 лет назад +143

    I feel like if Earth had a rock battle with Mars "Free Bird" would be our nuke.

    • @jamesjohnson1522
      @jamesjohnson1522 4 года назад +1

      Perfect comment.

    • @mrhungryhippo0074
      @mrhungryhippo0074 4 года назад +4

      Fuck you Mars listen to my shred!

    • @stevebuffinton1094
      @stevebuffinton1094 4 года назад

      That's fucking great man!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

    • @tylerhughes5420
      @tylerhughes5420 4 года назад +1

      You win the internet

    • @CS-wx3ob
      @CS-wx3ob 4 года назад +1

      CDB already battled with the devil, so why not?

  • @taxus750
    @taxus750 4 года назад +138

    @1:45 "I highly doubt this is an older song, a super old song..."
    Q: Does 1973 count as old or as modern?
    A: Neither. Free Bird is timeless.

    • @user-ne6nz2lb6w
      @user-ne6nz2lb6w 4 года назад +1

      taxus750 this is a great comment

    • @carolynlandry1541
      @carolynlandry1541 4 года назад

      Old

    • @totalityofscripture1001
      @totalityofscripture1001 4 года назад +1

      For sure timeless!! I graduated high school in ‘95 and this was voted our class song. School wouldn’t let us play it at graduation and if you understand Lynyrd Skynyrd that’s the only way it could be!! We were cool with it that way

  • @buddykennedy3223
    @buddykennedy3223 5 лет назад +180

    Lynyrd Skynyrd isn't actually technically country it's Southern Rock. Recent subscriber here and appreciate the open mind. Sweet Home Alabama is probably their most well known and popular songs.

    • @dracosdiabolis1769
      @dracosdiabolis1769 5 лет назад +3

      with the original lineup, Free bird and Sweet Home Alabama yea, by far their most popular. After Johnny Van Zant reformed the band id say Simple Man.

    • @davidridgley8275
      @davidridgley8275 5 лет назад +7

      Play That Smell. Listen to the lyrics closely.

    • @jerrymoadj.r.1911
      @jerrymoadj.r.1911 5 лет назад +4

      Gimmie three steps live 1976 plzzzz and yes I am subbing now

    • @bobbistevens5648
      @bobbistevens5648 5 лет назад +5

      They chose the name after a high school teacher they had named Lynard Skynyrd. Genre called Ass kicking Southern Rock and Roll.

    • @SebastianRamirez-sm7zp
      @SebastianRamirez-sm7zp 5 лет назад +1

      David Ridgley that is one of my favorites besides was i right or wrong

  • @reaper51
    @reaper51 4 года назад +14

    New Years Eve night,on a long stretch of road,as Iran held our brothers as hostages ,this song was played at midnight .
    Played by enough stations in America simultaneously, it saturated the airwaves. A request for people to shine lights in the air as FREEBIRD played nationwide was an experience.In my 18 wheeler,spotlight on the air and I found out that I wasn't alone......the skies lit up!
    So glad u liked it. Try Gimme 3 steps,The ballad of Curtis Lowe or any of the first 3 albums-you will love them.
    RIP-Ronnie Van Zant

  • @DavidJCane
    @DavidJCane 4 года назад +31

    I can remember the first time I heard this song. I was driving alone late at night. A classic rock station was on the radio and they played in order Love is Like Oxygen by Sweet, Magic Carpet Ride by Steppenwolf, China Grove by The Doobie Brothers and then this. That was a few rather good minutes.

  • @ARIASofthenations
    @ARIASofthenations 5 лет назад +45

    Dude this song is pure fire and it will NEVER lose its power man. I’m pretty sure that solo is still going on somewhere to this day lol much love for your channel man

  • @pamelabaldwin9471
    @pamelabaldwin9471 4 года назад +55

    love this...this was played at my brother's funeral... so it really means a lot... your free now.. lil bro.. and yes we will always remember.. love you Keith.

    • @MaharaTucker
      @MaharaTucker 4 года назад +3

      Bless

    • @margaretstutts4362
      @margaretstutts4362 2 года назад +1

      It was my sister’s fave. I am still not over her death. So, it’s special to me as well. Peace.

  • @ystava686
    @ystava686 4 года назад +71

    I cannot imagine thinking twang twang and then being served what is arguably one of the greatest rock songs of all time.

  • @johnsager6573
    @johnsager6573 3 года назад +14

    I love seeing young people being blown away by the great music of my generation. Especially when they are left speechless. Welcome to Classic Rock!! Check out Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd. You won't be disappointed!

  • @kperry2504
    @kperry2504 4 года назад +8

    One of my best friends at the time, also died on that same day as the plane crash involving the Lynyrd band, it was her 19th Birthday- We were all so young, same age as her, it was shocking! She & our other girlfriends had all just been together 2 weeks prior having the best time at my Wedding. We all went to as many concerts together as possible back then. ALL the BEST concerts! We all dedicated this song to her as it was one of her's & ours favorites! On that day, our dear friend Julie, became a Free Bird! We all loved this song so much! Lots of air guitar playing! :)

  • @donfreeman3662
    @donfreeman3662 5 лет назад +125

    They were named after their high school coach Leonard skinner who would ride them because of their long hair

    • @JakeMCGreen
      @JakeMCGreen 5 лет назад +10

      Please tell me ride them is a euphemism for giving them a hard... I mean... tough time

    • @donfreeman3662
      @donfreeman3662 5 лет назад +8

      @@JakeMCGreen I guess you know what freebird really means lol j/k I believe you know what I meant lol

    • @randycurtis1623
      @randycurtis1623 4 года назад +2

      Don, I was going to say that but you hit it..thanks

    • @donfreeman3662
      @donfreeman3662 4 года назад

      @@randycurtis1623 great minds think alike

    • @s1d299
      @s1d299 4 года назад

      [this thread closed by P.C. police]

  • @blomeup2day
    @blomeup2day 5 лет назад +228

    Simple man and sweet home Alabama and give me three steps

  • @BlackSteelRaven
    @BlackSteelRaven 4 года назад +39

    "I was not ready for that.."
    No. Most newcomers aren't. And most end up falling in love with probably the most epic guitar play in history. Welcome, brother.

  • @jenniferr6749
    @jenniferr6749 4 года назад +15

    "Speechless" is an acceptable reaction to hearing Free Bird for the first time, or any time.

    • @johnschneider7988
      @johnschneider7988 4 года назад

      ...Listen to this remake of "FREEBIRD." Thanks ruclips.net/video/EfcbwQNciS0/видео.html

  • @dougsnova1
    @dougsnova1 4 года назад +12

    Isn’t amazing to listen to someone who has actual talent and are real musicians who play instruments and don’t steal another artist music for a background track? Southern Rock rules.

    • @johnschneider7988
      @johnschneider7988 4 года назад

      ...Listen to this remake of "FREEBIRD." Thanks ruclips.net/video/EfcbwQNciS0/видео.html

  • @hol7824
    @hol7824 5 лет назад +55

    This song was released in 1973. So popular then and now!

  • @bentidwell4418
    @bentidwell4418 4 года назад +109

    I believe he just had his cherry popped

  • @bernie4366
    @bernie4366 4 года назад +258

    6:58- "I'm digging the guitar!" Me: Oh just you wait son. Just you wait.

    • @hillaryilinsky1009
      @hillaryilinsky1009 4 года назад +2

      it's going to be a VERY long wait because has this guy never shuts the fu-k up.

    • @justmyopinion7269
      @justmyopinion7269 4 года назад +3

      Hillary, maybe you didn't notice where it said "Reaction" when you clicked on it. That's what he does.......react.

    • @hillaryilinsky1009
      @hillaryilinsky1009 4 года назад

      @@justmyopinion7269 WAAAY TOO MUCH B.S..

    • @loraharvey6740
      @loraharvey6740 4 года назад +2

      @@justmyopinion7269I cannot stand when people watch reaction videos and then bitch about the talking. I just don't understand how some peoples mind works lol. You told them exactly what I would have lol

    • @chrissgchriss
      @chrissgchriss 4 года назад +2

      I like the way he broke his thoughts down for us. We already heard this song 100s of times. We want his experience. His analysis.

  • @markrandle4368
    @markrandle4368 4 года назад +10

    It's called string bending & hammer-ons with pull-offs mixed in. It's all Allen Collins r.i.p.

    • @yearginclarke
      @yearginclarke 4 года назад

      Man is it ever a bending/vibrato extravaganza...it takes alot of finger endurance to play it correctly...and i have been playing 20 years, but that solo still gives me pains. I think it's pretty much one of the hardest solos I've learned to play when you consider all the bending in it.

    • @johnellis3550
      @johnellis3550 3 года назад

      It's called one hell of a guitarist.

  • @joshb23
    @joshb23 4 года назад +4

    Seriously, when you had to get up and leave I nearly fell off my chair! Love it... This is not intended to be a put down of newer music - there's definitely good stuff out there - but the majority of popular bands back in the day were just on another level of musicianship and songwriting. There were no crazy studio effects to hide behind, no social media fanbase, you had to blow people's minds with your music, pure and simple. You had to be a PLAYER. Beatles, Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, The Who, Hendrix, Cream, Yes, Allman Brothers, Fleetwood Mac, Steely Dan, on and on - these were creators of true masterpieces. This song is almost FIFTY YEARS OLD! I don't know how many of today's hits will be blowing minds in 50 years. Enjoyed your video, you have open ears and an open heart which will make your life a much richer journey. PEACE

  • @rustyrockersofmaryland8626
    @rustyrockersofmaryland8626 5 лет назад +62

    Dude I like you. Very honest and open mind set. Listen to simple man and Tuesday’s gone.

    • @JamesBray3
      @JamesBray3  5 лет назад +5

      Eric Caudle thanks bro! And will do!

    • @gregrambo606
      @gregrambo606 4 года назад +1

      @@JamesBray3
      Might as well check "I ain't the one." First song off their first album (this one with freebird on it; '73). It'll show you they came out the box smokin'. Whenever possible, do the studio (album) version first, then go back to the live version afterward. It's tough sometimes because with these classic 70's artists, RUclips will block or give you a strike. You have to be careful.

    • @alicegayden9751
      @alicegayden9751 4 года назад

      Gimme three steps and Sweet home Alabama

  • @sandracox4341
    @sandracox4341 5 лет назад +100

    James: "this is nice"
    Me: "just wait"

    • @rebelwithacause7334
      @rebelwithacause7334 4 года назад +3

      Ha, ha! Yep! He needs to listen to some Molly Hatchet too!

  • @21thehelper
    @21thehelper 5 лет назад +34

    And respect for stepping out your comfort zone to try something new, not many people do now days

  • @WhizzingFish12
    @WhizzingFish12 3 года назад +1

    I like that he finally shuts up when the guitars overwhelm him - like they do to everyone who hears it for the first time. NO ONE can resist, lol! Man they are a fantastic band and even though well-known to us classic rockers, they are still underrated. A top five American band for sure. Imagine what music they would have made if not for the tragic plane crash. They were really coming into their own, and Steve Gaines was opening another chapter and really re-energizing the band. Check out Skynyrd's live Free Bird in Oakland 1977. It's freakin' stunning.

  • @lisarickerson2761
    @lisarickerson2761 4 года назад +6

    Tuesday's Gone & my all time favorite Simple Man. That song brings a tear to my eyes every time. Especially now that I have two grown sons it's even more profound. ❤

    • @johnschneider7988
      @johnschneider7988 4 года назад +1

      ...Listen to this remake of "FREEBIRD." Thanks ruclips.net/video/EfcbwQNciS0/видео.html

  • @lawrenceeason8007
    @lawrenceeason8007 5 лет назад +17

    Ballad of Curtis Loew my friend. It is a ballad of a young white boy who loved to hear an old black man play the Blues on his guitar

  • @robertburke9817
    @robertburke9817 4 года назад +141

    Southern rock at its finest! Try The Ballad of Curtis Loew

  • @tackle47
    @tackle47 5 лет назад +107

    In no way is this song country, this is Southern Rock at its finest. Also note 5his song is way better live.

    • @candicescott7176
      @candicescott7176 5 лет назад +7

      The Knebworth live performance in the UK when they opened for The Stones!

    • @kerridrury4240
      @kerridrury4240 5 лет назад +4

      Right!?!? I just commented on that very thing. Oakland Coliseum '77 is just such an awesome vid you would have to not have a pulse to not be moved by or appreciate it. The one at Knebworth? I think it is good too but not as much so.I find it especially poignant because of the disasters that awaited them just around the corner.

    • @kennethbuckley6102
      @kennethbuckley6102 5 лет назад +1

      @@candicescott7176 it was actually the very best live performance I've ever seen in my life

    • @candicescott7176
      @candicescott7176 5 лет назад

      Kerri Drury , my reason for Knebworth is they had more stage room and while you saw less of Billy, you could hear his piano better. I also think the outro was even a tad longer.

    • @borrisjohnson3686
      @borrisjohnson3686 5 лет назад

      Oh yeah good luck seeing them live now

  • @ryanweintraub9448
    @ryanweintraub9448 4 года назад +11

    Oooh this is nice
    -everyone: just wait till the solo Holmes :)

  • @marting6037
    @marting6037 4 года назад +2

    Possibly the most honest/sincere reaction i've seen of this track to date: good work fella - feel it wash over you and drawer you in. When that main guitar riff kicks-in it's like being touched by the hand of God.

  • @JT-mo3yd
    @JT-mo3yd 4 года назад +38

    Welcome young man. You will never be the same after hearing that. 70s rock baby.

  • @russ8233
    @russ8233 5 лет назад +50

    Skynyrd is Southern Rock and to us Southerners that is Classic Rock

    • @treemanboy1
      @treemanboy1 4 года назад +1

      Russell Barwick im from Michigan and they’re classic rock to me too. That good ol classic feel good rock.

    • @blankslate6590
      @blankslate6590 4 года назад

      More like your official regional sound.

    • @russ8233
      @russ8233 4 года назад

      @@blankslate6590 Most would say country music is. However, we are sixty miles from the Hip Hop capital.....the ATL and 150 miles from Nashville.

  • @nothosaur
    @nothosaur 4 года назад +48

    This is like going to grandpa's attic and opening a trunk and finding a pile of gold.

  • @adoracle1
    @adoracle1 4 года назад +5

    that was such a precious reaction. Imagine a whole generation of people coming up with songs like that woven through our consciousness and part of the soundtracks of our lives, this and other music in those time describes our collective energy well, looking from the shorter end of life...and it explains why so many in my generation refused to mature past our teens down deep...I feel 17 all day every day if I avoid mirrors lol. aw, I ain't changed that much anyway. #stuckinthe70sncoolwthat lol

  • @donna7059
    @donna7059 4 года назад +2

    This was my high school class song from 1979. We had over 1000 graduates that year, the largest ever for that high school (new high school split the classes after us). It tickles me to see you enjoy this song as much as we did then, and still do today. When my son married in 2017, our mother-son dance was to Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd. Another timeless classic rock. This style was known as Southern Rock back in the 70's. Lynyrd Skynyrd, Doobie Brothers, Allman Brothers, etc.

  • @DanShouse0607
    @DanShouse0607 5 лет назад +35

    13:57 mind blown + face guitar melted= Skynard fan for LIFE!

  • @shannonpace9433
    @shannonpace9433 5 лет назад +109

    You have to do the live version. Knebworth 1976!

    • @freedomfamily4855
      @freedomfamily4855 5 лет назад +14

      Or the live version at Oakland Coliseum in 1977

    • @kathleenkarsten5739
      @kathleenkarsten5739 5 лет назад +5

      I agree! Isn’t that the one where they opened fornthe Rolling Stones? It was smokin’ hot! They could have played all night and the audience went wild for them! Great suggestion! ❤️

    • @reibenny
      @reibenny 5 лет назад +4

      Absolutely! Watch it live..unbelievable talent behind that guitar..

    • @alicegayden9751
      @alicegayden9751 5 лет назад +2

      You absolutely have to watch a live version of this. Will blow your mind.

    • @scottbarker2974
      @scottbarker2974 5 лет назад +2

      Shannon Pace I got to see this same tour back in 1976!

  • @leighafrench
    @leighafrench 5 лет назад +54

    If you’re down with southern rock you need to check out the Allman Brothers Band ✨✨✨

    • @donaldmcelroy5498
      @donaldmcelroy5498 5 лет назад +2

      Leigh Ann French
      You got that right, the first!

    • @rodneyhewitt2772
      @rodneyhewitt2772 5 лет назад +3

      Whipping post live at Fillmore East!

    • @bryansproles2879
      @bryansproles2879 5 лет назад +2

      Alo gotta check the instrumental "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed". 🔥

  • @JacobNascar
    @JacobNascar 4 года назад +2

    I dont care where you are from or what music you prefer. Your life is not COMPLETE until you listen to this masterpiece

  • @danielsan2570
    @danielsan2570 4 года назад +1

    The lead singer here died in a plane crash a couple years after this song was released. The first lyrics you liked "If I leave here tomorrow would you still remember me" were almost prophetic.

  • @kaysileach3642
    @kaysileach3642 5 лет назад +11

    The guitar solo is actually 3 guitars battling .... watch the live version and you can see ....its amazing to watch

  • @wesalker3479
    @wesalker3479 5 лет назад +87

    How many people have told you to watch the 1977 live Oakland concert?

    • @candicescott7176
      @candicescott7176 4 года назад +5

      Nah, Knebworth!! Less focus on the crowd and much longer outro.

    • @teresathompson3758
      @teresathompson3758 4 года назад

      Yes

    • @georgeprice7922
      @georgeprice7922 4 года назад

      @@candicescott7176 but, not all of the Knebworth show was available.

    • @candicescott7176
      @candicescott7176 4 года назад

      George Price , true, but the best Freebird.

    • @kathleenkarsten5739
      @kathleenkarsten5739 4 года назад

      wes alker The BEST EVER!!! Must see! You’ll never be the same!

  • @geoffsimpkins7650
    @geoffsimpkins7650 5 лет назад +31

    In the day, there was no bigger encore song than Freebird. And they were huge, headlined stadium tours. You’ve heard some of their other songs, guaranteed.

  • @hateuscuztheyaintus2998
    @hateuscuztheyaintus2998 4 года назад +2

    When he takes his hat off and walks away because he realised he was never gona be ready for it lmao, makes so much sense

  • @shark5919
    @shark5919 4 года назад

    On October 20, 1977, a Convair CV-240 passenger aircraft ran out of fuel and crashed in a wooded area near Gillsburg, Mississippi. Chartered by the rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd from L&J Company of Addison, Texas, it was near the end of its flight from Greenville, South Carolina, to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Lead vocalist/founding member Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist and vocalist Steve Gaines, backing vocalist Cassie Gaines (Steve's older sister), assistant road manager Dean Kilpatrick, pilot Walter McCreary and co-pilot William Gray all died as a result of the crash while 20 others survive

  • @candicescott7176
    @candicescott7176 5 лет назад +56

    My favorite reaction vids are when people hear Freebird for the first time, next favs are a any Stevie Ray Vaughn, Righteous Brothers, Chris Stapleton & Haley Rinehart's Creep.

    • @robertjohnson1681
      @robertjohnson1681 5 лет назад +1

      Huge SRV fan too, but they gotta watch it live to get the whole experience!

    • @candicescott7176
      @candicescott7176 5 лет назад +1

      Robert Johnson , definitely live! Freebird at Knebworth would've been far better than this studio version too!

    • @mookie7688
      @mookie7688 5 лет назад +2

      @@robertjohnson1681 Stevie Ray Vaughan: Voodoo Chile live!

  • @SynAndVice
    @SynAndVice 5 лет назад +55

    "Gimme Three Steps" sone of the funniest Southern Rocksongs you will ever hear.

  • @soniap-straightandnarrowto4742
    @soniap-straightandnarrowto4742 5 лет назад +33

    Yeah, during the vocals I was thinking, "you ain't seen nothin' yet."

  • @N0MIKIK0NSTBABYDADDY
    @N0MIKIK0NSTBABYDADDY 4 года назад +6

    Simple man, Tuesdays gone, curtis lowe, that smell, they are FULL of hits

  • @eltonwashington596
    @eltonwashington596 4 года назад +1

    Short-timers in the Navy in 1983 play that song!! God bless that SOUND.

  • @jeffbuckley4453
    @jeffbuckley4453 5 лет назад +42

    Listen to either "Tuesday's Gone" or "Simple Man" next !

  • @MrTy2K
    @MrTy2K 5 лет назад +53

    there is a lot of great Skynyrd songs some I like are Gimme Three Steps, Whats Your Name, The Ballad of Curtis Loew, Down South Jukin', Tuesdays Gone

    • @joshjensen9244
      @joshjensen9244 5 лет назад +3

      Personally one of my favs too is That’s smell

    • @chipdavis7206
      @chipdavis7206 5 лет назад +3

      Love Curtis Loew, I haven't heard that one in ages.

    • @wheresatari6242
      @wheresatari6242 5 лет назад +1

      @@joshjensen9244 Whiskey bottle, brand new car, oak tree you're in my way😂

  • @dekelittle792
    @dekelittle792 5 лет назад +33

    It is Classic Southern Rock One of the Best Bands the WORLD has ever Known.

  • @freebirdtony
    @freebirdtony 4 года назад +1

    Lynyrd Skynyrd was Southern Rock at its finest.
    Their best known song was probably "Sweet Home Alabama", and I strongly suggest that you check out "Simple Man" and "Gimme Three Steps", a very funny song that is a true story.

  • @nicolediamond93
    @nicolediamond93 3 года назад +1

    Saw them in 1976 and they blew everyone away. Great reaction! Instant subscribe 😀

  • @sins2610
    @sins2610 4 года назад +37

    Lynyrd Skynyrd
    *THE FOUNDERS OF THE SOUTHERN NATIONAL ANTHEM*

  • @joebauers8031
    @joebauers8031 5 лет назад +18

    One of the greatest bands of all time my guy.

  • @sondyhowellweber1474
    @sondyhowellweber1474 5 лет назад +50

    Watch the live version. You'll love it! RIP Ronnie, Steve and Cassie.

  • @taylorbutler7241
    @taylorbutler7241 3 года назад

    Lynyrd Skynyrd is a southern rock band, another one of the most famous songs the original band wrote was sweet home Alabama. You may have never heard of the band for one main reason, the lead singer Ronnie Van Zant and 5 other band members died in a plane crash in 1977, they named the band Lynyrd Skynyrd after Ronnie’s strict high school gym teacher and they decided to name the band after him, Ronnie’s brother Johnny Van Zant decided to regroup the band adding some new members and the surviving members of the original band, 10 years after the plane crash, some members survived the crash, hence the first album produced, “The Last of The Street Survivors” now, the band is ending they’re final and different tour called, “The Last of The Street Survivors Farewell Tour” back to the crash, it was a McDonnell Douglas Convair CV 240, it was a 40 year old plane, Aerosmith turned down the exact same plane that the band took, right before the plane started taxing to the runway, Ronnie said, “whatever happens while I’m on this plane, the lord will choose what happens” I think, but what people think is that the planes dual propeller engines must have burnt fuel extra fast somehow because the plane had enough fuel to make it to the exact location with plenty to spare, or the engines went bad because one of the surviving band members from the crash said that as they were going down, he saw fuel being dumped from the plane, so that there would be no fire, and that’s what saved a good majority of the crash, but anyways an airport worker, a couple days after the crash as another CV 240 was starting up it’s engines, it shot out massive flames burning up a lot of fuel. That’s all I got

  • @BountyHunterOutdoorAdventures
    @BountyHunterOutdoorAdventures 3 года назад

    Lynyard Skynrd was a 70s Southern Rock Band and the main members died in the a plane crash in October of 1977. "That Smell" off their last album has some of their best guitar work of most of their songs. There are many great songs for you to check out, Tuedays Gone, Simple Man, Sweet Home Alabama and What's your Name are just a few you should check out.

  • @geoffsimpkins7650
    @geoffsimpkins7650 5 лет назад +26

    Simple Man, Ballad of Curtis Lowe, That Smell, Sweet Home Alabama and on and on. Saw them in 77, great show.

  • @jasoncook4008
    @jasoncook4008 4 года назад +36

    This song was played at my fiance's funeral , it was one of her favorite songs from them .

    • @ryan14r95
      @ryan14r95 4 года назад +5

      Jason Cook sorry bud

    • @cbobobo8384
      @cbobobo8384 4 года назад +1

      My condolences to you and everyone that knew your fiancé my dude.

    • @jasoncook4008
      @jasoncook4008 4 года назад +2

      @@cbobobo8384 thanks

    • @jasoncook4008
      @jasoncook4008 4 года назад +2

      @@ryan14r95 thanks

    • @timgard7091
      @timgard7091 Год назад

      5 albums, not a bad song, I love searching, live

  • @manontherails4937
    @manontherails4937 5 лет назад +10

    I was lucky to have grown up with this song/music/generation/uncertain time/innocence and I am happy you now 'experienced' it also. Top five on my all time list of songs that span difference genres of 'Art'. You have a true soul to appreciate such a great number as this. God-speed!

  • @melaniefelsher4356
    @melaniefelsher4356 4 года назад

    Song was written in tribute to Duane Allman, lead guitar and founder of the Allman Brothers Band, who had died in a motorcycle accident. The guitar “bird” notes were a signature of Duane’s slide guitar style. Duane also played slide on the Eric Clapton (Derek And The Dominoes) megahit “Layla”, the “bird” notes are especially noticeable in the coda of the song.

  • @nataliemosher4272
    @nataliemosher4272 4 года назад +7

    Lynyrd Skynyrd suggestion: Simple Man
    Other suggestion: Bruce Hornsby and the Ranger That's the way it is

    • @brianferris8668
      @brianferris8668 4 года назад

      Bruce Hornsby and The Range.

    • @nataliemosher7677
      @nataliemosher7677 4 года назад +1

      @@brianferris8668 yeah, auto corrected to Ranger and there was no way to edit it.

  • @bobcooper5022
    @bobcooper5022 4 года назад +19

    How to go through life not knowing who Lynyrd skynyrd is. Like. This song was my whole childhood

  • @jansummerford1050
    @jansummerford1050 5 лет назад +17

    This song came out in the 70’s.. southern rock

  • @7thkansascav468
    @7thkansascav468 4 года назад +25

    Throughout the latter 70's and well into the 80's "Freebird" and "Stairway To Heaven" were the 2 most requested songs on rock radio.

    • @justmyopinion7269
      @justmyopinion7269 4 года назад +1

      I've noticed the last couple years that "Freebird" has finally unseated Stairway as the #1 rock song in a lot of the annual year end Top 100 countdowns. I would be hard pressed to think of one more deserving.

    • @acj5409
      @acj5409 4 года назад

      Still are in most cases

    • @daughterdirtysouth
      @daughterdirtysouth 4 года назад

      Lynyrd and Skynyrd was the last names of the two brothers in their cousins that made up the band.

    • @7thkansascav468
      @7thkansascav468 4 года назад +1

      @@daughterdirtysouth WHAT?! Who told you that. It was a takeoff on the name of their HS PE teacher "Leonard Skinner" who gave them crap about their long hair and said they'd never amount to anything. That comes straight from an interview with the band back in the 70's.

    • @daughterdirtysouth
      @daughterdirtysouth 4 года назад

      @@7thkansascav468 sorry about that my brother told me this story about 20 years ago. so I just Googled and you were right. My brother is a ding dong, I should probably Google some other things that he's told me. LoL

  • @Dalonghair
    @Dalonghair 4 года назад +1

    The genre is Southern Rock. Other bands in this genre include The Marshall Tucker Band, Allman Brothers, Charlie Daniels, Molly Hatchet, to name a few.
    Lynyrd Skynyrd first released this song in 1973.

  • @CarmenOrtega-yo6de
    @CarmenOrtega-yo6de 4 года назад +1

    Was fortunate enough to go to a Skynyrd concert. Was so AWESOME!!! At the end drummer gave me his drumsticks. Will never forget it. Long live Skynyrd!!!!

  • @jejadot1127
    @jejadot1127 5 лет назад +18

    Welcome to the wonderful world of classic rock. Buckle up and enjoy the ride.

  • @jimmygreywolf6814
    @jimmygreywolf6814 4 года назад +4

    It sucks being older now...But I am sure glad I was alive and saw all these bands in the 70's.

  • @fcplc2009
    @fcplc2009 4 года назад +97

    Other songs: "Tuesday's gone" and "Simple Man"

    • @brandonbailey1478
      @brandonbailey1478 4 года назад +2

      True that, great songs!

    • @johnellis3550
      @johnellis3550 3 года назад

      Curtis lowe . On the hunt. Give me back my bullets . I need you. Needle and the damage done.

  • @neilhurt1992
    @neilhurt1992 Год назад

    James, I can see you were quite affected by the song there! I first heard this at a motorcycle rally back in 1980 when I was just a boy (well 21 actually!). Amazing music, timeless. Tragically several members of Lynyrd Skynyrd were killed in a plane crash in 1977. So sad they didn't go on to create more unforgettable tunes! I'm pleased that you enjoyed this music, many people would just write it off as white southern rock. Keep the faith bro, cheers from a (rather chilly) Otford, Kent, UK.

  • @Snjones777
    @Snjones777 4 года назад +2

    He’s in HEAVEN

  • @StrikitRich
    @StrikitRich 4 года назад +41

    Leonard Skinner was their high school gym teacher.

    • @s1d299
      @s1d299 4 года назад +3

      He gave them so much inspiration they named their band after him.
      (chuckle)

    • @StrikitRich
      @StrikitRich 4 года назад +1

      @@s1d299 Well, they used the disparaging nickname they had for him.

    • @louf7178
      @louf7178 4 года назад +2

      I always wondered how they came up with that name.

    • @GW4PCITY
      @GW4PCITY 4 года назад

      First they heard it on the Camp Granada song. Then later they were astonished that one of the members had a gym teacher with that name and Ronnie Van Zant said they had no choice but to go by LYNYRD SKYNYRD!

    • @johnschneider7988
      @johnschneider7988 4 года назад

      ...Listen to this remake of "FREEBIRD." Thanks ruclips.net/video/EfcbwQNciS0/видео.html

  • @randallbatson
    @randallbatson 5 лет назад +17

    'Sweet Home Alabama' by Skynyrd, first response diss track to Niel Young's diss track 'Southern Man'.

    • @support16s45
      @support16s45 5 лет назад

      Randall Batson Neither are diss tracks. Skynyrd was actually agreeing with Neil Young.

    • @kattcity
      @kattcity 5 лет назад +2

      @@support16s45 Actually They were saying ...Don't put all Southerners in the same box.....

    • @Falcun21
      @Falcun21 5 лет назад +2

      @@support16s45 The song says, "I heard Neil Young sing about her, Southern Man. Well I heard ol' Neil put her down. Well I hope Neil Young will remember, a Southern man don't need him around anyhow." Sounds like a diss to me.

    • @TylerLL2112
      @TylerLL2112 4 года назад

      Kryptonian Cowboy Southern man is a great jam. IIRC Neil was tickled they mentioned him in their song. And unlike rap disses, no animosity was held.

  • @dinkr46
    @dinkr46 4 года назад +20

    Welcome to Southern Rock!!

  • @freebirdtony
    @freebirdtony 4 года назад +1

    I know I'm ten months late, but I just caught this video, and I'm an avid Lynyrd Skynyrd fan. I totally loved your reaction. It's very cool checking out a much younger generation react to the music I grew up with. The absolute finest decade for Rock-n-Roll and R&B was the 1970's. My top two genres of music.✌

  • @ryanprough253
    @ryanprough253 4 года назад +1

    Out of all the reaction videos I have watched, this young man has the best broadcast presence. I could see him hosting his own show.

  • @JacketCK
    @JacketCK 5 лет назад +15

    "not an old song" my guy, free bird came out in 1973 lol

  • @kburke1933
    @kburke1933 5 лет назад +5

    I'm all misty eyed I'm so moved by how moved you are. That was wonderful fun to experience with you. ✌🏻

  • @partain2000
    @partain2000 5 лет назад +9

    I loved your reaction, man! The first time I heard Skynyrd was in 1975 and it was Freebird. I was all of 16 years old and I reacted like you did! I STILL love that song till this day! When a song makes you feel like you are hearing it for the first time...it is definitely timeless. That's how I feel each time I listen to it! Take a listen to Simple Man, Call Me The Breeze, Ballad of Curtis Loew, Saturday Night Special.

  • @tw56az
    @tw56az 4 года назад

    Lynyrd Skynrd, is a southern rock back from Jacksonville FL, they were at their prime in the early 70s, the adapted the name from the name of their coach or gym teacher and Free Bird is their biggest hit, along with Sweet Home Alabama and several others. Most of the band was killed in a plane crash in Oct 1977.

  • @gcarap
    @gcarap 4 года назад +1

    Rumor has it the guitar solo is still going on right now!