Back to "Simple Man" by Lynyrd Skynyrd. I finally dig in deep and analyze this classic!

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  • Опубликовано: 23 июн 2024
  • I do know the song "Simple Man", and have heard many covers of it including by Brent Smith and Shinedown. But I've never done a deep listen to Lynyrd Skynyrd's composition, and am excited to finally do that today.
    Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she analyzes to Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Simple Man" for the first time.
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    Performed by Lynyrd Skynyrd - Words and Music by Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington
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    Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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  • @TheCharismaticVoice
    @TheCharismaticVoice  Месяц назад +139

    Setting this premiere a bit early (38 hours ahead of schedule) as we're about to leave to California. Won't be able to schedule the premiere tomorrow! See y'all Monday!

    • @AclockworkPurple
      @AclockworkPurple Месяц назад +2

      Have fun! Beach, desert, mountains or the trifecta?

    • @edwardleonetti2492
      @edwardleonetti2492 Месяц назад +6

      Now you gon an dunnit down the Lynyrd Skynyrd rabbit hole 🕳️ you must go sooo many beautiful songs and git down southern rock hittas you must hear LAWWD girl let's do this have a great time in Cali be safe and have some fun

    • @WheelsOfDeath
      @WheelsOfDeath Месяц назад +3

      Have a great trip!

    • @user-lk2cj2qs1d
      @user-lk2cj2qs1d Месяц назад +2

      we love watching you have fun with your expressions

    • @Dawn54811
      @Dawn54811 Месяц назад +2

      Hope you have fun on your trip! Great reaction. Lynyrd Skynyrd is one of my favorite bands.

  • @brandonzumbie
    @brandonzumbie Месяц назад +277

    This was my great uncle’s favorite song.
    When i first started learning guitar, he asked me to learn this. I went over to his house and played it for him, and needless to say he was so pleased. Fast forward to last November, he is on his death bed and they ask me to play it for him one last time. The pure emotion was something that cannot be recreated. Everybody was crying, knowing he was leaving us. The lyrics of the song bring so many emotions and feelings This song brings so many memories i’d love to relive

    • @calrowles9790
      @calrowles9790 Месяц назад +15

      Sorry for your loss. It was a beautiful story

    • @ToddSauve
      @ToddSauve Месяц назад +8

      Your great uncle has not left you forever. There is a resurrection and you will see him again. 😄

    • @brandonzumbie
      @brandonzumbie Месяц назад +6

      @@ToddSauve amen, God bless

    • @TheScamper44
      @TheScamper44 Месяц назад +7

      my condolences … I’ve personally lost 7 close friends, just this yr.; 4 of my classmates, 3 from other grades, over, and under mine. all buddies. it’s a fact of life that u dread, but can’t skip. ours is comin up, most likely sooner than later. just hope to meet them all on the other side. only 8 of us left from my Sr. classmates, buddies. we all played football together, and did most everything else as a crew, before and after graduation… and yes, songs that we jammed to every day back then, bring back lots of memories. those memories are great to recollect, but also tough to remember.
      I suggest u keep those memories of u’r uncle close, and remember him often.

    • @christophersims7060
      @christophersims7060 Месяц назад +2

      😢😢😢😢😢❤

  • @tommack9395
    @tommack9395 Месяц назад +114

    Ronnie Van Zant was an unpretentious man who had a lot of wisdom, common sense and a lot of self-confidence. While many rock bands were singing about sex, drugs and rock 'n roll as fun he placed that and every topic in his lyrics into naturally thought-out, truthful, and caring perspectives. He did not have a wide range, what he had was more honest and sincere than most.
    Ronnie Van Zant was foremost a Simple Man.

    • @lantose
      @lantose Месяц назад +19

      Ronnie was also a demanding band leader as they would practice in their small rural studio for hours on end until Ronnie was satisfied! Skynyrd’s musicianship was phenomenal and quite perfect!

    • @notablindliberal896
      @notablindliberal896 Месяц назад +10

      ​@@lantoseYep, they called it The Hell House. Ronnie was driven, and the band were trying make this something great and they succeeded. We all got robbed in the end.

    • @lantose
      @lantose Месяц назад +4

      @@notablindliberal896 that was a bad day along with SRV! I saw Skynyrd in ‘75 all original except for Artimus Pyle! I guess it was ‘76 when Steve and Cassie joined, though never got to see them other than the #1 outdoor concert on RUclips in Oakland playing Freebird! They both grew up in Miami, OK about an hours drive from Tulsa where I live and there is a memorial in town. Saw them an additional seven times and they were all great. Saw Rossington/Collins on their last concert on 9-19-1980 when Allen just found out his wife Kathy miscarried and died; he was so drunk they wouldn’t let him play the Freebird solo! To this day I don’t know why they didn’t stop the concert for Allen’s sake! Got to see the Atimus Pyle Band in Dallas around ‘97 and it was awesome! Have a great day!

    • @notablindliberal896
      @notablindliberal896 Месяц назад +5

      @lantose Yeah, I think Cassie joined in late 75 and then Steve in May 76. I still believe Steve was the last piece of the puzzle, no knock on Ed King, but i think they were on their way, and yes, SRV was a hard one to take. That man is an absolute legend guitarist. RIP to all the great ones gone way too early.

    • @sapinva
      @sapinva Месяц назад +5

      He was also just as tough and hardworking as they come, an overachiever by force of will.

  • @paulbeagarie1976
    @paulbeagarie1976 Месяц назад +153

    Tuesdays gone is what are my favourite songs by Lynyrd skynyrd

    • @joelronningen9930
      @joelronningen9930 Месяц назад +2

      Absolutely!

    • @user-neo71665
      @user-neo71665 Месяц назад +2

      If you from the south ya momma and your grannys (if lucky enough to have both) set your life. I was lucky enough to remember 2 of my great grandmothers and 3 of my great great fathers.

    • @MichaelLynch1
      @MichaelLynch1 Месяц назад +5

      Tuesday Gone is Stunning 👌

    • @AcornDomainsCancelled
      @AcornDomainsCancelled Месяц назад +2

      100% right on! 😊 ❤

    • @Sasquatch10
      @Sasquatch10 Месяц назад +1

      Tuesdays gone was my introduction to Lynyrd Skynyrd, through guitar hero.

  • @joiedevivre2005
    @joiedevivre2005 Месяц назад +43

    As a Southern girl, I've always loved this song. But it took on even more meaning when I became the mother of a son myself.

    • @Black_Cat.666...01
      @Black_Cat.666...01 Месяц назад +5

      Eu tenho quatro filhos e concordo💕💕💕💕💕

  • @green_ban
    @green_ban Месяц назад +68

    "I want my music to sound human." Truer words have rarely been spoken.

    • @ateamfan42
      @ateamfan42 Месяц назад +3

      Yes. Ironically, the tiny flaws and imperfections are what make it perfect.

    • @catedoge3206
      @catedoge3206 7 дней назад

      yuh

    • @Azznbad
      @Azznbad 4 дня назад +1

      ​@ateamfan42 kind of like when they left in the Turn it up, in Sweet home.

  • @JeffOfTheMountains
    @JeffOfTheMountains Месяц назад +386

    She's gotta check out "The Ballad of Curtis Loew" next. GREAT song about an old blues musician.

    • @jeffreyflint6286
      @jeffreyflint6286 Месяц назад +6

      Absolutely brother!!!!!!!!!

    • @user-bq1nn9om9k
      @user-bq1nn9om9k Месяц назад +9

      I agree that is an excellent song for her to analyze

    • @keithdean9149
      @keithdean9149 Месяц назад +15

      She also needs to listen to some other Southern Rock Bands, 38 Special or Molly Hatchet, maybe the Allman Brothers.

    • @reauxnbears
      @reauxnbears Месяц назад +5

      One of my favorites

    • @Suddsy.
      @Suddsy. Месяц назад +3

      That is my favorite from these boys

  • @BogeyCDogRosey
    @BogeyCDogRosey Месяц назад +54

    My mom passed in 98 when I was 25. Every time I hear this song, I swear I hear her voice just saying those same, simple lessons. Be content. Find joy over happiness. Love is better than gold.
    It always feels a little bereft, and deeply comforting.

  • @firedoc5
    @firedoc5 Месяц назад +90

    This song can make the toughest southern man break into tears. Regardless of how big they are, they listen to their mamas and remember their words of wisdom from childhood. Skynyrd was a more diverse band than many people give them credit for. They tend to remember the hard rockin' power songs, but this is one of their greatest songs that is just as powerful. Please check out their best underrated song, "Comin' Home".

    • @MonkeyJedi99
      @MonkeyJedi99 Месяц назад +1

      It finally hit me.
      This band is kind of a combination of rock, country and the talking blues

    • @firedoc5
      @firedoc5 Месяц назад +4

      @@MonkeyJedi99 Pretty much what southern rock is.

    • @bobbolondz2701
      @bobbolondz2701 Месяц назад +2

      It's like Forrest Gump and his: "Mama always said..."

  • @davidmurfin4951
    @davidmurfin4951 Месяц назад +107

    The opening lines of "That Smell " are my favorite. Rock and roll haiku. "Whiskey bottle,brand new car,oak tree you're in my way..." Sets the scene and mood perfectly ❤

    • @TheStonedstone
      @TheStonedstone Месяц назад

      Love it. But even more " Double trouble"

    • @randallpetersen9164
      @randallpetersen9164 Месяц назад +3

      And even more so, as it was based on stuff happening in the band's lives; felt like death might come callin' soon.

    • @spazzyklutz75
      @spazzyklutz75 Месяц назад +8

      Pretty certain that line was about Gary Rossington.

    • @spike3082
      @spike3082 Месяц назад +5

      Sure was because shortly before That Smell was written Gary Rossington hit an oak tree with his brand new Ford Torino after partying Ronnie wrote That Smell as a wake up call for the band

  • @phantomf4747
    @phantomf4747 Месяц назад +31

    I have been a dedicated fan of Lynyrd Skynyrd since 1974. When you mention that Ronnie's not exactly on pitch every time, it reminds me of why today's music is so fleeting and has no longevity. Here we are 50 years later listening to an imperfect pitch because the music and vocal have a soul. I have always noted is that music that is relevant 50 years later is a sign of creativity that conveyed its message as it was intended. All the members are gone now. They gave us a gift that we can replay in our cars, minds, tv's and computers and never let it die. We fully intend to keep it alive.
    RIP to all of our boys and girls from Jacksonville. Heaven is rocking harder than ever with you all there and together again.
    #lynyrdskynyrd
    #southernrock
    #freebird

  • @mrt0ab
    @mrt0ab Месяц назад +104

    I humbly request: The Ballad of Curtis Loew

  • @phlegmbeck9224
    @phlegmbeck9224 Месяц назад +34

    Skynyrd has always amazed me in how all 3 guitarists blended together so well. They always found their place in each song, made really smart decisions on how to accompany each other, and never stepped on each other’s toes. All were so skilled and yet disciplined enough to check their egos. Hard thing to do.

    • @walter2990
      @walter2990 Месяц назад +2

      They really practiced their arses off, is how they always had such good blended harmony with their guitars.

    • @jimb5045
      @jimb5045 Месяц назад +3

      The Outlaws had multiple guitar players , the song Green Grass and High Tides has a long guitar segment.

    • @walter2990
      @walter2990 Месяц назад +1

      @jimb5045 Fun fact: In 1970 ish, my older brother was a member and was a the "roadie" for the Outlaws, before they were the Outlaws when they were just a cover band in Tampa. We had a 1980 VW micro bus, and I helped my brother fir & arrange the instruments (mostly the drums) into the VW. My brother figured out that the band only wanted him for the "roadie" issues that he provided and he left the band. He played a very wicked trumpet, so it didn't blend with the band's desire to go forward with Southern rock. What could have been...

    • @dwightvoeks9970
      @dwightvoeks9970 Месяц назад +1

      Great point.

    • @phlegmbeck9224
      @phlegmbeck9224 Месяц назад +2

      @@walter2990 And Ronnie had high demands. He was no doubt a big part of keeping everyone in their lanes.

  • @WalkerStalker
    @WalkerStalker Месяц назад +30

    Interesting fact about this song: the producer Al Kooper, at the time, did not like this song and didn’t want it on the album. After sometime of arguing about it, Ronnie Van Zant escorted Kooper out of the studio and to his car. He told him to take a couple of days off until they finish the song. Kooper ended up playing the organ on the song and admitted he was wrong.

  • @Cadinho93
    @Cadinho93 Месяц назад +146

    The older I get the more emotional I get hearing the classic songs. If you don't get goosebumps or tear up once in a while, you are listening to the wrong music.
    Also, these lyrics are words to live by.

    • @blakerbnsn
      @blakerbnsn Месяц назад +8

      Well said and I agree with every word.

    • @jamesleyda365
      @jamesleyda365 Месяц назад +3

      Me too, absolutely!

    • @tonyk438
      @tonyk438 Месяц назад +3

      And when you have a son you reflect on your own life. Its the hope that your son will do better than you have. Its a mixture of remorse, hope, and happiness. The plane crash happened just as I found out about their music. I'm kind of old and this song digs up more emotions every year. I like the Muscle Shoals recording of this song too. It is different. This one is better. It has more emotion in my opinion.

    • @arjanarendsen5414
      @arjanarendsen5414 Месяц назад

      You are so right! Thanks for the comment.

    • @karenmcdermott8585
      @karenmcdermott8585 Месяц назад

      This song is often chosen as themusuc for the mother/son dance at weddings in USA

  • @bscott8383
    @bscott8383 Месяц назад +25

    NIGHT MOVES by Bob Seger. It's simply a Perfect song. Melts me every time. Especially now that I'm in my older years. Hits me hard!

    • @lazurusknight2724
      @lazurusknight2724 Месяц назад +5

      One of the most unique and iconic voices of rock. I'd be happy for any of his big hits to get the CV treatment

  • @shaughangould2647
    @shaughangould2647 Месяц назад +136

    "Get your lust for the rich man's gold" totally changes the meaning of the verse. It's "forget your lust...".

    • @mostlyharmless1918
      @mostlyharmless1918 Месяц назад +21

      THANK YOU! Yes, what's being sung is "fo'get your lust" -- the word as written is "forget." Country-blues modifies those R's.

    • @randallpetersen9164
      @randallpetersen9164 Месяц назад +17

      How could anyone think it's 'Get your lust for...'? I mean, are they even listening to what the song's about?

    • @LSqrd1960
      @LSqrd1960 Месяц назад +8

      If you weren’t sure, the lyrics are printed on the gatefold of the original vinyl…

    • @cotadog4472
      @cotadog4472 Месяц назад +11

      all that you need is in your soul,,, goosebumps after all these years.

    • @Randyluck1
      @Randyluck1 Месяц назад +4

      ​@@cotadog4472 I get goosebumps on the first riff.

  • @jamesedwards1806
    @jamesedwards1806 Месяц назад +35

    Those of us (men) near the end of our run have always longed for these things mentioned in this song.
    The lucky ones, hats off & a salute to you! 👍👴🦸‍♀️🎶🇺🇸🦅

    • @McLeod2022
      @McLeod2022 Месяц назад +2

      100% metastatic cancer is going to take me unless I outrun it. I have a motorcycle and a road to run.

  • @eljison
    @eljison Месяц назад +5

    We need a duel analysis of a song with Elizabeth and Rick Beato. Elizabeth covering the vocals, Rick covering the production and guitar/music theory.

  • @MrCyberious
    @MrCyberious Месяц назад +9

    As a professional drummer, I look at the use of cymbals as the punctuation at the end of a statement. This song is a good example of that.

  • @Ooofaa-Maa
    @Ooofaa-Maa Месяц назад +89

    Allman Brothers...Whipping Post.
    Marshall Tucker Band...Cant you See
    ❤❤

    • @samsulummasamsulumma6898
      @samsulummasamsulumma6898 Месяц назад +9

      Whipping post, hell yeah 👍👍👍

    • @TheStonedstone
      @TheStonedstone Месяц назад +3

      One way out, Hot Lanta, Midnight Rider...

    • @christophertaylor9100
      @christophertaylor9100 Месяц назад +4

      Actually like Frank Zappa's cover of Whipping Post better

    • @Ooofaa-Maa
      @Ooofaa-Maa Месяц назад +4

      @@christophertaylor9100 I was not aware of this. I'll be back...

    • @JeffOfTheMountains
      @JeffOfTheMountains Месяц назад +2

      I feel like she'd probably enjoy "Heard It In A Love Song" more simply because of the various instruments they use in that song.

  • @samsulummasamsulumma6898
    @samsulummasamsulumma6898 Месяц назад +41

    When it comes to power ballads, it doesn't get better than this.

    • @user-neo71665
      @user-neo71665 Месяц назад

      I agree unless you are a musician. freebird is a hell a song but if you play music you get sick of it and stairway to heaven. Mainly freebird is you from the south.

    • @markvanderstelt8999
      @markvanderstelt8999 Месяц назад

      thanks

  • @perrystanley2088
    @perrystanley2088 Месяц назад +9

    One of my favourite songs by this band. Every time I try to sing along with this song my voice breaks up with emotion and tears start to flow. I love the song every time I hear it and want everyone I know to listen to Simple Man.

  • @alexthechevyguy4213
    @alexthechevyguy4213 Месяц назад +5

    My grandfather was never a big fan of "Rock Music", but he made an exception for this one. He always brought this song up anytime music was being discussed.
    He passed away shortly after his 81st birthday in 2020, and when we left the graveyard and we first got back into our vehicle, this song came on the radio. Everyone in the car had eyes as big as a silver dollar.
    Every time I hear this song, I think of him, and that moment.

  • @TheChristoph68
    @TheChristoph68 Месяц назад +23

    Tuesday's Gone is another great song.

  • @hasletjoe5984
    @hasletjoe5984 Месяц назад +7

    Recall, this was released 50 years ago (1974) and is so well done....Even by today's standards. I like the deliberate pace of Skynyrd operates at. Truly a fantastic group. Thank you, made my day!

  • @thomasrenton4499
    @thomasrenton4499 Месяц назад +33

    Melissa, by the Allman Brothers, definitely a keeper and an absolute classic of southern rock

    • @brianmiller1077
      @brianmiller1077 Месяц назад

      My first thought was isn't that an instrumental? I got my AB songs named after females confused.

  • @jamesjohnson8601
    @jamesjohnson8601 Месяц назад +15

    An often overlooked Skynard song is "All I can do is write it in a song" about enjoying family and nature before "progress" covers it all in concrete. Very heartfelt song as this one is

    • @afishcalledminnewawa
      @afishcalledminnewawa Месяц назад +4

      one of my favorites.

    • @shaunmcmackin1829
      @shaunmcmackin1829 Месяц назад +2

      It's a great song and unfortunately prohettically very true ,

    • @adamprice3466
      @adamprice3466 Месяц назад +3

      Am I Losin, about Ed King leaving the band and losing their friendship.

  • @larrynelson4909
    @larrynelson4909 Месяц назад +31

    Thanks I'm 67 and this song makes me blubber like a big ol baby always has always will

    • @ddtb57
      @ddtb57 Месяц назад +1

      For me, Rock and Roll was born in 1957, a very good year.

    • @randallpetersen9164
      @randallpetersen9164 Месяц назад +3

      It makes me teary eyed too. I don't know your reason, but mine is that I never had a mom like that, and sure could have used one at times.

  • @avoncalling7886
    @avoncalling7886 Месяц назад +118

    Money itself is not evil, but the LOVE of money is where the problem begins.

    • @christophertaylor9100
      @christophertaylor9100 Месяц назад +17

      Correct, the actual Biblical quote is "the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil"

    • @randallpetersen9164
      @randallpetersen9164 Месяц назад +1

      Money is necessary for us all to work together. Accumulating money for no other reason than to do so should be criminal, but generally isn't.

    • @avoncalling7886
      @avoncalling7886 Месяц назад +1

      @@randallpetersen9164 - I agree. And there’s nothing wrong with using money to earn and buy what we need. It’s when we always want more, i.e. bigger, better, faster, that our hearts turn from one another to “stuff”.

    • @pulsarlights2825
      @pulsarlights2825 Месяц назад +5

      Greed is one of the Seven Deadly Sins, but people seem to always forget that so is Envy, why?

    • @christophertaylor9100
      @christophertaylor9100 Месяц назад

      @@pulsarlights2825 So is rage

  •  Месяц назад +29

    24:57 - he didn't tumble over. That's string bending. Solo guitar technique where you bend the string to emphasize your emotions more. It literally cannot be pitch perfect if you're gradually bending the string & slowly going inbetween notes. It's basically a slow, often one-way vibrato. And I think it's beautiful. It hits me in the feels every time & feels so human and imperfect, yet so genuine. Basically, almost all guitarists use that technique during solos. Sometimes even during rhythm sections.

    • @ToddSauve
      @ToddSauve Месяц назад +3

      That is the blues. 😄🎸😉

  • @Noble4Truths
    @Noble4Truths Месяц назад +52

    This song should be required listening in high school. Just a great message!

  • @steviejoewonder
    @steviejoewonder Месяц назад +11

    I agree with a comment requesting you to check out .38 Special. They were formed by Ronnie’s younger brother Donnie Van Zant and Don Barnes also in Jacksonville Florida. Another great southern rock band.

  • @Metal_Auditor
    @Metal_Auditor Месяц назад +14

    My mom and I danced to this at my wedding reception back in March.

    • @stevepowell6503
      @stevepowell6503 Месяц назад

      One of my best friends back in the day did the same.

  • @LyleBoy2
    @LyleBoy2 Месяц назад +6

    My uncle loved Lynryd Skynyrd. Shortly after he passed, I had a little fender bender. This was the first song I heard on the radio when I got back in my car. I swear it was him checking on me. Since that day, this song has always made me think of him.

  • @stevedahlberg8680
    @stevedahlberg8680 Месяц назад +8

    Lynyrd Skynyrd was masterful at manipulating space in their compositions and arrangements. It's why if any common bar band just plays the chords and does a few signature riffs,, it doesn't sound nearly as good as Lynyrd Skynyrd. Because Skynyrd songs are usually a pretty complicated, if sometimes subtle, jigsaw puzzle. It's really high level arrangement, it really is.

  • @samcorbin184
    @samcorbin184 Месяц назад +5

    Hardcore Skynyrd fans loving getting to watch you appreciate the band more and more ❤❤❤

  • @jamesknox7171
    @jamesknox7171 Месяц назад +18

    Notice the lightning bolt over the head of the guy on the far right. (Ed King) That was not photoshopped or edited. That was actually captured when the photo was taken. Greatest Southern Rock band ever!

    • @gilkaelin8590
      @gilkaelin8590 Месяц назад +1

      Saw an Ed King interview before he passed, he said he purposely stood off to the side a bit during photos- he felt like an outsider in the group

    • @jamesknox7171
      @jamesknox7171 Месяц назад +1

      @@gilkaelin8590 Yep. He was from California.

  • @kkampy4052
    @kkampy4052 Месяц назад +4

    I was fortunate to live through the golden age of rock music. These songs sure hit differently now.

  • @richard_n
    @richard_n Месяц назад +7

    Elizabeth if you love Skynyrd, you have to check out The Black Crows. They are personally my favorite southern rock band of all time. Chris Robinson has one of the best voices on the planet. The guy can sing rock, blues, gospel, you name it.

  • @meguro-shima
    @meguro-shima Месяц назад +51

    Lynyrd Skynyrd is definitely a legendary southern rock band of all time and still activate today.

    • @jasonfreeman1963
      @jasonfreeman1963 Месяц назад +1

      So to speak none of original members are left and yes Southern Rock legends

    • @meguro-shima
      @meguro-shima Месяц назад

      Is it amazing that late Ronnie's brother Johnny and Skynyrd members still rockin' cross the country.

    • @meguro-shima
      @meguro-shima Месяц назад

      Well, it's true that when Gary Rossington Passed away last year.

    • @paulstallings6910
      @paulstallings6910 Месяц назад

      I’ve seen them play live probably a dozen times. Even met Gary backstage about 5 years ago. After he passed you could very easily tell a founding member was no longer in charge. Songs in their set list changed. Sound changed. Sorry it will never be the same again.

  • @johnimhof6568
    @johnimhof6568 Месяц назад +13

    I saw them in 1974 with Chicago and the Doobie Brothers. There was Ronnie VanZant prowling center stage in his bare feet. He didn't have the greatest voice I ever heard, that was probably Greg Lake, but he had a powerful stage presence. Musically, they were amazing.

    • @joer1678
      @joer1678 Месяц назад

      What a great line up

    • @Gooser512
      @Gooser512 17 дней назад

      I disagree. Ronnie's voice was perfection

  • @xtreme4stringbass
    @xtreme4stringbass Месяц назад +9

    This bass line is so awesome.

  • @robertsonwilliams8650
    @robertsonwilliams8650 Месяц назад +13

    Wonderful track with a great meaning,the album is a classic .

  • @nicklauslee3283
    @nicklauslee3283 Месяц назад +4

    Truer words have never been spoken, i have lived my by these words and still do 60 years gone.

  • @cfmuh
    @cfmuh Месяц назад +3

    The 70’s. Stripped down and simple recording. Classic!

  • @scotty7663
    @scotty7663 Месяц назад +2

    I got news for ya, those guitars in the solo are absolutely pitch perfect and played to perfection, no guitar playing in history is tighter than Alan Collins and Gary Rossington. As for Ronnie's voice, it may not the most perfect singing voice on the planet but it's real and you won't and can't really appreciate just how good of a singer he is until you hear bands and singers try to imitate or emulate his voice in this song or any other song he sings. His singing is perfect for the time and band.

  • @jimw.4161
    @jimw.4161 Месяц назад +5

    Oh. Elizabeth,
    Thank you for your inimitable, brilliant analysis of this classic Skynyrd song.
    I'm 80 years old this is my favorite song (along with Freebird) from one of my all-time favorite bands.
    Southern Rock will never die - and Lynyrd Skynyrd will lead the way. 👍👍👍👍

  • @richardlaswell463
    @richardlaswell463 Месяц назад +11

    Like others I would recommend 'The Ballad of Curtis Lowe', 'All I Can Do is Write It in a Song', and 'Four Walls of Raeford'.

  • @jimt3611
    @jimt3611 Месяц назад +13

    Love the message of this song!

  • @sackofmojojr.1758
    @sackofmojojr.1758 Месяц назад +1

    My Mom never said these actual words to me but I am sure that she would have agreed with what is being said. I have tried to pass these words of wisdom on to our daughter. The world and everything around it is becoming so complicated.
    Lynyrd Skynyrd is awesome and one of my all-time favorite Southern Rock bands. And this is one of their greatest songs. Ronnie Van Zant, you’re a legend and such a master storyteller with your music.
    Thank you, Elizabeth. Love your analysis, it really helps me to appreciate this song so much more.❤👍🤙

  • @Nanashi_MYOB
    @Nanashi_MYOB Месяц назад +1

    This song always hits my feels. My great-grandmother used to tell me pretty much this. She said, "Aim for simple happiness, and you'll find the joy of living."

  • @zeldyrrolorin9962
    @zeldyrrolorin9962 Месяц назад +13

    So glad you returned to Lynyrd Skynyrd. Since you are enjoying southern rock I'd like to suggest the band Larkin Poe. The band is fronted by two southern sisters and with every song they demonstrate their extraordinary talent and dedication to their craft. Their live cover of Wanted Woman would be a great place to start or Blood Harmony from their latest release.

    • @mikeswilling3909
      @mikeswilling3909 Месяц назад +2

      I love Larkin Poe!! Also some women blues singers such as Beth Hart, Samantha Fish and Danielle Nicole.

    • @tahoemike5828
      @tahoemike5828 Месяц назад +3

      I agree, and Megan's slide guitar should be considered a "Voice," in its own right.

    • @ErinJWade
      @ErinJWade Месяц назад +1

      I’d second this and second a vote for Samantha Fish.
      Lots of live performances for both on RUclips as well.

  • @AdamBrowning
    @AdamBrowning Месяц назад +4

    Ain't nothin' wrong with hearin' Skynyrd many, many, many times

  • @danielerdner3902
    @danielerdner3902 Месяц назад +6

    If you're gonna look into southern rock please think about "Highway Song" by Blackfoot and "Whipping Post" by the Allman Brothers. I think you'd appreciate the vocals in both

  • @dagmar.6954
    @dagmar.6954 Месяц назад +5

    This is my favorite song by them with a great message. Great southern rock band from the 60's-80's. It is very sad what happened to this band in losing so many members in a plane crash in 1977. They had lots of great songs such as "Free Bird", "Sweet Home Alabama", "Call Me The Breeze", "Tuesday's Gone", "That Smell", "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew", "What's Your Name", "Gimme Three Steps", "Saturday Night Special" etc.

  • @karldall-xn4xb
    @karldall-xn4xb Месяц назад +7

    Simple Man is one of the jewels. Ronnies lyrics still are producing goosebumps EVERY time I listen to the song.
    ... Another song, a different era, a completely different type of music, but still... the same effect: Elisabeth, take a look at (and listen to 😊) "Midnight" from YAZOO with Alison Moyet, superb. [Spoiler: 80s electro]

  • @joshuawoodbridge6267
    @joshuawoodbridge6267 Месяц назад +9

    My favourite Lynyrd Skynyrd song! ❤

  • @jhensley1974
    @jhensley1974 Месяц назад +2

    Skynyrd's composition of nearly all of their songs is masterful. As I younger listener, I didn't always have the appreciation for how they composed their catalog. As an older listener, you do not find very many music groups that have such mastery in song composition. Nearly all of their instruments tells its own story at the same time as the song. Truly masterful.

  • @stevedahlberg8680
    @stevedahlberg8680 Месяц назад +2

    Ronnie Van Zant employed those little asides and that huge contrast between the present voice and then relaxing like you're saying something from a distance or as a different person or just as an aside. It's one thing I love about his style.
    And when playing live, it also acts as a way to kind of conduct the band and let them know that a solo is coming up or that something's going to repeat.

  • @richardchocolas8800
    @richardchocolas8800 Месяц назад +4

    After hearing Ronnie sing the original, now you can understand why this song meant so much to Brent Smith and truly resonates with so many of us

  • @metalmark1214
    @metalmark1214 Месяц назад +50

    A great song by Skynyrd to follow up after doing Freebird.
    Shortly after Ronnie Van Zant's grandmother and Gary Rossington's mother died, they got together in Van Zant's apartment and started telling stories about them. "We just put down in a song what our mama or grandma had said to us," Rossington told Paul Ingles. "They really wrote it, we just played it."

    • @jamiebell2164
      @jamiebell2164 Месяц назад

      Bernice Rossington died in 1998.

    • @spike3082
      @spike3082 Месяц назад +1

      You are half right shortly after Ronnie Van Zant's grandmother passed Ronnie was telling Gary stories about his grandmother and Gary mentioned that he was taught some of the same wisdom from his mother so they wrote this song to share that wisdom with the world

  • @ryannash8143
    @ryannash8143 Месяц назад +1

    Ronnie Van Zant was truly one of a kind. His lyrics and the way he delivered them never spoke down to the common man, but spoke to the common man. Gone way too soon, I’ve always wondered what new Skynyrd music into the 80’s and 90’s would’ve been like if he and the others had survived.

  • @dennishinkle5010
    @dennishinkle5010 Месяц назад +2

    As you get older it gets better and better. Both my parents are gone now and those memories of them are all i have left. The simple life becomes more important. Life is too short to hurry through it so take your time. One one the best songs of all time in rock. Thank you for sharing.👍

  • @GradeEcho
    @GradeEcho Месяц назад +8

    Your SRV video just hit 1 million views!
    Please check out Life Without You live at the Capitol Theater! You get to hear his voice a lot more and even see him accidentally pull his tooth out mid solo!

  • @dawson8139
    @dawson8139 Месяц назад +8

    I feel like Blue October would be a terrific group for you to tackle one day! The lead singer, Justin Furtenfeld, has a great story and a deeply emotional voice that he expresses with, especially live. The songs Fear, Hate Me, or Calling You would all be good jumping-off points for the band if you're interested! The band's messaging really meshes with your encouragement of good mental health as a lot do their songs I personally find very cathartic during rough times.

    • @Condorito380
      @Condorito380 Месяц назад +1

      If it's a mental health journey through BOC then 'Veteran of the Psychic Wars' is a good start. Great idea!

  • @user-np4cw1ri5y
    @user-np4cw1ri5y Месяц назад +1

    I love the pure joy she gets from music.

  • @dreknd
    @dreknd Месяц назад +2

    I was 11yrs old when this song was released...It's always been my favorite Lynyrd Skynyrd song.

  • @julesreiki
    @julesreiki Месяц назад +4

    Can't wait to hear this ❤ My all time favourite song and decribes me perfectly. Big LOVE.

  • @rodrigokarrantza4135
    @rodrigokarrantza4135 Месяц назад +3

    Hi Elizabeth, i'm loving your analisis and reactions, i'm big fan of lynyrd skynyrd and most of all I loved your ACDC reactions and analisis on Bon Scott's voice.
    If you are interested in hearing one more song from Bon and explore a register that is almost not present in any other ACDC song (and one that I really believe you would love), i strongly suggest and recommend you to check out "Ride On" where Bon expresses with a lower register, bluesy style, dropping a lot of feeling into the lyrics. You would love to know this one, and me and a lot of people i'm sure would enjoy watching your analisis and reactions over that song. It's definitely a must for fully understanding Bon Scott as a singer.
    Thank you and Keep it up I love your work!

  • @rayvanhorn1534
    @rayvanhorn1534 Месяц назад +1

    So pleased you did this Elizabeth, my favorite song by these guys. As I’ve grown older, this has taken a deeper meaning…just a fantastic song with thought provoking lyrics.

  • @yadaroni
    @yadaroni Месяц назад +1

    One of the defining characters of music that stands the test of time, is that the instruments are played to service the song, and not the ego of the musician. The guitars are EXACTLY what this song needs. They aren't underplaying and they are not overplayed.

  • @colrhodes377
    @colrhodes377 Месяц назад +5

    Bad Company also have a song entitled, Simple man. It's a real beauty for this channel.

  • @1massboy
    @1massboy Месяц назад +4

    Let go! A great heartfelt song we love to hear.

  • @McNeej
    @McNeej Месяц назад +1

    These deep dive videos are some of my favorites. Please Elizabeth, show me how to love my favorite songs even more!

  • @Littlewing1977
    @Littlewing1977 Месяц назад +1

    Lynyrd Skynyrd with the lineup they had from 76 until the plane crash in my opinion was the best band ever. They do things to my spirit not many bands have ever done. Such a talented & gifted bunch.

  • @mikemorris4973
    @mikemorris4973 Месяц назад +13

    Finally, Finally......you are getting exposed to the Original Skynyrd (pre plane crash). Freebird of course was the song with minimal vocals lol, but epic guitars which the band is famous for - the 3 guitar army. Great song to start on! "One more from the road" is a great live album, and there is great live footage from
    'Day on the Green in Oakland, CA", Asbury Park, Kenbworth, Winterland, etc. This band has quite the history, and multiple albums to choose from. Steve Gaines literally might be one of the most under rated (ronnie let him sing you got that right and aint no good life as they were steves songs) yet talented of the bunch, although I love all of the band members contribution's. They ALL did an amazing job. A few songs that would be nice to see your input on : Travelin man, Gimmee three steps, Workin for MCA, Whiskey Rock a Roller, Searchin, That smell.....the list goes on. PLEASE continue digging, and learning about this band. There is a REASON why 46 yrs later the current band is still performing the original songs.

    • @spike3082
      @spike3082 Месяц назад

      I would love to see her do Travellin Man but the more recent version with Johnny singing it along with archived audio and video of Ronnie singing it as well

    • @arthurcutaiar9994
      @arthurcutaiar9994 Месяц назад

      46 years later, yeah it's about the money

    • @tdig6546
      @tdig6546 Месяц назад

      Those two song you got that right and ain't no good life are two of my favorites

  • @user-scott-pearce
    @user-scott-pearce Месяц назад +7

    Great song, one song you really need to review by skynyrd is Sweet Home Alabama

  • @markemerson8399
    @markemerson8399 Месяц назад +2

    The emotional connection between mother and child can be a beautiful thing.

  • @markemerson8399
    @markemerson8399 Месяц назад +1

    Elizabeth, listening to your analysis and watching you react is making me cry uncontrollably ... tears are falling.

  • @keithrussell6766
    @keithrussell6766 Месяц назад +7

    QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE

  • @JayHuemann
    @JayHuemann Месяц назад +4

    I have always thought of this song and "It's a gift to be simple" as comparable in message. Style is way different obviously but it is amazing how similar they are in implication.

    • @StanEngland
      @StanEngland Месяц назад +1

      Never thought of that!

  • @Quickslvr_Gaming
    @Quickslvr_Gaming Месяц назад +2

    This is one of my all time favorites. Such a simple song for a Simple Man like myself.

  • @mattpujol4787
    @mattpujol4787 Месяц назад +2

    Lynrd Skynrd had 3 guitars on stage, I think...the dealing leads was definitely a thing. It's amazing they could hold that all together. There's a live show of them at a festival in Oakland Stadium that's pretty interesting to check out.

  • @berniehuot8387
    @berniehuot8387 Месяц назад +3

    Lynyrd Skynyrd is among the best . I would love a reaction of “cool change “ by the little River band. An oldy but sooooo good. Also more Rush pls lol. Love all your reactions.

  • @Joumanji444
    @Joumanji444 Месяц назад +4

    Purple Rain please! Wish whole Finland ❤

  • @bellarose6501
    @bellarose6501 Месяц назад +1

    Fantastic song 👏 Ronnie is describing the type of men that the world needs more of❤

  • @fentonfun
    @fentonfun Месяц назад +1

    First time hearing this song and album I was 11 years old. My dad took me with him for a day trip to Fayette Missouri, where dad was installing a furnace and AC for a friend. While I was just killing time, the owners of their house put the promounced album on the turntable and played the first song on there Marantz receiver. Was enthralled! Amazing!

  • @sirkat344
    @sirkat344 Месяц назад +7

    Ah, here's a great tune. Not quite as overplayed as Free Bird. Great for vocal analysis by opera singers. 😉 Why not tuesday's Gone on Tues? 😁 #MamaToldMeWhenIWasYoung...

  • @greg_cooks
    @greg_cooks Месяц назад +3

    Fantastic song! Can’t wait for your reaction! I’d also love to see your reaction to Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds Bartender Live from radio city. A very powerful performance with two acoustic guitars and Dave’s vocals. I think you’d enjoy it
    Anyhoo, I love the channel and keep up the great work! Thanks for the informative entertainment!

  • @DavidDavis-FA-photog
    @DavidDavis-FA-photog Месяц назад +1

    In the fall of 1973 I first heard this song on the way to gig my band was playing. The drummer had an 8 track and pushed in the player and I was floored. "Simple Man" in particular has been somewhat an anthem for me ever since.

  • @gib59er56
    @gib59er56 Месяц назад +1

    Simple Man is pure gold. If this does not move you you are an empty suit. Rest in Peace my brothers.

  • @joergojschaefer3521
    @joergojschaefer3521 Месяц назад +4

    Mmmm, Skynyrd and “Simple Man” I would call it a very good choice from Elizabeth! #Letsgettoit

  • @TimRHillard
    @TimRHillard Месяц назад +3

    MOTLEY CRUE - WILD SIDE or KICK START MY HEART.

  • @nikbear
    @nikbear Месяц назад +1

    This track and "The ballad of Curtis Lowe are two of my favourite Skynyrd song's ever, just beautiful ❤

  • @freebornjohn2687
    @freebornjohn2687 4 дня назад

    Lucky enough to see them back in 76. Still one of my favourite bands.

  • @laurieemme1534
    @laurieemme1534 Месяц назад +3

    I will be watching tomorrow!
    Request - MAMMOTH WVH (Wolf Van Halen) - "I'm Alright"

  • @brianboye8025
    @brianboye8025 Месяц назад +4

    I couldn't love this song and the message any more than I do. It is spiritually perfect.

  • @user-tr1sd8ow9n
    @user-tr1sd8ow9n Месяц назад +1

    Your "fingernails going UP the chalkboard" comment pretty much NAILED the attraction many have to Southron Rock (NOT misspelled). Love your analyses and your passion for good music. Thank you for all you share.

  • @irrgamer
    @irrgamer Месяц назад +1

    After this, I would LOVE your analysis of Tuesday’s Gone. Great job!