My 1st born, my only son, died July 12th, 2020 - I sang this to him when he was born in 1979, we would rock together each morning and I would say these words to him.....he was a simple man...a true Texas cowboy who loved the land, his family, the cattle, his dog and the Lord...I miss him so much💔
C Haralson I'm sorry for your loss. This song gets me in the heart too. My mother died from Dementia in 2016, and all she wanted was for my brother and myself to get what we want out of life and be happy.
Texas boys grow up to be Texas Men. I lost my dad to 4 different stage 4 cancers. We Texas men and boys are tough, but I wish I had known this song as i do only now. Sometimes we need to hear it's alright to simplify, so we may amplify. I have no doubt your boy knew your love, how rare that's become these days. Not in a Texas countryside, of course, but it's nice this song can pass it on where we texans dare not traverse...condolences.
I agree, I'm from east Tennessee, Georgia, line, I grew up on skynard, there's no better band Listen to shinedown version, it's now my favorite Also, the Upchurch version, geez
Holly crap.... Girl you touched my heart with your voice. I've played for 50 years and have never heard this rendition done more beautiful. Great job. Oh.. cuddos to your guitars as well !!!
I lost my only son May 4 2019 . He always told me that this song reminds him of me. He said dad you are a simple kind of man. I love you dad. Everytime I hear it I thank of him.
I almost passed from Covid and she was right there by my side. She knows that Skynyrd is my absolute favorite artist. When you sing it, it really helps. Keep it up Pretty Lady!!!!
Music is such a connective, transcendent thing. Grateful for the outpouring of love in these comments & the amount of views. New music to come- Y'all inspired me to make it. If you like this video, please consider Sharing on your social media platforms, subscribing.. all the things. | EDIT this song is Now Available for digital download everywhere | TY, C
Stumbled upon this video while working up in Alaska. Escaped up there while dealing with some personal issues. Wounded combat vet going through a rough patch with the wife and trying to deal with my past. This song, her voice, and her emotion spoke to me. Don’t know what it was about it but it touched me.
Absolutely beautiful Caitlin!!!! Thank you, this song has a special place in my heart. I lost my mother in 2007 and hearing this song from you as beautiful as it sounds allows me to close my eyes for 4:11 minutes and look back on the 37 years that I had with her.
Sometimes I hate RUclips: I've watched the Shinedown version of this song hundreds of times, and it's taken their algorithm four years to drop this in my recommendations. I feel completely robbed. Amazing voice, amazing cover.
I have literally heard a thousand covers of this great song but wow this one was so refreshing!!! Most women are too scared to even touch this but this chick Killed it!! Unbelievable!!!
Simple Man is one of my favorite songs of all time. I heard your version a few months ago and had to come back and listen again. Out of the countless covers across the internet yours is by far head and shoulders above the rest. I love your rendition and it stays true to the original in the areas that it needs to. Great job.
Just happened to find this version of one of the greatest songs ever made and I'm blown away by how great her voice is. Why haven't heard of you before.
This is only the 2nd song I’ve heard her do, the other being “Creep”, which I believe is the best ever. Really liked “Simple Man” as well. Check out “Creep” by her - it’s awesome!!
This vid came on autoplay after another song I was listening to, never heard of her before and in the time it took me to click another song her voice won me over, 5 seconds at the most. Great version of an amazing song, subscribed, thanks!
You have such a wonderful and powerful voice. The way you have sung this song gives me goosebumps and tears at the same time. I also saw the video of you singing the National Anthem at a Bill's game and as a Veteran you sang that song w/ so much heart that it too brought me too tears. Keep singing!!!
For my one & only Son, Mikey. Life hasn't always been easy, but YOU have made it amazing. I'm so proud of the man you have become. It's an honor to be your Mother. I love you so much 💗
Fantastic voice, wide range and passionate . Loved this version and how it was slightly tweaked . Thank you Caitlin you killed it! I wish you nothing but success🙂
Unbelievably amazing,you now are my top pick when I need a lift,see this song is so special to me..it will be sang at my funeral someday,I want to leave tha message❤️
You have an utterly astounding voice. It is truly, truly beautiful. I’m grateful to hear this cover of this sound right now. It reminds me of the guy I’m seeing right now. Anyway, you and yours are incredibly talented. Thank you for sharing!
One of my favorite songs. And this young woman has created one hell of a version of it! Wow, definitely one to share with everyone. Nicely done Beautiful One. WB-USMC-Ret.
Thanks for this. Listening to you again long after I should be in bed. You sing this perfect. This song reminds me of my mom. I took care of her for 9yrs before she past from cancer after the doc told her she only had 2yrs to live. No one knows sacrifice like a single mother. Least I could do is sacrifice a social life during that time for all she gave to me including life. She introduced me to Lynard Skynyrd, The Eagles, Elvis and so many more long ago. I'm living simple & loving life. For the greatest things are that in which you can give without money. Until we meet again mom.
Best random video I have watched this year. This song is hard to cover and most of the time I don’t like it, but this woman’s voice seriously just made my soul smile man.
Ronny Vanzant would be blown away by this, Almost like it was meant for a woman to sing this. Excellent cover , best i ever heard. The emotion in your voice melts my heart.
Goosebumps came up immediately as your singing began. Omg wooooow! Tears streaming down my face by the end. P.s. Please sing every song written in the history of humankind- your voice knocks the breath out of me!!
Beautiful,the first line of this song is the definition of life.Unfortunatley most of us don"t realize it til the later part(me included).-BE A SIMPLE MAN!!
I'm happy to see a woman performing so masterfully one of the most beautiful ballads in the band that I love the most. Congratulations! It was a best girl cover that I saw and heard ...
I love the lyrics & the musical arrangement for this song which is a deep desire for a man & his son to be happy in his own skin. I have heard many artists sing it but this is my go to version . Rainy day today here on Cape Breton island & I decided to rest a day before the Lord's day of rest . Listening to Caitlin certainly bought me peace in a world full of deceit & turmoil that has tin God's usurping the simplicity of life & happiness. Thanks to you Caitlin & the Creator for your excellence in this version.
you know im a big lynyrd Skynyrdfan and dont listen to other people singing there songs but i have to say i could listen to her all day long singing there songs great job girl you got my heart
Truly Truly Truly. She sings this song like I thought NO one else could sing it . ( only Lynyrd Skynyrd ) She made it sound so good my heart beated again .
I believe it was Allen Collins who wrote the guitar riffs for this song and it became a big ol hit for lynyrd skynyrd, then about 40 years later shinedown recorded a version of simple man and blew the world away.. Fun fact: shinedowns original guitarist "Jason todd " was engaged to ronnie van Zant's daughter melody, and they were all hanging out one evening and melody asked brent and jason to play simple man for her, at first brent didnt really want to do that but decided ok , and when they played the song ,melody was in awe and insisted that they had to record that song and would be what ultimately put shinedown on the map.. 😉
My mother passed away 9-30-2019! This is the greatest version I have ever heard of this song. I will forever save this in my playlist. Thank You! Also I would love to mention you have a Beautiful soul as well as being beautiful all around:)
this perception beyond the current cruel reality , is what the youth of the world need to see the window of good and peace that they can all be a better person though appreciation of the simple things in life , thanks good version great voice my eyes still damp with joy !!!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful talent with the world. I'm going through a very tough part of my life right now and on the very hard days I pull this song up to make me smile and bring a little peace and focus to my life.
Nobody sings this song the way you do there is no other song that speaks to me the way this one does I can’t thank you enough for all you do for just being you✌️🐶😎🐶✌️
Your version brought me to tears, my best friend had a bike accident, lamed breastbone down....his family, jarred to the none...this song, your melodious was....uplifting.
My 1st born, my only son, died July 12th, 2020 - I sang this to him when he was born in 1979, we would rock together each morning and I would say these words to him.....he was a simple man...a true Texas cowboy who loved the land, his family, the cattle, his dog and the Lord...I miss him so much💔
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C Haralson I'm sorry for your loss. This song gets me in the heart too. My mother died from Dementia in 2016, and all she wanted was for my brother and myself to get what we want out of life and be happy.
Texas boys grow up to be Texas Men. I lost my dad to 4 different stage 4 cancers. We Texas men and boys are tough, but I wish I had known this song as i do only now. Sometimes we need to hear it's alright to simplify, so we may amplify. I have no doubt your boy knew your love, how rare that's become these days. Not in a Texas countryside, of course, but it's nice this song can pass it on where we texans dare not traverse...condolences.
I'm sorry for your loss.
I'm 63 and grew up on Southern Rock so I don't really get into covers often. But, she has a raspy soulful voice and she nails this. Good job.
Word. Me too. This rendition is ... bitchin'!
I agree, I'm from east Tennessee, Georgia, line, I grew up on skynard, there's no better band
Listen to shinedown version, it's now my favorite
Also, the Upchurch version, geez
I also like the Shinedown version. Maybe even better than the original.
Holly crap....
Girl you touched my heart with your voice.
I've played for 50 years and have never heard this rendition done more beautiful.
Great job.
Oh.. cuddos to your guitars as well !!!
appreciate you ! ty for listening. and he's the best - guitarist is alex haddad, C
I'M 68 She sings with such feeling and a voice that God only gives.
Love her voice
I lost my only son May 4 2019 . He always told me that this song reminds him of me. He said dad you are a simple kind of man. I love you dad. Everytime I hear it I thank of him.
I grieve with you, товарищ
As long as you hold his memory in your heart a piece of your son still lives. My condolances.
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😢das tut mir sehr sehr leid! Viel Kraft ❤
I almost passed from Covid and she was right there by my side. She knows that Skynyrd is my absolute favorite artist. When you sing it, it really helps. Keep it up Pretty Lady!!!!
Music is such a connective, transcendent thing. Grateful for the outpouring of love in these comments & the amount of views. New music to come- Y'all inspired me to make it. If you like this video, please consider Sharing on your social media platforms, subscribing.. all the things. | EDIT this song is Now Available for digital download everywhere | TY, C
Liked simple man
Shared on my Facebook page. Your voice is amazing. Thanks so much!
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This needs to heard and let the words flow great song and singer Thank you so much
You killed it and all of the dislikes are a bunch of ass clowns !! Keep it up !!!!
My dad passed away this year and your version of this song has been one of the most healing things during my grief. Thank you for this.
This brought me to tears. The passion and power in her voice.
What a beautiful voice for southern rock . One of the clearest versions .
She’s good,but you may want to give Shinedown’s version a listen.
Stunning, vocals are superb...Beautiful Lady doing a cover justice... Incredible...
Stumbled upon this video while working up in Alaska. Escaped up there while dealing with some personal issues. Wounded combat vet going through a rough patch with the wife and trying to deal with my past. This song, her voice, and her emotion spoke to me. Don’t know what it was about it but it touched me.
John, hopefully you come to peace with the past, don't let it dictate the future. Good luck.
Hang in there bro'
Wish you peace today, tomorrow and forever. Good luck bro'
Hey John, keep the chin up. Hope things work out for you and your family. Best therapy for a bruised soul! Pleiku '68!
The Vet Center really helped me heal from so much.
That's one powerful voice, I'm getting the chill just listening to it. Definitely one of the best covers around.
My mum used to sing this to me as a baby, she’s been gone for 5 years now. THANK YOU, for the heartbeat 🤘💜🇨🇦
That's cool 😎 Luv ur Mum ❣️
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Caitlin nails this song...with her superb vocals...brings the message home...Be yourself..be humble ..be generous of spirit...
So touching. You are a star. Beautiful soulful voice.Cant wait to hear more.
There's something truly magical about the way this talented lady performs this classic song. A beautiful & soulfull cover
Absolutely beautiful Caitlin!!!! Thank you, this song has a special place in my heart. I lost my mother in 2007 and hearing this song from you as beautiful as it sounds allows me to close my eyes for 4:11 minutes and look back on the 37 years that I had with her.
I've listened to at least 4 other covers and this girl is the best. Awesome
Sometimes I hate RUclips: I've watched the Shinedown version of this song hundreds of times, and it's taken their algorithm four years to drop this in my recommendations. I feel completely robbed. Amazing voice, amazing cover.
The humility in the description of this video makes this even more special. What an astonishing vocal delivery to a timeless classic! What a voice!
nice phrasing, soulful voice and raw emotion....good stuff!
I have literally heard a thousand covers of this great song but wow this one was so refreshing!!! Most women are too scared to even touch this but this chick Killed it!! Unbelievable!!!
Absolutely flawless vocals. Raising a metaphorical glass!
There is something about her voice - so many layers - really wonderful to listen to.
I agree!! Ironically enough it's covered mostly by men. And this cover is absolutely prime AF (For lack of better words)
Simple Man is one of my favorite songs of all time. I heard your version a few months ago and had to come back and listen again. Out of the countless covers across the internet yours is by far head and shoulders above the rest. I love your rendition and it stays true to the original in the areas that it needs to.
Great job.
Just happened to find this version of one of the greatest songs ever made and I'm blown away by how great her voice is. Why haven't heard of you before.
This is only the 2nd song I’ve heard her do, the other being “Creep”, which I believe is the best ever. Really liked “Simple Man” as well. Check out “Creep” by her - it’s awesome!!
Very good job on this song, Caitlin!! Keep up the good work! May our LORD continue to bless you and your family, AMEN!!
This Woman's VOICE IS AMAZING and the RANGE, OMG!!! SHE'S GREAT!! LOVE HER!!
This vid came on autoplay after another song I was listening to, never heard of her before and in the time it took me to click another song her voice won me over, 5 seconds at the most. Great version of an amazing song, subscribed, thanks!
Wow! what a voice! and the guitar player actually plays the acoustic guitar without screaching the strings! You both are a great talent!
Dear Caitlin, your version of this song brought me to tears. You sang this just perfectly. Thank you.
You have one of the greatest voices i have ever heard..........i am listening to this video over and over again.
You have such a wonderful and powerful voice. The way you have sung this song gives me goosebumps and tears at the same time. I also saw the video of you singing the National Anthem at a Bill's game and as a Veteran you sang that song w/ so much heart that it too brought me too tears. Keep singing!!!
For my one & only Son, Mikey. Life hasn't always been easy, but YOU have made it amazing. I'm so proud of the man you have become. It's an honor to be your Mother. I love you so much 💗
I love this song! And this is an awesome version of it. Had me in tears...
Hmmmm.....i never thought the greatest song ever written can sound like this. Well done 👍🍻👏🍻👍
Wonderful !!!!!!!!!! What Voice ❤️👏🏻❤️👏🏻❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Fantastic voice, wide range and passionate . Loved this version and how it was slightly tweaked . Thank you Caitlin you killed it! I wish you nothing but success🙂
Beautiful girl with a beautiful voice. Well done!
Unbelievably amazing,you now are my top pick when I need a lift,see this song is so special to me..it will be sang at my funeral someday,I want to leave tha message❤️
Played it at my sons funeral.
More like this one! This is my favorite of all of your work. Just fantastic!! So happy to find it on iTunes!!!
Great version...ive been playing this tune for years ..yours has been the best one ive been able to play to...kept my timming perfect .THANKS
This is an amazing cover! I love that little squeak in her voice.
Your voice is amazing. Clearly, you were made for this. 100%.
Where has this been all my life. Since my mom died this song means soo much more to me now it gives me shivers when listened to loud.
WOW.. one of the most beautiful women in the world. With one of the most amazing voices ever.. Thank you!!
You have an utterly astounding voice. It is truly, truly beautiful. I’m grateful to hear this cover of this sound right now. It reminds me of the guy I’m seeing right now. Anyway, you and yours are incredibly talented. Thank you for sharing!
WOW! This is absolutely gorgeous you have a beautiful voice!! Thank you so much!!
I feel this deep. this version brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for bringing this emotion out of a old mans heart.
What an amazing voice for this song.Never heard of her and now I pass right by other versions to hear Caitlin.😍
Oh my God. Awesome, I’m speechless!! You go girl. You nailed it. Cheers from your little friend in Newfoundland Canada.
Just beautiful, she simply makes me smile to feel the energy she lays down in this one.
Scrolling through and a beautiful face grabbed my attention...But the voice captured my mind and soul. Sounds of Years ago. Amazing.
a beautifully exquisite & passionate rendition...thank you for sharing
Absolutely phenomenal cover and her own little twist with out altering the song and her voice is absolutely amazing
Caitlan, beautiful voice. Loved the little throat growl on the last verse. All very well done.
Goosebumps and tears this is the best I’ve ever heard this song done..EVER!! Thank you so much for sharing
How did this never go viral. Unreal. Amazing arrangement
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Its ruining a great song. If she was 2/10 looks it'd be taken down from youtube. I just made myself lol!
One of my favorite songs.
And this young woman has created one hell of a version of it!
Wow, definitely one to share with everyone.
Nicely done Beautiful One.
WB-USMC-Ret.
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Thanks for this. Listening to you again long after I should be in bed. You sing this perfect.
This song reminds me of my mom. I took care of her for 9yrs before she past from cancer after the doc told her she only had 2yrs to live.
No one knows sacrifice like a single mother. Least I could do is sacrifice a social life during that time for all she gave to me including life.
She introduced me to Lynard Skynyrd, The Eagles, Elvis and so many more long ago.
I'm living simple & loving life. For the greatest things are that in which you can give without money.
Until we meet again mom.
Fantastic !!!!!!!!!! ❤️👏🏻❤️👏🏻❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
What a awesome voice, you got to love it one of the best I ever heard, way to go Caitlin.
That was amazing ,what a voice!! Well done
love your voice 😍 lot of power, soul and passion in it 🌷
So powerful - a mother's wish for her son. This version takes this classic and multiplies the message tenfold.
Really,really breathtaking good. Love from Belgium.
Best random video I have watched this year. This song is hard to cover and most of the time I don’t like it, but this woman’s voice seriously just made my soul smile man.
Ronny Vanzant would be blown away by this, Almost like it was meant for a woman to sing this. Excellent cover , best i ever heard. The emotion in your voice melts my heart.
Wow. Tears in my eyes. My Mom used to sing this to me. She passed in 2013.
Super Soldier my kids grew up with me singing it to them. Music is powerful. Condolences.
Super Soldier Sorry for your loss 🙏🏼💔My mom passed in 4-4-15 sudden heart attack 💔
Super Soldier ❤️
Sorry for your loss. Mine passed April 29th 2018 miss her everyday.
Crazy perfect!
Lady, you're really something special!
Tough times never last but tough people do!
Period!
Belgrade Rock City Burnin'!
💟ah appreciate you, ty for this msg & pray you're well during this time, C
@@caitlinkoch Stay safe, stay cool, stay blessed! You're every inch a Queen!
Mind-blowing, Amazing. So inspiring to make a simpler life.
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WHOA!... absolutely OPERATIC voice! Great rendition... kudos.
Goosebumps came up immediately as your singing began. Omg wooooow! Tears streaming down my face by the end.
P.s. Please sing every song written in the history of humankind- your voice knocks the breath out of me!!
One my all time favourite songs it’s a Hymn. You’ve smashed it. Love your raspyness.
This is my all time favorite cover of this song i cant quit watching..
Beeindruckend, ich bin begeistert. 👍🏽♥️ ...from germany
Beautiful,the first line of this song is the definition of life.Unfortunatley most of us don"t realize it til the later part(me included).-BE A SIMPLE MAN!!
Unbelievable, a beautiful version, Simple as that!
I'm happy to see a woman performing so masterfully one of the most beautiful ballads in the band that I love the most. Congratulations! It was a best girl cover that I saw and heard ...
I have got a little pal, who becomes 4 years old. I hope to show him this wonderful performance.
the more I hear it, the more beautiful I think it is. I have it in my playlist for years. And everytime I heard it, the more it touched m heart❤❤❤❤
Makes me cry, my mother dedicated this to me & I lost her 4 years ago.😭
I love the lyrics & the musical arrangement for this song which is a deep desire for a man & his son to be happy in his own skin. I have heard many artists sing it but this is my go to version . Rainy day today here on Cape Breton island & I decided to rest a day before the Lord's day of rest . Listening to Caitlin certainly bought me peace in a world full of deceit & turmoil that has tin God's usurping the simplicity of life & happiness. Thanks to you Caitlin & the Creator for your excellence in this version.
Caitlin you put a whole definition and rendition to this classic!! Go girl!!!
Strong and emotional song, sung with such a fantastic voice. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I don't understand why this doesn't have more likes. It's amazing.
you know im a big lynyrd Skynyrdfan and dont listen to other people singing there songs but i have to say i could listen to her all day long singing there songs great job girl you got my heart
Truly Truly Truly.
She sings this song like I thought NO one else could sing it . ( only Lynyrd Skynyrd )
She made it sound so good my heart beated again .
your voice can only have come from Olympus... how thrilling it is to hear your singing
!!! thanks ...obrigado Caitlin !!!...
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@@caitlinkoch beautiful to know !!! That being a Goddess of music, we can be touched by your heart...
What a wonderful voice!
VERY well done Caitlin!! You definitely got it!
I love Lynyrd Skynyrd. Shinedown did a good job. Being raised by a single mother from a very young age, this hit home.
I believe it was Allen Collins who wrote the guitar riffs for this song and it became a big ol hit for lynyrd skynyrd, then about 40 years later shinedown recorded a version of simple man and blew the world away..
Fun fact: shinedowns original guitarist "Jason todd " was engaged to ronnie van Zant's daughter melody, and they were all hanging out one evening and melody asked brent and jason to play simple man for her, at first brent didnt really want to do that but decided ok , and when they played the song ,melody was in awe and insisted that they had to record that song and would be what ultimately put shinedown on the map.. 😉
Ain't it the truth. Sing out to all them single mums who raised good strong men. Simple kind of man.
I really love this version of this song, good job.👊😎🍺🏴
My mother passed away 9-30-2019! This is the greatest version I have ever heard of this song. I will forever save this in my playlist. Thank You! Also I would love to mention you have a Beautiful soul as well as being beautiful all around:)
Lost for words. You have my respect. Greetings from Greece
this perception beyond the current cruel reality , is what the youth of the world need to see the window of good and peace that they can all be a better person though appreciation of the simple things in life , thanks good version great voice my eyes still damp with joy !!!
Wow one of my all time favorite songs. You did a really really Awesome job. I loved it.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful talent with the world. I'm going through a very tough part of my life right now and on the very hard days I pull this song up to make me smile and bring a little peace and focus to my life.
ah appreciate you- ty for taking the time to comment & for your transparency. sincerely, C
Yes
Using your version for the mother son dance at my wedding. Thanks!
Awesome, how did it go?? My mom is gone now and unfortunately I never found anybody crazy enough to marry me!
I played it at my wedding. Mom and son dance,cried the hole time
I was thinking of this song too when my son got married. I went with trace Adkins Then They Do song instead. Both are beautiful with great meanings
I love love love to here her sing. And she is so beautiful.
Nobody sings this song the way you do there is no other song that speaks to me the way this one does I can’t thank you enough for all you do for just being you✌️🐶😎🐶✌️
One of the greatest songs ever written , you nailed it, goosebumps
Your version brought me to tears, my best friend had a bike accident, lamed breastbone down....his family, jarred to the none...this song, your melodious was....uplifting.
Got chills from this, so beautiful ❤️