This song was written after singer Ronnie Van Zant's grandmother passed away. Him and guitar player Gary Rossington were together talking about what their mom's had been telling them how to live life
Another great band out of my hometown, Jacksonville,Fl., Ronnie and the whole band were GREAT songwriters and musicians, part of them died way to soon in a plane crash....never forgotten..always remembered...
"Beautiful" just about sums this song up. This song should be played at the start of assembly at school (if they still do that!) so that every child follows these values
The musicianship of the entire band I've always felt has been underated. They were all master class musicians by their late teens. This song has a timeless message that in so many cases is missing in the world today. great reaction vid Jayy.
Underrated by who may I ask? They are in the rock and roll hall of fame, sold over 30 million records, sold over 2 million of just ringtones of the song “ Sweet Home Alabama”, have had their songs sampled and covered by many other artists, and are one of the most popular and well known rock bands of all time. Who is underrating them???
Lynyrd Skynyrd is awesome! Simple Man, Free Bird, Sweet Home Alabama, Ballad Of Curtis Loew, Gimme Three Steps, Poison Whiskey, Swamp Song, etc... all great!
I'm an old timer that grew up on Lynyrd Skynyrd. and I always play this song when things are down and out brings me back to reality. Beautiful song and a beautiful story my favorite of all time.. love that you young people are highlighting these bands great work much love.
Released in 1972 Simple man is considered one of the most emotional rock songs made by Skynyrd written by Van Zant that was based on women giving him advice from his past, it was reworked and inspired by the death of Ronnie Van Zant's grandmother and Gary Rossington's mother allowing them to come together and about them with stories they had and created simple man out of it.
Near the end of your reaction when you said, okay let me stop and went into your final routine, I was like no don't stop! Man, I love your reaction. I've been a fan of them since I was a little kid and I've been a musician my whole life and those were some of the first looks I learned and I've known these songs forever and a lot of people react to this song. It's that popular but the thing is they have an incredibly rich catalog. And they're not what you think. At all. They were from the south and all that but they introduced ideas about anti-war and not anti-gun so much as just the availability for every dumb shit to be able to grab a 38 special and use it when he gets drunk some night you know these were pioneering ideas back in the 70s in the South man but they were the real deal in their top notch musicians but I love your emotion and your Insight on all this period I can't tell you how many times I cracked up listening to your reaction but also many times were I was borderline Goosebumps going man, she is so insightful. I'm glad you're doing this stuff keep at it please deeply appreciate it love it. I would in a fantasy world love to hang out with you sometime have a couple beers maybe a cup of coffee in the morning eat a sandwich listen to some music and just shoot the shit. I know you would be deep and also hilarious at the same time. I'm glad you're doing these reactions.
My 40y son misplaced his phone one day, asked me to call his number to see if we could hear/find it...we heard it. My ring tone is set for Simple Man. 😁❤ Use to sing this to him as a baby, right away he took to it. Always been a fav, more meaningful now to me and MY son. 😊 I like to believe this is gift from Ronnie. ❤ Very very special.
The definition of listening 👂color blind and if you’ve got an angel 😇 boy child like me all the better. Thankyou for an honest reaction to a song held so dear ❤️
Their manager hated this song. Told them to stop recording. Singer Ronnie Van Zant escorted him outside and put him in his car and told him they would let him know when they were done recording. Now to put this story in context Ronnie was a fighter and someone you didn't want to mess with. I'm sure Al Kooper was not feeling very safe being escorted outside 😆
What I wouldn't give to see that little scene. The manager with the wft? look on his face and Ronnie with that little gleam in his eye that ways "y'all best leave for your own safety!"
You sho got that right. Al Kooper had mentioned earlier to Ronnie that he had some pressing business to tend to in New York. So prefacing Ronnie's comment about him letting Al know when they were done, Ronnie says, just head up to New York now and take care of that business. Ronnie had a way of persuading people. 😊✌
I just watch the documentary on Netflix which is soo good. Ronnie was definitely a tough guy, but in high school would be writing poetry (which of course would turn to lyrics at some point) and talked about how he wrote about simple things that we could all relate to. When they were putting together the band, someone said, "Hey, Ronnie has a pretty good voice - let's ask him." Highly recommend!
I was lucky enough to go and see Skynyrd in London a few years back. Never been such a crowd of big bruisers. When Simple Man played there were many manly tears and hugs
As soon as I saw that you were reacting to this song, I stopped what I was doing to watch. I knew you would "feel" this song and you did. Absolutely beautiful.
My beautiful Lady Jayy, This song is pretty chill hope you are doing well, Just want to point out that all men are simple. I can say that because I am one.
@@neilphelan145 Yes it was a long time ago. Forty -Eight years is a long time. Wear did the time go. The older I get the faster time seems to fly by. Have a good one, Sir.
Lynyrd skynyrd is so iconic...... brings back soooo many awesome high school memories!!!..... they've got tons of great songs you could delve into 😍❣❣❣❣
Thanks for your awesome videos! This song hits very dear to me…this applies to everybody no matter race or gender , no matter whether you have sons or daughters…doesn’t get no better than this
Hey Jayy, I really like your reactions because they are so thoughtful and you do a good job of expressing yourself. You're easy on the eyes too so...there is that.
you have to do Y&T- 'forever' (studio version)/'rescue me' (studio version)/'winds of change' (studio version)/'midnight in tokyo (studio version)/"I'll Keep on Believin' (Do You Know)" (studio version)/'summertime girls (studio version).
Thanks for a great song choice and your always genuine reaction. Sadly, the music industry makes it hard to be successful in continue to be a simple Man. 😥 Love you Jayy 💕
This song used to be hard to listen to cuz me my brother and 3 sisters had to bury our mom January 5th of 2015 and on the day we buried her on the way home from the cemetery I plugged my phone into the stereo in the car and pulled this song up from RUclips and hit play and on the way home I balled my eyes out
Probably my favourite song and I’m glad you enjoyed it. Remains a timeless song. Shine down do a great cover it’s worth a listen. Bizarrely Jensen Ackles does a good version of this too.
Jay, this song is a classic. Few classic songs should ever be done by another artist. There is a exception with this particular song. Shinedown does an amazing cover of this, please give them a listen.
This song was written after singer Ronnie Van Zant's grandmother passed away. Him and guitar player Gary Rossington were together talking about what their mom's had been telling them how to live life
Never new that, Ronnie, had that gift thanks Mom😍
MY OLD TIME FAVOURITE BAND OF ALL TIME , LOVE SKYNYRD.....BONG FR. PHILIPPINES.....
Words my mother never told me thank you Lynyrd Skynyrd
This is definitely one of the best of all-time.
In my opinion this is the BEST rock song ever written!
Best song ever written, period.
Another great band out of my hometown, Jacksonville,Fl., Ronnie and the whole band were GREAT songwriters and musicians, part of them died way to soon in a plane crash....never forgotten..always remembered...
Possibly the greatest band of all time.
In my opinion they are.
@@freebirdtony you'll get no arguement from me.
agreed, surely my favorite
That Voice is so Powerful, and soft, Soulful
"Beautiful" just about sums this song up. This song should be played at the start of assembly at school (if they still do that!) so that every child follows these values
The song I need you by them is a song every man should play for his Lady
An insanely great song that makes anyone with a soul instantly stop what they’re doing to listen to it.
The musicianship of the entire band I've always felt has been underated. They were all master class musicians by their late teens. This song has a timeless message that in so many cases is missing in the world today. great reaction vid Jayy.
Underrated by who may I ask? They are in the rock and roll hall of fame, sold over 30 million records, sold over 2 million of just ringtones of the song “ Sweet Home Alabama”, have had their songs sampled and covered by many other artists, and are one of the most popular and well known rock bands of all time. Who is underrating them???
Nobody has time to talk about the individual musicianship because the band as a whole was that good.
LYNYRD SKYNYRD "ON THE HUNT"..NUFF SAID.
Lynyrd Skynyrd is awesome!
Simple Man, Free Bird, Sweet Home Alabama, Ballad Of Curtis Loew, Gimme Three Steps, Poison Whiskey, Swamp Song, etc... all great!
God 'n' Guns!
Four Walls of Raeford although I don’t think I spelt the last word right
@@deeturner4557 Raiford. A name to bring fear even to law abiding citizens.
Honky Tonk night time man ...
That Smell
Great reaction. Authentic no bull shit, best I’ve seen. Well done
My favorite Skynard song by far but "Tuesdays Gone" is a close second
Definitely.
Lost my momma 10 years ago, still makes me cry.
May God be with her, my prayers are heading your way 🙏
Thank you for helping to keep Skynyrd’s spirit alive
Nice message Jake.
Lynyrd Skynyrd Lives On!
Peace Out 😊✌
I'm an old timer that grew up on Lynyrd Skynyrd. and I always play this song when things are down and out brings me back to reality. Beautiful song and a beautiful story my favorite of all time.. love that you young people are highlighting these bands great work much love.
I never listened to the music before….the lyrics got me from the first and still do. Sounds like what a lot of Southern mommas tell their sons.
Released in 1972 Simple man is considered one of the most emotional rock songs made by Skynyrd written by Van Zant that was based on women giving him advice from his past, it was reworked and inspired by the death of Ronnie Van Zant's grandmother and Gary Rossington's mother allowing them to come together and about them with stories they had and created simple man out of it.
Near the end of your reaction when you said, okay let me stop and went into your final routine, I was like no don't stop! Man, I love your reaction. I've been a fan of them since I was a little kid and I've been a musician my whole life and those were some of the first looks I learned and I've known these songs forever and a lot of people react to this song. It's that popular but the thing is they have an incredibly rich catalog. And they're not what you think. At all. They were from the south and all that but they introduced ideas about anti-war and not anti-gun so much as just the availability for every dumb shit to be able to grab a 38 special and use it when he gets drunk some night you know these were pioneering ideas back in the 70s in the South man but they were the real deal in their top notch musicians but I love your emotion and your Insight on all this period I can't tell you how many times I cracked up listening to your reaction but also many times were I was borderline Goosebumps going man, she is so insightful. I'm glad you're doing this stuff keep at it please deeply appreciate it love it. I would in a fantasy world love to hang out with you sometime have a couple beers maybe a cup of coffee in the morning eat a sandwich listen to some music and just shoot the shit. I know you would be deep and also hilarious at the same time. I'm glad you're doing these reactions.
My 40y son misplaced his phone one day, asked me to call his number to see if we could hear/find it...we heard it. My ring tone is set for Simple Man. 😁❤
Use to sing this to him as a baby, right away he took to it.
Always been a fav, more meaningful now to me and MY son. 😊
I like to believe this is gift from Ronnie. ❤
Very very special.
Ty for keeping Skynyrd going
The definition of listening 👂color blind and if you’ve got an angel 😇 boy child like me all the better. Thankyou for an honest reaction to a song held so dear ❤️
my fav has to be "that smell" reminds me of ridin in the dirty south back in the day at 2am...live and learn
Their manager hated this song. Told them to stop recording. Singer Ronnie Van Zant escorted him outside and put him in his car and told him they would let him know when they were done recording. Now to put this story in context Ronnie was a fighter and someone you didn't want to mess with. I'm sure Al Kooper was not feeling very safe being escorted outside 😆
Lol. I saw IF I LEAVE HERE TOMORROW and laughed when Al told this story.
What I wouldn't give to see that little scene. The manager with the wft? look on his face and Ronnie with that little gleam in his eye that ways "y'all best leave for your own safety!"
You sho got that right. Al Kooper had mentioned earlier to Ronnie that he had some pressing business to tend to in New York. So prefacing Ronnie's comment about him letting Al know when they were done, Ronnie says, just head up to New York now and take care of that business.
Ronnie had a way of persuading people.
😊✌
I just watch the documentary on Netflix which is soo good. Ronnie was definitely a tough guy, but in high school would be writing poetry (which of course would turn to lyrics at some point) and talked about how he wrote about simple things that we could all relate to. When they were putting together the band, someone said, "Hey, Ronnie has a pretty good voice - let's ask him." Highly recommend!
I hope they got a new manager, because Al was an Idjit.
Gorgeous musicionship
I was lucky enough to go and see Skynyrd in London a few years back. Never been such a crowd of big bruisers. When Simple Man played there were many manly tears and hugs
As soon as I saw that you were reacting to this song, I stopped what I was doing to watch. I knew you would "feel" this song and you did. Absolutely beautiful.
danced with my mama to this at my wedding
My beautiful Lady Jayy, This song is pretty chill hope you are doing well, Just want to point out that all men are simple. I can say that because I am one.
LOVE how you seldom pause or interrupt the music.
I saw this band around 74 or 75 when they were touring for their 1st album. They opened for the Who.
They opened for the Who in 1973, man. August of 1973 was when their first album came out. I just started High School that month.
@@jessegreen6138 Thank you for the correction. It was a long time ago so I couldn't remember exactly. I was 18 then.
@@neilphelan145 Yes it was a long time ago. Forty -Eight years is a long time. Wear did the time go. The older I get the faster time seems to fly by. Have a good one, Sir.
They are the best. Plain and simple. ❤️❤️
Now you need to find a good version of Shinedown doing this live. Nothing like being in a crowd 20-30000 people singin this chorus.
One of the greatest rock bands of all time the first to have three lead guitarist these guys were great live
Lynyrd skynyrd is so iconic...... brings back soooo many awesome high school memories!!!..... they've got tons of great songs you could delve into 😍❣❣❣❣
Call me the breeze and Georgia peaches are two of favorites from them
You can always tell the Blues influence in their music
Great song to listen too
Thanks for your awesome videos! This song hits very dear to me…this applies to everybody no matter race or gender , no matter whether you have sons or daughters…doesn’t get no better than this
The band was named after their HS teacher Leonard Skinner. I saw them 6 times in Denver in the 1970's
Ive always got advice from my mother
Hey Jayy, I really like your reactions because they are so thoughtful and you do a good job of expressing yourself. You're easy on the eyes too so...there is that.
Beautiful
you have to do Y&T- 'forever' (studio version)/'rescue me' (studio version)/'winds of change' (studio version)/'midnight in tokyo (studio version)/"I'll Keep on Believin' (Do You Know)" (studio version)/'summertime girls (studio version).
Beautiful song
Luv ya heard song hundred times, never gets old, to me they had five alumbs, all good😍😎
Thanks for a great song choice and your always genuine reaction. Sadly, the music industry makes it hard to be successful in continue to be a simple Man. 😥 Love you Jayy 💕
Ok now you have to do freebird live from Oakland
Amazing song and reaction!!!
I watched a lot of your reactions and you are one of the best, a Real person
when you can you really need to checkout "was i right or wrong" Lynyrd Skynyrd
Gimme Three Steps
That Smell
Don't Ask Me No Questions
So many more
No singer could turn a phrase like Ronnie Van Zant...
You get it, Jayy!😉
Hey Jayy..look for Alabama - Feels So Right. I'm sure you will enjoy!!
Love your reactions!!
Check out the song Mr Banker. It's one of their best.
Please check out the ballad of Curtis Loew
By lynyrd skynrd
Luv the react sis 💙💯
Great reaction!
If only everybody listened to Ronnie van Zandts mum...
This song used to be hard to listen to cuz me my brother and 3 sisters had to bury our mom January 5th of 2015 and on the day we buried her on the way home from the cemetery I plugged my phone into the stereo in the car and pulled this song up from RUclips and hit play and on the way home I balled my eyes out
Love some classic. Love some Jay!
Probably my favourite song and I’m glad you enjoyed it. Remains a timeless song. Shine down do a great cover it’s worth a listen. Bizarrely Jensen Ackles does a good version of this too.
Hi jayy, reaction to lynyrd skynyrd - free bird.
Южный рок, как ни крути
E ery young person needs to hear this.
Mom told him that. He had it down in 3 minute's.
love you
hey Jayy check out Shinedown's cover of Simple Man, they do an amazing job
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Try tuesday's gone.
check out their song that smell
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Lynyrd Skynyrd is the whole band, not one person.
Jay, this song is a classic. Few classic songs should ever be done by another artist. There is a exception with this particular song. Shinedown does an amazing cover of this, please give them a listen.
Hey Jayy!
I'm pretty sure the singers aunt gave him this advice...I've heard..need fact check.
Great 💞
You're so pretty😊❤
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If you love LS's original, check out Shinedown's cover! It definitely does the original justice!
Nicolette Larson- lotta love
Do slipknot duality
Magical....... Perfect Response
Just beautiful