This is southern rock. Country type people have admiration for their history and for each other. We’ve made history haven’t we? Some bad some good. But admiration for each other. Big hugs.
Lynyrd Skynyrd is the name of the band. No one in the band has that name. It’s a play on the name of their high school PE coach who hated long hairs. Check out “Made in the shade”. Another of their great songs that did not get any air play.
This song was written back in the 70's and happened in the 50's in southern Alabama, so it was a different time and place with racial issues, so that makes it even more touching that Ronnie Van Zant (the singer) had such a deep love for Curtis Lowe...
Context. Song recorded in 1974. Band was from Southern Alabama, hence the Confederate Flag. Very common back then in the south. The person talking at 10 years old would have been in the late 50's to early 60's. Segregation was the law of the land at that time. A 10 year old white boy sneaking out to listen to a 60 year old black man would have been a serious taboo. This was a great tribute and recorded in the early days after the civil rights marches. It showed that music didn't see color and was a universal language. This group was the birth of Southern Rock and had deep roots in Blues Music. It's obvious this little boy didn't care about race, loved old Curtis and they had a bond through music in spite of the societal evils of the time. Great song and great story. I'm a huge fan.
The band was not from Alabama they were from Jacksonville Florida. They met in high school and started playing together. Used the name the 1% band then eventually named the band Lynyrd Skynyrd after their P.E. teacher Leonard Skinner.
It was just a story.The man they were referring to was Shorty Medlocke,Ricky Medlocke's father and he was white and Native American decent,Blackfoot I think.
@@TysheenOrane Simple Man, That Smell, and Tuesday’s Gone are where it’s at with Skynyrd, IMO. Free Bird is worth a listen, but that and Sweet Home Alabama get way too much radio play at the expense of all others.
Beautiful slide guitar work by Mr Edward Calhoun King. Soulful singing by RVZ. And this bonnie wee lass reactin to it. What more could ye want ? Thank You, Dear. 🍀🌺🌹🍀
Lol. Whenever this song is on, people give the same look you gave when they say, "old Curt was a black man," expecting something racist to come next. Nope, just pure, soulful, loving Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Thank you for this reaction. I see it as a tribute to all the blues pickers that influenced music but where never recognized for their contribution. Also, it's pronounced Leonard Skinard.
Great song, to me lots of respect for a black man in the 70's when in ALABAMA during that time it wasnt EXACTLY a good thing to the older people, but our generation loved everybody, we still do
I think the boy in the story got a "woopin" because Curtis was looked at as a drunk, possibly homeless, and stuff like that, not because he was Black. Maybe both I guess.
interesting post I found on the internet researching this song "Kelly from Jacksonville, Fl I grew up and still live in the same neighborhood as the Van Zant's childhood home..Even tho the Ballad of Curtis Lowe was probably an amalgam of several characters I am always reminded of a real person whom I think could have contributed to this song There was a store on Normandy Blvd in the same neighborhood called Pic 'N Save. Often outside the store sat an elderly African American blind man. He would sit there for hours playng his guitar and at his feet was his loyal friend, an ancient Bull Dog which was probably his guide dog. He had a container in which people would place their offerings. Everytime I put money into his cup he would stop , smile and always say "Thank you" The store, the man and his dog have long departed, but I still think of him everytime I hear the 'Ballad of Curtis Lowe'. I never knew the man's real name. Everyone who frequented the store during that time should remember him That was in the 70s and those memories seem surreal now, but remain some of the best of my life"
"In 1974, Lynyrd Skynyrd released their sophomore album Second Helping, which featured the hit song The Ballad Of Curtis Loew. Although the characters mentioned in the tune were fictional, the country store that makes up the setting was a real place in the band’s hometown of Jacksonville, Florida. Unfortunately for southern rock lovers, the building was torn down last week."
It's pronounced Lin-nerd Skin-nerd, it comes from a PE teacher the original band members knew in high school, Leonard Skinner. Mr. Skinner wasn't fond of the boys in school (and the feeling was mutual) but was tickled pink when he found out the band was named after him. There was actually no such person named Curtis Leow, according to the band the character was a composite of several people they knew growing up in Jacksonville, including Rickey Medlocke's grandfather bluesman Shorty Medlocke, with guitarist Ed King naming the character after the Jewish Leow's Theatre
The band is Lynyrd Skynyrd the man singing is Ronnie Van zant greatest rock and roll band there ever was I never will be one of my favorite songs just my opinion I don't want to hurt anybody's feelings thank you for making the video maybe you'll turn somebody on to the music of Lynyrd Skynyrd
Semi-true story. All true, but Curtis was actually a native American. Shorty Medlocke was a bluegrass player. His grandson Ricky was a founding member of the band.
@@davidwestcott8278 Nice to know someone else gets it. Blackfoot's first album starts with 'Railroad Man" and ends with Shorty"s version. Good stuff. Love
It's actually pronounced Leonard Skin-Erd.Its the bands name.Several died in a plane crash years ago,and the lead singers little brother took over singing
(LEN-erd SKIN-erd) Lynyard Skynyrd is a band, thay have about 100 great songs. You can start with "Sweet Home Alabama", "Sinple Man", "Tuesday`s Gone", "Free Bird", "Gimme Three Steps", "That Smell" "Call Me The Breeze live 7-13-1977", 10-20-1977 there was a plane crash 4 band members were killed. RIP.
@@TysheenOrane whiskey rock n roller" another great southern boogie They had a great piano player whom made up a huge part of their sound too.. Enjoyed your review of Curtis leow".. Nice one🤟
This song just solidifies the fact that the roots of American music are sunk DEEP in Mississippi Delta mud. Rock, R&B, Rap, and Country can all be traced back to Delta Blues
They took the band name from a school teacher that told them they would never amount to anything. Most of the band died in 77 and still today they ore one of the best of all time. Even with Ronnie little brother as lead singer today
from Wiki - 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 twenty others survived.[5] The tragedy abruptly halted Lynyrd Skynyrd's career until Van Zant's brother Johnny reformed the band ten years later.
And Curtis Lowe,who was actually Shorty Medlocke his son Ricky a founding member of Skynyrd is back playing guitar with the new Skynyrd.Gary and Ricky the only two survivors of the original group.
Curtis Loew inspired one of the greatest American rock bands ever. Most American musical genders were started in the south by blacks. Skynyrd was lucky to have direct connection to these influences along with the British rockers they worshipped. Nobody will ever say a bad word about Mr. Loew. He is known worldwide as the finest picker to ever play the blues. At least to a 10 year old Ronnie van Zant and that is good enough for me.
Here's a good one for you to react too I bet you havent heard. Its from the band New Riders of the Purple Sage, "The adventures of Panama Red" check it out.
Curtis Loew...a real man. But his name was changed in the song for lyrical purposes and to keep his name secret to protect his grave site... Cheers 🍄🌲🍄💥
It's a true story , but his name wasn't Curtis Lowe , he owned a store and would play if you brought him some drinking money . He wasn't homeless . Just happened to be black. His race wasn't why they were whooped , just they were giving money to someone drinking wine , singing telling stories. I think they mention his race and hair so you get a good visual of who he was. Listen to their song "Things Going On" They weren't the well off kids. Most of their songs are real experiences or based on. Thank you for doing this one !
Great job with this reaction ! You may want to check the wiki page for the band . It is a Fantastic story , and its all VERY VERY REAL . There are stories behind 95% of their songs . While this song is not 100% true or factual, the point is the same. A 10 year old in the south in the mid 60s was taking a wild chance of a serious whipping by the parents. To sneak out to support a local bum of ANY race was a big reason to get an ass whippin ! Of course if the parents were a little on the rough side, and actually hurt the kid , that was rationale for the uncles and grandparents to get involved with some larger scale ass whippin of their own . Cops ? - No there weren't no cops , the kids learned respect the hard way. Sometimes so did the parents ! :) MADEA is more on point than people give Tyler credit for ! Thanks for opening this thread up ! I love reading stuff like this , as it gives view points from all around the country and across time. We grew up listening to LS in Michigan as they hit the peak of the charts mid 70s , being the local rebels for listening to southern fried rock instead of Alice Cooper. Check out some of their live recent concert vids. Yes they are STILL OUT THERE playing . Check the song Red White and Blue ! Stay SAFE !
So much of Rock and Roll has its root in African American culture, I was hoping one day someone would find the Man Curtis Loews grave, that inspired Ronnie VanZants music.
I like your review. You should look into the history of the group. Lynyrd Skynyrd. It’s not a guy, it’s just the name of the band. There’s a story to that too
Ronnie may have known a man named Curtis but the song was about a white man named Shorty Medlocke which was the father of Ricky Medlocke who was their original drummer.
Although their band is called Lynyrd Skynyrd, it’s actually pronounced “Lin-nerd Skin-nerd.” According to the band’s history, they named themselves after a coach they had in high school.. something like that anyway.. Lynyrd Skynyrd is actually pretty cool, too. Not just for their music- which is pretty awesome as it is- but for the fact that they were actually pro-black in their beliefs. They were against Jim-Crow laws, and believed that blacks and whites should be treated equally. And that’s really cool, too, cuz they were just these Confederate-flag-waving/good ole’ boys from Jacksonville, Florida..
Leonard skinard is how it is pronounced and dont feel bad about not saying it correctly because Walter Cronkite pronounced it as Lenyerd Skinyerd when they died in the plane crash !!!
not sure why everything has to be racial. his mother probably didn't want him sneaking out of the house to visit a grown man.... period. Calling someone a "black man" is a statement of fact... if you want to infer some racism based off of that statement that's how you choose to view the world
@@williamjackson1665 plus the fact they loved to listen to him. How could that be racist?? Especially in the 60s and 70s in the south where racism was insane
The point of the song is that he discovered amazing music from a drunk in town. He was 10. He gave all his money to ole Curtis and learned to love the blues. It's an appreciation to the blues. Sadly Terry is right, the 60's and 70's in the south, this 10 year old was able to hear with his ears and not his eyes. Blessed.
Ten year olds don’t get to go anywhere these days. Even before Covid kids were/are so over protected. Sad actually. My 17 year old hasn’t gotten into any mischief at all, no life lessons no funny stories, but he’s safe.
I remember many years ago, watching the news and hearing Robin Robinson doing a report on them and mispronouncing it as "Lineard" short pause "Skynard?" in more as a questioning rather than a statement, you could hear people off camera in the background busting up in laughter. I got lucky because I heard the name before reading it. for more laughs their first album was called "Lynyrd Skynyrd (Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd)". I looked up just in case, and not seeing ,hopefully you haven't already done it. I recommend "Hallowed Be Thy Name" by Iron Maiden. I recommend the Iron Maiden at the Beast Over Hammersmith Performance 1982 version. Clicking Like and subscribe. Happy Listening.
He would sneak out, at the risk of getting a whooping, even. LOL. I live in the south, and we got whoopins down here. I think because he drank (in the song, anyway) and the mother didn’t think he should be hanging around. And you’re right, in The South when the song was set, there was racism with some of the older folks, but not in the hearts of these guys. The band name is pronounced Leonard Skin-nerd. They names themselves after a high school gym coach, who strictly enforced the no long hair policy. The teacher’s name was Leonard Skinner. I enjoyed your reaction. I’m sure you’ve heard some of their songs, like SWEET HOME ALABAMA.
@@TysheenOrane, that’s right. We lived in the sticks (and had no street lights), but we could hear my Mama whistle, even while playing in the woods. We knew we’d better get home. LOL.
Curtis Lowe was actually a white man named Shorty Medlocke who was the father of Ricky Medlocke the first drummer of the group on most of the Muscle Shoals studio recordings who now plays guitar for them.
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Anyone who doesn't love this song is totally devoid of a soul.
AMEN!
One of Skynyrd’s most underrated songs.
And one of my favorites.
i love how he referred to Curtis in the past tense until the end when he sings directly to Curtis in the present tense " you *are* the finest picker"
This is my hands down favorite Lynard Skynyrd song.
This is southern rock. Country type people have admiration for their history and for each other. We’ve made history haven’t we? Some bad some good. But admiration for each other. Big hugs.
Pick any Skynyrd song, great lyrics with awesome musicians.
Some of the best.
I would love Curtis Louwe to play for me as well. What a Great tribute .
Lynyrd Skynyrd is the name of the band. No one in the band has that name. It’s a play on the name of their high school PE coach who hated long hairs. Check out “Made in the shade”. Another of their great songs that did not get any air play.
Glad you reacted to this one. IMO greatest song ever recorded by them
Loved sharing this with you! Great song!!
I think we all have that Curtis Loew growing up that blows our mind as a kid and gets us interested in something we end up pursuing our whole lives.
We used to, when we respected and admired our elders, these kids today think they are wiser and better than the elderly. It is their loss.
Wonderful song, sums up poor life in the South years ago....good times
That life is still here my friend.
But listening to what she says... no one understands anymore. They listen to what they are told
@@traecummings9853 I miss when the world didn't hate...
@@traecummings9853 It is in some places, but it captures a specific time so well in the song actually that’s what I meant.
I collected bottles for dough in the late 70’s when I was a kid. I was from the northeast. It wasn’t only the south.
This song was written back in the 70's and happened in the 50's in southern Alabama, so it was a different time and place with racial issues, so that makes it even more touching that Ronnie Van Zant (the singer) had such a deep love for Curtis Lowe...
This happened in Jacksonville Florida
Curtis Loew was not a real person but an amalgamation of bluesmen that RVZ grew up admiring & incorporated into the character of "Curtis Loew."
The south is (even in the 70s) a lot less racist than people outside the south think.
Context. Song recorded in 1974. Band was from Southern Alabama, hence the Confederate Flag. Very common back then in the south. The person talking at 10 years old would have been in the late 50's to early 60's. Segregation was the law of the land at that time. A 10 year old white boy sneaking out to listen to a 60 year old black man would have been a serious taboo. This was a great tribute and recorded in the early days after the civil rights marches. It showed that music didn't see color and was a universal language. This group was the birth of Southern Rock and had deep roots in Blues Music. It's obvious this little boy didn't care about race, loved old Curtis and they had a bond through music in spite of the societal evils of the time. Great song and great story. I'm a huge fan.
The band was not from Alabama they were from Jacksonville Florida. They met in high school and started playing together. Used the name the 1% band then eventually named the band Lynyrd Skynyrd after their P.E. teacher Leonard Skinner.
It was just a story.The man they were referring to was Shorty Medlocke,Ricky Medlocke's father and he was white and Native American decent,Blackfoot I think.
One of their best songs...hell they were all good!
Thank you this doesn't get the respect it deserves. Usually on the radio its Freebird or Sweet Home Alabama.
I've heard "Sweet home Alabama" before but I will try freebird.
@@TysheenOrane If you do Free Bird it must be the live version from One more from the Road.
@@TysheenOrane Simple Man, That Smell, and Tuesday’s Gone are where it’s at with Skynyrd, IMO. Free Bird is worth a listen, but that and Sweet Home Alabama get way too much radio play at the expense of all others.
sweet Homey AUBURNDALE!.
dirty h20
What a great song ,makes ya feel good inside yourself
Yessss.
I keep coming back for this..not being weird but you and I listen to a few songs a week..you are like a friend that I never met
Beautiful slide guitar work by Mr Edward Calhoun King. Soulful singing by RVZ. And this bonnie wee lass reactin to it. What more could ye want ? Thank You, Dear. 🍀🌺🌹🍀
Absolutely one of my favorite songs by Skynard! So much heart and soul in this one song it makes me cry every time! 🙌🏻❤️🇺🇸
Lol. Whenever this song is on, people give the same look you gave when they say, "old Curt was a black man," expecting something racist to come next. Nope, just pure, soulful, loving Lynyrd Skynyrd.
One of the best pieces of music ever written. Man, I miss the group. It was part of what we called Southern Fried Rock.
Skynyrd the best southern, soul, and rock together never , R.I.P VanZant. Maybe gone, but never forget.
allman brothers and government mule too.
Thank you for this reaction. I see it as a tribute to all the blues pickers that influenced music but where never recognized for their contribution. Also, it's pronounced Leonard Skinard.
Thank You. lol
Anyone reacting to this song gets an automatic sub!! Good job
I'm officially a fan of Lynyard skynyrd.
this song gets me everytime. thx
Beautiful song by a beautiful band..
Thank you for taking the time to share your time to do this song. In my book this is one of there TOP 3 songs
Great song, to me lots of respect for a black man in the 70's when in ALABAMA during that time it wasnt EXACTLY a good thing to the older people, but our generation loved everybody, we still do
I think the boy in the story got a "woopin" because Curtis was looked at as a drunk, possibly homeless, and stuff like that, not because he was Black. Maybe both I guess.
Yep. This is it.
He got a whoopin for hangin out with drunkards and ne'er do'els,
And the possibility of being kidnapped
@@Rondrent Back in the day, even in the 90s that realy wasn't a thing people were to scared about. Not saying it didn't happen, but it's a newer fear.
@@FrancoUnAmericano I was gonna say the same thing
Such a sweet song. I love this one.
interesting post I found on the internet researching this song
"Kelly from Jacksonville, Fl
I grew up and still live in the same neighborhood as the Van Zant's childhood home..Even tho the Ballad of Curtis Lowe was probably an amalgam of several characters I am always reminded of a real person whom I think could have contributed to this song
There was a store on Normandy Blvd in the same neighborhood called Pic 'N Save. Often outside the store sat an elderly African American blind man. He would sit there for hours playng his guitar and at his feet was his loyal friend, an ancient Bull Dog which was probably his guide dog.
He had a container in which people would place their offerings. Everytime I put money into his cup he would stop , smile and always say "Thank you"
The store, the man and his dog have long departed, but I still think of him everytime I hear the 'Ballad of Curtis Lowe'. I never knew the man's real name. Everyone who frequented the store during that time should remember him
That was in the 70s and those memories seem surreal now, but remain some of the best of my life"
"In 1974, Lynyrd Skynyrd released their sophomore album Second Helping, which featured the hit song The Ballad Of Curtis Loew. Although the characters mentioned in the tune were fictional, the country store that makes up the setting was a real place in the band’s hometown of Jacksonville, Florida. Unfortunately for southern rock lovers, the building was torn down last week."
It's pronounced Lin-nerd Skin-nerd, it comes from a PE teacher the original band members knew in high school, Leonard Skinner. Mr. Skinner wasn't fond of the boys in school (and the feeling was mutual) but was tickled pink when he found out the band was named after him.
There was actually no such person named Curtis Leow, according to the band the character was a composite of several people they knew growing up in Jacksonville, including Rickey Medlocke's grandfather bluesman Shorty Medlocke, with guitarist Ed King naming the character after the Jewish Leow's Theatre
freakin GREAT song.... good job young JEDI.........
The band is Lynyrd Skynyrd the man singing is Ronnie Van zant greatest rock and roll band there ever was I never will be one of my favorite songs just my opinion I don't want to hurt anybody's feelings thank you for making the video maybe you'll turn somebody on to the music of Lynyrd Skynyrd
Lynyard Skynyrd is my generation’s Tupac. I would encourage you to to listen to their Simple Man tune
I did a react video of "Simple man" couple of weeks ago and I forgot to upload. smh
Semi-true story. All true, but Curtis was actually a native American. Shorty Medlocke was a bluegrass player. His grandson Ricky was a founding member of the band.
Thank you,I left about the same comment you did,Skynyrd Rules!
@@davidwestcott8278 Nice to know someone else gets it. Blackfoot's first album starts with 'Railroad Man" and ends with Shorty"s version. Good stuff. Love
Native American named curtis?
@@mrhaggard364 Real name was Shorty Medlocke I believe, changed his name I assume to protect people's identities and privacy.
It's actually pronounced Leonard Skin-Erd.Its the bands name.Several died in a plane crash years ago,and the lead singers little brother took over singing
(LEN-erd SKIN-erd) Lynyard Skynyrd is a band, thay have about 100 great songs. You can start with
"Sweet Home Alabama", "Sinple Man", "Tuesday`s Gone", "Free Bird", "Gimme Three Steps", "That Smell" "Call Me The Breeze live 7-13-1977", 10-20-1977 there was a plane crash 4 band members were killed. RIP.
I did "Free Bird" check it out and I already heard "Sweet Home Alabama" but I will check the others out.
@@TysheenOrane whiskey rock n roller" another great southern boogie
They had a great piano player whom made up a huge part of their sound too..
Enjoyed your review of Curtis leow".. Nice one🤟
This song just solidifies the fact that the roots of American music are sunk DEEP in Mississippi Delta mud. Rock, R&B, Rap, and Country can all be traced back to Delta Blues
Great song. Thanks for playin it.
Brings tears listening to this, wish I could of known Curtis,I knew a Curtis Cotton once though but that's another story😳
They took the band name from a school teacher that told them they would never amount to anything. Most of the band died in 77 and still today they ore one of the best of all time. Even with Ronnie little brother as lead singer today
from Wiki - 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 twenty others survived.[5] The tragedy abruptly halted Lynyrd Skynyrd's career until Van Zant's brother Johnny reformed the band ten years later.
It don't matter if you say the name wrong hun you got the message and you're sharing it with others and they would dig that.
This is why old black with white hair that play are gods gift to us in the south
It’s a true story, Ronnie and friends did that but it was a man named shorty medlocke, they changed the name
And Curtis Lowe,who was actually Shorty Medlocke his son Ricky a founding member of Skynyrd is back playing guitar with the new Skynyrd.Gary and Ricky the only two survivors of the original group.
Didn’t know it was his daddy, I thought I heard the character was based off one of the members uncle who would sit around drinking and picking.
Shorty was Rickey's grandfather
I like the way you listened to the whole song .
Curtis Loew inspired one of the greatest American rock bands ever. Most American musical genders were started in the south by blacks. Skynyrd was lucky to have direct connection to these influences along with the British rockers they worshipped. Nobody will ever say a bad word about Mr. Loew. He is known worldwide as the finest picker to ever play the blues. At least to a 10 year old Ronnie van Zant and that is good enough for me.
Great video never read to much into a song...Mr Loew was just a cool dude and a fine picker.
classic thanks for reaction.
Congrats for your video. Lynyrd Skynyrd, this band got a lot of good songs. You should try Free Bird, Gimme three steps, or Call me the breeze.
I'll check it out!
they're actually from Jacksonville Florida
Just remember that you have to get a whooping too 😂😂😂😂 that's part of the fun !
Loved your reaction
Thanks Kenny.
Here's a good one for you to react too I bet you havent heard. Its from the band New Riders of the Purple Sage, "The adventures of Panama Red" check it out.
Simple Man should be next. Everyone needs to hear that song.
Did you find it on my channel?
Also check out "Can't you see ". Marshall Tucker. (1974 live).
The best reaction video I ever saw
….all this kindness and respect from an excellent southern Rock band with a Confederate flag on their album cover. Imagine that.
I love this song
One of Skynyrds best
The name of the band is pronounced
Len-erd Skin-erd. Nice reaction.
Oh one of my favorite
Curtis Loew...a real man. But his name was changed in the song for lyrical purposes and to keep his name secret to protect his grave site...
Cheers
🍄🌲🍄💥
It's a true story , but his name wasn't Curtis Lowe , he owned a store and would play if you brought him some drinking money . He wasn't homeless . Just happened to be black. His race wasn't why they were whooped , just they were giving money to someone drinking wine , singing telling stories. I think they mention his race and hair so you get a good visual of who he was. Listen to their song "Things Going On" They weren't the well off kids.
Most of their songs are real experiences or based on. Thank you for doing this one !
Great job with this reaction ! You may want to check the wiki page for the band . It is a Fantastic story , and its all VERY VERY REAL . There are stories behind 95% of their songs . While this song is not 100% true or factual, the point is the same. A 10 year old in the south in the mid 60s was taking a wild chance of a serious whipping by the parents. To sneak out to support a local bum of ANY race was a big reason to get an ass whippin ! Of course if the parents were a little on the rough side, and actually hurt the kid , that was rationale for the uncles and grandparents to get involved with some larger scale ass whippin of their own . Cops ? - No there weren't no cops , the kids learned respect the hard way. Sometimes so did the parents ! :) MADEA is more on point than people give Tyler credit for ! Thanks for opening this thread up ! I love reading stuff like this , as it gives view points from all around the country and across time. We grew up listening to LS in Michigan as they hit the peak of the charts mid 70s , being the local rebels for listening to southern fried rock instead of Alice Cooper. Check out some of their live recent concert vids. Yes they are STILL OUT THERE playing . Check the song Red White and Blue ! Stay SAFE !
So much of Rock and Roll has its root in African American culture, I was hoping one day someone would find the Man Curtis Loews grave, that inspired Ronnie VanZants music.
pronounced- "len_ard-skin_erd" 👍
I like your review. You should look into the history of the group. Lynyrd Skynyrd. It’s not a guy, it’s just the name of the band. There’s a story to that too
This song is based on facts, Curtis was a man Ronnie actually knew when he was a kid.
Ronnie may have known a man named Curtis but the song was about a white man named Shorty Medlocke which was the father of Ricky Medlocke who was their original drummer.
Wasn’t a song about race. Just a song about appreciation and love my dear. Dedication
Yea they had a Confederate Flag on every stage, not for Racism but for Rebellion
That was a true story written by Lynyrd Skynyrd they were just Good Ole Country Boys
Although their band is called Lynyrd Skynyrd, it’s actually pronounced “Lin-nerd Skin-nerd.” According to the band’s history, they named themselves after a coach they had in high school.. something like that anyway..
Lynyrd Skynyrd is actually pretty cool, too. Not just for their music- which is pretty awesome as it is- but for the fact that they were actually pro-black in their beliefs. They were against Jim-Crow laws, and believed that blacks and whites should be treated equally. And that’s really cool, too, cuz they were just these Confederate-flag-waving/good ole’ boys from Jacksonville, Florida..
Lynyrd skynyrd band died in a,plane crash I love their music and I’m nine
Great song
Lmao
Love you trying to pronounce [Leonard Skinnerd].
Lmao. I suck pronouncing certain names.
All ronnie vanzant lyrics paint a vivid picture.Gimmie 3 steps.
Pronounced lenerd skinard
The reason he said he was black is to simply describe Curtis
Leonard skinard is how it is pronounced and dont feel bad about not saying it correctly because Walter Cronkite pronounced it as Lenyerd Skinyerd when they died in the plane crash !!!
Wait until you hear "Mr. Banker" and "Four walls of rayford". Both hood.
Ronnie and 38 Special guitarist Jeff Carlisi wrote Four Walls of Raiford.
Things goin on
not sure why everything has to be racial.
his mother probably didn't want him sneaking out of the house to visit a grown man.... period.
Calling someone a "black man" is a statement of fact... if you want to infer some racism based off of that statement that's how you choose to view the world
I agree.
It’s not racial at all. Curtis Lowe was a wino, a bum. But he played great music.
@@williamjackson1665 plus the fact they loved to listen to him. How could that be racist?? Especially in the 60s and 70s in the south where racism was insane
Black folks make the best music.....give a hoot if it's racial so what.....play that fonky music white boy.....RIP Curtis
The point of the song is that he discovered amazing music from a drunk in town. He was 10. He gave all his money to ole Curtis and learned to love the blues. It's an appreciation to the blues. Sadly Terry is right, the 60's and 70's in the south, this 10 year old was able to hear with his ears and not his eyes. Blessed.
This was a true story.
Nice reaction
Ten year olds don’t get to go anywhere these days. Even before Covid kids were/are so over protected. Sad actually. My 17 year old hasn’t gotten into any mischief at all, no life lessons no funny stories, but he’s safe.
One of my favorites!
Another song by skynyrd you will love is “Simple man”
Good reaction thanks
I'm about to post soon, Can you believe I react to that song couple of weeks ago and I forgot to post it. smh
Anybody Search for soda bottles, dirt poor❤
I think the mom was worried about Mr. Curtis' drinking.
I remember many years ago, watching the news and hearing Robin Robinson doing a report on them and mispronouncing it as "Lineard" short pause "Skynard?" in more as a questioning rather than a statement, you could hear people off camera in the background busting up in laughter. I got lucky because I heard the name before reading it. for more laughs their first album was called "Lynyrd Skynyrd (Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd)". I looked up just in case, and not seeing ,hopefully you haven't already done it. I recommend "Hallowed Be Thy Name" by Iron Maiden. I recommend the Iron Maiden at the Beast Over Hammersmith Performance 1982 version. Clicking Like and subscribe. Happy Listening.
I have to remember "nyrd" pronounce "nerd".
ya the Maiden is some haunting shit ! Rime of the Ancient Mariner too !
Hell yeah..good video..listen to On the hunt by lynyrd skynyrd
I'll check it out
Good pick , got to be one of my fav from them
Skynyrd equals automatic sub!!
Well. You're going to see more of their videos on this channel because I'm officially a fan now. Thanks
He would sneak out, at the risk of getting a whooping, even. LOL. I live in the south, and we got whoopins down here. I think because he drank (in the song, anyway) and the mother didn’t think he should be hanging around. And you’re right, in The South when the song was set, there was racism with some of the older folks, but not in the hearts of these guys. The band name is pronounced Leonard Skin-nerd. They names themselves after a high school gym coach, who strictly enforced the no long hair policy. The teacher’s name was Leonard Skinner. I enjoyed your reaction. I’m sure you’ve heard some of their songs, like SWEET HOME ALABAMA.
Back in the days in the East, You would get whooping for not coming home before the street lights come on. lol
@@TysheenOrane, that’s right. We lived in the sticks (and had no street lights), but we could hear my Mama whistle, even while playing in the woods. We knew we’d better get home. LOL.
Curtis Lowe was actually a white man named Shorty Medlocke who was the father of Ricky Medlocke the first drummer of the group on most of the Muscle Shoals studio recordings who now plays guitar for them.
@@davidwestcott8278 Ricky’s grandfather, I think and yes, it was largely derived from Shorty.
@@davidwestcott8278, Shorty was Rickey’s grandfather, but it was largely based on Shorty.
Its pronounced leneord skinard
They changed the spelling, he was there high school shop teacher and they named the band after him
It’s the band’s name LEN-ERD-SKIN-ERD.
You got it right. The name of the album is literally "Pronounced Leonard Skinard"
LS. The Hunt live or Needle and the Spoon.
The Needle and the Spoon is one of the greatest songs EVER
Yes sir!!!
Call me the breeze.
I was a Lynrd Skynrd fan from the beginning. I always thought Ronnie Van Zant was the southern Jim Morrison. Maybe it was the other way ‘round?
do Simple Man from Lynyrd Skynyrd. love your attitude