I LOVE HOW THIS SONG IS ABOUT A MAMA HAVING A HEART TO HEART WITH HER SON, AND SHARING WITH HIM SHE LOVES HIM, SHE WANTS HIM TO BE HAPPY, SATISFIED, AND THE SIMPLE THINGS IN LIFE WILL MAKE HIM A GOOD AND RESPECTABLE MAN. THIS MAMA, LIKE MOST, JUST WANTS HER SON TO HAVE A GOOD LIFE.
Everyone thought I would have this played at my sons funeral 3 years ago this coming up Christmas. He used to play this and sing it on Saturday Nights when we would sit by the firepit . I just couldn’t play this one it was a very special song for us . This song holds so much more memories and meaning for me now .
Different time man. These guys, zeppelin, eagles, Queen etc all made epic tunes. The instrumentation and most importantly the composing back in these days was unreal. No basic repetitive chords and such. Every chord, drum fill etc is perfectly placed
They’re both playing guitar, simultaneously. During the recording of this album, Larry quit, Ed King stepped in on bass (briefly). Leon came back on bass, then Ed went back to guitar, and Skynyrd had what’s come to be known as the three guitar attack.
Their clean sound does harken to Led Zeppelin. I think that's what got us. There are 3 lead guitarists who take turns playing lead and rhythm depending on the song. All World Class Musicians. Ronnie was the Boss and not just the singer. I have so many stories of my hometown boys from Jacksonville, Florida. My heart swells with Pride as if they're all my Sons.😊
They had 3 electric guitars, sometimes 4. Like when they played Freebird live, was it Oakland? Ronnie was the boss, he had a bad temper and a hard-ass work ethic. Before they got big, they would practice every day, most of the day in this broken-down house out near the swamp. The place only had 1 small window and in the summer, it would hover around 100. But they practiced and practiced and practiced till Ronnie was satisfied. I got to see them live in ATL at Tech Coliseum in the mid 70's. It was amazing. More Favorites from them: "Tuesday's Gone" and "The Ballad of Curtis Loew" (now that one is the blues, it's great). Anyway, ENJOY
I can’t think of an original Skynyrd song that I don’t like. They have a whole lot of music that never made it to radio. I can’t think of an original Skynyrd song I didn’t like.
Hey man I am just a few hours new to your Channel and I'm let's see one minute and 30 seconds and I think and you're talking about how a lot of rock bands have a lot of stories and of course they do. These are the people that actually got there and make it Against All Odds and sometimes it's long and sometimes it's short but oh well that's what she said, laugh. But anyway! Yeah what you were talking about reminded me that that plane crash Not only was devastating from me because I was in junior high when it happened I was so into Lynyrd Skynyrd at the time. I mean a lot of other bands as well but they were really up there and I knew all their individual names I could as a musician identify them purely by listening to any of their recordings who was playing what? Even in the case of multiple guitars and so forth. And I like how you made the point about wow that's pretty intense. Another devastating one apart from the Buddy Holly and Big Bopper one from the way back which you might check into. In fact Don McLean American Pie is all about that although I've heard that song so many times it's a little bit too long for me, but anyway you made me think of Stevie Ray Vaughan that dude died in a helicopter crash leaving a gig right in his prime. And he was one of those that made it huge but never lost his roots, he stayed humble, just like I was presley, just like Paul McCartney and so forth.
I saw them on concert a few times in 73 and 74 and loved them. At one concert they played Freebird until the tiles were falling off the ceiling Good Times. This is Southern Rock.
Check out “Tuesday’s Gone” good stuff If you like Skinard you may want to check out the Allman Brothers, I recommend Whipping Post Soul shine Not my Cross to bear One way out Another fun one may be Bob Segar Night Moves Come to Papa
I agree with an earlier comment that you need to see Freebird being performed live at the Oakland Coliseum in 1977. Watch how they are having a blast performing it!
Written by Gary Rossington and Ronnie Van Zant. Gary Rossington on lead guitar, Allen Collins rhythm guitar, Bob Burns on drums, Ed King on bass. After this, Ronnie switched King to co-lead guitar, telling him, "you're a terrible bass player." So they had 3 guitarists until King left in '75. Leon Wilkeson, considered at the top of the bass players in popular music, took over on bass.
Dang young brother, I've watched 2 of your videos now and I think you are my favorite of this reaction thing. Jacksonville Fla is what you hear in Ronnie's voice. I'm sitting here talking to you and you are right again. Could be better than FB. You wanna know about Ronnie's soul, you gotta hear "The Ballad of Curtis Lowe". Sometime I'll have to tell you about their week at the Whiskey A GoGo. More later my brother. You know we are all related through Noah, right? May God richly bless you young man!
If you have Netflix, the documentary about the band is on there. It’s, IF I LEAVE HERE TOMORROW. Miraculously, most of the band survived he plane crash.
That day, one or both engines of the airplane were acting up, which had some of the band members apprehensive to fly. When Ronnie Van Zant heard this, he said, "If it's your time to go, it's your time, let's go." This was from a documentary about the crash.
Great reaction to a great song. You mentioned how instrumentation is important to you. 2 suggestions: Pink Floyd and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Watch Pink Floyd perform Comfortably Numb live at the PULSE CONCERT; and watch Free Bird LIVE at Oakland, California (1977), which took place 3 months before the plane crash. The live guitar solos of these 2 songs are among the absolute best solos ever.
When you mention "Larry" I assume you mean Larry Junstrom who was a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd but he left the band before the first album came out. He later joined .38 Special fronted by Ronnie's younger brother Donnie Van Zant. The bass is either Leon Wilkeson or Ed King who later switched to guitar
None better than Skynard. They had their own style...at one concert they had 3 guitars 🎸 rocking out...Free Bird..I think. Please react to some live versions for Skynard..I'm so glad you are loving their music 🎶 ❤️🔥
Leon Wilkeson is on Bass...probably the most rock solid bass player in America at that time. His playing is simply beautiful and goes far beyond what's required. The opening bass riff in SIMPLE MAN is as sweet as they get....it seduces the ear INSTANTLY. Look for : Lynyrd Skynyrd,, GONE WITH THE WIND...AMPLIFIED. It's a documentary -- 2 hrs and 42 minutes. IT'S FRICKIN' AMAZING...both the bands story, and this documentary on youtube.
MMBxMOB; Lynyrd Skynyrd's line has changed thru out the years.Its a bit complicated so it's Well worth the research.,then trying to explain in the comments' My request for a reaction is song similar to this one, in my humble opinion, is "Tuesday gone" 😜🇨🇦
Done. Great reaction man. I don't know why exactly I mean there are so so many incredible Lynyrd Skynyrd songs in fact there aren't any that I actually dislike at all. There aren't any that I wouldn't listen to at the drop of a hat. But the conversation you're having about the south and kind of about his voice and his accent and everything and also about your experience going to you know family reunions or whatever in the South and just people are generally nicer and that kind of thing. If you haven't already done it, and man if you have I'm sorry I just stumbled across this Channel and I just randomly listened to three I think reactions. So I haven't looked to see if there are playlists and all that stuff yet. I'm on my phone and it's not that easy but anyway it's just making excuses. But The Ballad of Curtis Leow. It's a common request but I think the reason is why because everybody sees free bird and Simple Man first and those are fantastic songs, they are iconic for a reason. But this little slide guitar ballads that does have an actual real dobro in it, is slower and simple and you feel this intimacy with the handful of instruments that are featured in it and especially with Ronnie's voice. So I have a feeling you would really really really really like it. I mean it's a great story but definitely, but for me more than that? There's just something about it and a lot of it is the arrangement but I think a lot of it truly is Ronnie's voice. And not just his voice his choice of diction and delivery and phrasing and all those things that you know front men have to do. And front women not to leave anybody out either. There's a lot that goes into this stuff for sure.
I have to say that I have watched all of your reactions and you are my favorite. I was born in April of 69, when music was music. I loved all genres. Soul, r&b, disco,jazz and rock. Everyone sang so beautifully the world was a much better place. I danced with my son at his wedding 10 yrs ago to this amazing classic with a very important message in it❤❤
Using interviews and archival footage, this documentary charts the story of the legendary Southern rockers with a focus on front man Ronnie Van Zant. Watch all you want. If I Leave Here Tomorrow: A Film About Lynyrd Skynyrd - Netflix
My hometown boys! Much for you to discover here. I would name some songs for you but they are all good. So enjoy at your own pace. Both these first 2 songs are off the First album named Pronounced . Other songs you will find are more bluesy and soulful and some just straight rockers
Man you can make a list of songs from this band and close your eyes and put your finger on any song they sang and if you don’t like it you don’t like southern rock music This band didn’t start performing live until until 1973 and the plane crash happened in 1977 and they had so many songs that you can relate to I have never heard a band that every song they sang is a good song I don’t know another band that every song they sang is fire I could sit here and start naming songs from this band and I would run out of space before I got through writing all of them down Ronnie wrote most of their songs and he never wrote down any lyrics He said if you have to write down a song on paper to remember it than it’s not worth listening to
😁 You will find as you listen to their songs, you will be repeating yourself, saying "I think this one is my new favorite song" as you continue listening to LS. lol and although, I think I understand what you mean about the south and that the way the south "speak and words choice" is quite unique but very relatable and also down to earth. Although, you will come to discover as you listen to more of these musicians and artists, that several came from many parts of the country other than the south, however, I believe they "Identified" themselves with that style of life/living. For instance, here's another legendary rock band that is also considered southern rock "country bayou" and even some blues music. But was formed in El Cerrito, California, but you would never know it by listening to John Fogerty sing "Creedence Clearwater Revival - Proud Mary (on The Ed Sullivan Show)" you may be familiar with "Tina Turner - Proud Mary - Live at Wembley (2000)" this is a live performance)" who made this song an absolutely huge hit, and you might not be aware thar it was written by John Fogerty. I love both artists interpretation of the song. They are both wonderful performers. Tina was spectacular on stage in this concert. Nice reaction👍
2'19" .. had to stop it right away again because you just called out the bass line in the very introduction of it the very intro section. As a musician it's just so sad to me how 90% of reactors will comment on an amazing guitar solo or maybe John Bonham stood out on the drums on that particular Led Zeppelin song or even a keyboard and of course great singing or great backing vocals but hardly ever do they mention the bass line. And that's actually a joke in the musician's world but it turns out the bass is one of the most important parts of the song. You called it out and I really like that.
Their Story Is Truly Sad,, BUT,, The Saddest Story In Rock History Is Badfinger,, Friends Of The Beatles & Signed To Their Label..Their Story Is Almost Unbelievable & Truly Tragic..R.I.P. Pete,, Tom & Mike🙏❤.Classics By Them Include "No Matter What",, "Day After Day",, "Come & Get It",, "Baby Blue" & Several Others.
One of their best, that's for certain! If you want to do a cover for this song hands down it would be Shinedown's version of it. Nothing can beat the original but they did a great job.
Since you appreciate the talent & "instrumentation" put into these songs you're discovering, I would like to introduce you to - RUSH. They are a quintessential progressive rock band from Canada, made up of only 3... Yes, you read that correctly - THREE musicians, each is a master of his craft. The drummer, Neil Peart, was known by his nickname "The Professor" because everyone learned from him. He is considered one of the best ever, up there with John Bonham of Led Zeppelin. The bassist (Geddy Lee) actually plays multiple instruments & has one of the most distinctive voices in rock music. I highly recommend any of the following: Tom Sawyer, Limelight, The Spirit of Radio, YYZ - just to get you started as this is another deep rabbit hole of incredible music to explore. You will be amazed at how 3 dudes can produce so much quality sound & masterpiece compositions. If you want to see an example of why they called Neil 'The Professor," then please check out the video: Neil Peart drum solo - RUSH live in Frankfurt.
I've been watching some of your reactions and am now subscribing. Another ballad by them is "Tuesday's Gone", and one to get up and move to is"Call Me The Breeze". In the same genre try Allman Brothers "Whipplng Post", and Marshall Tucker Band "Can't You See", watch the live version. Another song with wonderful lyrics and great guitar playing try Glen Campbell's "Gentle On My Mind ",live version.
Tuesday's Gone is my all time LS favourite. I keep an album in my car, they're my drive time music tho the guitar solo in Freebird really gets my foot down on the accelorator. Superb band
Awe...thanks for talking about the south with so much love my brother. I'm from Memphis but live in Louisiana. I moved to Illinois for a job but returned home. They said I was "too nice" and they didn't trust me.🤣🤣🤣🤣
Yes, a lyric video is a must on "That Smell." So many reactors miss the real message, maybe because it is kind of funky and rocky, and they think it's a party song when it's actually the opposite.
No, Ed King played bass on almost the entirety of the first record, including Simple Man. Leon had temporarily left the band and didn't return until just prior to the album's release. Afterwards, Ronnie placed Ed King back on guitar and thus Skynyrd's three-guitar lineup was born.
The plane crash took out half the band. I remember that well. The band is still going with family members playing those classic Alabama songs. 38 special members were family to Ronnie and have that great 70's and 80's sound. The Alman Brothers from Macon Georgia also have great sound and they made several killer albums. Alman brother's old Macon home is a museum to the band. Enjoy my friend!
Here he is not. This was recorded with Ed King playing bass. Leon had temporarily left the band during the recording of their first studio record and came back just before it was released. Most tracks on "Pronounced" were with Ed King playing the bass lines.
My comment keeps getting removed, maybe because I mentioned that I left a DM for you on one of the social media platforms. Hopefully this one won't also be removed. Peace Out 😊✌️
It's quickly obvious to me after only a few reactions that you are doing this right and love the music so PLEASE do yourself a favor and get some over the ears headphones for your Pink Floyd / Led Zeppelin / Rush / Yes etc really are a different experience with them. Trust me you'll be thanking me. Give me back my bullets is a great Lynyrd Skynyrd song. You'll also love Whipping Post by the Allman Brothers Band. It's a mandatory banger. Believe that. Aloha
The thing about Ronnie writing songs is he never wrote the lyrics down in his own words if you can't remember the lyrics it's not worth recording... True story
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Ballad Of Curtis Lowe
I LOVE HOW THIS SONG IS ABOUT A MAMA HAVING A HEART TO HEART WITH HER SON, AND SHARING WITH HIM SHE LOVES HIM, SHE WANTS HIM TO BE HAPPY, SATISFIED, AND THE SIMPLE THINGS IN LIFE WILL MAKE HIM A GOOD AND RESPECTABLE MAN. THIS MAMA, LIKE MOST, JUST WANTS HER SON TO HAVE A GOOD LIFE.
Everyone thought I would have this played at my sons funeral 3 years ago this coming up Christmas. He used to play this and sing it on Saturday Nights when we would sit by the firepit . I just couldn’t play this one it was a very special song for us . This song holds so much more memories and meaning for me now .
I had the Great Honor of singing this song at my Brother's funeral. He loved this band and this song. He was an amazing Simple Man...miss you, Bro.❤
There’s such simple but profound wisdom in those lyrics.
need to hear The Ballad of Curtis Loew
Skynyrd, ZZ Top, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, The Allman Brothers, etc are examples of Southern Rock. They're all from the South.
Different time man. These guys, zeppelin, eagles, Queen etc all made epic tunes. The instrumentation and most importantly the composing back in these days was unreal. No basic repetitive chords and such. Every chord, drum fill etc is perfectly placed
Being on the LY SKY reaction train , ''The Ballad Of Curtis Lowe '' is the one every reactor has to listen to ..
They’re both playing guitar, simultaneously. During the recording of this album, Larry quit, Ed King stepped in on bass (briefly). Leon came back on bass, then Ed went back to guitar, and Skynyrd had what’s come to be known as the three guitar attack.
"Call me the Breeze" by Lynyrd Skynyrd! Amazing!!!!!!!
Per American Songwriter: Simple Man was written by Ronnie Van Zant and Gary Rossington. I'm pretty sure that is Ronnie singing the lead on this song.
I'm proud to say they were born and raised here in Jacksonville FL. A few blocks from me. I visit their graves every chance I get.
Their clean sound does harken to Led Zeppelin. I think that's what got us. There are 3 lead guitarists who take turns playing lead and rhythm depending on the song. All World Class Musicians. Ronnie was the Boss and not just the singer. I have so many stories of my hometown boys from Jacksonville, Florida. My heart swells with Pride as if they're all my Sons.😊
Dude! You have to react to Lynyrd Skynyrd " CALL ME THE BREEZE"🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Here's another song by Lynyrd Skynyrd that is much more "bluesy" than "Simple Man" "Lynyrd Skynyrd - The Ballad of Curtis Loew (Audio)"
They had 3 electric guitars, sometimes 4. Like when they played Freebird live, was it Oakland? Ronnie was the boss, he had a bad temper and a hard-ass work ethic. Before they got big, they would practice every day, most of the day in this broken-down house out near the swamp. The place only had 1 small window and in the summer, it would hover around 100. But they practiced and practiced and practiced till Ronnie was satisfied. I got to see them live in ATL at Tech Coliseum in the mid 70's. It was amazing. More Favorites from them: "Tuesday's Gone" and "The Ballad of Curtis Loew" (now that one is the blues, it's great). Anyway, ENJOY
Welcome to the Lynyrd Skynyrd journey!!! Enjoy it. Much more to come for you. Great American band.
I can’t think of an original Skynyrd song that I don’t like. They have a whole lot of music that never made it to radio. I can’t think of an original Skynyrd song I didn’t like.
Hey man I am just a few hours new to your Channel and I'm let's see one minute and 30 seconds and I think and you're talking about how a lot of rock bands have a lot of stories and of course they do. These are the people that actually got there and make it Against All Odds and sometimes it's long and sometimes it's short but oh well that's what she said, laugh. But anyway! Yeah what you were talking about reminded me that that plane crash Not only was devastating from me because I was in junior high when it happened I was so into Lynyrd Skynyrd at the time. I mean a lot of other bands as well but they were really up there and I knew all their individual names I could as a musician identify them purely by listening to any of their recordings who was playing what? Even in the case of multiple guitars and so forth. And I like how you made the point about wow that's pretty intense.
Another devastating one apart from the Buddy Holly and Big Bopper one from the way back which you might check into. In fact Don McLean American Pie is all about that although I've heard that song so many times it's a little bit too long for me, but anyway you made me think of Stevie Ray Vaughan that dude died in a helicopter crash leaving a gig right in his prime. And he was one of those that made it huge but never lost his roots, he stayed humble, just like I was presley, just like Paul McCartney and so forth.
Lynyrd Skynyrd, growing up in Alabama freebird was our anthem and Lynyrd Skynyrd are rock God's that spoke for us! ✌
Netflix documentary on skynyrd. If I leave here tommorow .. all you will need
I saw them on concert a few times in 73 and 74 and loved them. At one concert they played Freebird until the tiles were falling off the ceiling Good Times. This is Southern Rock.
Southern Rock, like artists ZZ Top, Bob Seger, 38 special ♥️
I absolutely love lynard skinner.
Check out “Tuesday’s Gone” good stuff
If you like Skinard you may want to check out the Allman Brothers, I recommend
Whipping Post
Soul shine
Not my Cross to bear
One way out
Another fun one may be Bob Segar
Night Moves
Come to Papa
I hate you bastards for having long hair!
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I loved that!!!!
Love how their music touches on Soul. Great stuff.
Ronnie was great! He wrote these songs. That's Artimas Pyle on drums and Gary Rosington, Allen Collins and Steve Gaines on guitars and maybe Ed king.
It's always been my favourite Skynyrd song
Mama Sharing Wisdom & Spitting Facts..Better Listen Up Son Cause Mama Knows.
“That Smell”
I agree with an earlier comment that you need to see Freebird being performed live at the Oakland Coliseum in 1977. Watch how they are having a blast performing it!
Check out their Curtis Lowe song. More blues.
Written by Gary Rossington and Ronnie Van Zant. Gary Rossington on lead guitar, Allen Collins rhythm guitar, Bob Burns on drums, Ed King on bass. After this, Ronnie switched King to co-lead guitar, telling him, "you're a terrible bass player." So they had 3 guitarists until King left in '75. Leon Wilkeson, considered at the top of the bass players in popular music, took over on bass.
“BE (action) something you love and understand.”
Good self care words for someone who’s been through something really tough.
My favorite.
check out Sweet Home Alabama 👍
Dang young brother, I've watched 2 of your videos now and I think you are my favorite of this reaction thing. Jacksonville Fla is what you hear in Ronnie's voice. I'm sitting here talking to you and you are right again. Could be better than FB. You wanna know about Ronnie's soul, you gotta hear "The Ballad of Curtis Lowe". Sometime I'll have to tell you about their week at the Whiskey A GoGo. More later my brother. You know we are all related through Noah, right? May God richly bless you young man!
Wow, thank you John!
If you have Netflix, the documentary about the band is on there. It’s, IF I LEAVE HERE TOMORROW. Miraculously, most of the band survived he plane crash.
They were great. This showcases the vocals of the lead singer. Try Aerosmith.
That day, one or both engines of the airplane were acting up, which had some of the band members apprehensive to fly. When Ronnie Van Zant heard this, he said, "If it's your time to go, it's your time, let's go." This was from a documentary about the crash.
On The Hunt - Winterland 1975
Shout out and much love to all of you sons who made your mamas proud. Nothing in the world means more to us than that.🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹
You should do Was I Right or Wrong for a more bluesy song.
Greatest American Band, imo.
Thanks for this, this is a song i hope to be played at my funeral and something I hope to be
For a little comic relief listen to Give Me Three Steps
Great reaction to a great song. You mentioned how instrumentation is important to you. 2 suggestions: Pink Floyd and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Watch Pink Floyd perform Comfortably Numb live at the PULSE CONCERT; and watch Free Bird LIVE at Oakland, California (1977), which took place 3 months before the plane crash. The live guitar solos of these 2 songs are among the absolute best solos ever.
When you mention "Larry" I assume you mean Larry Junstrom who was a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd but he left the band before the first album came out. He later joined .38 Special fronted by Ronnie's younger brother Donnie Van Zant. The bass is either Leon Wilkeson or Ed King who later switched to guitar
None better than Skynard. They had their own style...at one concert they had 3 guitars 🎸 rocking out...Free Bird..I think. Please react to some live versions for Skynard..I'm so glad you are loving their music 🎶 ❤️🔥
Leon Wilkeson is on Bass...probably the most rock solid bass player in America at that time. His playing is simply beautiful and goes far beyond what's required. The opening bass riff in SIMPLE MAN is as sweet as they get....it seduces the ear INSTANTLY. Look for : Lynyrd Skynyrd,, GONE WITH THE WIND...AMPLIFIED. It's a documentary -- 2 hrs and 42 minutes. IT'S FRICKIN' AMAZING...both the bands story, and this documentary on youtube.
MMBxMOB; Lynyrd Skynyrd's line has changed thru out the years.Its a bit complicated so it's Well worth the research.,then trying to explain in the comments' My request for a reaction is song similar to this one, in my humble opinion, is "Tuesday gone"
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I agree. It’s such a beautiful song.
Done. Great reaction man. I don't know why exactly I mean there are so so many incredible Lynyrd Skynyrd songs in fact there aren't any that I actually dislike at all. There aren't any that I wouldn't listen to at the drop of a hat. But the conversation you're having about the south and kind of about his voice and his accent and everything and also about your experience going to you know family reunions or whatever in the South and just people are generally nicer and that kind of thing.
If you haven't already done it, and man if you have I'm sorry I just stumbled across this Channel and I just randomly listened to three I think reactions. So I haven't looked to see if there are playlists and all that stuff yet. I'm on my phone and it's not that easy but anyway it's just making excuses. But The Ballad of Curtis Leow. It's a common request but I think the reason is why because everybody sees free bird and Simple Man first and those are fantastic songs, they are iconic for a reason. But this little slide guitar ballads that does have an actual real dobro in it, is slower and simple and you feel this intimacy with the handful of instruments that are featured in it and especially with Ronnie's voice. So I have a feeling you would really really really really like it. I mean it's a great story but definitely, but for me more than that? There's just something about it and a lot of it is the arrangement but I think a lot of it truly is Ronnie's voice. And not just his voice his choice of diction and delivery and phrasing and all those things that you know front men have to do. And front women not to leave anybody out either. There's a lot that goes into this stuff for sure.
Playlist material.
React to their song Curtis Lowe. My favorite song of Lynyrd Skynyrd
This song and Curtis Lowe always make me cry.
I have to say that I have watched all of your reactions and you are my favorite. I was born in April of 69, when music was music. I loved all genres. Soul, r&b, disco,jazz and rock. Everyone sang so beautifully the world was a much better place. I danced with my son at his wedding 10 yrs ago to this amazing classic with a very important message in it❤❤
Check out Tuesdays Gone.
I always have dedicated this to my son who is going to be 30 in March. So good!!
For a short time ed king was on bass.hes switched to lead guitar
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@@fredpace7514 yes it is true.i new ed king
Using interviews and archival footage, this documentary charts the story of the legendary Southern rockers with a focus on front man Ronnie Van Zant. Watch all you want.
If I Leave Here Tomorrow: A Film About Lynyrd Skynyrd - Netflix
It is the greatest of all time without a doubt
Three guitar players. Gary, Allen and Stevie.
You can't forget about the great Ed King. Skynyrd's first three records were recorded with Ed long before Steve ever entered the band.
My hometown boys! Much for you to discover here. I would name some songs for you but they are all good. So enjoy at your own pace. Both these first 2 songs are off the First album named Pronounced . Other songs you will find are more bluesy and soulful and some just straight rockers
Man you can make a list of songs from this band and close your eyes and put your finger on any song they sang and if you don’t like it you don’t like southern rock music This band didn’t start performing live until until 1973 and the plane crash happened in 1977 and they had so many songs that you can relate to I have never heard a band that every song they sang is a good song I don’t know another band that every song they sang is fire I could sit here and start naming songs from this band and I would run out of space before I got through writing all of them down Ronnie wrote most of their songs and he never wrote down any lyrics He said if you have to write down a song on paper to remember it than it’s not worth listening to
😁 You will find as you listen to their songs, you will be repeating yourself, saying "I think this one is my new favorite song" as you continue listening to LS. lol and although, I think I understand what you mean about the south and that the way the south "speak and words choice" is quite unique but very relatable and also down to earth. Although, you will come to discover as you listen to more of these musicians and artists, that several came from many parts of the country other than the south, however, I believe they "Identified" themselves with that style of life/living. For instance, here's another legendary rock band that is also considered southern rock "country bayou" and even some blues music. But was formed in El Cerrito, California, but you would never know it by listening to John Fogerty sing "Creedence Clearwater Revival - Proud Mary (on The Ed Sullivan Show)" you may be familiar with "Tina Turner - Proud Mary - Live at Wembley (2000)" this is a live performance)" who made this song an absolutely huge hit, and you might not be aware thar it was written by John Fogerty. I love both artists interpretation of the song. They are both wonderful performers. Tina was spectacular on stage in this concert. Nice reaction👍
FREEBIRD THE MOVIE
If you want to hear souls you should check out their song Mr. Banker
Ronnie was influenced by seeing the Stones as teenager. And Ronnie idolized Paul Rodgers and the band, Free
2'19" .. had to stop it right away again because you just called out the bass line in the very introduction of it the very intro section. As a musician it's just so sad to me how 90% of reactors will comment on an amazing guitar solo or maybe John Bonham stood out on the drums on that particular Led Zeppelin song or even a keyboard and of course great singing or great backing vocals but hardly ever do they mention the bass line. And that's actually a joke in the musician's world but it turns out the bass is one of the most important parts of the song. You called it out and I really like that.
You really need to react to Tuesdays Gone. Great song!
Their Story Is Truly Sad,, BUT,, The Saddest Story In Rock History Is Badfinger,, Friends Of The Beatles & Signed To Their Label..Their Story Is Almost Unbelievable & Truly Tragic..R.I.P. Pete,, Tom & Mike🙏❤.Classics By Them Include "No Matter What",, "Day After Day",, "Come & Get It",, "Baby Blue" & Several Others.
One of their best, that's for certain!
If you want to do a cover for this song hands down it would be Shinedown's version of it. Nothing can beat the original but they did a great job.
Since you appreciate the talent & "instrumentation" put into these songs you're discovering, I would like to introduce you to - RUSH.
They are a quintessential progressive rock band from Canada, made up of only 3... Yes, you read that correctly - THREE musicians, each is a master of his craft. The drummer, Neil Peart, was known by his nickname "The Professor" because everyone learned from him. He is considered one of the best ever, up there with John Bonham of Led Zeppelin. The bassist (Geddy Lee) actually plays multiple instruments & has one of the most distinctive voices in rock music. I highly recommend any of the following:
Tom Sawyer, Limelight, The Spirit of Radio, YYZ - just to get you started as this is another deep rabbit hole of incredible music to explore. You will be amazed at how 3 dudes can produce so much quality sound & masterpiece compositions. If you want to see an example of why they called Neil 'The Professor," then please check out the video: Neil Peart drum solo - RUSH live in Frankfurt.
People call "Simple man" Ronnie van Zant's requiem because Ronnie wrote it and sang it once before he died😢
I've been watching some of your reactions and am now subscribing. Another ballad by them is "Tuesday's Gone", and one to get up and move to is"Call Me The Breeze". In the same genre try Allman Brothers "Whipplng Post", and Marshall Tucker Band "Can't You See", watch the live version. Another song with wonderful lyrics and great guitar playing try Glen Campbell's "Gentle On My Mind ",live version.
Tuesday's Gone is my all time LS favourite. I keep an album in my car, they're my drive time music tho the guitar solo in Freebird really gets my foot down on the accelorator. Superb band
This song and Tuesday's Gone are my two favorites of theirs
Awe...thanks for talking about the south with so much love my brother. I'm from Memphis but live in Louisiana. I moved to Illinois for a job but returned home. They said I was "too nice" and they didn't trust me.🤣🤣🤣🤣
React to That Smell, you won’t be disappointed
It's Ronnie.
Beautiful song!
They have a lot of great songs, but this is my favorite!
"That Smell" is my favorite LS song. If you check it out use a lyric video! The lyrics need to be understood.
Yes, a lyric video is a must on "That Smell." So many reactors miss the real message, maybe because it is kind of funky and rocky, and they think it's a party song when it's actually the opposite.
Leon Wilkinson is on bass
No, Ed King played bass on almost the entirety of the first record, including Simple Man. Leon had temporarily left the band and didn't return until just prior to the album's release. Afterwards, Ronnie placed Ed King back on guitar and thus Skynyrd's three-guitar lineup was born.
The plane crash took out half the band. I remember that well. The band is still going with family members playing those classic Alabama songs.
38 special members were family to Ronnie and have that great 70's and 80's sound.
The Alman Brothers from Macon Georgia also have great sound and they made several killer albums. Alman brother's old Macon home is a museum to the band.
Enjoy my friend!
Leon is on the bass.
Here he is not. This was recorded with Ed King playing bass. Leon had temporarily left the band during the recording of their first studio record and came back just before it was released. Most tracks on "Pronounced" were with Ed King playing the bass lines.
This one is gonna hit you too.
Bonamsa is one of the greatest guitars ever lived. But few in there too, not too many
That's Allen Collins.
Well his accent isn't like other southerners. They're from Jacksonville Fla. It's not like they're from Mississippi or Texas.
Jacksonville is still about as southern as you can get. It's nothing like Miami or Orlando. LOL
If you want some of their humor side listen to Give me 3 steps
You need to play Ballard of Curtis lowe
My comment keeps getting removed, maybe because I mentioned that I left a DM for you on one of the social media platforms. Hopefully this one won't also be removed.
Peace Out 😊✌️
Shinedown "Simple Man"
It's quickly obvious to me after only a few reactions that you are doing this right and love the music so PLEASE do yourself a favor and get some over the ears headphones for your Pink Floyd / Led Zeppelin / Rush / Yes etc really are a different experience with them. Trust me you'll be thanking me. Give me back my bullets is a great Lynyrd Skynyrd song. You'll also love Whipping Post by the Allman Brothers Band. It's a mandatory banger. Believe that. Aloha
The thing about Ronnie writing songs is he never wrote the lyrics down in his own words if you can't remember the lyrics it's not worth recording... True story
Chris Stapletons name should never be said in the same sentence as lynyrd skynyrd!!
It’s Gary on guitar.
Gary, Allen and Ricky for this song
Gary is on guitar at the beginning building up those loud chords.
@@fredpace7514 Ricky was not in the band at this point, so he is not playing on this song or any other track from the original five studio albums.
Please.
FRANKENSTEIN
By: Edgar Winter
Then……
TOBACCO ROAD
By: Edgar & Johnny Winter
Sincerely
No it doesn’t sound like he is rapping.