SOLO CAUGHT ME OFF GUARD! | Lynyrd Skynyrd - "Free Bird" | FIRST TIME REACTION

[@rodsnrounds]

Three months after this performance, Freebird was the final song during a concert in Greenville, South Carolina. It would be the last show and song that they played together. The opening lyrics to Freebird are: "If I leave here tomorrow, Would you still remember me?" The next day, the group's plane crashed in Mississippi twenty minutes shy of its destination in Baton Rouge Louisiana. Yes, 46 years later, we still remember you

[@robertdoss7272]

N55vm was the plane number..rip

[@coramprat]

I saw the reunion concert they did in Baton Rouge, their first time back since the crash, in 1991. Awesome show

[@pjyork8879]

Skynyrd is still performing

[@jimearnest4342]

I was at the last concert in Greenville, my biggest regret about that night is,I got so high that night that I don't remember most of it...

[@js6729]

​​@@pjyork8879they're a glorified cover band at this point sadly considering that all if the original members are no longer with us except Artimus Pyle and he hasn't played in the band in about 20 years

[@Cadinho93]

RIP Gary Rossington. Haunting to know all the guys on the front of that stage, hair flowing in the wind, in their prime are now all freebirds. Thanks for all the great music. Also, legend has it, that the guitar solo at the end, goes on and on, across the Universe, forever and ever!

[@AntonioCapacho]

That is cool, could You Tell us the story😮

[@Professor-hw2dd]

It does go on and on. They kept going, so they had to fade it out for the studio version, other wise it would of been like an hour song.

[@Raven5150]

Artimus pipe is still alive but he's in the back

[@rickc661]

too fun, this is great. the ' out in the universe' is Johnny B Goode by Chuck Berry, it's on the Voyager NASA event. the first Guitar solo , the slide guitar by the player next to the singer Survived a plane crash months later that changed this band. the Lead singer died. the 3 rd guitar, White shirt / red pants- and his sister, a backup singer, died. Lots of folks say songs shouldn't last more than 6 min - this is evidenced to the opposite. My fave bands, Gratefull Dead & Allman bros are famous for 15 min + tunes....

[@Raven5150]

@@rickc661 and the aliens sent pack a message that said send more Chuck berry

[@iconicamericano1131]

Was anyone else excitingly waiting for her to hear the guitar solo for the first time & she doesn't even know it's coming? Love seeing people discover great music.

[@jonniiinferno9098]

absolutely !!!

[@wierdoslam4760]

The thought that ran through my head as I chuckled "She has no idea they're about to hit the gas" 😆

[@RKDriver]

Allen Collins is the main guitar solo. How he did that every night without his fingers breaking apart is amazing. RIP Allen

[@Jamessmith-xk3fh]

That was Steve, Allen and Gary right on solo right

[@timothybenetti5322]

That solo is 99% LARKIN ALLEN COLLINS

[@timothybenetti5322]

Truth!!!!

[@yearginclarke]

If you ain't been playing in a while or you are rusty on all the string bending, the solo is a bitch for sure.

[@artbagley1406]

To my way of thinking -- besides everybody's top-notch performance -- it's bass man Leon Wilkeson @ 11:22 whose fingers came close to breaking! Those thick bass cables (can't be considered strings) were being plucked mighty rapidly and cleanly in that rocket-speed ending section! And hearing Billy Powell's piano being heard mixed in all the other instruments at the loudest section at the ending -- just WOW!!!

[@MichalMittermayr]

Those rockingmaids + guys are All about 70 now!❤

[@DSmith-skeptic]

All of these decades later, I’m still heartsick. I still remember that tragic day.

[@phantomf4747]

@@DSmith-skeptic Every year on that day I wear my hat like Ronnie's complete with snakeskin band.

[@robertjones4361]

What a glorious time, the world was so different, you just watched a time capsule......not a phone in the crowd, just people loving life, loving the fresh air and loving some good old fashioned rock guitar!!!!!!

[@kingschen1394]

I wish I was alive back then, I was born in 78 though

[@davidgross990]

This was the last concert I attended before going into boot camp.

[@Dr.Claw_M.A.D.]

Look carefully at the crowd, they are baked.

[@stephenleando7559]

Born in 69 and this was the most requested song when I was in basic training for the Army!

[@bullyproofyomama]

… and not one person died from a sunburn that day . hahaha . Hicole we rocked .

[@reaper51]

At 72 ,it still brings out the same emotion as it did when I heard the news of the crash. A tear still forms ,as if I lost a family member . Great music, great times and I don't think anyone can argue that they were and still are the greatest band from the 70s .Every song was for all of us.

[@honeybadger713]

I remember it very well .

[@cbrippee]

I too remember hearing the news, I was 21 and played the heck out of One More From the Road. They were my favorite band at that time out of many great rock bands I liked. Myself and some buddies were going to go see them in Kalamazoo at Wings Stadium in Novemeber of 77. I still have the memories and play the heck out of Lynyrd Skynyrd while out and about on my motorcycle.

[@hermitrob5481]

Amen

[@MikeElliott-hj6nu]

I loved your comment and logged in just to reply to it. I’m 65 and I got to see them twice,, in ‘74 and ‘76. I cried my eyes out over the song, the young lady’s reaction to it and many of the comments here, including yours. It’s so awesome that Skynyrd’s music is being appreciated and the legacy being carried on by the younger generations. My only wish is that they could have seen them live and in person. There was nothing in life that I’ve experienced that matched being up front at a Skynyrd concert and pausing for a moment to watch the people jumping up and down in the top level of the arena to Free Bird. Rock on, brother.

[@BillyCook-ve1iy]

I'm 71 and knowing all the history it still now puts a tear or two down my face

[@SaganTheKhajiit]

Free Bird's solo is a song of its own.

[@billsmith11]

Agreed

[@shadowproductions969]

This song and Highway Song by Blackfoot are 2 of the best and longest southern rock solos of all time

[@SaganTheKhajiit]

@@firecracker187 OMG so quirky! Haha lol! There, I gave you the attention you so desperately wanted. Happy now?

[@firecracker187]

@@SaganTheKhajiit your attention means nothing to me. Who even are you. I do appreciate you paying attention to me though thank you BTW I'm always happy

[@firecracker187]

@@SaganTheKhajiit your sea shanties make me appreciate you a but tho

[@shugyoforyou211]

The piano player is Billy Powell. He was one of their roadies and they didn't even know he was a classically trained musician until they walked in on him playing in an empty studio. That's why that solo evokes so much emotion. His skill is way beyond your average honky-tonk piano player. And thank you for acknowledging Leon Wilkeson on bass (my instrument of choice). Love your videos! Keep it up!

[@natev1956]

Don't you hate having to explain this s*** to dumbasses that are so young and don't have a clue? Maui's having just say yeah they were three lead guitarists!! Actually 4. Allen Collins, Gary rossington, Steve Gaines, Ed King oh and a 5th,, Bob Sacamento from Seinfeld

[@briankeightly3361]

That smell is a great song to do !!!!

[@briankeightly3361]

Sorry I posted this in the wrong spot

[@angeldesigns1385]

@@briankeightly3361lol it happens!

[@edwardcapobianco2975]

As much as Skynyrd was known and revered for their devastating ,ferocious ,3 lead guitar attack, Pianist Billy Powell was the secret weapon. His piano playing elevated this band into the stratosphere!!! Add in Leon on the bass and you were in heaven. Absolutely one of the greatest bands to see live, they were so special there are no words. Not to mention Allen Collins guitar playing! The plane crash was one of rock and rolls saddest tragedies. Right up there with Duane Allman, Berry Oakley, John Bonham and John Lennon😢😢

[@jamesschmidlin1127]

😆, yeah, I saw another video reaction to this song, he was just playing the music not a video and reacting. He was like, there sounds like there is more than one lead guitar, how is that? I’m like, be I theirs is more than one lead guitar. That’s the beauty of the song, instead of the leads trying to sound like one guitar, it added layers to the performance.

[@kimemerson5732]

What's so funny is all of those kids in the video are now grandparents, as I am! What a fabulous band they were, I am so grateful I grew up with the best music ever created! I STILL look back on those times with love and joy.

[@JosephAlvarez-wz7uq]

Dido Kim. Couldn't have said it better myself. Looking forward to seeing them in paradise, you know heaven.

[@kimemerson5732]

@@JosephAlvarez-wz7uq yes, we will all meet again! There sure will be beautiful music playing when we arrive!🙏🙏❤️

[@woodymeadows9363]

Your first sentence.... YES!!!!!

[@GregCombs100]

Love your reaction. If you’re new to this band you may not know some of the history. Free Bird was the finale they played live so the reason for the fanfare at the end. This was July 1977. The lyrics here are even more prophetic when you know that in about three months the plane crash occurred that killed Ronnie Van Zant (the lead singer, founder of the band, and the heart and soul of the group), Steve Gaines (guitar player with the beard) and Cassie Gaines, his sister, and severly injured everyone else in the band. Not sure if there's a decent live video of them after this until October so this is one of their last filmed performances. "If I leave here tomorrow, would you still remember me?"

[@MoMoMyPup10]

46 years later, the answer is YES

[@connerlackey3952]

My answer is yes

[@joebush5463]

i saw them in july in chicago

[@corbettmanley932]

ALWAYS, FOREVER & EVER 💯❤

[@trestruant9941]

> "If I leave here tomorrow, would you still remember me?" I hope that was on their headstones - what a powerful line to leave as a legacy.

[@EastCoastBruin]

I was there, my first concert. The line up, in order of appearance: The Outlaws ( Green Grass and High Tides, Ghost Riders in the Sky, There Goes Another Love Song) Santana (Black Magic Woman, Oye Como Va) Lynyrd Skynyrd (Sweet Home Alabama, Gimme Three Steps, Simple Man, and so many others) Peter Frampton headlined. It was a Day on the Green by legendary promoter Bill Graham (that's his voice at the end)

[@MikeElliott-hj6nu]

You’re very fortunate to have witnessed that. I think that particular version of Free Bird is the greatest single live performance in the history of music.

[@EastCoastBruin]

@@MikeElliott-hj6nu Queen's 20 minute set at Live Aid is right up there for great performances. But the lineup I saw that day in 1977 was pretty spectacular. My first concert, left me wanting to see more shows. I have been fortunate enough to have seen many of the greatest bands play live.

[@adamcranner3999]

This is THE quintisential Southern Rock performance of all time, I must say.

[@SodaPopinksi]

Southern rock?

[@WilliamNelson-jr2kv]

Have you ever seen two guys that can play the guitar that well in the same band. I'm almost 66 and I haven't of course I'm a little biased because I'm from Alabama not that they are but they are close by.

[@raymondszmigiel7627]

This looks like it was filmed at the Oakland-Alameda Coliseum (aka "The Black Hole) back around 1977. They were part of the southern rock bands that were popular back then. Of all their songs, this was my favorite. While it begins with relaxed sound, the instrumental solo for the last five minutes is one of the great kickass pieces of rock 'n roll.

[@AbbotsDan]

The look of pure joy on your face as that solo kicked in was priceless - had me grinning ear to ear 😊

[@aussierhino471]

Was going to say exactly the same thing 😄

[@jasonlaviolette2964]

And then it just kept going, and going, and going, and going.... What I wouldn't give to have been at that show, granted, I would have been there for my first birthday, lol. Listening to this song on CD or the radio never gets old, even when you know its about to gear up, but live, omg, this has to be one of the most EPIC guitar solos of all time.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

Same, lol

[@stone2360]

It was smart to have a heart monitor. I think it does it to anyone who listens to free bird 🦅

[@kennethohnemus3192]

Please listen to more Lynyrd Skynyrd. They have a huge amount of absolutely amazing ballads that will take your breath away. I promise

[@berduss7149]

next one : call me the breez

[@Vance78106]

Simple man.

[@terrylandess6072]

Instead of the same old standards: Gimme Back My Bullets.

[@WilliamPickett75]

@@Vance78106 both Lynyrd Skyynyrd or Shinedown's version are good. If not Tuesday's Gone

[@Arkryal]

Yeah, she needs to hear "Simple Man". She seems to like the more emotional, moving songs, especially the uplifting and positive ones, and that one would likely skyrocket to the top of her playlist. But I would recommend the studio version. Skynard had some epic live shows, but the recording capabilities at the time were not quite up to par. And there are very few recordings of that one with Ronnie and the original lineup before the accident, so most of the live shows that covered that came after (which is still awesome, but the original is better).

[@paulocarvalho6480]

How your heart rate went up to 115, just shows you were loving it. The same happened to me the first time I heard this song. I'm usually a keep cool guy and I don't dance, but with this, I can't stop shaking my body. This concert must have been just magical. And you're right, that bass is awesome. I've never seen a bass player play it like a guitar. Leon was phenomenal. And let's not forget Artimus on the drums. How could he keep up with the guitar solo? I bet his arms were on fire and pain after all this chaotic, beautiful ending.

[@GinjerFour]

Shit, 115 is around my average BPM so you can imagine how crazy it is when a song actually gets me.

[@paulocarvalho6480]

@@GinjerFour You better be careful, buddy. Some day you might get in trouble. 😁 But I understand how and what you mean. Music has the power to make people change their feelings.

[@GinjerFour]

​@@paulocarvalho6480I think i'll be okay 😂 My high heart rate is from my anxiety and doctors have told me it's completely normal since everyone is different. Music can just give you that full on adrenaline rush. You'd think that at the age of 25, I wouldn't know who Lynyrd Skynyrd is but I grew up on classic rock from the 60's all the way to the 90's. I listen to mostly metal with heavy riffs and breakdowns and this song still has my favorite guitar solo of all time.

[@NecramoniumVideo]

The only guitar solo that gets your cardio going!

[@AryehGildiner]

If you like bass players doing it that way, check out any live performance of The Who. John Entwistle arguably invented the entire concept of a bassist leading the melody and may be the first example of the 'bass solo' in My Generation. They gave him the nickname 'Thunderfingers'. Try to find his solo in one of their performances of 5:15. Every dynamic modern bass player stands on the shoulders of that giant.

[@supobostarman]

Yes, we grandparents were pretty cool and a rocking generation! Miss it so much! But so glad you can see us in our element and in our prime in these great old concert videos. We had the best music any generation could ask for! And the most freedom as well!!

[@timothygrayson]

There are few songs that evoke tears but this song exemplifies the magnitude of travelling to a new culture. It is exquisite.

[@claytargets]

70s musicianship is unmatched. Love the classics.

[@kentk2215]

Definitely a jam! So tragic. The plane crash was not long after this show. Congratulations on expanding your horizons and continuing your rock’n’roll edification! Keep on rockin, Aileen! 🤘

[@billsmith11]

It became their epitaph , who would've thought a song would come true ? Usually its the other way around , a song comes to life after an incident in many ways R.I.P. Everybody from Lynyrd Skynyrd

[@caphowdy666]

@@billsmith11 Also total irony that the album they released that year was called Street Survivors and had a photo of the band surrounded by flames, which was changed to a plain black background after the accident.

[@billsmith11]

@caphowdy666 yes it was recalled before that was a thing because of Steve I believe, not sure but it was a rare album I had a copy as well as 2 copies of the Styx with the Woman/Peacock on the reverse side of the played side

[@caphowdy666]

@@billsmith11 sure its been reissued over the years with the original cover, don't think the original version is that rare though going on the prices on Discogs

[@billsmith11]

@@caphowdy666 I just remembered them being yanked

[@ZombieJesus1987]

Lynyrd Skynyrd's debut album is one of the greatest rock albums of all time. Just one great song after another. Tuesday's Gone, Simple Man and Gimme Three Steps are some songs you should check out!

[@thatguy8005]

The musicians that went through Studio One in Doraville, Georgia, were at another level when putting together music. There was a mix of classical training in there.

[@Eric_KMod]

YES SHE MUST DO A REACTION TO THOSE. She will be stunned by what she has missed.

[@marcusturner2806]

​@@thatguy8005Studio One was just a few miles from my high school. Tho that took place three years before my time.

[@thatguy8005]

@@marcusturner2806 my mother moved here in 1955 from the Netherlands and was a professional concert pianist and violinist. She taught a bunch of the guys recording at studio one. I met loads of famous musicians… just thought they were regular people that played music. Jimmy Buffets friend pulled his teeth out when we were sitting together. I was terrified.

[@WendellBurkhart-g9v]

I just ran upon your channel and was watching you react to my favorite band and the respect you've shown them is absolutely what brings subbes to your channel and you're real and you mean what you say. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for doing this reaction and I've already subbed.

[@ethanlinger4112]

You just watched one of the best bands of all time, and thank you for not being someone that pauses halfway through the solo! It’s one of those ones where you start listening and you literally can’t stop until it’s over.

[@steveijams8475]

It is kinda funny, when you realize that all those cute girls, are now like 62-70 years old.. Grandma you were so cool.

[@roguechocolateer8235]

I'm 62 , and grandma is still cool when the lights go low

[@roguechocolateer8235]

I'm 62, grandma is still cool when the lights go low

[@niss2142]

@@roguechocolateer8235 Get your freak on still? 🙂

[@dez6278]

My grandma is still cool, 92yo.

[@notablindliberal896]

Free Bird was 8th and last track on their debut album (Pronounced) which was released 50 years ago this past Sunday. Glad that you have discovered them so you can keep this Great Bands music alive. Sweet Home Alabama you may have heard, its been in a couple movies. There is a live version of this song from the same show. It was played right before Free Bird. There are plenty of other great songs from LS between 73 and 77. Thoroughly enjoyed your reaction. Thank you and enjoy the ride.

[@krisfrederick5001]

During Nirvana Unplugged Kurt was asking "Are there any requests?" Someone shouted "FREE BIRD!" In which he replied "I was waiting for that." Then one of the guest musicians of the Meat Puppets says "I've got a free bird for you" while giving them the finger. They then jokingly go into Sweet Home Alabama. It was hilarious.

[@ZombieJesus1987]

My friends old band wrote a song called Free Bird that was like a minute and a half long that they would play anytime someone yelled out "Free Bird" at a show. It was a staple.

[@langdalepaul]

It was a standing joke at most rock concerts in the 70s and 80s for fansto yell “Freebird”, no matter what band was playing.

[@dallassukerkin6878]

@@langdalepaul It even applied in other countries :) That and Paranoid :). On a live Indica recording I have there are people shouting that out (Indica are a Finnish rock band well worth your time by the way (Google "indica live at idea park" to get a good one of their performances))

[@Paladin-11C]

I'll take "Things weaker bands do when they get embarrassed" for 500. The meat who?

[@johnnyb6067]

I was at a Beach Boys show. I gave Mike Love a handshake during intermission and told him to play Freebird. He pulled his hand back and looked like he was about to hit me.

[@warmachine25]

This song hits your soul differently when you hear it live, in person.

[@erichirsch583]

Aileen sweetheart this is your introduction to Lynyrd Skynyrd honey.. the whole band goes ape towards the end… Skynyrd knew how to put on a show for sure! And you are such a cutie pie ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@SIXX2772]

One of the BEST live bands to EVER hit the stage!!

[@AgenteusaRR]

I would tell you "preach brother" but I don't believe in religion :PP

[@musiclover9361]

​@@AgenteusaRR, I don't believe in religion either but I often say (in a secular manner), "Testify brother, testify!" whenever I hear great singers or musicians and I'm usually listening to SRV when I say it.

[@rodjohnson2632]

I was at this concert at the Oakland Coliseum July 2, 1977. It was a Bill Graham Day on the Green show, of which there were several here each summer. There were 4 bands, with The Outlaws opening the show, followed by Santana, then Lynyrd Skynyrd, and finally Peter Frampton was the headliner. Skynyrd was the highlight of the day, although all the bands were great. 3 weeks later, on the 24th, I was here again at the Coliseum for Led Zeppelin, which turned out to be their final U.S. concert ever.

[@baldheadbob]

I was there that day too.

[@WilliamNelson-jr2kv]

Skynyrd's one of the greatest led Zeppelin is the greatest

[@legalizitt]

Lynyrd Skynyrd came out when I was a Senior in high school. Every song was a hit. Amazing band. Their plane crashed when I was in college. Unbelievable tragedy. The last original member, Gary Rossington, died a few months ago. I still play all their songs. Top 5 rock bands, imho.

[@natev1956]

Out of all the reaction people actually respect this girl because she loves Tool. But personally I'm a Skynyrd band and this is what brought me here. I saw tool back in the 90s a couple times with my friends and they were phenomenal

[@gildavis8266]

One of the things that made Lynyrd Skynyrd so popular was that when they played it was a party and it was one you were invited too! I was lucky enough to see them live in 1974 when they played at Georgia Jam at Fulton County Stadium. It was just as intense and just as hot too. I'm really glad that live motion pictures were recorded so you can experience the magic of that time. It's hard to believe that after this concert in Oakland, California that they would have four more months to do all this before the plane crash that took the lives of Ronnie Van Zant, their lead singer and Steve and Cassie Gains. He's the guitarist with Alan Collins and Gary Rossington. Cassie was Steve's sister and a background singer. Since then, time has taken all of them too. There are many good and great bands in this world at any given time but the thing to remember is that this is how your parents partied. And speaking as a teenager back then we were pretty dammed good at it too!

[@iconicamericano1131]

Fun fact, the reason they put such a long guitar solo in that song was to give Ronnie a break from singing for a bit. Sometimes they would play the solo for up to 20 minutes.

[@poolhemi]

BULL#*&

[@iconicamericano1131]

@poolhemi you dont have to believe it, but one of the guitarists, Gary Rossington, is the one that said it.

[@DizzyD850]

Leon Wilkeson is a very underrated bass player, the dude can lay down a groove, the next song from them on your radar should be Simple Man

[@JCaylor2099]

Absolutely Leon is very underrated when I started playing bass he was one of the guys I watched to see how a good bass player does things

[@charleshall9755]

"That Smell" is another great song by LS....

[@mixhaelamikovich]

Best player ever

[@kenmills1611]

And in this one, he had his own little show off to the side.

[@kennethjenkins3972]

“That Smell” is my favorite Skynyrd Song, it rocks and was written as a intervention song for their band mate Gary Rossington, who was struggling with substance abuse at the time

[@johnvanriper3363]

Dark Dark song but yeah you’re right it’s a great one

[@fugawiaus]

When you rewatch this song take note of the audience “vibe”, especially during the last verse. Every single person in the audience knows what is coming and they start to raise the volume of the cheers and as the drummer picks up the beat they start to go nuts. Cheers from Australia

[@RodgerCollins-z2l]

Hi Aileen, saw you react to this January 24. Great to see younger generation freely respond to great music. Their live album called One more from the road is as good a recording done in the 70s. Best description of the band works are here. Enjoy the ride.

[@katsujinkin60]

I saw them in the early 70's just before the plane crash, when I worked at Philharmonic Hall. They were a great jam band. They would never get away with the Confederate flag nowadays, but back in those days it was in the official flags of several states. The more things change, the more they stay the same!

[@NateKyng]

Watching people react to Free Bird Live for the first time and seeing the joy they get from it is a new favorite pastime.

[@MikeElliott-hj6nu]

Agree 100%. I’m so happy that this song was documented for the younger generations to enjoy.

[@lhmj]

Its the greatest thing in the world watching people experience greatness for the first time. I've never seen anyone LESS ready for Freebird. Amazing reaction.

[@BGRPiccu]

That was even a short version of the end solo. I've seen it go much longer on other live videos. Your heart rate reached 115. That's the highest I've seen since I started watching your vids. Glad to see a young female rocker who can enjoy the classics. Keep exploring the back catalog of Skynyrd, they have a ton of hits.

[@AJColvin]

I was 4 y/o in '77 and across the country, but this video brings back alot of memories of a simpler time. I knew of "Free Bird" growing up in the 80's, but never got the opportunity to really listen to it until watching your reaction video. It is now one of my all-time favorites! Thank you for your reaction, interpretation and of course the memories!

[@RobbingBanks-f8y]

Your reaction made that song way better . Loved it, reminds me of my younger days when I 1st heard it.

[@ciphernine7824]

One of the very best live rock performances ever - no auto-tune, pitch-correction, or AI replication- 100% genuine naturally-imperfect human rock&roll - the way it's meant to be.

[@sethduzan4441]

You can hear the intricacies in the dueling guitar solo/duet in the studio version, give it a whirl. 2 leads, 1 rhythm, base, piano & drums…..

[@timothybenetti5322]

Yes! That is all Allen Collins⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@Ancient_Drummer]

One of the most epic songs of all time! Never heard of a single person who doesn't like this masterpiece. RIP fellas.

[@angeldesigns1385]

There are only a handful of songs that will ALWAYS remain internationally relevant, and persuade us to wonder how they never existed? And free-bird is NO. 1 on that list. “Hotel California” and “killing me softly” are the only other ones I can think of in the same category. Edit: and stairway to heaven

[@chrisray7849]

Lynyrd Skynyrd may have been the tightest band live. They don't stray away from the what the song was originally and I love that about them. IMO, Free Bird is the greatest song ever recorded but That Smell is my favorite Skynyrd song.

[@mil2k11]

Love this band. First heard them when I was a kid listening to my stepdad's albums - yes vinyl - when I was 9 or 10. Few years later, got to see them live a couple of times. I wish I could have seen them with Ronnie. RIP to the legend.

[@geneaikenii1092]

Damn girl...where ya been??? This is Classic Southern Rock at it's best. And yes, ma'am this is very much like the official studio version, as all the great bands did back in the day. This one along with Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" are the top R&R songs of all time. Wicked killer song. So cool to watch you and your generation discovering our music. Big shoutout to you from this old, Southern Rocker in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Like your style, Aileen. Much peace, love, and happiness, doll. See ya on the next. Keep-a-rocking. Love ya. Later.

[@Thullin13]

in Middle TN here ..... and hells yeah classic rock was classic before it was old enough to be vintage.... music was just pure, sincere and good back then

[@JavierCastell69]

Both adorable!!!🍒🎸

[@popogejo7245]

Have to totally agree!!!!! THIS is rock & roll! We were soooo lucky growing up in the 60s and 70s!! Richy Havens, Mountain, C.S.N,&Y, a young Carlos Santana, Jefferson Airplane and Gracy, Janis, Jimmy, @ WOODSTOCK. Robby, Levon, & the Band, Otis Redding, Ella, Dwayne & Clapton (Layla) Blue Eyed Soul (The Riotous Brothers) Gratefull Dead, Marley, SRV, Gary More, Blind Owl Wilson . Music, before it was all glam, autotune, and hype. When talent, not label hype ruled the music world.

[@asimpleman2585]

The studio version is so clean and tight and great but the energy from this live version is worth so much; both the band and the crowd! Love your work!

[@jimking3157]

This concert was in 1977 so alot of the people who were there are likely grandparents or great grandparents and still rocking out with Skynyrd

[@RickJones-j3z]

You are having so much fun with this song!!😂 i saw them in 77' when in high school, and it was unbelievable!!

[@MikeElliott-hj6nu]

Your beautiful and unjaded response to this song had me bawling my eyes out. Many of the comments here did as well. People like you keep the legacy of Lynyrd Skynyrd alive for generations to come. As I was watching your reaction, all I could think was that I wish that you could have experienced them live, back in their heyday. God bless you.

[@bubbavonmax4211]

I really enjoy your reactions. This concert was in Oakland on July 2nd, 1977, just a few months before that tragic plane crash in October. I was there at the concert. It was a birthday gift from my family. I had just turned 19 a few months before. Man, it was the first time I smoked pot. I also met my future ex-wife at that show. I remember the sting of it when I had read in the paper that Ronnie, Steve Gaines, Cassie Gaines, and the flight crew died. I always enjoy when I see people discover Skynyrd, and no, I never get tired of watching this song. Thank you for the wonderful memory and what you do. Peace

[@jasonmello7640]

Skynyrd is unbelievably great, so many great songs

[@joshsprague2028]

I’ve seen them live three times, always a great show. The tribute they put on durning this song is a tear jerker.

[@brianmoser3947]

How is that Guy so chill? Ever heard of The Peace that surpasses all understanding?😂❤🙏😘❤️🥰👍😎

[@ChristianFuchs-o7f]

to me this is one of the coolest live footage ever....the song is amazing and I love it how the kids are freakin` out when the band starts picking up the tempo....absolutely fantastic song,band and audience .....thumbs up!!!

[@MikeEwalt]

I've been listening to Skynyrd for 45 years This song brings a tear to my eye to this day

[@javierdesantiago2273]

Good day Aileen. Glad to see you back to back. Love your reactions. Most of all like your humble heart. Great song . Try Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynard

[@gabbyg7216]

The band learned piano-playing roadie Billy Powell had written an introduction to the song; upon hearing it, they included it as the finishing touch and had him formally join as their keyboardist. Great song and reaction!!

[@00000000KP]

Hi Aileen, great reaction to one of America's best bands. As regards the black eye, as I recall how the Bitish Music press reported it at the time, the week before LS had returned to their London hotel after a gig. In the bar/restaurant were some guys in suits. Words were exchanged for whatever reason and a fracas ensued. Several members of the band were injured. The men in suits were part of the Metropolitan Police Boxing Team, with only one result. It was so long ago, it may not be exactly accurate, but it was along those lines. Respect to all members of Lynyrd Skynyrd.

[@gregmadden3779]

there is a dvd live at knebworth 1976 lynyrd skynyrd the whole set including sweet home alabama / call me the breeze there was 150,000 - 200,000 pepole there. it also cd as this is amazing set it has been remastered visual and sound i'm 70years old now but this blew my mind best i have seen ever to actualy have this now. there performance is all live and perfect "MUST SEE"

[@WilliamNelson-jr2kv]

Is that the concert where they pissed off Mick Jagger? Because he told the van not to walk out on the runway. And what Ronnie Van zant did was tell him to walk out on the runway while they were doing the Free Bird solo Brittany stuff

[@ronaldelliott4373]

Aileen, there was no improvisation with Skynyrd. This was one of the most well rehearsed groups of all time. Their muscle memory made it flow so effortlessly. 🤘

[@WilliamNelson-jr2kv]

Practice 8 hours a day in a sack by the swamp with no electricity no air in the summertime. They didn't improvise muscle memory two of the greatest guitar players ever.

[@codydsimmons615]

Whenever you hear people yell FREE BIRD….this right here is why….and they go just as hard on the studio version too…this song never fails to hype me up 😂

[@akashenk]

Lots of great songs from Skynyrd to choose from. Probably my favorite is “Tuesday’s Gone”. I remember sitting in a bar on the last night of my college career. Just hanging with friends and acquaintances. We were all saying goodbye to one another. Sometimes for the last time. And then “Tuesday’s Gone” came on. It was a bittersweet anthem to letting go. But it reminded me, though moments never last very long, memories can be held onto forever.

[@michaelbousfield6114]

Great reaction! I was studying your body language, eye expressions, and how they married up with your words. What they all said to me was "total sincerity". I grew up with Lynyrd Skynyrd in the 1970s and they were in the top 10 bands you'd hear at parties - I mean all parties, all the time. Muchismas gracias por todo y una reacción fantástica! 👏👏🙏 PS: 'One More From the Road' is the classic live album that is a must have. So many other incredibly crafted songs, like Sweet Home Alabama, Give Me Three Steps, Working for the MCA, Tuesdays Gone, and the list goes on. Cuídate amiga.

[@nathanfrahm]

Love that you stopped it at 4:20 to comment on the chaotic feel of the guitars and you hadn't heard them do anything YET. When Allen and Steve started trading leads in the end piece, it was stunning. This triple guitar attack blew us away in the 70s.

[@jamesshilale2967]

Well done Aileen!! You RESPECTED the entire song. Difficult to do for reactors nowadays. I respect you and i honor you because you respected the entire song. Keep it up 💪👍🙏🇺🇸💯

[@picax8398]

why is it difficult for em?

[@jxstified7558]

This song playing at the end of Devils Rejects is so fire and anyone that hasn't seen that trilogy needs to!

[@am_i_demon]

Devil's rejects has got to have the best sound track through the whole movie.

[@spacekitten357]

im told im fucking weird for that, but that scene makes me cry everytime its such a beutiful culmination of everythjng those movies are meant to be

[@NuKnightRider]

First time I heard it in a movie was Forrest Gump, then Devil’s Rejects and Kingsman. Loved it in Kingsman especially

[@spacekitten357]

@@NuKnightRider in king of the hill, when khan becomes a redneck, he plays it on repeat 24/7 in his backyard super lowef and drives hank crazy

[@k1jsfit]

You were correct, your parents and grandparents were most likely rocking out more than the generations that followed. During the 60s and 70s it seemed like every genre of music was at its peak and great music was being released every couple of days! I won’t make any suggestions because you can pick just about anything you’ve never heard from back then and find a gem! Tickets to concerts were $15 to $20 a ticket and there were a few every weekend no matter where you lived!

[@kevinlovell3048]

You just watched true American southern rock music that will never be duplicated again. So many great bands from that time in rock and roll❤

[@joh.2096]

I love this song! I was young back then and now it puts tears in my eyes, cuz these days are gone. I‘m so glad that young people like you are keeping this music alive. Thank you very much!🙏🏻

[@laupstad]

That solo is the stuff of dreams. Every time you think "They gotta end the solo now, they can't possibly step it up again" they do!

[@nicholasschlegel473]

Wow, did your heart rate skyrocket! That’s rock n’ roll.

[@ericgowan4896]

I would recommend watching a documentary about the band, & listening to all their music. One of the greatest southern rock bands ever.

[@oldenslo4141]

This concert was at the Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, CA

[@oldnumber5866]

One of my favorite bands of the 70’s while I was in the military. Tragic story only enhances their music.

[@timothybenetti5322]

And our Sadness

[@MikeElliott-hj6nu]

Never heard it out that way, but you’re 100% correct. Well spoken .

[@lttlejordan23]

I've always said, if you want to hear Free Bird, listen to the studio version. But if you want to experience & feel Free Bird, you watch this live performance in Oakland. Iconic. One of the absolute greats. Glad you enjoyed it! If you continue your Lynyrd Skynyrd journey, check out Sweet Home Alabama, Tuesday's Gone and Simple Man.

[@nrran6835]

I actually prefer the Knebworth one to both, but thats because I dont like The Stones and so any time someone disrespects them, I'm sold

[@lovekandy61]

Knebworth is better

[@WilliamNelson-jr2kv]

​@@nrran6835that's where they pissed off Mick Jagger right walking down the runway doing the solo during freebird? He was pissed off because he's the only one supposed to be strutting his ass on the runway nobody else. What's really sad is the stones are still touring at 75 to 80 years of age they suck now. Just now though you can't tour for 50 years and here you are in your 75 to 80 years of range and still want a tour why you got more money than most

[@nrran6835]

@@WilliamNelson-jr2kv Yeah. He was B I G M A D and they didnt take the stage for like an hour later than they should have just being babies

[@WilliamNelson-jr2kv]

@@nrran6835 what makes people continue to tour? Jagger's out there creeping around with a walker. I don't understand they've got to be worth 300 400 million dollars a piece. I'm 66 play college baseball 8 years in the Air Force. I ended up being a survival instructor in the Air Force can I beat my poor body up over the years but not like Jagger them to him for 60 years. And I'm only 66 and I can barely get out of bed. I have to have somebody help me out of bed grab me by the hand pull me up and that's tough to do when you're single

[@Ragazar]

I usually love Aileen but I love her extra much for uploading this ❤❤❤

[@57cpaul]

Aileen, first time here. Your reaction matched the energy of the performance! Loved it😂!

[@kelleychilton2524]

The 1970s were an awesome time to be young. I'd go back there in a minute ... if I could just find a time machine.

[@whirledpeaz5758]

The live version of this song on their "Gold and Platinum" album is 22 minutes of pure musical joy.

[@michaelv9929]

Loved it!! They had many great hits! RIP RVZ🙏🏻❤️

[@gwydion56]

Yeah, when a song swings your pulse rate by 40 points from the "zen" moment to the final solo, you have found something special. "Simple Man" is a very different tune by them, but also a great one. "Sweet Home Alabama" was a huge hit. And while every concert has its nuances, the studio version is not greatly different. They seemingly never had a bad concert. The tragic plane crash soon after this concert took out most of their core members, but their music will never die.

[@SM-ri2df]

I WAS 18 AND WAS AT THIS SHOW , IT WAS 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND, EDGAR WINTER GROUP OPENED. AND PETER FRAMPTON WAS THE HEADLINER AFTER SKYNYRD, JULY 24, JUST 22 DAYS LATER AT SAME STADIUM WE SAW THE MIGHTY LED ZEPPELIN HERE , JUDAS PRIEST OPENED FOLLOWED BY DERRINGER (THE RICK DERRINGER BAND) THEY PLAYED THEE DAY BEFORE SAT ALSO , AND TURNED OUT THAT THE 7/24/1977 SHOW WE WERE AT WZSTHE VERY LAST TIME ZEPPELIN EVER PLAYED A SHOW IN THE USA... ALSO ONE YEAR LATER IN JULY OF 1978 WE SAW THE ROLLING STONES HERE AND IT WAS MICK JAGGERS 30TH BIRTHDAY , THEY WERE DOI G THE SOME GIRLS TOUR... PETER TOSH OPENED THEN EDDIE MONEY AND THEN SANTANA... IN FACT I ALMOST FORGOT , IN AUG OF 1977 WE WERE HERE AND SAW THE EAGLES ON THE HOTEL CALIFORNIA TOUR , HEART , FOREIGNER AND THE STEVE MILLER BAND WERE ALSO ON THE BILL.... THOSE WERE THE BEST TIMES FOR GOING TO CONCERTS AND MUSIC IN GENERAL.. AND REAL .. REAL RADIO STATIONS.....

[@Matt-zs6qx]

This song is iconic, love me some Lynyrd Skynyrd. This was my parents time of music, but that concert looks like it would've been freakin' awesome to be at, this spectacular Southern Rock Band, the crowd, the energy, the vibes WOW!

[@madcracker84]

One of the greatest guitar solos of all time.

[@stevemeyer8839]

The energy excitement and pure talent is hard to match today. I was lucky enough to see them in concert, twice.

[@stevevojchehoske500]

That's not lucky that's blessed

[@donaldvanderlinden1245]

I'M GLAD YOU ENJOYED IT ! I WAS THERE LIVE ! IT WAS AMAZING ! THE MAN IN THE CENTER , ALL IN WHITE , ALLEN COLLINS , WAS THE HOT GUITARIST ! HE DID MOST OF THE SOLO HIMSELF ! THERE WAS A LITTLE BIT OF BACK AND FORTH ! THEY EVEN SHOW THE PIANO PLAYER , SAYING GO ALLEN !

[@phantomf4747]

I was there. Day On the Green at Oakland Coliseum 4th of July weekend '77! Those were the days of "caravanning to shows" and when concerts were about music and not a stage show.

[@muchkneaded]

I got to hear Lynyrd Skynyrd live once - in a small club in Jacksonville - probably less than 100 people there. My ex-wife's younger sister heard that they were really good and about to "make it big," so we all went to check 'em out. I'm glad we did!

[@ivansbaby69]

Your soo lucky

[@jnl8389]

The absolute best version of this is from the album, one more from the road. Recorded live at the Fox theater in Atlanta. This is literally one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll songs of all time!

[@SGood54]

No. This live in Oakland is the best version. Plus, you can watch them (and the audience) do it.

[@jnl8389]

@@SGood54 Having the audience in the crowd is the only advantage.

[@jnl8389]

@@SGood54 Sound on the Version from the fox theater was superior

[@MikeElliott-hj6nu]

I think that this Day On The Green version is the best live version of a song in the history of music, even exceeding the version on One More from the Road. I’m sure that many people here agree.

[@erics2033]

The best live bands ever were Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Allman Brothers. One More From The Road and At Fillmore East were best live albums of any era.

[@jeffe9083]

Allen Collins was 17 years old when he wrote this guitar solo. One of the most underrated guitarists in history

[@MarkCucchiara]

Yeah you're going to be underrepresented when you die early.

[@IPLYGTR]

I was at this concert - July 2, 1977 Day on the Green Oakland CA - Still remember when they played this - the concert was headlined by Peter Frampton but Skynyrd took the day by far. Sadly 3 months later they were gone...

[@gruntball]

This concert was in Oakland, California 1977. Oakland was one of the most radical and prominent cities in the Black liberation movement in the U.S. For example, the Black Panther Party was formed in Oakland in the mid-1960's. I am confused about Lynyrd Skynyrd´s stance on the issue of racism in the U.S.

[@kelleyhunt8783]

They have a ton of great songs. Research the history of them. It’s amazing they are still even touring.