College Students' First Time Hearing - Free Bird Live in 1976 | Lynyrd Skynyrd Reaction

[@andyandalex]

Have always wanted to see them play this live, was awesome. Please drop below some suggestions for studio tracks to hit from them because we have not heard much Lynyrd Skynyrd at all! Have a great day guys! 😁🔥

[@ECCENTRIC.ODDITY]

Andy & Alex you guys should really listen to “Red Sector A” Live by Rush. It’s a great live song. Great video guys keep up the good work!

[@kennet7837]

Tuesday's Gone

[@efakter1]

Andy & Alex You over critiqued this great song. Considering that circumstances i.e. the Oakland Coliseum and all the wind plus all the bandmembers I was surprised they pulled it off as good as they did. The guitar solo was phenomenal the vocals were decent but It deserve better than a 7.5. Even Metallica had a hard time pulling off for whom the Bell tolls on day on the green. And those were similar circumstances with better equipment. I just think Lynyrd Skynyrd did a great job considering all the variables involved.

[@skipwilliam5639]

It was a year after this concert when their plane crashed Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gaines and backup singer Cassie Gaines were killed in the airplane crash on October 20, 1977

[@derbyphoter]

Try thi version guys, knocks spots of the version you reacted to and has to be the best live rock performance ever; kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3iueotolLucfJo&start_radio=1

[@juliemanarin4127]

I saw them front row center! You should see the look on your faces!!! I am 60...I lost my voice for a week!! Love being a teen in the 70s!!

[@andymonk9505]

I am 60,had tickets for them coming to Columbus, Ohio,fall quarter OSU.They didn't make it.

[@andymonk9505]

1977

[@andymonk9505]

Lovely!

[@ch67d38]

@@andymonk9505 :( so sad! I was about 10 years old then. Too young but my 14 year old brother played them all the time. Im 51 now. I taught my son's who are now 31 and 29 how to do things like tie their shoes. I always said "this will help you some sunny day". They remember and are huge fans.

[@UPYOUREYEBALL]

So you were one of those hottie huh

[@aurora2082]

No light show, no smoke, no dancers in skimpy outfits, no one flying through the air - the fireworks came from the musicians. Pure joy.

[@shan-2233]

I have to give ya a AMEN on that. Just pure real and raw talent !!! I wish music like this was still made today . Nobody could ever duplicate Ronnie Alan Gary Steve Ed and Leon Cassie. You guys are so missed and loved. 🔥🤘🏼💀🤘🏼🔥 I have ti mention Billy Powell , a very big part of skynyrd, mad skills on the piano !!!!💙🌸💙

[@garylindsey5174]

This song is like pushing a cart up a long steep hill and then jumping in and flying down the other side!

[@carmenwise2256]

What a perfect comparison. Well put my friend.

[@jinov191]

good analogy

[@edwardmunson3896]

Hey, Gary, I like the hell out of your comment. That truly says all.

[@TheRealJamesKirk]

@@jinov191 - that is a fucking GREAT analogy! High praise IS permitted, yanno...

[@JoshuOfficial]

I see this one very reaction xD

[@winonaramsey5930]

This is southern rock. Kids today just don’t get it. This is one of the greatest songs.

[@donnamarievalentine1156]

Well this girl who graduated in 1979 (HS) had tickets to see them in '77 (so very sad). I am from New Jersey, went to college in Pa and had my Skynyrd Poster on the wall of my room! To my delight my 19 year old daughter, going to college at VT (Blacksburg Va), on her own, put up a Skynyrd poster on her dorm wall!! Also Jimi Hendrix and stole my 45's to decorate her wall with too! So glad I could pass down the best music to my kids! Certainly not a grandma yet and still love to play my 70s music. Yes, it was the best time to grow up as a kid!

[@winonaramsey5930]

@@donnamarievalentine1156 Yeah I got my daughter into this kind of music and it’s just a shame that kids nowadays don’t understand what it was like to actually make music instead of this synthetic non-musical instrument crap that they make now days

[@jaycorby]

@@donnamarievalentine1156 Good job raising your daughter. I suppose we could say she decorated her dorm room 'retro'. Did you ever think we'd be considered 'retro'!? LOL

[@JeanetteFaith]

College kids don't experience it as we did. Besides they looked like they were tripping on mushrooms or something. These two guys DEFINITELY didn't get it!!!

[@cstarv]

70's best concerts ever! I don't envy younger people, we had a blast in the 70s.

[@78twood]

From a 64 year old, YEAH BABY!!! WE had the 70’s bands and it will NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN LOL 😆

[@pegasus5287]

Day on the green! So fun

[@MoMoMyPup10]

This _is_ the 70's. What were the 70' like? Look no further!

[@cutty-sark]

In 1978 I was at Pine Knob for REO Speedwagon. We brought a cooler full of beer inside, the pavilion! I saw a group of guys with a keg on the grass!

[@radiof00le]

80s too

[@thumper7047]

You have to remember this is not the only song they performed. They were on the stage, in the hot sun, jamming for hours and hours. They were tired, and THEN did that.

[@Scarywoody]

See the granny's of today were once young and beautiful. Simple Man, definitely.

[@anitasmith6042]

🤣🤣🤣 As one of those grannies - thanks for remembering!!!

[@JoBisbee]

Yes we were beautiful and we didn't have to worry about HIV. Just needed to keep them babies at bay! lol

[@Mr05Chuck]

I’m 66 year old dude and a lot of those grannies still be hot. I know because I am married to one since 77 and she has never looked better.

[@jeffsmith4086]

Damn right I'm 63 saw them live so good.

[@jimcarlson6157]

and they put out and received with glee. go grannie go!

[@rebeccamiller3248]

That moment when you realize your parents were probably conceived to this music. That your grandparents partied harder than you. That you will never hear some of the greatest music ever made by some sorely missed talent.

[@tadthemod]

Sadly....you are completely right (and I am nearl 71, and have seen many amazing bands live)

[@Oldschoolnana]

Yeah. We boomers (hate that connotation) partied harder & were❤ cooler than they will ever be. We also saw concerts with our entire being not looking through a cell phone. Very sad these days.✌️🌻🌻

[@rebeccamiller3248]

@@tadthemod Same. I am in that grey area born in late 64. Turning 60 in October. I had true boomer older siblings I was sent to concerts with them to keep them out of trouble. Didn't work I Snuck back stage. I and my siblings got to meet some of the greats cause I was a sneaky little trouble making brat. Got to the point my siblings demanded I go. My parents were grandparents when found out I did crazier stuff than my siblings lol.

[@albinoslug678]

Rest In Peace Allen Collins! One the most under-rated guitarists in Rock-n-Roll

[@WhatTheHellRachelle]

Albino Slug R.I.P. Ronnie Van Zant too!

[@clayrush71]

Absolutely Allen Collins is so underrated & I don't know why. He had such a hard time dealing with the fact that he sat between Steve & Cassie Gaines during the plane crash & survived. Then his high school sweetheart whom he married died due to complications from giving birth to their daughter. You got to remember that "If I leave here tomorrow, would you still remember me?" came from Allen's wife, Allen wrote the Free Bird solo while he was still in school. After that he really went downhill with the drugs & alcohol & with his new girlfriend in his car he totaled the car killing his new girlfriend & leaving himself paralyzed from the waist down. To really rub it in his face the judge forced Allen to wheel himself out on stage before Lynyrd Skynyrd to talk about the dangers of drinking & driving. Allen would be dead three years later from pneumonia. Yes RIP Allen Collins, Ronnie Van Zant, Ed King, Bob Burns, Billy Powell, Leon Wilkeson, Steve Gaines, Cassie Gaines & Jo Jo Billingsley. You really have to feel sorry for Gary Rossington because you know that he really has to miss those guys so much. Artimus Pyle I'm still on the fence with as far as the things he has said & done......

[@shawnj1966]

Underrated only to the ignorant. Musicians know his brilliance!

[@clayrush71]

@@shawnj1966 I'm not even a musician but I knew at a very early age that he was something special

[@ThomasSchoellerFineArtPhotos]

@@clayrush71 Artimus is one helluva good man. He put out a solo CD (Artimus Venomous) , already quite a few years ago. It was a themed CD, beginning with a song about the crash and then revealing his bitterness in following songs related to post RVZ versions. He made some hilarious digs at what the modern "county music" industry has become towards the middle of the CD, and then towards the end the message is all about forgiveness. The CD comes full circle, and that's what he's all about. I've had some really long talks with him, if you watch interviews of him you'll see he's an impassioned man with great reverence for the pre-plane crash band. BTW, he LOVES the hell out of Gary and there is no remaining rift between them. Matter of fact, Artimus defends Gary and knows he's being milked to death. The tribute bands management is a WEDGE between them however. Hope this provides clarity, go see his band play and hook up with him.

[@johnnyowen5120]

My brothers this is the Rock n Roll national anthem... Three guitars, piano and seven musicians who knew exactly where everyone was going at any given time, dynamic, aggressive, soulful yet not contrived and no matter how many times this was played their approach was always fresh like this classic ... Ronnie " Keep it Rockin"..., Johnny" Jake" Malone"

[@elysiumfire4230]

Alex, please realise that the first half sets up the highly-charged 2nd half. Without the first half the 2nd half doesn't have the emotional energy context that it carries. Pardon the analogy, but when you make love, you don't go into the 2nd half without building up it up with foreplay. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

[@pommie5093]

Well said!! I completely agree-this song is the masterpiece it is because of all of its parts

[@Partstim]

The concept of "slow burn" ... the set up and the payoff. One doesn't succeed without the other.

[@kdm71291]

I concur.

[@carlfisher3924]

See, Stairway to Heaven eg.

[@juliemanarin4127]

Agreed

[@aprilreinhardt1]

Proud to say I lived this. This was rock -- before it was considered "classic" rock. I'm 60 and a grandma now. But I still love this. It assaults all of the senses.

[@brianandlindafairchild1237]

Me too,rock on girl.

[@stephenpatterson8031]

Back when you needed TALENT to be famous! These guys were TOPS in they're home state of Florida! Hell, They were tops around the world at that time👊

[@rogerhardin5556]

Love you guys and you are almost-always spot on BUT this was a 12! Let me tell you, we were there and it was a moment I will never forget. From the beginning, to the end, the momentum built. We young folks were mesmerized! Great 70s songs like Stairway to Heaven often started off slow with a trail of narrative before it hit a higher climax. That’s just the way it was back then.

[@WhatTheHellRachelle]

There’s no way a cover band could ever play this song better! Even live, they were phenomenal!

[@johnstebbins6228]

As a sixty-something who saw Skynyrd live , I'll tell you that they were raw . real , and captured an intangible sentiment of the seventies . The title of the song pretty much says it all !

[@badkitty1889]

No no no. WE LOVE this song from the beginning, to the end.

[@flyingburritobro68]

The song is way more than the solo. The start is amazing with Rossingtons slide work and Powell’s piano

[@unndunn1]

I love seeing the band playing a live concert, but also feel sad seeing Ronnie Van Zandt and Steve Gaines up there when I know they died in that plane crash Oct. 1977. I remember hearing the news that the band was in a plane crash and finding out the next day who had died. It was heartbreaking; they were in their prime.

[@andymonk9505]

I had tickets for them in Columbus Ohio fall 1977.

[@timmorin2304]

I saw them on August 27th 1977 Anaheim Stadium California. Beautiful day.

[@78twood]

I now live in the LAST CITY they played in… never got to see them in concert 💜 One of my favorite 70’s bands and I listened to them all the time!!

[@mei31680]

Watching a crowd with no cell phones. It’s beautiful

[@phickle]

I was somewhere in that crowd guys. However it feels on video, crank it up by 10 and that's what it was like live. Good times man.

[@martinwragg8246]

You must have been the only guy ! 😉

[@hippiebiker3399]

A memory of a lifetime….

[@perijetton9275]

I was lucky enough to be there when they recorded their live album at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta. If you notice in this version he calls out “play it pretty for Duane Allman”. The Allman Brothers are The Godfather’s of Southern rock!

[@billwalker7556]

I was there all 3 nights as well. I've seen them live many times but those 3 shows in ATL has to be thier best shows they ever did.

[@demonhoopa]

Only someone who wasn’t alive in the 70’s who doesn’t know would say the solo was “the whole point of the song” for most people. Back in the day, the argument in high school was ALWAYS between Stairway to Heaven and Freebird (I was a Stairway guy) for best all time song. As beloved as that solo is, no one is gonna argue for best tune over Stairway because of a fucking guitar solo. Alex is just wrong. People loved Freebird full stop and it was always in the discussion for greatest rock song. Into the 80’s it regularly placed #2 on the Memorial Day weekend countdown on KLOS in Los Angeles. Andy’s take far more reflects the actual REALITY of the time.

[@mzluna313]

I was and still am a Stairway to Heaven girl! Freebird IS epic, but Stairway is an absolute masterpiece! The music progresses as if you're actually climbing the Stairway to Heaven. And that solo!! I don't care how many times I hear it, I get chills every time! Plant, Page, Jones and Bonham didn't make music, they created magic!

[@MoMoMyPup10]

Agree! The solo is the representation of what a free bird sounds like after he's actually FREE. You can't get to the solo without understanding the lyrics of the song. The solo doesn't work without it. Same as Stairway.

[@kimberlypoole5325]

I so agree with you about these guys reaction to the iconic Free Bird...I grew up on the east coast in the south but The argument in high school was between Stairway & Free Bird...I loved both so I couldn't choose..I was a teen in the early '80s but my parents had Lynyrd Skynyrd albums so I was rockin to them in the "70s...God I loved them so much....Still do...These youngs people today just don't understand what a true rock band is, I don't think...Music was my life & still is for the most part...I still rock out to the greats of my youth with a few from today sprinkled in, ones my son has turned me on to...Ill never be too old to ROCK....these kids...geez

[@tjswan9935]

Yep.. When I was in 5th grade I was at a Skate Park and heard 2 older kids arguing about which was the greatest band ever, Zep or Skynard

[@knoxboyd5150]

Stairway gang

[@davidclaytonfreeman3306]

These dudes are months into a live tour after five albums and live tours in five years. They are also high as hell. The 70s was about the live show, outside, drunk chicks, hot Cali sunshine. There are other videos of tighter technical performances of the song but this was great song that connected to this generation and great day to see them live. Rock on.

[@bojangles713]

Well fcken stated brother! 👍🤘💯

[@jeffbuckley4453]

I'm gonna disagree hard with long hair guy, I love Gary Rossington's slide guitar intro, its absolutely beautiful, Ronnie's lyrics and songwriting r top notch.... and his live persona was captivating as hell, the WHOLE, ENTIRE song is perfect! its music ROYALTY, LS was top 5 bands ever in my opinion and to genuinely AND harshly criticize it here as you both did is just incredibly unmindful.....

[@williamgallucci9913]

Perfect

[@jeffbuckley4453]

@@williamgallucci9913 thanks brotha

[@WhizzingFish12]

Couldn't agree more. They were playing with 1970s tech in a massive stadium setting. The sound was always swampy in those settings (I was there for many shows during that time!). Plus part of their appeal live WAS their rawness - like the Stones, Who, Faces, etc. It works fantastically in my opinion.

[@michaelchmiel166]

These kids only know modern music, which is all effects and auto tune. Back then you plugged in and actually had to play the songs. Today's kids will never get it. They were raised by the Mtv brand of music and just don't know any better. I know this. They can't name a single modern song that will still be being talked about almost 50 years from now. Not one.

[@myreviews8099]

Right on

[@carolpurcell4666]

I was at this concert. It was ‘Day on the Green’ concert series. This day was Elvin Bishop, Santana, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Peter Frampton. It was a great day!!

[@ecat130]

Nothing like a great stadium concert.

[@marcpetak114]

Yup, went to a few Day On The Green's in Oakland. Loved being a part of those events back in the 70's and early 80's!

[@brotherhemp]

Day on the Green was the best concerts

[@MikeCoggan]

Outlaws opened. People now do not realize how freakin' loud concerts were back then.

[@randymarsengill6035]

And God said," let there be a bass player", and along came Leon Wilkison.

[@edwardmunson3896]

You got an AMEN from me.

[@ricksharp5749]

Leon was my friend, miss ole Thumper...

[@guillermo3564]

Brother Leon, the 'Man of a Thousand Hats'. RIP, brother, RIP.

[@johndsvidson5322]

@Firecracker CT he played riffs on your arm whenever he went out. Leon would grab your arm and say it goes like this. He was a special person

[@gandalfthesober5502]

who was reincarnated as Justin Chancellor from T00L. 🤘😁

[@davidlitchke4964]

Loved those guys. When I heard about the plane crash, I was devastated. How can you beat this live performance? You can't.

[@mikeellis3240]

To me this is the best song ever!!! But check out the 1976 Live at Knebworth version. Totally blows away the original version. Listen closely and you’ll hear things throughout the solo you haven’t heard before

[@tpete124]

Fun fact here. Did you guys notice all the chicks in the audience. Peter Frampton was the headliner that day in Oakland.

[@souljamom1]

Tom Peterson LOL! I saw Peter Frampton live back in the day! My husband laughs at me & shakes his head.....

[@tpete124]

Cheryl R nothing wrong with Peter Frampton. Especially in 1977. The first time I saw this video. I was like wow that’s a. Lot of ladies for a Skynyrd show. Then It dawned on me. Peter Frampton. lol. Glorious days!

[@HendrixJHE]

@@tpete124 But the cool thing is how the girls all dig the music! Now we have all the "pop" stuff which seems to have everyone's attention, but back in the day if you were in to the good rock music, pretty safe bet you had a lady on your arm that was just as into the good music as you were! And yeah, on the Frampton gig, the blond chick in the bikini top with her back to the camera caught Frampton's tambourine when he tossed it to her during his break during Do You Feel. Another funny thought that is that most of those girls who were there that day are now pushing or over 60! Wonder if they still dig the good music they grew up with?

[@hootyr13]

@@HendrixJHE I saw Frampton, Gary Wright and Yes in June 1976 in Philadelphia at the Spectrum, and yes I still dig our music better than anything! You should hear my playlist when I am out running...😉

[@V7avalon]

More fun facts. In 1972 Peter Frampton left Humble Pie just prior to the recording of their hit album Smokin. Steve Marriot's epic song 30 Days In The Hole was recorded without poor Peter.

[@EessaTube]

But, to throw your argument back at you, are there any people who put on that song but only from the start of the solo? I doubt it. The song in its entirety is what makes it a great song.

[@skyisfallingtoo]

Well said. 👍🏻

[@baronofgreymatter14]

Too bad music like this will never happen again

[@jacksprat418-ju5qo]

Being a little dramatic and disingenuous with that statement...lol

[@baronofgreymatter14]

@@jacksprat418-ju5qo really? What compares ?

[@jacksprat418-ju5qo]

@@baronofgreymatter14 What does "music like this" refer to? Southern rock? Great musicians? There are a lot of great, new bands. I am not going to list them for you, YOU must look and listen. Do you really believe all young musicians have no knowledge of rock and roll history? I am 56. Back in the day you had to buy a lot albums to discover the great stuff. Today, you can do it for free! Do you also believe there are not any great, new Jazz or Country musicians as well?Good luck in your quest!

[@ritaprice1715]

Check out the singers from BlackBerry Smoke and Government Mule together doing Can't You See.

[@grantwing4942]

Greta Van Fleet do a good job.

[@gioscacco]

allen collins: plays one of the greatest guitar solos ever cameraman: films crowd

[@pommie5093]

exactly

[@TinaReggie]

I know!!!! Ugh

[@cfm8090]

There were a few cameras trained on the crowd and a few on the performance. The editor is at "fault" for dropping in too much crowd reaction at the beginning of the solo. But I think the crowd energy is so important to this performance as a whole, he didn't want to leave it out.

[@alanpeel3450]

NOT ONE OF THE BEST .THE BEST!

[@michaeljimson6918]

Ikr WTF 🤦🏽‍♂️🤬

[@cat-o-matic]

The first part is foreplay. The second part is getting it on.

[@bws1971]

Yup... it's goodbye sex pretty much

[@cletola9675]

Exactly !😀

[@Rigoletta53]

Yass pleeze!

[@kaleeedith6284]

If the first part is foreplay then the last part is cumming 😋💜

[@impalaman9707]

"Freebird", "Stairway To Heaven", "Bohemian Rhapsody"---every epic song from the 70s has a "build up". Takes you on a "journey" to ecstasy. Its what they all have in common

[@mattiemathis9549]

I’m not some musical scholar, but you just summed up every great song ever played from Tchaikovsky to present. Great music is a journey. It evokes emotion. If the music or the lyrics don’t reverberate an emotion, then it’s just noise. 🙏

[@scooterbaby1]

@@mattiemathis9549 👏👏👏

[@maryroberts1813]

I saw them in concert in 1974,can't beat it.The 70' was incomparably great.

[@dianeross1749]

Talk about great time to be alive!!!! I was 17, Day on the Green, not just Lynyrd Skynrd but also Peter Frampton and Santana!!! Great day!! Thanks for the memories!!!

[@zorrozorro42]

For the record, there's no "solo" in this song. There's an extended instrumental part but the only one not working is the singer.

[@howardsmothers5446]

Oh yes it will...listen to Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush live and you will hear some of the best guitar playing ever done...Skynyrd can't touch it

[@astromann7449]

You guys need to remember this is minimal technology here..1977....and then its live OUTSIDE on a windy day. Not in a studio. Ronnie's voice was always part of the band, not over it....his style.

[@forlove5859]

I have to say, the woman back in my day, were so naturally beautiful.

[@WhatTheHellRachelle]

Cat Woman They didn’t need 10 pounds of makeup either!

[@nickrice5819]

You were just younger !

[@josephmclennan1229]

I think they put a fat gene in the food or vacines .

[@nealblue6413]

@@josephmclennan1229 yep, high fructose corn syrup

[@eliseoalejos1865]

You didn't have 20 something year olds going to a plastic surgeon or getting botox( wasn't available yet) or getting artificial duck lips....

[@lorijohnston4311]

No gimmicks, just great music and vocals. Being from the South, Skynyrd were and are revered down here!

[@recabitejehonadab2654]

Chicks were so hot back then! Feathered hair!

[@laurakali6522]

Recabite Jehonadab and the guys too. Feathered hair and all...

[@vannacee26]

@@laurakali6522 ...those brushes sticking out of their back pockets. It's was all about grooming those long locks for the the ladies. Lol

[@alanpeterson4939]

Halter tops and tube tops. Burned bras. Ahhh... the 70s.

[@donnaj69]

@@alanpeterson4939 yes, no bras

[@surfpsych]

And they were apparently OK with men glorifying their inability to make a commitment.

[@ugadawgs1990]

Lynyrd Skynrd wasn’t meant to be “tight” live. It’s the energy of the song that makes it. He breaks up with the girl, it’s slow, and then he flies (the energy). Your comments are fun, but sometimes you leave me shaking my head in disbelief.

[@mach1yell66]

Agree 100% best live performance ever!

[@JeanetteFaith]

Yea, these kids were probably stoned on mushrooms. They REALLY didn't get it!!! lol... I'm still shaking my head at these college kids. 7and1/2???????

[@billychoate5228]

Just think, all them young girls are now up in their 60s and 70s.

[@kenperk9854]

And so will you much sooner than you think. Father Time doesn't play favorites. It was verified when Dick Clark finally cashed it in.

[@sharondianneb]

I'm in my 50s I saw them twice live original , lineup.

[@steveabdelkoui5663]

Ouch man lol

[@paintinganimalsonrocks7633]

Yes, we are 😂, and still rocking!

[@oldeskoolnana7543]

I'm one if them but these songs keep me 17 forever. So sad 2 days after this Ronnie Van Zandt & one of the guitar players were killed. TRAGIC DAY IN ROCK.😪😪😪

[@sherilynkd]

Back in 1/1976 I was in a bar when they came in after playing a concert. It was great because I wasn't able to make the show. A dj friend and I were one of three couples that got to dance to Sweet Home Alabama when they were gracious enough to get up and play using the house band's instruments. The next time I saw them was when they did their Tribute tour after reuniting after the plane crash. They have a lot of great music from the precrash days.

[@rdhudon7469]

I was a teenager in the seventies , this song now brings tears to my eyes . Note : Ronnie (the singer ) was always in bare feet on stage . He said he could feel the vibe better .

[@herbgreen5465]

One of the best live bands ever!! They were beyond tight. Your listening to a tape thats over 40 years old. Great musicians all in that band. BTW, the solo was added after main part of the song. You guys are missing the boat with these guys. They made their name playing live andxwriting good songs

[@ranelynmclean883]

The first half of the song is iconic because it is poignant. Just like Jim Croce's Time in a Bottle was written for his unborn child who he never lived long enough to meet, hearing Ronnie Van Zant sing "If I leave here tomorrow" has meaning because he was killed in the fall of 1977.

[@maryhayes1654]

Just to make you all Jealous I saw Lynyrd Skynyed live in Leeds UK in 1976

[@zorrozorro42]

Leeds though.

[@maryhayes1654]

@@zorrozorro42 what's up with Leeds it's in Yorkshire- God's own county!

[@brianferris8668]

I saw them at Knebworth.

[@mk1317]

Thats the one where they irritated Mick because they walked down on the "tounge" section of the stage isn't it? or do I have the wrong location?

[@mikeriley8507]

@@mk1317 you are correct. It was knebworth.

[@sirslice]

The haunting lines: "If I leave her tomorrow. Would you still remember me?" Then came the plane crash. We remember. BTW, I would disagree with your: "Nobody listens to the first part of the song." Back in the day" MANY of us did. I can hardly wait to hear YOUR Free Bird.

[@terryesrom4607]

Exactly I remember the day well, sad and haunting and memorable, in the end we made it our high school graduation song class 1978.

[@craigcook1030]

Hey guys. Well, first of all, as someone who was a high school student when 'Lynard Skynard From the Road' came out ( the most popular and well know live version of Freebird was on this album. I suggest strongly that you give it a listen) I can tell you that this song was enjoyed and embraced front to back. It wasn't about people putting up with a slow intro just to get to the solos near the end. Of course, this was the topping on the cake, but it wasn't solely what drove people's love of the song. Sometimes I wonder if you guys have your musician's hat pulled on a little tightly. My dad was a fantastic guitarist, and this was how he filtered music, which made it difficult for him to appreciate the music for its beauty and impact. He was constantly dissecting music from a musician's standpoint. Now before you tell me that this is 'kind of the point' of this channel, please know that I love what you guys do. It's just that sometimes it feels like you spin out a bit, that's all. Also, I've said this before, but I'll say it again. YOU GUYS WOULD HAVE FREAKING LOVED THE LATE SEVENTIES!! Tons of live music, concerts everywhere, hitting up Tower Records for the latest vinyl, and the list goes. Ok, keep it up guys, much love and respect, stay safe.

[@78twood]

HEY WHAT ABOUT THE EARLIER 70’s ??!! I SAW DEEP PURPLE AND THE EAGLES IN TAMPA, THEY WERE AMAZING!! THEN I SAW PINK FLOYD IN 1973 IN TAMPA STADIUM PERFORM DARK SIDE OF THE MOON, THE BEST CONCERT IN MY LIFETIME!!! IT WAS EXACTLY LIKE THE ALBUM AND WE WERE ALL SITTING THERE HIGH WITH OUR MOUTHS HANGING OPEN 😆💜😆💜

[@judyduduks7022]

@@78twood I was right there with you. Nothing like it now.

[@78twood]

@@judyduduks7022 we’re you at the Pink Floyd concert?

[@copperhopperwarren4788]

Was at that concert! They opened for both of the Winter(Johnny & Edgar) Brothers' bands...at the end EVERYBODY got on stage & jammed for at least an hour.

[@bigjay123]

That Blonde had a HELL of a Sunburn. That's someones Grandmaw now. Cooler than you... 🤘✌

[@robertcrummel9105]

Without physicality experiencing the 60's and 70's I doubt you could ever really understand it's music

[@support16s45]

The hippy definitely don’t know what he’s talking about. The whole song is pure gold.

[@bboynava1812]

Yeah. The first part is fantastic as well, like a prequel that is necessary for the most exciting part.

[@rocksk8boi]

Yeah totally agree, dont think I'll be watching anymore videos

[@sandipage9525]

I was 14 frigging yrs old when I saw them live in Mobile Alabama ..they were fanfuckingtastic ...Southern Rock is a way of life for us here in the south..I'm from MS..and we cut our teeth on this music...Skynyrd wasn't your normal run of the mill tight band .. they could be all over the place at times..they were just wild eyed Southern Boys who played hard when on stage and when off the stage...when Ronnie was informed to not step foot on Mick Jaggers stage tongue ..It went in one ear n out the other..he told Allen, Leon, Gary and Steve to get out there and play on that damned tongue they listened and poured their hearts out to an audience who was made up of mainly Stones fans & had them up on their feet in tfue Skynyrd fashion..AND THEY didn't give a tinkers damn who didn't like it By Damn . ..Sure enough .they had their way of playing ..and millions of fans, loved and mourned Ronnie, Steve, Cassie.& Dean even the 2 pilots when they crashed that October evening...back in 1977..Ronnie would've wanted to beat yalls arses for the comment about the way his buddies .. his life long friends played rock n roll ... would be livid and would've been chomping at the bit to whoop somebody's ass lol ..long may he fly..✌🤘♥️

[@daved5108]

That smell is a banger

[@mouseshadow5828]

mmm...bangers

[@grboden]

“That Smell “ is on the Street Survivors album. The original album had a ring of flames around the band members. After the plane crash it was pulled from the shelves and the flame removed from the album cover. I believe an original one with the flames is quite valuable

[@michaeldonnan6767]

Ronnie wrote "That Smell" after two of his guitar players (Gary Rossington and Alan Collins), in completely separate incidents in two different states, got drunk and crashed their cars into houses. It wasn't all bad though- nobody got hurt and one of the best anti-drugs songs ever was born.

[@cassconner6023]

Needle and the Spoon guitar riff.

[@wheelsistheman]

Billy Powell was a classically trained pianist who was originally their roadie. Ronnie heard him playing and he said I didn't know you knew how to play. He said this is how I play Freebird. Ronnie said want to join the band on the spot.

[@PowderedToastMan420]

SIMPLE MAN!!!!!!!!!!

[@murraypft]

My FAV Skynyrd song.

[@steverakes6182]

This is the southern rock national anthem. This band played at my high school (Ed White High) Jacksonville, Florida before they had even cut their first album. Lynyrd Skynyrd, Molly Hatchet, and 38 Special were all born in my home town of Jacksonville.

[@grboden]

You guys will have to watch yourselves react to this. Your anticipation grew along with the crowd as they knew they were about to get a guitar solo like most people have never seen before.

[@HamiltonRb]

Personally I think Terry Kath of Chicago, playing 25 or 6 to 4 at Tanglewood was a much better solo but they are both good. I saw Cream back in the day & during Sunshine of your love, they let Clapton go crazy on the guitar for 15 min, which for me, would be right up there too

[@EastCoastBruin]

I was at this concert, A Day on the Green at the Oakland Colliseum, July 4, 1977. Awesome show. Peter Frampton actually was the headliner.

[@calebturner405]

At this concert, Ronnie Van Zant, the lead singer, had a cold, so listen to another live version, and you'll hear the better vocals.

[@TONY-qj1nk]

You can see his nose running i guess.

[@calebturner405]

@@TONY-qj1nk Can you? I didn't pay that much attention to it. I heard that he said he was sick that day during an interview.

[@robertcarter4448]

Ronnie great here one best live rock singer of all time now Vince neil and David Lee roth now them two guys sound like shit live

[@jeffhalvorsen5974]

Yes that live show at Knebworth is one for the ages, Some from that show would be outstanding.

[@maryannskinnerlittleladybu5290]

Jeff Halvorsen I Totally Agree!!!!!

[@renaesmith5528]

This song is definitely a rock classic. It hit completely different after his death. When he sang the very first verse, "If I leave here tomorrow, would you still remember me"? This live performance was in July in Oakland and 3 months later in October he was killed in a plane crash, he is "Travelin'on now".....We remember you RONNIE.......RIP RONNIE VAN ZANT you are "free as a bird now"

[@roxannemccray4363]

That's back in the day when GUITARS COULD TALK Norm/Herd

[@yambo59]

One of the best live crowd buildup songs ever, never heard anyone complain about seeing freebird live or say they didnt have a good time, crowd looked pretty friggin happy from here. You can over analyze any song, its obvious the buildup leads to the solo, thats what gets the audience hyped for the solo they know its coming.

[@saritatambayong4002]

God, I love the 70s. The vibes in all its sepia greatness 😁. If ever i can get a time machine I'll go back to that era. (Was born in 77 btw)

[@suespony]

I was 17 years old, went to so many concerts, things we're so different then, sure do miss it, time goes way to fast.

[@AdventuresofRobert]

People at a concert don’t yell out a rush song. They’ll yell “FREEBIRD” truth

[@joeg4707]

Good point. But it might be because most bands can't play Rush.

[@emilyflotilla931]

👍😄😄😷

[@AnthonyT50]

Also in 1976 LS traveled to England to do an outdoor event where the Rolling Stones were the headliners. The stage was configured in such a way that there was a fairly wide runway that ran from the main stage down into the crowd. It was called "The Tongue" and the Stones insisted that only their band could step out onto the Tongue and play. Everyone else was to stay on the main stage. LS opened with the slow part of this song but when the 2nd part started 4 of the band ventured out onto the tongue as far as the guitar cords would reach. In essence they gave the proverbial finger to Mick and the guys who were soon to take the stage.

[@chrisnewton5126]

Class of "78 here. This damn song always gives me goosebumps :).

[@mattrifenburg5667]

I know this is an ancient one for you guys, but I just talked to the drummer who played in this video on my podcast. He's in his 70s, still touring, and still playing Freebird and still loves the song.

[@AdventuresofRobert]

Listen to the lyrics Alex...this song is an Anthem. Sorry but you’re way wrong.

[@unique1o1-g5h]

yup, I like the solo part but the beginning 4 minutes is the reason I love this song so much. So nostalgic

[@johndsvidson5322]

It was most times it was sung in memory of Duane Allman.

[@439tab]

How could you not comment on that stadium full of people going absolutely ape shit? This is probably the best live rock on the entire internet.

[@csmith286]

Free Bird is a 100 times better song than Renegade.

[@pookydootwo]

I"m 68..... Back in the day the first part was played during foreplay. The solo was the climax... So yeah, we listened to the entire song... :)

[@melissacurtis7216]

Tuesdays Gone next. The piano solo is heavenly.

[@RawandCookedVegan]

That's what I was gonna say. Something about that tune.

[@navigatingwithnana]

High school class of '75 here. Lived it, and yes you are so right! America's youth and cultural revolution from '69 through the late 70's re-shaped this country in such an incredible way!

[@taracolwart3663]

Hell yeah!!! Skynyrd!!!!!!! Ah, I’m a Southern girl, so I love Southern rock. I love their song Simple Man. 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@cazgerald9471]

Gregg Allman: " 'Southern rock' is like saying 'rock rock.' Rock and roll was born in the South." "An Illustrated History of Southern Rock"

[@anneaires3984]

We're all Senior Cits now.....& still going strong.....nothin like stadium rock concerts!!!! Long live the awesome 70s!

[@technoforever888]

This live version is so EPIC!!!! Thanks for reviewing it!!!

[@wendellburkhart8297]

Never be this much Talent on stage together again ! My all time favorite band. Always was and always will be .

[@Veggamattic]

I think you were to hard on the beginning. It has nothing really wrong with it. It isn't forced and it's quite melodic. It's hard to explain the impact this song had on the young rocker generation of the 70's and 80's. People lost there fucking minds when they were at a house party and this would come on. Radio stations started telling people not to request it any more because it was just constantly requested every weekend for years. It really was one of the greatest songs of that generation.

[@wendytipton6260]

Yes it as. I remember in 78, the song was still considered a tie with Stairwat To Heaven as being the best rock song ever. A local radio station played both songs all day long back to back collecting votes to see which was actually #1.

[@sharondianneb]

@@wendytipton6260 those were our two senior class songs.

[@williamgallucci9913]

An unequivocal masterpiece nothing else to say

[@johnshea9526]

I went to a Willie Nelson picnic concert in Tulsa Oklahoma when I was 13 and there was 6 bands that played and Leonard skinard was the last band to play and Free Bird was the last song and everyone brought their own beer and pot and everyone shared it was crazy but a great memory.

[@mikeriley8507]

Andy, the word is that lead singer Ronnie Van Zant was fighting off a bad cold that day, and that probably affected his vocals. Second, as you can tell it was quite windy that day and may affect sound quality a little. I'll still take this version as my favorite live version, even better than Knebworth. As you guys said, they nailed the solos . All the guitarists contribute, but Allen Collins is ridiculous. By the way Peter Frampton was the headliner that day, going on after Skynyrd. Frampton probably responsible for a lot of the girls in the crowd, but as usual, Skynyrd blew the doors off the Oakland Coliseum.

[@andymonk9505]

Great!

[@nikkapolos4896]

Mike there is no way Frampton played below Lynyrd Skynyrd at this concert. Do you feel like we do went for 19 minutes and Frampton got on the drums etc. The two bands were great that day. Love both that day.

[@paulkavanaugh982]

You young people have know idea how freaking fun the 70-80s were so much better than now. We had fun!

[@workingman6681]

This has got to be a 10 out of 10 guys!!👍😁🎸

[@blairhunt1424]

Don't over think it bros! It was a time of energy and vibes and the whole feeling of the time!!

[@Mona.555]

Goodness Gracious! So many terrific songs! Just a few suggestions, please… Gimme Three Steps Sweet Home Alabama What’s Hour Name Call Me The Breeze Many, many more… Sorry, for monopolizing space and time. My husband loved Lynyrd Skynyrd. He passed, not too long ago. Love your channel. Thanks for making the younger generations aware of what really great Rock and music sounds like. Hopefully, they will keep exploring, like you both do. Like Ronnie says, “Turn it Up”🔊🔊🔊

[@nmgallegos]

Mona The main songs to listen are Gimme Three Steps, Saturday Night Special, Call Me The Breeze and That Smell!

[@jbass69goat84]

Welcome to the real feelings of the '70s. For sure it was not a perfect world but this is an exact picture of growing of age during that time. I was thirteen in '70 and would not trade that for anything! Glad to see two generations later appreciating what we almost took for granted because it was everywhere.

[@lindazee]

The solo without the beginning is like no foreplay and no buildup before an orgasm. It wouldn't work as well or feel as good. Those lyrics and his longing to be free is a very emotional part of the song. Listen to those chords and slightly flattened notes as he laments leaving because he's got to be free. It's priceless! Perhaps more time lived will give you a deeper perspective on that.

[@andychisarick6879]

Its 4 years later, you may never see this, but well said. I should say, perfectly said!

[@lindazee]

@andychisarick6879 I DID see it, Andy! I can't believe I even said that, lol (blushing). Thanks for your feedback. It's so heartwarming to know that someone gets it!

[@andychisarick6879]

Well I didn't exactly blush but your comment did make me giggle. Like I said, that was a perfect reply, I could sit here the rest of my life thinking but never say it better! I hope Andy & Alex saw your comment, THEY are the ones that oughta be blushing, out of sheer embarassment for not understanding. Kids these days, huh? smh... all these years later I still get goosebumps every time I hear Free Bird. Really! Thanks, Linda...

[@lindazee]

Hey Andy, thanks again! I actually think that maybe after four years, Andy and Alex probably have a deeper appreciation for the slower first half of Freebird. They have grown and learned so much, which is a joy to see, as our music continues to live on through younger generations. Those were some truly special times, though. This Freebird video reminds me of my own experiences at summer concerts, and having the time of our lives. Here's to the freebird that's hopefully still in you and me!

[@andychisarick6879]

Yeah, I can see the growth Andy & Alex have made over the last 4 years, it's too bad you can't say the same for their entire generation, music-wise, but they're doing their best to spread the rock n roll word, I've got to respect that. Rock on sister, for all I know I was standing right next to you at one of those summer concerts so long ago. That's a one in a billion chance I know, but if nothing else I was definitely there in spirit. Take care, hope we get to chat a little more over some future videos, its been fun talking to you but for now this is (the older) Andy, signing off!

[@bobwestphal5875]

If you want to see another great band that toured with Skynyrd, The Outlaws Green Grass And High Tides. Came out around the same time as Free Bird

[@Jeffbambam]

I've saw them 3 times in concert. They are absolutely the best to their fans . As a kid growing up in Alabama I was raised on lynyrd skynyrd, the Allman Brothers, Hank Williams Jr. Tom Petty And Stevie Ray Vaughn. And with few exceptions no one could play with these guys . I personally think that you just heard one of the greatest performances ever .

[@carolynlandry1541]

Oh man i miss this band so much the original members they were such an awesome band i miss the 70's what a great time to be a teenager then and the conerts wow!!!

[@tamibradshaw4164]

I'm so glad that the younger generation is getting back into classic rock

[@FatDaddy4Fun]

I've seen Skynyrd LIVE many many times. I sure miss those guys. I miss those days, bell bottoms, babes in tube tops, joints as big as your forearm and Harleys guys made in their own garage. Good times. Thumbs up. Thanks for doing this one guys. I was there. I was 16, and a dedicated, long haired rocker.

[@kevink9675]

You guys are out of your minds....this is one of the best live songs ever in concert history not to mention one of the top rock songs in history.

[@Catherine-u8l]

They are morons when it comes to musical taste! 😂

[@pegasus5287]

So great when the audience is feeding off the crowd and the crowd is feeding of the band! Those were fun times!

[@dawnpatrol700]

For me, it's not only the solo, it's the sped_up double time that is the reward for the beginning drag.

[@lizroberts6257]

yes, excitement builds

[@paulmonson4052]

I miss going to concerts where people just enjoyed the music and didn't stare at their phones the whole time.