COUPLE REACTS TO LYNRYD SKYNYRD "SIMPLE MAN" | FIRST TIME HEARING | Asia and BJ

[@charlesmoore6287]

Being a black man and growing up on southern rock, i got a lot of strange looks. The music just spoke to me , so i didn't even care. This was always one of my favorites! Such a simple message that means a lot. Music with heart and a message. That's what keeps it real. Thanks for venturing out beyond the hip-hop of today for a look and listen to the past.

[@danielnordeen8410]

Bless you respect of awesome music in color blind. So is love. Love so many Southern Bands and being a born Yankee who now lives in TN I am proud of America.

[@rayduncan7703]

I'm from The Sip. In my eyes color does not mean nothing to me. God loves us all. I'd love Asia and BJ to come to the house and hang out.

[@MarcoNegrisEye]

You Americans are off your heads with your boxes and colour obsession 😂

[@tacbear]

AMEN Brother....we are Allllll GOD's Children!!!!!

[@melissaschneider5604]

You have good taste. Southern rock isn’t for white people-it’s for people with southern roots.

[@sharilynbratton6476]

I dedicate this to my only son Daniel, who passed in 2015 at the age of 31.Miss my boy every single day. We had such awesome talks about so many things to do with mind and spirit.

[@heatherboz]

I'm so sorry for your loss may he rest in peace

[@franklinzappa7043]

🕊️PEACE🕊️

[@warrenburlingame1172]

I'm sorry for you're loss

[@sharilynbratton6476]

@@heatherboz Thank you, Sept 14 was the 6th anniversary of his death so that was a rough day, it doesn't matter how many years pass, you never stop missing the ones you've lost. As a mom their age when they died doesn't matter either, that is still your child and of all the people I've lost his death hit me the hardest.

[@pluckinmageetar]

🙏❤

[@markhopkins222]

Ronnie Van Zant was a lyrical genius never wrote the lyrics down just kept them in his head. He was to lyrics what Stevie Ray Vaughn was to playing the guitar. Southern Rock finest band ever 64-76,

[@jesselewis5699]

Whoever this guy is… he knows his music because this is 100% accurate and true. Grew up hearing my dad listen to Ronnie but went on my own musical journey and 30 years later am just now starting to understand how great these guys actually were. He’s with the musical prophets

[@richardworton4597]

Ronnie said if you have to write it down it ain't worth remembering

[@RobertMccollum-b3k]

I want to repeat what this guy said Ronnie Van Zant was a genius he never wrote music or lyrics down kept them all in his head can you imagine what kind of Genius that man was I was lucky enough to see the original and the remake of Lynyrd Skynyrd with his Johnny Van Zant and let us not forget the other Van Zandt brother Donny of 38 Special to all you people who are just learning of Lynyrd Skynyrd you are in for a surprise the greatest southern rock band of all time a band who left us too soon God bless them all

[@michaelburkett3582]

Old classics like this never die

[@nicholascrump831]

INDEED

[@treebeard8475]

Just watched a new documentary on this band and it was very eye opening to their absolutely ripping guitar and lyrical talents and tragedy within the band. It makes sense because they really didn’t write bad songs some bands I skip a lot this band nah every song is good in it’s ow right

[@bridgetlaw1484]

my son just turned thirty years old....he has heard this song his whole life and he still turns to me this day whenever this song comes on and says..."Momma don't cry"....He is such a good boy I love him beyond reason

[@Hound427]

Good job.

[@owlshollow9599]

My son is 42. He also has heard this song his whole life, we get same reaction.

[@melodyhyatt5047]

I sat my son down when he was 15 and played this and explained it to him. After I'm gone he will remember our talk

[@tiacalhoun3841]

Yesssss his voice is beautiful and the melodies to their music is incredible….y’all really need to do “Tuesdays Gone and Ballad of Curtis Lowe” now

[@jimmeyer9106]

100% need to do those. Also the story behind curtis Lowe is really fascinating.

[@Gordy63]

💯

[@cindyjohnson3054]

When that plane went down we lost so much. They made music that still stands up to time and crosses so many barriers

[@larrywright4539]

Lynyrd Skynyrd grew up near Jacksonville, FL. They pretty much introduced the world to Southern Rock with some blues thrown in. Ronnie and one of the other band members wrote this shortly after he lost his grandmother and the other person (sorry, I don’t remember which one) lost his mother. They were sitting around one night talking about how their loved ones would give them life lessons, and that’s how the song came about

[@poosala8821]

I've lived in Jacksonville sine 1989 and these boys adhered to this song and stayed simple men. The people here love them.

[@angeltait4682]

The Whole world loves them

[@timphillipsoutdoors924]

Allen Collins Grandmother died. they wrote alot of the great songs together.

[@stevebrownrocks6376]

They ARE the greatest SOUTHERN ROCK band of them all!

[@warrenburlingame1172]

This is advice given to him by his grandmother. RIP Ronnie Steve and Cassie. Gone entirely too soon

[@warrenburlingame1172]

@Geo Dio just listen to the intro of this song from the live album

[@timothygarrett2785]

The lyrics of this song are truly profound, in this world where everyone chases after fame and glory and gold, the real joy of life is being a simple man or woman.

[@wild8757]

One of the best songs ever written right here!

[@TheJohmac]

This is one of those songs when you're feeling overwhelmed can just bring you back to center and ground you in what really matters. Live this song. Also, Shinedown has a great cover of this song.

[@heatherboz]

I use to sing this to my son's when they were babies, love this song

[@pjsin9472]

I am a 49 year-old man. This is one of the only songs that still gives me goosebumps. It is so meaningful

[@tacbear]

I am a 62 year old man. 14 years in the Military. Stationed on 4 Continents. 25 year Retired State Trooper (SWAT). And I am with you son, it gives me goosebumps and a lump in the throat every time I hear it!!!!!!

[@Tdub0911]

Most people think "oh, it's a rock band. Lots of noise, screaming, party music with a guitar solo. Stop and listen all you haters because gems like this are everywhere in rock. This message is probably the best because it applies to everyone everywhere.

[@carlaharrington5120]

Thanks so much for doing this tune. I know Skynyrd is known for their hard rocking stuff but this is my fave of their tunes!!

[@tlb139]

One of my most favorite songs of all time...great reaction!!!

[@brettmariotte5249]

This is what true Southern rock is.

[@mariannegoldweber1577]

I think every mother who's sending a son into the world can relate. This is my son and my song.

[@ernestortiz4555]

Definitely one of those timeless songs that everyone can relate to. For another great song in a similar vein I would recommend Tuesdays Gone. If you want to get up and dance, give The Breeze a listen. Lynyrd Skynyrd has too many to get into here, enjoy the rest of your journey.

[@shelleymarler9690]

I use to sing this song to my son when he was just a baby. He is that kind of man, so proud. This song just hits home.

[@beardeadbully8099]

This song touches my soul in a way I can't explain. I had heard it many time in my youth but it wasn't till I listened to it as an adult and really felt like this lady was speaking to me. Trying to pass this same knowledge to my daughter now.

[@salvatorediangelo453]

In my opinion this is the best song ever written. It will touch and inspire you. They used not just .3 guitar players but 3 really good guitar players and you can hear it in their sound.

[@Kevin-cy4qn]

Check out the Live Performance of Free Bird from Oakland. It was just a couple of months B4 the plane crash were the world lost them. Guitar solo is BEYOND EPIC. Hopefully y'all will do one for me

[@michaela8706]

The one live from Knebworth was pretty cool as well.

[@Kevin-cy4qn]

@@michaela8706 Ur right, it really was

[@michaela8706]

@@Kevin-cy4qn Yeah, Oakland is great, but the thing I like about Knebworth is the backstory how the boys stomped all over the Stones tongue. Also, you can pretty much get the whole concert. The rendition of T For Texas is awesome. Steve Gaines had just started with them. In a Skynyrd Documentary they said during that song Ronnie was watching Steve solo and big smile came across his face.

[@Kevin-cy4qn]

@@michaela8706 yeah, I went back & watched that thanks to u. 🙏 I ain't going lie to u, I forgot about the tongue stomp, it's been so long since I seen it. Once again, thanks for pointing that out to me, in a kind way like u did. ALOT of people would have said "Ur crazy Knebworth was better, u know nothing, with ur stupid comment" ECT.... 🤣 Which has NO type of bearing on me I could care less, don't loose any sleep over em, but u were grown about it, & I appreciate that.

[@jakesmith1942]

thank you for keeping Lynryd Skynyrd's spirits alive

[@christopherhylton8462]

This is a timeless song. I was a kid when it came out in the 70's, other than it having a cool southern rock sound I really didn't understand it. Now, still love the sound, but what I love most the lyrics that I can now really understand.

[@KathyJoCallis-yd5oh]

Saw SkynyrdThree times live before crash.The Three guitars was mind blowing,especially when Allen Jumped! I'm true FreeBird been seeing them in TN for years. Once jumped wire fence in front of stage at skullbone Music Park, SkullBone Tn. Gary was front and center of stage,when my hands landed in front of him,his eyes got so big!! Love yall so much congratulations you are now free bird Welcome Tn 😁😁😎

[@southnow]

There is absolute Truth in simplicity. This message is even more powerful today than it was all those years ago when Ronnie shared these beautiful words with the world. There is another song that will touch your heart and soul... I Had To Write It in A Song....also hauntingly beautiful and simple Truth. Ronnie Van Zant was a brilliant songwriter who left this world much too soon. Thank God we had him even for such a short time.

[@Katsem]

I love the way you relate to the lyrics/message of this song. It’s one of my favorites, the music, the melody, the words. All amazing.

[@pn1457]

One of my all time favorite songs.

[@michaellangston2856]

Like many of us born in the 70's, this song raised me.

[@bethshadid2087]

Shame the kids ain't got good raising songs nowadays....went into the wind mid-late 90s.

[@sarahzentexas]

I love this one particularly because of how they lull you into thinking it’s gonna be a soft kind of ballad, then slowly they’re like don’t forget we’re a rock band with a triple guitar attack too!

[@alansmith7626]

got that Baves hat on...is amazing how music transcends Everything...I Love ya'll! I got new family! Thanks so much for doin what you do, share with your friends!

[@whitegoldakarawstahh]

I grew up in southern dive bars in sc singing karaoke

[@Me-myself-b3g]

"Ballad of Curtis Loew" is another one of Skynyrd`s thats awesome>>>

[@tazmax72]

She looks like she gets it ..and is really feeling and absorbing the song/ message

[@randyhawley7202]

I love this song. What wonderful, eternal advice ! Also found in Philippians 4:11-13.

[@wendellburkhart8297]

Now you're reacting to my favorite band ever ! Unbelievable how much talent was and still is with this band . I saw them twice.

[@johnhayes6414]

I am so happy you chose y request for this song...

[@tvdroid22]

You wanna see an entire audience singing along, see Skynyrd in concert playing "Simple Man." At a concert a couple months after 9/11, when they played "Tuesday's Gone," the crowd was in tears as that day of the attack was a Tuesday, so it hit even harder.

[@curtiswilson3569]

Such a good message and a great band. RIP to Ronnie, Steve and Cassie. Great netflix documentary on them out now too, if you are interested.

[@SIXX2772]

Oh yes!!!....My mom made this our song long ago back in the mid 80's..best band ever yall and best concert hands down. Pleeeze check out Dont ask me no questions, Curtis Lowe and Call me the Breeze just to name a few.....or just do a LYNYRD SKYNYRD LIVE STYREAM!!...Shoot I done teared up before this was over lol

[@randallforrest7683]

Love this song sooo much. This played for my Mom n Son dance at my wedding. Great reaction, ya'll

[@aaronb.4830]

Gotta check out Shinedowns acoustic cover of this classic. I love both versions.

[@cranberryjuice47]

Asia perfectly described what i feel my parents specifically my mom ìnstilled in at a young age and its why this song is by far my favorite lynyrd skynyrd song. It speaks to my soul

[@matthewwoolqrd9704]

How can you not love to watch good people react to good music? Y'all keep rock n the old school shit and throw up the devil horns 🤘. Great job as always much love!!

[@Mamat5kdz]

One of my all time fav songs....an excellent cover of it is done by Shinedown!!

[@GodseyKnives]

Glad ya'll doing this band they are my favorite . Check out cry for the bad man , Down south Jukin , and needle and the spoon .

[@cmccracken5976]

My favorite Lynyrd Skynyrd song. I also love That Smell

[@michaelarrowood4315]

This song really meant a lot to me when I heard it in the 1970's, and it reminds me of my mom. Just be yourself, and be simple and straightforward.

[@JefferySwan-sg2wv]

You can tell this touched Asia..so beautiful inside and out..rare in this world today ♥️

[@Smokinjo7208]

This girl is gorgeous!!❣️

[@marthaz]

Beautiful message from a special talent. Gone too soon. Sad that success in music industry destroys the simple life.🙏 Love your honest, genuine reactions 💕

[@tm2bee]

Great documentary on Netflix about Lynard Skynard. Its called If I Leave Here Tomorrow.

[@ronyro3270]

timeless masterpiece,this song make me cry everytime

[@wen-nz3sk]

Simple words from a wise woman. Ronnie was a gift, his lyrics were precise, clear and true and his voice... ❤ I sang this to my new born baby boy back in 1980 the 1st time, his lullaby really...today when his Mamma calls...Simple Man plays. 😁❤

[@thebluemarvel1111]

Shinedown did an amazing cover of this

[@chamberlainwonder369]

This is a hell of a message and more than a song. So, educating and productive

[@king_kiosk]

best LYNYRD SKYNYRD song!!!!!

[@chadpollard1327]

Whoooo ya'll are getting closer to Shinedown! They were inspired by this very group.

[@Fairangel13]

This song always makes me emotional. I saw them in concert and when they perform this song it really overwhelmed me. It was strange

[@amoco14]

Gotta love good ole Southern Rock.

[@ad9aggie]

You need to do The Ballad of Curtis Lowe. I'll drop it in discord. Great reaction to a great song. One of my Skynyrd faves. I played this for my son before he left for Basic training. Keep on keepin' on!

[@stefanreiman3527]

Right

[@CrueHead18]

This song is what everyone should be!

[@joeyricefried9621]

Timeless CLASSIC.

[@pattigrinstead7647]

You are listening to the music during my times. The music from the 70's will be around forever. The band's from our times will be known forever. I might be old but I got to see the best rock bands to ever play.

[@mariannegoldweber1577]

Music is a journey through history, social climate. All these genres evolves from each other. I love your reactions

[@demonsnomore6161]

simple words that have such a great meaning . the guitar playing is dirty it tugs at you and makes you feel every chord . the beat is the beat you carry in your soul. lyrics like this are spoken from someones heart that you carry with you all your life that you pass on to your child. the type of mother that says words like this will inspire great men music that will touch you in 100 years from now and will speak to anyone no matter where they are from

[@bethshadid2087]

Some good ole southern rock n roll from good southern people ☺️. Imo this and Ballad of Curtis Loew are my faves....but Freebird has a place in my heart. Actually Simple Man was my son/mother dance when he got married....love it 💗🕊️

[@davidsias5351]

I got positive vibes for you asia you look positively beautiful

[@XxCaliber]

Good southern Rock! Rock will never die!

[@chrissibersky4617]

This song is so Southern to me. Black, White, Hispanic doesn't matter. That's a Southern attitude to me.

[@gunterreihnhol6507]

Gott segne meine Freunde, das ist wirklich ein wunderschönes Lied.

[@robertkaplan3324]

I remember when the plane went down Tuesday is gone another great one

[@PowderedToastMan420]

Facts. ✌

[@johnbratmon6385]

This song, and John Mellencamp's "Minutes to Memories", are my 2 favorite old folks passing on their knowledge & experience songs.

[@jackrasbeary4156]

Now Tuesday’s Gone is their best song you’ve never heard.

[@gmlcajun]

My son texted me this song and said mom when I hear this I think of you he touched my heart that he finally understands what I've tried telling him in he's younger years ✌️💯❤️

[@jasoncarman9656]

I love how you two get into these great songs! There is so much more to Ronnie’s story being the oldest son with 2 younger brothers. He also was one of 3 killed in their plane wreck. He was a boss and made sure the band all played great. Watch some live shows. He will look at you while you are doing your part serious. So great he and the band was… It’s still tough hearing them… Thank you again ☘️😎

[@harrymanbach]

I'm a southern white boy. Grew up on old school rock and old school rap,R&B and blues. There's a realism in that music whether you're from the streets or the hollar that is genuine and it's all struggle music. For blues check out Albert Collins or Leadbelly. You can feel everything in their music. Love this reaction channel.

[@mike-pq7se]

Hung with a biker gang in my younger days and when ever this played nobody talked and got silent. These were hard guys kill you and not bat an eye, but many a time they teared up.

[@bjs10]

So cool you listen to these songs. The lyrics in our songs were how we felt.....

[@zebjohnson5118]

" That Smell " a song of caution ✌❤

[@markhowell6601]

My favorite song out of all genre of music. October 20, 1977 the freebird fell to the ground. The day the music died part 2.

[@marymcbrayer6891]

The music I grew up with was fantastic! No others way to explain it 😁

[@joelspringman523]

Nicely done. Thank you.

[@sylviamc56]

Great reaction! This is my favorite Lynyrd Skynyrd song. It is my husbands ringtone cause it's his favorite as well.

[@Peter-oh3hc]

Great song. Great advice

[@robertkaplan1007]

Tuesdays Gone another great one

[@tomh5006]

This is me.. Just a Simple Man. Enjoy your channel very much. This is there Best to me. Gimme three Steps is a good one too.

[@mitchellwaters0706]

That was a great way to put it brother...you hit the spot 👌

[@anthonyneal7938]

I love this song and Skynyrd. You should give shine downs version a listen. The one where they play live in South Carolina. It’s worth a listen for sure.

[@claytonsmith7211]

These same wise words have been passed on for thousands of years

[@mistyanderson4567]

One of my most favorite bands. Enjoyed your reaction to this song🤗

[@kennethturner8290]

My favored Skynyrd song. I usually like the faster paced, but this one really hits.

[@bigdaddypiggy]

Unlike a lot of classic rock I’ve NEVER gotten tired of hearing this song….one of the most beautiful pieces of music I’ve ever heard

[@jeffsummerhill]

Almost 40 years later and this song still hits hard.

[@aniea5664]

Love me some Lynard Skynyrd 💕💖

[@kevinwingo1382]

Ronnie said this song is actually his grandmother who inspired this song . Love you guys.😎🎵🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶