FIRST TIME HEARING LYNYRD SKYNYRD "Free Bird"

[@ChaotiX1]

this guy is an accurate portrayal of people going to a concert in 1973 not realizing that Lynyrd Skynyrd was about to drop the illest guitar solo of all time

[@jackgray7377]

bro FAX😂😂😂

[@brandonwilson4740]

*guitar duo

[@ChaotiX1]

@@brandonwilson4740 I said what I said. Begone

[@Nostalgiafilmz]

@@brandonwilson4740 technically three if you count the rhythm guitar during the solo

[@CornDogsLand]

Word 😂

[@miked2721]

Free Bird is one of those songs that when you’re driving and it comes on you don’t get out of your car until it’s over.

[@corrinnegarfield2460]

And you find urself doing a buck down back roads

[@TheJohmac]

@@corrinnegarfield2460 I don't think that's what you meant to say!?

[@Nathan_Coley]

You're God damned right!

[@OmniVenom]

I can confirm this to be 100 percent true from personal experiences

[@TheLanceUppercut]

Hell yeah. I'll do a few laps around my neighborhood if I have to.

[@derekbailey7561]

The best part is. This guy gave southern rock a chance. And you can see he doesn't hear it. He FEELS it. Bless his heart

[@merryrose6788]

Yes. A really open mind from someone who loves music, especially when he said that the opening instrumental was talking to us, speaking words to us. Really interesting way to listen.

[@LumpyAdams]

"First time hearing Freebird" lol yeah okay bud

[@omarsabir1210]

@@LumpyAdams I believe it. Most black people only listen to rap.

[@20twin10]

Bless his throat of chill much be itchin for that go ol lovin

[@LumpyAdams]

@@omarsabir1210 Nevermind the abundant racism behind your comment lol, but just because someone only listens to one genre doesn't mean they don't know what the most popular rock song of all time is. It's obviously a sham like the majority of these "first time" reactors.

[@thurstonhowell2262]

That transition midway from a ballad to a high energy guitar instrumental is one of the greatest moments in rock history.

[@pommie5093]

Absolutely correct

[@heatherwi79]

Couldn’t agree more

[@danielthrasher]

Just realizing how much I took this classic for granted. Holy crap.

[@saricelynn896]

Daniel Thrasher dude same

[@daverawks]

Ikr??

[@kishanabear]

Ditto on that!!! Gave me a whole new appreciation!!! Like when you have a kid and you start seeing the world through their eyes... fresh, new, amazing and colorful lol!!!

[@neilpatrickhairless]

Not my favorite Skynyrd tune but you're right. So many of us picked up guitars because of THIS.

[@nicholassuncao2701]

Do you play guitar?

[@StealthySpace7]

It’s a beautiful moment when someone is exposed to the Free Bird Solo for the first time

[@Jaunt1able]

:-)

[@teddymac3737]

Greatest, purest, most honest reaction to Freebird of all time. Thank you NoLifeShaq, thank you.

[@dats3]

I agree, but he needed a lighter.

[@R.POWELL]

IT'S SO RARE !!!! BUT HIS REACTION IS PRICELESS - LUV HIM !!!!!😄

[@michaelnorman2967]

it sure is!!!

[@declanheard9699]

True story: They had to go for a fadeout because the band wouldnt stop soloing. They are still in the same studio to this day playing that solo.

[@jean-lucasymptotic5083]

The real kicker is once the solo really starts going, a second guitarist comes in and plays slightly delayed off the lead guitar and tuned slightly different, which is what creates that unique sound of the rising solo - when in reality, it becomes a duet played like two solos. Then the bassist comes in, and adds their own "solo" to the duet and it becomes a stringed trio - and takes on the Mozart or Beethoven style of chamber music of three stringed instruments soloing in unison creating off shoot melodies that turn into harmonies and collapse back into themselves. And then the rhythm guitar enters the frey and BAM a quartet of soloists, a stringed quartet Two Violins (Lead guitars) a Viola (Rhythm Guitar) and a Chello (Bass). The structure of the "solo" is very classical; and so is the execution. It even moves through the eras of common practice music from Baroque (Bach) to Classical (Mozart) to Romantic (Beethoven). Overall it's a composition that, if played by a string quartet would pass as Mozart to the untrained ear.

[@Karolyn22201]

After the first chorus, I was like "I Literally can't wait to see how this guy reacts to the tempo change/guitar solo", so I skipped ahead. Awesome. This is sooooooo worth watching!!!

[@rvizio9210]

Jean-Luc Asymptotic that is beautiful... what do you do professionally? Something music related?

[@JavierMelendez]

The fadeout represents the bird literally flying away...free

[@kimberlysnider4285]

Please listen to that smell by skynyrd

[@lanewoods9420]

I am 75 now, and still enjoy it. Hard to believe so many of the band died in a plane crash.

[@garyscarlett5471]

Yeah sadly Gary Rossington passed this week at 71 .

[@Sr.Maru451]

​@@garyscarlett5471 No way... 😭

[@catmando3250]

Yes. Very sad.

[@catmando3250]

Southern Rock. Guitar army. Rossington, Collins, gaines

[@catmando3250]

Top five guitarist in the world Rossington Collins Gaines Prince Hughie Thompson Yes. I included prince. Not really my style, but Prince was incredible guitarist.

[@Som_Duud]

I swear Skynyrd is the only band where you say there's a solo in a solo and it makes sense

[@jfm.2654]

I agree and their track that smell is the same two solos in one track.

[@crimsoncloud6352]

Back in the days where guitar solos are longer than the song.

[@cutthatcoconut9018]

Same thing with Boston

[@jamesesposito1629]

It’s interesting if you watch the new documentary on them on Netflix, they comment that they played the song to give Ronnies voice a break. Then joked the solo went from 3 minutes, to 6 minutes, then we threw one in at the end of the song. 😂😂

[@donkellyhouston]

On Moses !! Three guitarist going HAM !!

[@DW-oq8rf]

I’ve heard this song a hundred times, but today I heard it as if for the first time. It’s fun to watch someone appreciate that kind of talent. You made my day. Beautiful reaction. Wow.

[@mattdoe2368]

True its awesome he is digging it

[@marioandreano1236]

The Sleepless ending from Shaq said it all. TREMENDOUS .

[@L_87]

Love this song and it's TRUE.

[@tapay220]

wow left him speechless

[@coreythomas9906]

That's why I dig reaction videos. It's almost like experiencing something for the first time again when you see how powerful it is through fresh eyes and ears

[@kathyduguid7999]

I am 60 years old and this is the funniest shit I have ever seen. Grew up on Lynyrd Skynyrd. I have got to hang with this guy

[@valerierlucio9949]

Right???!!!!! Meeeeee tooooo!!!

[@lisareed5669]

DITTO. I love this kid.

[@pinballman1]

Skynyrd, a joint and headphones is all you need to get back to the 70's

[@davidbowden270]

Ditto, 55 and we would have a ball !

[@CM20022]

Yep, I'm a millennial, but grew up on classic rock - love when Shaq reacts to this stuff.

[@fatcat535]

10:42 when he been shredding for 5 minutes straight and finally gets to the REAL solo😂😂

[@cinyquist2877]

I literally saw your comment and blew right through, just to get this moment…,,.,best comment in the section! 😂🎉😅❤ Kudos!

[@catmando3250]

Great comment. All time best. 1. Free bird 2. Green grass high tides 3. Stairway to heaven.

[@robinlathim8221]

Hahaha great comment!

[@robertbrown3064]

That part is like the core of a supernova. Sheer, beautiful musical intensity at the upper limit of the human emotional range.

[@rocktor1987]

​@@catmando3250comfortably numb. Sultans of swing

[@Upstatebackwoods]

“This song is like pushing a shopping cart up a large hill, and than jumping in the cart and riding down the other side”

[@mindofgoog5458]

Thats the greatest analogy I've ever heard for this song

[@melaniekathleen4098]

@@mindofgoog5458you said exactly what I was going to say. Crawling up one side, and flying down the other!!!! Upstatebackwoods, you nailed it!!

[@anthonyevangelisti9296]

Perfect description

[@ivanschultz4879]

Wow you got it the best discription yet

[@nsh1980]

You must be real smart

[@davidallan7428]

As an old f**k who grew up listening to this kind of music, it is an absolute joy to see someone experience this for the first time. Thank you so much for this.

[@user-gz5pq9hm8t]

Yes!!!! Love it

[@trishhenley4848]

Definitely

[@selkiepeople3722]

It is isn’t it? Our generation in all genres honed this stuff -originals!

[@juliemanarin4127]

I'm 59 too lol!

[@andreadeamon6419]

@@juliemanarin4127 52 here. All of my babysitters had it blasting thought - and Zepplin, etc

[@mrbigwill007]

This is one of the Greatest songs made. Speaking as a Black man from Jacksonville their hometown!!

[@horrorfan4-life689]

Right on brother! From a white dude up the road in South Carolina! I love this song!

[@tammybrennan2040]

Horror Fan 4-Life best song ever Detroit 💃💕

[@michelelaraia7358]

Great!🇮🇹👏

[@charlierobinson392]

I would have to agree. I can't say it's the greatest solo ever but it's my favorite.

[@aadyntaylor5043]

im from fl as well we listen to skynard almost every night

[@mississippijimmy1570]

No Life Shaq is the only one I can forgive for stopping this guitar solo because his reaction and commentary adds to the experience.

[@KateEASN]

AGREE!

[@ShinSkillet]

You really have the easiest job in the world. Sit in front of a camera and be exactly who you are. Brother, never stop. It's a joy to witness. Stay powerful.

[@sheri0082]

And he is particularly interesting in being so humble and fun still. Some folks blowing up at his level don't act like they did on day 1

[@justindraffen2475]

He puts a lot of hard work in. It's more than just reactions

[@keyboardbeats]

There’s 500 👍

[@zeranwang9411]

and this channel is called "No life ..."

[@AKAdaJoker14]

justin draffen ay no disrespect to shaq but this shit ain’t hard. We just like his reaction more than most reactionists

[@tbg_dies_1st494]

When a black man goes “oooooooohhhh shittt!” That means you’ve reached the soul pit.

[@Tier_1_Golf_Academy]

TBG_ Dies_1st 😂😂😂😂

[@K1ngKazuha]

XD

[@kountrykrazy4887]

Soul pit!! I gotta use that!! Lmao

[@tomtinkersrezlife278]

So true loved it

[@domitristandingrock3164]

Facts bro🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@coltpowell2413]

nobody: him at the next party: "yall ever heard Free bird!?"

[@TheDR3AMpoet]

Colt Powell hahaha I’m dying 😂

[@beckycollumyonger8784]

😂

[@nicknyse]

Lmaoooo

[@captainbuzzkill4658]

I'm already getting sick of this form of comment. Learn to think for yourselves you unoriginal fucks

[@dizzyjayde]

😂 😂 😂 😂 👌 Yes!!

[@forgottenbattlefields1448]

Love his reaction to the best band of all time. I'm old enough to remember (before cassette tapes) driving around in the early 80s just hoping this song would come on the radio. When it did, we had to pull over because we couldn't jam and drive at the same time.

[@martanzz0951]

its led zeppelin but ok

[@Krawberry]

@@martanzz0951 You mean the band that settled out of court for stealing songs?

[@reworkgaming1202]

Simply is just the Beatles

[@frankmarsh1159]

Before cassette tapes? Cassette tapes came out in the early 1960s. I had a cassette player in the car in high school in the late 1970s.

[@brizzle711]

@@martanzz0951 lmao no.

[@vCLOWNSHOESv]

For a guy who didn't grow up listening to this kind of music you've got an open mind. I hope your life has been changed by opening such a door.

[@maryhadley7373]

007 You are right... I feel like it’s a cultural experience 💋 that I get to be a part of... my inner smile was lit... I knew what was coming & I couldn’t wait for Shaq to hear it!!

[@brkapp]

i saw this title and knew from only seeing his chris stapleton reaction video that he would actually appreciate the talent of Allen Collins.

[@jeannegoodnight8619]

It's like remembering the first time WE heard it for ourselves, THEN got to turn our friends onto it and watch their reaction for the first time!! Some serious joy in that process! I remember when I heard Aerosmith for the first time, then moved out west. Nobody ever heard them, and I got to be the first one to play their music for them. Then they hit on the radio about 3 months later. I love showing people new music and watching them fall in love with it!!

[@superbide]

Music is music homie. You'd be surprised how easy it is to appreciate all types of music when you open your mind to your ears.

[@vCLOWNSHOESv]

@@superbide Yet so many don't.

[@fearandloathingmedia2051]

This guy is having so much fun with this video. I've heard this song over a thousand times and watching it with him makes me feel like I'm hearing it for the first time again. I hear a lot of people say rap music isn't real music or on the other spectrum that country music isn't real music, and the people who say that know damn well it's not true. Theres a time and place for all genres. Music is love. Even if you dont understand it yet, it's there. It tells a story.

[@leogarcia51lg]

Love this insight

[@orphanofsickness]

That's it my friend...cheers!!!

[@aidanmaloney6221]

Well said

[@fearandloathingmedia2051]

@gger so is your sex life and bank account by how salty you sound

[@fearandloathingmedia2051]

Exactly my point

[@paulburton4189]

Was anyone else on the edge of their seat waiting for Shaq's reaction to the main solo kicking in? Lol.

[@bobbilowery2975]

Yes!!!!!

[@59dstorm]

Yep, lol

[@59dstorm]

LOL at the ending.. salute

[@beer4chuck]

especially after he said you could tell how the song was going to go after the opening

[@ForceWinds3]

I was. When he started dancing in his seat I was too...flappin my arms like a bird! Wooo hooo!!!!

[@gtilly999]

This guy makes me wish I could hear this song for the first time again. That solo is life changing.

[@cheezkid2689]

I love his reaction to the solo. It literally changed his life. I don't think there's been a solo quite like it ever since.

[@You0nlyLiveonce]

The best guitar solo ever played.

[@CubsFan2023]

Had to laugh at his reaction. Where's the fun in telling him what to expect?

[@justchilling177]

@@You0nlyLiveonce comfortbaly numb !!!!

[@skinnex3236]

@@justchilling177 i thought the exact same xd

[@justchilling177]

@@skinnex3236 W profile pic 🔥👌

[@aigurango84]

This song woke my dad from his coma. Just earbuds and play. We owe this song a lot.

[@melissafreeman7416]

❤️

[@bruhnard3391]

No way dude that’s insane. God bless your father, man.

[@ronyalemerrill]

Holy crap! That's real.

[@JCDwyer]

Wow. Just wow.

[@FenjaFemkeVeit]

Very impressive

[@sleepykoala5006]

I like this guy, he keeps himself a mystery. He has an Atlanta hat on, with championship banners for New York, Pittsburgh and North Carolina on the wall, with a profile picture of him as a cartoon wearing a hat from Kansas City. You earned this sub.

[@shyguymuzik9095]

🤣🤣🤣

[@tystephens29]

he from north cackalackie so he’s a true tar heel fan

[@tystephens29]

@Triple Four yep but clemson is in south carolina so thats a bit controversial

[@thomassoane4302]

I noticed that too lol

[@bo-dofeastpont4881]

Ditto

[@Posi777]

Lynyrd Skynyrd played their final concert in Greenville, SC in 1977 before leaving that fateful night on the plane that crashed. I saw them in concert twice in Greenville. Their concerts were amazingly awesome high energy!

[@funguygaming0683]

The original configuration of the band, anyway.

[@fuyukodochi]

I am a 56 year old white guy. Your reaction really brightened my day, and I appreciate you. Thank you for making this video. Now, the world is a slightly better place. Dude, u rock.

[@ianpowell1091]

"MAKE IT STOP"!! But it just keeps coming. Leaves you speechless. Brilliant thanks for the reaction.

[@ch67d38]

I was just watching this again and somehow it showed I disliked your comment.???? I NEVER DID! I fixed it! ❤ sorry! This is the best video on KZbin. Makes me smile! Have a great day!

[@billrhea]

If you know you know

[@Remora_7]

"free bird is a song about a breakup and a overwhelming feeling of freedom and 'elevation' following it" this is an amazing take and something i never would have thought of. props to you!

[@narcman81]

I never knew this and it makes sense

[@tonyrun5802]

but DID YOU KNOW the solo was written in order to let the singer rest during concerts? And initially it was scrapped. They found it sometime after the first thoughts on it and it turned out to be great

[@Mr.Business-sv8uc]

@@tonyrun5802 and then the singer was used so that the two guitarists could rest /j

[@billwalker7556]

Ronnie Van Zant actually wrote Freebird as a Tribute to Duane Allman. Most people associate the song with the plane crash that killed Ronnie, Steve Gaines, Cassie Gaines and others. Ronnie wrote the song before the plane crash obviously. The slide guitar parts are played by Gary Rossington and are a subtile tribute to Duane Allman and the Allman Brothers Band.

[@billwalker7556]

no it's a Tribute to Duane Allman

[@davidhorridge8029]

"The instrumentals are speaking words to us". You truly understand what music is about!

[@thomasburr9244]

Yooo facts

[@YBCEsko]

lil Chris so are niggas thinking lil Chris is a cool name 😂😭

[@sascha1261]

lil Chris gtfo honestly

[@lilchris823]

Sxschaa English please?

[@lilchris823]

Y.B.C Esko I’m not sure if there thinking it’s a cool name. Are they?

[@tristananthony8198]

My dad absolutely adored Lynyrd Skynyrd. He died almost a year ago, on September 11th, 2022. Since then, I think about my dad whenever I hear this song, I think about him, smile, and I miss him. Seeing this guy react like this so joyfully really reminds me of how much my dad really loved Lynyrd Skynyrd, and especially this song, and it just warms my heart.

[@BillsFan2015]

Damn On 9/11 That suck rip to him:(😢

[@raikun89]

RIP to your dad. I’m glad you can enjoy a moment with a pleasant memory of him. That’s so heartfelt ❤

[@MouseRave]

Glad to see im not the only one. This song will always make me think of my late father, and seeing this guys reaction to hearing it the first time genuinely brought tears to my eyes. Just memories of my dad and I just jamming out.

[@williamtauriello1581]

Young Man, I was 18 when this song first came out. I’m 63 now. It was a joy to watch your mind get absolutely BLOWN AWAY. Glad you enjoyed. Now breathe:)

[@cherrymcgregor535]

William Tauriello I was 16 ,we were allowed to play records in our common room ,think this one was worn out!

[@killzgaminghd3265]

Yeah and i was 25 when this frist came out ... now im 20

[@jax8381]

KillzGamingHD calm down big guy

[@larrytanksley8730]

Imagine you are tripping and stoned and hearing it.

[@kazamydude7344]

❣️

[@markcarey4069]

The solo is Allen Collins, tall skinny dude in the back. This was his first take, after a couple of others they realized you can't beat perfection. They couldn't read music, couldn't tell you what key they're in. Just went by feel.

[@Itin-el1pw]

Amen

[@seahawks1185]

Played by smell.

[@TruthNotRelative]

No. Nope. Nooo. It was Allen AND Gary. There’s more than one guitar here.

[@MagickMrCrowley]

Yep, Gary Rossington too.

[@OldJoeBlows]

Very cool. I didn’t know that.

[@Elerad]

This is why telling a band to play some Skynyrd isn't a request, it's a challenge.

[@jonathanwheeler3560]

You just don't play THIS song. This song is off-limits.

[@voltic7133]

@@jonathanwheeler3560 Unless you can play it flawlessly with a perfect flow, I agree 100%.

[@landonrudd2756]

@@jonathanwheeler3560 but what else am I supposed to say at a concert other than tell out FREEBIRD

[@Montweezy]

Nobody can play this especially the 3 guitarists on the coverband😂😂😂😂

[@Montweezy]

@@jonathanwheeler3560 Absolutely a No No💯

[@TheBettaBet]

This video is undoing years of musical culture separation. My roommate is from Barbados and very dark skinned and when we first became friends he’d always say things like “skip those southern whiteboy songs”. Though Ill admit I always liked the island vibed music he was brought up on and played. It was an awesome feeling to hear him show the same interest when he heard me blasting this song cleaning my room. The question “Ayo bro who’s this by , this go harrrd” changed his playlist spectrum forever. “Black or white, through music our souls unites” -BB

[@merryrose6788]

Your comment is so good, about this video undoing years of musical cultural separation. People just want to listen to good music and talk it about it. This reactor has managed to create a great discussion and good feelings.

[@stephenleffelman5203]

AMEN TO THAT!!!

[@zailCS]

or as MJ said it in one of his songs "I said if you're thinkin' of being my brother It don't matter if you're black or white"

[@briane810]

I never ever thought Skynyrd needed a hype man until now.

[@neoneherefrom5836]

They still don’t.

[@mikestepp337]

BAHAHAHAHAHA

[@tntkop]

Only an ignorant person would say Lynyrd Skynyrd needs a hype man.

[@neoneherefrom5836]

Skynyrd doesn’t still use the confederate flag, do they?

[@mikestepp337]

@@neoneherefrom5836 it's doubtful

[@bobbywhite408]

Bro!!! Lynard Skynard shared your reaction and complimented you!! Congratulations man! You're reactions are the best!

[@wesmednardhyppolite1680]

Link

[@bobbywhite408]

facebook.com/6983887641/posts/10157777209047642/

[@sailstone]

Lynyrd Skynyrd………….*

[@kevinharrington8407]

No way!! That’s great 😃

[@gavinmiller3961]

Ya expect the real lynyrd skynyrd dies in a plane crash already

[@killerking2346]

The song fades away. THE SOLO NEVER ENDS!

[@PeterXChhanX]

*continues to play solo on plane traveling to neighboring countries on tour*

[@gerardroarty4362]

Joe Joe Playing in heaven

[@unicornsandrainbowsandchic2336]

This is such a beautiful thought- thanks for putting it in my head.

[@bonzilla63]

Somewhere, this song is always playing.

[@timhuggins7069]

The late great Allen Collins.

[@vitamintea4084]

The backstory to the guitar solo is truly an added effect in to how legendary it is 🤣 Guitar player kept skipping recording to party, they said “turn up to this session or you’re out of the band” He turned up, still drunk, on god knows what drugs, and straight up let out this fire

[@NationalEligraphic]

That sounds fucking legendary 😭

[@frankmarsh1159]

​@@NationalEligraphicExcept it's not true.

[@dustinmyeye8752]

I have played guitar for decades. Considered the best anyone personally has ever seen and I still might contend Skynyrd guitarist as possibly the sneaky best of all time. Like it's honestly nuts.

[@beastgalaxygaming9402]

​@@frankmarsh1159what's the truth?

[@frankmarsh1159]

@@beastgalaxygaming9402 The band were all staying in a motel 350 miles away from home. It's highly unlikely that anyone of them would be off partying in a strange town by themselves. Ronnie ran that band like a tight ship and this was their first album. You can bet he got everyone to the studio ontime and in shape. Plus that solo was composed by Allen. It wasn't improvised. He always played it exactly the same way. In fact he double tracked it in the studio. If you listen close you can hear it.

[@sportsandlaw1743]

Sir, I have been listening to this song since the mid 1970's, it is one my all time favorite songs and I have analyzed and over-analyzed every note, beat, lick, riff, and line. In 40+ years of listening to this song, I have NEVER thought of it as a "break-up song". UNTIL NOW! I love your perspective on this classic song, and your interpretation is refreshing. To paraphrase a friend, music is THE universal language, and everyone brings to it their own perspectives and life experiences. Maybe, just maybe if we all talked more about music, and actually listened to each other, we might find out we have more in common as a society than we think. Music has it's roots in primitive humans and has evolved as we have, in a very diverse and sometimes unique way. I'm new to your channel, but am now a Subscriber. Thank you for reminding me that there are more ways to listen to something that I have heard nearly all my life.

[@garfieldroth8546]

Sports And Law What was your interpretation?

[@hustlazmuzik70]

This may possibly be the greatest comment ive ever read on KZbin!! Idc what anyone else says, this was a true blessing to read as i scrolled down!

[@trentidfwy3770]

Pin this comment

[@adaescuecrew988]

I always thought it was about someone dying.

[@adaescuecrew988]

Eli Z it was a tribute to a band member /brother that went down in a plane crash. Many ways to interpret i. Damn!!

[@retirednavy8720]

2 minutes into it Shaq says: "You can see how this song is going to go" Skynyrd replies: "buckle up Son, it's about to get real!"

[@chris-dm2gv]

... that was just the warm up 😀

[@drakesteak]

12:23 help 12:42 dies

[@lisareed5669]

I love him. He's like a poetry teacher.

[@lisareed5669]

Until the guitar solo! Then he's like he's going over Niagara in a barrel.

[@hushed4085]

Guitarist: "Hold my beer"

[@linda7345n]

OMG! Shaq, you are so adorable!!! Yes, this 74 yr old grandma is now a fan. p.s. I love Free Bird.

[@Feelix420]

I love you granny Linda

[@autumnleaves7872]

@@Feelix420 LMAO

[@m_a_n0258]

@@Renegade15 😂

[@nellybarrett7]

Linda N haha your right Linda Shaq is adorable! And hilarious you gotta watch all his vids though your mood will change drastically he puts everybody in the best mood love him!

[@ElBanerock]

Aww

[@MrLorddarktoothx]

free bird is undoubtedly like an out of body experience ... but for me, gimme three steps is my favorite song by lynyrd skynyrd ... its such a fun song that always puts me in a good mood

[@loganfytchy-powow4580]

Listening to freebird + runner's high takes that out of body experience and makes you feel like you're watching yourself go 100 miles an hour. It's truly the best experience I will probably ever have in my entire life. Nothing will ever top it. But, I can feel it everyday if I so choose, by running,

[@warhellride]

I don't know how I got here but this is one of the best things I've ever seen on KZbin.....

[@Rivermike86]

warhellride his videos are awesome!!!

[@joannajamerson35]

Same here

[@Montweezy]

My favorite channel by far!!!!!

[@Montweezy]

@OBServe Garage very addictive! It will hit you like opiates if your not careful!!!!

[@davidsandoval3561]

Gave me the chills watching this lol lowkey

[@kaydee63]

Listening to Lynyrd Skynyrd for the first time - $0.00 The look on your face when you hear that guitar solo - PRICELESS

[@RisingRecluse]

Lol I'm at the two minute mark think he has no idea whats coming.

[@baldemarbutanda5128]

I re-watched it for the guitar solo reaction... and ending lmfao

[@kaydee63]

@@RisingRecluse He absolutely had NO idea 😂

[@kaydee63]

@@baldemarbutanda5128 I just watched it again, and I didn't even notice him turn around and look at the camera again. That was hilarious

[@Gantzz321]

@@RisingRecluse I almost shut it down at the 2min mark, his rhythm is so offbeat it was distracting.

[@10thinningcards]

I’ve never been so happy watching someone listen to a song for the first time.

[@jannettestetson-buck5103]

ME TOO!

[@Pamela-ro8vh]

That was probably one of the most amazing things that I have watched in a long time - that literally made me stand up and dance. God bless him

[@DaBears08]

I'm confused also.

[@Sommertimeflowers]

I couldn’t stop smiling 😁

[@dini1046]

Looks like your feeling it bro, this is why I love music. It brings out emotions and people that say they don’t listen to music need to think about it. I don’t trust people that don’t listen to music. This guy made my morning 💪💪💪😃😃😃

[@bryansuarez2396]

No matter how many times I hear it, that buildup and the solo gets me so hyped

[@MormonMustang_]

Dude, you popped up as a recommendation because I'm a Skynyrd fanatic. This is by far the greatest Skynyrd reaction I've ever seen. Now you have a new fan and subscriber!

[@samy238]

👌

[@danilomartines4496]

You know a song is eternal when the lyrics struck a dude 50 years later

[@emilyflotilla931]

Literally attack!

[@broskiez2641]

43 years later 🥸 (sorry)

[@ssizzle9670]

@@broskiez2641 actually the album with the song free bird on it came out in 1973, so it would be 48 years.

[@broskiez2641]

@@ssizzle9670 ah, though it was 77 for some reason

[@Max-jm6md]

wow has it really been that long?... holy shit.

[@BiGPiSH]

Cop:"you were going 97 MPH back there what's the rush???" ME" Sorry officer I was listening to Free Bird guitar solo." Cop:" Oh for sure that shit slaps, sorry for the bother have a nice day sir."

[@barlock1000]

We were going like 150 in a helicopter over the highway listening to this when I was in the army. Best moment in life.

[@Bigsmoke-so9vo]

me if i was a cop:

[@angelcalvillo-torres1536]

If only cops were like this

[@jamesbashford1693]

@@barlock1000 even tho I guess you were technically working imagine telling yourself as a kid you’d be with your mates absolutely gunning a helicopter about listening to Free Bird. Badass moment there. Did you ever do it to Back in Black as well🤌🏼

[@drummerdoingstuff5020]

You know what kinda bird don't fly?

[@benjaminkimball3582]

Thank you for letting me relive my first time hearing the solo through you! Totally made my day and made me fall in love with the song all over again

[@ilikeemericas]

And that's how a Skynyrd fan is made.

[@sjgoode6590]

WhydoU Needit Amen! 🤘🏻

[@ayden_james]

forreal. it's how i got into them too

[@richardhudson3014]

You just herd one of the best southern rock songs of all time period!!!

[@Pumpkin3.14pi]

You didn't need to put southern rock in there. It's one of the best songs ever.

[@lindsamerica3937]

@@Pumpkin3.14piwah wah wah.... lynyrd skynyrd is considered southern rock....smh lol

[@fawnleegreene7688]

All time. All day. The. Best. Period. You got that right!

[@dakanoa]

True. Greetings from Bavaria germany

[@Yousless1]

Amen!

[@dana8911]

Sheer joy watching a young person hear Free Bird for the first time. I am 62 and this came out when I was 16 years old. Thank you for the enjoyment. 😃

[@wolflike24124]

My dad is your age and he was so surprised that my favorite song ever is this. So me and my dad turned this up the entire road trip we drove and had on repeat!!

[@robinlathim8221]

I come here every once in awhile just to watch this reaction again... BEST REACTION EVER to my all time favorite song!!! ❤❤❤

[@mollyhall2954]

In the 70s I watched this band play at an expensive college--I had come from my college to see the band they were opening for--and the crowd was prepared to look down on this southern rock band, but they couldn't hold out for long against their obvious greatness! I was told later some thought my friend and I were groupies because we instantly thought this band was fantastic and were applauding when others weren't. By this song, the audience couldn't deny it! The headliners, The Stories, were a real letdown, even though they were talented, and before long the unknown, exciting opening act was famous!

[@robinlathim8221]

@@mollyhall2954 wow what a great experience!

[@pommie5093]

me as well, it always makes me smile

[@garpikemike1]

My 4 yr old girl heard this and asked me what kind of music it was. I said why? She said "Because it makes me feel good inside of me". I thought it the greatest description ive ever heard.

[@Nathan_Coley]

She's 1000% right

[@mankogum2404]

Tell her Soul music baby girl🤣🤣

[@rytenshiontv4443]

Seen this comment it made me shed a manly tear because a child told her parent that this song made her feel something it's a emotional song of rememberance it made me smile

[@Nixonfam]

same darling, same

[@th3hero1nfather]

10000% correct, everytime I hear this song the hairs on my arms stand up and I get shivers from my scalp all the way down my spine. Dare I say that this song is better than bohemian rhapsody

[@m1garand164]

This was the best reaction to freebird i’ve ever seen. Bar none. It fundamentally changed this mans soul for the better. That silent exit at the end. Hilarious

[@larryturner6866]

Silent exit at the end was not intended for comedic impression. It was as awesome show of respect for the song.

[@larryturner6866]

True, 100% Best Free Bird reaction not only that I've seen but even heard voiced.

[@KRUPTA]

one if those situations where you can't add anything to it. the music spoke for it self.

[@BBM716]

When you know the song is gonna pick up and your just WAITING for Shaqs face when it does 😂😂💀

[@scarletweaver171]

He did not disappoint.

[@brettfan0570]

Lol....that's what I was waiting for also

[@debbiemarch1952]

Lmao. I love it😁

[@helenaj9436]

🙋

[@donalddixon6541]

@Christopher Melville I kept saying to myself....."Wait for it............"

[@itsnaptime420]

I am actually CRYINGGGGG watching you jam out to this song after watching you react to soooo many rap songs LOLOL thanks for the good times as always bro. Top tier content.

[@amirfaisal3329]

This guy: Pauses free bird solo God: So you have chosen death

[@elliotbielawski2710]

You don't pause in the middle of the solo! That should be a sin!

[@C.Noble13]

Devil's Rejects: NUTCRACKER

[@DrAustinSauce]

He gets a pass; dude has to breathe.

[@jamesrosales1631]

LMFAO

[@brandondowell3406]

He gets a pass, he has to pause every so often to avoid copyright

[@izenhh5684]

"bro I don't know what she did to y'all in the relationship... But bro we need some more Free Birds, if y'all gon be playin' like this" That statement right there is everything

[@andersondevon44]

Isaiah Not Help Him 🤣 yes it was. Loved his reaction. Face melted, hangs up headphones, exit the room with one last look before leaving. Priceless.

[@LXXNEYBEATS]

My dad literally just passed away today and this was his favorite song. I been listening to it all morning, thanks for reacting to it. This song means alot to me, more now than ever.

[@brandonnodine6934]

I'm sorry for your loss

[@williammagill7883]

your fathers taste in musicis fantastic! I am so sorry for loss, I hope and pray his soul is now a free bird able to fly above you watching and smiling down upon you.

[@crosseyemcgee8964]

He's as free as a bird now. And as he left you'll still remember him ❤️

[@trevorizotic]

He's flying free as a bird now 🕊🕊

[@brandon4257]

There's an amazing scene in the movie Elizabethtown where some family members play Freebird at their dad's funeral.

[@vasuviusjones5883]

Mind Melted. Rock and Roll Achievement. Plus 1000 points

[@janeluther4290]

I discovered you this morning with this video. You have brand new fan, 63yoa Southern woman who loves my generation's music. I have literally spent hours today on your videos. You are a good example of bringing generation gaps closer together.

[@glenmorebarchan]

Jane Luther Underrated comment

[@crowredeye8066]

Right here with ya, girlene! 63, white, southern, female. And digging the chit out all the rabbit holes with NLShaq.

[@kansascitybob2430]

Jane Luther other than being a male, I am in the same boat as you and Terry Weber. I think he might want to try REO’s Golden country next, transition is not as dramatic as free bird,but still very good, and the lyrics I think he would enjoy

[@lcflngn]

Lotta history here. Saw the band live just before the tragic plane crash. Southern rock was not something we were aware of at the time, just loved great music. Lot more there to,unpack as they say...But the music clearly speaks for itself. Free Bird...

[@jcbulldog533]

@@kansascitybob2430 Yes,Most definitely Golden Country awesome song by REO Speedwagon... How about 157 Riverside Ave.. Those two are some of my favorites from REO Speedwagon.. Classics from the best music of the 70's my teenage Year's

[@jordantyler418]

Hands down the best damn reaction I’ve ever witnessed in my life😂😂😂

[@Cool-Edit-5000]

No DOUBT.

[@yamarizquinones8606]

I'm fucking dead😂😂😂😂😂

[@briantillman2812]

Had me rolling at the end. 😂

[@edwardmunson3896]

Shaq, there's a 71 y.o. white dude who watches your reaction every damned day. You just kind of give energy to everything. Even bad days become good days, thanks to you. Appreciate it bro.🙂

[@lorisalinas5285]

Beautiful!

[@jessebaskin8000]

HAHAHA

[@fraanz330i]

what @edward muson said. This was the best way to start my week. Thank you.

[@Checo43]

This sounds familiar

[@edwardmunson3896]

@Eddie R Man, I appreciate that and meant every word. Some of the other channels have mostly drivel......with "I, Me" comments telling us how smart they are....or think they are! I spend a lot of time viewing comments on all types of music, The only ones I ever go back to and listen to over and over are Shaqs. I have my wife hooked on him, too. There are some good guys out there, but nothing like Shaq. He is full of surprises and he is REAL. Knocks himself out with his reactions.

[@J-Rod91]

Greatest possible way to end the reaction of this song. “I just gotta go contemplate life for a little! I can’t even say goodbye!” ✌🏻

[@JPruinc]

That’s an appropriate reaction to one of the best rock songs ever recorded.

[@tomtinkersrezlife278]

Totally agree this man has me hooked

[@TheSands83]

Southern rock

[@Cooz-h1l]

mansonlamps still rock n roll

[@JohnGaltShadow]

Watching a grown man grab a stuffed tiger because Lynyrd Skynyrd was too epic is amazing.

[@PapaDingus01]

boognish boy

[@Staankkk]

🤦

[@danielbigelow2193]

😂 that part was hilarious

[@Marktec]

That’s his makeshift guitar-check his Metallica One reaction (or maybe it’s Enter Sandman) when he decides to do that

[@freewillygoss]

When you know a song is going to take you somewhere and you need your best friend

[@shardhoney]

i've heard this song countless times, but i think this was my favorite time listening to it... thank you man, stay true

[@heatheralastor4822]

Shardhoney me too😃 by far this was my favorite time. To see his face filled my heart with happiness ❤️

[@naomicrossnoe9474]

I saw them in concert twice and it still gave that feeling every time!

[@mollyhall2954]

I only saw them once and regret not going again very much.

[@johnr.timmers2297]

He's gonna be at a party like: DUDE they've been hiding Freebird from us listen to this!

[@lisareed5669]

Or ... they stole it from us.

[@ellenwuzhere]

@@lisareed5669 Don't worry. I'm sure your invitation will get "lost in the mail".

[@thesunofgod7896]

@@lisareed5669 I spotted a Lisa...

[@matthewlamp3088]

Yeah, Lisa...Beat it!

[@ericorourke7291]

@@ellenwuzhere hahahaha I love that, her invitation lost

[@whiterabbit201]

Ya' done jumped head first into Southern Rock......oh lord. Them boys got skillz!

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

M White BIG skillz.

[@bubbagaming1337]

Here in the south we dont call it SKILLZ we call it A LARGE YEE YEE FACTOR

[@Bootcamp4]

From the high dive into the Deeeeeeeeeep end

[@bubbagaming1337]

@@Bootcamp4 yep and we welcome all little guppies

[@joelyoung17]

Played this song for wife’s finale song at her funeral. Makes me cry but i know she is a free bird fly high baby i love 💕 you so much.

[@mynameisprivate8349]

I'm sorry to hear that man.

[@shauno0806]

She watching over u my man, be free be happy brother ❤️

[@lizzybethnj617]

I'm sorry. That's so sweet

[@bmcfarla44]

Sorry for your loss bro. I played this for my mom when she passed over.

[@tinashifflett4139]

My husband loved this song. We played it at my son's wedding

[@stephenwhite5444]

I love when the song shifts and people start jamming and get a minute in and the song has them so high they just have to stop in a comatose state staring and soaking it in lol.....overload....No other solo ever can represent freedom like this one....it's literally freedom expressed through music.

[@BrianDefferding]

I loved how in the end he just takes the headphones off, stands up, and quietly leaves the room. I think he needed a good week to mull over what he just heard.

[@DragnSly]

He just looks so absolutely defeated

[@themancave5510]

Spent...

[@jcbulldog533]

I also love how he's just left Speechless..Which by the way speaks Volumes for Shaq,as we all know he loves to comment on every little thing.. Which is always hilarious & not to mention those Facial expressions!!!

[@travisrowe7697]

Minimum one week

[@sauditate4562]

Literally left speechless...yea

[@markpond799]

You know when you make a grown man grab his stuffed animal you’ve reached him spiritually🤣

[@julienielase7389]

Sly and the family stone,I WANT TO TAKE U HIGHER!!🥁🎶😈

[@burningice15]

This is my first time ever hearing Free Bird. That guitar solo was F**king NUTS.

[@CJ-qz6ec]

burningice15 the first time I heard it was on the Kingsmen movie on the church fighting scene I went bezerk 😂

[@Isaac-gs3ws]

Then u should hear randy rhoads play or eddie van halen

[@sto3s.y.d.255]

through fire and flames-dragonforce...if you never listened to it...then DO IT NOW

[@TartarianWorld]

@@CJ-qz6ec that's probably the most badass movie scene of all time

[@Cyko187]

burningice15 look up Steve Vai if you remember the halo 2 rock theme he’s the guitars

[@lesleycatch]

your reaction is wonderful, you've got so much enthusiasm dude, and the way you reacted to the solo was great. good stuff!!

[@andrewduckworth3393]

His reaction is priceless. That’s pretty much how everyone feels when they hear this song

[@elpllc7541]

No doubt

[@dannydennis8714]

CREDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL COACH! BORN ON THE BAYOU, BAD MOON RISING, PROUD MARY, FORTUNATE SON. COME ON COACH!

[@charitizzle6028]

Yes!! No one does CCR!❤

[@dannydennis8714]

@@charitizzle6028 I know can't find anyone reacting to this GREAT BAND!

[@dellegaralfinal]

The Midnight Special

[@herrzimm]

@@dannydennis8714 - King KTF did a CCR "Spell on You" reaction. Only one on his channel, but he was really into it.

[@dannydennis8714]

@@herrzimm yeah that's the only one I've really seen.

[@georgiethumbs2438]

"You see how Lynyrd Sknyrd elevated after the break up" - NoLifeShaq Best quote I ever heard about this song.

[@klienfanter7045]

Guitar solo is unmatched in every way. No one will ever beat it.

[@vectorseveneight]

He absolutely cracks me up when the guitar solo starts to kick in and he stands up and goes "Hold on....LYNYRD....SKYNYRD?!!?!!" It gets me everytime.

[@josephmatias7243]

That's my favorite part, too! Lol, I replayed it a few times and it still cracks me up

[@Logan-we2tt]

BEST FUCKING REACTION EVER...!!! THAT SONG CHANGED HIS LIFE..!!

[@Itin-el1pw]

Yeah it did !!!!

[@wdrauch]

Yeah, I vote this best video on KZbin

[@phillyphan11270]

Yeah it did lmao he was confused lmfao

[@justinbrown927]

Shaq is going out tomorrow and buy an old 4 wheel drive truck ,some boots and a 5th of Jack Daniels

[@BarryNad12]

Justin Brown he bout to take his horse down the Old Town Road?

[@ghostyboi9186]

@@BarryNad12 I've never seen a comment that has made me frown so hard

[@hauntedhouse7827]

don't forget the double barrel shotgun!

[@akumakumakuma1]

And confederate flag too

[@fastpony8127]

@Gerald Duke I'm a Southerner Gerald and proud of it. Embrace all the bullshit they throw at us because most of America knows what's really up.

[@DBXander00]

That was one of the best reactions on youtube. Shaq went from kind of a passive tolerance of a kinda country tune.. to a GYAT DAMN moment when that solo hit hard and Shaq was forever changed lol. That was just damn entertaining to watch lol.

[@Christosseventy7]

It's like being in a sports car that just keeps accelerating and doesn't stop. One of my top songs of all time.

[@emilyflotilla931]

Accurate description!

[@givemetwentybucks]

No shit. I was driving from Wyoming to Montana and there was a stretch of flat land for about 20 miles that was just surrounded by mountains, I put this on and was driving so fast, craziest adrenaline rush ever.

[@DavidLopez-th4lw]

He was literally like, "MAKE IT STOP!" XD

[@adrichigh9478]

Fucking perfect 😂😂

[@marilyndurham738]

Exactly!!

[@DamnitDave]

that ending..... he just walked out speechless lol... thats pretty much how we reacted when us olf farts first heard it decades ago lmao

[@ThatGuy-by3bk]

No old fart is sayin lmao

[@DamnitDave]

@@ThatGuy-by3bk im 50. that makes me old.... i didnt say i was out of touch. i know plenty of much older dudes more wild than most 20 year olds. we invented wildin'

[@730gabo4]

Criello talk that talk sir!!

[@gho95]

Your generation reacted the exact same was as my generation the first time hearing this. Absolute awe. (I'm 18)

[@seamusc508]

I get that feeling every time I hear this song. Thank God I was born in 1970 the best rock of that time.

[@Herminator3009]

The Free Bird solo touched his soul. It always awesome seeing someone genuinely fall in love with songs they’ve never heard before.

[@lisastover8792]

Everywhere we went someone had them playing, we drank a lot of brew listening to this song alone and a lot of smoke. Concerts were amazing.

[@TheRjb2010]

He thought he had the song figured out. Allan Collins steps in with his guitar solo, and blows his mind. That is the beauty if Southern Rock. You never know where it will take you.

[@AngelLine77]

Yes!

[@juliangines6764]

The face in the middle of the solo just says it all!!!

[@chrismaltmanmusic]

@@juliangines6764 that part of the solo gets me too man.. Hits me like a tonne of bricks... Goosebumps and everything

[@STLokey]

Just watched if I leave here tomorrow documentary on amazon prime last night and watching him put his whole self into his solos is amazing and gives me goosebumps

[@dw1898]

That was the best! One of the most epic jams of all times. I think I had that same face the first time I heard Freebird some 40+ years ago!

[@charleshenderson8445]

All the division in the U.S. but we have this. Got to love it all.

[@Android-Zen]

The division is an exaggerated illusion. If we focus on the similarities the "division" dissolves.

[@kalidilerious]

Don't listen to that crap on TV, Most everybody is cool like this in the U.S.

[@achilles1373]

It's created by those that wish to control us. If Black and White ever get on the same level we would take the world back. We didn't start these issues... They did. Never forget that my brother. Much love!

[@wesleydrury7492]

Yes sir, this is what it's all bout.

[@Llamaington]

Ya the division is in the media we all love you bro, bro love.

[@-Manda_SKnight_BeastMoD]

I subscribed awhile ago bc I truly love your 100% reactions. The day that you tried a different genre of music was the day that you became the best reactor ever. I get so much joy in my heart watching you discover these epic songs - how your eyes light up and the sudden look of understanding. You have inspired me to try to understand rap and hip hop. Thank you so much. I don't think you can ever possibly have an idea of how many lives you have changed, Mr. NoLifeShaq. And I also know that I am not the only one who respects you deeply.

[@AK00777]

Couldn't agree with you more!! I have always liked rap and hip hop but now I have a much deeper appreciation and respect for those artists because of Shaq. #barology

[@i3atarilo]

facts.

[@MrPaytonw34]

TeamEddings amen

[@ultim8aggie]

You stated that perfectly. Absolutely perfectly. I couldn’t agree more. I’m so glad I stumbled across this man’s channel, he’s the best reaction producer out there. The best.

[@jaymer2928]

TeamEddings Very well said and I second that!! The pure joy he gets is awesome to watch and his reactions always brighten up my day

[@deanedward2379]

live version is a must see...its absolutely electrifying.

[@lbigirl2001]

Yeah I want everyone who loves Free Bird to watch that one live on here with 69 mil it’s beautiful

[@justkiddingnotreally4865]

Skynyrd melted coach’s brain. He can’t talk no more. THATS TUFF!

[@Leon-mv1bn]

😂😂😂😂

[@bobbymckinlay2386]

👊🎆👊🎆👊🎆 BAP! BAP! BAP-!!!!! That was PRICELESS... Wasn't it..???

[@bobbymckinlay2386]

@@Leon-mv1bn Leon = Skynyrd's Original BASS Player... 😂😂😂😂 R.I.P. Leon Russell Wilkeson *(I mow his Mother's yard STILL)...

[@jakekenny3399]

LOL!!!!

[@theatheistbrony9332]

That's why Free Bird is always what people scream for the encore. Ya just can't follow it.

[@chancecoffey4887]

Shaq: You can tell what kind of song it's about to be already. The rest of us: You have no idea 😂😂

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

Chance Coffey I thought the same thing. LOL.

[@jimlustyk8459]

As soon as I heard him say that, I knew, his life was as about to change forever!!

[@TheDancingOutlawJescoWhite]

Lol I was thinking same and just waiting for Shaq to flip out!

[@NitemairMedia]

Same here, I was like "Oh, just wait."

[@billyculbertson9305]

right lol

[@rjmays1]

Dude walked out like “Dang! All this time I’ve been listening to the wrong music”!😂

[@mikejones9480]

I really appreciate the lyrical analysis. Some reactions are so lame and just tell you if they like it or not. My man actually puts in the work and tries to understand what the song is about!!! RESPECT!!!