FIRST TIME HEARING Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man | REACTION *This Was Deep*

[@SouthTexasRocker1]

The original vocalist, Ronnie Van Zant was killed in an airplane crash, along with a few other band members. This video features his brother, Johnny at the mic. Give the original, studio version a listen some time. It's a very special song.

[@jimmayors2315]

Ditto! Ronnie was also the song's co-songwriter with Garry Rossington!

[@dorindacunningham9452]

Sweet Home Alabama, Free Bird, Gimme 3 steps. All part of the 70's anthem.

[@jessicachilders7287]

I agree he needs to do the studio version

[@keithtaylor4335]

@@Spawn-td8bf The pilots miscalculated the fuel burn and ran out of gas. I was at the airport in Baton Rouge waiting for the band with limos when I head about the crash on the radio, not the "news" radio, but the control tower's approach frequency.

[@biffbickerstaff8995]

My friend Jim was on that plane. He was a roadie. He was a survivor.

[@stephanietip]

The best part of the song Forget your lust for the rich mans gold All that you need is in your soul

[@tonyfro23]

Amen Stephanie...that and love the asking mama way it's written still holds up at least in my world in 2021

[@sbutler373]

This here.

[@jamestate5059]

The Skynyrd of today is good but the band in It's original line-up was pure magic. Johnny does a good job on vocals but his brother Ronnie was the embodiment of Skynyrds spirit and soul

[@blakewestwood8096]

YES

[@johnckelly88]

Agreed 👍

[@rebeccarockchik6704]

💯

[@shawnj1966]

Absolutely! Without Ronnie the band doesn't reach legendary status!

[@neillenet291]

100%

[@jamestate5059]

Shortly after Ronnie Van Zant's grandmother died, they got together in Van Zant's apartment and started telling stories about the women that they grew up with. Rossington came up with a chord progression, and Van Zant wrote the lyrics based on advice the women had given them over the years. They wrote it in about an hour.

[@Miruble82]

I didn’t know that that was really cool

[@craighayes2874]

Southern Rock at it’s best! Ronnie Van Zant and Gary Rossington wrote the song as a tribute to Ronnie’s grandmother who had just passed away.

[@darleneadams6844]

This song is iconic. When I was a teenager it was an anthem on how we lived. I still live like this. I'm old so I can😂😂

[@darleneadams6844]

All 3 of my boys grew up to this song

[@beowulf1005]

Tuesday's Gone - my favorite Skynard tune.

[@elysehfm8797]

That's for tomorrow. ;)

[@stephanietip]

That was my late sisters favorite

[@timbillings6884]

👍👍

[@elysehfm8797]

@@stephanietip, so sorry.

[@tonihelm1900]

Mine too!

[@julielovelace7189]

In this video the lead singer is Johnny Van Zant the brother of Ronnie Van Zant. Who died in the plane crash in 1975. When the survivor members decided to put the band back together they asked Johnny to take the lead. He said he was honored BUT first would have to get his parents and other brother Donnie's blessing to do so.

[@lisatonzi9728]

1977

[@julielovelace7189]

@@lisatonzi9728 that's right. Goofy moment

[@wls64]

It was October 20, 1977

[@julielovelace7189]

77 is right. My fault. Had a brain fart. 1977.

[@wls64]

@@julielovelace7189 hey, understood.. join the club, I'm the brainfart record holder!! LOL

[@reginastogner9535]

Dang you might have just gone down the southern rock rabbit hole. You won't be disappointed!

[@michaelwatson3127]

The lyrics and story of “Freebird,” along with its iconic triple lead guitar parts, need to make your list of songs to be reacted to soon! I KNOW that will blow you away! God bless you young man!

[@fodofguck9454]

Shout out to momma's boys. Thanks bro, I'm gonna call mine right now. Call your mom 🙂

[@SakaIsMyDad]

i wish i could man, i miss her so much.

[@michellejones6630]

Really can't go wrong with any of their songs!!!

[@dldd8778]

Your a dad so you should react to "Cats's in the Cradle" by Harry Chapin

[@MariahTahmisian]

AGREED

[@bethkahn8278]

Yep

[@jtyt2345]

Definitely

[@phazerboy]

Must do!

[@ms.dirtybird7779]

Noooo that will definitely bring waterworks. If not from them, definitely from me.

[@dianawade9111]

Man I miss the 60’s n 70’s. Best concerts ever! Nothing like the past couple decades! Thousands and not one fight. Everyone sharing music, buzzes and just jammin! Been to see so many greats!

[@davidgross990]

I agree and the concerts would feature multiple amazing bands all top musicians.

[@dontbringmedown70]

Huge huge suggestion: you will be blown away-- Lynyrd Skynyrd - Freebird - 7/2/1977 - Oakland Coliseum Stadium (Official) I still say wow every time I view it!

[@dorindacunningham9452]

I second listening to "free bird" the Oakland Coliseum 1977.

[@christinemcmillen9020]

Oakland is great, bur I like the Knebworth performance better.

[@brentcox7772]

Great reaction! Try “Give me three steps”, describes my college years!

[@Sportsref13]

I had a gimme 3 steps moment :P woman that came to my club where i was a DJ.. after weeks took me to her place.. I woke up the next morning with her husband aiming a .357 at me asking what I was doing in bed with his wife.. Seems he worked on the road a lot, and she had removed photos and such showing him... that was 1 time, I left a house naked.. and was grateful

[@davidpowell2356]

Listen to the Ballad of Curtis Low by this goated band.

[@VENOMS_WRAITH]

Fantastic song and story.

[@thewindle]

Love this song. You have entered the Southern Rock world. When you get a chance, watch them do Freebird live from Oakland, I think 1976 or 77.

[@glennallen239]

It was Oakland in 1977. This is the best version to hear them live.

[@dorindacunningham9452]

Amen! That video will knock your socks off

[@ryewhiskeyfan5946]

Another southern rock band Molly Hatchet does a cover of Freebird on their live album.

[@Fairygrl_TW]

Original 70's Skynyrd was a Brilliant Southern Rock band....R.I.P. Beautiful song, Thanks Jay, Blessings

[@JC-ll8rq]

My sister sang this to her son every night when he was a boy. He eventually became a talented guitar player and performed it for her. Unfortunately he passed away at age 16 but everytime the family hears this song we immediately think of him as well as the love he had for his mom.

[@ritacarducci344]

We love you too Jay and your gorgeous wife. You guys are a sweet couple and enjoy when she comes on with you 😃💖💖

[@drollieascoliasm9667]

Don't feel sad, I have been to many funerals where this was played. Lynyrd Skynyrd Is some serious music.

[@tinastrendycrochet5107]

It's so amazing that you are reaching out and experiancing new music. Much love brah

[@Kim-hc5si]

‘Become one with yourself’. Word. ❤️

[@robinleggett2448]

This was the song I chose for the mother/groom dance at my oldest son's wedding. Shinedown does a great and powerful cover of this song.

[@dorindacunningham9452]

HIs mother/grandma is trying to say is be a simple man don't lust after somebody's gold. Find that woman be happy and sometime you'll have bad times and that they will pass so don't do something stupid. Be happy with your life and don't lust after somebody else's life.

[@thecarpartsguy8676]

RIP to the band members who died in the airplane wreck so many years ago.

[@davidfinnell1660]

My first concert was Skynyrd in 1977 . I was 15 . I cried when Ronnie VanZant died in the plane crash. This is his brother singing his song.

[@caralayne503]

I sing this to my only son alll the time! He is a gentle giant & self declared, “Mama’s Boy” … and he always will be 🖤🖤🖤

[@jimroe1081]

If ya want a song that won't let your feet hold still, try Skynyrd's "Call me the breeze"!

[@muzikman4399]

Yes, yes, yes! But do yourself a favor and react to the studio version from the 2nd Helping album. Yet to see a live version that encompasses all instruments not just drums and guitars.

[@franrichards5131]

My Fave ✌💞🎶

[@VENOMS_WRAITH]

Or 2 steps

[@beh2969]

Beautiful message ❤️ It’s not about money, fame, or success. Love, family, kindness and respect to others is it. Great mama! ❤️❤️

[@lorijohnston4311]

You MUST check out Skynyrd's 1977 live version of Freebird from Oakland. Absolute brilliance and the gold standard of southern rock. You'll hear the vocals of Ronnie Van Zant, as well as Allen Collins, Steve Gaines and Gary Rossington dueling on guitars. You won't be sorry, I promise you.

[@sourgir-wh6xd]

The original lead singer, Ronnie Van Zant was killed in a plane crash along with several other band members and this is his baby brother Johnny Van Zant who took over afterwards has gone on to do an amazing job with the band. With that being said I personally like Ronnie's studio recording of simple man. But definitely props to the whole band now and then. They're timeless for sure. Go on and jump down the Lynyrd Skynyrd rabbit hole you will not regret it. And check out their amazing documentary. You'll be glad you did 🔥😍🤘

[@loveandfaith6517]

Skynyrd, CCR, ZZ Top... best southern rockers from back then.. thank you! love your channel!

[@terrymills810]

Great song and reaction, Shinedown does an incredible cover

[@astclaire8981]

Today, I watched my first video of yours. It was Tennessee Whiskey by Chris Stapleton and loved the video. Mostly because it's very difficult for people to step outside their comfort zones and experience something completely new and foreign to them and you did that. So, I spent the rest of the day watching all your videos because I was interested in your journey of musical discovery. I've enjoyed it all so far and will definitely keep watching this evolution you've begun.

[@ht2tina]

Southern Rock, excellent song.

[@karenmandeville7116]

congratulations on your impending fatherhood!!

[@xenoscoot]

I remember when they played at my university in the late 90s. Moving. Knowing every thing they have overcome. This is a anthem to life. At 45, I get now more than ever.

[@bobblethreadgill4463]

You're in for a real treat with any song by this band, any song!

[@robertkidd1268]

I love live music but the first Listen should always be the studio version IMO so you get the whole intended vibe.

[@snewhouse13]

They are an amazing band...check out Sweet Home Alabama and Give Me Three Steps

[@arizonaskye3917]

Thanks, Rob! What a heart tugging song, so beautiful!! When my son was 2, we were rocking together in the rocking chair and this song came on the radio. It touched my heart as I held him and rocked him...I said to him (at just 2 yrs old) mama dedicates this song to you son. I reminded him thru the years, and he'd smile. Then one day after he was married and had his own home, my son sent me a text saying, "hey mom, they're playing Simple Man on the radio"... Oh my heart. ❤😍😭

[@karenmandeville7116]

i sang this as a lullaby to my son.

[@NikkieTwix]

Love this song but my favourite by them is Tuesdays Gone, probably my favourite song of all time tbh. And omg you did this particular live version, I love it! You should do a Tuesdays Gone from the Vicious Circle concert(recorded at the same concert this one was)

[@maryreilly5092]

I sung this song at my brother's funeral last July. It was his favorite song and I hope I did it justice! Thank you for this wonderful video, Sir.

[@craighayes2874]

The video is of the “new” Lynyrd Skynyrd. Ronnie’s younger brother, Johnny is now the lead singer

[@briandobson5135]

Call me the breeze, written by an okie (JJ Cale) and if you find a live performance of Skynyrd playing it in 1977, one of the guitarists is another okie!

[@lynda3860]

lucky enough to see the original line up in London just before the airplane crash

[@TerriLynn714]

Southern rock 💜. You need to watch the history of Skynyrd

[@deannajones3849]

When you do Led Zeppelin again, please do WHEN THE LEVEE BREAKS!❤

[@Grymrod]

I concur great song

[@cathykrieg7669]

Yes!! 🤟🏼🎸🎶

[@shapeach]

Congratulations!! So happy for y'all!! 🌹🌹🌹. Please look up the story behind Lynyrd Skynyrd! Tragically cut down in their prime when their plane crashed! The day the music died for do many of us!

[@jessicamgallion8977]

I saw Lynyrd Skynyrd in concert with Hank Williams Jr. And 38 Special when about 10 years ago in Baltimore. Was a great show.

[@dennish3032]

Jamel_aka_Jamal found a partial loophole when videos are blocked. If its the video (not the audio) that they block he reduces the size of the video, if it still wont post he reduces the size of the full reaction some also. If it still doesn't work its an audio block and he posts off youtube.

[@RobSquadReactions]

Yeah I’m actually trying to get in touch with him to try to figure some things out his videos are awesome

[@allenrundgren6045]

My friends and I get together and play music off and on and we have a playlist of all different kinds of music from rock to country to pop and everything in between. As simple as it is, that is one of my all-time favorite songs to play. I'm glad you liked it

[@shaundalindsay8882]

I was working the graveyard shift as a waitress, serving my rocker friends coffee in the corner booth when another of my friends ran inside the restaurant and said Lynard Skynard's plane went down and they were all gone. Lord help me, I cried. Just a few months earlier Elvis died. Sad year.

[@jwmson7791]

Loudest concert Ive ever been to! A•ma•zing! Classic southern rock! 🙌♥️🙌♥️🙌

[@kierstenridgway4634]

I send this song to my oldest son a couple of times a year. ❤

[@JohnSmith-mu4to]

Check out "Free Bird" from Oakland,Ca. in1977 with the Original Skynyrd before the plane crash Oct.20 1977. The crash was about 45 minutes from my home.

[@dianawade9111]

I sang this to my son when he was a newborn up! Such a true song. 💜

[@gracemichelli.2am124]

I am so glad you did this. Legendary...Free Bird and this one are favorites.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@RobSquadReactions]

This song was really emotional for me

[@blakewestwood8096]

@@RobSquadReactions the original is even better with Ronnie singing before his death

[@thedominator87]

2 other versions to check out are the original version cuz this one is performed by the brother of ronnie and also the shinedown cover is also good even though in my opinion, the shinedown vocals are a little too loud cuz brett belts it out

[@consuelor3453]

My all time absolutely favorite band, the greatest of all Lynyrd Skynyrd! ❤️❤️❤️ The world misses you Ronnie, Steve, and Cassie! NEVER FORGOTTEN! Thank you for this, please listen Ronnie, Johnny’s brother sing this. ❤️❤️❤️

[@julielovelace7189]

Great song Please react to TRAIN TRAIN by Blackfoot. The singer/guitar player in this song Ricky Medlocke plays for LS again for the second time and has been for years. Ricky's grandfather starts the song off with the harmonica. His name is Shorty Medlock. This song is fire. Plus you'd be the first I can find to react to it.

[@timbillings6884]

👍👍 Skynyrd has so many good songs... Do Freeburd or Tuesdays gone! 🙏

[@RobSquadReactions]

I’ll definitely add them to the list thank you so much for the suggestions

[@DianaJG8]

@@RobSquadReactions - They misspelled it, Jay. The song is Free Bird. 😊 Here's your link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6msiHejotaNsLs ** Ignore/Overlook the flag - it's DEFINITELY NOT about hate, just about heritage (and opposition to "northern aggression", LOL) BTW, My 42 year old son still tears up when he hears Simple Man...

[@susanconstable2113]

Love this song. The band shine down covered it and it is just as amazing.

[@SparkleKnits]

This is my favorite Skynyrd song. It reminds me so much of my father, who died when I was 9. He loved Lynyrd Skynyrd. Next month marks 30 years since we lost him, and I still can’t listen to this song without tearing up. ❤️

[@gerhardbraatz6305]

Congratulations on having a son. Great message to pass on.

[@emmett-amber5456]

This is almost every single southern moms song to their baby boys. Usually by the time they can talk, they know the words by heart lol

[@tammyfisher7790]

Lynard Skynyrd recorded right here in my home town Muscle Shoals Alabama. Fame studio and Muscle Shoals Sound. We are blessed to have so many artist that have recorded here.

[@juliesmith2395]

I love you guy.... You review a lot of classic rock which was the music I grew up on. I wish I could be there to answer all if your questions

[@randomdude819]

This band probably has more songs that I am familiar with and know word for word than any other band. Every song in their library is a hit in my book. Tuesdays Gone, I Know a Little, Curtis Loew, On the Hunt, I could go on and on and on. You really should dig deeper into these guys.

[@wandadavis2124]

My dad loved some Skynard! We went to their concert several yrs bf he died. Awesome band! 🤘🤘One of my favorites memories ❤️ RIP daddy.❤️ Played this song at my daddy's funeral.

[@jennifermorris6848]

Ever been at a concert and someone’s shouted “Play Freebird!” at the performer? Freebird is a Lynyrd Skynyrd tune. Almost all performers can cover it.

[@trosepickups1645]

Give the song "Tuesday's Gone" (original version) by Lynnyrd Skynnyrd a listen to, even if you don't do a video on it...it's WORTH listening to.

[@shellyb8869]

So many great tunes! Add these to your list: Tuesdays Gone, Ballad of Curtis Loew, I Know a Little, You Got That Right, Swamp Music, and FREEEEEBIRRRRRDD!

[@59dstorm]

Good reaction. You'll probably listen to this song more

[@hoosiermaker2358]

OK man.. one of, or, THE anthem song for us mid 70s teenagers is... Freebird, by Skynyrd. Do the live version from Oakland coliseum '77. Kinda slow and sweet up front, but ends up with the best second half of a song you ever heard. Digging your vibes. Keep it up. You have 100s of bangers from the late 60s thru the early 90s to discover.

[@tjferg6759]

Congrats on the baby boy!

[@Sportsref13]

the band Lynyrd Skynyrd was named after their high school coach "Forby Leonard Skinner" .. radio station I worked at had an april 1 concert, featuring Leonard Skinner.. we had a great day of music, tons of people showed up.. That night we announce put your hands together for Lynard Skynyrd .. crowd goes nuts.. then Coach Leonard Skinner walked out and waved at the crowd and thanked them all for coming to the show.. April Fools ...

[@theblacksheep5226]

The Ballad Of Curtis Loew is another great Skynyrd song to check out. One of the best songs you will ever hear.

[@theoneandonlyCatseye]

"Tuesday's Gone" by Lynyrd Skynyrd is a good one

[@DeRocco21]

when i was young this song spoke to me, all i wanted was love from someone, you have to love yourself first, and love will come

[@mik9124]

It's the truth to be Human . Soooo true , remember all time to these Words , and stay human .

[@kevinmorrell4155]

A classic! One of the best bands ever 🤩

[@alsimons7925]

🌴 the live 7( VERSION )concert in Cali w original singer ( his brother) R I P WILL ABSOLUTELY ABSOLUTELY TARE YOUR SOUL IN Pieces 🌴TRUST🌴

[@angelmd43]

One of my favorites from Lynyrd Skynard!

[@nammis77]

Check out Lynyrd Skynyrd - Freebird - 7/2/1977 - Oakland Coliseum Stadium (Official).

[@claranielsen9330]

One of my favorites!❤❤

[@suehbing]

I think most people think of Skynyrd with Sweet Home Alabama or Free Bird.....I love Simple Man and Tuesday's Gone, Gimme back my bullets(not what you think) and just Ronnie Van Zant's voice...could go through their whole catalog!!! Great reaction! Sue

[@biffbickerstaff8995]

Southern Rock at its finest. Saw the original band live in 73 & 74

[@oldmanghost219]

The lead singer, one of the guitar players, and his sister that was a back up singer died when their plane crashed back in the 70's. Along with I think two others. So this is some of the original band and the lead singer is the brother of the original singer which why he is making gestures up to his departed brother who wrote the words to their songs.

[@amandaburkhalter36]

I started not to click on it. My daddy loved Lynyrd Skynyrd and he was, although deep and with a heart of gold, he was somewhat of a simple man. Although, it's probably unconventional... maybe not, idk, we had a family only funeral in 2015, and we played that song. I miss him. It was so beautiful...as daddy was too! Ty, while learning to cope, YES... STILL DEALING AFTER ALMOST 6 YEARS, it's what you need to hear out of the blue sometimes. We, parents my bro and sis, LIVE off music and we need it! Sorry, I had to write bc it means so much to me! Ty much ♡

[@SpottedBullet]

My friend down the road was lucky enough to fly them around Florida.

[@jefffain470]

Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Ballad of Curtis Loew is another great story telling song with a good message. But when you’re ready to go to church, checkout Soulshine by the Allman Brothers on the Where It all Begins album.

[@alsimons7925]

🌴 make shure u have something solid to hold onto 🌴🤣🤣

[@davidpowell2356]

Wait to you hear Freebird. Welcome the rabbit hole homie.

[@andreaknapp2394]

Love Skynyrd! Alot of great ones! You should try Freebird...live 77' from Oakland It's epic! Tuesday's Gone is another great one! They Call Me the Breeze...Gimme Three Steps...Sweet Home Alabama...too many to name...

[@a-a-ronoutdooradventures7941]

This song is basically a lifestyle…live this way and see how great life can be!

[@davidpowell2356]

Love ya my guy. You brighten my day.