FIRST TIME HEARING Lynyrd Skynyrd - That Smell(REACTION!!!)

[@scottyray8004]

It’s actually about abusing drugs. Ronnie Van Zant wrote a song on this because Gary Rossington, one of the guitar players was in a car wreck while on drugs and alcohol. The whole band was headed down a bleak road if they didn’t change their ways Ronnie knew. The tomorrow might not be here for you part isn’t about living life to its fullest. It’s a grim warning that is things didn’t change ‘tomorrow might no be here for you! The lyrics are... Oooh that smell, can’t you smell that smell? Oooh that smell..... the smell of death surrounds you! This was on their last album that was released 2 days before the plane crash that took Ronnie’s, Cassie and Steve’s lives. The rest of the band was extremely lucky to be alive. All suffered horrible injuries. The plane ran out of fuel. That’s how there were survivors. No fire that normally kills everyone in a aircraft crash. You should read up on the history of this band. They were one of if not the best thing going in music when this happened. Such a sad story and the rest of the band suffered hard times after the crash. The band was no more with their leader gone. Allen Collins, the best guitar player ever in my book, his life led to a tragic end way to early as well. Lots of history with Lynyrd Skynyrd. From their starting out and playing, honing their craft for 7 years, 10 hrs a day in an old metal building till they finally got their break. Ronnie was a genius as a song writer. He wrote the majority of their music and never ‘wrote’ a word down on paper. He had it in his head once it came to him. Allan Collins, came up with lots of their music. He came up with the music to Freebird and the solo at the age of 14. They were an amazing band! Oct. 20, 1977 was the day Lynyrd Skynyrd sadly ended! en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynyrd_Skynyrd_plane_crash

[@brittanygarrison8030]

Should have wrote a tune about plane crashes.

[@roseloveschrist1794]

Love me some Skynyrd......it still depresses me . Love them

[@robertboyer5926]

RVZ's death was a shock to me when I was a kid so was RR (of Ozzy) I guess I was so young then and so unfamiliar to death. To this day for some reason I feel those two occasions are epic based on how I felt at the time (yes a grand pa)

[@bamacopeland4372]

The hell house is where they practice.

[@warrenhughes911]

Not Gary..it was Allen Collins ..

[@BigPete44]

Tuesday’s Gone, Gimme Three Steps.... just a couple of classics ✊🎸🔥😎💯

[@SIXX2772]

BIG PETE!!!!....BRINGING IT!!!

[@BigPete44]

Jeff!!! My man!! I gotta bring the heat!!! LOL 🔥💯😎🎸💪

[@SIXX2772]

@@BigPete44 LOL....right on

[@cindy844]

Ballad of Curtis Loew!!

[@bsargent8935]

Any man should here 'simple man' at least once in his life

[@SIXX2772]

Oh hell yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...They only had a 4 year span before the plane crash.....but the best band ever!!!! No other band in rock history knew how to use 3 guitarists like LYNYRD SKYNYRD

[@catherinecraig6254]

Yes that triple threat

[@jgates6645]

Also, check out Skynyrd's "Give me back my bullets"

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

I see Skynyrd, I AUTOMATICALLY hit like. It’s a true story, reprimanding Gary Rossington for his shenanigans and how how it caused a delay in their tour.

[@walkawaycat431]

Yes. I'm a simple woman, I see Skynard and watch. 😁🤘

[@msredstilettoscraftsshoesc5152]

He's talking about the smell of death surrounding people who do drugs & drink too much. He says "there's too much coke & too much smoke, oak tree you're in my way"...referencing all the wrecks that Gary Rossington, one of the guitarists, had because of drugs & booze. And all the drugs & drinking the whole band was doing...and if they kept on that road, they were going to die...hence, the smell of death surrounds you. My fav band...pretty much any song by them that you choose is going to be great! Don't know if you did the live version of Freebird...if not, check out both the Knebworth, England concert & the Oakland Colosseum concert in '77...just a few months before the tragic plane crash that killed lead singer Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist (short brown hair) Stevie Gaines, his sister & backup singer, Cassie Gaines, their asst road manager, Dean Kilpatrick, along with pilot & co-pilot (who caused the crash). Do live performances of their songs...their albums are great...their live concerts were awesome!! Just of the top off my head you should check out these songs...Sweet Home Alabama, Simple Man, Working For MCA, T For Texas, Gimme Three Steps, What's Your Name, Call Me The Breeze, I Know A Little, The Ballad of Curtis Loew, Saturday Night Special, The Needle & the Spoon, Gimme Back My Bullets, Tuesday's Gone, Don't Ask Me No Questions, You Got That Right, Cry For The Bad Man, Whiskey Rock-A-Roller. That should get you started!

[@mariannegoldweber1577]

There's so many backstories of the bands that you're listening to. Whether its history, civil rights, there is a Story being told. I really enjoy your reactions you might want to read up on some of these bands. Or have the lyrics :-)

[@cindy844]

Great suggestions!!

[@freebirdtony]

Thank you so much for reacting to my all time favorite band. "Simple Man", Call Me The Breeze" are a couple worth reacting to. 😊✌

[@mrmans1674]

Do “Needle and the Spoon”

[@brentgray8355]

Skynyrd concerts you can smell it for sure lmao

[@brentgray8355]

As soon as this song hits, spark it up

[@shirleybuffington6420]

If you can check out Allman Brothers Whipping Post the studio version

[@shirleybuffington6420]

Here is another banger song from them it is Swamp Music

[@lisazaccardimeunier8378]

Simple man, Three steps, Ballad of Curtis Lowe, The Breeze, Sweet Home Alabama, all great songs!

[@shirleybuffington6420]

Ronnie wrote this song after Gary Rossington wrecked his new car while driving drunk and high on drugs and they had too postpone some tour dates which made Ronnie mad.

[@mcjagergaming]

That 70s Show intro I'm pretty sure written and made by a band called "Cheap Trick" they have some pretty good hits too.

[@nealtircuit9373]

It’s actually a song by Big Star called “In the Streets” with some rewritten lyrics covered by Cheap Trick.

[@sherrelwilson7354]

Ready for some Blackfoot “ Highway Song”🖤

[@armadillotoe]

Train! Train!

[@BigPete44]

#NoLimitNation 💯🔥 Thanks Twon!!! Song is Fire!!! ✊💯🔥🎸💪🙌

[@rebeccarockchik6704]

💯

[@kattcity]

On the Hunt ...My fav Skynyrd song.

[@natecorning]

Tuesday's Gone should be next!

[@mikecappadocia5959]

A guy named Alex Chilton from a band called The Box Tops and another guy from another band Alex was in wrote the 70s show song and a band called Cheap Trick performed it

[@mrtyreus0]

Killer band. But that's some production you just don't hear anymore. Hard panned, in your face guitars.

[@moegreen5760]

“One more drink fool will drown you” great line in the song

[@markbranson3723]

Good job young man. I love your channel.

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

Cheap Trick did the theme to That 70’s Show. Great band.

[@royalway12]

Love that Stratocaster!

[@trudywolfe2795]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@victorwaddell6530]

Lynyrd Skynyrd's last perrfomance before the plane crash was at the Greenville Memorial Auditorium in Greenville , South Carolina .

[@johnryan6456]

Your channel is dope.

[@keefmack]

"Don't stick needles in your arm!" How did so many young people today miss this message. When I was young this song struck a nerve with most of our generation who didn't get hung up on heroin as those just a few years before had. And now it seems everywhere. How did we fail the young people today?

[@kmrainbow1965]

This song was written for one of the lead guitarists who had a bad drug problem. Thats why he said tomorrow may not be here for you.

[@lancevaughn432]

Lynyrd Skynyrd song to do."Sweet Home Alabama", "Saturday Night Special", "Gimme Three Steps", "Call Me the Breeze", " The Ballad of Curtis Loew", "Simple Man", "Workin`For MCA", "Tuesday`s Gong", "What`s Your Name". and more

[@debbieepps7029]

Grew up listening to this band. DEVASTATING when their plane crashed in 1976 I believe it was. This song is about to ME, drugs, alcohol and being reckless with your life and others as well. Would be nice if people, especially the younger generations would actually listen to, hmmmmm maybe their parents, grandparents and others who have lived through these things and maybe take our knowledge and apply it, not live it.

[@msredstilettoscraftsshoesc5152]

Plane crash was October 20, 1977 at 6:52pm. A day I'll NEVER, EVER forget. I still cry like a baby! Very bittersweet & heartbreaking to listen to their music & watch their concerts...I miss them all very much!

[@debbieepps7029]

@@msredstilettoscraftsshoesc5152 Okay wasn't sure of the date, just turned 14 a few months before. Such an impact on southern rock.

[@msredstilettoscraftsshoesc5152]

@@debbieepps7029 I was 11, almost 12 (January). Saw them in Lakeland, FL not long before the crash & before that at Orlando stadium with several other bands...my brother was 6 years older than me & I was his shadow. Grateful that he allowed me to tag along all the time. Hee passed last year in February & I miss him greatly!

[@debbieepps7029]

@@msredstilettoscraftsshoesc5152 Sorry for your loss. You had a very special big brother. God bless you and your family.

[@msredstilettoscraftsshoesc5152]

@@debbieepps7029 Thank you sweetie...I appreciate it. And yes, he was! He died about a half hour or so after I left mama's. He wasn't aware of much the whole time I was there...felt like there was a time or two he knew I was there...but as I was telling him I'd be back to see him tomorrow & that I loved him, he looked me straight in the eyes with clear focus. When I got home (I live in a different city) mama called & told me he was gone. I feel that he waited for me before leaving. Just a few days before, during a thunderstorm, he woke up worrying about me & tried to make it to me, but was too disoriented to make it too far & turned around...thank goodness. I have the note he were mama before he left that night...you could tell he wasn't thinking clearly...all he knew was that he had to get to me 😢😞

[@bobbymoore5759]

What many people may not no is Ronnie van Zandt said he'd never see 30 and more than one person heard him make that statement and that he'd go out with his boots on (slang for on the road). He died on impact of the plane crash,he was 29. Wife said also that he'd sometimes refer to himself as the Mississippi kid even though he'd never been there. Plane went down in rural Mississippi!!!! The man knew his fate somehow.

[@dgodfrey8953]

My favorite of theirs.

[@brianginn6075]

I totally agree about tomorrow may not be here. I was scheduled to transport my older father to a doctor for a yearly physical, I found him half dressed on his bed room floor. He passed from a heart attack an hour BEFORE I got to him. I still have my problems (should've, could've, would've) concerning him. RIP Pops

[@rickyruckleii4859]

When I Love you by Lynyrd Skynyrd what I love about the music turn based on true stories

[@zebulon8819]

"I know a little" or " You got that right" ✌️♥️

[@catherinecraig6254]

Ballad of Curtis Lowe....working for MCA

[@JAMESMOORE-gq4vv]

What Up Twon, their first 6 albums are classics, from start to finish, their 1st album (Pronounced Lynyrd Skynyrd), is an all time great Southern Rock album, my faves are the MISSISSIPPI KID, POISON WHISKY and THINGS GOIN' ON.

[@raydotzler9117]

Searching and On the Hunt 🔥🔥🔥

[@NG-Lespaul]

you Got that Right/I aint the one/ Needle and the Spoon/ Don't ask me no Questions/ I never Dreamed/ Whiskey Rock n Roller/

[@sherryarflin726]

I was just about to say the same as Scotty England but he probably said it more eloquently than I would have. Ronnie Van Zant was such a prolific song writer. Gosh I miss their music.

[@NoLimitLJ]

No Limit Nation🖤💯

[@icmman7]

about a drug intervention

[@SIXX2772]

CURTIS LOWE

[@Saturday288]

I really like most southern rock. Blues based rock with some country influences. To me the Allman Brothers are the best. Maybe try Soulshine by The Allman Brothers. 🎸🎸🎸

[@shirleykelly9971]

Lynrd Skynrd is one of the most iconic bands ever in just over 4 years before the plane crash they recorded so many songs that are now anthems I are old enough that I actually got to see them live I actually turned 17 on the day that Woodstock started

[@retiredtopsergeant8864]

Thanks for giving this song a shot with your first-reaction. It has such a great beat and tempo that it's easy to think that this song was written for the sole purpose of "partying" to. But as Scotty England so clearly states in his earlier comment from 4-days ago, this song was written by Ronnie Van Zant as a WARNING to heavy substance abusers, and how this life-style will ultimately lead those (who do not change their ways) to self-destruct. The title of this song "That Smell" has a particular reference to heroin abusers. I was once told by a retired detective in the NYPD, that under-cover narcotics officers can detect a "heroin addict" immediately when standing in their presence, due to the fact that their body gives-off a foul-odor that is prevalent to extensive heroin abuse. Thus, as we hear several times in the song, "can't you smell that smell," and, "the smell of death surrounds you."

[@cindyshawver9986]

One vote for "gimme Three Steps".......a little humor.....lol

[@Nickel138]

Gimmie Three Steps is a classic. Funny song too. Saturday Night Special is good, too. Song about guns.

[@kaydantonio3719]

Others have explained the background so I won’t but as a general rule of reference when reacting to classics from the 70s just remember “sex, drugs and rock n roll.” I was there. It was true. Oh, and for late 60s, early 70s, Vietnam.

[@mscottlawrence2037]

What's going on my friend, it's awesome seeing you're reactions loving it definitely a new subscriber

[@jefferysawyer24]

The two brothers actually have a country band named Van Zant. Couple good songs

[@argument1582]

The line said "whiskey bottles and brand new cars, oak tree in my way." and later he talks about Quaaludes

[@denisemay6807]

“Oak tree, you’re in my way!”

[@callabo]

Great reaction as always, Skynyrd has a bunch of bangers. We're almost at 20k subs my guy. Let's goooooooooooooooo #NoLimitNation

[@shawnp6744]

This song was playing in the tape deck as I wrecked my brand new truck in 1994. Telephone pole was in the way. Make good choices.

[@nancysimmons423]

Simple man is a must listen for sure

[@danpals7678]

The first song I play when I go to the bar

[@tammystrickler8347]

ARTHUR GUNN - GIRL FROM THE NORTH SIDE. HE HAS AN AWESOME VOICE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@thetattooedvaper4081]

I dig seeing younger people expand thier musical horizons and not be pigeon holed into one genre. Love your channel man.

[@rubbersole79]

Skynryd's live version of "Workin' for MCA" at Knebworth is amazing.

[@warrenhughes911]

Bro yessir..I seen them 3 times.. Ronnie barefooted on stage..3 guitars jamming...rock on Jax.Fla..

[@TexasMagnolia]

All hail Southern Rock. Check out the founders of Southern Rock Allman Bros - Whippin Post

[@KillerNetDog]

That triple guitar line up sounds epic in headphones.

[@lynette.]

They are trying to make band member who had a near death experience in a car accident.

[@hellisthyhome]

World needs more southern rock nowadays

[@trudywolfe2795]

Cheap Trick sang the theme song from season 2 on.

[@laurakali6522]

Trudy Wolfe and no one reacts to them....Surrender is a great song....and many more....

[@trudywolfe2795]

@@laurakali6522 I agree with you.

[@tammydean3003]

Give Me Back My Bullets, Call Me The Breeze. Highly recommend The Ballad of Curtis Loew.

[@armadillotoe]

Skynyrd doesn't have any bad songs, but this one is my favorite. Saturday Night Special is almost as good.

[@alexandrite_moon7131]

#NoLimitNation 💯🤭🤣🔥

[@Trucker231610]

Actually what he's saying is that if you continue to do drugs like you're doing TOMORROW WILL NOT BE HERE FOR YOU. I appreciate you doing reactions to Classic Rock

[@peteyn.y.7960]

Awesome man! I like Simple Man, and Tuesday’s Gone but they have many great songs! Thanks for reacting to them.

[@wild8757]

It’s about drug abuse, he’s talking about not being there because you overdosed, it mentions weed, cocaine, heroin and alcohol in the song

[@rjbbrown]

Great content and excellent work. See the suggestions from BigPete S. Also ‘Curtis Lowe’. But my fave Skynyrd track....’I’ve Never Dreamed’. Check it out if you find time. Beautiful words and music. Unbelievable guitar X 3. The three guitarists in Skynyrd were almost unrivalled. Among the very best. Very unfortunate about the plane crash in 1977.

[@penelopehornswaggle102]

Just noticed the plane crash was 3 months after Robert Plants son died.😢 Such a terrible time in history.💔💔❤️‍🩹

[@edwardcreel4571]

The ballot of Curtis lowe

[@retroactive1autrey668]

True that to your reaction, young Gentleman. Check out the Allman Brothers band--Whipping Post or Statesboro Blues. Keep on.

[@brettsmith724]

"Tuesdays Gone"

[@zachorrison258]

Need you off their second helping album is great

[@mikeketner5322]

What he is saying is tomorrow might not be hear for you because the drugs might kill them

[@KAP1984]

Cheap Trick sang the 70s show theme another band you should check out. 70s show was the era I was a teen good times!

[@ccsportsfan7886]

excellent

[@healersandkillers4357]

DO!.....Tyler Childers....Nose to the Grindstone!.....make a hard nigga cry!!....Every man should teach this to there sons....and your welcome in advance!!....Much Love from NC.

[@jefferysawyer24]

Southern rock

[@laurakali6522]

Battle of Curtis Lowe....

[@victorwaddell6530]

Ballad.

[@laurakali6522]

You’re right. I’m home recovering from surgery and not quite with it!

[@mikemaggio4979]

Dude, not about procrastination, about the substance abuse in ones life! You apparently weren't really listening to what the song was saying! Love you man, ☮️ out!!!

[@robertturner6651]

I love the way you feel and experience the music. I do the same. I just discovered your channel tonight and I am on board with you. Please listen to "The Ballad of Curtis Lowe" by Lynyrd Skynyrd. It's my favorite of theirs.

[@aprildawn3186]

Now try out Needle and the spoon live at winterland 1976! Deep lyrics and amazing guitar solo!

[@trudywolfe2795]

Todd Griffin sang that 70's show theme song.

[@gaylemitchell5881]

Yeah you better give their other song another chance. Free bird is like an anthem

[@edwardjohn1614]

Check out Tower of Power. Songs like Bump City or What is Hip or Funkifize. Everybody and I mean everybody had these guys on their play list along with ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd back in the early 70's. *_Liked_* *_Subscribed_* 👍

[@warrenhughes911]

Bro.. Curtis Loew

[@lastwolflord]

Listen to "Gimme three steps" by Skynyrd.

[@joannparker1977]

Drugs drugs drugs. Oh my It’s about the deadly combo of alcohol and weed with coke. Together they can kill you. The moral of the story: don’t do coke or crack. Especially with alcohol and weed.

[@joeday4293]

You need some "I Know A Little" in your life, youngblood. Or "What's Your Name." Or "Call Me The Breeze." Whatever Skynyrd you do next, do yourself a favor and add the words "live 1976" to the search. They were one of the very most legendary live acts of all time, and for some reason, there are hours of material from 1976 showing them live at the peak of their powers.

[@brianpoole4369]

Try out....Blackfoot....another southern rockband......there most famous track is "highway song"....it's their anthem song, just like freebird was to lynard skynard...I promise you, if you listen to highway song, while driving, you will gain an extra 500 horse power, under your bonnet..lol

[@bikertrash64babe]

tuesdays gone by lynyrd skynyrd is my favorite if you get a chance you should check it out :)

[@Chicken_Wing91]

Cheatin woman is a good one along with am i losing

[@cynthiatorres6029]

Please listen to The Needle and the Spoon by Lynard Skynard

[@FinnProp]

Dude, You’re missing the point ”Say you'll be all right come tomorrow But tomorrow might not be here for you” Point of the song: Tomorrow might not be here for you, because you’re doing drugs and suffering withdrawals.