Guitar Teacher REACTS: Lynyrd Skynyrd - Freebird - 7/2/1977 - Oakland Coliseum Stadium (Official)

[@lastfewtokes]

Ridiculous how that crowd was 90% women! They were CRAZY for Lynyrd Skynyrd. You’ll never see greatness like that band ever again. Just magical.

[@swordmonkey6635]

That was Day On The Green, a day long music festival. A lot of bands played that day (hence the daylight when Lynyrd Skynyrd was was on stage.

[@rydersmith7652]

@@swordmonkey6635they blew everyone off the stage that day, one of the greatest of all time but still sadly underrated

[@hectorchavez3405]

Not even close to 80 % women , that’s just in the front, don’t be a chooch.

[@richardpierce7819]

When I met Allen Collins he straight up told me not to try and play Freebird note for note he said play it like you interpret it. Thats the freedom of music. I've never forgot his words of wisdom. Made me a better guitarist.

[@jasonpedley]

I get goosebumps when I see Steve Gaines play guitar. I cant help but think of what his full contribution to music would have been. What a talent.

[@Thomas-ox6xi]

Gaines was good but look up Ed king when he played. Most underrated guitarist with LS early on

[@fixedgear37]

He would have played state fairs.

[@wagliz163]

@@Thomas-ox6xi Ed was the most polished. Gaines had tons of natural talent. I think Steve would have stayed a few years to get exposure, then form another band. He was such a big presence there really wasn't room for him in LS without eventually stepping all over Gary and Allen. Neither of them were going anywhere. They owned a lot of stock in that company. Ronne couldn't fire them.

[@TreeTop9]

Agreed. He was on another level. Very skilled and also full of heart and soul. A rare combination.

[@shotty2164]

Need to do “call me the breeze” live.

[@Bubbadew]

I want it to be known that Allen Collins was the genius on this song. The solo is amazing, plus not sure if you knew but on the studio version of the song he is ironically perfectly off time. He is barely delayed when he goes and does overdubs on the tracks.

[@billhorton2564]

Artimus Pyle is the genius of this performance. His seamless tempo change is the glue that makes every other element come together.

[@nipperdog7777]

I saw Lynyrd Skynyrd several times before the crash. They held the crowd in the palm of their hand. I snuck into one show in the encore. And they played Freebird. My will says play Freebird at my funeral.

[@bigcasino98]

Billy powell's story about how he joined the band is the best. So many people have hidden talents.

[@yantomanuel6919]

solos like this are from the soul and can never be explained. Just leave it there.

[@melodymakermark]

They had four outstanding guitarists, but Gary Rossington was always my favorite.

[@tateclarkmusic]

One key thing to Gary’s slide part is the tuning he used on the SG. Fret wire under the strings at the 2nd fret tuned to E-A-D-G-G-E. The two G strings were flat wound.

[@johnnymossville]

I've watched this particular video of freebird a bunch of times over the years, and one of the things that always strikes me is the crowd. I find myself longing for that time in history, even though it's a few years before my time.

[@DanielIsasky-ny5gv]

I've watched so much coverage of skynrd and they was the best live band back in the day the songs they played actually sounded spot on on all the live coverage I could find period nobody was as good live as them not zeppelin who was always my favorite band they sucked compared to skynrd live!

[@DanielIsasky-ny5gv]

And now I'm a srv or should I say I'm on a srv kick and I don't like all of srv songs just the bluesy stuff.

[@DanielIsasky-ny5gv]

Ronnie was like the field General with the band maybe to a fault but they were very good live back then at least all the footage I've seen, the new band is a joke a money making machine that's all it is now.

[@sharonmarie1258]

I was 15 in 1977, it was a great time! My son is now 23, and he’s been watching this video. He says the same about longing to live in these times. He feels he was born in the wrong era. He said the girls look so normal, and he’s makes a good point about that.

[@jimmybright7579]

Am 48 I did growing up but who knew I was in that time I saw a greatful dead show and later pics of that show in the rag mag r.s. It was early 90s and u couldn't tell..my t.v growing up was top of the line and was a 32 in floor model made at of wood...I wish I new what was ahead I hate the internet video and cell phones. It rotts everything..a bomb don't got nothing of social media the gens were close new miles apart

[@TreeTop9]

I have a wild Skynyrd story. I'll keep the name out for the sake of respect. One of the band members hooked up with my mom's best friend after a concert at my parents apartment. It was in the beginning when they were playing small gigs. He always knew who my parents were at the concerts after that hahaha.

[@ArticLight14]

Gary Rossington said Collins wrote that solo when he was 17.

[@bambam5130]

Was looking for this comment. What a talent.

[@rockinredneck57]

Allen also played both lead parts on the original recording.

[@lr7462]

Basically; He was a genius!

[@j23_stuff]

Skynyrd...in my top 5 bands of all time.

[@jefftinney3131]

It was a slow song at first. They picked up Pyle and another guy and rewrote the epic Free Bird. I saw them a year before Gary passed. He was such a huge musical presence on stage. Back then it was plug and play and they did it great. I saw the Eagles that summer at Oakland. Great venue. Free Bird, Best closing song ever written and performed.

[@TheGhostOfFredZeppelin]

This is probably one of the greatest live performances ever

[@AgenteusaRR]

That's why Steve Gaines was an asset. He was such a good guitar player he could do an accompanying "duel" even back then. Back in 77 probably this was the fastest solo ever done.

[@PSA78]

There's been so much talent in the southern rock scene through out the years.

[@disturbed157]

Not really. You can probably only name 10 good bands from there, and a lot of it was like modern pop with everything sounding similar.

[@PSA78]

@@disturbed157 Pretty st*pid comment, from all aspects.

[@zeke7142003]

There was so much talent from one neighborhood block, Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 Special. Jeff Carllisi (38 Special) said you could swing a 9 iron and hit every members house.

[@davidtemple5934]

Blackfoot , Molly Hatchet , 38 Special to name three .

[@rockinredneck57]

Southern Rock has never sounded pop. It's blues, Country, and jazz all mixed together. Mainstream rock and pop could never touch Southern Rock. ​@disturbed157

[@waltoglesby3936]

Too all of y’all who can name the members, my next sig of coors is to you.

[@wasperminingco]

The ladies in the crowd are amazing. This is probably the best looking audience of all time.

[@Savak22]

And also the most sunburnt 19:23 😂

[@MarkWalden-z7o]

The brunette in the yellow top always gets my attention. She was beautiful!

[@justinatest9456]

This is a classic song and all, but the real star of this video is that crowd. What a beautiful time to be alive.

[@torpedotorben]

What I wouldn’t give to to be back there at this concert and experience it. This and the Led Zeppelin concert at MSG in 73 is where’d go if I had a Time Machine.

[@laska747]

@@torpedotorbenWell I saw them playing this at Knebworth 1976 and the year before saw Zep at Earls Court London. Yes I’m old and it was a really great time to be alive!

[@jameshazen2907]

Wish I could travel back in time. And the women, my God!

[@russellvaughn6933]

It was a great time to be alive.

[@Nathan-oo2ik]

Also, anyone watching this who maybe hasn’t heard of Blackberry Smoke, do yourself a favor and look them up. You’ll be glad you did!

[@DanC-go9lc]

It is near impossible to have a Reaction Channel and not cover Free Bird - and THIS performance. Thanks Michael for everything you do here. Love your channel ! 💪🙏💥

[@jerryjoe88]

Went to a TON of concerts while in high school, but none blew me away like Skynyrd. Seattle, 1976.

[@karmadave]

I grew up in the Bay Area and still live here. While I didn't attend this 'Day On The Green' (Peter Frampton was the headliner), Lynyrd Skynyrd was HUGELY popular around here! Zeppelin played their last US concerts at the Oakland Coliseum, a few weeks later, and I saw AC/DC with Bon Scott here in Summer 1979. Good times 😃

[@rockinredneck57]

To get the small parts right, check out Scott Raines of the Artimus Pyle Band. He breaks down all the Skynyrd songs on his channel. He's excellent. He got with Ed King to learn all the subtleties in Sweet Home Alabama that people miss.

[@descendingforth]

Best solo of all time

[@Joe-d3t1t]

One of Greatest Bands in American History.

[@maxpuppy96]

One thing about Skynyrd they were a well rehearsed band all their solos never change they would go into s studio and knock out albums in no time, When they went into a studio all the arrangements were in tact. Producers loved working with them Jimmie Johnson (Muscle Shoals) Al Kooper and Tom Dowd. They were a hard working band. Rossington tuned his slide guitar with the b string tuned to a g. Steve Gaines is who was playing the different chording as you said he was a genius, Billy Powell was a concert pianist. Michael I am so glad you pointed the bass out it gets missed by people all the time in this song, Leon Wilkenson was great.

[@ththejackjumper]

Look at all those sunburns. 🤘🤘

[@Zackryvengelmc]

When you point out Steve Gaines on the “giving space”. Terribly underrated player even though Ronnie and the guys always credited him with their resurgence in writing and playing.

[@Joe-d3t1t]

One Way Out - Allman Brothers

[@wildcat31772]

the way the crowd revs up going into the solo is soooo amazing

[@johns.]

I agree, they knew what was coming!

[@curtiswadestafford7532]

my favorite band of all time

[@deangoritz9625]

I’ve e had this opinion/argument for decades now. Lynyrd Skynyrd is THE BEST “AMERICAN “ ROCK N ROLL BAND EVER!!! Tell me I’m wrong. The hits, the sound, the influence.

[@richardwhitehead4684]

I love your reactions Michael. All the technical chops, but…. So unpretentious. So real. Great job, again. I bet your students love you. I wish I could find a local teacher like you. Keep these coming, please.

[@Hobodeluxe960]

God we were so young and healthy and beautiful back then. I remember the morning after the crash hearing on the morning news program and took the day off and just laid in bed with my headphones on listening to my records.

[@awienterprisessvsc]

Would love to see you react to a less known Skynyrd tune, I need you, more of a lesson vid would be Uber appreciated! 😊

[@76GibsonExplorer]

Pre-crash, No one could touch Skynyrd. Not even on one of their bad days. and I'll die on that hill. The Original "Florida-Georgia line". Them boys were a powerhouse.

[@larrycastro5113]

Not even the STONE'S when THEY opened for THEM Folks wanted Lynyrd SKYNYRD on stage again

[@duane8829]

Lots of pretty cool old guitars on the stage

[@duane8829]

I wonder how much of the battle to get through the slow part was due to 70s monitors and pa? I enjoy most the analysis of bands working their way through songs

[@charlessarver8350]

Reminds me of my first stadium concert in the 70's at 14 years old. A lot of the girls were wearing halter tops or tube tops and when it really got rocking and they started jumping things started falling and popping out all over the place and I was like oh shit.😂 They didn't care one bit they just kept right on jumping. I didn't care either.

[@Riffs_Garage]

Theres a good interview with Gary, Johnny and Ricky talking about Garys slide part. Gary says he tunes the D, or possibly B, string to a G. It gives it that unique sound that he gets.

[@jamesrobertson5025]

Love it. Please do some little feat

[@stephaneruhlmann3262]

This final solo has all the pentatonic triplet licks you could think of. And every one of them is on point. I've watched this live countless times in my teenage years, my dad was and still is a huge fan. I still get goosebumps 15 years later.

[@Odis78-w7v]

Me too 💯🔥

[@floydcouncil1690]

At 25:54 when Allen jumps, I still get goosebumps knowing the tragedy about to befall this incredible band. All those hours at the “hell house” sure paid off. Their first few albums were killer. Thanks for some very tasty tunes.

[@edelcorrallira]

What a masterclass. I absolutely loved this video, we get a glimpse at the vocals, the drums, the bass, the roles and purpose of them and of course our favorite instrument. When I watch a "reaction" what Im really hoping for is something like this, where I get insight into the various moving part, how they're put together and why. Many great tips for troubleshooting our arrangements and ideas to start sketching out solo melodies. Also, glad this song received such a treatment. Fantastic rock anthem, it deserves the attention. Ill be coming back to this periodically

[@davecleffi576]

I feel like everyone who plays guitar has watched this show many times. I’m sure I just ignored freebird mostly because it has been beat to death, but the real reason I watch this show is see Steve Gaines and how freaking great he was. Everything seemed effortless.

[@DanielIsasky-ny5gv]

Well you are a teacher and KZbin guru don't speculate on skynrd come on man really do you have a band of your own?

[@DanielIsasky-ny5gv]

Can someone tell me what prs guitars are the best?

[@DanielIsasky-ny5gv]

I see korea,Indonesia on the headstock but I'm willing to bet that American are the best.

[@nitro70e]

All them young ladies at that concert are now grannies, so when your granny said she rocked out in the 70s don't mock, stop and listen and be educated, they did stuff you younger kids would only dream off :)

[@joeyboogenz]

Very proper technical breakdown. Bassist Leon Wilkeson really did go nuts during the solo & he is overlooked as a master ,as was Billy Powell on the bones. Also Drummer Pyle turned this band into an almost Heavy Metal Southern band ! His drumming is phenomanal.Holds his left stick traditional like a Jazz drummer . Here is s link to newest super Documentary on LS. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnaViqGZdpmIg6c

[@maddog6542]

Can't hear that guitar solo without thinking of the Kingsman scene in the church.

[@CristianSurvive1]

My favorite part of Free Bird has always been the crescendo during the solo and then falling back to the band ripping

[@lawncuttingplusdelta]

Don’t forget there were. 3 guitars 🎸 up there. 👍🏻…. They always seemed to be very accurate and played fills etc like the records …

[@philipsummers9682]

😅 so glad you mentioned Artemis Pile on drums as I was at the time still learning to play the drums , great video and information, one of the great all time songs from one of the greatest bands ! I remember the date of the incident and was so saddened at the time. I was in band and we used to cover this song back in the day, quite a challenge when I was still fresh 😊 Fantastic !

[@vanceritchey7248]

I had a Skynyrd concert DVD that had this particular Freebird on it. When I was in about 7th grade, I put it on every night to go to bed! This is a core part of who I am. I WORSHIPED Lynyrd Skynyrd as a kid and is one of the main reasons I picked up guitar! Thanks for covering this Michael!

[@stephaneruhlmann3262]

Same for me! I'm french and Lynyrd Skynyrd is not a big thing except for Sweet Home Alabama but my dad was such a huge fan. I grew up worshiping this live and the One From The Road album. Definitely had a huge influence on the music I play.

[@jimbeller7948]

Love your channel Michael. Thanks for doing this classic.

[@DSilverwood]

Hi Michael, Another good video breakdown containing a lot of interesting information about why this song works.

[@MartinBryan]

Great video that is secretly about how to be in and manage your band!

[@Mithrorin]

Absolute madness. 🤘🏼

[@davidflint12]

Cool. I saw that tour in San Bernardino CA.

[@donmcquaig7424]

Just saw a fact that no members of the original band are alive today! What a loss....

[@rockinredneck57]

Out of this lineup, drummer Artemis Pyle is still alive and playing music. He has a Skynyrd tribute band The Artemis Pyle Band that is excellent.

[@sarrialways]

19:15 Este hombre está sufriendo, no sabe lo que falta todavía.

[@Nathan-oo2ik]

It’s important to remember too, this was filmed and played on technology and instruments from 50 years ago, so of course it’s not going to sounds as tight and balanced as todays music!

[@h4r4]

The major chink in your argument though, is that Skynyrd was as tight a band as a camels arse in a sandstorm. They had the best instruments and gear as well. Also, todays music is nowhere Skynyrd.

[@Shaun.OBrien]

I’ve been waiting for you to react to Skynyrd forever!!!

[@duffleaver6108]

Shaun OBrien from Doty?

[@Shaun.OBrien]

@@duffleaver6108 idk what that means

[@joeyboogenz]

Also , keep in mind that this band had literally been playingh this song live in small clubs and bigger venues for over 10 years at this point . It was as simple as breathing for all but maybe Steve gaines , who had ben in the band for 14 months at this point and seemed to be on board with the system. Remember . Skynyrd was a band made of non improvisers . Allen played that solo the exact same way he played it on the record every time like nothing. Al Kooper has commented on this and was blown away by that fact .

[@lastfewtokes]

Watching The Devil’s Rejects fantastic finale with Freebird playing was just perfect 👍

[@michaeldematteis3409]

I grew out of the skynyrd,but always thought Ronnie had one of the most glorious voices in rock

[@fixedgear37]

He was a wannabe Paul Rodgers. But yeah he was good.

[@luke8536]

That poor woman at 19:27 is gonna feel that burn in the morning 😂😂

[@lucasshelton3192]

Possibly the best live version of this song would have to be from the One More From the Road album, followed by this. Great content as always. A great reaction to do on Skynyrd would be a live video of T For Texas. Some killer guitar parts there from all 3 guitarists.

[@jordanpratt3821]

"Play it pretty for Atlanta"

[@elijahcrosby786]

keeping with best songs of all time. Next we need Hotel California

[@mrcurtis73]

The lick you play around 9:30 reminds me of the licks Ed King plays in a live 1974 (Germany) version of Free Bird. You should check it out.

[@tomsti]

Greatest song, greatest movie. Devils Rejects

[@shannonmorrow2399]

Great breakdown as usual Michael. Im hoping you do the new Beatles song Now amd Then soon.

[@bazamere]

and about 3 months later the band was no more. such a tragedy to happen to so much talent. Its a time in music that will never be the same also I think its a little sadistic for a vocal coach to ask their student (who is primarily a guitarist) to watch this song and try to pay attention to the vocals ;)

[@bornarethefew]

FREEBIRD!

[@lorvin5673]

We listened to everything in the 70's; organ, Deep Purple - Piano, Lynyrd Skynyrd - Violin, Charlie Daniels, ELO - Horns, Chicago - all of it. Very little of it digitized, none of it auto tuned...it was the best decade for music and way, way, WAY better than the crap coming out today...

[@betweenredmd]

Coming to this late but people don’t realize how involved a lot of their bass lines were

[@TimDickson1]

cheers

[@davidtemple5934]

You should also check out the Knebworth version of this song , don't think the Stones wanted to follow this performance !!!!

[@keithowens2554]

Freebird is the jam

[@eleanderolyphant9385]

13:45 am I the only one that thinks this piano section gives serious Queen vibes?

[@gunnar1797]

Michael… Hear me out you need to do a review on Corey Heuvel he’s a KZbin acoustic guitar player and arguably the best acoustic guitar player on the planet. That almost nobody knows who he is and in a few short months he’s going to become a full-time monk and we’re going to completely lose the chance of his music getting shared with the world. It would really mean a lot to me if you did a review on any of Coreys songs or videos. I’m a huge fan of his and I really think that a professional taking a look at some of the stuff would help him get recognize

[@themchangesband]

They were a great band gone too soon. Oh, hey...Big Wreck just put out a new song.

[@brinkoftime]

Hey Michael, could I suggest you "Samba em preludio - Violão em Harmonia" ? It's a genious version of a two voicings song combined into a single acoustic guitar. Could yield some good reaction & theory material. Cheers

[@richardpierce7819]

On the rythym part I always hit those walk ups from F F# to G it doesnt sound right if you dont.

[@krazydogg82]

🦅🦅🦅

[@dimebagmcgraw]

I'd like to hear him do this with some rory gallagher. Maybe tattoo lady or something from the old Irish tour video

[@kathyyoung9539]

Hay Mike chek out Oreo Cookie Blues by Stevie Ray Vaughan and Lonnie Mack live on American Carivan. I think its Awesome.❤❤

[@tomlorenzen4062]

Gaines overshadowed here( in part to shitty filming), but he was by far the best guitarist in the band.

[@johndonnelly597]

This is a raw 1977 rock performance by Skynard not an Opera .!!!!!!!

[@peterdeyo8539]

Do you think they played tighter on the One More From the Road recording?

[@Telecastersanonymous]

By this time in the bands history Ronnie was really struggling with vocal cord problems. So at times when he seems off it may be just be struggling because his vocal chords are trying to fall apart

[@chriscatton705]

struggling with my crush on Michael Palmisano. He's so adorable.

[@kevintaylor99]

Can you do find the cost of freedom

[@gillianbullock-uf2gr]

good thought! Do you mind if I copy that? ❤

[@outlawcountry6069]

Michael , I’ve got a recording that I really need to send to you . Where can I email it ??

[@colehenson6411]

React to Time! Pink Floyd cover by Tyler childers

[@Yaas_ok123]

Matteo Mancuso.....it is TIME !!!!

[@richardpierce7819]

No I hate to tell you I saw Gary play this song twice and he plays it like that every time. Skynyrd tuned down to D to play this and Gary tuned his G and B strings to G. Just in case you werent aware of that little tid bit. Not trying to correct you but more to inform you.

[@scottythebody0811]

Have you seen Chris Stapleton-Tied to the whipping post???

[@peterbright9812]

Somebody should probably untie him 😁

[@scottythebody0811]

@@peterbright9812 Ha!

[@marriner5]

Man, you lost a great opportunity to talk about tone and feel. In the final solo, the dimed amp and the tone of that explorer in that man’s hands is world class. He lives that moment fully and pours his soul into it. It’s not about technique, it’s about soul and the instrument becoming an extension of the man. Out of tune, out of time, blah blah blah. If we guitar players could learn how to tap into that blast of musical emotion and feel, we would be indebted to you. But, you taught the good wedding band version and over focused on the technicalities of the performance.