Johnny Van Zant - Brickyard Road

[@spideyfan74]

This song means a lot to me now .I lost my oldest brother last Thursday.He was the oldest of 3 of us and the weekend before he passed we all saw Lynyrd Skynyrd together

[@sczesny46056]

if this song doesn't bring tears to your eyes then you are not a true lynyrd skynyrd fan!!! long live skynyrd!!!

[@countdeemoney]

Had a friend get killed by an 18 wheeler on the side of the interstate after his car broke down back in 88. This song makes me think of him everytime I hear it.

[@scottdixon469]

Why can't I listen to this song without tearing up? I miss you Ronnie my brother! :(

[@vickielynne9493]

the same as me ...we come from an era who was loyal and always our love for Ronnie will remain ... have a sweet night and semper fi ....

[@scottdixon469]

I agree it's not the same Skynyrd and never will be of course, but this song is sort of why it angers me a bit when I read people criticizing Johnny for carrying on with Skynyrd as I have No doubt Ronnie has a big smile on his face seeing his baby brother carrying on the legacy. I do not believe he is tarnishing the legacy a bit as those who knew Skynyrd growing up with them knows how great they were and they should understand it's a baby brother carrying on his big brothers legacy. I was a lucky SOB as I got to see the original Skynyrd 5 times before the crash as I was born and raised in the Pensacola area and they always came to both Pensacola and Mobile every year so we would go to both venues. There will never be another group like them for myself. It would have been 6 times but one of the years we were standing in line to go in, but a promoter or something came out and said the show was canceled as Gary had fell very ill.

[@donrutter6550]

Well put Scott Dixon. If I was Ronnie I would want my son to carry on my legacy.

[@scottdixon469]

Ronnie had two daughters, Johnny was his baby brother, but you are correct as blood is blood and I am sure Ronnie has absolutely No problem with his baby brother carrying on their name!

[@alkaseltzerplus1]

Scott Dixon nobody else could do it

[@BobbieLGray]

Thank you Johnny for keeping Ronnie alive for us ..i love hm and guys .now they all gone. But ee have their music. Sing it pretty Johnny !! ❤😢😢

[@kissnguns]

I know how he feels I lost my little brother,may 7th 2009,only 27 years old sunday oct 10 is his birthday, I know I cant bring back yesterday but Lord I pray to be with you again some day,,

[@tonyhensley1412]

This one always reminds me of the days with my brother He passed away at the early age of 23. I am 51 now, and I found out last year on my youngest son's birthday that I have Lung and Stomach Cancer. I can't wait to see him again !

[@marciamatteini7604]

God Bless You Tony

[@johncrowley6929]

Did you beat that cancer Tony.

[@d.r.tucker7543]

God bless you Tony

[@Jackvermillian]

I want to dedicate this to my father on Father's Day. He's been gone 15 years now but the pain is still as bad as the day I lost my best friend. He made me the man I am today and I hope I'm half as good as he is.

[@rogerrice3669]

Johnny you do your brother justice, he would be proud, keep it up, don't worry about the haters

[@toppsniper148]

Your so right brother

[@emmaduncan2991]

This could have been a really sappy, maudlin, bit of schmaltz, but instead, it is a pretty strong statement about the strength and resolve of family, the Van Zant family in particular. well done!

[@brendalane7126]

I have seen them twice in concert.They are amazing.I know Ronnie is proud.

[@choiceanderson1955]

No better love then amen that gives has love love yall God bless.

[@donalddevillier6099]

I love this song I was in high school when this came out so emotional I love it he does his brother memory justice

[@mattmontgomery1490]

The people who disliked this song I am even scared to know what kind of music they listen to. This song is bad ass R.I.P Ronnie

[@flossyjean]

I remember seeing the Van-Zant brothers singing this song live in Atlanta, Ga. & they had changed the words from (Mama & Daddy's doing alright), to (Mama's in heaven, Daddy's alright, I saw Melody last Sat. night... me & my husband looked @ each other & said "Their mom died!" then burst into tears!

[@mrsunfire02]

thumbs up for still listening to this song in 2012

[@beatleme2]

The best song ever made for Ronnie :(...

[@MTD45]

I am so damn proud to be from the South,and had the privelage of seeing the very first Skynyrd reunion concert.God Bless the entire Vanzant family.Thank's to Johnny for stepping up into a giant pair boot's to fill.You have succeded beyond any of our expectations.Rock on my friend.

[@michaeldominick4646]

Saw the “Southern by the Grace of God” concert at the UNO Lakefront Arena in New Orleans. Fantastic night!

[@brandonplemmons910]

October 20, 1977, marked the darkest day in Southern Rock. Thank you Johnny for taking up the torch of Southern Rock's greatest band, Ronnie's memory WILL live on, no question.

[@jaynismile1]

I remember sitting on my front porch in october of 1977 & the DJ interupting the music and saying the Freebird had crashed & Ronnie,Steve, Cassie and Dean Kilpatrick had been killed. I was not quite 12 yet, and I sat and cried listening to them playing Free Bird in memory. A Skynyrd fan from about age 9, it was a hard loss. Ronnie Van Zant was a hero to me. I was lucky enough to see the first reunion tour in 87 and about 14 more shows after....Fly on Freebird...you're free at last & We Remember!

[@timquinn9036]

THAT BRICK YARD ROAD WILL NEVER BE FORGOTEN❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Richglojr591]

Brother missing his Brother!!! makes me cry.

[@MarkPinheiromdm196971]

me too

[@sackrider41]

this song still brings tears too my eye,s.Im 52 now and still the memory of what ronnie did with the music stirs my soul....

[@1970sarteaga]

And thumbs up is STILL listening n 2012! This song will NEVER grow old!!!

[@johnnyvanzant3861]

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[@WylaWilliams]

Another great song by the van zants. Johnny's voice is amazing. All of their songs have so much meaning to them.

[@gfgranja]

This song was a number one hit in the rock charts for a while in 1990

[@marciamatteini7604]

This is the best song written about Ronnie. Johnny did a brave step in filling in for his brother and I commend him. I lost my brother Tom years ago and I know how it feels to lose someone you loved and respected. He's in heaven now and I just bet he has met Ronnie! Love & Peace

[@slowride9049]

This is the music I grew up on, from my dad listening to it, and my daughter will be listening to the same, it's a shame music isn't made like this anymore.

[@lindaclark9925]

Yeah it's all about dirty lust and twisted perverse mess making situations....far from realitys gooooood strong holds ...god help us

[@Makylafeb12]

This one goes out to my brother,who passed in auto accident...and also his son years later just after graduating high school...always hits home:(

[@middlesc]

Ronnie's home on Brickyard Rd was about 900' from the railroad track. I'm sure Johnny spent time there with his older brother hanging out in the backyard and would hear the trains go by. Long live Skynyrd.

[@monsterpoppies5225]

I cannot listen to this song without my eyes welling up with tears and goosebumps all over my body. God bless Ronnie Van Zant and his survivors, including all of his fans. ♥️☮️🕊

[@rebelfan1216]

I love all the great comments about this great song.It's going on 33 years since the plane went down.I visited Brickyard Rd. after my first Simple Man cruise.I got so emotional.When I came home and played this video,I lost it.I am tearing as I write.I love everyone who loves LYNYRD SKYNYRD.I also in the same day I went down Brickyard Rd,I visited Ronnie's memorial played Freebird while playing my harmonica.I never cried so haed while playing that song.That was the number 1 thing on my bucketlist

[@mrsunfire02]

thumbs up for still listening to this song in 2011

[@D3dh3d66]

Lynyrd Skynyrd has always been one of my favorite bands and Ronnie one of my favorite singers. My ex was pregnant with my oldest daughter we were deciding names and was going to name her Samantha. I heard this song the first time and what a tribute to ronnie. That night my ex went into labor 23 hours later they had to do an emergency c-section my ex wanted to be put under for it when the Dr took my baby from her mommy's stomache and I heard that first cry and the Dr saying it's a girl My first thought was she is not a samantha but a melody her cry was music to my ears and my tribute to Ronnie Van Zant 2 months later Johnny played at the channel in Boston my brother and I went to see him when he played this song I handed him a picture of my precious little girl and on the back said to johnny love melody. After the show we were walking back to the car and came across the band stnding outside the tour bus one of the band members ask us about some weed so we were rolloing him a few joints and johnny came walking by and I told him about the picture he had us go onto the tour bus and took a book titled Lynyrd Skynrd I will never forget you it was written by Gene and Johnny had the band sign it then he signed it to Melody love Johnny. My daughter turned 29 september 36 and to this day still has this book. rest in peace Ronnie Van Zant

[@CarolStJohn-ev9ry]

Cool memory.

[@joshuabrooks4907]

Awesome story.

[@phillipwhite948]

I'm only 19, but this is the kind of music I listen to. Listening to this song and reading the comments has me in tears right now. Long live Ronnie Van Zant! Long live Cassie and Steve Gaines! Long live Lynyrd Skynyrd!

[@josephschneider7927]

good for you bro. Thank you for keeping the music alive. Spread it to the next generation. Best of luck my brother

[@garyedwards6701]

It's good to hear from the younger generation that respect classics like this u have great taste

[@johnmcfly9447]

You got to know what brickyard road is to relate. Around that area along the St Johns river, from Greencove springs, down to Palatka, you have old road laid by bricks. Those were the first roads in that part of Florida. There was a brick making factory some place along there. You can still find old sections of those roads, but many are overgrown with trees and bushes. Down by the water is where you see most of them.

[@JannaBrewer]

🙌🏻

[@andyhamilton8940]

Also its the name of the road Ronnie lived on. The video was filmed there.

[@scottmeeks662]

Remember when this first came out. Gave me chills. Every time I heard it now it still does!!!

[@bettyreynolds4291]

Scott Meeks love Jonny he is so handsome sings with so much feeling

[@poppaluv]

Me as well. Oddly enough, we bought a house a stones throw (literally) in Gilsburg , from the site.

[@brianm572]

Scott Meeks it does give me chills also. Great song I always liked this one

[@kimberlyhargett4261]

I love this song. Brings a lot of memories back

[@kimberlyhargett4261]

Brickyard Road

[@jasminehobo1]

gone but not forgotten. still listing to this in 2013 and i will till i am gone.

[@Slinger43]

Almost 45yrs later & it still feels like a knife in my back. I was only 15 when that damn plane came down, but I hadn't even begun to heal from August 16th! 😢 RIP 🙏 #Legends

[@brendaLeegolden]

AWESOME SONG....JOHNNY VANZANT BAND.....I GET CHILLS EVERYTIME I HEAR IT

[@michaelanderson8322]

When I lived at the end, and we'd be on the porch, listening to Skynyrd... I swear Ronnie was standing at the tree line.

[@brendaLeegolden]

+Michael Anderson Good Vibes!

[@michaelanderson8322]

:)

[@philalexander5772]

I still remember the plane crash. Lynyrd Skynyrd had just played a show near here in Greenville, S.C. The plane went down in the swamps of Mississippi. Steve and Cassie Gaines, siblings who were a guitarist and vocalist in the band, respectively, also died. It's been 37 years, and I still am traumatized by it. It was probably the worst thing that happened in my childhood other than Roberto Clemente dying in the crash of a plane headed to Nicaragua on New Year's Eve 1972. When I first heard this song on the radio, I obviously immediately identified with it. I really miss Ronnie Van Zant, because he was a special person and an incredible musician.

[@donrutter6550]

check out and subscribe to Steve Vests Swamp on youtube. He knew Ronnie and the band good, and played guitar/harmonica for the Alman bros in their early days, and played with skynyrd in their early days when they changed their name to skynyrd. Ask him questions and he will answer you

[@donrutter6550]

Learn what you can now, because these old timers wont be around forever.

[@jamesmoore8930]

Phil Alexander I was at the Greenville SC concert

[@jonlate4581]

I remember seeing it in the paper and feeling dum-founded. Same with Randy R. and Stevie Ray...

[@poppaluv]

No swamps. A wooded area a stone's throw from out getaway house. It wasn't even Osaka as they say.

[@vanzant645]

This is the best tribute song ever written. Johnny sings it so well. When Ronnie died I know his heart broke. I know mine did. I keep wondering, Why? What good came of it? Nothing. What a loss for mankind. Think of what he could have done if he had lived.

[@tinatillis4760]

Awesome....tear jerking....but Awesome....WE ALL lose someone we love...thanks for such a beautiful song

[@johnnyvanzant3861]

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[@andrewsparr9287]

Never listen to the haters. We love you

[@truthweallknow]

Wow, so many years have gone by but it seems like yesterday to hear the guys today keeping the traditional alive. And to all in Rock and Roll Heaven . We and Rock - n - Roll will never forget.

[@mydawgzz]

This song takes me back to 1990. Such a difficult time. I played this song over and over. Theres no music like this anymore

[@A47919]

Just saw Lynyrd Skynyrd last night in Grand Rapids, MI. Boy, did they kick butt! Johnny V is a good man, a showman and a guy with an excellent sense of humor. I love the way he did a shout-out to veterans, as Veterans Day is this Sunday. Truly a legendary band; about as American as you can get!

[@streetsurviver1]

1 of the best tribute songs ,ever written.

[@fayehoward3889]

In Loving Memory to my nephew John Tapp Jr left this world at 36;this was his favorite song;missing you Son;REST IN PEACE

[@derekleisch8863]

This is VERY COOL!! My buddy and I watched them make this video. We hung out with all these guys for a couple days while making this video. This actually was filmed in a random guys front yard on Brickyard Road. I can PROUDLY say that Brickyard Road was a BIG part of my life. I grew up just a couple miles from it. Was there EVERYDAY!!!! GREAT PLACE!!! WOW!!! GREAT TIMES!!!! Anyone who ever hung out on this road could say the same. I GUARANTEE.

[@countdeemoney]

Found out one of my childhood friends passed away the other day. Had to come here and watch this video to reminice of the good times we had. I think this is the 5th time I have hit replay.

[@tammysmith4378]

It’s almost been 22 yrs I lost my brother terry in a car wreck I still miss you so bad,so does mom and tim

[@maillady22]

Just lost my cousin this weekend to a Drunk Driver. This song and Freebird were the first to come to mind.Thanks for the music that we can relate to in real life. We love our SKYNYRD.

[@johnnyvanzant3861]

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[@dudlydewright8132]

That may be the worst thing about growing old. Time takes away those I admire, beloved friends, family.

[@kissnguns]

may 7 th ,will be a year I lost my brother,God be with me I need it ,

[@luchina1]

Johnny I just know how proud you made your brother!!! I'm so sorry for your loss!! I know he's smiling down on you!! I feel he will always be there for you and his whole family!!! And, never forget he will never forget all the fans, the music, the good times!! Carry on brother! Carry on!!!!

[@johnnyvanzant3861]

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[@pfcriffle]

To this day....Every time I hear this song, it makes the hair stand up, brings a tear to my eye, and makes me stop, whatever I am doing, to just sit and remember. Ronnie, carry on in peace. Gone but NEVER forgotten.

[@trixluck]

to my best friend who died this week.. she was my road dawg, my homie, the Butthead to my Beavis.. ill never have another friend like you. We'll be all together again someday in Highland Park

[@deviousangel6969]

Five years ago today (May 12th) I lost my first child because of her father. This song hits home to me every time I hear it. Reminds me of my daughter.... I miss you Savannah!!! This song has touched so many hearts .................. and the tears continue to flow.....

[@jessewall7798]

The way things were in this great town of Jacksonville Florida on the west side of town The pleasure of knowing these great musicians and friends all I can say is that they touch the world with such great music and won't never be forgotten.

[@lonimarshall4817]

Man, I was 16 in 76. I had tickets for the Lynyrd Skynyrd concert at the old Charlotte Coliseum, me an my best friend at the time went to a party across the street at the Days Inn got tore up an didn't make it to the concert. I regret the heck out of that... I absolutely LOVE Lynyrd Skynyrd!!! Best Southern Rock &Roll band there ever was!!! RIP Good 'ol Southern Boys😎

[@joshuamccrickard7007]

Wow Didn't Realize How Close I was to that Road! I lived in Greenwood for 13 years and when we drove down College Drive I Noticed that road right before we hit CR 220 in Doctors Inlet. Beautiful Song R.I.P. Ronnie Van Zant your spirit Lives on through your music and your loyal fans. Proud to be From Clay Country Florida very close to that Brickyard Road!

[@widgonater12]

Another hero and gone too early. He will never be forgotten and always missed and remembered!!!!

[@ladypaul7932]

Brought me too tears. I lost my brother 22 yrs ago and it was just the two of us.I did him no justice tagging along with him and his friends. Although he was 3yrs older he was really cool with his little (fat) sister hanging out. Although this was my FIRST time hearing this song, it WON'T be the last. Like the video, I sometimes went to the old neighborhood just remembering. This is an extremely powerful loving song. Johnny did a wonderful job. I really boo-hooded when I saw VanZant incorporating Lacy in the video. To all who have siblings, call them. Tell them you love them, even the really obnoxious ones, they need it more. Once the eye's close, there close. 👋👋🕊️

[@ronrocker3016]

I will always more than listen to this song....I will hear the heart of a brother in the words...and i hope you don't mind Johnny if I dedicate your song to my brother too....rest in peace Gary

[@zigzag2256]

Played this at one of my brother's funerals just a great. Song man

[@janicebird8747]

Love this. I know this was so hard for him to sing.

[@hank66530]

I AM FROM PITTSBURGH---WENT TO A REUNION IN JAX.. SPENT THE DAY SAT LOOKING FOR BRICKYARD ROAD TO PAY MY RESPECTS ALONE--BEEN A LIFETIME GOAL OF MINE----WELL I FOUND IT---MADE ME FEEL GOOD---I WAS IN JAX WHEN THE BAND WAS NOT FAMOUS YET----STILL HURTS

[@sandrabromley1662]

Brickyard road really touched my husband who passed away in 1991 11 days before his 36th birthday I played it at his funeral and yes on his stereo too This song will forever be a special part of my life . God bless you and your family and friends at your time of sorrow

[@johnnyvanzant3861]

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[@notacop007]

Just perfect...swear I saw a free bird fly.

[@sharonhays6669]

Keep believing & I hope Johnnie carrying his brothers music on he has to

[@sharonhays6669]

IPad ticket 2 seethem covid19 shut it down

[@kbmeador4653]

I lived with, and lost, the love of my life on Brickyard Road, Hardeeville, South Carolina. He died tragically, and I grieve for him everyday - nine years later. Just like Johnny sings to his brother, hoping so much that Ronnie can hear him, I always hope my love is listening with me when I play this song. My free spirited Scotty is free from pain and the evil cruelty of this world. And, like Ronnie, he's free as a bird. He will live forever in my heart. Kristen

[@bayourebel65l]

fantastic way to pay tribute to his brother......mom,dad,and his youngest daughter in the video great job johnny..................keep the music going...................

[@MrWjd41572]

very good song awesome writing and shows true brotherly love he left this world way to early in life but will never be forgotten and his music will live on

[@DaddyLobo23]

Was out that way a few years back. Made a pretty big detour just so I could walk where they walked. Took my shoes off as a show of respect, and just walked. Hell of an experience. Fly high, Ronnie.

[@karenlivesay8671]

lost my brother couple of years ago i go here when im thinking about him

[@johnnyvanzant3861]

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[@jeanlawson9133]

I remember the Brick Yard as we called it, Brick Yard Rd....up in the hills of Virginia.... Many.. Many years ago and memories are still still strong....I hobo that train many times....

[@tippimail1]

I heard this when it came out.I never saw Ronnie but i'm a huge fan.R.I.P.Ronnie and all who died in that plane crash.

[@margotmirbach]

Reminds me of sitting around an old chassis in Relic's backyard with a fire going and sinking a few Southern Comforts, singing to all the music tunelessly as hell, but what the hell, we enjoyed ourselves !! Long live Lynard Skynard in our hearts ..

[@leonidas_stanescu]

this song seems to gather ppl who lost some loved one, just today a close friend passed away and cannot stop the tears listening the song and reading the comments.but i live far away from Brickyard road

[@ChuckLetson]

This will be/is a classic for all time. If this doesn't move you, nothinn' will!

[@12234nic11234]

Glad I found this, haven't heard this song in probably 10 years or more. Forgot what a great song it is.

[@gabrielstatus]

One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard, and I should know, I've heard a few... Johnny is one of the best sad song writers ever born... I love this song forever, it also remembers me of someone I've lost. It brings tears to my eyes, really. Beautiful piece of art. One of the best southern songs of all times, in my opinion.

[@dragondancer1814]

Oh man, I have never once been able to listen to this song without it bringing me to tears, and this video hits me even harder! Rest in peace, Ronnie. As long as people love your music, your spirit will never truly be gone! Johnny, this is a wonderful way to pay homage to your family and their legacy. Ronnie couldn't have had a better tribute!

[@MistsOfBodom]

I love how Lacy Van Zant (Their father) is in the video. I had the great pleasure of visiting Ronnie's grave in Jacksonville in 2001. The inscription of Charlie Daniel's quote on the bench is heart wrenching. Fly high Free Bird. You are immortal in our hearts and your songs.

[@helenadegroot6504]

Wow. Absolutely stunning, Johnny. Incredible memories of a beautiful family in a beautiful place in a special time. Brickyard Road.

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[@sbrockmuffin]

Breaks my heart seeing Sister And Lacy. Love u forever and a day.

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[@avenged7x4life1]

Words really speak to ya, if ya ever lost anyone in your family this is a perfect song.

[@jenniferrowland7434]

beautiful

[@richiehembree9890]

Jennifer Rowland so are you.!!

[@chrisholbrooks427]

Walk Em Down

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[@Felidista]

Can't watch it without crying. Can't listen to it without crying. So very moving. OK, not the most original song, but it aint supposed to be. Emotive and beautiful nonetheless.

[@swabianredneck6031]

i agree😍😭😭

[@pusnboots8]

i cry everytime i watch this video...reminds me of not only lynyrd skynyrd but of my best friend who i love dearly

[@catine09]

i lovvvve this song...........love to just sit and listen to it. remember when it first came out. catine is our daughter lol. our 14yr old, listened to this the other day, and loved it too. gotta share this stuff with our kids. they love it. not like what our parents made us endure. no... :)

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[@charlotteprescott-ruland9121]

Wow...back in the mid 80s when I was just a middle school kid, we used to go down Brickyard Road to get to the "swimming hole" with the rope swing! This song brings back so many memories from Middleburg. Crazy to think I was once young and carefree ;)

[@JRLegette]

Same here, except I did it in the late 90's early 2000's. Crazy to think these guys grew up in our stomping grounds. Makes me proud to be from Jacksonville/ Orange Park

[@bigmatt7173]

hell yea I grew up on brickyard rd beside the tracks to the right .I was there wen video was shot amazing times

[@gavinbrayshaw1384]

ya i love it hear what swimming hole im only 14 but i am so proud to live on this road

[@charlotteprescott-ruland9121]

@@JRLegette I know this comment was 3 years ago, but. lol Dude...Orange Park is sooooooo freaking crowded now! I hate driving down Blanding when we come to visit. And Middleburg is no longer....I hate seeing it all built up. I loved when it was all country-like. I now live in Eustis on the country side on 4.25 acres; where animals are my neighbors...and I LOVE it!! Reminds me of how Middleburg used to be. Did you ever party at the Black Creek boating dock? I saw a kids park was put in the last time I was there...but when we partied there, it was nothing but darkness. We kids were always looking for dark, isolated hidey holes to party. lol

[@charlotteprescott-ruland9121]

@@bigmatt7173 I wonder if we ever were at the same party. I miss bonfire parties where everyone was invited. Did you know a guy named John Raulerson? I ask because he "really got around" in the Burg. lol

[@amyntut]

Love Ronnie's truck in this video, which of course we know it's Johnny's now.

[@grantpayne6625]

he had it restored , kept the original steering wheel....

[@ZabimaruBankai93]

They're still active as Van Zant dude, I think its an honorable thing picking up the torch of Lynyrd Skynyrd and continuing Ronnies journey to bring that southern sound to the world. But you're entitled to you're own opinion man, as long as we love the music i don't think it matters.

[@MizKT1125]

Thank you so much for posting this song. My brother commited suicide recently, and I haven't been able to get this out of my head ever since. It helps me to sing it at the top of my lungs when I feel like I'm going crazy.

[@trixie8851]

i remember the first time i heard this song i saw the video on vh1(of all places) as i was getting for work...i stopped, i watched, and i was sooooo moved...just beautiful. i choke up everytime i hear this song.........

[@johnnyvanzant3861]

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[@rockincherri1261]

Awesome and so REAL! I get chills and cry every time I hear it, but it's so beautiful, I love playing it. Johnny did an amazing job on this. We feel your pain, Johnny....we miss him, too! RIP Ronnie!

[@billcobb6261]

brings tears to my eyes every time

[@mizvic01]

Proud to be a Clay County resident too!

[@tomarch6116]

What an amazing tribute for Ronnie.

[@Mamaofthehooligan]

I don't know why he hasn't sang this in concert fronting Skynyrd. this year will be 39 years this October 20th since Ronnie died everything is gone,but his music

[@defiantone8556]

I came up with an idea, but it would only work if Johnny would let it. And that's this. I'm sure by now, you probably came across some morons who post on L.S. threads on how they don't like Johnny either fronting the band or still going by the Skynyrd name. Myself, I don't care so much about the name so much, as I do the PEOPLE who make it up. The band no matter what name they go by, is still a well polished group of fellers N gals who perfected their craft. And I always go by the motto, if all people are gonna do is bitch about the band, simply don't listen. Problem solved. But getting back to what you said in your post. I kinda wish Johnny would front his Van Zant Band, even though I love the Skynyrd Band we have now, but why I wish he would front the Van Zant Band again is, that way, it would shut up the big mouths who keep bitching about em fronting Skynyrd. But back to my point & what you had posted, I wish Johnny would front the Van Zant Band again & stick to writing all new music N stuff, & maybe mix in 1 or 2 of his brothers songs from time to time in concert, but close out all his shows with Brickyard Road. As one who has been to a ton of Skynyrd's shows, its no secret they close em out with Sweet Home Alabama & then Freebird. So why not have Johnny go back to fronting Van Zant with all NEW music, so those with big mouths who have nothing better to do but bitch all the time, can shut up, & maybe have Johnny close out each show with Sweet Home Alabama & then Brickyard Road? Brickyard Road much like Freebird is a tribute to Ronnie anyway, so about the only thing those doing all the bitching about can really bitch about is, Johnny singing Sweet Home Alabama which is just ONE SONG of his late brother. Now if those doing the bitching are still gonna bitch about that, they had better get a life, cos lets say Johnny does a 23 song set & 21 of those songs are the Van Zant Band songs. Then he comes back out for the curtain call & ends each show with Sweet Home Alabama & then Brickyard Road. You mean to tell me, people are gonna bitch on these youtube threads cos he sang ONE song of his brothers out of a 23 song set? They need to get a life. Like I said, it was just an idea I had, should Johnny ever decide to go that route. As for Johnny, the guy much like Donnie & Ronnie, is gifted. I have all of Skynyrd's music, & also Van Zant's too. And there's allot of great songs on those Van Zant ones. There's no doubt in my mind, that Johnny would do just fine, with or without being under the Skynyrd name. The guy HAS IT!!! Just wish he would learn to break out on his own & use it more. Till then, guess time will tell. And lastly to ALL the Skynyrd fans out there, lets ALL say a prayer tonight, cos Gary Rossington had some chest pain again, & the band had to cancel some shows till he gets cleared by his doctors. Get well soon Gary, cos we don't need anymore loss's with the BEST BAND IN THE LAND!!!!

[@brendalane7126]

I have seen them in concert twice.Johnny does an amazing job.I know that Ronnie is proud..... Brenda 😀

[@patricksommers2629]

@@brendalane7126 right on Brenda! Ive seen them (w Johnny) 4x now, maybe 5

[@donaldgarrison4979]

It's been 40 yrs since it went down doesn't seem that long ago I was listening to the radio and heard you was gone R.I.P Ronnie Van Zant Steve & Cassie Gaines. Now Billy Powell , Allen Collens, Bob Burns & Leon Wilkeson are all with you now R.I.P

[@7jhammond]

This song is so special to me on many levels. My second daughter,(my baby) was to be named Melody because it was such a beautiful name to me. Her dad and I settled on Melanie and to this day I still think of my girl as Melody....she always has a "song in her step." :)

[@colleenmartinson9541]

You are making your big brother proud!! Skynrd makes me proud to be from Florida!