Lynyrd Skynyrd - Call Me The Breeze (Live 1976) REACTION/REVIEW

[@hardtimes1267]

Thank you Brother for keeping this legendary band alive.

[@BST-lm4po]

Skynyrd was "clicking on all cylinders" at this concert! Their best was yet to come,.. if not for tragedy!!

[@cynergy4]

Great song written by the amazing J.J. Cale. Skynyrd does it justice. Ronnie expends less energy onstage than any front man I've ever seen, but damn can he sing!

[@Trucker231610]

I'm glad you're diving into the bands history. Those of us who lived thru this era have much respect for this band and I'm sure you are getting there. As far as what's next? Anything from the original band will be great. They don't have many bad songs(if any). Here's a couple of blues tracks you might like. Mr Banker I need you.

[@heathinvaderstudios]

Don’t forget Ain’t No Good Life, I Never Dreamed, and You’ve Got That Right.

[@Elite59]

I agree Mr Banker is a great Blues tune... so is "The Four Walls of Raiford". If you haven't done so, check out Jamey Johnson's cover of Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Four Walls of Raiford"! You can thank me later.

[@rubbersole79]

This is Knebworth. Where Mick Jaggar requested they not venture out onto "the tongue" portion of the stage....which RVZ of course did, and where the fans nearly rioted when the Stones came out, wanting MORE SKYNYRD!!! The day they blew the Stones off the stage! Champagne all around on the flight home!!!!

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

The long HOT summer of 76. Best live of LS in MHO. Pissed Jagger off something awful 🤣

[@vicmusgrave1278]

This song is in my top 5 rock songs.

[@82gmccaballero]

Cry For The Bad Man is another gem!

[@jfrisaro]

You are correct. This is the concert they blew the Stones away. The more you listen and dive into Skynyrd, you realize this was one of greatest bands ever. Their 5 yr run prior to the plane crash is up with anyone.

[@thor8580]

Lol when I was Young everyone said I looked just like Ronnie Van Zant. I’d laugh and say oh ya he’s my brother😂

[@richardworton4597]

You can't go wrong with SKYNYRD. Keep up the great work Biz.👍

[@crbr1432000]

Wow that brought back memories! I'm from NW Georgia and remember seeing them live at the Fox Theater in 1976. I was 16 yrs. old and my parents had no idea that I was there. Lol. I also remember clearly the very next year when their plane crashed. I was at a friend's house and when we heard the news on the radio we cried like babies. Oops! I gave away my age. They had so many good songs but, one of my favorites was and still is I Need You. Thanks for this tonight.

[@hardtimes1267]

Damn Girl. You lucky dog. That's the concert that the live version of free bird was recorded on the Skynyrd Gold and Platinum album.

[@crbr1432000]

@@hardtimes1267 Yeah I didn't realize how lucky I was. I've been to so many concerts that it's hard to remember who all they were. We didn't have much else to do as teenagers. After I graduated from H.S.I moved to Texas with my parents and saw several good ones in Houston and Dallas too. Good old days!

[@ianhamilton2035]

All time favorite! 😃

[@Joe-d3t1t]

The Greatest Band in American History. So young. So Good

[@smooch2955]

The BEST boot-scootin boogie to ever grace the earth...on the day that these barefoot boys from the Florida-Georgia line handed The Stones their bony British asses.

[@petermorgan5303]

Personally I think this is the best version of this by Skynyrd. Not just live, but everyone was killin' it

[@ElizabethJohnson-ss4ce]

I love Leon's backing vocals.

[@floorticket]

Opening for and basically upstaging the Rolling Stones on their home turf.

[@JohnLoutsenhizer]

It's nice to support your favorite band, but c'mon. The people there got a great show from both bands, I'm sure. I personally like LS better, but still. You can't take a good show from the Stones as well. Please let people like what they like and stop pitting people against each other. I'm sure the entire concert was fantastic.

[@jeffbranchick1516]

Love your energy and enthusiasm for the band and their music. Just bcz this music took place in another era, by no means does it not make it relevant. Those of us who grew up listening to these guys during their presence appreciate your excitement. Although the original members are now reunited playing the Great Gig In The Sky, music that makes you feel good and glad to be alive never dies. Peace brother.

[@charliehennessy6810]

God has his favorite band altogether now

[@MRBrien77]

Love the bassline

[@marthayoung2308]

How I've always loved this song! If you're not up on your feet dancing, there's something wrong with you! Lol. Thank you so much for this one, Biz. ❤

[@jefffain470]

Anything live by Skynyrd is gonna bring the energy. Great live band.

[@kengunter6903]

Gary really goes off on this song. Thanks for ure LS videos my favorite band.

[@tammydean3003]

🤘🔥🤘 The Best!!

[@donnadubyak6504]

Saw them in 76 and 77 yes they were that good. Wore a new blue Jean jumpsuit. Took it off that night my skin was blue. True story. That's how hot an rocking they were.

[@oldmusclecars9419]

Great reaction Biz, hearing Billy Powell beating the ebony and ivory off them keys is awesome. If you want to hear a great Skynyrd song, please give Every Mother’s Son a listen. Most folks say Tuesdays Gone is their most beautiful song but I think that one gives it a good run. Thank you sir.

[@brianzimmerman5923]

It's great when you have someone who knows the history of the band. Great job!

[@bumperu]

Basic foot stompin' boogie.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

This really drew me in. But man, it's a shame that the video didn't show Billy Powell going off three times in a row man. That's a huge disappointment for that. That's just goes to show you don't let people that at least don't have a bit of musicianship in them run the show. But anyway yeah fantastic song and I love your comments as always.

[@Elite59]

I agree 100%, the camera man blew it, because Billy was so awesome and he barely showed him.

[@terrieb13]

I love this song but I was so disappointed the first time I saw this video! Didn’t get to see Billy Powell playing. 😕. ☮️❤️😎

[@lisarainbow9703]

As a keyboardist, I take this personally, I've lost count of how many times I've watched band videos, ( or been filmed ) just to have the camera always fixated on the guitarist, or the lead singer..🙄😣 Every freakin time, lol...

[@rubbersole79]

Written by J.J. Cale, but so perfect for this band.

[@wayneguess7946]

That Smell!

[@LeveyHere]

I had the privilege to see them at the Strawberry Festival, their first show after Gary Rossington's passing. It was dedicated to him and was really well done, so hyped I went. Glad they're still kicking and making and performing great music. Nothing could beat the pre-crash Skynyrd though. And yes! The documentary was incredible and it made me love the band so much more.

[@truckinfool3550]

That’s about as animated as Ronnie would get, maybe lean the mic stand over a bit, tilt his hat, or a slight shrug of the shoulders.

[@giodagrate5369]

You Got That Right live in 1977 should be your next one or That Smell live in 1977. Both really showcase how talented Steve Gaines was.

[@robertlawrence2749]

Good one Biz skynard fan for life

[@lilpoohbear653]

Fun song I have loved since I was a teen in the 70's!!! Thanks!!!

[@thatmanstumototours2270]

This is from the infamous and now legendary Knebworth Festival where they were forbidden from entering the "tongue" at the front of the stage,which was reserved for the Stones. Skynyrd took up the challenge, trampled the "tongue" on Freebird to finish a blistering set that set the crowd abuzz and blew all the "famous" bands (before and after) off the stage .This included the Rolling Stones.

[@mdkell4261]

FREEBIRD

[@kristahartmann6712]

They always had a discipline that allowed the real clean skills each musician had....shine, be heard, & blend into each other again. Impressive among a herd of other southern rock bands- the Allman Brothers being the top tier exception. Billy Powell on keys was often overlooked, but oh my, was he good. I was living at Jax (Jacksonville) Beach, bartending in clubs when some of them rolled in (Jax was their home base).Rossington jumped on my bar in a full-length , on his side, 'cover-girl' pose...held it for a few...& left. Well, O.K. then.

[@tonynascar3]

Such a shame that the cameras didn't get on Billy and the 🎹... Find this song from Live in Oakland 1977 and see him tear up the keys!!

[@knightngail1]

Biz, I'm loving that you're loving these great bands. The fact that you're watching documentaries and learning everything that you can, makes me appreciate your reactions even more! I've been listening to this music forever and I still watch, read, etc, anything I can get access to because I find it all so interesting. Especially, if it's to do with my favs. Just think, if you'd never started doing reactions all this amazing music you'd probably never experienced!! 🤘💞🤘💞🤘

[@clifton8929]

Mr. BizMatik Breeze - just keeps blowing down the road (again). Great pick Biz. I saw them twice before they broke big, and three more times after their first album came out. Always a great show.

[@paulprendergast3184]

Great cover of a JJ Cale classic. Was fortunate enough to see them live twice in 1976, first time they opened for the Doobies, second time they headlined the show. This show was opening for the Stones

[@markhopkins222]

Biz honestly there is not a bad song from pre77 Lynyrd Skynyrd. Their top five albums pre77, Top twenty songs pre77, The thing with Lynyrd Skynyrd the line up was sometimes three guitarist, For awhile just Allen and Gary playing but they cut Billy loose on the piano Then they found Steve he put a fire under their ass and this show here Knebworth 76 this was Steves ninth time playing with the band. To me Knebworth 76 is their ultimate concert. The Stones were the headliners and Lynyrd Skynyrd was not very well know in the UK at that time. By the time the last note of FreeBird played they were legendary. They had been SKYNYRDIZED.. AUGUSTA GA

[@stevedahlberg8680]

Check out Boogie on Reggae Woman by Stevie Wonder from the early 70s and it's the first use at least generally recognized that way, and I don't know any information to the contrary but the first use like a synthesizer bass. I mean, I was a little kid when that came out but with the time I was a musician like in high school and going on into the early 80s in my college Years and Beyond, I could play all kinds of stuff. And this still gets to me every time. It means a lot for some reason. I can't explain it. It's just really really good and having watched a lot of your reactions, I just know you would totally dig it if you're not already familiar with it of course. But either way I would love to still see your reaction to it.

[@jackpendergrass3316]

Love Swamp music !

[@laciegunter9948]

I loved the fact the Ronnie always said “ you don’t have to write songs down, if it’s not good enough to remember it’s not good enough to play”!

[@foxchasejrt1]

❤Hey Biz love the reaction!! ❤ I would love for you check out some cuts from Skynyrd's live album, "One More From The Road" ('76). The sound quality for a live album is superb. Considered one of the best sounding live albums ever recorded actually. My fav version of "Free Bird" is on that album. There's 2 versions - the album was recorded over two nights at the Fox Theater in Atlanta. I believe the one at 14:22 with the note (live - undubbed) to be the superior version. It's the cut that was original to that album before the album released, made Deluxe, expanded and whatever else they threw in later on. 😊 It's also interesting to compare the two "Free Bird" versions as they vary a bit. Lynyrd Skynyrd was an excellent band live - they played so damn good, the music oozed out of each member effortlessly. 🕊BTW - Which documentary did you watch? There's several. I've seen them all and my personal fav is "Gone With the Wind - The Remarkable Rise and Fall...." It contains the most info on the band's early history. If you watch the many docs on LS, you'll notice conflicting info depending on the band member. These interesting nuggets and opinions contribute to making the history of LS so legendary. ❤ Lovin' your channel - as always!! ❤

[@thepunadude]

BOSS AGAIN, I SAY, DO THE ORIGINAL ALBUM CUT ... ITS THE 'MOTHER' THAT BIRTH'D THE REASON FOR LIVE VERSIONS

[@vickieray]

This is at “Knebworth” 1976 ♥️ 🎸🔥🎼 My favorite show by them!! Skynyrd don’t miss 🥰 That little house was known as “Hell House” They spent a lot of time there! I’m so glad you’re doing these LS songs! They are amazing ♥️

[@waynethera2712]

I just bought the Knebworth concert on double vinyl. It came with a DVD of the concert as well. T for Texas and Travelling Man are my favourites.

[@vickieray]

@@waynethera2712 T for Texas is amazing!! 🔥🎤🎸🎼 If you didn’t see it go back & watch his reaction to to that one!!!

[@waynethera2712]

@@vickieray, I like to think I had a hand in getting that one played. It was after his friend reacted to Simple Man

[@vickieray]

@@waynethera2712 me too!! I had requested it on Instagram awhile back 🎸🎤

[@waynethera2712]

@@vickieray, I recognize your name and pic. from many reaction channels A&A I believe we had a similar chat a year or so back.

[@Joao_fla1895]

There's a band appearance on the old gray whistle test they rocked on this song

[@neillenet291]

This is the show where they opened for the rolling stones and by all accounts blew them away. This is the same year I saw Lynyrd Skynyrd and it sad that All of these guys have since passed away.

[@roadwary56]

You must have seen the filmed rockumentary about these guys Biz. Cause you caught those good points about practicing in the shed and their home life and all, etc..good job again man.

[@keeponrollin7922]

They blew the stones right off their own stage that day,I don't see how any band could follow skynyrd and feel good abt being headliner

[@truckinfool3550]

You should check out Got That Right, with Ronnie and Steve sharing lead vocals, and I think it’s Steve’s song.

[@heathinvaderstudios]

The guy with the shorter hair on guitar was named Steve Gaines. You’ve just GOT to hear what he was doing before he joined Skynyrd. There are a few recordings of him pre-Skynyrd out there, mostly of the last two bands he was in before joining Ronnie and the guys. The first was called Detroit, and featured the late Rusty Day from Cactus (America’s answer to Led Zeppelin, according to 1971’s Cream Magazine). The second and final pre-Skynyrd band Steve was in was his own brainchild, called Crawdad. They recorded an album for Capricorn Records in 1975, but it wasn’t released until eleven years after the plane crash, marketed as a Steve Gaines solo album when it really wasn’t. He’s one of my favorite guitarists and songwriters of all time! Great singing voice, too. Here’s a recording of Steve playing with Rusty and Detroit, the “Driftwood tape.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJTSpGWQg9Jgq5I

[@musettefan]

Thanks so much for this additional Steve Gaines info. I can’t wait to check it out.

[@truckinfool3550]

Not a single shot of Billy Powell tickling the ivories in this video…

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

Got to do the JJ Cale version. Anything JJ is genius and we didn't call him "Mr Two in the morning" for nothing. I prefer JJ's

[@waynethera2712]

This song, After Midnight, Cocaine and Same Old Blues are great JJ songs that were covered.

[@sherribrock2726]

My favorite Skynyrd song!!

[@richardbesley9683]

My favorite band and I see you get it too

[@christopherabruzzo]

Legends

[@kierstenridgway4634]

I need to re-watch that doc. I do know that it's no surprise that they sounded so good live. They were practiced. It showed.

[@JaquelineGoodspeed]

So beautiful to see the original members. We have never let them go. We can't. They're songs mean so much. They are touring again, his brother whose almost as good and really honors his brother and band mates. I saw them last year and will again this year. White people need to dance more. Lol. Just standing there? How?

[@davemcbroom695]

Skynyrd and the swampers?

[@keeponrollin7922]

Cant believe they didnt show billy powell piano solo wtf! He was their roadie before he joined skynyrd i believe

[@ktwebbdevil]

If you haven't seen it yet Free Bird The Movie is really good! If I Leave Here Tomorrow is another good doc as well as the one about the Tribute Tour when the survivors originally reunited.

[@marykay3489]

Love this song ❤️

[@stephenkittle6586]

Saw them in "76", and "80" as the Rossington Collins Band!! BEST 2 SHOWS I'VE SEEN!❤😢🎸🐐🔥RIP LS !!!

[@helmutkurtneumnn2026]

Another JJ Cale song Kansas Clapton and a lot of others did some covers of his music Might check for the original Truly a legend rip JJ

[@michaelb.3982]

Since you live in Georgia, you need to listen to "Georgia Peaches " by Lynyrd Skynyrd..

[@kennethbrown5164]

Hey Biz... you gotta hear Skynyrd's "Mr. Banker"... this is a deep track found only on their box set.

[@reno8122]

The version of this song from their album "One More From the Road" is the best live version. It was recorded in Atlanta, Ga., and at the end, Ronnie sings "Whoooo-oooooo....ATLANTA GEORGIA.....MISTER BREEZE!!!!" But then again....I'm from Georgia, so I WOULD like that. lol

[@bendavidson7122]

GREAT DRIVING SONG!!!!!!!!!!!!! Especially in a 5 Speed 😃

[@tinagilbert8902]

🥰🥰🥰🥰 Awesome Biz!!😎❤

[@MRBrien77]

My favorite song by Skynyrd

[@keitharmon3417]

Dis is MY FAVORITE HIGHWAY 🛣️ SONG .. I'M AN INTERSTATE MOTORCYCLIST 😂❤❤❤❤❤

[@rugby342]

Lynyrd Skynyrd -- On The Hunt..........its not recommended much but its a great song and worthy of reacting to.

[@susananderson1495]

Great song

[@frankiemanning1743]

Welcome to the rabbit hole known as Lynyrd SKYNYRD!!. Can't go wrong with anything they do.

[@bendavidson7122]

Can Only Imagine How Far Lynyrd Skynyrd Could have gone if not for The Plane Crash

[@garygriffin2244]

I watch it a lot,tickles me that you're not just saying I like this an or did you hear that. To really appreciate Skynyrd it's not just the music when you dig onto their story that you learn the meaning behind the song & it wasn't just a bunch of dope smoking hippies. Ronnie worked those boys, fought their way out and earned it all Watch "GONE WITH THE WIND" DEFINITELY Watch " FREEBIRD THE MOVIE "-

[@cindyfalstrom7231]

I am grateful to KZbin for providing so many documentaries and old film footage. It really makes the experience much deeper to know the history and backstories. This was really fun.

[@rickthoma6428]

This song rocks.Another one is You Got That Right...Live.

[@natev1956]

I was lead singer toured for decades, Skynyrd best band EVR. If you ♥️ Skynyrd were blood bros forever. Not like that with any other band. Now im head wingnut for Google, who'd a thought a loser like me...lol

[@maryreilly5092]

Ummm, you don't tell us rednecks from Jacksonville NOT to do something! The Rolling Stones found that out!! ; )

[@joescott8877]

One of the best feelgood songs ever! I don't see Skynyrd's "Wino" in your catalog here. THAT is a banger for sure, cool-ass riff, great vocals, guitar, everything! Drink up!

[@bobshaw8319]

Knebworth 76 ..at the height of their power .. there wasn't a band in the world that could follow them .. The Stones sure found that out ..The greatest American band in history ..

[@dii6266]

Good Stuff! Skynard live outdoors in the Southeast in the 70s is Top 5 on my Time Machine Bucket List.

[@chetrice1900]

Coming home by Lyinerd Skynyrd, check it out One of my favorites, it says a lot about bands that just wants just home while on tour 🎸✌️🇺🇸

[@margiemcpeak9304]

🎸💯 ""They Call Me The Breeze" is Southern Rock at its finest‼🔥🐐 You're rockin now‼ ☮ ❤ 🎶

[@ginasavonell7007]

I'm so happy you got to the Netflix documentary. I've watched it several times too! It's a must. I know I still haven't convinced you of Kansas yet, but I really really hope you will check out their documentary called Miricles out of Nowhere. I think you will appreciate their work more after seeing it in the documentary. Can't wait for that review! 🙋‍♀️💜✌

[@waynethera2712]

Hey Biz, here’s a two for one deal. Check out Skynyrd’s song Cheatin’ Woman a real smooth funky track and then Free’s song Woman. Same kinda vibe, just different ends of the relationship scale. Free was one of Ronnies favourite bands and uses some of Paul Rodgers little grunts in his styling.

[@robertwatson2823]

Biz if you get a chance check out the Chicago and Harry Nilsson documentaries. I think you will enjoy them. There is also one on the making of Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon album. Another great reaction to one of my favorite bands.

[@RussellStClair-cy1vu]

Seen them 3-4 times (what ! It all becomes one kick-ass concert ) Been out dancing at club's . Guess which one you're gonna be Dancing yer ass off all night long ! From the stage to the Johnny on the Spot ! Shit the whole building is jumpin' !

[@tonydagostino6158]

Ah yes, live versions, all your favorite hits only faster

[@ML-un1oi]

Great reaction to a great band and song. Song was written by J. J. Cale. You should go down J.Js rabbit hole. Appreciate you 🙏

[@suemontague3151]

Personally I love ❤️ Free Bird 🐦

[@notablindliberal896]

Yes, they did it anyway. Don't tell Ronnie not to do something or he would do it. Was the documentary you watched "If I leave here tomorrow?" That's the best of them in my opinion. I think you'll like "I ain't the one.". Skynyrd is my favorite and definitely were one the great ones. Thanks for the reaction.

[@TimE_5150]

Great review Biz, Lynyrd Skynrd is a very under estimated band while they were around. After the plane crash Free Bird was played all the time but it took many years even for myself to appreciate their massive talent, amazing songwriting skills and overall greatness. As you said Ronnie had a knack for finding talent and working them into perfection!

[@jimmacclay7015]

The Stones said they could do anything but walk on the tongue. What's Ronnie do in Freebird? Says screw Jagger and brings the band down on the tongue.😅

[@stevedahlberg8680]

Stephen Gaines is who you're talking about and yeah he was Cassie's brother and she was one of the backup singers and he was a phenomenal guitar player in front of the band on a more Regional scale before Lynyrd Skynyrd grab him up. But he had been jamming with them on and off for a long time so it was a perfect fit. And then of course the plane crash happen not long after. But I sure do love celebrating the stuff in check out there song off their last album Street survivors right before the plane crash with Stephen Gaines showing off a little bit on two different songs for sure. I know a little, and the other song is, Honky Tonk night time man.

[@bl6773]

Great reaction as always my friend! The last song was free bird and during the second part of the song Skynyrd walk to the tip of the tongue and plaid incredible just to make the rolling stones mad.

[@Festvangelist]

They were always great but when they left Muscle Shoals and opened for The Who they exploded on the music scene.