Lynyrd Skynyrd -- Four Walls Of Raiford [COUNTRY HEART SERIES]

[@Teresia12]

Skynyrd was my band! Loved and still love Southern Rock. Been to their concerts all over the south. Don't remember this one at all. I saw them at the Tennessee State Fair and paid 6 bucks to get in. Then people just stormed the place and no one could control it. People were on the outside hanging off the fences to get a glimps. It was a wild night!

[@UncleRandy73]

Now you should check out Jamey Johnson’s version.. It was on the Skynyrd Tribute and it’s pretty damn good.

[@PastorOfMuppets74]

This was a demo released on a box set. This is the first time I've heard it with the piano, organ, xylophone, n all other sounds. Sounded MUCH better with just Ronnie's voice and the slide guitar. Also Ronnie's voice had ALOT of chorus/reverb added to it in this version. Not the Four Walls of Raiford I know. Sounded odd. The demo version was much more raw and gritty and as far as the subject matter fit the song better. It's based on quite a few vets Ronnie and the guys knew...but a fictional story

[@timberwolf2543]

You’ve got to listen to the only version that I’ve heard. The only instrument playing is the guitar with a slide being used. It’s way better. It is totally blues and you can hear Ronnie singing every word. It’s a gem, for sure. It’s from Essential Lynyrd Skynyrd released in 1998, also from the boxed set released in 1991 I believe. It’s worth the listen.

[@ronaldpena8990]

Skynyrd is the first band I saw in concert. June 6,1974. In New Orleans. I was 16 yrs. old. Tickets was $6.00.

[@EricJ2002]

Only Skynyrd fanatics know this one!

[@jonbradley2904]

Eric Johanson Been listening to this song for years. I can’t believe all the fans who say they have never heard it.

[@EricJ2002]

@@jonbradley2904 Same brother! Thanks for the reply!

[@stevenrogers4906]

I am not a Skynard fanactic, but have heard this song ever since it was released.

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

I have heard it, of course, but this version sounds different. Something sounds different.

[@juzagirlntheroom2692]

Proud to be one!

[@jtopp26]

This is my favorite Skynryd song. It's just so good.

[@garykelly7422]

"Mr banker" is another lesser known Skynyrd song. ☮️

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

Ronnie co-wrote this, but it wasn’t released until after his death. The raw version, with his vocals and a dobro is best. I believe it was written about a real Vietnam vet in The area.

[@davidemswiler4351]

Beautiful haunting song and has been on my playlist for a while now. With this song, less is more and the thoughts and the story were as they should be. This wasn't done by the band...just Jeffrey S. Carlisi, Ronnie Van Zant, and Jack Daniels...maybe that's why you were feeling something was missing?

[@RockN2Country]

@David Emswiler It might have been that, but I don't think it was the musicianship that made it feel lacking in some way. Next time I listen to it I'll pay attention to that aspect, since it could have been subconscious expectations of Skynyrd that fed my sense of lack.

[@scottandal]

One of there best. I take that back. Everything they ever done was great!

[@nickhawkins6054]

In my top 5 Skynyrd songs of all time!

[@juzagirlntheroom2692]

My tied number one.

[@pamela1144]

Hi Don, I meant to comment the other day when I immediately saw this and watched. Distractions always happen😬 This song is one of my husband's favorites because of the starkness and simplicity. I like it, but it always makes me sad. Love my Skynyrd and Allman Brothers. Pam

[@pattricayoung9646]

I AM ALMOST 61 YEARS OLD I HAVE SEEN SKYNARD ABOUT 6 TIMES NEVER HEARD THIS SONG EVER. IT IS PRETTY GOOD THANKS.

[@Teresia12]

I'm 63 and never heard it. Went to concerts in every State that touches TN.

[@waynethera2712]

I have a CD with it on it. Must be first and last or legend.

[@hagenjackson6353]

"Rolling Stone" by Whiskey Myers. They're modern day Skynyrd

[@nickhawkins6054]

90% of that album is on repeat in my book!!

[@Gutslinger]

I'd say Blackberry Smoke is a modern day Skynyrd.

[@mikereynolds3294]

Ronnie & Jeff Carlisi from 38 Special did this one evening after band practice.

[@JoeJr]

It’s a prison in Florida. One of my favorite Skynyrd songs

[@buckfannin]

This was more complicated than the original cut, which was Ronnie and one blues slide dobro played by Jeff Carlissi, I believe. Raiford is a tough, max security. Prison outside of Starke, Florida.

[@davidrichards9571]

This was a song writen by Ronnie with Jeff Carlsie never was actually finished

[@alanchappell4123]

Jamey Johnson cover is pretty good

[@BigAlGoodwin]

Amen....It's GREAT

[@ericmcdaniel0613]

First comment. Lol 👏🏻😁Awesome choice my friend. Much respect. This is indeed a lesser known Skynyrd gem

[@magnumcipher4971]

Doooode. I dunno where that overdubbed version with keyboard and electro harp came from, but it’s not the original. The OG is far more simplistic and raw.

[@alanchappell4123]

The Ben Miller Band Twinkle Toes

[@wallacelambert9308]

I think the song suggests that he has already broken out and is on the Run. That's why he says when they find me I must die

[@torskasoren90]

Malcolm Holcombe - Sweet Georgia!!!!

[@pattricayoung9646]

PS IT WAS RECORDED IN 1987 THE PRISON WAS IN FLORIDA.

[@EricJ2002]

I got a song recommendation 4 u the song is by Grand Funk Railroad, and the song is called Don't Let Em Take Your Gun, made in 1976. Thank you.

[@Acoustic_strings]

I believe that this song was released years after the crash and the reunion as a "contract" album called "Legend" full of previously unreleased songs. Not a bad album either.

[@Gutslinger]

Never heard this version with all the added instruments. Gotta say I prefer the version with just him and the dobro. 😅

[@GaOutlawVinyl]

There’s an acoustic version that (in my opinion) is much better & makes the lyrics easier to hear. I’d also recommend (if you haven’t heard it) All I Can Do Is Write About It.

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

Paul Smith, yeah, the version that I’m accustomed to hearing only has vocals and the dobro.

[@Southernman887]

You should do "Jacksonville Skyline" by Whiskeytown.

[@filthymcnasty4u284]

Please do the Jamie Johnson version

[@tinfoilhat3420]

This version is sped up.. supposed to be slower

[@nathanadkins2985]

The best version is the undubed version without the piano or keyboard

[@tommyward7471]

I didn't know this one either!!!!?

[@darkshadow3496]

What version is this

[@mrtoad8585]

You should react to lightning by eric church

[@Derrick4Liberty]

Have you heard "White dove" and "Mississippi Kid" by skynyrd?

[@ronniesmith4120]

Jamie Johnson killed this song when he covered it.!! Facts.!!!!

[@nickhawkins6054]

ronnie smith seen him do it lyve at a Skynyrd concert, and he said that they requested that he did it every tyme they played together!!!

[@robertcarter4448]

Don react to lynyrd skynyrd When You Got Good Friends good song by the original lynyrd skynyrd

[@Paranormal_Gaming_]

WILL YOU REACT TO CLINT EASTWOOD WHEN I SING ABOUT YOU?

[@noahlee7711]

Early

[@jerrymoadj.r.1911]

HYPEMAN HERE ON 2 FB

[@kalerizen2413]

The original is a better version. Has more soul to it I guess I shld say

[@JoeJr]

This is not the original. The original mix is way better

[@bjdean1444]

Jamey Johnson’s version blows this out of the water. Must react to it

[@tupelohoney622]

I'm going to have to deviate from the general consensus. Although I'm a huge Skynyrd fan, I don't like this song. I didn't like it when it came out and I don't like it today. Instead of making a statement it feels manipulative. They threw everything in there, Vietnam vet, medals, wife, children, God, wrongly convicted, suicide by cop. Sorry, I think there is a reason this song isn't well know.

[@davidemswiler4351]

Ouch!...But you do have some good points :-)

[@tupelohoney622]

@David Emswiler , LOL...I do have a tendency to say what I think, like someone else we all know. ;-) If they had stuck with even Vietnam vet, wrongly accused and developed it I might give it a pass. This tries too hard, IMO.

[@mr.swindiggle6776]

🖕

[@tupelohoney622]

@@mr.swindiggle6776 Well, bless your heart, aren't you a charmer.

[@lockandloadlikehell]

​@@tupelohoney622 this song is well known.