Lynyrd Skynyrd - Free Bird LIVE 1977 OAKLAND STADIUM (UK Reaction) | CALL 999, GUITARIST MURDERS!

[@SusanMetzger-n9v]

All those people in the audiance are now in their 60s and 70s. Cant imagine.... looking in a mirror 💃💃🍀🍀

[@dottiemurray6013]

Lol🤣 We have just a little more grey hair but still rockin ✌️✌️🎶🎶🎶🎸🎸🎸

[@philmead7977]

Every time i see this i wait for that guitar to explode💥💥✌

[@JohnLeePettimoreIII]

9:52 that moment when you realize your (grand)parents rocked *_WAY_* harder than you ever will.

[@maryreilly5092]

We Did! It was expected of each one of us back in the 1970's!!

[@sistermoon1970]

Love this comment 🤘🤘

[@maryreilly5092]

@@sistermoon1970 It's completely true! We did!!

[@Danandrea919]

60 year old rocker chick here! 😊

[@JohnLeePettimoreIII]

@@Danandrea919 smooches to ya, dearie! keep on rockin'.

[@johnperrigo6474]

I love how 5 minutes into it he states, "What a mellow tune."

[@notablindliberal896]

Allen Collins shredding, he wrote that solo at 16 years old. Lynyrd Skynyrd forever

[@nzo_6543]

And crazily, he joined the band just 15 years old

[@ElizabethJohnson-ss4ce]

He didn't just join the band, he was one of the 5 founding members.

[@ElizabethJohnson-ss4ce]

@@nzo_6543 And for record, they started as My Backyard in 1964. Allen was only 12.

[@csedrivers2850]

In 1977 this was one of the hottest songs out in the USA.

[@paulacook9450]

The guitar solo is so unbelievably good that people overlook just how good the bass player is. He's wearing that bass out.

[@artbagley1406]

It's really a treat when I see other reactors pick out Leon Wilkeson, the bassist. So many listeners say there are 3 guitars in the band, almost disrespecting Leon on bass -- the FOURTH GUITAR in the band! The icing on this umpteen layer cake of a song as far as the bass is concerned comes at 12:04 of the video; Leon fingers so many notes, so fast, so cleanly on those thick cables (not thin strings), it's a wonder he didn't break a finger or two!

[@bobshaw8319]

The great Allen Collins .. welcome to the greatest American band in history .. enjoy the ride my friend

[@SusanMetzger-n9v]

The whole Lynard Skynard band is gone, but left us this great music😢 RIP BOYS YOU ARE MISSED😢💃💃☘️

[@razor75250]

@@SusanMetzger-n9v Artimes Pyle, the drummer is the only one left!

[@maryreilly5092]

Ronnie insisted the band bow low to the audience at the of the final set. No casual, half assed wave or a nod of the head while walking off the stage. The band knew the real reason for their success and they never took their audience for granted!

[@VanGreen-c1g]

Yes sir Ronnie we still remember you brother...

[@GBlues1]

Is nobody going to mention that the solo at the end is a double solo? Those guys are both playing the same solo, in perfect time, most of the time not even looking at each other. These guys are some of THE BEST.

[@tedholden3528]

"He should be arrested. He's murdering his guitar." Grrrrreat line.

[@tonyhunt4250]

nothing better than watching Hector on a Saturday afternoon losing his mind. I am down for this. Wait let me grab another beer first. Ok Let's go!

[@southrnsweety88]

These guys are amazing. Pink Floyd was my mom's gift to me, Lynard Skynard was my dad's. He saw them at their very last concert here in Greenville. They flew out and plane crashed at some point after sadly. They stuck around for a while, but with the losses it was never the same.

[@pommie5093]

You have amazing parents!

[@mattday94]

My mom gave me styx, lynard skynard, pink floyd, fleetwood mac, mama's & papa's, the eagles my dad was never around to give me anything luckiky my mom had a great taste in music and gave me a great taste in music to take through life

[@JohnLeePettimoreIII]

lynyrd skynyrd

[@WendellBurkhart-g9v]

This is hands down my favorite reaction anybody has ever done of Freebird and Skynyrd is my absolute favorite band Ever !

Awesome show, I was at this concert in 1977 at the Oakland Coliseum. Another "Day on the Green" concert series by Bill Graham. I think he sponsored 61 "Day on the green" concerts in all. 5 or 6 bands, and they played all day long. $7.00 tickets and only 20 minutes from my house. The 60's and 70's turned out so many great bands, and their music will never be matched. Shedmen

[@Tattitude241]

OH HELL TO THE YEAH!!!! Imagine my wonderful fortune to have grown up in this time. Graduated "High" School in 1977.

[@ritayprice3510]

1983 graduate here

[@redroads4598]

1979!! I was there, along the 1st base line..what a day!!!!

[@lisas6450]

😊❤ 1979 here!! 😅😊❤❤

[@csedrivers2850]

I delivered Lynard Skynard's personal band equipment, fro 0:21 1:15 m Reno Nevada, USA, to San Francisco California, airport, about 20 years ago.

[@robinbeerman4726]

Best guitar solo ever

[@bethellen1962]

I am addicted to your joy in music. I thought music possessed me until I watched you. Now THAT is possession!! God damned beautiful (and the band was pretty good too).

[@csedrivers2850]

I remember in the late 70s, everybody wanted Freebird. 😎

[@nicolediamond93]

Saw them in Chicago 1976 - I was 19 and it was amazing

[@jeanshakespeare4854]

Love this record the way the guitarists play off each other

[@Tessimistic420]

Here for this one. My aunt passed after a very painful battle with cancer. I was driving when my mom called to tell me. This track came on as soon as I ended the call. This was her way of telling me she's not gone she's still watching over her loved one's. Crying happy tears already.

[@brainsqueezereactions]

💔💔Im happy to be a part of those happy tears and even happier memories 🙌🙌🙌🙌♥️

[@Tessimistic420]

@@brainsqueezereactions I'm a full grown crybaby. Can't remember what reaction you mentioned the 4 different types of people? Sorry I'm misremembering exactly how you said it. I'm a empath. I can feel emotions from music, body language, sometimes I can tell what you're thinking before you thought it. Doesn't work if you ask me "what am I thinking" because then you think I have no idea what you are thinking an blocked what you are actually thinking 🤔 I think ❤️

[@MAllen-g9r]

Stay strong.

[@maryreilly5092]

My condolences to you. I can tell you really loved your Auntie very much!

[@jeaniceprince6309]

There were over 63 thousand people that day. Only 3 months before the fatal plane crash.

[@southrnsweety88]

One of the best guitar moments in history. I got mildly mad at my mom for interrupting it with a phone call one day lol. I told her that was blasphemous

[@brainsqueezereactions]

BLASPHEMYYYYYY

[@Littlewing6was9]

My dad said similar when I phoned him during Coronation Street. But he played a mean air guitar 🎸

[@maryreilly5092]

😂

[@MoTruth-o9e]

Kay Dude...I subscribed. Yeah...you don't give a f^^k how I think you should or should not love what you just reacted to, and you're right. But I also have the right to give my opinion because you put it out there, and you KILLED it. It's just nice to see you appreciate something very different from what you're used to. I've been to your home page about what you like...a LOT of the same stuff that you're used to....but I'll look for more like this one, because even though Free Bird still gives me chills (and I was a kid when it first came out), your reaction gave me chills too. well done, sir.

[@PhilPastor]

"Cheeto's stained fingers"?... that's hilarious. Yes, you pronounced it correctly... great reaction, Mark!! This performance by LS was awesome.

[@womanonthinice1276]

70s baby🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😢

[@davidorr1759]

I was at this concert, and the energy was incredible. We were wild and crazy and free, in retrospect, it was the best of times.

[@eringordon9812]

It was played in Forrest Gump when Jenny is thinking a bout jumping

[@stevedahlberg8680]

This was such an Anthem when I was in junior high and then that plane crash ended it all, not long after this concert in fact. They named their band after their gym teacher, laugh, and because they're very first self-titled album, which had this song on it, had a phonetic Guide to the pronunciation of it on the album cover, it immediately informally became known as the Pronounced Album.

[@rebekahroth8043]

So glad you listened to this!! The guitar solo is insane!🔥🔥🔥

[@Danandrea919]

I've seen all your Ren reactions!! I LOVE YOUR ENERGY!! I am SO EXCITED for this reaction!!! 😊

[@vivienneclarke2421]

Ahhhhhh Hector how did I miss this one?! Lynyrd Skynyrd is one of my favorite bands and I love this live version of Freebird❤ Quick story......back in 1989 I lived 3 houses down from Artemis Pyle,the drummer. In just a working class beachy neighborhood in Jacksonville Beach,Florida. He was such a decent guy,teaching his kids to ride bikes,mowing his lawn lol. Occasionally he'd come down and drink cheap beers with me and my hippie friends🤣yehhhh,,good times man~!!

[@67mtm]

I luv you more after seeing you reacting to this! One of my all-time favorites! Thanks ❤️

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

They’re the best, in my opinion. Loved them since I was a little girl.

[@joshkeheley8568]

Alan Collins wrote the song then they dedicated it to Duane Allman from The Allman Brothers band and then when the plane crashed happened in 77 they rededicated it to Ronnie Van zant. But Alan Collins originally wrote it for a girlfriend

[@tennisace40]

I love your enthusiasm. You like it as much me!

[@johnedwards1685]

You are A PHENOMENON! The music lives in you, fires you, lights you up!

[@brainsqueezereactions]

🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 Hell yeah 💥⏪️🧠🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@davidyerkey7425]

@@brainsqueezereactions yes, you definitely remind me of me hearing these great tunes when they first came out in the 70's... KEEP ON ROCKIN BROTHER!!!

[@bigbow62]

It's an unbelievable masterpiece today, but back in the 70s, it was just another sweet day of Rock-n-Roll 😉 🎸

[@dianeemanuel8541]

This song has been in many a film. It also became a cult move ( at least in the southern US)to yell out ( repeatedly)Freebird as a request towards the end of other artists shows. Some took it better than others. One jazz group actually fulfilled the request playing a very deconstructed jazz interpretation ❤ it took a bit for the requestor to recognize the song😂

[@christofferknight8567]

It was exactly like it wau back

[@aprildawn3186]

You should check out the Knebworth performance. The solo goes longer and he absolutely owned the stage

[@annephillips8494]

Longer🤯

[@tanya41277]

I was born in 76. This was the music that played me to sleep as an infant. It's in my soul.

[@sistermoon1970]

I’m worn out…… think I might have thrown my hip out, and definitely cricked my neck and slammed every kitchen cupboard as I just rocked the hell out in my kitchen…. Loved every second of that 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@dottiemurray6013]

🤣🤣🤣

[@davidgross990]

The last concert I went to before leaving for boot camp. They had a bunch of great concerts at the Oakland Coliseum, and all around the Bay Area during the 60's and 70's, and yes I was high as fuck. You did pretty well in the pronunciation.

[@MattMonk]

Amazing performance of an amazing song, fun tidbit is that guitar Allen Collins is playing is an original Gibson Explorer from the 1950s worth millions now, it would be worth millions even if he hadn't played it, it's that rare.

[@StevesFunhouse]

I love how you said, "Mellow track, man" ... and I was thinking ... get in , sit down, shut up and HOLD ON !!! This song is right up your alley🤟🙌👍👍👀😎. The group's name was made as a play on 1 of the band member's gym teacher's name, Forby Leonard Skinner. Hey man, great reaction ... you EARNED that sweat !!! Cheers, man !!!

[@garybutruce7339]

Thanks for the flashback. You killed it too!

[@Floppyearsmomma]

I just subscribed to you here in May, so I'm sure someone has told your what films this has been in. The most iconic was Forrest Gump. After being raped by her father, Jenny, as a little girl, prayed with Forrest that she could become a bird and fly far far away. A grown-up Jenny was shooting heroin with her boyfriend. Contemplating suicide, she climbed onto the hotel balcony, and "Freebird" was playing in the background symbolizing her longing to be a bird as she prayed as a child. It is also in a lesser-known film "Elizabeth Town". I would love to request a reaction to Zeppelin's "Immigrant Song". I remember as little kid hearing on the radio for the first time. We pulled up to the house, and Plant let it go. My dad exclaimed after a few bars, "What was that?"

[@foxchasejrt1]

❤ Love your videos!! Your enthusiasm is totally contagious!! You'd be blast to have along at concert! 🤟🏻🤩 💨Most everyone was high at these concerts😏 The stadiums would smell of reefer the entire day and night. If you went to an indoor show, there was commonly a thick, low hanging cloud over the main floor 😁 Good times - people were happy, friendly, rockin' out 🤟🏻❤ 🔥Please consider checking out a lesser known Skynyrd song from the last album ('77) released before the plane crash that claimed Ronnie Van Zant (vocals), Steve Gaines (guitarist) and Cassie Gaines (backup vocals) in Oct '77 🕊🕊🕊 💥"I Know A Little" (studio version) is a very well played little dity with kickass guitar riffs/solo and a short but very sweet piano solo 🔥 No one can play guitar on this song like the man who wrote it, Steve Gaines🕊 Please - • studio version only • The much later live recordings by the rebooted 😒 Skynyrd are quite pale renditions 💩 ❤ Keep on rockin 🎶 🤟🏻

[@shineon7641]

Oh hey, I think that I remembered the name of that movie... this song was played during a huge fight to the Death, in a church, right? The Movie is called: "Kingsman - The Secret Service, with "Colin Firth," Samuel Jackson, Michael Caine and that Chick that had Razor Blades for prosthetic feet. I hope that you can now put your mind to rest... about this one anyway... Thanks for this man. What an awesome way to start my day. You're the Man, but keep your pants on, huh? Looking forward to the Next one... Keep Smiling... Cheers...

[@karenfindley3791]

There were a couple of teenagers who committed suicide, when I was young, by driving into a wall at a high speed. They had this song playing. It was very sad.

[@paranoiaaa4126]

I really enjoyed seeing the joy on your face watching this legendary song. Have you ever seen Queen Live Aid at Wembley? Its 20 minutes so may be too long for you, but it is amazing!!!!

[@heartwork8318]

Saw them live when I was about 13 in my hometown in Alabama! Truly amazing! Loved your reaction! ❤️‍🔥✌🏻🫶🏻

[@peggysoutherland1183]

LOL, so glad you liked Skynard!

[@jameswormington9978]

I can never get tired watching this epic performance !

[@Spunky62]

GREAT BAND! I live 45 minutes away from where their plane went down. I was in high-school. SAD DAY(the day the music died)!😥😥😭😭 You got the name right! 😉Enjoy their catalog. 😏😁✌️❤️🔥🎶💯😎 GIMME 3 STEPS, SWEET HOME ALABAMA...🥰🥰🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻This song STILL gives me GOOSIES!🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥may I suggest E.L.O? 🔥😉

[@bluewidow1302]

I’m 65 . Congratulations on your new journey ! Grew up with these guys & Floyd. Perhaps we were more cool than you thought. LoL !

[@sharonholsapple]

One of the greatest rock tunes of all time!!!❤

[@dalewhiting2895]

Mr. brain squeeze wow I can’t believe you’re listening to Lynyrd Skynyrd I grew up with them in the states. something will blow your mind is Stevie Ray Vaughan voodoo Child he’s a greatest guitar player ever🔥🔥🔥

[@brainsqueezereactions]

Im trying all sorts since Pink Floyd!

[@annephillips8494]

Every Instrument a masterclass And you heard it.🙏💝🎇

[@joshkeheley8568]

So the guy playing piano originally a roadie for Lynyrd Skynyrd and when they were at muscle shoals recording the rest of the band came in and heard Billy Powell playing free bird on the piano that's how he got the job as being The pianist for Lynyrd Skynyrd

[@SusanDion-ii5pc]

This song has been played at many funerals.

[@randallmccoy8581]

I swear like a drunken sailor as well. I dig the economy of swearing...it says so much with such economy. As for Skynyrd...I will never stop being BLOWN AWAY by this performance. PARANORMAL performance all around. Leon Wilkeson on Bass guitar...Dude was locked into that groove like a machine. I have loved these guys ever since I first heard them as a teenager almost 50 years ago. You been missing out on some CLASSIC shit dude. Welcome to ROCK.

[@cartercarter645]

I love the reactions and Energy! Thank you for respecting and rocking out to the founding fathers! Stay original!!!!

[@brainsqueezereactions]

💯 thank you!

[@squidwarddiesel8462dannyantrim]

@@brainsqueezereactions I always put 💯 volume when free bird comes on

[@Bamagirl-uf8xn]

No one else can come close to playing like that. No auto tune back then.

[@ritayprice3510]

This is Southern rock that this Southern woman grew up on. This is my all time favorite band. Check out my favorite song off theirs...Call Me The Breeze.

[@davidyerkey7425]

Mark, you're going to fall out of your chair when you play " Working For MCA " by Skynyrd... ENJOY the ride!

[@LordEagle]

Their song,,,,,Call Me the Breeze,,,,is just as good. 💥💥💥👍😎 Your reaction was PERFECT,,,👍

[@off-kiltervapors4634]

Jive around the room and sweat your tits off! It's all right, that's some good ol' southern boogie for you right there.

[@jerrybutler1336]

doing great job, stay at it, im a floydian is why im here

[@charlesmarkley220]

Part of this song was in Forrest Gump. The scene where the girl is strung out standing on a balcony and thinking about jumping.

[@cheles116]

It's been a rough day and then I see you're doing Lynyrd Skynyrd. I needed this! 💜💜💜 You said it right! Welcome to the classics! I was 8 when this was taped. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Scottshodgepodge]

One of the things I love about this performance is the slow buildup and then the payoff (and how!) at the end!

[@stephenkittle6586]

SAW THEM TWICE ,SICK ASS KICK ASS BAND 🐐🎸🔥❤️😁😍BEST LIVE SHOWS FOR ME!!

[@jennyhagemann5159]

First time I heard this in 77 got chills, listening right now chills again, you are listening to the greatest music in history, ENJOY!!!

[@chrisdonaldson3524]

Glad you liked them - if you want stunning guitar performance, watch Stevie Ray Vaughan live in Memphis!

[@joeyricefried9621]

My Favorite Band!!!

[@RockinMamaT]

I'm here starting at your the start of your classic rock reactions ❤Peace out ✌️ ☮️

[@southrnsweety88]

Please please please do "The Ballad of Curtis Lowe" (sp) by Lynard Skynard!! That was always my favorite song growing up and means even more to me in the last few years given a better understanding of the social environment.

[@moniqueleroux2198]

It is so gratifying to see a young man who understands "live sound "...and it's beauty! Never underestimate that which transcends.

[@mojobag01]

"Smile man..." Allen was conserving his energy for the forthcoming guitar maelstrom. You weren't to know 😆

[@debbiebennett8499]

They are amazing! They are from the same city as me, Jacksonville FL and lived just a few miles away. Just a little tidbit - they went to school together and the band was named after their gym teacher! Thank you! Awesome reaction as always! #HOG

[@kenmolinaro]

Most recent movie I remember using this song is Forest Gump, when Jenny climbs up on the balcony railing and considers jumping.

[@lindseydrake4407]

An underrated but amazing song of theirs is The Ballad of Curtis Loew 😊

[@patrickjohnson4912]

My parents were at this show. They thought I was too young to go. Thankfully, my first show came in the same year. October 1977, I made it to my first concert, Electric Light Orchestra! Sending all the good vibes!!! And you still should consider Ain't No Good Life. ;-)

[@BillyVicenti]

Top Tier Hector. Prince at the Rock n Roll hall of fame is surely another everyone needs to hear.

[@woodywoodman2319]

Liked it as soon as I seen ya did this... before watching! Because I KNEW YOU'D FEEL IT!!!!

[@rbf1racing141]

Was in the movie Forrest Gump, got to love the lyrics, I'm a "Free Bird" Kicking instrumentals , just encapsulates the telling your girl that you are a free as a bird , and my life journey is to be free as a bird. Love it !

[@brainsqueezereactions]

Yessssss is it when she is getting high! Vivid image in my momd the second you said forest gump! 🙌🙌🙌

[@thehonestwoodcutterbradywe8011]

You hooked me with call me the breeze and now I've watched all three Ls reactions.thanks for showcasing my favorite band of all time.Allen collins(in white) wrote this song when he was 17!

[@brainsqueezereactions]

Holy crap!!! 17!!!!! 🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@eugenestandingbear6516]

Saw them in Oklahoma City at that exact point in their career . Steve Gaines was playing the Gibson explorer (blonde) body . Steve was a neighbor of my band mate . Heard he was a good friend with a good heart . Thank you friend .

[@makeityourself1]

Good job on the name...funny...never imagined never having heard the band name trying to pronounce it. Awesome to hear your reaction. I'm SURE boat loads of Skynyrd fans will be embracing you for venturing out into their world!

[@loadedorygun]

during the wild solo section, pay attention to the backing progression-classic boogie woogie just thumping along no matter what craziness was going over top. Even without the solo it’s an incredible jam…and they put three more guitars on it lol

[@Prone2Thrill]

More legendary stuff - the joy of the crowd is so awesome. I'm glad I saw a ton of concerts in my younger days! I CANNOT WAIT for your reaction to 2112 and it's coming!

[@sarahmerrifield2394]

We played this song at my brother's funeral. It was his favorite song

[@HeatherLShouseShouse]

By far the best Free Bird reaction on YT. Thank you for this. I needed this today. "But when you find ones like this" "that's what we're for, surely" Thanks again. Love your Lynyrd Skynyrd reactions ❤

[@fnjsaunders]

Try "Simple Man" for more great soulful southern rock from Lynyrd Skynyrd.

[@patrickwilder6492]

You’ve only just started... there are hundreds more that bring out emotions you never knew that you had. So much fun listening with you. We should have been neighbors. I just got a 50 year head start ! Cheers !!