Lynyrd Skynyrd - Freebird (REACTION) with my wife

[@c6quad3]

This is a prime example of when the band's energy and the crowd's energy feed off of each other and it grows to create the perfect storm!

[@srt8rocketship241]

Ahh , to be young again. I miss that sweet guitar driven Southern Rock. These boys knew what the folks wanted to hear. They paid their dues. It shows.

[@ronniecarter2645]

Pure joy.. no cell phones...!!!

[@sinisterrebel1]

This has been called “the southern national anthem “ (Southern United States) for decades 🤣. 70’s Southern rock was a good period of time for music

[@bobshaw8319]

Love the smiles on your faces .. Welcome to the greatest American band in history .. Enjoy the ride

[@dougca7086]

You noticed nobody's taking pictures or videos they're just totally into the music!

[@jamesy4343]

Ronnie Van Zant, lead singer here with Lynyrd Skynyrd, 1948-1977. What a waste, dead at the age of 29. Those two guitarists were possessed in this performance. Sublime.

[@heyou702pc]

I am 64 years old and was 17 just out of high school when I was there at this concert. It was on July 23, 1977 at the Oakland Colliusm. I lived an hour south of Oakland and saw many Day on the Greens at the colliusm. Tickets were only like $11 dollars and you got to see two or three bands in one day. Most of those people in the crowd are grandparents and great grandparents now. Those were good times. Thanks for the reaction.

[@sjd5750]

Who were the other 2? Do you recall?..I was 20, and went to many concerts back then.

[@dhutsell1978]

Peter Framton was the headliner

[@noxema2000]

I'm 63 Kansas City mo for me life changing , cried for three days after crash never got over it ✌

[@beverlymcgrath8441]

I saw them Summer of '77 in New York!

[@26shedan]

such a great video showing the what the 70's looked like as an audience. The hair, the clothes, the energy. It takes me right back to those days. I still feel the 70's were the best years to be a teenager growing up.

[@batman1169]

No cell phones blocking your views!! Just fun times!!! Never will happen again!!! 🤳

[@ledzepgirlnmful]

Absolutely !!!

[@K9-Crazy]

I miss those days.

[@jerkwater407]

What clothes lol

[@rondawildey5801]

I agree I loved growing up in the 70s

[@garyhornyak9444]

Back in this day....there were no cellphones...no computers....there was music....and friendships....

[@Isleofskye]

People actually communicated with each other. What a concept!

[@Atlas_Redux]

@@Isleofskye This is such a nonsense comment. We communicate better than at any time period. Also, this "complaint" against technology has existed since the invention of mass produced writing. Literally, people were going "THOSE DARN KIDS AND THEIR BOOKS, NO ONE TALKS ANYMORE BECAUSE OF BOOKS, IT IS RUINING SOCIETY".

[@beverlymcgrath8441]

Perfectly stated. That's all. We had music and friends.

[@davidscarlett931]

​@@Atlas_ReduxI'm 73 and I literally never heard anyone say that whatsoever 😂

[@Neel_44]

No cell phones no internet. Just Rock n Roll.❤

[@noplacelikehomecrochet5335]

I feel very fortunate to have experienced this firsthand. The 60’s and 70’s was an amazing time in our history when it comes to real music by real people without all of the Big props are more important than songs

[@allendixon7700]

Searching SE ARC Hing. That's the song, and yes, leonard'scattered searching at the song. You're searching for searching. Leonard skinner's searching s e a r c h I n g by leonard

[@jimmymcintyre7944]

U NEVER stop during a guitar solo, NEVER.

[@dankewillcommen]

Unforgivable

[@kenhoyer8601]

Don't interrupt.

[@Sheliahhh69]

Loved your reaction to this song & 100% agree w/ every single thing you two said! Sending much love ❤️

[@charleslively1714]

A great band!!!

[@candacemay7187]

Yes, Dominica!!! We were happy with the little things and just had pure joy in living life. No cell phones or technology to interrupt. We were honestly happy.

[@markmurphy558]

This is when I cut my hair, when the rednecks waving Confederate flags started growing theirs long.

[@poppad331]

I love your reactions, you're a beautiful young....ish couple with a appreciation fot great music. I love your ambience, we ferl the love. I tip my hat to you sir, in a song that is legendary for it's amazing guitar work, you called out the drummer. The guitars are unbelievable, but omg how that 1 drummer kept up with 4 awesome guitars is amazing

[@DennisGayhart-s3t]

I see some reactors spend time making fun of the way people dressed. The truth is people dressed the way they felt, not the way someone else thought they should dress.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Truth..I always have & always will.

[@liftme225]

Nobody tried to impress others because nobody else cared to judge anybody. Best of times.

[@maryreilly5092]

Yes, Right On! I was a teenager then and we accepted all clothing and hair styles considering them "cool" even if it wasn't exactly what we wore. Being judgemental was a huge turn off and we didn't look at money and material things very much. So long as we had what we needed, it was just fine! This band is from my home town of Jacksonville, Florida, and most of them are buried here. I've been to their graves to pay my Respects. We are very Proud of them here. I wish you could hear all of the stories of this band!

[@freebirdtony]

True that.

[@davidcollver6155]

It was just a few months before the crash. Still hits me hard it's so ironic the first lines of the song. "If I leave here tomorrow will you still remember me"?This is the year I went to basic training and started living. Although I did miss out on these concerts. Elvis Presley died the day I was in basic on family day, had KP Duty listening to the radio and we heard the news that Elvis was dead. Yeah that was a rough year.

[@karensheline6958]

I Love 😍 watching you guys have such a good time ❣️🎶✌️

[@ToddSauve]

Probably the greatest guitar band in history, and certainly the greatest Southern Rock band in history. And Skynyrd could actually play in concert what they played in the studio. Even back in the 1960s and 70s that was not at all common. They practised _a lot!_ Better days!

[@Reclining_Spuds]

and not one cell phone! ✌️❤️

[@rowillo]

I totally agree with you…, “they are real people” just loving to play music, ❤

[@PGH56]

You pronounce it correctly. 😁 I had many, many friends at this show in Oakland, California. I spot a few of them in this video and brings back back many memories of a misspent youth. I was away in the US Navy so missed this concert. Not many months later was the plane crash that killed Ronnie and brother/sister Steve & Cassie Gaines. P.S. Here is my favorite live performance for your viewing pleasure. August 1976 Knebworth, England. Opening act for The Rolling Stones. Great Britain had not really heard of Lynyrd Skynyrd and you can watch them react throughout this vid. Trivia side note - the stage they came down on was the Rolling Stone young emblem. They were told before their set it was off limits. Ronnie Van Zant had other ideas and you see him brining the guitarists down there. The Stone management got really pissed about and Lynyrd Skynyrd was told they would never play another show with the Stones. Didn’t matter because Skynryd exploded on the scene and became headliners not long after this. About 18 months later was the Skynrd plane crash. Besides Ronnie, Steve Gaines is the shorter haired guitarist and Cassie can be seen in the footage as the girl with the pigtails, a member of The Honkettes, the 3 women backup singers. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJ6ak56MraeLmqM

[@KrazyKatLadyx2]

Brings back wonderful memories of being a teenager in the 70's! So free and full of hope! Music was our language. I watch this and I'm still that 14 yr old girl 😊

[@peterrogers6503]

im 64 and the 70s music was so great

[@davedavidson2833]

And many of those people in the audience will be grandparents and great-grandparents now.

[@Noelle0026]

Me too!! I miss it so much.

[@derekharley7343]

Allman brothers band live ‘whipping post’, is something you would love.

[@mitchellwaters0706]

You 2 are great...I absolutely love your reactions..they are so sincere and ♥ heart felt..we may talk differently..but people here in the states do too..who gives a shit...were all the same...love ..love..love..yalls reactions..keep em coming please...62 year old former marine from south carolina...

[@christopherlucas6209]

Great reaction.......A+++

[@BazzSelby]

Excellent! I knew you would love it. :o)

[@Megadeth1921]

I think the main difference between then, and now besides the music was better then, it is the Internet/social media. We didn’t complain about stuff back then and life was hard, but it was fun. And rock ‘n’ roll was one of the greatest escapes ever. In today’s world, everyone’s too concerned about looks and status. Back then it was basically just about having a good time. Enjoying some good old rock ‘n’ roll music, some cold beers, and a few other things 😂😂 it really was a great time to be alive and I’m very thankful that I grew up during that era. Great reaction to one of the all-time great rock ‘n’ roll songs.👏👏👏🤙🤙🤙

[@Patryn71]

People complained about stuff just as much back then as now. The difference, I agree, is the social media part. We'd complain to friends and family face to face, where you could actually get some support from loved ones. Now everyone complains online to total strangers that don't give a damn and no help is received.

[@Isleofskye]

@@Patryn71 Well said. People have "virtual" friends now who are "virtually" certain not to care one jot about them. When I walk in my local London parks,I, at 69 years old, deliberately, shout GOOD MORNING as I pass people with earphones on with mixed reactions. HaHa.

[@tilemonkee5510]

Y'all are wise beyond your years! ❤❤

[@timgard7091]

I'd love to thank, the guys who had the insight to capture History❤😢🎉

[@walterhennerman2061]

The best break up song ever made and played. Fantastic reaction guys

[@freebirdtony]

That performance was one for the books.

[@darrollhoover2148]

Watch the Knebwirth concert . They came up and blew the ROLLING STONES off the stage

[@freebirdtony]

@@darrollhoover2148 ...and that was another one. The icing on the cake at Knebworth in '76 was when Ronnie walked onto the (the Rolling Stones') tongue portion of the stage, and got Collins, Rossington, Gaines and Wilkeson to join in.

[@sharonhoyt2133]

You all look like such a great couple! Love your reaction. The music from the 60's and 70's was great and it was a wonderful time to be young. Now I'm 75 and love watching younger people enjoying this great music while I enjoy it again.

[@kattcity]

Most of these guys were right here from my neighborhood here in Jacksonville, Florida. Our local heroes! Thanks for keeping their music alive!

[@stevewalsh4850]

Oh how I miss the 1970’s and the music of my teenage years, peace, love and music and good friends

[@dow311]

Great reaction. Most of your points are right on.

[@Moritzamica]

Thanks for this reaction, and they are still on the road...

[@mitchellbarker9368]

In the late 60's through early 70's the wave of Rock n' Roll music reached a crest for the 20th century.

[@dannymoore6886]

There's a reason we're still listening to this music 46 years later. IT WAS GOOD MUSIC. No auto tune. You had to have talent. Each individual member exuded talent. I don't see that in today's music. It all sounds the same. It's crap.

[@meanmax9663]

The piano player, Billy Powell, really stands out on another Lynyrd Skynyrd track called "Call Me The Breeze" that I hope you check out. Lynyrd Skynyrd defined my youth during the time of their rise throughout their careers. Their plane crash was devastating to all of us, and we felt like a part of us died along with them. I've even named 2 awesome dogs "Skynyrd" and the last one just passed this year. There will be a Skynyrd III for sure! Keep on rocking Southern Style! ✌️

[@WendellBurkhart-g9v]

My absolute all time favorite band ever ! Absolutely Love every song they've ever done .

[@alanrothnie1410]

No mobile phones, BRILIANT❤👏👏

[@camban]

Invigorating & energizing no matter how many times you see & hear this magnificent performance from a remarkable group of true musicians! We will never see anything of this sort again. And how great is Allen Collins! 🎸 Thank you for Free Bird, your spirit lives on!

[@CarlosVazquez-k7m]

God Bless you Both 🙏💯👍🌟

[@jennhurl]

Our Jacksonville, Florida boys- they are from about 30 minutes from me. Southern Rock at its finest. 💪🏼

[@happymethehappyone8300]

As always,, Great reaction. ❤

[@dagmar.6954]

Great southern rock band from the 60's-80's. It is very sad what happened to this band in losing so many members in a plane crash in 1977. They had lots of great songs such as "Sweet Home Alabama", "Call Me The Breeze", "Tuesday's Gone", "That Smell", "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew", "What's Your Name", "Gimme Three Steps", "Saturday Night Special" etc.

[@Booderman]

Well said.

[@Booderman]

My home town Jacksonville, Fl boys! Keep going down that rabbit trail! Pure talent!

[@Joe-d3t1t]

People were more connected back then. Bands and the crowd.

[@gabreel8112]

Lynryd Skynryd is one of the best.

[@robertwatson2823]

I can tell by the look on your faces that you were in the 1977 Oakland Coliseum in spirit. Thank you for the reaction.

[@zulkanainbaharuddin2185]

One of the best Country Rock band.❤❤❤ The only band to have 3 lead guitarist.

[@timmotful]

I agree with every single word you say, pretty lady❤

[@diaperjoe8646]

Not long after this concert they had a plane crash and we lost Ronnie Van Zant and Steve Gaines and Steve’s sister. Such a massive loss to the music world

[@grimreaper-qh2zn]

Yes. Just about 3 weeks after this concert.

[@debbiemontgomery9635]

​@@grimreaper-qh2znthree and a half months.

[@skevich1]

Yes. Real music played by real musicians on real instruments. No autotune. No lip synching. All those young girls are grandmothers now.

[@williamdelgrosso8072]

22:40 New to your channel. I just love your wife. Sorry. lol. I saw your reaction. Lynyrd Skynyrd is one of the most tragic stories in Rock and Roll. In a few months after this concert, the lead singer, a vocalist and one of the guitarists would be dead. The rest would be damaged for life. I also saw you cry for SORROW. There’s a reason you’re at a loss for words for Pink Floyd. David Gilmour doesn’t need a guitar. The music in his brain goes straight to the amplifier. Nothing slows it down. Not one wasted move. The only guitarist in the world that never breaks a sweat. He’s in a class by himself and THEY (collectively) will NEVER be equaled. Kids have no clue what they missed.

[@noelleone1305]

When they finally started to "rock and roll" you two couldn't stay still. Great reaction.

[@williammuntzer7374]

I was fortunate enough to see Skynyrd at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia in 1977. I was 16 and my girlfriend was 14. There were 110K people in attendance. The lineup that day was the J. Giles Band, Dicky Betts with Great Southern, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Peter Frampton. At that time Frampton had the biggest selling album in the world. Skynyrd was absolutely incredible. I remember that day like it was yesterday. Thanks for the memory.

[@Isleofskye]

Similar spectacular performance to this one at Oakland,my friend?

[@JamesStout-g2i]

Day On The Green #4, We Got So Ripped That Day !!! What A Concert It Was Great To Be There... And The OutlawsWere There Too...Green Grass And High Tides Forever...You 2 Are Great Thank You Both...

[@keysersoze6119]

You are a lovely couple, and I love your reactions, ❤️ from the uk

[@Isleofskye]

You are from England! :)

[@christopherhuot2826]

If this song doesn't make you get out of your seat and jump there's something wrong with you 😊

[@757optim]

It was the time in our lives when anything was possible and the music reflected that.

[@2Cambourne]

These young ladies and men in the audience are now grandparents. This was at the LA coliseum back in (1977) some 47 years ago. They were the opening act for Peter Frampton. What they did here was outperform Peter Frampton at his own concert. They were awesome! They were a Florida High School Band from Lee County where their Physical Education Coach was named Lynyrd Skinner. Some of the band members died in a plane crash. Great reaction by this lovely couple.

[@byronmitchell3784]

Lynnyrd Skynnyrd , I grew up in the 60's, and 70's. From childhood, then becoming a teenager, and a young man. One constant through the years was music. I was always amazed how talented the musicians were. The dreams and energy those performers provided what seemed to be endless. Looking back I wouldn't change any of it. It truly were the best of times. Over the years I've seen around 40 Bands,and 30 concerts. Events I loved them all. It was the thousands of music lovers that made concerts undescribably great. Now that the years have past. All the great songs have survived, and are so truly timeless. Rock on you two, ✌️🎼🎵🎶....

[@rayvanhorn1534]

One of the greatest live performances ever...one of the cornerstones of Southern Rock with a fantastic run of a fantastic classic rock song. Right up there with Peter Frampton live & Stevie Ray Vaughn. Epic. So glad y'all enjoyed it!

[@duanebarrett9839]

I saw them perform this at an all day outdoor festival at Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1974. I still get goosebumps when I watch this video. I have requested my family find a way to play this at my wake as I become a "Free Bird". The 1970s was the best time to be young and free!

[@aldobelli8300]

You hit the nail on the head correctly with your impression of the 70's. I was in my 20's and lived in the San Francisco area during that time and it was the best time of my life.

[@peterrogers6503]

No mobile phones being held high everyone just digging the wonderful music.

[@horacehungry2696]

Krásná reakce, také následná diskuze o tom, co je důležité pro mladé dnes... 👍 Já upřímně nejsem člověk na takové masové akce, už předem si říkám "kam půjdu v tom davu na WC?"... 😆 Ale sledovat ten koncert a tu atmosféru v té době je prostě fascinující, jsem rád, že to dnes mohu přes PC shlédnout - naživo bych tehdy neměl šanci, nebylo mi ani 15 let a navíc za železnou oponou...🤪 Beautiful response, also the subsequent discussion about what is important for young people today... 👍 I'm honestly not one for such mass events, I'm already thinking beforehand "where will I go to the toilet in that crowd?"... 😆 But watching that concert and the atmosphere at that time is just fascinating, I'm glad I can watch it today via PC - live I wouldn't have had a chance back then, I wasn't even 15 years old and behind the Iron Curtain...🤪

[@garybutruce7339]

The 70's were a much simpler time. At this time in life I would be driving around the California mountains on weekends in my orange with black striped 1970 1/2 Camaro Z28 RS with Freebird blaring from my 6x9 Jensen speakers. Thanks for reacting to it.

[@tench4175]

You are absolutely correct they were REAL PEOPLE!

[@stevielegend325]

Both your reactions were great. I've watched this video of LS so many times and my head and expressions were exactly yours the whole time no matter how many times I hear this or watch it. Such a great song and Legendary performance.

[@darrollhoover2148]

I watched the video 100s of times and I still have the same feelings as I did October 20 1977! My favorite band forever ❤

[@timgard7091]

Skynard, songs , thousands of times I've heard still sends chills❤😂🎉😢😅

[@78twood]

Don’t second guess yourselves! You are right, the absolute BEST MUSIC was the 70’s and early 80’s !! I was there and we knew how much we loved the music but had no idea that it wouldn’t last forever 🥰💜

[@elysium619]

Dominica you put so very well on another reaction. The music back in the day had an "ESSENCE." That is the perfect word to capture what was happening with the music back then. I 68, cut my milk teeth to the Beatles and heard everything thereafter with wonder and amazement at the astonishing music from those edays.

[@russellgtyler8288]

It used to be about the music. Today it's about the show. I'm so old I got to see the 50s, 60s, and 70s in color. That amazes the hell out of my grandchildren.

[@TomTom-ui9hg]

When I watch videos of concerts and see all those beautiful young people I always wonder what they look like today because in reality they are now old enough to be grandparents. I'm 67 so this is my people and yes we had the best music because it was only about the music. Peace!

[@Isleofskye]

It was wonderful and I am 69 years old in London but the reality is that most of my idols in Football(soccer) and Sport, Music, and Entertainment were a decade older than me,when I was 15 and they were 25 and making a nam for themselves so now they are 80 and.......

[@randyobrien2836]

I graduated from high school in 1977 and we loved these guys

[@roadkill7314]

Real music played by real musicians. Sadly very hard to find today. There are artists and bands that can still perform wonderfully today but unfortunately they are not part of popular music.

[@Joe-d3t1t]

They are THE BEST!!

[@Isleofskye]

GREAT Reaction and wise words. If you, continually, chase £££$$$ then once you achieve your goal, most people accept their new situation as their "norm" so it is no longer special. The really good thing about having money is that you don't have to worry and stress about money. I am 69 years old in London and delighted I lived in much simpler times with no mobile phones(which, of course, have their uses) but many younger people are obsessed with them and struggle to communicate with other people in this technological age. No phones in the crowd,in those days,as everyone just concentrated on the vibe and music.

[@lwtroy]

I just turned 80 and have greatly enjoyed your reactions to some of the early music of my generation. I have especially enjoyed your getting into the meanings and feelings of the music.

[@stoneysopranoyukon9398]

Real feelings, real emotions, real music. Really great reactions ! ✌️❤️🇨🇦

[@billhawkins4980]

You wasn't born in that time because we need people like you to keep this great music going.

[@MikeOstrowski-iq8wf]

……the girls in the front row showed up early to this festival so they could be as close to Peter Frampton who was going on next ! ❤️ listen to the studio 🙏🏻 Love how you broke down this song to the feeling of the time…. Nailed it ! Technology ruined the simple things in life today as we knew it 😢

[@tinajohnson9472]

I got to enjoy the 70s in my teenage years. So I got to enjoy all the great music 🎶 and great bands, And still to this day I still listen to them .I have lots of CDs .And when I'm driving in my car I turn up the volume and jam to the music 🎶 🎵😊

[@Jude_196]

WOOOOOHOOOOOO!!! You said it right, Dominica!!! This was SUCH A HUGE HIT and RIGHTFULLY SO!!! HUGS to YOU, BOTH!!! It was AWESOME being a child of the 60s / 70s!! Glad you enjoyed it!! ❤❤❤

[@rickthoma6428]

Entertainment was affordale.And real talented musicians.This was so enjoyable.People liked having a good time.Made life easier to deal with.Great band.Awesome reactions.

[@beverlymcgrath8441]

It was so fun growing up in the 70s listening to amazing music all day after school, summers, weekends. The music was incredible and the concerts so amazing. Pink Floyd, Skynyrd, CSN, Stones, Who, Fleetwood Mac, Yes, just a blast at massive stadiums and arenas.

[@jeffwarren4938]

Those times were awesome! High Scool '77 to '81! God, the ladies were so beautiful!!!!! Wow... I lived at the perfect time! Your reaction are awesome..and spot on...you would have loved the 70s...such a great time to be a teenager...me, my two brothers, and our friends and family had such a great time...small farm town in southwest Indiana, but we rocked and partied with the best of them!

[@csedrivers2850]

The 70s were the best. 😎

[@thancrow]

I got to see them around this time. It was an amazing concert. It was indoors, but when the instrumental started, the crowd jumped to their feet. R.i.p. the members of Lynyrd Skynyrd who are no longer with us. Your music lives on.

[@cynthiajarrett8204]

Life was so much more simpler back then, before mobile phones and greed. The fans got involved as one and not only enjoyed the show but appreciated who they came to see.

[@MarkMyers-v4s]

This was the very best of times, best cars , best women and the best music for sure.

[@terryodell9803]

Another great reaction, I was lucky to them at Knebworth in 1976 I may be a little biased but I think that version is even better 🎶

[@MamawT65]

Great Southern Rock it really was the best of times! RIP Ronnie Van Zant

[@jeffsherk7056]

watching your big smiles gave me a real lift. I was 17 years old when this concert took place, but I didn't know about it at the time. It took years before I found out I loved southern rock music, and I would have loved to be in this audience as someone in my late 20s, as that would have been better than if I had seen it at 17.

[@glennallen239]

I am 59 Years old. I graduated High School in 1982. I am so glad I grew up in a Golden Era of Music during the 60's 70's and 80's. Great Artists from many Genres were on the Radio, There was also the Oldies Station that played music from the 50's. The Artists would cross Genres and write Songs for each other and perform together. It was about the Music for the Artists. We would all party together. It was great at School dances and Parties and Roller Skating.

[@suecook1326]

Their 1976 performance at Knebworth is actually my favorite version of Free Bird. They played an hour and it was a fantastic hour. I recently bought the video on Amazon and it's amazing! The lead singer, Ronnie, the guitarist in the red pants and his sister, a backup singer all died in a plane crash a few months after this performance. The other band members suffered severe injuries as well. The drummer, Artemis Pyle is the only remaining member alive from this lineup. Ronnie's brother, Johnnie put together much like a tribute band with the same name later.

[@Hobodeluxe960]

I turned 17 that summer. Skynyrd was my favorite band. I remember listening to the radio in my 68 GTO when I got the news of the plane crash. And the end of a great summer (Star Wars, Smokey and the Bandit) came to an end. I had seen them only once. But I had all their records. And yeah we were all so much healthier then. No hfcs and steroids in our food. We didn't know about AIDS and sex wasn't as risky back then. So when you hear about the era of "free love" that's when they were talking about, that 2 decade window between the birth control pill and aids. People weren't as uptight and isolated like they are now. They weren't being gaslit by demagogues on tv and internet either. People with a vested interest in dividing and conquering us.