LYNYRD SKYNYRD | FREEBIRD | REACTION

[@wozza980]

Wish the world could go back to the 70's. The best decade ever. You guys who never lived it, you have no idea what you missed out on.

[@bobshaw8319]

Welcome to the greatest American band in history ..enjoy the ride

[@herrzimm]

And now you know what a REAL 'show stopper' is all about. There is absolutely NO WAY that a band could play a song like Freebird and then move into their next song. It was their 'finale' without a doubt. Which is just ONE of the reasons the building crescendo takes place at the end, and can often be extended as well. It was ensured to send the crowd into a frenzy as they finished up and walked off the stage.

[@GBeret83]

Allen Collins, the tall, skinny guitarist wearing all white wrote the music to Freebird when he was only 17 years old, and singer Ronnie Van Zant the lyrics when he was but 20 or 21. One of the most iconic songs in classic rock history written by two high school dropouts.

[@snuffymanson]

BUT ,,, Freebird went through a whole series of evolutions before it became what you heard here .

[@bamacopeland4372]

@@snuffymanson yeah those you listen to the shady tree version, muscle shoals, in a couple of the ones I can't think of right now. I went through that hell of a ride to become a classic.

[@charlesobeid4886]

One of the best rock n roll songs ever if not the best.

[@charlesobeid4886]

Definitely

[@steffenjonda8283]

@@charlesobeid4886 for sure the best rock song with an acceptable long guitar "solo" (better battle)... if your guitar solo is longer as most songs of that time, you do it R I G H T... but for me "Ballad of Curtis Lowe" or "T for Texas" are nearly as good...

[@billdavis5790]

SKYNYRD is by far the best Southern Rock Band there every will be. I followed them from start till now and still are great. God bless the members who have gone to the rock heaven.

[@FarAwayEyes69]

Everybody in the crowd are around 65 or 70 years old now WOW !!!!! INCLUDING ME ! Time waits for no one ! PEACE TO THE WORLD !!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️

[@melissameyer3472]

Best band ever!

[@rickabbott5297]

Absolutely brilliant song and absolutely fantastic band👍👍👍👍🎸

[@80srocker67]

One word INCREDIBLE!!!!

[@Foreverbre93]

Heck yeah!!!

[@yvonneyeager7929]

THE BEST ROCK BAND (& SOUTHERN ROCK BAND) OF ALL TIME! They were so talented & practiced that each band member's part of the song(s) is extraordinary! All together, they are an Amazing gift to humanity for all time- thanks to that cameraman taping & ALL their recordings. They were LIVE without any of the technology used to fake it that a lot of "artists" use today. They were all about freedom & that "Live & let live" attitude for every Hardworking man & woman. They're were raised in the poor areas of Jacksonville. I think they reach most people because of their beautiful lyrics & music tell AN amazing story in each song that we can all relate to- inside our hearts & souls. Each song is AMAZING - I love EVERYONE of their songs on EVERY album. I love watching the younger generations finding Skynyrd- being surprised, then so happy & excited listening the music. God Bless you & may you ALWAYS be able to listen to beautiful Music that talks to your soul.💖🤗👍🙏

[@billsmith2041]

the best live act ...EVER.

[@armandtrevy1890]

That is the most mind blowing performance ever!!!!

[@randywilson9185]

quite possibly the best guitar solo ever... RIP Allen bro...

[@perspectiverenewed]

This is my all time favorite band. I saw them live in Columbus Ohio

[@SorryNotSorry1776]

OMG - you have on the same shirt (fabric) as Gary Rossington! 😎❤

[@tomantush4867]

Allen Collins directed that solo with military precision. It is separated into movements and you can see his visual cues to the other musicians. I love this show.

[@dalecates8353]

Of course he directed the multi-solo. He wrote it. Most people think ending piece was a jam session, oh how wrong they are.

[@scottmason578]

Back at this time, when you were there at the concert you could feel half high because everyone was toaking around you, it was a different time obviously. I miss those days!

[@larrywt656]

Sadly, only the slide guitar player Gary Rossington and the drummer Artimus Pyle are still alive today. This concert took place just a little over two months before the plane crash that would kill lead singer Ronnie Van Zant and guitarist Steve Gaines, as well as Steve's sister Cassie, one of the backing vocalists. All of the other members were seriously injured. Since that time Billy Powell (piano), Leon Wilkeson (bass) and Allen Collins (guitar) from this lineup have also left us. This was a legendary performance, but these guys played balls-to-the-wall every time they were on stage!

[@NS1.]

Allen had such a tragic life. Barely survived the plane crash. When he was 33 in 1986 he crashed his new Ford Thunderbird, killing his girlfriend who was with him, and leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. Couldn't play music ever again (which is what he loved doing more than anything else in the world...I can't even imagine), and developed a bad alcohol and drug habit. Died at 37yrs old from pneumonia due to the paralysis combined with liquor and drugs. RIP to all.

[@markhowell6601]

Gary Rossington and Rick Medlocke are the only two original members still living. “ I want to settle the debate. Rick Medlocke was the original drummer for Lynyrd Skynyrd.” Gary Rossington 2022

[@artbagley1406]

@@markhowell6601 And now, by June 28, 2024, ALL ORIGINAL MEMBERS OF LS are in the great beyond. One helluva band up there inside the Pearly Gates!

[@jakesmith1942]

Beautiful reaction

[@roseblake5803]

How the heck can Gary make that guitar sound like a bird ? This is the best three guitar assault in history.

[@rockinredneck57]

With the slide.

[@joshritz7067]

Guitar slide way down at the pickup. I did the same thing in the recording studio with a whiskey bottle

[@ZoeyPaigeLunaPhD]

I don’t know about “best” but the emotion and energy is very enjoyable

[@joshfromtexasrevgang126]

Effects pedal and a slide

[@deel2621]

Slide

[@michaeljimson6918]

Rumor has it Alan Collins gave his guitar a cigarette after show 🔥🔥🔥⭐⭐🌟

[@lisarickerson2761]

My favorite southern rock band of all time. This is when you would go to a concert w/no phones & just had fun in the moment as it was happening. I'm glad you enjoyed listening to this amazing band! ❤

[@bamacopeland4372]

This song is my funeral song. Is my favorite song of all time the lyrics tone the music the sound everything about it.

[@stephenkittle6586]

I saw them in 1976 ,BEST SHOW EVER!! 😍🔥🎸🔥😍🎸🔥😍🎸🎸🔥🔥😍 Go watch the FreeBird version from the Knebworth England show because it has been recorded as the BEST VERSION in LYNYRD SKYNYRD'S HISTORY!!

[@anthonybalistreri5226]

I love that you have "Peaches en Regalia" as your opening music!

[@davidsolomon7966]

My favorite version of this is actually is the 1974 lineup with Ed King . Ed plays a short solo after Gary's intro and also plays a solo along with Allen at the end . Ed had a way of finding a 3rd part to a lot of Skynyrd songs that only a 3 guitar band could do. It also came later with Steve Gaines joining the band as the 3rd guitar player.

[@karinannamaria2514]

That was my reaction to hearing this song for the first time to. I thought "Is this song ever gonna stop - but - I DON'T WANT IT TO!"

[@donh202]

Thank You for posting, great reaction. I was lucky enough to see them back in the late 70s. And that was 1 song that everybody,just went off on, it was so loud just from the cheers.. Thanks again

[@rw0050]

*After the plane crash in 1977, you could go to any bar or club in the South with a Live Band and before the night was over, someone would always stand up and yell at the band, " Play Free Bird ".*

[@williamgallucci9913]

Hi great video great reaction great band all is great lol

[@Foreverbre93]

Thank you

[@EVERLYNFRIENDS]

You said they going crazy lol it's because they know what's coming 😊

[@danconway5505]

Honey this is old school top shelf!

[@chetblackinton9558]

One of the all time greatest guitar jams.

[@mt9054]

I was there...they edit at the end...had a couple minutes left...all the gals were there for Peter Frampton...but nobody could follow Skynyrd that day...

[@kennethjameson7574]

Apparently not even the Rolling Stones earlier.

[@thewacokid939]

Nobody could follow skynyrd

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

The hell with Frampton!!! Didn't come alive that day

[@billness7310]

That was actually a dig at the end from that guy on the microphone to say this band is so good you would think they were from San Francisco like nothing good could come out of the South greatest rock band of all time rest in peace brothers

[@jokuz9133]

This was their gift to the world right before their plane crashed

[@bakercarl8518]

So very glad that we still have this to enjoy. Iam sure you are going to enjoy.

[@Foreverbre93]

Oh boy yessss I did!

[@warrenburlingame7087]

I'm glad i found this channel. I enjoy you're reaction. If you listen to the words it's cool. This is the last song the lead singer Ronnie Van Zandt ever sang

[@markcarey4069]

Bless you young lady. I got to see them in Cincinnati in '76 the plane crashed in '77. Seen 'em every time they come back. They couldn't read music taught themselves how to play. Tall skinny fella in white is Allen Collins. When they were in the studio, they went with the first take on his solo. Can't improve on perfection. Mid '80's he was in a car crash that killed his pregnant wife and he was paralyzed and ended up in a wheel chair. Sadly he passed in '91. Please check into them deeper. Pre '77 will always be the heart and soul, but many gems came after also. God Bless

[@carlbaker7242]

Thank you for making my day . Enjoy.

[@Foreverbre93]

Thanks Carl

[@donnastupka7507]

Just WOW!!!🤩

[@Foreverbre93]

♥️

[@alvinwine5665]

I miss the seventies I had the time of my life back then , one hell of a party.

[@charleshall9755]

Not to mention the fact that we were young back then....lol

[@DT-wp2yc]

Don't you wish you could go back to the 70's and stay in the 70's?

[@dougneill6476]

Great reaction to a great southern rock classic! Rock on girl. When any rock band asks for requests now you know why there is always some old bastard like me in the crowd that yells Free Bird!

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

Doug Neill, I’ve never been to a concert when someone didn’t shout FREE BIRD.

[@rogerwillis7692]

I've yelled it in a local bar. The band played the song!! It was absolutely majestic!!

[@Patricia-nm7xe]

The young girls there were shouting that

[@LordEagle]

One of the BEST rocking songs ever made!!!! 🔥🔥🔥👍😎

[@ilovemydanes]

I know this is a yr old but I have listened to this video several times...luv your reactions!!! Ty!!

[@Foreverbre93]

Thank you so much♥️😊

[@billhaffenden5800]

WOW !!! you keep picking gold Bre. not many bands could carry a long song without any drag. excellent track. thank you Bre. :)

[@Foreverbre93]

Thank you Bill

[@kathyyoung9539]

EVER TIME THEY WENT ON THAT STAGE THEY PLAYED TO WIN AND THEY WON! MY BAND!

[@Edgessner]

You made my whole day and night, I appreciate you,your awesome!!! Much 💕

[@pallmall5495]

You are a sweet ,sweet beautiful lady,love your reaction.Great video.Hope you continue to listen to more music like this.

[@joeheid2776]

Is anybody ever ready for the guitar solo when they hear it for the first time?

[@RobertBrown-jz4qj]

You know no one is ready for when Allen Collins throws down.😊

[@alc1986]

Check out nolifeshaq reaction to freebird i was drawn to this young when i was older found out i have the exact same name as the lead allen collins im even left handed it kinda cool an creepy lol

[@normanparvin2770]

I always think of that line from Smoky and the Bandit when snow man is talking to his dog, "Hold on to your ass Fred".

[@Patricia-nm7xe]

No

[@charleneweyant9617]

It is always the same reaction. The song starts so mellow and lovely and then it is like getting a shot of adrenaline out of nowhere.

[@jimfraser5794]

This was the world at it's best

[@BoudiciaDark]

I think this might be the best reaction you've ever done! You were really feeling it!

[@Foreverbre93]

Yesss I was feeling this!!!☺️

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

My favorite band, EVER. I’m glad you have an appreciation for these guys and gals. Enjoyed your reaction.

[@Foreverbre93]

Thank you

[@johnlane1337]

There is a picture of Artimus at a backstage table tripping balls, looking over at chimpanze someone had brought in. Good times. 😝

[@davidpeterson144]

Hey sister they tore it up with love. That's why they were the greatest southern rock band ever. Damn never seen an audience so in focused in a show. Glad you enjoyed it.✌️🙏💯

[@DT-wp2yc]

Its amazing how much music is out there. And when you hear a song and say wow that was good and find out it's been around for a very long time! I just wish they played more old songs on the radio.

[@67pear]

I heard this the first time as a kid. The bar was set very high early in my musical experience.

[@tomdrouhard3632]

I was 17 when I first heard the song and you are right it definitely set the bar super high.

[@DanJunkins]

Thank you for the awesome reaction. Its so nice to see people enjoy the music I grew up with.

[@Mistilou]

Girl! I'm sooo ready to hit the club w ya!!😂💖🌹🎤 Yes!! So very sad what happened to them! They were definitely one of the greatest!!🙏🙏🌹🌹

[@Foreverbre93]

Yes girl😥 so sad

[@miltongrimble5227]

Great open mind sister. Im glad you enjoyed our southern brothas. Them boys are funky too. You should just get some of their albums, their just country boys tearin it up. They do what they feel like doin, you get a little bit of everthing, from around that time.

[@keithdean9149]

How does he do that? A TON of natural talent given from God and a whole lot of hard work and practice.

[@Frank-pe9pk]

I remember that concert tour in Tampa something I will never forget and remember where I was when heard their plane went down. I was heartbroken to think I would never be able to see them again. Rest In Peace Ronnie and the other members who we lost. Southern rock will always live on in our hearts

[@lisarickerson2761]

I wonder how many more great songs & hits they would of made if that plane never went down. Such a shame. I miss them.. 😭💔🙏

[@jamesy5607]

Saw them live in 74. The most exciting show to this day I've ver seen. Awesome band

[@davidcochran6291]

This was actually a kind of tribute to Duane Allman, who died tragically in a motorcycle accident at the age of 24. Most times Ronnie would say, "Play it pretty for Duane". Duane Allman was the God-father of the modern electric slide guitar. He brought what was done on acoustic guitars and played it on electric. Duane was the high guitar part on 'Layla' with Derek and the Dominoes. Duane played on most of the record as He and Eric Clapton were very good friends. I never said they weren't good, I just said they played this and all their other songs the same way every night.

[@tracyknight5130]

According to Greg Allman. Duane started playing slide after hearing Jesse Ed Davis playing slide with Taj Mahal. He told the story on the documentary "Muscle Shoals".

[@Isleofskye]

As an Englishman, I never realised Duane died young......

[@stevenparker1063]

I Like you, No pausing . just enjoying the music and commenting at the end! Subscribed!!

[@claringbud7525]

You and I both!!

[@joydunn2109]

Love your Reaction!

[@softhotty]

Welcome to Rock-N-Roll Bre.

[@Foreverbre93]

Yes happy to be apart of the rock fam🤘🏽💙

[@tyrannicaltypomichaeltester]

Skynard, Zeppelin, Pink Floyd the three bands that always deliver

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

And the Doors and Neil Young does pretty well except for a few wierd things

[@jackbatts1074]

Like jerry Lee Lewis said,,get yourself a pine box boys,,,nobody follows the killer

[@garytrew2766]

I recall when Skynyrd went to Oakland CA. The next day on the east they said that the crowd set off an earthquake during free bird. It was noticed by the scientists who monitor the graphs for earthquakes Gary from Tennessee ✌️🤘🎸🥁

[@Foreverbre93]

Thx Gary😊

[@80srocker67]

These guys and gals were incredible and people didn’t know at the time this would probably be the last time they would ever see this band again with Ronnie leading them.

[@Elerad]

Great reaction. Glad you enjoyed the song so much. It's definitely one of the all-timers.

[@walshaw2]

Jeez, how times have changed...can you imagine an all white male "Southern" band getting this rapturous reception in Oakland, California today with The Southern battle flag as the back drop on stage!?

[@cnatview]

When I see videos like this with those "then kids" rocking and baking in that sun with this music flowing over them, I know that they won't be feeling that sunburn they are getting.... til they get home. That blonde with the yellow shorts and halter top on I bet was really hurting. Thanks for the reaction, Bre. Been some time since I've seen this video. Be well. Peace.

[@Bikebrh]

Just remember they are all grandparents and great grandparents now.... And if that blonde got that sunburned on the regular she is probably either dead of skin cancer by now, or has skin like a leather purse. :)

[@christinelindsey2761]

Love love love!❤️ But I wish when people suggest watching live that they refer to the Knebworth concert. Hands down, the best!

[@davidcochran6291]

If you are willing to listen to this you might also like, 'Whippin' Post' by The Allman Bros. Band Live At The Fillmore East 1971. You need to listen to them live because they are widely regarded as the best 'Jam' Band ever. Pick the version that is 22+ minutes long. If you like this well then a lot of doors can be opened. What Lynyrd Skynyrd is to precision and sameness, The ABB is to wide open variation. They never played a song the same way ever. Each night was an adventure. You could go to 4 nights in a row and never hear the same version of any song on any of the nights. Now you could tell it was the same song, but you may get a 4-5 min. version one night and 25-30 min. the next night. Any and all songs were open season with only the whim of Duane Allman deciding most of the time where it was going that night. Free Bird is one of my favorites too. Just because Ronnie Van Zant held the reins tightly and would not tolerate dissension. You got what ever was on the record every night. Well I stop now, until the next time.

[@danconway5505]

You just heard some artwork darlin

[@delorispoindexter5663]

I was at this concert.i just turned 16years old.o yes skinner burned the house down that day.

[@Foreverbre93]

I know they did!

[@tangoindiamike9189]

Thank you for giving this one a look, and I loved watching your reaction. Much love from an old white dude. Let the healing continue.

[@aprildawn3186]

Lynyrd Skynyrd Needle and the Spoon live at Winterland 1976! And if you get a chance watch Freebird live at Knebworth! As good as this was, that one was better! Great reaction!

[@Foreverbre93]

Thank you my love

[@rogerwillis7692]

She's gettin' into it!!!!!!

[@Janetjrfan]

Loved the reaction!! Lynyrd Skynyrd were from Jacksonville Fl. They grew up together. Their PE teacher's name was Leonard Skinner and he gave them hell about their long hair, so they jokingly named the band after him. They ended up on good terms anyway. In 1977, not long after this concert in Oakland, the group was flying in a chartered plane between Greenville SC and Baton Rouge Louisiana when their plane ran out of gas and crashed. Ronnie Van Zant, lead singer was killed instantly. Steve Gaines (guitarist with short curly hair) was killed along with their road manager and Cassy Gaines (Steve's sister) who was a backup singer. Both pilots died. Everyone on the plane was critically injured but the drummer managed to make it to a farm house to get help. The lead guitarist in white almost had his arm amputated and it was 10 years before he would ever play again. Ronnie's younger brother took over lead singing duties and they still perform today. Gary Rossington (with the slide guitar) is the only original band member left. Please react to the lyric version of Simple Man, it is their other song that is one of the truly greatest hits of all time.

[@me-pm6mx]

Thank you!!!

[@RobertBrown-jz4qj]

Thanks for giving her the history of the band

[@garrybailey7939]

Is so sad all the original Lynyrd Skynyrd have all passed away. Gary Rossington that played the slide on the guitar was the last surviving member. Gary passed away this year, ending of the original Lynyrd Skynyrd band. Bob Burns was the original drummer that passed away. Artimus Pyle still living but he was not the original drummer. But Artemis played in this video. 13:52

[@randijerome1265]

The reason you hear the chirping at the beginning of the song is it's a bird call because the song is called freebird.

[@tomdrouhard3632]

You rock sister! Bre, I had so much fun watching you enjoying this live version of freebird. I saw them live in 1975 when I was 19 and stationed in San Diego

[@susanfontaine5214]

Remember this was 1977 . Most of this crowd are now grandparents! Also not ONE CELL PHONE! Those were the days. I was lucky enough to see them 3 times in high school. This song was played at funeral of friend who was only 16, when he died after falling off a cliff. This song means so much to me. EXCELLENT SOUTHERN ROCK!❤️

[@Cactusfruitsquisher]

“NO CELL PHONE”. I hope you understand the idiocy of that statement

[@tomvodicka2307]

Iconic

[@pommie5093]

Yep, that is one of the best rock songs ever and one of the best ever guitar "solos" ever. New sub!

[@davidhapka5483]

Summer of 1977...50,000 people enjoying themselves and experiencing the music in the moment. Today? "Fans" hold their phones up and video the damn concert to watch later. Oh well, music sucks today anyways.

[@tomlehr861]

Those were fun daze

[@dangerdub4915]

So awesome to see you really enjoy one of the greatest rock songs by one of the greatest rock bands ever. Liked and subscribed. Much love and enjoy your journey through this great music.

[@AW-yj6md]

Lol, love how you enjoyed it,.like my mom says,.."They did their thing, ",...and man did they,..they were young, they had the energy to do it, and they did,....lol love how you were shocked at how long it went on,..please, please, check out Green Grass and High Tides, by Outlaws, also a long one, but like this one , a good one. Keep going young person, keep on going back in time, much brilliance you will find there, Godspeed 🙏, Peace ✌

[@Foreverbre93]

🙏🏽💙

[@thomasrocker7408]

Great reaction, I just subscribed. You are going to love your rock and roll journey.

[@sjd5750]

There's a guy in the middle there that had to pee..Ah, I remember concerts like that, drinking beer all day in the hot sun, and you're stuck in the middle with nowhere to go..Gotta tie it in a knot!..Lol!..That's my time, and man were they outstanding days, for sure!

[@pjd3704]

Phenomenal reaction Bre.... This is such a great live version... and the guitar rift just may be the best in Rock history....! To continue your Rock & Roll journey you absolutely must react to Led Zeppelin's live version of Stairway to Heaven, circa 1973 ... Madison Square Garden! It captures Zeppelin at their apex... and this version is almost otherwordly.... and captures the early 70's zeitgeist perfectly... ! God bless u on your journey! Enjoy

[@johnmagill3072]

As good as Gary Rossington on the slide, Steve Gaines and Allen Collins were on lead guitar. To me the real driving force of this song is Leon that Mad Hatter Wilkenson on Bass and Artemis ( The Marine ) Pyle on Drums.

[@kennethjameson7574]

They don't ever seem to mention the drummer, but damn, that guy was killing it.

[@cherylsmith905]

Leon was a monster on that bass!! They all were ❤❤❤❤

[@ManuFortiMcCoy]

@@kennethjameson7574 as a drummer, I approve this statement.

[@Patricia-nm7xe]

They ALL made that song rock the world

[@erichirsch583]

Yes Artimus was amazing on drums!! I like how they went off at the end!!

[@butterbeansc]

They should’ve been considered the first “Hair Band”! No seriously, I’m in tears today thinking about their tragedies. All but one gone now. Live on Skynyrd ❤️

[@tomlehr861]

2,gary,artimus

[@joanieminton5609]

Ronnie Van Zant, performed most of the time on stage, with his boots on, so he could feel the rhythm vibrate thru the floor of the stage.... The Rock Hymm Of The South!!

[@jbrown1971]

Boots off not on .

[@phillmypipe3091]

That guy with the guitar wearing your shirt.!

[@Jaysonfear42069]

Listen to this songs blazed by the time u get to the end u feel like u was riding the music I know that sounds dumb but I just feel like ur floating in the beat