Ronnie Van Zant wrote some great lyrics. This song is so well written that you can literally see the whole story in your mind, it's like a scene in a movie. Memorable, hilariously funny, and easy to sing along with, really doesn't get better than that for rock and roll lyrics.
@rodneysanders8422 Жыл бұрын
Yes yes been there. No gun but probably headed for an ass kicking
@sharonmullins195711 ай бұрын
I love this song!!!!!!!
@noone-756 ай бұрын
well said dude, i so see a movie listening to this song =)
@mbhftw Жыл бұрын
Rest easy Gary. A huge contributor to the American song book. A founder of southern rock and founding member of the greatest southern rock band of all time.
@RainShadow22 Жыл бұрын
My heart!
@danielcorreard3746 Жыл бұрын
skynard was a fantastic group but i kind of lean toward either zz top or cdb.
@donjohn2695 Жыл бұрын
Gary playing live in this performance?
@gayleschaefer63004 жыл бұрын
TRUE Southern Rockers. Originators of SOUTHERN ROCK. Jacksonville Florida!!!
@noone-756 ай бұрын
Had some Jacksonville in Oulu back in the days. Day I wont forget. Altho ZZ Top was supposed to be there too, they missed it. But Skinnard was fkn awesome =)
@arleneirvine1526 Жыл бұрын
oh my god there was nothing to compare with southern rock, ever. from an old woman in canada, so loved these guys!
@TheMetisTribalChiefАй бұрын
Im from Winnipeg (Neil Youngs home town) , and i must concur with Lynyrd Skynyrd, a southern man dont need Neil around anyhow.
@arleneirvine1526Ай бұрын
@@TheMetisTribalChief great song, but i like neil young as well!
@jaygee92492 жыл бұрын
Yep, that's the one, can't deny it.
@ronaldbolen5685 Жыл бұрын
RIP GARY!
@thomastrosper2302 Жыл бұрын
In the 80's i grew up to this
@adriantomlin2902 Жыл бұрын
One more Southern Rock icon gone but never forgotten.
@rebeccastone3301 Жыл бұрын
I first saw the original Lynyrd Skynyrd lineup open for Black Sabbath winter 1974/1975 at the Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, NY. I was a senior in High School and they were in their twenties. AMAZING .. I’ve followed them ever since
@tjerwin12 ай бұрын
This is one of the greatest southern rock bands in my opinion.
@BoogerMcNuggetsАй бұрын
The alpha and omega of Southern Rock. Noone on God's green earth brings it Like Skynyrd.
@jeffr94252 жыл бұрын
Top 3 American bands of all time. AEROSMITH SKYNYRD EAGLES
@mikeallen35183 жыл бұрын
Even after a plane crash that killed the lead singer and others, Ronnie Van Zant's baby brother Johnny taking over lead vocals, and many other band member tragedies and deaths, Lynyrd Skynyrd is still the greatest Rock N Roll Band ever in my opinion.
@adriantomlin29023 жыл бұрын
Best Southern Rock band EVER!!!!
@Rockiconsunplugged3 жыл бұрын
@@adriantomlin2902 Best Band ever in general, of all time. 😉
@rickwatkins64492 жыл бұрын
Skynyrd won't ever die
@DougHinVA2 жыл бұрын
greater than the Beatles ? that is saying a lot.
@Mystic10x2 жыл бұрын
johnny is the nicest guy, ive met him
@pbm77153 жыл бұрын
Just in case you've been wondering what the definition of "rock and roll" is, its not the bubble gum garbage you've been hearing on the radio for the past several years, it's THIS!!!!!!
@swampwitch61333 жыл бұрын
more like last 30+ years since the 90's Rock N Roll (in the name of the label) is just becoming more and more garbage labeling it as Rock and the music is trash. Gimme Three Steps Baby and you'll never see me no more.. Lynyrd Skynyd for Life
@MrHypnotizeU3 жыл бұрын
Hell F yeah my friend
@chasitybrown50442 жыл бұрын
ROGLMAO WOOOOOOOO HELLLLLL YYYEEEEA!!
@leeannrorex1509 Жыл бұрын
I just recently got into Skynyrd. This version of the band sounds great. Johnny has a fun stage presence. RIP Gary.
@mat2093 Жыл бұрын
I legit saw them last night a few hours ago. It is currently 1:22 in the morning where I am in south Dakota and they were amazing. This song was definitely a highlight
@chrissalerno82222 жыл бұрын
Sorry, I wish Ronnie was singing, no one can replace him or anyone else in Lynyrd Skynrd, they were the heart & soul of the south R.I.P.😪💯💐
@robertcolacino73104 ай бұрын
Tribute band , watch the old clips to see greatness
@marcosandrebertonceli426715 күн бұрын
PARA MIM ESTÁ ÓTIMO .
@kwon2m9649 жыл бұрын
Despite all of the tragedies and all of the changes, Skynyrd is still one hell of a great band. Rock on guys.!
@jameskesler64779 жыл бұрын
+Kwon2m yes they are
@judithmagill2298 жыл бұрын
Am I hallucinating or is one the bass player in this video from ZZ Top?
@kwon2m9648 жыл бұрын
+Judith Magill I don't know about hallucinating, but the bass player here is Johnny Colt. Yes, I had to look that up. Dusty Hill is still, and always has been, with ZZ Top. :)
@debbiewayman11176 жыл бұрын
I loved Lynyrd Skynyrd and I still do I'm going to tell him a 1973 weeks for any of them got killed plane crash and they were fantastic and I got to see him afterwards and they were still asleep. So people just have to know your music
@marcmarceau55806 жыл бұрын
You're right
@jimmylewis70503 жыл бұрын
In 100 years people will still be listening to Lynyrd Skynyrd
@dwightcurrie83165 жыл бұрын
When they are sitting in an interview they look old, but when they hit the stage the transformation is a miracle. They are once again in their 20s and rockin it like they were several decades ago. The blank spots are filled with others but you can feel the "Others" presence and Backing them Up. We can't see Ronnie, Allen and the others, but they are there none the less
@adriantomlin29025 жыл бұрын
Dwight Currie oh yea Ronnie, Billie Powell, and Leon are all holding them up!!
@adriantomlin2902 Жыл бұрын
Totally agree brother 💯. The originals are looking down and critiquing for sure. 😎👍
@sylviathompson1003 жыл бұрын
I love you guys
@rosemarygranat Жыл бұрын
Good morning to all....I think it was great
@rickwidlund3512 Жыл бұрын
This was a band who knew how to ROCK & ROLL.🎸🥁
@laurasupko Жыл бұрын
YES definitely
@kayabtin68617 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, positively,definitely , the best "Rock N Roll" jam ever recorded. Were , are and always will be the ultimate buzzz!
@jasonmartin51543 жыл бұрын
For sure!!!!!!😊😊
@jaeatyet5 жыл бұрын
love the piano in this song
@antoinettemarshall99112 жыл бұрын
Great song saw theme back in the 70 s
@jamesscranton65808 жыл бұрын
southern rock is my stress reliever
@leebaker25883 жыл бұрын
and I'm from the north . . .
@ginawright3299 Жыл бұрын
Legend xoxo always in the play list xoxo
@janetdangelo8352 жыл бұрын
Fantastic concerts they rocked in the 70s! Thank you for the great music and great kick ass times Lynyrd Skynyrd! Best decade ever.
@gaylebell77302 жыл бұрын
miss r miss Ronñie the most
@LarryBrooks-cf9qp4 жыл бұрын
Great !
@scottbuck4555 жыл бұрын
I've been to around 30 concerts in my life and LYNYRD SKYNYRD concert was hands down the BEST one I've been to. SKYNYRD NATION BABY!!!!
@allanhover50082 жыл бұрын
Hello one and only greatest band of all time
@janecarbone1504 Жыл бұрын
It's 2023 and a friend of mine just told me that the remaining member of Lynyrd Skynyrd passed away so tonight is a tribute night I'm going to post as many videos as I can
@bensymington55502 жыл бұрын
Skynyrd rocks very good southern band
7 жыл бұрын
Saw 'em in Tucson a few months back, oh hell what a concert. EVERY AGE, gender, color, nationality, YOU NAME IT. Bikers, CEO's, common people, people wearing diamonds and gold, what a variety. Damn it was good!!!
@paulfrombrooklyn54096 жыл бұрын
Gary Rossington is still there. Who do you think was playing that main lead lines.
@janiceonley58423 жыл бұрын
I totally agree. Skinners awesome
@larrydockery72016 ай бұрын
this guys music never gets old this true rock n roll
@kayabtin68616 жыл бұрын
Thank you lord. Thanks for Lynard Skinnard. Thanks for all the memories and happiness these guys and gals have brought to our lives. Love you forever.
@SammiVanzant-d7k Жыл бұрын
Yes babies we are gonna be fine
@NineZeroWill7 жыл бұрын
I was born in 1990, many years after the tragedy took place BUT Skynyrd has been and always will be my favorite band of all time. I grew up listening to the classics, but the first time I heard Sweet Home Alabama, I was hooked. Especially since I was born and raised in Alabama!
@tonydavis26723 жыл бұрын
This video was made in Jacksonville Florida . . . Welcome home Lynyrd Skynyrd .
@johnotto4931Ай бұрын
Gary sure could play
@larrylangley91283 жыл бұрын
luv that walk'n bass.
@jettafixer72 жыл бұрын
There music is so great. The drummer is awesome!
@janecarbone1504 Жыл бұрын
2023 and I just found out from a good friend at the last remaining member of the band just passed away. Did you know that they were 39 different musicians who played with the original for musicians who played as teenagers in 1967, under a different name
@adriantomlin29025 жыл бұрын
It's amazing all the transformations that Skynryd has been through that they have been able to keep Ronnies legacy goin all these years!! It mind boggling.
@marekwojdak77582 жыл бұрын
Cool !
@charlottecmgh37913 жыл бұрын
Best damn southern rock band ...for sure !
@chapdj Жыл бұрын
i really appreciate this music
@nWolife-19894 жыл бұрын
Too sweet ! 2020 und noch immer TOP!
@jamesphillips97502 жыл бұрын
Gary Rossington is simply I N C R E D I B L E ...............................
@bosses5425 Жыл бұрын
A Great Band! R.I.P Gary.
@nandowden24456 жыл бұрын
Went to see them in Ga with my son and three grandchildren, 16, 10 and 7 and they knew all of the songs by heart. We had a blast and they will never forget it. Great show.
@JoyceConstantine-q5m7 ай бұрын
Rip Gary thank you for your music 🎵
@pedrodiaz55407 жыл бұрын
The music lives for ever !!!
@sheliamitchell21533 ай бұрын
Just plain COOL 🎸
@solomonoverhead3 жыл бұрын
Fabulous! Classic!!
@danielcorreard3746 Жыл бұрын
rip to all the men from this great band who have now left this world.
@johnburke57546 жыл бұрын
I love this band....They have survived so much adversity over the years...Rock on..
@samkelp99694 жыл бұрын
Nice tune
@aniea56642 жыл бұрын
Got to see these guys in concert back in the 80's. It was awesome! 💕
@capo20072 жыл бұрын
you weren't able to see them in the 80's. They were retired between 1977 and 1991. -_-
@rosemarygranat2 жыл бұрын
Met original band in 70s...Stuck in Bronx NY
@waltermameli20264 жыл бұрын
Nothing more Dixie Land than this song by this group......Lynyrd Skynyrd is American Rock n Roll.....
@kathykeller2534 Жыл бұрын
I just love this song
@carriesitar91552 жыл бұрын
love this song Gimme three steps by LYNYRD SKYNYRD their music is timeless and awesome
@fredericvillin8864 Жыл бұрын
Today i'm so sad. Rest in peace, GARY. 🙏
@romneymarsh66955 жыл бұрын
Still kicking ass after all these years. Rock on, guys.
@adriantomlin2902 Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately we just lost Rossington today. ☹️RIP big man.
@jacoberler56222 жыл бұрын
Gary kicks ass at this song
@benscozzaro3114 жыл бұрын
Still kickin ass live through all the years with original guys and replacement guys! They still sound great!!!
@adriantomlin29023 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah! Skynryd forever.
@brendaniebel1355 Жыл бұрын
It's not the same ,as the original group 😢
@danlovallo29232 жыл бұрын
Nice clip if you if you can forget the 76-77 version of the band....Check out the Asbury Park full concert. I think it's the best on youtube
@magprob8 жыл бұрын
I love 'em. I just saw them a few weeks ago. I saw the original Skynyrd back in 1977. I got no beef with Johnny Van Zant. He is Family, and Gary Rossington is worth the price of admission to me. They are all great musicians. A Powerful Show.
@robertcrain86017 жыл бұрын
Powerful is an understatement lol. The show I went to (Simpsonville 2017 a few days ago with Marshal Tucker band) was the loudest and most clean sounding rock concert I've ever been to. That was an incredible auditory experience. Pure Rock N' Roll from the south.
@roltyd226 жыл бұрын
I saw them in 77 also in Columbus Ga, May 24..never forget it
@CoalMiner3795 жыл бұрын
Agreed 150% my wife and I got meet n greet tickets to the Tuscaloosa Alabama show 2 weekend ago and as you said Gary Rossington is worth every single penny, he is such a humble man to his fans, he signed my Gibson SG pick guard for me and talk to me as if he known me for years, he is one man that I'll never forget meeting, Gary Rossington is the Gibson guitar GOD, God Bless Gary Rossington!!!!
@zekeschriver15545 жыл бұрын
@@roltyd22 wow they came to Columbus??? thats crazy. thats where i am from and i had no idea they came!
@roltyd225 жыл бұрын
@@zekeschriver1554 sure did in the municipal auditorium
@joeyreamer14313 жыл бұрын
This is the best band in the world.
@fredderf73318 жыл бұрын
The original lineup or todays lineup the music is still being played to many fans. In my point of view the original lineup would be damn proud to have their music played the way they wanted and to be as close to the original as it can be. I will see them as many times as I can cause its good music that lost compared to nowadays
@adriantomlin29025 жыл бұрын
fred derf You said it all Fred!!
@JohnS-wv4qj3 жыл бұрын
When. I was now. When. I. Was older. I. Still. Listen. To. Even. More. That. Says. It. All
@rebeccamiltuck4338 Жыл бұрын
Love 4 guitson stage together!!! Gets me every time!!!
@johnnyvanzantvanzant Жыл бұрын
Hello how are you doing it’s nice meeting you here.
@SammiVanzant-d7k Жыл бұрын
Babie that so sweet you are a amazing person baby u hav no idea how that makes me feel
@Mardonzig8 жыл бұрын
Long live Skynyrd!
@ernestomarconi6236 жыл бұрын
GREAT BIG'S
@bethy-lou33073 жыл бұрын
Omg! I love this music. You gentlemen are very talented! Thank you. Greetings from Colorado.
@johnnyvanzantvanzant Жыл бұрын
Hello how are you doing it’s nice meeting you here.
@rosemarygranat Жыл бұрын
The best.....Rick Medlock......all those Southern boys..............
@HarleyRider77778 жыл бұрын
Johnny has too good of a time on stage. I lived in Jacksonville 21 years and these guys are idols there...I agree!!!!
@gwenamm82383 жыл бұрын
Ronnie Van Sant lives on. What a beautiful man. Love you
@cindyellis36746 жыл бұрын
Best Era of music ever. We grew up in the late 70s early 80s awesome music
@caraspence26234 жыл бұрын
Yup. Me too. Right on!
@an-sbaa Жыл бұрын
America best southern boogie band
@gabrialsandoval703 жыл бұрын
God bless Johnny for continuing great man great voice
@coverartiste99312 жыл бұрын
ooohhhhh yeeeeeeeeeee jadore
@wendycooper25255 жыл бұрын
Love it. Cheer up music. Listen to it many times. Go boys.
@roberttattoo16344 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@crazyhorse29955 жыл бұрын
Southern rock at its finest. Go Johnny. Great song n performance. Turn it up!!
@bridgetjones47022 жыл бұрын
I wish they’d tour in the UK
@hmarlalbiaknunga13524 жыл бұрын
after all these years still playing i love them so much...
@annmariebosse12515 ай бұрын
there is nothing like a Johnny Van Zant smile!!!!
@b.w.barbee22694 жыл бұрын
Billy Powell, BEST piano player in the world!....RIP!
@j.santossosacuellar1805 Жыл бұрын
RIP Gary we will miss you
@stevepifer75823 жыл бұрын
My favorite Lynyd Skynyrd song
@tomtrump34827 жыл бұрын
Real fucking music that "NEVER DIES"!
@sandmarfield7 жыл бұрын
I never get tired of this great song! I wanna dance every time I play it. What memories! Love me some Lynyrd
@RebelRebel4202 жыл бұрын
Southern Rock Royalty my friends! R.I.P Artemus Pyle
@kroger23178 жыл бұрын
These guys sound as great as ever! Van Zant's voice is as fantastic as ever!!!
@b.p.m.36607 жыл бұрын
yeah Johnny has come full circle he is like a aged whiskey getting better w/age.. love Skynyrd love them..
@richardwelton4596 жыл бұрын
Its NOT Ronnie tho'
@dr.johnilias17915 жыл бұрын
Richard Welton No but he is as close to Ronnie as you can get. Ronnie once said that his brother was the most talented of the three brothers.
@edwhite74755 жыл бұрын
@@dr.johnilias1791 WHERE did he say THAT? ive never seen or heard that, and i knew Allen and im from Jacksonville, and ive read and seen everything out there....i could have missed it....or forgot....but i would like to see that article.... the whole problem i have with the TRIBUTE band, is that people actually BELIEVE that JOHNNY was always the singer....ive even read interviews and seen videos where he talks about the struggles when "WE" first started out.same a the delusional Gene Odom...HE is convinced that every song they wrote...is about HIM....even Curtis Lowe.... He DID admit at one point to stealing coke bottles off Ronnies porch before dawn as a kid, but that is where it ends. i bought his books and i liked him, till someone told me that who knows him VERY well.
@antrcapo5 жыл бұрын
@@edwhite7475 I beleive RVZ did say that but JVZ later said his big brother only said it to give him confidence. Obviously we all know JVZ doesnt have even close to the talent as his older brother. I suppose he was the best guy for the job though
@marlenemcleod42363 жыл бұрын
It simply does not get any better than that!!!
@Kamatcho_994 жыл бұрын
Am not American am just 20yo And I love this band I feel strange when I see those audience its like the younger of them is about 50yo I hope I'll find more fans for this band from my generation just to keep the freebird and Ronnie spirit alive after those great guys✊✊