LYNYRD SKYNYRD Gimme three steps REACTION - An incredible legacy! First time hearing

[@HarriBestReactions]

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[@kellycranford3592]

Skynyrd was the greatest that Southern Rock had to offer!!! Sure do miss them.

[@loadedorygun]

definite agreement about Billy Powell and his amazing piano skills. He gave Skynyrd that boogie woogie honky tonk feel to make their southern blues really swing.

[@joeboucher695]

The guitarist in red is Allen Collins who co-wrote this as well as "free Bird." The guy in the black coat playing the Les Paul is Gary Rossington, one of the original members and last man standing. The bearded guy in the vest playing the Strat is Steve Gaines. His sister Cassie was one of the back up singers. The Gaines siblings perished in the 1977 plane crash along with Ronnie Van Zant. The Drive-by Truckers wrote a great tribute called "Cassie's Brother" about her convincing the band to give her wildly talented baby brother am audition to fill in the slot vacated by the magnificent Ed King.

[@suecook1326]

Steve Gaines was headed for the spotlight at the time of the crash. He was changing things in LS as Ronnie had him doing more vocals. Do a search for him and find him with his band Crawdad. He wrote and performed I Know A Little while with them before recording it again with LS.

[@williamwarlick3497]

Artimus, he's still rockin too!

[@Imadrummin]

You are right Harri. Lynyrd Skynyrd is a legacy and royalty of Southern Rock. Every rock band I played in through the years had at least a dozen of their songs ready because we knew the requests were coming. This song was one of them. 👍👍👍

[@freebirdtony]

Sho got that right!👉 How 'bout playin' some 'Skynyrd!

[@elizabethscott7660]

Time makes you realise how good we had it 50 years ago. I still have one of their records. Yes, vinyl. 😁

[@williamwarlick3497]

We enjoyed the best ever!

[@charlenewebb5893]

This was stable music in America .Man we had great music growing up ! Lynard Skinner RIP

[@jimilemons3437]

They did not run out of fuel, the plane had engine trouble, some of the members did not want to fly on it because it had problems on the previous flight but Ronnie insisted.

[@oldschoolfink3212]

It's a damned shame we only had 5 years with these guys. This was probably the GOAT Rock Band if they hadn't crashed in that plane. They were already close to the Beatles for most top 10 songs. This is still my favorite rock band of all time. Only 5 years? Really?!

[@wolfpat]

Most band do a couple of great albums, and then do okay albums from then on. Lynyrd Skynyrd's Street Survivors album was as strong as the first ones.

[@joeyricefried9621]

So so so good!!

[@mitchellbaxter6314]

Not even 5 years. Pronounced Leh-nerd Skin-nerd was released August '73, and the plane crash was in October '77; that's just over 4 years.

[@HappyValleyDreamin]

The guy in the red was Alan Collins, God rest him, was amazing!

[@ktwebbdevil]

The entire show is on KZbin and you should most definitely react to it! You will love it and so will everyone else! Thanks for your channel

[@jeffthepoet7]

Had the pleasure of seeing LYNYRD SKYNYRD with REO Speedwagon, and Peter Frampton in 1976. Wow! What a show.

[@wcookejr]

Their songs are so relatable to real life.

[@tommypauly3249]

I think that is what made them so GREAT, just sayin'😉

[@marybaillie8907]

This was from Lynard Skinner debut album. True story of Ronnie VanZant, underage in a bar, with a fake ID, dancing with the wrong lady. From the beginning, just a great rocking tune, with wonderful flow, and rich vocals. Fabulous. Great reaction Harri, definitely a 50's vibe. Thanks Harri and Miss Blondie. 🎶🎶🎶 Happy New Years. 🎉🎉🎆🎆 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@StevesFunhouse]

They had a 50's INFLUENCE, not vibe. It's easy to confuse the 2, but they were definitely 70's oriented. 🎶🎶🎶 Happy New Years. 🎉🎉🎆🎆 (yeah, I stole that from you 😊, but it fit !!!)

[@marybaillie8907]

@@StevesFunhouse You are correct Sir. Wishing a very Happy New Year. 🎆🎆🎉🎉 Thanks for helping a senior. Lol✌️✌️🎶🎶🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@StevesFunhouse]

@@marybaillie8907 Well, we SHOULD help out our fellow seniors (me too) 👍😊

[@marybaillie8907]

@@StevesFunhouse Right on!! We've got to stick together. 😊😊

[@firefighterchick]

They are a once-in-a-lifetime band. So glad you enjoy them! Happy New Year!

[@kattcity]

When I was 14 they were playing Freebird on the AM radio but they did not play the Guitar solo as it was too long for them. One day my friend says put it on the FM rock station they play the whole song...I heard they whole thing and it blew my mind. He later said "you know these guys are right here from our neighborhood right?" Mind blown a 2nd time.

[@stephanietip]

I love being a Bestie and accompanying you on your journey in discovering all of the music that literally raised me.

[@polska1958]

I saw them in concert just a couple of months before the plane crash. They were ELECTRIC !!

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

Allen Collins is the guitarist In red. He survived the plane crash, but had a fatal car crash that killed his girlfriend, and it left him in a wheelchair, in about 1986. He lost his wife while she was carrying their third child; she hemorrhaged, and he just never got over her death. He died from pneumonia in 1990. From this stage, Ronnie (lead vocals) and Steve Gaines lost their lives. The drummer ran through the swamp and woods to get help. Steve is the only one with the shorter hair, and was wearing the denim vest.

[@brookehornback1896]

Wow my First time seeing them sing live.I liked the guy in red also.

[@Cynthia...]

Another fantastic choice, Miss B. The more I hear Lynyrd Skynyrd, the more I like them.❤ I can tell Harri loves them too. 😉

[@missblondie2393]

I'm so happy to hear you're getting into one the best ever in Southern Rock....Wishing you a Happy and Healthy New Year Beautiful Cynthia xox

[@Cynthia...]

@@missblondie2393 Thank you, Miss B. I hope 2023 is a fantastic year for you. I look forward to your new music as usual. 🇨🇦🥂

[@missblondie2393]

@@Cynthia... as I look forward to yours. 🇨🇦🇺🇲🎶💜🎵

[@jerickson725]

One of my favorite Lynyrd Skynyrd songs. Thanks for this one Harri and Miss Blondie who requested it 😊😊.

[@missblondie2393]

Well you have great taste, it's in my top 3 Skynyrd songs (very modest ;) Happy New Year

[@jerickson725]

@@missblondie2393 Yes, WE have great taste. It must be that we are both "miss blondies" 😂

[@missblondie2393]

@@jerickson725 that makes perfect sense 😉

[@daveconder4351]

The song is a true story when Ronnie was 17 got caught in a bar called the Brown Jug with another guys girl

[@EC-dz3fb]

D'oh!

[@freebirdtony]

Yes, Gary Rossington and Allen Collins were outside in a truck. Ronnie and Gary wrote the song that night. Of course Ronnie never actually wrote down lyrics, it was all in his head.

[@tranurse]

It was the Westside Tavern then, they changed the name after the song.

[@kvl505]

Every person I know( and have known) that has listened to and enjoyed this band. All have no doubt whatsoever that this is a "very" true story. Southern Bars early 70's late 60's, basically a free for all.

[@cindyp1033]

Yes Harri, still brings tears to my eyes. I remember hearing the news that night. Those guys were the pride of my hometown, Jacksonville, Florida 😢❤ This live version certainly lives up to the studio version!

[@camban]

Allen Collins had an incredible stage presence and was indeed unmissable when he had that guitar in his hands. They were all uniquely gifted, cream of the crop musicians. So grateful this was filmed for us to see and relive over & again.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

The guy in red was Allen collins. The other very popular video of a live show they did in Oakland Coliseum not long before the plane crash, but of freebird, Alan Collins in that one is in all white. But at any rate they normally just had two guitars plus Leon Wilkerson absolutely killing it on base. Wish they did show him for a little bit just going off. The guy's a monster. But he was also singing backing vocals so they were just such a talented band I mean they had all the pieces. But they had just added Stephen Gaines and so he was the younger looking dude

[@kathybwell]

Still a teenager, I went to Skynard & Journey NYE 76 show in Oakland 💖🎼and after went backstage cuz I knew Journey's bass player, Ross Valory, grew up in same small town. Didn't even know back then how cool those days were! Delightful reaction Harry ~ Lynard Skynrd are legendary ~ Happy New Year!

[@scottchapin2323]

Harri, you should listen to what they do with a song called 'T for Texas, T for Tennessee'. You can find a clip from this same concert

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

Yes, at the same concert, and it is awesome!

[@dennisbrooks8566]

You can find the 75 & 76 Winterland shows . Pure , raw Skynard . ✌️

[@pncombies]

The first concert I ever attended was Lynyrd Skynyrd in February '75 in Austin, TX. The Charlie Daniels Band opened for them. Nice selection Miss Blondie and great reaction, Harri!

[@Imadrummin]

What a first concert experience pncombies!!! Must have been awesome.

[@missblondie2393]

WOW you saw them live, that's a precious memory, so glad you enjoyed this. Happy New Year

[@pncombies]

@@Imadrummin Just to finally experience hearing a reknowned band in a concert atmosphere was quite an experience. I could have only imagined once I was living it. One week later I saw the Doobie Brothers. In 8 days I went from a cherry to a seasoned concert-goer! 😎

[@Imadrummin]

@@pncombies It's hard to pick who is my favorite these days but for the majority of my life, The Doobie Brothers have been my top choice. Saw them four times, own their discography (solo's too), met Patrick Simmons in Nashville many years ago and etc. How awesome of start to your concerts. Wow!!!

[@marleneclausen30]

They are just SOOOO GOOOOD!! Have always been one of my favorite groups. Please Please Please react to the Ballad of Curtis Loew. It is my favorite of their songs and you will be so surprised by it.

[@anneschreck5136]

This is my absolute favorite Lynyrd Skynyrd song. I was lucky to get to see them in Denver a few months before the plane crash and it was a fabulous show. Being from Texas, I love Southern Rock and they helped define the category.

[@diane-]

This is such a great band thanks for sharing Miss Blondie and Harri you are the best. Happy New Year.💞

[@missblondie2393]

Happy New Year Diane

[@diane-]

@@missblondie2393 Happy New Year to you too.

[@bwilliams463]

The best musical aspect of this song is the bass line. It's just a simple drive-drive-drive, with awesome fills.

[@momD612]

My favorite!!!! When I lived in St Augustine, FL there's this little dive bar smack downtown & the band was awesome & I always requested this! Lol They did a great cover! So sad what happened to them. I saw a documentary about them & the plane crash. It's an awful tragedy 😢 they were soooo good! 😍

[@williamdemerchant7295]

Yes, it is a shame that this band's plane crashed in October, 1977. Following the original band's demise Lynard Skynard, Gold and Platinum was released on December 25, 1979, and made them even more popular in the early 80's. One of the best ever greatest hits albums. This was the version of Gimmie Three Steps that was on that album. Anything on that double album is worthy of a Harri Best reaction. All the best to you and your channel in 2023.🇨🇦🎸🎸🎸🎸😯🎉

[@theOriginal-SukieJones]

I was there... I remember when it happened. This was my favorite band and it still is.. 2023

[@dsusan17]

Every time I hear them I wonder how great they would have became. Great pick Miss Blonde. Great reaction Harri! Happy New to my favorite Reactor!

[@missblondie2393]

We would have had more of their greatness, I'm glad you enjoyed this song Susan. Happy New Year and I couldn't agree more Harri is The Best Reactor KZbin has

[@unclephil7650]

My favourite Lynyrd Skynyrd song after Freebird.👍

[@ronaldcrawford9310]

Great reaction Harri

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

I’ve been to The Jug, and got my picture in front of it. It was called Westside Tavern at the time of the incident, according to Gene Odom, Ronnie’s childhood friend, and planecrash survivor.

[@missblondie2393]

Thank you for your great reaction Harri to the top tier band of Southern Rock " I said excuse me" Their story has a heartbreaking ending as it most certainly could have been prevented. We honor them by listening to them and keep spreading their brilliance Happy and Healthy New Year to you and your beautiful family

[@goldenruletv7301]

Ronnie never wrote a lyric down, sang barefoot every night....God rest his soul because he was brilliant.

[@atuuschaaw]

Incredible! ♥

[@44JMK]

Very insightful reaction vid! They were a GREAT band! That plane crash in October 1977 killed guitarist Steve Gaines, his sister, Cassie, a background singer and lead singer Ronnie Van Zant, as well as the pilots, and a manager. The others were never the same after that trauma. Their lead guitarist, Allen Collins lived a short, star-crossed life, littered with DUIs even after his license was revoked. A story told by a fellow musician, Michael Ray Fitzgerald puts that into perspective, "Collins was to “sit in” with us that night at the club. Word got around, and the place was packed with Skynyrd fans. Collins emerged drunk, from the bathroom, stumbling up onto the bandstand, which had a railing in front. Collins couldn’t even get his guitar - a very valuable 1957 Gibson Les Paul - on. I had to hold it up for him and fasten his strap. "I take the mic and ask the audience to welcome Allen Collins to Vidalia. The crowd roars. "Collins grabs the mic and yells, 'You buncha fuckin’ punks, I’ll kick anyone’s ass in this room right now!' "The place grew menacingly quiet, with people looking at each other wondering what to think. "Assuming this was some kind of redneck humor, I grab the mic and say, “Can y’all say ‘Fuck you, Allen’?” “Fuck you, Allen!” the audience roars in unison. "Everyone laughs, including Collins." In late January, 1986 he was driving with his fiancee, Debra Watts, and turned his new Thunderbird over. Both were thrown from the driver's side window. Watts was killed and Collins was paralyzed from the waist down and charged with DUI manslaughter. He died of pneumonia in 1990 at the age of 37. It's sad that so often great talent also comes with personality flaws that eventually doom that person to an early death.

[@tommypauly3249]

You need to listen this song and Call Me The Breeze off there live album One more for the Road! Pure Platinum! Just sayin' 🥰😉

[@randallcox6573]

You should check out the song Freebird same concert. They were the opening act for the Rolling Stones and were told to stay off of the tounge part of the stage.

[@johnfreeburn5459]

Yes, there is a complete concert video of Lynyrd Skynyrd at Knebworth 1976! I grew up in same town Jacksonville Fla. I knew a couple members from the group 38 Special( bro Donnie Van Zant’s group). Two things about Ronnie Va Zant, he was always barefoot on stage and never wrote down any lyrics in creating songs for the band!

[@suecook1326]

If you want to see the amazing skills of Billy Powell on the piano, listen to "They Call Me The Breeze" after he joined the group. Free Bird at Knebworth is the live performance to watch. The Rolling Stones were scheduled to follow LS. They had released a new album called Hot Licks and Mick had a tongue catwalk built on the stage. All the other performers were strictly forbiddened to use that catwalk. During the Free Bird solo, Ronnie has his guitar army all over that catwalk. The crowd became so frenzied, the Stones refused to come out for hours till they settled down! The guitarist in red, Allen Collins is my favorite to watch too!! I could watch him all day! He survived the plane crash but his life was full of tragedy on top of the crash. His wife died from a miscarriage and later he crashed a car that killed his girlfriend and left him paralyzed. He died in his 30's from pneumonia.

[@barbaracollins385]

You couldn't go in a bar anywhere in the south without hearing this song for years after it was released. We had just gotten out of a Boston concert when we heard that their plane had gone down. A sad, sad ending to a great concert. We just sat in the parking lot, not knowing what we could do.

[@bradleyrogers8073]

Love this song. Use to be played every night at closing time.

[@nathanielcampbell3488]

I’d sit through this concert with you Harri anytime

[@scottgorski7931]

Harri; Gary Rossington the guitarist with the long black hair is the last member of the original band still alive. He still plays with the current version of the band when his health permits.

[@louisianagrandma3595]

My favorite by them!

[@kathyyoung9539]

Skynyrd fan's will sit through it.

[@khoohockleong7585]

The 70s rock band music is eminently suited for live shows. It is as if each instrument is going for its own natural play, and together as a whole the whole music sounds as if it is play in a faraway spot within the deep recess of nature. Just a minimal microphone amplification is need which makes the whole rendition very soothing played just next to nature's call.

[@cutbaitkenny]

Your correct, it really hurt when that plane went down......I still miss them. Peace.

[@behringerm]

Also, “What’s Your Name, Little Girl.” Another carpe diem song

[@paulgl5178]

I think you are right on with comments. Singer usually performs in bare feet -in case we got get they are a “southern rock” band. I could not tell if that was the case in this performance. Thank you and Happy New Year!

[@brianmccullough5764]

Almost fifty years ago, give or take, I saw these guys on their first national tour exposure as the opening act for Edgar Winter. Imagine that night! They were plugging Sweet Home Alabama and Edgar was all over the charts with Frankenstein.

[@giodagrate5369]

I’ll sit through that whole show with you!!

[@hackermusic3355]

The pianist Billy Powel was a roadie for the band and Ronnie asked him to join the band after hearing him playing Free Bird on the piano when the band was taking a break during a rehearsal.

[@williamjones6031]

Thanks, I needed that.😎 I was too young.😇😇😇😇

[@davidresler4737]

Yes do it. The whole concert! Never seen it. This band at its peak but u can look at the with just guitars. The jam harder to make up for it. U watch them with ed king. But this outdoor show in Oakland & the fair in England knebwroth or something . I'd love see both of those reacted too. All u see is bits. . Traveling man live from the English out door show the fair. Sounds outstanding! U can't sound any better live outside. . Told u bro when I 1st seen u react too LS BAND . ITS GREAT BIG MUSIC RATHOLE U WILL ENJOY & NEVER GET TIRED OF IT. THE MORE U LISTEN. THE MORE U LIKE IT. THE MUSIC THEY MADE IS JUST THE BEST. LIVE OR STUDEO DOESNT MATTER. THE AMOUNT OF HIGH QUALITY STUFF THIS BAND MADE IS UNBLEAVEABLE

[@robd4376]

Harri… give you a big thumbs up on your “insight” regarding your Guns and Roses comment! I never thought about that but you’re exactly correct sir!! I always enjoy your videos!

[@enterthecarp7085]

😂🍻Life info! Know your exit routes.🎼🔥

[@jeffmazzoli9910]

That's Billy Powell on the piano he is considered the secret weapon

[@loilt5091]

Back in '77, when the plane crashed, I was in grade 12, we were already big fans. My buddy had the original fire album cover version of Street Survivors. G & R only wish they were this truly great...not even close, mister.

[@shirleybuffington6420]

That is the tour they was on with The Rolling Stones

[@Nurse66]

NOW THAT YOU SAID THAT I CAN HEAR GUNS AND ROSES STYLE TOO!!!!! COOILLLL!!!!!😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jasonmarquis7586]

Have you ever reacted to Golden Earring? If not you need to check out their songs - ‘Radar Love’ and ‘Twilight Zone.’

[@barrybrumfield4673]

They didn't run out of fuel the pilot knew they were going down so he dumped the fuel to keep the plane from catching on fire. It happened about 30 miles from my house I didn't know about it until I went to work the next day in Macomb.

[@scottyray8004]

Alan Collins is the guy mentioned as your favorite. He is mine as well! Great great song!

[@karenmandeville7116]

the guitarist in red, i believe, is Collins. Rossington is the dark hair guitarist and Steve Gaines the bearded guy in white.

[@davidresler4737]

Told u they R number 1 rock band of all time. Pick any tune from 50. Their all great. Live even better. Yes reaction to a whole concert.

[@Trampus002]

The terrible plane crash has a few variations of before and after it went down, from survivors. That’s a rabbit hole. After seeing numerous documentaries, I tend to believe Gene Odom. He and Ronnie were childhood friends and fishing buddies. A lot of stories just don’t seem to add up.

[@shirleybuffington6420]

This song really happen to the lead singer Ronnie at a little club called the little brown jug

[@clarkcraig6959]

Harri, only the lead singer Ronnie Van Zant and guitarist Steve Gaines in the blue vest, Cassie Gains his sister who was a back u vocalist died in the crash . the others were injured but survived. That was in October 1977. In 1987 they reunited for the reunion with Ronnies younger brother johnny Van Zant taking over as the lead vocalist.

[@anneschreck5136]

The guy in orange was Allen Collins. He was paralyzed in a car wreck that killed his girlfriend in 1986 from the waist down and could never play with the band again. When they reunited he served as the musical director. He died on January 23, 1990, from chronic pneumonia, a complication of the paralysis.

[@bella-xp7qd]

Ronnie said he would never see his 30th birthday and would die with his 👢 on (on the road). He was 29.

[@1lthrnk]

I’ve heard this song a few times one was watching Free State of Jones it was I’m Crying by Lucinda Williams

[@Acoustic_strings]

Also I bet you would love the Skynyrd song "I Know A Little"

[@DakotaBorn-111]

For southern rock with a strong line check out Train Train by Blackfoot. One of the great of the kind.

[@dlewis5631]

T for Texas or Call Me the Breeze from the same concert!!!!!

[@IslandDigital]

One engine went bad but THEN the imbecile pilot switched the fuel from the good engine to the bad engine, they HAD fuel but pilot sent good fuel to the dead engine leaving the plane with NO FUEL ! Not enough words to say about this amazing band. Best Drummer !

[@timgard7091]

Looks, like Allen, and the band were haven fun, luv it😎

[@johnbarnesNnaptown]

Whomever coined the term southern rock was obvious to the fact that rock and roll started in the south.

[@thor8580]

Try T for Texas next, same concert.👍🏼

[@j.andrewk.327]

The lyrics/story remind me of "One Way Out" by the Allman Bros.

[@robinbeerman4726]

Love me some guns and roses, too. Axl little young to b influenced. I don't know we're the same age but I had older siblings.

[@StevesFunhouse]

Hi Harri ... yeah, this was good, but the studio was much better and cleaner and they didn't jam any more in this performance than they did in the studio, and the studio performance was a lot easier to hear everything. This was great for a live performance, but you should go check out the original version, if only for yourself.

[@joeyricefried9621]

On The Hunt - Winterland 1975

[@tomcollens4621]

Their plane crashed about 45 minutes from my home. The plane was defective. Gas gauge did not work. Was to be scrapped.

[@Acoustic_strings]

If you enjoy southern rock and maybe hearing the stories from the actual men and women, including the Skynyrd plane crash, check out the book "Rebel Yell" by Michael Buffalo Smith. The whole book is 99% taken from interviews with all of these southern rock heroes

[@The1957Michael]

That clip is the current version of the band.

[@tictocbang7443]

Spot on re Guns N Roses. Slow this song down and you hear a sibling to “Paradise City”.

[@ojstinson]

I read that they had sufficient fuel before they departed, but partway to the destination they developed a fuel leak eventually causing the crash.

[@allendixon7700]

From the one more from the road album T for Texas T for Tennessee oh yeah that's it

[@allendixon7700]

And let's not forget about the traveling man traveling man that's what I am traveling man that's some real Skinner death there now let's go traveling traveling me a traveling man get some lemon skin or going

[@allendixon7700]

I wish somebody would do the 4 walls 4 walls are rayford Ronnie did that withe boy from 38 special him and Jeff yeah the 4 walls array for that's somewhere else

[@allendixon7700]

Roll gypsy roll it's about doing a big loan and rolling down on a greyhound that's why it was living on the road Leonard Skinner the road gypsy row

[@randystalnaker6700]

I said excusssse me!

[@kathyyoung9539]

Ronnie didn't say gimme 3 steps in said I'm leavin' and turned his back and your either gonna shoot me in my Ass or my Elbows and walked out.

[@RandyTWA]

Rolling Stones who?