Lynyrd Skynyrd Simple Man Reaction | Beyond a Song

[@RocketmanS2K]

I'm in my 60s and grew up with this kind of music. Lately I've been watching a lot of rection videos from young people like yourself, and let me say it is such a joy watching the younger generation experience and enjoy this music. Well done!

[@suedarling9475]

I agree

[@greg33770]

Amen, i'm in my 60's too !!! Great tune !

[@angeladawson8424]

I am in my mid 60's also. I love to watch the reactions with your people on the songs of the 1960's and 1970's. Definitely the best 20 years of music ever.

[@deel2621]

I will be 60 in two months. I feel so blessed to have lived when this kind of music daily radio play.

[@maryreilly5092]

Agree 100%

[@edmason9359]

Lynyrd Skynyrd was a Southern Rock Band, their songs are about the south, usually portrayed positively. Those 76,000 dislikes are probably people who blame people of today in the south for horrible things that happened in the past. Also, Lynyrd Skynyrd did a song called "Sweet Home Alabama" where they dissed Neal Young for his song "Southern Man", which could have added to the dislikes. Here's the verse Neal Young fans hate. "Well I heard Mr. Young sing about her Well I heard old Neil put her down Well I hope Neil Young will remember A southern man don't need him around anyhow" Everyone is going to tell you to react to "Freebird", their most iconic song, but my favorite is "Give Me Three Steps", a humorously true story.

[@timturner4266]

Agree! Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Gimme Three Steps" is one of my favorites.

[@pudder68]

you could play "Workin' for MCA'" a thousand times and I'd yell "Again!" I dunno why but that song gets me goin

[@JayBee-JB69]

I'm sure that the Confederate flag they used on their album covers got people all butthurt too

[@raymo6795]

...the eternally offended, will always find a reason to be offended. This is a song of traditional values, the values that made America great...Values that are now being suppressed in favor of "modern" values, that discourage celebrating our differences, be it skin color or our sex....Viva la difference, it is what makes us great

[@tinydancer867]

@@raymo6795 AMEN!!! ❤️🇺🇸

[@Prozak63]

This is my wife's favorite song. She played it over and over for our son as he grew up and told him to pay attention. About 4 years ago while was deployed overseas her phone rang late one night and she answered with the standard hello. I looked over at her curious as to why she hadn't said anything more and saw that her eyes were starting to tear up. She noticed me looking and put her phone on speaker and this song was playing. Our son then said "I did listen mom. I don't have much time but I'm ok and love you. Then he had to hang up.

[@kellahella5286]

Thank your son for his service for us. People need to understand freedom isn’t free. 🙏

[@stevethomas5495]

76,000 dislikes...It's the whole they came from the South and displayed the Confederate Flag along with their fans...just haters being haters...just reacting to what others tell them and not listening to their music and some of the messages they conveyed like anti-gun, anti drug, pro family etc.

[@kimberlylopez1476]

I absolutely agree with you 100 percent they were just proud to be southern I'm a floridian and have lived here my whole life people just don't understand the rebel flag

[@andibobo3102]

at the time this was written that flag was just a thing for southern pride not the hate and dishonor it's become for numbnuts that use it for hate...my fav band and this was played on headphones on my belly when I was carrying my only son and he will tell anyone that is my song❤❤❤ thank you for seeing the beauty in this...now time to go down the rabbit hole and discover why they are sooooo damn good and sing music we can all make say hey it get that!!

[@annawilliams2336]

Southerners are never anti gun, to be be anti gun is to be anti freedom.

[@deel2621]

What most people dont get is that Flag represent to most Southern people is the survival of the 50 years following the Civil War. Listen to the song Patches, a black man may be singing it, but it was a white man's life story.

[@Swearengen1980]

@@annawilliams2336 Yeah this dude is clueless. Van Zant was not anti-firearm. He has to be taking Saturday Night Special and misinterpreting it. JVZ was a gun owner. He did say in the song that a .38 special served no purpose other than killing someone. It wasn't an anti-firearm statement itself, only a commentary on the high usage of .38 specials in murder at the time and you weren't exactly hunting with them. Not animals anyway. They weren't necessarily anti-drug, either. That Smell was a warning of abusing hard drugs the way he began to. That didn't make them teetotalers. I don't think this guy has any comprehension skills at all.

[@dorisleone8006]

THIS GROUP IS PART OF A GREAT ERA OF MUSIC! THEY HAVE SOME REALLY DEEP VIBES!

[@iwasthere2]

Been listening to this song for about 45 years and it still brings tears to my eyes every time. Just beautiful.

[@jr-xs9tf]

One of the most heart felt songs ever immortalized.

[@dianneingleright1648]

I cannot express how happy it makes me to see you discovering the world of music I listened to as a kid, teen and adult. There is just so much for you out there. I am old enough that I saw Charlie Daniel's band open for Lynyrd Skynyrd in Dallas a long time ago. This song has always pulled at my heart strings. I became a big fan of yours while watching your reaction Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody video/song.

[@lancevaughn432]

The ballad of Curtis Loew you must do next, when, Tuesday’s Gone, Call Me the Breeze, and many more.

[@kevinjennings238]

Yes! Curtis Loew is the song that Quiets those who think that ALL Southerners are RACIST!!!

[@davidjudd951]

Some of their best work.

[@touchstoneaf]

That song ever fails to bring me to tears

[@davidbanachek7966]

If you want to react to a mind-blowing live Lynyrd Skynyrd performance, do song Freebird recorded in Oakland in 1977. Doubt you have ever heard a guitar solo like it. Incredible energy with the crowd.

[@LoveYourLife2]

I'm glad your mom said that to you!!!! It's a sad world we live in that parents don't tell their child or children this!!!! I've told my daughters this and I constantly remind them they can come to me with anything!!!! Their happiness is very important to me!!!! I already see my oldest doing this with her baby girl and I also do it even though she's only 3 months old!!!! Never to young!!!!

[@teresahill7634]

Hater’s can hate, but I love Lynyrd Skynyrd! 🤘🤘🤘

[@Forfarmsake]

Been played at many southern boys funerals, this song is symbolic for many southern gentlemen.

[@lisaprince6996]

I remember hearing this waaaaay back when I was a teenager, about 40-some years ago. It’s a classic, because it stands the test of time!

[@nikkyschoof3362]

Love skynyrd they are one of the greats #lynyrdskynyrd this was my Dad's favorite band

[@robberrie677]

Dude I'm lovin it when you go deep for song meanings. I agree with you that a lot of parents push instead of teach and music teaches too. Wouldn't it be cool if today's rappers did more messages like this song?...

[@CountryStrong2309]

The best song! 1973 so almost 50 yrs ago jams

[@DracosDiabolis]

I have listened to this song and many others by the band 1000 time over. And will again. This song alone has so many implications about life. Such a good song. This band was taken too soon.

[@xmadxtiox]

My brother, you are on your way to becoming a scholar!!! You are so wise beyond your years. If I close my eyes while you speak, I picture a much older gentleman with a long beard and glasses. I see him in a light brown smoking jacket sitting in front of a huge library sharing the wisdom that he's accumulated throughout his long life. Keep it up, young man. You and others like you are giving men of this world a good name. I am a true fan. Keep up the good work!!! God bless you and your beautiful family. Much love from NYC!!!

[@TooBlunt]

Man! You have my wife asking what im here smiling about 🤣. Thank you for the kind words pal, I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment ❤️

[@CristyB66]

Yay! So happy you found Lynyrd 🥰 ! I can’t wait to see your reaction! I commwnted immediately after reading the title. Now I watch the video 💖💕💗💪🏻 Reseach their story please 🥺 and check out Free Bird 🥰

[@greg33770]

One of my fav. songs from when I was a teen.......

[@jessebridges1928]

I grew up listening to this. And still listen to this older stuff man. It takes me back to when things were different.

[@jim9520]

Another great review and reaction. I love your style.

[@stephanieclark9849]

*Shinedown - "Simple Man" (the video version) It's a cover of this song but it's done SO well. Also, Jasin Todd (guitarist for Shinedown) is married to Melody Van Zant. Melody is the daughter of Ronnie Van Zant (singer of Lynyrd Skynyrd). You gotta check it out.* 🔥

[@trishc3099]

Shinedown's guitarist has been Zach Meyers for years.

[@stephanieclark9849]

@@trishc3099 I meant that he was the guitarist on this song when it was released. I should've added "now former guitarist".

[@kellendorn4937]

i didnt know ronnie had a daughter learn something new every day

[@amymiwa]

FREEBIRD!!!! I love this song such a timeless message. Another wonderful reaction as always TooBlunt

[@redaeLlarutaN]

This song is a classic forever! So cool to watch you experience that first listen. Amazing how this song tugs on the lines of perspective and emotion. If you like the sound of a banjo you should check out The Dead South - In Hell I'll Be In Good Company! Definitely good stuff!

[@robot9991]

I dig the way you link your reactions to your life experiences and sometimes in general, but always meaningful and thoughtful. Thank you Mr. Blunt ;)

[@jenjensage7242]

Love that you are checking out all this classic music. From Queen, to Bowie, Pink Floyd and now this. Man, you are taking me back to my youth. Loving every minute of it. Keep ‘em comin’. ❤️✌🏻😊

[@teriferry528]

I wish I could do over some things but remember that's how we learn and do better next time. I love to see you enjoying the music I grew up with. God bless you and your family and keep up the great reactions.

[@jdd863]

my dad died when i was 5, 32 years later this song makes me cry. some how i hear him singing it. but you did awesome this is why i love your videos

[@FuzzyBuddz]

this song is everything to me. I danced with my mother at my wedding to this. I'm a Clevelander save the Billy nonsense. this is the most beautiful homage to your momma ever.

[@jaclynvc]

Very nice reaction. I danced with my son on his wedding day to this song. Love the message.

[@bellesorciere8932]

I've listened to Lynryd Skynyrd my whole life long, honestly. The very first song I ever learned to sing was 'Gimme Three Steps' because I loved it so much, and the commentary within it on things happening. I had *no clue* what was going on, but it was funny and entertained my parents that I knew it. This one, though, this one always makes me cry. I think there's wisdom for all children to hear in it, and I also wish more parents would impart this to their babies - and the sense of safety and love within it, too.

[@osamiface]

I was born in 1961, I was around 17 when this came out, and I've been a like long Skynyrd fan ever since. watch Free Bird, live in Oakland.

[@fronthorse]

My special pulling on my heart strings song. Perfect.

[@bruceessig1852]

Here is a piece of the bands tragic history. Gillsburg, Miss (WVUE) - About 100 miles north of New Orleans, the rock-n-roll landscape was forever changed on Oct. 20, 1977. A plane carrying the band Lynyrd Skynyrd crashed in Gillsburg, Mississippi killing 6 out of 26 passengers. Among the dead were the band’s frontman Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines, and backup singer Cassie Gaines, who died on impact. The band had departed from Greenville, South Carolina for Baton Rouge to play a date at LSU as part of the Street Survivors tour. The flight was supposed to be the last for the band’s plane as the plan was to upgrade from an outdated Convair CV-240 to a Learjet in Baton Rouge. The plane ran out of gas en route to Louisiana and the pilots made an attempt to land at the McComb Airport to refuel. Instead, the plane crash-landed onto a property on Easley Road off of MS-568 15 miles West. The property owner, Dwain Easley, told the Daily Star that the night is forever burned into his mind and that he even helped pull bodies from the wreckage that night. “When we heard it, we thought it sounded like a car crash,” he said. “We started heading that way, and we could hear people crying for help”. “My first instinct was to go up there and try to help out on the scene. But I knew it was going to be bad, and I wasn’t sure if I wanted to see the band like that,” said Ricky Wascom, a Greensburg, Louisiana resident, recalled. “I was sad. I just loved them. I thought they were one of the world-class rock bands.” According to the Hammond Daily Star, first responders as far away as Tangipahoa Parish joined the rescue efforts to give aid to those responding in Pike County and Amite County. Rescuers went into the heavily wooded area and crossed a waist-deep creek before reaching the wreckage. The tragedy marked a stopping point for the Jacksonville, Florida band that got their start recording in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and innovating a sound that would become known as southern rock. They reunited with the surviving members in 1987 with Van Zant’s brother Johnny taking over on lead vocals. Today, there is a memorial at the plane crash site for fans to stop by and pay their respects. " "If I leave here tomorrow, would you still remember me"…RIP This version is pre !977 and is recoreded with the original bamd members. Lynyrd Skynyrd pic.twitter.com/5OiMSjcOrs Reference: Fox 8 Local First, New Orleans, LA, Published: Oct. 20, 2021 at 4:46 PM EDT|Updated: Oct. 21, 2022 at 7:04 AM EDT.

[@davidbanachek7966]

In the Netflix documentary entitled If I Leave Here Tomorrow, it had a segment about the recording of the song Simple Man. They had hired a producer who didn't really want them to record this song. Lead singer Ronnie Van Zant could be a physically intimidating at times. He led the producer out to his car, leaned in, and told him matter-of-factly they would let him know when they were done recording the song. The producer did not interfere.

[@keelsmac01]

All those jewels that you want to tell your younger self? You tell your children. They are your younger self now.😊

[@demikats]

Incredible in all levels!!! LEGEND 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@williamtauriello1581]

You hit the magic words: “…you’re expected to know…” This is how I grew up, To say it was painful would be an understatement. Thank you for saying that!

[@brianwalden5734]

I just paused this to say the different genres of music reviews I'm loving and your taste is right there with mine. Time to continue in some content of yours.

[@kimking6036]

On their fun side it would be, Gimme 3 steps. Free bird is an amazing show of their musicians. Sweet home Alabama is another must. They went through a terrible ordeal when their plane crashed and they lost some of their band family

[@leannmiller7153]

New sub! I love that music can bring us all together on this platform. I’m 68 and loved your insightful reaction…..well done young man❤️

[@joevela9469]

Ay yo love your reactions you actually really listen to the song and take the time to try and understand the artist

[@stefaniebrauer128]

It is a beautiful song. Then and now.

[@PowderedToastMan420]

TooBlunt words to live by my friend. ✌️

[@lockaby1]

the album this song come out on was one i bought and listen to so much and loved every song on it one of my favorite's by Lynyrd Skynyrd was Ballad of Curtis Loew

[@ohiofishingcrew1996]

A buddy what a good reaction... thanks for this!

[@elizabethfyffe5377]

One of the best songs Ronnie Van Zant ever wrote and sang!

[@joevela9469]

I'm gonna be watching and waiting keep up the great work

[@darthsteven2425]

Great reaction. It’s always good to see someone appreciate a classic song like simple man. On the 76000 dislikes I would attribute some of those to people who heard the shinedown version of this song before they heard the original. It’s not so much a dislike to the content but a dislike of the version. Personally I like Skynrd better but I’m old lol. Glad you enjoyed.

[@scottgorski7931]

A lot of people think that Skynyrd was just a hard rocking southern band, but they have a lot of meaning in their lyrics. There's no banjo, but there are three guitars and one base guitar. It was known as the guitar army. If you go down the Skynyrd rabbit hole you will learn of the tragic events that this band and its members endured. At this time there's just one original member left alive, Gary Rossington one of the guitar players. He still tours with the latest version of the band when he's not recovering from heart problems. The lead singer, one of the guitarists, a backup singer, the road manager,the pilot and co pilot were killed when their plane crashed in a Mississippi swamp in 1977.

[@sslerlin]

Lynard Skynard has so many epic songs

[@brandonthies3002]

Jeeezuuus.. amen! The wisdom I could of passed to my younger self aswell brother

[@Seldoviabound]

A favorite of "our" generation. Love the mannequin head w/ blown mask.

[@touchstoneaf]

New subscriber here, I like how thoughtful your commentary is and the takes that you get on songs like these. I hope you might be able to look into one of their other songs called The Ballad of Curtis Loew, because it's one of those songs that could never fail to bring someone to tears. It's one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard in my entire life, and it's one of their lesser-known songs...which is sad because it's really underrated.

[@stevenweller1673]

This is my favorite Lynyrd Skynyrd tune, its so well crafted and heartfelt...that being said, there is absolutely no bad song by these guys. Old souls discovering life and telling us about it. Dive in, bro. I can't tell you how to navigate this band but try *Gimme Three Steps* and of course *Freebird* *Call Me The Breeze* speaks to the gypsy of the spirit, while *The Ballad Of Curtis Loew* is...well you just have to hear it. Be well S.W.

[@therocknrollmillennial535]

Hey man! New Subscriber here! Just wanted to make a quick comment. I've had a master playlist that I've been curating off and on for the last ten years (for reference, I'm 26, and I grew up with this music). In that entire time, my playlist has grown from 100 or so songs, to over 1,500 (with new additions seemingly every week), and this song, Simple Man, has been on every iteration of my playlist. Even more telling, in every iteration, the lowest that I've ranked this song (because I structure my playlist in terms of personal importance) is 10th. I've added a ton of songs in the past two years, and I'm currently in the process of restructuring the playlist. I don't see this song ever dropping out of the top 20 for me. Hope you're well, and I look forward to binge-watching the rest of your content in the coming weeks!

[@robberrie677]

FK N A... FREEBIRD, simple man works too...... lovin you doin some skynard... now to watch the reaction...

[@dawnredcar]

I've played this for my only son to try and help him make good decisions in his life and sometimes he refers back too the song when talking to me . Be a simple kind of man my only son ❤️

[@ffwr-109]

My only guess regarding the dislikes is Lynyrd Skynyrd used to fly the confederate flag in all his concerts. Some people take that the wrong way which is probably what those 76k did but when somebody grow up in the south born and raised some people just take it as their heritage. I live in the country/NC and on the back roads you will see those flags here and there.

[@tinydancer867]

EXACTLY! I’m a fellow North Carolinian, and was raised here in the Piedmont area in the middle of tobacco field’s and you’re 110% right! I’ve been down here for 33 years now, only moving further South to Louisiana for a few days when my ex was military. But NC is HOME and every time I leave my house in any direction I’m going, at least every other house/yard has our American flag, POW MIA Flag, and Confederate flags flying high. My own house has those flags, and it’s always been a flag that represents our Southern Heritage & pride and nothing else. I’m very blessed that my parents picked up and moved myself at age 3, and my brother from California down to NC and I’m never leaving bc this land and this Southern way of life is the only way to me, and most people around here. Much Love from Johnson Co. 🇺🇸❤️

[@jeffkoerner6403]

Great band. Saw the tribute tour in 1988. I'm friends with a roadie who was on the plane when in crashed. You have to watch Freebirb from 77in Hollywood coliseum. Enjoy

[@ginamwhitney]

One of my favorite songs by them. You should check out Shinedown’s cover. Also great, and he married into the family. A great tribute.

[@Raven5563]

AWESOME song. One of Skynrd's best.

[@michellemcdowell8570]

Be what u love & understand

[@robberrie677]

THE song for today's busy parents is Cat's in the Cradle by Harry chapin (1974), it will give you something to think about...

[@dickcnormis1444]

You mean today’s useless parents.

[@lextek.]

Just before you said these are things you wished you had been told, I was thinking the very same things about myself. I'm in my a white guy, mid 70s now, and was in my mid twenties or about your age when this song came out. IF I ever heard it it I paid no attention to it. It makes me feel good to see YOU at that same age "getting it" sooner rater than later in life. God bless you.

[@nidatracy274]

I have not seen it but I see the baby in the water. My oldest daughter was the YWCA's first swimming baby. She was 6 months maybe smaller. You gotta realize we survived in fluid, so it's only natural that a baby can swim. And it was super cool. I know she couldn't walk I don't remember now I was out long time ago

[@grege.2113]

loved your reaction well said

[@peperino25]

*Free Bird - Lynyrd Skynyrd*

[@shady0079]

Never thought i would like country Music. love the message. this is going in my play list. is this country?

[@kensmith8152]

This song has wisdom and soul, to see the spiritual side of life. Unfortunately a lot of people just don’t understand these things in life.

[@AnnaMarie66]

I’ve dedicated this to my gorgeous & only Son for the past 30 years ♥️🥰

[@sebastianandres8781]

Free Bird (studio version)

[@oopsiesbrother]

Since you are heading down that path I highly recommend reacting to Muscle Shoals documentary

[@bonkousmcnaughty4604]

You sound like you’re a genuinely decent guy and your mama said the right things to you to guide you. This is truly a beautiful song that should be played at every school morning assembly

[@TooBlunt]

:) thanks for the comment and you’re right lol this should be mandatory at all schools across the nation

[@randelroberts6112]

Little known fact the band name Lynard Skynard came from the lead singer and a couple other band members in high school their shop teacher was Leonard Skinner thus the name Lynard Skynard

[@StuartPacker]

Incredible song! Cool breezy rock with wise lyrics. Loved the depth in your reaction. I worked out (in my 40s!) that everyone is wise; 90-year-olds, 4-year-olds, all around the planet. As we grow older we accumulate experiences and some knowledge so that one day you might realise what your wisdom could be used for and how you can apply it.

[@lancehoward9306]

Yesir! Amazing! 🔥🤘🤘

[@angeladawson8424]

A song that hardly ever gets played is Lucky Man and Coming Home. Both of them you should listen to. Simple Man is my favorite song of there's.

[@lynnerapping7725]

TooBlunt, you are Too Right!!

[@nikitacunningham6126]

The first time I heard Simple Man was the Seether cover of this song and it's very good too

[@Jay_440]

Nice reaction man!

[@JamesHippe-wy9qh]

Simple man used to be my fave skynyrd song.. as I've aged I love the ballad of Curtis loew more.. great band, great discography, imo the best southern rock out there

[@chases3314]

Bro this band is legendary

[@C.Brooks2007]

Just watching this vid today 4/12/24 cuz I just discovered you a couple of days ago. I find you thoughtful, insightful & fresh minded. Hearing that you are interested in possibly learning the banjo brought someone to mind that you should react to. I want to take you old school. Find old footage of Roy Clark. He plays ANYTHING with strings & is a master of guitar & banjo. I promise you won't be disappointed!

[@TooBlunt]

Thank you for leaving a comment ❤️

[@walkermoran-bush5252]

If u love this song you gotta listen to "all I can do is write about it" by Lynyrd Skynyrd. Or "the ballad of Curtis Lowe" both amazing songs. Or u could always listen to "Help somebody if you can" by Van Zant

[@439tab]

For banjo, mandolin, fiddle and guitar try out Billy Strings. Has to be a live video and hopefully one of his jam tunes like Away from the Mire.

[@paulkeahtigh2]

I'm Native American and I love Skynyrd 😎

[@shazam6690]

Yeah it’s nice to say I would say this to my younger self, but really would our younger selves actually listen? Lol, love the reactions man you pick gems to listen to😊

[@Crownd1_]

They're all Neil Young fans. "A Southern man don't need him around anyhow."

[@BluesJammer69]

great stuff to learn when your young...but hard to do at the time.

[@davehackett8848]

Boston, "To be a man", from the Third Stage album

[@R777-RLM]

A lot of Metal has real wisdom in it.

[@PowderedToastMan420]

Fender? Gibson? Taylor? Electric? Acoustic?

[@RitaMae13]

Best southern rock band Ever 🔥❤️✌️

[@jackrasbeary4156]

Curious - have you ever heard the song Texas Flood - Stevie Ray Vaughan? If you haven’t, check the live version. If you like this soul, you’ll love him and Texas Flood.

[@TheJstroud24]

If they play one song at my funeral, this better be it 😂

[@jenniferclark8051]

If you haven’t check out Shinedown. Their cover is amazing! The band is amazing.. Call Me, Sound of Madness and many. More

[@hillbillyhippie4235]

Prob because of the Rebel flag, The Ballad Of Curtis Loew is very good also