Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man (REACTION)

‪@AirplayBeats‬ reacts to Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Simple Man
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[@TexasMagnolia]

The loss of Gary Rossendale last week, the last of the original…takes me right back to the plane crash news. RIP to all LS members, and thank you for the joy.

[@DavidGraskemper]

That's Gary Rossington. RIP Gary.

[@youreatoilet]

*Rossington

[@joelliebler5690]

😢

[@deborahstrickland9845]

I didn’t know that.😔

[@kennycamaro2361]

Rossington

[@edwardcapobianco2975]

A true southern anthem!!! Skynyrd speaks to and for the common man. It's the real deal!!!!

[@arthurwoodson288]

The lead singer Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gains, backup vocalist Cassie Gains & several members of their crew died. Ronnie's brother Johnny Van Zant replaced his brother when the band reformed in 87. Leonard Skinner was their Gym teacher in H. S. They were poking fun at him because he was strict & didn't believe in long hair on a boy. Great Band & you may want to do the whole album when you can, they had some deep cuts that were great. You guys are the BEST. Peace!

[@MrTech226]

Many years later, Lynyrd Skynyrd invited Coach Skinner onstage after all of them reconciled with the coach. I read that Skinner enjoyed the concert. At a location of original stuff displayed at Rock Hall mentioned of Coach Skinner. Skinner is immortalized in Rock History.

[@pb68slab18]

The coach also told them they'd never amount to anything playing Rock & Roll!

[@johnbolin3325]

Ronnie Van Zant the leader of the band ,the lead singer and the writer of the lyrics died in the plane crash . Cassie Gaines a backup singer and her little brother Steve Gaines who just over a year before had taken over as the 3rd lead guitarist after Ed King had left the band were the only members of the band who died . Also Dean Kirkpatrick the assistant road manager and the pilot and co-pilot died for a total of 6 . However the other 20 people on the plane ( the rest of the band the roadies sound men lighting men and such ) were ALL injured severally to critically but luckily nobody else died . A few were in the hospital a couple of months and more . Gentlemen this is one of the very few bands of all time TO NEVER EVER HAVE RECORDED OR PERFORMED A BAD SONG ‼️ As I said before never a bad song so anything you listen to from Skynyrd you are gonna love but I would suggest for your next Lynyrd Skynyrd video CALL ME THE BREEZE it's 💯 percent full on joy turned into music you won't be able to sit still . Go ahead don't believe me just listen to it and see you won't be sorry welcome to the wonderful world of SKYNYRDVILLE 😂🤣😂✌️❤️🎸💯🖤🧡🖤🧡🖤🧡🖤🧡🖤🧡🖤🧡 WHO DEY ALL DEY EVERY DEY Party On Garth

[@davidfinnell1660]

The ballad of Curtis Lowe is a must from Skynyrd.

[@MrBarryb505050]

Yes

[@deel2621]

Absolutely

[@stevedahlberg8680]

💯

[@moomoo-bv3ig]

I hope they do it next

[@CrashCourseFarm]

Absolutely a must !!!!

[@tjmasson1013]

A song from any parent to a child. Brilliant song choice

[@sergioomar9090]

I've heard it one million times and each time I appreciate the message even more.

[@gleffersjr6855]

This song and and "Can't You See" by the Marshall Tucker Band are the quintessential southern rock songs, IMO. Thanks for the reaction!

[@ricshaffer4009]

I dunno...im gonna slip Sweet Home Alabama in the top spot...

[@redevil7081]

Highest example of southern rock songs? Couldn’t agree less! You ever hear the Allman Brothers Band?

[@redevil7081]

@@ricshaffer4009 I saw Lynyrd Skynyrd boo’ed off the stage when they fronted the WHO in ST Louis, MO!!! They turned the sound off on them, left Allen Collins onstage playing by himself! Ronnie Van Zant was one of the less skilled singers in southern rock!

[@gleffersjr6855]

@@redevil7081 My favorite band. I've seen them live about a dozen times and regret not seeing them more than that. I just don't like to limit the Allman Brothers to Southern Rock, even though they sort of inadvertently invented the genre, along with Skynyrd, Marshall Tucker, Charlie Daniels and many others. The Brothers are their own unique mix of blues, rock, jazz, country and other styles. If I was going to pick one of theirs to represent Southern Rock from them, I'd probably pick "Ramblin Man" or "Whipping Post", but I like so many of their other songs better. Maybe "One Way Out" from the original band? BTW, I'm curious about the Redevil 70 moniker, what's that about?

[@redevil7081]

@@gleffersjr6855 I had the opportunity to see many of these groundbreaking southern bands often and in many venues. Being southern had nothing to do with the genre. CCRevival could be considered a major contributor(California band), as well as the Texas swing boogie playing in 1965-66. I also know confidants in the early Nashville music scene! I’ve met and became friends with several members of these groups! The Allmans had relatives all over middle TN. The great music was ingrained; some was because of the music their parents listened to; from delta blues, gospel, bluegrass to Big Band! My moniker is a tribute to some high school football friends who played in a great early rock and roll band!

[@chamberlainwonder369]

Jesus, this song can make any grown person, woman, man, or kids shed tears all day by just listening to his lyrics and words

[@757optim]

RIP to the last surviving original member, Gary Rossington. Free Bird!

[@theofficialgreenkane9645]

Lynyrd Skynyrd epitomizes Southern Rock. They’re the heart & soul of the sub-genre.

[@ramsin99]

October 20th 1977 was the plane crash. Such a blow to this great band. Their live album released in 1976 is so powerful. If you do any live stuff, please be sure it's pre crash. Also be sure to listen to That Smell from the Street Survivors album. That was the last album before the crash. Came back in 1987 with 5 founding members. Skynyrd is my favorite band of all time. Simple Man was from their first album. Keep up the awesome reactions.

[@suecook1326]

I always stick with the pre-crash line-up. Never have listened to the tribute band version.

[@jazzyboy7784]

I get goosebumps every time I hear this...I grew up without a mother...wish I had this advice.

[@destinyreelly2974]

Yes, there was a plane crash that took the singer, Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines and back up singer, Cassie Gaines (Steve’s sister). And as far as I can recall, Lynyrd Skynyrd was a take on a teacher from school, Leonard Skinner. Someone correct me if I’m wrong. ❤️

[@jamesanderson5268]

You are correct as far as I know.

[@254967conwell]

@@jamesanderson5268 He was their Physical Education teacher who made them all get haircuts. The real Skinner had his own cult following after the band took his name and they became great friends and he was on TV a lot in Jacksonville were he taught when he became famous. A pitch man for a Car Dealership and Real Estate when he got too big to be just a teacher in High School and is buried in the same cemetery as the band

[@gerhardbraatz6305]

Man, you guys are clicking on all 8 cylinders today. Great reactions Thanks!

[@TomTom-ui9hg]

So sad to see this picture because not a single one of them is still alive. They may be gone but their music will live on forever. Peace!

[@jackiegoodspeed1849]

Something special about this group. No doubt about it. Glad I listened to this music. Thank you for reacting to this. " Tuesdays Gone" is another one.

[@mouseshadow5828]

The lead singer, lead guitarist and backup singer died in the crash. Actually, the last remaining survivor of the crash just died a few days ago.

[@scottgorski7931]

I believe Artimus Pyle the drummer at the time of the crash is still with us. Although Artimus was not an original founding member, he was the drummer of the most popular version of the band.

[@timdore1131]

Hendrix's cover of Dylan's "All along the Watchtower", Manfred Mann's cover of Springsteen's "Blinded by the Light" and Skynyrd's cover of JJ Cale's "Call me the Breeze" are my personal 3 best cover songs in the classic rock era. The original members of LS only had like 5 studio albums, but they are worthy of a deep dive. Thanks for this one .. ya'll are the best!!!

[@2869may]

All Great songs..!

[@CuriousGeorge1111]

Great observation. Cover records can be great, and even improvements. For example, Manfred Mann's cover is quite different than the original, and I love it.

[@edwardvolner8678]

Skynyrd didn't cover many out side writers,but when they did they killed it

[@James-vx8ci]

You need to give Ballad of Curtis Loew a listen. It's a true story from Ronnie's childhood . It's on the album Second Helping.✌️

[@jessisanchez8150]

I grew up in the interstate of Southern New Mexico and West Texas. Every year the senior class from our high school got to choose our graduation song, 90% of the time, it was 'Simple Man'

[@jimwillride]

Super cool to listen to you 2 sort through this one. Ronnie (lead vocals) was pretty well known for rehearsing like all the time--he was the leader and ran a tight ship--so not a big surprise to me to hear one of your first comments: they're tight. And he always sang barefoot. These guys are characters and the highest talent all around. Much love your way brothers....

[@sl5932]

They like the ABB were incredibly disciplined when it came to putting the time and effort in. And they had incredibly high standards. They were among the very best.

[@mandomendez5618]

I believe half the band died in the plane crash, in high school, they had a coach that would always give them a hard time because of their long hair, his name was Leonard Skinard

[@enzogiroldo2758]

YESSSS, y’all gotta get deeper in this band man!!!! Honestly recommend y’all listen to this whole album💯

[@robinbeerman4726]

One of the most wholesome songs.

[@mpierce3]

great reaction freebird live 77 Oakland coliseum is a great one to react to as well

[@freebirdtony]

Thank you so much for a 'Skynyrd reaction. You guys really bring it. Peace Out 😊✌️

[@jasonremy1627]

Leonard Skinner was their high school gym teacher. He hated them because they had long hair. So they named their group after him. Just changed up the spelling a bit.

[@RitaMae13]

GOAT of southern rock! ❤✌️🎶

[@wesalker3479]

Always look for the LIVE Skynyrd videos . . . . . ALWAYS !

[@davidmiramontes9820]

These guys were the pioneers of southern rock the best😊

[@kennethbrown5164]

Lynyrd Skynyrd had just released their "Street Survivors" album in October 1977 when they were all involved in a plane crash... 4 people from the band were killed. Ronnie van Zandt (lead singer) Steve Gaines (guitarist) Cassie Gaines (backup singer) Dean Kilpatrick (road manager)

[@antoniocharo1724]

Great reaction, y'all gonna really Dig this Rabbit Hole.🤫😉😎💯🔥 Once y'all get a chance, check out SHINE DOWN'S cover of this one. Hella vocals, Powerful. Be cool man, Peace ✌️☮️

[@barryhickman6911]

GREAT song filled with LIFE LYRICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@wild8757]

One of the best songs ever written! 🥁🎸🥳🔥

[@truckinfool3550]

Guys, you started with my favorite, but there are so many good Skynyrd songs. They’re best known for Free Bird and Sweet Home Alabama, but there’s also Call Me the Breeze, Got That Right, Gimme Three Steps, Gimme Back My Bullets, Tuesday’s Gone, That Smell…

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

Yes, they were involved in a plane crash in October 1977. From this picture on that album cover, actually only one person was killed. That was the lead singer, Ronnie, Van Zant. Ed King, one of the three guitarist, left the band, and was replaced by Steve Gaines. His sister was one of the three backup vocalists, and Steve and his sister Cassie were both killed, as well as Ronnie. Everyone else from the band itself survived. There were 26 on the plane, with 20 survivors.

[@kikivon3501]

This song is UNIVERSAL!!!!! I don’t care what gender, race, religion you are this song speaks to everyone. Another song that fits in this category is “Night Moves” Bob Seger.

[@olly8]

Victor 3/12/04 RIP....My BFF and twin souls, LIVED this song 💯 ❤️ Thanks for playing this!!🙏

[@notablindliberal896]

Left to Right on the album cover, Leon Wilkeson bass, Billy Powell piano, Ronnie Van Zant vocals, Gary Rossington guitar, Bob Burns drums, Allen Collins guitar, Ed King guitar. Only 1 person on the cover died in the crash and that was Ronnie Van Zant. This album was their first album released in 1973. Ed King and Bob Burns were no longer with the band when the plane crashed on October 20th 1977. Artimus Pyle had taken over on drums around 74 or 75 and Steve Gaines took Ed Kings place on guitar in 76. There were 26 people on the plane, 6 died, Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gaines, Cassie Gaines who sang back up vocals and was also Steve's sister. Dean Kilpatrick who was their road manager, and both pilots. Everyone on the cover of this album is gone now with the passing of Gary Rossington just 11 days ago. The Rabbit hole is deep and will be worth the trip for you both. I suggest studio versions first and then live versions. They are awesome to watch live and IMHO the best Southern rock band ever, and actually my favorite band ever. Great reaction and enjoy your trip down Lynyrd Skynyrd Lane guys, I'll be watching. Thanks.

[@cazgerald9471]

Gary Rossington (RIP) December 4, 1951 - March 5, 2023. Co-wrote this song with Ronnie Van Zant

[@willblood7082]

Two of my all-time favorite verses are in this song: “Forget your lust for the rich man's gold All that you need is in your soul And you can do this, oh, baby, if you try All that I want for you, my son, is to be satisfied” “Boy, don't you worry, you'll find yourself Follow your heart and nothing else And you can do this, oh, baby, if you try All that I want for you, my son, is to be satisfied”

[@oldskool4612]

What a band and what a song. I think it's fair to say an anthem for life and advice most all Mama's would give their sons. Super reaction gentlemen. Oct 20th 1977 was one of my most bitter teenage days growing up. They are all finally together again...RIP. ❤️ Mama told me when I was young "Come sit beside me, my only son And listen closely to what I say And if you do this it'll help you Some sunny day" Oh, yeah Oh, take your time, don't live too fast Troubles will come and they will pass You'll find a woman, yeah, and you'll find love And don't forget son there is someone up above And be a simple kind of man Oh, be something you love and understand Baby, be a simple kind of man Oh, won't you do this for me son, if you can? Forget your lust for the rich man's gold All that you need is in your soul And you can do this, oh, baby, if you try All that I want for you, my son, is to be satisfied And be a simple kind of man Oh, be something you love and understand Baby, be a simple kind of man Oh, won't you do this for me son, if you can? Oh, yes, I will Boy, don't you worry, you'll find yourself Follow your heart and nothing else And you can do this, oh, baby, if you try All that I want for you, my son, is to be satisfied And be a simple kind of man Oh, be something you love and understand Baby, be a simple kind of man Oh, won't you do this for me son, if you can? Baby, be a simple, be a simple man Oh, be something you love and understand Baby, be a simple kind of man

[@gradyesked4555]

Absolutely Free Bird live in Oakland. Cannot go wrong, this is the song that became their tour de force and an absolute rock anthem. Much love guys.

[@deborahstrickland9845]

Yes, and at Knebworth England too.

[@littlet1068]

Nice cold beer.. warm summer night ..chillin around a fire and listening to the boy's..with a bunch of friends in the 80's...

[@cutbaitkenny]

the whole group did not die, Ronnie Van Zant the lead singer died, Steve Gaines guitarist died as did his sister Cassie Gaines one of the back up singer as did Gene Kilpatrick the road manager and the two pilots. The rest were seriously injured. Thanks for doing this review guys.

[@owenball7218]

Bout time! You fellas noticed the musicianship. Now you need to hear them rock with those 3 guitars. The thing with skynyrd is they wrote songs that the common man can relate to. One of the best bands in rock

[@bobbyscott8024]

''Riding with the windows down'' listening to this! Y'all are completely dialed in!

[@steviemccormick3762]

Just my opinion but this is one of the best songs ever written

[@markhopkins222]

You will not find another band that is as tight as The Lynyrd Skynyrd Band pre 77 before the plane crash

[@Joe-d3t1t]

My favorite band. Forever

[@paxonearth]

As others have said, The Ballad of Curtis Lowe is one of their greatest.

[@rogercoles3973]

Ed King is the one with the lightning bolt going through his head in the picture on the album cover. The photographer took several pictures and when he realized he captured a lightning bolt he stopped and told the guys we got it. And immediately Gary Rossington, the guy sitting closest to Ed throw up all over the side walk :^)

[@willieboy3011]

Airplay Beats does only the best. You guys rock. Aint no shukin and jivin going on here.

[@loisr3970]

My lord one of the most iconic songs of all time. My son was born in 81, so he has heard it his whole life. The rare 2 cut video.1977. Freebird! Was just three months before the crash. Story in dropdown...... Long will Skynyrd live !!!!😢

[@osamiface]

the plane crash in 1977 took Ronnie, the lead singer, and Steve Gaines, a guitar player. Truly, the day the music died, for me.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

Lynyrd Skynyrd has such a huge variety in their catalog across several albums before the plane crash in '77 which effectively ended the group. You will probably get a lot of requests for The Ballad Of Curtis Loew and I hope you do that one. Not only is it a great song, but it just shows you the contrast and what they are capable of doing. And there are so many deep cuts you will probably never get to that are just amazing from a musical point of view. Railroad Song is one of those, for example. But they are all over the place but they always have their own sound. They were insanely talented and so tight. And just so many well written songs, both in the complex interweaving musical arrangements and lyrically as well. They named their band after their gym teacher in high school, laugh. At one point I saw an interview with him later in life and he said that they were troublemakers to some degree and he was skeptical about where they would end up in life, but once they made it, he said he looks back upon them fondly. I love the bass guitar lines in every Lynyrd Skynyrd song, and for most of their time, Leon Wilkeson was the bass player and that guy was a monster. Not only was he talented, they would sometimes play these three hour shows and he was relentless, like a machine. And he looked good on stage doing it, laugh. I owned all of their albums and there is not one song I don't like. It's that kind of band, for me anyway. Every single song. If you truly want to get blown away by some virtuoso musicianship, check out Honky Tonk Night Time Man from their final album Street Survivor before the plane crash. It will blow you away. Also, I know A Little is a short fast little boogie Banger featuring Steven Gaines on guitar and it's incredible. And it was a very popular radio and jukebox song from that same album.

[@elainekeane4164]

Gary Rossington was the last living member of the group... Passed 3/23. Lead guitar... Great song

[@Hawk-ODA212]

What a great reaction once again. Love the way you guys described the overall performance and the individual parts. You're spot on. I started learning the bass 2 years ago and I've been learning this bass line over the past few months. It's coming together but it gives me a new appreciation for these "young kids" and their talents. Thanks guys.

[@carolpurcell4666]

Leonard Skinner was their high school gym teacher who said the band would never go anywhere.

[@mr.snicker-doodles7081]

These guys were produced my the GREAT Al Kooper. Founding member of Blood Sweat and Tears, who were Chicago before Chicago!

[@Roh_Echt]

One of my top three favorites by Skynyrd. Tuesday's Gone and The Ballad of Curtis Loew are the other two. But yes....Freebird and all of the more popular ones by them are all in the second most favorite grouping.

[@rlwetz4317]

I was a kid when Skynyrd kinda came and went. There were no video channels in the 70s, no cell phones, and zero inkling that an "internet" was coming. The plane crash was word of mouth to me. But this is what we did. We shared records; we'd hop rides to the record store when we knew someone was going. Each of us had a box of 45s. My cousin bought the "Pronounced" album---the 33s being too rich for my blood---and you better believe his esteem grew in my eyes! He turned me on to Bad Company, too, about the same time. What an incredible time that was for music.

[@CW-user]

Ballet of Curtis Lowe should be next 😀.

[@SuperB1741]

As mentioned before by Arthur Woodson an obvious and knowledgeable Skynyrd fan, only 2 members of the band who are on the front cover of Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd died in the crash of the airplane. Ronnie Van Zant, the lead singer and songwriter, with his back against the brick wall and Steve Gaines (the brother of Cassie Gaines, backup singer), the replacement guitar player for Ed King. ED King is on the far right side of the album cover who created one of the most iconic and recognizable guitar intros or riffs in Sweet Home Alabama. They have a deep catalog that includes some of the best song writing and one of the most phenomenal bands to ever create music on the planet. Gary Rossington just passed away recently. He was the last original member to remain alive. Dig deeper my friends! You will be rewarded.

[@melk.6024]

A must do is Call Me The Breeze, nasty guitar and piano solos...my fav LS song!

[@davidhunter801]

I could be wrong, but I believe Leonard Skinner was a high school teacher (gym teacher at that) that didn't think these guys would amount to anything.

[@bolinam2019]

This was the song that my mom and I danced to at my wedding.

[@darlenefalin9187]

This is the place to be to hear some good music...

[@MrTech226]

Guys Another local band from Jacksonville, Florida, Shinedown cover this song where widow of Ronnie Vant Zant has a local bar. Shinedown played there until they gotten signed on to a label.

[@dingusmagee3326]

one thing alot of the sound engineers and producers for LS said, was they were the tightest band they ever heard. Reason is, outside of their writing room(the Hellhouse) there was no improvisation. The only time they would improvise is during the writing process. Outside of that, it was the same each and every time making it better with repetition. Oh, and during the writing process they would pick mushrooms and make mushroom tea all day, tripping and "feeling" the music through each other said Gary Rossington. And they were known for having an insane work ethic, 8 to 10 hours a day in a literal shed in Florida, 120 degrees inside sometimes because no AC. Keep in mind tripping balls the whole time. Ronnie would go out and fish while the band hashed out the music, he would think up lyrics and then go in the Hellhouse and work it out, never writing any of it down. Nothing compares to the first few years of LS before the crash, such a tragedy for so many reasons.

[@dawngipe6324]

This, to me, is the best one u could pick...I just lost a friend feb 23rd that was only 54( so am i and have known him since i was 18),in a car accident and they played this for him at his funeral... such a wonderful, heart felt song and just hits u in so many ways emotionally

[@teresakoslosky3053]

I sing this to my son allot! He is a man now and it is just like this song says it all!❤️🔥

[@genetodd1643]

Aw yeah, Skynyrd in the house. Let's go. "Call Me the Breeze" is a must listen. "That Smell and an often overlooked little ditty called "I Know A Little" is pretty good too. I know you don't need my input since I'm sure you have a list.

[@onemotherpucker]

These guys were the kings of guitar harmonies. 😝

[@MrDirty-if7gc]

Lol, this isn't heavy metal, but they did have an influence on some of it. Here's your stadium band right here gentlemen, enjoy the ride.

[@tonygreene3941]

Just cracked open a massive catalog. I would make some Skynyrd suggestions, but there is no bad song from this band, literally throw a dart.

[@merlepedigo3994]

Southern Rock at its finest

[@mrmiscast]

I would imagine that by now you guys have a request list of massive proportions.

[@AirplayBeats]

MASSIVE!!!!! I’m overwhelmed

[@kimking6036]

One of my all time favorite songs. Give me 3 steps shows their fun side

[@mikemicrael5749]

I loved Lynyrd Skynyrd before the plane crash, which killed the lead singer/writer/leader of the band, the keyboardist, a guitarist and his sister, who was a backup singer. Many were severely injured and carried on, but without Ronnie Van Zandt, they were never the same, as I moved to more progressive music. Lynyrd Skynyrd is a misspelling of their high school teacher's name. Have you listened to Neil Young, an eclectic, prolific genius? I suggest the song "Southern Man," which was mentioned in Lynyrd Skynyrd's hit "Sweet Home Alabama." You guys are great!

[@scottgorski7931]

Billy Powell the keyboardist did survive the crash. Lost in the crash were Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gaines, his sister Cassie, the bands manager along with the pilot and co-pilot.

[@Uuuuutuuuube]

Knowing y’all’s taste, I think you’d really like “I Know A Little” by these guys. Keep up the great work!

[@suecook1326]

And "They Call Me The Breeze", the one featuring Billy Powell's keyboard skills! It's fantastic!

[@telebender]

Great track; one of my fave's from LS - reminds me of my big bro, who jammed this band a lot. For a rockin' guitar riff, I'd try "On The Hunt". "The Ballad of Curtis Lowe" is another stellar, stand-out, lesser known track. Their cover of "They Call Me The Breeze" is very worthwhile, also; though you should really do JJ Cale's original version. JJ Cale is a monster songwriter you should check out (he wrote "After Midnight" and "Cocaine", both covered - and usually wrongly - attributed to Clapton).

[@angiedues8813]

Lynyrd Skynyrd was good enough to open for The Rolling Stones in the UK in the summer of ‘76

[@kellydavis4571]

If you want to see Skynyrd at their best check out Freebird live from Oakland CA in 78!!!!

[@carlafarrace6779]

From a mother's perspective. RIP Gary Rossington. To Dale and your family, thank you for your dedication to The Rossington Band and to Lynyrd Skynyrd. God bless all of you.

[@tommysteele8992]

One of their best.

[@billadkins5150]

They named the band after their high school gym teacher Leonard Skinner.

[@stephenhuber1219]

Cassie and Steve Gaines were buried in Orange Park, Florida. On February 15, 1979, the mother of Steve and Cassie, also named Cassie LaRue Gaines, was killed in an automobile accident near the cemetery where Steve and Cassie are buried. She was buried near her children.

[@franksullivan1873]

I think of my Momma every time I hear this song.

[@mik9124]

Soooo true , remember all time

[@joelliebler5690]

So many more great tunes. This has become a fan favorite over the years!

[@edwardvolner8678]

This is Ed King on bass on the record, after the record was completed Leon Wilkinson came back on bass and Ed King was moved to guitar,now they had 3 guitars

[@markyancey8035]

I NEED YOU ...is another hit❤

[@karenwalker3770]

You must watch the live performance of Freebird in Oakland CA from Day on the Green. You'll be AMAZED!!!! Just about 3 mths after that concert was the horrific plane crash....

[@terrymcnamara5893]

The needle and the spoon Hope u cats discover this song By Skynyrd Keep on keeping in U dudes are killing it

[@leeragan7033]

Always better to get the "live" version. Sheds a whole new light on it. 9ne of the few bands that sound the same live as in a recording. It's called "talent ".

[@mikeconway9849]

Great reaction guys! Take the lyrics alone and they are words to live by. Add the vocals and the music and you have an amazing song! I think you'd like Call Me the Breeze.

[@jamiegriffin9866]

You guys should check out Shinedowns version of this song!!

[@Nickjohnson7]

They named the band after their high school teacher. The surviving members went on to create the Rossington Collins band

[@onemotherpucker]

My daughter absolutely kills this song. 🙃👍

[@CPACK1]

They took the name of one of their Teachers.