I was asked to listen to Lynyrd Skynyrd- Simple Man (Reaction!!)

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[@Johnnyo1300]

Great choice this song hold a special place in my heart. Look forward to it. Keep up the good work me and the girls appreciate you. 🐶😎🐶🤜🤛😎

[@ElizabethJohnson-ss4ce]

Will this be from the pre-crash band or the current one?

[@brianfogle2743]

Pre

[@charlesm9929]

POLO! You nailed it 100% I'm one of the "softies" who got a little misty at the beginning. It wasn't just the song itself, but more had to do with the feeling I had watching you listening to and discovering it for the first time. You reacted to it exactly as I knew you would. I have never enjoyed reaction videos nearly as much as I do yours, and I know why. It's because music means as much to you as it does to me. Music has depth of experience that touches me like only very few other things. At age 61, I enjoy music from virtually all genres. Rock, blues, jazz, rap, R&B, big band music, opera, rave music, country, and standards such as Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett, etc. All of those I enjoy. Keep up the good work!

[@BlackGuardXIII]

Their song Call Me the Breeze is another timeless classic by them.

[@kkampy4052]

The older I get the more emotional I get hearing the classic tunes. If you don't get goosebumps or tear up once in a while, you are listening to the wrong music.

[@hilarywilkes7853]

I just gotta say I love your comment and your profile pic! Gotta love Marty Feldman 😂👏🏼👏🏼

[@kitkakitteh]

I actually listened to the complete version of Like A Rock for the first time in 30 years and I. Broke. Down.

[@impudentdomain]

I feel the same

[@justink2874]

Give charlie parr a listen. His guitar playing and storytelling style is mesmerizing. 🥰 Cheap wine, over the red cedar, 1922 blues.

[@JLiT_B]

Well put, not everyone has the connection in their brain that makes them feel music the way we do. It gives us a physical reaction and that’s magical.

[@chuckellis1604]

My Mom died at home in 1990 from cancer. When the hospice nurse said "she's gone" I went over to the window and looked out. At that moment, Simple Man came on the radio. It was her last little gift to me.. 😢😇

[@melaniejordan1199]

Ohhhhhhh. I'm so sorry for your loss, Chuck. What a beautiful thing, seeing that gift.

[@marcieharreld286]

💔💔💔💔 you were blessed!❣❣❣❣

[@mattgilbert5850]

That's so beautiful. I am so sorry for your loss. What an incredible sign to witness from your Mom.

[@lindseyholl8821]

😢

[@smallpigpoopfix3520]

my mum died in a hospice from cancer as well, 'merkel cell' carcinoma, a rare form of skin cancer that makes melanoma look like a frigging sun spot. It's so uncommon that my uncle (a doctor) who was in his 70's at the time said the last time HE had heard of merkel cell carcinoma was "in medical school." I didn't get a song when she passed, just a phone call, but I remember listening to The Waifs each trip to the hospice.........and back, and this song stuck in my head. Rest in peace all those lost mums, and moms, and dads. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6nFlYOBh7SqiJI

[@TheGnuisancev3]

that kid was 16 years old when he wrote the solos for Simple Man and Free Bird. what did i even do with my life.

[@michaeloconnor6205]

Simple man is lyrically one of the best songs ever. It is a song to live by.

[@steffenjonda8283]

Its THE song i want to be played at my funeral. Because it is the best song with a message.

[@CherilynHolter-wz9hb]

I am a Haida Woman in America. I am one of the last speakers of my language. I sang ancestral songs to my children. This is one of the few songs I sang to my sons in English.

[@cmac007]

I grew up in BC, Haida Gwaii is one of my favourite places on earth. The land and nature is stunning, however the Haida Nation and the cultures within the Haida Nation are incredible as well. I had dinner with several elders and all were some of the most amazing people I have ever had the experience and pleasure of meeting. Your culture is incredibly fascinating, and your languages are very important. I have tried to learn Xaad Kil, but with little success. Please continue to keep the Haida languages alive for future generations. Have a great day.

[@CherilynHolter-wz9hb]

@@cmac007 HÁW’AA.

[@juliataylor707]

I hope you tried to pass it on. I know how kids are..having been one where my great grandmother tried to pass things on.

[@KepiGal]

I used to sing this to my son in his rocking chair; I was a young mom and it was popular then. He grew up, one day this song came on and he started humming it. Turns out he is a big fan. I told him about singing it to him and of course he thought that was cool. He is pretty much a simple man and I am very proud of him.

[@CherilynHolter-wz9hb]

@@KepiGal Words have power. Songs have power.

[@jackyrobinson1716]

I am a 73 year old white woman. I really appreciate your open minded frankness. I too enjoy listening to stories about lives that are different from mine; especially of people in the US. We need many more people like you speaking to us. Thank you.

[@celestialmanrichard8846]

Amen to that 🙏

[@SingingOwl1]

Totally agree. And I’m also a 73 year old loving how watchiing someone enjoyng a song for the first time helps me enjoy it in a new way once again.

[@toddhendricks8239]

Folks just nead to be respectful and speak from the heart without judgement. This brings unity. Something out political heads hate. They only care to divide by any means and concur . The vices are fear hate and religious leaders do this to All in name of God . The path of so much death Can we not learn by now. Song: One tin man rode away speaks this. Music teaches can't we all just listen and close our mouths To make martin Luther s dream happen

[@alpenhuhn1]

I also agree with you I am in my 60th in Hannover, Germany ! I just love watching young people enjoying 'our' music !

[@karenmcclung1761]

When my son got married this is the song he chose for the mother/son dance. He told the crowd this is how his momma raised him. Such a good boy.

[@Linda-oc2zh]

in my family we ask the mother of the son to pick on her own any song so for my one an only child I picked this perfect word for word

[@melissaklees5229]

I did the same at my son's wedding

[@Linda-oc2zh]

its perfect word for word Melissa@@melissaklees5229

[@nancyspencer2504]

Ditto on that I'm lucky to have 4 beautiful strong boys who I raised by myself are Men and Dad's now so proud to be their Mom♥️

[@mikehunt1959]

Got married last month and my mom and I danced to this as well and I said the exact same thing. Got “follow your heart & nothing else” tattooed on my arm sleeve. This is the greatest song ever written in my opinion

[@SavageDawgJoshua]

Call me a "softy" if you want (and I am NOT offended, Brother) but I am a 52 year old Marine from West Georgia, and I bawl my eyes out everytime I hear this song thinking my mother requested God in heaven requested Him to play this for me. She's been gone since 2013, but I still hear every time I hear this song plays.

[@f.d.7190]

This 53 year old fellow Georgia Jarhead is with you, brother. -SemperFi and GO DAWGS!

[@donaldphilippe1969]

I’m a 60 year old Marine and this song sings to my soul more than any other.

[@steffenjonda8283]

Me too. I am 53. I had announced that they should play this song at my funeral - together with Highway to hell and Free Bird. This is the deepest song i ever heared.

[@traviseicher9118]

There will never another band that plays like Lynyrd Skynyrd did. They were amazing. Everyone of them were masters with their instruments. We lost a lot of great music when that plane crashed. Ronnie VanZant was one of a kind.

[@jhood758]

We were going to see them in Dallas Texas and then the plane crash happened. So we never got the chance too. I was totally crushed. Sweet Home Alabama has been my ringtone ever since you could put whatever you wanted on your phone.

[@mackdavidson4935]

Same here

[@celestialmanrichard8846]

Yes, we truly did

[@amyheltonwalker]

I’ve been loving Lynyrd Skynyrd since I was growing up in the 1980’s in Southeastern Kentucky.

[@bhilton5898]

Uhhhh Blackfoot?

[@girlygirl284]

I'm so glad I'm a 70's child's. I still tear up when I listen to this song.

[@georgedennison3338]

I grew up in Oregon in the 50-60's a few miles from I-5. (Vanc BC to Tiajuana). We 'discovered' hitchhiking at a young age, when a 60 mile trip to the coast or the mountains to fish were an adventure. I don't remember what possessed my best friend & I in 1967, but we made a sign w/ SF on it & road our bikes to our stashing spot by the freeway. In less than 20 min a VW bus nearly full of UW students from Seattle picked us up, headed for San Francisco. I had an aunt I used to go stay with who lived south of SF. She loved SF & walking the city. By the 4th or 5th visit, I knew SF like my hometown, was confident there & felt safe. Turns out I was the only one in the bus who'd been there before, some I gave a seminar to these college kids as we smoked pot all the way there. They finally told us about a music festival they were going to. We knew nothing about it cause we were from small town Oregon. They dropped us off by Golden Gate Park, the next morning, right into the middle of the 2nd week of The Summer of Love. We got home 3+ weeks later, (our moms knew where we were) & we were in BIG trouble, but it was worth it. Well worth it. I think we made 6 trips back to SF between then & 71, when my friend was killed in an auto accident. I, too, am glad I grew up when I did! GeoD

[@bisleyblackhawk1288]

I’m a 71 year old “softie” who tears up on this classic 😢…it should be a crime not to listen and play this song and take it to heart…thank you for your channel ❤❤❤

[@ttrmotocross]

I was born in 1991. I may be the last of an era, but I danced with my mom to this song at my wedding in 2015. Still can't listen to it without tearing up. Truly timeless.

[@sgtjitters8980]

My mother was an abusive woman, the lesson she gave me and lessons my grandmother gave me when I was really young stuck, but as the years went on and my grandmother passed away my mother became bitter and resentful. This song reminds me of a time when my mother actually had love behind her eyes

[@MeanOldLady]

I hear ya. My female birth giver was the same way & the "men" in the family were either selfish & hard or selfish & weak & ALL of the women looked the other way in order to preserve their social standing. Needless to say, I'm not a "family" person.

[@sgtjitters8980]

@@MeanOldLady I had to leave the valley, too much drama back east. Now I'm living in the middle of the desert completely detached from my trees and mountains. I pray the Lord lets me forgive that side of the family for taking her side, he knows I don't have the strength to do it alone

[@ketocher]

I am so sorry that you grew up with such negativity. No child deserves that. 🩷🩷❤️❤️

[@albertein3963]

Just came across your channel. I'm an older white guy. Grew up in the 60's and 70's. Just love you.. brother. You have a great heart. So glad you are finding success in something you love. Music ties us all together because it's from God.

[@airun130]

Tears to my eyes? Absolutely. Lost my son 3 years ago. He was a simple man. But had a heart condition

[@rachelm4066]

My sincere condolences....

[@airun130]

@@rachelm4066 Thank you. He was 22 and on the right track.

[@jrod112278]

Sorry for your loss

[@MySnottyattaC]

So sorry for your loss. 💚✌️

[@carolmartin4413]

So sorry for your loss. May he be resting in peace...free from pain 🙏

[@Youaretrashfam]

My mom sat me down the day I turned 16 years old and played it for me for my birthday. I still cry every time I hear someone play this live. Love this song!

[@scottsimcox523]

Beautiful

[@davidchapman2213]

Lynyrd Skynyrd was my fathers favorite band. I grew up hearing their music play in our house everyday. When Ronny Van Zandt and his band mates died in the plane crash, it was one of the only times I saw him cry. By the time I was 10 years old, I knew the words to every song on every album and saw them in concert twice. All of these adults in awe that me and my 7 year old sister knew all the words. My dad has long since passed but the lover for LS continues on in us. What they were able to accomplish in the short amount of time the original members were together and the quality of music they produced was extraordinary. One of the first groups to showcase TWO lead guitarists who were so in tune with each other that most people dont realize there are two separate guitars playing... like Freebird.

[@lynncollier4615]

Bless your Daddy’s heart! Bless you that your Daddy taught you.

[@KathleenRushing-po4hg]

Sang this my son at a young age, he passed 2022 of cancer at 42. It was his song from me.

[@victoriawebster8816]

🙏🙏🙏

[@johngoodwin2384]

This and the Ballad of Curtis Loew are the best Skynard tunes in my opinion. ❤

[@lucken13]

Always Freebird for me! Been since the 70s! 😍

[@randystalnaker6700]

Ohhhhhh...❤ The Ballad of Curtis Lowe!

[@anthonys239]

Curtis loew was a hip hip dude!!

[@AldousHuxleysCat]

Their cover of Call Me the Breeze was what pulled me in - the original was already a favorite and their version put it into overdrive

[@Teresa-qv5uq]

I agree with you💯

[@jacqueline4514]

A song that speaks what good Mothers want for their sons; as a Mother I’ve been blessed with a son who is now 31 and is a strong, confident, intelligent, principled man who brings us pride and joy ❤. You, Polo, are a fine man who has done much to be proud of; I know from some of your commentary that you did not have an easy childhood, and yet now you are a good father to your son. Job well done, Sir. To top it off, you got off the hampster wheel and have taken an employment risk that is paying off; working on your own terms. Bravo!

[@danacasey8543]

As another mom who has raised a son, you speak for me too! My 36 year old son was raised by me, a divorced mom (alone), and has become a simple man, raising 3 kids on his own. My former daughter in law had drug and alcohol problems and ran afoul of the law. She was out of the picture for 8 years, and is now easing her way back into the picture. So far, so good, but I am holding my breath. I am so proud of the man and father that my son has become, in spite of it all.

[@MetalClown1974]

Lynyrd Skynyrd is one of the best classic rock bands to ever come out of Jacksonville Florida. Their songs hit you right in the feels.

[@heartfanjim01]

There was some great music coming from that state. 38 Special,Molly Hatchet and The Out Laws before them.

[@steffenjonda8283]

out of the USA. Or you could claim - the best american rock band. Period. The others and better come from australia (or scotland) and Great Britain.

[@MrAmartin8]

I kind of at a loss for words ... A man of your generation showing such appreciation for music from my generation .. Actually tomorrow my wife and myself are going to visit the LS memorial near McComp , Ms This is my all time favorite LS song . I have lived my life by the values in this song . 76 years young ...

[@raymondgeyer4656]

Thank you, appreciate the travel suggestion. Definitely a great idea in my near future.

[@tahoemike5828]

These lyrics are words to live by.

[@tommypauly3249]

I just turned 70. Regardless, this song is timeless. Boys or men, listen to your mom. She only wants the best for you. And it's hard to be that sometimes. Everybody expects so much from you. And to be honest, in this day and time it really taxes you. Life isn't always fair. When you feel you are at your wits end, stop and chill and remember back when you were young and then you can understand what your mom told you.!🤔

[@talanbrown6941]

This song was written shortly after one of the band members mother passed away, as well as another band members grandmother. It goes deep. Thanks for the reaction. This is the most soulful rock band you will ever hear. Their discography is astounding.

[@commonsense6967]

It's Southern Rock!

[@wht-rabt-obj]

This is the "lullaby" I sang to my baby boy... he's 31 now and amazing ❤

[@michaelreiter503]

Polo, you’re a laid back, intelligent person and your passion in music comes out every time brother… strength to you and your son 🙏

[@Zippy-I-O]

Polo, the fact of people not speaking is NOT necessarily about the shade of your skin...This is a time unlike any other in history; a time of paranoia and utter distrust and deliberately caused division. It's a DANGEROUS time and the danger creates suspicion not merely about skin shade...It's about ANYBODY EACH PERSON DOES NOT KNOW. Thank-you for sharing this story as it helps people to define what's really important and the necessity of the world's PEOPLE COMING TOGETHER TO OPPOSE THE WEALTHY ESTABLISHMENT SEEKING TO MURDER US ALL. Fantastic song...Wonderful to hear your wisdom derived from a very interesting and diverse experience in life.

[@RobertMichaelStewart]

Your right.... I have heard this song thousands of times, but I sit here crying watching you experience it for the first time.... Prayers up Brother ❤️🙏

[@KristinaMarie719]

My thoughts exactly. It took on a new meaning to me after hearing your story. Sending love and light to you. ❤❤❤

[@lisaefrankscott758]

Danced the mother /son dance to this song at my sons wedding in 2015.. i grew up listening to it. Will always hold a special place

[@user-ht7qq2uc3n]

This song breaks my heart...the morning I woke up & the radio announced the plane crash, this was the song the played after the announcement. This song always brings tears....💔

[@martibrittain8313]

So true!

[@nancysmith38]

I sat each of my boys down and made them listen to this song- the lyrics- profound and what every mom wants for her son.

[@kellyhouse4263]

Finally got the courage to watch this reaction. This is one of the songs played at my first husband's funeral years ago. It's one of my favorites but at the same time hits the heartstrings. Simply Beautiful🤟❤️

[@charleslloyd4253]

The thing about Skynyrd is that every member had a integral part in every song. Everybody had to shine in every song. No free rides there.

[@HarobedKnits]

My son was born in 1974, the year after the release of this song. My brother, 8 years younger than I, was, by that time, a huge Lynyrd Skynyrd fan. Unbeknownst to me, he coached my little one to say the band's name at a very young age. Eventually, whenever he heard a Lynyrd Skynyrd song, he yelled it out much to my brother's delight. Great memories for me now that my brother is gone. Thank you for a great reaction to a memorable song. My brother was the epitome of a simple man, and lived the life this mother wished for her son.

[@jsloan024]

Another great Skynyrd song is Tuesday's Gone. Love, love this band ! ❤

[@michaellebow7420]

The perfect intersection of rock, art and a life lesson. Really love Ronnie's singing on this track too. You KNOW he means it.

[@rogerrowles8702]

Lynyrd SKYNYRD IS THE EPITOME OF SOUTHERN ROCK!! It Does This By A Combination Of Gospel, Blues, Country , And "R& R" ELEMENTS!! ALL Authentically Filtered Through Hard Earned Lessons Leafing To Truth And Wisdom!! Ronnie Van Zant Was The Spar- Plug Visionary And Southern Lyrical. " Working- Man" SAGE...😮 😎🎤🎶🎵🎶😳😉 😁

[@JenniferByrd-qw8ch]

I played this song at the beginning of my son's funeral. He died at 40 of complications from an unexpected heart attack. We shared a love of all genres & listened & enjoyed each other's music. At the end of his funeral, we played "Free Bird" by them. He & I shared a love for both songs since he was young. They had a special meaning to us. I don't think his friends truly understood the importance of my music choices. He was a genuinely down-to-earth, free-spirited, loving & caring person. These songs epitomized who he was & our relationship.

[@gollenda7852]

3 Guitars, when Alan, Gary, and Ed harmonize, it doesn't get any better.

[@user-ht7qq2uc3n]

& Steve Gaines

[@tracyabbott3373]

This is on my 18 year old son’s playlist! I was shocked as I love this band but had never mentioned it to him. Great music lasts the test of time!

[@thac0twenty377]

you'll probably find nirvana too lol

[@georgeetter7558]

Classic music will always live forever it goes beyond generations when you have a song like this

[@heartfanjim01]

​@georgeetter7558 Yes, it will, and hopefully, each generation will discover what we were lucky enough to grow up with. This was just part of normal life in 1977.

[@georgeetter7558]

@@heartfanjim01 I know some will but the crap and junk young people listen to nowadays is just sickening

[@MargeBarner-ht6kd]

I actually did have my son sit beside me and listen to Simple Man. When he got married we danced the Groom/Mother dance to Simple Man. I cried.

[@ironmom9023]

The music slays, but lets not forget the heart of a Mom asking her son to not let the World wrap him up in knots. Be something you can love and understand. ❤

[@randallwood6814]

A former player of mine died in a motorcycle crash at 19. They played this at his funeral. Song definitely takes on a strong meaning for me.

[@GreyDabbler]

No words - what a powerful and profound comment.

[@jennypersonal7081]

My sons know I want this played to them from me at my funeral. It's final message to them.

[@johndeeregreen4592]

You don't have to justify your points of living the life you grew up. I can tell right off, you are being sincere in everything you say, grew from a life of hell, never looked for heaven, never blamed anyone because heaven wasn't granted, and just lived your life of a twisted halo. You seem like a good, honest man; continue to be you.

[@debrabradybaugh9845]

I sent this to my son when he was going through a rough patch. It showed him, I'll always have his best interest at heart. He's my only son.

[@northernzeus768]

As a 53 yo man who has struggled to be honest, kind and grounded. This song hits me hard my friend. I weep every time I hear it. I would be honored to call you my friend.

[@dagmar.6954]

This is my favorite song by them with a great message. Great southern rock band from the 60's-80's. It is very sad what happened to this band in losing so many members in a plane crash in 1977. They had lots of great songs such as "Sweet Home Alabama", "Call Me The Breeze", "Tuesday's Gone", "That Smell", "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew", "What's Your Name", "Gimme Three Steps", "Saturday Night Special" etc.

[@christinebrady6842]

Tuesday's Gone ♥

[@colleenmcclurg2010]

@@christinebrady6842 great song!

[@fuchsiasaville]

I prefer this and sweet home Alabama and freeburd to sat night spec lol😂because we drove back from Wales after holiday in Ireland all the way to Bournemouth South England and left best hits on repeat funny moment.

[@Konastang18]

Such a simple track, but so damn powerful and meaningful. Great classic southern rock with this one!!! The solo really epitomizes that 70s era of southern rock.

[@VictoriaShaw-mp6qf]

I love this song, and when my second son was 20 he said Mom ! I have song for you, its Simple Man by lynard skynard , we sat and listened to the whole song before I told him i love this song, he couldn't believe id heard it before, but i dedicated it to all my boys I have 5.

[@SgtAwesome97]

This was my moms song for me, and I've tried to take its meaning to heart. She unfortunately passed away back in January of 2022 at only 46, and it's difficult for me to hear this song without crying anymore. Every time, without fail. Rest in Peace, mom. Taken far too soon from this world

[@quintinreed5063]

I'm sorry for your loss 🙏🙏!!

[@amywalters2039]

It was my mom's song to my brother and he passed almost 12 years ago and this song was played at his funeral and it's hard for us all to hear as well 💔

[@randystalnaker6700]

A MASTERPIECE 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 DAMN...after the first few notes played...I am in HEAVEN...I could listen to this, and anything else they did over and over... Thanks Polo

[@trishdaniel6196]

THIS BAND IS FROM MY HOMETOWN , JACKSONVILLE, FL., WE HAVE LOVED THEM FROM THE BEGINNING. LOVE THIS SONG, IT'S A SOUTHERN MAMA SITTING HER SON DOWN AND TELLING HIM TO FIND A GOOD WOMAN AND SETTLE DOWN, NEVER FORGET HIS FAITH IN GOD UP ABOVE, AND ALWAYS TREAT PEOPLE RIGHT. SHE WANTS HIM TO BE HAPPY, SHE WANTS HIM TO JUST BE A SIMPLE KIND OF MAN, DON'T LET THE FAME TAKE YOU OVER. ALWAYS LISTEN TO MAMA, SHE KNOWS.......

[@carlamunne3403]

Fellow Duvalian here!!

[@commonsense6967]

I have fond memories of living in Jacksonville, back in the '70's! My first son was born there.

[@stephenlancisi9087]

when most people think of LS they think of Sweet home Alabama or Free Bird. But these guys were serious musicians !

[@ericlunding4746]

My mother told me this is what she wanted for me! This is my personal National Anthem!!!!

[@joemurphy5769]

A message we all need to get back to these days.

[@ladyruby684]

Remembering my brother and my Mom dancing to this at his wedding ❤ . Absolute classic.

[@Mach11976]

In 1977 I was on the Flag Ship USS Albany CG 10 Gieta Italy. The day they crashed, he came over the PA system on the ship and announce that their plane had and that Ronnie Van zant had died with others. The whole ship went silent. I still cry to this day, I'm 65.

[@war_danc3r852]

Music is the Glue for your soul! Doesn't matter the genre, just that it pleases your heart and soul and gives you purpose.

[@chrisd7047]

I think a component of Lynyrd Skynyrd's music that gets overlooked is how complex it really is. It sounds like pretty basic blues, and it is based on blues, but there's a reason why they have a 5-to- 7-piece band: there are a LOT of moving parts being coordinated in most of their songs, and much of it is difficult to play. They were all very talented musicians who put in the work to be good at their jobs.

[@chrisneuhaus7188]

Picture a mother trying to convey to her little boy the lessons she's learned in life, before he has to learn the hard way. All the heart ache that brings a person to know that the simple things are really the important things. Lover for you fellow man, being respectable and respectful, exercising character and finding joy in the basic things of life, no pretenses, no vain glorifying of oneself. Thank you for sharing with us. Love the channel!

[@danielm7435]

I’m a 20 year old male and my mom has always told me this is her favorite song

[@robertcoppersmith6856]

Every mother should sit and have a conversation with her son like this before they leave home.

[@curiousman1672]

The lore of this song is that this song was born out of a conversation that Gary Rossington had with Ronnie Van Zant had about their mothers. Gary stated that in an interview I saw a few years ago

[@mandyhammond8439]

I used to walk the floor and sing this to my kids when they were tiny and colicky. I still catch them both humming it when they're upset. Makes this Mama proud to have raised a hardworking sinple man and young woman.

[@B-rian30]

You have to check out “Tuesday’s Gone” by Skynyrd. It’s underrated and actually one of my favorite all time songs.

[@edwinguzman6245]

As a Vietnam Vet USMC my Mother spoke to me some of those type of lyrics the song has. a simple song but strong message to a young man.

[@leisasmith4983]

My best friend lost her son at 17. That was 15 years ago. This song still brings her to tears!

[@tinamoore4310]

Many mothers, including myself, have had the honor of dancing with their son for the Mother and Son dance at the wedding to this song. Love your reaction.❤

[@GreyDabbler]

That is so incredibly beautiful. Thank you!

[@LisafromFl]

I have 2 sons and this has been my song to them their whole lives and they're all grown up now!!One of the best songs ever n my opinion!!

[@alicesmith7020]

I also have two sons and I would sing this to them when they were young. Then they realized I really couldn't sing, so then I would just play Lynyrd Skynyrd and they loved it. My oldest is 48 and my youngest will be 37 next month. Where have the years gone?

[@LisafromFl]

@@alicesmith7020 My boys r 33 and 34. Time definitely flies by for sure.I always let Skynyrd sing it to because I can't carry a tune n a bucket!!🤣🤣

[@alicesmith7020]

@@LisafromFl 😊

[@richardblossfeld5806]

I'm 65 yrs old and love that your Generation appreciates a song that I first heard when I was twelve years old and have loved ever since

[@amyheltonwalker]

I live here in Southeastern Kentucky and we speak to people, we wave at people whether we know you or not and it doesn’t matter who you are, who you’re not or what you look like. Good people are good people know matter what color. That’s just the way it is here. Hope nothing but the best for you and your family, God bless you always.

[@thomasferguson2795]

Spelled Lynyrd Skynyrd. They renamed their band after their PE coach Leonard Skinner and a character of the same name in an early 60’s humorous summer camp song called, “Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh”. Their producer, the famous Al Kooper, thought Simple Man was a boring song and didn’t want it on the album. Ronnie told him to take a hike and they recorded it and it ended up on their first album, Pronounced. This is the song I gave my only son when he was born. This song, along with Freebird, is 50 years old now.

[@markhopkins222]

Ronnie walked him out to his RR and told him go to NY and we will call you when we are done recording it. And off he drove.

[@BigFukNMike]

Yep. They literally escorted him outside and put him in the car. Sent him on his way saying "we'll call you"

[@TheOnespeedbiker]

The story has been embellished a bit; I never heard Kooper thought the song was boring, rather he felt there was stronger material for the album. Kooper said the band simply stayed late in the recording studio after he left and recorded the song. Keep in mind Kooper obviously warmed up to the song was he did all the piano work on the final recording.

[@KWC33]

Skinnnnnnneeeeeeerrrrrr!

[@kathalinehansen7078]

Here is the song hello Muddah, hello fadduh kzbin.info/www/bejne/jn2ulJmjm5l6iZYsi=rfXspoNBzT894Wtr Funny song about summer camp. Nice way to take a break from heavy songs. This type of music is ignored now.

[@josephvan66]

This songs a real legendary classic!

[@heatherandersen3256]

When I was asked what song I wanted to dance with my son at his wedding reception.There was no hesitation.Simple man is what we choose perfect mother son song for us

[@southstreetbarbecue7875]

The main thing I love about these reaction videos is they take me back to how I felt the first time I heard these songs. They take me back in time and remind me how amazing it was the when I heard them the first time. It makes me appreciate them even more than when I first heard them. Thank you for taking me back in time.

[@marleneobstnash5517]

I totally agree with you!!

[@kimberlycanales916]

Makes me remember memories that I had forgotten.

[@mmstancil]

As a mom, it makes me cry. Me and my 9 yr old son are dancing to it at my wedding next September. He loves this song too. That's a plus 😊

[@Willow2024]

This will make you cry-the lyrics tug at the heart, I can only imagine how hard it must be to be a man sometimes. Sometimes the easiest things to say are the hardest to do. Love your channel:) ❤❤

[@markoverby8186]

Greatest southern rock band ever. They dont have a bad song. They are all gone now What a great time for music

[@hopekevans]

We are a blessed generation musically speaking. We had our parents’ 60’s and 70’s music in our childhoods and the rich diversity of the 80’s and 90’s in our teens and young adulthoods. So much for you younger ones to explore!

[@cmatt1982]

This song played at my cousin’s funeral after he passed from a vehicle accident. Tire blowout in a curve and he hit a tree. He was only 23 years old and one of the best friends a person could have. I can’t listen to this song without crying. It is my favorite Skynard song but damn I can’t make it though this without tears. Thank you for this reaction man. This is appreciated on a personal level.

[@haloaflame8164]

It's definitely an amazing song. I'm sorry about your loss. Music like this does help. 😁😁😁

[@cmatt1982]

@@haloaflame8164 thank you very much. Music and good people help ease the soul. ❤️

[@raydennis2784]

Be played at mine

[@joshuaalan1360]

Discovered your channel a few days ago, really dig the way you break things down and absorb them. This was the first song my mother sang to me when I was a child. She’s a deeply troubled woman but this song and the lessons therein have stuck with me my entire life. I’ve been listening to this song nonstop for the last few days because it helps me in difficult times, and I’m glad to see you discover it.

[@lynnofarrell7673]

My son asked me if I would be ok with “simple Man” for our mother/son dance!! I was ecstatic - I could not have picked a more appropriate son for his wedding … this song really captures my son and I too a “T”! Love this song! Much love and respect from Canada! ❤

[@DannKriss]

I'm so glad you made a positive connection in your new area, brother! I'm also the type to greet people with a smile and a nod or a kind word, and I think that we'll all heal together a lot better if we all do a bit more of that! Much love, bud!

[@jasondunn4621]

The ballad of Curtis Loew is a must!!! Story telling,delta blues at its finest. Enjoy!

[@pablosabato4608]

this song hits me in the right spot every time, remembering my Grandma & Ma

[@toddntrishmoore8559]

If you don’t feel this song, we can’t be friends.

[@terrytaylor2483]

This band does amazing story telling in their music.

[@jenniferplumley1921]

The message is so powerful. It’s a lifetime message from a mother to a son. The music is 🔥the drums, the guitar riffs, it’s chilling. I love you Polo for being so open minded and listening to different genres. Music truly brings people together and can bridge gaps. Your channel by far is my absolute favorite!

[@dedrahiggins1326]

So many things to get out of this song. The mother knows that being humble, honest and without covetness can bring true happiness. In today's world we are so inclined to want to buy things to make us happy but true happiness is when you don't feel you need the tangible things. Really love your reactions, Polo.

[@bob_sanget]

Lynyrd Skynyrd has the best lyrics and their music fit the words perfectly. Free bird. You become a free flying bird at the end. Simple Man. This is what most mothers taught you and wanted out of you. Soulful. Beautiful. Takes you to a different world.

[@LoriLogic]

You are going to love this one!!!!!

[@LSqrd1960]

Simple Man was one of my favorite songs when I was in my mid teens (when it was current). It still resonates with me 50 years later. Thanks for licking this one.

[@juggalettejen1119]

my fave lynyrd skynyrd song!! such a great message and beautiful song. every man should listen to this song and take it to heart! i love it!!

[@Hastur805]

Every father should let their son hear this when he comes of age.

[@raybassman7536]

Ronnie and the band were never racists, The rebal flag was the idea of the record company. Ronnie had black neighbors, Ronnie ( the lead singer ) used to fish alot and gave extra fish to his neighbors to cook up for dinner.

[@plankroadgarage2464]

Still my favorite song! Many, many songs in their collection.

[@memoirsofalegend5472]

Songs that make your soul and spirit cry.

[@t.h.1982]

The music is simple, a three-chord progression. The lyrics are deeper. A universal message that has nothing to do with race. A mama to her son.

[@nathanieltoby6936]

This song gets me every time.

[@patches6309]

This song helped me get thru losing my mother. But it always brings tears to my ears after all this time.

[@sheilakanemcgovern72]

I choose those song for the mother son dance when my son got married. Love this song.

[@illdoitwhenpigsfly]

This is my favorite song in all the world. Never the covers, always the original. It's amazing to watch you experience it for the first time.