SHINEDOWN's awesome "Simple Man" - REACTION // WHY DID THIS MAKE ME SO EMOTIONAL!

[@God-ck5yo]

As you've found out, this is a cover of a Lynyrd Skynyrd song. But the connections between Shinedown and Skynyrd run much much deeper than that. Both bands are from Jacksonville, Florida and Shinedowns original guitarist, Jasin Todd was married to Melody Van Zant, daughter of the late great Skynyrd singer Ronnie Van Zant. Shinedown got their first break playing at a venue called Freebird Live in Jacksonville. That venue was owned by Judy Van Zant, Ronnie's widow and Judy's mother. The guys used to play this as a tribute to Ronnie and a thank you to Judy. Also, in the video for this cover, a little girl appears holding a picture of a man. The man in the picture is Ronnie Van Zant and the little girl is his grand-daughter. The best comment I've seen about all this is "Most people don't realise, not even their fans, but Shinedown are Lynyrd Skynyrd family."

[@ryanskare6670]

@SOCIAL MEDIA IS THE WORST in my opinion it's those connections that made this rendition so so incredible. You can feel that this is a song they truly wanted to do. When I first learned of their connection to Skynyrd everything made sense.

[@chadthompson6978]

And it’s so hard to pick the best version. I go back and forth. Both are beautiful.

[@taa347]

Just wanna say I appreciate you leaving these comments on videos like these. I think it's important to understand the why's of this cover.

[@kejola1969]

Thank you so much for that info, I had no idea.

[@manwithtwoeyes6911]

This is a very well done cover to Lynyrd Skynyrd's Simple Man from the early 1970s

[@iygirl]

Only after doing this song i realised it was a cover

[@wolfmanscott8669]

It's also their trubute song to the great Dimebag Darrell. As a matter of fact you should react to a live version of this, I'll shoot ya the link.

[@wolfmanscott8669]

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[@metalgolem777]

@@iygirl Check out Howard Jone's (Killswitch Engage) short cover of Simple Man - kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3LTeZ54mpxji9k

[@susanlindner8626]

You can't go wrong with Shinedown!! Everything they sing is amazing

[@billallen4793]

Brent Smith is a vocal powerhouse!...from Wyoming USA 🇺🇸 🤠

[@jingodsblood7930]

I highly recommend their songs Sound of Madness as well as their song Monsters..Sound of Madness is another one of their older songs from years ago, and Monsters is off one of their more recent albums i believe from the last 2 or 3 years but i can't remember for sure. They have a lot of great music, but those two are some of my favorite

[@scottfield5849]

Shinedown's catalog of great songs is deep. I'll throw in "Diamond Eyes" and "Devour". Great job!

[@csolgat]

More songs by Shinedown: Unity How did you love Second chance Get up Call me Sound of madness

[@eliexserpirelajr9391]

Agree!!! 👍

[@diveplane05]

What a Shame as well!

[@riff8114]

and 45 lol

[@johntremmel3949]

Yeah the singer for shine down is probably the best rock singer since Chris Cornell you want to get blown away listen to “ I dare you” or “45” or “ burning bright”

[@redrollins8346]

One of the best covers of all time. Shinedown is from the same home town as the original singers, Lynyrd Skynyrd. Thanks for checking it out.

[@thewalnutbucket]

Shinedown and Lynyrd Skynyrd were best buds and even technically are family now as family members between the two married

[@redrollins8346]

@@thewalnutbucket I'm from Jacksonville too. I used to work for Ronnie's first cousin. Got to meet some of the immediate family but none of the band members. Man, that was 20 years ago... I'm gettin old

[@thewalnutbucket]

@@redrollins8346 That's lit my man!

[@scottjswenson]

One of the best rock vocalist out there. Some of their best stuff isn’t radio releases - Son of Sam, Burning Bright, What a Shame, Her Name Is Alice. Nice reaction, subscribed:)

[@willwozniak2826]

There are still some really great tunes out there that will blow your mind!

[@arenggamaulana7933]

I got goosebumps, every time I heard the chorus.

[@oh2one2]

been a fan of the boys for years, nice to see people rediscover them :)

[@ericgaudet4497]

Great job with your reaction to ShineDown cover of Simple Man from Lynyrd Skynyrd .

[@Master22062]

"I hope that in your life and in your world, all the good will always outweigh the bad, in everything you do. In everything that's given to you. Unfortunately that doesn't always occur. See there's this thing and it's called tragedy and it has absolutely no mercy for anyone or anything. And through our course of touring, we 've had a lot of different cities, a lot of different stages. And he had the the most incredible experiences and we played with some incredible musicians. But there was this one guy that we met and from the very first day that we met him, all he ever did was treat us like we were one of his own, like we were his family. Not only did we get to share the stage with him, we were inspired by him and we called him our friend and we miss him very much. He was an amazing man, he was very loving, an extremely generous person. And he was an incredible talent. So this song is called Simple Man and is dedicated to our friend Dimebag Darrell..."

[@thezombros2607]

-Brent Smith

[@ki11atj49]

Shinedown has one of the best catalogs in modern rock in my opinion they have so many bangers

[@idahohello3885]

It’s been well over 15 years since this came out and it’s still the best cover I’ve ever heard

[@throneborn]

This was my first video of yours I've ever seen. Subbed immediately. Loved your reaction!!

[@samsquanch1996]

I like this version better than Skynyrd's version.

[@philipmulcahy7234]

I was lucky enough to see Shinedown live when they opened for Iron Maiden in Dublin back in 2017, I had not heard of them before that but they completely blew me away.

[@donlancaster9131]

I came across Shinedown bout a yr ago. Now One of my FAVORATES!

[@realisticthought1781]

I highly recommend Brent smith with apocalyctica. Not strong enough. Great song

[@adamedwards2261]

I grew up with these guys. Great band and even better people.

[@ThePenoyer62]

I have had the pleasure of seeing "Simple Man" in concert Three times!!

[@ennacs4608]

You can only love this voice!

[@davidbelcher5419]

Brent Smith is an absolute god with a mic in his hand

[@stevenhendrix2236]

Loved your reaction and you are fun to look at

[@davidontiveros8128]

Shinedown- 45

[@paulvanweert7123]

3:58 Yawning brought you right back to earth did it? Nice to see a genuine reaction to this song.

[@fgialcgorge7392]

I think just about every country boy gets this talk once in his life and you never forget it.

[@johnheberlein7370]

Listen to your heart ❤️! Wow great reaction. Thank you!

[@jennifercrawford1870]

Brent Smith is an awesome singer. His voice is smoothing and wonderful to listen to. Love me some Shinedown

[@Terri6868]

Just subscribed love Shinedown♥️ Great songs always have a good message. 45, Save Me, Sound of Maddness, Second Chance🔥

[@Divhreaza]

I stumbled onto this band several years back and I absolutely LOVE their music! A few other suggestions for songs by them you might like to react to: "Diamond Eyes", "I Dare You", "45", "I'll Follow You". Also, sometime you should check out the original version of this song by Lynyrd Skynyrd. And their song "Free Bird".

[@mattmorganRnR]

Shinedown “ Monsters”

[@dethincarnate1149]

Wearing my Shinedown hoodie as I watch this

[@timhmetal3499]

I like to call it the truth. When you hear it, you get.

[@glendacrosbywilkins4246]

You really need to watch the video that goes with this song...... Its Awesome !!!!!!!!

[@mikecalderon5251]

Just subscribed. Loved the reaction. Pick a song, any song and they are great!

[@shadowfire_08]

take the dive, they have so many great songs 🤘🏻🔥🍻

[@Alacarte0421]

Brent Smith's voice is amazing.

[@rorycoles679]

Brent has an amazing voice. You should check out more of their stuff. I would recommend anything from "The sound of madness" album, "cut the cord" "state of my head" "save me" "my name" "nowhere kids". In case you haven't figured out im a big fan of them 😂

[@MrJdub322]

Awesome reaction! Definitely one of my favorite singers right here! You should react to some more! I would suggest “Monsters” off the record Attention Attention! Thanks be well!

[@nomo4u886]

Amazing song

[@bryanparker2925]

They have a lot of good songs. Try “45”, “Monsters”, “Second Chance” etc.

[@jphillipsjwp]

This is a decent cover of a Lynyrd Skynyrd song. Not near the original but decent. Love your reaction.

[@jonathanbouthillette753]

The guy does have a set of pipes though

[@jphillipsjwp]

@@jonathanbouthillette753 He does, but the emotion doesn't feel genuine to me. That might be because it isn't the voice I expect to hear. That is my major problem with modern singing it has to sound"good" sometimes a little quiver or rawness undertone in an otherwise great voice makes it better.

[@1221tesla]

@@jphillipsjwp you don’t feel the emotion in this? Maybe we are listening to different things

[@jphillipsjwp]

@@1221tesla It feels fake to me. But like I said that may be me. You can't sing someone else's word with the same emotion that they have/ It may mean something even a lot to you but it is nit your soul that was bared.

[@1221tesla]

@@jphillipsjwp I get it, I feel that way about almost every cover song. Check out a live version and then see. They played for Dimebag after his passing and the times I’ve seen the play it live, it’s moving. Ive taken more from this song when Shinedown does it live then Skynyrd. I know it’s not the same Skynyrd that wrote it but when played live it feels like a Shinedown song. In my opinion

[@garywillis2243]

Try What A Shame ny Shinedown.

Pick a song... any song... and you won’t be disappointed. Brent Smith has one of the best voices in rock. 🤘

[@musicmachinexperiencethene3523]

Good voice for a cover

[@muttmotors]

It's ok that you yawned mid song, I use this of many songs to go sleep. The musical attributes are so great I can not count

[@gdiaz8827]

Do another shindown song girl try Second Chance or 45

[@vampyreruss]

My favourite song of all time awesome shine down are great so many songs that will knock your sock of. Or my sacrifice by creed please review

[@rileyxxxx]

♥

[@scoobybanketewa]

If you like this song check out If You Only knew by Shinedown

[@Schmidty797]

I'll be the simp, you are gorgeous. Love this band seen them live 5 times

[@legendary4813]

I can’t believe you’re just now hearing this! You’re very cute tho

[@chasbastian6071]

Vn reaction! I think I love u! Wait... I am about 30 years older than you, and a continent away! Nevermind. New subscriber here...

[@ВладимирБеляков-л4ъ]

🤘🤘👍🏻👍🏻

[@1221tesla]

And for those that like the original better, that’s fine but Brett Smith took this to different level. Kept it the same but made it there own at the same time. And I love Original too

[@gdiaz8827]

Do shinedown-call me

[@travisnoffsinger1703]

Great reaction! I would also recommend “Second Chance” by Shinedown. Awesome song. 👍🏻

[@damonbryan7232]

Shinedown "What a Shame" is one of their underrated but masterpieces. Can't help but to think of my dad whenever I hear it. For better or worse.

[@alyssacrnkovic2691]

Incredible song. I did a vocal cover of it many years ago, it's one of my favourite Shinedown songs

[@bazkeen]

As a big Skynyrd fan, I think it is really good👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@stephenclark5812]

Not bad, but if you want to hear the real version you have got to listen to Lynyrd Skynyard do it.

[@iygirl]

Only after doing this song i realised it was a cover

[@jphillipsjwp]

@@iygirl This song was written from advise given to members of Skyner by their mothers.

[@666Shinedown]

Imma be real with you chief. I love Lynyrd but Brent's version is one of the few times a cover overshadows the original in my opinion.

[@jphillipsjwp]

@@666Shinedown To me his emotions in this song sound faked. There is no memory being reflected. I have said it is a decent cover but no not close to the original or even to the brother cover.

[@thewalnutbucket]

@@jphillipsjwp Funny you should say that. This cover was done after the passing of one of Lynyrd Skynyrds members in memory of them since Brent and all of shinedown were actually friends with Lynyrd Skynyrd. This cover is insanely better than the original in terms of vocals and emotion. If you want goosebumps, this is the version you listen to

[@scarystoriesofghastlyhorror]

You should consider reacting to Hinder better than me.

[@dennistucker4653]

...All young ladies Love this song but hate guys that live by this standard:(:(

[@gogo51gmz40]

React to Lynrd Skynrd/ Simple Man the original 👍

[@mauriciomenj]

Shinedown - Second Chance

[@1221tesla]

Now you need to dive deeper, Sound of Madness, Crow and the Butterfly, Call Me, Monsters, I’ll Follow You

[@stephenclark5812]

Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXm0kJSKn72CmNU

[@jphillipsjwp]

That's it. I was not lucky enough to see precrash accident Skynyrd.

[@NubLife]

Can you react to some Shadows Fall (fairly well known band)?

[@iangunter1483]

BIG mistake choosing Simple Man as your first Shinedown reaction. You always get comments re comparison's to the original, yet this is not about the song, it's all about Brent Smith's clarity and vocal range. Check other reaction video's and most if not all comment on the lead singers voice first, not the lyrics. Second chance or How did you love would have eased you into Shinedown and opened a Pandora's box of truly amazing songs.

[@evan191919]

React to “Your Song” by Elton John!

[@iygirl]

This is different will give it a go ❤️

[@ronb8500]

Original is much better.

[@royrocker9004]

Not as good as the original Lynyrd Skynyrd is the original.. Check it out