SHINEDOWN 'Simple Man' - Vocal Coach REACTS

[@SillySnowFox]

I've always felt this version of the song is much more raw and emotional then Skynard's. Listening to this song, I see a long man, sitting on a bar stool with a beaten but loved guitar pouring his soul into his song.

[@edhded]

Better than skynrds? 🧢

[@aidan127_6]

@@edhded 100% better than skynyrds, and i am SUCH a big skynyrd fan

[@parrotlady2007]

Skynard Rocks Freebird !! Shinedown definitely steals this tune 😉😁

[@twohorsesinamancostume7606]

Skynrd's original version of this song is like he's sharing some pearls of wisdom that his mother told him. Shinedown's version feels like his mom tried to share that wisdom, he didn't listen and now regrets that decision because he's damaged some aspect of his life.

[@sanoraray]

Thank you for doing this reaction. This song means the world to me. I was a young, scared single mom in the hospital with this little baby boy in my lap not knowing what to do. I looked out at the full moon and as I rocked him on my lap I sang this to him over and over. My only child will be 26 in a few weeks. We made it. ❤

[@FlorianNovotnyHabitOfNarrative]

I don't know who or where you are in the world, but I want you to know that I'm proud of you.

[@sanoraray]

@@FlorianNovotnyHabitOfNarrative Thank you for that. It means a lot. It's like they say.. you never know how strong you really are until it becomes your only choice.

[@peacelovemetal5197]

Massive respect to you. Best wishes!

[@4211234]

Hey! why make more when you hit the jackpot at the first try :)?

[@DailySend]

I'm your sons age, almost 26 as well and my mom used to sing this song to me. When a mother sings this to there son, knowing from personal experience, we feel the genuine love and compassion from you as the mother. It touches our souls, and inserts that bond we once had when we were in your belly. Just by knowing you sang this song your son,. I know you're a great mother and would do anything for him. Be safe and rock on! 🤘

[@sydneymarie67]

The first time my parents came to see me play in a band, I dedicated this song to them. They had tears in their eyes and dad requested me to play this song often when together. I miss you both terribly. Thank you for this reaction. 2 👍👍 up

[@angelitabecerra]

Brent Smith is one of the best vocalists of a generation and so underrated and under appreciated

[@paulashanks3129]

Brent Smith is amazing. I've seen Shinedown 5 times live. They never disappoint!!❤ You would love their song Follow You Down.

[@dniehaushladilo]

1000% amazing!

[@melaniejordan1199]

Brent Smith is THE MAN! So incredibly talented. Please try their songs: Monsters and Enemies. You'll hear different textures of his amazing voice.

[@ginastringer7880]

I love Shinedown ❤️

[@annastaisahayes9682]

I don't think I've ever been more in love with a song or a voice. I can feel the chills running down my back and my heart is just racing with how much excitement I feel and I mean normal excitement not the sexual kind lol. It's better than the original in my opinion, it's just pure perfection 💖

[@sdzinkforever3353]

My late husband told me Shinedown was his favorite rock band of all time. I didn’t pay attention to them until my hubby left this earth to skin cancer in 2019. When I heard this song I remembered Shinedown on the radio and when Second Chance was on KZbin I remembered that one too. So I learned everything I could because the talent has been around over 20 years. Brent Smith is my favorite male vocalist by far. Everything the band performs and writes is PERFECTION!!! 💜 Thank you for your reaction and please do more of them. Please react to their newest as well as their older stuff like this one. I wish I would have listened to them while my late husband was still Alive. Sigh 💜 Hugs 💜🙏💜🙏💜🙏

[@jaymachael4766]

Just saw them lastnight and Brent belts like this for 2 straight hours. You do not the the pure strength of his voice unless you see him. It is intoxicating

[@heathermurphy2058]

Most accurate thing I've read on the internet in a while. The man is underrated and underappreciated. He is insanely talented

[@corycooper9878]

More Shinedown please! Brent Smith is one of the most amazing vocalists I've ever seen live.

[@TheEdorizo]

Agreed

[@stephanirichardson6890]

1000% agree

[@nukeyourhouse]

Listening to them both track and live I'd say Brent's voice is definitely laser focused. His voice can explode at a moments notice. To me, anyway, it sounds like he has even more control of his voice when it is in the more explosive moments. Not that I am by any means saying his softer singing lacks control. His belts are simply pure divination.

[@timrowe5896]

The energy and power on the live version by shinedown takes it up to another level

[@ravesoldier20]

This is the song version I chose for the Mother and Groom dance at my wedding reception. It was very fitting given the ideals infused in me being raised by a single mother. I don't think there was a dry eye in the crowd. Happiest I had ever seen her. Great memory and a great song.

[@mythbourn]

Always happy to see some Shinedown! They are in my top 3 favorite bands of all time, and I agree with the other comments that their live performances are also amazing. Another group in my list is the Finnish band Poets of the Fall. I find their music very unique and the lead singer, Marko Saaresto, has the one of most effortless and smooth baritone voices out there. Think you would find them very enjoyable to listen to. This is is probably the most well known of their songs: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnjacmNnq9OnpMU

[@mkerlin4576]

Do you like Apocalyptica?

[@zhain0]

carnival of rust is my favourite from poets of the fall

[@MetalMonkey]

One of the best covers of all time, definitely top 10, and most people have never heard it

[@justinthompson7623]

I absolutely love this version. The original is amazing, but Brent is something else. This was actually the Mother-son dance song at my wedding!

[@sociopathmercenary]

This version is one of my favorite songs. I come back for more often. So much emotion like a lot of Chris Cornell's stuff

[@meganr716]

Absolutely unbelievable vocals. Maybe the best in his genre. Wonderful.

[@daggerSLADE]

I remember hearing Shinedown perform this live for the first time on WAAF (a rock station from Boston) back when Shinedown was first starting out and I will never forget it .. such an amazing rendition

[@donnahensel8794]

RIP WAAF

[@dickarddown]

The first time I heard this version made me cry and get serious goosebumps! I introduced it to my late husband and he too FELL IN LOVE WITH THIS SONG and played it ALL THE TIME...BACK TO BACK!! It never gets old though. Amazing job!!

[@HavokTheorem]

The sort of song and video that together can instantly make you proud and nostalgaic for a place and a people you've never even met. It's true folk song.

[@Qmocean]

Brent and the guitarist have a side project called Smith & Myers that is totally worth a listen. They do some incredible covers (keep on rocking in the free world, someone like you, rebel yell, and others) and really good originals (mad enough, coast to coast, panic, etc) that show off his range as a singer.

[@endtimeelijah4851]

I have been to 2 shinedown concerts. They are a very talented band. This song makes me tear up just the message itself. Add Brents voice live, and it makes me cry. Hes one of my top favorite singers. Amazing voice.

[@courtneydasaro9887]

You should listen to Second Chance by Shinedown. Brent has the most amazing voice!! And he's just as amazing live!

[@adamedwards2261]

Great old friends of mine. I lived next door to them for years down in Jacksonville Florida. You gotta check out more of their stuff....please.

[@youn1700]

So, this song has an odd special meaning to Shinedown. Jason Todd (the guitarist) is married to Melody Van Zant, who's father is Ronny Van Zant. They used to sing this song at Melody's moms bar in Jacksonville, Florida.

[@chrishutton2055]

Brent has a incredible voice and they are fantastic in concert!

[@ladoberni4399]

Thank you for your reaction❤️🥰 can you react Georgian voices & Bobby McFerrin?

[@sofonamoradze7799]

Thank you so much for your reaction I hope you check out Georgian Voices & Bobby McFerrin

[@aanamariagrigalava2935]

😍 Please try Georgian Voices and Bobby McFerrin💜

[@jaymachael4766]

Thank you for doing this! Please please please do Smith and Myers Sitting on the Dock of the Bay. You won't regret it

[@Mass-produced]

When they play this live he let's the audience do the chorus. It's something to see and hear.

[@suemetzger5302]

I sent this to my son before I lost my youngest. He left a 9 year old son . And that boy has changed so much .

[@suemetzger5302]

My grandso lost his dad five years ago . Pandemic he has changed so much

[@daggerSLADE]

If you want to be blown away by two rock goddesses .. I highly recommend you check out the song Break In by Lzzy Hale featuring Amy Lee .. they sound otherworldly together

[@KenLavigne]

I will check that one out - Thanks for the suggestion!

[@salisikharulidze8410]

Please try Georgian Voices and Bobby McFerrin💖💖

[@95mudshovel]

woke up from a night terror at 6:30am to fimd this was just uploaded. thanks for something to take my mind off it. 🙂

[@barakfletcher541]

You should look up the live version they did, it's on KZbin at someone's house. Someone on here probably knows all the details but it's great

[@michaeltabor4176]

This is more than just a cover. The Shinedown guitarist, Jasin Todd, is married to Ronnie Van Zant's daughter. The little girl in the video is his daughter holding a picture of her grandpa Ronnie.

[@haxnmarkus]

Do more of Shinedown. Maybe also Seether, Skillet, Saliva, Three Days Grace... Listen to In Flames maybe or Soulfly and A7X Hear Böhse Onkelz and lot more of Rammstein

[@zhain0]

fuck yes, shinedown have been forgotten by so many people!

[@jaegermeister1968]

Before the pandemic, I saw the band Shinedown supporting Alter Bridge in Vienna. 2 fantastic bands that you have to see live

[@gagadoliidze9004]

You can try Georgian Voices and Bobby McFerrin👌👌 It's so Great 🔥🔥🔥💓💓💓

[@mariabregvadze1464]

Can you react Georgian Voices and Bobby McFerrin?💓💓💓

[@nikatsiklauri8732]

thanks for the best reaction😍🥰 Your reaction would be interesting about Georgian Voices & Bobby McFerrin's live collaboration video.

[@johnkaehler4237]

I know this is a Lynyrd Skynyrd classic but this is my favorite version of Simple Man

[@michellegarringer9631]

Shinedown i saw them anytime i could when they started after i heard Fly from the inside.. but all their songs are amazing- and they are also the nicest band ever. love this

[@demurichaniashvili3278]

coach you can react to Georgian voices & Bobby McFerrin , they're amazing

[@mink1035]

I had the pleasure of seeing them live in 2009, they are absolutely wonderful live.

[@ninilomidze2343]

Thank you for your reaction❤️❤️ hope you can react to Georgian Voices & Bobby McFerrin collaboration. you will love it.. thank you..

[@natalieo-s8908]

Hi! Thank you for the video!IWe missed your reaction to Diana Ankudinova. Diana takes part in the SHowMaskgoon program on NTV and in the first issue performed a cover version of the song I CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE, 🌞 🌞 🌞 I would like to know your opinion. I think you'll be surprised. 🌹 🌹 🌹 We are very much waiting. Thank you in advance.

[@yuriichetvertakov3704]

Diana is the best thing I've ever heard in my life 😍 One of the most unique voices on our planet🤯

[@user-xz2px9xs6r]

Diana is an incredible singer! CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE is insane cover!!! )))

[@kimberlyphillips1356]

Thank you for not stopping so much during the song, but still Getting all the things out that I listen for in a reaction video!

[@MyNameIsTimIThink]

Love me some Brent man. Brings me back to my younger days

[@joaoaugustolandim]

Rick Beato produced their album which features this song :)

[@4211234]

man i was just thrown back 11 years and i needed it. thanks!

[@jidypowell8783]

They have a really large catalog. They are so incredibly cool!!! Better live. Shinedown in the house is a series of videos shot on a phone at parties in friends houses. They are super.

[@nikiphoresudadze9371]

Coach 💙I love your videos💯💯 Can you try Georgian voices and Bobby McFerrin? I think it will be interesting 💥💥❤❤ I am waiting for you!

[@jakeblizzard6019]

His live version is even better

[@icuddlecats1]

I love this as much as the Original, ad I grew up with Skynard.

[@guiilhermegs]

maannnn pleease, Tell Me What You Want - ZEBRA, this vocal is amazing

[@gvantsagelovani7355]

Please see Georgian Voices & Bobby McFerrin's collaboration

[@smeg4brainsukaya]

Cracking song, well covered

[@joewilson2580]

I feel like there's 15 people on the planet that could probably pull that off like he did

[@johnnydeppaddict12]

Brent Smith has an incredible voice 🙌 😊

[@thomasthorburn2751]

Check out the acoustic version Brent's voice is amazing.

[@magdalenpowers1431]

Love the nerdy bits!!

[@kristineteall368]

Brent Smith and Zach Meyers have also formed a band of their own appropriately called, Smith and Meyers. They've got some amazing acoustic content which really showcases Brent's vocal talents, I suggest you check them out! You won't be disappointed!

[@bluejay8029]

Yep. Just subscribed. 👌🏻

[@KenLavigne]

Hey Blue Jay! Thanks for subbing!

[@davidpkm]

Check out Colter Wall - Kate McCannon from original 16 session or Cowpoke from Western AF. Travis Meadows - Sideways. Tyler Childers - Nose on the Grindstone.

[@peanut-junder]

Although nothing tops Skynyrd, Shinedown did a damn good job. The energy when they played this live was incredible.

[@tilltugg]

Agreed.. awesome singing.. I must say tho that i miss the more pronounced 'power chords'...Am I making sense at all? This not a song that I feel needed toning down or going acoustic. Especially with his voice.

[@peanut-junder]

@@tilltugg I think I get what you're saying, can you give me some examples?

[@tilltugg]

@@peanut-junder Right. Well, the 'guitar runs' are there, just not as forward as we are used to in the original... you know, when the distortion hits.. For me, the guitar feels a bit drowned out.. Yes I know it's about the lyrics and feeling.. but with this singers awesome pipes, the actual music need to keep up.. and not be a Clapton style acoustic. Get me right, I liked it a lot.. just nitpicking here. :)

[@peanut-junder]

@@tilltugg oh no worries I completely get what you're saying my friend!! I agree with you!

[@madelinegrimshaw775]

Listen to my words, because they are true! Haha ❤

[@marieasp4196]

Please do Tennesse Whiskey by Chris Kläfford, it is an awsome cover too.

[@gustival]

Hello from a small island around 150km north of you Ken. Thanks for these great videos. I'm not sure if you have ever watched the show Supernatural which was filmed in the Lower Mainland. One of the two main actors, Jensen Ackles, does an amazing cover of this song. You can find it on KZbin. Also, did you ever watch David Gilmore perform High Hopes from Pink Floyd's Division Bell album? There are two really great versions in my opinion. One is titled David Gilmour - High Hopes - Live at Robert Wyatt's Meltdown and is more acoustic in style. The other is titled David Gilmour - High Hopes - Remember That Night. Would like to see your reaction to them and what you think about the two different versions.

[@DaisyGray74]

I'm a big fan of Shinedown. This cover is better than the original in my opinion. Brent Smith sings from his soul. 🖤 I really love everything he does. SO.... I'd LOVE to see you react to Corvyx next! 🔥

[@danielsoggs8400]

You might want to check out the live version I personally think it's better

[@upstatenyers]

I have seen them twice and the live version is so much better

[@parrotlady2007]

Totally Nails it !!! Loved this band for years ❤️ Go look up "I DARE YOU " Wicked tune !!!

[@mateussousa5972]

Carry On - Angra

[@robobitch12]

I recommend the song Monsters. But any song by them is great!

[@melanycantonjos2404]

New subscriber here!!!!Please do react SAVE ME by Shinedown...this song is so powerful....i love this band so much..

[@minneyruth]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@marynamoradze9240]

Coach please check Georgian voices and Bobby McFerrin💓💓💓

[@stefansveman4658]

You must check out Shed some light live acoustic from kansas city by Shinedown!! I guarantee goosebumps!!! His vocals are amazing! 🤘😍🤤

[@Cmoore718]

Love it! You need Dallas Green in your life, Ken. Check out Rain When I Die by City and Colour

[@GummiAnd]

You should try checking out One Ok Rock. The lead singer has an AMAZING voice! I recommend you start with "We are [Official Video from AMBITIONS JAPAN DOME TOUR]"

[@angelitabecerra]

I second this. And then check out Taka's cover of Adele's Hello. He's probably the only man who could do that song justice and he *nailed* it

[@sofibaramidze1017]

Hello coach💓 I think you should try to react Georgian voices and Bobby McFerrin❤❤❤

[@jonathanwatson5818]

Liliac- Mars (Live in Cumming GA).

[@bobbistone8888]

His has a fairly recent acoustic version that is awesome and his voice has a more mature sound.

[@vangsnesingen]

Great song and reaction :) PLEASE react to Focus - Hocus Pocus Live '73!

[@BigBuddhaXXL]

Please react to The Voice of Germany 2021 Blind Audition from Sebastian Krenz 🤘

[@tonyascarlett2413]

Please listen to SHINEDOWN IN MY LIVING ROOM. They are at a parry, in someone's house. .

[@chrishutton2055]

You need to checkout Monsters and Second Chance from them.

[@lynnserio5309]

Have you listened to Home Free - Man of Constant Sorrow...Incredible stuff!

[@lanagomarteli1539]

thank you, can you react to Georgian Voices & Bobby McFerrin?

[@nezuko8387]

check out Georgian Voices & Bobby McFerrin collaboration I think you will like it

[@DarberTH123]

please react to Mago de Oz, but with the original singer Jose Andrea, he has such an amazing and magical voice, i know you won't regret it

[@punkdudex69]

Do a Shawn James cover song!

[@jenniferandrews1917]

Hi Ken! I really enjoy your channel and so now I am officially subscribed. 🙂 If you’re still taking requests may I suggest “Great Gig in the Sky” by Pink Floyd? I would LOVE to hear your analysis of it.

[@KenLavigne]

Thanks for the sub! Dark Side of the Moon is one of my favourites. I don't know if i could do it justice but i know it would be fun to give it a go.

[@TheGrusig]

you should react to chrismas truce from sabaton. its such a great song

[@mrsimonamon]

If we are talking about Shinedown, there is an absolutely AMAZING live version of a song they have called 45. That one is so worth checking out, it is such a powerful song. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5yldKKpp915a7M (This is the version)

[@audioslave3758]

Sir ... I think we have to re introduce Linkin Park ... Its wrong to introduce them with the song " rolling in the deep" which is not there original song ... Give it a chance with " Faint" and " Crawling " avid Subscriber here.