Lynyrd Skynyrd - That Smell - 7/13/1977 - Convention Hall (Official)

[@jeffreylind3739]

When this footage was taken in the Summer of '77, there was NO ONE that could match the intensity of this band. I remember this time oh so well. Watching the guitar soloing between Allen and Steve, then later with Gary, brings a chill up my spine and a tear to my eyes. Ronnie Van Zant was an American Icon- one of the best frontmen to have ever graced a stage- bare feet and all. No one can replace him or these musicians. Those who play as a tribute band today using their name are but a shadow of the real thing. Rock on proud bird!

[@larrytate5605]

Artimus said,.."Lynyrd Skynyrd Begins and ends with Ronnie Van Zant",...and i say the proof is that there has not been one hit since Ronnie Stopped Writing and commanding the band.

[@DonettaLeach-b6p]

I’m 60 they were the all time best miss them still

[@RubenTorres-b6n]

Ronnie said when it's your time to go it's your time!

[@johnnyrvf]

Umm. Nope. There were plenty of other bands from abroad who could well match the intensity of Lynrd Skynrd.

[@TerryCrawford-p3y]

Ats ever word the truth

[@pittsigep2217]

When you seek out the live version of a song from 1977 and it’s 2023, you know that is a kick ass song

[@giantsnation9347]

I m so glad I saw them in concert b/4 that plane crash ! Thanks for a lifetime of memory, legends of southern rock 1!!

[@valdemar1999]

It's 2024...I think they we're hitting a huge peak is style music lyrics and just powerful killer solos... This song has it all... Unbelievable what happened to these band members... I heard they ran out of fuel? How does that happen? Check the damn gauges and make sure it's full .. The pilot must have been stoned or whoever he trusted was stoned and didn't do it.. It could have been a huge miscommunication... Cost lives and tragedy and put every band member on another trajectory cut everyone's life short.

[@gottadomor7438]

@g47: Saw 'em a week before this performance. Worse seats in the house - outdoors football stadium 70,000 seats & field packed solid. Top row opposite end of the stage (least 150 yards from) but I CAN say - proudly - saw precrash lineup live.

[@ChipVorhies]

One of my all time faves.❤❤

[@insanereindeer4081]

@@giantsnation9347 Don't have to brag. I wasn't even close to being born.

[@billday265]

I used to drink way too much, to numb the pain I felt inside. When he says”Angel of darkness is upon you,” and “Tomorrow might not be here for you,” it gets me every time.

[@rageagainstthemachine7434]

BILLY DAY , HERE IN BIRMINGHAM , ALABAMA.... YEP THE WORDS GET ME EVERY TIME !!!!!!!!!! LYNYRD💀SKYNYRD🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹SWEET HOME ALABAMA🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥RONNIE VAN ZANT🔥💯💯💯💯💯RIP🌿🌿🌹🌹🌿🌿🌿🌹🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿

[@gmoney4577]

Tough to beat, great job.

[@rageagainstthemachine7434]

@@gmoney4577 👍👍👍 LYNYRD💀SKYNYRD GUITARIST : GARY🎸ROSSINGTON PASSED AWAY 3 WEEKS AGO !!! THE ONLY SURVIVOR ALIVE IS THE DRUMMER : ARTIMUS PYLE !!!🌿🌹R I P🌿🌹🌿🌹🌹🌿🌹🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 HAVE YOU SEEN THE MOVIE : ( SURVIVOR -- THE LYNYRD💀SKYNYRD PLANE CRASH ) ?.....................🏆🏆🏆🏆💯💯💯💯👍👍👍 DAMN GOOD MOVIE !!!!!!!!!!!

[@jeffmann3112]

That’s exactly how I felt. I’m over 11 years sober now

[@jeffreyrothenberg346]

27 yrs sober....smelt death 3 times....I pulled thru....so can you ...God bless

[@jak834]

Best American rock band in history

[@dwaynejessome1728]

next to the Allman Brothers

[@WhizzingFish12]

​@dwaynejessome1728 Differently great Southern rock. Allmans blues/jazz (then countrier when Dickey took the lead), Skynyrd blues/rock/country. Love them both, but Skynyrd has a grittiness that the Allmans don't.

[@FUNKACHELI]

Bee Gees were pretty good

[@DevinHoback-x7y]

This was recorded 3 months before the plane crash. Raw talent, they don't make em like that anymore.

[@devinhoback788]

They’re all gone now. Videos like these should forever be kept in the rock n roll hall of fame.

[@Thecoolkidjames]

Except for atriums Pyle the drummer

[@giantsnation9347]

Agree w/you 200% !

[@ericjohnson8488]

Ronnie sure knew how to put things together didn't he.

[@mrsteveispleased]

1977 can you imagine traveling back in time and telling these guys we'd be watching on KZbin 😂.

[@bruceradz]

Hahaha, yes, we'll still be be watching you in 2024, who knew right

[@mrsteveispleased]

​@@bruceradz🥄 💊 💉.

[@mrsteveispleased]

​@@bruceradzgot that right love these guys.

[@MrPhotodoc]

Yes.

[@Hypnochoad94]

I could think of something else I would want to tell them but I feel ya… 😂

[@kenwood6212]

RIP Gary Rossington.....all the shit you went thru, who would've thought you would've outlived all the originals..... Rest easy brother 🤘😎🤘

[@giantsnation9347]

Southern rock ll never sound the same w/o you !!! RIP, Gary

[@LeafsOracle]

Artimus Pyle took over for Bob Burns after leaving in their first year and is still touring. Albeit as the Artimus Pyle Band.

[@kenwood6212]

@@LeafsOracle .... Bob Burns was with them from 64' - 74' except for a absence in 71' where Rickey Medlocke filled in until he came back in 72'. Artimus Pyle took over after Bob left in 74' after their European tour when Bob had a major breakdown.

[@jessiewilliams3820]

😢f

[@giantsnation9347]

Now you are a free bird too. Southern rock ll never be the same w/o uou guys !!! Thanks. R.I.P.

[@robertstultz2260]

Still watching at 70 in 2024!!!! It was fun being in the 70s!!! Some of best music ever!!!!

[@DavidWade-fm3pb]

Still watching in 2024, I'm 65.

[@constancegib.3392]

61 here, we had it good music wise, still brings good times!

[@robertstultz2260]

@@constancegib.3392 yes and life was simple then. The good ole days!!!

[@davedaurio6505]

Awesome Band ❤

[@bruceradz]

It really was the best music...ever....

[@jcollins4592]

If that plane had not crashed, Skynyrd would have changed the entire music industry.... I'm just glad God gave us a taste of what it could have been.

[@SM-po9wf]

I believe they did. RIP Gary. Greatest rock band of all time. Impecable.

[@melissaterlosky2031]

❤

[@constancegib.3392]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@danielgaughan4243]

that’s perhaps the reason for stopping them. we lost skynrd, got Prince, and the world turned queer

[@derekgoins6547]

@@danielgaughan4243they crashed in zeppelins old plane

[@SpiritusMundi4EVER]

RIP Gary Rossington. Thank you for 50+ years of those gritty, soulful Skynyrd riffs. Fly high, Freebird! 💔🕊

[@mr.breeze8796]

No more important member of the band behind Ronnie. You can hear Gary all over every one of their hits

[@BKRMON]

@@mr.breeze8796 Same for Allen.

[@EricBlackmonGuitar]

Absolutely the best rock guitar trio ever.

[@Kurty94]

Got that right!

[@stevennowlin6155]

notre close they were great

[@jd.garcia7555]

Yes sir

[@cjtathome]

There’s 5 on stage and backing singers

[@theycallmethehunter5009]

@@Kurty94 you sure got that right

[@chrisfranssen5757]

fly on free birds 🦅

[@jamesstanley8355]

I love the way the guitar players; Steve Gaines, Alan Collins and Gary Rosington play with perfect harmony. It just doesn't get any Better than This and NEVER WILL!!

[@southernman8685]

NEVER 🇺🇸

[@pauldinardo912]

Yes the guitarists played together it was one of the best displays of guitarists I've ever seen. As talented as possibly blessed with.

[@jaminthompson5814]

*Allen and *Gary Rossington (please forgive me) don't forget Bob Burns, and Billy Powell And yes....doesn't get any better.

[@pauldinardo912]

@Beto Chavez That is just incredible that story. They fit together so perfectly. I think they are one of the greatest if not thee greatest assembly of guitarists that ever worked together in a band. They play so great together. Nothing like them in my opinion. A great band Lynrd Skynrd. The singer who passed....he was the soul of the band. I think they were one of the all time greatest ever. Two songs with incredible mesgs.....Freebird and Simple Man . Musical gems !!!

[@michaelwright664]

@@pauldinardo912 Although I still miss the fiery picking Solos from Ed King 🔥🤘🏻

[@sarahphoenixx]

The free birds are all together again

[@22250able]

I still believe that they are one of the greatest rock bands ever and created a sound that hasn't been matched to this day. They have a supply of talent that you just do not see in todays music.

[@dariolm1]

Yeah amazing musicians

[@mikehand9698]

Your right , The best ever i'm a stones fan and one year they backed the Who up and took over the concert that should tell you something right there , The original Skynyard boys .

[@rollastoney]

Just because a few band members died tragically rendering the band not as capable doesn't mean another band can't touch them. They were great, true but bands have come close. One I can think of is the black crowes.

[@mikehand9698]

Fuzzy Ewok I agree , I Love the black crowes , I'm a Georgia native and a lot of great bands come out of Ga .

[@22250able]

Fuzzy Ewok Yes I love the Black Crowes.

[@vallerienikirk7157]

To watch this and know Ronnie, Steve and Cassie only had 3 months to live breaks my heart. RIP.

[@DexterHaven]

And to know the unspeakable terror, anguish, and injuries that awaited Gary, Artimus, and Allen. Then when they came to in the hospital and asked... "Ronnie?" [shakes head no] "Steve?" [shakes head no]

[@Kurty94]

@@DexterHaven they only cared about Ronnie's death sadly...

[@walterostrander9085]

@@Kurty94 Not true, they all knew Ronnie was dead before they even left the plane, due to his head injury from smashing into a tree. Cassie was still talking and kept asking about her brother & she was told that he was dead, they put the the three of them in the back of a pickup truck to transport them to the hospital, but Steve was still alive and died en route....he was the last to die.

[@Kurty94]

@@walterostrander9085 Allen and Gary didn't know about the deaths till many days after the crash. Nobody told them so they could recover better. They thought that everyone had bad injuries but survived. Later they asked to see Ronnie and Gary's mom reluctantly told them about the deaths... That's true, Gary said that in the interviews.

[@mr.breeze8796]

@@Kurty94 Not true

[@cheryl4729]

Such talent. Raw. this was LIVE folks and they sound so good. Gone too soon. RIP.

[@andrewmcinnis1123]

They sound absolutely amazing! Such a well oiled machine! ❤

[@DennisBTV]

They worked very hard, practice all day everyday

[@giantsnation9347]

Still couldnt believe I saw them in Giants stadium on a friday and the plane crash came next week.:( RIP

[@theBullringLive]

Especially for back then. A lot of the live recording back then sucked

[@talkingrock7011]

I started with this band in the early 70 ‘s and still have every album they released RIP L/S

[@lilflower25]

Goodbye Gary. Thanks for the memories. R.I.P.

[@rancantrell]

Gary Rossington is one of the most talented,gifted,creative and underrated guitar players who ever lived and that is a fact.

[@CoalMiner379]

Couldn't agree more, he is the one the molded that southern rock solo sound long before anyone ever thought of it. Gary is a guitar God in my opinion, if met him several times through meet and greets and hes the exact same man everytime, so humble and appreciative of his fans and never goes without mentioning how he wouldnt be who he is or where he is had it not been for his fallen freebird brothers and sisters. It's truly a shame people bash Gary for keeping on touring when he has all rights to do so, he was a original founding member and his never left the band so he should have all the right in the world to keep his and his brothers music alive until hes ready to retire. Gary Rossington is the main reason I picked up a guitar and learned to play. Which I'm nowhere near close to as good as Gary but I give it my all lol. Gary is a awesome guy and I'll support him and the current lynyrd skynyrd until the day I die. #GodBlessLynyrdSkynyrd #GodBlessGaryRossington #GodBlessAllTheFreeBirdsInRockAndRollHeaven

[@DexterHaven]

@ Even in this, he made the guitar talk with a southern twang.

[@trashedbodomguy]

Steve gaines was better

[@MrDannyboyhall]

Gary is a great guitarist but Steve Gaines was better but one thing that skynyrd always did well was worked well together no ego with three lead guitarists first with Ed then Steve they all worked so well together

[@WildBillHabiki]

and a survivor

[@michaelbruns449]

Super rare footage, definitely my favorite song by Lynyrd Skynyrd, the sky was the limit for these guys, such a tragic tragedy, although this live version sounds a little too slow.

[@LynyrdSkynyrdFan]

Likewise. Only vid I could find where the actually play this song live. Its priceless.

[@loyduncan3728]

Mine, too

[@smallchange5946]

Dude, hands down mine too. I was stationed @ a Naval Air Base in Mississippi at the time this badass tune came out.😁🤘

[@smallchange5946]

​@@LynyrdSkynyrdFanIt's Vintage, dude.😁🤘

[@elvis-jj1sc]

real music unlike what we have today!

[@mr.breeze8796]

I know bro. It's like time stood still

[@inbluejayway]

there’s actually some really great music out today.

[@johnmcgrath4428]

A telltale sign of a great band is how well they sound live. Lynyrd Skynerd was the best at live performances, hands down.

[@michaeljacobs4546]

yes and now with AI this faking it will go atomic, not only won't know what is good but we won't even know what is real.

[@michaeljacobs4546]

And that is how civilization dies, long before the robosts launch the nukes at us.

[@heartfanjim01]

Thay started off a little shaky but were hitting on all cylinders by mid song. You could tell this was a new song.

[@guitarpicker1257]

Pink Floyd was pretty amazing live. 2 great bands❤

[@johnmcgrath4428]

@TheOneAboveAll1369 LOL, we both know the answer to that question. Both were great bands without question. Personally, I'd put Skynyrd above Zeppelin but that's just my opinion.

[@christinawood3996]

Such a tragedy we lost them in their prime. This 1977 tour was rocking.

[@davidmadrigal4919]

They were gods they would've dominated the 80s.

[@davidmadrigal4919]

@Steve Hunt I can't imagine what they might've been

[@kybuckeye4311]

I just agree 100%!!

[@joemoylan8086]

Billy squire stroke me

[@kellybarry6362]

Saw them in concert before they died. Chills

[@donaldwatson554]

“ Whiskey bottles, and brand new cars, oak tree you’re in my way” What a fantastic intro to a great song!

[@johnstipic1628]

I know that know one will believe this, but this intro was a question in a classroom one morning. It was a fill in the blank verbally asked and open to the whole class. . Whiskey bottles and brand new cars _____________? Everyone just had a blank look on their face.. .....me somewhat hung over, after a pause of silence said: ..oak tree, you're in my way. Everyone except the teacher was even more dumb founded. He said; John gets a Gold Star for that one today... Still, everyone else was speechless and dumb founded...?? Now you're likely wondering; What subject of class would this be..?? ...Sunday school. Even I don't know how it fit in other to say that it just happen to be a flash back in the teacher's mind.. Or maybe the Spirit was calling me out for having been partying into the early morning hours not so many hours prior..??

[@DennisBTV]

It really happened, this whole song is about Gary, yet he was the last man standing

[@DennisBTV]

The first line actually happened, the whole song is about Gary and the wild life style he lived. He pulled out real fast in a brand new car and hit an oak tree. “The smell of death that surrounds you” he was shooting up that’s why they say “Don’t go sticking those needles in your arm “ and “ one more drink fool would drown you “ yet he was the last man standing.

[@chrisneenan]

@@DennisBTV Amazing song about a true evrnt. Crazy!

[@robertcormier242]

Yup. Gary wiped his ford torino into a oak tree the tree is actually still there today big oak ...that's why they wrote this song and gary delayed some of the tour and each band member was gonna charge Gary 5 grand crazy stuff

[@PScott-wg7gf]

It was just 3 months and one week away from disaster that would change the band forever.

[@robertcormier242]

Man those were the days.....I remember I could just bring my Polaroid camera and snap pictures at concerts. Special place and times

[@paulhasenauer4166]

This song sends shivers down my spine every time!! This song was one of the things that helped me get off drugs years ago, I would not be here if I hadn’t stopped. never be another band like them!🙏🏽🤘🏻

[@walterpaulas2425]

God bless you

[@jamesforsyth4630]

Billy Powell was the best keyboard player in a band ever. Credits to Christine McVje and Jon Lord of course.

[@combridge1]

Same here!!

[@Rootword7]

As a millennial, it took me a while to get into the 70’s. This song is fuckin incredible, and the band is comparable to Zeppelin on the scale of pure skill.

[@BrianCarnevaleB26]

So Crisp. And we actually lived that shit in the early 80s with the weed and the blow, minus the whiskey bottles, it was just wine & beer then.

[@cherriejtingen960]

1 year since a comment? I am 60 years old and love Lynyrd Skynyrd!! I graduated high school in Jacksonville, Florida in 1979. Our generation of music rocks on!! It is the best!!

[@DJK-cq2uy]

I dig em too and I graduated in 1493

[@panchoreyes4791]

I was 14 when Ronnie was killed. I wish I could have met him. My ex met him at a bar in Jacksonville

[@ceggyladuke9551]

Right up there with Cheap Trick and Frampton Comes Alive my generation had the best music,for live performances

[@timothygrayson]

I've survived 6 decades of music and find some solace in sharing our thoughts on this music even more beneficial than before. Good vibes from Skynard and the message is crystal.

[@643hollywood]

65 here, saw them twice in DC, bought 'Second Helping' my senior year, played the hell out of it. Turned my older bro onto them

[@HamCubes]

I can't believe they sound this good live! There's a tremendous amount of talent on that stage! 🤩

[@lisaebrom9956]

Bands back then always sounded good. We were raised with musicians. Glad you are enjoying the music from my youth.

[@marthahalsey-on4bn]

That’s what Ronnie Van Zant said we’re gonna sound the same on live stage as we do recorded. I agree they did.

[@jiballar1]

they were always very well prepared. Ronnie made sure of that

[@mr.breeze8796]

Yes.. Yes. Yes

[@geerterri]

@@marthahalsey-on4bn I always thought that they sounded better live.

[@stevenleslie8557]

Three months later we lost this legend and some other great people.

[@sn00pgreen]

I'm sixty four now and i still say the best thing i ever did was witness the original skynyrd in full cry, bloody amazing

[@MikeCoggan]

I saw them 11 days before in Oakland...There is video of Free Bird and Sweet Home Alabama, here on KZbin. They double headlined with Peter Frampton who was still riding Frampton Comes Alive.... Unfortunately for him he closed the show and had to follow Skynyrd - I think half of the crowd left during his set. Mind you, nothing wrong with his set but Skynyrd delivered a set so powerful and high energy, any band would have had a hard time following -

[@smallchange5946]

You were so damn fortunate.

[@MikeCoggan]

@@smallchange5946 Oh I know....even more so - 5 months later I saw Queen for the first time - the "News of the World" tour

[@smallchange5946]

@@MikeCoggan okay now you're just bragging but yeah I love Queen I love their song Under Pressure and Who wants to live forever; check out that music video, PURE GOLD!!!

[@michaelmarsh7837]

I'm 65 ,shit still sounds great

[@dixondjallen6620]

Gary Rossington, the last surviving original LS member. RIP guitar man ..

[@robertstultz2260]

No lip sync,no over dubs!!! Straight damn live music!!! Seen them three times damn good every time!!! Oh the 70s!!!!!

[@kevinarmstrong125]

Timeless and, unfortunately, so true. Peace of The Lord be with those folks.

[@SuedeStonn]

"Whiskey bottles... and brand new cars... oak tree you're in my way" Greatest intro lines to a song in the history of Rock 'n Roll!

[@jodidolleslager1637]

I love that line.😎

[@marksnider9378]

True story, too.

[@carlsmith1263]

Besides the intro to Freebird

[@Horiatis76]

SuedeStonn oak tree on Mandarin Rd, Jax, FL.

[@richierich62697]

Relatable!

[@JOAT_AMOS]

Anybody Who Got To See This Live In 1977, Is My Hero.

[@mutleymutley7474]

Found this gem and your comment. I was there, at this very concert in Asbury Park, NJ (the Jersey shore) with my HS buddies. Little did we know three months later, half the band would die in an airplane crash. We never saw them play again. Even after they reformed.

[@Ida-iu3uj]

RIP Gary Rossington. This live version is outstanding, the guitars are great, the backup singers, lead singer of course, and I love the crystal clear piano in it too.

[@robertoluiz8094]

RIP Gary! There has been no band in the rock and roll world with 3 amazing guitars like Skynyrd!

[@goncalocarvalho4917]

Even though I agree and absolutely love Lynyrd, iron maiden has used 3 guitars also with great success

[@guitarpicker1257]

The Outlaws

[@guitarpicker1257]

None as adept as Collins.

[@highonsleep4219]

Man Steve Gaines just made the band better than it had ever been with his amazing bluesy playing, almost like he completed the line-up of the band, he was the final piece to the puzzle of musical perfection. Goddamn shame what happened.

[@bluebirdconundrum]

Exactly. The plane crash was a monumental tragedy in and of itself, but it also deprived the world of the music that LS was destined to make with this lineup. Van Zant and Gaines were just getting started...

[@philbellmore9944]

Right there with you brother

[@mcfats7652]

Seriously man. Sucks pretty hard about what happened. Steve Gaines was going to be the next GUITAR HERO. There are a lot of great players but he was going to be as known as Jimi Page/Duane Allman/Eric Clapton are in my opinion.

[@Allan-et5ig]

I agree, but think the classic sound of Skynyrd is Rossington-Collins. Steven brought another element that sound - very different. Interesting to see how his distinctive voice would have shaped the original band while complementing Rossington-Collins - had there been no crash.

[@pardonmeimirish9206]

Man, Gaines was so good you hit the nail on the head that he was the final piece of the puzzle

[@youngin881]

Only a few weeks later...”tomorrow might not be here for you”. Gives me chills to watch them perform this.

[@joshuatrees797]

Yep. Just never know, never know. "Tomorrow might not be here for you." Truth for us all.

[@ilovebabyyoda712]

😢😢😢😢😇😇😇😇

[@richardhamilton3163]

I believe in rock and roll heaven and these boys are doing it right shining down on us! I agree with the chills!

[@rachelflair4835]

Steve Gaines was my friend since he was 12. That he joined LS was a minor miracle..His sister had an incredible voice since around age 10. That they both perished in the crash is hard to handle.

[@larrytate5605]

Thanks for sharing,...the fact that every single person who has ever spoken of Steve and Cassie,...always remark on how genuine they were,...recently gene odom said,.."Steve could not be influenced by folks who were much heavier into alcohol, drugs, adultery",...they always say he was a brilliant musician, and a loyal husband....Solid people from the heartland,.a shame the way things happened.

[@NathanSinadinovic]

I was year old when this dropped man this kinda music makes everu hair on my body stabd up i can feel the guitar oh the sound is sweet.

[@cagoodson70]

One of the most polished bands to ever see the stage. Incredible amounts of practice went into every performance.

[@SJKLR99]

Agree man clicking on all cylinders for sure

[@jeffcochran2195]

They played every night for years, for free just getting polished 💯

[@robertallen3912]

To this day lynyrd skynyrd is the rehearsal band ever hard work and determination combines with tradgey made it so

[@creativeps11]

its called NATURAL

[@cagoodson70]

@@creativeps11 . Yeah natural. Lol . They also put in an unbelievable amount of time perfecting their music. You don’t just roll out of bed sounding like that .

[@joshuatrees797]

Gives me chills, literally chills. Skynyrd nailed it.

[@sonofren]

Between the Okie twang and jazziness of Steve Gaines, the fury of Allen Collins, and the beautiful simplicity of Gary Rossington, what more do you need as far as a guitar team goes?

[@mikepranski4083]

Rossington on slide, as pertinent as Duane.

[@bls8959]

More bluesy than jazz

[@jamesfaith3540]

@@mikepranski4083 they were a team. They never criticized one another. They played whatever they thought was missing. They played togeather. Each had a job and they did it 100 percent!

[@kevenrowe2958]

@@mikepranski4083 lmao not even close 😂😂😂😂. Duane was a master slide man and inventor the skill level is not even close

[@johepple5124]

Back then did you ever think you would get old??❤

[@SmilingAtheist]

These guys are tight as a band musically speaking. It’s hard finding that these days. True musicians 100%.

[@brandonyankees1]

It's so weird how music hits you different, at different times of your life

[@smallchange5946]

It brings life memories immediately into very sharp focus.

[@allancerf9038]

@@smallchange5946 For damn sure.

[@chuckydall9250]

The talent in this band is mind boggling!!

[@ottohesslein3230]

Goosebumps. Seeing them play this live prior to its release....amazing. Every musician was is in the zone. Billy's piano. Pyle's drums. The guitars. Even the background singers were all in here. Probably my favorite Skynyrd song. This was awesome.

[@Buddycoop1]

Love that Steve, Gary, and Allen are playing different guitars and leads. "Hell yeah!"

[@Davenport1992]

The greatest rock band ever in my eyes!

[@daisymouri2302]

By far the greatest Southern Rock band ever! So much talent!!!!

[@haroldkeil8582]

Daisy Mouri DA-DB- blow all these guys off the fucking stage. Best one-day punch in rock history!

[@paulwade2660]

You are right they are greatest southern rock band of all times!

[@Max-eo1ik]

Put down the crackpipe.

[@gregjaidee1491]

Damn they sound so good live! You don't hear bands sound like this now days.

[@Luvnlife880]

😢 R.I.P GARY WE LOVE YOU BROTHER KEEP ROCKING IT IN HEAVEN

[@iverstim]

This song has a lot of meaning for me... Especially the line "oak tree you're in my way...." In a chemical haze I nodded out and hit a tree head on... Luckily I'm alive to tell the story but I shattered my leg in a hundred pieces. I've had multiple surgeries and I'm still healing after 4 months. Thankfully I didn't hurt anyone else. If anyone is listening - please Don't drink or do drugs and drive. You might get away with it for a while but eventually it will catch up with you.

[@larrybird4120]

Definitely a fake story u lying bitch

[@bananka4905]

Larry bird... If that's your real name... You should stay off this KZbin video. This is a beautiful video and your comments are the opposite

[@bananka4905]

Stay off this KZbin video. Go to a Kardashian site where your negativity would fit in

[@stevenshima1522]

I can relate, I Hit a tree while drunk over a wife that was cheating on me and almost killed myself

[@tinastocks9081]

Gunderson

[@Debi-rd8mf]

😁♫♪ I was very fortunate & grateful to see & hear Lynyrd Skynyrd way back on Aug 15, 1976 @ Hawthorne Race Track, Cicero, IL. ♫♪ ☮

[@MrDannyboyhall]

Steve Gaines has he lived I think would be mentioned as one of the all time greats of guitar the man was sublime

[@betoibarra]

Steve Gaines top 10 favorites. Love that strat sound he had. wow.

[@DougCanney1]

His daughter is a friend, she still has his guitars. Especially that early 60’s black Les Paul custom.

[@MrDannyboyhall]

@@DougCanney1 wow that’s so cool I would love to have a jam on that les Paul it sounded so good it had a very Stratocaster vibe in one of the positions it is a beautiful guitar and owned by a legend

[@DougCanney1]

@@MrDannyboyhall I asked her if I could see it one day, she said maybe.

[@Coolcro1]

Ronnie Van Zant... Sounds just as good live as he does in the studio. Few artists are able to give that good of a live vocal performance.

[@fortj3]

Geoff Tate USED to sound as good live as on the album. Sadly, those days are long gone. Such a shame that we lost Ronnie et al to a plane crash. Imagine if they'd lived and continued to record.

[@at89able]

Michel De Coeyer totally agree.

[@jimstull]

Check out their live album !!

[@terrihilder8217]

Wow! I had forgotten how good they really were live. As good in concert as on a studio record. That was studio tight. Those guitarists were outstanding. Any band would be lucky to have one that good, they have three. Glad to say I saw them in Houston@Sam Houston Coliseum in Nov. 1976. First concert I ever attended. I was just a kid. Started off with the best!

[@onesirmichael]

Ronnie Van Zant was so great he was removed.

[@JakeandtheMan]

I survived "THAT SMELL" of the 70's, some of the best did not, RIP all.

[@BillyTobin-r6n]

Been loving these guys n gals well over 40 years. RIP Till we meet again..Take Care

[@gordonflowers9560]

This is Lynyrd Skynyrd. At their peak.Hard for any band to beat this performance. Triple threat.And the real Ronnie.

[@tammycoates7816]

Gordon Flowers oh yea my favorite lineup

[@tommygoode9644]

Mark D'Angelo Steve Gaines is in the video. he's already in the band at this point

[@carnyumic68]

yes they died 3 months later Oct 20

[@JannaBrewer]

Mark D'Angelo Colorado Springs Mountain Biking real Ronnie..and the REAL Lynyrd Skynyrd..

[@bill2527]

And Billy's kick ass piano playing, Leon and damn..Artimus was a beast on drums. Best band ever!!

[@thesoftparade435]

RIP Gary Rossington. One of the best to ever do it

[@stacyhogeland8064]

Only once in a lifetime will you have a band like this that leaves a Mark on the world forever!!!

[@tryin2beehappygolucky431]

✨

[@donaldbuckley89]

LYNYRD SKYNYRD !!! Honestly, does it get any better than this?? Even after 45 years! HELL NO !!! 🇺🇸 American made baby!

[@rezkinginternational]

I love how Gary leads off the song by first lead, then as the next lead comes he backs up looks towards Steve, and apparently gives Steve the nod to go ahead to take the lead, such beautiful cooperation they head as three lead guitar players, no jealousy, or hostile competician just pure smooth easy unity with the three of them loving and respecting each others talent and place in the band, such a great view of talent.

[@markcorbin930]

There has never been an better and never will be a better Southern Rock and Roll Band! They are THE SOUNDS OF THE SOUTH

[@Mark-r4o]

I like the way that starts off with Gary on that lead damn that sounds good

[@LS-ki9ft]

My favorite Lynyrd Skynyrd song! Love the harmonies. God bless Ronnie, Steve, Cassie, and Dean and all of those that have departed since then.

[@peterbilt-bo1vy]

And Gary!! RIP GARY ROSSINGTON. 🎸🦅✝️🙏💕🕊️

[@richardfurlott4243]

ALL very talented and special !

[@davidbrewer7919]

saw a lot of concerts but Skynyrd blew all others away i saw them in 1976 in louisville ky and no one has even come close to Skynyrd

[@Shaun.OBrien]

Incredible how they could make three guitars mesh so well with each other.

[@robertogil3723]

I was 14yrs I’m truly lucky to have listened to and seen the best bands

[@xkahn96]

Gary you are now with your brothers and the band is together again. Thank you for the music. Lynyrd Skynyrd will never be forgotten.

[@dfrizz0071]

Gary Rossington.....fly high free bird ....we appreciate everything you gave to the band.......and this song was written about him crashing his Ford into a tree

[@josephtapia4384]

R.I.P Gary rossington you will truly be missed!! I will forever cherish and admire and never forget your 🎸 work! You are now with your brothers for all eternity! 😭💔

[@Last_Chance.]

The lady backup singers are so beautiful

[@robert.m4676]

So badass to have three separate leads all on one song! Skynyrd was just starting to peak! Imagine how tough the next album could have been with another year of those three jelling with the rest of the band and Ronnie and Steve as co-writing partners!! They were and are the real true Florida guitar army!! I wish I had a time machine and got to that plane before they boarded and told Ronnie do not get on that plane!!! Then I’d time warp and make Jim Morrison not go to Paris!!!

[@jaypercival431]

Robert, that's far out.

[@robert.m4676]

I’ll tune up my time mo chine and get on it they’re partna!

[@DexterHaven]

Great point. Never too many good guitarists in one band. Never too many good singers either (Fleetwood Mac, Three Dog Night, Beatles...).

[@Jazzadrin]

Don’t forget to stop Stevie Ray Vaughan from getting on that helicopter, and save Buddy Holly while you’re at it too

[@robert.m4676]

Jazzadrin I’m way ahead of you buddy! I have it all written down on my master plan but Dimebag is just one ahead of Stevie Ray and Buddy Holly is just at after Brian Jones. But don’t worry I’ll get to them all. Jimi, Janice, Kurt, Amy, and evening JFK , Bobby and JFK JR. after all they Rocked Too!

[@xPr0DiiGyxLORDsh]

literally sounds like the recorded version... so much talent.. im amazed. rip.

[@Purplexity-ww8nb]

The addition of Stevie Gaines to the band meant the band was about to explode. Three different lead guitars with complementary styles. Ronnie was just the genius to meld them together into that great final album. The plane crash was the worst news in the history of rock and roll. There is no comparison.

[@caroleelaschwa5294]

Absolutely the worst news...can't think of another that compares musically when it comes to cutting off of potential that was just in the process of exploding

[@whiplash8277]

As for your three guitar army comment, recall before Steve Gaines joined, Ed King was a third lead guitarist. Ed King is great and very much alive. Steve Gaines was awesome as was Allen, and of course Gary who smoked that Gibson for all she's worth.

[@jackiemcculla4928]

I couldn't agree with you more on all counts. I am still grieving.

[@robertkreiss1422]

I just found this and I've watched it like 6 times.Great band who were just about to go supergroup status when that tragedy happened . Such a shame.

[@davidsiter3091]

I Beleive

[@BagChaserMontana]

Music like this truly speaks to the soul

[@WildBillHabiki]

I have never seen a band with THREE guitarist let alone THREE guitarist that played so well together. They shifted from one guitar to the other seamlessly to the point where most people don't even notice. They were master musicians.

[@conorkelly666]

Not saying they are as good, but iron maiden have 3 guitarists.

[@SpaceGuitar69]

Indeed

[@scottcantor1842]

Lucky. They practice constantly, toured endlessly and partied hard. Nothing like them since....

[@scottcantor1842]

Good point Connor. Saw Maiden in japan 95. Ok...decent. Their FIRST album was great. IMHO they don't compare to Skynryd. never saw skynrd live. Both great music though

[@conorkelly666]

@@scottcantor1842 thanks mate, and I agree. Maiden are a great band, but they are just no comparison to skynyrd. I think Maiden should have stopped when they were still good, they have been milking their name with average to bad albums for the last 20 years or more lol. Kinda like Megadeth. I love Megadeth but I wish they stopped making albums when they were still amazing

[@pauldinardo912]

Excellent song. Love the guitar. Steve Gaines played it perfectly. The backup singers were great. Nice lead guitar by both guitarists. This is a classic recording. No bands these days who can touch these older classic bands.

[@SteveAspesi-zn3rd]

I'm sorry, but Gary Rossilington is not the greatest guitar player, even in Skynyrd,gains is got him beat

[@ronnieguitar99]

"From back in the days when rock n roll was really rock n roll"

[@MellissaBoomeroftheNight]

Listen to that groove. "Oak tree you're in my way." That's one of the best lines to come out of the 70s to encapsulate the culture of rock.

[@DannyPodesta]

Briliant dynamics, Rock'n'Roll Heaven is rocking. All The Mules together again.

[@fariegost]

Gary's solo is top notch and I love his swaying- step dance he does when he's playing. So endearing . Lynyrd Skynyrd is the best have ever!

[@nyyfan1846]

Absolutely, a PURE GEM - R.I.P., Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gaines and Cassie Gaines, R.I.P. You may all be gone, but most definitely NEVER forgotten !!

[@benbrown8835]

i agree they will allways be remember god bless you all r.i.p

[@adamnlaylabolin1263]

M

[@seth4567]

Legends never die. they are all legends. they live in rock n roll hall of fame

[@markstegeman4337]

We all miss them

[@benbridwell9991]

I saw them in the summer of 74 opening for the Eagles in Evansville Indiana. I had tickets to see them at the same location three years later. The plane crash was three days before that concert. God bless Johnny and Gary for keeping the music alive. Ben in Reseda

[@Marcus-l7q]

My God, we all lost such a brilliant bunch of people!! Gone but not forgotten!! RIP!!!!!

[@cheryl6404]

My goodness I love these guys. Talent that you didn't use a computer to create or enhance. Brings tears to my eyes... RIP friends...see you someday in heaven...

[@patches600]

The Great Gary Rossington has passed. Tremendous loss. We're gonna really miss him. Incredible Guitar player on this song. !!!

[@peterbilt-bo1vy]

GARY ROSSINGTON WAS INCREDIBLE PERIOD!!!! The fact that he not only survived the crash and was able to recover as well as he did And keep on rockin' for as long as he did was a miracle and a wonderful gift from God. Gary's guitar talent is iconic and will never be forgotten, nor will Gary. I feel his spirit when he plays his guitar. He is unique and has always been a special person, imho. May he rest in peace. 🙏✝️🎸🦅💕

[@gl196901]

This song is the greatest irony of all. When Ronnie wrote "...Say you'll be all right come tomorrow, But tomorrow might not be here for you" about Gary he could not never imagine that Gary would be the “last man standing” from this great band. RIP.

[@Cook9698]

+gl196901 well artimis and gary are both still alive

[@Cornell84]

+Jarrod Cook Artimus, funny guy.

[@Cook9698]

Cornell84 who is the funny guy?

[@Cook9698]

that's so funny that i put an i instead of u fucking hilarious :DDDDD

[@raidersrobert]

Ed King is also still with us

[@recabitejehonadab2654]

I wonder how many other great songs they had in them . What a loss .

[@je4292]

RIP Garry Rossington… you were one of the best to ever play the guitar… Playing a bad ass solo with a cig in your strumming/picking hand - only the great Gary Rossington could pull that off….

[@victorav629]

It's hard to watch Ronnie, Stevie and Cassie and imagine that few months after they would not belong to this anymore. They were so good and happy, living the best artistic moment... The world is unfair.

[@MikeBUSA]

The irony - the song was about the only one original member who is still alive (as of 2019). And thankfully so. We are watching people perform who have only 3 more months to live having no idea the legacy they would leave in terms of music, family, and fans. They created something truly unique before some of them even knew how to play their instruments. This video shows the power of friendship, love, and dedication to your craft. Oh.....and Jim Beam. :)

[@jimm7840]

Ronnie knew it too, he predicted his death, sadly.

[@BST-lm4po]

Maybe the only "original' in some folks eyes, but there's still another Hall of Fame member out there!

[@ceilconstante640]

@@jimm7840 self fulfilling prophecy

[@michaelharris8995]

One hell of a price for them to get their kicks. RIP

[@jameswild8373]

I’m 68 and I LOVE this ❤️🇺🇸✌️

[@mfbarlo6827]

They were going to be the best band on earth, hands down. Every one of there songs are almost perfect.

[@roywoods2264]

RIP Gary. Absolute legend.