SOLO BLEW MY MIND !!! Lynyrd Skynyrd - Freebird | REACTION Singer & Musician Analysis

[@pumpkinmedic]

I spent about an hour with Billy Powell interviewing him in his home in Jacksonville Florida in the early 2000’s. Such a genuine, humble man.

[@firedragon2888]

Where can we see it or read it

[@pumpkinmedic]

@@firedragon2888 Unfortunately, it wasn’t that kind of interview. It was a questionnaire for a life insurance policy he’d applied for.

[@markochipsmarkochips3866]

Our generation left your generation some of the greatest music of all time

[@JoeyDoyle2466]

I do agree !!! The best music of our lives

[@jasonremy1627]

The piano player Billy Powell, used to be on their crew, just loading and unloading equipment and one day he sat down at the piano and played, and the rest of the band loved it so much, they made him a member.

[@rmacdougallaliasdogviticus]

They heard he wrote a piano intro to free bird and asked him to play it is what I heard.

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

He didn't think the band would care for his playing since he was classically trained. But that's what makes this solo so great, all the classical touches he puts in.

[@markdraine3571]

Yeah, and he had all the coke ..Hehe .Just kidding ..Ya, Billy was great .

[@timgard7091]

Ronnie, new what he was doing, I'd love to think, what he be doing today❤😂

[@timgard7091]

The band, an example, of if u Bust ur ass and u want it bad enough, it will happen, only the carpenter, nos why❤

[@samhandwich4095]

Some say everyone in this crowd is still sunburnt to this day.

[@blindeyedog01]

Peter Frampton came on next and played for over 2 hours, so yeah, I agree. 😂😂😂

[@mlong1958]

Three guitars, one piano, one bass, and a madman drummer all playing in perfect harmony. They were simply the best at a live show. RIP to those who died in the plane crash, and those who have passed since.

[@snafubar5491]

All of them are in Rock & Roll Heaven now. Last one passed back in March of this year. I was blessed to see them several times back in the day. I miss them.

[@OMyStarz]

​@@snafubar5491 The drummer in this video, Artimus Pyle, is still with us here on earth. His current band is The Artimus Pyle Band. The original drummer, however, is gone. His name was Bob Burns.

[@snafubar5491]

@@OMyStarz......My bad, since my search was for 'original members' and Artimus was not an original member. Be that as it may, Artimus was a member when they crashed and thanks for pointing out my mistake.

[@turdferguson8227]

For those of you not familiar with Skynrd, the opening line “if I leave here tomorrow, will you still remember me” was said by Allen Collins wife during their wedding ceremony. At the wedding reception they performed this song live for the first time in front of an audience. Free Bird had already been mostly written but during that performance they added that line and changed several lyrics. Absolutely amazing. Collins helped write the majority of their stuff with Ronnie before Ed King joined. Ed King is very underrated. As a musician and writer. I know many skynrd fans don’t care for him but he gave a lot despite being not treated fairly by some of the guys. I’m not an Ed King stand and prefer Collins and Steve Gaines over him. Saddest thing, Steve Gaines was the most skilled musician. Incredible guitar, lyrists and singer. Ronnie and Collins used to talk about how Gaines was elevate and the plan was to take Gaines and make him lead singer due to Ronnie having tumors on his vocal cords and having to cancel many concerts. Breaks my heart. Never got to see Gaines reach a 10th of his potential

[@WhizzingFish12]

​@@turdferguson8227Good comment. I've been listening to them for 50 years and you are spot on. The re-energizing that Gaines brought to the band is so clearly apparent on Street Survivors and OMFTR. He played almost as well as Rossington in his own style, and almost as well as Collin in his own style, while also being a kick-ass slide guitarist and a great country picker. Plus wrote and sang. I'd have loved to hear what their next album sounded like. And I also agree that Ed King is highly underrated. His riffy style was a good complement to R&C and he was a very good songwriter too. He was just an outsider to a group of Florida rednecks :-)

[@paulschneck3089]

Your grandparents generation, no cell phones, no internet, great music and great times living in the moment. Great reaction, this southern rock group is a rabbit hole worth exploring.

[@Robbob9933]

The Southern Rock genre is a rabbit hole that is worth exploring; Alman Brothers, Marshal Tucker, and .38 Special just to name a few.

[@gk5891]

Damn you just made me feel old.

[@jessegreen6138]

@paulschneck3089 There were cell phones as early as 1973. Motorola made it and it weighed 4.4 pounds or 2 Kilograms. I should know I started High School that year. As far as 1977 I joined the US Navy that year.

[@gk5891]

@@jessegreen6138 Ameritech launched the first 1G Commercial Network in 1983. That year Motorola introduced the first commercially available handheld cellphone to use the network the DynaTAC. The first commercial cellphone call was made in the USA in 1983. Cellphones existed before that but it was a decade before they entered commercial service.

[@paulschneck3089]

@@jessegreen6138 true but not many had them, lol. Thanks for your service. I was stationed in Hawaii 25th ID in 77 and saw Lynard Skynard at the HIC. Great times!

[@richardpierce7819]

Billy actually wrote the piano part before he was a member of the band ( he worked for them as a roadie.) One night after a show it was raining and they could not load out the equiptment , there was a piano in the bar. He told the band if I had to play Freebird this is how I would play it. The band had no idea he was a classicly trained pianist . They hired him to play for them fulltime after hearing it. Just a fun fact for those who didnt know.

[@drewesser6693]

A lot of people don't know he was just a roadie but was classically trained

[@ELCADAROSA]

Per Wikipedia, in 1972, Skynyrd played a show at the Bolles School prom. During a break at that event, he sat down at a piano and played a song. When the band realized their roadie's ability, he was offered the position of keyboardist. I've heard the same story elsewhere as well.

[@dagmar.6954]

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. My favorite songs are "Simple Man", "Free Bird" & "Sweet Home Alabama". They had lots of great songs such as "Call Me The Breeze", "Tuesday's Gone", "That Smell", "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew", "What's Your Name", "Saturday Night Special", "Gimme Three Steps" etc.

[@WilliamPickett75]

All of those songs are great. I prefer "Tuesday's Gone," "Simple Man," and especially "Four Walls of Raiford."

[@seanpatton7406]

Here's a 20 min news video regarding what happened with the band that tragic day. Tom Willis, a reporter from WJXT in Jacksonville, FL was the ONLY reporter who was at the crash site. 😢 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHnNi2OPndqKfbssi=WUpW4G6wiCq0zbqW

[@robertyoung2279]

" Needle & the Spoon

[@deanskipit8220]

Yes it is sad but the lead singers brother stepped in and did a great job as the singer

[@andreaskuehn3310]

Curtis loew

[@JaquelineGoodspeed]

I think this song has become the greatest of all. The simple " bow" at the end is so humbling to me. Their humbleness makes them so much greater.

[@markh.7650]

This song was the "Theme" song of my HS graduating class in 1983. I'm not a huge fan, but they have enough fans they won't miss me. I can appreciate the quality of the music, don't get me wrong. It's just not where my main interests were in the 70s & 80s.

[@JaquelineGoodspeed]

@markh.7650 Yup I get it. I discovered them when they had all ready passed.

[@sopcannon]

imagine what they could have done if they were still here now.

[@twoheart7813]

Love when bands feed off the energy of the audience, it makes performances so much more epic.

[@jollyjakelovell4787]

Allen Collins and his White Gibson Explorer, Ladies and Gentleman, is what blew your mind.

[@waywardone4]

Damn right!

[@LokRevenant]

That drummer did not get the credit he deserved. That drum part is absolutely insane.

[@the13thtonino56]

I really think it also applies to the bass player, insane!

[@williamwarlick3497]

Seems Artimus rarely gets credit for being so special a musician. A super drummer. He's still performing today.

[@johnmagill7714]

@@williamwarlick3497 And hes still just as good today.

[@Hound427]

Bingo ! Artimus Pyle up there beating those drums like a damn machine gun. Ronnie would check on him to see how much further he could go before he would shut it down. Freakin awesome.

[@williamwarlick3497]

@@johnmagill7714 He's amazing isn't he!

[@dieselbourbon3728]

This song is such a huge reminder of the absolute most amazing childhood I had growing up in the 70s and 80s. It brings tears every time I see this video.

[@BullseyeForever24]

Amen bro😢

[@bradsense7431]

This video for me not only captures a great Lynyrd Skynyrd performance but also does well to capture the feel of 1970s era outdoor rock concerts/festivals. Both times I saw LS were at outdoors shows. In July,1974 at Ozark Music Festival along with several hundred thousand in attendance. And in summer 1976 outside of Chicago at Hawthorn Racetrack also on the bill were Yes, Frampton and Gary Wright. Some bands don’t come across well in large settings such as seen here. But Lynyrd Skynyrd seemed made for it…this was their “stage” …. they owned it and the crowd.

[@Zebred2001]

This was such an anthem of the time it became common to go to just about any rock concert of any band and someone in the audience would shout out a cheeky "Freebird" request!

[@firedoc5]

Skynyrd is my all-time favorite band, followed closely by ZZ Top and Pink Floyd. Some will argue that their performance at Knebworth in England was better, but IMO this is the very best for this song. This shows off Billy Powell's classical piano training and how the "3 Guitar Army" of Gary Rossington, Allen Collins, and Steve Gaines could jam together like no one else, and you can't forget Leon Wilkerson on bass. Then you have Artimus Pyle on drums just driving it home. Ronnie was at the top of his game singing and performing his heart out. They are all gone now except of Artimus who is still rockin' with his own band and covers many of LS standards. Just couldn't wait for the look on your face when they ripped into that guitar performance. Fly high, Freebirds, Fly high.

[@scottgorski7931]

Yes, this is my favorite performance of Freebird because of Billy's piano solo, which I think is every bit as powerful as the guitar solo.

[@lukeywalsh]

I agree. The Knebworth performance was great as well, but when factoring everything (including crowd enthusiasm) the 1977 Oakland concert is my time machine choice.

[@pommie5093]

My favorite band of all time is Pink Floyd and my second favorite is Lynyrd Skynyrd-you have excellent taste! I hear you about the Knebworth video. I usually recommend people watch both, they both have elements that make them the best live videos of one of the best rock songs of all time.

[@firedoc5]

@@pommie5093 Thanx

[@Bron-Yr-Aur488]

This is a great performance undoubtedly. In my opinion, the Knebworth performance is Skynyrd at their very apex. Just glad to see young people digging them. RIP to all the boys no longer here.

[@jamessugg7061]

The Earth is what, 4.8 billion years old? I'm so blessed to have lived while Lynyrd Skynyrd played, and I got to see them live! Thank you Great Spirit!!!

[@winstonsmith8441]

Gary Rossington on the slide guitar just passed earlier this year. I saw them back in 1975 and listened to their records for hundreds and hundreds of hours.

[@donaldshepherd7197]

I was fortunate to be at the Fox theater for all 3 days of recording one more from the road. Uncle owned the bar across the street electric ballroom with Alex Cooley

[@joespradley2323]

Freebird was my graduating High school song that was voted unanimously as the class song in 1979.🤘🔥🤗

[@ralphkern380]

The guitar effect that sounds like a bird, can be done by scraping the wound strings while using a bottle slide. The announcer said "They are so good you would think they were from San Francisco" (as were many great bands in the 60s and 70s) Skynyrd was from Jacksonville Florida....

[@Freempg]

The technique was first performed by Dwayne Allman.

[@ralphkern380]

@@Freempg possibly, but I first heard it from The Ventures on their rendition of Apache in 1964 --- I'm not positive but I think Hank Marvin of The Shadows may have also used it... although his technique was to scrape the wound strings behind the bridge.

[@Freempg]

@@ralphkern380 Awesome. I'll dig into it more. The most notable I recall is Dwayne on Clapton's Layla.

[@caplondon]

🎸 🎸 🎸 great reaction to this awesome performance. Yes, you pronounced name correctly. I agree with living for the moment, enjoy life. A few months after this show their plane crashed. The lead singer and several other band members were killed. They were just approaching superstar status. But they live forever in the music. Couple songs I like are "Simple Man and Tuesday's Gone With the Wind". Plenty others. Enjoy your weekend 😊🎉❤

[@stevedahlberg8680]

I'm still in the early part but I just think your comments about phones and cameras and being engaged and what it's like to be somewhere where nobody is on a cell phone because it doesn't even exist yet, and it's just different somehow, and so I love how you called out that it can really be annoying, laugh. But your insights in general are just brilliant on this.

[@pinballman1]

I'm 68 years old and saw them before the plane crash. Just subscribed because I love your enthusiasm to our old music. Thanks for the memories, Pinballman1

[@alpetrocelli4465]

It was a treat to see your reaction, especially after the solo ending began. It was much the same as our reaction to it when it was new. Living in the moment is what those shows were all about back then, for the musicians as well as the crowd, in bands like this, the Grateful Dead, Allman Bros. Band, Cream, and so many more. And listening to them still makes me get up & dance. ✌️❤️🎶

[@michaelbryant6275]

Although I believe free bird has been their biggest hit, I think the song that shows the bands truer side, I guess you can say, is Simple Man. A song based on how they were raised and that they actually had to fight to record it. My all time favorite

[@Paladin-11C]

That and "Whiskey Rock n Roller" a self testimony to what they became. In my opinion book end songs.

[@mcraiderking5690]

One of the best reactions I’ve seen to this!

[@stephaniethurmer5370]

A person I was dating my senior year high school took me to this concert the fall before. Sat in the second row and The Outlaws opened up for them. Great show

[@duanebarrett9839]

Great Reaction! This was Southern rock and I'm from the South. I saw them do this at Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC on July 13, 1974. It featured a lineup of ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Rare Earth, Leon Russell, Elvin Bishop, and Billy Preston. That was about 12 hours of my life I would not trade for anything.

[@larrylawson2912]

I turned 27 on 8/11/50, and Skynyrd was one of my favorite bands. I'd been playing guitar for about 12 years and I loved the solo to this killer song. I'll be 74 this Sunday, and I still love rock n roll, and I still play my guitar as often as I can. What really trips me out and blows my mind about this vdieo is that all the sweet little honey's in the front row going bat shit crazy are now my age or a little younger and someones grandma's. Yeah, that shit really fucks with my head. Enjoy your youth kids, you blink your eyes and the next thing you know you're older than shit.

[@1960rlv]

There are some great videos out there discussing the evolution of this song. One interesting thing I learned was Gary Rossington, the slide guitar, would de tune the instrument, backing off the lower E string to give a doubling of the sound on the slide. He described how in the early days, when he only had one guitar, they played this song last because it was easier for him to do that. I was fortunate enough to see these guys about 4 months before this concert. My first rock concert at 16, and still one of my most cherished memories.

[@richardlong3745]

You absolutely correct when you say it's awesome to see a huge crowd able to just enjoy a live performance without everyone focusing recording it on their phones everyone is just soaking up the sounds and sights together as one huge unified and shared experience. It really make me envious of the time when you able to just all come together and just enjoy a huge event altogether without everyone focused on filming on their phones.

[@OrangeCounty-zq1qs]

you can jump into this song at any spot .... and get goosebumps ..... it's involuntary

[@davidcollver6155]

This is what three or four months before the plane crash. Everytime I watch this video reaction with someone like yourself still hits home the opening lines of the song. If I leave here tomorrow would you still remember me?

[@bjkofron]

I have seen a lot of reactions to this performance. All reactors acknowledge the greatness of the singer, drummer, & pianist. However, while recognizing the amazing guitar work, they don't seem to realize how special and unique it is that all three guitarists are good enough to take the lead, and they do it here, although the camera does mostly focus on just the one. Also, how rare & awesome is it that a bass player is so talented that he can nearly take the lead? On top of their talent & natural abilities, they were so well rehearsed that what most take to be random jamming is actually smooth reproduction of what they recorded in the studio. All these things together made them the best, and that is why their music has lasted and continues to amaze new listeners more than 40 years later.

[@Freempg]

I saw them on their first tour north in a small venue, maybe a couple thousand people. It was shocking to see how good they were live.

[@haza7486]

This concert was epic , however the 1976 version of free bird at the opening for the stones was something else

[@gavinsmith9016]

Yes, I agree at Knebworth House, UK.

[@christinemcmillen9020]

Knebworth was the best!

[@soonerthebetter2361]

Yep. Knebworth "T for Texas" was my favorite all time.

[@SGTJDerek]

The Stones got pi$$ed at Skynyrd at that Show.

[@tomlorenzen4062]

​@@christinemcmillen9020nah, this version by far the best. So much energy from this crowd.

[@notablindliberal896]

Yes, Welcome to the world of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Legendary and iconic band and performance for the gold standard in southern rock. This song gives me the goose bumps and can draw tears from me when I think about this band and the tragedy that would happen 3+ months later. Ronnie Van Zant the lead vocalist was the leader and pushed them hard. Definitely one of the greatest bands ever and my favorite ever. Thanks for the reaction.

[@Anne.Pinkerton]

SO glad I got to see them before the accident!!! I visited their memorial last year in Magnolia, Mississippi!

[@stoneysopranoyukon9398]

All the rock and metal guys loved Skynyrd, myself included, because of the musicianship and the song writing. This was the song that sucked us ALL in. ✌️❤️🇨🇦

[@greggburke7796]

The guy on piano was Roadie who just carried equipment. During a Break of one of their early shows, he played piano during a band break, and Ronnie Van Zant loved it so much, he offered him a spot in the band.

[@Jeffbambam]

And Alan let the bird out if the cage . Nothing beats southern rock! ❤

[@tlbeman]

I first heard a recording of “Freebird” while stationed at Ft Mcclellan, AL, in late 1975. I was hooked! I bought their latest album, and listened to anything I could of their’s. Unfortunately, not much later, the plane crash took many of the band away from us. You should explore many of their other classics. “Tuesday’s Gone With the Wind”, “Simple Man”, the hilarious, “Give Me Three Steps”, and many others! Thanks for sharing!

[@martintrumble4772]

Sadly all the original members are gone, but will never be forgotten.

[@jimmyc3755]

Was at this party back in the 70's it was dead, the music they were playing was soft and on low volume. The host asked me to change it, so I put on Lynyrd Skynyrd and turned it up. I0 minutes later everyone is singing along, dancing.

[@shawnsford7071]

You just heard the best southern rock you ever will.

[@floorticket]

My babysitter was at this show. July 2nd 1977, Peter Frampton headlined. She went to all the Bay Area concerts. My first Day on the Green was The Who in '82. Thanks Bill Graham for all the concerts. RIP Uncle Bobo.

[@kellahella5286]

I was at this concert and your ‘82 Who concert as well. The Day on the Greens rocked. Bill Graham was the best promoter. He got all the best to play the SF Bay Area.

[@bayareathrasher666]

YES!!!!

[@Chatta-Ortega]

I was there as well. I was 16 and looking forward to Frampton but Skynyrd was the absolute highlight.

[@metalmark1214]

You did Lynyrd Skynyrd's masterpiece song. 2 masterpiece songs in one day. This one and Moody Blues Nights in White Satin

[@keithroberts150]

I was at that concert and it was so fun. And you are correct that the audience was cool. The whole vibe was just wonderful.

[@IggyStardust1967]

Millie, I was 10 years old in 1977..... the perfect age for Star Wars, and THIS kind of music. We had it SO good back then.... and didn't even know it. Performances like this were standard, not "rare". It was an absolute experience going to a show like this. Didn't matter if it was a small club, or a stadium show. Your political stance didn't matter, what you wore didn't matter, what you did for a living didn't matter, your age didn't matter.... all that mattered was that you were there to experience live music, the roar of the crowd, and being with others who shared your love for that music. I've been to shows in local clubs, mid-sized venues, and stadium shows. I've been in mosh pits, and sitting in a seat listening to "easy listening" music. These are memories I will carry with me until the day I die. Hell, I even "threw the lights" at a show for my favorite artist/band because I was in the right place at the right time, and the guy at the board needed to use the bathroom. I've partied with some of the bands I've gone to see, and can't forget what it was like to "party with rock stars". Hell, I don't WANT to forget what that was like. It's a privilege offered to very few, and I'm one of the lucky ones. So, remember, if you "make it", or even if you don't.... as long as you're giving someone a memory, that memory can last a lifetime. So do it.

[@realBkay]

1977 - prehistoric times, 8-tracks and cassette tapes. Lions and tigers and bears ….. OH MY!!

[@timneale5657]

Loved that you expressed that live in the moment!!! You make strong memories by embracing where you are and what is going on. KUDO's and enjoy you're reactions... Have a Blessed One :)

[@srt8rocketship241]

You may never see anything like this present day. Time past. Thanks all the great bands for making this timeless music. Sweet guitar driven Southern Rock.

[@neillenet291]

I'm so glad we didn't have cell phones back in the 70's. My very first concert was Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1976, And I can tell you first hand we listened to the music and the concerts were MAGICAL. We didn't have the distractions that everyone has nowadays.

[@Andy-ql9wh]

Hi! It is refreshing to see the younger generations finding some of the older bands, back when a band got on stage and the music and the musicians were the show and not some one lip-syncing a song with canned music and 100 dancers and massive lite shows to cover for their lack of talent. Lynyrd Skynyrd was a no frills band, working class guys, known to get into bar fights several times, and have massive aftershow parties. They just got on stage, and played their heart out, their live shows were something special. I was not at that show but it is said they blew The Rolling Stones off the stage at a festival in California in the 70s. Their crash in 77 left a hole in the American music scene that was never really filled. Their songs touched people across all walks of life. and music tastes. I think that is why Oliver Anthony has exploded on the scene like he did., Although they sing different styles of music, they have the same kind of authentic feel. he has even covered a few of Skynyrd's songs. I subbed to your channel, after looking at one of your other vids.

[@JohnWarner-lu8rq]

They and the Allman Brothers have always been the best southern rock bands. The crowd is holding back, then go crazy, because they know what's coming.

[@RamdaniDani-zi6du]

Love all your reaction Millie, next react to "Oktaf Kanis - Come On" thanks Millie :)

[@davidh6818]

"One of the great ones" is an understatement,they were the best to ever do it,imo.Every one of their iconic hits came during a recording career that only spanned 4 years(1973-1977).

[@ampatriot]

What a breath of fresh air I ran across today. I love your positive energy!

[@dennisquigley8800]

Millie, Just saw your Lynyrd Skynyrd video. It is fun to see a 1st Timer’s reaction ~5 minutes in when they realize they had only heard the intro, and the main song was just lighting off. Restores my faith in the youth of today. - S.F. Boy Old Enough to have been there.

[@drewesser6693]

I always love seeing first time reactions to this live performance. My mom was at this show. She left Pennsylvania just in time to arrive in Oakland for this. Too bad half the damn band was dead a few months after this. One of the greatest to ever do it

[@robertwoods3750]

haven't seen you in a while , glad to see you're still alive , love your accent and reaction to what i took for granted growing up ...

[@sirdano2642]

I love it "A simple solo and just has so much character" Just before the guitars went wild. Great reaction.

[@kennethohnemus3192]

What was going on in San Francisco was it's own music scene in the 60s. Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane and lots of the hippy music

[@vickilee7494]

So glad to see you enjoying it. Everyone needs to see it at least once

[@dillonsronce2583]

Ronnie has such a great and classic voice. Instantly recognizable.

[@JefferyCunningham-tb2cj]

Saw them live four times , each left your plate feeling full because they gave you everything they had !❤southern Rock ❤

[@marshallcoble-n7v]

God bless you little sister... you're absolutely adorable and you've been adopted as my "Honorary Granddaughter" ... Thank you so much and your passion and joy is fervently contagious... Thank you Miss Millie

[@rodjohnson2632]

At age 22, I was at this great show July 2, 1977 at the Oakland Coliseum. It was a Day on the Green concert, promoted by Bill Graham. He organized several of these each summer. There were 4 bands, starting off with The Outlaws, followed by Santana, then Lynyrd Skynyrd, and finally the headliner, Peter Frampton. Lynyrd Skynyrd stole the show, although all 4 bands were great. A sizeable part of the crowd left after Skynyrd finished their set. So many great concerts back in those days in the Bay Area. 3 weeks later, I was back at the Coliseum again to see Led Zeppelin, in what turned out to be their last U.S. concert ever.

[@rodjohnson2632]

@@vernonharrison4832 Funny, I never thought of it that way, but you're right! Eight is the correct number! I had seen Santana and The Outlaws prior to this show, so I knew it was going to be a great day for music!

[@GabrielMGoncalves]

That's the best take a bassist can ever get. Leon was so cool getting together with that guitar attack

[@peteflood3263]

I have never seen that live the best thing about your video was seeing that many people that happy at one time

[@curiousman1672]

The bird sounds are tapping the slide right above the pickups. Makes bird sounds, ya know........Freebird. Yes, this was pre-cell phone days. Everybody was having fun, half-lit, and it was a good time. Cell phones are well on their way to destroying two generations. So happy you posted this. One of the greatest songs in the pantheon of rock n roll. Playing it pretty. RIP to the whole original band who have now left us.

[@jamessolomon5876]

I still miss them even today....lived near them in Jacksonville Florida....my son went to high school with their kids....they were awesome

[@LiLiJo]

Your comments on how we miss enjoying the moment because we are trying to capture it on our phone is so true. All the pictures and videos can not capture the thrill of being there so why miss it.

[@ronwhitfield8872]

Love this video! Look at the crowd fully into the music, the moment….. No mobile phones, no selfies!!! Ah those were the days !!!

[@stephenkittle6586]

SAW THEM TWICE, BEST LIVE SHOWS EVER FOR ME !!!! 😁😍❤️🔥🎸🐐

[@PGH56]

First time watching your channel. Love your passion. Piano player is Billy Powell who was classically trained. First lead guitarist is Gary Rossington. The 2nd lead is Allen Collins and the 3rd is Steve Gaines. I used to go to these stadium shows at the Oakland Colosseum. They were called Day on the Green. Usually 4 bands. I had friends at this show. I was away in the US Navy so wasn’t able to go. Your point about cameras… back in the day cameras and recording devices were not allowed in concerts and would be confiscated if found. Lots of copyright issues with photos and recordings. And yes… these shows were an all day blast Sadly, three months after this concert was the plane crash that killed 3 members of the band; Ronnie Van Zant (Lead Singer) Steve Gaines and his sister Cassie, who was a backup singer for the band. Also killed was the band’s road manager, and the pilot and co-pilot. Many other members were seriously injured.

[@paulocarvalho6480]

I love your expression: "and they keep going on". I believe that if Ron didn't signal them to finish, they would still be at it. Nothing like good old rock to brighten your day, right? Awesome song from the time when either you had talent and made it big or no talent and got forgotten.

[@josephjuno9555]

I Love how much you got into this song in the slow part before they really get going? And the piano is fantastic! THIS IS MY FAVOTIRE SONG EVER!

[@turdferguson8227]

Millie, outstanding reaction and commentary. Your passion for music is endearing. Much respect. New sub here

[@toddmitchell7542]

I was there that day, I am glad you reviewed and enjoyed.

[@freedom_323]

My first major concert was in 77... It was the Music and the crowds energy, that you experienced. Everyone was focused on the band, thousands of people focusing on the music and being chill... a feeling of elation and euphoria afterwards that lasted for days... My last concert in 1999 at Fed EX center Washington, DC a third of the crowd was inside watching the show on TVs at bars....that was it for me..

[@tommythompson9565]

"rock and roll in it's purest essence right there" nail on the head, m'lady

[@noelleone1305]

You are too much!😂 Great reaction. You should have been transported to the front row with the rest of those girls!

[@patrickmeessen575]

omg😂i loved your face during the guitar solo....that was priceless😅

[@DaveSpinn]

Super cool reaction! You're always in tune with the music and your comments always reflect that.

[@IMEveryTrueAmericanRU]

The first listen to this song live, you are unaware of all the extra time they played over the studio cut! So this was really EPIC to close the concert with.

[@KevinRCarr]

I can't help myself. Every time I see someone reacting to this I look at that crowd and think: Wow. Look at all of those beautiful young grandmothers having fun.

[@chha6439]

Nice to watch expressions and stuff that I grew up with. Made a lot of love with this music in the background. And yeah, he left tomorrow in a plane crash. They’re playing in heaven.

[@johnellis3550]

You have no idea what you just did listening to this . The journey you will embark on will be a treasure trove of some great music in history.

[@allanboyer2769]

Skynyrd is one of the greatest bands of all time. They defined the genre of southern rock.

[@JesseLarrian]

Great reaction Millie! I want to request 'Oktaf Kanis - Come On' for your next reaction, thank you Millie 🙏🏻

[@JoshRein9]

Wow! I'm waiting for this too man 🔥

[@JesseLarrian]

Really? Cool 👍🏻

[@manicmonday-3833]

COME ON! BANGER 🔥🔥🔥

[@JesseLarrian]

@@manicmonday-3833 😎🔥

[@JoshRein9]

@@JesseLarrian Yeah 👍🏻

[@antonnym214]

Billy Powell on piano was a roadie for the band. He wrote that piano introduction to the song and they immediately inducted him into the band.

[@williambrown7206]

Loved really loved your reaction! I've seen them several times.

[@Spiritbro77]

I've been in crowds like that. You would have LOVED it back in the day. Concerts were MUCH different and a lot more frequent. Great shows all the time.

[@keith6485]

"Carefree" is how I remember the 1970s. Not that we didn't have problems. Everybody does. But we didn't dwell and stress over them as everyone seems to today. We accepted our troubles as a natural part of life. Not as some unjust wrong that someone else should be required to solve for us. Add in the music of the day that, to those of us who lived it, will never be matched, and it was truly a great time to be young and alive. This concert, which took place on my 19th birthday, was epic. And just a few months later, my college classmates and I awoke to the news of the plane crash that changed everything for this band, and millions of their fans. Great, and sad, memories. And I totally agree with you about phones at concerts. It is so distracting to have someone directly between you and the stage constantly holding their phone up to video everything. Put it down and enjoy the concert! In fact, put the phone down completely and enjoy being alive!

[@Fantaz000]

I was a teenager back in those days and when we were crusing and that song came on the radio we were all waiting for the i can't change for Ronnie to say so won't you fly high freebird yeah so the jam would come in

[@paulwebster3417]

You are spot on about camera and social media. As a child of the 70’s we focused on being in the moment not taking pictures to relive it or today about posting it.

[@kenoconnell4440]

I was there that day it was called Day on the Green you know it was great when the memory is still fresh in your mind after all these years. It is great to see younger people appreciating music I was brought up on Sadly a few months after this concert the Free Bird went down So sad but lives forever in my memories

[@jacksonvillekid1041]

I love watching new people's reaction to this especially this version in Oakland California because it shows who they really are and I know what's about to happen here in a few. Not really came outta my city of Jacksonville Florida, the concept of a fast food restaurant that is known as Burger King and a Coffee company by the name of Maxwell House Coffee and one of the best bands that every song makes sense to Me Lynyrd Skynyrd. DUUUUVAL

[@scottbaldwin7133]

one of the best solos of all time

[@dubsnbuds6668]

Loved your reactions to this classic, i was borb 1971and for me this is one of my all time favourites, the spirit is strong in this track eh ❤❤