Shinedown "Simple Man" REACTION & ANALYSIS by Vocal Coach / Opera Singer

Sixteen singles on the Billboard Mainstream Rock charts, and I've never heard of them. Shinedown, one of the most celebrated rock bands of the 2000s, takes on this Lynyrd Skynyrd (who I have heard of) song with such incredible poise and sound, it's hard to imagine it's a cover.
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to Shinedown for the first time, performing "Simple Man”.
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Performed by Shinedown - Words and Music by Lynyrd Skynyrd
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I definitely recommend watching the original video without interruptions. Here's the link: • Shinedown - Simple Man...
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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[@TheCharismaticVoice]

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[@krzysztofmedyna3661]

Just so you are aware, I find it so cute as to the way your eyes work in terms of expressing your curiosity and excitement to explore new music. FULLY WARMS MY HEART. One of the reasons you are one my favorites to enjoy reaction videos from. Thank you so much!

[@sgtpopo_5o_pig262]

Please check out the Acoustic version of this song from the album, now that you have heard this one. To me it's better because it doesn't feel rushed like this version! I know you'll love it too! Enjoy!

[@CrippledMerc]

You should really check out Ozzy Osbourne and Lita Ford - Close My Eyes Forever /foGkU6x3eSE 💚

[@Snowkobbie]

I would like to hear your reactions to these two performances: XOV - "Lucifer" : kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2jFhoqrn5V4j6c LÉON - "Come Home To Me" (Live From The Village) : kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXrMZ5StnZVoe9k

[@hdndndhdbddn9081]

А можно вашу реакцию хотя бы с субтитрами, если нет перевода на русский? Спасибо!

[@harmstrongg]

Who else heard her say she's never heard Brent Smith and were like "Yeah, I'm about to watch a life be changed on camera."

[@zakuto731]

Yeah I was expecting something, her genuine response was cathartic.

[@rodneyowens4177]

I’ve always thought this cover was horrendous… not as bad as Disturbeds version of Sound of Silence… but close

[@sesh517]

@@rodneyowens4177 Nobody asked.

[@ThatGuy-vi8ch]

@@rodneyowens4177 Music is like food, not everyone gets it.

[@hyp1284]

@@rodneyowens4177 obvious troll is obvious

[@IvIidnight]

Not too many adults have the ability to tap into the child-like joy that great singing brings you. It's fun to watch.

[@ninjareynolds]

I'd say enjoying great singing isn't childlike joy when it comes to a song like Simple Man which is sung the way it is here. Its more of a release emotionally. This song can make a hardened middle aged man break down in tears if trying to sing it in a way that expresses the emotional aspect of it (with help of bourbon at least). It is one thing to hear it (anyone in the last 60 years from the southeastern U.S. that listens to rock radio has heard it hundreds of times) and something else to sing it with emotion. I think Elizabeth understands that. Although there are times when she expresses giddiness about the recording in her analysis I think Elizabeth makes it clear by her reaction while listening that this recording elicits an emotional response of lament that only adults generally know.

[@randyjon224]

@@ninjareynoldshere here, very well said right there.

[@nikuhotzel2677]

@@ninjareynolds i don't think the person commenting about "childlike joy" meant it in the way you interpreted it.

[@gerrynavarro8283]

muthafucken ditto

[@IvIidnight]

@ninjareynolds Ever seen the movie Knocked Up? When they are talking at Paul's "daughter's" birthday and he says "I wish I loved ANYTHING as much as kids love bubbles."? It is unfortunate, but in my experience true, that most adults don't LET themselves feel the pure, blissful joy that kids feel because they/we are too jaded by growing up and the responsibilities and insecurities that come with it. I was just commenting on the fact that Elizabeth seems to be one of the lucky few that know how to set that aside, truly let herself into the moment, and enjoy the release that the music is giving her instead of having that inner monologue hiding somewhere in the back mumbling about things that most children don't even know exist yet.

[@ashleighlalonde6394]

Fun fact, Shinedown closes every concert with this song. The amount of energy you get with this song with an entire audience singing along with the band is electric. I believe its captured in one of their live albums.

[@SteakSandwichFace]

Not only is this the greatest Simple Man cover of all-time, this particular version is one of the best covers of any song ever recorded, period. So good.

[@jdeal_ok]

It is pretty far up the list... But Johnny Cash's cover of hurt will probably be number one forever.

[@decypheryt3159]

No, lol. Just no.

[@lesterparker1594]

Disturbed sound of silence take the win for me. But this one is great. Above comment about Johnny cash is at the top too

[@himynameis3664]

​@@lesterparker1594 Agree with Disturbed. I also prefer Deftones version of this

[@ScalesOfaRam]

​@@jdeal_okJohnny cash, aside from the instruments, had one original part in that entire song. At that time, his voice and breath control were shot, too. I think the only reason that song is considered "good" is the story behind him and June. Johnnys personality, connection to the Carter family and ability to tell a story is what made him good. He was a terrible musician/singer.

[@kurokubushi]

When she talked in the beginning about his pent up energy and wanting to see him expel it, and then seeing how giddy she was getting in the start of the song I was like "Oh...she's not ready" lol

[@logannienke2846]

Same😂😂

[@t.s.glasco7838]

My exact thoughts 😂

[@elysecoil3588]

Yessss!

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

😂 so true

[@akarminius]

Haha, I instantly scrolled for this exact kind of comment

[@God-ck5yo]

There is a little more of a connection to Skynyrd than just the Jacksonville one. Shinedowns original guitarist, Jasin Todd was married toMelody Van Zant, the daughter of the late, great Ronnie Van Zant, the singer from Skynyrd. Also, Shinedown got their first "big break" by regularly playing a local venue called Freebird Live. That venue was owned by Judy Van Zant, Melody's mother and Ronnie's widow. Shineown used to sing this song as a tribute to Ronnie and a thank you to Judy. Incidentally, in this video there is a little girl holding a picture of a man, the man in the picture is Ronnie Van Zant and the little girl is Ronnie's grand-daughter.

[@kimnoftle8620]

Adding to that back story, they did that cover once and never planned to do it again and then at a radio station they were asked to do a cover. They didn’t have any prepared so Barry said let’s do Simple Man. Brent wasn’t sure he’d remember the words. That performance went “viral” and they have been doing it ever since. Judy Van Zant let him live rent free for a year in an apartment so when they recorded this song he set it up so she’d get half the royalties to pay her back. This is from an interview with Brent.

[@jimpettit6310]

That is crazy

[@kristyo1460]

All of this is just right in my feels, y’all. Thank you ❤️

[@craighenry2351]

I knew the connection between Melody and Jasin, I just didn’t know the got married. I guess I need to check updates on Wiki more!

[@trp2413]

Thank for writing this 😄😃😀😊

[@TheAFDevil]

Pent-up geyser is a great analogy. Saw them two nights ago for the third time. Brent doesn’t even need a mic to fill an auditorium. Hands down one of the most incredible voices in music today.

[@TheSupernaturalWolf41]

Of any day. Robert Plant, Steven Tyler, Axle Rose, Brent Smith. The voices of lifetimes.

[@blackthorn357]

My mom was the most incredible singer that no one heard. She would only sing to me and my little brother. She used to sing this song to me when I was little and it always made me feel special. She passed away 14 years ago and I played the original at her funeral for my brother and I. When I hear this version, it always brings me to tears... But happy ones. It brings her back to me every time.

[@tonyfro23]

That is beautiful. Godspeed to your family and mother

[@DSmooth]

God bless my friend

[@greysonG10]

Wish I had a mom like yours, mine has just torn me down my whole life.

[@alanmcmanis8324]

This was me and my mom’s first dance at my wedding but the original.

[@AA-pf9dh]

🙏

[@robertomartinez8434]

I'm oldschool when i heard there was a remake of this song i hated it already. But when i heard this i was sure even ronnie was going DAMN. This is one of the most beautiful renditions of a classic I've ever heard. I stand corrected.

[@BaioWithMayo]

Very few times I listen to a cover and say "ah yes, this is one stands on its own"

[@MMGJ10]

I agree. I didn't even want to hear this version. Why would I when the original was brilliant?? But they did an awesome job. They're both brilliant versions of the song.

[@daydreamersdmmiller3064]

Smith and Myers cover of Phill Collins Something In The Air Tonight is also amazing.

[@SeanANolan]

I think it is better and I grew up on Skynard. The music is scary good as much as the vocals are. Listen to the original with eyes closed then this version.

[@DFWTF]

@@SeanANolan Think there from the same town ..I think

[@TheManslayerD]

There's just something so beautiful about watching someone who genuinely loves music react to it like she does..

[@bryanm5233]

Truth!

[@morganfitz7598]

Due to her reaction. I question how dry her seat is?

[@ttmusicchannel013]

@@morganfitz7598 Cmon. Have some respect.

[@12354rony]

@@morganfitz7598 Oh Morgan, you sweet summer child

[@aphaes1]

@@morganfitz7598 you have a gift of ruining moments.

[@brettneygibbs9047]

The "you can do this, oh baby, if you try" in the second verse gives me goosebumps every single time 😍😍

[@rektorik84]

the easiest lyric of all time .

[@tinman7065]

They took Skynyrd's best song and took it into another dimension. One of the best covers of classic rock ever (along with Disturbed's Sound of Silence and Metallica's Turn the Page).

[@Gunjack1440]

Turn the page wasn’t Metallica’sZ I believe seiger sang it before them.

[@ugh3381]

@@Gunjack1440that’s why he said “classic rock cover” lol

[@ernienegrete5702]

"Sound of Silence" is a Simon & Garfunkel song.​@@Gunjack1440

[@juanchavez8777]

I totally agree with you!! I love those 3 songs too!

[@gregpayne3770]

I feel that puddles pity party covered sound of silence very well also

[@Tonyvermette]

Was anyone sitting here listening to her in the first chorus going “It’s like overflowing with energy.” And snickering to yourself knowing that later on in the song he goes even bigger and you’re waiting for her to react to it… no? Just me, okay. 😂

[@BrottenGuy]

Naw. I did the same thing, only more of a “Oh my god!! STOP it!!! Just listen to it…you’ll get there!!! It’s even better, in a second!” She did it with Pantera’s “Cemetary Gates”, too.

[@Underoathgames]

Same

[@Co1eTrain84]

thought the same thing. Like, oh just you wait lol

[@danielwaggoner8467]

absolutely

[@ivytepes]

The constant stops before he really started had me yelling to STOP TALKING AND JUST LISTEN!! lol

[@ThaRealWorld]

For any Shinedown fan, when she heard 5 seconds of his voice & described it PERFECTLY.. THAT 🤌🏼

[@machielmarais]

Never has there been a better discription of Brent's voice. it was like an Ahah! moment. Just knowing how he will explode later in the song and how she picked up on it, within seconds, is just amazing

[@joetheman74]

One of the most powerful emotional singers of all time and WITHOUT A DOUBT the greatest version of this song ever recorded.

[@kimsylla5531]

I would love to see a video of Brent's reaction to HER reactions and have him see the pure joy and love she has for his voice. Now she knows how we feel. ❤

[@class5bodyworks]

That would be awesome!

[@melissagutierrez8137]

YES!!!

[@mabatch3769]

This is one of the greatest covers ever recorded. You don’t have to like Shinedown, you don’t have to like the genre but there’s no denying this dude is an incredible singer. The way she described his voice in the beginning as a pent up geyser was spot on. I was thinking to myself just wait for it, girl. He lets it out.

[@matthewcadden1967]

Best cover ever made hands down

[@tristansigert9420]

They have a version in one of the guys living rooms. And he’s sitting on a couch singing it and I prefer that one for some reason. I love these guys.

[@69drguitar]

@@matthewcadden1967 While this is indeed awesome, for me, the best cover ever made is Disturbed's version of The Sound of Silence. Absolutely epic.

[@matthewcadden1967]

@@69drguitar nah I think this one out does that one by a little bit for sure but both are great

[@undefeatedgaul3201]

Absolutely. Beautiful. Also Johnny cash hurt, sound of silence disturbed, and Chris cornell nothing compares to you. Unreal.

[@samhainsluagh1685]

Find yourself someone who looks at you the same way she looks at shinedown singing 😍🤘🏻

[@Lorten1986]

She definitely looks twitter patted

[@ddyta2794]

@@Lorten1986 yyyup, lol. Makes me feel some sort of way.... 😂 could watch her react to songs all day 😍

[@thebobbyd]

Lol someone's sitting in a puddle😅😅😅 and we know who

[@seventallguitarist]

I was just thinking the same thing. Professional evaluation or not, to see the joy on her face as she hears great singing is almost as enjoyable as listening to it the first time yourself. Love her.

[@infinitesimotel]

I did. It turned out to be a frizzy haired walrus with terminal flatulence and a bit of an attitude. I'll keep searching.

[@dewman1485]

Brent is easily in my opinion, one of the best voices in music. His range and control is next level. The man can belt

[@bakey42]

And it's not studio magic either. I saw them live years ago, before I really knew who Shinedown was, when they were opening for 3DoorsDown and they blew me away. Way better than the headliner IMO.

[@michaelscheunemann3425]

It was killing me when you kept backing up before the chorus. I just wanted you to hear it. Your reaction once you heard it was spectacular. Seeing them perform this song live is still one of the best performances I've ever witnessed. One of the greatest covers by one of the greatest voices in rock

[@Swollen_Goat]

Reaction edging at its finest XD

[@MarylandBornConstruction]

So many Shinedown tracks to enjoy: Second Chance, Save Me, Fly From The Inside, I Dare You, Burning Bright, & If You Only Knew.

[@gumielmgz]

Good list! I'd add What a Shame, Brent's definitely one of the best

[@crawleyman1117]

45 is a good one as well

[@kubabalcerski467]

Also Monsters

[@ericd1632]

@@crawleyman1117 45 is their best track in my opinion, but they have so many great songs

[@ericd1632]

Don't forget the Crow and the Butterfly

[@karendoolin1294]

Played this for my son at his funeral. Forever 20. Forever loved and missed Andrew. 7/23/94-6/2/15. Nothing was ever the same💔

[@jonathanrex]

The song and your comment really got me. Even though my words only reach you anonymously, I am very sorry for your loss.

[@lindapellegrino1110]

May you find peace someday, so sorry for your loss.

[@karendoolin1294]

@@jonathanrex ♥️

[@karendoolin1294]

@@lindapellegrino1110 ♥️

[@stacybaldwin3346]

This one and free bird were played at my cousins funeral. Rest in peace Darby Sheldon.

[@CampingCats90]

The ways she gets giddy and fan girls over vocals just brings me so much joy. I love music so much and I notice these little pieces and when she brings knowledge to it just makes me learn to appreciate the sound even more

[@jamesh2321]

I have just witnessed an eargasm in visual form. The pure joy and immersion you feel while watching the song. Brent wins another one. I went to see them live and it was amazing. The energy they can bring to the stage is like no other show. The girl I was seeing at the time reacted the same way. I am man enough to admit I got a little bit jealous. To that end, I tried to teach myself to do Shinedown songs to sing to her. The only one I think I truly *hit* right is 'If you only knew'. But I love this one too.

[@sin_pyro]

For a hard rock band, Shinedown has been one of the very few bands that have reduced me to tears. Brent has a rare gift for a singer where you feel every single emotion he feels while singing. It's just special

[@JDubz891]

My first intro to shinedown was a few years ago at a concert with Godsmack, Shinedown had tears in my eyes 3 times during their set, became an instant fan

[@rysbatcave6627]

Agreed

[@tylerlower5140]

45 gets me every time

[@christianjohns8352]

Another band that pulls the heart strings in the rock genre is "Nothing More", with songs like "Jenny", "Fade in/Fade out", and "God Went North"... it will have you in tears real quick.

[@TheGunner9545]

I think Brent has legendary pipes but ib think his song list is rather short and disappointing. They just don't have many hit songs and staying power. Ib think i know more songs by 3 Doors Down than Shinedown. If think he wasted most of his career with lousy songwriters.

[@ItsHammer]

Welcome to the Brent Smith experience. His voice is on a complete different level than 99% of other rock vocalists.

[@jasonsuter13]

I've seen this song live and I can confirm the voice is impeccable 😍

[@class5bodyworks]

Same here. More emotion live, I think.

[@club3g82]

Brent Smith has one of the most incredible singing voices I've ever heard. No matter how much I try to emulate it it's just impossible, insane one of a kind talent.

[@nightwolf2666]

I cry like a child every time I hear this song, it is basically what I try to teach my son every day as a single dad.

[@VictoriaKempPhotos]

Me too! It makes me think of my own grown sons. Especially my oldest.

[@greatwhitenorth762]

God bless all the wonderful single dads raising sons in our world today.

[@nightwolf2666]

@@greatwhitenorth762 Thank you for saying that. The world needs strong Dads. God bless.

[@bonesnekropolis6231]

stay strong you will make mistake but you will give your best every time ! make him proud of his dad

[@greatwhitenorth762]

@@nightwolf2666 You're very welcome sir. May God's blessings be upon you and your dear son. Much respect for you and the efforts you are making in raising him well.

[@AlexBryant2598]

My brother tattoos on them and they've literally flown us out to shows so we could hangout while my brother worked on them. Literally grew up with these guys and they truly are amazing.

[@Oilcancap]

Until the autotune gives out... Saw them in Doornroosje in Nijmegen a couple years ago, was relatively dissapointed in the show and in the live performance...

[@jessicaqueer9473]

Saw them at Sturgis in 2015 and was not at all disappointed. Maybe an off night? Simple Man has been my favorite song since I was a child. First Skynryd and then Shinedown’s version. They opened for Skynryd and I got to see both bands sing it. I’m not a crier…. I sobbed like a teenage girl at a One Direction concert. Bucket list for sure. It was amazing.

[@Oilcancap]

@@jessicaqueer9473 could be, my buddy opened for them that night and once I got around to how the singing was live he told me the autotune on the board had died and Brent had to be on point. He wasn't. Still enjoy their album work though.

[@Voldrani]

I am also a tattoo artist. I do not have a famous, awesome band that flies me to shows. LoL. Career goals.

[@jessicaqueer9473]

@@Voldrani lol Also a tattoo artist… can we be issued a famous band to tattoo exclusively? My clients are amazing but they don’t fly me anywhere.

[@amberkotcher8989]

Did you notice that after all that energy, he ends the song on the empty breath? He let it all go and there’s literally nothing left. Brent is amazing.

[@jeremyleverette6750]

The energy from this song is magical. Nothing but goosebumps while making you really emotional

[@alexlicciardi13]

In high school, "Call Me" by Shinedown was a song me and friends randomly learned and would always sing together in the car. Very good song.

[@daltonevans3412]

I remember sitting in my tent the first night i was homeless when i was 16 and just listened to that song and what a shame as well and just cried when the realization of my situation kicked in, but the music helped calm me. Shinedown is something else and will always be a part of my life so long as i have ears to hear with.

[@n0xxm3rcyxx]

You should listen to his acoustic one where it's just him and the guitar in a friends living room. Its incredible. It's over 9 years ago but it's worth it. I go back and watch it all the time. My favorite rendition of it.

[@whiteasshonkey3534]

Same here. Shows that he isn't just a studio singer. Brent has one of the best voices in rock.

[@xifled63]

That performance is amazing. He’s just hanging in the living room

[@MarcoForesto]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5Dcc4d_oNyLpaM #TheCharismaticVoice!!

[@lorigarza8418]

That video is raw and just amazing! My favorite!

[@christianrashotte1605]

Is it a friends house? I always thought it was a fans house who won a private concert in a radio contest. Either way, I agree. It's my favorite version too.

[@dylnfstr]

The first time I heard this version I got the chills and cried. My mother has told me throughout my life to be a simple man. Essentially quoting these lyrics to me. And that’s all I try to be.

[@hunterwarner393]

The only band that could ever hold a light to Skynyrd. He has such a great cross between grungy rock and a southern womans choir on a Sunday. You can literally feel it when he changes pitches and tones.

[@JamesSmith-fv6vb]

How can you not love Shinedown. Brent Smith's voice is unbelievable. He sounds just as good live. He is legit.

[@Wanker527]

Once I saw them in Tulsa, OK and his grandmother had just died, so he got the whole crowd outside in the dark to look at the stars and chant her name while he belted out this song. People were crying all around. It was beautiful.

[@OrthodoxMidwife]

Wow. Amazing 😭

[@zombiiesque]

Oh, my. What a beautiful tribute. 🥺

[@stevenmansfield4824]

This dude can sing with anyone man. What a voice. Nice to see him getting the respect!

[@jordanmcdonald9366]

Every time I hear this song it gives me chills. I recently seen shinedown live and when they played this song it was so emotional and powerful throughout the whole crowd

[@class5bodyworks]

Great live singalong. Everyone in the crowd knows this one. Great energy!

[@crate3232]

'Call Me' is the ultimate Shinedown vocal song. My entire family attempts to belt it out every road trip.

[@mikeandersonwa]

Call Me is one of my absolute all time favorite songs, absolutely incredible!

[@hitandruncommentor]

Someone else that knows that fantastic song.

[@CrewChiefa0227]

This song is the best. It is so amazing.

[@zombiiesque]

Love that one!

[@class5bodyworks]

Elizabeth does a review of that song on this channel. Great song!

[@evertopandus]

More shinedown songs: Second Chance, Through the Ghost, Crow and the butterfly, Enemies, amaryllis, and my personal favorite... 45. Also Shinedown with Lzzy Hale Breaking Inside

[@sgordon57xx]

YES, Crow and the Butterfly and Amaryllis show off his voice like crazy

[@brycebergstrom5035]

Shed some light?????

[@bloodsling]

Crow and the Butterfly is so brilliant,I love almost every Shinedown song I've heard,but that's my favourite.

[@Chaotic_Enigma]

You can't go wrong with any Shinedown song...What about Her name is Alice from Alice in Wonderland soundtrack? Great band for sure!

[@adamfisher9595]

@@brycebergstrom5035 I freaking love that song. Sooo underrated

[@bryanwulf8956]

Thank you for this analysis of Brent’s voice, I have always thought his voice was very technical, and absolutely amazing the way he sang that song! Lynyrd Skynyrd should be honored that he took it to the next level! Love what you do, keep it up!

[@lawrenceblunk2338]

Brent's articulation/dictation absolutely immerses your soul into moments indescribable! His abilities, fascinating!!!

[@stacyjohnson3489]

The guy has pipes, serious pipes. One of the few that sounds better in person. Like, completely blown away in concert. They have so many other songs that are amazing, Second Chance distinctly.

[@OGuselessrogue]

Yes. 100%

[@leejohnson7293]

I agree, live his vocals are on point!

[@RinniePere]

I was blown away when I saw them open for Velvet Revolver... best stage energy that whole night. 👏🏻

[@brianlee7713]

He has so much power he is louder than the speakers!

[@ApexofWar_]

Just saw him in concert 48 hours ago

[@williamwarren7636]

"Save Me" is another great early Shinedown song that shows off his voice-- a beautiful song about addiction and redemption

[@chrislutze1155]

I'm not sure where I heard it, whether live interview or youtube, but Brent talked about spending hours upon hours in his garage as a child till he perfected every note. Not only can that be heard through shinedowns music, but I believe that is where the inspiration for the second chance music video came from, which is another great song!!

[@Matth3w311ison]

Second chance is amazing, to be fair I've not disliked any shinedown song, or Brent's other stuff.. the man CAN sing

[@lisawallace3124]

saw an interview with him where he said they literally recorded it in 3 takes...BOOM, done. Amazing singer, amazing man, amazing human being

[@soullessevangelist8769]

This version of this song was the one my mother and I danced to at my wedding. We had talked about it well beforehand and she had suffered TBI in the time between our discussion and the actual wedding. It will always hit home for me. Fantastically done.

[@jeffduncan6165]

It was my mother-son dance at my wedding also!!

[@ericd1632]

Although "45" is my favorite Shinedown track, "I Dare You" and "The Crow & The Butterfly" are both incredible and not far behind 45, for me at least. Elizabeth I would love to see reaction videos of all 3, plus there are several other great songs.

[@ktsnironmangaming1217]

This is perfect. Best way to experience Shinedown in just a few songs.

[@ashtonhand3672]

This is probably my favorite vid of 45 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXK6mXVnlL-krK8&ab_channel=Dis2505

[@LawfulNugget]

Vitamin String Quartet do a cover of 45. Its amazing.

[@patg148]

Holy shit that must be amazing

[@emily.g.929]

Crow & The Butterfly is criminally underrated 😩😩😩

[@d3adkamikaz3]

You passion and excitement for what the artists do with their vocals is so contagious.

[@luciferluci4570]

it really is!!!, learned a lot and enjoyed so much how much she enjoys this!

[@cloverraven]

Perfectly said

[@dragonmomandahamster]

This song always gets me - I love the original, but this cover.... gets me in the feels. First time I heard it was live in concert, the sun had just come out from a gloomy, rainy day, and my heart was hurting for my son who was struggling a little at that time. He was our only living son (several pregnancy losses plus a premature birth that ended with our younger son's death). I had chosen by this point to have my tubes tied because I just couldn't deal with any ore pregnancy losses, so our firstborn was our only son. And then I went to a concert where Shinedown opened for the main band (Judas Priest, maybe?). They started this song, and it was just me listening to his voice. SO POWERFUL!

[@jimmyv1753]

His voice really is an incredible instrument. Truly. I can listen to him sing anything. Enchanting Is a great way to put it.

[@rscotta831]

Elizabeth, the way your eyes flutter... for us Shinedown fans of 18 years... it's like watching our 18-year old son getting married to the wife of his dreams.

[@trp2413]

35 👍 for you sir

[@lukeslayer]

129 👍 for you sir

[@X-Clipse97]

152 👍

[@gavinspalding]

He’s amazing live, close your eyes and you can’t tell if it’s studio or live. Was lucky to see them and Halestorm together

[@rysbatcave6627]

Yes!

[@chanceehuiet]

Seen the same duo. I try to watch every shinedown show within 4 hours of Houston

[@relentlessonespodcast1602]

I saw them in Houston too Carnival of Madness tour

[@Huhconduct]

I saw them and Halestorm but he was too messed to even sing, it was sad. Glad he got clean.

[@joshlansdown2810]

I watched Halestorm(who I met and hung with after the show) and Flyleaf open for Seether and Shinedown in 2005. Killer fucking show, he did this and dedicated it to Dimebag Darrell. Perfection.

[@slicksilver9441]

The way Brent sings is something he was born with. Yes, people can take lessons and get better but 99% of the planet could never sing like him with a lifetime of coaching/practice.

[@mustangsally92781]

I love how much she reacts to the different parts of the song... It's almost like she has an eargasm!!! Brent Smith's voice is just amazing and I'm so happy to see her enjoy it and be able to break it down so beautifully. ❤️

[@kylwain]

"If You Only Knew" is another Excellent Vocal performance for Brent. The fact he wrote it about his Kid probably helped.

[@ShutUpandFight]

"Brent"... not Brett. 'Brett' is the lead singer of "Poison"

[@DJC955]

Not to mention that it wasn't just for his kid, but to honor how his kid motivated his sobriety is amazing! Such amazing song writers!

[@tobicain7816]

brent is one of the best singers in rock right now, and his voice has just gotten better and better through the years. shinedowns acoustic show in kansas city is a prime example of how outstanding he's become

[@p.justinbruce2601]

We saw the Springfield stop of that same tour! Even though we listen to the KC show on the disc double set, it's a carbon copy of the SGF show, so it's like being there all over again!

[@beccapivonka1953]

We saw Smith & Myers in Omaha in May...holy heck. One of the best shows I have seen!

[@RELTIH88]

Imo Brent Smith, Adam Gontier and Corey Tayler are top 3# singers.

[@leighcollins636]

You felt exactly like I did when he sings "It'll help help you." The slightest drop in pitch & tiny break in his voice literally made my brows pull down and inward with pure emotion. It was a mix of compassion and nostalgia... and almost had a pleading tone to it... so much heart and soul! I could listen to his voice 24/7! 🤘🏼🥰

[@bstech7888]

LOVED her reaction! Funny... that's how millions of us feel about his voice as well! 😍💕 Brent is Amazing! Looks like Shinedown has another fan snared by the voice...

[@cowboybigz]

It doesn't matter if it's Skynrd or Shinedown. These lyrics just hit home.

[@dquaidman]

Except for Brent changing the lyrics and thus changing the meaning of the song.

[@jessecrockett8127]

@@dquaidman what lyrics did he change?

[@dquaidman]

@@jessecrockett8127 He changed "all I want for you my son is to be satisfied" to "all I want from you my son is to be satisfied". So instead of wanting a good life for her son, she wanted her son to make her life better. It changes the whole dynamic of the song.

[@jessecrockett8127]

@@dquaidmanmaybe, I think it could also be interpreted as "all I was from you my son [is for you to be satisfied]" Because the same meaning can be implied with both versions. Although it would be neat if they deliberately changed the entire meaning of the song with one word

[@dquaidman]

@@jessecrockett8127 I'm just going by how it's sung. He should have left it as written unless he's got some strange reason not to. Unless, of course, he doesn't know the difference between "for" and "from", which is entirely possible.

[@jpreston22]

He is JUST as good live. He's truly one of the best vocalists out there

[@jakobfidler4510]

Was my first concert

[@luciferluci4570]

he really is seen them nine times!! wanna make it 10!! so amazing!!!

[@adamshea8380]

They're just as good live.

[@BrokenGodEnt]

And never took lessons either (at least that's what my Shinedown mega fan friend has told me). She may touch on that in this video, haven't watched all the way through. She's typically pretty informed so she may have mentioned it lol

[@jamesshride3158]

I would also like to call out David Draiman.

[@brigham1111]

I want to leave an unfiltered comment on your reactions, but I'm sure it would sound critical instead of complimentary. But I do love your excitement, especially how you are geeking out on all the details and nuances. You do have an amazing talent pointing them out and describing them verbally, and your facial expressions just add to the whole description. I'm starting to see a whole new level of details that I've never appreciated or noticed before. Now I'm geeking out. It's really fun! I love both versions of this song, the same way I love Disturbed Sound of Silence and its original version. They are the same, yet soo different. It elevates these great songs to Legendary status. So much fun

[@derelictdiva]

This particular version of this song hits me in the heart every time. His voice sounds like the longing of the heart to me - the sustained long vowels, the steady pitch, and just the emotion of it - and it’s truly enchanting.

[@anabolical6521]

Here's a fact for ya, He covered this song and dedicated it to "Dimebag Darrell". There is a live version of this where he explains it to the crowd and that is why we get so much emotion from him in this song! You can feel his pain and loss!

[@babygandalf865]

This is nothing compared to his live singing. I’ve seen them four times and each time it was incredible. Absolutely incredible.

[@chrismcgee288]

Dude sung this song for 15 minutes at the end of his show when we went to see him. Amazing.

[@ScoobySnacks782]

The crazy thing about it is he sounds this amazing live as well!

[@JK-oq9cp]

Saw Shinedown live for the 3rd time about a week after Prince died in the spring of 2016. Brent dedicated his performance of this song to Prince. Every phone was up and lit during the song, was very touching. I am a fan of all music(including Prince) and it was so awesome Brent did that.

[@Oh_its_Mike]

People who understand mastery of a craft always react with laughter when they experience it. I love that shit...seeing someone who fully understands whats going on be so blown away by the talent of what they're seeing/listening to that you just have to laugh at the absurdity of it.

[@willl84]

Brent is such a powerhouse. He's so underrated I feel. They're popular but not nearly as popular as they should be. I can't wait for you to do more of them. They're also absolutely incredible in concert. The way he takes control of the crowd and nails song after song is amazing. The singer and guitarist also did an acoustic cover album called Smith and Meyers and it's so good

[@sgordon57xx]

Agreed. The dudes voice is phenomenal.

[@aparker7777]

I love Smith and Myers... it's just so freaking *pure*

[@JeremiahFrye]

I remember one time seeing them at an outdoor concert and he did this whole thing getting the crowd amped up. Like easily monologuing for 10 minutes. Came down into the crowd and everything. Not a lot of rock performers have crowd skill like that anymore. He even came right by my seat and even though security shooed me away I managed to get a fist bump from Brent. #worthit

[@wlprisbrey]

Amen, well said. I love their love shows. They are honestly my favorite band to see live, and I have seen many. Brent could sing the phone book and I would want to make a call.

[@danielcurtis8746]

It doesn't go without saying that the original skynyrd aka Ronnie van Zant and the rest of the bunch is my absolute favorite. But the remake from shinedown really pulls strings to my heart, not only the meaning it has for me but it just has a sudden shift and emotion to the song and how much he puts into it. It's by far the best cover in my opinion. Great video as always

[@kap-bak]

14:42 I adore your reactions. Not only do you truly understand what you’re listening to, but your emotional reactions are pure Joy! I’m so impressed with you as a human being. Thank you for being so honest and true to your art. ❤

[@gavinspalding]

“The crow and the butterfly” His voice is 🤤

[@Proudtman]

This is my favorite song by them! 45 is also an incredible song

[@ulventorden5293]

I was so close to the stage with them once that when the show was over, Brent himself handed me a guitar pick. I still have it to this day.

[@josephinefuentez-green1129]

Brent Smith has the best singing voice today... not just rock but best tone, vocals, sound...... He is just a Beautiful VOICE and person....love him

[@user-kz7hb4wk2q]

Shinedown has no bad songs. He has one of the greatest voices in rock.

[@advancedrescue1574]

I’m amazed no one ever does second chance, people act like this was there one hit that shows the power in his voice

[@lefty0741]

To really get to know Shinedown you need to listen to "The Crow & The Butterfly" and "How Did You Love"

[@ericd1632]

I LOVE The Crow & The Butterfly

[@stumeat77]

Omg, How Did You Love is an excellent choice!!

[@Devellee]

How Did You Love is my favourite song of Brent's vocally. So goood!

[@star111408]

I LOVE that you feel his voice the way I do. You describe all of the characteristics beautifully! I really enjoyed watching your face as you felt his emotions. Chills! Brent Smith has the best voice I have ever heard and my absolute favorite voice (that I didn’t birth). Welcome to Shinedown Nation!

[@MrC33412]

I will be seeing Shinedown for the first time on Saturday and I cannot wait! Absolutely love Brent's voice. One of my favorite vocalists.

[@Frenzina98]

"I could become obsessed with this sound, woah" I felt that.

[@Bradbeard-nv1vo]

The moment she joined the family

[@AlexQuill63]

I swear like 50% of the fun in these videos is just watching you get so excited and happy about stuff in the song, particularly when you then start getting really animated in explaining why you like it so much :D EDIT: From Shinedown - 45, Miracle, Enemies, Devour, Second Chance, Sound of Madness, For My Sake, Call Me, What a Shame, Diamond Eyes would all be songs I'd recommend.

[@thomashaas7222]

Seeing shinedown as a teenager in 2008 was a jaw dropping experience. Brent just feeds off an audience so well. Gotta see them live again soon

[@JohnnyGingy]

Saw them in 2006 open for Godsmack and Rob Zombie I was 16 such a killer lineup

[@tammyrollins5199]

You won't regret it, I can't get enough of them live. They're still just as good today!

[@justincaron8428]

They originally recorded this acoustically at a radio station in Boston. The station released it as part of compilation CD. It was such a hit on the station the band re-recorded it for their own release.

[@Alifirecat]

Yeah, that's just Brent Smith's voice. He feels like a beast kept on check. His voice is straight power and emotion. Listen to ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING by him.

[@Lonewolf-nv7tm]

"I'll follow you", " Miracle"...live acoustic. They do not disappoint live, seen them twice..once full show, once acoustic

[@Intercaust]

Saw them with Godsmack. Awesome show.

[@racheltassin2270]

I never miss a concert as long as they are in driving distance. They are awesome live. I watched them with Godsmack also. Great show

[@MzHyde420]

You just know she listened to this 3 more times in a row when she was done so she could finally cry from the pure emotional power of Brent's voice.

[@jimmyv1753]

If you liked this. See them live. Off the charts incredible. Some artists are studio artists. These guys are live performers. They feed off the audience and give it back. In a big way

[@class5bodyworks]

Definitely! They are very interactive with the crowd. You get what you give.

[@sterling8298]

It's so fun to watch how excited Elizabeth gets on the songs. I like how she breaks down the song on a technical level. So rather than just being a react to the song video. You're learning how the song was put together on a technical point of view. And I like learning new things.

[@Lost_in_the_Blink]

When they played this live, i dont think there was a dry eye in the house. Never going to forget it

[@ClarenceJ.Sinclare1911]

In my darkest times , this song has shone light like a beacon .

[@brandonramsey4]

So yeah, it was really cool that you did this song. A lot of people have tried to do this song and have been okay with it but when he did it. He knocked it out of the park. It's almost like heart doing stairway to heaven. They did an amazing job covering stairway to heaven. I just watched you fall in love with this guy's voice so what you really need to do is you need to start with the very first album which that song is on. For real you need to listen to that thing all the way through matter of fact you should probably do like a whole album review of that album because in my eyes that's the best album that they did. The second album was okay it was pretty good there's a lot of good songs on it but then they ended up getting rid of the original guitar player which was a bad bad move and Brent was taking the music in another direction kind of to a softer side and that's not who Shinedown really was. But anyways I can go into this full detail but you need to listen to that full album. Leave a Whisper is the name of the first

[@GenStrife]

I've said since the day this cover came out that this is how Simple Man was meant to be. The amount of vocal emotion and energy behind this version fits the lyrics and the tone of the song in an amazing synergy. It's ridiculous. The range once he lets his voice bloom and the control of the tones and shaping is entrancing and endearing.

[@alexmartin7873]

Same with "Hurt" when it was covered by Johnny Cash

[@merlin601]

I cannot really agree. Though Brent is a great singer he shows it a bit to much here. Maybe it is because I am a guitarist but to me the focus is a bit to much on the vocals and the way he lengthens "simple" and "man" in the refrain is exaggerated. I think the truth would be somewhere between the original and this cover. It is definetly not that clear like "Hurt" sung by Cash which was dedicated to him by Reznor later.

[@bigal7505]

This is a fantastic cover, I can't deny. I love it. But, I don't think I can agree with the comment "this is how Simple Man was meant to be. To me, it will always be Ronnie Van Zant's song. He wrote it with Gary Rossington after his (Ronnie's) grandmother died. It is the third most popular song in the Skynard catalog for a reason.

[@elinino5275]

Great cover but hard to beat Ronnie Van Zant and the boys. There are a few original live versions from Skynyrd that are phenomenal!

[@openyoureyes909jones6]

Gotta disagree. I like Shinedown's songs, they brought nothing to this song but a louder version. Skynyrd knew when to play it softly and deliver the emotion. I cant even tell if Shinedown heard the Skynyrd version, they just made it noisier. For comparison. the crappy remake of 'I will always love you' of Dolly Partons' classic by Whitney Houston. Another louder version of a classic that brought nothing new to the table but more noise. Again, Dolly knew when (and how) to soften the vocals and really deliver the emotion she was feeling....Whitney just sang loud, and less loud. I already know 95% will disagree with me, probably on both points. I urge you to listen to both originals, then the imposters. Perhaps you can understand what i am trying to point out.

[@vitalline7394]

Not Strong Enough is probably one of his wildest vocals Brent Smith is one hell of a vocalist

[@J-wk5ny]

I totally agree and suggested it as well, I would love to see her reaction to that song. Having Apocalyptica backing him is unreal!

[@crystal_groupie]

This was mine and my son’s song that we danced together to at his wedding for the ‘mother/son’ dance. Shinedown’s Simple Man has been the song I have shared with him every year on his birthday since he was young. It was a dream and so surreal to dance with him to it at his wedding. It was perfection. Always brings tears to my eyes every time I have heard it since the first time forever ago🤍

[@KbNeal]

When he lets his voice go..and the smile on your face..that's it..that's how everyone who has heard this reacts..it's incredible.

[@zackerydempsey1280]

Whenever I listen to this song I imagine it’s my old man talking to me, he’s my stepfather but he raised me by himself and I often feel like he’s all I have. I owe everything to the guy and this song brings me to tears thinking that there’s going to be a day when he’s not here anymore

[@chadpelo7566]

Yes. I understand 100%. My stepfather did that for me, and I am now doing it for MY stepson.

[@mememe733]

How lucky you are to have such a man in your life! 😊

[@zackerydempsey1280]

@@mememe733 absolutely blessed for sure

[@esteiger1267]

Brent Smith in apocalyptica's "Not Strong Enough" will absolutely break you. You NEED to hear that one

[@nightsgrow6575]

Yes omg he’s so amazing in that one, like all the songs he does

[@donnamignemi]

Oh yes!!!

[@6atoH4ik]

don't forget about "For my sake" one of my favorites)

[@HK-ur7hu]

Love that song 😍

[@Ryhno999]

The best version of this song is an old video you can only find on KZbin with shinedown at a party just singing this song for a group of friends. It’s absolutely amazing