This actually happened to Ronnie Van Zant when he was 18, and he came up with the lyrics to this song on his way home that night. Ronnie never actually wrote down any lyrics, it was all in his head.
@maryreilly5092 Жыл бұрын
True!
@maryreilly5092 Жыл бұрын
We could drink in a bar in Duval County at 18 back then!
@bobkennedy5585 Жыл бұрын
Yes true!
@freebirdtony Жыл бұрын
@@maryreilly5092 Yep, that lasted till November 1983.
@maryreilly5092 Жыл бұрын
@@freebirdtony Sure was.
@cathybrookeburt2616 Жыл бұрын
'Cuttin' a rug' was a slang term for dancing. You two are adorable.
@somersetcace1 Жыл бұрын
This was one of the best reactions to this song I've seen yet. I love that you guys paid attention to the lyrics and really got it. Yep, he got himself in a bad situation! 😏
@hog7203 Жыл бұрын
Yep, I gotta agree. They had it figured out fast. In like two minutes. 😄 My first time checking these folks out and I had to hit subscribe because of that.
@danbenedict8375 Жыл бұрын
I think they might’ve missed my favorite line from the song: “you could hear me screaming a mile away as headed out towards the door”. Absolutely hilarious!
@maryreilly5092 Жыл бұрын
Yes, I agree!
@johnsimmons1379 Жыл бұрын
It seems very genuine. There are so many out there that are contrived.
@somersetcace1 Жыл бұрын
@@johnsimmons1379 Yep and it can BE difficult to tell the difference. I try to take them at face value though, unless it's obvious.
@1dbjack Жыл бұрын
Great reaction, you are right in saying it was not fun for Ronnie but he found it a way to make it fun for everyone else. That was the beauty of the band, great story tellers.
@rons3634 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for actually listening and enjoying the lyrics. Most reactors either don't really listen or they don't understand what's going on. Watching your reaction was refreshing.
@reallybadgamer11 ай бұрын
I love your laugh and clap of your hands on "gimme three steps towards the door"... such a timeless classic!
@johntrickey7182 Жыл бұрын
Skynyrd were legends. Ronnie Van Zant was a brilliant lyricist and singer. Tragic end to his life, as well as Steve Gaines, guitarist and his sister Cassie Gaines.
@orangeMANgood4547 Жыл бұрын
Going down the Skynyrd rabbit hole is a amazing. Enjoy the ride y'all. What they did in a few short years remains timeless. Simple Man is a must!
@igoski1582 Жыл бұрын
In the Southern Rock genre of music, it's widely considered that Lynyrd Skynyrd is at the top. It just doesn't get better than this band. 100% of their songs are great.
@cdfdesantis69911 ай бұрын
Skynyrd was great at telling a story, whether happy or sad, with both the lyrics AND the music. Thanks for your reaction.
@danwilliams9299 Жыл бұрын
Cuttin the rug-means he was dancing! Generation thing i guess? Im old-67 in 5 days. So. There s that.. fun to watch you hear a band i grew up on. Classic -southern rock- saw them bout 2 yrs ago.. whats lft of them. Still sounded great over 45-50 yrs ltr..
@chrisendsley5724 Жыл бұрын
Dancing. Yep. Southern Rock. Love it. Born and raised in Alabama. Heard this my whole life.
@OldMusicFan83 Жыл бұрын
Every time I drive into Bama I hear Sweet Home on the local radio!
@chrisendsley5724 Жыл бұрын
@@OldMusicFan83 yep if it's a classic rock station in the Birmingham area and about to the Georgia state line you can pick up 106.9 it jams.
@757optim Жыл бұрын
True story from the Jacksonville west side. RIP Skynyrd. The music will live forever.
@jaxwins Жыл бұрын
I grew up on the west side of Jacksonville and lived only about 12 miles from the VanZant family. My oldest sister, who will be 79 in December bought a VW Bug from the VanZant family. Needless to say I was and still am a huge fan of Lynyrd Skynyrd.
@maryreilly5092 Жыл бұрын
Cool! I'm in Jax!!
@kaidenorgana5151 Жыл бұрын
As did I, but I was only a matter of blocks from them, amazing times we had back then
@jaxwins Жыл бұрын
Wow, that's so cool.
@patrickminer5926Ай бұрын
Your authentic from the heart reaction to this is so funny I'm laughing with you.
@teleman21572 ай бұрын
Gotta do the live version. When Ronnie tells the 3 guitarists to - Bring all my mules out here one more time, it’s guitar bedlam. Let me tell you, those guys played well and well together
@ScapeGoat778 ай бұрын
“Gimme three steps” is a great joke that plays on some universal themes. So glad that you guys got the point. Artists are the real angels in the evolution of consciousness.
@liftme225 Жыл бұрын
Defined late 70's in States. Lynyrd Skynyrd is treasure
@williamcabell142 Жыл бұрын
The Kings of Country Rock....period! They invented it! 😎👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Oh yeah, the Allman Brother were the blues!
@NunyaDammeBiznis Жыл бұрын
No country in Lynyrd Skynyrd. Marshall Tucker Band, Charlie Daniels, hell yes. Lynyrd Skynyrd was rock.
@sonjacrowell9896 Жыл бұрын
Awe. Memories ❤ this came out when I was a young teenager ❤️🇺🇸
@bethellen19622 ай бұрын
You guys are adorable. Fun song. Fun reaction. 😊❤️😊
@MrGsxr10001Ай бұрын
This is the most fun reaction channel by far, Ya'll are so much fun to watch.
@valueair1984 Жыл бұрын
Fun watching the two of you react to American music. For a good laugh, watch Toby Keith "as good as I once was" You'll thank me.
@golfr-kg9ss Жыл бұрын
How about "Red Solo Cup"?
@texastyrannyresponseteam7948 ай бұрын
i love playing this song... the crowd always gets into it.. and it's fun.. easy.. and i love the song..
@tommythompson95656 ай бұрын
A southern boy here. [ no real reason to state that, except that I'm braggin'. 😊 ] Sort of needless to say that I am a Lynyrd Skynyrd fan. But I do need to say that I am a big fan of y'all's channel. You two sweet people are a delight to watch. You both carry yourselves in a humble way that makes listening to you very easy. Your reaction to this song is one of the best that I have come across on RVCs. You paid attention to the lyrics and reacted accordingly. It was a blast to watch. Keep up the good work, and keep on r'actin .
@DaveB80610 ай бұрын
What an awesome reaction to a classic song. You guys are AWESOME!
@Tuesdays_Gone Жыл бұрын
Yep, this is a true story. I’ve been to The Jug, which was called Westside Tavern at that time. Yes, “cuttin’ the rug” means dancing.
@WhizzingFish12 Жыл бұрын
Just found you all. You are a cute couple! You've just opened the lid to one of the greatest rock bands ever. Lynyrd Skynyrd has dozens of great songs, including several which are Top 100. Incredibly talented band - Pronounced is one of the truly definitive albums ever recorded, and they are an absolute powerhouse live. Fantastic musicians on every instrument, especially the 4 different lead guitarists they were blessed with. Keep digging into them!
@fredflinstonetx Жыл бұрын
Great song great story telling and yes you can visualize the whole scene
@jrherrington566 Жыл бұрын
Yes the “Jug “ was a real place where Skynyrd played !!
@williamjones6031Ай бұрын
Thanks, I needed that. Based on a true story.😎
@rollotomassi62327 ай бұрын
Timeless story telling!
@RuthKing-wm9nw3 ай бұрын
Great song...and reaction! Such fun with you two!
@willieboy3011 Жыл бұрын
This song describes a not uncommon occurrence in a 70s Honky Tonk. Saw them in 74, and they were great.
@MatoNupai Жыл бұрын
This is one of my favorite Skynyrds songs
@EccentricAuntWanda111 ай бұрын
The ultimate Southern Rock song!
@neldablanco1663 Жыл бұрын
I can see guy running out front door, screaming in fear, hands in air! Hilarious dong!!!
@dalejohnson425611 ай бұрын
Southern Rock! Can't do better than that! You need to also check out the Allman Brothers: especially "One Way Out" (the live video recorded at the Fillmore East, 1971),
@jimmacclay7015 Жыл бұрын
Ronnie actually said " you're gonna have to shoot me in my ass or elbow." Juat a great story teller
@blueh2o575 Жыл бұрын
You two are a blast 😂! Loved this reaction and how you pay close attention! 👍
@krisfox35376 ай бұрын
You guys are my favorite reactors. I love watching you guys. Keep up the great videos! And skynyrd is one of my favorites.
@legalizitt Жыл бұрын
Welcome to America, friends. We need more folks like you two.
@johngilmer678211 ай бұрын
Love your reaction, 'fo sure.' ✌
@user-wc9pe9pu2c Жыл бұрын
Hilarious breakdown but perfect 1970's were the best ...great reaction to classic southern rock
@Mottleydude1 Жыл бұрын
BTW, this actually happened to the lead singer Ronnie Van Zandt. He was in a dive bar in rural Florida and he was two young to be there at 17 yo. He was talking to a girl he just met when her crazy boyfriend saw him talking to his girl and pulled a gun on him.
@austindermody302 Жыл бұрын
Great reaction guys! Their performance of this at Knebworth is really cool.
@ktwebbdevil Жыл бұрын
Tuesday's Gone,That Smell,I Know A Little,Working For MCA,Swamp Music,Ballad of Curtis Loew are some Lynyrd Skynyrd songs you will love! They have a very deep catalog of great songs!
@OldMusicFan83 Жыл бұрын
High volume of hits in only 5 albums
@Hexon665 ай бұрын
Ah yes, The Ballad of Curtis Loew. The filler song that every true Skynyrd fan holds up as a defense against a charge *nobody* has ever made about the band itself.
@johnschutte71 Жыл бұрын
"He was sh!ting his pants!", I busted out loud🤣🤣🤣🤣😎
@cmanayf4354 Жыл бұрын
Fun reaction!
@jamescrane2156 Жыл бұрын
Lynyrd Skynyrd - That Smell. Studio version. This song sounds different than the ones you've heard. It's about alcohol, drugs, and the rock and roll lifestyle.
@Craig-fc6fn5 ай бұрын
Nice reaction. Played that song so many times. Classic southern rock
@atrumphasmatis6719 Жыл бұрын
You guys are making me laugh so much I have tears in my eyes. Had to sub!!!
@rickward460 Жыл бұрын
Nicely played Y'all 👍👍 You have opened up Pandora's box! Try any track off the, One more from the Road album... they all rock! Spread the love 🐶😎🇺🇸
@billherman7294 Жыл бұрын
You guys are fun to watch
@Mottleydude1 Жыл бұрын
You two remind me of myself when I first heard this song. I was 16 and with some friends and listening to music and smoking some ganja when this song was played and we all fell about the place laughing. It’s really a Universal Experience song for most guys who accidentally done something dumb to make a guy twice their size angry. Often over a woman. 😂😂😂
@Tijuanabill Жыл бұрын
Uneasy Rider is another great Southern Rock/Country story telling jam. (Charlie Daniels)
@tomhelmsjr Жыл бұрын
“With this one old drunk chick and some fella with green teeth”….. that song is hilarious 😂😂
@randyhodges87825 ай бұрын
You're a hoot!
@myreviews809911 ай бұрын
Fun reaction 😊
@jeffbolton9699 Жыл бұрын
Ok, so I usually stand back but after watching this I had to step out. This was such a pure reaction. I'm a 62 yr old country/southern musician. I grew up on a ranch and had nothing else to do but dream of a way out. Ended up touring for 10 years then life happened and I didn't play until 8 years ago. Anyway, loved the energy on this and the others in this folder. Look firward to more, PAPA!
@faithcat7675 Жыл бұрын
You guys are a blast to watch! ❤
@darrellberger Жыл бұрын
My first time watching you two.y’all are really fun
@thefleasofathousandcamels6498 Жыл бұрын
Cutting the rug = dancing. The Jug is the name of the club/bar
@biffmifflin1829 Жыл бұрын
So nice to see you both understand and enjoy the song.
@scuppernog1 Жыл бұрын
Nice reaction to one of my all time favorite songs from them!
@aaronarnold765310 ай бұрын
Aloha guys i just lol for sure😂😂😂😂kinda the best reaction
@IZPC11 ай бұрын
A place called Jug. In the south the term jug means your pulling on a jug. Drinking moonshine or just drinking. I’m in my 50s and I can’t tell you how many times I heard he’s been pulling on the jug god bless him.
@hog7203 Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed that reaction. Well done. Y'all had that song figured out in about two minutes. That whole album is amazing. The first song on it called, I Ain't the One, has some humor in it similar to this one. Just subscribed and looking forward to more reactions.
@tracyyork1428 Жыл бұрын
Yes, that album is amazing. Certainly one of the best 'introduction' albums by a band of all time. Every song is a winner.
@thomasroutte8942 Жыл бұрын
I first heard this in the 70s !!
@Grandview66137 ай бұрын
You all are awesome!
@deannacauley16611 ай бұрын
It's called good old southern rock and roll
@jeffwooten5205 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this, Liked and Subscribed
@gatorade2366 Жыл бұрын
You both need to start listening to the group Home Free, they are amazing
@williamwarlick3497 Жыл бұрын
Super reaction, nobody ever catches he peed his pants. Classic story, fabulous song!
@Cicero207 Жыл бұрын
Awesome reaction!!!❤ I just discovered your channel with this song. I am now a big subscriber! Can't wait to listen to more music with you guys❤❤❤❤😊
@gocoelho4579 Жыл бұрын
Lynyrd forever!!!! Gimme three steps plese rsrsrsrsrsr
@TangieTown81 Жыл бұрын
And in the actual incident he told the guy he was going to take 3 steps towards the door and he'd be gone so there was no need to do anything more than was already done. His bandmates forces him to write the song right after the incident because he was clearly very shook.
@Jimmy-ee7ou2 ай бұрын
I have been that guy running for the door in my younger days,
@JAMESMOORE-gq4vv Жыл бұрын
Classic 1st album, from start to finish, all of their 6 albums are great, from start to finish.
@OldMusicFan83 Жыл бұрын
Real Bar in Jacksonville! Going there with Army buddies in a few months.
@kenkonwick6660 Жыл бұрын
Yes cutting the rug is dancing. The Jug us a bar
@VIDSTORAGE Жыл бұрын
Staring down the barrel of a .44 magnum over a dance and a jealous boyfriend ,not worth dying for ..I heard it was true story ../. "Mississippi Kid" "Poison Whiskey" are a couple of good ones from the first album also..
@lindalucas-9961Ай бұрын
Actually she dropped a glass of water on the floor as a distraction for Ronny to get away.
@mega0076010 ай бұрын
this shit actually happened, this band fought regularly
@billdemotte715211 ай бұрын
What you really need to do, is get up early some weekend find a empty highway blast this and enjoy the ride
@dadmateryn8092 Жыл бұрын
this is a true story even the name of the bar was called the jug
@THOR64715 ай бұрын
This is actually based on a true story!
@jamiegossett7 ай бұрын
snug in a rug. chilling out.
@suecook1326 Жыл бұрын
Cutting the rug was slang for dancing.
@danielcrow4247 Жыл бұрын
Supposedly based on a real experience.
@roberthammett4786 Жыл бұрын
Only one way out, by the Almond Brothers Band.
@BruceConley-oi8nj2 ай бұрын
Called southern rock
@Nickel138 Жыл бұрын
Amazing reaction. Subscribed. 100% a true story. 😂 100% a real reaction to having a gun pointed in your face, too. 😂 I would highly recommend “They call me the Breeze” by Lynyrd Skynyrd.
@charlesmarkley220 Жыл бұрын
Based on a true story. 😊
@bruceferry3825 Жыл бұрын
Cutting the rug is a term that means talking.
@margaretreed99358 ай бұрын
Great reactions
@telemperor Жыл бұрын
No gun involved but I had a similar situation many years ago. I was a young Marine at a bar in Nevada and we were dancing with some girls when this Sergeant I barely knew walked in accused us of sleeping with his wife and tried to fight us. She was one of the ladies we were dancing with. We got away somehow and avoided her from then on.
@mikemclendon4962 Жыл бұрын
It's called Southern Rock . Thanx for what you do. More please , it cracks us up too .
@moniqueleroux2198 Жыл бұрын
Cute reaction!
@robertgarcia30319 ай бұрын
Great song. I like the fact that you picked up on "Water fell on the floor" he peed his pants.
@jakemistakeroberts20443 ай бұрын
With a girl named Linda Lou. All he’s asking for is a little head start