THIS HIT HOME... | LYNYRD SKYNYRD- Simple Man (Reaction)

[@jlf8570]

Forget your lust for the rich man's gold. All that you need is in your soul. What a great line!

[@SnowGoose752]

The best line in song.

[@laurahalter3460]

Also try Ballad of Curtis Leow and Gimme Three Steps!!

[@filthymcnasty4u284]

Live simple . Work hard . F people that don't care.. remember where u came from when you make it where u want to be. Never forget people that helped you get where your at.Always give thanks to the big Guy up above....

[@charlesgauldin8010]

@@SnowGoose752 Amen , maybe best line of all time

[@rickfiltz5211]

This song has words to live by. This band is timeless. So much tragedy in their history. I give u credit for recognizing genius. Keep up the great work u to!

[@matthewbrewer6087]

They were the best southern rock band ever! If the crash never happened there's no telling just how successful They would have been! They were headed to Baton Rouge Louisiana. When the plane crashed near Gillsburg Mississippi. RIP Ronnie Vansant, Steve Gaines, Cassie Gaines, Dean Kilpatrick and the pilots. Y'all will not be forgotten!!!

[@academyofshem]

The picture of the band, from left to right: Leon in the sunglasses. Original bassist, didn't play on this album, but rejoined them right after. Billy Powell, keyboards. The one in the purple shirt. Ronnie Van Zant, 3rd from left in the black T-shirt, was the lead singer. Bob Burns, the drummer, is in the red shirt and is leaning on the bricks with his hand right over Ronnie Van Zant's head. Gary Rossington, guitar. Sitting in front of Burns. He was the slide player on "Free Bird." Allen Collins, guitar. The tall dude. Lead guitar on "Free Bird." And...last but not least: Ed King, guitar extraordinaire, bass on this album since Leon had just quit temporarily.

[@sylviamc56]

The best southern rock band ever! From Jacksonville Fl.

[@Brainly-Brian]

Every mother should tell their kid these words, to be a simple boy or girl.

[@michaelswords4416]

Sad thing is the lead singer Ronni Van Zant said he would never see 30. He didn't have a scratch on his body, he hit his head on a tree branch. One of the survivers who was injured crawled from the crash to get help. They knew the plane was fucked, some of the band voiced their concerns but Robbie convinced them as it was going to be the time they actually used that specific plane. Ronnie's brother is now the lead singer of the band.

[@chrismadden132]

I remember that day. Man it struck hard. They were so popular and loved.

[@waynehackney5812]

Ronnie van Zant ( lead singer) had said to many people close to him , that he would died before he turned 30. He was twenty nine at the time of that plane crash.

[@miked5814]

I'm mesmerized. I can't stop looking. Make me feel like a horrible person but I can't stop looking.

[@NoneYaBidness762]

@john Johansson headshot!

[@bryanparenteau374]

She is aware of what she is doing.

[@shieldwallofdragons]

Keep listening...keep learning...keep teaching...you both are great.

[@ashrimpcalledhank]

On a personal note. I tell my wife that she's not the adventure, she's the treasure.

[@ericjensen7119]

Nice. That is actually very cool.

[@ashrimpcalledhank]

@@ericjensen7119 my sweet wife can be.....straight forward sometimes. Someone once said to me being married to her must be and adventure. Nope. She never makes me regret marrying her. I like her fighting side. It took a very long to to find a woman as good as her. She's the treasure I spent years looking for.

[@willasacco9898]

I had a relationship like that. I met my wife, after ten years of placing personal ads, and we had answered each other’s ads. She passed away in July, after suffering for many years, physically and mentally. But, we both knew true love.

[@ashrimpcalledhank]

@@willasacco9898 my sympathies. That's tough to adjust to.

[@willasacco9898]

@@ashrimpcalledhank Thank you. Your kind remark means a lot to me. The support of close friends and my brother, along with reaction channels, has helped me through this grieving process.

[@EvilJester119]

The lead singers name is Ronnie Van Zant. He’s the one wearing the Cowboy hat. Ronnie, guitarist Stevie Gaines and his sister Cassie Gaines one of the back-up singers, the road manager, the pilot and co-pilot all died in the plane crash on October, 20 1977. Subsequently to that day over the years other members have died. Guitarist, Gary Rossington is the only remaining original member still with the band. Ten years after the crash the band reformed with new members and Johnny Van Zant - Ronnie’s baby brother took over as lead vocalist. On May, 04, 2018 the current line-up began their Final Farewell tour. It was scheduled to end on October 24, 2020. But because of Covid-19, the tour will end on September 21, 2021. I’d love to see and hear y’all’s reaction to Free Bird, Sweet Home Alabama, Gimme Back My Bullets.

[@cowboybill.2433]

Livy,you’re beautiful as always!Kae,i hope that you realize that you have a wonderful treasure beside you,man!🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@jasonstinebaugh8447]

So, history lesson. In 1977, the plane crash in Georgia took the lives of lead singer Ronnie VanZant, lead guitarist Steve Gaines and his sister backing singer Cassie Gaines. This is one of my favorite bands, and my favorite song by them ( Makes me think of my Mom). Glad you both like it!

[@warrenburlingame7087]

I remember it like it was yesterday. We were all in shock

[@jlf8570]

The plane crash was in Mississippi!

[@jasonstinebaugh8447]

@@jlf8570 A: You're right B: Curb the fucking tude!

[@jlf8570]

@@jasonstinebaugh8447 I know I'm right. What attitude are you talking about? If you want to give a history lesson at least know the facts.

[@JohnSmith-mu4to]

The Crash was I Gillsburg,Mississippi about 45 miles from my home Oct.20 1977!!

[@charlesdavis9100]

My favorite LYNYRD SKYNYRD song is "Ballad of Curtis Lowe"

[@justinmorgan7564]

I worked at a bar in Seattle, and I swear to God I heard this song every shift for over a year! I love it but god damn!

[@menwithven8114]

I grew up in Jacksonville Florida and have been to Van Zants grave many times. My older brother dated Candy Vanzant the daughter of Ronny.

[@jpot729]

my mom kept telling me to be the simple man. Never really loved this song till she passed. I cry everytime I hear it cause I think of her.

[@827dusty]

Ronnie Van Zandt is the lead vocalist. He died in the plane crash along with 3 other members of the Band. It was just like the great Buddy Holley in the 1950s. So very sad. A few people on the plane survived, but were hurt very badly.

[@Sad-Rocker]

Them guys was from your neck of the woods. Jacksonville Florida. They crashed not far from where we lived in Mississippi. My mom work at the hospital I just happen to be with her that day I was waiting on her to get off when all the sudden the hospital erupted in chaos they started bringing all these bleeding long hair people in I heard one of the cop say they was a bunch of hippies in a plane crash i didn't learn who it was until i got home and heard it on the news i was devastated. What a loss😭 never got to see the original band live I have seen the rebuilt band with johnny van zant the original singer his brother ronnie van zant took over looks and sounds just like him..I think there freebird performance in California in probably the best live show ever in Rock should check it out with there blazing guitars

[@notthesmartestguyintheroom3753]

Band of the ages for sure..good intro track is Gimme three steps! But heavier track is The needle and the spoon!!! They were a band that new had to party for sure but they also knew how it could fuck up your life and wrote about!!!

[@gregoryannunziato7698]

October 20 1977 Lead Vocalist Ronnie Van Zant guitarist Steve Gaines. and Backing Vocalist Cassie Gaines were killed in a plane crash in Mississippi

[@anthonymanuge6237]

The singer is Ronnie Van Zant and he was killed along with Steve Gaines and his wife Cassie in 1977 when their private chartered plan crashed. The rest of the band members were injured but survived. They reformed in 1987 with Johnny Van Zant his brother taking over.

[@bigrig4177]

Cassie Gaines was actually his sister not his wife

[@wen-nz3sk]

I think Cassie and Stevie were siblings.

[@menwithven8114]

Also one of the survivors stumbled to a farm and when the farmer saw him he was startled and shot him in the shoulder. Imagine surviving a horrific plane crash and going for help and getting shot!!!

[@sparky6086]

@@menwithven8114 @men with ven It was the drummer, Artimus Pyle. Decades later, he found out, that it was actually the farmer's wife who shot him. I saw an interview with Artimus on The Musician's Hall of Fame KZbin channel. I can't remember exactly, but strangely it may have been accidental, & coincidentally, she was shooting at something or someone else, & Artimus just happened to stagger into the line of fire? Anyway, they let him use the phone, & the farmer gave him a ride back to the crash site. The farmer assumed, that Artimus knew, that it was his wife who shot him & didn't realize, that Artimus thought, that it was he. It was clarified at a memorial anniversary held at the site. Someone, maybe the farmer, his wife, or their relative happened to stop by, & when they spoke about it, they recognized the discrepancy & straightened it out. ...Now that I think about it, I'll see if I can find that video & post a link to it. I'm curious myself. It may have even been, that the wife was mad at her husband & was shooting at him! ...I just found the part of the interview. Artimus discusses this at around 12:30: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYPafZ-fqrVsl5o Turns out, that it was the wife who showed up at the monument dedication. She said, that she was having a fight with her husband, shot at him, missed & hit Artimus who just appeared out of nowhere. Quite a coincidence! Hopefully, she was just trying to scare her husband & missed on purpose.

[@ericjensen7119]

This is my favorite skynnard song. Loved it deeply for many decades. Lyrics were absolutely brilliant. Musicianship didn't hurt lol

[@ph827]

Thx for puttin this song on. Keep up the good thing goin on. Been listening Skynyrd since 1979 here in Finland :)

[@undrtakr2222]

Ronnie Van Zant, is the voice y'all hearin. And, his younger brother, has his look's and his voice! He didn't wanna trend on his older brother's name and talent's, when the band asked him(Johnny Van Zant) to take over for his older brother's spot, as the lead singer. And, there used to be 11 member's, in the beginning. And, not all died, during the plane crash. But, enough did, for the band to question comin back. And, if y'all loved this? Then, y'all can spend hours, just go through damn near all of their song's, especially the iconic GOAT of a song, "Freebird". I mean, you ain't even gotta be a rock lover, to fall in-love with that song!

[@kanomorrow7622]

There is only one original member left today. Gary Rossington. He is a founding member and plays lead guitar and rhythm guitar and backup vocals.

[@danielslover8669]

The sky is the limit with Skynyrd. Songs that were never played on the radio are still awesome!

[@robintiger9082]

I followed my heart and married my love just short of 27 years ago. I love her so much! And I am the luckiest man alive.

[@RussellStClair-cy1vu]

Mom said , all I need 🥰 She also said "If ya got it ! Flaunt it !"

[@dianecrawford6477]

My husband and I seen them in concert a few years ago, loved it

[@tomfoley6718]

Their lead singer Ronnie van zant and their lead guitarist Steven Gaines and one of their backup singers were killed in the plane crash and I remember their keyboardist billy powers was giving medical updates on every band members and billy had 200 stitches in his face while doing this

[@jeffbuckley4453]

i was distracted by tht flawless set of knockers, tbh...

[@drakeswarchannel2530]

Fine work from you both. "The Ballad of Curtis Loew" by Lynyrnd Skynyrd is a song I like.

[@shirleybuffington6420]

This song come from a conversation they had with Gary Rossingtons grandmother and decided to put it to music and there is a smash hit . There was Three passed away on October 20,1977 it was Ronnie Van Zant the lead singer Steve Gains one of the guitar players and his sister Cassie Gains along with their manager Dean Kilpatrick and the two pilots the other members as hurt really bad and almost lost their lives .

[@gregguerra8509]

Feeling and emotional and I guys get it, that’s why I love you two

[@gc1282]

I was looking at the eyes I swear 👀 nothing else

[@msredstilettoscraftsshoesc5152]

There was no girl on the album cover & the lead singer, Ronnie Van Zant, was the guy behind the guy in the purple shirt. They lost 3 band members in the plane crash, Ronnie, Stevie Gaines, his sister & backup singer, Cassie Gaines & their asst road manager, Dean Kilpatrick ...along with the pilot & co- pilot who caused the crash on October 20, 1977. Neither Stevie or Cassie were members of the group for this album & actually Stevie had just joined not too long before the crash.

[@larryclark4297]

They are Southern Rock from my hometown of Jacksonville, Florida RIP Lynyrd Skynyrd most of the band members died in a plane crash 10/20/1977

[@kustakka1978]

the extreme wrestler Necro Butcher used to walk into the ring to this tune ^^ calm before the storm

[@mikeyates7931]

You're a very lucky Man , kae ! ! !

[@catmanpc9166]

You both are so cute. I'm an old school cat, and I know you young people get criticism 24/7, but you are a beautiful young lady, and sweet too. Now. About that guy you're with. He seems to be a winner. A good dude with intelligence, and a genuinely good person. I always liked his reactions, and attitude. Stay together ❤, it would be so wonderful. Bless you both. 🙏

[@zosozildjianmagick1790]

I can tell by the way that she looks at you how much she loves you!

[@colinweir3203]

Good to see young people listening to their music they are part of America's heritage all the best from Australia

[@knirb01]

Damn! I like the visuals!

[@ConspiracyRevolution]

ti ta ttttt.. ta ta ta tidaes

[@steveabdelkoui5663]

Glad to see you guys love this music. "Tuesdays Gone" Lynyrd Skynyrd

[@brentmartin7545]

Love your channel. You guys are super relatable. When I watch your reactions it's like I'm hanging out with friends. Keep it up!

[@arthurimhof2427]

One of there greatest songs. R.I.P Ronnie Steve Allen Leon Ed Bob And Billie

[@Diggerdog2nd]

They were an awesome band. Tragically in that album cover from 1973 there is only one guy still alive. Gary Rossington who is sitting in front of the 3rd guy from the right. The singer Ronnie is the guy leaning back against the brick wall. Also there from the great southern state of Florida just like you & me. Oh yeah there all guys too.

[@Nonconformistwilderbeastman]

The top to the top 🤘a good friend of mine in Mississippi had tickets for this band in Baton Rouge in 1977, never could go though reason being was half the band was killed in a plane crash like the day before just outside Macomb Mississippi a very sad day indeed sad year losing Elvis , T-Rex and whoever else 😥

[@randygregory413]

Best song ever and certainly best advice ever.

[@timgard7091]

American, G.O.A.T made❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@gocoelho4579]

Hello watching here from Brazil, I was waiting for simple man this song is beautiful !!! Lynyrd Skynyrd is from Florida, city of Jacksonville ...

[@danielslover8669]

Yeah. That was the band. You should watch Lynyrd Skynyrd live Oakland coliseum 1977 “Freebird “.

[@brokenws70]

best song ever made here / shes baddddddd assss just saying

[@luannkelly5071]

This was used as the theme song to Mountain Men on History Channel.

[@Coachdoug4life]

Livy lookin beautiful

[@theblacksheep5226]

Definitely the way to live your life. Always take it light and never try to be something you're not. Be a simple kind of man.

[@steventopey6086]

Ronnie VanZant is the lead singer. He's the shortest member and never wears shoes. He's always barefoot. He and 3 others were killed in a plane crash.

[@psongman9536]

Tell you a band secret, that drummer pulls a back beat trick that makes that rhythm shine, listen closely, you will catch it and it is "catchy"!

[@joeistheg.o.a.t8456]

Yeah, she was right as always. Lead singer was the short dude on album all the way to the right next to that female. R.I.P Ronni!!!! He died in the plane crash in I think 1977. What a loss. He wrote and sang all their songs

[@mathewbobier1872]

Did she say I don’t do planes and boats? Someone needs to teach her how to hold a beat

[@zackeryowens862]

LYNYRD Skynyrd came out in 1977 the Singer Ronnie Van Zant passed away in 1978 in a plane crash

[@joesmith8725]

Of course yyall like Skynard. They are southern rock from Florida. Yall from Florida! lol Southern rock was big during the '70s and '80s. Mixture of rock, blues, and country music.

[@gregleblanc9357]

Only two surviving members were left but after the crash, they never participated in the band again. The lead singers brother kept the music alive by continuing on with all new band members.

[@oldrockgeeser9426]

Spring is here and it's very springy.

[@gregguerra8509]

The lead singer was Ronny Van Zant the message they that portray is awesome

[@estuder32anthonywayne98]

Print the lyrics out and post them on your refrigerator and read them every morning!

[@joetoppe4643]

I promise you will love it! Read the lyrics too!

[@brandonhunter2001]

Check out The Ballad of Curtis Low by the same band. Great song

[@bryanknutson1846]

I had you guy last listen to the remake by shinedown on a live a while back. Think that’s why you remember it.

[@krisfox3537]

Love of God, family, friends, country and humanity is what it's all about. Ronnie van zandt is the singer.

[@dennissettlemyre917]

Half the band died in a plane crash in 1977. Who knows what music we missed out on because the lead singer died instantly

[@DannyRayMilligan66]

You guys have to have heard Sweet Home Alabama, which is their most famous song, it actually is the song that exemplifies southern rock.

[@wen-nz3sk]

My son's ringtone for me and vice versa!! ❤👍🏽 I believe u 2 reacted to Shinedown's cover of this song, but I watch so many reactions... Love your enthusiasm and vibe!! ❤❤

[@arthurimhof2427]

Looking at this cover all but 1 deceased. Only Ronnie on this cover perished in the plane crash. The other musician who passed was Steve Gaines who joined by there 5th and last album Street Survivor Steves Sister Cassie also perished she was background vocals. On the Album Cover Left to Right Leon Wilkenson Bass Billie Powell Keyboards Ronnie Van Zant behind Billy Vocals In Front of Ronnie sitting Gary Rosington Guitar only living member on this cover Bob Burns Drums Allen Collins Guitar Ed King Guitar

[@pwr27986]

Two words! Motor Boat!!!

[@sherribrock2726]

😂😂😂🤣🤣

[@bryanparenteau374]

Three words...I Bought Cookies!

[@jackmcculler658]

I used to run into Johnny Van-Zant, when i worked at Applebees in 1989.. Cool bloke.. loved his beer. If you check my profile you will realize they lived up the street from me.

[@curtispugh4092]

That was sweet my brother she is a Doll👍

[@denystull355]

It was used in a Wrangler's jean commercial for years.

[@anthonykulik9203]

Always remember guys, if you have a girlfriend with a great cleavage, you display it; more power to them, id do the same. Didnt write this to be a prick, also its great click bait. And the second reason i like them. Is because they like all types of misic and reactions that I do, which is pretty cool. I can see them having 100,000 subscribers.

[@JefficusMaximus]

If you've got it, flaunt it.

[@ohsoedgy6888]

Gotta do “Gimmie Back my Bullets”

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Love this! It’s actually more Southern Rock, not country- great reaction! 💜💜✌️

[@robrath2409]

Sweet home Alabama is good too

[@kevincaulder9001]

They Call Me the Breeze is great.

[@jpturner9452]

Girl is blessed.

[@oldschoolfink3212]

The least singer Ronnie Can Want, is 3rd from the left in the back. This band has as many as 9 people at one time. 11 if you counted backup singers. Prob'ly one of the most influential bands of all time. We only had 5 years with them, but you still here them on Rock Radio several times a day. 45 years later. They were that good.

[@oldschoolfink3212]

Grrr, i hate auto correct. Lol

[@jamesmontgomery9523]

Ronnie Van Zant is third from the left leaning against the brick wall. Absolute musical genius.

[@donjenkins3861]

Hey feller, Ronnie is the Short dude all the way to the right, Ronnie was only 5'6".

[@jamesmontgomery9523]

@@donjenkins3861 I know who Ronnie is. That is Ed King.

[@donjenkins3861]

@@jamesmontgomery9523 Ok.

[@midnighteclipse915]

One of the greatest songs ever

[@dannomikos6334]

there's no girl in the picture, are 7 are guys. second from the left there's a guy wearing a purple shirt, right behind him , standing up against the brick wall is the singer.

[@scottchapin2323]

there are no women in that band, the lead singer, Ronnie Van Zant, is the guy sitting against the bricks ( black tee shirt).

[@dalebarnes5642]

You have got to listen to Saturday Night Special by this band. It is an anti gun song from the early 1970s. Gimme three steps is awesome too as well as sweet home Alabama

[@ramondwilliam1307]

This song is amazing. React to "Tuesdays gone" and "Workin for MCA" and "T For Texas". Artimus Pyle the original drummer who survived the plane crash has his own band, and is still drummin in his 70 's.

[@tracycarpenter1364]

I see his van every day.

[@ramondwilliam1307]

@@tracycarpenter1364 Awesome!

[@tedyellacatbabb5718]

Before your done you need to hear “Freebird” live at Oakland is my favorite. Then, you need to listen to “Call Me the Breeze”

[@757optim]

"Next to the girl". LOL.

[@ashrimpcalledhank]

Rock star deaths are either plane crashes and drugs with a few exceptions. Starting back near the birth if rock and roll. The day the music died Feb.3 1959

[@mikeybeeee07]

Don't forget tour bus crashes as well with Cliff Burton of Metallica.

[@horrorbizness2043]

Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and "The Big Bopper" J. P. Richardson

[@ashrimpcalledhank]

@@horrorbizness2043 the day that music died

[@ashrimpcalledhank]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5uTfat8n8x0oMk Even experts can't agree on all the references Don used. The only he's ever actually confirmed is the the"Jester" is Bob Dylan.

[@sinboy26]

Great job guys

[@kjfury]

Great song great reaction thanks guys