WHO IS SINGING THIS?! FIRST TIME HEARING! Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man | REACTION

[@darealadogg]

YALL PLEASE WATCH THE WHOLE VIDEO IT WOULD REALLY HELP ME OUT!!! AND DONT FORGET TO HIT THAT LIKE BUTTON!!!

[@evaford8397]

This song always touches my heart ❤

[@pennyashmore9855]

This is my favorite song of Lynyrd Skynyrd

[@Screnshaw80]

I love this band and all of the original songs

[@jaycollins7110]

Ronnie Van Zant is the orginal singer of Lynard Skynyrd. He has long passed away including almost the whole band. They died in a plane crash in 1977.

[@cddutton2750]

Brother I love skynard and I'll tell you another band you'll love the eagles the song is I can't tell you why

[@goldenruletv7301]

"Simple Man" is absolutely one of the greatest songs ever recorded by any band, period. I often refer to it as one of the few "perfect" songs ever written and I stand by that statement.

[@nitanorman4001]

When my daughter was young she told me she’d never listen to Skynyrd. I caught her one day, crying. She said Simply Man made her think of me and the things I always told her. To this day I tear up when I hear it. I love my kid.

[@TerriLynn714]

We've been listening to this song for 48 year's sweetie. 😂 I was 7 years old when it was released. Enjoy

[@jonpates7209]

I was 14 and sobbed for days when they crashed.

[@TerriLynn714]

@@jonpates7209 sad

[@terrythomas2735]

They were my first concert with many awesome people playing. You need to listen to Creedence Clearwater Revival that is an awesome band later called The blue ridge mountain rangers

[@SPARTANSIX-1]

This song was written after the Van Zant family lost their mother. They set around at that time and began to share the sayings and wisdom that their mother passed on over the years and it eventually turned into what you are hearing. A case of respite CREATING art.

[@phnxbyrdphnxbyrd6403]

Completely wrong. Mama Vanzant passed in 2000. I was in Jacksonville at the time.

[@SPARTANSIX-1]

@@phnxbyrdphnxbyrd6403 I said mother when I meant grandmother. My mistake bro. Shortly after Ronnie Van Zant's grandmother and Gary Rossington's mother died, they got together in Van Zant's apartment and started telling stories about them. Rossington came up with a chord progression, and Van Zant wrote the lyrics based on advice the women had given them over the years. They wrote it in about an hour. "We just put down in a song what our mama or grandma had said to us," Rossington told Paul Ingles. "They really wrote it, we just played it."

[@phnxbyrdphnxbyrd6403]

@@SPARTANSIX-1 Not to rain on your parade but...Once you get to know about Gary you know he is constantly getting stories mixed up or just flat out wrong. Ronnie actually wrote that song in the shower. These are Ronnie's words...I’ve had a lot of ’em come to me in the shower,” he said, going on to add, “I wrote the song ‘Simple Man’ in the shower.“ Gary likes to give himself credit on a lot of things, but this song is about a son and mother relationship nothing more or less. Of course Gary had a part in it, but the lyrics were already down before Ronnie even approached him with it.

[@SPARTANSIX-1]

@@phnxbyrdphnxbyrd6403 didn’t know that either. Just going off what I read bro.

[@phnxbyrdphnxbyrd6403]

@@SPARTANSIX-1 Not a big deal. I got to know the families and a lot of things have been thrown around by a couple band members that are mis- recollections or flat out lies. It's like they say... never get to know your heroes.

[@audremyers422]

I'm 70. My son is 50. This song always brings tears to my eyes - even after all this time.

[@freebirdtony]

Thank you for reacting to Lynyrd Skynyrd. I highly recommend "Call Me The Breeze" "Gimme Three Steps" "That Smell" & "Sweet Home Alabama" just to name a few. Peace Out 😊✌

[@anneschreck5136]

Gimme Three Steps is my very favorite

[@lisamarieva3514]

I went to school with Ronnie Van Zants daughter Tammy for a short time when she lived in Virginia. She was a very sweet and humble person. I felt so bad that she lost her Dad at such a young age. I hope her family has looked out for her. Ronnie's 2nd wife got his fortune. A very sad story of the loss of such a great talent.

[@curtschutte6393]

she is a talent just like dad

[@joeyknight6558]

Sadly, Tammy passed away in the past year or so...

[@terribenton9885]

Great reaction! I love your accent. Ronnie Van Zant was the lead singer. He died very prematurely with other members of the band in a plane crash. Lynyrd Skynyrd still went on the road, later, with his brother, Johnny, singing lead. The other brother, Donnie Van Zant, is the lead singer of a band called 38 special. Check them out!

[@cindyshawver9986]

No D in their last name.

[@debbiechang5781]

“Tuesday’s Gone” is another great song by this iconic band. Love your reaction. Please check out some Bob Seger. If you like great lyrics, he’s your guy. 🌺✌️

[@lindalou6105]

This and Tuesdsys Gone are my 2 favorites

[@JoeSmith-ey2xp]

"The Ballad of Curtis Loew" is awesome.

[@pamjahner9399]

Very good suggestion. My favorite by this band.

[@johnbuck3374]

Very underrated song

[@rebeccamckenzie1064]

Love that song!

[@Stuff_ChadReacts2]

This is one of my favorite songs by Lynyrd Skynyrd. 🤘🤘 thx for this one Adogg. 👊👊

[@laurablassberg8559]

Mine too.

[@anpweed]

Another song similar to "Simple Man" is "Tuesdays Gone". Ronnie Van Zant was lead until his brother Johnny took over after their plane crash. They also have another brother Donny that played in the band called 38 Special, which also is great listening music.

[@lancevaughn432]

“ Tuesday’s Gone”,. “The Ballad of Curtis Loew”. “Call Me The Breeze”. “Gimme Three Steps”. “That Smell”. And 100 more.

[@paigeharrison3909]

This is my favourite Skynyrd song, but for a change of pace Gimme Three Steps is super fun. My mother's boyfriend was in a Skynyrd cover band and always would flip his long blond hair when a specific lyric came up.

[@kristifoley2820]

I love seeing Skynyrd appreciated!!

[@estacadarocks3446]

I agree. It somehow gives me hope for the future.

[@artfranco8347]

Hello my friend I was born in Jax, Florida and have lived here my whole life. It is one of the places where southern rock started. Thank you for reacting to one of our great Southern Rock bands. Lynyrd Skynyrd, 38 Special, Molly Hatchet, Blackfoot, Johnny VanZant band. Please play And react to some of the before mentioned bands we here in North Florida we will be tuning in each time we see you enjoying this classic rock. Take care my friend and I look forward to watching your channel for a long time coming

[@randycrocker5908]

Got out of the Navy in 1979.. got a asst Mgr position at bar/restaurant that were in malls called Chelsea Street Pub. Lovely young lady worked there and she was dating the drummer from Molly Hatchet- Bruce ( Not sure of the spelling) Crum/ Crumb. Met him and spoke briefly, very nice guy, heck of a drummer. Gina invited us to go to Houston where she was meeting up with Bruce, they were back up to The Outlaws. Backstage the lead singer had a particular whiskey he drank and someone had drank his. He was known for fighting and he looked at me and I just said ,I ain't the one, that's open for interpretation but like in the Skynyrd song ,comes to fix and I'm prepared to fight, nothing happened . Concert was great, both bands, the band was getting on the bus and rolling to the next show. They gave us rooms that they weren't going to use anyway so we didn't have to drive back to San Antonio that night. The couple I drove up with and I shared a room and the lady liked me, and I liked her back, but that's rock n roll and another story....

[@kevin-jg5nq]

I was also born and raised in Jax. I remember my friends and I listening to Skynyrd and .38 Special while riding in someone's car going who knows where. Those were the days!

[@tinydancer867]

@@kevin-jg5nq hey I’m probably much younger being born in 86’, but my daddy blasted Classic Rock from since I was born until he died in 2016. I have the most fond memories of riding around with my father in his father’s old beat up pick up and listening to classic rock. Nothing better than that!

[@kevin-jg5nq]

@@tinydancer867 Amen! I still do it today. Well, not in an old pick-up truck but the music is the same!

[@chevyv20]

I have always loved this song, and you are correct it's message is outstanding!

[@LadyGator1983]

This song is full of wisdom! That you can take to the bank!

[@kto_66]

Somebody say Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd I'm down 🤘😎

[@usertr13phinsup]

Found your channel today really enjoy your reactions. Your smile makes me smile and me being an old man means more than you know. Thanks. Rock On ❤

[@brendagross6695]

This song has a very powerful and real message for both men and women! Keep it simple. If you can't take it with you when your life is over it won't matter. Keep your soul intact! I would like to see you react to their song "Gimme Three Steps"! No real message but a hell of a funny story!

[@shirleybuffington6420]

This song come about from a conversation the lead singer Ronnie had with his grandmother

[@MultiMoo20]

Hi ya Adogg!! You know I’m here to the end!! My son played this at his wedding for the Mom / Son dance!❤️❤️❤️❤️ And now I’m crying (happy tears)🥲😁😁😁

[@darealadogg]

thanks donna you always showing support im so glad to have you here

[@jillsample1846]

One of my first concerts in Houston, Tx. I had a poster on my wall. Wish I still had it. I dedicated this song to my son in 1976 when he was born. Ronnie wrote songs of true life experiences. To me that made him exceptional. Great voice too. Read their biography. Totally amazing.

[@shaunfoskey9958]

Please do Mississippi Kid by Skynyrd or The Ballad Of Curtis Loew!!! My 2 faves by Skynyrd. Oh...and the lead singer is Ronnie Van Zant. RIP.

[@larrywt656]

Ronnie Van Zant was the lead singer on all of Skynyrd's songs up until the plane crash. He was one of the members killed in the crash. When the surviving members reunited later on, his brother Johnny took over as lead singer.

[@southernbybirth9147]

The Needle and The Spoon is also a great song with a great message. Would love to see you react to it.

[@jfields343]

Yea definitely a song of the times... there's so many foreshadowing songs they wrote

[@jfields343]

My dad was a musician and played that song to and for me when I was a young boy. Born 1971 I'm vouching for alot of great music and lyrics that go one way and get lost to too many...love ya man so glad you react to everything. You definitely finished your food on this one.

[@guitarlessons4076]

Sweet Home Alabama and Tuesday's Gone With the Wind, the list goes on and on. You are awesome!

[@timgard7091]

Woent watch ,the new movie they have out ,with actors, could never give the band s true story, love little brother Johnny, no comparison, Ronnie going to kick his ass🎉😮❤

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

They’re the best.

[@mikesundquist2960]

Ronnie VanZandt lead, Gary Rossington Guitar, Allen Collins Guitar, Leon Wilkerson Bass, Billy Powell Piano, Steve Gaines Guitar, Atticus Powell Drums. All are Passed away exception Artimus Powell, and Gary Rossington. Tragic Plane crash 1977. Great Band.

[@jamest3832]

Lynyrd Skynyrd - Freebird - 7/2/1977 - Oakland Coliseum Stadium (Official) Check this out if you like Guitar And instrumental solos. This one still gives me chills. Someone might have already suggested this but just in case not gotta check this out! Take care y’all stay safe!

[@colinweir3203]

Welcome aboard brother been listening to them for over 40 years from Australia 🇦🇺

[@cpwilliam2987]

The lead on Skinner died in a plane crash. But he was amazing! Try the band Shinedown version too.

[@darrellduckworth1138]

Ronnie Vanzant..... died in a plane crash. Always listen to you atw through, you're my favorite reactor! And you seem like a good ol' country boi like myself, so check out their song "All I can do is write about it ", very deep and hits home for me

[@joywright8794]

Hey Adog, I love a song that tells a story and if that story is packed with true wisdom in a simple package that sticks to your ribs, it doesn't come any better, Your reaction is right on the money! More wisdom in one song than I ever heard in higher education. "All that you need is in your soul", "be something you love and understand". In other words be true to yourself don't just follow what you see around you. Love it!

[@donnyrodenbergerjr4757]

Been reading the comments and every song named is an absolute Rock classic . Play Free Bird and Working For MCA . Free Bird is a southern rock anthem . Working For MCA has a great guitar opening .

[@Randy-x1c]

Love all their music, but i especially like this one and the ballad of curtis lowe.

[@belindamcfarlane0222]

Words to live by... troubles will come and they will pass... miss my dad. We love this song

[@dawnshively1004]

Growing up, Skynard & Rush Bonfire Party's were an absolute in my part of Kalamazoo, Michigan growing up in the late '80's was a forever party

[@carolinebebo]

Nice to see you discovered a classic. Been loving Skynard ❤ since I was 14, now 56!! Love great meaning to songs. But, you have to stop pausing and commenting till the end. Get into it!! Your awesome!!❤

[@snafubar5491]

No such thing as a bad Lynyrd Skynyrd song. These fellas had so much talent. 1977-10-20....the Day the Music Died!!!

[@JG-ty5lt]

More Lynyrd Skynyrd "Sweet Home Alabama", Gimme 3 Steps" or "Saturday Night Special". And if you like Lynyrd Skynyrd, be sure to check out the Allman Brothers.

[@garrickmcgowan9022]

Ronnie Van Zant watch their documentary they passed tragically in a plane crash back in October of 1977 Rest In Peace

[@sigloone2666]

another great song from them is the The Ballad of Curtis Loew. You'll love it!

[@kierstenridgway4634]

I send this song to my 30 year old son several times a year. ❤✌

[@jonpates7209]

Me too! It truly is all I want for him. Be a Simple Man.

[@roymoore3156]

You’re a good mom. If we put a lot of good moms together, and they have families...and if we put them all together and we have neighborhoods, and put them all together and we have cities. That’s how it goes, we’d all be better off with moms in charge.

[@mikeellis3240]

You gotta think of this too Rambro, these songs are coming up on 50 years old here in the next few years and have definitely stood the test of time. Another thing about the singer Ronnie Van Zandt…he liked to perform live barefooted. He said he liked the warmth of the stage from the lighting.

[@jameslanning8405]

Lead singer... "Ronnie Van Zant." Donnie and Johnny Van Zant did the album I spoke of before, "Get Right With The Man."

[@Detoxx23]

That voice is the great and never forgotten Ronnie VanZant. RIP ...Listen to Mr. Banker or One More Time, Gimme Back My Bullets, or Cry for The Bad Man. i can't pick one favorite. They're all great. Best Southern band ever hands down! Peace out Adogg \m/

[@jeffrobertson527]

Skynyrd was the first live concert I attended of ( in 1974) and it was amazing. They played Free Bird as an encore and stretched the guitar 'solo' to a 45 minute masterpiece. When the concert was over, you could hardly see the other side of the arena for the 'fog' hanging in the air

[@PamBoehmeSimon]

Best reaction quote ever about a guitar: "It melts in your ear."

[@danielsimonson1639]

I think you would really like "Give Me Three Steps".:)

[@EVERLYNFRIENDS]

Great Southern Rock band. I can tell by your accent that you are from the south. I sent this to my 29 yr old recently and to my surprise it was already his favorite song. I think most son's can relate and connect to this powerful message.

[@minigirl6379]

"Call Me The Breeze " is an excellent Lynyrd Skynyrd song. If you like hearing the instruments, this is a great song for that. 💯

[@jodiidahoianfarmgirl4728]

I love that song !

[@WiseOwl-1]

Written by the late, great J.J. Cale. He wrote many great songs covered by, among others, Eric Clapton

[@dt1064]

Another message in a song by them is "That Smell". Ronnie wrote it for a band member. Poignant. Ronnie Van Zant lead singer here. Killed in a plane crash in 1978, I believe.

[@snafubar5491]

1977-10-20 is the date of the crash. Smoked a big ole fatty and wish their Souls well when I heard the news. Lordy how I miss them.

[@richardwarmack287]

My stars. This takes me back to my high school days. Lynyrd Skynyrd was always playing on the 8-track. LOL Drank a many a "pony packs" of Miller beers riding the streets of my home town. Killed me when they had that plane crash!

[@jessicamgallion8977]

I saw them in concert with 38 Special and Hank Williams Jr. In Baltimore a few years ago. Was a pretty good concert.

[@sourgir-wh6xd]

I highly recommend that you watch the Lynyrd Skynyrd documentary. I don't even like documentaries that much but theirs was absolutely fascinating, entertaining, and just plain amazing✌🤘😍

[@RDoutdoors8824]

Also Check out "i need you"..slower tempo,blistering guitar,.smooth clear vocals

[@marleneguillory6512]

I’ve been to the spot the plane went down and it was so somber and peaceful. Everyone was so quiet and respectful. It was beautiful actually.

[@MattPhizzle]

Shinedown did an acoustic cover of this song that is epic. I love this song by Skynyrd. I also love Shinedown’s version. Both are amazing.

[@ronytheking7905]

Not even cose to the original. This one hit deep in the soul

[@hopegilbert5778]

That Smell and Tuesday’s Gone bith just beautiful

[@LadyGator1983]

You might want to try the other song called “Sweet Home Alabama.”

[@ithilnin123]

Or “Gimme Three Steps.” It’s a classic, too.

[@nobhill1991]

Yessssss!!!

[@susanlindner8626]

Check out the version of Simple Man done by a band called Shinedown.

[@MrBarryb505050]

Tuesdays gone, The Ballad of Curtis Lowe, Sweet Home Alabama, Freebird, Gimme three Steps, I know a little, T for Texas, Needle and the Spoon. Just too many to mention.

[@justmejoy124]

Take yo time don't live too fast that's why these older songs was so good that put their hearts in it &:took that time bro. So much more feeling in these oldies but timeless ones🧡💯

[@marshallhoward9497]

Hi young man. I got lucky and stumbled on to your channel. I'm just an old man who grew up in the 60s and I am so pleased that you have found the music. It was special then and has become even more special now that you enjoy it. God Bless you and all our Brothers and Sisters.

[@lindaleblanc2951]

Ronnie van Zandt. Lead vocalist/founding member Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist and vocalist Steve Gaines, backing vocalist Cassie Gaines (Steve's older sister), assistant road manager Dean Kilpatrick, Captain Walter McCreary and First Officer William John Gray all died as a result of the crash while twenty others survived

[@tvdroid22]

A crowd favorite is another easy-going simple ballad titled Curtis Loew. Another good fun tune is Gimme Three Steps, which is said to be a true story!

[@yunengdahl3675]

"Gimme three steps" is a fun song by them

[@justmejoy124]

What better to do with a god given talent you was born to bring to the world & you followed your heart to be your best at than to use that for a way to express a message that's timeless & for the good of all that hears you. That's pure lovin str8 from ya heart man. .blood .swear .n tears that'll ring for years beyond you that's a gift

[@mikehannah3565]

When my two sons were younger and it was just me and them I would play skynyrd cassette tapes yea I’m a 70s teenager I would tell them to listen to the words of this song and apply it through their lives

[@howyoushowit2008]

Love a number of Skynyrd songs. I would say try "What's your name" next.

[@scottgorski7931]

This song puts a spotlight on Ronnie VanZant's voice. His voice along with the guitar work of Gary Rossington and Allin Collins, I don't think will ever be reproduced. Gary is the only surviving member of the original band. The tragic history of this band and its members is a story in itself.

[@jom7604]

Jacksonville 's Finest. Lived there many years and was married in Jax. RIP to all Skynard Souls. 😇

[@morganspector5161]

All Kooper was their first manager and producer. He tells the story that Skynyrd was playing at a bar in Tallahassee following a punk band. The dance floor had a stage at each hand. The punk band finished at one end and without any intro Skynyrd started up on the other end with this song. Kooper said the entire floor stood still and was stone quiet until they were done.

[@filthymcnasty4u284]

I watched all the video. Ronnie van Zant was the singer. This group has many many good song's. Tuesday's gone, Give me 3 steps, Mr Banker, I need you, Needle and a spoon & Four walls of Raiford just to name a few. Hope u dive deeper into this group . I call them the King's of Southern Rock.

[@YaYasWay]

When i was pregnant with my second son i played this on my headphone and put them to my stomach. My now grown son plays this for me on his guitar when I got visit him. ❤❤❤

[@danw2276]

Ronnie Van Zants vocals and lyrics sells you on its content. Some of the soundest words ever spoke. Been listening g since it was written , have every album and know even word of every song. True Americans

[@patriciacleary9146]

Listened to this a couple of days ago... love it! Excellent song, one of my favorite bands.💓💯🎶 I thought you would like it... Ronnie Van Zant was the lead singer from 1964-1977(he passed away). His brother Johnny Van Zant became the lead singer since 1987.😎❤️ *Corrected my typos after I was told about them.

[@cindyshawver9986]

u def should spell check before u post.....The last name is Van Zant.

[@patriciacleary9146]

@@cindyshawver9986 Yes I know his name. Wow.

[@patriciacleary9146]

@@cindyshawver9986 I don't think it's that serious. It's a comment not.a formal paper. Guess we can't all be perfect like you. Seriously?!

[@cindyshawver9986]

@@patriciacleary9146 haha, ok, Miss Clary.....pet peeve of mine is to disrespect people by not spelling their names right.....and u spelled it wrong twice !!!.......i couldn't help myself....LOL

[@patriciacleary9146]

@@cindyshawver9986 Difference being I didn't do it out of disrespect.

[@sandiflinchum6925]

That ballad of Curtis Lowe.. that one is one of my favorites too

[@wildmountainsky]

"That Smell"

[@bethking4005]

The Ballad of Curtis Loew should be your next Skynyrd song!!!!

[@cathy-70]

I'm an old lady now and I love all kinds of music but this Southern Rock is one of my favorites.

[@CP-wh1md]

This was the sound of south. Gritty blues vocals and a dirty guitar. Nothing fancy but it becomes so rich when it all comes together.

[@cpwilliam2987]

Love your channel, love reaction to new music or.genre to the.listener, that's you do runs this channel and great to.see you can appreciate all music in ways and then others will hear it since you did and it keeps older great music alive, plus this is when they played instrumemts, no auto tone, and the voice is an instrument too! Keep up the good work. I will subscribe for.sure. much respect!

[@tigerbait2617]

An amazing song that every guy should relate to and follow. Treat everyone with respect. That’s the message.

[@cmccracken5976]

This is my favorite song of theirs next to That Smell which is amazing

[@krh2958]

When my oldest son got married, this is the song he picked for our mother-son dance. I had never really listened to the words before them. I love it!

[@michaelvoorhees5978]

They're rock Gods from Alabama. Roll tide!!!

[@canesfan69]

Another CLASSIC and LEGENDARY Southern rock band. Please listen to the entire Gold & Platinum album. Their music defined American rock in the 70's.

[@GJRight]

Do “Swamp Music”, “Gimme Three Steps”, “Call Me The Breeze”, “Mr. Saturday Night Special”, all are kick ass songs.

[@crazyjay2101]

This was my dad's song for me, he had it as my ringtone. I was fortunate to be able to see them play this song in concert. It was amazing.

[@snewhouse13]

Check out Sweet Home Alabama and Gimme 3 Steps...great songs!

[@johnkrauss3916]

There are so many good Skynard songs, but one the most fun songs of theirs is "Call Me the Breeze". Hope you can check it out.

[@jerrijackson824]

Love Skynyrd! This was the song my son and I danced to at his wedding

[@alicesmith7020]

I used to sing this song to my son as a baby. By the time he was three he was singing it word perfect back to me.

[@robinkarns7512]

The kids nowadays just don't know what great music they missed out on. I'm 66 and most of the music I grew up on was great!

[@cathy-70]

Young Man it does my heart good to have you experience Southern Rock, man we had some of the very best Music when I was a teenager.