First Time Hearing "Simple Man" Lynyrd Skynyrd 

My son played this song for me a couple of years before he was killed in a car wreck. This song has special meaning for me and I cry every time I hear it. Thank you for doing a reaction on this song.

The meaning of the song is a parent telling a son to be a “simple” man, not live lavishly or have a complicated life. Pay the bills put food on the table for your family, etc and you will be “satisfied”

Ronnie Van Zant had an amazing voice. The band just wrote music that touched your soul. We just lost Gary Rossington the last living member of the band. RIP Gary.

I have to say that you young gentleman put a smile on this old lady’s face. To see you enjoying music for what it is no matter the genre is uplifting. This is how I’ve viewed music all my life. From folk music to metal, alternative to rap. I love It all! Music is what feeds your soul. These days I enjoy praise and worship but I’ll dance to anything that moves me!

This song was written through a grieving process when band members lost a grandmother and mother at around same time. This song is an amalgam of the advice these two influential women had. It transcends the personal and becomes something everyone can relate to . . .

Lynyrd Skynyrd is absolute "Gold Standard of Southern Rock". A genre where you have slow, melody focused sections, combined with "heavy" guitar sections and often having a story or message in the lyrics, and normally combining a "build up" of music and lyrics for hitting key points to get across. They may have been one of the most influential bands for roughly 30 years (80's-2000's) but have been slowly replaced by later bands for modern times as the "influence" type of bands. Now, as far as the whole "Linken Park/Motely Crue" issue? I get it, they both have some good songs and have also been wildly popular over the years for one group or another. But I know that as soon as Metallica gets tossed in that mix, Park and Crue will be left in the dust, especially when you consider the song structures of Metallica that can change directions literally from one verse to the other off of one note. Vocally? Well, vocals are all subjective and you can never really say that one singer is "perfect" for everyone. But there are some who are clearly "better" than others, but don't limit yourself to only male singers. The Wilson sisters (Ann/Nancy) from Heart are considered to be the best female vocalist in Rock-N-Roll, and their vocal range and ability still shocks new listeners to this day.

You young men impress me and I'm thankful for you. I'm 71 and really appreciate how you appreciate our music.

I have to add this. The second time through I started laughing. I was remembering all the time listening to this, the concerts, the cellars, the parties, kegs, etc, but I never imagined 45 years later a bunch of young black men would be enjoying it so much. You guys are as much of a treasure as the music. In fact, you joined a life time of Lynyrd Skynyrd memories. Thanks again.

I`m 64 now. Back in 1974, Lynyrd Skynyrd was the very first band I saw in concert. In New Orleans. I was 16 yrs. old.

Blows your mind when you realize for the last 60 years that musicians have been working their best to bring all of us together while politicians have been working to keep us apart. And the punchline - the internet the politicians thought they could use to finish the game keeping us apart has backfired, and we are coming together. Isn’t that some s&$t ❤️

Love this song. Shinedown's cover is excellent. Played this for my son when he was 16. Told him I always said I would play this for any son I was blessed with, because that's what I want for him. He found the Shinedown cover for me. Said if he ever had a son he would share the song with him. Yesterday his son turned 6 months, so still has a while to go. He is a good hard working, husband and Father. He takes after his Dad. I'm so proud of him. A wonderful son.

My son is 39 and this is his ring tone for me! I ALWAYS played this for him as a child and today he is an amazing man!

My parents had tickets to the Baton Rouge show when the plane crashed and we lost some very talented musicians that day. God bless all the people this song speaks to… it has special meaning to so many people out there. Appreciate y’all doing Skynrd.

I freaking enjoy the hell out you young men discovering the southern fried rock mastery that is Lynyrd Skynyrd! Next on your Skynyrd list should be The Ballad of Curtis Loew. You will DIG IT!

It's great that these kids are discovering this amazing music and introducing it to the younger generation👍

Hell yea This my favorite track all time. Always will love Lynyrd Skynyrd. What his mama told him was some sound advice. And she made sure to remind him “don’t forget son, there is someone up above”.

Every one thought I would have played at my sons funeral…. He used to play this on his guitar and sing it to me around campfires . I couldn’t do it was too personal only 4th time I have sat and listened to it in 2 years and 6 months and 19 days …. Keep Rocking Guys …. Southern Rock at its best

Ballad of Curtis Loew - Skynyrd Its a song about where they got their blues influence from. Even if you don't react, please listen to the song because it's powerful

Every Skynyrd song tells a story of life.

A beautiful message from a mother to son... a great message for all young men today. Love your reactions

(R.I.P.) Ronnie Van Zant. One of a kind. Never wrote down a lyric: "If I need to write it down, it ain't no good" RVZ. This song is a masterpiece maybe even more than Freebird for me. It's a perfect song.

The very first time I heard this song, I dedicated it to my son (even though I wasn't even pregnant yet). He is now 42 years old and is getting married on July 23, 2022! He and I will dance to this song. The wedding is just a few days away now as I write this on July 20, 2022. After many years and children, he has become a Simple Man. He finally found a woman and found love! I am so glad he waited for the RIGHT woman to marry! This reaction came into my life, just in time! Thanks guys! I appreciate you all!

Some bands can bring a tear to your eye, that’s talent.

Grew up listening to them. Always played this for my son when he was growing up. Great message for young men. You don't have to be wealthy money wise it's about you as a man being happy with yourself and your life. That's what makes you wealthy.

I love their reactions to this song....I grew up with this type of music. .transcends race, culture...love it..💪❤

I sang this to my son a thousand times. He liked it much better when he was little but I didn't stop. As a surprise at his wedding he played it for the mother son dance. I was crying by the 4th note and never prouder of him. He is happy and satisfied nothing more I could ask for.

One of the best songs of all time

I grew up down the road from these guys. Ronnie Van Zant never wrote down a lyric. He wrote the songs in his head and remembered them all. True story.

Not only is the music perfect and the vocals unbelievable but the message that Skynyrd tells of a mother wanting her son to be happy and satisfied in life is something that the world needs in this day and time

One of my favorite personal songs, simple, but truthful

If you like Southern rock, like Lynyrd Skynyrd, then you would probably like Credence Clearwater Revival, or CCR for short. They have a lot of hits, you've almost definitely heard one or two of their songs without realizing it

Having grown up with this song, it has morphed from being taught these principles as a child to passing these principles to my children, grand children and now my great-grand child. This song has always grabbed my heart from the first time it was on the radio and I never, ever fail to crank the volume up when the first notes play.

I used to sing this to my boys as a lullaby when they were young. They are 27 and 21 and both have grown into amazing men.

Two guitars synchronized together. A sound that cannot be duplicated. Perfection personified

It's not country rock is called Southern Rock. This band is legendary throughout the 70's.

As a mom, this is all I want for my son. The song gets me every time. Shinedown also does a great cover of this song.

Guys, your reaction videos are great. The multiple personalities just bring a whole new level to the reaction video game. Yeah, other channels have a few people, but the way you guys crack on each other is what makes you guys one of my favorites. Don’t change and don’t stop.

Every man’s anthem. Strong spirit and powerful emotions.

We played this at my Dads funeral . You can feel this song in your soul

You should listen to a group called Shinedown. Their rendition of this great classic is AMAZING! Their lead singer has some crazy good vocals.

lynyrd skynyrd is the best band to ever be!!!! So many great songs in a short time!!!!

The 1st guy, he knows his music. He really does. They doing something, baby you know it !! Linkin Park is no comparison to Lynrd Skynrd. Not even close .... I wish I knew these guys names. This 1st guy has captured my heart ❤. He knows good music when he hears it. Play it for your moms !!! Guaranteed they'll fall straight up in love with it. Because of you guys, your moms will love it !! .

Awesome what you guys are doing to unite our cultures

Lynard Skinner is an amazing band don't sleep on them. "Sweet home Alabama", "Gimme Back My Bullets", "Gimme Three Steps", "What's Your Name ", "Swamp Music" are a few of my favs. If you've only heard "Free Bird" and now "Simple Man" you've only heard thier slower songs so far. They are a classic band for a reason. Just saying

I graduated from high school in 1975. This was the music we listened to. I love that y'all can appreciate and enjoy it all these years later.

So great... thank you guys for being so much fun to share stuff with :)

Danced to this with my son at his wedding. ❤ His dad passed a few months prior to the wedding and this was one of his favorite Skynyrd songs 😢 ** You should watch a live performance of this **

I love the message in the song. Shinedown’s version is dope too.☮️

I've heard this song probably a thousands of times, and it still gives me chills every time I hear it!

Keep it going boys! Music well unite us all. 🥃🇨🇦

I grew up in the 70’s & this band was HUGE….if you’d had told me then that young black dudes would be digging them I’d probably smile 😉 because they really are a GREAT band,you not only listened to their music you could feel that shit

These guys are so cheerful, sarcastic, and dude to each other and so full of enthusiasm to see and experience things outside their "box of life experience" it's fufn awesome to see and watch! Thanks for doing this, cheers one's gut.

It's great to see how these songs from my youth can still move young people today. Simply good texts that never really get old. i love this song.

When my daughter was pregnant with her son, she dedicated this song to him, because it, perfectly describes her son’s father, and what they want for him. I call it Wyatt’s song, and I can’t listen to it without thinking of my sweet grandson.

The music of the early to mid 70’s had some of the most meaningful, understandable lyrics ever. They told a story.

It's was sooo great to have been a teenager in the 70's and seen all these bands YOU COVERED AN MORE at least TWICE......😊😊😊😊😊 ITS WHAT WE DID MUSIC WAS AN IS OUR LIFE....❤

Your reaction to Lynyrd Skynyrd Simple man has made you guys my favorite RU-vidrs to watch. You guys are so awesome

This is a hugely popular song with the rockers. The words are true and priceless.

The GOAT of drummers. No question. He was 62 years old when he did that solo. The bit at the end was a nod to the jazz music in the 50s, early 60s that inspired him as a kid. RIP to the GOAT!

Thanks guys, you make me smile. I will never forget the first time I heard this band on AM radio, late at night in middle school. Music was so different then and they were emerging from the pack of what seemed like so many great groups. Since that time it has been like a tidal wave of creativity rolling over us that has no end. Music is like food for our soul, and a life without it would just be sad. Check out "We Are the World" some time, it is beautiful to see so many styles fit so perfect. We need more of that these days. Blessings Brothers.

This is something a mother always wants for her boys. I have played this for both of my sons. This is a great song 🔥🔥🔥

I always loved this one, but now that I have two sons of my own, it damn near brings me to tears hearing it. Mommas always want our boys to be happy, good men when they grow up.

lost my father a month ago this was definitely one of his most listened to songs and has become one of my favorites as well thanks for this reaction

LOVE THEM! Best words written in a song period. Thanks guys

I know you've already listened to Freebird but PLEASE do yourselves a favor and react the live version from 1977. Seeing them in action is a whole other ball game. They were PHENOMENAL. The guitar playing alone is mind blowing.

The message is simple in this song but its powerful and everyone on the planet can relate to the knowledge he is preaching 💯

My son and I danced ( mother/son dance) at his wedding to this❤ CLASSIC. I used to sing it and play it for him growing up

One of the greatest American Bands!!!

Yall need to check out their song "Call me the breeze", and "Don't ask me no questions ". They rock out more! They're southern fried rock at its best. Like ZZTop.

Great song!!! 🎶🎶🎶🎶 Lynyrd Skynyrd is awesome! Shinedown is a good one too 45

I think we all know a song can bring us back to a time, place and people. Both Freebird and Simple Man have a special place in my heart because of the loss of my best friend in 1976 who introduced me to Lynard Skinard. To watch you guys respond to both. Makes me smile I am 63 years old. And really appreciate your videos. My wife and I watch your different reactions, you each display. We love you guys. We love your passion and honesty. We are happy to find your channel

Respect fellas!! Thank you for the open minds and real talk!

Ronnie Van Zandt was one of THE greatest singers ever. The feelings he put into his songs came straight from his soul. These were learned and lived life lessons. I was 12 in 77(actually didn't turn 12 till Dec of 77) but knew almost all their songs by heart already. If I didn't get the meaning my big sister and/or her friends were happy to explain it to me. So much good stuff in Skynyrd's music. Prime example right here, every mother with a son should sit them down & listen to it together. I have personal songs of theirs that my life has mirrored, not gonna get to personal, but am cool saying Gimme Back My Bullets fits real good.

You gotta listen to Shinedown’s version of Simple Man. So much feeling put into it. Definitely did the original song justice

Y’all gotta do a deep dive on Skynard’s history. It’ll break your brains. Love your work.🤙

You guys are so fun to watch. You are open minded and recognize talent from anywhere, any race, any time period....thats awesome. Love you guys.

It’s really great that you all are so excited about the music you are discovering! Keep the journey going and you will find music that you will never forget!

This is one of those songs for that lifetime playlist

I love you guys already! No, joke, I sat up for two hours checking your vibe out! It's real! Thanks. You got a fan here!

Lynyrd Skynyrd is my all time favorite band and lead singer, Ronnie Van Zant, will always be the King of Southern Rock. He truly was a brilliant songwriter with a raw Swamp Blues voice, perfectly imperfect. Skynyrd is timeless. ~ Lesa

this song makes me remember a lot of hard things, but a lot of good ones too. idk man this a different type of song that makes me feel sad and happy at the same time

I love watching y'all...music touches our souls

Love you guys- youns are good ppl, well wishes, much deserved.

Shinedown's version of this is my favorite. That guys voice is amazing.

Lynyrd Skynyrd is always a great listen, with Simple Man being a damn great song. As for stuff you should check out you got to give Buckethead's Soothsayer a listen to some time.

It's a darn shame we lost these great musicians. Rip.....

You guys are f’n awesome! Love your content ❤

Ronnie VanZant was the greatest storyteller in music!!! the pictures he painted with lyrics was legendary.

Love this damn song. I can drop like 300+ rock songs lmao but it'd definitely be dope to see yall do more rock

The song that reminds me a lot of my past...most loveable song ever I heard...whole lotta of love for you guys..

I love listening to you guys react to music from a few years back, it gives me new appreciation for the same

I LOVE this song ♡ so true btw. Don't stress yourself too much over other things that honestly don't matter. Be a Simple Man

This was our mother/son dance at my son's wedding. It meant a lot to both of us. Thanks for sharing!

It's not the voice it's the message and meaning. I played this for my mom when driving to see my oldest brother in the prison after my second oldest brother died .it's life 😔

Music is universal Love is universal God bless yall

Shinedown does an awesome cover of this song. If you want to hear some of the best vocals you ever heard check that out!

If you want to hear one of the best voices of all time, listen to Journey (Steve Perry). Check out Open Arms, Faithfully, or Lovin Touchin Squeezin (or anything, really)

I love the love you gentlemen share. It makes me smile to watch. Even when you disagree, it's brotherly...

so glad u found this fam 💯🐺🙏

It’s the words and meaning above his vocals and instruments. That’s what makes it great ❤️