Lynyrd Skynyrd - Free Bird (Reaction) 

The minute you realize that your grandparents were Kooler on a bad day than most of the younger generation will ever be........Priceless!! We had the best Cars, the best Music, and more Freedom than any other generation!!

Please react to their song "Simple Man" because it teaches life lessons we need today.

I’m sure so many of those young girls are grandmothers like me now. What an incredibly cool time we grew up in. How I wish I could go back for even just a bit, to really soak it all in again

I remember being devastated when hearing the news that their plane had crashed and most of the band was lost.

I use to never give it a thought seeing old video's like this one and seeing all the young ageless faces in the crowd, But now I often catch myself wondering just how many lived the good life and are now pushing up Daisey's it was a generation of peace, acceptance and love that is starting to die off, more then likely we will never see another Generation like that.

You got to Remember, that a SOUTHERN rock band in Oakland California in the 70's.. The impact they had was unreal

Sushi you look great 😩😍

I chuckled the first time I saw a reference to all the "hot grandmas" in the crowd. The piano solo by Billy Powell reminds me - he was a Skynyrd roadie when they discovered he could play piano. : )

I miss those days sushi, The rock music coming out off UK and USA like this and ZZtop was awesome. Those days we were happy and felt free. I sometimes wish I could go back and live it again, it was awesome

AHHHH...I have seen this band live and hands down the best concert I ever witnessed was this bands concerts!!!!!...LOVE THEM. In 1987 when they did a tribute tour 10 yrs after the singer and a few others died in a 1977 plane crash 3 days after their final album was released...I was part of 40 to 50k crowd of fans crying when they did this song without a singer with his hat hung on mic stand, got watery-eyed just typing this..GOD BLESS THE ORIGINAL LYNYRD SKYNYRD

Lynyrd Skynyrd is a truly epic band. Try: Tuesday's Gone, That Smell, The Ballad of Curtis Loew, Saturday Night Special. TY.

Sushi’s reactions are so chilled, she doesn’t even cuss✨

The guy playing piano was just a roadie for the band. One day while they were recording in the studio they all left to go to lunch and when they got back they heard this guy playing the piano to the song. They went strait into recording his piano playing for the song and by the next week he was a full member of the band. He never told them he was a classically trained pianist because he thought they would laugh.

I noticed the old tin Budweiser can on the piano! Back before aluminum cans came out. There was no tapered top like aluminum cans need for strength. The top and bottom metal sections were the same size. They had a band about an inch wide where they were welded together running up and down the can. If they happened to put the top of the can on so the drinking slot lined up with the seam we said "hey, I got a seamer" and we considered them "good luck". The tabs pulled all the way off on those early cans and many teenagers made long garland style decorations out of the collected tabs for their rooms full of black lights and black light posters. With 6 of those early cans you could make a tennis ball cannon. A little lighter fluid and you could launch a tennis ball hundreds of feet into the air. Every kid in the neighborhood built one and you could hear them booming all summer long. A can of lighter fluid would last for weeks.

A musical masterpiece

Now, Tuesday’s Gone is the best song of theirs you’ve never heard.

Since you enjoy live performances, try to check out the LIVE version of COMFORTABLY NUMB by Pink Floyd at the PULSE CONCERT (1994). The extended guitar solo and spectacular light show combine for an unforgettable performance.

They’re simply one of the best. The documentary about LYNYRD SKYNYRD just came out on Netflix. It’s called, IF I LEAVE HERE TOMORROW. It’s the best music documentary that I’ve seen. It’s kind of sad too. Great reaction!

This is how I remember concerts being. Before assigned seating after the tragedy at The Who concert in Cincinnati. We were crowded in like a can of sardines, passing joints, not knowing where they came from and not having to worry about it. Just peace and love, never any fights. Man how I miss those times.

Day On The Green Concert in Oakland California. What a great time to grow up and listen to the absolute best bands ever. Grew up 15 miles away from the Oakland Coliseum and got to see Skynyrd and many more bands play there.

Just think how cool some grand parents were back in the day!!!! I always like you reacting to videos, you do a really good job reacting always so honest

One of the best songs ever written by a legendary band of musicians, a true classic!!!!

Not sure if you've seen the Live version of the Eagles Hotel California.. it's kinda got that same vibe😉

To be a teenager in the 70's. It was a magical time !

I was at this concert in Oakland, California. It was fantastic. They were part of the “Day on the Green” concert series. 4 to 5 bands each concert. On this day, we saw Lynyrd Skynyrd, Elvin Bishop and Peter Frampton. Great concert !!!!!

All those chics in the front rows and well, just even being at that concert; are the coolest moms, aunts, grandmas and great- grandmas you'll never get to know.

Just the shear size of that concert is stunning. And the guitar riffs are legendary!!

Lovely Reaction and, having heard this a zillion times now I am a 67-year-old Londoner, from England I skip to the part where it comes alive and love watching the surprised expression on the Reactors face to the old California Dreamers doing their thing back in the day. This was within 2 years of my wonderful 7-week Greyhound Bus USA/Canadian holiday starting in Disneyland, Anaheim,California, and eventually ending in New York:)

*#Sushi* Enjoyed this Guitar🎸Solo NEXT We NEED a *Van Halen (Eruption) Guitar🎸Solo* *#RIP**🎸EVH*

RIP boys you left too soon

I'm honestly curious what she must've thought of the Confederate flag, I'm just curious

I'm 67 and I love your facial expression I find myself watching you and enjoying the music and I'm going to say your SO beautiful an I love what you do

*RIP Lynyrd Skynyrd Band....Long Live GARY & PYLE*

Welcome to the greatest American band in history ..Enjoy the ride ...

A time where, there were bigots but the white/right had not lost their minds yet. Wish I could get the real 'Good oh Boys' back, now we got rotten 'Proud Boys' Miss my Southern Brothers/Gent's, This concert could never take place now, guns, flags, bullying, violence.The Hippies Had it right(for awhile)FreeLove/FreeBird.

THESE MEN/BOYS/GIRLS ... HAD THIS SHIT ROLLING. HINT: CUT YOUR FEED ND LET THE VID SOUND DO IT ALL ... YOUR HAVING ECHO! THIS IS WHEN MUSIC WAS CREATED ... NOT 'GENERATED'

These folks got to see one of their last concerts......wonderful...

Great song, performance and reaction. Love it when Allen Collins jumps towards the end. Brilliant.

This song is a break up song essentially. The guy is pretty much telling his lady that he is a free-spirited man who just cannot be chained down to the life she wants to have with him. He wants to see the world because he feels there's more growing for him to do and to see. He's telling her that he could never be right for her, because his free-spirited nature will never change, and if he stayed [there] with her, he wouldn't ever be able to be who he is by nature; he would be living a lie. He's telling his lady that it's best for the both of them if he moved on. It was great what they had, and while it lasted, but if he doesn't leave now, it will eventually go sour and not be as good as it is currently. So, it's best to just end it while it's good and they can both go forward remembering the best of each other. This is the crux of the story of the song. :)

no better time than the 70`s,, mini skirts, muscle cars and music..

there was so many ladies there because peter frampton was playing that day he was a teen idol back then boy they got a treat with skynard

Back in the days of really good music.

Check out “comfortably numb” live from the pulse festival by Pink Floyd. It’s simply the greatest guitar performance ever.

4 months after this concert, the plane crash. So sad. Great group. Awesome memories! Love you all Skynard. Love YOUR comments too, girl. Cudos!

What a performance!!! Real musicians plying their trade....wonderful!!! If you love live performances you might want to react to Dire Straits "Sultans of Swing" from their Alchemy Live album....sheer genius. Thanks Sushi, love your reactions. Take care

Old Skynyrd … outstanding song. Sad how this was one of their last concert before the plane crash…

No pearcings ,no tattoos.

I do have a habit of just checking out reactions to this song because it's my favorite song of all time not even close to second place. Just to see people's reaction to it and it's mainly the live version I like watching because love is always better for the bands I grew up listening to. Glad you enjoyed it

Dam! SUSHI Looking Good!

"Call Me The Breeze " is their best song ever. You won't be able to sit still listening to it. 👌

Fell the energy from the crowd

I was one of those teenagers in that crowd. Man, looking at this now I actually recognize a couple faces in that crowd from my high school and wonder where they are now. The Oakland Coliseum [just a BART ride from where I lived] during the summertime in the 70s and into the 80's were hosts to famous rock promoters' Bill Grahams Day On The Green shows which were a series of mini all day music festivals headlining touring acts and one or two well known established Bay Area bands. That day the line up was; The Outlaws, Santana, Lynyrd Skynyrd and the headliner Peter Frampton in that order with Santana being the only local band that day. Hell of a concert and lots of sunburns.

Lynyrd Skynyrd Simple Man. One of the greatest anthems in the history of rock.

Thank you for help keeping Skynyrd’s spirit alive

Lynyrd Skynyrd is legend.😊✌

Sushi!!!!!! My god you look amazing!!!! There is a brightness in your smile. Your still my favorite reactor.

foghat live slow ride

RIP MEMBERS LYNYRD SKYNYRD.

Awesome is a understatement

This is the first time I have listened to this song in over 40 years; as it had a much different meaning to we who were deployed overseas. It became an anthem (along with “Stateside” by Mel Tillis). I listened to this song in SE Asia many times when it first came out and counted down the days that my tour would end and I’d rotate back to the Land of the round-eyes 🇺🇸. Sadly, when I got home, all who wore the uniform were treated like anathema (to put it mildly). We were hated! I have this song on my playlist, but just couldn’t bring myself to listen to it…until you. I watched your reaction while reliving first time I heard this. I can’t say that I’ll ever listen to it again, but I do thank you for easing this old Marine back into it once more.

Well, this has to be said! You don’t see concerts like that anymore!!!!

You look amazing sushi

My first concert ever was Lynyrd Skynyrd after the release of their first album. I saw them again on their last tour before the plane crashed in 1977. I can't help but think of those days whenever I hear this song. (The film clip shown here was from that last tour before several members died. It looks like the Oakland show I was at.)

three of the most underrated guitarists i think in music. these guys just felt how to play guitar.

Looks like one of the "Days on the Green" at the Oakland Alameda County Coliseum. July 4th Weekend, 1977. I missed that one, but not my younger brother. This music was not my fiance's thing, but it was mine. I was in San Diego that weekend meeting my future Grandparent in laws. As an East Bay native, I saw many a great all day concert at this venue.

That's how we used to do it back in the day, bowl concerts, lots of bands, lots of people, tons of fun!

Great reaction I was blessed to have seen them in concert in the mid 70's ( 1976) they were one of my favorite bands hands down

I love them so much!!! Lynyrd Skynyrd Forever

I grew up with Skynard!! Others were Molly Hatchet, 38 special, Mothers Finest!! Great reaction!!!

Imagine all the awesome music that was done thousands of years ago but we just didn't have a way to record it.

Awesome! Thanks for bringing back great memories. Saw them and many others in the 70's just enjoying the music and the atmosphere, no selfies necessary. ✌

Love your reactions and you look beautiful doing it DAMN STRAIGHT

Three guitarists, handing off the lead... ONE BASSIST, driving the whole train!

Love You! Keep it coming.......and hopefully avoid all of the stupid blocks for copyright

R.I.P. Ronnie Van Zandt, Alan Collins, Steve Gaines, Leon Wilkerson, Billy Powell

A great song...David A. Stewart - Lily Was Here ft. Candy Dulfer

*Hello Dr.Sushi, if you like great live performances please consider John Mayer "Gravity" live Thanks*

Thanks for posting! It's much appreciated!

47,000 people. 22,000 females. 36,000 Bic lighters. Not one brasier in the entire stadium 😃

I love reactions of live performances . Now . try the 1969 live " Inside Lookin Out" by GRAND FUNK RAILROAD .. the best live performance on TV. thanks, and GOD bless..

During the taping of this concert performance reaction, it appears as if it was very hot and humid in the house/apartment there for you. I hope that there was a fan, or an air conditioner, or a cold soft drink or cold juice, to help keep you cool.

Check out Mother's Finest baby love you won't be disappointed

One of the best songs ever but also the longest rock song

This is Jaz, if been meaning to say hello and say how I adore your spirit. Good song

speaking of plane crashes.... you might check out some Jim Croce. maybe "Operator" or "Time in a Bottle".

Beautiful Ladies :-) !!! No Tattoos in Sight :-) !!! And no fatties because of McDOnalds and KFCs on every street corner :-) !!! No government trackers !!! I mean I phones :-) !!! Word of mouth !!! How does social distancing work here :-) !!! Hahaha :-) !!! They never want People to have this much fun again :-) !!! So enjoy and God Bless you and Yours from Sunny England :-) !!!

Oh My...:)

React to “Saturday night special” or “Gimme back my bullets”

They like stadiums and frequently filled them with over 100k people.

Just maybe one day they might be as good as Deep Purple, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Genesis, Black Sabbath etc. etc.

Rock on! Classic song. Great reaction. And wow ur beautiful! Tnx

This who else who played at this Day on the green.....Day On The Green #4 & 5: Peter Frampton, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Santana, Outlaws (July 2 & 4, 1977).

1977 the year I graduated from High School. Live your outfit by the way. Much different world then.

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I agree....we're all the same....so cool to see your appreciation of what I saw 44 years ago (Oakland's Day On The Green again)...man, how times (but like you said, mankind doesn't) change....

A beautiful Georgia Peach might like The Allman Brothers “blue sky”.

Other bands absolutely hated to perform after Lynerd Skynyrd. They couldn't match their musicianship and intensity. They opened once for The Rolling Stones and absolutely killed it... slayed it. The Stones were furious.

Great music, real musicians, playing music they wrote and beautiful, sun drenched, long haired, tattoo free, feminine, real women rockin out in the crowd,,,,,,,,,, God damn it, I was born way to late.

No e/girls!!

I'm 61. I've seen Skynyrd 6 times. Always fun. Do some Kenny Chesney. No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problems, would be a good start,but he's got some more uplifting, or deeper music thar your subscribers would appreciate. Skip she thinks my tractors sexy. Maybe The Life,or Boats. Capt.Bob