LYNYRD SKYNYRD - FREE BIRD | UNSTOPPABLE!!! | FIRST TIME REACTION 

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It's so fun to watch someone's mind being blown by this song for the first time.

"Something about to happen." Yes, yes it is.

I'll say it again lol "This song is like pushing a cart up a long steep hill, and then jumping in and flying down the other side!" What a rush!!!

"Bro, how many guitars are playing...?" All of them...! lol

And 47 years later Free Bird is still the guitar anthem gold standard...

this song was the American anthem to an entire generation. Is about just being free.

Go down that Southern Rock wormhole boys, you won't be sorry.

"LIVE" Oak. July 2, 1977... You will ENJOY!! Lynyrd Skynyrd!!!

It’s not about war, quite the opposite, it’s about freedom and a good time. A true jam.

Now imagine an ENTIRE nation of kids from 8 years old to grown folks in their mid 30's ALL being just as BLOWN AWAY by this song and you'll START to understand how big this band was.

Nah...no war.....just a guy telling his “girlfriend” that he needs to be free, to leave.....the life on the road....You hear this theme ALLOT from the young guys who are in bands......leaving broken hearts behind them as they tour....

If you really want to experience this song the live version from Oakland is a must see. If you thought the studio version was great the live version will blow you away.

One of the greatest songs of all time.

I was at a Skynyrd concert in London UK in the 1970's. I still can not believe that I was that lucky. Enjoy brothers.

Love watching youngsters discover the music of my generation. Does an old heart good.

Try Tuesdays gone , Sweet Home Alabama, Simple man

Bro's, this is some of the best of 'Southern Rock'. Their name is a mocking tribute their high school teacher Leonard Skinner, who was known for strictly enforcing the school's policy against boys having long hair.

Freebird is their Stairway to Heaven, is their masterpiece...they have MANY great tunes...simple ass guys from north Florida...hey, guess what? I was born in Georgia! But not Your Georgia, right above where Skynyrd is from and I now live in north Florida ...where Skynyrd is from! life is Amazing! Thanks You guys, I just found you! And yes, I subscribed...seems to me we have one "feeler" guy and one "analyzer" guy! Keep on , is Great to watch you guys!

we used to rock out so hard at parties to this a lot wild parties when i was living wildly in the u.s. in the 70's

Guys i saw skynyrd 2 months before their plane went down. Such a shame to lose ronnie, steve and cassie in their prime of life.

Yes they did it live, and at times there were 4 guitars including the slide guitar. All were World class, and they were closing every show with this song. Watch the Oakland live show...insane.

Ronnie supposedly overheard a conversation between a band member or roadie and a girlfriend. She said, "if I leave here tomorrow, you won't even remember me", or something to that effect. In true Ronnie fashion, that was enough inspiration for him to sit down and write Freebird. Watch the documentary "If I Leave Here Tomorrow".

legendary band, you should definitely check out more. "Tuesday's Gone" and "Simple Man" are incredible. unfortunately most of the band including the lead singer died in a plane crash in 1977

Awesome! Looks like you just rode the front seats of the Skynyrd Rollercoaster! 😆 Live '77 in Oakland, CA is what you want 👍

3 guitars. Garry Rossington, Allen Collins, and Steve Gaines. Ronnie Van Zant on vocals.

As you can see, the guitar is the star of the song. This is obviously, I'd say, one of top GREATEST guitar rifts of all time. I love watching first-time reactions to this song because the person or people are always so blown away. You guys did not disappoint. : ) Check out their "Sweet Home Alabama" next. That's also one of the most popular ones of theirs.

They don't make em like that anymore....

5:25 “Dude, they’re preparing for something”. No truer words were ever spoken. 😄

Watch this LIVE from Oakland Coliseum in 1977. It’s phenomenal. You get to see the entire original band just shred this song. Keep in mind, most of the band died in a plane crash just a year later so this is a gem to seem them all together.

Please, even if you don't react to it, puhleez watch the Oakland concert that everyone is suggesting.

There is a video of Lynyrd Skynyrd in a California concert playing Free Bird that will blow your mind! Guitar solo is longer

GUYS !!!!! You have missed one of the great LIVE performances when they play this at Oakland, California 1977 . THAT was the one to react to """""""""

request: Allman BROS, Whipping Post, Live at the Filmore Warning: will melt your face

This song is about a guy telling a girl he can’t be tied down.

There are two live versions of this song that are insane and blow the studio track out of the water when they hit the tempo change/solos.

I'll probably get in trouble for this, but this was when America was great!

One of the greatest songs played by one of the greatest bands … can’t go wrong with that

Watch the live version of this song at Oakland.

Freebird Live august 21 st 1976.....its a very best versión whith solo guitar epic of the history of the music

This MUST be watched live - amazing performance!

There is a song called "the boys are back in town" by a band called Thin Lizzy. It is unique in a way because the bassist is the lead singer and two guitars play the same licks but in harmony.

That is one of Rock n Rolls greatest 3 part Guitar solos ever played. Those 3 guys were amazing together. One of the Best Bands of all time. Thank you for sharing your first listen. It put a smile on my face. Thank you.

You guys really need to check out the LIVE version of this song!!! AMAZING PERFORMANCE!!!!

I was in a riot in Houston in 1977 that involved about 4000 hippies, 100 cops, and Lynyrd Skynyrd playing Free Bird. Every time I hear it, I get a little memory adrenaline. Great concert before it all went to shit.

The problem with the Oakland live performance of Freebird is they focus more on the crowd than the band during the solo. The Knebworth Festival where they opened for the Stones is a better version. Just my opinion, of course.

I knew you’d love this one. Had front row 1974 to see these guys will always be on my Top 5 Bands Three lead guitars one bass, piano drummer lead singer. Check out the live version really unbelievable how they pull this off live. So many GREAT SONGS !

When the ending jam begins it's him actually leaving her....NO WAR

He is saying he has a Free spirit, & can't stay with her for too long.

“He’s preparing for something...” “he’s really ripping those notes!” “I’m sweating!” “I don’t know where I am!” Love your reactions!!

Live in concert just the same. Love you guys and love this song.

Oh heck yes boys, amazing tune!!

You picked an awesome first song in your introduction to Lynyrd Skynyrd. Freebird isn't about him going to war though it's about what it means to be free, in that a bird can fly wherever he wants to go. It's also about everyone wants to be free...that's what this country's all about. Skynyrd are still legendary. The guitarist you hear is Alan Collins. Amazing guitarist. He was one of the founding members of the band. Watching your reaction is so typical of what the song makes me feel like. You just get lost in it. You feel instinctively like you're floating and spinning. It's so...hard to describe.

GREAT REACTION SIRS. THERE IS A COUPLE LIVE VERSIONS OF THIS SONG.. I KNOW YOU TWO WILL APPRECIATE...LYNNYRD SKYNNYRD, "FREE BIRD".

Being 64 years old I was raised on Skynyrd music. Lynyrd Skynyrd used three lead guitarist a bass player, piano player/keyboardist and Drummer. All three guitarist were lead quality and each had different kinds of guitars with three different sounds that in Free Bird you can hear but 85% of the solo or kinda solo was Allen Collins with Gary Rossington on the glass slide and Steve Gaines also. You should really check out the live version from the California concert in I believe 1976 or early 1977 just before the plane crash in October of 1977 where Ronnie VanZant the lead singer and leader of the band along with Steve Gaines lead guitarist and one of the female back up singers and Steve Gaines sister Cassie Gaines were killed with road manager and two pilots were all killed in the crash just after they released Street Survivor. It was a few years later that Ronnie's little brother Johnny VanZant took the band Lynyrd Skynyrd back on the road and was the lead singer and with Ricky Medlock taking Steve Gaines place as third lead guitarist. Fact is the very last album Called Last of A Dying Breed is the best they ever put out with Johnny at the lead vocal. The whole album is killer. Check that one out too.

He's a "player"' and he cant be tied down by one girl.

Your guys reaction makes makes me so proud to be a southern American! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Free Bird is the best example of an "eargasm". Like you need to smoke a cigarette after listening.

So incredible. Really glad you guys enjoyed. I think different people will interpret the meaning of this song differently but I think it is about a man that cannot commit to one particular woman but must be free to wonder.

Three guitars guys - something similar - outlaws - high tides and green grass - rocker!!!

More Lynyrd Skynyrd"the breeze","comin home","I need you","on the hunt","needle and the spoon","ballad of Curtis Loew","things goin on","you got that right","gimme back my bullets","Saturday night special","sweet home Alabama","what's your name", and"simple man" to name a few ☮️

dear brothers, wow we have enjoyed your responses to great music so endearing. we are a group of grandmas who love rock and roll. two of us were at the 1977 Oakland concert. Lynyrd Skynyrd band was life changing. None of us could even speak on the hour long drive back to San Francisco. We found your site and love how you appreciate music and talent. We suggest you watch the film "Muscle Shoals" for a real education on rock and roll. keep up the wonderful work . We love you guys,

Another epic song in this vein is the Outlaws' "Green Grass and High Tides". You want guitar solos, hold my beer.

My favorite band ever ....period....not even close. Greetings from the American Mississippi River valley. God bless y'all!

You should listen to the band "America" song: "A horse with no name"

It’s strange to me, how people haven’t heard this iconic song, but one thing’s for certain, once you hear it, it’s in your heart ♥️ forever!

Please...next Skynyrd reaction should be “The Ballad of Curtis Loew”. And the next band to check out following Skynyrd is The Allman Brothers...and may I humbly suggest “Whipping Post” as your introduction...”YOU WILL BE BLOWN AWAY” cheers, loving watching your evolution

Your reactions were the same as millions of kids back in the day! This anthem will blow you away.

I believe this song is in tribute to Duane Allman, the guitarist of the Allman Brothers (another band you should react to). He died tragically in a motorcycle crash when he was about 25. His legendary guitar work lives on though.

Your reactions are everything! Welcome to the gold standard of southern rock, the anthem of the south! You heard the dueling guitars of the amazing Allen Collins and Gary Rossington. Watch Skynyrd's live version of this either in Oakland in 1977 (only a few months before the fatal plane crash) or England in 1976 and you will see Allen, Gary and Steve Gaines in action. You know they shred it when the fans that were there for the Rolling Stones booed the Stones and wanted Skynyrd back ('76). If you want to hear more Skynyrd, give "Simple Man" and "Tuesday's Gone" a listen.

The "Free Bird" theme is like the "Ramblin' Man" theme. A guy who just has to go. "Is there more than one guitar?" Yes. There are 3. Oakland and Knebworth are both great. Oakland might edge out on sound, but Knebworth is cool, because the guys blew the Stones away - and performed on the "forbidden tongue" to close the show.

Oh you have got to see the live version ... it will blow your mind!!! I’m a old southern hippie and been listening to them almost my whole life

"Tuesday's Gone" "Curtis Lowe" "That Smell" are some good choices.

Lynyrd Skynyrd at Knebworth ,1976 and the live version of ''One More From The Road'' 1976 live album.. . Lynyrd Skynyrd is an album band .. You have to hear their albums from the 1970s to understand the sound they had ...

You guys need to do Rush. You have talked about transitions and no band pulls transitions like Rush. Plus, as a bonus, you will be hearing three of the greatest musicians ever.

I got to meet them back in 77 at the state fair,,,wow what a night,,,working the vip parking,a crappie bus pulls up,,door open and out rolls smoke and a long haired bare foot dude,,l ask him what band are you guys with,,lol lol,,he looks at me with a smile,and says,,,oh you dont know,,we're lynyrd skynyrd and we're here to burn this place down,,,and boy did they,,,they were awesome and great guys

There are two guitarists, and the 'live' version goes on and on so wonderful to watch and listen to. The best live version is at an English outside concert, someone will know exactly where I promise!

Every reaction I've seen to Freebird, newbies just freeze at the exact same moment. I love it!

Bro's, Outlaws - "Green Grass and High Tides" !! You'll, thank me later. 👌 Oh, and put your seatbelts on !!!

This song originates with Allen Collins, his teen sweetheart was pissed that he was always off playing music. She said "If I leave here tomorrow, would you still remember me?. The song took ages to get to this rendition. BTW, he married her at 18, had 2 kids, and when she died during her 3rd pregnancy, his life fell to pieces over the loss and he spiraled I to addiction, drove his car drunk one day and paralyzed himself seriously and died 4 yrs later at age 37. Very sad story.

And the official live version from the album One More from the Road - they did not fade the song out - it kept building to an even more epic finally

Three guitarists, plus bassist, pianist, drummer and lead singer.

Welcome to southern rock. Skynyrd, Allman Bros., Marshall Tucker...

Three guitarists (Allen Collins, Gary Rossington & Ed King, who was later replaced by Steve Gaines), bassist Leon Wilkeson, drummer Artimus Pyle, pianist Billy Powell & lead singer Ronnie Van Zant.

Oh bloody hell!! I'm so pleased you both made it to the end. I thought you were going to spontaneously combust otherwise!😊. I love your videos and reactions. Thank you.

During the Knebworth Festival, Ronnie Van Zant literally walks the guitar players on to the Rolling Stones stage after he was told not to. Kind of a big eff you Stones, we are the best, and we own this concert.

I was waiting for this video for a long time

Priceless reactions to this classic.I agree with the pushing the cart up a steep hill then ramble down 100 mph.Too much fun!

yes they rip just as hard live.check out the live version of this you will love it.

Was really a joy to see guys who like '70s music hearing Free Bird for the first time. Reminds me of my own 14 yr old brain melting the first time I heard this... fun times.

he is in a band. lives his life on the road. not the settling down kind.

I said it a yr ago-dec.’20.. said you need to hear this Live-live at oakland collosium’77. Omg! I just got to see them LIVE-@ daytona speedway on nov .14 th-..with METALLICA! Took me over 45 yrs to see them ,but it was worth the wait.. they still sound great after all this time! They ve got to be my age or more..65 yrs old in ‘21. Unreall talent. Dan,north fl-11/22/21

The BEST is Live August 21, 1976 at Knebworth! The guitar solo is longer and better. Do NOT watch Oakland in ‘77. People will tell you Oakland and they are so wrong. Sound quality is bad and there is a part where they edit. You want 1976 where they opened for The Rolling Stones. Trust me.

The first band that I ever saw in concert. In New Orleans. June 6th,1974. I was 16 yrs. old. Tickets was $6.oo.

Recommendation: Creedence Clearwater Revival - Fortunate Son.

Imagine driving in my 71 TBird and this comes on the radio. Oh, Hell Yes !!!!

Gotta see the live version (Knebworth '76) and the epic experience of watching the guitars tearing it up together on stage while the huge crowd goes wild!

what I don't understand is how someone can go this long without hearing this song. it's insane

I'm 68 now and when they were around I saw them 3 times, the best, the best, makes my hair stand on my arm. Fucking best song ever, EVER!!!!

Once again you can't compare to the live performance RIP