I just lost my MOM Wednesday morning! I played this for her about ten years ago and told her this is how she raised me! I am in tears as I write this. RIP MOM!!!! YOU ARE AWESOME!!!
I'm sure she's proud of you,, healings cast to you through our LORD Jesus Christ and through this jams. I'm 64yrs old and am very proud to lived in my generation. My mom is 90 yrs old and I'm caring for her these days, which is a blessing I take forgranted..peace be with you.may she rest in peace
If this song by Lynyrd Skynyrd doesn’t give you goose bumps and feel it down to the core you don’t know good music and a band that you will take with you and still be listening to when you make to Heaven!! Blessings to All!!! 💙🎶🎤🎸🎹🥁🙏🕊️💙
As the world we once knew slips away from us, we return to this song over and over wishing we could stay here forever. But we know we’re dying because the country we’ve always loved and fought for doesn’t give a shit anymore.
im in australia , and im in tears as i hear you brother , we are alone loved lynard skynard , we had friends from the USA growing up that got us into this music free bird , love it
At 77 I’m am only just becoming fully aware of how great this band was. They had an ethereal quality about them and there songs resonated with me like few other bands have. RIP Lynyrd Skynyrd you struck a unique chord.
As a 54 yo male currently, I never knew who they were growing up and I’m from Alabama believe it or not. But in my mid twenties I started paying attention to the original band and the more of their songs I heard made me become a super fan and a researcher of the band and it’s history. In my humble opinion they were the best rock band to come out of the ‘70’s and they have more consistently good songs than some of the other so called great bands who used a lot of “album filler” songs just so they could release another album. These boys were the epitome of hard work, sacrifice, a blessed talent and perfect timing of being in the right place at the right time. Ronnie never wrote a single word of his songs on paper, they were all in his head. When asked how he could that, he replied “if it ain’t worth remembering, it ain’t no good”. R.I.P. boys.
When a company moved me to Alabama in the early 90's I stopped at a gas station on my way to my apartment. I pulled up an parked and opened the door of my new car. There was this dude getting gas that had every speaker purchased flat out blaring but at a crystal clear of the tunage. I had never heard Simple Man before but by God on that day I did. The dude never even glanced at me due to my out of state tags- cool. The dude from there in Alabama opened a can of beer, got in his truck and bolted. I later clearly understood he was a 'Simple Man' an thought nothing about it. After living in Alabama 10 years before moving to South Carolina I knew that I had become a 'Simple Man' and to this day very proud of it.
This is my moms and my song, we danced to it in my wedding. She isnt doing good and the only thing keeping me together is knowing she raised me right and this song will always be ours. Love you Beautiful Woman!
@@vc23it doesn't seem possible, but they were better live when l saw them in '75 literally blowing me away in awe what l had experienced. The power, creativeness, the extremely hardest working band ever which is why they are even more significant now then back then because they are timeless and their lives cut short. Ronnie sang in his barefeet to feel the vibe of the band. He wrote songs about his life in his head, never written down😂! For instance, "Give Me 3 Steps" was a true account of the missteps of Ronnie, then truly running out of a bar with a huge 6'5" big dude with a gun in his hand. Guitarists Gary and Alan were sitting in his car waiting for Ronnie to come out but not that way. They both said they couldn't stop laughing at the situation, went immediately home together and wrote that song that night, lol!! "Simple Man" was written nearly same way. The boys got talking about the wisdom their Grandma's told them and "Simple Man" became a reality. They had a shack with no air-conditioning in Jacksonville swamps. They practically lived there 24/7, that's where the magic happened. Ronnie was Lynyrd Skynyrd, he was the leader, lyricist he became because he was a poet for years writing and that paid off dividends of a major magnitude!! He also directed the band on stage via his orders. If you listen to their live versions, ever notice you can hear Ronnie loud and clear? His orders, he didn't want to be drowned out like most bands. That great discipline and control. Ronnie beat it into the band he wanted their live sound just like the recording, so they practiced over and over again. By the time their first album came out, they played all those songs with very few takes because of insane practice over and over again. 5 albums in less than 4 years, then tragedy struck a extremely sad ending when they finally had the sound, right combination, l know, what was wrong with the one they had, nothing, Steve Gaines gave them a kick in the ass they needed!! They were the best live band in the world middle of '76 till their ending Fall of '77. All true and tons more!! The iconic story of Lynyrd Skynyrd who when they picked up somebody new, the magic got bigger starting with Billy Powell, the Ed King which made 3 guitarists, Artimus Pyle, a better drummer, then 3 back up female singers, one being Steve Gaines sister, then gone!!
As you may have seen yesterday thet I had FREE BIRD 🕊️at my grandsons funeral/memorial we alas planned Simple Man He knew those2 songs and so much more , THANK YOU LORD AND THANK YOU LYNYRD SKYNYRD FOR BEING SPIRITUAL AT HIS MEMORIAL. I love you God I love you Braxton forever and a day. Lynyrd Skynyrd is make things happen so fast. I will never forget you Braxton and you made me and my family better people. We will be together forever 🦋and hope to show mothers and other, LET YOUR hLOVE SHOW YOU. As long as God is keeping us safe grub fly high my free bird fly high . I always look for your signs 💙🕊️🥰🦋 I LOVE YOU BRAXTON YOUR ALWAYS IN MY HEART, soul .’ Remembering all the great things 🙏🏼🤗🙌🏻💙🕊️🦋. Mamaw Sheila 6 -30 - 23 You are not never, ever forgotten 💘
Never before or ever again shall we see a bunch of guys come together and write and perform music from the heart and soul that touches everyone for generations....live on..
I remember first time I heard this song. Was 21 sitting in a dive bar on Friday after work with 5 of my buddies drinking some beer and planning the nights events. A guy I'm guessing in his 50s put this on the juke box and bought us all a round his words "Boys live your life like this song and you'll never go wrong." Nearly 30 years later I've never forgotton that
Love that you remember that exact moment in your life and remember it every time you hear this song. I love when songs bring you right back to when you were listening to them.
Since I was a teenager, I have always come to this song whenever I've needed help. It has never let me down. Ronnie was something fierce, drawing power from the Earth itself. The finest song ever written.
If there ever was a rock n roll phoenix that rose from the ashes, Lynyrd Skynyrd was it. My favorite band of all time. My Dad graduated HS in 1971 and this was his generations music so naturally this is what I grew up on, the best classic rock around.
I know they are all together again (the four original founding members) but this hurts so bad. My sincere condolences to Gary's family and friends and fans everywhere. Gary has always been my favorite, not that I didn't love all the other guys. No one will ever be able to make music as good as Lynyrd Skynyrd. Play it pretty, Gary, I know you will. You spoke through your guitar 🎸. R.I.P. Mr. Gary Rossington 💔🙏✝️💟🇺🇲😥
No matter what, this music Ronnie VanZant wrote will live on forever ! Because music is a gift to all of us. It's not just what you do why your here,it's what you leave behind when you go! Thank you Ronnie!
Plain and simple the seventies with some of the greatest rock and roll ever made and this band was one of them!!!! Jeans a t-shirt beautiful women and a Fat joint great rock and roll cannot get any better than that MISS YOU GUYS!!!!! RIP✌👍👏
As a 90s baby I respect this band with everything ik in music hard to believe someone my age would appreciate it bit hey haveing a old soul is mostly a real thing in humans and I'm glad to appreciate it truly iconic songs and band thanks to to vets also who fought with bravery for us young one to have a life we have today thank you truly ❤️ God Bless America 🇺🇸 Land of the free and the brave forever and always ♥️
This version sounds the best , its raw and cutting.... amazing lyrics and an excellent song , the guitars sound awsome. Long live skynyrd music forever !!!
Greatest voice to ever grace a speaker and for you millennials that disagree well.....gfys! And get a clue of what real music with a meaning is ! God bless Ronnie,Steve,Cassie,Billy and Allen could only imagine what tunes you would have made in todays time
From your profile, you're a millennial. Do you even know what that term means?. and what does "gfys" even mean? Are you the generation after the generation you make fun of?
They were the best southern rock band ever! I never got to see the original band, but am going to get to see them at the rodeo in San Antonio, in a couple of weeks.
Just an military vet, song has a lot of meaning. Thank you all who has served and made sacrifices for our country. For those who are still hear, we need help !! This is deep within our souls
The band and their music lasting so many years and millions of fans still enjoying their music, it's just unheard of but Lynyrd Skynyrd did it and is still doing it year by year.... Thanks guys for the great music y'all left us... We have not forgotten any of you and never will.... 😢
It has to be amazing to look back on your life and know you affected the lives of a generation and then like Gary Rossington realize your the only one left. Even the ones they affected the lives of are probably half gone. Life moves on and we are all replaced. Enjoy it while your here because even a long life is gone in the blink of an eye.
@@patrickfoster4586 Artimus not original member, Bob Burns started on Drums, he was another childhood friend but suffered from mental illness aggravated by drugs & he has to quit but he also died. Ricky Medlocke played drums for a short time 71-72, there were also a few other guys that filled in, Bob was in & out til 74, he had mental break in Europe & Artimus took over after that. Gary is only original guy left, I can't imagine what that is like for him, even all these yrs later. He, Ronnie & Gary all so close, my fav Freebird performance is Knebworth as well. They all kicked ass that day & Allen really put on a show, I loved when Ronnie led Gary & Allen out on the tongue. One of my fav moments is closer to end when they are standing very close to each other, you can't even see Allen's face because of his hair but st 1 point Gary looks up at Allen & smiled, gets me everytime. I would love to know abt that moment, did Allen say something or was Gary just smiling in that can you believe we are here,call our hard work payin off way. A part where Steve & Allen down on the tongue playin & Steve just has the biggest grin, he was havin the time of his life. I find it ALL so very sad still, so much tragedy, it seemed to follow them. Later Allen is just killing it & so into it, he turns around & had his back to the audience just jammin away & Ronnie goes over & gently turns him back facing crowd. The DVD I got cut that part out for some reason but you can see it on Utube. Not sure why those parts touched me so much. I am glad Gary found Dale, I wish Allrn would have had someone too. I know after his wife died it abt did him in, if she had lived, things could have been so different & obviously
When I was in high school in the 80's I didn't like lynyrd skynyrd. But as I got older. Lynyrd skynyrd is one of my favorite band. I appreciate their music.
Thank God, that we Simple Public were allowed to see and Hear this Genius band. The Music is still Fresh Today as the day Ronnie Van Zant started the Band. My RESPECTS... RH DSD
Frickin’ amazing drum performance on this song. Restrained, but constantly propels the song forward. Like a heartbeat. I’m thinking particularly of the way he plays the hi-hat on those quarter notes during the verses.
In 93 after a few beers and hearing this I went strait and bought a new guitar ! all these years later I truly suck at guitar but I can play this song with the best of them , God I love this song
I love this song.. Music from the 70s is so relevant for this generation and the future generations to come. Growing up in Ohio in the 70s was a blessing because I grew up in a very diverse environment. So, I was exposed to rock and roll. I remember hearing how the music was taboo. But, people don't hear the words you all were expressing. Simple Man, says a lot about how you were raised. Freebird is about not changing or can't change for whatever reason.. How he said oh lord. Even as a kid I cried. I love your music because it's universal and it's a story of life. Thank you for writing it. I have a half Arabian son from Saudi. I'm a black american. My son lives with his father due to cultural laws. I sent him music and your band is one that I exposed him to. Because I want my son to be a simple man. ❤
These guys and their kicking ass music got me through the tough times in my life, Free Bird my motto Simple Man a great way to live, Thank you from my heart💜
Some people are to beautiful and talented to be here with us mere mortals. The music industry has lost too many of them. Thanks for visiting and leaving your gift behind.
But the best part about it was that they were themselves "mere mortals" but just hard-working mortals, just like people who get up and go to work every day somewhere, getting great at what they do. This was the hardest working band of all time, past, present, or future, slogging it out seven days a week in an unconditioned cabin in the woods, just to create masterpieces for the rest of us who could have done the same thing had we their desire and drive.
I was there. I can't believe that I got to see all of the bands back then. I loved every minute of it all, but I don't think I realised how special the times were. I suppose that I thought that it would all go on forever. How wrong I was.
I remember standing in the crowd at winterland when Ronnie came walking out barefoot holding a bottle of Jack Daniels that was such an amazing show rest in peace Ronnie
Yes, and now they are back together, the four original founding members of LYNYRD SKYNYRD. Gary Rossington left this world on March 5, 2023. I am beyond heartbroken. 💔😥😔 R.I.P. Mr. Gary Rossington ♥️
Thats a Fantastic and Beautiful Video you put together there of 🇺🇸 Skynyrd Lynyrd 🇺🇸 nice to see the photos of all the Band Members back then and Thank you for that and for keeping there memory alive from the Republic. Of. Ireland 🇮🇪 RESPECT 👍
My brother & I loved this music. I have such great memories of going to Lake fishing with him & listening to this. I played this at his funeral..Until we meet again my brother.
I was born in 77 .till this day ....every time Skynyrd is mentioned or a song comes on I have to tell the story of the band ...r.i.p my friends ........
It's always awesome how three simple chords and the truth can become masterpieces; just like a simple truthful man can become something indispensable to his family and friends.
Mama told me when I was young Come sit beside me my only son And listen closely to what I say And if you do this it'll help you Some sunny day oh yeah Oh take your time don't live too fast Troubles will come and they will pass Go find a woman yeah and you'll find love And don't forget son there is someone up above And be a simple kind of man Oh be something you love and understand Baby be a simple kind of man Oh won't you do this for me son if you can Forget your lust for the rich man's gold All that you need is in your soul And you can do this oh babe if you try All that I want for you my son is to be satisfied And be a simple kind of man Oh be something you love and understand Baby be a simple kind of man Oh won't you do this for me son if you can Oh yes I will Oh don't you worry you'll find yourself Follow your heart and nothing else And you can do this oh babe if you try All that I want for you my son is to be satisfied And be a simple kind of man Oh be something you love and understand Baby be a simple kind of man Oh won't you do this for me son if you can And baby be a simple real simple man Oh be something you love and understand Baby be a simple kind of man
Really done a lot of good to tell Skynyrd members not to walk out on there tounge ... Requested by Mick Jagger and this is when they were opening for the Stones and should have been the other way around if you ask me ..
I am crying for all those people that have written such deep and profound comments.. I'm sure Ronnie is smiling and pleased that he touched us all God bless the lost and lonely Because I am one
Thank you for sharing, what a great band and so young. They would have topped AC/DC and Zeplin. Both great of course. Blackberry Smoke is our current Skynyrd, not comparing but I really I think Blackberry is an awesome band.
