Ronnie Van Zant, Ed King, Gary Rossington, Allen Collins, Bob Burns, Leon Wilkeson, Billy Powell performing Sweet Home Alabama May 12, 1974 in Hamburg Germany shortly after release of single in USA.
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@joshuac13056 жыл бұрын
Ed King playing a Stratocaster picks me up when I’m feeling blue
@patrickfrancis333 жыл бұрын
Best comment
@waynewilliams58022 жыл бұрын
Telecaster
@jamesdelaney59222 жыл бұрын
@@waynewilliams5802 stratocaster
@MomentsDivine2 жыл бұрын
That made me smile.. thank you :)
@user-wo5fk4dn9w24 күн бұрын
@@waynewilliams5802it's a fender strat
@davidsolomon796610 ай бұрын
I never get tired of commenting what a phenomenal guitar player Ed King was.
@BeatlesCentricUniverse10 ай бұрын
AMEN!
@aschule56847 ай бұрын
Right there with you my friend ☮️
@chumbawumba19596 ай бұрын
100% agree, but he was horrible singer and stoned most all performances.
@aschule56846 ай бұрын
Ah and there it is....... No positive comment is ever complete without someone stopping by to leave some kinda negativity. Ed never claimed to be a singer but at least he tried to help out with Leon and do backup vocals until they got the girls and the whole band was drunker than shit probably every time they hit the stage so what does Ed being stoned have to do with anything? They were ALL stoned I'm sure and everyone else in the band were alcoholics !
@tylersorg45865 ай бұрын
Damn. I never ever heard of him! Thank you!
@hazor7779 жыл бұрын
Ed King has never got his due as one of the most inventive guitarists of Classic Rock era......that guy could write & play the hell outta that thing
@jsmyers241518 жыл бұрын
+hazor777 They were not the same band without him. Truly missed his guitar work on later albums. If only Ronnie would have behaved himself.
@hazor7778 жыл бұрын
jsmyers24151 I don't know - it's all relative. Ed was/is a great songwriter and player. Ronnie was the "face" & (more or less) the persona of the band, due to the lyrical content. So, as far as Ronnie is concerned, him behaving himself (which he DID do before the last tour) was just the unique makeup of the band and part of the attraction to them by the fans - it's "FREE" in the 'Freebird' etc.. Ronnie was his own man, so to speak. Even Al Kooper will tell you that. I will say that the second "evolution" of Lynyrd Skynyrd after Ed King left was just as great - a little different, but still great. Steve Gaines breathed new life into that band - that was why Ronnie hired him, not just because Cassie recommended him bc he was her brother. I'm sure Ronnie was never the type to just say "yes" to such things based one someone's recommendation - he had to "know" it for himself. Anyways,....just my $.002
@tracygresham40948 жыл бұрын
I agree!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@amciiYou7 жыл бұрын
Yes,sir..it has to me, the best strat sounding, best sound lead there ever was..bar none!
@psychodelicrock127 жыл бұрын
How about how his strat looks like DAVID GILMOUR'S BLACK STRAT?
@keithreiter41266 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. Ed King
@centoeberhardt16633 жыл бұрын
R. I. P.! Allen Collins. 😥🥺
@timothygard85172 жыл бұрын
Strawberry alarm. Clock. Thanks mr kink
@MrMan_472 жыл бұрын
r.i.p. Ronnie and Billy, too!
@greenemortgagegreene5278 Жыл бұрын
R.i.p van zant
@robertschultz9264 Жыл бұрын
And we lost Gary. There's a fantastic concert in Heaven.
@kevinshannon9556 жыл бұрын
Nothing like original Skynyrd. Love that band! RIP Ed King.
@grantpayne66253 жыл бұрын
And Ed isnt an original member..
@kevinshannon9553 жыл бұрын
Grant Payne pre 77 member so close enough
@mkaz42323 жыл бұрын
Grant Payne not from the origin of the band but he’s on the first 3 albums and co wrote a lot of those songs he’s an original member
@loriormsby18733 жыл бұрын
He wrote that song i heard!!!
@jerryhopper16852 жыл бұрын
Damn stright I seen them in Birmingham Alabama around five months before the crash I'm very glad I drove a hundred and eighty miles that day, Best concert I have ever been to and I have been to a bunch...they sound amazing live
@MrVato537 жыл бұрын
I am not white, Not from the South, but this song some how talks to me. Great Song, I think this is a song for all true Americans. A good song stands the test of time. I play it often today.
@sallhame10 жыл бұрын
Ed King is one of the best guitarist ever. If you don't believe me, first try to copy what he does here. It is possible, after breaking a finger or two. Then try to write the song and come up with the licks and the solo. A brilliant musician. I don't thing he gets credits for his skill as a guitarist and a songwriter. But, when he dies, he will cover the whole front page on every guitar magazine in the world. Wanna bet?
@linguasub-rosa772110 жыл бұрын
Sorely underrated! I wonder if they would have taken off the way they did without Ed in the beginning?
@rayross9977 жыл бұрын
Ed was part of Strawberry Alarm Clock and wrote the bridge & solo for Incense & Peppermints, but never got song writing credit and has never made a dime from the copyright to this day. Thankfully he hit it big with Sweet Home.
@TheBlueBronco6 жыл бұрын
Ray Ross, Several others as well including Saturday Night Special
@Enevan19686 жыл бұрын
I don't want him to die.
@leonardspringer97336 жыл бұрын
Heard last notes news Ed was having issues with heart. Can't remember details. Sorry. No do do here.
@Southernblueeyes78 Жыл бұрын
Nothing but love and respect here for Mr Ed King. Such an amazing player
@effjay8010 Жыл бұрын
I never imagined he was a member of strawberry alarm clock!
@whiteyfisk97696 ай бұрын
After watching the other live version, Steve Gaines couldnt hold a candle to Ed.
@tproudboomer5965 Жыл бұрын
Wrap your head around the four top notch guitarists Skynyrd had. Four all equally incredible in their own style. Can’t think of any other band in rock history that could touch that.
@machinayrequiem8596 Жыл бұрын
Incredible
@natevm788811 ай бұрын
This was three here Allen Collins Gary rossington and Ed King who wrote The Rift for Sweet home Alabama the solo. When Ed left Steve Gaines joined who was incredible but they always had three lead guitarist not four as you say, 3 was plenty.
@machinayrequiem859611 ай бұрын
@@natevm7888 Steve Gaines is probably the most underrated. His solo in That Smell is incredible.
@alcapozzi261110 ай бұрын
@machinayrequiem8596 absolutely!!!
@tproudboomer596510 ай бұрын
@@natevm7888 I didn’t mean four at once.🙄
@thescratchingshed83306 жыл бұрын
R.I.P Ed King Genius and boy could you play that guitar......
@ftoftheX10 жыл бұрын
The heavy dude is Ed King, the original picker of this song, took me a while to figure out he was the writer, no other band member can play this song right except Ed...Go Ed !
@kellyjay24479 жыл бұрын
Ed King was in Strawberry Alarmclock before Skynyrd!
@ftoftheX9 жыл бұрын
Kelly Jay Thx Kelly--interesting.
@BCTGuitarPlayer7 жыл бұрын
Not all together true. Gary came up with the first three cords, then Ed arranged the rest. But, Ronnie, Ed and Gary wrote the lyrics jointly. By the way: Ed was born in Glendale, California; not sweet home Alabama, so it stands to reason he got a little help from a couple southern boys.
@ftoftheX7 жыл бұрын
Yes Scott, your correct "Not altogether true", but the strong picking pattern and the lead guitars that were Eds is what really characterized the feel of the song (IMO).. It’s sort of a back beat, mixed with triplets. None of the other players could do this. Must have been that "LA technique" he learned from GIT :)
@BCTGuitarPlayer7 жыл бұрын
Yes, and it's too bad he decided to leave. For years, I thought he was rhythm only; come to find out he's one of the best lead guitarists in history. He contributed sooo much for LS. I just wish he'd have formed is own group, but he couldn't stand the music business, understandably.
@Gary-oo6bk6 жыл бұрын
Rest In Peace Ed, I’ll never forget the kindness you showed me by taking the time to hold a conversation with me on Facebook. Thanks for the music
@hiltonjacobs89105 жыл бұрын
Whoa! No $h1t?! I'm envious! =D
@BST-lm4po Жыл бұрын
I was backstage at their 1987 reunion concert. Ed King and Artimus Pyle made an effort to take photos with the fans! Good guys! 🤘
@aschule56842 жыл бұрын
These older clips with Ed are priceless gem's, he added something very special to this band and they were never the the same without him. Ed said there was never an ego problem between he Gary and Allen, they all wanted what was best for the music and they all shined when it was time. He said if Gary hadn't been playing the parts he was playing that day when he got to practice this song wouldn't have happened. Gary's chords and the way he was playing them inspired Ed to start bouncing off them with his signature riff to one of thee greatest southern rock songs in history. Ed King, Gary Rossington, and Allen Collins were an inspiration to each other, they fed off each other and brought out the best of each other, they complimented each other, they each had their own voice and power, the 3 of them were a recipe for magic together and together they gave us some of the finest southern rock music there ever was or will be again!!
@SunUp-l3h11 ай бұрын
Amen!!! Absolutely true 💯🥰
@johngaller2787 ай бұрын
I second that.
@garlandgarner87014 ай бұрын
And "that's" for sure.
@gingerblair2932Ай бұрын
Amen!
@mcarlkv537 жыл бұрын
may 12 1974, 43 years ago..the original "raw" version (and best) of Sweet home Alabama!
@charlesbauer60753 жыл бұрын
I agree!
@daviddzula92573 жыл бұрын
You are so right..just listen..Old Fucking School...does your conscience both us? Yea...
@daviddzula92573 жыл бұрын
Yoy are so right
@LetscampingwithTara6 жыл бұрын
Seriously who would put a thumbs down on these priceless videos of real rock and roll? Dam! These need to be in a movie for every one to enjoy.
@gluekbeeratyahoocom9 жыл бұрын
Loved this band for 40 years now and they never, ever get old. Wow, what talent. I wish I appreciated them then as I do now. Not sure what good it would have done, but I really miss that talent.
@josemanlapaz61199 жыл бұрын
BORING.... HAIST....
@MomentsDivine2 жыл бұрын
“I wish I appreciated them then as I do now”. I’ve been saying the same thing the last few years.. My friends and are were too busy going to Allman Bros. Concerts. We missed out on Skynyrd's Asbury Park, NJ Convention Hall appearance July 13th 1977. What I wouldn’t give to go back in time and see that show live.
@feellucky271 Жыл бұрын
Yeah man well that's been Lynyrd Skynyrd now another eight years so that's your 48 years on mine I hope you're out there that you can respond to this and still have the same name party ability to see it it does nothing but get better yeah? Hit me back man. PLAY FREEBIRD MAN
@morrisonreed1 Жыл бұрын
we were young and easily distracted . Time goes by and the good stuff seems to hold up and it's highlighted by the perspective only time can bring . I loved them as a kid but I never knew how good they really were till I began to struggle with the guitar and song writing .I want to go back and do it all over but I cant go back I know . Eddie Mahoney
@Dr.Music772 жыл бұрын
You can see Ronnie lean over and tap and tell ed cool it on the long solo. Ed was shredding and couldn't stop. I love this band 😂💙
@Kurtis11266 Жыл бұрын
He said slow down, Ed was going over tempo a bit. The solo is literally in the studio song, he wasn't shredding idiot.
@Dr.Music77 Жыл бұрын
@@Kurtis11266 He was actually saying slow down because ed drug the solo out longer than it actually was. Dipshit. That's Coming from a guitar player and singer. Not some Moron on KZfaq. That solo is Different and Longer in this Video. Genius
@Kurtis11266 Жыл бұрын
@@Dr.Music77 I just listened to your alabama shorts and you can't even play it right let alone sing it right, you got no idea what you're talking about. He was saying slow down because he went over tempo, don't be so egotistical.
@Dr.Music77 Жыл бұрын
@@Kurtis11266 lets hear you do it big boy
@Dr.Music77 Жыл бұрын
@@Kurtis11266 Me egotistical? Haha your the one that just Had To "Correct" me on Something? Even though you're wrong. So you take personal shots 😂 Besides, I wasnt even the One playing Guitar on that one. So Nice try Jackass. Im sure you're a professional Musician And Voice coach too right?
@jamieallen21266 жыл бұрын
Much love and respect to Mr. Ed King. You were an original.
@barrywainwright33913 жыл бұрын
Allen Collins was one tall dude. God bless one of the best southern rocks bands ever that brought so much love and joy to everyone. RIP to all those who served in this mighty awesome band.
@TheNirvanaNerd87 Жыл бұрын
Yup Allen was 6,3
@wagliz1638 ай бұрын
@@TheNirvanaNerd87 And poor Gary (RIP) was only around 5'8. No wonder he wore heels on stage!
@paulleadingham2 жыл бұрын
It amazes me how they had so many people on guitars and made it sound so fantastic. Talk about teamwork to a goal. What a unique bunch of people to pull this off. I wish I had found the importance of their music earlier in life. I listened to it.....just didn't feel it until recently.
@daynerdude1 Жыл бұрын
3 guitar attack band lol
@deirdrewelborn702511 ай бұрын
I adored Ed King. Saw a Strawberry Alarm Clock video yesterday...very cool. The talent on this stage is phenomenal. Absolutely heartbreaking that they are all gone now.
@markowen245511 ай бұрын
I totally agree they are my favourite band of all time period
@gingerblair2932Ай бұрын
💔💔💔,but we'll always listen to&watch these legendary legends!
@kenarms43644 жыл бұрын
Best live version I have found on the internet. Ed King was still in the band, and they do not play it too fast as in some other versions I have seen. That driving, steady tempo is one of the things that make this song great. I am glad I got to see them in 1975 just a few months before Ed left the band.
@jimcameron25112 жыл бұрын
yeah I did, too, mid-75 at the Swing Auditorium inn San Bernardino.
@aschule56842 жыл бұрын
You guys are very lucky to have had that experience, I would have loved to see them when Ed was still in the band. Their first 3 albums with Ed are the most important to me and I feel those albums to capture the true essence of Lynyrd Skynyrd. They were never the same again without him.
@kenarms43642 жыл бұрын
@@aschule5684 I agree that Ed had a unique style that was big part of their early sound. One regret that I do have, however, is not going to see them in Greenville, SC at their last show in 1977 before the plane crash. I grew up in the Greenville-Spartanburg area, and I used to see a lot of concerts at the Greenville Auditorium. My father worked in Greenville. My buddies asked me to go with them to the show that night, but I think I had to work and did not make it. I should have skipped work. It took my breath away the next day when I heard about the plane crash knowing they had just taken off from our hometown airport. I was 18 then. I cannot believe it has been almost 45 years.
@dsen18896 жыл бұрын
RIP Ed King. Thanks for the music.
@shannonrichardson34053 жыл бұрын
Everyone in that band was so talented!
@Mr.Breeze-19597 ай бұрын
I just loved once again crossing from GA today into "SWEET HOME ALABAMA " on I -20! Many,many thanks owed to Mr Ronnie VanZant and Lynyrd Skynyrd for that!!!!❤
@gingerblair2932Ай бұрын
Fo-sho!
@flash001USA10 жыл бұрын
Wow!..... When music was music.
@tammycoates78166 жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree more!
@roseg.43546 жыл бұрын
flash001USA Great times.. the real thing. 👍🏻
@stevez51346 жыл бұрын
It’s just changed. Migos, etc now
@StarBaby2077 жыл бұрын
Ed King coined this guitar lick, U rock on Ed!
@hankdegamon55476 жыл бұрын
Hugh Guidi yes you are correct on your points except as it really happened was Gary was playing a riff that till this day still plays during sweet home that Ed heard and Ed added that well know intro but without Gary's inspiration the sound may never have been written. Look I love skynyrd. They are my favorite band hands down. Each guy had there purpose that made them great. Love you guys
@gregriddle30422 жыл бұрын
Bob Burns was the Charlie Watts of Southern Rock! Bobs drum work was perfect for the songs. He was a clock!! Too many drummers I’ve played with over the years over play this song. Artie also has a great version, but Bob just makes this song with that tempo. Classic…..Bob is definitely the most forgotten foundation of this band. He was such a genuine fellow.
@sevinstorey436511 ай бұрын
You are right. I went back and listened closely bc I’m a songwriter, not much of a live performer, and I can def hear the strong steady beat in just right time.
@tpstrato22708 жыл бұрын
this is The "Original" Sweet Home Alabama
@bradmakowski48512 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah
@PinchePerro1234 жыл бұрын
Ed King played a very Big role in the success of Lynyrd Skynyrd.
@marcclement73963 жыл бұрын
great guitarist, could not sing
@denisearmbruster74783 жыл бұрын
Amen! REST IN SONG ED!!!!
@garlandvincent37423 жыл бұрын
RIP most under rated guitar , he was responsible for this monster hit
@jimcameron25112 жыл бұрын
Yes he certainly did. They were not really going anywhere until SHA. We may have never heard of LS were it not for Ed's SHA guitar work.
@bloppysloppy2283 Жыл бұрын
@@marcclement7396 He didn't have to. That was Ronnie's job
@robertocruz52323 ай бұрын
Only Leonard Skynyrd could make the Confederate flag look so harmless. This song is the national Anthem of the south . Love it !
@shaneedwards19546 жыл бұрын
RIP Mr King very talented guitarist and songwriter
@AnthonyBurrito13134 жыл бұрын
Billy Powell and Ed King make this song what it is! GREAT
@zzipdrive6 жыл бұрын
RIP Ed King. Thanks for the great memories.
@bikersoncall2 жыл бұрын
Ed was so under-rated, Allen Collins was incredible too. As nice and simple sounding as the leads are in SHA , they are anything but simple, they are a great joy to be able to play as Ed played them, you will find .02 out of a hundred players actually play the solos as Ed did in that song, anyone can play over it, but it is extremely rare to find someone that understands the passing tone structure and weaving-finesse that he had with it. The soloing by Allen Collins in Freebird is also amazing, simple for the most part, but amazing, he brought in some groundbreaking riffage in that song.
@Terrysoddy Жыл бұрын
Yea Ed was a genius on that guitar. Such an innovative guitarist. One of my favorites for sure
@NathanSmith-xf7rk Жыл бұрын
Yeah and he sure liked to dance
@NathanSmith-xf7rk Жыл бұрын
@@bikersoncall Allen was always boogieing on stage, high energy, that’s what I mean, love this band😎
@bikersoncall Жыл бұрын
@@NathanSmith-xf7rk 😂I misunderstood the comment, I'd never noticed that on stage. My bad...
@Triestini6 жыл бұрын
Ed King R.I.P "one, two, three"
@frost77244 жыл бұрын
Triestini is that what he said?
@lsunationalchamps084 жыл бұрын
SuperSmashBros.mp4 at the beginning of sweet home Alabama you hear “one, two, three” and that’s Ed king counting off the song
@frost77244 жыл бұрын
lsunationalchamps08 oh ok
@mikel9175 жыл бұрын
Wow Ed looks so happy. And it seemed so kind for Allen and Gary to sandwich him during his solo. What a great player he was. Rest in Peace Ed.
@gingerblair2932Ай бұрын
His smile directed to Ronnie!
@sboyer123412 жыл бұрын
Ed King really made this band!! He is a great guitar player!!!!
@jds1vette2 жыл бұрын
Get a grip!
@reginabass786 Жыл бұрын
They made a big mistake to let go of Ed King but in retrospect he wasn't around when their plane went down. He is my favorite.Cool and coolheaded.
@johnregan44836 жыл бұрын
Rest In Peace Ed...Thanks for the amazing Music.
@philvasquez45425 ай бұрын
Ed King just killing it on one of my all time favorite songs!! 👍🏼
@w5cdt2 жыл бұрын
Saw them play at the Georgia Tech student center in the mid-70’s before a small crowd. They loaded their own equipment. Then almost overnight they were a hit sensation. Played in front of The Who in Atlanta and were off to the races.
@heavenlyguitar59132 жыл бұрын
Ed’s playing is so smooth! Definitely a lot more should’ve been said about him. Definitely a major gift.
@owencrosby83616 жыл бұрын
Rest in Peace now and forever Ed King...co creator of Lynyrd Skynyrd ! he is jamming out with Ronnie and the crew..!
@jimcameron25112 жыл бұрын
not co-creator. he came years after they formed.
@johannarenfro25682 жыл бұрын
I was a fan of Ed King back In the days of his 1st band Strawberry alarm clock, writing their 2 biggest hits! What a talent and he really jumpstarted Skynyrd! RIP Ed
@mlhouse3 жыл бұрын
Gary Rossington is the only member of that version of Skynyrd alive.
@daviddzula92573 жыл бұрын
Artimus..my son..is still alice
@davidfloyd69623 жыл бұрын
@@daviddzula9257 That is the original drummer Bob Burns. This is one hell of of find to see this recording
@nickyglynos5405 Жыл бұрын
He just passed.
@sweetfaith20114 жыл бұрын
Billy Powell has to be the best piano player I've ever seen may he RIP.
@Gottenhimfella Жыл бұрын
Billy Powell, Paul Griffin, Ray Charles, Larry Knechtel, Billy Preston, Leon Russell, Nicky Hopkins, Ray Manzarek, Bob Mayo, Keith Emerson, Dr John, Rick Wakeman, Tony Banks, Jordan Rudess - who did I miss? (only the last three are still alive as of 2023)
@Gottenhimfella Жыл бұрын
I missed plenty: Elton John for starters, also Bruce Hornsby (although he's on the fringes of Jazz, so maybe not quite the target demographic for this list). I was thinking Rod Argent is right up there on talent and creativity but he didn't play a lot of piano (when he did, it was worth listening). I don't know how I forgot Chuck Leavell, though. No doubt there's heaps more.
@gingerblair2932Ай бұрын
Yes,&the Stray Cats got them a good one too!
@gingerblair2932Ай бұрын
@@GottenhimfellaStevie Wonder&Lionel Richie aren't bad either. Lots of talent!
@kalikat616 жыл бұрын
Rest in Peace-Ed King
@donaldgarrison49796 жыл бұрын
R.I.P ED KING You'll forever be in my thoughts and prayers with all the rest of the original LYNYRD SKYNYRD BAND GOD BLESS
@richardsiciliano711711 ай бұрын
Love seeing Ronnie give ol' Ed a pat on the butt after the song ends. One legend acknowledging another.
@OverlandOne3 жыл бұрын
Ed King was a guitar Master! The others guys were great too, but here in this song, Ed shines as no one else ever could have. (My opinion) Rossington had the D, C, G progression but Ed turned it into a masterpiece with his riffs and solos. I don't think he was allowed to play like this in his Strawberry Alarm Clock days, but in Skynyrd, Ed was allowed to show what he could do and we are all better off for it.
@jydymyyyr96306 ай бұрын
My favorite version of this wonderful band! They set the standard for rock bands for the next 50 years.
@FiveFurys56 ай бұрын
Yes
@amciiYou7 жыл бұрын
My favorite best sounding Fender strat tone I have always loved..thank you Mr. Ed King..been searching for it since then..killer tone!
@videovanoo79 жыл бұрын
Seen them at Sedalia, Missouri in 1974 they kicked some ass making all 650,000 people sing along. It was a great afternoon, one that I'll never forget. Turn it up!
@gewdferyew48446 жыл бұрын
videovanoo7 More than half a million people, really??
@moonriseillusion6 жыл бұрын
So you're one of these lucky bastards too, huh?
@bigg40572 жыл бұрын
I can’t remember that many people there at the concert … But it was packed with people four sure … I remember the mud Marathon there as well at the fair 1974 Rock on 🎼🎸🎸🎸
@darrinplatt7917 Жыл бұрын
I Love watching MR. Allen Collins....His life wound up so Brutal just unforgiving his smile could light up a room Rest in Peace Allen....an the rest of The Band...now you got Gary up there to play those ripping solo's...Allen was the Real deal...
@stevesuv8 жыл бұрын
Ed King was KING!
@SuperStrik97 жыл бұрын
Great strat tone. Great, inventive licks and solos. He's always had the most identifiable playing out of the guitarists in the band. Also his playing is a bit more advanced than Gary or Allen's imo.
@hiltonjacobs89105 жыл бұрын
@@SuperStrik9 It's amazing how much of a difference there is when Ed King is playing Sweet Home Alabama. The fact that even I, who am not even a guitar aficionado, can tell means that he must have *really* been up among the gods, because all the Skynyrd guitarists were top notch!
@kimwalker1085 жыл бұрын
@@SuperStrik9 YES
@jonstensaas90773 жыл бұрын
I'm definitely going to have to listen to Sweet home Alabama with Ed King playing because I just listened to it for the first time the version I have always heard is our only fantastic also.
@airgunwarriors749110 жыл бұрын
My goodness, Collins and Rossington were both juveniles when they hit it big, that's for sure! I think they were both 18 when the deal with MCA was signed. Both sooo young, yet so very good at their craft!
@jimcameron25112 жыл бұрын
Yes I was always amazed that these two totally uneducated, economically very poor individuals right off the street were able to achieve such excellence. And drop-dead consistency.
@stonyman40624 жыл бұрын
Listening to songs like this in theses times keeps me alive
@CoasterMan13Official2 жыл бұрын
This song is a 4th of July tradition! You simply can't have a good 4th of July soundtrack without it.
@richardpeetrinpeetrin981711 ай бұрын
Ed King helped to make the album "NUTHIN FANCY" (1975), the BEST Skynyrd album of all time! Ed King, along with Alan Collins and Gary Rossington, with their key guitar solos, really was INSTRUMENTAL In making It the great album that It Is. Unfortunately though, this album is extremely UNDERRATED!!! Born sane In a Insane world 😮....
@aschule56847 ай бұрын
Nuthin Fancy is also a favorite of mine, "Saturday Night Special" is another Ed King masterpiece 👍
@truckinfam2207 Жыл бұрын
These where the days. Youngbloods take note this is a real southern rock band. Best in the land. They have rode coast to coast with me since 1975. Much respect
@mjbari34 жыл бұрын
Love to watch Ed play the opening lick live here! He does the musician's 'funky neck thing', which makes me appreciate the 'funkiness' of the lick even more! RIP!
@GhettoGinny6 жыл бұрын
God bless you Ed. You wrote the greatest rock song in music history. RIP. I pray you are jamming with the rest of the Lynard Skynard boys in heaven!
@johnfulgaro63275 жыл бұрын
its jus crazy how MANY talented guitar players ronnie had at his disposal , wish i had that lol Rest in Peace-Ed King RIP Mr King very talented guitarist and songwriter
@davidfloyd69623 жыл бұрын
Ed King was one of the greatest. Ed told the story of how Ronnie walked over to him and whispered the lyrics and he listened and then hit that opening lick and the rest was rock and roll history.
@jimirayo2 жыл бұрын
Actually, that was 'Saturday Night Special' that he whispered in Ed's ear. "Two feets they come a-creepin', like a black cat do." Ed said he was blown away by that line.
@davidfloyd69622 жыл бұрын
@@jimirayo No Sir
@jimirayo2 жыл бұрын
@@davidfloyd6962 Yes Sir.
@davidfloyd69622 жыл бұрын
Jimi Ray I researched it some more. I did find one interview where Ed King made the statement about that line and Ronnie whispering to him. It's not worth arguing about. I love all southern rock. Raised on it in the seventies. I just am wondering if you ever saw them live before the crash?
@jimirayo2 жыл бұрын
@@davidfloyd6962 Someone on the internet is wrong! I must correct them! LOL! It's all good. Yes. The only time I saw them was with Grinderswitch, Wet Willie and Marshall Tucker at Atlanta Stadium in 1973 just after they released 'Pronounced'. The classic lineup, IMHO. I rushed out and bought the album the next day.
@proudvietvet29263 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. original members. Been following you since 1973. Literally cried when you went down. God Speed!
@luanloud94546 ай бұрын
Also me
@Betty-jb2ns10 ай бұрын
RONNIE VAN ZANT GODFATHER OF SOUTHERN ROCK......
@Rayburn583 ай бұрын
What about Gregg and Duane Allman, along with Dickie Betts? The Allman Brothers Band? Perhaps they were more prolific.
@gingerblair2932Ай бұрын
Father of imo. King of Southern rock!
@emilymiller185311 күн бұрын
@@Rayburn58😅
@nicolavivarelli41273 жыл бұрын
Legendary band and a timeless song ! Great performance
@Zoro007 Жыл бұрын
Every member of that band was a genius, fantastic songwriter's, musicians,singer...ended far to soon, RIP guy's
@mkaz42323 жыл бұрын
Nobody can make a strat squeal like Ed king rip one of my favorites
@soxfan8016 жыл бұрын
Farewell Ed King.
@CraigHollabaugh7 ай бұрын
What a gem this video is! Look at them, they're like kids. Little did they know how Alabama would be ingrained into American culture.
@sterlingprice51003 жыл бұрын
Yep. Mr. Ed King. When you hear those amazing licks on Sweet Home Alabama after Ronnie says "Here I come.." ...youre hearing Mr. Ed King. A truly great picker amongst pickers.
@jimmysmith81586 жыл бұрын
RIP Ed. Thanks for your talent. 😢
@14greenstar8 ай бұрын
50 years old this tune and still rocking!!!
@Tomy88537 ай бұрын
51 now
@prakis19583 жыл бұрын
Amazing they had three great guitar players that knew how to give each other room to shine.
@robertjr.35796 жыл бұрын
the southern man from southern california writes the most iconic southern rock riff of all time...mr. Ed King!
@williamfabiano5439 ай бұрын
More talent than that stage could handle. Unbelievable.
@williamwhite1596 Жыл бұрын
Best band ever ! God Bless them forever and their families !!!
@carolinawestern38753 жыл бұрын
Ed King was a great guitarist and he was a real easy going & laid back kinda guy, so he couldn't really relate or tolerate all the fighting & drunken rowdiness. I think he was a bit intimidated by Ronnie to because all the stories and his reputation of being quick to fight and good at it were all true and earned honestly. His dad was a trained prize fighter, and made sure his sons knew how to throw them Duke's! Ed packed up and left the tour one night after a show. Ultimately quitting the band for good, after Ronnie came into their hotel, angry over Ed's performance and commented that he wasnt even comparable to Gary or Allen as a guitarist, and couldn't play worth a damn. The addition of Steve Gaines was no mistake though! Anything can get monotonous if you do it long enough, so he brought a renewed enthusiasm to the band and that was just the streak of lightening they needed. Steve was a complete musician. He was a very accomplished guitarist, and could sing, write, and compose. Most don't realize that it's Steve and Ronnie both singing, but just alternating the verses between them on the song titled, "You got that right" that was on their latest 1977 album called Street Survivors. Released just 2-3 days prior to their plane crash. It also included the title track of "Ain't no good life" which he wrote and features just him singing it.
@robertdeen87414 жыл бұрын
Ed did a lot, God bless his soul. I love the interview he did Marty Swartz. A must watch.
@timpayne82386 жыл бұрын
I didn't realise he wrote this one. King's guitar playing on Skynyrd's early albums was faultless, his work playing a big part in my formative years trying to be taken seriously as a struggling musician. Gimme Three Steps and Simple Man are two favourites of mine. RIP Ed King
@MegaSdavidson Жыл бұрын
Thanks ronnie!!! One of the greatest songs in the U.S.A .
@costasgiotakis3895 Жыл бұрын
All gone now,playing together in heaven.RIP GUYS.Love from Greece 🇬🇷 to y’all Skynyrd fans!
@Cant_stop_thinking Жыл бұрын
I just happened on this. The pleasure on his face as he sang made me smile. 🙂❤
@gingerblair2932Ай бұрын
❤Ronnie!
@250txc4 жыл бұрын
Van Zant actually smiling and laughing on stage with Allen? Wow .. Good times for all!
@gingerblair2932Ай бұрын
Ronnie rocks!
@liz34247 жыл бұрын
i luv ed king dearly bit there was a magic between all of these original members RVZ, rossington,collins, burns, leon, Billy powell, ed king...these guys were the original, the only lynyrd skynyrd
@johnstarnes16413 жыл бұрын
Yes the original! You got it girl!
@johnstarnes16413 жыл бұрын
With the original Bob Burns
@JeffreyWehr-ik3qj Жыл бұрын
Best band just imgaine how many more songs in the kids head my oh my every song ment something about there life my fav band from 1976 till now
@SteamControlValve7 ай бұрын
I was 7 years old when this was sung. I remember the first time hearing it on the radio. Being from southeast Alabama I realized how awesome we are. Only a small overlooked and stereotyped people. I was so proud and still to this day 50 years later. Very proud to be an American. God bless us and our allies!
@masonlillard33984 жыл бұрын
They performed that so perfectly and so accurate most live performances arent that accurate
@gmanderson20092 жыл бұрын
To me, the Ed King solos do not sound quite right, overplaying and he starts singing a beat behind.
@hha95275 жыл бұрын
Rest In Peace Ed can’t believe that it’s been a year already! You are a true rock n roll legend🤘
@darellgullion48882 жыл бұрын
I know that the original lineup can never be recreated ever again. But to me an those that have seen the lineup now it's still a wonderful thing. I've seen them three times in concert in 92,99 & 2006. All three times that I've seen them they've never disappointed me. From my first time ever listening to them on the radio or on their albums I've always been in love with them. Long Live The Lynyrd Skynyrd Band. May they carry on.
@tonynascar36 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr. Ed King for what is probably the most recognized opening guitar lick known worldwide...
@ESmithStringSlinger6 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. Ed King. A great musician and will always be remembered.
@GirlGeorgeTVshow6 жыл бұрын
RIP...Ed King. (Sept.14, 1949 - Aug.22, 2018) Guitarist for the psychedelic rock band Strawberry Alarm Clock . Guitarist and bassist for the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd from 1972 to 1975 and again from 1987 to 1996...
@bigbassjonz5 жыл бұрын
RIP Ed King. This is how the song was meant to be played. Amazing to see the phrasing and hear the tone. Woo!
@DM-hk4cw Жыл бұрын
I like the way Ronnie pops Ed on the rear while leaving the stage indicating he was pleased with his performance.
@laikhockhoc35994 жыл бұрын
Farewell Ed King. Rest in Peace-Ed King
@lpmitedgartitansteini52533 жыл бұрын
RIP Allen RIP Ed RIP Roonie RIP Leon and RIP Gaines there rockin in heaven now
@centoeberhardt16633 жыл бұрын
Wait a minute. You forgot Billy. 🤨😠⚡
@markjohnson12606 жыл бұрын
Getting to watch Ed play these solos, and see where he is playing them on the neck is very much appreciated !
@clayrush716 жыл бұрын
Godspeed Ed King, you have no idea the things I've done listening to your music throughout my life. We're going to miss you greatly