FIRST TIME HEARING Lynyrd Skynyrd- "Free Bird" (Reaction)

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FIRST TIME HEARING Lynyrd Skynyrd- "Free Bird" (Reaction)

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FIRST TIME HEARING Lynyrd Skynyrd- "Free Bird" (Reaction) | A glorious musical journey of breaking free at all costs and soaring through the world in a state of ultimate freedom...
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@retroreactions.... Жыл бұрын

A glorious musical journey of breaking free at all costs and soaring through the world in a state of ultimate freedom... Thanks for watching!! 🥰

@mike19054 Жыл бұрын

What kind of music did you listen to and never heard these classics.

@angusrobertson2515 Жыл бұрын

Been waiting for you to discover Lynard Skynard. And what a song to start with. Another one from my college days.

@PhilPastor Жыл бұрын

Great reaction, Brandon! For a really, really good live version of this song check out Free Bird LIVE at Oakland, California (1977). The guitar "solo", by all 3 guitarists, during the 2nd half of the song is truly epic.

@retroreactions.... Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@doplinger1 Жыл бұрын

It’s music like this that turned us all into southern rock fans! If you’re ever somewhere, like an event or something, and someone yells “Play Free Bird!” - this is why! Lots of good music, but this is their “Stairway to Heaven” level song. I don’t think you were prepared for just how ramped up the song going to get. 😄

@BilboFromTG Жыл бұрын

Great reaction, as always! The Knebworth 1976 live version is The live version to check out, nothing compares!😎😊

@retroreactions.... Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Great to know. Thanks for watching!

@sagitt1856 Жыл бұрын

The guitar sound of the 70s is unique. An instrumental performance that contributed to "FREE BIRD" becoming a classic. "Epic", did you say? This is the exact qualifier. Thanks.

@retroreactions.... Жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thanks for watchin!

@bobduerwald9805 Жыл бұрын

Even though the guitar work on "Free Bird" is exceptional, my favorite guitar work by Lynyrd Skynyrd is on the song "That Smell". Great reaction, as usual!

@retroreactions.... Жыл бұрын

Cool, added your vote for TS. Thanks so much Bob!!

@amymahony7564 Жыл бұрын

This song was used with great effectiveness in the big fight scene in The Kingsman”.

@2ndMostEndangeredGender 10 ай бұрын

Now that, was fun!

@retroreactions.... 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@lynnhoffman247 Жыл бұрын

Another blast from my past! More memories of dancing around bonfires, drinking & smoking back in the 70’s

@retroreactions.... Жыл бұрын

Haha EPIC! Thanks for being first today Lynn! 🥇 Have a great weekend!

@kellydelay18 Жыл бұрын

I am from north Florida where Lynyrd Skynyrd is from

@retroreactions.... Жыл бұрын

Nice! Was shocked to have a band from USA on my channel today, as most have been from England. Thanks for watching!

@debramoore7513 Жыл бұрын

LOVE this performance, best guitar/s solo at that time! Simply amazing!! In 1977, started at my community college and Lynyrd Skynyrd was a big part of that!! Sadly, three months later in October, a plane crash would take the lives of three of their band members! 😢 SWEET HOME ALABAMA next …

@retroreactions.... Жыл бұрын

Yes, I just learned of that and did a little research on it...Thanks for watching!

@michaelyork4554 Жыл бұрын

Definitely a Party Song, never fails to get everyone AMPED

@retroreactions.... Жыл бұрын

Especially the 2nd half I'm guessing! Thanks so much for watching...

@larrygranat4456 Жыл бұрын

Saw them do this live back in the day. Thanks for the reaction

@retroreactions.... Жыл бұрын

No problem! Rock on!

@pommie5093 Жыл бұрын

This is beyond a classic song and my second favorite band, after Pink Floyd. You'll probably hear this a lot through the comments, three things: 1. Now that you have heard the studio recording, at some point in the future you MUST watch this live. As exceptional as LS was in the studio, they were out of this world live. It's a band that actually sounds better live as they were all true musicians. 2. They have a great library of music to listen to. 3. This song became so legendary that, to this day, during concerts with other bands, someone will often shout out "FREE BIRD!" in an amusing request to get them to play this anthem.

@retroreactions.... Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info and for stopping by today! Do you have a favorite song by them?

@pommie5093 Жыл бұрын

@@retroreactions.... Call Me The Breeze is a winner, Simple Man is a must, Gimme Three Steps, That Smell, Tuesday's Gone-you said you already heard Sweet Home Alabama, I think. Just pure rock, highly recommend!

@suecook1326 Жыл бұрын

Now you must do it live. Skynyrd added a classically trained pianist later, Billy Powell and he added some great touches to the song. Oakland Coliseum in 1977 is the favorite of many but I prefer Knebworth Festival in 1976 as LS ticked off Mick Jagger by jumping on his custom tongue catwalk with the guitar army and you got to see the guitarists in fantastic form! The Stones refused to come out for hours till the crowd's frenzy died down because there was no way they could maintain Lynyrd Skynyrd's energy!

@Musicmanrobert Жыл бұрын

I would make a comment, but the video speaks for itself

@donnastupka7507 7 ай бұрын

🎸🔥🎸🔥🎸🔥

@peggys1140 Жыл бұрын

Those incredible guitars!

@retroreactions.... Жыл бұрын

YES! Thanks for watching!

@johnroop9625 Жыл бұрын

LIVE IN OAKLAND,1977; A FEW MONTHS BEFORE PLANE CRASH GREAT!!!!!!! LIVE!!!!! OAKLAND!!!!! 1977!!!

@retroreactions.... Жыл бұрын

Added it to my list, thanks!

@ElizabethJohnson-ss4ce 8 ай бұрын

In the studio version, Allen Collins does the solo himself. Not sure if I'm using the right technical terms, but they laid a second track over the first. And the first line of the song is something Allen's girlfriend (later wife) said to him during an argument.

@eddiecriglington400 Жыл бұрын

All time Classic. Fabulous, love it. 🎶🎸❤️🎸🎶 And love your many beautiful backdrops, Brandon. 🎶❤️🎶

@retroreactions.... Жыл бұрын

Sweet! Thank you Eddie. It's fun choosing the backdrops 😊

@eddiecriglington400 Жыл бұрын

@@retroreactions.... Excellent. 🎶❤️🎶

@darylwhaley1575 Жыл бұрын

Ronnie was lead till his death now his brother Johnny (ex lead of 38 special) is lead

@retroreactions.... Жыл бұрын

Good to know! Wow, I love the song Second Chance! Didn't know there was a connection there...Thanks

@jamesmontgomery9523 Жыл бұрын

Donnie is the brother from 38 Special.

@retroreactions.... Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I may have to add them to the channel at some point.

@dsomerville5293 Жыл бұрын

Gary Rossington i believe justed passed recently

@retroreactions.... Жыл бұрын

Looks like March 5th. May he rest in peace. Glad to finally hear his talent today...as well as all the others...

@l-bird Жыл бұрын

Oh man, I can't tell you how much I feel a connection to this band... even though I didn't know any of the members of the band personally. There was a documentary I saw in the theaters that came out in the 70's about the band called "If I Leave Here Tomorrow". If memory serves me right, it came out just before the plane crash that killed 3 of the members. That crash had a huge impact on me since I just saw the film. I remember learning they named themselves Lynard Skynyrd after one of their gym teachers. And, Gary Rossington who was the only surviving member of the original band lived in the area where I live. Back in 2014 Gary wanted to do something special for the community he lived in and threw a "Free" concert. I couldn't find anyone who wanted to go with me, so I went by myself. 'Amazing' doesn't even describe how great the concert was. I'm so glad I went. God rest his soul as he just died a few months back.

@retroreactions.... Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks for sharing. So sad to hear all that, but I'm glad this band has such a special place in your heart and soul...Thank you as always!

@jamesmontgomery9523 Жыл бұрын

"If I Leave Here Tomorrow" is from 2018. ????

@l-bird Жыл бұрын

Yeah you're right, just looked it up again. When I wrote my comment, I did a quick google search to see if I could find the title of the documentary I saw. The one I saw was back around '75 or '76. Hard to remember the title almost 50 years later. There will never be band like Lynyrd Skynryd again.

@jamesmontgomery9523 Жыл бұрын

@@l-bird Possibly what you saw was the mini-documentary on the band to promote their what turned out to be last tour. They showed it in theaters before some movies. It is the only on "film" interview of Ronnie as he and Gary are fishing and he talks about Freebird.

@l-bird Жыл бұрын

@@jamesmontgomery9523 You might be on to something. That very well could be what it was. Thanks.

@killianlpc Жыл бұрын

Wow Brandon it's hard to believe you never heard of this before. Possibly one of the most famous Rock songs ever. Freebird always a great favourite of 'air guitarists'. Every Juke Box in 70s had this played to death on it. The second part when it speeds up still sounds as good as ever. They also had great songs too but this is without doubt their most famous.

@retroreactions.... Жыл бұрын

Ha really? Well, yea I did know that based on things I heard from another reactor. Guess I'm a bit late to the Free Bird party lol....

@lynnhoffman247 Жыл бұрын

“Whipping Post”…”Melissa”…”Jessica”…”Ramblin Man”…”Little Martha”…”Midnight Rider” and many others 🔥🔥🔥 PS - Molly Hatchet did an excellent cover of their song “Dreams (I’ll Never See) - another great southern rock band.

@retroreactions.... Жыл бұрын

Yes I saw Molly come up a lot online for bands similar to LS..thanks for the suggestions!

@lynnhoffman247 Жыл бұрын

@@retroreactions.... 👍🏼

@reneelyons6836 Жыл бұрын

Epic Song!!!!!!! This and "Stairway To Heaven" always fought for the number one spot, when i was growing up. ♥🎼🎸🎤🎶💍

@retroreactions.... Жыл бұрын

NICE!!!! Renee...always with impeccable taste!!

@reneelyons6836 Жыл бұрын

Thank You. You as well. : )

@ilovegreattits Жыл бұрын

👍🎸🤘 😎👋

@retroreactions.... Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@flubblert Жыл бұрын

Quintessential Rock anthem of the 70s and of all time. It has become synonymous with rock and roll itself. Go to almost any Rock concert through the 70s 80s and 90s and you can bet at some point someone will yell out 'Freebird!' ... as much a stamp of approval than it was a request. If this is truly your first time hearing it, congratulations. You have finally arrived. 😏 FREEBIRD!!! 🎸🤟

@retroreactions.... Жыл бұрын

Yea I read that someone yelled out the song name at a Dylan concert and he played it! Feels nice to have arrived finally!

@flubblert Жыл бұрын

@@retroreactions....Ha! Is that right!? Love it !!

@drmagic60 Жыл бұрын

Definitely a blast from the past! Never did see them live,but have seen Marshall Tucker and Molly Hatchet. Both which are similar southern rock. Great choice for today… as you said you’ve definitely heard snippets of it from TV, movies, etc. Nice and early today… does that mean we get two today?? Lol

@retroreactions.... Жыл бұрын

Thanks. No unfortunately (well it's now 10:45 PM there so I think you already figured that out). Had a family party today that I hosted, so it was a lot of work...See ya tomorrow!

@sharonmacias671 Жыл бұрын

Where did you get that background? Looks like Colorado

@retroreactions.... Жыл бұрын

Hi. I get all my backgrounds from Pixabay.com I just checked and it doesn't state the location where that photo was taken. Sure is beautiful though... 🙂

@keyrat1753 Жыл бұрын

Free Bird LIVE at Oakland, California (1977) is an excellent performance. Sadly, several members died in a plane crash the same year, and of the band’s survivors, at least one was permanently injured. The solo from this live performance is definitely in the top 5 guitar solos for me (along with Pink Floyd Comfortably Numb at Pulse). Free Bird live at Oakland is a must see.

@retroreactions.... Жыл бұрын

Hi there! So sad to find that info out today. I will check out that performance, thank you!

@michaelbaucom4019 Жыл бұрын

You never heard Freebird?! Oh, what a sheltered life you've lived ; ) A few other Skynyrd classics: That Smell Gimme Three Steps Tuesday's Gone Simple Man(have kleenex handy, a tear-jerker) Yes, Ronnie Van Zant is the only lead singer for them, save one song I can't recall A great live version on KZfaq, search " Lynyrd Skynyrd Freebird live in Oakland ", extended guitar outro, a piano intro RIP to all the original members

@reneelyons6836 Жыл бұрын

Leave Brandon alone. 🤣This is his time. ♥🎶🎶

@lynnhoffman247 Жыл бұрын

@@reneelyons6836 😂😂😂

@retroreactions.... Жыл бұрын

haha...I made the sacrifice so I could have a YT reaction channel in 2023 🤣 Thanks for the suggs!

@retroreactions.... Жыл бұрын

🥰

@reneelyons6836 Жыл бұрын

@@retroreactions.... HUG!!

@w.geoffreyspaulding6588 Жыл бұрын

Gave a thumbs up….of course. Love ya,but can’t listen to this song one more time! 😏

@retroreactions.... Жыл бұрын

Haha, all good, thanks!

@jerryosbron9858 Жыл бұрын

Damn man!!! Have you been locked in your parents basement????

@retroreactions.... Жыл бұрын

LOL no...I know the song is huge but I definitely know many who have never heard it....Maybe it didn't get much radio play in my neck of the woods....