Southern Rock was one of the best genres ever.

The Rebel Flag to them stood for what it was outside of the Confederates. When it was reformed they stopped using it saying rhat they didn't want to offend their fans who saw it as a part of dark history. After saying that some loved the governor they are singing "boo boo boo" That's referencing Governor Wallace trying to prevent desegregation in schools despite Federal Law going into effect. Neil Young later admitted he deserved the lyrical slap in the song.

Am i the only one realizing how good of a guitar player steve gaines was

THIS is Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Go back and listen to Steve Gaines lead after Powell's piano lead. And remember, that is live performance. Gaines did that lead live. It is a true gem. The brightness, precision and vibe of it are all sublime.

I have a suggestion. Band is Alabama song is Mountain Music. I am not a country fan but my parents used to play this album when I was little. If you haven't heard it I think you'll enjoy it. One of the few I do. 😊

The woman in the middle was Cassie Gaines, her and her brother Steve both died in the crash along with Ronnie.

You should react to their performance of "Freebird" at the Knebworth Festival where they preceded the Rolling Stones. The solos were even wilder!

The unofficial State song of Alabama, the actual State song is Stars fell on Alabama.

Guys this was a classic ! Just my opinion, but late 70’s was the winding down of greatest time in music ! The 50’s, 60’s, and the 70’s produced some of the best artists and some of the greatest music ! There’s that song that memorialized a sad day in music history 1959, “ the day the music died “ , but I think the late 70’s into the 80’s was the second time the music died !

It was Peter Frampton they were supporting,not the first time they they put on a show the chief act couldn't follow, they did it to the rolling stones at Knebworth 76 too

OH!! Just had a request run through my head as you guys reacted to this. Steve Earle & 'Copperhead Road'. I always relate songs like that one to this. OH Joe Walsh now you say his name. LOL!!

You said it, "Iconic Song". I'm pretty sure I've never heard this live version with those solos before. So, Great Choice, Chaps!! The lyrics _"Muscle Shoals has got the Swampers"_ refers to the remarkable "studio house band" working at FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals Alabama for Rick Hall. Wikipedia says they backed _Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Percy Sledge, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Leon Russell, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Rod Stewart, Bob Seger and The Staple Singers.①_ There was a fascinating documentary about "Muscle Shoals" on terrestrial TV, mid 2010s. Wikipedia has the gist: _They were masters at creating a southern combination of R&B, soul and country music known as the "Muscle Shoals sound" to back up black artists, who were often in disbelief to learn that the studio musicians were white._ ① They became so noted and respected they attracted artists like The Rolling Stones. The documentary said they recorded hundreds of successful records, singles and whole albums. Wikipedia says _"... these musicians, individually or as a group, have been associated with more than 500 recordings, including 75 gold and platinum hits." ① IIRC, the documentary also included "The Muscle Shoals Horns". Wikipedia says _"... they began recording together at the FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals in the late 1960s, and performed on 300 albums, by musicians including Bob Dylan, B.B. King, and Elton John, often working with the musicians of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section."_ ② So a great shout-out by Lynyrd Skynyrd. Best Wishes, Chaps. ☮ Big slap-back to Neil Young for "Southern Man" (CSN&Y performed that too) and "Alabama". *Edit 2:* Let's remember, Neil Young is Canadian. *Edit:* I remember Neil Young's "Southern Man" (less so "Alabama"), so I wondered what Neil Young had to say about Lynyrd Skynyrd's reaction. Wikipedia says: _'In Young's 2012 autobiography Waging Heavy Peace, he commented on his song: "My own song 'Alabama' richly deserved the shot Lynyrd Skynyrd gave me with their great record. I don't like my words when I listen to it. They are accusatory and condescending, not fully thought out, and too easy to misconstrue."'_ ③ It's also interesting that Merry Clayton (famous for singing on the anti-war "Gimme Shelter", my favourite Rolling Stones song) was very conflicted about singing on "Sweet Home Alabama". ③ It's worth reading the Wikipedia page about Neil Young's "Southern Man" too. ④ ------------- references ------------- ① en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muscle_Shoals_Rhythm_Section ② en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muscle_Shoals_Horns ③ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweet_Home_Alabama ④ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Man_(song) _'Young has said that he is a fan of both "Sweet Home Alabama" and Ronnie Van Zant, the lead vocalist for Lynyrd Skynyrd. "They play like they mean it," Young said in 1976. "I'm proud to have my name in a song like theirs." Young has also been known to play "Sweet Home Alabama" in concert occasionally. To demonstrate this camaraderie, Van Zant frequently wore a Neil Young Tonight's the Night T-shirt while performing "Sweet Home Alabama". Crazy Horse bassist_ [Neil Young's band] _Billy Talbot can often be seen reciprocating by wearing a Jack Daniel's-styled Lynyrd Skynyrd T-shirt (including at the Live Rust concert).'_

We still fly our rebel flag here in the south

This is just so nostalgic for me. I'm not (nor ever have been) a big fan of this genre, but my dad listened to all sorts when I was little. I was a daddy's girl and often mooched on the sofa when he played his tunes. Ahh, memories ❤

LP Second Helping is a masterpiece and "Call Me the Breeze" have one the best part of boogie and rock'n'roll ever write. I saw this live version, good choice, thanks boyz

when ronnie says turn it up when then was recording the song he couldn't here hisself an they kept it in the song

I love listening to you guys!

Ronnie Van Zandt is respectfully wearing a Tee Shirt with Neil Young on it during this performance

Sweet home Alabama "Roll Tide Roll"

Ronnie rarely wore shoes,performed bare foot,especially at outdoor venues.

Blew the Who, Frampton and the Stones off the stage.....

awesome reaction :)

this song never gets old

Great song. Ironically they were from Jacksonville, FL.

Ed King quit couple month so earlier

Great tune! a real foot tapper from the deep south.

Next time you fellas do a country deep dive 2 recommendations I think you'll enjoy Boot Scootin' Boogie Brooks and Dunn and Killin' Time by Clint Black. Both bangers! Enjoy.

Could you also please react to Tom Ball also singing his cover version of Who wants to live forever also on the All stars edition of the America's got talent competition a few days ago? His performance is deeply moving and on another level. Please, please check it out.

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in Birmingham they love the governor (George Wallace at the time)

Have you tried ccr creedence Clearwater revival American werewolf in London 1980s movie the song bad moon rising is in throughout the movie also centerfield which a lot of little league baseball players know. They have a lot of great music. Love them

Did you guys get a chance to react to Tom Ball singing his cover version of Creep by Radiohead? I have been looking out for your reaction to his performance of this song. His performance is superb and exceptional. Please check it out and react if you have not done so. His performance is awesome.

I love this song but love what Neil represents more than what their saying.

A little tip..LIVE VERSIONS SUCK. Why do you think that every "official music video" is a STUDIO VERSION?