This is that one song that if I am about to park my car in the garage and Freebird comes on I back it up and I keep driving for another 9 minutes. No joke.

It doesn't end...it just fades away. Rumor has it that outro is still going on to this day - 40+ years later.

When I walked out of court after my divorce was declared final (after a 9 year abusive relationship), I got in the car and this song came on the radio. You just can't plan such perfection!

This was their biggest song. In October 77, they had a plane crash and half the band died including their Lead Singer, Ronnie. The surviving members became the Rossington-Collins Band. I saw them on July 4th 1981 in Miami. They played Freebird as an Instrumental...and left an open Mic centerstage. Right on cue, the entire stadium sang for them...not a dry eye in the house...still gives me chills...

This was one of my Daddy's favorite songs. I cry every time I hear it because my Daddy is now truly free, but I miss him every day. My Daddy was always a free spirit and he always wanted me to be one as well. RIP Daddy. I miss you.

This is why when someone says "I'm in a band", someone says, "Play Free Bird!" It's not a request. It's a challenge.

The solo is basically what happens when you have 3 extremely talented guitarists and you need to fill out the rest of the song so you just let them go to town for the next 5 minutes.

We played Free Bird at my grandfather's death bed since it was his last wish. I kid you not, I saw his fingers move a bit during the outro even after he was 'medically dead'.

I hope you like this song. It is one of the best guitar solos ever made.

Free bird is considered one of the South's national anthems. I've listened to it since it came out but I never really got it until I was leaving my parents' grave sites on the interstate on my motorcycle. This song came on and the next thing I knew I was doing about 95 mph and just screaming dancing on my bike. It's such a powerful song.

"Tuesday's Gone", "Call Me The Breeze", "Ballad of Curtis Lowe" "Sweet Home Alabama" ""Simple Man" among many others! Enjoy this wormhole!

Ronnie Van Zant would ask the audience at the end of their concerts, “what song do you want hear?”. The answer would always come back as “Free Bird”. This is their most famous song and their most beloved. “Sweet Home Alabama” is a good one from them to check out also.

The guitar solo in this always makes me feel like I'm being energized by a bolt of lightning.

The singer, Ronnie Van Zant, was a GENIUS.

The song is dedicated to the memory of musician Duane Allman . Duane died in a motorcycle accident in 1971 .

R.I.P to the many brain cells I lost listening to this while sitting on the hood of my boyfriend's '75 Z-28! I'm realizing there are many songs my brain cells fell victim to! Lol! Awesome memories though!

Live version please! You have to see that guitar action! Li e at Knebworth is the best one. The camera focuses on the band and not so much in the crowd. Yes three guitars and yes it's a solo/ out to. When they played it live they played the solo sometimes up to 15 minutes. Pretty much until the drummer had to give the signal he couldn't go anymore. In the Knebworth performance lead singer has to tug on Allen Collins shoulder to get him to wrap it up on the solo

Greatest southern rock song ever! I was listening to their records in the 70's before the plane crash & then it was over. Sure miss Ronnie.

Back in the 70's when I was in high school they played this at every dance.

Live version, will blow you away. Was at concert, brings back Great memories. Love your channel, 66 year old grandma, brought a smile to my face

This was fun watching you react to one of the great “guitar solos” ever! Hope your family is doing well. Appreciate your positive vibes! 💕💕

Ever since I saw Forrest Gump, this song always reminds me of the scene with Jenny

Dude, I haven't enjoyed a reaction to this song quite as much as yours...your faces, your new excitement every time the solo would change up and keep going. Perfect!

I'm 55 and Zeppelin has been my favorite band since I was 12. Never got to see them but, I've seen variations of Skynyrd many times and they are amazing!

Southern Rock is music for my soul! I am a Southern girl raised close to these boys. Van, you hit one of my favorite songs ever. 🎵 Hey, a lot of people will bust you for doing studio version but as a hard core Skynard fan - it's okay, man. Maybe watch it Live in Oakland yourself if you want. Thanks for your reactions! Loved your comments. Makes me smile when you discover the great songs! Tom Petty is another boy raised right here in my hometown of Gainesville, Fl. Hopefully he's on your list!

The breakthrough event for Skynyrd was when they opened for The Who on their US tour. They had exactly (!) 30 minutes, so they had to go from one song right into the next, leaving 9 minutes at the end for Freebird. Only a band as tightly rehearsed and disciplined as these boys were could make that work. And they did.

Check "Simple Man", or "Gimme three steps"

Do "The Ballad Of Curtis Lowe" great song that gets overlooked a lot.

One of the greatest sit back and smoke one songs bro love it

Hi Van; killer air guitar! There's a great live version of this @Oakland in 1977. Sadly several members of the band died in a plane crash including the lead singer.

That song was meant to be played extremely loud while ripping down the highway!

Their "Saturday Night Special'' is one of the best foot stompin' songs I've ever heard.

My high school class song - 1978. Love this song Van! 💖💖💖 Really love your reaction to this classic rock song! 😁

During the 70s and the early 80s, this and Stairway to Heaven were considered the greatest songs in the history of rock. Brilliant tune!! Blessings from Texas!!!

Watch this live from Oakland. Insane!

Best use of this song was in the church fight scene in the first Kingsmens movie. Long live Skynyrd.

This is my favorite song of all time! If I leave here tomorrow would you still remember me. Southern Rock at its finest. Sweet Home Alabama or Tuesday's Gone are good Skynyrd songs.

You are amazing. You listen so deep into a song. Really like that. And then to get words of wisdom at the end. Thanks

2nd favorite guitar solo of all time, behind Comfortably Numb. Check out an extended live version to see how it's done.

You just reacted to the greatest Southern Rock song ever. This is Ronnie van Zant's opus. Southern Rock is a genre unto itself, and this is the best example of it. This music, along with other types of music, was a huge part of my youth. It still gives me great memories. I was really worried that you wouldn't give it a good review at first. I was pleasantly surprised. Almost all first-time listeners are blown away by the guitar solos. Yes, they're lengthy, but boy, are they good!

This song was one of the most popular senior high school songs ever

Great reaction. This song was played at my aunts funeral has a different meaning to me... but I still love this song

I'm 53yo and have known this song all my life. It and about 20 other classic songs float above any rankings because they're all otherworldly musicianship. Good band. Excellent song. Tragic circumstances. Epic performance in Oakland 1977.

This is my “Funeral Song”. Play this , I’ll smile. It’s how you feel…inside, not directed to any one person! My bride of 37 years knows this. It’s amazing how guitars can sound this good and blend in with the soul.

That “whoop” sound is from the bending of a guitar string! All of this solo, is truly amazing

As a Sister below suggested, to appreciate them even more, you must visit the live version ! If you react to the Live version it becomes even more apparent the magic that was in the air during a great time in Music that has not been lost on those who know good music. And your reaction is awesome, I totally enjoy the reactions from you and that they are so honest and pure. Its a matter of respect in its truest form when someone from a different background can be honest and enjoy something apart from their comfort zone. Kudos to you, a gentlemen and a Scholar.

Hey man, just found your YT channel today. The Lynyrd Skynrd song Free Bird, has been played at so many funerals round here, I wouldn't be able to count. Yeah, I'm from NC. Loving your channel. You got a new subbie today. Rock on man !! 😎

I have a thing for seeing cultures collide and seeing people appreciate and understand other cultures music and traditions. I’ve been on a binge of your videos and I’ve got nothing but respect for it man. Truly awesome.

Watching it live, the crowd is exhausted WATCHING the guitar solo. And all the girls are thinking - if he can play GUITAR that long...

Over 40 years old...still known as the longest and best guitar riffs

Played this over our high school intercom system when a fellow senior died in a car crash just a few weeks b4 graduation. Cry everytime I hear it but I love it! ❤️

Dude, I love watching your face while you’re hearing the music I grew up listening to. You’re understanding those of us from a generation that lived i. Such different times.

I watched your son react to Simple man by Lynyrd Skynyrd and you could tell it really hit home with him. One of the most real reactions I've seen. It would be cool if we could get your take on the song as well.

I'm gonna help you eventually when I can... we'll set something up.. you were good to me right away, you helped me too when others didn't notice.. Appreciate you my friend ❤ 🙏

Dude-great analogy. Crazy good stuff. Grew up on this and glad you are getting to experience it. Keep em coming...

This song is so incredible and it's amazing that's amazing you are truly someone who knows how to listen to music I've been listening to this song my entire life it's one of my all time favorites and I Feel like I knew every little note of this song until you pointed out the whoop noise lol good sugar honey iced tea

Okay, let's see what happens

damn that guitar part is insane

It's so cool to see people hear these songs for the first time, it just kind of makes me realize how incredible they are and I have to reanalyze parts that I never really thought of cuz I take them for granted, having just grown up hearing them, they were just there all the time. Reactions like this make me truly realize how great the music is. A great song by Lynyrd Skynyrd The Ballad Of Curtis Loew which always make me cry. They have a lot of really great songs,but that one grabs the heart.

One of my All Time FAVORITE songs, ever. Thank you so much for reacting to Free Bird ✌🏼

I believe you can be forgiven for pausing during this solo lol. Great analogy w/ the double dutch too. Hilarious. Love this song but I have to admit I fast forward to the solo now. Its too great.

I'm sure that their spirits are still in a studio up above playing their hearts out for the angels.

This was played at my friends funeral at his own request. So I have a different perspective of… if I leave here tomorrow…. It still makes me think of him and cry. It will forever be his song.

Thanks a bunch man! I've listened to this song a hundred times and never noticed the "whoop whoop whoop" sound until you pointed it out, now I'll be trying to figure out what it is every time I hear the song.

Playing this on guitar hero as a youngin not knowing how long this song was 😭

There are about 3.000 guitars in this song. JK. You need to see it live. Nothing against this version or this reaction, but you know how the energy is on stage! It's like a solo. It's like 40 solos at once. The woop woop woop is one of the million guitars.

They opened for the rolling stones. One rule don't go out on the tongue. They did. Then played this song. Can you imagine trying to follow that as a headline group?

Morning LFR family and Happy St. Patrick’s Day. What a great reaction to an amazing song. Love some free bird in the AM. Stay blessed y’all

Oh, brother . . . . . WRONG VERSION . . . . . Oakland, live 1977. The only way to do Skynyrd, is live whenever possible. AC/DC, as well...

I love led zepplin

I'm so glad to see people doing reaction videos to Free Bird. I'm a boomer, so I've spent so much time listening to Lynyrd Skynyrd; especially "Free Bird". I can't even count how many times I've driven through the countryside looking for a fishing hole, listening to this song. Driving on road trips, listening to this song. I told my family, and I'm serious, "Play the live version from Atlanta Coliseum at my funeral". Lol I'm glad you love it! No matter what mood I'm in, I listen to this song and I can't help but be in an even better mood.

Hey bro, glad to see you doing this one. Ya ma, they slow walk you for a little bit. Then they rip your head off with that killer guitar session. This is one you will never forget. I distinctly remember this from the early 70's.At 16-17 years of age then. This was a game changer.

I always thought that "whoop" sound was they're fingers sliding down the neck of the guitar.

I ran in here! Pushed like before Play! Can’t wait to see your reaction!!! You will discover The Best Southern Rock Band Ever! It’s okay to be #1 in this genre.

Super fun jamming to this amazing classic rock tune. I'm from Detroit and love a variety of genres so this is really fun enjoying tunes with you. :D

My mother passed at age 48 from a rare unknown cancer. This was her favorite song, and I had it played at her memorial. She became a Christian 3 months prior.....

I love watching reactions from this great song. You got it man, but how could you not? Well done.

Loved original singer & the band!!! I’m Jacksonville, FL. girl for 31 yrs now. Not sure if I mentioned this to you before or your son. I went to high school with his daughter, Melody in Orange Park, FL. She is an awesome chic. Her & her mother lived 5 houses down from us on the St. John’s River. My dad actually delivered all the other band members children. They’re an amazing band & group of guys. Good 1st song choice by them. 🎸🎼

keep it up sir your message reaches more people then you could imagine. Thank you for the video ^^

LOL...MY ALL TIME FAVORITE SONG BY MY FAVORITE BAND AND LOVED YOUR REACTION!!!!

Love the LFR family you guys listen to all music and are spot on with your opinions.

GREAT, GREAT REACTION Van!! Hope you have seen this performed live by now (6 months later) because you need to!!! :)

E P I C MASTERPIECE. THESE GUYS IN THE 70’s were so much fun to see live. It’s still a joy great musicians. More I am late to the your channel and know you have reacted. All. good.

I truly love your message . Thank you so much!

You know what, you're a good man. I subscribed & yes, LIKED. 👍👍👍👍👍 You a respectable man sir & I spread the word. God bless you all.

Love your message at the end. Love you too!

Love you man. Good tunes to pick everyone up!!

You have got to watch it live~ Amazing and crazy! That guitar solos were amazing!!!

I'm consistently impressed with the LFR videos.❤

That was some beautiful wisdom Van, thank you.

It was so fun to see your reaction! Gotta tell you, there were plenty of nights that I would sit on the floor in front of our stereo speakers and just rock out on Lynyrd Skynard for hours. Thought I'd bust an eardrum or get whiplash a few times...lol Nowadays, I can't get my fat a$$ on the floor to feel the music in my bones but I still have the volume on max and rock out. Never too old. 🎸

I absolutely LOVE how music brings people together

This is my #1 favorite song man. Seeing you genuinely enjoy it was very fun to watch. In my opinion this is the greatest guitar solo in music history. Period.

Watching it live was an experience one never forgets. I miss the days of wall-to-wall Southern Rock and a concert happening from all the greats every time I turned around. Thanks for keeping them alive. ❤️ You need to go down the Wet Willie and Elvin Bishop road now. 🍑🔥🤘🏼

Bud, for me music appreciation began with watching them play this live, on youtube that is, on 7-2-1977 at oakland coliseum. such young men playing like old veterans. Loved your thoughts at the end, spot on.

Love you brother. Always positive. God bless you. And your family.

Thank you!!! Thank you for reacting with the respect and appreciation this song deserves. There are so many layers upon layers. Not thrilled for the last pause in the solo, but you resisted pausing during the build up. Love the double Dutch reference.

Lynyrd Skynyrd is the pride of Jacksonville Florida where I was born and raised

Your face when it got to the solo was epic 😄. Check out "Simple Man" "Tuesday's Gone" and "That Smell"....they are among my favorites!

Im so happy with your reaction to one of the best bands ever!!!! Ive loved them since i was a lil girl in south Alabama. You should see them live. I have a couple of times. I promise you wont regret it