This is Cali in 1977 and no one was bitchin' about the huge rebel flag in the background. No one back then saw this flag as racist.

This video always makes me emotional. I grew up in that time and it's a reminder of how free we used to be, and how it was possible to just have fun without crowds of unhappy dissatisfied people bringing everything down to their level.

I'm glad you got to experience this! Sadly on Oct.29th 1977 Ronnie Van Zant (the lead singer) along with Steve Gaines (the guitarist in the burgandy pants) died in a tragic plane crash. 22 others including everyone on stage that you see here were severely injured. The pilot and copilot, Cassie Gaines a backup singer, and sister to Steve, and a crew member also died. RIP and thanks for the epic performance!

never be sorry for crying to real music... is shows you have a beautiful soul

Most of those sweet young things are grandmothers or great grandmothers by now. It was a totally different world. I wish todays youngsters could experience it.

Yes sir Ronnie we still remember you…

Sadly,3 months later it all ended in tragedy.R.I.P. Ronnie and Steve.

Losing them was enough to make all of us cry, and we did. I remember how shocked everyone was upon hearing about the plane crash. It is one of those 'where were you' moments.

The greatest rock and roll song ever

Freshman in high school..men were men, women were women...no phones...great time to be alive and coming of age...God the ladies were so beautiful then!

Welcome to the greatest American band in history .. enjoy the ride

6:08 look how Ronnie is looking at the guitar and sings just as Gary plays. Then you can see just how it hits him a few seconds later. That's something you are just born with.

All those lovely Boomer ladies today are all grandmothers. This is my generation. Great time to be alive...

Watch “Sweet Home Alabama” from the same concert. Definitely showcases the talented Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarists.

I'm from Mississippi and not long ago had to travel to Louisiana for family. On the way back, I stopped at their memorial in Magnolia, Mississippi. It's in the middle of nowhere but about 1/4 mile from where the place actually crashed. There are 3 large, beautiful monuments and on one of them if Free Bird and that infamous first line, "If I leave here tomorrow, would you still remember me?"

This made me EXTREMELY nostalgic. Albeit we had our issues like every era, but the whole vibe was different.

This should be our new national anthem 😎🌴

Gary's guitar could make anyone cry, be proud!!

Saw them in Chicago.1976 Peter Frampton and gary. Wright opened,and Yes was playing on a different stage..amazing. first come first served. Me and friends were pretty fast. We got right in front of the stage. 120,000 people.

It's 2024, and Ronnie we still remember you Steven and Cassie.

RIP to all of the members of Lynyrd Skynyrd who have all passed away with the exception of one of The Honkettes, Leslie Hawkins, and the drummer Artemus Pyle. Gimme Three Steps from the Knedworth Music Festival in 1976 is another great video from Skynyrd. 🙌✌️

An absolutely perfect song in every way! ❤❤

Great reaction, Skynyrd is a favorite. If you really want to get your mind blown, I highly recommend you react to Nightwish "Ghost Love Score" from the Wacken 2013 concert (over 82,000 + people)

saw them in chicago in 77 i will never forget

I’m from Florida and grew up with skynyrd group. Saw them live before fame and saw them live during their fame! Big time follower! Today, I almost cry every time I watch their videos and distinctly remember the day of their plane crash. One of many favorable rock groups. Many greats to check out! Recommendations: 1. Group: Chicago Song: 25 or 6 to 4 (live) Lead guitarist: Terry Kath Also a must: (The greatest of all guitarist) Guitarist: Stevie Ray Vaughn Song: Texas Flood (live) Happy ventures!

First saw them in 1974 at Ozark Music Festival in Sedalia Missouri. I was sixteen and drove down from Chicago area with brother and a friend. Crowd was estimated several hundred thousand. It was three day event and the heat was scorching. Also appearing were Aerosmith, Eagles, Ted Nugent, Bob Seger, REO Speedwagon, America, Charlie Daniels, Joe Walsh, Elvin Bishop and many others.

After all that they just left the stage. Epic.

Sweet home Alabama

this takes me back to my youth..... so good

amazing song

I was at this Day on the Green. Awesome experience.

I grew up in that era and the concerts where great. From Cleveland Ohio in the 70s we had something called The world series of rock. Had 80,000 to 110,000 concert goers depending on the show. Loved it

amazing guitar solo

My brother was at this 'Day On The Green' at Alameda County (Oakland) Coliseum. Home of the Champions Raiders and Swingin A's.

Remember.....all those "kids" in the audience are grandparents now.....

What a time!! Grew up 3 exits from the Oakland Coliseum and "Day On The Green" concerts were the best! My very first concert was a year later in '78 on this same field. Aerosmith, Van Halen, AC/DC, Foreigner, Pat Travers. Still have my $11.00 ticket stub!!

The majority of the crowd, if they're still alive are well into their 60s and above and all the band members except for the drummer, have passed on.

Try holding a rock concert like this in Oakland now.

EPIC!

This Kids is SOUTHERN ROCK AT ITS FINEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is one of the Day On The Green concert series in Oakland. My wife would get free tickets from her work. All day 3 or 4 bands. All were headliners. I think the tickets were like $10.

Think it was sad 3 months after half of em died, that's what makes this performance surreal.

A great song by some good ole Southern boys❤❤❤

That's the way we partied. We didn't need phones.

I just ran upon your channel and anyone that's reacting to my favorite band I always check em out and scrolled down and the next reaction was The Man SRV and he's one of my top 5 guitarist ever! So im subbing right now. And hey Girl I grew up back when these Legends were still alive and crying or shedding tears watching these people just speaks volumes to who you are and how real music touches you and moves you . Believe me I'm 58 and they're still time's I sit and cry and think WHAT IF ?

I got to see them live at Atlanta Pop in July 1970. Amazing! We had a small crowd of 400,000!!! "If I leave here tomorrow, will you still remember me?" Tugs at my heart strings. Of course I still remember!!!

I remember in 8th grade getting high, relaxing, and jamming out to old school rock. It enhanced my high, I would just get lost in the music. Great song.

Your parents are probably a lot cooler people than they’re given credit for. They may have been in that crowd.

Lynyrd Skynyrd is the best southern rock band ever. But Check out MOLLY HATCHET’S “Flirtin’ with disaster”.

Try Stevie Ray Vaughn live at the El Mocombo. The name of the song is Texas Flood

Give Charlie Daniel's band the DEVIL WENT DOWN TO GEORGIA, Meatloaf PARADISE BY THE DASHBOARD LIGHT. Reactors usually get some of their highest totals on these songs. I enjoyed your reaction

Forest Gump with Jenny on the rail in high rise. ❤

First time I saw Skynyrd was 1973 Louisiana Tech Ruston, La……and visited plane crash site May 24, 2024…..✌🏻🇺🇸

There's a better live video of Free Bird recorded August 21st 1976, they were opening for the Rolling Stones in England and supposedly Mick Jagger said.... "how the hell do we follow that"

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You asked if that was the way the song normally goes, or was it played different for the show... Skynyrd was a rarity among bands of the time...They charted their music, and played it almost note for note in their live shows. What you heard here is what you hear on the studio version.

One of the great ones for sure

Can only Imagine what could have been if the Plane HAD NOT CRASHED

I loved watching with u for the first time (him)! Great channel! ❤️

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damn i am crying now

Thanks for this and many of these young fans are Grandparents now

This was about six weeks before the crash

Do the live version of Gimme Three Steps with them. Amazing video as well.

No runs, no hits, NO ERRORS!!

On The Hunt - Winterland 1975 RVZ is SPECIAL.

It's hard to believe a little over a month later the plane crashed 58 days to be correct and this dynasty was destroyed. When i heard about the crash on the radio i had just dropped my girlfriend off and was headed home. Immediately pulled over and said a prayer and cried all the way home hopping they all were ok. Found out the next morning the facts RIP RONNIE, Cassie, and Steve. WE love you and miss you. The MC at the end says it's hard to believe they guys are not from California. What a joke. Lynard Skyward is Jacksonville FL. proud and southern proud. No California band could ever accomplish this. I was lucky enough to see the originals 4 times before the crash.

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The piano player was part of their road crew until they hear him play.

u gained 1 more subscriber, love ur vibeee keep it goinn

Hi folks, this is my first time sitting in with you today, thank you for allowing me to do that! I enjoyed the time I spent here with you so I subscribed and left a like for you while I was here! I'm not sure I caught your names right, was it Sally and Geo? Anyway I'm Deb and I'll check back from time to time just to ask how you are doing, and how are you doing?

Look at all them grandmas

There's no crying in rock & roll

Then tragedy struck...

This is the last time most of them were alive ....

Hey from Louisiana. Just subbed!

No one freaked out over the confederate flag and in all that crowd i saw one tattoo. Now there would be a protest over the flag and everyone would be covered in tattoos. But these days no one would be there because gen y and gen z do not seem to really like actual talent in playing music.

yes, great. too bad that I was only 5 y.old at that time, my teen years were mostly in the 80's, so I went to shows mostly in the 80's & 90's, I went to Pink Floyd, AC-DC, U2, ZZ Top (once each), then Metallica (5 times between 1985 & last summer (2023), I could recommend 2 other live performances with total crazy crowds, but not related to Lynyrd Skynyrd. ACDC Thunderstruck Live from River Plate 2009: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pMV3ebFkxpbdmmQ.html The 2nd is Metallica, Master of puppets from Québec Magnetic show--I'm partial to this one, because I was there for the entire show (even lost 2 teeth there--no fight, but a guy next to me jumped too high & hit me with his elbow--was fine, it's part of the trip to go in huge crowd: bruises, small cuts, smashed toes & all kind of things like that happen. He gave me the last half of his weed joint and we left in good terms--here's the link, but they have other songs on their own y-tube channel: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aMxhgdxomcXTpWQ.html Have a nice day, both of you. & have fun watching these videos & others. Just subscribed and I'll take a look at what else you have on your channel.

Would this band be welcome in Oakland today? Question???

The south will rise again🤘

hope you delve into Led Zeppelin and Queen, will help with your subscribers for sure.

To think Ronnie, Steve and Cassie Gaines, were gone just 3 short months later. Still gets to me.

and a few weeks later half the band died in a plane crash

Whats up efam much love!!. Yall should react to lil jerry-most hated

Yeah, and not one cellphone.

your wife has TASTE

No Cell Phones. Good old days. This was a pussy fest for sure.

And people think us old farts are dumb and boring.

react to blackfoot - highway song????

Ok what going on with this couple? Hugging, crying, laughing all for Freebird? It's a dumb overplayed song from the seventies. I call BS, it's an act. Like all of them.

So you do listen to the music sometimes