Its amazing to think how many great albums, Skynyrd would've put out with Gaines in the mix. It seems like the band was hitting a great stride before the plane crash.

Steve Gaines added a whole new dimension to the Skynyrd sound. I will never forget the concert at Lakeland Civic Center and the intensity with which they played.I can still smell the stage burning under Ronnies bare feet.What an awesome legacy he left behind.Long live L.S.

Steve always had a smile on his face; great guitarist!

Ronnies voice warms my spirit .

I love Steve Gains' guitar work so much and this intro is so clear and beautiful.

Best "BAND" EVER..PERIOD, not just Southern Rock! There have been some awesome southern rock bands, but they have never done in MANY YEARS together, what this band did in a few. AND OF WHICH STILL LIVES ON..... Lynyrd Skynyrd...it doesn't get any better!!!

181 likes 0 dislikes says it all. fantastic tune. rip steve gaines one of the best ever bar none.

Steve Gaines was so good. What talent that man had. I really enjoy listening to him play.

hope my neighbors like this one

I agree 100% I took the lesson and I'm glad I did. Real music, played by the best musicians ever, written by a real songwriter. No one plays this better than Skynyrd!

SKYNYRD ROCKS!!! This is one of there best unknown songs, they really left this world to early. I cant imagine how many more classics they could of made!! Rock on Free Byrds!!!

Steves smile is catching !

gawd, this is a perfect song

Zac LOVES SKYNYRD!...He says Ozzy used to threaten to kick him off the tour bus for listening to "THAT SOUTHERN ROCK CRAP"..Glad someone remembered Ronnie/Steve....

I consider this gem to be Skynyrd's most underrated song!!. When you mention Street Survivors most people think of "That Smell", Top 40 hit "What's Your Name", "You Got That Right", and "I Know A Little". Those were the songs that got played the most on the radio. However, every time I hear this song, it seems like I've heard it for the first time and each time it just blows me away. First of all, the lyrics are simply fantastic ... some of Ronnie's best. This song has a story to tell and Ronnie knew how to tell stories. While this song isn't as commercial as What's Your Name nor does it rock as hard as That Smell, the music in this song is amazing. It is definitely one of their more complex arrangements and I just love the way this song flows. Gradual changes and tweaks throughout the song, keeps the music fresh. This song just keeps evolving. Furthermore, there is something addicting about this song. Every time I hear this song, I just want to play it again and again. It also features some of the band's best guitar work (Steve was such a force). I only wish they would have been able to make a few more albums. This song, I Know A Little, and You Got That Right were proof that the sky was the limit for Mr. Gaines.

Whew, so glad Kevin Elson got a hold of the original version of Street Survivors (example here) before it got released. They re-did the entire album under his guidance (the one ultimately issued in 1977) and it was a much stronger, richer album than the original recordings.

Steve's smile would warm anyone's day rip steve and ronnie and ofcourse all the others who lost their lives on that flight

I am 36 and this song speaks directly to my heart. I know it does the same for my father, who is 60. We pass down so much in our DNA and I'm so grateful that southern rock makes me cry like a baby haha

some fine ass "GUI-tar" work on this song, who doesn't love Skynyrd?

Love this song. Man they could do it all Ballads and Rockers.

What a kickass alt version that i have never heard, doesnt have the raging guitar solo at the end and instead has a cool subtle groove and fades out...love it

RIP Steve 40 years today :-(

Love it at the end when he says, “Come on home baby” That just feels right to me 🎤🎸🎶♥️

one in the sun..was a great L.P. by Mr.Steave Gaines!

Actually like this version more than the released version. Thanks for posting.

this and just about every son by Skynyrd gives me those good ol' indescribable Southen Rock Chills!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! :)

Steve Gaines!

Best lead in beginning, RIP

I love this version way better than the cover from Zakk doz a good job . But he will never be.R.I.P. Steve Gains

Never heard that version love it ! The street survivors cut was absolutely perfect

seems like Steve was always smilin' nowhere he'd rather be

Read the title; it's called an alternate version and it wasn't anyone's fault. It's just a different version than the one that made the Street survivor LP.

Postdata: Southern Rock Rulz forever!!!

So good...so GREAT!

I LOVE THIS SONG. AHH HELL I LIKE ALL OF THEIR SONGS.

Brilliant at all levels

@85bmb nothing against black label society, but at least for me (i may be one of the only ones in my gen.) i consider this to be one of the best songs from the best band of all time... the story is such a true one, and ronnie sang it in such a way that nobody could do it justice... just my opinion though, and you know what they say about them

I never dreamed that u would leave me, so woman won't u come back home

This song is fun to play - brings back memories from the 70's

I love metal just as much as anyone. And you can all come on here and tell me how Zakk is "The Man" and all that shit.....but I think he should be ashamed of himself for what he did to this great song.

guitar players come n go but collins rossington and gains were a magic combo .cant be repeated with Ron V at thehelm

Very under rated song - it's fun to play too

This one is great,BUT, I prefer the one off the album with Steve Gaines smoking lead at the back end of this song! Thanks for putting this one up though!!!!

I don't understand the comment in the heading..."still only two guitars" The time period they only had two guitars was the period after Ed left and the time Steve arrived. This song obviously has Steve in it, are saying the song only has two guitars?

Rip Mom

Long live Steve Gaines

makes me want to drink whiskey and hoot n holler....

No one can mess with skynyrd, you shouldn't be allowed to re-do their songs, its gotta be some kind of sin!

never heard anybody's version other than Skynyrd, don't really want to. There can be no better version than this

OLE GLORY .....ONE OF VERY BEST EVERYTHING THEY TOUCHED ...GOLD AND PLATINUM.....REST .

This version hits different. Everytime i hear it it brings the demons out of me Fr. Rest In Peace Steve Gaines you made me feel emotions yet again. I will visit your grave.

THANK GOD FOR THE MUSIC .....

How many Lynyrd Skynyrd die hard fans out thier love to hear from you

I don’t even have words for what this song does it me like on the inside

I second that.

The only thing i can write about this song is, Its perfect and can't be improved on.

A bit on the mellow side for me..I like the original recording better, but hey its nice to hear a different take after 40 years thanks for posting!

takes me back

very nice !

Not even close and I love Zakk...

It will be 46 years since the crash that took many we loved away from us. We will be at The Monument on the 20th for the unveiling of the Ronnie Mural

Magic!

Collins and Rosington always were the backbone of L.S.

Amo essa musica me traz paz uma sensação tão boa essa guitarra melancólica é maravilhosa

Jesus this is good

High School. Back seat. Nuff Said.

just for the record, I'm 17 and you couldn't pay me to listen to BLS again but I love this..

Sweet guitar

Why's everybody fighting for Skynyrd or BLS version ? Personnally I prefer Lynyrd version, but what ? If someone prefer Bls version, what's the problem ? There's no "right" genre of music. All music are equals, there's just Justin bieber, lady gaga, Shakira and Black eyed peas that are under all others. But if someone like this type of music, it's his problem. Stop critics, guys. Just appreciate music you like, and let other peoples appreciating music they like.

This is the DEMO version..not the version that appeared on "STREET SURVIVORS"...

a classic song written by a classic man-just for Godssake enjoy-

In my opinion this version sounds a little more hopeful that his girl will probably actually come back but the BLS version sounds a lot more hopeless and sad over the situation but both are still awesome pieces of music regardless.

@kidzosoking Better than I Need You another great RVZ song?

Much better coda on the final version. MUCH better.

the 2 are 2 completely different pieces of music,they can't be compared

85 bmb,& plan tonto.dont ruin it!i love this song!

Listen too Stevie Gaines Guitar -Some Bad Licks Man :)

GREAT SONG that Zakk made a AVERAGE one. I'm a fan of Zakk, but his version just doesn't come close to Skynyrd's..

@Orion579 Most of the stuff I hear on youtube has information from one channel missing. Not all,but a lot.

That's exactly what I am saying.

armação do itapocorói,summer 90's with friends and some botll of wine

i do agree. if it was done all acoustic, it would have been even more epic....

All I will lsay is thank God for Kevin Elson

🇧🇷🇧🇷 foda!!!

does anyone know what amps Allen uses, i know he uses Peavey, but wa ones?

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@bluntsky420 makes me wonder how they get on the internet ya know.

@KenMacMillan I wouldn't say that. BLS put their heart and soul into this song like Skynyrd did and you can really feel the emotion in both songs. It just comes down to whether or not you prefer Zakk Wylde's guitar work or not.

KICK ASS 5 STARZ , AL

Gary Rossington always ♥️

Pretty good for the first song they ever recored

no but it sure as hell holds a lighter to it

Tom dowd Version

wow

@85bmb i wont say alot better,burt damn,he did a good job!!!!!!!!

I concurr

love zakk wylde......butt BLS aint even in the same parkin lot as skynyrd.......they had it all.....the best band probably ever.

@TheSpawnofSkynyrd I LOVE ALL 3 VERSIONS,BUT rONNIE WILL ALWAYS WIN OVER WITH ME!As he did with Zakk!His idols are vanZant,& Elton John!(Love to hear his version of this!!!

Sounds like one of the guitar tracks is missing?

@85bmb - I wouldn't say that. I LOVE Black Label Society's (BLS) version, but the songs are completely different in feel. Ronnie and the boys made this version a lot more chirpy and upbeat, whereas Zakk and BLS made the song feeling more pain. They are both excellent version. However, BLS's version is nowhere near better. (Oh and the word is spelled "a lot" not "alot")