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You need to go back to a 70s version not this version of the band

I appreciate ya'll taking a listen, but you really must listen to the original band and song. The man singing in this vid is the younger brother of the original singer and there truly is no one that can replace Ronnie Van Sant (check out Lynard Skynyrd plane crash info) The lyrics are simple and true enough though! One of my personal favorites 💖

The original recording is POWERFULLY moving vocal and guitars! You didn’t know, it’s OK- but the original will bring tears to your eyes. Love you! ❤😊

I suggest the studio recording with the original vocalist. It's incredibly moving.

The Ballad of Curtis Loew is a fantastic song by Skynyrd

Ronnie's studio version is so much more complex. When my father passed this song came on the radio. As we are going to his funeral procession, it will always have a special place in my heart.

Not trying to knock Johnny at all, but the band was not the same without Ronnie. Would recommend checking out the original recording with Ronnie singing lead. BTW, Ronnie had another brother, Donnie, who was the lead singer of another successful Southern Rock band called 38 Special. One of the best live rock performances of all-time by any rock band is the song Free Bird that Lynyrd Skynyrd performed at the Oakland Coliseum in 1977. You should react to that one.

You guys need to do the original with lyrics

Please do the studio version it's so moving

I was living, homeless, for many years. I remember the day I hit rock bottom I would just walk nonstop high on crystal meth and listen to this song, and I remembered how my mother raised me in the values that she gave me and while this song was playing, I broke down and wept for 40 minutes. This song will always be special to me.

The BEST thing about this song is the lyrics. That is what truly have brought ppl to their feels over the many years.

Skynyrd was "Southern Rock" and yes it melded several genres into the guitar dominated music. Skynyrd has many bangers. Other Southern Rock bands, like The Marshall Tucker Band, The Allman Brothers, etc., are/were also great.

Yes you are not really listening to the real LS because you have got to go back to the original band and listen to the song again and you will see immediately that this is the true version of this song and the way it was made to be played. Not taking anything away from the little brother that stood up and said hell yeah I would love to keep the band going and I know that I will never be able to fill my big brother's shoes but he gives it one Hella try!!!

LS is the Greatest Southern Rock in the History of the Genre. Master Musicians and Songwriters. A marathon is needed to truly appreciate.

Pure 🔥 happy Birthday RONNIE RIP This is his little brother jonny singing

One of the most beautiful songs in rock.

The original band played their very last concert in my hometown. In October of 1977, they left Greenville Memorial Auditorium in Greenville, South Carolina en route to their next show at LSU but their journey ended as a full band in a fiery plane crash in Mississippi. Ronnie and Johnny Van Zant, lead vocalist and guitarist, were brothers and founders of Lynard Skynard. Ronnie Van Zant, Cassie Gaines, a back up singer and her brother, Steve Gaines, guitarist perished in the crash. Skynard didn’t move forward until many years later when Johnny Van Zant pulled other members back together and began touring again. I met their drummer, Thomas “Artimus” Pyle, at a fundraiser in Greenville 10 or so years ago. What a delightful but humble man! He is the last surviving member of the original band and was in that fiery plane crash. This song holds a very special place in my heart. One of my sons passed away 12 years ago and this was one of his favorites so his widow had it played at his memorial service. On my son’s sarcophagus, the lyrics inscribed were “I’m a simple kind of man.” and my son was just that! I feel he’s with me when this song is played. Suggestion: “Freebird“, just as my late son is now! Beautiful song! Thank you for sharing! I’ll now listen to your reactions.

This isn’t the original band. This performance was after the plane crash and original lead singer, Ronnie Van Sant, was killed.

Here's the studio version, if interested. "Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man" (by the channel: Lynyrd Skynyrd) RIP: Ronnie Van Zant, Steve and Cassie Gaines 💔🔥🎸U R Missed 🙏

Every Lynard Skynard song I hear I want to give the drummer his flowers!!!! He is effing AMAZING!!!!

Please do more Lynyrd Skynyrd reactions. They are the best Southern Rock/ Blues band ever.

I just want to say, this is one of the most beautiful songs ever. I always shed a tear or two whenever I hear it. It doesn't matter who sings it.

Great reaction thanks 🎉🎉🎉🎉

This song is timeless! LOVE IT!

Great to see you bros doing Lynyrd Skynyrd.. this is just the tip of the ice berg. This group has a huge catalog of fantastic songs. Make sure you do the live version of Freebird from 1977. You will be blown away! Trust me.. money back guarantee. 100% satisfaction.. you made a mistake on this song. This is not the original singer. He died in the plane crash. This is his brother Johnnie. It's decent but he can't touch his brother Ronnie with a 10 foot pole. You need a do over guys!! Ronnie Van Zant was the heart and soul of Skynyrd. Lead singer and lyricist for all their songs. Ronnie Van Zant! You just made a rookie mistake thats all. Dont get discouraged by long play times with Lynyrd Skynyrd Songs, trust us subscribers these guys are the best rehearsed band in music history. If you want some rockin boogie woogie check out Call Me The Breeze. Make sure you stick to 1973-1977 thats the original band. Make sure you see the live video's.. TRUST ME!!

You should listen to the original recording. If you liked Johnny Van Zant's voice wait until you hear Ronnie. My favorite Skynyrd song is Call Me The Breeze, its a cover of a JJ Cale song. Freebird has sentimental memories for me.

This is the brother singing!

Y'all are awesome..thank you

Like Johnny says "flags are about heritage not hate." Gotta do Freebird live in 77 in Oakland or in England when Ronnie and the ban walked out onto the "off limits," Rolling Stones tongue. Badass move by the fellas. Also, they blew the Stones out of the water. As their opning act Also, you will see Ronnie perform barefoot alot. He said it was to be closer to the music. The man was a task masker too. All the solos you hear, they were done down to the note and time. Watch the OG Skynrd performances and you will see Ronnie giving cues on the solos and watching each members solo to make sure. The guys were serious musicians for sure

If you want to hear the real LYNYRD SKYNYRD and see what it was all about you have to listen to the versions of the music from 1973 till 1977 plus the First And Last album after the plane crash on October 20th 1977 they reformed in 1987 for a tribute tour and it was so popular they kept going and did some really good music but the original tunes must be heard by the original band . And just so you know LYNYRD SKYNYRD NEVER did a bad song ! You'll see . Try Call Me The Breeze , That Smell , Freebird of course , The Ballad of Curtis Loew , I Need You , and Swamp Music just to name a few . Skynyrd will quickly become a favorite , if you listen to three Skynyrd songs you'll be hooked , and if you listen to six Skynyrd tunes any six they'll probably become your favorite band ‼️🎸💯 Happy listening ✌️😎🖤🧡🖤🧡🖤🧡🖤🧡🖤🧡 WHO DEY ALL DEY EVERY DAY

Amen and Amen !!!’

Ronnie Van Sant cannot be replaced. Try the original to be blown away!

A lot of reactors are doing the Oakland Colisium, "Free Bird," Live. All members are in that one.

Highly recommend the documentary called If I Leave Here Tomorrow that is about the band. It's great!

Imo, this group is the goat of all southern rock 🎸

So, there are 5 members from the band in the 70s that are on this stage . Gary Rossington in the unbuttoned black shirt, Ed King in the greenish shirt, Leon Wilkeson on bass in the top hat, Artimus Pyle on drums, and Billy Powell on the keys. Only Artimus is alive today. Johnny Van Zant is the lead vocalist who took the reins 10 years after the plane crash that took his brother Ronnie's life as well as Steve Gaines guitarist, his older sister Cassie.a back up vocalist, Dean Kilpatrick the bands road manager, and both pilots on October 20th 1977. Johnny has done his older brother proud for sure. That being said, you need to check-out some of the 5 studio albums and the 1 live album the band released before the crash. There is no video of that live album but there is quite a bit of live video from multiple other locations on youtube. Thanks for the reaction. One of the greatest bands ever and the gold standard of the Southern rock genre, imo. Phenomenal live.

I call it a universal song ..

There are so many good Skynyrd songs that you should really check out!

Probably my favorite Skynyrd song because it hits hard emotionally and because it didn't get overplayed for the past 40 years like 'Freebird' or 'Sweet Home Alabama'. 'Tuesday's Gone' is another emotionally powerful one from Skynyrd you might want to check out. As far as great vocals and musicianship, you guys need to check out "The Allman Brothers Band" too. They and Skynyrd basically started the Southern Rock genre of the 70's and 80's. I'd recommend their song "Soulshine" for a similar vibe to 'Simple Man'. I'd also recommend "Whipping Post", "Don't Want You No More/Not My Cross to Bear", "Black Hearted Woman" and many others from the Allmans. Really, you haven't heard blues/blues rock vocals until you've heard Gregg Allman sing.

Voice, Johnny van Zandt, Ronnie little brother

Three things that I fully appreciate you guys doing: 1) being willing to listen to music outside of your comfort zone or experience 2) actually LISTENING to it, rather than just having it playing while your attention is elsewhere 3) realizing & recognizing that there is sooooo much great music out there, and that there's a reason some of these bands you are listening to have sold millions of records and have devoted followings. Keep up the EXCELLENT work!!

We used play this regular when were young in the 70s.. My close mate passed away couple of years ago his family played it at his funeral.. Brought back great memories of our childhood and a few tears.. Great tune

You need to see the live version of Freebird in Oakland California 1977. This was three months before the plane crash in October 20, 1977 that took the life of Steve Gaines, Cassie Gaines, and Ronnie Van Zandt bunch of other members were injured. Gary Rossington, which livedtill 2023 March 5 was his death date. He passed a heart condition and he was the last original member. All of them are together again playing Freebird in the heavens.

This is a much later video, after the death of the 3 members of the band including their primary songwriter and vocalist Ronny VanZandt. The sound isn't the greatest. Try the original studio version as it will be well worth it ... great song and message.

Please listen to them in the 70s

Great reaction! Nice to see Corey excited about a song I’ve enjoyed since the jump. Shout out to all three of y’all.

Need to listen to the studio version of the song 🙏🙏🙏🔥

I like you guys. Please keep it up and your right about the drummer

Please do original studio version of this song, you will get the true the meaning of song and better musical experience.

Even though it wasn't the original version, that was still an excellent performance. Johnny is a helluva singer. There's another brother called Donnie that's an excellent vocalist also. I'm glad y'all have finally checked them out. Lynyrd Skynyrd was one of those rare bands in which their albums (their five studio albums with the original band) were flawless, no fillers, every song was a good one. I actually like their deep cuts better than the hits. Check out the first song "I Ain't the One" from their debut album entitled Pronounced and take it from there.

The singer was Ronnie VanZants younger brother Johnny. He started in the eighties.

Maybe y’all could do the studio recording. This was sometime after the plane crash that killed some of the band including the original singer. This is Ronnie’s brother and he doesn’t sound anywhere as good.

Sirs the band you listen too is called -AYNT SKYNYRD- Any song any album pre Oct 20 1977(Plane crash) is LYNYRD SKYNYRD. These guys have 1/10th the talent od the OG band. You are doing your self a dis if you do not check them out. You love music and this band was tight as tight can be. for live song Knebworth 76- T for Texas. This band is my number# out of all of them. Seen 100s of live show everyone from AC/DC to ZZTOP. Pre77 LS was flawless as musicians. Sorry to rant but this vid is a sin to me because it AYNT SKYNYRD. Augusta Ga

The original my man!

If you want another great song of their's other than Free Bird....give a listen to That Smell, it too contains a great guitar solo etc

Should have gone with studio version not as Many original artists on this 1

Another song which is a true story is that smell that’s about Gary Rossington he is known as Prince charming. And they reference him in the song as Prince charming. It’s when they were trying to get off the drugs.

You need to listen to simple man by the man that wrote it and sang it originally Ronnie Va Zant!

When i was a bouncer in Milwaukee i got to meet and hang out with the Van Zant band and they are great people! They were staying in the hotel my club was attached to and they brought down some moonshine for the staff. It was a very fun and drunken night!

Love you, braddahs!

ITS SOUTHERN ROCK !!!

Ballad of Curtis Lowe is also great.

Gotta do 70s Skynyrd!!!

This is not original…listen to original with words, very powerful.

Disappointed you selected this video, and not the original singer Ronnie Van Zant 1973 version.

They named their band after their high school gym teacher "Leonard Skinner" then became world renound 😊

I'm with the others on here -- you need to listen to the ORIGINAL STUDIO recording of this song. Not sure who suggested this live version but it is nowhere near a match for the studio version with the original musicians! Can't even listen to this....

This is Johnny Van Zant Ronnie's baby brother

While I’m glad the band kept going 10 years post plane crash, BUT you’re doing yourself a disservice by not not hearing the original band.

A great song! The studio version of this song is special. The pre crash songs are truly great. Check out the live version of Freebird in Oakland 1977. This was the last concert before the plane crash.

Please listen to the studio version (1973). This is not the original recording artist.

oooooh. You almost have to hear the studio release of this song first. Sorry guy's, this song means a lot to me and that's a half-assed version.

Shinedown - "Second Chance" 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

They have two other female name songs, "Jane" which is a real rocker and "Sara" which is a ballad. A little tidbit about the band. Before they were starship, they were Jefferson Starship, and before that they were Jefferson Airplane. The female singer is Grace Slick. She was in the original Jefferson Airplane. "Ride the Tiger" is a good one too.

Ronnie Van Zandt and the original 70's band is soooo much much better. This is Ronnie's little brother. He's good, but the original is soooo moving.

southern rock

You should take a mulligan on this one, and redo it with the original studio version and the original lead singer.

If you react to Free Bird do the live 1977 in California. Please listen to Ronnie sing Simple Man. It just amazing

WHO would direct you to this version of the song? This needs to be addressed.

Original studio version is really beautiful

The original studie version is the one to watch, this doesn't do it jutice whatsoever.

Lynyrd Skynyrd - Freebird - 7/2/1977 - Oakland Coliseum Stadium (Official) / Wolfgang's Lynyrd Skynyrd kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h955iqee0te-qo0.html

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Sorry guys but you need to do this with the original lineup not this version.

You need the 70s version with the original lineup.

Suggest Shinedowns version of Simple Man 👨. They are in the LS family. 💯🔥🔥🔥

The Honkettes

Note the original

Yeah, if you use ANYTHING other than "original footage"/Recordings from the 70's, you are only using "tribute band" versions. The sound and LEGACY as Lynyrd Skynyrd is entirely based upon the band's original members in the 70's prior to the devastating plane crash that took so many band members/crew at one time.

You guys used the wrong version of Simple Man!! Use Ronnie's lead from the 70s!! That's Ronnie Van Zant's little brother singing!! Using this version is blasphemous!! Do it over!! You will see a difference!! Please do an original cut!!

one of my favorite bands, and songs, of all time. this, however, was the Worst live version i have ever heard...

I've been backstage at so many big concerts. I've seen so many greats as gen x. But this in 1987 (I was very young) was the best concert I'd ever seen. Better than Prince and that's hired to beat. I saw purple rai tour twice Ive seen Crue 3 times, ozzy was first concert in 84. I've seen almost every group/ musician from 1983 to 92 Odin em Duran Duran, all metal gtouos guns and roses. I was ad,ers (original guest) and. Was able to sit in the side of the stage. Slash asked me for drugs. No one knew who they were opening act. Long story. Axel was arrested forts song in and a roadie was asking if I could sing. I can but I was young and dint know who they were or their. Suicide. Ive seen the grateful dead overrated. Pink Floyd at the time they coukd t play so. I have because of Waters. I e seen almost every act. Robert plant from backstage. A dream as a zeppelin fan, but I was born far too ,ate. I was too young when John Bonham. died. Psychedelic furs etc. This is y fav I cert. I was with friends so stoned. And it was the 10th anniversary of the crash. They played in Birmingham. Musically, it was glorious. 😊

Saludos my friends

Check out ballad of Curtis Low and Freebird. You're welcome in advance!

Yup the original is best !!

Watch free bird live. 1977 Oakland California concert. The real lynyrd skynyrd.

Do you got to do the original band and then you also need to do free bird live 1977 in Oakland

so many skynyrd songs ..... give me back my bullets ,,,,whats that smell ....give me three steps...the needle and the spoon...working for mca..... so many songs

Need to react to Wizkid new song IDK ft Zlatan, great vibes.