These guys have convinced me that my old view that there is “white” music and “black” music was wrong: there’s only music that means something to you or doesn’t. How great is it that these guys love this song - it blows away my stereotypes. Thank God.

While recoding this, the producer said he didn't like and it will never be memorable. Ronnie(singer) escorted him to his car and said you are done for the day. Then went in and the band finished the song.

When my son was about twelve, I played this for him and we had a long talk about what it means to be a good man and how to be true to himself and God. Great words to live by. That was 25 years ago. He is a wonderful, wonderful man, a great husband and fabulous father. As you can tell, I'm very proud of him!

My husband's mom used to play this song for him, and he lived his life by these words. Sadly, he passed away from Esophageal Cancer on March 23, 2019. We played this song at his service. He was a good, wise, kind, beautiful, simple man. I miss him.

Tuesday's Gone by Lynyrd Skynyrd is another must, if you liked Simple Man I'm positive you'll like that one as well. I need You is another favourite of mine

Shortly after the lead singer Ronnie Van Zant's grandmother and guitarist Gary Rossington's mother died, they got together in Van Zant's apartment and started telling stories about them. Rossington came up with a chord progression, and Van Zant wrote the lyrics based on advice the women had given them over the years. They wrote it in about an hour. Legendary tune, great choice 🤘

Southern Rock at its finest. RIP Ronnie.

Skynyrd is a much deeper, nuanced band than most people would think.

The Ballad of Curtis Loew is one of my favorite Skynyrd songs

My mother sat me down when I was 12 years old, and told me that this song contains everything that you need to know to me a real man. I had heard it all my life, but it was the first time that I had really taken the time to really listen. I am now 47 years old, and my mom is at this moment lying in hospice. Having her make me sit and listen to this song in the context it was meant, is probably the most important thing she ever did in raising me. The more people are exposed to songs and messages that are this important it would be a better planet to live on. I love you so much, mom! Rest easy knowing you have raised a Simple Man. Thank you for making me the man I am today.

If more people took the lyrics of this song to heart we'd be in a better place right now

I lost my dad today. He lived a full rich life and it was time for him to be at peace. He was my hero. He married my mother when I was 14 and my brothers were 8,9 and 10. He took us on as his sons and treated us like that for his entire life (I’m 62 now). Hearing this song has me in tears…

Lead vocalist Ronnie Van Zant never wrote lyrics down. He said if he had to write it down it wasn't worth remembering

"Tuesdays Gone" is an AMAZING Lynyrd Skynrd song. You gotta check it out!

As a boy growing up without much of a father figure and a strong woman as a mother, this song always touches my soul. This song is literally how I live my life. A simple man

My son told me that this song reminds him of me. Best compliment ever. P.S. You wear the classic rock out face. Enjoyed you enjoying.

I wish I had some friends like you guys that can just sit and vibe out to different kinds of music.

Love the open minded and intelligent way you two approach music....many years of happy listening to you guys

This is going to be me and my mothers song at my wedding this November. Makes me tear up everytime I listen to be honest.

I get chills every time I hear this song. It's one of my absolute favorites.

I remember waking up to go to school that day in 1977 and the local morning TV news had the story of the plane crash the night before that killed Ronnie, Steve and Cassie and seriously injured most of the band . Being in Florida it was all anybody was talking about in school and we were all shellshocked , to Florida kids at that time Skynyrd were gods. The original lineup only made 4 albums but damn what a great 4 albums. Sadly most of the members that survived the crash have passed on too now. Great reaction guys, glad you appreciate the genius of a band that didn’t always get the credit they deserved! Peace

House of the Rising Sun by The Animals. Amazing song. It was one of my dads favorites. And every time I listen to it makes me feel closer to my dad. He passed away from Cancer in December of last year.

Ronnie Van Zant had a voice that was like no other. Gone too soon

I had the profound privilege to see the original Lynyrd Skynyrd live on Oct. 15 1977. 5 days later they had their plane crash. As a south Florida boy of 17 and a huge fan I was devastated. To this day it was one of the top 3 concerts I have ever seen. If you want to check out some of their lesser known songs. Check out “ made in the shade” or “the ballad of Curtis Lowe”

Love the play, guys!!! Play their, “Gimme three steps”!! It’ll make you smile.

Could not be happier you guys did this song. This is my all time favorite song since my fathers passing, he used to sing this to me as a kid. He always told me, “Son, speak softly and carry a big stick, protect your own and always remember to be a simple man.” I feel this one in my soul every time I hear it, RIP William Loftis. LFFL, Legends never die.

Ahh, Free Bird? I mean, by far you guys are my favorite "reaction" channel, (actually the first for me), and I can not believe you guys haven't listened to Free Bird yet... It's really long but absolutely worth it. My boy "No Shaq Life" has a reaction video for it and it's great seeing how hyped he got over it; it's highly recommended!

I can't express how much I love watching you guys feel this music. Because that's what you do, you "feel" music.

I saw their Last concert, October 19th, 1977, at Greenville Memorial in SC. The last song Ronnie sang, on "Encore'" was "Free Bird". The next night at work, I heard the tragic news of the Plane crash in Gilsburg, MS. It was Very 😢 Sad and Shocking. Just the night before, I had stood down front and watched my favorite band. I had stood in front of Steve Gaines, guitarist, close enough to make eye contact on Wednesday night. Suddenly Thursday October 20th, history changed. RIP ! 😢 I retained my ticket stub to this day. Thank you guys for the review! Skynyrd was an awesome band and Ronnie was genius as a band leader and lyricist. Steve Gaines, Cassie Gaines, & Ronnie Van Zant were killed in the crash, as well as the pilot and Co-pilot. Also killed was assistant road manager Dean Kilpatrick. The plane had lost fuel and went down. Thank God for their music and recordings. They live on.

Tuesdays gone for sure!! It's one of my all time favorites. Southern Rock is gold check out Can't You See by The Marshall Tucker Band for some more southern jams.

Every time I hear this song it makes me cry. Ronnie was truly one of the best songwriters , and he never had to write them down .

Instant sub. My momma had this talk with me on her death bed. You guys rock. Thank you.

Ballad of curtis Lowe is probably skynyrds best story telling song

Y’all should do ballad of Curtis Loew, probably the best Lynyrd Skynyrd song

You just reacted to one of the greatest songs ever written!!

"That smell" is a personal favorite of mine by them

React to Lynyrd Skynyrd Ballad of Curtis Loew

Do the Ballad of Curtis Loew by Skynyrd. Another great song like this is Soulshine by The Allman Brothers Band. You will love it!

React to Lynyrd skynyrd - the ballad of Curtis Lowe

This is my favorite Skynyrd song.

Y'all have done it again...taken a song I was jaded to from over hearing it and made it fresh and cool again. This always was one of my favs from Skynyrd though. Now hit up some Allman Brothers. Dreams or It's Not My Cross to Bear.

If you liked this one, you guys have to listen to 'Ballad of Curtis Lowe" by Skynyrd

back in 1976 smokin weed and drivin the back roads of tennessee

Had the honor to meet these guys in person. Spent about 15 minutes with them. Down to earth, good souls.

I've got 2 sons. This is a Momma's prayer set to music. I love watching y'all with open hearts and minds.

Southern rock baby. God bless the late great Ronnie Vanzant.

So happy to find you guys in my recommended feed! Love your channel and music reviews.

I love how you guys breakdown things in your reaction and not just say a couple things at the end. Keep it up guys much love respect!

Tuesdays Gone we played simple man at my dads funeral in August last year because it summed up who he was dirt poor white boy from south Louisiana but he was happy cause he had a family who loved him and he thanked god for what he had great video thanks

Appreciate your willingness to go everywhere with your exploration. Well done guys!

5:22 I am literally watching a sunset, thinking about my life, and watching this video right now

I'm loving going on this journey with you guys. This is too cool, watching you discover the music of my life. Thanks. Yes, I became a member last night; the night I found you. XO

That’s what used to come out of the South before it was commercialized, mis-characterized and mis-represented.

Whipping Post by The Allman Brothers is another one that really cuts deep into the heart of anyone who has been cheated on by the one they loved. It’s rhythm and blues meets blue grass.

Tuesday's Gone, my personal favorite lynard skynard song. I love how open y'all are. My playlist is similar. Music is a gateway to the soul, mind, & body. So, I enjoy all the flavors. Great job 👏

Love and total respect to you guys, man. Y’all are the real deal, genuine, authentic, bright and expressive and most of all, communicators!

Call Me The Breeze, That Smell, and Saturday Night Special are all must-listens

Jeff Buckley- Grace. Another great voice taken too soon.

Guys, consider hearing “Freebird” by LS. As well as, “Ain’t wasting time no more” by the Allman Bros. Band, live at the Beacon in Atlanta.

SOOO glad my buddy turned me onto your channel!!! I've ben watching your stuff, now, for 3 hours. Beautiful trips down memory lane. And seeing your genuine appreciation makes me sort of vicariously 'rehear' the songs with you.

Alice In Chains - Nutshell (Unplugged)!!

The Skynyrd band was on the verge of becoming a world wide known band when they had their fatal crash in 77' Give their LP Street Survivors a listen; it came out a mere three days before the crash, and as deceased singer Ronnie Van Zant said, "our best yet." Matter of fact, every LP up to that one is great too. These guys were incredible musicians and could play their asses off. Tragic story as all but one original member has passed, but they're one of the finest rock bands ever. Ronnie was the heartbeat of the band and an incredible lyricist who wrote for the common man. I know You guys love Chris Stapleton, well, he loved Skynyrd and was influenced by them as was Jason Isbell. You'd be wise to listen to every LP up to this one. After that it all changed.

When i turned 16 years old my mom sat me down and played this song for me and it has always brought me to tears hearing it. I love how much these guys felt the emotion in this song too. A mama's love is simply unmatched by anything else in this world.

I love watching you guys because I feel this as much as you do. Feeling honest and true to MUSIC. What sounds good, what touches the soul, the heart, you can't help but smile and rock your body and give props to the tones the structure the riffs and the message. Not all music is for all people. The music ALONE can make you FEEL. The words will fit your agendas or beliefs. But this IS universal and when the MUSIC score and the LYRICS make you FEEL something, it truly is AMAZING, just like you said. This was fun to hear and watch. Thank you so much. Peace and Love to you both.

You guys gotta do Lynard Skynyrd Curtis Loew!!!! Great song and tells a story. I think you guys will really enjoy it.

The ballad of Curtis Lowe by Skynyrd you should definitely check it out

Y'all would get a seriously good playlist if you watch Supernatural.

I love you for the way you feel and love music! With guys like you I could easily talk about music the whole night. This song and your comments about it move me to tears. Great to see such passion!

The Ballad of Curtis Lowe ...Off Second helping album,,,, brings me to tears

Dire Straits - Sultans of Swing

You guys Rock! Gotta love this tune. So simple, and yet so intense.

Love watching you two listening to songs that have been our favorite songs for years!

Ballad of Curtis Loew!

You've got to check out "Whipping Post" from the Allman Brothers.

The positive energy you both have just makes this song reaction even better!

I love listening to you fellas! Great songs and great commentary from both of you.

AAAAND... nope. Still don't regret this subscription. After many months (maybe a year?), I still feel this is the BEST MUSIC REACTION CHANNEL ON KZfaq! By far!

Skynyrd!!!!!!! I was in high school, at my locker, and the entire floor was sobbing and crying, cuz of their plane crash!! Southern rock was HUGE in the 70’s. I saw them years and years ago, and it was definitely the best concert EVER!! Freebird was, without a doubt, their most famous song. Freebird is Skynyrd! It was our class song, and the imprint on our year book. Do yourself a favor and listen to Freebird.!You won’t be disappointed!! If y’all will excuse me, I’m now gonna go back to high school and reflect! The greatest time in my life!

I hope your channel experiences the same amount of growth in the coming year. Glad to be on this journey with you, my youtube bro's. Happy New year 2020

The open mind you guys keep on music is refreshing thank you guys for that keep it up love the reaction vids keep them coming and we’ll keep rockin with you guys \m/

You guys should try some ZZ Top. Since both of you seem to dig the 70s sound, try that era. Totally different than the 80s and 90s ZZ Top

Curtis Loew you will understand so much about them

Y'all are precious. I love the way y'all talk and give every genre a chance. Music is the best and y'all make me want to listen to more music outside my comfort zone. God bless precious babies!

Love how you guys felt this one. I’ve lived in Jacksonville all my life and Skynyrd’s legend will never die. Real recognizes Real.

The story goes that Al Kooper, the producer, said that he couldn't believe that they wanted to add this song to the album. Ronnie Van Zant, the singer, supposedly escorted Kooper out of the studio and the band recorded and mixed the song.

I am smiling ear to f*****g ear listening along with you guys ! Much love

just came across you guys, and I have to say I enjoy watching you guys watching different music from different genre's with an umbias opinion , and I Love how you both really enjoy the music and lyrics! I myself love all types of music and appreciate the music, instruments and lyrics!

Tuesdays gone by skynyrd. It'll sound really familiar to you guys. Amazing song

Southern rock gives me chills in a way that no other genre does. Haunting chords, lyrics....love this song and this review.

Also Free bird from Lynard Skynard!! It’s from Forest Gump!

I so enjoy watching you guys!!

Such a easy to listen song and even tho i am from Europe, it makes me cry stars and stripes.

One of the greatest bands of all time!!!

Just surfing the tube tonight and wound up here. Glad you guys like this song. Be something you love and understand. One of my favorite lyrics.

This song was dedicated from my Mom to my brother at his funeral. I love it so much but can't listen to it without crying. I just had to see your reaction to it though. Crazy the way music can connect you in such a deep way.

The ballad of Curtis Lo .its one of my favorites. These guys are at the root of southern rock, where country, blues,and rock come together.

lynyrd skynyrd - Ballad of curtis loew

Love you both! God Bless from West Virginia!

Skynyrd is the GOAT fellas. Love that y’all responded to it like we avid listeners. I’ve heard simple man probably 1,000 times and every time it touches me. Love yalls channel. Keep up the great content.

I want Chris Stapleton to do a cover of this. Shinedown Does a great cover, but I know Chris would kill it!!!!!