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!

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

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.

@paulwatson2499

6 күн бұрын

You're spot on... back then everyone didn't have a stick up their azz calling everyone and everything racist...

@patron40silver

6 күн бұрын

Says the WHITE, racist, dude. No one? Not even black people? Think before you speak.

@paulwatson2499

5 күн бұрын

@@patron40silver certain music black people just don't like. My last concert was a month ago. old-60 in Asheville NC. There might have been 4 blk people there... the last two big county concerts I attended I may have seen 3 if that.... theres your answer...

@paulwatson2499

4 күн бұрын

@@patron40silver if America's past bothers you so much why don't you move to Ukraine or Gaza? You obviously know nothing about America history... millions of people around the world have be slaughtered under the current America flag since WW2.. are you butt hurt under the current flag also ???

@mikewright256

4 күн бұрын

Its not, but some CUNTS ATTACHED TO GOVERNMENT made this way, its a battle flag, if you dont agree, fine, but dont judge a book by its cover​@patron40silver

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.

@smithpm81

8 күн бұрын

me too mate

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!

@GBeret83

8 күн бұрын

Their plane crash was October 20th, 1977 not October 29th. and the crew member you speak of was actually the band's long time friend and Assistant Road Manager Dean Kilpatrick.

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.

@Pokenoz940

8 күн бұрын

Absolutely, no phones, maybe a camera or two, just taking it all in and enjoying.

@dr.burtgummerfan439

7 күн бұрын

The world was a great place Before The Fun Stopped.

saw them in chicago in 77 i will never forget

Yes sir Ronnie we still remember you…

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

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?"

One of the great ones for sure

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

After all that they just left the stage. Epic.

The greatest rock and roll song ever

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.

This should be our new national anthem 😎🌴

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

@ElizabethJohnson-ss4ce

3 күн бұрын

And Allen, Gary, Bob, Leon, Billy, Bob, Ed, JoJo and Larry.

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

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.

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 ?

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

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

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.

@bradsense7431

4 күн бұрын

I was also at that same show. Hawthorne Park in Cicero. It was a blast had a large group of friends we staked out a good spot and spread out our blankets to hold our area. I don’t remember Yes being on a different stage though. Could have been the weed😅.

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.

damn i am crying now

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

@briankane5003

7 күн бұрын

Gary Rossington made that guitar cry. Alan Collins and Steve Gaines made their guitars scream for mercy

On The Hunt - Winterland 1975 RVZ is SPECIAL.

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

@EFamilyMedia

6 күн бұрын

That’s amazing 🤩

An absolutely perfect song in every way! ❤❤

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.

amazing guitar solo

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

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!

amazing song

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. 🙌✌️

@ElizabethJohnson-ss4ce

3 күн бұрын

That one is so much fun to watch. You can see how much they love playing.

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

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

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.

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!!

@EFamilyMedia

6 күн бұрын

Wow! That’s amazing 🤩

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

@bradsense7431

4 күн бұрын

Great-grandpa here. I saw them in 1974 and 1976 both large outdoor events like in this video.

@codyhenrichs9699

7 сағат бұрын

Yes we are, but still rockin it.

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

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.

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!!!

@bartsart2523

8 күн бұрын

They didn't play there. Maybe you're thinking of the "Allman brothers Band?

@guyray1504

7 күн бұрын

They called it Atlanta but was it in Byron ,Ga. right outside Warner Robins?

@bartsart2523

4 күн бұрын

@@guyray1504 The second and last Atlanta pop fest was in Byron. They didn't play there either. Famous story about it though. Jimi Hendrix was chatting with Steve Vest. Told him how much he liked Lynyrd Skynyrd. Vest couldn't figure out how he had heard them since they didn't have an album out yet. He found out later that Jimi had been poking around in Duane Allman's private stash of music and heard an unreleased recording that Duane had because he was good friends with the band. At that time, Skynyrd was still playing in their back yard.

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

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The south will rise again🤘

❤😊

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

@jimwillride

6 күн бұрын

(her)I cried too...🙂

@EFamilyMedia

6 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!!

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

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"

@guyray1504

7 күн бұрын

He also said " don't go out on the tounge " so what do you think they did? Yes they did.

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

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

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

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

Look at all them grandmas

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

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

@EFamilyMedia

Күн бұрын

Thank you!

No runs, no hits, NO ERRORS!!

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

There's no crying in rock & roll

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

@jeffwarren4938

4 күн бұрын

And much cooler than these pansies today...women didn't need tattoos head to toe to be cool...God the ladies were BEAUTIFUL then...glad I lived it!

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.

@blindriv3r

5 күн бұрын

Well Ed King was from southern California, played the lead guitar on Sweet Home Alabama...by the time of this video he had left the band due to the erratic and violent behavior going on during tours

This was about six weeks before the crash

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

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?

@EFamilyMedia

4 күн бұрын

Hi, its Nanselly & Geo :) Nice to meet you Deb! We are doing great thank you very much for asking. How about yourself? I hope you have a great day today!

@debbers

4 күн бұрын

@@EFamilyMedia Nanselly and Geo, What interesting names you both have, is Geo short for George? Thank you for asking I am doing well, I was glad to hear that you are both well too. You have a great day as well. Deb

@debbers

4 күн бұрын

Thank you for the heart, I appreciate it!

Hey from Louisiana. Just subbed!

@EFamilyMedia

5 күн бұрын

Thanks for subbing!

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

your wife has TASTE

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

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

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

Yeah, and not one cellphone.

@EFamilyMedia

5 күн бұрын

Right! Everyone just enjoying the moment!🔥

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

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.

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