Vietnam vet. This song held our heads together. Thanks Ronnie..

@lemondishonor7736

3 жыл бұрын

God Bless you and thank you sir.

@rynhxxx

3 жыл бұрын

🙏

@teabiscuitsmcc7531

3 жыл бұрын

Holds my head together ..many many times ..and for your service thank you 💪

@aprilwilliams5776

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir for serving and I was around in that era.

@j.e.2323

3 жыл бұрын

I lost my father to agent orange complications. Thank you so much for your service.

I just lost my MOM Wednesday morning! I played this for her about ten years ago and told her this is how she raised me! I am in tears as I write this. RIP MOM!!!! YOU ARE AWESOME!!!

@natezarate5413

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss 😔

@scottdavis24

2 жыл бұрын

😥🙏🕊🙏🕊🙏🕊🙏🕊

@williamdrake6590

2 жыл бұрын

Momma told me when was young...

@mondaze888

Жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss brother 🙏 your momma is proud looking down at her simple man she raised ❤️

@tommywilliams8000

Жыл бұрын

I'm sure she's proud of you,, healings cast to you through our LORD Jesus Christ and through this jams. I'm 64yrs old and am very proud to lived in my generation. My mom is 90 yrs old and I'm caring for her these days, which is a blessing I take forgranted..peace be with you.may she rest in peace

Still listening in May 2024....I was a fan before the plane crash.

As the world we once knew slips away from us, we return to this song over and over wishing we could stay here forever. But we know we’re dying because the country we’ve always loved and fought for doesn’t give a shit anymore.

@JonBrowning-gr1hv

Ай бұрын

im in australia , and im in tears as i hear you brother , we are alone loved lynard skynard , we had friends from the USA growing up that got us into this music free bird , love it

@user-wy5tr1zq6m

Ай бұрын

I know that’s right !!! BDsjr32

@rcranky64

15 күн бұрын

Very eloquently put sad but true but all we can do is keep working to make it better

One of the best southern rock songs ever written. Thanks Vietnam veterans for you service.

@kerridrury4240

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!! And one of the best period imo!!!

@BRIZZNGTON

8 ай бұрын

Correction. One the best songs ever written

@tnosugar

6 ай бұрын

What does this song have to do with Vietnam? Those veterans threw fck!n napalm on people there.

At 77 I’m am only just becoming fully aware of how great this band was. They had an ethereal quality about them and there songs resonated with me like few other bands have. RIP Lynyrd Skynyrd you struck a unique chord.

@sevinstorey4365

Ай бұрын

As a 54 yo male currently, I never knew who they were growing up and I’m from Alabama believe it or not. But in my mid twenties I started paying attention to the original band and the more of their songs I heard made me become a super fan and a researcher of the band and it’s history. In my humble opinion they were the best rock band to come out of the ‘70’s and they have more consistently good songs than some of the other so called great bands who used a lot of “album filler” songs just so they could release another album. These boys were the epitome of hard work, sacrifice, a blessed talent and perfect timing of being in the right place at the right time. Ronnie never wrote a single word of his songs on paper, they were all in his head. When asked how he could that, he replied “if it ain’t worth remembering, it ain’t no good”. R.I.P. boys.

When a company moved me to Alabama in the early 90's I stopped at a gas station on my way to my apartment. I pulled up an parked and opened the door of my new car. There was this dude getting gas that had every speaker purchased flat out blaring but at a crystal clear of the tunage. I had never heard Simple Man before but by God on that day I did. The dude never even glanced at me due to my out of state tags- cool. The dude from there in Alabama opened a can of beer, got in his truck and bolted. I later clearly understood he was a 'Simple Man' an thought nothing about it. After living in Alabama 10 years before moving to South Carolina I knew that I had become a 'Simple Man' and to this day very proud of it.

@peterbilt-bo1vy

Жыл бұрын

You learned a truly valuable lesson. God bless you and yours. ✌️♥️✝️💟🇺🇲

@tammy421

Жыл бұрын

Right on!

The greatest band ever .I'm 58 l will listen to this music as long as I walk this earth.

They're all together again, greatest Southern Rock band EVER!!!

Since I was a teenager, I have always come to this song whenever I've needed help. It has never let me down. Ronnie was something fierce, drawing power from the Earth itself. The finest song ever written.

@davidmercer9370

2 жыл бұрын

You got that right

@curtisrivers8149

2 жыл бұрын

Very true brother I have been listening to them since the early 70s

@jessicapendleton5188

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is&will never Be topped

@paganini1126

11 ай бұрын

Wiiiina Viejo Reqliiiaaiito......was good Times with ....tears and Hapiness fuck off😂❤😂

@michaelkyne7880

5 ай бұрын

the US South is the Iron in the USA

Attended many of their concerts and at 80 still one of my favorites.

@vc23

11 ай бұрын

Oh wow, you're so lucky, were they always tight like we see at knebworth?

@michaelbranning2594

24 күн бұрын

​@@vc23it doesn't seem possible, but they were better live when l saw them in '75 literally blowing me away in awe what l had experienced. The power, creativeness, the extremely hardest working band ever which is why they are even more significant now then back then because they are timeless and their lives cut short. Ronnie sang in his barefeet to feel the vibe of the band. He wrote songs about his life in his head, never written down😂! For instance, "Give Me 3 Steps" was a true account of the missteps of Ronnie, then truly running out of a bar with a huge 6'5" big dude with a gun in his hand. Guitarists Gary and Alan were sitting in his car waiting for Ronnie to come out but not that way. They both said they couldn't stop laughing at the situation, went immediately home together and wrote that song that night, lol!! "Simple Man" was written nearly same way. The boys got talking about the wisdom their Grandma's told them and "Simple Man" became a reality. They had a shack with no air-conditioning in Jacksonville swamps. They practically lived there 24/7, that's where the magic happened. Ronnie was Lynyrd Skynyrd, he was the leader, lyricist he became because he was a poet for years writing and that paid off dividends of a major magnitude!! He also directed the band on stage via his orders. If you listen to their live versions, ever notice you can hear Ronnie loud and clear? His orders, he didn't want to be drowned out like most bands. That great discipline and control. Ronnie beat it into the band he wanted their live sound just like the recording, so they practiced over and over again. By the time their first album came out, they played all those songs with very few takes because of insane practice over and over again. 5 albums in less than 4 years, then tragedy struck a extremely sad ending when they finally had the sound, right combination, l know, what was wrong with the one they had, nothing, Steve Gaines gave them a kick in the ass they needed!! They were the best live band in the world middle of '76 till their ending Fall of '77. All true and tons more!! The iconic story of Lynyrd Skynyrd who when they picked up somebody new, the magic got bigger starting with Billy Powell, the Ed King which made 3 guitarists, Artimus Pyle, a better drummer, then 3 back up female singers, one being Steve Gaines sister, then gone!!

If this song by Lynyrd Skynyrd doesn’t give you goose bumps and feel it down to the core you don’t know good music and a band that you will take with you and still be listening to when you make to Heaven!! Blessings to All!!! 💙🎶🎤🎸🎹🥁🙏🕊️💙

How can anyone forget Ronnie van zant 💯💯rip Ronnie 🙏🙏🙏

I remember first time I heard this song. Was 21 sitting in a dive bar on Friday after work with 5 of my buddies drinking some beer and planning the nights events. A guy I'm guessing in his 50s put this on the juke box and bought us all a round his words "Boys live your life like this song and you'll never go wrong." Nearly 30 years later I've never forgotton that

@kerridrury4240

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. He couldn't have said it better!

@tammy421

Жыл бұрын

A very wise man...solid words to live by for sure

gary rossington wrote so many of these songs--- rip.

I am my mama’s only son. So this song hits and always brings a tear to my eyes. Love you mama. Proud to be your only son.

The Allman Bothers, 38 Special, Marshal Tucker and Lynyrd Skynyrd epitomized Southern Rock. My money will always be first and foremost on LS.

It has to be amazing to look back on your life and know you affected the lives of a generation and then like Gary Rossington realize your the only one left. Even the ones they affected the lives of are probably half gone. Life moves on and we are all replaced. Enjoy it while your here because even a long life is gone in the blink of an eye.

@twotone85

3 жыл бұрын

Ed King is still alive but he isna trader

@patrickfoster4586

3 жыл бұрын

@@twotone85 Ed King died two years ago. Artimus Pyle is still alive however.

@twotone85

3 жыл бұрын

@@patrickfoster4586 OH MY GOD NO! Sorry for misinformation. I believe Bob Burns played before Artimus. I may be wrong.

@DIOSpeedDemon

3 жыл бұрын

Life does Move On.....But the Music , Lasts Forever.....RH DSD

@kathyrais574

3 жыл бұрын

@@patrickfoster4586 Artimus not original member, Bob Burns started on Drums, he was another childhood friend but suffered from mental illness aggravated by drugs & he has to quit but he also died. Ricky Medlocke played drums for a short time 71-72, there were also a few other guys that filled in, Bob was in & out til 74, he had mental break in Europe & Artimus took over after that. Gary is only original guy left, I can't imagine what that is like for him, even all these yrs later. He, Ronnie & Gary all so close, my fav Freebird performance is Knebworth as well. They all kicked ass that day & Allen really put on a show, I loved when Ronnie led Gary & Allen out on the tongue. One of my fav moments is closer to end when they are standing very close to each other, you can't even see Allen's face because of his hair but st 1 point Gary looks up at Allen & smiled, gets me everytime. I would love to know abt that moment, did Allen say something or was Gary just smiling in that can you believe we are here,call our hard work payin off way. A part where Steve & Allen down on the tongue playin & Steve just has the biggest grin, he was havin the time of his life. I find it ALL so very sad still, so much tragedy, it seemed to follow them. Later Allen is just killing it & so into it, he turns around & had his back to the audience just jammin away & Ronnie goes over & gently turns him back facing crowd. The DVD I got cut that part out for some reason but you can see it on Utube. Not sure why those parts touched me so much. I am glad Gary found Dale, I wish Allrn would have had someone too. I know after his wife died it abt did him in, if she had lived, things could have been so different & obviously

Awesome song! “Don’t forget there’s someone up above”!

Still tear up every time I hear this beautiful song

If there ever was a rock n roll phoenix that rose from the ashes, Lynyrd Skynyrd was it. My favorite band of all time. My Dad graduated HS in 1971 and this was his generations music so naturally this is what I grew up on, the best classic rock around.

I swear to God, there is nothing is this world that makes me cry as hard as this video, the ending to "Free Bird".

@danielhall680

3 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean for me it's Tuesday's gone and this song right here

@honradofernandez5482

3 жыл бұрын

@@danielhall680 qqq

@MP-fl5ph

3 жыл бұрын

This was my part to free bird getting off the rock, Okinawa

@kerridrury4240

3 жыл бұрын

Me too

@slabbusterrtr7690

2 жыл бұрын

Don't cry be thankful we had them as long as we did there music will live on forever

RIP Ronnie van Zant and the rest of the beautiful ones who are gone to soon RIP 💕💕💕💕❤️🙌

I wish we could live through it all again, but without all the tragedies that met Lynyrd Skynyrd.

God bless them they were gone too soon. But not forgotten. Some of us will always remember,,,

I lost my only son only child this song has helped me so much

@lynnevitorio5505

2 жыл бұрын

God bless you … you and I share the same fate

@sfrank8687

2 жыл бұрын

My mom's anniversary and I was her only son wish I would have listened to the words when I was younger

@AbreuBJ

11 ай бұрын

God bless you all

Best rolling credits ending ever. Got it on VHS as soon as it was out. Had the DVD for good while & the soundtrack to the film.

Never before or ever again shall we see a bunch of guys come together and write and perform music from the heart and soul that touches everyone for generations....live on..

One of the 10 best song EVER. To all vets out there, thank you for serving , God bless you all.

a song before it's time!!! this song opened up my eyes to rock and roll.peace love and happiness to you all.

@kerridrury4240

3 жыл бұрын

👧💖🎶Timeless

Only the good die young and the evil controllers of this world live long running amuck.

@luckylarry3090

3 жыл бұрын

Watch the "greatest story never told" it's on google.

@vickie6662

3 жыл бұрын

Seems true

No matter what, this music Ronnie VanZant wrote will live on forever ! Because music is a gift to all of us. It's not just what you do why your here,it's what you leave behind when you go! Thank you Ronnie!

Such simple but incredibly deep lyrics. Ronnie was the master

Just an military vet, song has a lot of meaning. Thank you all who has served and made sacrifices for our country. For those who are still hear, we need help !! This is deep within our souls

@conniewatt4704

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your Service 🇺🇸

Plain and simple the seventies with some of the greatest rock and roll ever made and this band was one of them!!!! Jeans a t-shirt beautiful women and a Fat joint great rock and roll cannot get any better than that MISS YOU GUYS!!!!! RIP✌👍👏

@kerridrury4240

3 жыл бұрын

My God SO TRUE imo as well. NOTHING holds a candle to the 70's!! Nothing ever will. I just thank God I was here for it. 👧💖💖💖

They are all gone but still here.

This is my moms and my song, we danced to it in my wedding. She isnt doing good and the only thing keeping me together is knowing she raised me right and this song will always be ours. Love you Beautiful Woman!

Those were the good old days Unfortunatey gone forever

Saw these guys about 5 or 6 times, original line up back in the day, good times

Was soll ich Deutscher sagen, einfach nur Geil wie man zu seinem Land stehen kann.

Thank God, that we Simple Public were allowed to see and Hear this Genius band. The Music is still Fresh Today as the day Ronnie Van Zant started the Band. My RESPECTS... RH DSD

@kerridrury4240

3 жыл бұрын

Well said!

As you may have seen yesterday thet I had FREE BIRD 🕊️at my grandsons funeral/memorial we alas planned Simple Man He knew those2 songs and so much more , THANK YOU LORD AND THANK YOU LYNYRD SKYNYRD FOR BEING SPIRITUAL AT HIS MEMORIAL. I love you God I love you Braxton forever and a day. Lynyrd Skynyrd is make things happen so fast. I will never forget you Braxton and you made me and my family better people. We will be together forever 🦋and hope to show mothers and other, LET YOUR hLOVE SHOW YOU. As long as God is keeping us safe grub fly high my free bird fly high . I always look for your signs 💙🕊️🥰🦋 I LOVE YOU BRAXTON YOUR ALWAYS IN MY HEART, soul .’ Remembering all the great things 🙏🏼🤗🙌🏻💙🕊️🦋. Mamaw Sheila 6 -30 - 23 You are not never, ever forgotten 💘

Greatest voice to ever grace a speaker and for you millennials that disagree well.....gfys! And get a clue of what real music with a meaning is ! God bless Ronnie,Steve,Cassie,Billy and Allen could only imagine what tunes you would have made in todays time

@edthacow

4 жыл бұрын

From your profile, you're a millennial. Do you even know what that term means?. and what does "gfys" even mean? Are you the generation after the generation you make fun of?

@gblackburn31

4 жыл бұрын

@@edthacow born in 74,so millenial I think not moron and yes I know what the term means and gfy means GO F*CK YOURSELF AND YOU SIR ARE A MORON!

@AppalachianProspect

4 жыл бұрын

I agree.

@captainsar

4 жыл бұрын

@@edthacow you are a moron indeed

@dadcanibeagirl

4 жыл бұрын

Millenial here, 91' this is indeed good fucking music

Heard this song when I was 54 years old. I do not known English. But I liked this song right away. This is a great song. Привет из России.

Songs from good and bad old days ..over 60yrs o..april 2023

i only have one brother and when each of us were born my mom printed lyrics on our walls and this is his song

The band and their music lasting so many years and millions of fans still enjoying their music, it's just unheard of but Lynyrd Skynyrd did it and is still doing it year by year.... Thanks guys for the great music y'all left us... We have not forgotten any of you and never will.... 😢

And another Simple Man takes flight today...RIP GR🎶🕊

@peterbilt-bo1vy

Жыл бұрын

I know they are all together again (the four original founding members) but this hurts so bad. My sincere condolences to Gary's family and friends and fans everywhere. Gary has always been my favorite, not that I didn't love all the other guys. No one will ever be able to make music as good as Lynyrd Skynyrd. Play it pretty, Gary, I know you will. You spoke through your guitar 🎸. R.I.P. Mr. Gary Rossington 💔🙏✝️💟🇺🇲😥

Song still gets to me after all this time amazing masterpiece

As a 90s baby I respect this band with everything ik in music hard to believe someone my age would appreciate it bit hey haveing a old soul is mostly a real thing in humans and I'm glad to appreciate it truly iconic songs and band thanks to to vets also who fought with bravery for us young one to have a life we have today thank you truly ❤️ God Bless America 🇺🇸 Land of the free and the brave forever and always ♥️

When I was in high school in the 80's I didn't like lynyrd skynyrd. But as I got older. Lynyrd skynyrd is one of my favorite band. I appreciate their music.

@rdzed3505

Жыл бұрын

It happens to all of us. I hated Duran Duran in the 80's. Love them now.

@joeyvino8878

11 ай бұрын

Same here, age like fine wine.

This version sounds the best , its raw and cutting.... amazing lyrics and an excellent song , the guitars sound awsome. Long live skynyrd music forever !!!

@h4r4

4 жыл бұрын

darryl cole it’s just the studio version

Rest in peace Gary Rossington. He cowrote this song with Ronnie

How can we forget? All heart. Guts, power, in your face every single time. Blown away. Wished I saw them live. Got the music that's what counts.

I remember standing in the crowd at winterland when Ronnie came walking out barefoot holding a bottle of Jack Daniels that was such an amazing show rest in peace Ronnie

@peterbilt-bo1vy

Жыл бұрын

Yes, and now they are back together, the four original founding members of LYNYRD SKYNYRD. Gary Rossington left this world on March 5, 2023. I am beyond heartbroken. 💔😥😔 R.I.P. Mr. Gary Rossington ♥️

First song I want played at my funeral. This version

THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS ONE, THEY WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!!!!!!

I danced to this song with my son at his wedding!! Love this song & we need more music like this today!❤️

RIP Gary 😥😥🎸🎸🙌🙌

1:41 Cassie and Steve Gasines. Rest In Peace. I never met you, but you're missed.

This Band is truly amazing and missed! I grew up listening to this legend and their music! RIP RVZ !

Timeless!!I love this band!!New fan..42yrs on this earth & just found my way to them!! Wdsta1

@bwvideo0905

4 жыл бұрын

Better late than never! Welcome to the fold brother. Please make yourself at home. You are among great friends! 🤝

@michaelcasillas9427

3 жыл бұрын

32 for me I listen to it every day now and feel it in every particle in my body!

One of the best songs ever ❤️

Frickin’ amazing drum performance on this song. Restrained, but constantly propels the song forward. Like a heartbeat. I’m thinking particularly of the way he plays the hi-hat on those quarter notes during the verses.

@sevinstorey4365

Ай бұрын

Nice.

These guys and their kicking ass music got me through the tough times in my life, Free Bird my motto Simple Man a great way to live, Thank you from my heart💜

Goosebumps every time I hear this song

The best southern rock band ever,always ♥

@kerridrury4240

3 жыл бұрын

One of the best period imo among the elite

@garylandgraf5436

Жыл бұрын

They were the best southern rock band ever! I never got to see the original band, but am going to get to see them at the rodeo in San Antonio, in a couple of weeks.

@peterbilt-bo1vy

Жыл бұрын

@@garylandgraf5436 What was the date of the concert? Was Gary with them?

@sevinstorey4365

Ай бұрын

Best band period. Ever. And also the best Southern rock band ever.

Gary Rossington ✝️🕊️

One of my favorites. I really like watching the band play. You just don't want it to end. Thanks for the video.

Play Skynyrd at my funeral I want every toe a tappin

In 93 after a few beers and hearing this I went strait and bought a new guitar ! all these years later I truly suck at guitar but I can play this song with the best of them , God I love this song

Their music touched our country greatly.

One of the best songs ever written

Mama told me when I was young Come sit beside me my only son And listen closely to what I say And if you do this it'll help you Some sunny day oh yeah Oh take your time don't live too fast Troubles will come and they will pass Go find a woman yeah and you'll find love And don't forget son there is someone up above And be a simple kind of man Oh be something you love and understand Baby be a simple kind of man Oh won't you do this for me son if you can Forget your lust for the rich man's gold All that you need is in your soul And you can do this oh babe if you try All that I want for you my son is to be satisfied And be a simple kind of man Oh be something you love and understand Baby be a simple kind of man Oh won't you do this for me son if you can Oh yes I will Oh don't you worry you'll find yourself Follow your heart and nothing else And you can do this oh babe if you try All that I want for you my son is to be satisfied And be a simple kind of man Oh be something you love and understand Baby be a simple kind of man Oh won't you do this for me son if you can And baby be a simple real simple man Oh be something you love and understand Baby be a simple kind of man

@stephendallison1465

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to write these great meaningful lyrics .

@nicolavivarelli4127

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks from Italy

@karlfaul4329

2 жыл бұрын

Best

@YoungatHeartAKACarla8226

2 жыл бұрын

I tell my son this all the time!

Their true anthem!

My favorite song ! For me one of the best band of ever: real talent,excellent performances, and true Southern rock music ! Timeless!! From Italy

@kerridrury4240

3 жыл бұрын

My sentiments exactly

God bless Lynyrd Skynyrd! Simple Man is the song of my life and my guide in my sad moments.

One of the greatest songs ever

Love them all. The Best Band EVER. Miss them so much

A timeless song and great video footage. Thanks for the memories!

Thats a Fantastic and Beautiful Video you put together there of 🇺🇸 Skynyrd Lynyrd 🇺🇸 nice to see the photos of all the Band Members back then and Thank you for that and for keeping there memory alive from the Republic. Of. Ireland 🇮🇪 RESPECT 👍

I wrote down the lyrics to this song. When I do the dishes, sometimes I like to sing it. She's one smart mama.

I was there. I can't believe that I got to see all of the bands back then. I loved every minute of it all, but I don't think I realised how special the times were. I suppose that I thought that it would all go on forever. How wrong I was.

I’m a drummer and this is one of my favorite songs to play ever. Also my favorite song of all time to listen too. The louder the better!!

Writing this on August 13th 2023, to the day 50 years after its first release, this tune has lost none of its beauty and relevance

im teary eyes whenever i hear and play this song simple man .miss you steve gaines allen collins ronnie van zant and lately gary rossington .

Everyone should know this song

Some people are to beautiful and talented to be here with us mere mortals. The music industry has lost too many of them. Thanks for visiting and leaving your gift behind.

@bdsjr32

Ай бұрын

But the best part about it was that they were themselves "mere mortals" but just hard-working mortals, just like people who get up and go to work every day somewhere, getting great at what they do. This was the hardest working band of all time, past, present, or future, slogging it out seven days a week in an unconditioned cabin in the woods, just to create masterpieces for the rest of us who could have done the same thing had we their desire and drive.

When that plane went down in October 1977 they were the greatest Rock Band in the world

I was born in 77 .till this day ....every time Skynyrd is mentioned or a song comes on I have to tell the story of the band ...r.i.p my friends ........

I went to this tour, it was awesome, 25th anniversary tour, live in Ak, still might make this concert 🎶

There a great brand new Skynyrd documentary on Showtime , new interviews with Gary Rossington and Ed King ,etc

Saw them at Knebworth great. Stones eat your heart out blown off stage.

This is one unbelievable masterpiece , the singing is incredible

Really done a lot of good to tell Skynyrd members not to walk out on there tounge ... Requested by Mick Jagger and this is when they were opening for the Stones and should have been the other way around if you ask me ..

My brother & I loved this music. I have such great memories of going to Lake fishing with him & listening to this. I played this at his funeral..Until we meet again my brother.

I listen to this EVERYDAY

Excellent! They were a band for the ages (IMO) with the triple guitar attack. Thanks for your post.

this song would definitely make one on my top 5 songs of all time, maybe #1

What a trip ! Just finished watching the semi - documentary " If I leave here tomorrow " A Film About Lynyrd Skynrd . And them this is the first song comes up on my KZread feed. 🇨🇦