This actually happened to Ronnie Van Zant when he was 18, and he came up with the lyrics to this song on his way home that night. Ronnie never actually wrote down any lyrics, it was all in his head.

@maryreilly5092

Жыл бұрын

True!

@maryreilly5092

Жыл бұрын

We could drink in a bar in Duval County at 18 back then!

@bobkennedy5585

11 ай бұрын

Yes true!

@freebirdtony

11 ай бұрын

@@maryreilly5092 Yep, that lasted till November 1983.

@maryreilly5092

11 ай бұрын

@@freebirdtony Sure was.

'Cuttin' a rug' was a slang term for dancing. You two are adorable.

This was one of the best reactions to this song I've seen yet. I love that you guys paid attention to the lyrics and really got it. Yep, he got himself in a bad situation! 😏

@hog7203

Жыл бұрын

Yep, I gotta agree. They had it figured out fast. In like two minutes. 😄 My first time checking these folks out and I had to hit subscribe because of that.

@danbenedict8375

Жыл бұрын

I think they might’ve missed my favorite line from the song: “you could hear me screaming a mile away as headed out towards the door”. Absolutely hilarious!

@maryreilly5092

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I agree!

@johnsimmons1379

Жыл бұрын

It seems very genuine. There are so many out there that are contrived.

@somersetcace1

Жыл бұрын

@@johnsimmons1379 Yep and it can BE difficult to tell the difference. I try to take them at face value though, unless it's obvious.

Thank you for actually listening and enjoying the lyrics. Most reactors either don't really listen or they don't understand what's going on. Watching your reaction was refreshing.

In the Southern Rock genre of music, it's widely considered that Lynyrd Skynyrd is at the top. It just doesn't get better than this band. 100% of their songs are great.

Great reaction, you are right in saying it was not fun for Ronnie but he found it a way to make it fun for everyone else. That was the beauty of the band, great story tellers.

I love your laugh and clap of your hands on "gimme three steps towards the door"... such a timeless classic!

Skynyrd were legends. Ronnie Van Zant was a brilliant lyricist and singer. Tragic end to his life, as well as Steve Gaines, guitarist and his sister Cassie Gaines.

“Gimme three steps” is a great joke that plays on some universal themes. So glad that you guys got the point. Artists are the real angels in the evolution of consciousness.

True story from the Jacksonville west side. RIP Skynyrd. The music will live forever.

Skynyrd was great at telling a story, whether happy or sad, with both the lyrics AND the music. Thanks for your reaction.

Going down the Skynyrd rabbit hole is a amazing. Enjoy the ride y'all. What they did in a few short years remains timeless. Simple Man is a must!

I grew up on the west side of Jacksonville and lived only about 12 miles from the VanZant family. My oldest sister, who will be 79 in December bought a VW Bug from the VanZant family. Needless to say I was and still am a huge fan of Lynyrd Skynyrd.

@maryreilly5092

Жыл бұрын

Cool! I'm in Jax!!

@kaidenorgana5151

Жыл бұрын

As did I, but I was only a matter of blocks from them, amazing times we had back then

@jaxwins

Жыл бұрын

Wow, that's so cool.

Defined late 70's in States. Lynyrd Skynyrd is treasure

Cuttin the rug-means he was dancing! Generation thing i guess? Im old-67 in 5 days. So. There s that.. fun to watch you hear a band i grew up on. Classic -southern rock- saw them bout 2 yrs ago.. whats lft of them. Still sounded great over 45-50 yrs ltr..

The Kings of Country Rock....period! They invented it! 😎👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Oh yeah, the Allman Brother were the blues!

@NunyaDammeBiznis

Жыл бұрын

No country in Lynyrd Skynyrd. Marshall Tucker Band, Charlie Daniels, hell yes. Lynyrd Skynyrd was rock.

Yes the “Jug “ was a real place where Skynyrd played !!

Fun watching the two of you react to American music. For a good laugh, watch Toby Keith "as good as I once was" You'll thank me.

@golfr-kg9ss

Жыл бұрын

How about "Red Solo Cup"?

Timeless story telling!

Awe. Memories ❤ this came out when I was a young teenager ❤️🇺🇸

Ronnie actually said " you're gonna have to shoot me in my ass or elbow." Juat a great story teller

Your authentic from the heart reaction to this is so funny I'm laughing with you.

The ultimate Southern Rock song!

Great song great story telling and yes you can visualize the whole scene

This song describes a not uncommon occurrence in a 70s Honky Tonk. Saw them in 74, and they were great.

Dancing. Yep. Southern Rock. Love it. Born and raised in Alabama. Heard this my whole life.

@OldMusicFan83

11 ай бұрын

Every time I drive into Bama I hear Sweet Home on the local radio!

@chrisendsley5724

11 ай бұрын

@@OldMusicFan83 yep if it's a classic rock station in the Birmingham area and about to the Georgia state line you can pick up 106.9 it jams.

This is one of my favorite Skynyrds songs

What an awesome reaction to a classic song. You guys are AWESOME!

A southern boy here. [ no real reason to state that, except that I'm braggin'. 😊 ] Sort of needless to say that I am a Lynyrd Skynyrd fan. But I do need to say that I am a big fan of y'all's channel. You two sweet people are a delight to watch. You both carry yourselves in a humble way that makes listening to you very easy. Your reaction to this song is one of the best that I have come across on RVCs. You paid attention to the lyrics and reacted accordingly. It was a blast to watch. Keep up the good work, and keep on r'actin .

"He was sh!ting his pants!", I busted out loud🤣🤣🤣🤣😎

Yep, this is a true story. I’ve been to The Jug, which was called Westside Tavern at that time. Yes, “cuttin’ the rug” means dancing.

BTW, this actually happened to the lead singer Ronnie Van Zandt. He was in a dive bar in rural Florida and he was two young to be there at 17 yo. He was talking to a girl he just met when her crazy boyfriend saw him talking to his girl and pulled a gun on him.

i love playing this song... the crowd always gets into it.. and it's fun.. easy.. and i love the song..

Just found you all. You are a cute couple! You've just opened the lid to one of the greatest rock bands ever. Lynyrd Skynyrd has dozens of great songs, including several which are Top 100. Incredibly talented band - Pronounced is one of the truly definitive albums ever recorded, and they are an absolute powerhouse live. Fantastic musicians on every instrument, especially the 4 different lead guitarists they were blessed with. Keep digging into them!

You two are a blast 😂! Loved this reaction and how you pay close attention! 👍

Love your reaction, 'fo sure.' ✌

Lynyrd Skynyrd - That Smell. Studio version. This song sounds different than the ones you've heard. It's about alcohol, drugs, and the rock and roll lifestyle.

I can see guy running out front door, screaming in fear, hands in air! Hilarious dong!!!

This is the most fun reaction channel by far, Ya'll are so much fun to watch.

Welcome to America, friends. We need more folks like you two.

You guys are adorable. Fun song. Fun reaction. 😊❤️😊

Great reaction guys! Their performance of this at Knebworth is really cool.

Hilarious breakdown but perfect 1970's were the best ...great reaction to classic southern rock

Fun reaction!

Gotta do the live version. When Ronnie tells the 3 guitarists to - Bring all my mules out here one more time, it’s guitar bedlam. Let me tell you, those guys played well and well together

What you really need to do, is get up early some weekend find a empty highway blast this and enjoy the ride

You guys are my favorite reactors. I love watching you guys. Keep up the great videos! And skynyrd is one of my favorites.

Thanks, I needed that. Based on a true story.😎

You guys are making me laugh so much I have tears in my eyes. Had to sub!!!

It's called good old southern rock and roll

Nice reaction. Played that song so many times. Classic southern rock

You're a hoot!

Southern Rock! Can't do better than that! You need to also check out the Allman Brothers: especially "One Way Out" (the live video recorded at the Fillmore East, 1971),

You guys are fun to watch

Tuesday's Gone,That Smell,I Know A Little,Working For MCA,Swamp Music,Ballad of Curtis Loew are some Lynyrd Skynyrd songs you will love! They have a very deep catalog of great songs!

@OldMusicFan83

11 ай бұрын

High volume of hits in only 5 albums

@Hexon66

4 ай бұрын

Ah yes, The Ballad of Curtis Loew. The filler song that every true Skynyrd fan holds up as a defense against a charge *nobody* has ever made about the band itself.

Great song...and reaction! Such fun with you two!

You guys are a blast to watch! ❤

Fun reaction 😊

Nicely played Y'all 👍👍 You have opened up Pandora's box! Try any track off the, One more from the Road album... they all rock! Spread the love 🐶😎🇺🇸

You two remind me of myself when I first heard this song. I was 16 and with some friends and listening to music and smoking some ganja when this song was played and we all fell about the place laughing. It’s really a Universal Experience song for most guys who accidentally done something dumb to make a guy twice their size angry. Often over a woman. 😂😂😂

And in the actual incident he told the guy he was going to take 3 steps towards the door and he'd be gone so there was no need to do anything more than was already done. His bandmates forces him to write the song right after the incident because he was clearly very shook.

Cutting the rug = dancing. The Jug is the name of the club/bar

This is actually based on a true story!

Uneasy Rider is another great Southern Rock/Country story telling jam. (Charlie Daniels)

@tomhelmsjr

Жыл бұрын

“With this one old drunk chick and some fella with green teeth”….. that song is hilarious 😂😂

You all are awesome!

So nice to see you both understand and enjoy the song.

Lynyrd forever!!!! Gimme three steps plese rsrsrsrsrsr

Yes cutting the rug is dancing. The Jug us a bar

I first heard this in the 70s !!

this is a true story even the name of the bar was called the jug

A place called Jug. In the south the term jug means your pulling on a jug. Drinking moonshine or just drinking. I’m in my 50s and I can’t tell you how many times I heard he’s been pulling on the jug god bless him.

Ok, so I usually stand back but after watching this I had to step out. This was such a pure reaction. I'm a 62 yr old country/southern musician. I grew up on a ranch and had nothing else to do but dream of a way out. Ended up touring for 10 years then life happened and I didn't play until 8 years ago. Anyway, loved the energy on this and the others in this folder. Look firward to more, PAPA!

Nice reaction to one of my all time favorite songs from them!

My first time watching you two.y’all are really fun

I have been that guy running for the door in my younger days,

Aloha guys i just lol for sure😂😂😂😂kinda the best reaction

Super reaction, nobody ever catches he peed his pants. Classic story, fabulous song!

Based on a true story. 😊

snug in a rug. chilling out.

this shit actually happened, this band fought regularly

Called southern rock

Classic 1st album, from start to finish, all of their 6 albums are great, from start to finish.

Thanks for this, Liked and Subscribed

Awesome reaction!!!❤ I just discovered your channel with this song. I am now a big subscriber! Can't wait to listen to more music with you guys❤❤❤❤😊

You both need to start listening to the group Home Free, they are amazing

Supposedly based on a real experience.

Great reactions

Enjoyed that reaction. Well done. Y'all had that song figured out in about two minutes. That whole album is amazing. The first song on it called, I Ain't the One, has some humor in it similar to this one. Just subscribed and looking forward to more reactions.

@tracyyork1428

Жыл бұрын

Yes, that album is amazing. Certainly one of the best 'introduction' albums by a band of all time. Every song is a winner.

cutting the rug means dancing

Cutting the rug was slang for dancing.

Cutting the rug is a term that means talking.

Cute reaction!

Just subscribed. You guys are great!

No gun involved but I had a similar situation many years ago. I was a young Marine at a bar in Nevada and we were dancing with some girls when this Sergeant I barely knew walked in accused us of sleeping with his wife and tried to fight us. She was one of the ladies we were dancing with. We got away somehow and avoided her from then on.

This song is hilarious. Great reaction guys.

Only one way out, by the Almond Brothers Band.

Real Bar in Jacksonville! Going there with Army buddies in a few months.

Based on true evens according to Gary Rossington

Great song. I like the fact that you picked up on "Water fell on the floor" he peed his pants.

"ASS-KICKING SOUTHERN ROCK"❤