This is one of my favorite songs of all time. I met my wife and married her when we were very young. We were also very young parents, and in the beginning I struggled trying to find a job to pay for us all. I got into a plumbing apprenticeship by the grace of God when we needed it most, and this is one of the anthems of my life. I just wanted a humble and stable life, and make sure we'd all be ok. I'm now 48 with 27 and 23 year old sons that have grown into incredible, smart, talented young men. I credit my wife for a lot of it, but I'm happy that I could be there to help when I could.

@PNdebt-hc2tg

2 жыл бұрын

Good for you man! I mean it. I got into a carpentry apprenticeship at 19 It helped change my life also. Humble and stable over here....

@redrews3

2 жыл бұрын

This is the comment I needed to read.

@lucilleverrille54

2 жыл бұрын

Love this!

@bendover3820

2 жыл бұрын

Karma, it's everywhere you're going to be. Love is the meaning of life!

@jodiegould7102

2 жыл бұрын

Love your comment. We also married young and struggled to make ends meet. 38 years later, 4 children 37-27 and 5 grandchildren. I hear this song from a mother's perspective of what I want for my three sons. My favorite Skynyrd song for sure.

Stapleton is a true modern legend. Lucky to have him on Earth.

@adiemissworld

2 жыл бұрын

Who??

@markjones7185

2 жыл бұрын

@@adiemissworld Really?

@michaelhouman9074

2 жыл бұрын

Heart and Soul

@scottblair4691

2 жыл бұрын

True. He can do everything, better than just about everyone.

@Io-Io-Io

Жыл бұрын

Soon with a few pounds less hopefully for his own sake

We were out about 70 feet from the stage that night. Stapleton had played first and then KOL blew the crowd away with their music. Then Chris Stapleton came out and they did this. There were wet eyes everywhere. The sound was phenomenal......

@brookew1219

10 ай бұрын

What event was this?

@tombanowetz1504

10 ай бұрын

@brookew1219 Nashville New years eve 2015. Downtown on Broadway......

@melindabowman2722

9 ай бұрын

Yes phenomenal

@VacayPuntaCana

2 ай бұрын

Was there also. It was an epic night!

Southern Rock is still alive.

The group Kings of Leon are so underrated

@Cassiee102

Жыл бұрын

Yes

@mjames7672

Жыл бұрын

You're right; I can't believe so few people know about them.

@Takeiteasy11

Жыл бұрын

Not true. They were the biggest rock band in the 10’s… i guess you could say they might’ve peaked

@JarodJoseph

Жыл бұрын

Wouldn’t say one of the biggest arena rock bands in the world are particularly underrated

@born7691

10 ай бұрын

AGREE

I got to hear this live, before the plane crash.....I was 15 years old, and received two tickets for my birthday....they have been (Skynyrd) my favorite band ever since.

@shaundavenport621

2 ай бұрын

What an irreplaceable memory! Good for you. 😊😊😊

Ronnie Van Zandt was a storyteller that will never be equalled. His lyrics are eternal and grow deeper every time you listen.

@kimberlypoole5325

2 жыл бұрын

beautiful comment

@sandyhughes5681

2 жыл бұрын

100%

@courtneycurryhubbard6641

2 жыл бұрын

Often imitated, never duplicated. 🙌 I can't bitch when either of these guys wanna wail on it a little thooo lol! 🤘

@markbarnes578

2 жыл бұрын

That's the Truth 🧡♥️💜

@scottrhodes6518

2 жыл бұрын

Ronnie didn't write this...The guitar player did.

Simple Man could quite possibly be the most emotional song that strikes that emotional cord the 10,000 th time you hear it as if were the first . A masterpiece of a song . Lynard version off ONE MORE FROM THE ROAD can't be matched but so many bands have done it incredibly well , this version is one of those . Enjoyed it immensely

@michaelhaile6371

2 жыл бұрын

Man, you couldn't have said that any better! EVERY time I hear it, it's like the hair stands up on my arms!

@kellypatrick5667

2 жыл бұрын

I’ll go off the record and say it’s possibly the best song ever written. It invokes so much emotion.

@bobcaygeon4533

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelhaile6371 I get the same feeling with Tuesday’s Gone. Kinda the same type of ballad. They build you up, give you goosebumps, bring you down then build you up again. Then more goosebumps. They were one awesome band. Can’t go wrong with 3 incredible lead guitar players. Big part of my youth. A case of beer some left handers and Skynyrd cranked!

@michaelhaile6371

2 жыл бұрын

@@bobcaygeon4533 Yes sir!

@ianbraganza3065

2 жыл бұрын

This man speaks the truth. My all time fav song.

Good lord the chills I got when Chris started that verse! He’s an amazing talent ❤

@dianamcilroy3312

Жыл бұрын

In my heart and soul... I hear a kind of Ronnie Van Zant ringing in my ears to Chris Stapleton ❣️❣️❣️❣️... Just my humble opinion Canadian crazy 🇨🇦🇮🇹😻❤️

@70centurian

Жыл бұрын

Really...? Cover Hustler......... GET some Music knowledge. "Tennessee Whiskey"....? RIP George Jones. AND....He dont know the words to 1 of the Greatest Southern Rock songs of ALL time. (Hes READING) ......

@annes2059

10 ай бұрын

@@70centurian Noticed that he was reading the lyrics too. Not taking anything away from CS's talent - he's amazing but Ronnie Van Zant and Lynyrd Skynyrd paved the way for so many.

@melindabowman2722

9 ай бұрын

Yes indeed

Great version of one of the best songs ever written. Well done KOL and Stapleton

Damn, Chris Stapleton puts his heart and soul into this song. Just like Ronnie Vanzant and the Lynyrd Skynyrd band done💖

@janicehunter8960

Жыл бұрын

Amen ! Loved when he did this as a Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd

I don't throw praises around unless I mean it. Kings Of Leon, you are worthy. Chris Stapleton, again, worthy. Thank you all for a phenomenal cover of a classic Lynyrd Skynyrd song. Thanks for keeping their music alive, and spreading the words of love through Ronnie's lyrics for today's generation. The world needs this song more than ever.✌️💙

@leroyjenks2014

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your blessing Cindy!

@trinajusticebaker5840

2 жыл бұрын

Agreeing completely

@sleepygirll

Жыл бұрын

Agreed!!

@melindabowman2722

9 ай бұрын

Amen

@melindabowman2722

9 ай бұрын

Yes indeed

Just glad people are still playing Southern rock🌍🙏🔥

Two of the best vocalists ever. It's too much.

Omgness! I love this version. This song was sung by a friend at funeral for my best friend that took his own life. It's very rare I can even listen to this song, but this one cover was so great. I cried through the whole song!!

@starjacques4926

21 күн бұрын

Wow! I’m in a similar situation… and I see this? 😊❤

I played this song over and over and over when my first Golden Retriever passed. I know this sounds absurd because it was a dog. My husband and I had no children, not the 2-legged kind anyway. "Jake" was almost 9 and had a history of canine seizures since he was 4. The love he brought out in me is a debt I can never repay. We had his ashes in an urn, and when his "brother" died ten years later at 14, we put his ashes in the beautiful box that my son made for "Bozzi." Both dogs were about 100# each. They are buried by a creek on my girlfriend's property in North Carolina. I can just picture them running and chasing the cows, squirrels and birds. This song helped me thru that long arduous nite. The magic of music.

@jednicoll

Ай бұрын

Thanks for making me cry, all the way from London, England. They are doing just as you said and hopefully have a big stick there for good measure. I have a 6 year old Staffordshire bull terrier who has brought me through some of the roughest times and never wavers

@BrianDBacon

Ай бұрын

Dogs are family and we’re beautifully made for us. Love from San Antonio. I lost my best friend last year and I loved belting this song to him.

@gunnslinger7774

26 күн бұрын

I love your dog and I never met him.. Hey must have been something…❤

We need a collab album between these two voices ASAP!!

@JS3music

2 жыл бұрын

Done kzread.info/dron/7KP4FMP1a934I1Ob1Uvtsw.html

@patriciaharden5813

2 жыл бұрын

Yes absolutely!

@jeffrobodine1850

11 ай бұрын

You got that right brother 💯💯👍👍😎

Wow Caleb's voice is a perfect fit with this song! I wouldn't have immediately thought of him as blending well with this genre, but that's a huge oversight because he fits perfectly!

@Jay-ju9jw

2 жыл бұрын

Lol. L U must not be a true Lynyrd Skynyrd fan..

@EL_80

10 ай бұрын

He's southern....

Leonard Skynard never dies...this just puts it where it always should be..up there. Superb.

@Recycledhooligan

2 жыл бұрын

It’s Lynyrd Skynyrd

@HoneyBadgerJAB

2 жыл бұрын

Lol damnit Leonard!

@JS3music

2 жыл бұрын

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@markbarnes578

2 жыл бұрын

SKYNYRD'S music will never die

@TheClaytontsteelman

5 ай бұрын

Its leh-nard skin-ard

My son picked this song for us to dance to for the mother son dance at his wedding, I cried tears of joy for him and my wonderful daughter in law!

@robdiego

2 ай бұрын

I'm crying tears of joy for you. What a special gift and testament to the way you raised him. Good job, Mom!!

This song is spiritual. One of the best songs ever made, and my personal favorite.(tied w under the bridge). They did a great job capturing it's essence. Even the lead guitarist was on point.

@JS3music

2 жыл бұрын

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@vamboroolz1612

2 жыл бұрын

When my daughter was 6 years old she was doing a Xmas concert with her school. They wanted the pupils to come up with songs they could sing,( most picking the normal Xmas songs). My daughter decided she was going to sing Under The Bridge, just her, no accompaniment. Never been prouder of her and the place erupted when she finished. I couldnt make eye contact with her as she sang incase it put too much strain on her. She is now a primary school teacher here in Scotland.

@lydiab6063

2 жыл бұрын

Wow. I bet that was fantastic!

@jessicaandreasen4362

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. This is spiritual and reminds me of my teen years. My fave is Black by Pearl Jam.✌🏼

I’m in heaven listening to this song with KOL & Chris Stapleton. Love both! Wow! I’ve always loved this song & to stumble upon this incredible song just made my night.

@micktmusic

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly the same feeling. I’ve done a short cover of this song myself very basic but after seeing this, definitely now on my list 👋🏻

@sloan_005

2 жыл бұрын

Listen to the version by Shinedown. Very good too!

@dangleesack3553

Жыл бұрын

@@sloan_005 nah, that cover blows.

@sloan_005

Жыл бұрын

@@dangleesack3553 - like you? I’ve seen both live - Skynard and Sinedown; pretty sure I’m better qualified to judge. 👍🏻

Two of the best male vocalists of the last 25 years.

Let’s never forget Ronnie Van Zant was a master at his craft and his band where master musicians!

@paularogers3549

2 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed!!!

@jeannetteforbes6376

2 жыл бұрын

Omgawsh, truth! 100%

@Lorena-vq7jy

2 жыл бұрын

🙏🏻🤲🇺🇸🤘🏻🤘🏻

@mudge102661

2 жыл бұрын

Right on RVZ rules 👍💪🙏

@JS3music

2 жыл бұрын

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If you want to see kindred musicians, watch how they match each others’ mic work. Step for step, note for note. Genius at work, y’all, 💜💜

One hell of a cover of one hell of a song.

It's a honor for THEM to be able to play one of Ronnie's songs. Fly on freebird, we will never forget

@iloveamerica3323

2 жыл бұрын

Written in memory of Duane Allman and Berry Oakley of the Allman Brothers. God Bless Ronny. May the music never stop.

@Shaun.OBrien

2 жыл бұрын

@@iloveamerica3323 nah this was definitely written before either of them were dead. But they did dedicate freebird to them during live shows

@markbarnes578

2 жыл бұрын

DUANE WAS THE FIRST PERSON WHO DIED,THAT FREEBIRD WAS DEDICATED TOO, THE VERY FIRST,DUANE DIED I BELIEVE IN '71

@jcearnhardt393

2 жыл бұрын

@@Shaun.OBrien you are exactly right, ronnie and Allen wrote this year's before Duane or berry died.

@Shaun.OBrien

2 жыл бұрын

@@jcearnhardt393 yeah for sure. Cause the original version that was released on the muscle shoals album years later was recorded in 1971.

One of my ALL TIME FAVORITE songs...this version was awesome!

It was the tip of the hat by Stapleton on the first note much RESPECT !!!!!!

Chris is just... Beyond amazing. He is like the only person I actually want to hear cover Freebird.

I wish they belted out “all I want for you my son… is to be satisfied!!” Shinedown does a great cover of this song.

@ianbraganza3065

2 жыл бұрын

Shinedown's version is awesome!

@jscho8674

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, Shinedown's cover of it live is freaking amazing. Definitely my fave.

@romanfields7900

2 ай бұрын

Yeah, this one is okay. It is not Skynard, but I am off to watch Shinedown now. Thanks.

I don't think you can do any better than mr Stapleton he is legend in his own time

A beautiful tribute to Ronnie and the rest of the Southern boys. Loved it👏🇲🇽🇺🇸.

Wow, 3 of my favorite things all in one: one the all time best songs with two of my favorite artists! My boys took me to see Lynard Skynard at the San Diego fair for Fathers' Day - my first time seeing them. And I've taken my oldest to see KOL twice. The lyrics will always bring tears to my eyes when I remember my dad. Need to go see Stapleton live now, to complete this spiritual circle ;)

Nothing ever made more sense than this colab... And I never even thought about it!

Why haven't I seen a single comment about the guitar, I don't know the guys name, but he really rocked the whole thing out pretty flawlessley ! Bravo

@wonderboytroy7484

4 ай бұрын

Matthew Followill

I had no idea King's of Leon had this kind of range! Incredible!

@TheRaunz

2 жыл бұрын

Really? KOL is incredible band, one of the last good ones.

@jackschaal6669

10 ай бұрын

Yep!

Kings of Leon. Has been one of my favorite bands for a long time. The older albums of course. Covering my other favorite bands skynyrd. And add Chris Stapleton??? How am I just now seeing this. Freak what a experience this was for them.

This is the BEST cover I’ve ever heard. Supreme.

This is for “MY SON” ..”JESSE ZIMMERMAN” the love of my life…gave me what I needed to come back to life❤️ he was my life…now he belongs to a good woman who I can only pray loves him as much as I do!

Absolutely love Calebs voice. Chris's voice in particular has so much soul.

Perfect song for Chris Stapleton to sing.

Kings and MY FAVORITE SINGER CHRIS.GUYS AWESOME COVER OF THIS LEGENDARY SONG. RIP RONNIE💕💕💕💕💕🎸🎸🎸💗💗💗💗💗

Great job!! That young fellow playing lead guitar did a hell of a nice job!!!

boom...my mind is blown! this was something special...I wish I could have been there!

God I would have given ANYTHING to see this live. 😍

@davidholton9667

Жыл бұрын

Hello how are you? Are you there! So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song.

My cousin was a rock n roll angel. This song was played when they carried him to the cemetery. Soulshine by Government Mule was played at the beginning. No better home going. Love you , Scott❤️

Crazy cool. Love KOL & Stapleton, and absolutely one of the best songs IMO from Skynyrd!

You're so right. Ronnie was a phenomenal songwriter just fantastic. Sometimes all he needed was a few bars if that from one of the boys and he was off writing a classic. Sorely missed

This song jerks at everyone of my heart strings for so many different reasons I love the original and every remake of it they all make me shed a tear when I hear that opening riff till I get to see you again Grandpa Stuchlik......Love you and miss you so much..

An absolute southern rock anthem!

I imagine heaven has concerts like this every day, and this is a preview. My word, was that beautiful

@kathleengunnell1363

2 жыл бұрын

Dedicated to my son Robbie love Mom🤩

@blmrgtr

2 жыл бұрын

The daytime concerts are only on weekends and holidays. Just like here, most shows are at night… ‘cept the shrooms are way better are wicked available.

Kings and Chris sound excellent together 🙌👊🙏

One of the best songs ever composed!!

Why can't the world come together with beautiful music instead of war and hate

@2karencraig

6 ай бұрын

AMEN!

Kol and Chris singing simple man would surely cure world aggression.. this has to be the definition of how we should live our lives. Forget all the shit.. if we live by this.. our earth will be such a good place.

KOL and Stapleton are legit musicians; Caleb has an amazing voice and Stapleton's talent goes without saying. This cover is great, but it tells you how good van Zant was. They guy was absolutely one of the best.

I'll never tire of hearing this song forever.

God bless skynyrd, Chris and the leons

@sandrog.f7914

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers from São Paulo,Brazil. God bless you brother!! God Bless Skynyrd,Chris and Leons. God bless United states of america, and your rock and rol.

@cantrell616

2 жыл бұрын

@@sandrog.f7914 u too buddy! Cheers from Argentina 🤟🏻🇦🇷

@JS3music

2 жыл бұрын

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legit there isnt anything Chris covers that he instantly doesnt make his own and sound just fucking amazing. he truly is once-in-a-generation talent.

@BurnNotice2023

2 жыл бұрын

In this case it helps that Chris could be mistaken for a member of Lynyrd

@billklacks9908

2 жыл бұрын

You guys have got to be kidding. Chris crapleton is crap.

@kathyrais574

2 жыл бұрын

@@billklacks9908 opinions are like assholes, everybody has one.

@kingsleyzissou2356

2 жыл бұрын

By covers you mean copy note by note and not make it his own at all, listen to Etta James then listen to Tennessee Whiskey again, nothing original by Chris just a note for note cover (rip off)

@mikebeasley6447

2 жыл бұрын

@@kingsleyzissou2356 WALT & KINKSLEY ONE QUESTION. WHY IN THE WORLD ARE YOU 2 SUCH HATERS?

My son chose this song for our Mother/Son dance at his wedding. Epic memory for me ❤

@davidholton9667

Жыл бұрын

Hello how are you? Are you there! So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song.

@jeffwright5768

Жыл бұрын

Coolest comment ever.

@jeffwright5768

Жыл бұрын

Original one I mean!

I love this song, as I have gotten older I have wanted this for my son. Just be something YOU LOVE AND UNDERSTAND.

@wootertooter45

Жыл бұрын

Yup.... I have three boys and made sure as they grew up they knew this song and I made sure I walked the talk . All three have grown up to be amazing men💕

Wow 🤩 this needs its on album of nothing but skynyrd covers !!!! They pull this off way way to well!!!

Skynyrd is no longer a band it has transcended into a timeless entity that manifests itself when the planets align and there are worthy musicians that come together to act as its avatar.

@nancyprianti2355

2 жыл бұрын

Truer words were never spoken In NY & have tickets for Skynyrd @ the beach ❤️

@jeanaallison7236

2 жыл бұрын

Beautifully said, "Uncle Bill" ❤️

@gabrielpichardo1492

2 жыл бұрын

@@nancyprianti2355 when and where will that be??? Please share , i cant miss that!

@homehazard

2 жыл бұрын

Lol that’s funny good. Nice going

@medryeryi2557

2 жыл бұрын

Amen brother

Two of my fave artists!!

@danstark55

2 жыл бұрын

@Whiskey Xray its a good song, not my fave though

Caleb's voice is out of this world! ❤️

Chris is the Man!

love it , Kings of Leon have never let me down

@davidholton9667

Жыл бұрын

Hello how are you? Are you there! So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song.

My hair stood on end instantly when the intro started. I love this song and I would really love to have one of the Chris Stapleton signature series tweed amps from the Fender custom shop. And I’ve been a Skynyrd fan since the beginning and this video reminds me how much I love music. Thank you so much for this video 👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Thanks for uploading this great video and performance. There only a few audios earlier here, now we can see and listen with high quality this two high quality voices.

@JS3music

2 жыл бұрын

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What a performance…!!!! Not often I view modern videos wishing I was there…but I wish I was there….

This is from 2015? How the hell are we only just seeing this?

This performance is insane!

Absolutely amazing cover

Chris Stapleton is a national treasure.

A legend singing a legendary song by a legendary bang god bless Skynyrd and Chris

@JS3music

2 жыл бұрын

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Always loved this song!

This is such a phenomenal song. Any good musician can appreciate it, and would love to play it at anytime. Nicely done here.

Best cover I’ve ever heard of Simple Man, well done Caleb and Chris…..

@trowuabeatin

Жыл бұрын

I agree!! This cover is awesome. The blend of KOL & Chris just works. That being said, Shinedown’s version is pretty darn good as well.

@suzannedavila1446

Жыл бұрын

This is the best true to the original cover. Shinedown had more grit and really belted it out. They both are great.

I want a studio produced version of this more than I want food today. 😂

Great cover by a great band. Ronnie Van Zant has never been appreciated for his song writing & it's a shame. None as individual musicians got the appreciation they deserved either & together they were fire. Their music is timeless & so many musicians say they were inspired by Skynyrd music.

@lawnmowerman4040

2 жыл бұрын

Amen, greatest band ever imo

@carolannecole3252

2 жыл бұрын

They were my favourite band for years. Maybe still.

@cayde-6.0

2 жыл бұрын

what? RVZ was one of the gr8s then now and forever! he's immortal!

@kathyrais574

2 жыл бұрын

@@cayde-6.0 I agree but have you EVER seen him listed or written abt in an article of great singer/songwriters. NEVER Not talking fans talking abt people crititique music/musicians. Allen, Gary, Ed or Steve not listed as great guitarists. Billy Powell is only one I ever see in lists of bests, & that isn't all the time. They do get some respect for Free Bird as a song , Allen for guitar solo, Allen & Gary solos in Free Bird. They mainly get the most love from the generations of fans & all the musicians who were inspired by them. I stand by my statement they do not get the credit they deserve.

@mikep5321

2 жыл бұрын

Ronnie was not a "songwriter", he only ever "wrote" in his head. Never wrote them down on paper

Amazing two men, and one hell of a song! 💙

Love it. I took my son to KOL concert in 2008. His first! ❤️🙏🏼🎶✌🏼😎

@cormacdavid7355

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Lisa 👋

After listening to this version of this great song, I have to say that the lead guitar player was awesome. I have seen L. S. 4 or 5 times and with Chris Stapleton it makes it just that MUCH BETTER!

So delighted to hear the music of the greatest band ever IMO!

MATT KILLEDDDDDD THE SOLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

I really like this classic song & KOL w/ Chris Stapleton is a great ending act! Cheers! 😊❤

This is off the scale unreal one of the best I've ever heard ❤

Love this song, awesome job keeping it a tribute and not destroying the original integrity.

What a combo!

I absolutely love everything about this!

My favorite cover. So beautiful

Seriously love these two artists at my core

This is one of the best. I know these guys have touched my heart with this version. ❤ 😢

Great tribute to the greatest band of brothers ❤

Great performance ! Looks as if the crowd throughly enjoyed that rendition as did I !!!

Ooohhh...myyy...Looord...They Nailed it...AGAIN! I mean for the 21st Century this is "modern-sounding classic-rock" (in my opinion) It's spectacular and the riff keeps on throughout the song. Love you Rolling Stones!!! 🎉❤🫡🤘👄

Love love love this song and these guys didn't disappoint me.💕💕💕💕

Great cover!! Chris is always great!

Stapletons voice fits the song so perfectly. Makes it sound like a blend between Lynyrd Skynyrd and Zac Brown Band.

@JS3music

2 жыл бұрын

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@ryanstolarz6005

2 жыл бұрын

Spot on