If Lynyrd Skynyrd’s music doesn’t hit you where you live...you’re living in the wrong place.

@user-xj2sm3xd5l

3 жыл бұрын

Living in the wrong mindset

@lisaharrod8386

Жыл бұрын

Preach on, Brother! I'm right there with ya!

The two dislikes are complicated kind of men.

@royalway12

3 жыл бұрын

Six of them now.

@Tijuanabill

3 жыл бұрын

@@royalway12 Same two guys, just complicating things more. =)

@royalway12

3 жыл бұрын

@@Tijuanabill Yep.

@trollbane66

3 жыл бұрын

The kind that wear their skinny jeans too tight.

@sherrijean03

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

I'm a Simple Man, I see Lynyrd Skynyrd, I click the like button.

@PNess-is6ox

3 жыл бұрын

👍

@susang1107

2 жыл бұрын

Lmao perfect comment.

I know I'm only 23 but so far, this is the song I want played at my funeral. It exactly says what I think and feel, I am a simple man with simple pleasures, no greed, no ego, just simple family love and trying my best. Can you react to Tuesday's Gone please

@goldenagenut

2 жыл бұрын

If you can be content with what you have you're richer than many 'wealthy' men buddy. 👍

@lisaharrod8386

Жыл бұрын

Baby, you may be only 23, but you have taste, and a whole lotta soul! Tuesday's Gone wrings my heart, too. God bless you Darlin'!

Tom Petty was from north Florida as were Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers, Molly Hatchett and .38 Special etc . The whole Gainesville to Jacksonville area was a hotbed for Southern Rock! Edit: Shinedown is also from Jacksonville and they have a tribute cover of Simple Man that is amazing

@Savage.Doomer

3 жыл бұрын

I live in Jacksonville now, great music scene.

@trejones7735

3 жыл бұрын

What can I say but Duuuuvaaaal! Born and raised.

@Savage.Doomer

3 жыл бұрын

@@trejones7735 Duuuuuuvvvaaaall!! 904 Baby!

@dakotastradley1177

3 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget about the great band Blackfoot!!! Another from Jax

@moonchild8422

3 жыл бұрын

Born and raised in Jax! Now in Michigan 😕

You can hear the south in his voice and the lyrics.

@pfcampos7041

2 жыл бұрын

That's FLORIDA southern! (For all those folks who have the nerve to say we're not southern.😁)

Ronnie Van Zant the former lead singer died in a plane crash, his younger brother Johnny Van Zant later took over as lead singer for the band

@zachjenkins5055

3 жыл бұрын

And Johnny ruined the band

@nancysexton4364

3 жыл бұрын

A couple other band members and their wives also died. Was a horrific crash.

@zachjenkins5055

3 жыл бұрын

Steve and Cassie Gaines brother and sister, so much talent was lost so many good people because of a piece of crap plane and bad Pilots

@Alex-kd5xc

3 жыл бұрын

Is it just me or do musicians die in plane crashes at an unreasonably high rate.

@flyingburritobro68

3 жыл бұрын

@@Alex-kd5xc they fly every day normal folks fly once a year at best right?

Anything by Lynyrd Skynyrd. That Smell.

@lazyblazer

3 жыл бұрын

and The Ballad of Curtis Lowe

@sza3434

3 жыл бұрын

I'll fart in a jar and send it to you?

@friedrice69

3 жыл бұрын

Free Bird. Tuesday’s Gone. T for Texas. I Need You. Travellin’ Man

@marcgriffiths24

3 жыл бұрын

Great choice of song 👍

@Mar10Rawmost1

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome choice, also Give me back my bullets

Stevie Ray Vaughan - Texas Flood Live at the El Mocambo!!! You guys won’t regret it

If I remember correctly, in a documentary about the band, it was said that the record label execs told them no one would want to hear Freebird because it was too long and they shouldn't do Simple Man either. Not the first nor the last artist to know better than those in charge.

@davidlisowski5245

3 жыл бұрын

Producer Al Kooper was totally against the band recording this song, so much so that they sent him home and said they would call him when they were finished the song.

@johnnymossville

2 жыл бұрын

Can you imagine this song sitting on a shelf somewhere unheard? It needed to be out in the world. People are still discovering today. Powerful music.

This was the song we used for the mother/son dance at my son's wedding.

@themistoklestheodosopoulos6253

3 жыл бұрын

I recommended that for my cousin but he rejected it. So lame.

@bethshadid2087

3 жыл бұрын

Mine and my son's dance at his wedding also 💗

@crucialtaunt5717

2 жыл бұрын

My BIL and his mom also danced to this when he and my sister got married.

Guys give Bob Seger a listen............. "Against the wind", "Turn the page", Hell any of his songs.

@Slowpoke_TR

3 жыл бұрын

Bob Seger was my first concert when I was 7 years old and I've been into rock and roll ever since. Alto Reed just spoke to me when he played the saxophone on Turn the Page

@user-xj2sm3xd5l

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! He is a legend. Saw him live a while before covid started

@_MOORE_1986

3 жыл бұрын

"Main Street"

@_MOORE_1986

3 жыл бұрын

I went to their (Rock N Roll Never Forgets) tour in 2013. Joe Walsh opened for them! I love them both a lot, but Joe Walsh brings so much energy that it felt like the energy level dropped quite a bit once Bob came on. It was still a great concert though.

@nancysexton4364

3 жыл бұрын

He still lives in Ann Arbor. A faithful Michigander, like Kid Rock and Tim Allen.

I sat and listened to this with my son. After the song ended he looked at me and said, "I'll try, dad."

@kkampy4052

3 жыл бұрын

Damn man, that really hit me.

@pmonte1872

2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, you have a good son.

Very clear voices. No screaming and awesome guitars. Classic rock. Of course they can jam as well.

If you react to Free Bird make it the video where that open for the Stones in London. The stage had a tongue. They were told they were not allowed to perform on the tongue. In true southern tradition they played the on the tongue. ❤ from Tennessee.

Pure southern rock...smooth as whiskey on a full moon night. Roll Tide.

@lsufan4138

3 жыл бұрын

Completely agree except for the last two words.😏

@whatsitmatter7046

3 жыл бұрын

@@Porkchop999 Hahaha SEC rivalry emerges even on a youtube video about Lynyrd Skynyrd from English content creators! A band from Florida. Go Gators! Gonna be a fun season boys.

@whatsitmatter7046

3 жыл бұрын

@@Porkchop999 I hear that!

@smoaky123

2 жыл бұрын

@@whatsitmatter7046 go cocks!!! Although anyone who sees this from the other side of the pond is gonna really be wondering what’s wrong with me 😂😂

@pfcampos7041

2 жыл бұрын

Go Gators! They were from Gainsville,FL. People mistakenly assume they were from Alabama...😋

The band hails from Jacksonville Florida. Im from there. My uncle was a musician and was very well acquainted with the Van Zants, Rossingtons and Collinses. He was devastated when the plane crashed and killed Ronnie.

My mother has been gone for just over 3 years and when I hear this song I feel my mom!

The Ballad of Curtis Loew and Four Walls of Raiford. Both are brilliant tunes.

The crash happened in October of 1977 after doing a concert here where I live in Greenville, South Carolina. 6 of the 26 people were killed, including the lead singer, Ronnie VanZant. His younger brother took over singing for the band after that. 😪 You MUST do "Free Bird" if you haven't already (preferably the live version)!! ** My first time @ your channel - enjoyed it very much!👍

@carolinagothic7243

3 жыл бұрын

I’m from Greenville too. My brother-in-law was at that show. I was only 9 when it happened, but I remember it vividly. One of the greatest bands ever! Great reaction guys!!

@DianaJG8

3 жыл бұрын

@@carolinagothic7243 - HEY, Thanks for replying💟 I would have loved to have been at that concert, ESPECIALLY given what happened, but I had sadly just suffered a miscarriage and was still recovering. I have gotten to see them since then though (@ Harrah's in NC & front row - deaf for days!) I, too,, still remember that horrible day of the crash, but I'm really glad your brother-in-law got to be at that last concert to see Ronnie, etc.!

Every Mom wants their child to be happy,I think that is the most important thing in life, being satisfied, love this song

What's more amazing to me than anything about them is when they were signed they knew almost nothing about writing music. Pure, raw talent got them their contract.

I'm a simple man....when I see Office Blokes upload, I click.

@icommentonreactions1619

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha this is straight facts🙌🏽💯

@sherrijean03

3 жыл бұрын

I see what you did there’s😉🤣

One of my absolute favorites. Thanks for the reaction to it!

One of the all-time classics. Nice one blokes!

My favorite Lynyrd Skynyrd song ever. Love That Smell as well.

its interesting watching people from other countries listen to this. I know these sentiments are universal but for us who grew up in the South, they are almost scripture

I have played this song for my boys their entire lives and have tried to encourage them to take the words to heart. Shiny cars, big houses and fat wallets don't mean ANYTHING if you're not staying true to yourself and have joy in what you do. Although Lynyrd Skynyrd are the GOAT, check out Shinedown's cover of "Simple Man" they take it to a whole other level.

This song and CCR Some day never comes is songs I heard young and I play for all my kids alot. Great advice in both!

@marcgriffiths24

3 жыл бұрын

Two brilliant songs 👍

I hope u guys have mama’s that love you this much. My son is gone allot and he travels in his band on tour. I needed him to know how much I love him and this song is the one I chose. You all deserve good mama’s like I said… it is the perfect song to a son I have ever heard…thank you guys!!

Great song. Never forget watching them at the Sam Houston Colosseum 1976. Standing on my eleventh row chair during Firebird with my cousin passed out next to me. Got the Skynyrd album with the fire cover that was pulled after the plane crash. Last saw them at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, 60,000+ about twenty years ago. Between them and ZZ Top as my favorites.

Love this. I’ve always played it for my 4 grown sons since they were little 🥰

trivia: they were named after their gym teacher that they hated.

@jeffreywatts94

3 жыл бұрын

I believe his real name was Leonard Skinner LOL, ahhhh high school boys.

@hifijohn

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeffreywatts94 Im sure they had to misspell for legal reasons.

@jeffreywatts94

3 жыл бұрын

@@hifijohn Actually it was a nickname that the kids gave him, if i remember the story correctly.

@JM-zb2ip

3 жыл бұрын

Supposedly told them they would never amount to anything so they basically threw it back in his face with band name

@hifijohn

3 жыл бұрын

@@JM-zb2ip If you can then do it if you cant then teach and if you cant even teach then you teach gym.

One of the three best southern rock bands ever. The Allman Brothers and The Marshall Tucker Band are the other two. You cannot go wrong with either one of them..that’s a fact!!

@stickybandit4065

3 жыл бұрын

Love MTB but I’d put CCR or Doobie Brothers ahead of them in the top three. Maybe even .38

@sherryarflin726

3 жыл бұрын

And I don’t agree with that. So we’ll agree to disagree....

@stickybandit4065

3 жыл бұрын

@@sherryarflin726 Everyone has their own preferences lol

@filianablanxart8305

3 жыл бұрын

@@stickybandit4065 CCR and Doobies were indeed fine groups ! BUT the topic was * Southern * Rock groups , and alas CCR and Doobies weren't . Actually the threesome of LS , Allmans , and Marshall Tucker is an inspired grouping . You can argue " Best " all day long , and it's ultimately subjective . But those three uniquely illiustrate the Scope of Southern Rock . Allmans include Jazz and improvisational elements . Marshall Tucker Band give deep homage to the Country Roots of Southern Rock . And of course LS has huge breadth of styles , particularly when you include the album cuts in addition to the major hits .

@stickybandit4065

3 жыл бұрын

@@filianablanxart8305 If it’s just bands from the south then you have .38 Special, still better than MTB. Obviously it’s subjective, so no judgement if you disagree.

Office Blokes reacts to Like a Stone - Audioslave

@e-reptiledysfunction2243

3 жыл бұрын

Best song, by the best band! Anything Chris Cornell sang is great

Southern Rock has its own sound. You hear it with these guys, CCR, the Allman Brothers, some others ... and it’s ALL ... HOT!

The sweet sweet sounds of the 3 Guitar Army

Ronnie Van Zant was the lead singer, He and most of the band died in 1977 in a plane crash. His brother joined the remaining band members and took over as lead singer. This band is the quintessential southern rock band. Whenever someone mentions "southern rock" Lynyrd Skynyrd is the first band people think of. Maybe Charlie Daniels band, but this band more than anything. Sweet Home Alabama is THE southern rock anthem.

Lead singer and founder of Lynyrd Skynyrd was Ronnie Van Zant, who died in the plane crash of October 20th 1977, along with one of the three guitarists, Steve Gaines, and Steve's sister Cassie Gaines. There's only one surviving original member, guitarist Gary Rossington.

I'm from North Carolina where any Skynyrd song is considered a state anthem.

This song always makes me think of my mom.....and I always get choked up and teary-eyed.....

The lead singer died in a plane crash about 100 miles from me. He smiled when told they were going down. No seat belt. Others died, too. Ran out of gas. His son took over vocals, but he was the driving force of the band.

Gimmie Three Steps, and the Ballad of Curtis Loew are a few other Skynyrd songs.

@williamjackson1665

3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorites is Made in the shade. Never hear it played on the radio but it is a great song.

My favourite song by them

I'm 39 yrs old and have seen these guys twice in concert with my dad. He wants this song played at his funeral.

The band that is out playing today is essentially a tribute band. The original band was in a plane crash in 1977 that killed the lead singer Ronnie Vansant, guitarist Steve Gaines, and Steve's sister, back up singer Cassie Gaines. Over the years other members of the band have passed away or left the band. Now the only original member that is left is Gary Rosington. Very sad. The Band was cut down in their prime. Ronnie Vansant was also the primary song writer.

“I Ain’t the One” and “Poison Whiskey” are some other great Skynyrd tunes.

@LG123ABC

3 жыл бұрын

Don't forget "Give Me Back My Bullets".

@BP-or2iu

3 жыл бұрын

@@LG123ABC Right. And "Mississippi Kid."

Southern rock at it's finest. Please check out their songs " that smell " and " on the hunt" and "give me back my bullets " and " Tuesday's gone "

"Better to be silent and thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt". For some reason that comes to mind in being a "Simple Man".

My son is 13 and as his mother I have had him listen to this song since he was young. I just want my boy (young man) to be a simple man. Beautiful song.

The name of the band was from the high school gym teacher at their high school who decried their long hair. They developed a friendship with him later on.

the original singer who was also the main songwriter ( ronnie van zant ) died in the plane crash back in 1977. no one wanted to use the plane because it had many problems but ronnie talked them into taking this last trip with it.

Funny you mentioned Tom Petty. This style of music is classic southern rock and it defiantly has a feel to it. Try Allman Brothers, Molly Hatchet or The Marshall Tucker Band for more southern rock.

Freebird by Lynyrd Skynyrd live Oakland Coliseum Stadium!! 1977 It will be the best concert you ever see I guarantee it!!!!!!!

The backstory of this was like Ronnie's (the band founder and front man) grandmother died the same time as Gary's (one of their guitarists) mother and the lyrics were put together by them sharing stories of their deceased loved ones

I have no idea if u guys have seen walk hard the Dewey cox story or not, but after watching u guys I'd say they nailed the part where they're portraying the Beatles bcuz every time I watch u guys u remind me of that scene!

This Song hit deep in the soul.. Mother advice ❤️

When I hear this song, and particularly SEE the video and having you Blokes review it, it makes me think what we already know. England and America are worth any fight...I am very glad we are friends true, and allies....peace then...

song gives me chills, legendary

There is a video of this song with Ronnie Van Zant singing it back in 1976 before he died.

I love ya reactions. So great

Skynyrd had three guitars. That’s where they get that sound from.

they have so many incredible songs outside of the well known songs that people never do, "Things Goin On" would be awesome or Mississippi Kid

@commissaryarrick9670

3 жыл бұрын

i like 4 walls of raiford and the needle and the spoon

I know you've heard the song but can you react to Free Bird live at Oakland? It'll be great to see you react to all the sunburnt teens making out with each other and see the band jam out on the stage. It's a real good experience

The guitars are tuned down half step to D#(or E flat if you're on the metric system)

I'll translate for you guys "forget your lust for the Leprechaun's gold all that you need is in your pub".

Tuesdays gone and the ballad of curtis lowe

Give "They Call Me the Breeze", by Skynyrd. They say if you wanted to know what Ronnie Van Zant was like; pick any3 tunes he penned...that was Ronnie. I loved the discussion Guys! This is one of my favorites from y'all! Thank you!!!

Four Walls of Raiford is my favorite, but this one is probably tied for that first place. Their best work never made the radio. From the same town. My dad went to the same school as those guys.

Lynard Skynard is great. Seen them several times in concert. Free Bird, Gimme 3 steps, The Ballad of Curtis Lowe

Ahhh brill! Should react to shinedowns version of this too 👌🏻

I don’t want to be that guy but FREEBIRD-Lynyrd Skynyrd Make sure it’s a good recording, or live

Simple Man and Gimme Three Steps are my favorite Skynyrd songs.

You raise your kids to be independent and self sufficient but when they move away it tears your heart out. 3 of my 4 kids live away now and it hurts not seeing them regularly.

Ah my favorite song!!!! Thanks blokes🤘

Great song and the video showing the different American country sides goes perfect with the song 🎵 👌

Please do more skynyrd. You will love their life lesson true to life songs they have fantastic guitar sounds

Danced with my mom to this at my wedding. Treasured moment

If you're going to do Skynard reactions, you gotta do the best, most under rated Skynard song. Right or Wrong. Best song nobody knows

Skynyrd guys grew up in Jacksonville, FL... Tom Petty grew up in Gainesville, FL just about an hour away from each other.

These guys are from the southeastern part of the U.S. That guitar sound has a lot of honky tonk influence. Country rock!

I seen them go up on stage at a bar when the regular band took a break. No one realized who the were until they started playing. What a show. Brits with Southern rock, brilliant. Petty may sound a bit like Skynard, not the other way around.

Skynyrd and Petty are from about 65 miles apart....My neck of the woods! ...Many good bands from North East Florida.

Fair play from Daz. Tom Petty is an absolute master, gone from this world too soon, same as Ronnie from Lynyrd Skynyrd. Tom Petty falls into a category people call "Heartland Rock" like Bob Seger, John Mellencamp, and Bruce Springsteen. I REALLY love that genre. It's like country music for Midwesterners basically lol. It's all the "down home" feel of country music but it's not about the South and if you're like me, the twang of country really can get on my nerves

You should react to Shinedown's cover of this song! Very famous rock band, and an amazing homage to the original song.

@fitzcarp

3 жыл бұрын

Not better than the original

@minigirl6379

3 жыл бұрын

Dave- Agreed.

Nice reaction as usual! For some more reaction ideas i'll stay in the classic rock for now - tunes like UFO - Love to Love (Strangers in the night live version), Aerosmith - Dream On (Orchestral), Triumph - Blinding Light Show/Moonchild, April Wine - Sign of the Gypsy Queen, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Saga or Jethro Tull - Budapest (Live Montreux 2003).

My son is 44 and never live more the 5 miles from home, three years ago he married an English girl and moved to London. It feels funny but I’m glad I have facetime

Try “Gimme 3 steps” or “one more time”

Shinedown version - live acustic! :O Really good.

@2wicked2rest

3 жыл бұрын

Confederate Railroad did a great remake too 🙃

You should definitely check out the video of them performing Free Bird at the Knebworth Festival in 1976. They were the best live band on the planet at that time.

Loving all your accents!

One of my favorites. I try to live by this credo. I TRY but ....

You have look into mussel shoals it was a recording area and sessions that recorded some of the most unique music for many years including lynard skynard and so many others

Listen to Swamp Music by Lynyrd Skynyrd. Most underrated song by far.

The Needle And The Spoon is also a great reaction song.

There's a very good cover of this song by Shinedown , you should check it out. While this version sounds like a man looking back glad he took his mom's advice, the shinedown version conveys more of a regret of not following his mom's advice. Well that's my interpretation anyway. Both versions are incredible.

Great song. Great Reaction

"The Balled of Curtis Lowe !"

Yes their play crashed in Gillsburg, Mississippi.

Bad Co has a song called " Simple Man " which i really like as well.