Shinedown - Simple Man

[Kholdie]

I'm doing an a capella of this song at a charity show in a local coffee house soon, and this guy's voice is what influenced the voice I've come to use. =)

[RonPlayMusic]

sweet

[paulak10]

ive never ever heard a better voice thann brents!!!!!!

[33shin33]

"Music its like art, there's no best" - Steve Vai

[xSGGibsonx92]

That's one hell of a cover but nothing can top the original but still a very good cover

[GBeret83]

As one of very few people that I know personally who had the HONOR and PRIVELAGE of witnessing the original Lynyrd Skynyrd line-up with Ronnie Van Zant perform this song live in Nashville, Tn. in 1977, just month's before their plane crash, let me just say that I believe Ronnie wrote one of the most powerful song's ever in Simple Man. The song is just still too relevant today to not be covered by others. So I salute Brent Smith and Shinedown for having the balls to record an amazing cover!!

[TheBlueyahoo]

Great cover! 

[AllOutRiding]

I apologize for what I'm about to say because everyone is entitled to their on opinion. But Skynyrd rocked this song better than anyone ever could, and anyone who thinks Shinedown's cover is better is plain retarded.Yes its good, But not better

[kingofskate08]

this song gave me fuckin chills R.I.P Dimebag Darrell

[MrPogeymanz]

I smacked a man today for thinking Shine down wrote this song, its definitely an amazing cover, but thats plain ignorant.

[paulak10]

best cover ever!!!!

[eckman65]

did he say for dimebag darrell?

[PimpyMcHoSmack]

@eckman65 Yup.

[StevenLemay]

so crazy. I am a huge dimebag fan, a huge shinedown fan, and a huuuge "simple man" fan . This song is just incredible

[boneboy143]

one of the greatest musicans ever : ronnie van zant

[shelibeli40]

I think I shall marry him =)

[420Sheffield420]

@Chrisjr09 lol i was thi nking the same things. most singers never sound the same. he sounds just as good as the cd

[AustKlOwN]

Every time i hear this song done by these guys. It sends chills down my spine. Brent brings emotion out in the song so well you feel what he feels.

[dugfuny69]

what a great version of this song .i think it pays great tribut to the origina;...good job shinedown

[beatamyself]

OMG I love him so much :)))))

[purtypurr]

i mean i like his voice

[purtypurr]

i like this voice!

[kirbyismrtwat]

gave me goosbumbs :')

[ReggaeBirch]

Vocals like this give me chill bumps!

[okirishchik]

Shout out to Mike Kraz - thanks for introducing me to Shinedown and feeding my addiction :)

[Crazyshank16]

@JuggaletteChicky

A typical disrespectful comment from a "juggalette"

[jpardneal]

this song is the best...best version...Shinedown is the best

[bigchiefshitandbull]

jus got the chills

[thedavis149]

it is better than skynyrd in my opinion

[TheYamaharider700]

i love this song it reminds me of all my friends and i haveing a good time and rideing atvs and dirtbikes just halling down a trail

[jofierro]

@TheYamaharider700 amen dude thinken the same thing too

[dsfho]

Hands down Brent Smith has amazing vocals and doesnt butcher this song... and he sounds amazing live!!! Dimebag Darrell was watching this drinkin beers and smokin a joint!!! RIP

[BassemNL]

In memory of my Mother. Because the lyrics could've been a conversation between me and my Mom...

[skullkrusher381]

in memory of my son in law shawn 1/31/09 shawn loved this song . fallen brother i miss you more then youll ever know you were my friend and lifes not the same with out you here . missed by me and the kids and all

[bionicredneck70]

if i ever see them on the street i'll kick their ass's

[spikeblk]

By far Skynard's version is the best, but when Shinedown played this song it is the closed ive ever seen someone come near the level that Skynard is on.

u can honestly feel the emotion coming from these guys wen they play it.

[coltoncurtis]

lynyrd skynyrd is the best band ever like every time i here simple man i wunt to cry i dont know y but i wunt to i gess its that good

[Favre1985]

Who is this song dedicated too?

[strickcity]

Dimebag Darrell

[PimpyMcHoSmack]

@Favre1985 Dimebag Darrel from Pantera. He was shot during one of their smaller shows when a crazy fuck opened up with a gun in the club.

[AssassinSoldier334]

@PimpyMcHoSmack dimebag was shot during a damageplan (his other bend) concert by a crazy ex marine who killed i thimk 3 people wounded many others and dime was shot like 4 times. once in the head.

[samalynn83]

whatever all, this song melts my heart everytime whether its skynard or shinedown who sings it. Amazing Lyrics, amazing voices singing it. Major props to all the simple men out there... <3

[Motherkuen]

Kinda mad...... They said they would never play this song again!! It was played 10-11-09.....What!!!!!! And maybe they played it again tonight in Orlando!!!! 10-22-09 Shame on them!!!!!!!! It's just not right

[alwayssme]

saw shinedown back in late july here in MD,,,,,,,,,,,,,brent is still awesome but hes gained alot of weight,njoy seeing him in this video,

[alwayssme]

awesome, brent/shinedown best version since skynryrd,ive seen skynyrd and shinedown atleast 7 times over the past 5 yrs, brent really does this song justice,

[kimboslicemanic]

this band is the only band that can play this song as good as skynyrd nobody else can them nor skynnyrd

[4588skate]

@kimboslicemanic skynyrd wrote the damn song you fuck.

[valerielauer]

Thanks so much for posting this!!! I love this song sung by this MAN!!! Brent Smith is truely amazing!! I will see them anytime they are near me!!!

[rjsgirl82]

What a tribute to Skynyrd! I love the original and no one does it like Skynyrd but this is a great performance by Shinedown........

[TAZZMAN316]

Great cover but i still love the one done by Lynard Skynard the best , I guess its a southern kinda thing that most people just won't understand but again job well done.

[charityfaker42]

mransom..haha what a retard get a life fucking reject

[mransom02]

go slit your wrist and loose your life you freak show

[goalie12321]

Not at all, i liked the Skynyrd version a ton but i think this is one of the best coverss of any song

[AMASSEY1000]

Im a baby boomer - Just close your eyes, shove your ear buds (phones-whatever) deep, relax, and get lost in the message. Skynyrd does the best electric Shinedowns acoustic version will rip your heart out and bring tears to your eyes. Either way, the message is the same. My son is a simple man and lives the lyrics. Whatever the delivery, the message is what matters.

[nattalie74]

Shinedown is a thousand times better.Zebrina

[jambat2000]

skynrd owns this, but peace to those that keep it going. from the heart man. enjoy it.

[devildogusmc2000]

Shinedown sings it better than Lynard BUT BUT SKYNARD's band fucking rocked this song, put the 2 together and you GODLY!!!

[JuggaletteChicky]

fuck you lynard skynard,shinedown kicks fucking ass!

[killninja666]

you are a jackass. skynard is far better

[yunggun44]

@JuggaletteChicky i remember when ICP was good.....never.....

[cjsannicolas]

Skynard is better. Fool. These guys are good. Not Skynard good.

[Orion12372]

kickass song and very well done by shinedown

[skintoaster]

respect to both bands but shinedown has taken this song and made it way better than skynyrd ever could've

[lingeramanda]

what the fuck ever

[snakejulian1]

are you fuckin' kidding me? I've seen skynyrd do this song live in san diego in the 70's and the original kicks ass dude!

[666xXxSLAYERxXx666]

@skintoaster Thats disrespectful to the orginal band, not decent of you at all

[TheCicvara]

angel voice,"so won't you give this man his wings?"

[dirmo77]

@skintoaster No way dude not in a million years

[buckshothuff]

@skintoaster Respect my ass!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!! I love both versions but Skynyrd OWNS THIS SONG...Period. Remember they did a "COVER" they did not write it. And if you think skynyrd can't do this bettter then try watching the older band. I am not trying to disrespect you but SKYNYRD IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE BETTER THEN shinedown. Is shinedown in the rock n roll hall of fame no. Skynyrd 4 Life

[PimpyMcHoSmack]

@buckshothuff Correction. Shinedown isn't there.....Yet. I guarantee they will be.

[buckshothuff]

@PimpyMcHoSmack I agree with that they are a awesome band.

[Mr4pp]

@buckshothuff Not there yet.... ;)

[llllllllllama]

@skintoaster Live is even better then in studio..this band, is the best band, because of live and real singing, better said, he is the best vocalist i have ever heard..no one, can sing song better then on cd, but he can..i just dont understand..Beatufiful

[chevroletman1991]

@skintoaster maybe, but this is skynyrd's song. just because ronnie went home to Heaven does not mean that it is not their song anymore. this song will always live on the shoulders of skynyrd, along with all of their other songs, including the whole band itself. skynyrd had something that shinedown and most other bands do not have. they understood people and connected with people much better than any other band i have ever heard of. i like shinedown too, but skynyrd is a legacy.

[erlma]

@chevroletman1991 No, sorry, I have to disagree. If there's one thing they DO understand (besides making damn good music) is people. Their fans are everything, they say so time and time again. No, their not Skynard, their freakin SHINEDOWN, and this song is a true tribute in every sense.

[skywalkergirl2]

I heard this song on a jukebox the other night and lost 20 bucks cuz i swore this was lynard skynard but this is about the only song i have ever heard where the cover was better then the original.

[punisher9199]

....i feel kinda retarded.......plus im young.......but whos dimebag? o btw greeaaaat song

[SaveMeSD45]

Dimebag Darrel was one of Brent Smiths best friends, as well as all of Shinedowns. Brent felt a lot closer to him though, as it was very close to a family member for him.

Dimebag was an AMAZING..AMAZING..INSANE!!! Metal Guitarist. Youtube him. He's incredible.

He was shot live on stage at one of his concerts. =/

[chikaofg]

Pantera's lead guitarist. Died in 2004

[benwhyme]

guitar player that was shot playing live,

[troltaylor]

I love this song. And didn't know that it was made for dimebag.

[janglerat]

This song wasn't made for Dimebag Darrell of Pantera. The song was released in 1973 I think when Dimebag Darrell was seven years old. It is only dedicated to him, not for him.

[flaggmcnasty]

it wasn't. it was written by lynard skynard in the 70's, shinedown just covered it.

[fatz1951]

YOU Dumbass this song was made way before dat fool died or got killed whatever the case original sang by the one and oNly LYNYRD SKYNYRD......

[Metallica7979]

kamikazesmom not even close ronnie is the king theis singer butchers it

[kamikazesmom]

shinedown's cover is better than the original

[janglerat]

You have lost your mind man. You can't improve on perfection and although I think Shinedown's version is good, it comes no where close to the original. I personally thinks he tries to hard to make it better when in fact, you can't.

[domioffix]

awesome

[cchacholiades]

Amazing Voice.

[bman0341]

I truly wish I could make sounds like that come out of my mouth. Man that guys can sing his ass off.

[rachhemmings]

amazing voiice =]

[foolzsec]

wahnsinn alter echt richtig guter song

[adenauni]

Amazing.....

[6StringMusic4]

love this cover that shinedown does,check out our bands second chance cover.

[suopster]

this song is so good... it just gives me chills it's that good. if you haven't been to at least one shinedown concert, you haven't lived. i definitely have to go see them again.

[TheJaacco]

Saw them at Wing Ding!!

They Were Awesome!

Awesome here too!

[halfwitboy21]

absolutely amazing. kills me everytime i hear it.

[hedlundman]

I can't believe this talk about which version is the best. I guess it's inevitable, but it's not necessary at all. Just listen to the music and enjoy.

[homersimpson1955]

da-yumn! that guy is really good at what he does. this version is better than the one off their leave a whisper album.

[shrtbxman]

I would love to be able to sing like brent smith. This guy is amazing.

[frauasad]

Brent Smith singt mit soviel Gefühl!

Ich liebe diese Band und diesen Song!

[C3M1C]

fucking AIGH! i love this song.. shine down does WAY better then skynyrd.. all there is to it...

RIP my brother.. our brother DIMEBAG!

[WarshipAngelus]

I was there when this was flim with my sister and her boyfriend.. 

This is a good cover of simple man..

[Roy8503]

Such a great song...too bad they dont play it anymore since jasin left the band

[Kawasakikfx33]

Yea but Jasin made the song what it was lol the new band is nothing like old shinedown

[gibsonlespaul2]

I love this version.

But You still can NEVER beat a Original song.

I love this version, But it can't hold a match to Lynyrd Skynyrd.

[brucenjess03]

someone pulled that video i had it on my myspace

[DismantledLodge]

Man where's that version of this song where he has this big speech about Dimebag right before he starts singing? I can't find it anywhere.

[rain1303]

sameman, the one that goes

i hop that in your life the good always out weighs the bad.. that one>?

[notredame217]

where did this version go? i had it on myspace also.

[rockalex4]

yea dude i've been lookin for it too

like the 9 minute one right?

let me kno if u find it man

[wakeforest28]

go on their website

[dynamitebrittany]

I can't believe I would ever say this... but I think this version is so much stronger that lynyrd's. I get chills up my back EVERY damn time I hear it... it really hits my heart. Brent is AMAZINGLY talented. I'm so anxious in to see them in a few weeks. They perform with so much passion it is crazy. Beautiful...

[PENNYONLY]

I love this version!! Wish I could see them!! I sent this song to my son....love it much better than Skynard.

[PatientlySheWaits]

Brent Smith is UNREAL~!!!! LOVE HIM!! Shinedown is one of the best bands around.

[urmurked]

i find it kind of ironic that they dedicate this song to dimebag. cause no offence to dimebag (he was an auesome guitarist and everyting) and i dont mean to bash him but i just dont think that the lyrics fit with his lifestyle. its a great song but i dont think the dedication fits.

[Kristen670]

One of the best concerts I have ever been to. Can't wait to see them again!

[grimrepr]

love this ..best version his voice is amazazaing

[lethaltoxik]

wtf he changed the lyrics!

woooow

i love shinedown but wtf

[needcee]

u ever stop to think he might have forgot the lyrics for a split while caught in the moment?

[benwhyme]

dude he knew what it was. its a cover you make it your own

[Finalblade2007]

Here it is in a nut shell, Skynrd = original and great guitar so in turn the actual song should be better haha.

But, Brent's voice is one of the best and if you would combine them together, it would be total awesomeness!

Either way, the song, from the guitar to the lyrics are amazing ... Who cares who is the one singing it or playing it, its about the meaning. Don't just look whom is better and what not.

[C3M1C]

FUCK! i love this version of the song.. far beter then the original in my opinion.. RIP DIMEBAG! we all miss you..

[Sprocket2112]

man brent's voice is amazing... so so awsome

[katew420]

Shinedown rocks..i get chills when he sings this song. rip dime

[missjudish]

BRent sing this song With all Of his Soul put into it. love it

[DRKREVRND666]

skynrd plays it better bret sings that song with his sole and you can feel it .ive just watched both perform this song and this video kicks the shit outta any skynrd performance you can find on the web

[ronievanzant]

skynyrds is better

[kevinvestfossen]

maybe  but Brent has better vocals :D

[trpulliam]

dude his is boring to listen to

[patriotsruulee123]

im seein em march 6th and i hope there this good

[kevinvestfossen]

he is a vocal GOD !

but it's 2 much to just brent it's amazing the rest of the band 2.. not just brent.. :D

[zippypoo]

he pours so much into this song everytime he sings it

love it

[blaynecornish]

this is unreal its god like!!!

[tcederholm]

Totally agree with you! Hope they will play this song when Im gonna see them, 30th January! It will be one of the best days of my life for sure! :)

[fanem6]

Brent have a incredible voice! I love you Brent! Shinedown is the best music in the world! I love shinedown and particularlry Brent! I love Brent! Simple man is a beautiful song. I LOVE YOU BRENT!

[SuperSaiyanGogeta4]

If I didn't know any better I think you love Brent.

[InsaneCheeez]

Crap he has an amazing voice I'm so jealous! I think this is their best performance ever. His voice at it's best! Shinedown rocks!

[petruccirocks02]

Man, Brent's vocals in this version are amazing. That guy's got one hell of a set of pipes. I love these guys. One of the best bands I've heard in a very long time.

[ThunderLive]

Woooow this is a fucking AMAZING performance.

[WrestlingMindfreakSD]

Best live performance ever!

[thestrawhead]

does anyone know where I can find the video of this song with brent singing it at what looks like a local town fair

[airheadxtreme44]

oh em gee! i was there!

[dirkflint]

nice

[dewey1050]

amazing

[suprtroopr2006]

this is verynice!!