Shinedown - Simple Man

[TheEmanuel555]

Who else was thinking Led Zeppelin | Stairway to Heaven ?

[darkscope2020]

most rock is going to shit now and says exept this song and few others

[Triple6ization]

@fatmanscoop97 you mean 445 people don't have a "simple man" in their life

[CadieuxSS]

To my sons Brad and Dylan...

[crystalys420]

i"ve always loved this song and I said to myself that if i ever have a son this will be dedicated to him....i have 2 sons my second can love respect and understand this and follow it's advice........my first child ...my first son..he is autistic...i pray and hope he can understand this and except this....it seems so simple to be a simple man but I pray he can follow it.

[thewriter1008]

@crystalys420 I hope you understand him...autism does strange things to people, and a lot of people don't ever understand. That makes it hard for those of us who have it when it comes time for us to try and make friends. People don't treat us well in school, and that has adverse effects later on. I have a lot of self-esteem issues, and as a result, I go out of my way to keep the friendships I have, even if they aren't worth keeping. I feel he'll understand, and I hope you will too.

[hellpked]

@crystalys420 i wish the best for u hun

[fatmanscoop97]

444 people arnt simple men

[guimirez]

with my comment on top, i guess i close the circle...

[DEADshredFRED]

my mom use to sing this to me when I was a baby... LOVE IT! if anyone could remake this, im just glad it was shinedown. keep doing what your doing, you guys fucken rock!!

[narutogum22]

@jerrydean4 My brother wants to be a hard man not a simple man..

[lilwolfhunter]

@narutogum22 no one cares

[thebeatlesrock0516]

@Halestrormmarz97 shutup no one cares about ur opinion Brent smith is absolutley amazing...u fuckin hater

[muchzshroom]

Lynyrd Skynyrd!

[illbematt]

totally deserves the 5 million + views -3

[AaronBtheBMXer]

@HalestormMarz97 Hater

[mcdurmontj]

top fav song!!

[mrevil102]

fuckin love this songggg

[MrPissuyaka]

Justin Bieber...wooooo hoooooooo!!

[DutchessDarling22]

awsome!!!!! way betr than skynard

[HalestormMarz97]

I hate this. You must listen to the original by Lynard Skynard. This guy sounds like a faggot.

[HHK92]

thumbs up for all the moms in the world :)

[AmazingQuikScopes16]

Great song

[afjohndro]

This is one of the best remakes I've ever heard of a Skynyrd tune. In my opinion it ranks up there with Metallicas version of Tuesdays gone, and I'm grew up in the south. That should say alot, especially when there wouldn't be a such thing as southern rock without us. I bet Skynyrd is deeply proud of these guys for doing one of their best songs justice

[MintNoscope]

Shinedown came to Medford 2 years ago and i have gone to 4 different concerts including tech n9ne snoopdog krizz kalica and another concert and the only concert that even came close to being as good as Shinedown was tech Shinedown Forever

[Prymer55]

@MintNoscope funny taste in music you have there. sounds like me haha. im glad you can give respect when its deserved. every genre has their golden bands and songs that stand alone.

[fuckwade100]

I cried to this song because my mom dedicated this to me before she died omg I'm only 11 she was. 29 with seven kids I love you momma

[infinithope]

I love this fucken song i almost cry

[xNuKezOfMw2x]

1:10 *Beep*

[AmazingQuikScopes16]

@xNuKezOfMw2x U noticed tht too lol



[Helleduden]

that voice is more than simple!

[TheFreedomfreedom]

when i first listened to this song..i cried.. :( ..so beautiful <3

[32gbman]

great song

[sango32510]

I think they did a great job with this cover. It is nothing like the original but I think that's why it is so good. That and you can hear the emotion in this too.

[Quinnshanklin]

I remember seeing these guys in concert in Detroit a few years back (I won a radio contest by accident...there goes my luck for the rest of my life)...It was raining, so they couldn't use electricity, so they played the whole concert acoustic...it was beyond amazing, one of the best memories I have.

[verbw002]

@Quinnshanklin You lucky bastard! Haha, That'd be more than a lifetime's worth of luck for me hahaha

[Quinnshanklin]

@verbw002 Especially considering I called into the radio station to request a song, I honestly had no idea they were doing a contest at the time...and then the DJ is telling me I've won free tickets to Shinedown and I'm just like"...wut?"

[AkeelaPyro]

@Quinnshanklin You.... so, so lucky.

Going to start stalking Shinedown. Especially since their new album is coming out soon.....

And as soon as possible, I'm going to call 98 Rock whenever possible to try and win tickets.

Might wanna come up with other reasons to call, though. |D

[TheKristie111]

This song I dedicate to my son, Jude Tyler Bickel, who turned 16 today.

[YaquiMachine]

Deftones cover is better.

[jhaze918]

@YaquiMachine so go watch deftones -_-

[Ypplig]

Reminds me about my life, and how mom tried for years to get things straight to me. Wish i would just listen to her.. Now im fostercare! My fault not my moms, But i love most of all just because she tried!

So after all these years my mom struggled for nothing and i didnt pay attention.

Always listen to your mom they know more than you do.

[snookes85]

@Ypplig im sure your mom loves you unconditionally...as im sure you love her!!! in the future show her how much..everybody deserves a second chance!! make all the time you have with her or anyone that you love for that matter, count..cuz every day that passes brings us one day closer to our end!! not tryin to sound like a bad a** or anythng..its just that life flies by and once the day is over you cant never get it back...smile and have a good one

[kingofduelzz]

1mil views wow!

[bibabutzemann0815]

i prefer the Version from the Deftones..

[TinManWAHOG]

@narutogum22

Greatest Cover Song!! Of the Greatest Song Ever Written...

Just IMO, but what do I know...

[TheAlexilaiho2]

perfection

[TinManWAHOG]

@TheAlexilaiho2

Greatest Cover Song!! Of the Greatest Song Ever Written...

Just IMO, but what do I know...PERFECTION...Indeed!!

[TheJakerzMan]

Amazing. 

[avengemelongtime]

im considering singing this and recording it i hope people will view and tell me if i did well enough for the pagent at school

[bigworm42085]

this is shit compared to Lynyrd Skynyrd .... and I like Shinedown nomally.

[LinkinParaJJluvr]

I wish my best friend would just be a simple man

[Maninblack1130]

This song sounded so good live at the ampatheatre in atlanta rob zombie shinedown and godsmack awsome concert

[coopdog184]

this didnt do lynyrd skynyrd any justice....

[TinManWAHOG]

@coopdog184

WHY? Seen the original...1977..Tribute,,,kne­eldown,...Shinedown...

[TinManWAHOG]

@TinManWAHOG

Never mind..(snessec) can u read that...lmao...

[twiggles]

While Lynard Skynard was awesome. I have to say, this is a cover that I enjoy whole-heartedly.

[Th4Produca]

Wow. I got the 5.6 millionth view

[Caeser9]

@Th4Produca Congratulations! You have been selected as our 5.6 millionth viewer! You won a brand new car! send me all your information! lol

[Immortalrage1995]

i like this song, both versions

[lilLewi11]

wow when this first started thought it was knocking on heavens door :o i do love this song.

[LetTherebeLamb]

Lol @ "1 mill views wow!" :)

[agbutton93]

Great version of this song

[macbeasley12]

OMG they fucking butchered this song :(

[GavinClementMelanson]

@macbeasley12 Popular opinion would disagree.

[Boromonkey]

@macbeasley12 except for the fact that they "Own this song."

Get back to playing video games now!

[Viper2k3sr]

@kmezo1 that is a windows error/notice sound. Probably something from the audio transfer when the video was made

[kmezo1]

What's that *DOINK* noise @ 1:09 ?

[jjknight100]

He sealed the deal from 3:05-3:12 ... Unbelievable vocals I love it

[XXlilredlovesyaXX]

This is bout as close to country as they will ever get but it is great song

[jlozoya93]

i like the shinedown version but i preffer the deftones version better but you cant argue with the skynard version ^.^

[warac007]

freakin awesome..that's all

[blutwelt]

Hammer...



[guimirez]

while the song was playing i saw the top comments...im O.K with the volume one, but what the f*** is up with the first one?

[Thief555WWJD]

@guimirez First what? First comment on the video?

[Madeyoulook51]

I listened to both the Lynard Skynard version and this Shinedown version. They're both good, but I think Shinedown's version more captures the point of being simple. (I like it better)

[IrishMick71180]

@Madeyoulook51 As you should, what are you a youngin or somthin

[Madeyoulook51]

@IrishMick71180 13.

[tenouch]

Te extrano madre...

[XGCScrappy]

It's just different. Musicians are screwy that way. I liked it. It is not a mimic cover, so kudos to shinedown.

[Elvenpath91]

@tossrocksatcars

its lynyrd skynyrd btw and shinedown didnt ruin this song now open ur front door and do something called living u fucking fruit

[Pestashios]

This was sounding good until he started yelling like a retard... Back to the original for me - Cheers!

[xXrumbaXx]

Teacher Played This In Class. They Laughed. They Just Don't Get Good Music.

[tossrocksatcars]

Ohh fuucckkk noooo. This song is a disgrace to my homeboys from lynard skynard it aint got shit on the original it just dont cut it for a breh. Im gonna freak the fuck out on those faggots from shinedown for ruining a beautifull song and beat the fuck out of em

[Dime6String]

@tossrocksatcars AGREED!!! This in my opinion is the most beautiful, honest song ever written and Shinedown fucking ruined it!!!

[DissocialPersonality]

@tossrocksatcars you ain't gonna do shit but sit at the computer and throw insults

[McculleyProductions]

@tossrocksatcars lmao you aint gonna do shit

[sirrandomness14]

@tossrocksatcars LOL i DARE YOU (see what i did there? :P) TO TRY IT, THE REST OF US WILL KICK TEH SHIT OUTTA YOU BEFORE YOU CAN BLINK! have a nice day now :D

[nuklukchukbuk]

@tossrocksatcars Ok for one... Your saying breh... For two... why would you even listen to it then... Your a disgrace to mankind...

[TheScaredCraZzy96]

@tossrocksatcars Nice grammer. Who the hell say's breh? Goddamn retard.

[roms3]

Deftones are doing it better.

[jlozoya93]

@roms3 deftones!!! :D

[sparksphilip]

I learned this song on guitar and singing and still no one was impressed

[Savannahlynnforever]

I didnt say I hate the band I love shinedown -_-

[Sparkleybunny]

Lol@THATBOYAMYSTERY

[tringirl9]

I actually like this version better.............

[jjknight100]

@thatboyofmystery amen man... People just don't understand that it's a COVER! Of course Skynyrd did it best but give these guys credit, they disd good. And the lead singer (whatever his name is) NAILED the notes...

[Savannahlynnforever]

Thank u kenny96kenny96. I even said I like shinedown great band

[frontierdriver]

Original=Great Cover= Hard Fail

[thatboyofmystery]

Damn what part of "cover" dont yall get. Yes lynard did it better but this version is great too. If you don't like it don't fuckin rant about it. Just leave. No input is needed

[kenny96kenny96]

@thatboyofmystery Smd Bitchh If No Input Needed Why'd You Write Tht? Such A Lil Bitch Comments Are for Ppl To Write What They Think About It.

[Savannahlynnforever]

I have to say both are really pretty good I'll always love shine down but lynyrd does it best!

[resdsox1]

lynyrd skynyrd verson is better

[Rockawesomestar234]

What a brilliant song.

[jbigga30]

This is a real man code PERIOD!

[MichiganCountryLeo]

SKYNYRD FOR LIFE! FUCK THIS SHIT

[jjknight100]

Ok everyone it's not as good as the original u don't have to keep stating that... But face it, this singer NAILED it with passion... While the original is better in my opinion, this cover is awesome too... Thumbs up for Skynyrd and Shinedown

[wack300]

While it still can not hold a candle to the original, I'm sorry it just can't. But it still is a superb rendition.

[travisbrummett]

sounds better than the original

[MrFREEBIRD14]

My god this cover sounds like shit.

[1tfreeman]

@MrFREEBIRD14  this is an awesome cover

[blackstar32154]

@MrFREEBIRD14 go bleed to death and die on a kitchen floor.... 

[101cherryluver]

This is one of those song that you could listen to forever and it never gets old.

[dakon11]

rather 5.5 mil. views. :D

[M16second]

When it comes to covers, the original is always better. In this case it turns out that way.

[12anthonychristopher]

Shinedown made a good cover song he is great I love this guy

[emotiveheart01]

my mom always sings this song to my brother

[LetTherebeLamb]

Funny how this video has 5+ million views and shinedowns actual video only has 1+ million. Lul I love the soul they put into this song. :D

[mikeejay63]

don't listen to alahnamarie guy, she thinks she means it, but one day when you least expect it, maybe she won't even expect it, there'll be a sandwich in one hand, the other a knife, for your heart, and you;ll never be the same.

[GlossyVanilla]

they couldn't have made ONE MORE second of music to make it an ever 5 minutes? haha sorry just a bit of OCD;]

[KatWalk83]

i just love this song :')

[kuttkam]

OMG .......... hope none of the van zants heard this one !

[sensovie]

sad song for me

[1mellyiy]

I like this song ....it sounds great!!!!

[Dr2tonez]

I promise Ill become a simple man for you mom

[R34luver]

Omg i always thought he said Condom man -____-

[johnthompson1969]

@R34l man dont post crap like this its just making fun of a great and deep song

[chillock330]

I sing this song to my son .. someday when hes older he will understand the meaning of this song . Hes only 10 and loves it ! Although I love both versions of this song . I chose to put this one on his page because there were a lot of racial comments on the other version ..

[17USMC1]

i drink whiskey and im a simple man

[DerErwecker]

@17USMC1

dont drink, kill some talibans !

[17USMC1]

@DerErwecker wars over sonny

[lilwolfhunter]

423 people have no taste in mucic

[rickybobby719]

Shinedown made this song better!

[danslaughter23]

ok shinedown, sure, go ahead, ruin this song

[Tristen95gi]

@danslaughter23 They perfected it

[ryan81923]

so powerful



[kaesar9721]

beautiful lyrics... EPIC!!!!!

[TheRockerchick6]

this song was acctualy made opriganaly by lynyard skynyard.... just sayn

[neldougie]

MrDeathbyzombies I think your understanding of simple is wrong ,,just because something is simple doent mean its easy . Its very simple to end all wars and hatred just get everyone to get along and like each other

[hankrhb67]

as good as a cover can get

[MrDeathbyzombies]

I do not understand the song. Why would one want to be simple?

[apb431]

@MrDeathbyzombies one day you will understand why when you reach his and many others state of mind

[Metal1998]

I like the deftones version way better

[DreamShufflerZero]

Oh god.. It's so beautiful.. I cried...

[89forsakin]

since i heard this song years ago it made me happy and satisfied.

cause it made me believe and i believe in every word in this song

[platinumpikachu13]

shinedown makes good covers, they're EPIC.

[alahnamarie]

Be more like this, boys. I will make and bring you as many sandwiches as you want.

[PlankingPros7]

@alahnamarie thats what i tell my girlfriend she doesn't have to bring me sandwiches i will bring them to her because i am a Simple Kind of Man

[neil591353]

@alahnamarie lol i always thought it would be the woman to like shinedown. fuck it guys, i think we should always stick to lynard skynard lol fuck this gay shit

[LetTherebeLamb]

@neil591353 *cockslap your face* This version is way more better than lynard skydrow. :D

[AmericanIdiot1035]

@alahnamarie I love how it has 69 likes

[flamelion66]

almost 5.5 million views... i didn't know i watched the video that many times XD

[Magicalpedoboy]

LOLOLOL. 420 dislikes

[TheBuckmaster50]

my personal favorite is their live tribute to dimebag, man.... youd swear he was preachin right outta the bible

[KayNyne13]

419 people were instead told by their mother : '' Get off your rumps little maggot and get mama some cigarettes and a can o' beer... and BRING THE CHANGE!! ''

[TheTwins143]

Oh my god, I think I'm in love. <3

I fall to sleep singing this song every night. (:

I really don't get why kids my age don't like this kind of music. It's saddening..

[wolfchngr]

@TheTwins143 I feel the exact same way. I'm eighteen and all I hear is auto tuned katy perry and lady gaga. Don't get me wrong, to each their own, but i feel like today people have lost what music really is.

[TheTwins143]

@wolfchngr I KNOW RIGHT?!

And I'm 13. (:

And pretty much all now a day music is about sex and money.

But their are, okay songs with some meaning.. don't get me wrong and all.

But most of the time, IF* it has any meaning to the song what so ever, it gets old because they re play it over and over and over again.. and it's annoying.

They need to learn and play REAL music for once in their danggg lifes and really UNDERSTAND what music is. <3

[vxnezzyxv]

@wolfchngr Agreed

[happyvallery]

man olmets r good

[happyvallery]

how did she die

[angelbaby5295]

for my mother who passed away in july at the age 48

[mhorns88]

@angelbaby5295 sorry for your loss.......this song reminds me of my mom and the guidance in life she provided me.

[eaglesrock2473]

1:08 POP-UP BLOCK =D

[suziqcakes]

For my Daddy-RIP-11-30-11

[lalinda1985]

@suziqcakes im sorry. :(

[ultrakool]

alright mama, i will. screw the elitists

[MRVIDM0NSTER]

OK... but original is better