Lynyrd Skynyrd -- My Memories and Working For MCA (Live)

[MidnightFireBurst]

Is there a DVD of this concert?

[michaeltrctt465]

Great video. Great live version of Workin' for MCA.

[mikens1]

I just watched this again for the first time in quite a while. It reminded me that

No Music & I mean No Music of today has the guts & balls that they play & show in just this one live song.

[TexasRebel911]

God i wish i could have been alive in the 70's. sadly i wasnt. my dad piratically raised with their music. for the short time they were here they were mere gods among man. but you know they up in heaven rockin, thanks for postin this man

[wichitarick]

ROCK AND ROLL! Thank you! this was my Christmas eve wake up song! THIS is why I was born a hippie ! got to love it! Peace to all Rick Wichita Kansas

[troy76351]

GREAT JOB A MILLION THANKS PATONG TED !!!!!

[ole9421]

These guys will always be GIANTS!

[dougcalv]

Thanks Ted, I was 18 when their plane crashed also. I heard about it on the radio and plugged their 8 track in and turned it up! I had just seen them at the Miami-Hollywood Sportatorium.

[missdarcy92]

skynyrd played this song last night at their concert in pittsburgh

[MegaFreebird82]

i love lynyrd skynyrd,when i hear their song i'm free,i would live like them on the road!!!!

[mebloke69]

truth hurts and ignorants doesnt understand.73-77 Rock in peace

[GrooveDoctor77]

hey a great video of an era ,..that is not around ,......theyre legends

[1billthekid]

Gotta love this band, they ment a lot in my youth.. Fans who knew them will never forget them! And RIP Billy Powell.

[skyandy66]

spendidi semplicemente splendidi!!!!!

[mebloke69]

it was one and only SKYNYRD 73-77

RESPECT all others mkes money

[joemccall111]

You are Ignorant with your statement!!!!! Are you a H.S grad.

[jackbarry06]

I am not Johnny Van Zant fan. He is not as good as Ronnie was but you have to love his work on THE LAST REBEL.

[BlueCountryBaby]

lol I Thought first it was Yoko One And then maaaan thats gary !! at 1.07

[plofus]

Thanks PatongTed for gettin back to me on the title of the intro'the last rebel' from '93.

[plofus]

anybody know that acoustic song at the beginning?i have'nt heard that before very cool.

[SouthernPride76]

The Last Rebel is the song....

[plofus]

Thank you

[plofus]

Thanks Bro.

[algonkin64]

Great intro to you video. I like the projector...nice touch.

[duanekuiper]

That stage BURNED

[duanekuiper]

My youth. Thank You.I cant believe how many have passed. God.

[ConspiracyGuy1]

Man, the band seen rejuvinated after Steve Gaines joined. Great video Ted. I love to look back at those days, some of the best music that defined my early years.

[PatongTed]

Thanks so much ConspiracyGuy1! Yes this band was such a part of my youth as well.

[mikens1]

Great Job Man!

I heard they opened for the Stones at this show and blew the Stones away.  Keith Richards was probably screwed up on heroin around this time.

[beerallnight]

man i miss lynyrd skynyrd but now his brother is doing a good job so there still around good job

[yasertuyopla]

WOW You did a very good job PatongTed, a really good job, man!!

Thankyou!!! :)

[PatongTed]

Thanks Bro! I appreciate the feedback yasertuyopla!

Peace!~Ted

[pipewelder883]

Man great job. 5/5

[PatongTed]

Thanks pipewelder883 !

[imsayenurmom]

=) i could watch this over and over

[PatongTed]

I appreciate that imsayenurmom !

[leadslayer22]

love it man....... i the intro with the last rebel.... great vid

[PatongTed]

Thanks so much leadslayer22!

[ChuckMullis]

Awesome vid my friend !!!!!!

[PatongTed]

Thanks so much ChuckMullis! I appreciate the kind words and feedback!

Peace! ~ Ted

[ChuckMullis]

By the way, my good friend Johnny said to tell you thanks for the vid.

[cuttingaces]

also dont forget the most resent the amazing key boardist billy powlle

[tuktukskagal]

What a brilliant video.Great footage of a terrific band.Nice touch at the end.Respect for that.

[PatongTed]

Tuks Master Zen! You stopped by and had a look-see! Thanks so much for your kind words my friend!

Peace and Happiness to You Always!

~Ted

[ahmedmetaleugamer]

what's the song in the beginning?

[PatongTed]

Its called "Last Rebel" but its the acoustic verson off the Endangered Species CD.

Peace!~Ted

[Timjr1959]

This line up of Lynyrd Skynyrd was the best Southern Rock Band ever.Thank You Patong Ted for posting this video!

[PatongTed]

Thanks so much for posting this comment Timjr1959! I appreciate you stopping by. These guys were the best of the best! I think only Gary Rossington, Ed King, Bob Burns, Leslie Hawkins, and JoJo Billingsley are the only ones left.

Peace!~Ted

[ZakkSDMF]

not one of the best southern bands......

THE BEST sounthern band......

[K31swiss]

The BEST band period.

[JRoos1972]

Canadian boy sayin, a video like this makes me think Ronnie & Steve are still here. Just awesome Makes me said thoe. God love Lynyrd Skynyrd

[ringer27020]

AWESOME!!!! TRUE LEGENDS! I would kill to have partied with these guys!

[sylmrgalindo]

Fuck me!!!!! What a band. all the guitar players...Ronnie (Rest in peace) Lynyrd Skynyrd was and Still is americas best Rock and Roll Band!!!!!!!And I'll have words with thinks different

[msbowhoville]

Oh what memories... My first concert experience was Skynyrd and Frampton at Cleveland public hall in 1975.. Saw em again in 1976 at the Richfield Coliseum with ZZ top.. Had tickets in 1977 for the show that got canceled because of the plane crash..Saw em in 1980? at Allen Theater.. Just saw em in 2007 at Blossom music center... Going to Blossom in July 2009 to see em with Kid Rock!!!!! Some ROCK LEGENDS NEVER DIE...

[lonestarmetal]

rock that shit on the eletric piano!!!

[BOB17037]

This is the best band in the world . I have and will be a Skynyrd fan forever.

It still brings a tear to my eye every time I watch the old videos I really miss these guys and now that Billy is jaming with Ronnie, Steve , Allen, Cassie, Leon it make heaven an even more desirable destination.

In closing: from one Powell to another I will see you on the other side Billy

[mrcool383]

sknyrd for ever they were the best ever

[retrograder22]

billy,billy billy, now tickling ivory for the man upstairs. Freedom rock ain`t free but sure kicks ass. Kiss the ground , kiss the sky,let your free flag fly. You can say goodbye but you will never die.

[pezzer40]

brilliant tribute to one of the best bands to ever grace this planet

RIP bobby

skynyrd rocks 4 ever

[joekool39]

rip billy, your music will live on 4ever

[robbiepjs]

rip billy

[PatongTed]

Lynyrd Skynyrd keyboardist Billy Powell died Wednesday morning (January 28) at his home in Orange Park, Fla. He was 56.

He will be missed!

RIP BILLY

[madamparanecia]

Thanks Thanks Thanks for this brilliant video.... Love them!!!!

[jordanlovesguitar]

i miss these guys when i heard about there plane crashing a tear came from my eye A TRIBUTE TO ONE OF THE BEST SOUTHERN ROCK BANDS OF ALL TIME!!!

[Dadhadtaste]

Nice video. That lead g-tar is as hard as it gets!

[ubda1]

ohmg!!!!!triple electric guitar attack southern style. I've got goose bumps. There still is no equal!!!!!

[Machinemanart]

These guys had heart! incredible feeling. I could listen to their music over and over and never get tired of it! :) God bless them.

[rocker53zero]

Anyone who hasn't had some sort of positive experiance from Lynyrd Skynyrd has missed out on some very important pointers in life

[gosia127]

As a young guiarist growing up in the 1970's, this band influenced me as much as Hendrix, Kossoff and Page did. Great musicians, great songs.

[rivermandan9]

Skynyrd sounded better live than most bands in the studio. We'll never forget, ever.

[billbloodma]

such a loss

[duanekuiper]

i was 17. Skynyrd.

[dickhertzalot]

Simply put: They were the greatest Southern Rock band of all time! I miss you Ronnie and the rest of the band. You meant so much to me in my youth. Rest in peace my brothers.

[oak91td]

in my opinion the greatest rock bands(not just southern) of all time

[ahmed6meou]

what's the song in the begining and who sing

[rivermandan9]

That's Johnnie Van Zant singing and the song is a newer Skynyrd song The Last Rebel

[fladiverdown]

Amen! I was at a promo in Orlando Just days before the crash. The boys signed my fold out Street Survivors album that afternoon. I skipped school to get that album signed and several years later some piece of crap stole it. Rock On Skynyrd fans!

[nk1236]

i wasnt alive for thge original band but they are easily the best band ever

[rybats]

the best

[rybats]

syynyrd plane went down on my 19th birthday. 21st oct time it went down in the states was 21st in uk time. massive loss in the music world and mine.

[jscoolcrw]

Well Okay then! You go ahead, just keep the film overthere, appreciate you sharing that fact. How are the kids?

[DusMyBroom]

Me too bud.. I was 21. I had seen them numerous times..from the very start, living in southside Jax, and I went to his funeral. This is a great vid..

Regards,

Dusmybroom and Csason

[PatongTed]

Thanks Dusmybroom and Csason for dropping by! Peace!~Ted

[LANdicap]

ronnie i know i wasnt in your time, but you have inspired me,i know your watching down,lynyrd skynyrd is still amazing,

rest easy van zanht

[jscoolcrw]

The times that I saw Skynard this song was like their opener for the show. It was a signature song you know. The Rebel flag would come down, Ronnie growling in the mike, Gary, Steve and Allen tearing it up, man what a memory. They started it up, and it didn't end untill the Bird would fly. Thanks for this video.

[PatongTed]

Thanks jscoolcrw! I appreciate you taking the time to write your kind words. Peace!~Ted

[fsfstonewall]

the hardest workin band of all time.....never forget Ronnie, steve, cassie, Alan, and Leon!

[briguy3133]

what song starts this video out?

[Skynrd00]

name of the song is The Last Rebel...off The Last Rebel cd

[PatongTed]

The song is off the all acoustic "Endangered Species" album actually. Peace!~Ted

[roysteinar]

is that Rickey Medlocke on mandolin & Hughie Thomasson on the guitar in this song?

[DanInNC66]

Steve Gaines never gets mentioned much but in the new Guitar World Gary says he was the greatest player he ever worked with. He came in at a critical time and gave the road-weary band a much needed kick in the pants. He contributed a lot to their songwriting on Street Survivors too - a talent the band was clueless about until after he was hired.

I love to see Allen play - his fingerings are amazing!

[PatongTed]

Steve never got the props he deserved. So many compare him to his predecessor Ed King. Two different birds! Gaines was an asset to Skynyrd big time! Thanks for the feedback DanInNC66! Peace!~Ted

[safenders]

True I have always love Steve he is amazing! Also I think he was the only one to use a fender strat which is nice to see.

[hb15577]

you made an awesome video, for a very good song

[PatongTed]

Thanks hb15577!! I appreciate that! Peace!~Ted

[norley24]

definitely the best pure rock and roll band ever! can't believe how most people don't even know!!!! long live skynyrd!!!!!!!!!

[mynameissol]

wow allen collins can touch his nose with his tongue. this is an awesome band! why did some of them have to die so young!?

[rossington14]

gary and allens double lead is a classic!

[MrArchieBunker]

Take this for whatever its worth, but I always thought the late Leon Wilkeson never got his due. He was an outstanding, hard working bass player, ala Geezer Butler from Black Sabbath

[PatongTed]

Very true MrArchieBunker! Leon was so underrated and never dug the limelight. Peace Bro!~Ted

[MrArchieBunker]

So many memories come to mind when I clicked on this...its important to remember fondly the musical excellence, and the the tremendous insight of Ronnie Vant Zant. The man posessed wisdom beyond his 29 years. God Bless Patong Ted

[PatongTed]

Thanks for the feedback MrArchieBunker! These are the kind of comments I enjoy reading. Peace!~Ted

[jakanchy69]

long live ronnie

[PatongTed]

Yes indeed! Peace!~Ted

[cogs0]

Whats that song at the start ??

[PatongTed]

The song is called "The Last Rebel" from the Endangered Species album.

[gitrdone72404]

i got nothing against steve gaines, but that solo in mca just isnt the same without ed king. ed is the man

[PatongTed]

Thanks for watching gitrdone72404. Your opinion is shared by many people. Ed King's songwriting skills were a major part of the Pronounced Leh-Nerd Skin-Nerd, Second Helping and Nuthin' Fancy albums as well. Peace!~Ted

[shotjd]

A great tribute Ted, my friend Ron was a huge Skynyrd fan back then and working for MCA was his favorite song. But tragicly he died in 1983 in a plane crash also. so that song brings back good memories. thanks again. chefdor.32

[PatongTed]

Thanks for the kind words shotjd! I am glad this video brought back good memories for you. Your friend is looking down and smiling! Peace!~Ted

[willy4u4u]

THese motherfuckers rock!!

[phallystorm]

I was 19 when the plane crashed! I too felt a terrible loss (still do) I was suppose to see them with Ted Nugent at the Nassau Coliseum in NY. After the news I got the "Lynyrd Skynyrd Rebel Flag Skull head" Logo on my right forearm that year. I sure miss em all. All of the Greatest Southern Rock Bands suffered tremendous loss, and it sucks..big time!! RIP to all of you Boys. Phal

[PatongTed]

Thanks for checking this out Phal! Also, thanks for sharing your story! I appreciate you stopping by!~Ted

[coble3]

boy do i wish i was alive to see them play back them i havel most of their albums but id like to see them in person

[PatongTed]

Thanks for stopping by coble3! Peace!~Ted

[wtcba08]

Wow. What a powerful force back in the day. I wish I could have seen them back then.

[PatongTed]

Yes they were wtcba08! When Lynyrd Skynyrd opened for The Who during their 1973 Quadrophenia Tour they used to earn mega-encores. This was quite an accomplishment for the little-known band in the faces of a Who crowd. Pete Townsend was quoted as saying "They're really quite good, aren't they?" But, rumor has it that Townsend and Daltry really did not like the whole encore thing Skynyrd was receiving night after night. It was not long before Skynyrd had earned the status of headliner! Peace!~Ted

[globalpiracy]

Great Video....'76 was the year I was born man, so I never got to the original. This video still makes me miss the south though, I'm in exile up in the frozen great lakes for awhile.

[PatongTed]

Thanks globalpiracy! I appreciate the kind words! I am still freezing here in Maryland as well!

[applesaucemcgee123]

Man I really wish I could have been around in those days and see the original skynyrd. Its okay though, I can through in my Skynyrd on vinyl and imagine. Thanks for posting this, I love workin for MCA has to be one of my favorite songs. True southern rock the way its suppose to be.

[PatongTed]

Thanks applesaucemcgee123! I appreciate the kind words! :)

[AllenCollins1]

great vid, urghh, i wish i was born earlier

[PatongTed]

Thanks Bro!

[PatongTed]

Thank you for the kind words Scott. You are right. You were very lucky to have seen them 5 times! I only got to see them once in '76 when they dropped by here. Peace!~Ted

[FloraBama]

Ted,

Thank you so much for this great tribute. Many people forget that they just had 4 short years of recording as they have so many great songs. Wow, what could have been?

I was 20 at the time of the fateful day on 10/20/77 and a part of me died that day also. I was lucky enough to see them at least 5 times before though!

[1NickDelle1]

Well we can only look back and wonder what would have become of this great band

[jackbarry06]

The legend lives on. As the band continues to rock today. Not as good as the original but they are stiil great to see live and they are wonderful to we the diehard fans who grew up with them and now raise are families with their beliefs!!

[paguaplayer]

Great live footage. It really put's into perspective how great this band really was. Not to go negative here but that band officially died in 1977, there never was nor ever will be another. Nice comments you added as well. Peace

[PatongTed]

Thanks paguaplayer! I know what you mean. The Skynyrd touring now is not really Skynyrd. Peace!~Ted

[sbnewman]

another great video, PatongTed. The Last Rebel is very fitting... and this version of Workin' for MCA is awesome.

[PatongTed]

Thanks for the kind words Bro! Peace!~Ted

[ronievanzant]

R.I.P leon,steve,alan,ronnie van zant,and the 2 background singers.

age:13 (skynyrd fanatic)!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dukabor]

here's a story for you Ted..years ago I rented the video of this concert and watched with my 4 year old daughter...she drew pictures for days after of a little red stick figure with long hair and a guitar..she loved the "jump" from freebird...she's 13 now and into other bands...but I still have the pictures!!...they are really..really cute..scary in a way if I were Steven King...but cute..lol

[PatongTed]

That is cool and scary all at the same time!

[Dukabor]

you know what I love about this band...is the unselfishness...when Steve is playing lead Allen is playing rhythm like a madman..stoppin his foot...same with Gary..or whoever is playing lead the others are playing kick ass rhythm...hell in the bands I was in it was hard to get two to get along...

[Dukabor]

thanks again Ted...friggin Ronnie could sing...something forgotten now and then with all the guitars..:-)

[PatongTed]

Your welcome Dukabor! I really dig that old Hamburg footage you have on your channel. Peace-Ted

[Dukabor]

all good!!! peace to you my friend..Grant

[Dukabor]

wow..nice intro and then BANG...MCA..Ronnie's scream...Steve's lead..then Allen and Gary doing the dual lead sounding like one...they blew the Stones off the stage in this concert..thanks Ted...

[PatongTed]

Yes they did Dukabor! They also used to show up The Who when then opened for them as well.

[Dukabor]

and I had a shot to see them with the Who in Philly...and passed...dumb...stupid...idiot­...

[jackbarry06]

Classy tribute to a great band. Thanks Ted! Long Live Lynyrd Skynyrd!!

[PatongTed]

Thanks Man!

[phatdan46]

wow ive never that song in the beginning, it was great. And working for mca is my favorite my skynyrd song ( although its hard to choose0 WHAT A SAME THEY DIED

[eski502]

Where did you get that version of the Last Rebel?

[KazilTheDarkeye]

Greatest southern rock bands: Molly Hatchet, Doc Holliday, Peer Günt, Lynyrd Skynyrd.

[PatongTed]

LMAO chomois!! Good comment! --Ted

[kalidescopeeye]

I am English but my uncle was and is still mad about this wonderfull band my dad would storm along country roads in our ford playing these exellent songs .....totally inspired me to music

[Dukabor]

cool..."I am English but my uncle was"..kinda confusing...but if you're dad drove around blasting Skynyrd...then that was one cool dad :-)

[PatongTed]

Thanks Jerry! Keep putting out that good music bro! I will stop in some internet shops from time to time while I am gone to see what you are putting out there for the YouTube family to enjoy. Peace—Ted

[Burch9]

You know my southern ass love some skynard!! Nice vid Ted, have a safe trip and we'll hook up when you're back!!

[crenshawone]

As a southern boy from Alabama, I can feel the soul from their music still as the years have flown. I have caught myself many times drunk in a bar somewhere on this plannet yelling for "Free Bird"! Thanks for the great video Ted! Have a safe and awesome trip to Phuket! Bill

[PatongTed]

Thanks Bill! I am a country boy as well from southern Maryland. I was raised on Skynyrd as a youth. Thanks for the send off to Phuket Bro! Cheers--Ted

[PatongTed]

Thank you kindly Bob! Wow! You saw them real early. I did not see them until 76. I cannot get into the so called "Skynyrd" that is touring now. There are only 2 original members in the band. I give Ronnie's little brother Johnny and gang credit for trying to keep it alive, but its NOT the same band. Thanks for the send off for my trip.-Cheers Brother--Ted

[bobsaguitarist]

Ted! Ted! wow! at the beging that damn near brought tears to my eyes!! Lynyrd Skynyrd was my all time favorite ROck Band! I seem them live in St.Louis in 74 i think it was, what a show!! great vid man! thanks Be safe on your trip and have a great time pal! peace! B 5**** and fav'd for damn sure!

[Eddie629]

***** ...excellent Ted !..great video man !..I love Skynyrd man...Steve Gaines was a great guitarist...what a loss...what a loss all around !..thanks for this Ted !

[PatongTed]

Thank you Eddie! Very much appreciated!! I leave in less than 48 hours Bro. So, I will stop into internet shops from time to time to see what you have new on your channel. Bon Voyage My Friend!--Ted

[PatongTed]

When Lynyrd Skynyrd opened for The Who during their 1973 Quadrophenia Tour they used to earn encores. This was quite an accomplishment for the little-known band in the faces of a Who crowd. Pete Townsend was quoted as saying "They're really quite good, aren't they?" But, rumor has it that Townsend and Daltry really did not like the whole encore thing Skynyrd was receiving night after night.