Lynyrd Skynyrd - Gifted Hands

[parsonsclubmarket]

" That Cross we bear is in the air " I know He's here He's everywhere!

[dwightfortney]

RIP Billy

[RealityCommodity]

I was so expecting someone to come up with a clever comment like "dedicated to my girlfriend" or something...

[Airsoftslave]

@RealityCommodity

thats gotta be the funniest comment ever, very well crafted bro xDDDDDDDDDDD

[ChildrenOfBodom420]

this song is LYNYRD SKYNYRD 100%

[andy6993]

love this song !! RIP Billy

[axslinger99]

Miss you Billy. You were the best.

[bluesatsunset]

God bless you Billy. Rest in peace mate.

[JohnnyRebb32]

2 guys gotta do their MOMMAS!!!

[Airsoftslave]

@JohnnyRebb32

hahahahahahahahahaha :DDDDDDDD

[bumbelbee765]

@i3igDaddy203

[bumbelbee765]

@i3igDaddy203

man, you're lame

i don't see a problem with that

[codyjt5150]

@i3igDaddy203 this song is a tribute to Billy Powell. you're must not have any love.

[dutchsouthernrockfan]

this song reminds me of my dead neighbour, he was kind of replacing my grandparents wich live far away from us.

[chefadong]

Is this song about Billy Powell in particular. Thought it was a particularly religious song at first

[satanxhhhx]

@chefadong Yes, it is written as a tribute to Billy Powell.

[1953Freebird]

@chefadong Yes it is

[junglejoey10]

great song

[redneckpax]

this band is all about real people and real experiences

[artfulroger1]

Grew up wih Skynyrd wen the original lineup was still living, fFree Bird was our class song in 1980.

[rebelfan1216]

I was fortunate to be on the Simple Man cruise Jan. '09.Had my picture taken with the band.B.P. was right behind me.I was lucky enough to see his last concert,when the band played the Lido deck.I am planning on getting a tattoo in his memory,for B.P. was,is my favorite musician.Yesterday was the 10th anniversary of the Mad Hatter.R.I.P. all our southern rock brothers and sisters.

[trjengar]

Actually the bands name comes from the band members high school teacher, Leonard Skinner, who gave them hell for having long hair. Later on, the band became close to their old teacher and he even introduced them at a concert.

[101PageJimmy]

@trjengar it was actually the school janitor

[hulkpgr]

@101PageJimmy actually is their gym teacher.

[kingd3001]

This is a great song i remember hearing my first lynyrd skynyrd song when i was 9 yrs old that was 1989 it was the ballard of curtis lowe let us all remember "Billy Powell r.i.p Billy you will be always remember" 

[Alton2013]

Heard Mad Hatter, Gifted Hands, and Brickyard road all in a row, in a playlist of 50 songs, i think that is amazing... RIP Leon, Billy, Ronnie, and all the rest of the guys

[xiouxx69]

great music....lynyrd forever......

[Alton2013]

@xiouxx69 You do know Lynyrd isn't a person right?

[MrFishtaco567]

Anyone know who played the solo? Wasn't it Medlocke?

[buffdog12250]

Great Tribute-Rock on in Ronnies Memory-We Love you All...Thanks ...

[hansmine18]

tribute to Billy Powell who is a member of lynyrd Skynyrd band who had an heart attack

[curtio32]

R.I.P. Billy Powell

[PewuTV]

"Wish you were" here anyone?

Anyway. Great song.

[www41WorldUSAcom]

LYNYRD SKYNYRD---''GIFTED HANDS''

[1953Freebird]

Going to see Skynyrd tonight its going to be strange and sad not seeing Billy up there pounding those keys

[MrFishtaco567]

Although this song is for Powell, at first I though it was for Allen Collens

R.I.P. Allen Collins - One of the best guitarists to ever live

P.S. I really like Rossingtons Guitar Work on this, he never ceases to amaze me.

[pcjeffm]

Well JohnZ This guy is a Vanzant brother, the brother of the original singer and I will say he sounds as good even better. I love Red,White & Blue ...We did'nt loose them MajorT

[MrFishtaco567]

@pcjeffm I think Ronnie's Voice had much more feeling and was overall better suited to Skynyrd's style, but I guess it's a matter of Preference

[ThisIsS000Sad]

@MrFishtaco567 i agree, especially if you listen to free bird by johnny, but sadly, we're not going to be hearing any new songs with ronnie

[MrFishtaco567]

@ThisIsS000Sad I think Tuesday's Gone is Johnnys worst.

[ThisIsS000Sad]

@MrFishtaco567 just listened to it. yeah definitely

[MrFishtaco567]

@ThisIsS000Sad The one on the Vicious Cycle tour? I loved the arrangement with the violins and everything, it would have been perfect with Ronnie.

[ThisIsS000Sad]

@MrFishtaco567 maybe. i dont remember and im too tired to find it now. probably not it sounded to rough to be on an album, even a live one

[90linkus]

like it !

[raycookguitar3]

RIP Billy Powell!

[wozjj]

RIP Billy from Australia.....

[nolimitracing51]

I can't get this song out of my head, It's been 15 very long years without my Brother.. That DAY is not far away, I guess the good lord is making sure I'm paying attention.. I'm awake & I'm always paying attention when it comes to my Bro.. We came into this world together & should have left together.. But someone had to stay behind to take care of mom & brigman.. I guess I was the lucky one & THANKS Skynyrd for the AWESOME song..R.I.P Piano Man..

[nolimitracing51]

I can't get this song out of my head, It's been 15 very long years without my Brother.. That DAY is not far away, I guess the good lord is making sure I'm paying attention.. I'm awake & I'm always paying attention when it comes to my Bro.. We came into this world together & should have left together.. But someone had to stay behind to take care of mom & brigman.. I guess I was the lucky one & THANKS Skynyrd for the AWESOME song..R.I.P Piano Man..

[skibo724]

It amazes me that John 5 wrote this song. There is no other guitarist as talented and versatile as him.

[beyondtheveilofdeath]

...for all those who left...and waitin' over There.....

[Bucon]

I saw these guys live in August last year with my pops for the tour of this album, it's probably one of my favourite gigs by far, the age difference between the fans was phenominal, and so much energy from the band. I love what they do and can only respect them for still going strong after such tragedy has hit the band.

Skynyrd forever!

[Alton2013]

1 person has no heart!

[Alton2013]

RIP Billy, we'll always remember you!

[trulzfire09]

this song is so great ! i think of all my family when i hear this especially my father and my mother and sister! and i have played this song since it came out <3 thnx lynyrd skynyrd for making this song it means som much to me! it really does!

[AigisFan]

i keep a fairy statue of my grandmothers on the headboard along with a Full Metal Jacket from a 21 Gun Salute for my grandfather,you could take anything in my room, my PS3,my XBOX,my Wii,My Tvmmy Anime and Movie Collection,Even My Guns and i would not reach an anger so deep that i would turn violent, but you touch those,your begging for an ass kicking and mutilation

[mikemik712]

RIP Billy!!!

[Timeformycloseup]

GOOD SONG one of the best yet keep on rocking

[bbouch111]

oh that slide!

[mcgaheefamily]

Johnny RONNIE AND THE REST THAT HAVE PASSED ON.THEY ARE PROUD OF YOU

[CrashMarket]

Damn good song

[youboobman]

GREAT SONG!

[EpicTG]

R.I.P. Billy Powell. This is a perfect tribute to him and a great tune.

[irox309]

is it just me or does this remind you of freebird in a way?

[boneboy143]

r.i.p billy powell

[flargmuffin92]

My grandfather died early this morning, I keep playing this song over and over while thinking of him.

[Airsoftslave]

@flargmuffin92

My deepest condolences to you and your famly brother, take care.

Tx

[gocolts1490]

@flargmuffin92 my deepest condolences go out to you. Peace and God Bless.

[AigisFan]

@flargmuffin92 my condolences ive lost family in the past couple years myself...but as hard as it may sound to do, the passed on i can gaurentee you nothing but happiness especially those happy memories would want you to keep and cherish, and as long as you do that....they never truely die

[ZitherBeast]

@flargmuffin92 ... just food for thought flargmuffin92(and my condolences also) neither of my Grandfathers were alive when I was born, I never even had that chance. If your grandfather was a great man, make sure you cherish every single memory, sad, but like I said, I never got that chance too..... I LOVE LYNYRD SKYNYRD!!!!! It's my personal Honor to be born a SOURTHERN CHILD!!!!!

[smole133]

@flargmuffin92

This song is just seeking for tears

[redneckpax]

@flargmuffin92 god bless ya whole family friend, never forget him

[Br34kStUfF08]

@flargmuffin92 He's in the best status ever. Eternity, peace, love. Don't be sad about his "death", because he didn't die. He's still alive, and his souls is connected to each one of your family members :)

Now 10 months later you could tell this to someone else who's getting through the same situation. Peace bro. Peace.

[maclieberman]

i assume this is about Billy?

[eggy851]

@penntocali I think thats a really inapropriate comment for a song that is paying tribute to one of the founding fathers of skynryd. Do you really think that Ronnie would be there if the many tragedy's didnt happen. Frankly im glad there keeping the music going and Making great new stuff at the time !

[SwissRockabilly]

Billy, R.I.P.!!!

[penntocali]

Come on, this isn't Southern Rock!

Johny, you are not Ronnie.

LS got hijacked...

[njrun]

billy was the best

[OnaBoat2007]

favorite song on this album hands down. HE PLAYED THE BIRD, HE PLAYED IT FOR FREE.

[MrRRT17]

Astonishing track from an album that walks amongst giants

[danzo0991]

awesome uploads man

thanks, God Bless!

[LATALLEY]

Love it

[dwightfortney]

RIP Billy

[Mustangman2525]

truly inspiring

[paperopluto]

Greaaatttt Billy Powell......and Lynyrd Skynyrd.............

[station6761]

R.I.P. BILLY POWELL

[JoaquimJCOliveira]

Great music. Skynyrds in is best

[thesuperskull]

just a fuckin great solo

[stakfan]

This is a different Skynyrd but at least it is Johnny V and not someone else trying to fill RVZ's shoes. Johnny V is good

[theirishguy3400]

sounds like curtis lowe.

[mangiupy]

I love this band, this song is great for me!

Peppe from Italy

[MultiBaldEagle]

I was at The Fox Theatre in Atlanta in 76, and I saw them again just a couple of days before the plane crash in Statesboro, GA at The Hanner Fieldhouse. And no.....they don't sound the same as the originals.....but hey Ronnie's gone! Steve's gone! Cassie's gone! Leon's gone! Billy's gone! Allen's gone!......we humans cannot control these things. All we can do is remember the good times of the past and look forward to the future these guys have.

[njrun]

man they have lost there old sound god i miss the old skynyrd just not the same

[OnaBoat2007]

rip to billy and the other FREEBIRDS

[blackout2240]

haha. it kinda reminded me of "Wish you were Here"

[MrLazy23]

Who's playing the outro solo?

[jakabbaZ]

Probably medlocke

[nemesisrogue]

Outro is John5.

[Meloeshiiee]

what a song ! should be in top 100 list

[mkonjhg1]

last

[mkonjhg1]

Jegor666 Your Right It Willm Never Be The Same But At Least We Still Have The Ol Music To Listin To.....The Music Was A Memorial Record For Billy Powell And Ean Evans... But Their Free Now=Fly Free And High..Your Free At Least.R.I.P

[mkonjhg1]

:---I Love You Billy Rest In Peace You Play That Bird For Free...........Fly High Bird

[mkonjhg1]

This Song to me was Proposted for Billy Powell: Gifted hand he does have Rest In Peace Billy I Love Fly Hight Free Bird

[wickedlester610]

this is a good song ive been a skynyrd fan since the beginning the only thing i have to say is there are still surviving members out there you have artimus pyle ,ed king,bob burns that could rejoin the band maybe they dont want to maybe there not allowed to i dont know but the band is as i see a it almost a tribute band anymore i know its not there fault but the truth is the truth

[kle3good]

Come on everyone quit your darn whining and enjoy Southern Rock or any Rock for that matter for what it IS not what it isnt. Newsflash....things change, people die, you cannot recreate something that was excellent, just something NEW. Put on the old vinyl if you must and enjoy that..or enjoy the new. Just quit yer bitchin its a waste of time. Thankyou and Happy New Year.

[jeslo97]

yep agread nice song good band

[NiftyTricksPS3]

Anyone got the tabs for the intro? Private message me please.

[jacktheripper902]

i agree jegor666 ive been listen 2 skynyrd for awhile and im 17 and the 70s was the best, but think about this man...you lose like 4 members of the band at once....im just happy their doin there thing and carrying on the great talent of the true "lynyrd skynyrd"

[Jegor666]

It ain't Skynyrd without Ronnie, Allen, Steve, Leon and Billy. There's still Gary but they play different music now. When i was listening to the older recordings of the new skynyrd like last rebel or lynyrd skynyrd 1991 that was simulat to the old original Lynyrd Skynyrd but now it nothin' like that.

[Shelbones01]

@Jegor666 they wanted to try something new to still be skynyrd but standed out from the rest.. and plus like you said its only gary left so he cant recreate the old sound all by himself

R.I.P. Billy Powell

[GoodOlRudy]

Forget Zeppelin, Hendrix, or Sabbath or any other rock from that period. Thikapuhnuh you're a lucky son of a gun, man. I woulda loved seeing the originals but hats off to these guys. As long as Gary is still alive, Skynyrd will live.

[jaymohn00]

God bless Johnny for steppin up. I'm sure his brother is content in the fact that we still have a Skynyrd to listen to.

[rbrin1]

Hammered why are you so bitter about which Van Zant is playing the tunes? Lynyrd Skynyrd was about playing music you just don't hear but you feel. That hasn't changed at all no matter which Van Zant is at the helm. Ronnie would have wanted his family to carry on such a good and pure thing. God bless all the Skynyrd Nation.

[hammeredwappered]

"Southern Rock was Lynyrd Skynyrd. And make no mistake, Lynyrd Skynyrd was Ronnie Van Zant."- Guitar Player Magazine.

I guess you youngsters think the writers at Guitar Player Magazine are a bunch of idiots too.

[Glenida]

I would agree that the Skynyrd of the 70s was the greatest, but the reformed band has had some of the originals as well as other great guitarists from the same era such as Hughie Tomasson who was a good friend of RVZ. RVZ was not a guitarist.

[Hardrod2]

Hughie Tomasson was one of the Lead Guitarists for the band called The Outlaws (the original Outlaws " Green Grass and High Tides" "Knoxville Girl" "Hurry Sundown" etc.) At the time, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Outlaws and the Allman Bros. with Dicky Betts were my favorite bands. I sill listen to them to this day.

[johnnyjohn58]

I dont get how any body would truly come on a public chat forum and say this isnt skynyrd. From the singing to the screaming dueling guitars this is skynyrd through and through. It sounds like someone on here doesnt have the slightest idea what they are saying. I dont have to think that Ronnie would be proud, I know Ronnie would be proud. Keep on doing your thing my southern brothers.....

[hammeredwappered]

Ronnie VanZant is Lynyrd Skynyrd. If you don't understand that now, you probably never will. I got nuthin' for you man. You want to watch Vegas tribute bands you're welcome to it. They're all over. There are some good Beatles Tribute bands around.

[johnnyjohn58]

I'm not disagreeing with you man. I do understand that Ronnie was skynyrd back then however in the interim like evrything else they've evolved to a certain degree. My point was that whomever doesnt believe this song to be a skynyrd sounding sound doesnt really get what skynyrd was about to begin with

[azdesratman]

I think Ronnie would be proud.

[azdesratman]

Can't you just hear older brother?

[MultiBaldEagle]

Hey hammered.....what's the problem Bud? Maybe somebody needs a nappy time? Yeah I liked the original Skynyrd too, but in reality the original Skynyrd ceased when Bob Burns left in 1975.

The band today is just as original as it was in 1972, just some different guys up there playing, that's all.

And yes, this is a wonderful tribute to Billy and Leon.

[bigtruckfl70]

All u people who think this isnt skynyrd let me ask u this could u do any better? yeah i didnt think so. All those guys we lost are lookin down proud as hell skynyrd didnt die in 77 it rose from the ashes in 87 and has kept on truckin just like billy said ronnie would have told them keep on truckin

[joeherman100]

Hammered, Don't diss the band, this is a tribute to one of the founders who has left us, oh yeah, that founder stayed with the dream of Skynyrd music for the ages through it all, YOU HAVE NO RESPECT

[bulldog530]

Thanks for interesting tidbit Legend, I never knew they had Johnny lined up originally to take over. Pretty cool history.

[hammeredwappered]

This is beyond belief! This isn't Skynyrd! It's a Vegas Act cashing in on a Great Band! I'm sorry, but I can't get sentimental about this ripoff crap! You guys can get all "feely' about this shit. I'll be listenin' to "On The Hunt" and "Whiskey Rock A Roller." And you guys can spend your money on this and kiss my ASS!

[joeherman100]

A single tear rolls down my face thinking you won't be listening, life don't end when lives are lost

[hammeredwappered]

Listen to Curtis Lowe! I cried my tear too! I'm not bashing this band....just saying this isn't Skynyrd! You know I'm right!

[TheLegendofSkynyrd]

hammered, you're an idiot. Just like im sure you like to hang out with your buds and drink...skynyrd's that way. Johnny was going to take over for Ronnie in '78 (if you KNEW history on the band). Rossington has said repeatedly he believes his life mission is to carry on the band and let the guys who've passed on, know about it when they met again. "Put up with this bullshit?" Put it this way...go blow yourself. No one wants to hear you run your mouth.

[hammeredwappered]

I know you don't understand it.....but take a listen to real Skynyrd whan you have time. Then you wouldn't put up this bullshit.

[stretson]

"I can't believe how long it's been" It has been a long time...... RIP Ronnie, Allen, Steve, Billy, Leon, Hughie, Duane, and all the others we've lost along the way...

[jrwall100]

i liked old skynyrd better. this sounds more country than the old songs

[JohnZipperer]

My heart breaks over the loss of these guys. In High School the tragedy of the crash shook our world. The more recent loss of Billy was a shock and hard. I was just talking about it today. I couldn't even listen all the way through the song. I know I will in time, but these guys were our home town heros. The ones who showed us it could be done. Southern boy were of value. I am forever grateful to them. They play on in my soul.

JohnZ

[drummerdude476]

@JohnZipperer youre right. my sons are playin it. They are 14, 16, 17. They respect it. they love it. they know what it means and have had losses. But not like they would have gained if others had lived on. Only God Knows Why! That's what I mean. I dont know how old you are but omg. only God knows why! L. S. You will live on in our hearts and our children.

[MultiBaldEagle]

Everybody remembers Gary, Allen & Ronnie, but Billy and Leon were both very special people. At their live shows and record signings, it was always Billy and Leon who took the time to talk to little kids, and really anybody they considered a fan. They will both be sorely missed for a long, long time.

RIP Ronnie, Allen, Leon, Cassie, Dean, Steve and Billy......God Bless!

[rebelpothead]

lynyrd skynyrd is what got me into music. I'll never forget the days where lynyrd skynyrd music has put an inpact on it.

[leppsrule2]

this song touched us all. god bless skynyrd. i know you will rock on forever!! i will 4-ever bow to you. thanks for the video!

[thikapuhnuh]

these guys have put their own stamp on the Skynyrd legacy. keeping tru to the orinal sound, and yet carving their own within it. my hats off, and i'm on my way to the record store..sho nuff.

[ggfishin12]

I couldn't have said it any better,and through all the tradgedy and adversity, they are still rockin on.

[thikapuhnuh]

thanks man. this tennessee boy was lucky enough to have seen the original line up, and my hat is off to the present one bigtime. as you say..they are rockin on through tragedy & adversity.

[eugene4vp]

this is possibly the greatest song i have ever heard in my life and it was written for a hell of a man from the sounds of it. I was fortunate enough to see Billy play with the band twice and i saw Leon play with them once the third time i saw Skynyrd Billy had hurt his knee and i didnt know it then but i had seen him for the last time and that was 2 years ago

[falconf22willief22]

amazing song it touches my soutern heart. billy was an amazing person thank god for him, hey the dude aststrila thanks for the comment i think the same way. hell i always thought yal where some cool people and have such a buetiful country god bless yal!!

[MrRRemolacha]

Can be something more pretty & sad that this song? Freedom & God & Nation & Family till the last drop of blood.

Deo Vindice

Puede haber algo más hermoso y triste que esta cancion? Libertad & Dios & Patria & Familia hasta la última gota de mi sangre.

Dios Probará que estaba en lo cierto.

AE!

[flobae]

I love this band sooooooooooo much!!!

I know I'm Austrian but i would say that this band represents the true America.

Lynyrd Skynyrd 4- EVER

R.I.P Billy

[1122Dzz]

@flobae you are right

[RustyNail1984]

@flobae its a damn shame when someone dies but theres no way you can stop it you know and one of my old sayings is shit happens but ya still cant prevent it

[flargmuffin92]

this song makes me wanna cry

rip billy :(

[acquarenza]

..........skynyrd frynds "remember".......

[davidlhatter]

RIP Billy Powell!

[tammyskerr]

What a simple wonderful song.

Thank you for remembering Billy.

Thank you Billy for your dedication to the Lynyrd Skynyrd music and fans.

Long Live Billy Powell.

[harleybrat1964]

love this song,,,, thanks for the upload

[Airsoftslave]

no problem man :D

[tmobil8]

Thanks for uploading some of the new record :-)) God_bless you

[Airsoftslave]

thanks sir!