It's fun, and people are doing it in a fun way. That's what music's supposed to be about," he laughed, admitting that he yelled for the song at a Cher concert. Home News. Jeff Giles Published: July 5, Next: Top 10 Lynyrd Skynyrd Songs. Filed Under: Lynyrd Skynyrd. Speaking of Fiesta! More by Ryan Wasoba From St. Music Blog. Trending in the Alternative Press. Most Popular Most Read. November , Newest Slideshows. Newsletters Never miss a beat Sign Up Now Subscribe now to get the latest news delivered right to your inbox.
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Louis - Washington Avenue ST. Louis - Bellefontaine St. Louis - Fairground Park St. Louis - North City ST. Louis - Dogtown St. Louis - Forest Park Southeast St. Louis - Soulard St. Louis - South City St. Here are examples of responses given by several bands that you might not expect to have a version of "Freebird" available on immediate notice:. Neither the stories about the origin of "Freebird" nor the idea that it has become a joke that won't die addresses the lingering popularity of hollering "Freebird" at any and all musicians and live events in general well into the 21st century.
But maybe that's OK. Maybe the song's lyric, "I'm as free as a bird now," explains it all. We're all free to respond to the phenomenon as we choose -- whether we find it annoying or inspiring.
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Mobile Newsletter banner close. Mobile Newsletter chat close. Mobile Newsletter chat dots. Mobile Newsletter chat avatar. Mobile Newsletter chat subscribe. Why do people yell 'Play 'Freebird'' at concerts? A Murky Story " ". Skynyrd plays the Fox Theater in Is this where the "Play Freebird" phenomenon first began? Freebird Responses " ". In , Jackson Browne did a 4-minute acoustic version while performing in North Carolina.
The band Phish has performed a humorous, a cappella version complete with guitar solo on many occasions since A recent performance in got the Portland, Maine, audience on its feet.
In , Capitol Offense, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee's band, performed it in New Hampshire, calling it the "Southern national anthem of rock. One night, the band played it three times [source: Phillips ]. It is a simple classic rock song sung by a legendary band with 3 good guitarists.
Getting the sound perfect will however take time.
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