(pronounced 'lĕh-'nérd 'skin-'nérd) is the debut album from Lynyrd Skynyrd, released in 1973. The album features several of the band's most well-known songs, including "Gimme Three Steps", "Simple Man", "Tuesday's Gone" and "Free Bird", the latter of which launched the band to national stardom. Bassist Leon Wilkeson left the band during the album's early recording sessions only playing on two tracks. Strawberry Alarm Clock guitarist Ed King was asked to fill in for Wilkeson on bass during the remaining sessions, as Wilkeson already wrote many of the bass parts. This left Skynyrd with only six official members at the time Read Full Bio(pronounced 'lĕh-'nérd 'skin-'nérd) is the debut album from Lynyrd Skynyrd, released in 1973. The album features several of the band's most well-known songs, including "Gimme Three Steps", "Simple Man", "Tuesday's Gone" and "Free Bird", the latter of which launched the band to national stardom.
Bassist Leon Wilkeson left the band during the album's early recording sessions only playing on two tracks. Strawberry Alarm Clock guitarist Ed King was asked to fill in for Wilkeson on bass during the remaining sessions, as Wilkeson already wrote many of the bass parts. This left Skynyrd with only six official members at the time of the album's release. Not long after, King remained with the band, and was made a member, so that they could replicate the triple-guitar lead during live performances. Wilkeson returned to the band when it was time to take the photo for the album cover and embark on the tour for the album. It was certified gold on December 18, 1974, platinum and 2x platinum on July 21 1987 by the RIAA.
The album was re-released in 2001 as an expanded version with bonus tracks, including demos of many of the songs on the album
Bassist Leon Wilkeson left the band during the album's early recording sessions only playing on two tracks. Strawberry Alarm Clock guitarist Ed King was asked to fill in for Wilkeson on bass during the remaining sessions, as Wilkeson already wrote many of the bass parts. This left Skynyrd with only six official members at the time of the album's release. Not long after, King remained with the band, and was made a member, so that they could replicate the triple-guitar lead during live performances. Wilkeson returned to the band when it was time to take the photo for the album cover and embark on the tour for the album. It was certified gold on December 18, 1974, platinum and 2x platinum on July 21 1987 by the RIAA.
The album was re-released in 2001 as an expanded version with bonus tracks, including demos of many of the songs on the album
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I Ain't the One
Lynyrd Skynyrd Lyrics
Now I'll tell you plainly, baby, what a plan to do
Say, I may be crazy, woman, but I ain't no fool
Your daddy's rich, mama, you're overdue
I ain't the one, baby, been messin' with you
Got bells in your mind, lady, and it's easy to see
I think it's time for me to move along, I do believe
Or are you tryin' to put a hook on me? Oh no
Now you're talkin' jive, woman, when you say to me
That your daddy's gonna take us in, baby, take care of me
You know and I know, woman, I ain't the one
I never hurt you, sweetheart, I never pulled my gun
Got bells in your mind, mama, and it's easy to see
I think it's time for me to move along, I do believe
Time for me to put my boots out in the streets missy
Are you ready?
Walk on!
Alright little missy, let me tell you a thing or two
Now you're talkin' jive, woman, when you say to me
That your daddy's gonna take us in, baby, take care of me
When you know and I know, woman, I ain't the one
I never hurt you, sweetheart, said, I never pulled my gun
Got bells in your mind, mama, and it's easy to see
I think it's time for me to move along, I do believe
Oh, I must be in the middle of some kinda conspiracy
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GARY ROBERT ROSSINGTON, RONNIE VAN ZANT
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Thomas Bishop
Technically, while it is a Skynyrd original, it isn't their original.
The original has no piano, and some words are different. Especially verse 2. Also in the original he says are you ready boots, well then get going, vs are ready boots, walk on.
I do believe the original is from Muscle Shores. It sounds like Ronnie almost has some reverb on his mic.
The second version, this one, is more refined.
Either way I like the drums in the very beginning. The bass is great, as of course is the "3 guitar army".
laserluver1
When you hear a true original, whether it's the Beatles, the Stones, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Tom Petty or Lynyrd Skynyrd, you recognize it.
t
Pantera as well
jdc_2000
@Josh Floyd you can credit Sabbath for metal
Josh Floyd
@TheGapfather you really can credit zeppelin for METAL.
Skynard changed everyone though, Because Ronnie ment to blow everyone else off the stage. The man worked that band harder than James Brown
Thomas Bishop
Technically, while it is a Skynyrd original, it isn't their original.
The original has no piano, and some words are different. Especially verse 2. Also in the original he says are you ready boots, well then get going, vs are ready boots, walk on.
I do believe the original is from Muscle Shores. It sounds like Ronnie almost has some reverb on his mic.
The second version, this one, is more refined.
Either way I like the drums in the very beginning. The bass is great, as of course is the "3 guitar army".
TheGapfather
@Jacob McCarthy he learned it from your mother.
Key Master
That is one of the most bad-ass opening riffs there ever was, but it never got the recognition it deserved(s). Only amongst true Skynyrd fans.
t
"Gimme Back My Bullets" is pretty ripping as well.
Tron Snow
Dude what? By 1973, the ABB had already peaked once AND lost their two most talented musicians (Duane Allman & Berry Oakley)...and had put out at least five albums.....
TheGapfather
@Chip Hewett you wont find another Allen Collins like you won't find another Neil Armstrong. I know its vastly different but both were pioneers in their own right and established something so big that nobody can redo it because they were one of the first. Skynyrd in my opinion is the 2nd greatest rock band behind the Beatles and I'm not even a Beatles fan but once again they were one of the first so you have to give respect where respect is due.