(pronounced 'lĕh-'nérd 'skin-'nérd) is the debut album from Lynyrd Skynyrd,… 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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Pronounced Leh-Nerd Skin-Nerd
Lynyrd Skynyrd Lyrics
Free Bird If I leave here tomorrow Would you still remember me? For I…
Gimme Three Steps I was cutting a rug Down at place called The Jug With…
I Ain't the One Now I'll tell you plainly, baby, what a plan to…
Mississippi Kid I've got my pistols in my pockets boys I'm Alabama…
Poison Whiskey Daddy was a Cajun, raised on Southern land And so my…
Simple Man Mama told me when I was young "Come sit beside me,…
Things Goin' On Well, have you ever lived down in the ghetto? Have you…
Tuesday's Gone Train roll on, on down the line Won't you please take…