Ronnie Van Zant’s Bone Chilling, Isolated “Simple Man” Track Will Complete You
All That You Need Is In Your Soul…
As one of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s most famous songs, this beautifully isolated track exposes the legendary vocal reach of Ronnie Van Zant in iconic southern rock song “Simple Man.” Lacking a backing track, this piece allows us to understand the true beauty and talent that rested behind the mic when Ronnie’s presence still remained…
Painting the pain and agony both Ronnie and Gary Rossington went through when their grandmothers passed on, the track functions as a form of closure and reflection upon all of the great memories the boys shared with their elders. Shortly after their passing, the group assembled reminiscing and valuing the great times, leading to the lyrical formation of this timeless ballad.
Interesting Fact: When Skynyrd toured in 1987, they dedicated this to Van Zant.
Understanding and appreciating the meaning and reality that lies beyond the written words of this songmakes us mourn his loss more than ever… Please let yourself get tangled up in the complex and haunting vocal dexterity Ronnie shows in “Simple Man” as it takes you away to a simpler time…
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+ Simple Man Lyrics +
Mama told me when I was young
“Come sit beside me, my only son
And listen closely to what I say
And if you do this it’ll help you some sunny day”
“Oh, take your time, don’t live too fast
Troubles will come and they will pass
You’ll find a woman and you’ll find love
And don’t forget, son, there is someone up above”
“And be a simple kind of man
Oh, be something you love and understand
Baby be a simple kind of man
Oh, won’t you do this for me, son, if you can”
“Forget your lust for the rich man’s gold
All that you need is in your soul
And you can do this, oh baby, if you try
All that I want for you, my son, is to be satisfied”
“And be a simple kind of man
Oh, be something you love and understand
Baby be a simple kind of man
Oh, won’t you do this for me, son, if you can”
Oh yes, I will
“Boy, don’t you worry, you’ll find yourself
Follow your heart and nothing else
And you can do this, oh baby, if you try
All that I want for you, my son, is to be satisfied”
“And be a simple kind of man
Oh, be something you love and understand
Baby be a simple kind of man
Oh, won’t you do this for me, son, if you can”
Baby, be a simple, really simple man
Oh, be something you love and understand
