I mean it had to be there for a reason and it had to be so long for a reason.
2007-11-09 05:00:57 · 20 answers · asked by Rocketman 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Rock and Pop
Hey, Doc....
First and foremost, there is NO GUITAR solo in the live version of "Free Bird", however, there IS a very pretty piano solo by Artimus Pyle (Lynrd Skynrd's pianist) and right before he begins to play it, Ronnie Van Zant, ( the late, great, lead singer of the band) says..."Play it pretty for Atlanta". You may be referring to the end of the song, when it is both Johnnie Van Zant and Gary Rossington, ( both guitarists for the band, R.I.P. Gary...) are playing like a "dueling, yet in unison type" solo for the "finale'" of the song. Reason? Why does ANY guitarist play a solo? My probable guess would be to give the fans what they want to hear!!!!! Also, I feel, when listening to it, (Free Bird) that they are having such a GREAT TIME doing it, they don't want it to end immediately. The last reason, is because that was the last song they played as an encore at that particular concert in Atlanta, Ga. back in 1976, asI see it , encores are usually longer than the other songs played in their concert lineup. Does this help? Hope so!!!
I-L-B-C-N-U.......
Catnip-Carla
2007-11-09 09:43:31 · answer #1 · answered by cc64bestyet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Freebird Guitar Solo
2016-10-02 10:36:21 · answer #2 · answered by lawniczak 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's rock 'n roll, there doesn't need to be a reason for a guitar solo -- the only reason you need is to be rocked, and get your blood pumping -- it makes it one of those songs you can listen to over and over and sing along to and never get tired of hearing it, that's why they put a guitar solo in their, just to get your attention, and everyone loved it! And still do to this day and will for many generations to come
2007-11-09 05:07:38 · answer #3 · answered by J W 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It was the 70's long guitar solos'were popular it just so happens that one is great
2007-11-09 05:03:29 · answer #4 · answered by uncle_buck71 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be one of the most awesome a-- kicking guitar solos of all time, that's why it's there.
2007-11-09 05:04:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there is a particular meaning to it. I think it was more of a way to exend concert sets and to wow the crowds during live performances. Lynyrd Skynyrd always was at their best live. Many people who saw them in the 1970s will say they sounded better in person than they did on their recordings.
2007-11-09 05:43:10 · answer #6 · answered by RoVale 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Solo's = fun and Original
2007-11-09 05:02:55 · answer #7 · answered by Devin E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHA- ???! I'm sorry; took me by surprise. There have been some decent replies encompassing some of the alleged reasons, but seriously, if you could play like that, wouldn't you play as long as you wanted?
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2007-11-09 13:00:31 · answer #8 · answered by the buffster 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They were just jammin, dude!
BTW, if you want to see a hilarious scene that includes a rendition of this classic, rent the movie "Elizabethtown"
I won't give it away, but you might get some more insight on one interpretation of the song along with some stunning if unintended special effects!
2007-11-09 05:04:38 · answer #9 · answered by arklatexrat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They were just jamming. The reasoning was for your listening entertainment.
I remember an interview where they were saying that no one would play Freebird on the radio when they released it because it was over 9 minutes long and they ended up with an edited version for radio play.
2007-11-09 05:13:00 · answer #10 · answered by sociald 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋