Free Bird

"Free Bird" is a song by American Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. Since its release on their 1973 debut album, Pronounced Leh-Nerd Skin-Nerd, it has become the band's signature song and a staple of rock radio. It has also developed into a popular culture cliché over the years, which is the shouting of a request to hear the song by audience members at almost any concert, regardless of the performer or style of music.

Monumental rock song

"Free Bird" is considered one of the greatest rock songs of all time, included in such lists as The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll, and the List of Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. The song, one-half touching ballad, one-half up-tempo guitar boogie, quickly became a staple for Lynyrd Skynyrd at their live performances. It is perhaps most recognized for its nearly five-minute triple guitar solo section that closes it out, often turning into an extended jam session at concerts. The band would consistently play it as the last song of every show, as it was arguably their biggest crowd pleaser.

Related Topics:
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll - List of Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time

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