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Discover the story of the song > Simple Man – Lynyrd Skynyrd

Who sang Simple Man?

Lynyrd Skynyrd released the song Simple Man. Date of release: 13/8/1973.

Release date: 13/8/1973

Duration: 05:57

Writer(s): Ronnie Van Zant

Producer(s): Al Kooper

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The meaning of the song 'Simple Man ', based on the lyrics

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🎶 Simple Man song analysis

The song tells of a mother's advice to her son to live a simple life.

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This explanation is based on the lyrics of ‘Simple Man’. The meaning is of course subject to interpretation.

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Lynyrd Skynyrd - Short Biography

- Lynyrd Skynyrd was formed under the name My Backyard in 1964.
- The band went through several lineup and name changes before settling on "Lynyrd Skynyrd" in 1969.
- The band released its first album in 1973 with a lineup that included bassist Leon Wilkeson, keyboardist Billy Powell and guitarist Ed King.
- Artimus Pyle replaced Bob Burns in 1974, and Steve Gaines replaced Ed King in 1976.
- At the height of their fame in the 1970s, the band popularized the southern rock genre with songs such as "Sweet Home Alabama" and "Free Bird.

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- "Simple Man" is the final track on side 1 of Lynyrd Skynyrd's first album, (Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd).
- This song is one of the most popular Lynyrd Skynyrd songs.
- Since the song has been available as a digital download, it has become Lynyrd Skynyrd's third best-selling digital song after "Sweet Home Alabama" and "Free Bird".
- It has sold 1,333,000 copies in the United States as of November 2013.

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