What's On G's iPod?

This week, I've chosen one of my all-time favorite songs. It was originally done (quite well) by Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1973. Ronnie Van Zant made it one of Skynyrd's most popular songs along with Free Bird, Sweet Home Alabama,Call Me The Breeze and What's Your Name?

With all due respect to RVZ and the rest of the boys in Lynyrd Skynyrd, Shinedown did a version of this song that, if it doesn't give you chills, you need to check your pulse.

Shinedown, out of Jacksonville, Florida is led vocally by a guy by the name of Brent Smith. In my humble opinion, Smith has THE...THE best voice of lead singing rocker of all time. It's powerful and it's moving.

Take the time to watch this, it's good stuff. Prior to the song in this live version, he gets choked up talking about his friend "Dimebag" Darryl Abbott, who was murdered (shot) on stage during a live performance at the Alrosa Villa in Columbus, Ohio.

As you listen to the song, remember, this is live---and he STILL sounds that good. Truly amazing is this guy's talent--and a mainstay on my iPod.

--G