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32. Yes, that song is too damn long.

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Mon Oct 15, 2012, 01:42 PM

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Holy shit, Freebird is an awful song [View all] Orrex Oct 2012 OP

Well-regarded by who? taterguy Oct 2012 #1

I happen to think its a good song. DLine Oct 2012 #2

It is best enjoyed a capella style! Bennyboy Oct 2012 #3

I wish I knew how to post a video of my dog's face as she listened to this. Freakin' hilarious! nt Still Blue in PDX Oct 2012 #17

David Spade said it best Cheap_Trick Oct 2012 #4

You just noticed? Myrina Oct 2012 #5

You know, I like Free Bird. I've heard it too many times, but it's still TwilightGardener Oct 2012 #6

Sucks, sucks, sucks. Terrible stuff that. GoneOffShore Oct 2012 #7

concert johnsolaris Oct 2012 #8

Everybody has an off night. I went to a Rod Stewart concert and he messed up "Maggie May". Arkansas Granny Oct 2012 #37

no excuse johnsolaris Oct 2012 #51

I agree with you Orrex Oct 2012 #52

Rod Stewert's likely worst night: chknltl Oct 2012 #54

wow. awesomeness. great story. thanks for sharing it. Tuesday Afternoon Oct 2012 #56

Here's a good southern rock anthem Tobin S. Oct 2012 #9

Ever heard this one? Zorra Oct 2012 #13

Yep Tobin S. Oct 2012 #24

Thank you for the GG&HT TheCentepedeShoes Oct 2012 #31

It's an awesome song - the first three or four times you hear it Taverner Oct 2012 #10

Let me add, RE: Freebird - this iconic scene of fuckyouery... Taverner Oct 2012 #11

Most guitar players disagree. Zorra Oct 2012 #12

Overplayed pokerfan Oct 2012 #14

Would love to have been there. Crepuscular Oct 2012 #57

Yeah, I wouldn't know pokerfan Oct 2012 #59

That source doesn't even have one Jeff Beck or Frank Zappa on it? Dyedinthewoolliberal Oct 2012 #38

Excellent song... Iggo Oct 2012 #15

You know, I might have to agree with that Orrex Oct 2012 #16

Their "What's your name" (little girl) was pretty decent but freeturd is a pack of .... BlueJazz Oct 2012 #18

I did like its use sharp_stick Oct 2012 #19

I used to like it. Populist_Prole Oct 2012 #20

Unrec n/t Shrek Oct 2012 #21

I will always like that song Generic Brad Oct 2012 #22

I feel the same way about "Stairway To Heaven" Throd Oct 2012 #23

I think "Freebird" and "Stairway" have just been played to death. Tobin S. Oct 2012 #25

Long cuts like Free Bird and Stairway are the DJ's best friend KamaAina Oct 2012 #34

There's a lot to be said for that Major Nikon Oct 2012 #41

I'm with you. "Classic Rock" radio stations are brutal to listen to anymore. Populist_Prole Oct 2012 #35

I like listening to them Major Nikon Oct 2012 #42

I have XM and it raised my expectations to the point I hate FM radio whenever I'm forced to hear it Populist_Prole Oct 2012 #48

I took the FM antenna off my car Major Nikon Oct 2012 #49

It's right up there with "Sweet Home Alabama" OhioChick Oct 2012 #26

here now - this will make it all better Tuesday Afternoon Oct 2012 #27

Whoa drm604 Oct 2012 #28

Try this version MuseRider Oct 2012 #29

I fuckin hate that song. Avalux Oct 2012 #30

Yes, that song is too damn long. Dr. Strange Oct 2012 #32

Except for the "Baby I love your way" parts, the rest is just crap CreekDog Oct 2012 #33

Freefallin' (by Tom Petty) is pretty awful too. Manifestor_of_Light Oct 2012 #36

a favorite libodem Oct 2012 #44

And you just discovered this TODAY??? LynneSin Oct 2012 #39

Nah, I've known it for years, but I've only put the word to it recently Orrex Oct 2012 #40

Always did love that slow sappy song libodem Oct 2012 #43

i love Free Bird Enrique Oct 2012 #45

I love Freebird. dawg Oct 2012 #46

Play some Skinard, man... MrMickeysMom Oct 2012 #47

You beat me to it! rppper Oct 2012 #50

But with no Freebird, we don't get this little Drive-By Truckers gem: cemaphonic Oct 2012 #53

DBT Rules. Tuesday Afternoon Oct 2012 #58

Shitty song. Great tag team. retread Oct 2012 #55

That brings back fond memories of WCCW back in the 1980s. hifiguy Oct 2012 #60

HERESY! cbrer Oct 2012 #61