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Poll--The Weakest Link: Lynyrd Skynyrd's 'Second Helping' Round 1

MedozKMedozK Posts: 9,209
edited March 2019 in Other Music
We have crowned our 2nd Champion and now will move onto another critically acclaimed album.
Back In Black Champion - Hells Bells
Led Zeppelin IV - When the Levee Breaks

We will play this time to determine the GREATEST song on Lynyrd Skynyrd's album 'Second Helping'.

For anyone new to the game:
You are going to pick the song that you think is the "Weakest Link" after 3 days I remove the two (2) songs with the most votes.
We will then move on to Round 2. - Remember you are voting to eliminate songs from contention.

Lets have fun with this. Remember debating and discussing why your right and others are wrong is always fun.  

Poll--The Weakest Link: Lynyrd Skynyrd's 'Second Helping' Round 1 28 votes

Sweet Home Alabama
7%
my2handsrgambs 2 votes
I Need You
39%
pjhawksbootlegger10josevolutionmfc2006pjsteelerfanWobbieDewieCoxGern BlanstenF Me In The BrainJason7192JojoRice 11 votes
Don't Ask Me Questions
3%
hauntingfamiliar 1 vote
Working For MCA
14%
Horse2345RS151862MedozKOffSheGoes35 4 votes
The Ballad Of Curtis Loew
7%
BLACK35SmallestOceans 2 votes
Swamp Music
17%
Poncierdankinded243421Thirty Bills Unpaidnjnancy 5 votes
The Needle And The Spoon
7%
tbergsjjflash 2 votes
Call Me The Breeze
3%
madtowndave 1 vote
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  • MedozKMedozK Posts: 9,209
    Working For MCA


    Second Helping is the second studio album by Lynyrd Skynyrd, released April 15, 1974. It featured the band's biggest hit single, "Sweet Home Alabama," the song reached #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in August 1974. The album reached #12 on the Billboard album charts. It was certified Gold on September 20, 1974, Platinum and 2x Platinum on July 21, 1987 by the RIAA.
  • rummyrummy Posts: 4,448
    edited March 2019
    Dang. I don't know very much LS...obviously SHA, Freebird, the creepy song that says "What's YOUR Name, Little Girl?" ...
    I'll try to give it a spin.
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  • MedozKMedozK Posts: 9,209
    edited March 2019
    Working For MCA
    rummy said:
    Dang. I don't know very much LS...obviously SHA, Freebird, the creepy song that says "What's My Name, Little Girl?" ...
    I'll try to give it a spin.
    IMO, their sophomore album was their best (kinda like PJ). I don't think there is one bad song on it.
  • tbergstbergs Posts: 9,810
    The Needle And The Spoon
    Not a huge fan of LS. Definitely enjoy their greatest hits, but beyond that I haven't listened to much of their stuff. I'll have to run through these to decide. Only know half of these songs. None of my favorites by them are on here.
    It's a hopeless situation...
  • DewieCoxDewieCox Posts: 11,429
    I Need You
    Their classic albums are all way more hit than miss. Lots of great guitar interplay and good lyrics for the time. Would've aged as a classic band a little better without the Confederate flag featuring so prominently in their promo material.
  • SmallestOceansSmallestOceans Posts: 13,542
    The Ballad Of Curtis Loew
    Da whooo? Yeah I only know about half these songs, will have to listen front to back.
    Worcester1 13, Worcester2 13, Hartford 13, San Diego 13, Los Angeles1 13, Los Angeles2 13
    Trieste 14, Vienna 14, Gdynia 14, Leeds 14, Milton Keynes 14, Denver 14
    Central Park 15
    Fort Lauderdale 16, Miami 16, Tampa 16, Jacksonville 16, Greenville 16, Hampton 16, Columbia 16, Lexington 16, Philly1 16, Philly2 16, NYC1 16, NYC2 16, Quebec City 16, Ottawa 16, Toronto1 16, Toronto2 16, Fenway1 16, Fenway2 16, Wrigley1 16, Wrigley2 16


  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,038
    Sadly, I don't know enough of these songs to chime in here.

    But since the Zep IV thread ended before I could sneak this in... (and holy smokes, Levee won!)...

    I just finished listening to the 2014 Zep IV re-issue and, thankfully, it sounds and plays great!   I was especially impressed with how Stairway sounds- gives me a long lost and renewed appreciation for the song.  Sounds so much better than the old worn beater I had and passed on.  It's a keeper!

    Anyway, will be interesting to see if something here tops that best known (and admittedly excellent) song, "Sweet Home Alabama".  (And of course, yes, we still Neil Young around anyhow!)
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
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  • hauntingfamiliarhauntingfamiliar Posts: 10,217
    Don't Ask Me Questions
    Speaking of Skynyrd this Freebird scene from that movie Elizabethtown caught me so off guard the first time I saw it and is freakin' priceless.

    https://youtu.be/1F2ZoqbMAO0


  • hauntingfamiliarhauntingfamiliar Posts: 10,217
    Don't Ask Me Questions
    hauntingfamiliar said:
    Speaking of Skynyrd this Freebird scene from that movie Elizabethtown caught me so off guard the first time I saw it and is freakin' priceless.

    https://youtu.be/1F2ZoqbMAO0


    Edit: It really starts getting good around the 2:09 mark, but the build up is everything.
  • MedozKMedozK Posts: 9,209
    Working For MCA
    hauntingfamiliar said:
    Speaking of Skynyrd this Freebird scene from that movie Elizabethtown caught me so off guard the first time I saw it and is freakin' priceless.

    https://youtu.be/1F2ZoqbMAO0


    Great scene!
  • HesCalledDyerHesCalledDyer Posts: 16,440
    I gotta sit this one out. Can’t fucking stand Skynyrd. Everything is the weakest link. See ya in 2 weeks.

    Congrats to Levee! 
    Star Lake 00 / Pittsburgh 03 / State College 03 / Bristow 03 / Cleveland 06 / Camden II 06 / DC 08 / Pittsburgh 13 / Baltimore 13 / Charlottesville 13 / Cincinnati 14 / St. Paul 14 / Hampton 16 / Wrigley I 16 / Wrigley II 16 / Baltimore 20 (xx) / Camden 22 / Baltimore 24
  • njnancynjnancy Posts: 5,096
    Swamp Music
    I like Skynyrd - a lot. There are 3 songs I need to listen to in order to know which I want to vote off cause the rest are golden for now. 
  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain Posts: 31,266
    I Need You
    I think this may be a miss for many here.  While I do appreciate a lot of their songs, and I loved the documentary, I'm a Yankee.  
    Did give me a reason to listen to the album this morning....many songs sound similar.  A few that I really like...and, well, the anthem.
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • josevolutionjosevolution Posts: 29,555
    I Need You
    I know we used to listen to them all the time , I’m going with least recognizable songs ..
    jesus greets me looks just like me ....
  • dankinddankind Posts: 20,839
    Swamp Music
    The first song I ever played live in front of an audience was “Sweet Home Alabama.” It was part of my stepbrother’s garage band repertoire, and they let me sit in on drums for this song during one of their shows at my grandma’s redneck bar. The drummer was always nicer to me than my loser stepbrother, and he taught me how to play this beat and gave me a few easy fills. I was 9. 

    Anyway, not ready to vote just yet, but having grown up in a redneck bar in the south, I heard me a lot of Skynyrd. 
    I SAW PEARL JAM
  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 Posts: 28,501
    I m gonna sit this one out.   See you guys for the next one.  
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • dankinddankind Posts: 20,839
    Swamp Music
    Still not ready to vote, but I've gotta say, it may be a standard and lyrically trite redneck blues song, but the guitar intro, solo, bridge and crying outro are so goddamn tight in "I Need You." I honestly don't know what the hell is wrong with some of you people.
    I SAW PEARL JAM
  • ed243421ed243421 Posts: 7,659
    Swamp Music
     Ya

    i just listened to that one and it is a decent guitar solo/piano jam away from a VERY nice song 


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    AUGUSTA 9-26-96
    MANSFIELD 9-15-98
    BOSTON 9-29-04
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    MANSFIELD 6-30-08
    EV SOLO BOSTON 8-01-08
    BOSTON 5-17-10
    EV SOLO BOSTON 6-16-11
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  • jjflashjjflash Posts: 4,957
    The Needle And The Spoon
    dankind said:
    Still not ready to vote, but I've gotta say, it may be a standard and lyrically trite redneck blues song, but the guitar intro, solo, bridge and crying outro are so goddamn tight in "I Need You." I honestly don't know what the hell is wrong with some of you people.
    I hear ya, DK....love some "I Need You"....great song :plus_one:
  • dankinddankind Posts: 20,839
    Swamp Music
    jjflash said:
    dankind said:
    Still not ready to vote, but I've gotta say, it may be a standard and lyrically trite redneck blues song, but the guitar intro, solo, bridge and crying outro are so goddamn tight in "I Need You." I honestly don't know what the hell is wrong with some of you people.
    I hear ya, DK....love some "I Need You"....great song :plus_one:
    Oh yeah. Where's @lolobugg ?
    I SAW PEARL JAM
  • MedozKMedozK Posts: 9,209
    Working For MCA
    dankind said:
    Still not ready to vote, but I've gotta say, it may be a standard and lyrically trite redneck blues song, but the guitar intro, solo, bridge and crying outro are so goddamn tight in "I Need You." I honestly don't know what the hell is wrong with some of you people.
    "I Need You" is one of my favorites.
  • MedozKMedozK Posts: 9,209
    Working For MCA
    If you love guitar interplay, I don't know how anyone can't be a fan of Skynyrd.
  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain Posts: 31,266
    I Need You
    MedozK said:
    dankind said:
    Still not ready to vote, but I've gotta say, it may be a standard and lyrically trite redneck blues song, but the guitar intro, solo, bridge and crying outro are so goddamn tight in "I Need You." I honestly don't know what the hell is wrong with some of you people.
    "I Need You" is one of my favorites.
    I am not a die hard fan so I am sure some of my picks might burn for some.
    For me, this was the one that I liked the least when I played.  It would not be in the top 20-25 or so songs that I know and really dig on by LS.
    Apologies in advance to all of the die hards who cringe at a casual fan's picks.  :) 

    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • dankinddankind Posts: 20,839
    Swamp Music
    F Me In The Brain said:
    MedozK said:
    dankind said:
    Still not ready to vote, but I've gotta say, it may be a standard and lyrically trite redneck blues song, but the guitar intro, solo, bridge and crying outro are so goddamn tight in "I Need You." I honestly don't know what the hell is wrong with some of you people.
    "I Need You" is one of my favorites.
    I am not a die hard fan so I am sure some of my picks might burn for some.
    For me, this was the one that I liked the least when I played.  It would not be in the top 20-25 or so songs that I know and really dig on by LS.
    Apologies in advance to all of the die hards who cringe at a casual fan's picks.  :) 

    Just don't let the boys on the bayou know your crime. You might not make it back from your next fishing excursion.
    I SAW PEARL JAM
  • ed243421ed243421 Posts: 7,659
    Swamp Music



    The whole world will be different soon... - EV
    RED ROCKS 6-19-95
    AUGUSTA 9-26-96
    MANSFIELD 9-15-98
    BOSTON 9-29-04
    BOSTON 5-25-06
    MANSFIELD 6-30-08
    EV SOLO BOSTON 8-01-08
    BOSTON 5-17-10
    EV SOLO BOSTON 6-16-11
    PJ20 9-3-11
    PJ20 9-4-11
    WRIGLEY 7-19-13
    WORCESTER 10-15-13
    WORCESTER 10-16-13
    HARTFORD 10-25-13









  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain Posts: 31,266
    I Need You
    dankind said:
    F Me In The Brain said:
    MedozK said:
    dankind said:
    Still not ready to vote, but I've gotta say, it may be a standard and lyrically trite redneck blues song, but the guitar intro, solo, bridge and crying outro are so goddamn tight in "I Need You." I honestly don't know what the hell is wrong with some of you people.
    "I Need You" is one of my favorites.
    I am not a die hard fan so I am sure some of my picks might burn for some.
    For me, this was the one that I liked the least when I played.  It would not be in the top 20-25 or so songs that I know and really dig on by LS.
    Apologies in advance to all of the die hards who cringe at a casual fan's picks.  :) 

    Just don't let the boys on the bayou know your crime. You might not make it back from your next fishing excursion.
    That is how I know so many songs by LS to start with.  ;)
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Posts: 49,954
    HesCalledDyer said:
    I gotta sit this one out. Can’t fucking stand Skynyrd. Everything is the weakest link. See ya in 2 weeks.

    Congrats to Levee! 
    Ditto. No way I'm listening to an entire Skynard album in order to participate in this one, lol.
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • dankinddankind Posts: 20,839
    Swamp Music
    PJ_Soul said:
    HesCalledDyer said:
    I gotta sit this one out. Can’t fucking stand Skynyrd. Everything is the weakest link. See ya in 2 weeks.

    Congrats to Levee! 
    Ditto. No way I'm listening to an entire Skynard album in order to participate in this one, lol.
    https://youtu.be/59Hj7bp38f8
    I SAW PEARL JAM
  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 Posts: 28,501
    PJ_Soul said:
    HesCalledDyer said:
    I gotta sit this one out. Can’t fucking stand Skynyrd. Everything is the weakest link. See ya in 2 weeks.

    Congrats to Levee! 
    Ditto. No way I'm listening to an entire Skynard album in order to participate in this one, lol.
    Agreed. I have never liked skynard.  
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • MedozKMedozK Posts: 9,209
    Working For MCA
    Missing some great music.
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