
Free Bird
Workby Allen Collins, Ronnie Van Zant, Lynyrd Skynyrd · 1973
Heard in 3 episodes across 3 shows since Jun 2026
"Free Bird" is a power ballad and rock anthem by the American rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, written by guitarist Allen Collins and lead singer Ronnie Van Zant. Released on their 1973 debut album, the song is famous for its extended, triple-guitar solo and has become a staple of classic rock radio.
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A masculinity crisis first reduced and later revived Freebird’s popularity.
“the masculinity crisis originally killed Freebird and it brought it back.”
Open the episode · #2503 - Eric WeinsteinListen at 51:43
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3 episodes featuring Free Bird, newest first
- Aug 24, 2026
Why songs now skip the introductionUnexplainableAug 24, 2026 - Aug 20, 2026
A stolen dinosaur skeleton exposes a global fossil tradePablo Torre Finds OutAug 20, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026
Tommy Lee reveals the extreme physical toll of legendary drum solosThe Joe Rogan Experience: Protect Our ParksJun 30, 2026