Free Bird - Lynyrd Skynyrd

"If I leave here tomorrow

Would you still remember me?

For I must be traveling on, now

'Cause there's too many places I've gotta see.

But if I stayed here with you, girl

Things just couldn't be the same

'Cause I'm as free as a bird now

And this bird you cannot change."

"Free Bird" by Lynyrd Skynyrd is one of those kick-ass rock songs that everyone loves. The song brings up so many different memories for me from so many different experiences, or even when it's been used in movies. I love this song.

Released in late 1974 - following the release of their Southern rock anthem "Sweet Home Alabama" - "Free Bird" peaked at #19 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was also later given the #3 spot on Guitar World's 100 Greatest Guitar Solos.

Other recognitions for this powerful song include:

• 26th Best Hard Rock Song of All Time (VH1)
• #191 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Rock Songs of All Time
• Included on The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll

Perhaps when you get a bit older and you realize how awesome it is to drive around with your friends in your cars late at night, you can blast this song on your radio. But until then, enjoy the clip below. And be amazed.

Take It Easy - The Eagles

Alyssa, I remember singing this song when I was in elementary school. I knew all words well before I could buy my own CDs and to this day, it is still one of my favorite songs by one of the best bands in rock and roll.

"Take It Easy" by The Eagles was written by Glenn Frey (of The Eagles) and his neighbor and song-writer Jackson Browne (who's songs will also appear on this blog soon). Recorded by The Eagles, it was their first single and opening track on their debut album, this song is so beloved by the audience that it has made it on to all of The Eagles' compilation CDs. "Take It Easy" was even named by The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as one of the 500 songs that shaped rock and roll.

Also, it needs to be said - The Eagles are a fucking amazing band. There. I said it.

So please listen to this song, love it as much as I do, and begin to appreciate just how amazing The Eagles are.