Now that i got your attention i am disappointed every time i c u guys in concert because you always tell us its our show and nobody else's, well at the end of your shows when people are yelling, "simple man" y dont you play it?

You hear it. . .

Just Skynryds version . .

The one you are meant to hear. .


My friend

Some songs are a better memory than a song for us to perform

congrats you found out wich one

In addition to Zach's words of wisdom, this interview video might shed some more light on the issue.

Why did you have to drag Van Halen into this? It's a cover and it's the band's decision man, live with it. Oh and you can get a Simple Man fix tomorrow by buying the Rock Version...dig pally?

I think its better that they dont play it live, makes room for songs that are shinedown, ive heard that song a million fucking times and am sick of it.

Call me = Shinedowns simple man
i used to have that video on youtube, but if i didnt delete them my account would have been deleted.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAI8NrDiiQA

Why are there still people who get upset about this? I think the band's statement is pretty clear and I totally agree.
This song is so much related to Jasin and his family. I personally don't want to hear it without Jasin on guitar.