Simple Man

~ Recording by Lynyrd Skynyrd

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.4Simple Man5:57Lynyrd Skynyrd(pronounced ’lĕh‐’nérd ’skin‐’nérd)Lynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
  • US1973-08-13
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA-363
1.1Simple Man5:57Lynyrd Skynyrd :Simple ManLynyrd Skynyrd :Single
2.5Simple Man5:56Lynyrd SkynyrdGold & PlatinumLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • US1979-12-25
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA2-11008
2.5Simple Man5:56Lynyrd SkynyrdGold & PlatinumLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCSP 308
2.5Simple Man5:56Lynyrd SkynyrdGold & PlatinumLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD2-6898
2.5Simple Man5:56Lynyrd SkynyrdGold & PlatinumLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions), MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)D 263354, MCAD2-6898
1.6Simple Man5:59Lynyrd SkynyrdWhat's Your NameLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
MCA Special ProductsMCAD-20401
1.4Simple Man5:56Lynyrd Skynyrd(pronounced ’lĕh‐’nérd ’skin‐’nérd)Lynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCBBD-1685
1.4Simple Man5:56Lynyrd Skynyrd(pronounced ’lĕh‐’nérd ’skin‐’nérd)Lynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
  • DE1991-07-22
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)DMCL 1798, MCD 01798
1.4Simple Man5:56Lynyrd Skynyrd(pronounced ’lĕh‐’nérd ’skin‐’nérd)Lynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCLD 19072
1.4Simple Man5:56Lynyrd Skynyrd(pronounced ’lĕh‐’nérd ’skin‐’nérd)Lynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
  • CA1992-08-04
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-1685
1.4Simple Man5:56Lynyrd Skynyrd(pronounced ’lĕh‐’nérd ’skin‐’nérd)Lynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
  • US1993-12-07
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-10953
1.4Simple Man5:56Lynyrd Skynyrd(pronounced ’lĕh‐’nérd ’skin‐’nérd)Lynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
  • US1996-09-24
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-11534
1.6Simple Man5:59Lynyrd SkynyrdWhat's Your NameLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • US1997-01-28
Universal Special Products
1.8Simple Man5:55Lynyrd SkynyrdOld Time GreatsLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1997-02-25
Repertoire Records (Hamburg‐based multinational reissue label)REP 4637-WL, REP4637-WL
1.8Simple Man5:55Lynyrd SkynyrdOld Time GreatsLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • US1997-02-25
1.7Simple Man5:57Lynyrd SkynyrdSweet Home Alabama - BestLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
Vereinigte Motor‐Verlage GmbH & Co. KG (do not use this as an imprint!), ZoundsCD 27200743 B
1.6Simple Man5:57Lynyrd SkynyrdThe Essential Lynyrd SkynyrdLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
Geffen Records
1.6Simple Man5:59Lynyrd SkynyrdThe Essential Lynyrd SkynyrdLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-08-25
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD2-11807
1.3Simple Man5:59Lynyrd SkynyrdAll Time Greatest HitsLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • US2000-03-14
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990), BMG Direct (BMG’s direct marketing company/club editions)088 112 229-2, D133339
1.3Simple Man5:58Lynyrd SkynyrdAll Time Greatest HitsLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • US2000-03-14
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)088 112 229-2
1.10Simple Man5:57Lynyrd SkynyrdAlmost Famous: Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US2000-09-12
DreamWorks Records0044-50279-2
1.10Simple Man5:57Lynyrd SkynyrdAlmost Famous: Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
DreamWorks Records450 279-2
1.10Simple Man5:57Lynyrd SkynyrdAlmost Famous: Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
DreamWorks Records0044-50279-2
1.10Simple Man5:57Lynyrd SkynyrdAlmost Famous: Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • XE2001-02-05
DreamWorks Records450 279-2
1.4Simple Man5:58Lynyrd Skynyrd(pronounced ’lĕh‐’nérd ’skin‐’nérd)Lynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
  • US2001-11-20
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)088 112 727-2
1.3Simple Man (original version)5:53Lynyrd SkynyrdThe CollectionLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)544 451-2
1.18Simple Man5:57Lynyrd SkynyrdMullets Rock!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2003-03-11
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)E2K 86826
2.15Simple Man5:56Lynyrd SkynyrdDrivin'Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2003-07-24
1.5Simple Man5:58Lynyrd SkynyrdCulture Pub RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.3Simple Man5:56Lynyrd Skynyrd100 Hits The House of the Rising SunVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
RMG RecordsRMG 1399 MP3
1.4Simple Man5:55Lynyrd SkynyrdGreatest HitsLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-06-06
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)9830565
1.8Simple Man5:55Lynyrd SkynyrdGreatest Hits (version with correct track order)Lynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-06-06
  • US2005-07-19
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)9830565
1.4Simple Man?:??Lynyrd SkynyrdChroniclesLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-06-21
Geffen Records
1.6Simple Man5:59Lynyrd SkynyrdThe Essential Lynyrd SkynyrdLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD-11807
1.6Simple Man5:58Lynyrd SkynyrdGoldLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • US2006-08-08
Geffen Records648702
1.4Simple Man?:??Lynyrd SkynyrdThe Ultimate CollectionLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2006-11-28
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)983 278-9
1.6Simple Man5:58Lynyrd SkynyrdGoldLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
Geffen RecordsUICY-90865, UICY-90866
1.4Simple Man5:58Lynyrd SkynyrdSounds of the South: MCA Years 1973-1988Lynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2007-04-04
Geffen Records, USM JAPAN (Universal Music Japan label; read the annotation before using!)UICY-90400, UICY-90401, UICY-90402, UICY-90403, UICY-90404, UICY-90405, UICY-90406, UICY-90407
2.6Simple Man5:59Lynyrd SkynyrdCollector's EditionLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • US2007-09-18
Madacy Special Products
1.5Simple Man5:57Lynyrd SkynyrdThe Complete CollectionLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • EE2008-07-08
Geffen Records
1.10Simple Man5:55Lynyrd SkynyrdGreatest HitsLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2008-08-18
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)178 285 0
1.7Simple Man5:58Lynyrd SkynyrdPlaylist + PlusLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
Geffen Records06025 176 45776
1.4Simple Man5:58Lynyrd Skynyrd(pronounced ’lĕh‐’nérd ’skin‐’nérd)Lynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
  • JP2009-07-22
Geffen RecordsUICY-94171
1.3Simple Man5:57Lynyrd SkynyrdAll Time Greatest HitsLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2009-09-15
Geffen Records
1.9Simple Man5:57Lynyrd SkynyrdUntitled: Music From the Motion Picture (Almost Famous soundtrack)Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Classic Records (audiophile reissues), DreamWorks RecordsRTH 2001
1.5Simple Man5:59Lynyrd SkynyrdIconLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • US2010-08-31
Geffen RecordsB0014523-02
1.8Simple Man5:59Lynyrd SkynyrdIcon 2Lynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • US2010-08-31
Geffen RecordsB0014524-02
1.17Simple Man5:57Lynyrd SkynyrdMullets Rock!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)
1.5Simple Man5:59Lynyrd SkynyrdBest OfLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • -2010
Geffen Records
1.4Simple Man5:57Lynyrd Skynyrd(pronounced ’lĕh‐’nérd ’skin‐’nérd)Lynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
  • NL2011-09-26
Music on Vinyl (imprint of Music on Vinyl B.V. do not use for manufacturing/distribution relationships!)MOVLP387
1.4Simple Man5:58Lynyrd Skynyrd(pronounced ’lĕh-’nérd ’skin-’nérd)Lynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
  • JP2011-10-12
Geffen RecordsUICY-25027
1.3Simple Man5:58Lynyrd SkynyrdSouthern Surroundings: The Ultimate Skynyrd CollectionLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • US2012-08-07
Geffen Records, UMe (imprint of Universal Music Enterprises)B0017003-50
3.9Simple Man6:00Lynyrd SkynyrdSouthern Surroundings: The Ultimate Skynyrd CollectionLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • US2012-08-07
Geffen Records, UMe (imprint of Universal Music Enterprises)B0017003-50
1.2Simple Man5:59Lynyrd SkynyrdBest OfLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2013-01-01
Geffen Records
1.4Simple Man5:59Lynyrd Skynyrd(pronounced ’lĕh‐’nérd ’skin‐’nérd)Lynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
  • US2013-01-22
Mobile Fidelity Sound LabUDSACD 2104
2.4Simple Man5:59Lynyrd Skynyrd(pronounced ’lĕh‐’nérd ’skin‐’nérd)Lynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
  • US2013-01-22
Mobile Fidelity Sound LabUDSACD 2104
1.4Simple Man5:57Lynyrd Skynyrd(pronounced ’lĕh‐’nérd ’skin‐’nérd)Lynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
Mobile Fidelity Sound LabMFSL 1-400
1.10Simple Man5:55Lynyrd SkynyrdThe Old Grey Whistle Test: The AnthemsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2013-06-11
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)WMTV196
2.1Simple Man5:55Lynyrd SkynyrdThe Lynyrd Skynyrd CollectionLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
Geffen Records, Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)0600753421215
1.4Simple Man5:59Lynyrd Skynyrd(pronounced ’lĕh-’nérd ’skin-’nérd) (24bit / 96kHz)Lynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
  • XW2014-02-25
Geffen Records
1.4Simple Man5:56Lynyrd Skynyrd(pronounced ’lĕh‐’nérd ’skin‐’nérd)Lynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
  • XW2014-02-25
Geffen Records
1.13Simple Man5:57Lynyrd SkynyrdEssentialLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Group (has logo with just “Universal Music Group”)
1.13Simple Man5:57Lynyrd SkynyrdFree Bird: The Essential CollectionLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum (UK label)
1.4Simple Man5:57Lynyrd Skynyrd(pronounced ’lĕh-’nérd ’skin-’nérd) (2x45rpm remaster)Lynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
  • US2017-01-27
Analogue ProductionsAPP 363-45
3.1Simple Man5:59Lynyrd SkynyrdClassic Rock BalladsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label), Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label), UMC (branded originally by its full name “Universal Music Catalogue” between 2006–2016; rebranded as Universal Music Recordings in 2023)UWCLA031
1.27Simple Man5:55Lynyrd SkynyrdLes Nocturnes: 45 ans de power‐play: Georges LangVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • BE2018-04-20
  • FR2018-04-20
  • CH2018-04-20
Warner Music France
3.9Simple Man5:55Lynyrd SkynyrdClassic Road TripVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2018-07-20
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)
1.10Simple Man5:56Lynyrd SkynyrdAlmost Famous (Music From the Motion Picture)Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • -2018-09-07
Geffen Records
1.5Simple Man5:55Lynyrd SkynyrdCollectedLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • -2018
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)5381885
1.6Simple Man5:54Lynyrd SkynyrdSex, Drugs, Rock ’n’ RollVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2019-12-20
FP
1.12Simple Man5:54Lynyrd SkynyrdWe Will Rock YouVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
FP
1.39Simple Man5:58Lynyrd SkynyrdRockklassikerVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • SE2020-05-28
FP
1.4Simple Man5:56Lynyrd Skynyrd(pronounced ’lĕh-’nérd ’skin-’nérd)Lynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
  • -2020-06-23
Geffen Records
1.24Simple Man5:59Lynyrd SkynyrdDiscover More Classic RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
FP
1.54Simple Man5:59Lynyrd SkynyrdRock NowVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2020-08-14
FP
1.7Simple Man5:59Lynyrd SkynyrdWe Will Rock You 2020Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2020-10-16
FP
1.25Simple Man5:59Lynyrd SkynyrdRock en InglésVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
FP
1.10Simple Man5:55Lynyrd SkynyrdAlmost Famous (Music From the Motion Picture) (20th anniversary / deluxe)Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • -2021-07-09
Geffen Records
1.30Simple Man5:55Lynyrd SkynyrdAlmost Famous (Music From the Motion Picture) (20th anniversary / super deluxe)Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • XW2021-07-09
Geffen Records
1.27Simple Man5:59Lynyrd SkynyrdBack to School 2021: Rock EditionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2021-07-19
FP
1.10Simple Man?:??Lynyrd SkynyrdAlmost Famous: Music From the Motion Picture (20th Anniversary edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Geffen Records00602435748771
3.8Simple Man5:55Lynyrd SkynyrdAlmost Famous: Music From the Motion Picture (20th Anniversary 6LP deluxe edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • -2021
Geffen Records
3.8Simple Man5:55Lynyrd SkynyrdAlmost Famous: Music From the Motion Picture (20th Anniversary 6LP deluxe limited edition with coloured vinyl)Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • -2021
Geffen Records
2.11Simple Man5:55Lynyrd SkynyrdAlmost Famous: Music From the Motion Picture (20th Anniversary 5CD deluxe edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • -2021
Geffen RecordsB0033290-02
8.8Simple Man5:55Lynyrd SkynyrdAlmost Famous: Music From the Motion Picture (20th Anniversary uber/super deluxe edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • -2021
Geffen RecordsB0033288-00
1.10Simple Man5:55Lynyrd SkynyrdAlmost Famous: Music From the Motion Picture (deluxe edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Geffen RecordsB0033504-02
2.11Simple Man5:55Lynyrd SkynyrdAlmost Famous: Music From the Motion Picture (20th Anniversary uber/super deluxe edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • -2021
Geffen RecordsB0033288-00
2.1Simple Man?:??Lynyrd SkynyrdAlmost Famous (Music From the Motion Picture)Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • XE2022-04-22
Geffen Records00602435496238
1.20Simple Man5:59Lynyrd Skynyrd70s MemoriesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2022-08-19
FP
1.5Simple Man5:58Lynyrd SkynyrdFYFTY (super deluxe)Lynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2023-10-06
Geffen Records
1.5Simple Man?:??Lynyrd SkynyrdFYFTYLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
Geffen RecordsB0038061-02
1.4Simple Man5:56Lynyrd Skynyrd(pronounced ’lĕh‐’nérd ’skin‐’nérd)Lynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-1685
2.5Simple Man5:56Lynyrd SkynyrdGold & PlatinumLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD2-6898, MCD06898
1.13Simple Man5:59Lynyrd SkynyrdGold & PlatinumLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCLD 19140
1.4Simple Man5:58Lynyrd SkynyrdPronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd (Expanded Edition)Lynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
Geffen Records
1.6Simple Man5:59Lynyrd SkynyrdThe Essential Lynyrd SkynyrdLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD2-11807
(unknown)
1.5Simple Man (Decathlon Creations)5:57Lynyrd SkynyrdLes Hits de la pubVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.4Simple Man5:58Lynyrd SkynyrdSkynyrd NationLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
1.20Simple Man5:59Lynyrd Skynyrd70s MemoriesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2022

Relationships

engineer:Al Kooper
Bob “Tub” Langford
Rodney Mills
Danny Turbeville
producer:Al Kooper
additional organ:Roosevelt Gook
bass guitar:Ed King (US guitarist, bassist & songwriter)
drums (drum set):Bob Burns (Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer)
guitar [rhythm guitar]:Allen Collins
Gary Rossington
keyboard:Billy Powell
lead vocals:Ronnie Van Zant
remixer:Al Kooper
recorded at:Studio One (Doraville, GA) in Doraville, Georgia, United States
has remixes:Simple Man (Butch Clancy remix)
mash-ups:Party Man (Lynyrd Skynyrd vs. Bloc Party) by Mighty Mike (mashup artist)
Simple Martyr (Depeche Mode vs. Lynyrd Skynyrd) by Mighty Mike (mashup artist)
stream for free:https://open.spotify.com/track/1ju7EsSGvRybSNEsRvc7qY [info]
recording of:Simple Man (in 1973-04)

Related works

Simple Man

writer:Gary Rossington
Ronnie Van Zant
publisher:EMI Longitude Music
Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI)
Universal Duchess Music Corp.