Gov. Huckabee Plays “Freebird”

I grew up in Louisiana, and knew Skynyrd before I knew the national anthem. I worked with two guys in college that grew up in the late 70’s, and the shop radio was always on the local classic rock station. Whenever “Freebird” came on the radio, all work stopped. These guys would literally stop what they were doing, take off their hats and cover their hearts. I kid you not. I was on the outside looking in, till one day I brought my guitar to work and after the shift played a little Skynyrd for them. That changed everything. From that day on, I was “in.”

With so many stories and allegations being thrown about concerning this and that presidential candidate, here’s one you might not have seen–Gov. Mike Huckabee plays Lynyrd Skynyrd. He wrapped up a rally in New Hampshire by playing “Freebird.” This is not the cheap and ugly 4 minute version that quits as soon as it gets good. No. This is the 8 1/2 minute, full on guitar solo version.

I have heard a lot of good things about the governor, but no one mentioned he plays a mean bass guitar and has a band!

Here is the YouTube link. Enjoy! As Huckabee mentioned,”Freebird” is the unofficial national anthem of the South. Those guys I worked with would certainly agree.