| | Lynyrd Skynyrd Gold And Platinum CD Lynyrd Skynyrd Discography of CDs
 (3 Customer Reviews)
Import pressing of their two-disc, 16-track collection. Universal.
Personnel: Ronnie Van Zant (vocals); Gary Rossington, Allen Collins (guitar); Billy Powell (keyboards).
Gold & Platinum was compiled by Gary Rossington and Allen Collins, the two surviving members of Lynyrd Skynyrd, after the band's tragic plane crash of 1977. Though many years have elapsed since its 1979 release, the double-record set remains the best, most concise compilation of the groundbreaking Southern rock band. Over the course of two albums, all of Skynyrd's hits -- "Sweet Home Alabama," "Free Bird," "Saturday Night Special," "What's Your Name," "You Got That Right" -- are featured, as well as essential album tracks like "That Smell," "Down South Jukin'," "Gimme Three Steps," "I Know a Little," and "Tuesday's Gone." Some great songs like "Workin' for MCA" are missing, and the four-disc box set may be more comprehensive, but it's hard to imagine a better, more concise greatest-hits collection than Gold & Platinum. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Released barely two years after the tragic plane crash that took the lives of several members, Lynyrd Skynyrd's 1979 double album GOLD AND PLATINUM was the first in a long line of best-of compilations for the band. In addition to the exhaustive 1991 box set LYNYRD SKYNYRD, it remains one of the best compilations of the band's work.
All the usual Skynyrd favorites can be found here, as well as several often overlooked album tracks. Fans of classic rock radio will be long familiar with such Southern rock nuggets as "Sweet Home Alabama," the classic jam epic "Freebird," plus such rowdy rockers as "Saturday Night Special," "Gimme Back My Bullets," and "That Smell," as well as the more restrained "Simple Man" and "Tuesday's Gone."
Lynyrd Skynyrd Gold And Platinum Songs | | Gold And Platinum CD DISC 1: |
| 1. | Down South Jukin' |
| 2. | Saturday Night Special |
| 3. | Gimme Three Steps |
| 4. | What's Your Name |
| 5. | You Got That Right |
| 6. | Gimme Back My Bullets |
| 7. | Sweet Home Alabama |
| 8. | Free Bird |
| | Gold And Platinum Songs DISC 2: |
| 1. | That Smell |
| 2. | On the Hunt |
| 3. | I Ain't the One |
| 4. | Whiskey Rock-a-Roller |
| 5. | Simple Man |
| 6. | I Know a Little |
| 7. | Tuesday's Gone |
| 8. | Comin' Home |
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Gold And Platinum Music Review Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)  Down Home Music-For Heads only!!
This is fantastic, the real album now CD of LS. Only, one must have that old time feeling with rock n roll, with a bit of soul. Yes, even back than soul was around everywhere and in everything strumming, singing, humming, etc.
FRIENDS THIS IS A CD WORTH EVERY SECOND OF YOUR MIND TO LISTEN TOO. TAKE IT FROM SOMEONE OVER 50 ! !!!!!!
Submitted by tlane4691941 (La Mesa, CA, USA) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No The Best
This is one of the greatest southern rock albums of all time. It portrays Lynyrd Skynyrd at their absolute best, and what can one say about the live "Freebird" on this album, it's one of THE most popular live songs ever recorded!
I'm curious why this site does not even list the second half of this delicious album...it's misleading and looks like they're just selling HALF of what's really there with Gold & Platinum, they should fix it.
Submitted by Matt (Southern California)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Great Anthology Of Lynyrd Skynyrd
GOLD AND PLATINUM is a great anthology of Lynyrd Skynyrd. It contains many of their most well-known songs, including the live version of "Free Bird." However, it has one major flaw- it only contains one song from the landmark SECOND HELPING album, the 1974 Top 10 "Sweet Home Alabama." Nevertheless, it is still a must-own.
Submitted by Adam (Suffern NY USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Fantastic
Lynyrd Skynyrd is at its best. Their music is a great pick me up!
Submitted by blwallac (Baltimore, MD, USA)
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