Lyrically the song is about a mother talking to her child about life, inspired by the passing of Ronnie Van Zant's grandmother. We recommend that you book your flight home to depart no earlier than noon to ensure ample travel time. The song is one of Lynyrd Skynyrd's most popular songs and is the last track on side one of Lynyrd Skynyrd's debut album (Pronounced 'Lh-'nrd 'Skin-'nrd). Thursday, November 20 - Arrive Miami, FL (approx.
Tuesday, November 18 - Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas (9am to 6pm) Monday, November 17 - Key West, FL (8am to 4pm) Sunday, NovemDepart Miami, FL (approx 4:00 PM ET) So, get a move on, and join us for the best party of the year, y'all! CRUISE ITINERARY Whether it's sporting your favorite Simple Man Cruise t-shirt, or jamming out with the best emerging artists on the Sixthman Soundcheck Stage, there is something for everyone on this rockin' voyage. Simple Man (Original Version) Lyrics: Mama told me when I was young / Come sit beside me, my only son / And listen closely to what I say / And if you do this, it'll help you some sunny day / Be a. Of course, we'll have plenty of onboard activities and theme nights to help you get to know your fellow cruisers. You're in for four days of the best in southern rock and the best in southern hospitality! The rest of our lineup is rounded out with some of your favorite Simple Man Cruise veterans, as well as some new faces that are sure to get those toes tappin' and shoulders rockin'. Skynyrd will play an outdoor beach show on Great Stirrup Cay for the first time in Simple Man history. This year, we want to show lots of love to our entire Simple Man famyly. Rossington came up with a chord progression, and Van Zant wrote the lyrics based on advice the women had given them over the years. we've got plans to make this Simple Man Cruise the best one yet! Shortly after Ronnie Van Zants grandmother and Gary Rossingtons mother died, they got together in Van Zants apartment and started telling stories about them. Along with all of the exceptional amenities Pearl has to offer - including a bowling alley, rock climbing wall, casino, 24-hour room service, etc. Lynyrd Skynyrd and Sixthman are back for more rock 'n' roll, more sun, and more fun on our eighth and final Simple Man Cruise! On November 16-20, we'll step back on board Norwegian Pearl as we sail from Miami to Key West to our own private island, Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas. Lynyrd Skynrd will set sail on their 8th Annual Simpleman Cruise along with Foghat, Blackberry Smoke and others this November.