by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Despite its title, Freebird: The Movie does not contain a series of variations on the title song (granted, only four versions of &Freebird& could have fit on a standard-play compact disc). Instead, it captures a number of highlights from the soundtrack of Freebird: The Movie, a ary about Lynyrd Skynyrd's final tour. In addition to a dynamite version of &Freebird,& the album contains a number of rare Skynyrd live cuts, including the first released live takes of &What's Your Name& and &That Smell.& For dedicated fans, it's a live memento worth seeking out and cherishing.